ONE Championship News
Alex Roberts anticipates war with Roman Kryklia at ONE Fight Night 17: "Meet him in the middle"
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 3, 2023
Alex Roberts is gearing up for the defining moment of his career in ONE Championship this December 8. The Australian debutant is set to clash with Ukrainian powerhouse Roman Kryklia for the inaugural heavyweight Muay Thai crown in the main event of ONE Fight Night 17 on Prime Video. It emanates live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida aiming for redemption following first MMA defeat
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 3, 2023
To say that Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has redemption on his mind is an understatement. The 17-time BJJ World Champion faced the first major challenge of his MMA career this past August.
Chatri Sityodtong confirms ONE 165 for Japan; Rodtang vs. Takeru booked for main event
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 30, 2023
After nearly five years since its last event in Japan, ONE Championship is set to make a triumphant return to “The Land of the Rising Sun” for ONE 165 on January 28. This was personally confirmed by ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong during a press conference held in Tokyo on Thursday, November 30.
Edgar Tabares predicts firefight with teenage sensation Johan Ghazali: "Beaten up, bloodied up, cut up"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 30, 2023
Edgar Tabares firmly believes that his experience will play a pivotal factor in his upcoming battle against Johan Ghazali. Both men are set to collide in a flyweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 17 on Prime Video. The event airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on December 8.
Jon Jones praises Mikey Musumeci for shining spotlight on mental health: “Officially call myself a fan”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 29, 2023
Mikey Musumeci has recently added another fan to his impressive list of admirers, and it’s none other than Jon Jones. This unexpected interaction between the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu virtuoso and one of MMA’s greatest athletes has taken the sports world by storm, further solidifying Musumeci’s impact beyond the mats.
Walter Goncalves still focused on winning Muay Thai gold in ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 29, 2023
Walter Goncalves is on a unique journey in the world of combat sports. While success in mixed martial arts remains a burning ambition, his immediate focus is on the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title.
Luke Lessei pins pressure on Jo Nattawut in ONE Fight Night 17 matchup
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 29, 2023
Luke Lessei heads into his ONE Championship debut with an intriguing perspective. The 27-year-old American striker makes his maiden promotional appearance at ONE Fight Night 17 on Prime Video. There, he faces “Smokin’” Jo Nattawut in a featherweight Muay Thai clash.
Bellator executive Mike Kogan claims ONE Championship is about to go out of business: “These people scammed everybody”
Susan Cox - November 28, 2023
Bellator executive Mike Kogan is claiming ONE Championship is about to go out of business. The announcement came last week that Bellator was no longer a standalone entity. The promotion was acquired by the PFL (Professional Fighters League).
Thongpoon PK Saenchai gears up for U.S. primetime debut at ONE Fight Night 17
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 27, 2023
Thongpoon PK Saenchai has the opportunity of a lifetime to showcase his extraordinary talent in front of a live U.S. primetime audience at ONE Fight Night 17 on Prime Video this December 8. There, he will face promotional newcomer Ellis Badr Barboza in a 120-pound catchweight Muay Thai contest. This matchup takes place at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Kwon Won Il to lock horns with Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg at ONE Fight Night 18
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 27, 2023
ONE Championship will kick off 2024 with a bang on Amazon’s Prime Video, featuring a potential barnburner between Kwon Won Il and Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg. Both bantamweight MMA hard-hitters collide at ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video. The event takes place at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, airing live in U.S. primetime on January 12.
Superlek Kiatmoo9 to defend flyweight kickboxing strap against Elias Mahmoudi in ONE Fight Night 18 headliner
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 24, 2023
ONE Championship has set the stage for an epic clash between Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Elias Mahmoudi to headline its first U.S. primetime show of 2024. The bout for Superlek’s ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Title takes place at ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video. It airs live from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 12.
Former MMA world champ John Lineker to face dangerous Liam Harrison under Muay Thai rules
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 23, 2023
As the clock ticks down to the beginning of 2024, combat sports fans have been chomping at the bit for one fight — John Lineker’s long-teased debut in Muay Thai. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion is set to duke it out against Muay Thai savant Liam Harrison at ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video. The event will air live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 12.
Jacob Smith chasing $50K bonus at ONE Fight Night 15: ‘I’m coming for that 50 bags’
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 23, 2023
Jacob Smith harbors a desire to win his upcoming bout in the most rewarding way possible. The British striker takes on #2-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender Walter Goncalves at ONE Fight Night 17 on Prime Video. This emanates live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 8.
Roman Kryklia battles Alex Roberts for inaugural heavyweight Muay Thai crown at ONE Fight Night 17
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 21, 2023
History will go down on December 8 when Roman Kryklia takes on Alex Roberts for the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Championship. This monumental matchup is the new marquee bout for ONE Fight Night 17 on Prime Video. It airs live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Chatri Sityodtong shakes up MMA world: "ONE is getting ready to take over"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 21, 2023
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong has confirmed the promotion’s plans to kick off the first quarter of 2024 with three premium events. He made the announcement in a Facebook post on Sunday, November 19.
Thai legend Seksan battles rising Aussie star River Daz at ONE Friday Fights 46
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 20, 2023
Seksan Or Kwanmuang seeks to cap off his spectacular year on a high note. “The Man Who Yields To No One” faces River Daz in a 140-pound catchweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Friday Fights 46. This event airs live in Asian primetime from the world-renowned Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 22.
Niclas Larsen out, Jo Nattawut gets new opponent at ONE Fight Night 17
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 17, 2023
“Smokin’” Jo Nattawut has a new assignment for his quick turnaround fight. It’s happening at ONE Fight Night 17 on Prime Video this December 8. The 34-year-old veteran will now take on ONE debutant Luke Lessei in a three-round featherweight Muay Thai clash. This bout broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sage Northcutt still wants a fight with Japanese MMA legend Shinya Aoki: ‘We should do it’
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 16, 2023
For Sage Northcutt, the dream matchup against legend Shinya Aoki remains a burning desire that refuses to be extinguished. The saga between the two has been a long and tantalizing one. Over the years, both men have engaged in a war of words through callouts and social media exchanges.