February 14, 2024 – Tokyo: U-NEXT, a video streaming service operated by USEN-NEXT GROUP, has announced an official broadcast partnership with ONE Championship, the world’s largest martial arts organization, to provide exclusive live and on-demand access to ONE’s blockbuster events to fans in Japan.

ONE Championship features world-class martial arts action across several combat sports disciplines including mixed martial arts (MMA), Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling. 

With flyweight kickboxing megastar Takeru, former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion Shinya Aoki, former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Hiroki Akimoto, atomweight MMA contenders Itsuki Hirata and Ayaka Miura, and many more, U-NEXT will showcase the very best martial artists from not only Japan, but all across the globe.  

Programming will be available with both English and Japanese commentary.

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “ONE is honored to kick off this partnership with U-NEXT, one of Japan’s hottest platforms for live sports content. Bringing ONE back to Tokyo last month allowed us to once again feel the deep-rooted passion for martial arts in the region. Through this partnership with U-NEXT, we can’t wait to continue delivering world-class martial arts action to all of our fans in Japan.” 

Tenshin Tsutsumi, President and CEO of U-NEXT, stated: “We are delighted to announce that the world’s largest martial arts organization, ONE Championship, with millions of passionate fans in over 190 countries worldwide, is now our exclusive partner in Japan. U-NEXT strives to provide our beloved Japanese athletes a global platform to showcase their skills and share their incredible stories. ONE Championship is known for its thrilling live events, and the organization features a plethora of Japanese martial artists who compete on the world stage. We are committed to closely collaborating with ONE and bringing our heroes close to the fans. Please stay tuned for more exciting developments.”

January 13, 2024 – Bangkok, Thailand: ONE Championship™ (ONE) put together a captivating evening of martial arts action in U.S. primetime with ONE Fight Night 18: Gasanov vs. Oh.

In the main event, #4-ranked featherweight MMA contender Shamil “The Cobra” Gasanov leaned on his impeccable grappling to prevail over “Spider” Oh Ho Taek.

The Russian powerhouse authored a commanding performance, leveraging his superior ground game to consistently outmaneuver Oh from bell to bell.

In the second round, “The Cobra” came close to sealing the deal with a tight rear-naked choke. However, his South Korean opponent showed uncanny resilience and valiantly fought back, pushing the bout into the third stanza.

Gasanov picked up where he left off in the final five minutes of the match, dominating Oh with grappling excellence to win by unanimous decision.

In the co-main event, Suablack Tor Pran49 pushed himself to the limit to defeat Stefan Korodi in a fiercely contested bantamweight Muay Thai fight.

Despite a strong start, Suablack faced adversity in the second round when Korodi connected with a powerful right hand to send the Thai to the canvas. Suablack regained his composure after beating the 10-count, and then he responded with a barrage of devastating strikes, turning the tables on Korodi by dropping the Irishman twice in that same round.

In the third and final frame, both men stood toe-to-toe and unloaded their heaviest attacks. However, Suablack’s effective combination striking down the stretch ultimately secured him a unanimous decision victory on the scorecards.

See complete results below. For all remaining bout reports, please visit www.onefc.com.

For ONE Fight Night 18, ONE Championship has been proud to partner with Stage Front VIP (global VIP experience partner), Monster Energy (exclusive energy drink partner), TUMI (official premium luggage partner), and Fairtex (official glove partner), featuring branding in-stadium and inside the Circle, custom branded content across broadcast and digital, and more.

