ONE Championship has grown in popularity throughout the years. The promotion has put on many great fights. MMA is growing at a tremendous rate, and companies outside of the UFC are thriving. ONE offers a different alternative to UFC for fans to enjoy. It is an Asian-based company which gives a different perspective on fighting. ONE fighter, Liam Harrison, talks about the level of competition in the promotion.
Liam Harrison On ONE
ONE puts on a sensational MMA contest, but they also have many different disciplines. They have had Muay Thai and kickboxing clashes, unlike American promotions. It’s because western companies focus on MMA. The additions of other disciplines give fans more content. Muay Thai and kickboxing may attract traditional martial arts fans who don’t like MMA. Harrison talks about how putting on other fights gives ONE an edge.
“ONE and the UFC are the top two organizations now. The UFC is one of the biggest fight promotions in the world, and it always will be, but ONE is coming forward with it.”
The Level Of Competition At ONE
Many great athletes compete under the ONE banner. Examples of these fighters are Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Jonathan Haggerty, and Chingiz Allazov. It gives competitors who compete in Muay Thai and kickboxing an opportunity to transition to MMA. ONE puts on striking showcases every Friday. Harrison talks about the competition in the company.
“ONE is coming out with the striking side. We’ve got these weekly ONE Friday Fights events. They’re getting massive names for people like Rodtang. They’re becoming worldwide names,” he said.
“So, what ONE has done, especially for Muay Thai and striking this year, has been unbelievable. it’s incredible what they’ve achieved.”
All quotes via BJ Penn
ONE will only continue to grow. They are trying to bring other disciplines to a mainstream audience which is fascinating. The introduction of these disciplines is making the company more popular.
