3 Bouts That Could Steal The Show At ONE Fight Night 28: Prajanchai Vs. Barboza
With an intriguing World Title clash atop the bill, ONE Fight Night 28: Prajanchai vs. Barboza on Prime Video is sure to draw the attention of martial arts fans around the globe.
Set to air live in U.S. primetime this Friday, February 7, the card is otherwise loaded with compelling contests, each designed to deliver drama.
From explosive Muay Thai fights featuring some of the sport’s top pound-for-pound strikers to all-action MMA scraps, viewers are in for a treat.
These are three matchups that could steal the show at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
#1 Kongthoranee Vs. Nong-O
Former long-reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama will look for new life and another run at gold when he moves down a division to battle #4-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender Kongthoranee Sor Sommai.
The bout carries serious significance for the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title picture – and it also has all the makings of a firefight.
In one corner, 38-year-old Nong-O is one of Muay Thai’s most legendary figures and a master technician with plenty of proven knockout power.
On the other side, 28-year-old Kongthoranee is a fast-rising star who uses his high fight IQ, relentless pace, and masterful counter-striking to break down his opponents and find the finishing blow.
On Friday, one of these elite Thai athletes will take a giant step toward the divisional belt.
#2 Felipe Lobo Vs. Saemapetch II
Former ONE World Title challengers Felipe “Demolition Man” Lobo and Saemapetch Fairtex will collide in a bantamweight Muay Thai rematch of their wild April 2023 showdown.
In that first encounter, Lobo scored an epic third-round knockout after taking a beating from the Thai throughout the first two frames. If that fight was any indication, the rematch promises to be another all-out war.
While both athletes have consistently found themselves among the bantamweight Muay Thai division’s upper echelon, neither are currently ranked in the top five.
With that in mind, fans should expect both the Brazilian and Saemapetch to fight like their backs are against the wall on February 7.
#3 Jeremy Miado Vs. Gilbert Nakatani
In flyweight MMA action, crowd-pleasing brawlers Jeremy “The Jaguar” Miado will take on American standout Gilbert Nakatani.
A veteran of 14 thrilling battles in ONE, Miado has cemented himself as one of the organization’s most consistently entertaining athletes but currently finds himself on the longest losing skid of his career.
He’s motivated to get back in the win column, but he’ll be facing another all-action scrapper in Nakatani.
The 31-year-old Californian suffered a hard-fought defeat against #2-ranked contender Yuya Wakamatsu in his promotional debut but endeared himself to fans with his fast-paced style and never-say-die attitude.
Simply put, we can buckle up for a barnburner when these warriors step into the ring.
