ONE Championship News
Osamah Almarwai driven to win in Middle East homecoming at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 12, 2024
Osamah Almarwai will find himself in a must-win situation when he steps into the Circle at ONE 166: Qatar on March 1. On the historic card set to happen at Lusail Sports Arena, he goes up against Cleber Sousa in a flyweight submission grappling bout.
Arjan Bhullar kickstarts road to redemption at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 12, 2024
Arjan Bhullar finds himself at a crucial juncture with one singular goal in mind — to wash away the bitter taste of defeat with a resounding victory. He will have the opportunity to do so at ONE 166: Qatar. He locks horns with Amir Aliakbari in a heavyweight MMA bout slated to happen at Lusail Sports Arena on March 1.
Danial Williams excited to throw down with Lito Adiwang: “It’s going to be an absolute banger”
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 11, 2024
Danial Williams is a competitor with a penchant for exciting battles. And his smile grows from ear to ear when he’s faced with an opponent who shares the same demeanor. Luckily for “Mini T,” he faces a fellow hard-hitter who promises to bring the heat to his next outing.
ONE Championship issues statement following recent accusations from Sage Northcutt
Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024
ONE Championship has issued a statement following the recent accusations made by welterweight fighter Sage Northcutt. Northcutt (12-3 MMA) was supposed to fight Shinya Aoki on the main card of last month’s ONE 165 event. However, during the event itself it was announced that Northcutt had pulled out of the contest because his cornermen were reportedly denied visas.
Former champion Yosuke Saruta battles Mansur Malachiev at ONE Fight Night 19
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 9, 2024
Former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Yosuke Saruta will make a grand return to action at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video this February 16. The Japanese dynamo faces #5-ranked contender Mansur Malachiev. The card emanates live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sage Northcutt takes aim at ONE Championship over fight withdrawal: "That is completely inaccurate"
Cole Shelton - February 8, 2024
Sage Northcutt has fired back at ONE Championship over his fight cancellation. Northcutt was supposed to fight Shinya Aoki at ONE 165 at the end of January. However, on the day of the fight, it was revealed ‘Super’ pulled out of the fight due to his cornermen not getting visas in time. Since then, Chatri Sityodtong said other people would corner Northcutt but the American didn’t want to fight.
Yuya Wakamatsu, Gustavo Balart move up in ONE Championship’s rankings
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 8, 2024
In the aftermath of ONE 165 on January 28, Yuya Wakamatsu and Gustavo Balart made a significant leap in ONE Championship’s athlete rankings. While the majority of divisions maintained their status quo, the flyweight and strawweight MMA brackets witnessed notable shake-ups.
Felipe Lobo aiming for statement-making win over Jonathan Haggerty: “I want to show him who I am”
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 8, 2024
Rivalries often add an extra layer of intensity to matchups. And the upcoming ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video headliner promises to deliver just that. Beyond the pursuit of glory, Felipe Lobo seeks to settle a personal beef with Jonathan Haggerty. The bout will be an emphatic clash for the latter’s ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title.
Lito Adiwang excited to stand and bang with Danial Williams: “I’m going to electrify Lumpinee”
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 5, 2024
Lito Adiwang can’t help but wear an infectious smile knowing that he’s about to engage in a thrilling encounter with a fellow hard-hitting striker. “Thunder Kid” squares off with Danial Williams in a strawweight MMA tiff at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. The event airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 16.
Jonathan Haggerty looks to squash personal beef with Felipe Lobo at ONE Fight Night 19
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 2, 2024
Jonathan Haggerty’s next outing entails a narrative that goes beyond the pursuit of glory. The Englishman attempts to defend his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against #3-ranked contender Felipe Lobo in the main event of ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. The spectacle airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 16.
“Wondergirl” faces Dayane Cardoso in mixed rules contest at ONE Fight Night 19
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 2, 2024
Nat “Wondergirl” Jaroonsak makes her return to the ring in a hybrid-style matchup on February 16. This time, she faces Dayane Cardoso in a women’s strawweight mixed rules contest at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. The event airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Muay Thai Legend Mehdi Zatout steps out of retirement for explosive boxing match at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 2, 2024
Mehdi Zatout has decided to make a comeback for ONE Championship’s historic debut in Qatar on March 1. The Algerian kickboxer takes on Arab pugilist Zuhayr Al-Qahtani in a 147-pound boxing bout at ONE 166: Qatar. The event broadcasts live on pay-per-view from the Lusail Sports Arena.