ONE Championship had a successful return to the United States with ONE 168 in Denver, Colorado earlier this month (Sept. 6, 2024).
Since 2023, most ONE events have taken place in Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, focusing on Muay Thai. This trend continues even with the promotion’s comeback in the U.S., with ONE 169 set for Atlanta, Georgia on Nov. 8, 2024.
ONE 168 was reportedly a lucrative event, surpassing ticket revenue from 2018 to 2022, according to MMA business insider John S. Nash, who shared specific numbers from the Colorado State Athletic Commission (CSAC).
Additional ONE news. Gate info for ONE 168 in Denver according to Colorado officials is:
Tickets Sold: 8583
Comp: 1778
Total Gate: $1,280,335
The event featured memorable moments, including Demetrious Johnson’s retirement and Superlek Kiatmuu9’s quick victory over Jonathan Haggerty in the main event.
Superlek secured the win with an elbow knockout in just 49 seconds, while John Lineker also added to his highlight reel with a knockout against Asa Ten Pow.
