ONE Championship News
Chatri Sityodtong provides update on Demetrious Johnson's fighting future: "He says he doesn't have the burning desire"
Cole Shelton - January 23, 2024
ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong has provided an update on flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. Johnson is coming off a decision win over Adriano Moraes to defend his flyweight title last May and after the fight, he hinted that may be it for him. ‘Mighty Mouse’ has accomplished a ton in his career as he’s won titles in both UFC and ONE Championship, and at age 37 there isn’t much left for him to do in his career.
Nico Carrillo leapfrogs to top spot in ONE bantamweight Muay Thai rankings
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 23, 2024
ONE Championship’s bantamweight Muay Thai division witnessed a seismic shift as Nico Carrillo’s recent triumph propelled him to the #1 spot in the rankings. The Scottish striker reached new heights when he attained the biggest win of his career to date. He did so by knocking out former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama this past December.
Sage Northcutt relishes chance to face Shinya Aoki: “The biggest fight of my career”
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 22, 2024
At ONE 165 on January 28, Sage Northcutt will find himself in the fortunate position of going up against the legendary Shinya Aoki. This lightweight MMA clash takes place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. It offers the audience a spectacle that has been years in the making.
Ayaka Miura radiates determination to triumph in atomweight debut at ONE 165
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 19, 2024
Ayaka Miura is gearing up for a significant shift in her professional MMA career. At ONE 165 on January 28 she makes her atomweight debut. This highly anticipated bout against compatriot Itsuki Hirata takes place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
Marat Grigorian revisits long-standing rivalry with Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong at ONE 165
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 18, 2024
ONE 165 on January 28 will play host to the sixth encounter between pound-for-pound featherweight kickboxing greats Marat Grigorian and Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong. Both men will go head-to-head in a catchweight kickboxing clash, one of the confirmed attractions in ONE Championship’s much-awaited return to Japan. This spectacle takes place at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena.
Stamp Fairtex faces Denice Zamboanga in first title defense at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 17, 2024
Stamp Fairtex will make the first defense of her ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title against Denice Zamboanga. The bout will be one of the co-feature attractions at ONE 166: Qatar. This will air live from the Lusail Sports Arena on March 1.
Tye Ruotolo to defend world title against Izaak Michell at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 17, 2024
Tye Ruotolo will put his ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Title on the line for the first time in what promises to be a gripping showdown against Izaak Michell. This matchup is scheduled to be one of the main attractions at ONE 166: Qatar. The event emanates live from Lusail Sports Arena on March 1.
Liam Nolan wants Regian Eersel next: “I think I have a good style to beat him”
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 17, 2024
Liam Nolan exudes confidence that he is more than capable of putting an end to Regian “‘The Immortal” Eersel‘s dominant reign. Since joining ONE Championship in 2018, “The Immortal” has been virtually unstoppable.
Kwon Won Il calls out Fabricio Andrade after ONE Fight Night 18 win: "I’m coming for you"
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 16, 2024
It’s safe to say that Kwon Won Il will not rest on his laurels following his spectacular win at ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video last Friday, January 12. The South Korean hard-hitter now has set his sights on a specific target — ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio Andrade.
Shamil Gasanov banked on willpower to win at ONE Fight Night 19: "I couldn't feel my body"
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 15, 2024
Shamil Gasanov demonstrated the true essence of a warrior’s spirit in the main event of ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video last Friday, January 12. Despite grappling with a debilitating bout of food poisoning, Gasanov delighted fans at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, by putting forth a dominant performance.
Tenshin Nasukawa praises Takeru Segawa: ‘He’s the icon of kickboxing now’
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 15, 2024
Once bitter rivals in the ring, Tenshin Nasukawa has extended an unexpected gesture of goodwill toward Takeru Segawa. It all started in June 2022 when the Tokyo Dome played host to a monumental kickboxing clash between the two. The sold-out crowd of 56,399 witnessed an epic battle that ended with Nasukawa claiming victory by a close unanimous decision.
ONE Championship announces two dates for U.S. events in 2024
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 12, 2024
ONE Championship makes a grand return to the United States with two live events scheduled for 2024. Following the success of its debut show in Broomfield, Colorado, in May 2023, the promotion is gearing up to build on that momentum and captivate American audiences once again.