ONE Championship News
Luke Lessei eager to put Bampara Kouyate “to sleep” at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 1, 2024
Luke Lessei has his sights on achieving an emphatic victory when he reports for duty at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. There, the #5-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender squares off with Bampara Kouyate in a three-round duel. This emanates live in U.S. primetime from the fabled Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
Superlek “excited” to compete side-by-side with “dangerous, amazing” Liam Harrison at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 28, 2024
For Superlek Kiatmoo9, ONE 168: Denver holds a special significance beyond his own quest for glory. The reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion will get to share the spotlight with dear friend Liam Harrison in ONE Championship’s return to the U.S. This highly anticipated event takes place at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on September 6.
Ok Rae Yoon outlines path to beating undefeated Alibeg Rasulov at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 27, 2024
Ok Rae Yoon is no stranger to challenges, but the odds have never been steeper than they are now. The South Korean ace takes on an undefeated newcomer in Alibeg Rasulov for the ONE Interim Lightweight MMA World Championship. This happens at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.
Aung La N Sang returns to action against Shamil Erdogan at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 27, 2024
One of the most beloved superstars in ONE Championship is finally making his return to action. Aung La N Sang battles Shamil Erdogan in a middleweight MMA bout at the highly anticipated ONE 168: Denver. This event takes place at the 21,000-capacity Ball Arena in Colorado on September 6.
Alibeg Rasulov has no plans to waste golden opportunity at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 26, 2024
Alibeg Rasulov knew his ONE Championship debut would be a career-defining moment. But fate intervened to make it even more monumental. The Dagestan-born Turk vies for the ONE Interim Lightweight MMA World Title against Ok Rae Yoon. This takes place in the main event of ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the fabled Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.
Anatoly Malykhin takes aim at “Reug Reug” ahead of ONE 169: Atlanta
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 26, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin is making it abundantly clear that he feels no pressure heading into his next assignment. The three-division ONE MMA World Champion defends his heavyweight crown against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane at ONE 169: Atlanta. This U.S. primetime event takes place at the State Farm Arena on November 8.
Superlek looks to leverage speed against Kongthoranee: “I’m faster than him”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 25, 2024
Superlek Kiatmoo9 is brimming with confidence as he prepares to face Kongthoranee Sor Sommai. Both men lock horns in a flyweight Muay Thai clash at ONE Friday Fights 68. This event takes place live in Asia primetime at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 28.
Ok Rae Yoon to headline ONE Fight Night 23 for interim lightweight world title
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 25, 2024
In a dramatic turn of events, Ok Rae Yoon and Alibeg Rasulov will now headline ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This premium live event airs in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
Kirill Grishenko “ready to show the new and improved version” at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 24, 2024
Kirill Grishenko begins his road to redemption at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. There, he squares off with Kang Ji Won in a heavyweight MMA clash. This U.S. primetime event emanates live from the fabled Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.
Prajanchai can’t wait to get his hands on Jonathan Di Bella: “I’m just waiting for fight day to come”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 23, 2024
Prajanchai PK Saenchai is eagerly anticipating the chance to finally face Jonathan Di Bella. Both men clash in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 68 on June 28, airing live in Asia primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Kang Ji Won aims to use “best weapons” against Kirill Grishenko
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 21, 2024
Kang Ji Won knows exactly what he must do to beat Kirill Grishenko in their upcoming encounter. This heavyweight MMA clash takes place at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. The U.S. primetime event airs live from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.
Anatoly Malykhin to defend heavyweight MMA crown against “Reug Reug” at ONE 169: Atlanta
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 20, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin will defend his ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane in his next outing. This five-round duel will headline ONE 169: Atlanta. The U.S. primetime event emanates live from the State Farm Arena on November 8.
Official: Jarred Brooks, Gustavo Balart to throwdown for interim strawweight title
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 20, 2024
With reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua Pacio sidelined due to an ACL injury, Jarred Brooks and Gustavo Balart will clash for the interim title. The #1-ranked contender in Brooks and #3-ranked Balart battle for the belt in the main event of ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event is set to take place at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Chatri Sityodtong: ONE to bring in record-breaking 2024 revenues
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 19, 2024
ONE Championship could achieve a milestone that eludes many in the combat sports industry — profitability. The company’s Chairman and CEO, Chatri Sityodtong, recently announced that the promotion is on track to accomplish that by 2024.
Nico Carrillo promises to torch Saemapetch at ONE Fight Night 23: "I’m bringing the heat"
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 18, 2024
Nico Carrillo has promised nothing short of a spectacular display when he returns to the ring on July 6. The #1-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender locks horns with #4-ranked Saemapetch Fairtex in a three-round duel.
Jonathan Haggerty outlines path to top of the MMA world
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 18, 2024
Jonathan Haggerty is charting a careful and methodical path toward his transition into MMA. Known for his striking prowess, “The General” hinted at his future in the all-encompassing sport after capturing the vacant ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Title against divisional MMA ruler Fabricio Andrade in November 2023.
Early retirement? Christian Lee promises that “it was never going to be an option”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 17, 2024
Christian Lee remains committed to the sport he loves. The ONE Lightweight and Welterweight MMA World Champion gave this assurance when he talked to Sportskeeda during fight week of ONE 167 on Prime Video. There, he worked in the corner of younger brother Adrian Lee’s successful promotional debut against Antonio Mammarella.
Danielle Kelly to defend submission grappling crown against Mayssa Bastos at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 16, 2024
Danielle Kelly will put her ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title on the line when she reports for duty. This happens at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video, emanating live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.