With an incredible five ONE World Title bouts scheduled and an epic kickboxing super-fight to cap the night off in the main event, marks one of the biggest, most star-studded events in the history of ONE Championship.
There's plenty of explosive matchups on the March 23 blockbuster fight card.
With an incredible five ONE World Title bouts scheduled and an epic kickboxing super-fight to cap the night off in the main event, marks one of the biggest, most star-studded events in the history of ONE Championship.
That talent-stacked card goes down on March 23 at Saitama Super Arena, and beyond the must-watch fights at the top of the billing, the supporting cast is just as loaded with compelling matchups, each designed to produce fireworks.
With ONE 172 rapidly approaching, we now dive into three bouts that could steal the show in Japan.
Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion delivered non-stop thrills over the course of his unforgettable three-fight run in the sport of Muay Thai, and he바카라ll now take his all-action style of combat to the larger gloves of kickboxing 바카라 and he바카라ll be facing his stiffest striking test yet.
Standing across from the hard-hitting Brazilian will be former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion and current #4-ranked contender .
Stylistically, the clash is guaranteed to be an all-out war. Akimoto바카라s speedy combinations, crafty footwork, and endless gas tank should prove to be a perfect match for Lineker바카라s relentless pressure and ruthless boxing, setting the stage for an instant classic.
In featherweight kickboxing action, decorated Japanese striker will make his hotly anticipated ONE debut against legendary Armenian knockout artist .
Kaito has spent the past decade largely dominating the ultra-tough Japanese kickboxing circuit and boasts wins over several established names, including upcoming ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Title challenger .
The 27-year-old phenom is surely motivated to defend home turf in front of a partisan Japanese crowd, but Grigorian represents perhaps the most dangerous adversary of the young fighter바카라s career. A former Glory Kickboxing World Champion who is no stranger to the global stage, the Armenian possesses some of the most terrifying one-punch power the sport has ever seen.
Given each man바카라s mountain of elite experience and world-class skills, fans should buckle up for a firefight in this one.
Japan바카라s has already cemented himself as his country바카라s best Muay Thai fighter, and he hopes to elevate his star power to new heights when he squares off with accomplished Thai scrapper in an atomweight contest.
Still just 24 years old, Nadaka has collected practically every major Muay Thai accolade outside of ONE, including both Rajadamnern and Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Titles. The young prodigy will now pursue global glory in the world바카라s largest martial arts organization.
On the other hand, Rak has the skills, experience, and physical gifts to put an end to Nadaka바카라s hype train. A former Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion, the Thai is a veteran of eight fights in ONE, each of which delivered white-knuckle action from start to finish.
Simply put, fans won바카라t want to miss this showdown between two of Muay Thai바카라s most exciting young athletes.