ONE Championship returns for the second half of their ridiculously-stacked doubleheader to current ONE on Prime Video 1: Moraes vs. Johnson 2. Tonight’s struggle card will happen on the well-established Singapore Indoor Stadium as soon as once more, this time showcasing some extremely anticipated matchups in each MMA and Muay Thai. With two title fights lined up and the semifinals for the Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix, this occasion is bound to have struggle followers on the sting of their seat.
Headlining this action-packed occasion is the a rematch that many have been ready for because it was first introduced. Adriano Moraes (20-3-0) is about to defend his belt yet another time in opposition to the legend himself, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson (30-4-1). Moraes did the unthinkable final yr when he turned the primary fighter to complete Demetrious Johnson at ONE on TNT 1. Since then Moraes has defended the belt as soon as in opposition to Yuya Wakamatsu securing a guillotine choke within the third spherical at ONE X.
Now a yr faraway from their first struggle, the American High Staff fighter is matched up with as soon as once more and is look to silence the doubters and put a stamp on this chapter in his struggle profession. Final yr, Mighty Mouse was driving a three-fight win streak when he was met by a vicious knee from Adriano Moraes that might result in his first knockout loss in his profession. The knee was thrown when he was nonetheless on the bottom which simply so occurs to qualify as an unlawful transfer underneath most athletic commissions. Since there was a transparent distinction in rulesets, many consider that Johnson was nonetheless the higher fighter and he was simply merely caught on the incorrect time with a transfer he by no means even ready for.
Regardless of the noise, Mighty Mouse isn’t letting that second outline him and now has the proper alternative to flip the script. With an unequalled legacy that features not solely a UFC title however 11 consecutive title defenses to go along with it, Mighty Mouse is seeking to show that he’s nonetheless in a special league of competitors.
The co-main occasion additionally includes a championship match when Nong-O Gaiyanghadao defends his title in opposition to hard-hitting bantamweight contender Liam Harrison. Nong-O is among the most achieved Muay Thai strikers within the historical past of the game and on the age of 35, he nonetheless has the abilities that bought him right here. Nong-O has defeated all eight of his opponents in ONE Tremendous Sequence since popping out of retirement and has defended his throne six instances already. In search of his seventh title protection, Nong-O will use his excessive struggle IQ and knockout energy to stop Harrison from stealing the present and taking the belt off his fingers. Coming off one of the crucial insane comebacks wins within the historical past of fight sports activities, Liam “Hitman” Harrison confirmed us why he’s earned his nickname. After being knocked down twice within the first around the Hitman flips it round and delivers 3 knockdowns himself, stopping the struggle earlier than the 3-minute spherical was even over. Harrison is seeking to preserve that momentum going and use that very same calculated aggressiveness in his match in opposition to the reigning champion. With two fighters possessing such talent and explosiveness, this might result in a struggle that ends properly earlier than the complete quarter-hour.
After failing to show in a pattern for his hydration take a look at, Rodtang Jitmuangnon was pressured to tug out from the bout and is now out of the Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix. The fighter stepping in to exchange Rodtang is his former teammate Panpayak Jitmuangnon. He’ll tackle the “The Child Face Killer” Savvas Michael within the semifinals for an opportunity to win the event and the coveted silver belt. Regardless of Rodtang’s unlucky withdrawal, struggle followers are nonetheless in for an thrilling semifinal match between two of probably the most technical strikers in ONE’s proficient flyweight division.
With a card that’s brimming with such expertise and pleasure, there are many fighters to look out for all through the night time. BJJ prodigy Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida (3-0-0) is hoping to get one step nearer to a heavyweight title shot with is fourth professional win in opposition to current interim title challenger Kirill Grishenko (5-1-0). Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Walter Goncalves open up the principle card to determine who would be the first fighter advancing within the Grand Prix. Rising prospect Itsuki “Android 18” Hirata (5-1-0) seems to be to bounce again from the powerful cut up choice loss she had earlier this yr. Additionally, former ONE Welterweight Champion Zebaztian Kadestam (13-7-0) takes on Iuri Lapicus (14-1-0) within the opening bout.
MMA Sucka may have stay protection for ONE on Prime Video 1: Morales vs. Johnson 2. The complete card might be out there on Amazon Prime Video with the preliminary card beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT, adopted by the principle card at 10pm ET/7pm PT.
ONE on Prime Video 1 Outcomes
Foremost Card
Adriano Moraes (20-3-0) vs. Demetrious Johnson (30-4-1) – for the ONE Bantamweight Championship
Nong-O Gaiyanghadao (263-54-1) vs. Liam Harrison (90-24-2) – for the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai Championship
Panpayak Jitmuangnon (247-41-3) vs. Savvas Michael (44-4)
Marcus Almeida (3-0-0) vs. Kirill Grishenko (5-1-0)
Amir Aliakbari (10-3-0) vs. Mauro Cerilli (14-4-0)
Superlek Kiatmoo9 (129-29-2) vs. Walter Goncalves (66-7)
Preliminary Card
Diandra Martin (18-5-1) vs. Amber Kitchen (10-3)
Itsuki Hirata (5-1-0) vs. Lin Heqin (15-3-1)
Zebaztian Kadestam (13-7-0) vs. Iuri Lapicus (14-1-0)