3 Bouts That Could Steal The Show At ONE Fight Night 32
ONE Fight Night 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai on Prime Video is sure to deliver another unforgettable lineup of heart-pounding martial arts action at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Scheduled for U.S. primetime on Friday, June 6, the event is headlined by a high-stakes flyweight Muay Thai showdown between two of the division’s most dangerous contenders.
While fans will certainly be glued to their screens for the main event, the rest of the card offers no shortage of compelling fights that have the potential to steal the show.
From some of MMA’s top rising stars to crowd-pleasing Muay Thai strikers looking to make waves on the global stage, ONE Fight Night 32 is loaded with matchups destined to deliver fireworks. These are three that fans won’t want to miss.
#1 Ibragim Dauev vs. Magomed Akaev
In featherweight MMA action, two of Russia’s most hyped talents will collide as Ibragim Dauev looks to build on his sensational promotional debut against undefeated destroyer Magomed Akaev.
A protege of reigning two-division ONE MMA World Champion Anatoly Malykhin, Daeuv shined in his ONE debut last year, overwhelming long-tenured standout Mark Abelardo over the course of three fast-paced rounds.
While that contest showcased the 24-year-old’s explosive and well-rounded game, he’s in for a serious test against promotional newcomer Akaev.
With his immense physical gifts and a pristine 10-0 professional record, the 29-year-old Akaev hopes to assert himself as his nation’s top featherweight and announce himself as a true ONE World Title threat.
Notably, both athletes possess savage finishing skills in all phases of combat, so fans shouldn’t blink when they share the ring.
#2 Aliff vs. Elmehdi El Jamari
The strawweight Muay Thai showdown between Aliff Sor Dechapan and Elmehdi “The Sniper” El Jamari carries significant personal motivation along with major implications for the division’s World Title picture – and it’s a guaranteed barnburner.
Still just 21 years old, Aliff enters this bout riding a three-fight winning streak that was kicked off by a 97-second knockout of Elmehdi’s older brother, Zakaria El Jamari.
The Sor Dechapan product knows that another impressive victory could earn him a coveted crack at Prajanchai PK Saenchai‘s ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title, but his hard-hitting foe will have family revenge on his mind.
A terrifying knockout artist who has cemented himself as one of the Middle East’s best strikers, El Jamari comes into this battle following a brutal knockout of Thai fan favorite Thongpoon PK Saenchai in his first ONE appearance.
Both Aliff and “The Sniper” typically hunt for the knockout with reckless abandon, so their clash at ONE Fight Night 32 promises to be a firefight for as long as it lasts.
Johan Estupinan vs. Taiki Naito
Undefeated Colombian sensation Johan “Panda Kick” Estupinan will face a tough opponent when he squares off with crafty veteran Taiki “Silent Sniper” Naito in a high-stakes flyweight Muay Thai tilt.
Estupinan has garnered legions of fans since joining ONE, employing his ultra-aggressive, high-flying brand of combat to extend his unblemished slate and quickly emerge as a global superstar.
Naito, though, brings plenty of experience and motivation into the fight. While he currently holds the #3 spot in the flyweight kickboxing rankings, he’s struggled recently against the Muay Thai division’s elite.
Stylistically, the Japanese star’s blazing speed, dynamic footwork, and deceptive power could give Estupinan problems in this intriguing and pivotal matchup.
