ONE Championship News
Xiong Jing Nan training with former boxing champ for special rules bout at ONE Fight Night 14
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 27, 2023
Xiong Jing Nan has enlisted the expertise of a former Boxing World Champion to prepare for her upcoming one-of-a-kind showdown. The ONE Women’s Strawweight MMA World Champion faces Nat “Wondergirl” Jaroonsak in a special rules punching-only contest. The matchup takes place at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on September 29.
Jessa Khan unimpressed by Danielle Kelly’s game: ‘I don’t really see too much’
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 27, 2023
Danielle Kelly may have made her mark in ONE Championship, but Jessa Khan isn’t losing sleep over her opponent’s reputation. Khan and Kelly will collide for the inaugural ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video. The event airs live in U.S. primetime from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on September 29.
Joshua Pacio has "reasonable chance" of beating undefeated Russian rumbler Mansur Malachiev
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 26, 2023
Joshua Pacio will get his shot at redemption at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video this October 6. On the card, the former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion and current #1 contender is set to face fifth-ranked Mansur Malachiev. This bout will air live in U.S. primetime from the fabled Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Joe Rogan in awe over Superlek-Rodtang mega fight: “Muay Thai has the biggest untapped potential in the world”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 25, 2023
Joe Rogan found himself absolutely captivated by the exciting Muay Thai showdown between ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Superlek Kitamoo9 and divisional Muay Thai king Rodtang Jitmuangnon. Both men locked horns in a 140-pound catchweight contest that headlined ONE Friday Fights 34 on September 22 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
ONE Championship lands expansive deal with DirecTV
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 22, 2023
ONE Championship has made a groundbreaking move that will revolutionize the world of combat sports broadcasting. The world’s largest martial arts organization has just inked a partnership with DirecTV.
Japanese MMA legend Shinya Aoki hopes to put forth dazzling performance against Mikey Musumeci
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 22, 2023
Shinya Aoki stands on the precipice of an extraordinary encounter against Mikey Musumeci. Both men will collide in an openweight submission grappling contest at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video. The match airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, October 6.
Impassioned Stamp Fairtex chases third world title at ONE Fight Night 14: 'I'm determined to make history'
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 20, 2023
Stamp Fairtex has reached the pinnacle of success in two disciplines under the ONE Championship banner — Muay Thai and kickboxing. Now, the Thai superstar has her sights on making history yet again. The top-ranked contender is booked to face second-ranked Ham Seo Hee for the ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Title.
Angela Lee opens up on tragic passing of sister Victoria, reveals previous 2017 suicide attempt
Josh Evanoff - September 19, 2023
ONE Championship atomweight titleholder Angela Lee has opened up on the passing of her sister Victoria, and her own battles with mental health. ‘Unstoppable’ has long been one of the faces of ONE Championship. In fact, Angela Lee’s entire family was dominating the company until last year. Brother Christian is currently the lightweight and welterweight champion, and sister Victoria previously made history as the youngest fighter in the promotion’s history. As a teenager, she secured several stoppage wins.
Chatri Sityodtong names Qatar as host for ONE 165
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 18, 2023
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong recently took to Facebook to announce some massive news. The world’s largest martial arts organization will make history when it holds its first-ever event in Qatar — ONE 165.
Jonathan Di Bella receives encouraging words from boxing legend Paulie Malignaggi: “Keep up the great work, champ”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 17, 2023
Jonathan Di Bella got an unexpected message of support from none other than Paulie Malignaggi. This heartwarming gesture couldn’t have come at a better time for Di Bella. After all, he’s gearing up for a crucial title defense against Danial Williams at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video on October 6.
Nat "Wondergirl" Jaroonsak embraces role as "hero in martial arts"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 15, 2023
For Nat “Wondergirl” Jaroonsak, her fight against Xiong Jing Nan at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video represents a landmark moment in her career and in the world of combat sports. The September 29 event that airs live in U.S. primetime from the Singapore Indoor Stdium will feature an array of talented female fighters.
Amir Khan promises to knock out Eduard Folayang in rematch: "I will get a finish by the second round"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 15, 2023
Amir Khan finds himself in a fortunate position to rewrite history on September 29. He’s slated to face former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion Eduard Folayang in a long-awaited rematch. The lightweight MMA bout goes down at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video. It airs live in U.S. primetime from the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Jonathan Haggerty-Fabricio Andrade World Title bout to main event ONE Fight Night 16
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 13, 2023
The massive clash between Jonathan Haggerty and Fabricio Andrade will now headline ONE Fight Night 16 on Prime Video. The pair will battle for the vacant ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Title at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. It was originally scheduled for ONE Fight Night 15 on October 6, but the match will now main event ONE Fight Night 16 in U.S. primetime on November 3.
Ilya Freymanov embraces World Title fight with Thanh Le: "I am the better man"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 13, 2023
Third-ranked featherweight MMA contender Ilya Freymanov is ready for the most high-profile bout of his ONE Championship career. On October 6, he battles former divisional king and current #1 contender Thanh Le for the ONE Interim Featherweight MMA World Title. The bout takes place at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video, which airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Danial Williams believes he has advantages over undefeated kickboxing champ Jonathan Di Bella: “I’m going to have more power”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 13, 2023
When it comes to confidence, Danial Williams is not short of it. That’s a good thing, too. “Mini T” will need every ounce of self-belief when he challenges Jonathan Di Bella for the latter’s ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title.
Thanh Le battles Ilya Freymanov for ONE's Interim Featherweight MMA World Title at ONE Fight Night 15
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 13, 2023
Thanh Le and Ilya Freymanov will go head-to-head for the ONE Interim Featherweight MMA World Championship. The bout takes place at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video, which airs in U.S. primetime live from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 6.
How Stamp Fairtex overcame the toughest period of her career and personal life: “I just needed a break”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 11, 2023
ONE Championship’s top-ranked atomweight MMA contender Stamp Fairtex is gearing up for a monumental showdown on September 29. In the main event of ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video, she faces Ham Seo Hee for the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title.
Jessa Khan believes onus to perform falls on Danielle Kelly: "She needs to prove herself"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 11, 2023
Jessa Khan is set to face Danielle Kelly once again. But this time, it’s for the inaugural ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title. The rematch happens at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video, which airs live in U.S. primetime from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on September 29.