ONE fans, get ready because in just one week, fight sports fans around the world will be able to witness the most exciting events taking place in the Middle East once again. After an absence of almost 10 years, this time will be full of fun with a rematch of the Big Fight with 3 world championship belts on the line, along with many fights with different rules that action sports fans will love. Don't miss The ONE 166: Rainier vs. Anatoly fight, which will take place at Lusail Sports Arena, Qatar on March 1.
The main event of the show is “Reinier de Ridder”, the ONE MMA Middleweight World Champion (185-205 lbs), 33 years old from the Netherlands. Prepare to clear away grudges that have been stored for years. With the opening of the second part of the fight, defending the throne from his old rival Anatoly Malkin, ONE MMA world champion, light heavyweight (205-225 lbs) and heavyweight (225-265 lbs) A.) 35 year old from Russia who Dare to lower the bar. We hope to rule the throne for the first three generations in history.
The duo previously faced each other in the ONE Fight Night 5: Rainier vs. Anatoly fight in December 2022, at which time Rainier had the opportunity to defend his lightweight title, with the first heavyweight bout being against Anatoly, the belt holder. The interim heavyweight at the time, who cut weight for the challenge. The results showed that Anatoly was the one who used his fists to finish the match with Reinier in the first round only.
While the second pair is Tang Kai, the ONE MMA Featherweight World Champion (145-155 lbs), 27 years old, undefeated from China. Give a chance to a competitive couple like Thanh Le, the owner of the interim world champion. The 38-year-old Vietnamese American got a rematch to cheer them on. May the throne of this generation declare that there will be only one.
Returning to the battle of ONE 160: Og vs. Christian II In August 2022, Tang Kai took the opportunity to vie for the throne from Thanh Le, the undefeated world champion at the time. In the game, the two players fought and exchanged weapons fiercely throughout the five rounds before becoming the best in the Dragon Land. The one who used the power of freshness to crush the old, winning by unanimous vote, succeeded in snatching the championship belt and placing it on his shoulder. While leaving a grudge on the elders from distant lands waiting for the dawn to come
Another pair that leg lock lovers can't miss. It's the opening fight between ONE MMA Strawweight World Champion (115-125 lbs) Jared Brooks, a tough guy from the United States. DEFENDING THE THRONE FOR THE FIRST TIME Meet the new challenger, Joshua Pacio, the former world champion of this division from the Philippines. Who hopes to take revenge and regain the belt
As for the first part between “Jared” and “Joshua,” its events took place in December 2022 in the battle of ONE 164: Joshua vs. Jared. At that time, he was defending the strawweight championship belt, and it was the fourth time for “Joshua” in the competition match, and “Jared” showed his skills. Divine wrestling, where Joshua attacked superiorly in all five rounds, until he won by unanimous decision. Ready to officially establish himself as the new king of the throne before the eyes of his local Filipino fans.
In addition, combat sports fans around the world will be able to watch the return of Mehdi Satout, the legendary Muay Thai and kickboxer, 40 years old, Algerian-French. Who had previously announced his retirement in his farewell fight in 2022, he would like to return to the ring again to meet “Sahar Al-Qahtani,” the 34-year-old undefeated Saudi boxer. In international boxing rules, catchweight (147 lbs)
The oiliness is not over yet. Because there are still fighters from all over the world ready to compete with each other, a total of 10 pairs that you can watch to your heart's content.
ONE Battle 166 will be broadcast live in over 190 countries around the world on March 1 from 7:30pm (Thailand time), and sports fans can purchase tickets in advance via Virgin Megastore or s tickets Follow news and developments here and on all ONE's social media channels, including Facebook. One Championship Thailand And Instagram One Champ Th
Competition schedule for all ONE 166 fights
- Main Bout: Rainier De Ridder vs. Anatoly Malkin (1 World Championship, MMA, middleweight 185 – 205 lbs.)
- Secondary Bout: Tang Kai vs. Thanh Le (1 World Championship, Mixed Fighting, Featherweight 145-155 lbs.)
- Jared Brooks vs. Joshua Pacio (1 World Championship, Mixed Fighting, Strawweight Division 115-125 lbs.)
- Arjan Bhullar vs. Amir Ali Akbari (mixed heavyweight bout 225-265 lbs)
- Sahar Al-Qahtani vs. Mehdi Satout (international boxer, catchweight 147 lbs)
- Osama El Marawi vs Kleber Soassa (flyweight wrestling 125-135 lbs)
- Dhafer Saik vs. Vladimir Kuzmin (Muay Thai, catch weight 147.75 lbs)
- Zakaria Al-Jamri vs. Ali Zaldoev (Muay Thai flyweight 125-135 lbs)
- Shinji Suzuki vs. Han Shi Hao (Muay Thai, bantamweight 135-145 lbs)
- Keito Yamakita vs. Jeremy Miyado (mixed fight) strawweight division 115 – 125 lbs.)
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