ONE Championship News
Joshua Pacio pumped for ONE Championship’s refocus on MMA in 2024: “I want to be at the forefront”
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 4, 2024
Joshua Pacio is keen on positioning himself as a key player in ONE Championship’s renewed MMA push in 2024. The new year holds great promise for the Filipino phenom. He rematches Jarred Brooks for the American’s ONE Strawweight MMA World Title at ONE 166: Qatar on March 1.
Reinier de Ridder to defend middleweight title in rematch with Anatoly Malykhin
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 3, 2024
Fight fans around the world will be treated to an epic rematch when Anatoly Malykhin runs it back with Reinier de Ridder. The rematch will headline ONE 166: Qatar, airing live from the Lusail Sports Arena on March 1. This time around, De Ridder’s ONE Middleweight MMA World Title will be on the line.
Seksan Or Kwanmuang accepts challenge from Liam Harrison: ‘I’ll meet you at 140 pounds’
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 3, 2024
The Muay Thai world is buzzing with excitement as Seksan Or Kwanmuang has officially responded to Liam Harrison‘s bold challenge. The English striker took to X, formerly known as Twitter, declaring his desire to face Seksan in what could potentially be the final bout of his storied Muay Thai career.
Tawanchai PK Saenchai open to challenging Chingiz Allazov for kickboxing crown
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 2, 2024
Tawanchai PK Saenchai is considering the prospect of facing Chingiz Allazov for the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship. The 24-year-old featherweight Muay Thai king has developed a fondness for Allazov, who has undeniably had a stellar 2023.
Chingiz Allazov sees Takeru Segawa prevailing over Rodtang Jitmuangnon at ONE 165
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 2, 2024
Chingiz Allazov made his stance clear in the lead-up to the high-stakes showdown between Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Takeru Segawa. Both men will collide in a flyweight kickboxing super-fight, which will headline ONE Championship’s return to Japan — ONE 165. The event takes place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo on January 28.
Former ONE heavyweight world champion Arjan Bhullar to battle Amir Aliakbari at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 27, 2023
ONE Championship’s maiden on-ground event in Qatar will witness a clash of titans as Arjan Bhullar faces off against fellow contender Amir Aliakbari. The heavyweight MMA encounter is penciled to take place at ONE 166: Qatar, emanating live from the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha on March 1.
Grappling savants Osamah Almarwai, Cleber Sousa to face off at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 27, 2023
Two elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts will go head-to-head at ONE 166: Qatar on March 1. Osamah Almarwai and Cleber Sousa are slated to square off against each other in a flyweight submission grappling bout at ONE Championship’s first event in Qatar. The event will take place at the Lusail Sports Arena in the Qatari capital of Doha.
Superbon Singha Mawynn looks to end 2023 with world title in tow: “This is my best opportunity for redemption”
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 26, 2023
As the curtains draw on 2023, Superbon Singha Mawynn is driven to end the year with a ONE World Title around his waist. He has the chance to do so when he challenges Tawanchai PK Saenchai for the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship.
Anissa Meksen eager to topple Phetjeeja and add ONE World Title to belt collection
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 21, 2023
Anissa Meksen has established herself as one of the most accomplished strikers in kickboxing today, but there’s one accolade missing from her illustrious career — a ONE World Title. The French-Algerian sensation gets a shot at bolstering her legacy as she faces Phetjeeja for the ONE Interim Atomweight Kickboxing World Title. This bout takes place at ONE Friday Fights 46, broadcasting live in Asian primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this December 22.
Wish granted: Joshua Pacio rematches Jarred Brooks at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 21, 2023
For Joshua Pacio, the road to redemption has led him back to the man who took his ONE Strawweight MMA World Championship over a year ago — Jarred Brooks. Both men will run it back with 26 pounds of gold on the line at ONE 166: Qatar. The event is set to take place at the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha on March 1.
Danny Kingad faces Yuya Wakamatsu in rematch at ONE 165
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 20, 2023
Danny Kingad and Yuya Wakamatsu will renew their rivalry at ONE 165 in ONE Championship’s return to Japan on January 28. The flyweight MMA rematch will take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo.
Anissa Meksen gets nod of approval from Liam Harrison: "She’ll know how to flow and put the combinations together"
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 20, 2023
Liam Harrison is placing his bets on Anissa Meksen at ONE Friday Fights 46 on December 22. The Algerian-French sensation faces Phetjeeja for the ONE Interim Atomweight Kickboxing World Title, with the bout emanating live in Asian primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.