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Main Card (8:30am EST., Bleacher Report Live)
One Featherweight Championship
Martin Nguyen def. Koyomi Matsushima by TKO via strikes (4:40, R2) to retain the title
One Flyweight Muay Thai Championship
Rodtang Jitmuangnon def. Jonathan Haggerty by unanimous decision to win the title
One Lightweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final
Eddie Alvarez def. Eduard Folayang by submission via rear naked choke (2:16, R1)
One Flyweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final
Demetrious Johnson def. Tatsumitsu Wada by unanimous decision
One Flyweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final
Danny Kingad def. Reece McLaren split decision
One Super Series Muay Thai
Rodlek PK Saenchaimuaythaigym def. Andrew Miller by KO via punch (0:49, R3)
Preliminary Card (5am EST., Bleacher Report Live)
One Flyweight World Grand Prix Reserve Bout
Yuya Wakamatsu def. Geje Eustaquio by KO via strikes (1:59, R1)
Dae Sung Park def. Honorio Banario by unanimous decision
Daichi Takenaka def. Leandro Issa by TKO via strikes (1:39, R3)
James Nakashima def. Yushin Okami by unanimous decision
Xie Bin def. Edwards Kelly by technical decision
Miao Li Tao def. Pongsiri Mitsatit by unanimous decision
Ayaka Miura def. Samara Santos by submission via americana (0:39, R2)
Muhammad Aiman def. Sunoto by unanimous decision
Sunoto vs. Muhammad Aiman
Round One: The round begins with Aiman attempting a high kick against Sunoto, Aiman hits Sunoto with a kick to the midsection before landing a left. Aiman starts attacking Sunoto with some leg kicks, Aiman nails a jabbing Sunoto with a counter left, Sunoto scores a takedown on Aiman and he gets him in the seated position. Aiman gets back to his feet and he separates from Sunoto, Aiman goes back to attacking Sunoto with a variety of kicks. Aiman lands a few leg kicks as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Aiman
Round Two: The round begins with Sunoto cracking Aiman with a short right, Aiman goes back to attacking Sunoto with a variety of kicks. Aiman accidentally pokes Sunoto in the eye and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Sunoto nailing Aiman with a pair of rights. Aiman continues backing Sunoto up while swinging away at him, Aiman keeps Sunoto cornered while taking some swings at him. The fighters stay at a distance while peppering each other with jabs, Sunoto starts hunting for takedowns against Aiman. Aiman hits Sunoto with a right as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Aiman (Overall Score: 20-18 for Aiman)
Round Three: The round begins with Aiman nailing a kicking Sunoto with a counter right, Sunoto starts attacking Aiman with some leg kicks. Aiman nails Sunoto with some leg kicks of his own, Aiman backs up Sunoto after landing a two punch combination. Sunoto grabs Aiman and gets him against the ropes while looking for a takedown, Aiman drops for a guillotine choke and Sunoto escapes to get back to his feet. Aiman backs Sunoto into the corner while landing a combination, Aiman scores a takedown on Sunoto and he gets the half guard. Aiman gains the full mount as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Aiman (Final Score: 30-27 for Aiman)
Official Result: Muhammad Aiman def. Sunoto by unanimous decision
Samara Santos vs. Ayaka Miura
Round One: The round begins with Miura scoring a takedown on Santos and she gets side control, Miura attacks Santos with some ground and pound. Santos catches Miura in an inverted guillotine choke while Miura lands knee strikes to her head, Miura gets free to keep top position against Santos. Miura nails Santos with some ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Santos
Round Two: The round begins with Miura scoring a takedown on Santos and she gets side control, Miura catches Santos in a americana and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Ayaka Miura def. Samara Santos by submission via americana (0:39, R2)
Pongsiri Mitsatit vs. Miao Li Tao
Round One: The round begins with Mitsatit attacking Tao with some leg kicks, Tao scores a takedown on Mitsatit and he gets the open guard. Tao transitions to back control against Mitsatit, Tao gains the full mount and he attacks Mitsatit with some strikes. Tao eventually regains back control against Mitsatit, Mitsatit spins at the right time to get top position. The fighters scramble to their feet and Mitsatit scores another takedown on Tao while gaining back control, Mitsatit scrambles to his feet and Tao drags him back to the ground. Tao attacks Mitsatit with more ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Tao
Round Two: The round begins with Tao scoring a takedown on Mitsatit and he gets side control, Tao eventually gains back control against Tao. Mitsatit scrambles and gets a swinging Tao in his full guard, Tao postures up and he regains back control on Mitsatit a short time later. Rao gains the crucifix position on Mitsatit and he lands a plethora of strikes, Mitsatit scrambles to his feet and he drags Tao to the ground while getting back control. Tao scrambles at the right time to regain top control on Mitsatit, Tao looks for a rear naked choke as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Tao (Overall Score: 20-18 for Tao)
