ONE Championship News
Gustavo Balart prepared to go for broke to win world title: “This is my dream”
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 22, 2024
As the anticipation builds for ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video, Gustavo Balart stands on the precipice of a career-defining moment. There, he squares off with Jarred Brooks for the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Championship. This five-round encounter emanates live in U.S. primetime from the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Maurice Abevi looks to spoil Samat Mamedov's debut at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 21, 2024
Maurice Abevi is poised to play the welcoming committee role for Samat Mamedov as the latter makes his ONE Championship debut. Both men face off at ONE 168: Denver. This lightweight MMA bout takes place live at the 21,000-seat Ball Arena on September 6.
“He’s a boss baby” – Jarred Brooks taunts upcoming foe Gustavo Balart
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 18, 2024
Jarred Brooks guarantees that Gustavo Balart won’t see what’s coming for him when they clash in the main event of ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. With lineal titleholder Joshua Pacio sidelined due to an ACL injury, both men will duke it out for the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Championship. This five-round tilt airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Sean Climaco faces dangerous KO artist Johan Estupinan at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 18, 2024
Sean Climaco earns a chance to build on the momentum he garnered from his sensational ONE Championship debut. The Filipino-American sensation returns to action at ONE 168: Denver, taking place at the 21,000-seater Ball Arena on September 6. There, he goes up against Johan Estupinan in a flyweight Muay Thai clash.
Shamil Gasanov promises fans unforgettable clash with Aaron Canarte: "That's my fighting style"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 17, 2024
Despite his growing stature in ONE Championship, Shamil Gasanov assures fans that he’s not taking his upcoming opponent lightly. The #5-ranked featherweight MMA contender squares off with Aaron Canarte at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This card emanates live in U.S. primetime from the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Danielle Kelly plans to use Mayssa Bastos to bolster legacy: "When I beat her, it’s better for me"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 16, 2024
Danielle Kelly relishes the fact that she’s entering the first defense of her ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title as an underdog. This happens at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2. There, she puts her crown on the line against the highly touted Mayssa Bastos.
Anatoly Malykhin expects Haggerty-Superlek world title fight to go full five rounds
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 16, 2024
Among the many who are excited for Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 to go at it is Anatoly Malykhin. Haggerty defends his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against Superlek at ONE 168: Denver. This takes place at the 21,000-seater Ball Arena on September 6.
Tye Ruotolo wants to compete at ONE 169: “It would be such a great opportunity”
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 16, 2024
Tye Ruotolo doesn’t plan on remaining idle in the coming months. Following his hard-fought victory over Jozef Chen in a 186-pound non-title catchweight bout earlier this month, the reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion wants to return to action.
Hiroyuki Tetsuka eager to move closer to title shot with win at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 15, 2024
Hiroyuki Tetsuka knows if he plays his cards right in his next outing, a win may land him a shot at the ONE Welterweight MMA World Championship. “Japanese Beast” reports for duty against Isi Fitikefu at ONE 168: Denver on September 6. This event takes place at the 21,000-seater Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Official: Christian Lee returns to action against Alibeg Rasulov at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 14, 2024
Christian Lee’s highly anticipated return to action finally has a date. This happens at ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8, airing live from the State Farm Arena. There, the two-division ONE World Champion puts his lightweight MMA crown against Alibeg Rasulov.
Shamil Gasanov vs. Aaron Canarte official for ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 14, 2024
An intriguing featherweight MMA tilt goes down at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video when Shamil Gasanov squares off against Aaron Canarte. This three-round duel takes place live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Eduard Folayang vs. Manny Pacquiao in boxing? MMA legend says it "would be an honor”
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 13, 2024
Novelty matches in boxing have captured the public’s imagination, and Eduard Folayang seems more than willing to join the trend. Lacing up a pair of boxing gloves is something that the former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion would eagerly consider, particularly for a showdown with Manny Pacquiao.