ONE Championship’s Yangon Night: A Blowout of Brawls & Belly Laughs
Opening Winner: Aung La N Sang – “The Burmese Python” Slays the Crowd
In front of the roaring home fans at Thuwunna Indoor Stadium, Myanmar’s own Aung La N Sang didn’t just defend his middleweight title – he sent the bell ringing and the crowd buzzing. The legendary two‑division champion slipped, dropped, and finally demolished Mohammad “O Lutador” Karaki in a first‑round TKO at 2:21. The only thing that “knocked down” the crowd was the sheer spectacle of it.
Featherweight Face‑off: Keanu Subba Outwits Phoe Thaw
Just as the fans could celebrate, they were hit with a wall‑op‑down of the night – Keanu Subba secured a swift guillotine choke victory over Phoe Thaw in a blink, just 2 : 47 on the clock. A Malaysian grappler proving the old saying true: “If you can’t hit, you can’t just skip.”
Tarik Khbabez Blows a Horn of a Kickboxing Win
- Light Heavyweight Super Series bout: Tarik ships Ibrahim El Bouni with a relentless barrage.
- Three rounds of fire – last spike: 34 seconds bites the air.
- Result: 67‑kg knock‑out.
Late‑Add‑on Legwork: Imanari vs. Rahman
Legendary Masakazu Imanari decided 1‑minute notice was all he needed to drop an armbar on Radeem Rahman. Sprint to tap at 1 : 23 – part of the 26th tap‑out in a career that’s basically a Gordan‑like “unbeatable”.
Han Zi Hao’s Vendetta – China’s Hard‑Hitting Knockout
Han dominates with a one‑off right hand, finishing Ryan Jakiri in 99 seconds. The knock‑out doesn’t just start the fight – it ends it. Hallelujah, you’ve got a punch in your inbox!
Strawweight Showdown: Ye Thway Ne vs. Mite Yine
All‑Myanmar double gold‑belt champions clash in a mixed‑martial‑arts spectacle. Judges hammer 3‑0 for Ye Thway Ne, who moves from 4‑1 on the record sheet.
Lightning Strike: Luis “Sapo” Santos vs. Daichi Abe
Marvelously quick – just 33 seconds – for Luis “Sapo” Santos to bury Daichi Abe inside the punch list. Santos now boasts 65‑11‑1 (1 NC).
Super Series Stakes – Flyweight Showmanship
Flyweight fighters Josh “Timebomb” Tonna and Joseph “The Hurricane” Lasiri battle in a thunder storm of punch‑ups. Judge panels, you should take notes. Victory costs Tonna a flash.
Afghanistan’s Sunshine vs. China’s Mysterious – Ahmad Qais Jasoor Wins
Ahmad Qais Jasoor visualises a throne for his opponents by kicking them out of the ring at 2 : 16 to claim the win in a bantamweight match.
Final Showdown – Rudy Agustian vs. Kaji “Alpha” Ebin
From start to finish, the Indonesian Rudy Agustian controls the match, wrapping Kaji “Alpha” Ebin in an Americana finish at 4 : 01. Kaji’s blissful case dissolved in the orchard of a gripper’s game.
