ONE Championship News
George Jarvis fights for two generations: "Everything's for him now"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 24, 2025
George Jarvis discovered that becoming a father transformed his understanding of sacrifice in ways training never could. The British striker now carries the weight of providing for his son while honoring the man who shaped him. He challenges reigning king Regian Eersel for the ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Championship at ONE Fight Night 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video on Friday, August 1, inside Lumpinee Stadium at Bangkok, Thailand. The 29-year-old enters with his father in his corner and his son serving as motivation.
Ben Tynan fires shots at heavyweight MMA elite: "I'm beating everyone"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 24, 2025
Ben Tynan carries himself with the swagger of a champion who has never tasted defeat. The Canadian powerhouse believes his perfect record speaks volumes about where he stands among heavyweight fighters. He clashes with former title challenger Kirill Grishenko at ONE Fight Night 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video on Friday, August 1, inside Lumpinee Stadium at Bangkok, Thailand. The 31-year-old enters riding a flawless 5-0 professional streak, having finished every opponent.
Yod-IQ outlines urgent path to victory against Alessio Malatesta: "I need to win"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 23, 2025
Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri knows that Friday night could change everything for him. The rising Muay Thai star has won seven straight at ONE Friday Fights, but what awaits could be a life-changing contract. He faces Italian powerhouse Alessio Malatesta in the bantamweight Muay Thai main event at ONE Friday Fights 117 on Friday, July 25, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 23-year-old Thai understands he needs something special to secure a spot on ONE Championship’s roster with the $100,000 contract.
Kirill Grishenko ready to shut down Ben Tynan: "It's a great opportunity"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 23, 2025
Kirill Grishenko has nothing but respect for Ben Tynan, but that won’t stop him from destroying his record. The former title challenger believes his experience will prove decisive in Bangkok, Thailand. He meets the undefeated Canadian at ONE Fight Night 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video on Friday, August 1, inside Lumpinee Stadium. The Belarusian enters on a two-bout winning streak, and victory would see him take another step toward a shot at the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title.
Anna Jaroonsak builds new life away from Bangkok: "We want the gym to feel like a family"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 22, 2025
Anna Jaroonsak has discovered that sometimes the best way to rediscover your fighting passion is by helping others find theirs. The Thai sensation has traded Bangkok’s bustling streets for Phuket’s tropical paradise. She makes her return against Bulgarian striker Teodora Kirilova in an atomweight Muay Thai clash at ONE Fight Night 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video in U.S. primetime on August 1. After a two-year hiatus from competition, the 21-year-old has found renewed purpose in building something bigger than herself.
Kang Ji Won confident ahead of heavyweight battle: "I don't see much difficulty"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 21, 2025
Kang Ji Won enters his heavyweight battle against Ryugo Takeuchi with supreme confidence. The South Korean knockout artist has maintained a perfect finishing rate and aims to keep that streak alive. The South Korean faces Takeuchi at ONE Fight Night 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video on Friday, August 1, inside Lumpinee Stadium at Bangkok, Thailand. The bout features two heavy-handed fighters looking to make their mark.
Shamil Gasanov aims to become Dagestan's next ONE World Champion: "I always wanted to be the best"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 21, 2025
Shamil Gasanov believes his village upbringing forged the mentality needed to capture MMA gold. The Russian is ready to prove a wrestler from remote Dagestan can achieve worldwide greatness. The third-ranked featherweight rematches Garry Tonon at ONE Fight Night 34 on Friday, August 1, inside Lumpinee Stadium at Bangkok, Thailand. The bout comes after Gasanov defeated Martin Nguyen, marking his fourth consecutive victory since Tonon submitted him.
Shadow Singha Mawynn vs. Bampara Kouyate added to ONE Fight Night 35
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 20, 2025
World Title opportunities don’t come around often in ONE Championship’s stacked divisions. Two elite strikers will battle for the next crack at featherweight gold in September. Second-ranked contender Bampara Kouyate faces #3-ranked Shadow Singha Mawynn in featherweight Muay Thai action at ONE Fight Night 35 on Friday, September 5, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. The winner could secure the next shot at reigning champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai.
