#One Fight Night 22 Highlight video: Smila Sandel crushes Natalia Dyatchkova pic.twitter.com/KzX5PW7JFV
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May 4, 2024
Women’s Muay Thai’s 125-pound belt may not be currently owned by anyone, but the division’s lone champion is on a mission to take it back soon.
ONE Championship and belt holder Smila Sander (36-5, ONE 5-0) had visions of the 19-year-old from Sweden winning titles in multiple disciplines, but on the eve of the event, a major It has changed. Sandel fell short by 1.5 pounds in her weight class and was forced to relinquish her title, leaving only her challenger Natalia Dyatchkova (30-5, 4-1 ONE) to claim the title. ONE on Prime Video 22 ended with the 125-pound belt vacant in the women’s Muay Thai division, but an immediate rematch was guaranteed after Sandel pulled Diatchkova from the brink of defeat by ejecting her just before the end of the second round. It was like nothing.
Diachikova proved early on that her power would be a key factor in her matches. The underdog chained clean combinations and landed at the same height on the heavier woman’s face over and over again. The damage quickly began to mount as Diachikova continued to tag Sandal. The redness quickly turned to swelling and the Russian teased the young woman around the ring. Sandel’s left eye grew large and a small mouse bulged on her forehead. The momentum continued with the woman known as “Karelian Lynx”, who appeared to be on the path to an upset.
The Team Mehdi Zatuto fighter outmaneuvered Sandel as the second round progressed and showed little sign of slowing down. As if out of nowhere a switch was flipped on the former champion, Sandel delivered a terrifying left hook to his liver that completely changed his complexion for the night. Dyachkova swung bravely, but the sudden incapacitating blow delayed his reaction and his body twisted in pain. Sandel knew he had his challenger against the ropes, both figuratively and literally, and unleashed endless fist combinations on his torso and side of the head until his knees took effect. As “Hurricane” inflated and crushed Ms. Dyatchkova with her knee, the Russian athlete turned and threw her body through the ropes, signaling her surrender. Referee Olivier Coste stopped the match at 2:59 of the second frame, halting the former champion’s shocking comeback.
Commentator Mitch Chilson said in Sandel’s post-match interview that she probably would have received a $50,000 bonus check in addition to the giant belt around her waist, but a weight error cost her both. Both said they were disqualified. Sandel apologized to her for her mistake and promised her that her next fight – almost certainly a rematch with Diatchkova for the gold medal – would be different.
#One Fight Night 22 Highlight video: Akbar Abdullaev crushes Khalil Amir pic.twitter.com/AG4BE5Hn3E
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May 4, 2024
In the final MMA match of the night, a pair of undefeated prospects defeated a pair of 155-pound hopefuls on the verge of victory in the co-main event. With 19 stoppages in a total of 20 games leading up to this high-stakes game, violence was virtually guaranteed, and it did not disappoint. Akbar Abdullaev (11-0, ONE 3-0) and Khalil Amir (10-1, ONE 3-1) engaged in a grappling match that lasted most of the first round. Abdullaev controlled his opponent and delayed Amir’s movement by just a second. beard. However, when the second round began, the two chose not to wrestle early on.
As Amir struggled to find a rhythm, Abdullaev chased his opponent around the ring, ignoring the threat of wrestling. When stung, Amir pursued a takedown and escaped with a few rope grabs before Abdullaev suddenly got back to his feet. Abdullaev turned the tables and dragged Amir down, keeping his opponent in his seat even as Amir grabbed the ropes again and ran away. Amir stood upright and tried to escape, but ‘Baqar’, steeling his resolve, delivered a brutal left hook that forced Amir to sit down. Hitting the nail with a devastating right hand reminiscent of Dan Henderson against Michael Bisping, Abdullaev laid waste to his opponent and maintained an impressive finishing rate of 100%. At 2 minutes and 52 seconds into the second round, referee Herb Dean jumped between the two men and saved Amir from further damage.
Victorious Abdullaev claimed a $50,000 bonus check for calling out champion Kai Tang, and three post-fight bonuses and three KO wins under Wang’s banner. became.
#One Fight Night 22 Highlight video: Dmitry Menshikov unloads at Sinsamut Klinmeh pic.twitter.com/4QpwPDvjgb
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May 4, 2024
Dmitry Menshikov (30-2, ONE 3-1) shocked Sinsamut Klimmeh (82-18, ONE 4-3) with a brutal flurry of punches, elbows and knees, resulting in a dramatic comeback. I decided on the finish. Although Menshikov was trailing on the scorecards, he came back in the third round and crushed Sinsamut, forcing referee Olivier Coste to stop the fight at 1 minute and 33 seconds. Meanwhile, in mixed martial arts, Maurice Abebi (ONE 8-1, 2-1 KO) takes on Chinese veteran Zhang Lipen (ONE 34-13-2, 3-2) in a 174-pound catchweight bout. and suppressed all their achievements. More experienced fighters threw at him. All three judges submitted scorecards in favor of Swiss, giving him his first career victory.
In the preparation phase, fast-rising Chinese debutant Rui Wei (70-3, 1-0 ONE) defeated former champion Yuki Akimoto (26-3, 6-3 ONE) He won a unanimous decision and continued his long winning streak. 145 pound kickboxing clash. Rhys McLaren (16-9, 9-6 ONE) survived the bombardment at 135 pounds and won a split decision over China’s Yong Hu (12-4, 8-1 ONE). Ta. “Legatron” Langrawy Sisonpeinon (157-47, 5-1 ONE) takes on Bulgarian brawler Bogdan Shumarov (17-3, 2-1 ONE) in an all-action 170-pound kickboxing match via split decision won. In a 115-pound MMA contest, Chihiro Sawada (8-0-1, 3-0 ONE) outs Noel Grandjean (5-2, 2-2 ONE) on the ground for a methodical unanimous decision. The judgment was made. Zakaria El Jamali (5-2, 1-1 ONE) upset Thongpoon PK Saenchai (79-24, 1NC, 4-1, 1NC ONE) in a fierce battle that left Judge 3 Recognized by everyone. Their 125 pound Muay Thai banger. Bianca Basilio put Nanami Ichikawa to sleep with a rear-naked choke just 35 seconds into her 132-pound submission grapple. The event began with a 135-pound Muay Thai clash where Sean Climaco (11-2, 1-0 ONE) sent Josué Cruz (17-3, 0-2 ONE) back to the midsection with a brutal left hand. first round.
