ONE Championship News
Denice Zamboanga stays positive amid injury: "This is just another challenge"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 31, 2024
Despite the difficult predicament she finds herself in, Denice Zamboanga chooses to stay focused on her ultimate goal. The current #2-ranked contender recently had to make the tough decision to withdraw from her ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Title bout against #4-ranked Alyona Rassohyna.
Ayaka Miura to square off against Jihin Radzuan at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 30, 2024
Ayaka Miura and Jihin Radzuan will finally get the chance to go at it. Both fighters are booked to collide in an atomweight MMA tiff at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. This takes place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 4.
Maurice Abevi vows to "give everything" for statement performance at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 30, 2024
Maurice Abevi has the opportunity to put the world on notice when he returns to action on September 6. In his next outing, the Swiss standout takes on Samat Mamedov in a lightweight MMA bout at ONE 168: Denver.
Hiroyuki Tetsuka promises to extend win streak at ONE 168: "I won’t lose to anyone"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 30, 2024
Hiroyuki Tetsuka exudes confidence that he will once again rise to the occasion. An acid test awaits him when he reports for duty at ONE 168: Denver on September 6. There, he locks horns with Isi Fitikefu in a welterweight MMA matchup, happening live at Ball Arena.
In photos: Seksan hosts open workout ahead of ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 28, 2024
Seksan Or Kwanmuang provided a glimpse of his current form as he gears up for his next big challenge. The Thai legend hosted an open workout for the media last Tuesday, August 20, putting his skills on full display as he prepares for his 140-pound catchweight Muay Thai tiff against Liam Harrison.
Bokang Masunyane vs. Mansur Malachiev added to ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 28, 2024
ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video is shaping up to be a must-watch event, and the addition of a thrilling strawweight MMA clash has only heightened the anticipation. Second-ranked Bokang Masunyane locks horns with #5-ranked Mansur Malachiev at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with the card’s other feature attractions, this three-round duel airs in U.S. primetime on October 4.
Demetrious Johnson reveals that he hasn't done any MMA training in 18 months: "It's not on my mind right now"
Josh Evanoff - August 27, 2024
Current ONE Championship flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson is keeping the door open on an MMA return. ‘Mighty Mouse’ hasn’t competed in well over a year. The former UFC champion famously headed to ONE Championship in late 2018 and quickly compiled a three-fight winning streak. While Demetrious Johnson suffered a knockout loss to Adriano Moraes in April 2021, he avenged the loss the following year.
Jonathan Haggerty adamant about vying for Fabricio Andrade’s MMA title
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 22, 2024
It’s safe to say that Jonathan Haggerty has no plans of slowing down once he’s done with his next assignment. The two-sport ONE World Champion stakes his bantamweight Muay Thai crown against flyweight kickboxing king Superlek Kiatmoo9 in the main event on ONE 168: Denver. This takes place at Ball Arena on September 6.
Mikey Musumeci blasts steroid users in BJJ: “You’re cheating”
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 20, 2024
As Mikey Musumeci gears up for his high-stakes showdown at ONE 168: Denver on September 6, his focus is not solely on the formidable challenge ahead. The reigning ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion moves up three divisions higher in a bid to take away the lightweight crown from Kade Ruotolo. This 10-minute duel takes place at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Kade Ruotolo looks to sustain momentum at ONE 168 following million-dollar win
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 20, 2024
Before Kade Ruotolo defends his World Title at ONE 168: Denver on September 6, he embarked on a side quest that earned him a hefty payday. Along with twin brother Tye, Kade participated in the under-80-kilogram tournament of the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational. This went down on August 16 and 17 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Danny Kingad promises to “make a statement” in rematch against Adriano Moraes
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 19, 2024
It’s indisputable that #3-ranked contender Danny Kingad is one of the most entertaining fighters in ONE Championship’s flyweight MMA division. But despite this reputation, the Filipino star hasn’t scored a finish in years — a drought that he’s determined to end when he returns to action at ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8.
Josue Cruz looks to put “never quit mentality” on display at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 19, 2024
Josue Cruz may find himself facing an uphill battle, but his fighting spirit remains undiminished. The Mexican warrior will have a chance to redeem himself as he dukes it out with Johan Ghazali in a flyweight Muay Thai showdown. This happens at ONE 168: Denver, airing live from Ball Arena on September 6.
Johan Estupinan vows to finish Sean Climaco at ONE 168: “I’ll look drop to him”
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 17, 2024
Johan Estupinan is making it clear that he has no intention of leaving his next bout in the hands of the judges. The Colombian striker takes on fellow hard-hitter Sean Climaco in a flyweight Muay Thai tiff. This takes place at ONE 168: Denver, airing live from Ball Arena on September 6.
Teen MMA phenom Adrian Lee finds inspiration in teenage sweetheart
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 17, 2024
Adrian Lee doesn’t have to look too far for inspiration when he gears up for his next assignment. The 18-year-old rising star reports for duty at ONE 168: Denver on September 6. There, he takes on Nico Cornejo in a lightweight MMA bout, airing live from the 21,000-seat Ball Arena.
Kade Ruotolo admits to feeling “a bit invincible” after successful MMA debut
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 15, 2024
An added dose of confidence is coursing through Kade Ruotolo’s veins as he gears up for his next outing. The American phenom defends his ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Title against flyweight king Mikey Musumeci at ONE 168: Denver. This takes place at the Ball Arena on September 6.
Demetrious Johnson, Adriano Moraes may renew rivalry in BJJ
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 15, 2024
Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes — two of the biggest names in ONE Championship’s flyweight MMA division — are set to compete in the World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024. Taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from August 29 to 31, the event will see the pair suit up in gi for the Master 2 featherweight category.
Nabil Anane takes on “Man of Steel” at ONE Friday Fights 81
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 14, 2024
The anticipation for ONE Friday Fights 81 just got even higher with the addition of the highly touted Nabil Anane to an already stacked lineup. He is booked to square off against Myanmar’s Soe Lin Oo in a bantamweight Muay Thai clash on September 27. This happens live in Asian primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Superlek hires sports scientist to help with world title bid at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 13, 2024
It’s safe to say that Superlek Kiatmoo9 is leaving no stone unturned for his highly anticipated encounter against Jonathan Haggerty. Under a different rule set, the reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion moves up in weight to challenge England’s two-sport king for the bantamweight Muay Thai belt. This clash happens in the main event of ONE 168: Denver, taking place at the Ball Arena on September 6.