Round Three: The round begins with Tao coming forward and swinging away at Mitsatit, Tao scores a takedown on Mitsatit and he gets the open guard. Tao gains the half guard while nailing Mitsatit with ground and pound, Tao transitions to side control on Mitsatit. Tao advances to back control on Mitsatit before gaining the full mount, Tao attacks Mitsatit with ground and pound. Mitsatit somehow scrambles to his feet and Tao drags him right back to the ground, Tao attacks Mitsatit with more ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Tao (Final Score: 30-27 for Tao)
Official Result: Miao Li Tao def. Pongsiri Mitsatit by unanimous decision
Edward Kelly vs. Xie Bin
Round One: The round begins with the fighters swinging away at each other, Kelly nails Bin with some kicks to the midsection. Bin scores a takedown on Kelly and he gets side control, Bin transitions to back control on Bin before gaining full mount. Kelly scrambles and he gets up to get Bin against the ropes, the fighters clinch and exchange knee strikes before separating. Kelly goes for a takedown and Bin catches him in a d’arce choke and Kelly gets free while gaining top position, Kelly attacks Bin with some ground and pound before posturing up. Kelly rocks Bin by landing a right and a bunch of follow up strikes, Bin finds a way to get back to his feet. Kelly throws a few kicks as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Kelly
Round Two: The round begins with Kelly taking a few swings at Bin, Bin scores a takedown on Kelly and he gets back control. Kelly eventually scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again, Bin scores another takedown on Kelly and he gets the open guard. Bin attacks Kelly with some ground and pound, Bin nails Kelly with some illegal strikes to the back of the head and the fight is halted. The fight is waved off as Kelly is unable to continue.
Official Result: Xie Bin def. Edwards Kelly by technical decision
James Nakashima vs. Yushin Okami
Round One: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some jabs, Okami grabs Nakashima and gets him against the ropes. Okami scores a takedown and Nakashima gets right back up, Okami scores another takedown on Nakashima and he gets side control. Nakashima catches Okami in a guillotine choke, Okami escapes the choke and Nakashima maintains top control. Okami scrambles to his feet and Nakashima gets him against the ropes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Nakashima
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, the fighters clinch and exchange a few strikes. Nakashima drops Okami with a right and he pounces on him with more strikes while getting top position on the ground, Nakashima gains the half guard position against Okami. Okami gets to his feet and Nakashima gets him against the ropes, Nakashima attacks Okami with a series of lefts as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Nakashima (Overall Score: 20-18 for Nakashima)
Round Three: The round begins with Okami instantly hunting for takedowns on Nakashima, Nakashima grabs Okami and gets him against the ropes. The fighters separate and Nakashima quickly gets Okami back against the ropes, Okami scores a takedown on Nakashima and Nakashima gets right back up. Nakashima scores a takedown on Okami and he gets the half guard, Okami gets back to his feet and Nakashima gets him against the ropes. Okami gets free and the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Nakashima (Final Score: 30-27 for Nakashima)
Official Result: James Nakashima def. Yushin Okami by unanimous decision
Leandro Issa vs. Daichi Takenaka
Round One: The round begins with Takenaka attacking Issa with a high kick, Takenaka also nails Issa with some leg kicks. Takenaka charges at Issa while swinging wildly at him, Takenaka backs up Issa with landing lefts and a knee strike. Takenaka then cracks Issa with a left hook, Issa goes for a takedown and Takenaka scrambles to get back control. Issa sweeps Takenaka to get top position and the half guard, Takenaka scrambles to his feet and Issa gets him against the ropes. Issa hunts for a takedown as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Takenaka
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters exchanging a few strikes, Issa uses the jab to keep Takenaka at a distance. Issa cracks a swinging Takenaka with a counter overhand right, Takenaka attacks Issa with a variety of kicks. Issa grabs Takenaka and gets him up against the ropes, the fighters separate and Takenaka attacks Issa with leg kicks. Takenaka attacks a kicking Issa with a counter overhand left, Takenaka rocks Issa with a multiple punch combination. Issa scores a takedown on Takenaka and Takenaka catches him in a guillotine choke, Issa escapes the choke to get top position on the ground. The fighters get back to their feet and Issa gets Takenaka against the ropes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Takenaka (Overall Score: 20-18 for Takenaka)
