The year 2023 has almost ended, and boy, some surprises came up this calendar year in the world of MMA. You could think of some yourself, but we came up with 6 of the biggest MMA surprises from 2023.
From fighters becoming champions to mental health struggles to the heavyweight kings colliding in the squared circle and one organization purchasing another. Check out our list below in no particular order.
Phetjeeja was known for her Muay Thai brutality, but at ONE Friday Fights 46, she showed that she is a complete striker. After five hard rounds, the Thai star upended Anissa Meksen to become the ONE Interim Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion. It was a breakout moment for "The Queen."
The holiday season is here once again. It's always amazing where the time goes every year, isn't it? Just think about everything that's happened over the past 12 months.
Former ONE Championship bantamweight Muay Thai king Nong-O Hama is looking for his rematch against Jonathan Haggerty. Standing in his way, however, is Nico Carrillo. The Scottish slugger will try to upend the Thai legend at ONE Friday Fights 46 tonight.
'Twas two nights before Christmas, and all through America, MMA promotions were mostly silent, but not A1 Combat."With no other MMA cards happening this...
Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic, Aljamain Sterling vs. Calvin Kattar, and Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage are the first three fights announced for UFC 300.
As 2023 draws close, we can reflect on the year's events and the fighters who made a name for themselves across all promotions. With all that said and done, it is time to look forward to 2024. This article lists five words from which you should expect to hear big things this upcoming year. Some are unsigned prospects to any significant organization, and some are already champions in their own right. What links them all together is that they all have the potential to make a substantial impact in 2024.
ONE Championship will tear away the final month on the 2023 calendar on Friday, December 22. ONE Friday Fights 46 emanates from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with 11 incredible contests. At the top of the docket will be three World Championship bouts on global pay-per-view.
