It looks like ONE Championship will end up heading to America just once this year. The Asia-based combat sports promotion planned to make their debut in Atlanta, Georgia on November 8th with ONE 169, marking their third-ever U.S. show and second stop in the country this year. However, the promotion announced Friday that the card … Continue reading ONE 169 Moved From Atlanta To Bangkok, Promotion Announces 2025 Schedule
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Former Two-Division ONE Champ Reinier de Ridder Signs With UFC
One of the most decorated ONE Championship MMA fighters in recent years will soon make his UFC debut. Reinier de Ridder has reportedly inked a UFC contract, per Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. "The Dutch Knight" is making the major move in his career following a multi-year title run in ONE Championship, reaching the top … Continue reading Former Two-Division ONE Champ Reinier de Ridder Signs With UFC
Superlek Ends Jonathan Haggerty’s Title Reign In 49 Seconds At ONE 168
Experienced Thai striker Superlek put an end to Jonathan Haggerty’s run as ONE 145-pound Muay Thai champion without breaking a sweat on Friday night, catching him with an elbow to score a stoppage in 49 seconds. Superlek’s lightning-quick win headlined ONE 168, the promotion’s second-ever card from the U.S., a presentation from the Ball Arena … Continue reading Superlek Ends Jonathan Haggerty’s Title Reign In 49 Seconds At ONE 168
Former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson Announces Retirement From MMA
The most accomplished flyweight MMA fighter of all time, Demetrious Johnson, has decided to call it a career. 38-year-old Johnson announced his retirement on Friday night as part of ONE 168 from Denver, Colorado, USA. "Like I said last time, when I came here in Denver, Colorado, that was potentially my last fight. I am … Continue reading Former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson Announces Retirement From MMA
9/6/24 Notebook: Ovince St. Preux Departs UFC ‘Fight Night’ Due To Illness
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9/4/24 Notebook: Matt Schnell Receives Fight Week Opponent Switch
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Injury Takes Denice Zamboanga Out of Interim ONE Title Fight, Causing Third Cancelled Booking In 2024
115-pound ONE Championship fighter Denice Zamboanga has suffered yet another setback on her quest toward a title, withdrawing from an upcoming interim championship fight due to injury. An undisclosed injury has forced Zamboanga out of her October 4th booking against Alyona Rassohyna in Bangkok, Thailand, as reported by Nissi Icasiano of Tiebreaker Times. It's unclear … Continue reading Injury Takes Denice Zamboanga Out of Interim ONE Title Fight, Causing Third Cancelled Booking In 2024
8/25/24 Notebook: Muhammad Mokaev Inks Deal With Brave CF
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8/22/24 Notebook: Two ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Prospects Score UFC Fight
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8/14/24 Notebook: Dana White Says Conor McGregor Will Not Fight In 2024
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