ONE Championship News
Kade Ruotolo dreams of ONE lightweight MMA gold: “That’s the top of the mountain”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2024
There’s simply no stopping ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo. The 21-year-old superstar impressed in his second MMA bout this past weekend at ONE 169. Ruotolo showed his striking superiority against Ahmed Mujtaba on Friday, November 8, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. He downed the Pakistani ace with a right hand before submitting him in just 64 seconds of their lightweight MMA bout to move to 2-0 in the all-encompassing sport.
Jackie Buntan reflects on capturing ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title At ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 12, 2024
ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jackie Buntan made good on her bid to finally wear gold in ONE Championship. The American-Filipina dispatched kickboxing GOAT Anissa Meksen to become the division’s inaugural queen at ONE 169 last Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Fabricio Andrade to defend Bantamweight MMA World Title against Kwon Won Il at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 12, 2024
ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio Andrade isn’t wasting any time in 2025. “Wonder Boy” makes the first defense of his crown against #3-ranked contender Kwon Won Il at ONE 170 on Friday, January 24, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena. This comes after their first encounter in 2022.
Reinier de Ridder urges fellow fighters not to sign with ONE Championship: “It is a bad mistake”
Harry Kettle - November 11, 2024
UFC newcomer Reinier de Ridder has urged fellow fighters against signing with rival promotion ONE Championship. Last weekend, Reinier de Ridder made a winning start to life in the UFC with a submission win over Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 100. It’s a move that has been a long time coming, with de Ridder coming off the back of a strong run in ONE Championship.
How Oumar Kane’s uncle inspired him to fight: “I was always amazed”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 9, 2024
Every fighter has an origin story. For heavyweight MMA star “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane, his began when he lost his father as a young boy. The Senegalese sensation challenges three-weight ONE MMA World Champion Anatoly Malykhin for the latter’s heavyweight crown at ONE 169, which airs this Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
'Reug Reug' dethrones Anatoly Malykhin at ONE 169
Harry Kettle - November 9, 2024
Oumar Kane, also known as Reug Reug, defeated Anatoly Malykhin at ONE 169 last night to claim the ONE Championship heavyweight title. Over the course of the last few years, mixed martial arts fans have heard a lot about Reug Reug. In equal measure, they’ve heard a great deal about Anatoly Malykhin. In terms of ONE Championship’s heavyweight division, they are easily the two biggest names on the roster. So, it made sense for them to square off eventually.
Anatoly Malykhin deems Oumar Kane "easy work" ahead of ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 8, 2024
Back at his natural weight, three-division ONE MMA World Champion Anatoly Malykhin is oozing confidence ahead of ONE 169. “Sladkiy” defends his heavyweight MMA crown against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane this Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. Despite the tension between the two at Wednesday’s pre-fight press conference, Malykhin was all smiles.
Amir Aliakbari expects spectacular fight with "Buchecha"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 8, 2024
Heavyweight MMA star Amir Aliakbari is in the best form of his career as he enters ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug this weekend. And he anticipates a firefight with fellow gargantuan Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The giants throw down inside the Muay Thai mecca on Friday, November 8, as they look to continue climbing the division’s ladder.
Marcus Almeida foresees stoppage win at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 7, 2024
Seventeen-time BJJ World Champion Marcus Almeida has licked his wounds and learned from the first defeat of his professional MMA career, and now he plans to stop Amir Aliakbari in a sharp response this weekend. “Buchecha” meets Aliakbari in a pivotal heavyweight showdown at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, which airs this Friday, November 8, from inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Jackie Buntan unintimidated by accoladed Anissa Meksen: “I know I’m just as good”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 6, 2024
American striking star Jackie Buntan laces up the big gloves for the first time in her ONE Championship career this weekend. And she believes she has what it takes to score her biggest win yet over an accomplished veteran in Anissa Meksen. The duo vie for the inaugural ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Title at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, which airs this Friday, November 8, from Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Adriano Moraes promises repeat victory against Danny Kingad at ONE 169: "Very focused"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 6, 2024
Former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Adriano Moraes’ submission skills are an essential part of his arsenal. And he plans to utilize them against an old foe in #3-ranked contender Danny Kingad this week. The pair lock horns at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, which airs on this Friday, November 8, from Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. And the winner could find themselves next in line for a shot at the vacant flyweight MMA crown.
Muay Thai legend Sam-A believes next bout will redirect his career: "Prove that I can still fight"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 6, 2024
Former two-sport ONE World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao has no plans to hang the gloves up any time soon. Instead, he envisions more gold firmly around his waist. The Thai legend returns to kickboxing in ONE Championship for the first time in five years. He meets Zhang Peimian in a strawweight tilt at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, which airs this Friday, November 8, from Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.