ONE Championship News
Itsuki Hirata vs. Victoria Souza added to stacked ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 19, 2024
Itsuki Hirata is gearing up for a crucial showdown at the highly anticipated ONE 167 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event on June 7 marks her first step on the road to redemption. There, she faces Victoria Souza in a women’s atomweight MMA clash, live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon battles Denis Puric in kickboxing bout at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 18, 2024
ONE 167 on Prime Video has gained another high-profile matchup in its already stacked lineup. Rodtang Jitmuangnon steps back into action on the U.S. primetime card. There, he squares off against Denis Puric in a flyweight kickboxing showdown, airing live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
Ben Tynan puts target on Anatoly Malykhin: “I’m coming for him”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2024
Ben Tynan made it crystal clear that he wants a piece of three-division king Anatoly Malykhin. The Canadian powerhouse has captured the attention of fans with his emphatic performances in ONE Championship.
Grappling icon Kade Ruotolo “super fired up” for MMA debut at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2024
Kade Ruotolo is feeling a rush of excitement as he gears up for his long-anticipated transition to MMA against Blake Cooper. The reigning ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion makes his first foray into the all-encompassing sport at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This takes place live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
Jake Peacock ready for next challenge: “I’m always down for a scrap”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2024
For Jake Peacock, his recent triumph in ONE Championship has only fueled his hunger for more challenges. The Canadian-British sensation turned heads in his promotional debut at ONE Friday Fights 58 earlier this month. There, he dominated Kohei Shinjo from bell to bell in their bantamweight Muay Thai clash en route to a convincing unanimous decision win.
Official: Seven matches added to ONE Fight Night 22 to complete 11-bout lineup
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 16, 2024
As the countdown to ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video draws closer, fans are in for a treat with the addition of seven matches to complete its lineup. Four contests were previously announced for this U.S. primetime card set to air live from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 3. It includes Smilla Sundell’s defense of her ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title against Natalia Diachkova in the main event.
Jeremy Pacatiw wants to test mettle against top-ranked contenders
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 15, 2024
Following his triumphant return to action earlier this month, Jeremy Pacatiw is more confident than ever. “The Juggernaut” made a resounding comeback after a 16-month layoff at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video. There, he barely broke a sweat against Wang Shuo in a bantamweight MMA clash.
Nong-O Hama aiming for another shot at bantamweight strap: ‘I think I should get a title shot’
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 14, 2024
Nong-O Hama is fueled by a burning desire to once again carry 26 pounds of gold on his shoulder. With a legacy as the most dominant ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion in the promotion’s history, the Thai megastar believes that he deserves another shot at reclaiming his throne.
Top-ranked flyweights Reece McLaren vs. Hu Yong booked for ONE Fight Night 22 in May
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 12, 2024
The date is set for Reece McLaren’s long-awaited return to the ONE Championship stage. “Lightning” squares off against Hu Yong in a battle between ranked flyweight MMA contenders. Their bout takes place at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 3.
Muay Thai Legend Liam Harrison booked for ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 11, 2024
After nearly two years on the sidelines, Liam Harrison will make his long-awaited return to ONE Championship. This happens at ONE 167 on Prime Video, which airs live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7. There, he takes on Katsuki Kitano in a bantamweight Muay Thai clash.
Zhang Lipeng squares off with Maurice Abevi at ONE Fight Night 22
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2024
As the anticipation continues to build for ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video, fans have another exciting matchup to look forward to. An intriguing lightweight MMA bout between Zhang Lipeng and Maurice Abevi has been added to the U.S. primetime event set to air live from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 3.
Hiroki Akimoto welcomes Wei Rui at ONE Fight Night 22
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2024
A highly touted promotional newcomer faces top-ranked bantamweight kickboxer Hiroki Akimoto in his first assignment under the ONE Championship banner. Wei Rui makes his maiden appearance at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video against the former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion.
Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo faces Blake Cooper in MMA debut at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2024
Kade Ruotolo is set to make his much-awaited MMA debut on June 7. The confirmation was made during the broadcast of ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video last Friday, April 5.
Mikey Musumeci moves up in weight to rematch old tormentor Gabriel Sousa at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 9, 2024
Mikey Musumeci is stepping out of his comfort zone. The reigning ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion sets his sights on redemption against Gabriel Sousa. For him to attain that, he has to move up to bantamweight.
Alexis Nicolas relives world title win at ONE Fight Night 21: “It’s a very good feeling”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 9, 2024
Alexis Nicolas is currently in a state of indescribable elation. “Barboza” shocked the world in the main event of ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video last Friday, April 5. There, he beat Regian Eersel via unanimous decision to claim the ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Championship.
Ben Tynan, Ruotolo Twins Bag $50,000 bonuses at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 8, 2024
Three athletes left the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with some bonuses thanks to their spectacular performances at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video last Friday, April 5. ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong awarded $50,000 performance bonuses to twin brothers Tye and Kade Ruotolo and Ben Tynan.
Rich Franklin to appear at USA Muaythai Grand Nationals
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 5, 2024
The American martial arts community will witness a momentous occasion when Rich Franklin makes an appearance at the 2024 USA Muaythai Grand Nationals Tournament. The four-day competition goes down at the Hockessin PAL Center in Delaware from Thursday, April 4, to Sunday, April 7.
Smilla Sundell to battle Natalia Diachkova at ONE Fight Night 22
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 4, 2024
The main event of ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video promises an encounter like no other. In fact, two of Muay Thai’s biggest stars gear up to slug it out with 26 pounds at stake. Smilla Sundell puts her ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title on the line against Natalia Diachkova. This five-round duel airs in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on May 3.