ONE Championship News
ONE Championship signs BJJ stars Cole Abate and Dante Leon
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 3, 2024
ONE Championship’s submission grappling world has just been rocked by the arrival of two new superstars. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialists Cole Abate and Dante Leon enter ONE looking to follow in the footsteps of ONE submission grappling kings Kade and Tye Ruotolo.
Jacob Smith excited to represent Liverpool at ONE 169: “It’s ingrained in me”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 3, 2024
Flyweight Muay Thai star Jacob Smith is a proud citizen of Liverpool, England. And he wants to give the city another World Champion when he goes to war at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug. The #3-ranked contender meets ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a rematch of their 2022 encounter on Friday, November 8, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Official: Sitthichai returns against Shadow at ONE Friday Fights 92
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 2, 2024
Thai striking superstar Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong is ready to keep the ball rolling at ONE Friday Fights 92 on December 20 in featherweight Muay Thai action. “Killer Kid” meets the incomparable Shadow Singha Mawynn at the tentpole event inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium as ONE Championship looks brings the year to a close in style.
Aliff Sor Dechapan plans to make Walter Goncalves wilt at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 1, 2024
At only 20 years old, strawweight Muay Thai star Aliff Sor Dechapan enters his biggest bout in ONE Championship yet when he meets Walter Goncalves at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug next month, and he advises the Brazilian not underestimate him. The Thai welcomes his foe to the strawweight division on Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Christian Lee versus Alibeg Rasulov to headline ONE Fight Night 26 in December
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 31, 2024
The main event for ONE Fight Night 26 features the return of two-division ONE MMA World Champion Christian Lee. Lee will make his highly anticipated re-entry into ONE Championship at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. There, he defends his ONE Lightweight MMA World Title against unbeaten contender Alibeg Rasulov on Friday, December 6.
Rodtang explains his love for soccer: “My happiness”
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 31, 2024
ONE World Title challengers aren’t the only thing that flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon kicks. “The Iron Man” also kicks a soccer ball around in his downtime. Rodtang returns to action at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, on Friday, November 8. There, he defends his crown inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium against Jacob Smith.
Mohamed Younes Rabah aiming for bounce-back win at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 31, 2024
After suffering the first loss of his career, Mohamed Younes Rabah plans to rise from the ashes at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug when he meets Eddie Abasolo in a featherweight Muay Thai tilt. “The Eagle” returns to action on Friday, November 8, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. There, he’ll refuse to allow his February setback against Saemapetch Fairtex define his abilities.
Danny Kingad believes ONE World Title shot is within reach
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 30, 2024
Since Demetrious Johnson vacated the ONE Flyweight MMA World Championship, a new day has dawned over the weight division. Now, Danny Kingad wants to make the most of it. The #3-ranked contender meets former titleholder Adriano Moraes at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium in a pivotal matchup.
Jacob Smith insists he’s “better in every way” ahead of ONE 169 clash with Rodtang
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 29, 2024
British Muay Thai star Jacob Smith has the chance to avenge his prior defeat to ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon next month, and he insists his talents have developed tenfold since their first encounter in May 2022. Smith challenges Rodtang for the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Seksan to face Soe Lin Oo in firefight at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 29, 2024
After successfully prevailing from another firefight at ONE 168 in September, Muay Thai legend Seksan Or Kwanmuang faces Soe Lin Oo in what’s expected to be another barnburner in January. “The Man Who Yields To No One” meets the Myanmar mauler in a 142-pound catchweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE 170 on Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.
Tawanchai vs. Superbon II to headline ONE 170 at Bangkok's Impact Arena
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 25, 2024
ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai will kick off 2025 with a banger. The Thai superstar meets ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon in the main event of ONE 170 on Friday, January 24, live from Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.
Superlek to defend ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title versus Nico Carrillo at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 25, 2024
After a busy 2024, two-division ONE World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 looks to keep his momentum rolling when he returns in January 2025. “The Kicking Machine” defends his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against #2-ranked contender Nico Carrillo at ONE 170 on Friday, January 24, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.