ONE Championship News
Sean Climaco has one goal on global stage: "To prove that I'm the best"
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 1, 2024
Sean Climaco’s face beams with excitement as he gears up for his ONE Championship debut. The Filipino-American sensation makes his maiden appearance at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video this Friday, May 3. There, he squares off against Josue Cruz in a flyweight Muay Thai bout.
Halil Amir guarantees better version of himself at featherweight: “I’ll be faster and stronger”
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 1, 2024
Halil Amir has one goal in mind this Friday, May 3 — to shake up ONE Championship’s featherweight MMA division. The Turkish fighter moves down a weight class to face Akbar Abdullaev at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Demetrious Johnson “honored” to earn BJJ black belt
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 1, 2024
Demetrious Johnson has once again proven why he is regarded as one of the most accomplished mixed martial artists in history. The reigning ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion and former UFC kingpin achieved a significant milestone recently. He received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Bibiano Fernandes and Yan McCane.
Hu Yong promises fireworks against Reece McLaren at ONE Fight Night 22: “I don’t want to have a boring fight”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 29, 2024
Chinese knockout artist Hu Yong is planning to make quick work of Reece McLaren. “Wolf Warrior” tangles with McLaren at ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell vs. Diachkova on Prime Video. The flyweight MMA clash goes down at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 3.
Liam Harrison to collide with Seksan at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 26, 2024
A dream Muay Thai showdown between Liam Harrison and Seksan Or Kwanmuang is coming to America on September 6. Fans have been clamoring for the two legends to meet in the ONE Championship Circle. Now, at ONE 168: Denver on Prime Video, their calls will be answered.
Mikey Musumeci to challenge Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 24, 2024
Two of the very best grapplers on the planet will collide on home soil at ONE 168: Denver. Flyweight submission grappling king Mikey Musumeci moves up three divisions to challenge ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo. The American BJJ black belts will meet in the Ball Arena in Denver, United States, on September 6.
K-1 World Champion Masaaki Noiri joins ONE Championship: "I’ve been waiting for this moment"
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 24, 2024
ONE Championship has added another of the world’s top kickboxers to its ranks. Japanese superstar Masaaki Noiri announced that he joined the ONE roster this week, where he will compete in the talent-rich featherweight kickboxing division.
Road to ONE: America winner Sean Climaco promises “technical violence” in debut
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 23, 2024
Sean Climaco plans to put American Muay Thai on the map with a signature performance in his ONE Championship debut. The Filipino-American faces Mexican striker Josue Cruz at ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell vs. Diachkova on Prime Video on May 3. The flyweight Muay Thai contest airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Reece McLaren “excited to showcase” evolved MMA game at ONE Fight Night 22
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 23, 2024
Fourth-ranked flyweight MMA contender Reece McLaren has been a staple of ONE Championship for almost a decade, but the 32-year-old believes that his best has yet to come. “Lightning” faces #5-ranked Hu Yong at ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell vs. Diachkova on Prime Video on May 3 in a contest that will propel the winner one step closer to a shot at flyweight MMA king Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson.
Smilla Sundell aims to end Natalia Diachkova’s unbeaten run: “I like stopping people’s streaks”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 22, 2024
Smilla Sundell is eager to get back to work in the ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video main event. “The Hurricane” puts her ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title on the line against Russian powerhouse Natalia Diachkova at the historic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 3 live in U.S. primetime.
Teen MMA prospect Adrian Lee to make pro debut at ONE 167 in June
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 22, 2024
Adrian Lee’s highly anticipated debut in the professional ranks finally has a date. The Singaporean-American phenom steps inside the Circle on June 7 to face Antonio Mammarella in a lightweight MMA clash at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Reece McLaren guarantees upgraded form in return to ONE Championship: “I’ve gone to another level”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 21, 2024
Reece McLaren is on a mission to rejuvenate his MMA career. “Lightning” gets the chance to do so when he returns to action at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.