ONE Championship is looking to increase its presence in the United States in 2024, with four events in the region planned for the next year. Earlier this year, the Asia-based promotion mounted its debut event in North America with ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs Moraes. It was headlined by one of the most highly-anticipated bouts in history, as Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes figured in a rubber match for the ONE Flyweight World Championship.
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It also featured the return of fan-favorite “Super” Sage Northcutt and the U.S. debuts of Thai superstars Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon and Stamp Fairtex. The stacked card was a rousing success, as evidenced by its multiple milestones. ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs Moraes, which was held inside 1stBank Center in Colorado earlier this year, claimed the following feats:
Tickets: Sold out 1stBank Center in Colorado
Viewership: Most watched event to date for ONE on Prime Video
Search: A new peak on Google Trends for “ONE Championship” in the U.S.
Social: #ONEFightNight10 trended #1 on Twitter in the U.S. and Canada for Sports
Prime Video Partnership: Merch on Demand QR codes for ONE apparel, in-stadium Twitch Watch Parties featuring ONE athletes, live coverage throughout fight week.
Chatri Sityodtong doesn’t want to stop ONE Championship’s success train
Following the success of ONE Fight Night 10, ONE Championship is looking to continue its momentum in the region by adding four more events next year. Venues and dates will be announced at a later date, but ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong excitedly shared the news with everyone.
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“I am thrilled to announce that ONE Championship is coming back to the U.S. with four massive events in 2024,” he said. “When we made our historic U.S. debut with ONE Fight Night 10 on Prime Video, I was blown away by the support we received from our fans in the U.S.”
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“ONE is home to the greatest martial artists in the world, and I’m excited to once again showcase our World Champions on American soil. To our fans that haven’t seen a live ONE event, I promise you an experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen.”