ONE Championship News
Denice Zamboanga wants to test Alyona Rassohnya at ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 6, 2025
Second-ranked women’s atomweight MMA contender Denice Zamboanga’s confidence is higher than ever heading into ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev. And she wants to use it to her fullest extent. The Filipina meets Alyona Rassohnya for the ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Title this Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Tang Kai plans to show striking evolution at ONE Fight Night 27: “I want to finish this fight by KO”
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 6, 2025
ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Tang Kai is a renowned finisher with five stoppages in eight promotional showings. But the Chinese terror wants to continue his exceptional handiwork at ONE Fight Night 27. Tang meets #5-ranked featherweight MMA contender Akbar Abdullaev in the main event on Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Superlek out! Nico Carrillo to face Nabil Anane for interim world title
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 2, 2025
January’s huge ONE 170 event has taken an early hit, but the promotion has adapted quickly to alter a high-stakes affair. Second-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender Nico Carrillo was set to collide with reigning king Superlek Kiatmoo9 for the belt. But the Thai superstar was forced to withdraw due to injury.
Demetrious Johnson says Superlek is the current striking "GOAT"
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 31, 2024
Former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Demetrious Johnson keeps a keen eye on all the action in ONE Championship. As a master of his craft, the American legend knows greatness when he sees it. That’s why he holds two-sport, two-division ONE World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 in such high regard. Johnson’s admiration was only solidified after witnessing Superlek’s incredible performance in the main event of ONE 168 this past September.
Kade Ruotolo’s top three performances in 2024
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 26, 2024
It’s no exaggeration to say that ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo had a phenomenal 2024. The grappling prodigy-turned-MMA star defied expectations, cementing himself as a two-sport superstar. Let’s dive into Ruotolo’s top three performances of the year.
Rodtang recalls watching Takeru: "I felt chills down my spine"
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 26, 2024
Great fights are made of unforgettable moments. And when former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon saw Takeru Segawa fight firsthand, he experienced a whirlwind of emotions. The iconic duo will meet at ONE 172 on Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s historic Saitama Super Arena in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight for the ages.
Why 2024 was a great year for ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 25, 2024
Another year has passed, and ONE Championship has solidified its status with yet another wildly successful 12 months. In fact, 2024 brought landmark moments, epic fights, and the emergence of prodigious talents who made their mark on the global stage.
3 Must-See ONE Championship Fights In 2025
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 25, 2024
ONE Championship’s 2024 is coming to a close, but the promotion’s 2025 looks to be its biggest year ever. Its biggest announcement has been the five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight between former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Japanese sensation Takeru Segawa at ONE 172 on March 23.
Demetrious Johnson believes ONE rule set is superior
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 24, 2024
Former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has competed worldwide for numerous promotions. And after all his experiences, he believes that ONE Championship’s rule set is superior. Johnson expressed his admiration for the ONE rule set during a recent episode of MightyCast with ONE Championship Vice President Rich Franklin.
ONE Championship: Three must-know storylines going into 2025
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 22, 2024
Athletes from the United States have continued to shine in ONE Championship throughout 2024. From MMA to Muay Thai and submission grappling, American fighters have consistently showcased their skills, and this momentum is set to carry over into 2025. Here are three stars you should keep an eye on next year.
Dante Leon and Tommy Langaker booked for submission grappling showdown at ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 21, 2024
Although combat sports are in an eternal state of change, some things remain the same. That can be said for Dante Leon and Tommy Langaker, who are about to reignite a rivalry at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev. The wrestling wizards collide in a 180-pound catchweight submission grappling affair on Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Panpayak predicts he’ll be Superlek’s “toughest opponent”
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 20, 2024
Thai great Panpayak Jitmuangnon is working his way up the ranks. And he believes that if he keeps winning, another showdown with two-sport king Superlek Kiatmoo9 is possible. Panpayak looks to end his 2024 comeback run at ONE Friday Fights 92 inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with a win. He meets unbeaten Egor Bikrev in a flyweight Muay Thai tilt on December 20, following a successful return this past October.
Rodtang “more than ready” to fight Takeru at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 19, 2024
Former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Japanese ace Takeru Segawa are finally set to do battle. And “The Iron Man” believes this is the perfect time for the icons to collide. The duo will throw down in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight at ONE 172 on Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s legendary Saitama Super Arena.
Rodtang and Takeru set for historic kickboxing super-fight at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 19, 2024
ONE Championship hasn’t closed out 2024 yet and the promotion is already in the process of making 2025 the biggest year yet. This past Monday, ONE announced that at ONE 172 on Sunday, March 23, 2025, former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon will collide with former three-division K-1 World Champion Takeru Segawa.
Adriano Moraes versus Yuya Wakamatsu II booked for ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 18, 2024
At ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, the coveted ONE Flyweight MMA World Championship will finally find a new home. Former divisional king Demetrious Johnson retired this past September at ONE 168. Now the gold will return to former king Adriano Moraes or leave with #2-ranked contender Yuya Wakamatsu. The two clash on Sunday, March 23, 2025, inside Tokyo, Japan’s iconic Saitama Super Arena.
Shamil Gasanov hungry for growth despite win at ONE Fight Night 26
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 18, 2024
Fourth-ranked featherweight MMA star Shamil Gasanov showed a whole new level to his talents at ONE Fight Night 26. But he believes the best version of himself has yet to come. “The Cobra” dispatched Halil Amir last Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, earning a unanimous decision over his tough Turkish adversary.
Reece McLaren wants ONE Flyweight MMA World Title: "I'm coming for what's mine"
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 17, 2024
Fourth-ranked ONE Championship flyweight MMA star Reece McLaren believes he’s cinched his opportunity with both hands at ONE Fight Night 26 as he looks ahead to a huge 2025. The charismatic Australian outworked interim strawweight MMA king Jarred Brooks this past Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. Now he believes he did enough to place his name in the hat for a shot at the vacant ONE Flyweight MMA World Title.
What could be next for Christian Lee?
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 17, 2024
Two-weight ONE MMA World Champion Christian Lee’s return at ONE Fight Night 26 got off to a fiery start, but his fire was soon dowsed. The ONE Lightweight MMA World Title encounter in the main event on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium came to a close in the second frame after an inadvertent eye poke to Lee’s challenger Alibeg Rasulov.