ONE Championship News
Luke Thomas defends Colorado for implementing ONE’s MMA regulations: ‘Ruleset is flat out better’
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 25, 2023
Veteran MMA journalist Luke Thomas came to the defense of the Colorado Combative Sports Commission for letting ONE Championship use its distinct rule set. In May of this year, ONE held its firs event in the United States and used its global martial arts rule set, which allows strikes such as knees to a grounded opponent.
ONE Championship lands expansive deal with DirecTV
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 22, 2023
ONE Championship has made a groundbreaking move that will revolutionize the world of combat sports broadcasting. The world’s largest martial arts organization has just inked a partnership with DirecTV.
Japanese MMA legend Shinya Aoki hopes to put forth dazzling performance against Mikey Musumeci
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 22, 2023
Shinya Aoki stands on the precipice of an extraordinary encounter against Mikey Musumeci. Both men will collide in an openweight submission grappling contest at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video. The match airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, October 6.
Impassioned Stamp Fairtex chases third world title at ONE Fight Night 14: 'I'm determined to make history'
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 20, 2023
Stamp Fairtex has reached the pinnacle of success in two disciplines under the ONE Championship banner — Muay Thai and kickboxing. Now, the Thai superstar has her sights on making history yet again. The top-ranked contender is booked to face second-ranked Ham Seo Hee for the ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Title.
Eduard Folayang planning emphatic win in rematch with Amir Khan: ‘My path to redemption’
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 19, 2023
Eduard Folayang is gearing up for the most crucial bout of his career. The former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion faces Amir Khan in a rematch at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video. The lightweight MMA bout airs live in U.S. primetime from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on September 29.
Chatri Sityodtong names Qatar as host for ONE 165
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 18, 2023
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong recently took to Facebook to announce some massive news. The world’s largest martial arts organization will make history when it holds its first-ever event in Qatar — ONE 165.
Jonathan Di Bella receives encouraging words from boxing legend Paulie Malignaggi: “Keep up the great work, champ”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 17, 2023
Jonathan Di Bella got an unexpected message of support from none other than Paulie Malignaggi. This heartwarming gesture couldn’t have come at a better time for Di Bella. After all, he’s gearing up for a crucial title defense against Danial Williams at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video on October 6.
Nat "Wondergirl" Jaroonsak embraces role as "hero in martial arts"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 15, 2023
For Nat “Wondergirl” Jaroonsak, her fight against Xiong Jing Nan at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video represents a landmark moment in her career and in the world of combat sports. The September 29 event that airs live in U.S. primetime from the Singapore Indoor Stdium will feature an array of talented female fighters.
Danielle Kelly slams Logan Paul for crossing the line with Dillon Danis
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 14, 2023
The feud between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis took a dark turn after the YouTube star made a classless remark about the latter’s deceased father – and Danielle Kelly wasn’t having any of it. This distasteful jab did not sit well with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star who fights for ONE Championship. So, she took to Instagram to express her disappointment.
Jonathan Haggerty-Fabricio Andrade World Title bout to main event ONE Fight Night 16
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 13, 2023
The massive clash between Jonathan Haggerty and Fabricio Andrade will now headline ONE Fight Night 16 on Prime Video. The pair will battle for the vacant ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Title at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. It was originally scheduled for ONE Fight Night 15 on October 6, but the match will now main event ONE Fight Night 16 in U.S. primetime on November 3.
Ilya Freymanov embraces World Title fight with Thanh Le: "I am the better man"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 13, 2023
Third-ranked featherweight MMA contender Ilya Freymanov is ready for the most high-profile bout of his ONE Championship career. On October 6, he battles former divisional king and current #1 contender Thanh Le for the ONE Interim Featherweight MMA World Title. The bout takes place at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video, which airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Danial Williams believes he has advantages over undefeated kickboxing champ Jonathan Di Bella: “I’m going to have more power”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 13, 2023
When it comes to confidence, Danial Williams is not short of it. That’s a good thing, too. “Mini T” will need every ounce of self-belief when he challenges Jonathan Di Bella for the latter’s ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title.