ONE Championship has assembled a lineup to make its debut on Amazon Prime in August. 26, Adding veterans such as Rodtang Jitmuangnon, and emerging talents like Marcus Buchecha.
ONE 161, which features a rematch between Adriano Moraes and Demetrious Johnson in the main event, will mark Buchecha’s fourth MMA bout, a heavyweight clash with former ONE title contender Kirill Grishenko.
Buchecha (3-0), one of the greatest jiu-jitsu players of all-time, made short work of Simon Carson in his most recent bout in June. Grishenko (5-1) looks to rebound from his title fight with Anatoly Malykhin in February.
Jitmuangnon last fought in March, defeating Jacob Smith in muay thai bout just two months after a submission defeated to “Mighty Mouse” in a custom-rules match. In a semifinal tournament bout, he will face flyweight Savvas Mika.
Amir Aliakbari vs. Mauro Ceilli, and Itsuki hirata vs. Lin Heqin are the other MMA matches. The co-main event brings bantamweights Nong-O Gaiyanghadao and Liam Harrison battling for the company’s muay thai title.
Check the complete ONE 161 card below.
Main card
Adriano Moraes vs. Demetrious Johnson
Nong-O Gaiyanghadao vs. Liam Harrison
Rodtang Jitmuangnon vs. Savvas Michael
Marcus Buchecha vs. Kirill Grishenko
Amir Aliakbari vs. Mauro Cerilli
Amir Naseri vs. Jonathan Haggerty
Undercard
Itsuki Hirata vs. Lin Heqin
Diandra Martin vs. Amber Kitchen
