Fresh from an incredible 2023, ONE Championship is back with “ONE Fight Night 18: Gasanov vs. Oh” on Prime Video. The event will take place on Friday, January 12th at Lumpini Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, and will showcase nine bouts in Muay Thai, kickboxing and mixed martial arts.
In addition to the headline featherweight MMA fight between No. 4-ranked Shamil Gasanov and dangerous finisher Oh Taek, here are three matchups that are expected to captivate audiences during the prime time broadcast in the U.S.
Kwon Won Il vs. Sinechagtoga Zolsetsegu
The bantamweight MMA clash between Kwon Won Il and Sinechagutoga Zoltsetsegu is sure to provide some fireworks. After a strong return following a loss to current ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio Andrade, Kwon has displayed confidence with back-to-back victories over promotion stalwarts Marc Abelardo and Artem Belav. Meanwhile, Zoltsetseg has also been in top form, delivering two KOs in ONE and putting up a fierce performance against Ilya Freymanov. Their impending clash at Lumphini Boxing Stadium promises to be an intense encounter.
Artyom Belak vs. Enku Orgil Batarfu
Artyom Belak, currently ranked No. 4 in the bantamweight division, aims to regain momentum after a setback following his successful debut at ONE 162. He faces the formidable Enku-Orgil Baatarfu, who remains undefeated in ONE with two consecutive stoppage-time wins, including a victory over Gianlo Marc Sangiao at ONE Fight Night 13. Both fighters bring a unique set of skills to the table, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.
Mark Abelardo vs. Ibragim Duayev
Mark Abelardo, a mainstay in the MMA bantamweight division, has bounced back from a challenging 2022 with impressive victories in 2023. His upcoming opponent, Ibragim Duayev, boasts a perfect MMA record of 8-0 and possesses formidable striking abilities. The clash between these two powerful bantamweights at ONE Fight Night 18 is expected to be explosive and hard-fought.
