ONE Championship News
John Lineker urges people to "share their burdens" following teammate's suicide
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 12, 2025
Losing someone close to you is always difficult to process. Currently, former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker is grappling with grief after the passing of a young training partner. Depression and suicide represent a growing crisis among youth worldwide. The Brazilian striker has experienced this tragedy firsthand following the devastating decision made by a youthful teammate to end his own life.
Schooled in the Circle, excelling in the classroom: Stamp Fairtex's double life
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 12, 2025
Former three-sport queen Stamp Fairtex isn’t wallowing in despair while recovering from her knee injury. As her body heals, the Thai superstar is strengthening her mind by pursuing higher education with a Master’s degree. Earlier this year, the combat sports phenom earned her bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing with an impressive 3.62 GPA. This achievement demonstrates her dedication to excellence beyond the ONE Championship Circle.
Johan Ghazali to face battle-tested Diego Paez at ONE Fight Night 32
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 8, 2025
Teenage star Johan Ghazali and Colombian-American puncher Diego Paez will add to the flyweight Muay Thai division’s fiery lineup at ONE Fight Night 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai. On Friday, 6 June, the two strikers lock up inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. Both men look to get one step closer to the World Title landscape.
Kaito Ono booked for kickboxing debut versus Mohammad Siasarani at ONE Friday Fights 109
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 8, 2025
Japanese striking star Kaito Ono will finally make his promotional debut at ONE Friday Fights 109 as one of Japan’s most prolific strikers arrives on the scene. He will step inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium against Iranian standout Mohammad Siasarani. Their fight happens under featherweight kickboxing action on Friday, 23 May.
Anatoly Malykhin to UFC fans: Remember that I already dealt with Reinier de Ridder
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 8, 2025
Two-weight ONE World Champion Anatoly Malykhin has heaped praise on rival and former two-division king Reinier de Ridder. But not before reminding everyone of his own prowess. De Ridder scored his third consecutive stoppage victory in the UFC this past Saturday, 3 May, putting an end to the surging Bo Nickal in the second round by TKO.
Stamp Fairtex relinquishes ONE Atomweight MMA World Title after suffering another injury
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 5, 2025
The injury bug continues to loom large for Stamp Fairtex. ONE Championship has announced that the Thai megastar has relinquished the ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title after suffering a further setback while rehabbing her surgically repaired knee.
ONE Fight Night 32 gets massive headliner between two KO artists
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 5, 2025
On Friday, June 6, #4-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender Nakrob Fairtex will face surging striker Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi in a flyweight Muay Thai battle inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The two decorated knockout artists will headline ONE Fight Night 32 in a contest that promises to be a barnburner from the get-go.
ONE Championship Moves Next US show after popular MMA champion steps down
BJ Penn Staff - May 2, 2025
ONE Championship will not be returning to the United States this summer as planned. The Singapore-based martial arts promotion, which offers MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing and submission grappling bouts, was slated to return to the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on August 1. Regrettably, that plan has been scrapped. The promotion now intends to return to city in June 26 of 2026 — more than a year from now.
Surging Brazilian MMA star ready for "strong and experienced" Zhang Lipeng
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 1, 2025
Rising Brazilian MMA star Lucas Gabriel has impressed fans throughout his ONE Championship tenure. Now that he’s reached the mainstage, he’s ready to test his skills against Zhang Lipeng. The 25-year-old will have the chance to do just that when he meets the battle-tested Lipeng. This happens under lightweight MMA rules at ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II. Fans can catch the action this Friday, May 2, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Liam Harrison expects another narrow battle between Kongthoranee, Nong-O
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 1, 2025
British Muay Thai icon Liam Harrison has joined opinionated fans around the world. In fact, he had his say on who’ll emerge victorious in this weekend’s pivotal flyweight Muay Thai rematch between two Thai stars. There, former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama battles #3-ranked flyweight contender Kongthoranee Sor Sommai.
Dante Leon refuses to let ONE World Title opportunity pass by at ONE Fight Night 31
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 29, 2025
Dante Leon wants to be remembered — not just as an all-time great — but as the best to ever do it when it’s all said and done in many, many years to come. He takes the next step in solidifying that status when he challenges ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo in the co-main event at ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II on Friday, May 2, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Saemapetch targeted by Russian finisher: "Stoppage win for me"
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 28, 2025
Bantamweight Muay Thai brawler Abdulla Dayakaev won’t rest until he solidifies himself as the greatest striker in the division. Fresh off a fiery stint in ONE Friday Fights, the 23-year-old makes his main roster debut versus Saemapetch Fairtex in bantamweight Muay Thai. This happens at ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II on Friday, May 2, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.