ONE Championship He will return to US primetime on April 21 with a 10-match lineup at ONE Fight Night 9. The event was crowned by the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong and Hama Gold defense vs Jonathan Hagerty. However, there is a lot of action on the agenda.
As ONE marches towards their May 5 debut in the US, ONE Fight Night 9 will help fan the flames of their historic event on US soil. And there are plenty of matches with title implications as rivals clash in the ring inside the Lumpini Boxing Stadium. Here are three potential title threats to watch in ONE Fight Night 9 on Prime Video.
Thank you kids
Thank you kids He was flying high in his title against Elimination Jared Brooks The year is 2022. The South African is undefeated and has been chipping away at his opponents. However, Brooks stifled him with his wrestling and took a unanimous decision win with him.
Now “Little Giant” is back in another high stakes match against him Hiropa Minoa, who also suffered his final defeat at the hands of the now one world strawweight champion. Minoa is also known for his wrestling game. This will allow Masunyane to show the world how much he has learned since his last outing.
Whoever wins, the victor will position himself as a top contender for Brooks and the World Heavyweight Championship. But Masonian stands to gain more if he proves his defensive grappling has improved. This match has a little bit of everything and could steal the show in Bangkok.
Halil Amir
#4 Lightweight competitor Halil Amir He burst onto the scene last September when he was upset Timofey Nastyukhin. The Turkish talent will now welcome the undefeated Swiss star Maurice Abee to the ring at ONE Fight Night 9. Can Amir prove his debut wasn’t a one-hit event, or will Abeefe announce himself as a new lightweight threat?
Stepping onto the world stage for the first time, Abeefe will have a lot of pressure on his shoulders. But he goes in with a perfect 100% finishing rate, split evenly between knockouts and serves. Amir’s perfect finishing rate includes only one order. Even with his impressive start under his belt, Amir still has a lot to prove, and this could be the match to achieve exactly that.
If Amir follows up his impressive debut with another solid display against an undefeated opponent, he could establish himself as a real contender for the title. And he is given the platform to put himself in that position, as this match will be the co-main event of the evening.
Gianlo Marc Sanjiao
with Fabricio Andrade To become the undisputed world bantamweight champion, competitors are required to make a move. Although he is currently outside the ONE Official Athlete Rankings, Gianlo Marc Sanjiao He has an excellent opportunity to continue his rise through the ranks. The Philippine star meets undefeated Matthias Farinelli in bangkok.
Sanjiao is from the famous Lakai team camp and is currently undefeated. He has looked exceptional in his two matches at ONE so far, with first round submission wins in both matches. His perfect 100% finishing rate has made him one of the most exciting young athletes to watch.
But it is the exact recipe that has catapulted Andrade to the top of the division. The daring Brazilian pulled off thrilling victory after thrilling victory on the world stage. Sangiao can replicate this on her way to a property show but he needs at least a couple more. If he can control Farinelli, don’t be surprised to see him break into the title picture by the end of the year.
ONE Fight Night 9 will air on Friday, April 21st from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. The event comes on Prime Video at 8pm EST / 5pm PT in prime time in the US. The event is free for all Amazon Prime members residing in the United States and Canada.