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ONE Friday Fights 108

3 weeks ago | onefc.com | Nathan McCarter

ONE Championship returns to the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 16 with another explosive lineup as ONE Friday Fights 108 goes down live in Asia primetime. This action-packed event features international rising stars from across the globe competing under Muay Thai and MMA rules – all battling for a life-changing US$100,000 contract with the world’s largest martial arts organization.
5 Takeaways From ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II

1 month ago | onefc.com | Nathan McCarter

Bangkok hosted another action-packed lineup inside Lumpinee Stadium with ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II in U.S. primetime on Friday, May 2. At the helm of it all were two of Thailand’s favorite sons, as Kongthoranee Sor Sommai and Nong-O Hama duked it out in a sensational flyweight Muay Thai rematch. The delectable action delivered a card worth remembering and also left fans with plenty to think about.
5 Huge Takeaways From ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia Vs. Knowles

1 month ago | onefc.com | Nathan McCarter

ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles lit up Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium with 11 action-packed martial arts matchups in U.S. primetime last Friday, April 4. While the lighter-weight athletes set a furious pace to ignite the Thai crowd, the heavyweights rumbled in the evening’s main event to close the show. Following a thunderous display at one of the combat sports world’s most iconic venues, here are the most compelling takeaways from ONE Fight Night 30.
5 Huge Takeaways From ONE 172: Takeru Vs. Rodtang

2 months ago | onefc.com | Nathan McCarter

Saitama Super Arena was treated to one of the most spectacular martial arts events in recent history when ONE Championship rolled into Japan for ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang on Sunday, March 23. Four World Title matchups, a super-fight for the ages, and star athletes lining the card from top to bottom delivered incredible action from the opening bell until the final knockout blow. After a dramatic and momentous lineup of fights, let’s review the biggest takeaways from ONE 172.
The Best Pictures From ONE Friday Fights 100

2 months ago | msn.com | Nathan McCarter

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The Best Pictures From ONE Friday Fights 100

2 months ago | onefc.com | Nathan McCarter

ONE Friday Fights 100 was filled with rib-rocking, jaw-dropping action from top to bottom on Friday, March 14. It was fitting for the centennial edition of the thrilling event series at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. In the main event, Thai veteran Muangthai PK Saenchai buried Ibragim Abdulmedzhidov under his pressure in a 137-pound Muay Thai battle.
5 Biggest Takeaways From ONE 171: Qatar

Feb 22, 2025 | onefc.com | Nathan McCarter

ONE Championship’s return to the Middle East this past Thursday, February 20, delivered an earth-shattering night of martial arts action. The fans inside Lusail Sports Arena experienced an unforgettable evening at ONE 171: Qatar, as they were treated to 10 highlight-reel finishes and a trio of competitive wars. Now that the dust has settled, here are the five biggest takeaways from ONE 171. This was a critical moment for both Joshua “The Passion” Pacio and Philippine MMA.
The Man That Put Grambling’s Culture Into The Spotlight

Feb 11, 2025 | thegramblinite.com | Nathan McCarter

When you think of the school Grambling State University, the immediate rush of household names come into thought such as Eddie G. Robinson, Doug Williams, R.W.E. Jones, Ralph Garr, Fred Hobdy and Willis Reed. The list of notable Grambling Legends would take up more than 100 pages, but the big lamp shines on one particular Legend who changed the entire landscape forever — Collie J. Nicholson.
6 Key Takeaways From ONE 170: Tawanchai Vs. Superbon II

Jan 27, 2025 | onefc.com | Nathan McCarter

The sold-out Impact Arena was deafening from start to finish as ONE 170: Tawanchai vs. Superbon II rocked Bangkok, Thailand, with all 12 matchups producing something truly remarkable. January 24 is now a date that will be long remembered for momentous action across Muay Thai, MMA, kickboxing, and submission grappling. But while the memories persist, the results also set up the future. Let’s look at what ONE 170 delivered with six of the biggest takeaways from a standard-setting event.
Tang vs. Abdullaev

Jan 13, 2025 | bvmsports.com | Nathan McCarter