ONE Championship News
ONE star Reinier de Ridder leaves promotion, set for UAE Warriors debut
Curtis Calhoun - July 17, 2024
Former ONE two-division champion Reinier de Ridder has left the promotion after a long, decorated tenure. MMA Fighting was among the first to confirm the news of De Ridder’s ONE departure. The exact reasoning behind his parting ways from the promotion is uncertain as of this writing.
Shamil Gasanov promises fans unforgettable clash with Aaron Canarte: "That's my fighting style"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 17, 2024
Despite his growing stature in ONE Championship, Shamil Gasanov assures fans that he’s not taking his upcoming opponent lightly. The #5-ranked featherweight MMA contender squares off with Aaron Canarte at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This card emanates live in U.S. primetime from the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Danielle Kelly plans to use Mayssa Bastos to bolster legacy: "When I beat her, it’s better for me"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 16, 2024
Danielle Kelly relishes the fact that she’s entering the first defense of her ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title as an underdog. This happens at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2. There, she puts her crown on the line against the highly touted Mayssa Bastos.
Anatoly Malykhin expects Haggerty-Superlek world title fight to go full five rounds
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 16, 2024
Among the many who are excited for Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 to go at it is Anatoly Malykhin. Haggerty defends his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against Superlek at ONE 168: Denver. This takes place at the 21,000-seater Ball Arena on September 6.
Nico Carrillo still has more to prove: “I don't believe I'm in my prime yet”
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 16, 2024
Nico Carrillo believes the world has yet to witness him in peak form. Since joining ONE Championship in 2023, he has been an unstoppable force, decimating every opponent in his path with a series of KO victories.
Hiroyuki Tetsuka eager to move closer to title shot with win at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 15, 2024
Hiroyuki Tetsuka knows if he plays his cards right in his next outing, a win may land him a shot at the ONE Welterweight MMA World Championship. “Japanese Beast” reports for duty against Isi Fitikefu at ONE 168: Denver on September 6. This event takes place at the 21,000-seater Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Official: Christian Lee returns to action against Alibeg Rasulov at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 14, 2024
Christian Lee’s highly anticipated return to action finally has a date. This happens at ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8, airing live from the State Farm Arena. There, the two-division ONE World Champion puts his lightweight MMA crown against Alibeg Rasulov.
Shamil Gasanov vs. Aaron Canarte official for ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 14, 2024
An intriguing featherweight MMA tilt goes down at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video when Shamil Gasanov squares off against Aaron Canarte. This three-round duel takes place live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Adrian Lee to tangle with Nicholas Cornejo at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 12, 2024
Adrian Lee seeks to keep his impressive run going in his next assignment. “The Phenom” returns to action at ONE 168: Denver on September 6 at the 21,000-seater Ball Arena in Colorado. There, he goes up against hometown favorite Nicholas Cornejo in a lightweight MMA clash.
Hiroyuki Tetsuka to lock horns with Isi Fitikefu at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 11, 2024
ONE Championship continues to build a solid lineup for ONE 168: Denver with the addition of a pivotal welterweight MMA contest between Hiroyuki Tetsuka and Isi Fitikefu. The promotion’s highly anticipated return to North American soil takes place at the 21,000-seat Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on September 6.
Strawweight world champ Joshua Pacio to keep close eye on interim title bout at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 11, 2024
Joshua Pacio may be recovering from an injury, but he remains deeply committed to his responsibilities as the lineal ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion. “The Passion” will be closely following the developments in his division, particularly the upcoming clash between former titleholder Jarred Brooks and number three ranked Gustavo Balart for the interim crown.
Tye Ruotolo promises to get better after tough battle at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 10, 2024
Tye Ruotolo may have emerged victorious at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video last Friday, July 5, but he is admittedly far from satisfied with his performance. The reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion took a hard-earned unanimous victory in his last fight. This came over Jozef Chen in a 186-pound catchweight contest on the recently concluded U.S. primetime card.
Liam Harrison claims he would have “body-bagged” Jonathan Haggerty
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2024
Liam Harrison has asserted that a matchup against Jonathan Haggerty during his prime years would have been a routine victory. The 38-year-old veteran thinks that the two-sport ONE World Champion would have been no match for him at the peak of his career.
Yosuke Saruta to test Keito Yamakita’s mettle at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2024
Yosuke Saruta looks to arrest his losing skid when he reports for duty at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. The former ONE Strawweight MMA World World Champion battles Japanese compatriot Keito Yamakita in a three-round duel. This airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Nico Carrillo’s fourth straight finish earns him $50K bonus at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2024
Nico Carrillo’s gamesmanship and appetite for a finish stood out from the rest of his peers at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video last Friday, July 5. The Scottish striker earned himself a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong for his second-round demolition of fourth-ranked Saemapetch Fairtex in their bantamweight Muay Thai match.
Alibeg Rasulov takes aim at Christian Lee next: “I'm going to get his belt”
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 8, 2024
Alibeg Rasulov believes he has put himself in a prime position to challenge Christian Lee for the ONE Lightweight MMA World Championship. The undefeated Turkish dynamo achieved a career-defining win over former divisional king Ok Rae Yoon by unanimous decision at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video last Friday, July 5.
Demetrious Johnson to make BJJ black belt debut in August
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 5, 2024
Demetrious Johnson wants to add another chapter to his illustrious combat sports career. “Mighty Mouse” will make his black belt debut in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, competing in the Master 2 featherweight category at the IBJJF Master World Championship 2024. The event takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from August 29 to 31.
Jozef Chen elated to test mettle against Tye Ruotolo at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 4, 2024
Jozef Chen relishes the opportunity to go head-to-head against one of the best submission grapplers on the planet today. The 19-year-old prodigy squares off with ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo in a non-title 186-pound catchweight contest. This happens at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.