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Seksan Or Kwanmuang
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Seksan to face Soe Lin Oo in firefight at ONE 170 

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 29, 2024

After successfully prevailing from another firefight at ONE 168 in September, Muay Thai legend Seksan Or Kwanmuang faces Soe Lin Oo in what’s expected to be another barnburner in January.  “The Man Who Yields To No One” meets the Myanmar mauler in a 142-pound catchweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE 170 on Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.  

Tawanchai PK Saenchai
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Tawanchai vs. Superbon II to headline ONE 170 at Bangkok's Impact Arena

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 25, 2024

ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai will kick off 2025 with a banger.   The Thai superstar meets ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon in the main event of ONE 170 on Friday, January 24, live from Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena. 

Superlek Kiatmoo9
Superlek Kiatmuu9

Superlek to defend ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title versus Nico Carrillo at ONE 170 

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 25, 2024

After a busy 2024, two-division ONE World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 looks to keep his momentum rolling when he returns in January 2025.   “The Kicking Machine” defends his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against #2-ranked contender Nico Carrillo at ONE 170 on Friday, January 24, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena. 

Rodtang Jitmuangnon
Rodtang Jitmuangnon

Rodtang believes Jacob Smith is “still the same” ahead of ONE 169 

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 25, 2024

ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon has been quietly weighing up #3-ranked contender Jacob Smith ahead of next month’s rematch, and he feels his old foe is still singing the same tunes.   “The Iron Man” defends his gold against Smith at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.  

Rodtang Jitmuangnon
Rodtang Jitmuangnon

Rodtang fires back at John Lineker: “He’s not scary at all” 

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 17, 2024

Rodtang Jitmuangnon didn’t waste any time responding to the recent challenge posed by John Lineker.  The reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion found himself in the spotlight after Lineker called him out following the Brazilian’s second victory in “the art of eight limbs” at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video earlier this month. 

Rodtang Jitmuangnon
Rodtang Jitmuangnon

"Thor" actor Chris Hemsworth praises Rodtang: "You're a warrior"

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 17, 2024

Rodtang Jitmuangnon has every reason to be elated for his upcoming assignment.   “The Iron Man” recently received a special message of encouragement from Chris Hemsworth. He’s the Hollywood actor best known for his role as the iconic superhero “Thor” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

Eddie Abasolo
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Eddie Abasolo dukes it out with Mohamed Younes Rabah at ONE 169 

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 16, 2024

Fans are in for a thrilling matchup as Eddie Abasolo squares off against Mohamed Younes Rabah on the supporting card of ONE 169.  This featherweight Muay Thai encounter takes place at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, airing live in U.S. primetime on November 8. 

Demetrious Johnson, Mikey Musumeci
Mikey Musumeci

Demetrious Johnson says ONE attempted to lure him out of retirement for Mikey Musumeci super fight

Curtis Calhoun - October 16, 2024

MMA legend Demetrious Johnson nearly postponed his retirement for a special rules match against ONE grappling standout Mikey Musumeci. Johnson, after a decorated career in mixed martial arts, announced his fighting retirement in front of the world at ONE 168 in Denver. He retired as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all-time, including a record-setting run as the UFC’s inaugural flyweight champion.

Takeru Segawa
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Takeru donates portion of fight purse to flood victims in Myanmar 

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 15, 2024

In a touching display of sportsmanship, Takeru Segawa extended a heartfelt gesture to Thant Zin.   The two strikers faced off in an intense flyweight kickboxing match at ONE Friday Fights 81 this past September. There, the Japanese superstar emerged victorious in a commanding performance. 

Takeru Segawa
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Takeru wants Rodtang next following bounce-back win 

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 15, 2024

Takeru Segawa knows exactly who he wants to face next — Rodtang Jitmuangnon.   Fresh off his redemption win at ONE Friday Fights 81 in September, the Japanese superstar has his eyes locked on the reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion.

Anissa Meksen and Jackie Buntan
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Anissa Meksen to battle Jackie Buntan for strawweight kickboxing gold at ONE 169 

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 15, 2024

Fans have another reason to be excited for ONE 169 on November 8 live in U.S. primetime.  The event just added an intriguing bout to its already stacked lineup. This pits Anissa Meksen against Jackie Buntan for the inaugural ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship. 

Joe Rogan, Israel Adesanya, UFC, UFC 271
Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan, Israel Adesanya applaud ONE Championship’s striking arts 

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 11, 2024

Joe Rogan and Israel Adesanya voiced their admiration for ONE Championship’s efforts to shine the spotlight on Muay Thai and kickboxing.   On a recent episode of Rogan’s popular podcast, the two discussed ONE’s bold move to expand its offerings beyond MMA. They highlighted its success in elevating striking-based martial arts to a global audience.