This week, the world's largest martial arts organization returns to the iconic Lumpini Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, for a star-studded doubleheader.
After ONE Friday Fights 58: Superbon vs. Grigorian II concludes in primetime in Asia, ONE Fight Night 21: Eersel vs. Nicolas on Prime Video will take place in primetime in the United States. At the top are his two world title contests, which will feature four different martial arts. Discipline.
Simply put, fans won't want to miss a moment of the game, from the opener to the blockbuster main event.
With that in mind, here are five great reasons to tune in this Friday night.
#1 World title showdown for consecutive wins
The event's featured attraction will see reigning kingpin of two sports, Regien “The Immortal” Aircel, take on undefeated French phenom Alexis “Barboza” Nicolas for the ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title. You can see him defending.
We're both used to winning.
Aircel, widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound strikers on the planet, is undefeated in ONE and enters his fifth defense of the kickboxing crown on the back of an incredible 22-fight winning streak dating back to 2016. It turns out.
'The Immortal' will hold on to 26 pounds of gold and aim to inflict the first defeat of his professional career on his opponent.
Meanwhile, hard-hitting Nicolas boasts an impressive 23-0 record and cemented his place as Europe's top lightweight kickboxer before making a successful debut in January.
Now he must put an end to one of his impressive winning streaks as he looks to claim the prestigious belt.
#2 Luotros faces his toughest test yet
For the first time since December 2022, twin brothers Kade Ruotolo and Ty Ruotolo will share the same ONE card, and both will face dangerous opponents.
First, Cade, the current ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion, locks horns with decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Francisco Lo in a non-title 180-pound catchweight tilt.
The 21-year-old Californian won't take this matchup lightly, as Law is the IBJJF No Gi Pan American Champion and an innovative submission hunter who can tap any man on the planet, including young phenoms. Can not.
Later that night, Ty will make his first defense of the ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Title against Australian all-action standout Isaac Michel.
An imposing physical athlete with world-class leglocks, backtakes and guard passes, the 25-year-old Michel has all the tools needed to dethrone Ruotolo.
#3 Elite Flyweight Striker Showcase
ONE Fight Night 21 will showcase ONE's top flyweight strikers.
Fans are in for a treat when 21-year-old Thai sensation Deadduanrek Ted99 takes on Japanese star 'Silent Sniper' Daiki Naito in a highly anticipated kickboxing match.
The two are no strangers to each other. In a Muay Thai fight last July, Deduanrek stunned Naito with a punishing body attack and won the biggest victory of his professional career.
Duduanlek, who is currently ranked No. 3 in the flyweight division in the Muay Thai division, hopes to prove that his victory was no fluke and earn a second win over the No. 3-ranked kickboxer in the flyweight division in another sport. There is.
Additionally, Muay Thai challenger Jacob Smith, ranked No. 2 in the flyweight rankings, will take on Canadian-Bosnian scrapper Dennis “The Bosnian Menace” Pulic. Both fighters come into the bout coming off highlight-reel knockout wins and will be looking to maintain momentum for a potential world title shot.
Additionally, a showdown between Smith and Pulic should produce fireworks, stylistically speaking, with both men willing to trade big blows until one of them crumbles.
#4 The undefeated heavyweight monster Ben Tynan is back.
One of MMA's most promising rising stars returns for his second appearance in ONE, as undefeated powerhouse Ben “Vanilla Thunder” Tynan is set to take on Australia's ultra-seasoned veteran Duke Didier.
A skilled wrestler with perhaps the most feared ground-and-pound game in the division, Tynan shined in his promotional debut last November, scoring a dominant stoppage victory over knockout artist “Mighty Warrior” Kang Ji-won. It lived up to the hype.
'Vanilla Thunder' will face an entirely different challenge in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Didier, a true submission specialist.
Given his opponent's grappling base, the outspoken Canadian has made no secret that he intends to showcase his ever-evolving striking in this bout and aim for a bonus knockout.
If he does, Tynan will draw attention to the rest of the heavyweight MMA division, including current champion Anatoly “Sladky” Meilhin.
#5 Suabrac aims to continue a perfect run
Thai sensation Suabrak Thor Pran 49 is making waves in the talented Bantamweight Muay Thai division, but he faces the biggest test of his time in ONE as he clashes with former Road to ONE champion Vladimir Kuzmin. facing.
Suabrac made his debut in the world's largest martial arts organization last June and has amassed an impressive 5-0 record, including four shocking knockouts.
These performances have made the 27-year-old a fan favorite, respected for his all-round skills and ruthless decision-making instincts.
If he wants to continue this winning streak and continue his march toward the top five in the division, he will first have to deal with the ever-dangerous Kuzmin. Kuzmin comes into this match on a two-game winning streak and is likely to break into the top of the list. The best form of his career.