Round Three: The round begins with the wrestlers taking a few swings at each other, Takenaka nails Issa with a kick to the midsection. Takenaka drops Issa with a superman punch and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Daichi Takenaka def. Leandro Issa by TKO via strikes (1:39, R3)
Honorio Banario vs. Dae Sung Park
Round One: The round begins with Park scoring a takedown on Banario and he gets the full guard, Banario scrambles to his feet while eating a few strikes. The fighters clinch and exchange a few knee strikes, the referee separates the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with Park dropping Banario with a head kick and he pounces on him with a plethora of strikes, Banario scrambles to his feet and Park gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Banario drops Park with a left, Park gets up and he gets Banario against the ropes. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Banario tocking Park with an uppercut. Banario scores a takedown on Park and he gets the half guard as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Park
Round Two: The round begins with Banario attacking Park with some leg kicks, Park goes for a high kick against Banario. Park grabs Banario and he gets him against the ropes, Park drags Banario to the ground and Banario gets back up. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Banario nailing Park with a left hook. Banario comes forward and he takes a few swings at Park, Park clinches with Banario and they exchange a few strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Park (Overall Score: 20-18 for Park)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, the fighters clinch and battle near the ropes. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Banario attacking Park with leg kicks. Park goes for a head kick and Banario blocks it, Park then nails Banario with a kick to the midsection. Park scores a takedown on a kicking Banario and he gets the open guard, Banario scrambles to his feet and Park drags him back to the ground. Banario scrambles to his feet again and Park holds him against the ropes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Park (Final Score: 30-27 for Park)
Official Result: Dae Sung Park def. Honorio Banario by unanimous decision
One Flyweight World Grand Prix Reserve Bout
Geje Eustaquio vs. Yuya Wakamatsu
Round One: The round begins with Wakamatsu attacking Eustaquio with some leg kicks, Eustaquio nails a kicking Wakamatsu with a counter left. Wakamatsu returns the favor by nailing Eustaquio with a right, Eustaquio goes after Wakamatsu with an overhand right. Wakamatsu drops Eustaquio with a straight right and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Yuya Wakamatsu def. Geje Eustaquio by KO via strikes (1:59, R1)
One Super Series Muay Thai
Rodlek PK Saenchaimuaythaigym vs. Andrew Miller
Round One: The round begins with Miller throwing a few kicks at Saenchaimuaythaigym, Miller also goes for high kicks against Saenchaimuaythaigym. Saenchaimuaythaigym blocks a few kicks before getting attacked with a right from Miller, Saenchaimuaythaigym attacks Miller with a few rights. Saenchaimuaythaigym hits a swinging Miller with a counter right. Saenchaimuaythaigym and Miller exchange some kicks to the midsection, Saenchaimuaythaigym cracks Miller with a right as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Saenchaimuaythaigym
Round Two: The round begins with Saenchaimuaythaigym attacking Miller with leg kicks, Miller tries a few clinches with Saenchaimuaythaigym. Saenchaimuaythaigym continues attacking Miller with a ton of leg kicks, Miller goes for a high kick against Saenchaimuaythaigym. Saenchaimuaythaigym backs Miller into the ropes while taking a few swings at him, the fighters exchange kicks as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Saenchaimuaythaigym (Overall Score: 20-18 for Saenchaimuaythaigym)
Round Three: The round begins with Saenchaimuaythaigym immediately attacking Miller with leg kicks, Miller goes for some high kicks against Saenchaimuaythaigym. Saenchaimuaythaigym drops Miller with a right hook and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Rodlek PK Saenchaimuaythaigym def. Andrew Miller by KO via punch (0:49, R3)
One Flyweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final
Danny Kingad vs. Reece McLaren
Round One: The round begins with Kingad attacking McLaren with a few kicks, McLaren scores a takedown on Kingad and he gets the half guard. McLaren transitions to the full mount against Kingad, Kingad sweeps McLaren and rolls for an arm bar. McLaren escapes the arm bar to get back control on Kingad, Kingad escapes multiple rear naked choke attempts to get top position on the ground. McLarenscrambles and eats some strikes from Kingad as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for McLaren
