From selling out its first show in the United States to making an emphatic return to Japan to breaking ground in Qatar earlier this year, ONE Championship continues to strengthen its grip on the combat sports industry.
And the world is taking notice.
Just a little over a decade since its inception, ONE is now sitting in the top five of the largest combat sports promotions in the world according to a report by American business outlet Forbes.
ONE currently ranks fourth on the list, ahead of the PFL (#6) and several established boxing promotions like UK’s Matchroom (#5), Top Rank (#7), and Golden Boy Promotions (#9).
ONE comes after famous professional wrestling promotions such as AEW (#3) and WWE (#2), while UFC sits atop of the list.
“ONE Championship has a broadcast reach that spans across 190 countries. Backed by significant capital raises, ONE continues to expand its reach and impact, solidifying its position as a burgeoning player in combat sports,” the report said.
“Top caliber fighters such Anatoly Malykhin, Christian Lee, and Stamp Fairtex will be key in helping ONE continue to grow its audience while enticing fans to come to live events in new territories such as North America and the Middle East, where successful events have taken place over the past several months.”
With two shows in store for the United States before the year ends, and another return trip to Japan to bolster its regular shows in Thailand and Singapore, ONE continues to rival its competitors.