Championship gold will be put to the test as ONE Championship 2025 concludes with back-to-back title fights. Fabricio Andrade risks it all against a submission specialist who has tormented every opponent standing between him and glory.
Andrade defends his ONE bantamweight MMA world title against Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu on A Fighting Night 38 on Friday, December 5 in Bangkok, Thailand in primetime in the US. The 30-year-old Brazilian will put his crown on the line against No. 4-ranked Mongolian contender in the main draw.
Andrade earned his throne through precision. His devastating attack overwhelmed John Lineker in two brutal encounters, with their rematch at ONE Fight Night 7 forcing the veteran corner to stop the punishment after four rounds of systematic destruction.
The champion’s most recent defense lasted just 42 seconds. Andrade destroyed Kwon Won Il in January with a liver shot from ONE 170, proving his knockout power remains deadly. That finish extended his winning streak to seven straight while cementing his reputation as one of MMA’s most dangerous strikers.
Baatarkhuu provides suffocating pressure that has broken six opponents during his ONE Championship tenure. The Mongolian wrestling specialist announced his arrival by submitting Jhanlo Mark Sangiao with a second-round kimura at ONE Fight Night 13 in August 2023.
His most impressive victory came against Carlo Bumina-ang at ONE Fight Night 24. The 36-year-old blocked an arm-triangle choke with one second remaining to pick up the win from the defeat against the previously undefeated Filipino. That resilience defines his approach to competition.
Diogo Reis fights Daiki Yonekura for the vacant submission wrestling crown
The co-main event showcases pure wrestling mastery as two-time ADCC World Champion Diogo Reis challenges Japan’s Daiki Yonekura for the vacant ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Title at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Reis introduced himself to ONE Championship with creative brilliance at ONE Fight Night 29. The 23-year-old Brazilian chained a headscissors into a kimura against Shoya Ishiguro and achieved a slick submission finish in his promotional debut. His relentless pursuit of the tap has made him one of the most exciting young talents in wrestling.
Yonekura represents Japan’s elite submission specialists. The black belt captured gold at both the 2024 IBJJF Pan Pacific Championship and the 2024 ADCC Sydney Open, establishing himself as a pound-for-pound force. His lightning-quick leg locks have ended elite opposition in seconds throughout his career.
The vacant title fight will determine who claims flyweight submission supremacy. Both competitors have championship credentials while bringing contrasting styles that guarantee fireworks. Reis hunts for creative submissions, while Yonekura specializes in explosive leg attacks that end fights instantly.
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