Performance bonus winners: Kwon Won Il (US$50,000), Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong (US$50,000)

ONE Fight Night 18 Complete Results

Shamil Gasanov defeats Oh Ho Taek via unanimous decision (MMA – featherweight)

Suablack Tor Pran49 defeats Stefan Korodi via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – bantamweight)

Kwon Won Il defeats Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg via TKO (ground-and-pound) at 2:40 of round two (MMA – bantamweight)

Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong defeats Shakir Al-Tekreeti via TKO (3 knockdowns in 2nd round) at 1:44 of round two (Muay Thai – lightweight)

Artem Belakh defeats Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu via TKO (referee stoppage, flying knee-punch combo) at 4:55 of round two (MMA – bantamweight)

Liam Nolan defeats Ali Aliev via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – lightweight)

Kang Ji Won defeats Mikhail Jamal Abdul-Latif via TKO (ground-and-pound) at 4:09 of round two (MMA – heavyweight)

Beybulat Isaev defeats Yuri Farcas via unanimous decision (kickboxing – light heavyweight)

Ibragim Dauev defeats Mark Abelardo via unanimous decision (MMA – bantamweight)

December 22, 2023 – Bangkok, Thailand: ONE Championship™ (ONE) put together a historic evening of Muay Thai at ONE Friday Fights 46: Tawanchai vs. Superbon. Three World Titles were on the line in the pay-per-view portion of the stacked bout card.

ONE Championship, in partnership with leading premium lifestyle and luxury performance brand TUMI, presented the prestigious ONE World Title belt to the World Champions.

In the main event, Tawanchai PK Saenchai retained his ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Title in an intense five-round war against former ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon Singha Mawynn.

The Thai megastars wasted no time, as they met in the center of the ring to trade their most powerful strikes. It was a highly entertaining yet extremely technical contest between two of Muay Thai’s best pound-for-pound athletes.

The defending champion pushed the pace relentlessly, with the challenger opting to lay back and counter throughout the first three rounds. Action intensified in the final two frames, as both Tawanchai and Superbon blasted each other with heavy hands and dynamite kicks.

In the end, it was Tawanchai who proved to be the more accurate striker, with judges scoring the bout for the 24-year-old phenom to win by majority decision.

In the co-main event, hometown hero Prajanchai PK Saenchai put together a thrilling knockout performance, stopping rival Joseph Lasiri to unify the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship.

Coming in as the interim champion, Prajanchai was eager to avenge his 2022 loss to Lasiri. A little over a minute into the action, the Thai superstar caught Lasiri coming in with a counter left elbow, sending “The Hurricane” to the canvas. The referee gave the Italian-Moroccan the count, but it was clear he wasn’t getting up.

Prajanchai earned a US$50,000 bonus for his performance.

In the first World Title contest, Thai prodigy Phetjeeja shocked the globe with a massive victory over French-Algerian icon Anissa Meksen to capture the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Championship.

The action started off calculated, with both women testing each other’s mettle in the first round. Phetjeeja began to push the pace in the second, forcing her opponent to the ropes with combinations, while Meksen opted to counter. “The Queen” showcased fantastic head movement in evading Meksen’s best shots throughout the contest.

The last two rounds were close, with both fighters landing powerful shots. In the end, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Phetjeeja to win by unanimous decision.

With the victory, the 21-year-old became the first ONE Friday Fights contract winner to claim a ONE World Title.

ONE Friday Fights 46 Complete Results

Tawanchai PK Saenchai defeats Superbon Singha Mawynn via majority decision to retain the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Title

Prajanchai PK Saenchai defeats Joseph Lasiri via KO (left elbow) at 1:28 of round one to unify the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title

Phetjeeja defeats Anissa Meksen via unanimous decision to claim the ONE Interim Atomweight Kickboxing World Title

Nico Carrillo defeats Nong-O Hama via KO (left elbow) at 1:28 of round two (Muay Thai – bantamweight)

Seksan Or Kwanmuang defeats River Daz via split decision (Muay Thai – catchweight 140 lbs)

Nabil Anane defeats Muangthai PK Saenchai via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – catchweight 136 lbs)

Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai defeats Fariyar Aminipour via KO (body shot) at 2:51 of round one (Muay Thai – bantamweight)

Jaosuayai Sor Dechapan defeats Petsukumvit Boi Bangna via majority decision (Muay Thai – flyweight)

