- Eersel’s finishing power in four-ounce gloves is real
- Rungrawee positions himself as prime contender for Eersel’s crown
- Alyshov could be a real thrat at bantamweight division
- Gasanov proves he’s a legitimate world title contender
- Takeuchi emerges as a afuture heavyweight star
The legendary Lumpinee Stadium played host to another spectacular evening of martial arts excellence, as ONE Fight Night 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video delivered explosive action across several Muay Thai and MMA matchups.
Reigning ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Champion Regian “The Immortal” Eersel headlined the event and turned in a devastating first-round knockout of British challenger George “G-Unit” Jarvis. The supporting cast, meanwhile, provided fireworks throughout the stacked card.
From revenge stories to breakout performances, ONE Fight Night 34 showcased the depth and talent that makes ONE Championship the world’s largest martial arts organization.
As the dust settles on another unforgettable night at the Mecca of Muay Thai, here are the five biggest takeaways from ONE’s latest U.S. primetime spectacle in Bangkok, Thailand, this past Friday, August 1.
#1 Eersel’s Finishing Power In Four-Ounce Gloves Is Real
Regian Eersel’s insane finishing ability has helped him attain kickboxing greatness in ONE over the past eight years. But since he began competing in Muay Thai, his trademark power has only gotten more potent in four-ounce gloves.
“The Immortal” is now four out of four in “the art of eight limbs” after sleeping George Jarvis a little over a minute into the opening stanza of their main event contest last weekend.
Since taking the division’s inaugural gold via a split decision triumph over Sinsamut Klinmee in October 2022, Eersel has now rattled off three Muay Thai finishes in a row, including his US$50,000 performance bonus-winning knockout over “G-Unit.”
Eersel’s ability to finish Jarvis, who has never suffered a knockout in his career, is a testament to his match-ending power. Undoubtedly one of the most feared strikers in the world today, the 10-time ONE World Champion appears destined to rule the Muay Thai realm for years to come with his unforgiving weapons.
#2 Rungrawee Positions Himself As Prime Contender For Eersel’s Crown
While Eersel dismantled Jarvis in the ONE Fight Night 34 headliner, Rungrawee “Legatron” Sitsongpeenong delivered his own statement in the co-main event by snapping Youssef Assouik’s six-year-long winning streak.
The Sitsongpeenong representative displayed elite-level striking throughout the three-round lightweight Muay Thai thriller, using ring savvy and intelligent combinations to neutralize the significant reach advantage of his 6-foot-3 Danish-Moroccan foe.
Rungrawee deservingly took home the nod from all three judges at ringside to improve his striking record to 158-48, which may have just put him next in line to challenge for “The Immortal’s” throne.
“Legatron” has attained six victories under the ONE spotlight thus far, and he is evolving at a steady rate with each appearance.
The Thai’s combination of technical excellence and proven ability to neutralize dangerous opponents will come in handy if he’s given the chance to meet the Surinamese-Dutch king.
#3 Alyshov Could Be A Real Threat At Bantamweight
Undefeated Azerbaijani-Russian Elbek Alyshov’s highlight-reel finish of #5-ranked bantamweight MMA contender Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Pacatiw should command respect from the bantamweight MMA titans in ONE.
The 26-year-old wrapped up his promotional debut with a tight arm-triangle choke that drew a tap from his Filipino opponent in the second round and improved his record to a pristine 9-0.
It was the eighth submission victory on Alyshov’s resume, and he’ll be ready to use his blend of high-level grappling and world-class finishing instinct against anyone in the loaded bantamweight division.
There should be no shortage of challengers for the Moscow-based athlete, who hopes to continue reeling in the wins in search of a date against reigning ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade.
#4 Gasanov Proves He’s A Legitimate World Title Contender
In one of the night’s most compelling storylines, #3-ranked featherweight MMA contender Shamil “The Cobra” Gasanov avenged his only career loss to former tormentor Garry “The Lion Killer” Tonon by beating the American via unanimous decision.
The Dagestani wrestling specialist showcased significant improvements since their first encounter, neutralizing Tonon’s world-class submission game while implementing a more aggressive striking approach throughout their grueling three-round war at ONE Fight Night 34.
With his goal of revenge complete and his five-fight winning streak intact, the Dagestani grappler has positioned himself as a legitimate contender to reigning ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Tang Kai.
Overcoming someone like Tang – China’s first-ever male MMA World Champion – won’t be easy, but “The Cobra” is ready to bare his fangs in search of World Title glory in ONE.
#5 Takeuchi Emerges As A Future Heavyweight Star
Ryugo Takeuchi proved that with a full training camp behind him, he could become the heavyweight MMA division’s next biggest star.
The Japanese athlete bounced back from a tough loss in his short-notice promotional debut four months ago by decimating “Mighty Warrior” Kang Ji Won in just 98 seconds.
Takeuchi unleashed a volley of thunderous punches to complete his highlight-reel knockout of the tough South Korean, barreling his way to a US$50,000 performance bonus while keeping his 100 percent finishing rate secure.
In just his second appearance in the world’s largest martial arts organization, the 22-year-old Tokyo native has showcased the explosive power and finishing instinct that could see him become an unstoppable force in the weight class very soon.
