ONE Championship had a comparatively successful return to the United States with its Denver, Colorado show, ONE 168, earlier this month (Sept. 6, 2024).
Since the start of 2023, ONE has held nearly all of its events in Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, focusing on the Muay Thai scene. The latter hasn’t changed despite the promotion making a stateside comeback which will be followed by an Atlanta, Georgia show, ONE 169, on Nov. 8, 2024.
ONE 168 reportedly was the most recently lucrative in the ticket revenue department, topping out years 2018 to 2022, according to mixed martial arts (MMA) business insider, John S. Nash. Nash provided specific numbers from Colorado State Athletic Commission (CSAC) below.
retiring from the sport. The decision meant Johnson, the now-former ONE 135-pound Flyweight champion, vacated that title.
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Earlier in the night, former UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight contender, John Lineker, added to his highlight reel with another knockout, putting away Asa Ten Pow in round two.
