On Friday, October 21, Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will live stream an exciting nine-fight card of MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. Russia will be represented by Islam Murtazaev (kickboxing) in the main card and Artem Belakh (MMA) in the preliminary.
In the main event of the evening, Chinese phenom Zhang Peimian will take on undefeated Canadian-Italian star Jonathan Di Bella for the ONE Strawweight World Kickboxing Championship recently vacated by legendary Sam-A Gayangadao. In February 2022, Sam-A officially announced his retirement and vacated the ONE World Strawweight Kickboxing Championship belt. The legendary fighter retired from the ring, becoming a role model for a new generation of attackers. He left the professional career with an excellent record of 370-48-9.
In July 2022, Paimian picked up a decisive victory over Russian Aslanbek Zikreev in the ONE 159 tournament and then showed his power by knocking out Josh Tonna. Di Bella will be making his world stage debut, he has a clean record of 10-0 in kickboxing and professional boxing – 2-0. The Chinese athlete has a diverse arsenal and physical strength, his opponent is a high-speed fighter who holds the defense well.
In the co-main event of the tournament, two former ONE lightweight kickboxing world title contenders, Nicky Holzken and Islam Murtazaev, will meet. They will try to get back to winning ways and get closer to the title fight. Holzken is one of the most decorated drummers of our time. No doubt he will want to confirm his status and prove that he is still part of the division’s elite. If the judges decide in favor of Murtazaev, he will win the biggest jackpot of his career.
Four more fights are planned on the main card, each of which can cost participants a place in the championship race. Reese McLaren, ranked fifth in the flyweight division, will face Brazilian Windson Ramos, who is on a five-game streak.
The kickboxing bout will see No. 4 featherweight Sittichai Sitsongpingpinong, who is keen to fight current Superbon Division king Singha Mavinn, and 23-year-old Brazilian prodigy Mohammed Butasa. The Brazilian must do everything possible to establish himself in the top tier of ONE’s deepest division.
Gustavo Balart, the fourth contender for the MMA Strawweight Championship, is set to continue his professional rise as he takes on former ONE World Strawweight Champion Alex Silva and former Muay Thai Featherweight title contender Jimmy Wienot will open the main card. with a fight against Niklas Larsen.
The preliminary card will feature the debut of 26-year-old Russian Artem Belakh, who represents Krasnodar’s 10th Planet venue. He is preparing for his first fight in ONE in Thailand, at the Tiger Muay Thai camp. The Russian has a professional record of 8 wins and 1 loss. All victories were won ahead of schedule, most (almost 90%) – by submission.
The fights between Belakh and Murtazaev can be seen live on matchtv.ru
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ONE 162 full board
Main board
Zhang Peimian vs. Jonathan Di Bell (ONE World Strawweight Kickboxing Championship)
Nicky Holzken vs. Islam Murtazaev (kickboxing – lightweight)
Reese McLaren vs. Windson Ramos (MMA – lightweight)
Sitticai Sitsongpinong vs. Mohammed Butasaa (Kickboxing – Featherweight)
Alex Silva vs. Gustavo Balart (MMA – strawweight)
Jimmy Wienot vs. Niklas Larsen (Muay Thai – Featherweight)
preliminary map
Leandro Issa vs. Artem Belakh (MMA – bantamweight)
Eco Roni Saputra vs. Yodkikaev Farteks (MMA – flyweight)
Shorfa Tor. Sangtienne vs. Denis Puric (Muay Thai – Flyweight)
Source : MatchTV
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