ONE Championship News
Jackie Buntan, Anissa Meksen battle for inaugural ONE World Title
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 2, 2024
American Muay Thai star Jackie Buntan ventures over into the kickboxing world to take on one of the sport’s greats for World Title glory. The California native faces French-Algerian legend Anissa Meksen for the inaugural ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Title at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video.
ONE Fight Night 22: Where and how to stream in North America
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 1, 2024
When ONE Championship returns to U.S. primetime this Friday, May 3, fans are in for an unforgettable ride. Taking place at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video features an 11-bout card packed with compelling matchups.
Bianca Basilio promises to finish Nanami Ichikawa at ONE Fight Night 22
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 1, 2024
Bianca Basilio sees her next outing as a chance to redeem herself on the global stage. The Brazilian star competes in a 132-pound catchweight submission grappling match against Nanami Ichikawa at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, May 3.
Nico Carrillo to lock horns with Saemapetch at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 1, 2024
Excitement is brewing as top-ranked contenders Nico Carrillo and Saemapetch Fairtex gear up to face each other in a thrilling bantamweight Muay Thai showdown. This happens at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. The event airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.
Halil Amir guarantees better version of himself at featherweight: “I’ll be faster and stronger”
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 1, 2024
Halil Amir has one goal in mind this Friday, May 3 — to shake up ONE Championship’s featherweight MMA division. The Turkish fighter moves down a weight class to face Akbar Abdullaev at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Demetrious Johnson “honored” to earn BJJ black belt
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 1, 2024
Demetrious Johnson has once again proven why he is regarded as one of the most accomplished mixed martial artists in history. The reigning ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion and former UFC kingpin achieved a significant milestone recently. He received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Bibiano Fernandes and Yan McCane.
Hu Yong promises fireworks against Reece McLaren at ONE Fight Night 22: “I don’t want to have a boring fight”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 29, 2024
Chinese knockout artist Hu Yong is planning to make quick work of Reece McLaren. “Wolf Warrior” tangles with McLaren at ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell vs. Diachkova on Prime Video. The flyweight MMA clash goes down at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 3.
UFC and ONE surge into top 5 of Forbes most valuable combat sports properties
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 28, 2024
Forbes Magazine has released its latest assessment on the multi-billion-dollar combat sports industry. The top five, according to the respected business publication, features two MMA promotions, two wrestling organizations, and one boxing promtion. UFC and ONE Championship both feature in the top five, which also includes World Wrestling Entertainment, All Elite Wrestling, and Matchroom boxing.
Mikey Musumeci to challenge Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 24, 2024
Two of the very best grapplers on the planet will collide on home soil at ONE 168: Denver. Flyweight submission grappling king Mikey Musumeci moves up three divisions to challenge ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo. The American BJJ black belts will meet in the Ball Arena in Denver, United States, on September 6.
K-1 World Champion Masaaki Noiri joins ONE Championship: "I’ve been waiting for this moment"
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 24, 2024
ONE Championship has added another of the world’s top kickboxers to its ranks. Japanese superstar Masaaki Noiri announced that he joined the ONE roster this week, where he will compete in the talent-rich featherweight kickboxing division.
Road to ONE: America winner Sean Climaco promises “technical violence” in debut
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 23, 2024
Sean Climaco plans to put American Muay Thai on the map with a signature performance in his ONE Championship debut. The Filipino-American faces Mexican striker Josue Cruz at ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell vs. Diachkova on Prime Video on May 3. The flyweight Muay Thai contest airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Undefeated Ben Tynan makes quick turnaround, faces Mauro Cerilli at ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 23, 2024
Ben Tynan is wasting no time getting back to work as he looks to continue his rapid rise to the top of ONE Championship’s heavyweight MMA division. “Vanilla Thunder” faces former World Title challenger Mauro Cerilli at ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga on Prime Video. The event goes down in U.S. primetime on June 7 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.