Suablack Tor Pran49 defeats Craig Coakley via KO (body shot combo) at 2:15 of round one (Muay Thai – bantamweight)

Chorfah Tor Sangtiennoi defeats Eisaku Ogasawara via KO (right punch) at 0:57 of round two (Muay Thai – catchweight 132 lbs)

Suriyanlek Por Yenying defeats Yodkritsada Sor Sommai via KO (right punch)at 0:15 of round two (Muay Thai – catchweight 132 lbs)

Singapore — December 18, 2023 — ONE Championship (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, today announced three bouts for ONE 166: Qatar, the promotion’s on-ground debut in the country on Friday, March 1 at the Lusail Sports Arena.

Tickets for this historic event are on sale now at the Virgin Megastore and Q-Tickets.

The first World Championship bout set for this historic card features a highly anticipated rematch for MMA gold as ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks of the U.S. defends his title against former World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio of the Philippines.

ONE 166: Qatar will also showcase a clash of heavyweight contenders as red-hot Iranian star Amir Aliakbari — who is riding a three-fight, three knockout winning streak — takes on former ONE heavyweight king Arjan Bhullar of India. The event will also play host to a battle between former ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Title challengers as Yemeni-Saudi BJJ black belt Osamah Almarwai takes on former IBJJF World Champion Cleber Sousa of Brazil.

As a part of grassroots efforts to develop martial arts talent in the region, ONE will also host a Road to ONE submission grappling tournament during the ONE 166: Qatar fight week.
 
In addition to playing host to a pair of grappling super-fights, Qatar’s finest men’s and women’s grapplers will compete for US$100,000 contracts across multiple divisions as they attempt to realize their dream of competing on ONE Championship’s global stage.

Additional details on the ONE 166: Qatar fight card and the Road to ONE submission grappling tournament will be revealed in the coming weeks.

ONE 166: Qatar will be broadcast in the Middle East region on beIN Sports starting at 3:30pm AST. Details on how to watch the global broadcast, which can be viewed in over 190 countries worldwide, will be announced at a later date.

Singapore — December 15, 2023 — ONE Championship (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, today announced that ONE Friday Fights 46: Tawanchai vs. Superbon, featuring the long-awaited World Championship super-fight between Tawanchai PK Saenchai and Superbon Singha Mawynn, will be aired on Watch.ONEFC.com as a global pay-per-view.

How To Watch ONE Friday Fights 46:

• Tune in December 22 at 7:30 p.m. ICT/7:30 a.m. EST for regional card
• Regional card available on Watch.ONEFC.com, ONE YouTube, and ONE Facebook*
• Tune in December 22 at 9:30 p.m. ICT/9:30 a.m. EST for global PPV card
• Global PPV card available exclusively on Watch.ONEFC.com*
  *Geo-restrictions may apply

Live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 22, the main event will feature two of the most dangerous strikers on the planet, as reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai defends his belt against #1-ranked contender and former ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon Singha Mawynn.

The stacked card will also showcase a highly anticipated ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title unification bout between current champion Joseph Lasiri and interim titleholder Prajanchai PK Saenchai. In the third World Championship bout, top pound-for-pound women’s kickboxer Anissa Meksen will take on 21-year-old striking prodigy Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom for the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Title.

ONE Friday Fights 46 will also feature the returns of former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama, Scottish breakout star Nico Carrillo, Thai sensation Seksan Or Kwanmuang, and more. Complete card details can be found below:

 

