ONE Fight Night 27: MMA Showdown for Interim and Featherweight World Titles
On January 10, MMA fans are in for an explosive evening as ONE Fight Night 27 takes center stage on Prime Video. With the main card featuring both the Interim Women’s Atomweight and Featherweight World Titles, it’s a night that promises thrilling action, elite talent, and unforgettable moments. Here’s everything you need to know about the fighters headlining the event and what to expect in the Circle.
Interim Women’s Atomweight Title Clash: Denice Zamboanga vs. Alyona Rassohyna
With Stamp Fairtex sidelined due to injury, second-ranked contender Denice Zamboanga and fourth-ranked Alyona Rassohyna will battle for the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title. Both fighters have remarkable backgrounds and will bring their unique skill sets to this exciting matchup.
Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga: Rising Star from the Philippines
Hailing from the Philippines, Denice Zamboanga has been unstoppable so far in her MMA career. Known as “The Menace,” Zamboanga began her martial arts journey with karate, encouraged by her brother, Filipino MMA champion Drex Zamboanga. Originally pursuing self-defense, she soon discovered her competitive spirit, and by the time she was in university, she was actively training in mixed martial arts.
After an undefeated run of 5-0 with four finishes in regional promotions, Zamboanga made her mark in ONE Championship. Leveraging her karate background, she has achieved knockout victories, along with submission wins, showcasing her adaptability on the ground. Now, with her sights set on the interim title, Zamboanga is ready to make history in the Circle.
Alyona Rassohyna: A Ukrainian Grappler with Grit
Alyona Rassohyna’s journey into MMA began as a means of self-defense after experiencing bullying during her school years in Dnipro, Ukraine. Her father encouraged her to take up martial arts, and she quickly found success in MMA, where her grappling skills have made her a powerful competitor.
Making her professional debut in 2010, Rassohyna developed a reputation for her potent submission game, with her favorite technique being the armbar. In 2021, she scored her biggest win by submitting former two-sport ONE World Champion Stamp Fairtex. Now, as a mother and head coach at Club Rage alongside her husband, Rassohyna has returned with a renewed focus on capturing the Women’s Atomweight World Title.
Featherweight Title Showdown: Tang Kai vs. Akbar Abdullaev
The Featherweight World Title is also up for grabs as reigning champion Tang Kai defends his title against Kyrgyzstani powerhouse Akbar Abdullaev. Both fighters are at the top of their game, making this a matchup to watch.
Tang Kai: China’s First Male MMA World Champion
Tang Kai, the ONE Featherweight World Champion, hails from Shaoyang in China’s Hunan Province. His martial arts journey began in wrestling while attending a sports university, but his love for MMA led him to pursue training full-time. Relocating to Shanghai, he joined Dragon Warrior Gym and refined his skill set under expert coaches, blending striking and grappling with devastating ground-and-pound.
After a professional debut in 2016, Tang made waves in the ONE Championship by going on a six-fight winning streak, eventually earning a title shot against Thanh Le. In August 2022, he claimed the belt, becoming the first male MMA World Champion from China. Now, after a successful title defense, Tang is set to defend his crown once again.
Akbar Abdullaev: Kyrgyzstani Knockout Artist
Akbar Abdullaev, known as “Bakal,” brings a perfect record and an impressive finishing rate into this title bout. Trained in Moscow and boasting a military background, Abdullaev’s mental toughness is matched only by his knockout power. With seven of his eight professional victories coming by first-round KO/TKO, he has made a name for himself as a fearsome striker.
Inspired by fellow Kyrgyzstani MMA star Kiamrian Abbasov, Abdullaev aims to claim the Featherweight World Title and etch his name into the history books. With only one of his fights ever reaching the second round, he’ll be looking to score another quick finish and dethrone Tang Kai.
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From Zamboanga and Rassohyna’s clash for the interim atomweight title to Tang and Abdullaev’s featherweight showdown, ONE Fight Night 27 promises high-stakes action and intense rivalries. Who will come out on top? Make your predictions, and don’t miss a moment of this thrilling event!
Fight Night Details
Event: ONE Fight Night 27
Date: January 10
Time: 8 PM ET
Watch Live:
- Prime Video
- Sky Sports
- ONE YouTube and Facebook (geo-restrictions may apply)
- Watch.ONEFC.com (geo-restrictions may apply)
With live broadcasts across 190+ countries, this event is one not to miss! Tune in to see these world-class athletes battle it out for championship glory.
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