ONE Championship News
Regian Eersel relishes redemption win at ONE Fight Night 25: “I'm very satisfied”
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ONE Championship releases slate of U.S. primetime events for 2025
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 7, 2024
ONE Championship has revealed its 2025 calendar dates for United States primetime cards. For the third consecutive year, the promotion will host 12 live events on Prime Video, airing in the U.S. and Canada.
John Lineker calls out Rodtang following second Muay Thai win
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 7, 2024
John Lineker is intensifying his Muay Thai momentum by challenging Rodtang Jitmuangnon. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion achieved a perfect 2-0 record in “the art of eight limbs” at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video last Friday, October 4. There, he demolished Alexey Balyko in the opening round.
Lineker, Estupinan take home $50,000 bonuses at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 6, 2024
John Lineker and Johan Estupinan each received a bonus for putting on a show at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video last Friday, October 4. Both men delivered rousing performances in their respective bouts. This prompted ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong to award them $50,000 bonuses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov offers to help Johan Ghazali prepare for MMA debut
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 4, 2024
Johan Ghazali is eyeing a new frontier, and he could have Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner. The young Muay Thai phenom contemplates a potential career shift to mixed martial arts. With the backing of one of the sport’s most legendary figures, the move could turn into reality sooner rather than later.
Alexey Balyko promises to expose John Lineker at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 4, 2024
Alexey Balyko feels he’s more than capable of giving John Lineker a rude awakening. Both men are penciled to collide in a bantamweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 4.
ONE Fight Night 25: How to watch in U.S. primetime
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 3, 2024
Fresh off the heels of its second-ever U.S. blockbuster show, ONE Championship is headed back to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, for ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. Set to broadcast live in U.S. primetime on Friday, October 4, the card promises to deliver thrilling action across multiple combat sports disciplines.
Bokang Masunyane willing “to risk it all” for emphatic win at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 3, 2024
Bokang Masunyane has one goal in mind for his next assignment — to deliver an electrifying performance. “Little Giant” figures in a pivotal strawweight MMA bout against #5-ranked Mansur Malachiev at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event emanates lives from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 4.
Danial Williams vows to put Banma Duoji through the wringer at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 2, 2024
Danial Williams expects nothing less than an all-out war at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. There, “Mini T” goes up against Banma Duoji in a flyweight MMA clash. This three-round duel airs live in U.S. primetime from the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 4.
ONE 168: Denver outsells WWE events at Ball Arena
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 2, 2024
ONE Championship achieved a significant milestone this past September by hosting its second spectacle in the United States. The ONE 168: Denver card, held at Ball Arena, exceeded expectations and even outperformed WWE’s two major events at the same venue. This is according to the report of veteran professional wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer.
Superbon starches Nattawut, Bags $50K bonus at ONE Friday Fights 81
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 1, 2024
Superbon showcased his incredible striking prowess yet again in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 81, earning a $50,000 bonus courtesy of ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. The ONE Interim Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion made quick work of “Smokin” Jo Nattawut in a non-title Muay Thai bout last Friday, September 27, in Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Denice Zamboanga slams Ham Seo Hee for feisty comments: “I’ve earned my place”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 26, 2024
Denice Zamboanga chose to set the record straight after hearing Ham Seo Hee’s remarks on social media. The South Korean veteran recently expressed her disappointment on Instagram. She criticized the decision to grant Zamboanga a shot at the ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Title. This is in light of divisional queen Stamp Fairtex’s absence due to a torn meniscus.
Reinier de Ridder explains decision to leave ONE Championship for the UFC: "We had a plan..."
Josh Evanoff - September 25, 2024
Former ONE Championship titleholder Reinier De Ridder is opening up on his UFC signing. ‘The Dutch Knight’ has long been viewed as one of the best fighters outside of Dana White’s promotion. From 2019 to 2022, Reinier de Ridder picked up big win, after big win, inside ONE Championship. At one point, the Dutchman held gold at two different weight classes and held wins over the likes of Aung La Nsang and Vitaly Bigdash.