ONE Friday Fights 116 results: Miura earns world title shot, Yoza defeats Petchtanong
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 18, 2025
Ayaka Miura’s championship destiny became crystal clear at ONE Friday Fights 116 in Bangkok. The Japanese submission specialist delivered exactly the performance needed to secure her title opportunity. The #2-ranked atomweight MMA contender dominated promotional newcomer Juliana Otalora on July 18 inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. Miura’s first-round submission victory earned her a shot at ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Champion Denice Zamboanga.
Ayaka Miura closes in on title shot against Juliana Otalora: "I want to win solidly"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 17, 2025
Ayaka Miura’s path to championship gold has never been clearer. One more dominant performance could secure her place in the title picture. The #2-ranked atomweight MMA contender faces undefeated promotional newcomer Juliana “La Patrona” Otalora at ONE Friday Fights 116 on Friday, July 18, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Miura, the bout represents another step toward her ultimate goal.
Yuki Yoza confident he can shock Petchtanong Petchfergus: "Moves he's never experienced before"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 16, 2025
Yuki Yoza believes his physical advantages will be enough to overcome one of kickboxing’s most decorated veterans. The Japanese striker is ready to prove his worth against a Thai legend. The former K-1 Champion faces #3-ranked bantamweight kickboxing contender Petchtanong Petchfergus at ONE Friday Fights 116 on Friday, July 18, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Yoza, the bout represents a massive step up in competition.
Petchtanong confident experience will beat Yuki Yoza: "I already have a plan"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 16, 2025
Petchtanong Petchfergus believes his veteran expertise will be the deciding factor against one of kickboxing’s most promising prospects. The former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion has seen it all before. The #3-ranked bantamweight kickboxing contender faces Japanese phenom Yuki Yoza at ONE Friday Fights 116 on Friday, July 18, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Petchtanong, the bout represents a chance to fast-track his return to title contention.
Tagir Khalilov faces undefeated Hyu Iwata in flyweight kickboxing clash at ONE Fight Night 35
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 15, 2025
Tagir Khalilov’s next challenge might be his toughest yet. The veteran striker will test his skills against one of the division’s most promising prospects. The #5-ranked flyweight kickboxing contender faces undefeated Japanese sensation Hyu Iwata at ONE Fight Night 35 on Friday, September 5, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. The bout could significantly impact the division’s top-five rankings.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues reveals knockout win was carefully planned: "We trained a lot on this shot"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 15, 2025
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues knew exactly how she wanted to end her title defense against Johanna Persson. The Brazilian champion executed her plan to perfection. The reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion secured a devastating third-round knockout victory to retain her crown at ONE Fight Night 33 on Friday, July 11, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Rodrigues, the finish was far from accidental.
Jhanlo Mark Sangiao admits he "needed this win so much" after ONE Fight Night 33
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 15, 2025
Nearly two years of waiting and wondering finally came to an end for Jhanlo Mark Sangiao. The Filipino fighter got the result he desperately needed. The 23-year-old bantamweight MMA fighter defeated Mongolian striker Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg by submission at ONE Fight Night 33 on Friday, July 11, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Sangiao, the victory represented much more than just another win.
Shadow wants immediate fight with Mohamed Younes Rabah after no-contest: "I'm ready to give him a rematch"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 15, 2025
Sometimes the most frustrating moments in combat sports happen when everything goes perfectly. Shadow Singha Mawynn experienced that cruel reality firsthand at ONE Fight Night 33. The Thai striker was dominating Mohamed Younes Rabah in their featherweight Muay Thai co-main event on Friday, July 11, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. Shadow had already scored a knockdown and was building momentum toward what seemed like an inevitable finish.
Giancarlo Bodoni and Rafael Lovato Jr. set for submission grappling showdown at ONE 173
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 10, 2025
Two of the world’s elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners will make their ONE Championship debuts in Tokyo this November. The question is which American will leave the bigger impression. Giancarlo Bodoni faces Rafael Lovato Jr. in middleweight submission grappling action at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. The bout represents a significant addition to an already star-studded card.
Tye Ruotolo set for MMA debut against Adrian Lee at ONE Fight Night 35
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2025
Tye Ruotolo is ready to test his skills in a completely different arena. The grappling world champion will find out if his success translates to mixed martial arts. The reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion makes his MMA debut against Adrian Lee at ONE Fight Night 35 on Friday, September 5, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Ruotolo, the bout represents a significant career transition.