Lightweight Champion Eduard Folayang (21-6) -169 vs. Shinya Aoki (42-8) +141 [Rematch]
For those who don't know Folayang, he is the face of Philippine MMA, on the ultra-successful Team Lakay Wushu, and is comparable to a Michael Bisping. Ed has been to the top of the MMA world, only to suffer a crushing knockout loss, and then rebounded and returned better and recaptured the ONE Lightweight Championship! The 35 year old "Landslide" fan favorite is the epitome of determination and self belief.
"Tobikan Judan" was TKO'd in the initial meeting in '16 and then followed it with a quick 0:57 TKO loss to Ben Askren the very next year. Aoki got back to work in '18 going 3-0 and setting up this rematch. Shinya has always had a nice evil streak in him that MMAFO enjoyed, but it seems as though his time at the top is long over. "The Grand Master of Flying Submissions" is amazing at chaining together ground moves, but his striking is rudimentary and his chin questionable.
Aoki was winning in their initial meeting before the TKO, and will likely play out the same way this time as the bad attitude Japanese star claims more gold.
Upset Pick WINNER-Shinya Aoki by Rd.3 Submission
* There is some confusion as to the weight class as posters, announcements, and websites have reported this being at 170 & 155. ONE themselves, officially stated, this is a Lightweight Championship bout.
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"The Panda" doesn't give a shit and comes right at her opponents. Xiong is tough as hell and has no fear. The champ can get a bit sloppy out there...
...which plays right into the lovely hands of "Unstoppable" Lee. Angela is 9 years younger and stellar in the grappling game. That is a recipe for disaster if you are Jingnan. The Hawaiian will have to weather an early storm, but then should find her pace and set up the finish for her 2nd belt.
WINNER-Angela Lee by Rd.3 Submission
Middleweight Champion Aung La N Sang (24-10) -114 vs. Ken Hasegawa (16-3-1) -114 [Rematch]
The 1st meeting between these two men is widely considered the greatest bout ever in ONE Championship! In June of last year these two men went o fucking war and battered each other until Sang knocked Hasegawa unconscious in the final round. Now, we are going to do the damn thing again!
"Auld Lang Syne" is the ONE Middleweight & Light Heavyweight Champion who is the superstar of Myanmar. The "Burmese Python" is a stellar submissioner and steady as a rock.
Hasegawa stood toe to toe with Sang for 23 minutes only to be knocked cold in the final moments. Ken did not take a fight in the interim while Aung notched another TKO win.
WINNER-Aung La N Sang by Decision
"The Silencer" became the 1st man to best Fernandes in eight years in their '16 rematch. The Filipino shocked MMAFO as we have been fans and followers of Bibs for years. It was impressive for sure but close and not without controversy.
"Flash" is easily the most dominant ONE champ ever and a training partner of new arrival Demetrious Johnson. Dude has amassed a crazy amount of high level experience traveling around the world and honing his craft. Neto can simply do it all.
It's not that Belingon's win was a fluke, but rather, a wake up call for Fernandes who at 38, has to think about an end he can live with. We fully expect a re-energized "Flash" to rise up with a full heart to reclaim what is rightfully his.
WINNER-Bibiano Fernandes by Decision
ONE Flyweight Grand Prix
#2 Demetrious Johnson (27-3-1) -1380 vs. Yuya Wakamatsu (10-3) +820
Despite the results of his last fight that led to the historic, 1st ever, trade in MMA, "Mighty Mouse" is still the GOAT at Flyweight! We're talking about a guy who tosses fools into the air before armbaring them to the ground! DJ is 32 and in his prime and if you don't think "Big" Johnson is looking to make a major impact at ONE then you are insane.
The "Little Piranha" is a striking machine at the young age of 24. He lacks the tested experience of DJ and he is making his 2nd appearance at ONE.
It's not If DJ wins, but how? How does he look? Is he dominant? Will he send a message? MMAFO is jacked excited about "Mighty Mouse" entering the fertile grounds of ONE and he rolls here.
WINNER-Demetrious Johnson by Rd.2 Submission
Danny Kingad (9-1) vs. Senzo Ikeda (12-6-1)
WINNER-?
Tatsumitsu Wada (20-10-2) vs. Ivanildo Delfino (8-0)
"Monstrinho" is making the jump to ONE with an undefeated record and is the Interim Jungle Fight Flyweight Champion. He doesn't have much experience but at 30 he's got to get moving so we understand the race to Singapore.
MMAFO doesn't see a whole lot to like from Wada. He's alright, nothing special.
WINNER-Ivanildo Delfino by Decision
Kairat Akhmetov (22-2) vs. Reece McLaren (12-5)
"The Kazakh" is a grappler who prefers to lay upon opponents until they gently fall asleep. It's not great to watch. Still, he's pretty good there and has his share of subs as well.
McLaren almost defeated (then champ) Bibiano Fernandes in '16 and is on a 3-fight bounce. Reece is a recent recipient of his Jiu-Jitsu black belt (congrats) and should be better equipped for boxing than his foe.
WINNER-Reece McLaren by Decision
#6 Eddie Alvarez (29-6) -705 vs. Timofey Nastyukhin (12-4) +495
"The Underground King" could also be called the belt collector as the former MFC, Bodog & Reality Fighting Welterweight Champion, as well as the Bellator, & UFC Lightweight Champion, and now searches for gold in the ONE mountains. Lot's of fight left in the tank and a skill set that rivals all at 155.
It should be fun to witness Ed doing his thing and the misspelled Russian Timofey is fodder.
WINNER-Eddie Alvarez by Rd.2 TKO
Mei Yamaguchi (18-11-1) vs. Kseniya Lachkova (10-2)
V.V. came up short against in her 2nd attempt against Angela Lee in for the Atomweight title last year, but she is a former DEEP champ in her own right. "V Hajime" is a kickboxer and got a confidence boosting win last December.
The "White Tiger" is only 23 years of age but she has won her last 5 and is a natural athlete who has competed in track, volleyball, judo, and wrestling. Lachkova is stubborn, calm in the fight, and has youth on her side.
"Too much, too young, too fast." Airborne gets it.
WINNER-Mei Yamaguchi by Decision
V.V. came up short against in her 2nd attempt against Angela Lee in for the Atomweight title last year, but she is a former DEEP champ in her own right. "V Hajime" is a kickboxer and got a confidence boosting win last December.
The "White Tiger" is only 23 years of age but she has won her last 5 and is a natural athlete who has competed in track, volleyball, judo, and wrestling. Lachkova is stubborn, calm in the fight, and has youth on her side.
"Too much, too young, too fast." Airborne gets it.
WINNER-Mei Yamaguchi by Decision
Garry Tonon (3-0) vs. Anthony Engelen (8-5)
"Danaher Death Squad" represent! The "Lion Killer" is a ridiculously decorated Jiu-Jitsu specialist who has made a thus far successful move into MMA. We have all been impressed at the ease Tonon has shown in the cage using his fists as well as his terrifying mat skills.
"Archangel" Anthony has a weakness for the ground work. This will be just another "test" for Garry and one he should pass rather easily.
WINNER-Garry Tonon by Rd.1 Submission
Chang Min Yoon (0-1) vs. Bala Shetty (0-2)
Yoon lost his debut via 9-second knockout while "Shitty" has been TKO'd twice in two pro appearances. Why is this on the card. Anyone?
WINNER-?
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