A massive flyweight kickboxing encounter will headline ONE Championship’s return to Japan. On Thursday morning in Tokyo, ONE announced the long-awaited showdown between Rodtang...
Jacob Smith made an impact in his ONE Championship debut in 2022. In a losing effort, Smith challenged Thai superstar Rodtang Jitmuangnon and put on a show. However, he has been absent from the scene ever since.
That will change on Friday, December 8th. The Brit returns for a flyweight encounter with Walter Goncalves at ONE Fight Night 17 on Prime Video. In an interview with ONE Championship, Smith talked about the frustrating year that prevented his return.
Smokin” Jo Nattawut went toe-to-toe with Tawanchai PK Saenchai in a featherweight kickboxing duel. Although many fans thought he should have gotten his arm raised, Tawanchai picked up the win. Now, he is ready to return to Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 17 and make a bid for a rematch against the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion.
ONE Championship has set its first U.S. primetime main event for 2024. On Tuesday, the organization revealed Superlek Kiatmoo9 will defend the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship against Elias Mahmoudi on Friday, January 12th. The event will emanate from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
December 8 will see Muay Thai takeover U.S. primetime. ONE Championship will bring an all-Muay Thai event to Prime Video next month, first reported by Justin Barrosso of Sports Illustrated. ONE Fight Night 17 will be capped off by crowning the company’s first-ever ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Champion.