Mite Yine’s Cage Debut: A Lethwei Legend on the Mat
The Big Day in Yangon
On the night of June 29, the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon erupted as Mite Yine, Myanmar’s two‑time Gold Belt Champion, stepped into the ONE Championship cage for the first time. The local crowd was buzzing, ready to see if the ferocious Lethwei fighter could translate his lethal strikes into the world of mixed martial arts.
First‑Round Demolition
The fight kicked off with Saw Darwait attempting to take advantage of his cage experience. He aimed to drop “Hpa‑An” early, but Yine was already a pro on the ground with years of Lethwei experience that comes with high‑punch power and relentless pressure. Within 2:48 of the opening round, Yine had forced Darwait onto the canvas and quickly secured a dominant position.
Ground & Pound Showdown
Witness the chaos: Darwait wasted precious time trying to regain footing while Yine’s offense never paused. He threw a wallop after wallop, a ground‑and‑pound assault that left no doubt about the fight’s outcome. With the objective of re‑establishing control slipping away, the referee made the call: a TKO, ending the bout in the first round with more than two minutes left.
What It Means for the Flyweight Division
- Mite Yine now boasts a perfect record of 1‑0 in ONE. He has officially entered a fire‑storming flyweight squad.
- Open the curtains to an underdog with a new kick, as Saw Darwait sits on a balanced 1‑1 record.
- One commentator, Mitch “The Dragon” Chilson, hand‑shook Yine after the match. The 28‑year‑old didn’t just say “maybe”—he said: “I want to fight for ONE Championship!”
Lethwei’s Fire in the Cage
Yine’s performance proves that a Lethwei fighter’s skill set can be deadly in any combat environment. Fans now have a new name to watch as the division pushes forward with this exciting addition.
