ONE Championship News
3 keys to victory for Chingiz Allazov at ONE Fight Night 13
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 3, 2023
ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Chingiz Allazov has a few keys to victory he’ll be looking to use when he completes a trilogy with No. 2 ranked contender Marat Grigorian that’s been 10 years in the making. The striking duo will battle in the main event of ONE Fight Night 13 on Prime Video, which airs live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.
Demetrious Johnson hints at fight with massive YouTube bodybuilder Bradley Martyn: "See you soon"
Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2023
Yes, ONE Championship flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson might be fighting Bradley Martyn. ‘Mighty Mouse’ has been out of action since his trilogy against Adriano Moraes in May. There, he scored a unanimous decision win over the Brazilian, retaining his flyweight title in the process. It was also the second win in a row over the former champion, as Demetrious Johnson put the series at 2-1 in his favor.
Chingiz Allazov seeking redemption against rival Marat Grigorian
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 2, 2023
ONE Fight Night 13 on Prime Video will showcase an electrifying main event on Friday, August 4, when ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Chingiz Allazov and No. 2-ranked contender Marat Grigorian collide for the third time of their storied careers. Both fighters share an intense history, and their main event battle at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, promises to be a spectacle of unparalleled proportions. After all, Allazov is looking for redemption against his long-standing foe.
Marat Grigorian ready for five-round war against Chingiz Allazov
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 2, 2023
The iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, will play host to an epic trilogy bout on Friday, August 4. ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Chingiz Allazov puts his strap on the line against No. 2-ranked contender Marat Grigorian in the main event of ONE Fight Night 13.
John Lineker looks to crash World Title picture at ONE Fight Night 13
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 2, 2023
The next chapter of John Lineker’s ONE Championship tenure could be off to a frantic start at ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Prime Video. This Friday night, August 4, the former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion meets former top-five featherweight contender Kim Jae Woong in a bantamweight clash in Bangkok, Thailand.
Chatri Sityodtong reveals ONE Championship hasn't talked to free agent Michael Page
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong says the promotion hasn’t reached out to Michael Page yet, and they are uncertain if they will. Michael Page recently revealed that he fought out his contract and was a free agent and was looking forward to seeing what is out there.
Two World Title bouts top ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Prime Video
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 1, 2023
ONE Championship is gearing up to kick off the month of August with a thunderous bang. This Friday, August 4, ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Prime video is set to deliver an action-packed spectacle featuring not one but two intriguing World Title matchups as its marquee attractions.
Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida takes aim at "Reug Reug" Oumar Kane: "My goal is to finish it in the first round"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 1, 2023
Despite the tantalizing prospect of a World Title shot, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida remains resolute in keeping his gaze firmly fixed on the task at hand, choosing to value the challenge before him rather than the potential rewards that lie ahead. The unbeaten Brazilian star is set to face “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane in a pivotal heavyweight MMA battle at ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 4.
ONE Championship to hold four U.S. events in 2024 after successful Colorado debut
Josh Evanoff - July 20, 2023
ONE Championship is headed back to America for a packed 2024 schedule. The Asia-based company has made massive strides over the last year. In May, the promotion headed to Colorado for its first event inside the United States. The card featured many names familiar to UFC fans, including former flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, among others.
Chatri Sityodtong declares ONE Championship’s Anatoly Malykhin as the best MMA heavyweight on the planet
Harry Kettle - June 26, 2023
ONE Championship chairman Chatri Sityodtong believes Anatoly Malykhin is the best heavyweight in mixed martial arts. Last week, Anatoly Malykhin went head to head with Arjan Bhullar in a heavyweight title unification bout. From beginning to end, the Russian sensation seemed to have the upperhand, eventually managing to finish Bhullar via strikes.
Demetrious Johnson believes Henry Cejudo would have defeated Aljamain Sterling under ONE Championship rule set: “Oh, 1,000 percent”
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2023
Demetrious Johnson believes Henry Cejudo would’ve gotten his hand raised over Aljamain Sterling if it was fought under ONE Championship rules. At UFC 288 last weekend, Aljamain Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo. He did so via split decision, following an incredibly tight main event for the UFC bantamweight championship. When it was all said and done, many felt as if it was one of the tightest UFC title fights in recent years.
Sage Northcutt calls out Japanese legend Shinya Aoki following recent win at ONE Fight Night 10
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2023
Sage Northcutt has called out Shinya Aoki for a fight following his recent comeback victory in ONE Championship. Last week, Sage Northcutt returned to the cage for the first time in four years. Back in 2019, he was knocked out by Cosmo Alexandre in a contest that shattered his face – quite literally. However, just 39 seconds into his comeback, he was able to submit Ahmed Mujtaba with a nasty heel hook.