GLOBAL PPV CARD

ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Title

(c) Tawanchai PK Saenchai vs. (1) Superbon Singha Mawynn

ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title Unification

(c) Joseph Lasiri vs. (ic) Prajanchai PK Saenchai

ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Title

Anissa Meksen vs. Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom

Muay Thai – Bantamweight

Nong-O Hama vs. Nico Carrillo

Muay Thai – 140-Pound Catchweight

Seksan Or Kwanmuang vs. River Daz

REGIONAL CARD

Muay Thai – 136-Pound Catchweight

Muangthai PK Saenchai vs. Nabil Anane

Muay Thai – Bantamweight

Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai vs. Fariyar Aminipour

Muay Thai – Flyweight

Jaosuayai Sor Dechapan vs. Petsukumvit Boi Bangna

Muay Thai – Bantamweight

Suablack Tor Pran49 vs. Craig Coakley

Muay Thai – 132-Pound Catchweight

Eisaku Ogasawara vs. Chorfah Tor Sangtiennoi

Muay Thai – 132-Pound Catchweight

Suriyanlek Por Yenying vs. Yodkritsada Sor Sommai

December 8, 2023 – Bangkok, Thailand: ONE Championship™ (ONE) put together an epic evening of knockout action in U.S. primetime with ONE Fight Night 17: Kryklia vs. Roberts, the organization’s first-ever event featuring all Muay Thai bouts.

ONE Championship, in partnership with leading premium lifestyle and luxury performance brand TUMI, presented the prestigious ONE World Title belt to the World Champions.

In the main event, ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion Roman Kryklia captured the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Title with a second-round knockout of Alex Roberts.

The Ukrainian superstar wasted no time asserting dominance in the first round, showcasing his strength by dropping Roberts with a powerful right straight.

Although Roberts managed to beat the count by displaying impressive resilience, “The Viking” was unprepared for what awaited him in the second round. Kryklia methodically walked down the Australian, landing a right hand before flooring his opponent with a precise left hook.

Once Roberts hit the canvas, referee Justin Brown recognized that he was unable to continue and quickly waved off the match. With the win, Kryklia is now a two-sport ONE World Champion. He also took home a US$50,000 bonus for his performance.

In the co-main event, “Smokin’” Jo Nattawut and Luke Lessei engaged in an exhilarating three-round featherweight Muay Thai clash.

The opening round was closely contested, with both men demonstrating their top-notch offense.

The intensity persisted in the second round, as the two elite strikers continued to unleash powerful kicks and doubled up on their punches. However, #4-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender Nattawut began to establish his rhythm with a higher output and more impactful blows.

The third and final round witnessed a surge in aggression from both men, as they bombarded each other with ferocious attacks from various angles. Ultimately, Nattawut secured a hard-earned victory, as he emerged triumphant via unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards.

For ONE Fight Night 17, ONE Championship has been proud to partner with Stage Front VIP (global VIP experience partner), Monster Energy (exclusive energy drink partner), TUMI (official premium luggage partner), and Fairtex (official glove partner), featuring branding in-stadium and inside the Circle, custom branded content across broadcast and digital, and more.

Performance bonus winners: Roman Kryklia (US$50,000), Dmitry Menshikov (US$50,000), Jacob Smith (US$50,000)

ONE Fight Night 17 Complete Results

Roman Kryklia defeats Alex Roberts via KO (left hook) at 0:25 of round two to claim the ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Title

Jo Nattawut defeats Luke Lessei via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – featherweight)

Mohamed Younes Rabah defeats Saemapetch Fairtex via KO (punch combo) at 2:29 of round one (Muay Thai – catchweight 151.75 lbs)

Dmitry Menshikov defeats Mouhcine Chafi via KO (punch combo) at 1:59 of round one (Muay Thai – lightweight)

Jacob Smith defeats Walter Goncalves via KO (knee to the body) at 2:54 of round one (Muay Thai – flyweight)

Johan Ghazali defeats Edgar Tabares via KO (punch combo) at 0:36 of round one (Muay Thai – catchweight 141 lbs)

Denis Puric defeats Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat via KO (left hook) at 1:35 of round two (Muay Thai – catchweight 139.75 lbs)

Ellis Badr Barboza defeats Thongpoon PK Saenchai via KO (body shot) at 2:21 of round three (Muay Thai – catchweight 132.5 lbs)