ONE Championship is returning to U.S. soil in 2024 for a quartet of occasions.
The Asia-based MMA promotion introduced the information on Thursday, with CEO Chatri Sityodtong stating in a press launch he was “blown away by the assist we obtained from our followers within the U.S.” in ONE’s U.S. debut in Could.
Dates and venues for the 4 occasions stay to be decided. Sityodtong claimed ONE Struggle Night time 10, which came about in Could at 1stBank Heart in Broomfield, Colo., was a sold-out occasion that was the most-watched occasion so far because the promotion struck a streaming take care of Amazon Prime.
In that occasion, former UFC flyweight kingping Demetrious Johnson outpointed Adriano Moraes to avenge a knockout loss and reclaim the ONE flyweight (135 kilos) title.
ONE Championship focused Colorado for its occasions partly as a result of the state’s athletic fee accepted its rule set, which permits for knees to grounded opponents.
“I’m thrilled to announce that ONE Championship is coming again to the U.S. with 4 large occasions in 2024,” Sityodtong said within the launch. “ONE is house to the best martial artists on the earth, and I’m excited to as soon as once more showcase our world champions on American soil. To our followers that haven’t seen a stay ONE occasion, I promise you an expertise not like something you’ve ever seen.”