ONE Championship News
Joshua Pacio fires back at Jarred Brooks: “I’m not going anywhere”
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 8, 2024
Jarred Brooks fires shots at Joshua Pacio, Demetrious Johnson after interim world title win
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 7, 2024
Jarred Brooks wasted no time focusing his attention on a shortlist of elite targets. “The Monkey God” made headlines last Friday, August 2, when he defeated #3-ranked Gustavo Balart in the main event of ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. There, he captured the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Title, submitting the Cuban with a rear-naked choke in the first round.
Superlek gunning for Jonathan Haggerty's gold: "I want his belt"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 7, 2024
Superlek Kiatmoo9 may be facing a monumental task in his next outing, but that does not diminish his confidence in the slightest. The reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion challenges Jonathan Haggerty for the Englishman’s bantamweight Muay Thai gold. This matchup headlines ONE 168: Denver, taking place at the Ball Arena on September 6.
Mayssa Bastos affirms that “it feels great” to finally capture ONE World Title
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 7, 2024
Mayssa Bastos is still on cloud nine after capturing the ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title. She achieved the feat at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video last Friday, August 2. There, she overthrew Danielle Kelly from her throne atop the division.
Amy Pirnie further proves that Scotland is the next hotbed for fighting talent
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 6, 2024
Amy Pirnie announced her arrival under the ONE Championship banner in the most emphatic way possible. The Scottish newcomer made quick work of rising star Yu Yau Pui in an atomweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video last Friday, August 2.
Nong-O Hama vs. Kiamran Nabati added to ONE Friday Fights 81
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 6, 2024
ONE Friday Fights 81 has bolstered its bout lineup with a must-see bantamweight Muay Thai clash between Nong-O Hama and Kiamran Nabati. This Asia primetime event takes place live at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 27.
Denice Zamboanga battles Alyona Rassohyna for atomweight strap at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 5, 2024
Denice Zamboanga could fulfill a long-awaited dream when she takes on Alyona Rassohyna for the ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Championship. This five-rounder will feature as the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. It airs live in U.S. primetime from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 4.
Alexis Nicolas, Regian Eersel to run it back at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 5, 2024
Regian Eersel will have a shot at redemption when he faces Alexis Nicolas in a rematch for the ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Championship. This thrilling encounter headlines ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 4.
Superbon to battle Jo Nattawut under Muay Thai rules at ONE Friday Fights 81
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 4, 2024
Superbon will revisit his Muay Thai roots in his next assignment. This is slated to happen in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 81, airing live in Asian primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 27.
John Lineker draws Asa Ten Pow for Muay Thai debut at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 2, 2024
John Lineker’s long-teased debut in Muay Thai finally has a date. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion’s first assignment in “the art of eight limbs” happens at the highly anticipated ONE 168: Denver. This premium live event takes place at the 21,000-seat Ball Arena on September 6.
Hiroki Akimoto battles Ilias Ennahachi at ONE Friday Fights 81
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 1, 2024
ONE Friday Fights 81 is shaping up to be an elite striking showcase after the addition of an intriguing bantamweight kickboxing bout. During a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, July 31, it was confirmed that former ONE World Champions Hiroki Akimoto and Ilias Ennahachi would share the same stage on the highly anticipated card.
Danielle Kelly targets emphatic win over Mayssa Bastos at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 31, 2024
Danielle Kelly plans to give Mayssa Bastos a dose of her own medicine when they clash at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. There, the American standout defends her ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title against the Brazilian challenger. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 2.
Gustavo Balart determined to give family “the life they deserved”
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 31, 2024
Gustavo Balart isn’t just pursuing his dreams at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video – he’s doing it for his family. There, “El Gladiador” battles former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Jarred Brooks for the interim crown. This scheduled five-rounder emanates live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 2.
Aaron Canarte eager to bounce back at Shamil Gasanov’s expense
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 29, 2024
Aaron Canarte is on a mission to rebound from the first loss of his professional career. The Ecuadorian gets the opportunity to do so at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. There, he faces #5-ranked featherweight MMA contender Shamil Gasanov in a three-round duel. It airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, August 2.
ONE Fight Night 24: How to watch live in North America
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 29, 2024
As the summer heats up, August promises to be a sizzling month for martial arts fans, with ONE Championship delivering another action-packed card to the U.S. primetime audience. Airing live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, August 2, ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video will showcase some of the most talented fighters on the planet.
Elias Mahmoudi determined to “put on a show” at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 28, 2024
Elias Mahmoudi is ready to continue his quest for another ONE World Title shot. The current #5-ranked flyweight kickboxing contender returns to the ring in a high-stakes showdown against #3-ranked Taiki Naito at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This bout takes place live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 2.
Two fighters shake up ONE Championship rankings
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 25, 2024
After a couple of breakout performances in ONE Championship’s last two premium live events, two divisions have experienced some major movement. In the latest update, Petchtanong Petchfergus and Bampara Kouyate made a splash in their respective weight classes.
Rodtang to run it back with Jacob Smith for Muay Thai gold at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 24, 2024
Rodtang Jitmuangnon lures a familiar foe when he defends the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title. The Thai megastar stakes his divisional throne against #3-ranked contender Jacob Smith in a rematch. This happens at ONE 169: Atlanta, emanating live from the State Farm Arena on November 8.
Jarred Brooks ready to move on from controversial loss: “I’m humbled by the experience”
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 23, 2024
Jarred Brooks enters his next assignment with an unrelenting drive to win at all costs. “The Monkey God” reports for duty in the main event of ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.