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Meet The Stars Who Will Make Their Debuts At ONE Fight Night 18 On Prime Video

Get familiar with these five warriors ahead of ONE Championship's first U.S. primetime event of 2024 this Friday!

Meet The Stars Who Will Make Their Debuts At ONE Fight Night 18 On Prime Video
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will showcase an array of fresh talent in the MMA, Muay Thai, and kickboxing ranks.  

While there are plenty of established contenders on the bill at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, fans will also get to see a batch of exciting promotional newcomers grace the ring for the first time in the world바카라s largest martial arts organization. 

Eager to kick off their ONE Championship careers in style, expect these five athletes to give the performances of their lives in front of a U.S. primetime audience this Friday, January 12.

Stefan Korodi 

Romania바카라s Stefan Korodi makes his first promotional appearance in a tough bantamweight Muay Thai clash with . 

The 29-year-old, who now lives and trains in Dublin, Ireland, brings a 27-4-1 record to Bangkok. That also includes 12 KO victories.  

As well as his training at Dublin Combat Academy, Korodi is also a regular at the esteemed PK Saenchai Muaythaigym, where he practices alongside many elite ONE stars 바카라 including World Champions and . 

Although Korodi doesn바카라t necessarily need any extra motivation for this co-main event showdown, Suablack recently earned his six-figure contract by knocking out the Romanian바카라s teammate , so there바카라s a bit of redemption at stake. 

Ali Aliev

makes his promotional debut on short notice in a lightweight Muay Thai clash against the UK바카라s .

The 25-year-old Russian competes out of the renowned Team Mehdi Zatout and brings a solid reputation with him to the global stage.

A 2021 IFMA World Champion, Aliev had a decorated career as an amateur and has transferred that success into the pro ranks with a clean slate so far.

However, this will be his toughest assignment yet, as he바카라ll be going up against a WBC Muay Thai World Champion who has proven himself with three victories in ONE to date.

Mikhail Abdul-Latif

Mikhail Abdul-Latif enters the heavyweight MMA ranks in a battle with , and he바카라ll have to lean on his background to stay out of danger. 

The 40-year-old American is a BJJ black belt, a former college wrestler, and, interestingly enough, a professional kabaddi player. He possesses brilliant skills in close quarters, which could set him in good stead against the South Korean slugger.

Abdul-Latif brings an unblemished record into the biggest match of his career, and if he can take any cues from Kang바카라s only two defeats 바카라 both via submission 바카라 then he has the chance to make a massive first impression.  

Yuri Farcas  

Former ISKA Kickboxing World Champion Yuri Farcas바카라 first promotional appearance will be against in a light heavyweight kickboxing clash that has plenty of knockout potential.  

Farcas earned his place in the world바카라s largest martial arts organization by winning a Road To ONE tournament in Europe last year, notching a pair of victories to punch his ticket to the big leagues.  

With six wins in his last seven bouts, the Romanian-Italian dynamo has shown impressive stopping power with five knockouts. The 29-year-old will have a tough test against WMC Muay Thai World Champion Isaev, but with momentum on his side, he바카라ll look to make the most of the opportunity.  

Ibragim Dauev 
 

Undefeated Ibragim Dauev gets the biggest test of his young career when he steps into the ring to face in a bantamweight MMA showdown. 

The 8-0 Russian has a well-rounded skill set, and it has helped lead him to four TKO victories and three submissions.

Dauev is a willing striker who will stand toe-to-toe or launch flying knees at any opportunity. However, he also has a tricky ground game, whether he바카라s countering an opponent who wants to wrestle or can close the distance on his own terms. 

The 22-year-old will be pushed to his limits when he takes on the surging veteran. Fighting Abelardo is a huge task, so Dauev will have to be on his A-game if he wants to clinch a career-best victory.  

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