ONE Championship News
Superbon calls for rematch vs. Tawanchai after ONE Friday Fights 81 win
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 4, 2024
Superbon is back in the spotlight. He claims that he deserves the next crack at Tawanchai PK Saenchai’s ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship. This comes on the heels of his knockout victory over “Smokin’” Jo Nattawut at ONE Friday Fights 81 last week.
Alexey Balyko promises to expose John Lineker at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 4, 2024
Alexey Balyko feels he’s more than capable of giving John Lineker a rude awakening. Both men are penciled to collide in a bantamweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 4.
ONE Fight Night 25: How to watch in U.S. primetime
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 3, 2024
Fresh off the heels of its second-ever U.S. blockbuster show, ONE Championship is headed back to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, for ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. Set to broadcast live in U.S. primetime on Friday, October 4, the card promises to deliver thrilling action across multiple combat sports disciplines.
Bokang Masunyane willing “to risk it all” for emphatic win at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 3, 2024
Bokang Masunyane has one goal in mind for his next assignment — to deliver an electrifying performance. “Little Giant” figures in a pivotal strawweight MMA bout against #5-ranked Mansur Malachiev at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event emanates lives from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 4.
Joshua Pacio weighs in on strawweight MMA bouts at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 2, 2024
Joshua Pacio is not letting his ACL injury hinder his responsibility as the ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion. The Filipino superstar is actively following the developments in his weight class. His attention will be fully locked on ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video this Friday, October 4. There, two pivotal strawweight MMA bouts are booked to take place live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
ONE 168: Denver outsells WWE events at Ball Arena
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 2, 2024
ONE Championship achieved a significant milestone this past September by hosting its second spectacle in the United States. The ONE 168: Denver card, held at Ball Arena, exceeded expectations and even outperformed WWE’s two major events at the same venue. This is according to the report of veteran professional wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer.
Superbon starches Nattawut, Bags $50K bonus at ONE Friday Fights 81
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 1, 2024
Superbon showcased his incredible striking prowess yet again in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 81, earning a $50,000 bonus courtesy of ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. The ONE Interim Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion made quick work of “Smokin” Jo Nattawut in a non-title Muay Thai bout last Friday, September 27, in Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Denice Zamboanga slams Ham Seo Hee for feisty comments: “I’ve earned my place”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 26, 2024
Denice Zamboanga chose to set the record straight after hearing Ham Seo Hee’s remarks on social media. The South Korean veteran recently expressed her disappointment on Instagram. She criticized the decision to grant Zamboanga a shot at the ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Title. This is in light of divisional queen Stamp Fairtex’s absence due to a torn meniscus.
Alexis Nicolas looks to extend reign beyond ONE Fight Night 25: “I’m the king”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 25, 2024
ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video represents a significant chapter in Alexis Nicolas’ quest to build his own empire. The ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Champion defends his throne for the first time in a rematch with Regian Eersel. This matchup headlines the aforementioned U.S. primetime event. It airs live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 4.
John Lineker to battle Alexey Balyko in Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 24, 2024
John Lineker has just signed up for his second assignment in Muay Thai. This is booked to happen at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. The U.S. primetime event airs live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 4.
REPORT | Former ONE champion Reinier de Ridder signs with UFC
Curtis Calhoun - September 24, 2024
Former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder has reportedly inked a multi-fight contract with the UFC after a brief free agency. X account UFC Roster Tracker was the first to report the news of De Ridder’s addition to the UFC roster. MMA Junkie confirmed the signing with an anonymous source close to De Ridder and his team.
Amy Pirnie to go head-to-head with Shir Cohen at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 24, 2024
ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video plays host to an atomweight Muay Thai tiff with significant World Title implications. On the card, Amy Pirnie and Shir Cohen are booked to collide live in U.S. primetime on October 4 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Superbon determined to earn title shot by beating Jo Nattawut
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 23, 2024
Superbon knows a huge payoff awaits him if he plays his cards right in his next outing. The Thai superstar takes on compatriot “Smokin’” Jo Nattawut in a featherweight Muay Thai clash headlining ONE Friday Fights 81. This takes place in Asian primetime at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 27.
Nong-O Hama shuts down retirement ahead of next bout: “I am still hungry for victory”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 23, 2024
Nong-O Hama is on a mission to show the world that his career is far from over. The former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion sees action at ONE Friday Fights 81. The event airs live in Asian primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 27.
Hiroki Akimoto determined to score decisive victory at ONE Friday Fights 81
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 23, 2024
Hiroki Akimoto has a crystal-clear plan for his upcoming bout at ONE Friday Fights 81. The former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion suits up for action against ex-flyweight kickboxing titleholder Ilias Ennahachi. This airs live in Asian primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 27.
Johan Estupinan booked for quick return against Zakaria El Jamari at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 23, 2024
The U.S. primetime audience won’t have to wait long to see Johan Estupinan back in action. The undefeated Colombian striker reports for duty at ONE Fight Night 25. There, he’s booked to clash with Zakaria El Jamari in a flyweight Muay Thai contest. This exciting duel broadcasts live from the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 4.
BJJ legend Tom DeBlass steps in as ONE Championship VP of grappling
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 22, 2024
ONE Championship has officially appointed Tom DeBlass as Vice President of Grappling. The third-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and former professional MMA fighter joins Leo Vieira in this critical role as the promotion pushes submission grappling to new heights of popularity.
Victoria Souza elated to overcome odds again at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 19, 2024
Victoria Souza once again showed that no one should ever sleep on her. The Brazilian pulled off an upset when she claimed a hard-earned unanimous decision win over Alyse Anderson at ONE 168: Denver on September 6.