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Lyndon Knowles has held the WBC Muay Thai heavyweight belt twice, but says he is now ready to relinquish it for a ONE Championship title. Photo: Handout
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Flamboyant Knowles to challenge Kryklia for ONE Championship heavyweight title

Colourful WBC Muay Thai champion, who says he has ‘the biggest heart going’, is relishing his ‘icing on the cake’ chance at ONE Fight Night 30.

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Kierczynska sends message with ONE Fight Night 29 win over Hong Kong’s Yu Yau-pui

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Rodrigues delivers statement win at ONE Fight Night 29, calls out Phetjeeja

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Hong Kong star Yu Yau-pui looking to bounce back at ONE Fight Night 29

Poland’s Martyna Kierczynska lies in wait at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium on March 8.

Hong Kong star Yu Yau-pui (right) lands on right hand against Lara Fernandez at ONE Fight Night 20. Photo: ONE Championship
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ONE Fight Night 28: Muay Thai icon Nong-O ready for ‘last dance’ – at flyweight

The 38-year-old could put himself in immediate contention for yet another world championship if he wins his first fight at the lower weight.

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ONE Fight Night 28: what sets Muay Thai, kickboxing champion Prajanchai apart

One of the sport’s living legends attributes one factor to all his success, as he prepares to defend one of his crowns against Ellis Barboza.

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Russell Crowe brings touch of Hollywood magic to finale of thrilling ONE 170

Exciting finishes in three fights in Bangkok capped off by filming for a movie co-written and starring the Oscar winner, who plays a coach.

Actors Daniel MacPherson and Bren Foster square up to each other in a scene from Beast in Me, a Russell Crowe film that is currently in production. Photo: ONE Championship
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How losing 26kg took lawyer from sad and sick to healthy and happy

After a scary medical report, Singaporean Raeza Ibrahim changed his diet and sleep routines and worked with a fitness trainer to shed kilos.

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Anane’s strikes down Carrillo to take belt in sensational win at ONE 170

Nabil Anane is promotion’s new Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai champion after first round TKO.

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Colombia’s inspirational Estupinan twins taking ONE Championship by storm

Johan and Jordan, whose journey began in hardship, have captivated fans with their inspiring rise, flamboyant style and undeniable talent.

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Johan Estupinan (centre), alongside twin brother Jordan (left), is preparing for a bout against Johan Ghazali at ONE 170 Photo: ONE Championship
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From London’s West End to ONE 170, younger Haggerty is ready for the spotlight

Younger brother of British Muay Thai icon Jonathan is used to performing under pressure on stage and must do so against another debutant.

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Freddie Haggerty used to perform in plays on the West End when he was young, and says he is used to “big crowds and big stages”. Photo: ONE Championship
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ONE 170 headliner Superbon tips bright future for breakout star ‘Jojo’ Ghazali

The Malaysian-American, who burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old, has quickly become one of the promotion’s most-talked-about prospects.

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Malaysian MMA fans hail UFC legend Khabib’s plan to launch gym in Johor

Khabib Gym is set to draw combat sports fans from Malaysia and across the region and become a platform to groom professional fighters.

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Ayaka Miura v Macarena Aragon, 2 other bouts complete line-up for ONE 169

Their atomweight MMA bout brings the number of matchups at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok on November 9 to 12, including 3 title fights.

Ayaka Miura applies the scar hold Americana to Rayane Bastos.
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Tawanchai, Superbon up for rematch at ONE 170, set for coming Russell Crowe film

The Impact Arena in Bangkok will be the setting for the upcoming movie, along with another title fight, featuring Superlek and Carrillo.

Tawanchai PKSaenchaigym (left) and Superbon Singha Mawynn will meet again at ONE 170 in December.
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Rodtang wary of ‘slow’ but durable Smith in Muay Thai title bout at ONE 169

The Thai subdued the Englishman in a lopsided decision at ONE 157 but he wants to make amends for a disastrous outing the last time he fought.

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Chelsea defender James asks about training with Rodtang in fight to regain fitness

The English fullback, who wrote to the fighter to say he might come to Thailand to ‘train a bit’, has been struggling with injury problems.

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Much-awaited fight between Takeru, Rodtang locked in, says ONE Championship CEO

The Japanese kickboxer and Thai Muay Thai veteran have a deal, says Chatri Sityodtong, but they have to win their respective fights first.

ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong made it clear both Rodtang and Takeru had to win if their fight against each other was to push through. Photo: ONE Championship
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Veteran fighter John Lineker already building a future outside ONE Championship

Nicknamed Hands of Stone for his punching power, the 34-year-old has started his own construction company.

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ONE Championship: Superlek hires nutritionist before Haggerty rematch

He indicates he plans not to repeat the mistake he made when he missed weight before beating Rodtang.

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Rodtang to put flyweight Muay Thai title on the line against Smith at ONE 169

Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Jacob Smith added to card for November event at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Rodtang Jitmuangnon will put his ONE Championship flyweight Muay Thai title on the line against Jacob Smith. Photo: ONE Championship
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Hong Kong Muay Thai fighter Yu loves the person she becomes during fights

After five wins from five fights last year, the 31-year-old takes on Scotland’s Amy Pirnie at ONE Fight Night 24 next month in her first bout since March.

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Yu Yau-pui says she loves the person she becomes when she is performing Muay Thai. Photo: ONE Championship
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MMA welterweights Tetsuka, Fitikefu to do battle on ONE 168 card in Denver

The winner of the Ball Arena bout will be well positioned for a shot at reigning champion Christian Lee when he returns from his two-year hiatus.

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Scotland’s Carrillo not keen to sit and wait for ONE Championship title shot

Nico Carrillo ready to take on winner of battle between Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 168.

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ONE Championship bantamweight champion Haggerty scared to face me, says Carrillo

Nicknamed the ‘King of the North’, Scottish fighter Carrilo is ranked at No 1 in the division and says that Englishman Haggerty ‘doesn’t want to build a fight with me’.

Scottish fighter Nico Carrillo is nicknamed ‘King of the North’ and targeting the bantamweight championship belt. Photo: ONE Championship
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Prajanchai adds ONE strawweight kickboxing title to collection

Thai fighter says he is still getting used to the rules after being constantly warned about clinching.

Prajanchai PKSaenchaigym (left) celebrates beating Jonathan Di Bella in their strawweight kickboxing title bout at ONE Friday Fights 68 in Bangkok. Photo: ONE Championship
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Petchtanong not focused on titles ahead of ONE Championship return from ban

The Thai fighter won the bantamweight kickboxing title in 2022 but never got to defend it after failing an out-of-competition test.

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Bantamweights Petchtanong, Ramazanov join well-stocked ONE Friday Fights 68 card

The June 28 event at Lumpinee Stadium will consist mainly of Muay Thai bouts and feature a card stacked with champions past and present.

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