Round Two: The round begins with Kingad attacking McLaren with some leg kicks, McLaren scores a takedown on Kingad and he gets side control. Kingad scrambles to his feet and McLaren hunts for more takedowns, Kingad goes for a wheel kick against McLaren and misses. McLaren scores another takedown on Kingad and he gets the full mount, Kingad scrambles and gets McLaren in his half guard. McLaren transitions to back control on Kingad, Kingad scrambles and he gets McLaren back in his half guard. Kingad sweeps McLaren to gain top control, McLaren scrambles and Kingad catches him in a d’arce choke. McLaren escapes the choke and regains top control against Kingad, McLaren advances to back control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for McLaren (Overall Score: 20-18 for McLaren)
Round Three: The round begins with Kingad scoring a takedown on McLaren and he gets the half guard, McLaren scrambles to his feet as Kingad swings away at him. Kingad attacks McLaren with a variety of kicks, Kingad scores another takedown on McLaren and McLaren gets up a few moments later. McLaren scores a takedown on Kingad and he gets the full mount, Kingad gets McLaren in his half guard while eating a few strikes. Kingad scrambles to his feet before scoring a takedown on McLaren, McLaren scrambles to his feet and Kingad gets him against the ropes. Kingad scores another takedown on McLaren and he gets side control, Kingad gains side control against McLaren while landing elbow strikes. McLaren scrambles to his feet and he gets Kingad against the ropes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Kingad (Final Score: 29-28 for McLaren)
Official Result: Danny Kingad def. Reece McLaren split decision
Demetrious Johnson books his place in the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix finals with a unanimous decision win over ultra-tough Tatsumitsu Wada! @MightyMouse #WeAreONE #DawnOfHeroes #Manila #MartialArts pic.twitter.com/1uaCiNgQHn
— ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) August 2, 2019
One Flyweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final
Demetrious Johnson vs. Tatsumitsu Wada
Round One: The round begins with Wada attacking Johnson with some leg kicks, Johnson responds by landing leg kicks of his own. Wada gets Johnson against the ropes while exchanging knee strikes, Wada jumps on the back of Johnson before dragging him to the ground. Johnson looks for a sweep and Wada stays on his back while landing a few strikes, Johnson spins at the right time to get top position on Wada as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Wada
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some leg kicks, Johnson and Wada also exchange kicks to the midsection. Wada gets Johnson against the ropes while exchanging knee strikes, Johnson scores a takedown on Wada and he gets the open guard. Johnson attacks Wada with some ground and pound, Johnson transitions to side control on Wada as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Johnson (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Wada attacking Johnson with a right, Johnson starts attacking Wada with some leg kicks. Johnson scores a takedown on Wada and he gets the open guard, Johnson gains the half guard against Wada. Johnson lands more strikes while getting side control against Wada, Wada scrambles and he gets Johnson back in his full guard. The referee halts the fight so the doctor can check a cut on Wada, the action resumes with Johnson in the full guard of Wada. Johnson quickly advances to the half guard against Wada, Wada scrambles to his feet and Johnson drags him back to the ground. Wada gets up again and Johnson drags him back to the ground again, Wada scrambles to his feet again and Johnson pops him with a left. Wada nails Johnson with a right to the midsection before getting him against the ropes, Wada drags Johnson to the ground while getting back control and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Johnson (Final Score: 29-28 for Johnson)
Official Result: Demetrious Johnson def. Tatsumitsu Wada by unanimous decision
Eddie Alvarez overcomes Eduard Folayang’s fearsome wushu striking to score a submission victory and a spot in the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix finals! @Ealvarezfight #WeAreONE #DawnOfHeroes #Manila #MartialArts pic.twitter.com/GsC9RNqL9F
— ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) August 2, 2019
One Lightweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final
Eduard Folayang vs. Eddie Alvarez
Round One: The round begins with Folayang attacking Alvarez with some leg kicks, Folayang then pops a swinging Alvarez with a counter left hook. Folayang starts attacking Alvarez with a variety of spinning attacks, Folayang goes after Alvarez with a three punch combination and a spinning back kick. Folayang drops Alvarez with a leg kick, Folayang pounces on a downed Alvarez with more strikes. Alvarez sweeps Folayang and he gets top position on the ground. Alvarez gets back control on the ground and he locks in a rear naked choke to force a tap out.
