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One of ONE Championship’s biggest stars did not see any action in 2024. Stamp Fairtex looked to have a big year lined up with two title tilts, but a torn meniscus sidelined the ONE Atomweight MMA World Champion for a full year. Inching closer to a comeback, Stamp Fairtex looked back on a trying y...
For the past few years, Anatoly Malykhin has created a strong legacy for himself. In 2022, the Russian MMA star won his first ever undisputed professional title at ONE on Prime Video 5 when he starched then two-division champion Reinier de Ridder in a single round, taking the middleweight belt. I...
Johan Ghazali is an upbeat teen who has emerged as a superstar in ONE Championship. However, in 2024, he tasted defeat for the first time in his professional career when he lost to Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat at ONE 167. Still, “Jojo” has remained positive and is ready to use what he learned for a […]
Marat Grigorian handled business at ONE Friday Fights 92. Just before the holiday season got in full swing, the elite featherweight kickboxer ousted Abdelali Zahidi by second-round knockout. It was a blessing for Grigorian to close the year strongly and prepare for another run toward ONE Champion...
Jonathan Haggerty ended 2023 as a two-sport World Champion in ONE Championship. However, that is not how things ended in 2024. Still, “The General” was able to get off to a hot start in an exciting battle against Felipe Lobo in February, a match that still elates the Brit at year’s end. “It was a...
Another year has come and gone. Where does the time go? Fortunately, we’ve still got some time before the old year goes into the books to think about more great nicknames in MMA. You might recall that earlier on in 2024, MMA Sucka presented the first session of The All-Nicknames Club. With there ...
Demetrious Johnson is enjoying retirement life. However, that doesn’t mean he is disengaged from the world of martial arts. “Mighty Mouse” continues to offer his perspective via his incredibly popular YouTube channel. Demetrious Johnson Discusses ONE Championship Weigh-In and Hydration Policy In ...
Abdelali Zahidi squares off against Marat Grigorian in a 159-pound catchweight contest, but it still offers the Moroccan a prime opportunity on the global stage. The ONE Championship kickboxing war goes down at ONE Friday Fights 92 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, December 20. Zahidi knows if he ...
Takeru Segawa and Rodtang Jitmuangnon will finally mix it up in the ring during ONE 172. ONE Championship unveiled the flyweight super-fight at a press conference in Japan on Monday. The two striking wizards sounded off at the event and showed immense respect for one another. The kickboxing bout ...
ONE Championship returns to Japan on Sunday, March 23, at the Saitama Super Arena. The organization will make its way back for ONE 172, which promises to be a massive night in Japan. At the press conference to announce the event, ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong revealed two monster matches...
Dante Leon made his ONE Championship debut look easy. The Canadian grappler defeated Bruno Pucci via triangle armbar in their lightweight submission grappling match at ONE Fight Night 26 in Bangkok. While pleased with his performance, Leon was just as delighted to experience the ambiance of Lumpi...
Christian Lee made his return to ONE Championship after a two-year layoff at ONE Fight Night 26. However, it was not the triumphant night he had planned. In the second round of his ONE Lightweight MMA World Title defense, an accidental eye poke to Alibeg Rasulov resulted in a no-contest. Christia...
On Thursday, February 20, ONE Championship returns to Qatar at the Lusail Sports Arena for ONE 171. The lineup is sure to be stacked, and the first two matches were announced on Monday. World Championship bouts in kickboxing and MMA have been added to the lineup, with tickets going on sale. The f...
ONE Championship will return to Qatar in 2025, per a press release from the company. On Thursday, February 20, ONE 171: Qatar will emanate from the Lusail Sports Arena. It will be another star-studded event with multiple titles promised to be on the line. “After a successful event in Qatar last M...
Marcelo Garcia’s signing with ONE Championship made waves around the world of jiu-jitsu. The next wave has now come ashore, as the Brazilian has his first match scheduled. At ONE 170, Garcia meets Masakazu Imanari in an openweight submission grappling contest. On January 24, 2025, Impact Arena in...
ONE Championship is bringing a fun slate to U.S. primetime with 12 exciting matches on Prime Video at ONE Fight Night 26. ONE Lightweight and Welterweight MMA World Champion Christian Lee defends the lightweight strap against Alibeg Rasulov, and ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion ...