ONE Championship has confirmed all matches for ONE 162: Zhang vs. In Bella, which will end with a thrilling kickboxing world championship match.
The organization’s most exciting line-up of stars will step into the Circle to take part in all nine matches on this card, which will be broadcast live from Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this Friday, October 21.
In the highlight of the evening, Chinese phenom Zhang Peimian will face undefeated Canadian-Italian star Jonathan Di Bella for the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title, which was recently vacated by legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao.
“Fighting Rooster” picked up back-to-back victories over Aslanbek Zikreev and Josh Tonna, who demonstrated his strength and ability through back-to-back jury decisions and knockouts.
Zhang’s opponent may be making his world stage debut, but Di Bella brings a 10-0 kickboxing record with him into this fight, as well as a perfect 2-0 professional boxing record.
The sensational Chinese teenager boasts strength and a diverse arsenal that can match the speed and shrewd counterattacks of his Canadian-Italian opponent, creating must-watch action for sports fans. striking.
In the main supporting bout of the evening, former ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title challengers Nieky Holzken and Islam Murtazaev look to get back on track in a clash between the best pair of challengers.
Holzken was one of the most accomplished strikers of his time and wanted to prove he was still in the division’s elite ranks. Meanwhile, Murtazaev could claim his biggest win yet over the iconic Dutch fighter.
There are four world title fights that could be on the cards, including MMA flyweight action between No. 5 challenger Reece McLaren and Brazilian strongman Windson Ramos.
McLaren want to follow up on their last first-round win over Xie Wei. And, while Ramos may not be on the same level as his rival, the Checkmat fighter is on a five-fight winning streak and is looking to extend it all at the expense of his Australian opponent.
Also on the main card is No. 4 featherweight kickboxing challenger Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong who is eyeing a fourth fight with fellow countryman and Superbon division lord Singha Mawynn.
However, the Thai legend must first defeat “Too Sharp” Mohammed Boutasaa, the 23-year-old undefeated fighter looking to break into the elite of the most star-studded division in combat sport.
Additionally, #4 strawweight MMA challenger Gustavo Balart will be looking to continue climbing the rankings when he takes on former ONE Strawweight World Champion Alex Silva, and former ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Title challenger Jimmy. Vienot will open the cards against Niclas Larsen.
On tonight’s action-packed scratch card, Indonesian superstar Eko Roni Saputra, former ONE world title challenger Leandro Issa and many more.
ONE 162 Main Card: Zhang Vs. Chez Bella
- Zhang Peimian against. Jonathan Di Bella (ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship)
- Nieky Holzken vs. Islam Murtazaev (kickboxing – lightweight)
- Reece McLaren vs. Windson Ramos (MMA – flyweight)
- Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong vs. Mohammed Boutasaa (kickboxing – featherweight)
- Alex Silva vs. Gustavo Balart (MMA – strawweight)
- Jimmy Vienot vs. Niclas Larsen (Muay Thai – featherweight)
ONE 162 Scratch Card: Zhang Vs. Chez Bella
- Leandro Issa against. Artem Belakh (MMA – bantamweight)
- Eko Roni Saputra vs. Yodkaikaew Fairtex (MMA – flyweight)
- Chorfah Tor.Sangtiennoi against. Denis Puric (Muay Thai – flyweight)
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