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MMA: Rodtang Jitmuangnon has cleared the final major hurdle before ONE Samurai 1, making weight and passing hydration for his interim ONE Championship flyweight kickboxing world title fight against Takeru Segawa in Tokyo tonight (Apr 29).

Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:00 AM

Veronica finds her MMA home in Phuket

MMA: When Veronica Galparoli arrived in Phuket, she had never thrown a kick. Two years later, she has 13 fights to her name.

Saturday 11 April 2026 10:00 AM

Four more bouts added to stacked ONE Samurai 1 card

MMA: ONE Championship has added four more bouts to its increasingly stacked ONE Samurai 1 card, with atomweight Muay Thai champion Nadaka Yoshinari set to defend his belt against Songchainoi at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Apr 29.

Wednesday 1 April 2026 12:30 PM

ONE Championship releases four fighters from roster

MMA: ONE Championship has released four fighters from its roster, with former MMA world champions Adriano Moraes and Zebaztian Kadestam among the departures.

Wednesday 25 March 2026 11:00 AM

‘Supergirl’ calls time on young career

MMA: Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak walked out of Lumpinee Stadium last Saturday morning (Mar 14) knowing the fight was over.

Wednesday 18 March 2026 10:30 AM

Grigorian vs Kaito rebooked for ONE Samurai 1 in Tokyo

MMA: ONE Championship has rebooked the long-delayed featherweight kickboxing bout between Marat Grigorian and Kaito for ONE Samurai 1 on Apr 29 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

Tuesday 10 March 2026 12:58 PM

Braveheart Carrillo eclipses Shadow to win world title

MMA: Nico Carrillo had heard the chants before.

Tuesday 17 February 2026 09:54 AM

ONE Championship introduces broadcast changes

MMA: ONE Championship has rolled out a revised broadcast structure for its weekly Friday Fights series show as the promotion expands its use of in-house digital platforms alongside existing broadcast partners.

Sunday 8 February 2026 12:00 PM

‘Sky the limit’ for Dojo Phuket in 2026

COMBAT SPORTS: The mood at Cherng Talay-based Dojo Phuket is one of clear vibrancy and positivity as lead instructor and founder Alexis Plantard and his team of talented students look towards a fruitful year ahead.

Saturday 31 January 2026 10:00 AM

ONE Championship releases 2026 schedule, targets more than 70 live events

MMA: ONE Championship has announced plans to host more than 70 events in 2026, marking one of the most ambitious annual schedules in the promotion’s history.

Sunday 14 December 2025 11:00 AM

ONE Championship extends Lumpinee Stadium deal

MMA: ONE Championship will continue staging weekly events at Lumpinee Stadium for at least two more years after extending its partnership with the Royal Thai Army.

Thursday 27 November 2025 10:00 AM

Irvine earns ONE contract with stunning first-round KO

MMA: Stephen Irvine’s ONE Championship dream finally became reality at ONE Friday Fights 128 on Friday night (Oct 10) in Bangkok.

Monday 13 October 2025 12:00 PM

Trump says White House to host UFC fight on his 80th birthday

MMA: An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, the president said, despite the much-hyped event being previously announced for July 4.

Tuesday 7 October 2025 10:18 AM

ONE Championship shifts global production hub to Bangkok

MMA: ONE Championship has officially moved its global production operations to Bangkok – marking another shift in the martial arts promotion’s centre of gravity, as it leans deeper into its weekly Lumpinee Stadium events and reports a sharp rise in revenue.

Wednesday 2 July 2025 10:00 AM

Thai government pledges ONE Championship support amid F1 bid

MMA: The Thai government has signalled it may begin backing ONE Championship – after founder Chatri Sityodtong expressed sadness at the lack of official support despite the martial arts organisation’s surging popularity and economic impact.

Sunday 22 June 2025 12:00 PM

ONE Championship touts $470mn tourism boost for Thailand

MMA: ONE Championship chief executive Chatri Sityodtong says martial arts promotion does more than organise fighting competitions in Bangkok – it is now a key engine for Thailand’s tourism economy.

Wednesday 21 May 2025 02:48 PM

MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan

MMA: Mixed martial arts (MMA) will make its Asian Games debut next year when Japan hosts the continent’s premier sporting event, organisers said yesterday (Apr 29).

Wednesday 30 April 2025 11:00 AM

Molly McCann announces retirement but her MMA legacy lives on

MMA: Molly “Meatball” McCann announced her retirement from MMA following a submission loss to Alexia Thainaraat at UFC Fight Night at The O2 in London, England on Mar 22.

Sunday 6 April 2025 03:00 PM

UFC legend Oliveira lights up Bang Tao gym