ONE Championship News
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.
Adriano Moraes motivated by newborn daughter ahead of pivotal rematch at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 29, 2024
After 25 professional bouts, former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Adriano Moraes is no longer making the walk to the ring for himself. “Mikinho” meets #3-ranked contender Danny Kingad at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Friday, November 8, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, in a pivotal battle that is likely to produce the next challenger for the division’s vacant crown.
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.
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.
Rodtang believes Jacob Smith is “still the same” ahead of ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 25, 2024
ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon has been quietly weighing up #3-ranked contender Jacob Smith ahead of next month’s rematch, and he feels his old foe is still singing the same tunes. “The Iron Man” defends his gold against Smith at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
VIDEO | ONE fighter Idris Abdurashitov forfeits boxing match after headkicking his opponent unconscious
Curtis Calhoun - October 21, 2024
ONE featherweight Idris Abdurashitov threw an illegal head kick that knocked a boxer out cold during his recent appearance in the ring. Abdurashitov, a promising featherweight prospect for ONE, competed in a boxing match against Bagher Faraji in Thailand on Sunday. It was his professional boxing debut and one of the biggest fights on the Ali Boxing Club card.
Rodtang fires back at John Lineker: “He’s not scary at all”
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 17, 2024
Rodtang Jitmuangnon didn’t waste any time responding to the recent challenge posed by John Lineker. The reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion found himself in the spotlight after Lineker called him out following the Brazilian’s second victory in “the art of eight limbs” at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video earlier this month.
Eddie Abasolo dukes it out with Mohamed Younes Rabah at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 16, 2024
Fans are in for a thrilling matchup as Eddie Abasolo squares off against Mohamed Younes Rabah on the supporting card of ONE 169. This featherweight Muay Thai encounter takes place at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, airing live in U.S. primetime on November 8.
Demetrious Johnson says ONE attempted to lure him out of retirement for Mikey Musumeci super fight
Curtis Calhoun - October 16, 2024
MMA legend Demetrious Johnson nearly postponed his retirement for a special rules match against ONE grappling standout Mikey Musumeci. Johnson, after a decorated career in mixed martial arts, announced his fighting retirement in front of the world at ONE 168 in Denver. He retired as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all-time, including a record-setting run as the UFC’s inaugural flyweight champion.
"Buchecha" to go head-to-head with Amir Aliakbari at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 16, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin and “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane may be squaring off for the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title in the main event of ONE 169, but the card could also set the stage for the next top contender in the division. At the same event, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida makes his much-awaited return to take on Amir Aliakbari. This three-round duel airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 8.
Takeru donates portion of fight purse to flood victims in Myanmar
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 15, 2024
In a touching display of sportsmanship, Takeru Segawa extended a heartfelt gesture to Thant Zin. The two strikers faced off in an intense flyweight kickboxing match at ONE Friday Fights 81 this past September. There, the Japanese superstar emerged victorious in a commanding performance.