Smilla Sundell entered the record books on Friday when she became the youngest World Champion in ONE history.
The 17-year-old Swedish striker outlasted Jackie Buntan to earn a unanimous decision win in their thrilling co-main event battle for the inaugural ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 156: Eersel vs. Sadikovic.
Jarred Brooks earned his shot at the ONE Strawweight World Championship with another dominant victory in Singapore this past Friday, 22 April.
Brooks, the division’s #2-ranked contender, submitted top-ranked Bokang Masunyane with a rear-naked choke in the opening round of their Strawweight World Title eliminator at ONE 156: Eersel vs. Sadikovic. That pushed his MMA record to 19-2 (1 NC) and put him on a five-fight winning streak.
Twin brothers Tye and Kade Ruotolo are two of the hottest rising stars in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and they will get the chance to showcase their talents on Friday, 20 May.
On Monday, ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong confirmed that both athletes will make their promotional debuts on the same card against a pair of established grappling superstars in Garry Tonon and Shinya Aoki.
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong handed out four performance bonuses to various martial artists who claimed victory at ONE 156: Eersel vs. Sadikovic on Friday, 22 April.
ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Champion Regian Eersel, inaugural ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion Smilla Sundell, and five-time BJJ World Champion Mikey Musumeci received US$50,000 checks.
The next challenger for Joshua Pacio’s ONE Strawweight World Title will likely be decided on the main card of ONE: Eersel vs. Sadikovic.
On Friday, 22 April, #1-ranked contender Bokang Masunyane will face #2-ranked Jarred Brooks in an MMA matchup that will prove who deserves to compete for “The Passion’s” golden belt.
“Elbow Zombie” Muangthai PK.Saenchai has found his fire and now, he is ready to make a statement and deliver a career-defining performance.
This Friday, 22 April, the Thai striking dynamo will go toe-to-toe with British slugger Liam “Hitman” Harrison in a bantamweight Muay Thai contest at ONE 156: Eersel vs. Sadikovic in Singapore, and he is determined to maintain his flawless run in ONE Championship.
Bokang Masunyane has gold on his mind as he prepares for the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts career on Friday, 22 April.
The #1-ranked strawweight contender will face #2-ranked Jarred Brooks in a World Title eliminator on the main card of ONE: Eersel vs. Sadikovic, and with so much at stake, he expects a tough battle against the surging American.
Jarred Brooks believes he’ll burst through the final obstacle that stands in front of his shot at the ONE Strawweight World Title.
The surging #2-ranked contender will face #1-ranked Bokang Masunyane in a World Title eliminator at ONE 156: Eersel vs. Sadikovic this Friday, 22 April, with the winner set to challenge divisional king Joshua Pacio for the gold.
It’s been clear from his recent interviews that Brooks respects what “Little Giant” brings to the Circle.
Keanu Subba has always been one of the most talented athletes in ONE Championship’s featherweight division, and at the promotion’s next show, he’ll be ready to remind the global fan base of that.
