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6 Key Takeaways From ONE 170: Tawanchai Vs. Superbon II

From Marcelo Garcia's inspiring return to Tawanchai's destructive win, we recap Friday's epic card in Bangkok.

The sold-out Impact Arena was deafening from start to finish as rocked Bangkok, Thailand, with all 12 matchups producing something truly remarkable.

January 24 is now a date that will be long remembered for momentous action across Muay Thai, MMA, kickboxing, and submission grappling.

But while the memories persist, the results also set up the future. Let바카라s look at what ONE 170 delivered with six of the biggest takeaways from a standard-setting event.

Tawanchai Silences Critics With Show-Stopping World Title Defense

was honest in and that he was looking for answers that would right the ship.

At ONE 170, his scintillating ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Title defense against ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion was a staggering proclamation that he had found the solutions.

Tawanchai바카라s boxing combinations touched Superbon바카라s chin like a bolt of lightning to put him on rubber legs. The challenger may have been too tough for his own good 바카라 because meeting the referee바카라s count only meant more punches were coming his way.

Ultimately, the was not only a return to his dominant form, but it also set up a potential challenge of Superbon for the chance to become a two-sport king.

The hurdles that plagued Tawanchai in 2024 have been cleared, setting the stage for a bid at history this year. In short, he바카라s back.

Fabricio Andrade Makes Point In MMA Return

The more things change, the more they stay the same. At least that seems to be the case in the bantamweight MMA decision.

At ONE 170, hit replay on his finish of to defend the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Championship with another crippling body blow.

The only difference in the rematch was that Andrade바카라s sniper-like left hook completed the TKO in just 42 seconds 바카라 20 seconds faster than in the original meeting.

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The 27-year-old looked refreshed after his time away to heal nagging injuries and refocus on improving his all-around skill set. Andrade stated he wants to be an active defending World Champion in 2025, and his dominant win was the ideal start.

바카라Wonder Boy바카라s바카라 eighth career win by stoppage proved again that his finishing abilities can happen at any moment, reaffirming his status as the best bantamweight MMA athlete on the planet.

Nabil Anane Seizes The Moment

Thai-Algerian phenom had been steadily rising in the bantamweight Muay Thai division, but an unexpected opportunity led to an emphatic and shocking ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title win over .

In a true star-making showcase, the 20-year-old showed why you must seize every big chance that comes your way.

Using his staggering height and reach, the 6-foot-4 Anane sent a blistering right hand crashing into Carrillo바카라s chin for the first knockdown. Although the Scottish slugger stood back up to meet the referee바카라s count, he was still trying to clear the cobwebs.

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Anane then blitzed 바카라King of the North바카라 for the final two knockdowns to take the interim crown in a jaw-dropping performance.

In the process, he set up a rematch for the undisputed ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title at against the only man to beat him in ONE 바카라 reigning divisional king .

Bampara Kouyate Makes Case For World Title Bid

proved that his TKO of at was no fluke with a stunning first-round destruction of .

Kouyate바카라s length and precision took control of the action with 1:03 remaining in the opening frame. After catching a kick from Nattawut, 바카라Bambi Firelek바카라 sent a missile straight down the pipe to flatten Nattawut for the first of three knockdowns.

After the next two were complete, Kouyate바카라s place among the elite was affirmed with the TKO win 바카라 something even Tawancahai couldn바카라t accomplish in two fights against Nattawut.

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Entering as the #4-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender and breezing past #2-ranked Nattawut will undoubtedly place Kouyate near the top of the ladder. A clear message was sent to Tawanchai that the French-Malian dynamo is coming for the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Title.

Estupinan Twins Mirror Each Other With Thrilling Wins

Brothers and shared not one 바카라 but two 바카라 special moments on Friday. Twin magic was on full display at ONE 170, as both men won entertaining flyweight Muay Thai wars against and , respectively.

Jordan set the tone for the entire event with a unanimous decision win in the evening바카라s first bout. His debut mimicked the same entertaining style and furious pace that his brother has displayed since arriving in ONE.

For Johan, his duel with Ghazali elevated him to the next level of the talent-rich division. The Colombian rallied back from an early knockdown and touched up his 18-year-old opponent brilliantly throughout the match.

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Both Estupinans 바카라 each nicknamed 바카라Panda Kick바카라 바카라 still own undefeated professional records and appear poised to make massive waves on the global stage of martial arts.

Marcelo Garcia Inspires The World In Long-Awaited Return

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu GOAT ended his 14-year hiatus from competition to secure an impressive submission victory over in their openweight submission grappling contest 바카라 marking the triumphant return of a true martial arts icon.

The victory was more than just another notch in the win column for the Brazilian; it was an inspirational moment for fans around the world.

The 42-year-old바카라s incredible return 바카라 after 바카라 showed everybody what can be achieved by following their dreams and never backing down from tough obstacles.

Adding to the emotional moment, Garcia바카라s children watched him compete in person for the very first time as he provided a shining example of the enduring human spirit.

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