3 Bouts That Could Steal The Show At ONE Fight Night 34
ONE Championship is set to deliver one of the summer’s most anticipated cards when it broadcasts ONE Fight Night 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video from Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium.
The event, which goes down live in U.S. primetime this Friday, August 1, is headlined by a compelling ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Championship showdown between defending titleholder Regian “The Immortal” Eersel and surging British destroyer George “G-Unit” Jarvis.
While most eyes will be focused on the main event, the rest of the stacked card offers no shortage of fan-friendly matchups that have the potential to produce fireworks.
That said, here are three bouts that could steal the show at ONE Fight Night 34 this weekend.
#1 Garry Tonon Vs. Shamil Gasanov II
Third-ranked featherweight MMA contender Shamil “The Cobra” Gasanov gets his shot at redemption when he squares off against American grappling superstar Garry “The Lion Killer” Tonon in a rematch of their July 2023 clash.
Tonon showcased his world-class submission skills in their first encounter, forcing Gasanov to tap in the second round and handing the Dagestani wrestler his first, and only, professional loss.
Since that setback, “The Cobra” has bounced back with authority. He has earned four straight victories, most recently defeating former two-division ONE World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen to prove he belongs among the featherweight MMA elite.
Stylistically, this rematch has all the makings of an instant classic. Gasanov’s wrestling pedigree will be put to the ultimate test against Tonon’s unparalleled submission game, and only the better man will emerge victorious.
Simply put, fans shouldn’t blink when these two well-rounded talents collide once again in this highly anticipated rematch.
#2 Ben Tynan Vs. Kirill Grishenko
Two of the most dangerous heavyweight mixed martial artists on the planet today will look to make a statement when undefeated Canadian phenom Ben “Vanilla Thunder” Tynan takes on former ONE Interim Heavyweight MMA World Title challenger Kirill Grishenko.
Tynan enters this pivotal matchup boasting an unblemished professional record and a perfect finishing rate, having quickly established himself as one of the division’s most exciting stars.
Standing across from “Vanilla Thunder” will be Grishenko, a Belarusian powerhouse who has established himself as a fearsome striker with sublime grappling skills.
The two-time European Wrestling Champion made an instant impact in his promotional debut back in April 2021, forcing future ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane to throw in the towel.
This match could decide the next challenger for the World Title, so expect both men to leave everything in the ring in this clash of titans.
#3 Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong Vs. Youssef Assouik
The lightweight Muay Thai division will witness a fascinating clash of styles when Thai knockout artist Rungrawee “Legatron” Sitsongpeenong faces Danish-Moroccan hard-hitter Youssef Assouik.
Rungrawee brings a wealth of Muay Thai excellence to this bout, having earned the “Legatron” moniker through a career built on his crushing leg kicks.
The Thai native carved his path to ONE’s main roster through stellar performances on the ONE Friday Fights event series, eventually earning a coveted six-figure contract.
Meanwhile, Assouik has captured a plethora of belts across Europe and the Middle East, as well as becoming a WMC Muay Thai World Champion and a four-time ISKA Kickboxing World Champion.
Stylistically, this bout promises to be a barnburner from start to finish. Rungrawee’s fierce striking and heavy leg kicks will face a stern test against Assouik’s polished technique and proven ability to defeat world-class opposition.
This matchup has all the ingredients for an unforgettable firefight that fans won’t want to miss.
