ONE Championship is staging a never-before lineup: multiple title fights across Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, and Submission Grappling on the same card. Beyond belts, the format aims for global peak viewership and could reshape schedules across 2025/26.
What makes this card different (and why it matters)
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Multi-title concentration: stacking championships supercharges narratives and creates a “Champions’ Night” feel.
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Four disciplines, one stage: switching tempos between 4oz Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, and Grappling keeps engagement high bell to bell.
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Showcase for Thai striking: 4oz gloves in Muay Thai raise the knockdown rate—perfect for viral clips.
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Market ripple effect: active champs on “multi-gold” cards can accelerate unifications, superfights, and quick turnarounds.
How to watch (quick guide)
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International broadcast: ONE announces regional partners (official app/site, PPV/streamers, and select TV slots).
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Time zones & pacing: this is a long card—set alerts for co-main and main, and check official replays within 24–48 hours.
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Pro tip: if you share links, use short URLs and include local times (BRT/ET/PT).
Rules & scoring — how ONE differs from what UFC fans expect
Muay Thai (4oz, ONE ring/cage):
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Rounds: 3×3 minutes; 5×3 for titles.
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Full clinch with elbows/knees; active clinch is rewarded.
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4oz gloves = less blocking, more precision; damage weighs heavily in scoring.
Kickboxing:
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No elbows; clinch must be brief/active. Volume, knockdowns, and lead-leg damage are round-changers.
MMA (ONE’s global rules):
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Fight is scored as a whole (not 10-point must by round). Priority: effective damage > near finishes > control.
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Grounded-opponent rules follow ONE guidelines (watch broadcast for the current interpretation).
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Weight & hydration: beyond the scale, hydration tests discourage extreme cuts.
Submission Grappling (ONE format):
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Sub ends it. If no tap, judges reward near-subs/real threats; passivity can draw penalties.
Storylines that sell the night
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4oz Muay Thai supremacy: with sharp timing, champs can become global stars overnight off a few highlights.
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Kickboxing chess: small stance tweaks and low kicks decide razor-thin rounds.
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MMA under global scoring: real damage and finish attempts trump wall-and-stall.
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Grappling’s viral window: near-finishes (leg-locks, back-takes, body-triangle traps) produce clips as shareable as knockouts.
Six fight archetypes that decide belts (name-agnostic)
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Base-kicker + counter jab (Muay Thai): owns center, hacks the lead leg, frames elbows on short clinch breaks.
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Heavy-handed brawler (Muay Thai/Kick): hunts scramble breaks, cuts angles with a check hook, finds that flash KD.
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Counter-kicker (Kickboxing): sacrifices volume to land the clean kick that flips the round.
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Early “squeeze” grappler (MMA/Grappling): skips sterile control, threatens necks off first takedown.
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Pressure cooker (MMA): corrals, invests in body/leg, forces a bad step, detonates rear hand.
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Lightning transitions (Grappling): kazushi → back-take in a snap; even without tap, near-sub wins optics.
First 90 seconds — universal title-fight tells
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Center winner and with what tool (jab, teep, low kick, entry).
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First clear damage moment (KD, elbow cut, tight choke/armbar threat).
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Adjustments to adversity: champs who adapt early tend to steer the rest.
Fan checklist (save & follow)
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Re-check the final bout order after ceremonial weigh-ins—big cards shuffle more.
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Set separate alarms for each title fight.
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Note the referees (some allow longer clinch exchanges, which changes fights).
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Have a backup stream/TV plan—runtime can be long.
Quick FAQ
All in one arena?
Yes—ONE typically runs the entire card in one venue, rotating disciplines in sequence.
Why 4oz gloves for Muay Thai?
They raise precision and damage. Defense shifts: high guards are weaker; distance reads are crucial.
How does weigh-in work?
ONE pairs the scale with hydration tests. If failed, athletes retry; worst case, catchweight agreements happen.
ONE is going all-in on a “super-night” format that blends variety, pace, and multiple titles—a recipe for record views and new stars. With rulesets that reward damage and finishing intent, this mega-card is poised to deliver violent, technical, and viral moments in equal measure. Set your clocks, pick your must-watch title fights, and enjoy the show.
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Comment: which title matchup are you most excited for—Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, or Grappling?
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