ONE Championship News
Nong-O Hama aiming for another shot at bantamweight strap: ‘I think I should get a title shot’
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 14, 2024
Nong-O Hama is fueled by a burning desire to once again carry 26 pounds of gold on his shoulder. With a legacy as the most dominant ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion in the promotion’s history, the Thai megastar believes that he deserves another shot at reclaiming his throne.
Superbon wishes to run it back with Chingiz Allazov: “I want to be number one”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 12, 2024
For Superbon, the desire for payback burns brightly. At ONE Friday Fights 58 last week, he captured the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship in a thrilling rubber match against Marat Grigorian. But amid the celebration, his focus remained fixed on one man — Chingiz Allazov.
Top-ranked flyweights Reece McLaren vs. Hu Yong booked for ONE Fight Night 22 in May
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 12, 2024
The date is set for Reece McLaren’s long-awaited return to the ONE Championship stage. “Lightning” squares off against Hu Yong in a battle between ranked flyweight MMA contenders. Their bout takes place at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 3.
Muay Thai Legend Liam Harrison booked for ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 11, 2024
After nearly two years on the sidelines, Liam Harrison will make his long-awaited return to ONE Championship. This happens at ONE 167 on Prime Video, which airs live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7. There, he takes on Katsuki Kitano in a bantamweight Muay Thai clash.
Hiroki Akimoto welcomes Wei Rui at ONE Fight Night 22
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2024
A highly touted promotional newcomer faces top-ranked bantamweight kickboxer Hiroki Akimoto in his first assignment under the ONE Championship banner. Wei Rui makes his maiden appearance at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video against the former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion.
Tye Ruotolo fires shots at old foe Nicholas Meregali: "He's running"
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2024
For Tye Ruotolo, one name looms large in his mind as he plots his next move — Nicholas Meregali. This anticipated matchup has been brewing for quite some time. Now, Ruotolo is determined to bring it to fruition under the ONE Championship banner.
Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo faces Blake Cooper in MMA debut at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2024
Kade Ruotolo is set to make his much-awaited MMA debut on June 7. The confirmation was made during the broadcast of ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video last Friday, April 5.
Mikey Musumeci moves up in weight to rematch old tormentor Gabriel Sousa at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 9, 2024
Mikey Musumeci is stepping out of his comfort zone. The reigning ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion sets his sights on redemption against Gabriel Sousa. For him to attain that, he has to move up to bantamweight.
Ben Tynan, Ruotolo Twins Bag $50,000 bonuses at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 8, 2024
Three athletes left the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with some bonuses thanks to their spectacular performances at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video last Friday, April 5. ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong awarded $50,000 performance bonuses to twin brothers Tye and Kade Ruotolo and Ben Tynan.
Stamp Fairtex to put friendship with Denice Zamboanga aside for ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 6, 2024
It’s safe to assume that Stamp Fairtex faces a tough predicament in her next outing. The Thai megastar is scheduled to defend her ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title against Denice Zamboanga. This bout takes place in the main event of ONE 167 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
Rich Franklin to appear at USA Muaythai Grand Nationals
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 5, 2024
The American martial arts community will witness a momentous occasion when Rich Franklin makes an appearance at the 2024 USA Muaythai Grand Nationals Tournament. The four-day competition goes down at the Hockessin PAL Center in Delaware from Thursday, April 4, to Sunday, April 7.
Smilla Sundell to battle Natalia Diachkova at ONE Fight Night 22
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 4, 2024
The main event of ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video promises an encounter like no other. In fact, two of Muay Thai’s biggest stars gear up to slug it out with 26 pounds at stake. Smilla Sundell puts her ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title on the line against Natalia Diachkova. This five-round duel airs in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on May 3.
Ben Tynan promises to be "one of the biggest names" in ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 3, 2024
Ben Tynan knows that winning his next assignment will determine his career trajectory moving forward. “Vanilla Thunder” returns to action in a heavyweight MMA clash against Duke Didier at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event airs live from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, April 5.
Jonathan Di Bella believes win over Pranjanchai will thrust him into spotlight
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 3, 2024
Jonathan Di Bella is aware of the litmus test that awaits him at ONE Friday Fights 58 on April 5. The Italian-Canadian sensation stakes his ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title against divisional Muay Thai king Prajanchai PK Saenchai in the co-headliner of this Asian primetime event.
Duke Didier plans to "try things out" against wrestling ace Ben Tynan at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 2, 2024
For Duke Didier, his upcoming bout against Ben Tynan presents an intriguing challenge. Both men lock horns in a heavyweight MMA showdown at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the historic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, April 5.
Suablack promises to finish Vladimir Kuzmin at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 1, 2024
Suablack Tor Pran49 is poised to make his mark on the global stage once again. The Thai phenom returns to action in a bantamweight Muay Thai clash against Vladimir Kuzmin at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video. This event airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, April 5.
Johan Ghazali returns to battle Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 1, 2024
As the anticipation builds for ONE 167 on Prime Video, fans have another reason to mark their calendars. Johan Ghazali has been added to the U.S. primetime card that airs live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7. There, the Malaysian-American phenom takes on Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat in a flyweight Muay Thai bout.
Marat Grigorian vows to put all-out effort in world title bid: “I’m going to risk everything”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 1, 2024
For Marat Grigorian, the quest for ONE Championship glory has become an unwavering obsession. The Armenian striker will have the chance to satiate that desire when he runs it back with Superbon Singha Mawynn in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 58. This Asian primetime event airs live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 5.