Official Result: Eddie Alvarez def. Eduard Folayang by submission via rear naked choke (2:16, R1)
-- A NEW KING IS CROWNED --
— ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) August 2, 2019
Rodtang Jitmuangnon outstrikes Jonathan Haggerty in a five-round thriller to clinch the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title via unanimous decision! #WeAreONE #DawnOfHeroes #Manila #MartialArts pic.twitter.com/aC4HTojYQG
One Flyweight Muay Thai Championship
Jonathan Haggerty (c) vs. Rodtang Jitmuangnon
Round One: The round begins with Haggerty attacking Jitmuangnon with a high kick, Jitmuangnon goes after Haggerty with leg kicks. Haggerty accidentally kicks Jitmuangnon low and the fight continues a few moments later, Haggerty nails a kicking Jitmuangnon with a counter right. Haggerty also nails Jitmuangnon with a few push kicks, Haggerty nails Jitmuangnon with a right followed by more push kicks. Jitmuangnon goes for a combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Haggerty
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters exchanging leg kicks, Haggerty nails Jitmuangnon with a kick to the midsection. Haggerty attacks Jitmuangnon with a few high kicks, Haggerty blocks a high kick before nailing Jitmuangnon with a push kick. Haggerty nails Jitmuangnon with a right followed by a high kick, Haggerty then hits Jitmuangnon with a push kick to the face as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Haggerty (Overall Score: 20-18 for Haggerty)
Round Three: The round begins with Haggerty nailing Jitmuangnon with kicks to the midsection, Haggerty lands a head kick against Jitmuangnon. Jitmuangnon comes forward and he nails Haggerty with a combination, Haggerty nails an incoming Jitmuangnon with a right. Jitmuangnon attacks Haggerty with a plethora of leg kicks, Jitmuangnon lights up Haggerty with multiple punching combinations. Jitmuangnon and Haggerty get involved in some wild striking exchanges, Jitmuangnon nails Haggerty with an elbow strike to the head, Haggerty nails Jitmuangnon with a kick to the midsection. Jitmuangnon trips up Haggerty as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jitmuangnon (Overall Score: 29-28 for Haggerty)
Round Four: The round begins with Jitmuangnon nailing Haggerty with leg kicks, Jitmuangnon and Haggerty simultaneously nail each other with left hooks. Jitmuangnon nails the midsection of Haggerty with a two punch combination, Jitmuangnon drops Haggerty with a right and he beats the ref’s count. Jitmuangnon swarms on Haggerty by throwing a ton of strikes, Jitmuangnon then nails Haggerty with a kick to the midsection. Haggerty nails Jitmuangnon with a front kick to the face as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Jitmuangnon (Overall Score: 38-37 for Jitmuangnon)
Round Five: The round begins with Haggerty attacking Jitmuangnon with a few kicks, Haggerty nails Jitmuangnon with a kick to the midsection. Haggerty backs up Jitmuangnon a few times by landing push kicks, Jitmuangnon attacks a kicking Haggerty with punching combinations. Haggerty nails Jitmuangnon with a two punch combination, Jitmuangnon nails a kicking Haggerty with a right to the midsection. Haggerty kicks Jitmuangnon in the midsection as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Haggerty (Final Score: 47-47 for Draw)
Official Result: Rodtang Jitmuangnon def. Jonathan Haggerty by unanimous decision to win the title
ONE featherweight king -- Martin Nguyen called his shot and came through with a stunning second-round knockout of Koyomi Matsushima! @MartinNguyenMMA #WeAreONE #DawnOfHeroes #Manila #MartialArts pic.twitter.com/K2ZGd1RCrZ
— ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) August 2, 2019
One Featherweight Championship
Martin Nguyen (c) vs. Koyomi Matsushima
Round One: The round begins with Matsushima going for a high kick against Nguyen, Matsushima starts attacking Nguyen with some leg kicks. Matsushima scores a takedown on Nguyen and he gets the full guard, Nguyen scrambles to his feet and the fighters swing wildly at each other afterwards. Matsushima scores another takedown on Nguyen and Nguyen gets back up, Matsushima scores another takedown on Nguyen after the fighters take some swings at each other. Nguyen scrambles to his feet and both fighters are standing again, Nguyen stuns Matsushima with a knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Matsushima
Round Two: The round begins with Matsushima attacking Nguyen with some leg kicks, Matsushima attacks Nguyen with a few combinations. Matsushima comes forward and he nails Nguyen with a right, Nguyen nails a kicking Matsushima with a counter right to the midsection. Matsushima goes for a takedown and Nguyen defends by getting top position while landing strikes, Nguyen gets up and he allows Matsushima to stand as well. Nguyen rocks an incoming Matsushima with a trio of rights to the head, Nguyen backs up Matsushima after landing a combination. Nguyen rocks a swinging Matsushima with a counter right hook, Nguyen briefly corners Matsushima while swinging away at him. Matsushima looks for a takedown and Nguyen gets top position while landing a ton of unanswered strikes and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Martin Nguyen def. Koyomi Matsushima by TKO via strikes (4:40, R2) to retain the title
