Year Ender 2024: 3 ONE Championship Fighters To Watch in 2025

ONE Championship athletes compete in a plethora of martial arts, including MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling. In 2024, various stars succeeded in their respective sports, offering a glimpse of their glorious future in 2025.

Many ONE World Champions also maintained their dominance, while some young and established stars had an unforgettable year. These fighters will aim to continue their strong performances and secure a title shot. Let's look at three fighters who could shine in the coming year.

John Lineker

Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker's name on this list may surprise many fans, but this big puncher is on a different path altogether. "Hands of Stone" transitioned to Muay Thai and found immediate success.

The 34-year-old won both of his Muay Thai bouts by knockout. His next fight is against dangerous knockout artist Kulabdam at ONE Fight Night 27 on January 11. If Lineker wins, he could challenge for the Muay Thai crown, which is currently vacant after Rodtang was stripped for missing weight.

Adrian Lee

The youngest member of the prominent Lee family, Adrian Lee made his highly anticipated ONE debut in June at ONE 167. "The Phenom" showed his dominance to submit his rival Antonio Mammarella in the second round.

Three months after making waves in his debut, Lee returned even stronger for his sophomore outing, once again winning by submission. The young phenom has shown a lot of promise and will look to carry that momentum into 2025.

Nabil Anane

The 6-foot-4 towering figure of Nabil Anane can intimidate any opponent. However, he is much more than just his height. Anane is a very skilled striker who has been nothing short of dominant since his ONE debut.

The Algerian-Thai star competed three times in 2024 against world-class opponents, securing comfortable wins. After losing his debut fight to Superlek in 2023, he has been in phenomenal form. If he defeats #3-ranked contender Kiamran Nabati in January 2025 at ONE 170, Anane could claim his spot in the rankings.