5 Reasons To Watch ONE Fight Night 36: Prajanchai Vs. Di Bella II On Prime Video
This Friday, October 3, the martial arts world turns its eyes to the Thai capital for ONE Fight Night 36: Prajanchai vs. Di Bella II on Prime Video, which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime.
The card, which features eight fiery battles across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling, promises to deliver unforgettable moments and breakthrough performances from some of the planet’s most dangerous athletes.
Before the action gets underway in Bangkok, Thailand, here are five reasons why you absolutely can’t miss ONE Fight Night 36.
#1 World’s Best Strawweights Unify The Kickboxing Crown
When the best strawweight strikers from the East and the West collide, magic is guaranteed – and that’s exactly what combat sports enthusiasts will witness when two-sport king Prajanchai PK Saenchai and interim titleholder Jonathan Di Bella run it back.
This eagerly anticipated clash to determine the undisputed ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion carries significant stakes. The Thai aims to solidify his reign as the division’s true and only ruler, while the Canadian-Italian dynamo hunts for redemption and the chance to reclaim his throne.
Their first encounter at ONE Friday Fights 68 in June 2024 provided fans with an intense 15-minute firefight. Di Bella and Prajanchai threw everything but the kitchen sink at one another. Ultimately, all three judges at ringside awarded the win, and the belt, to the PK Saenchai Muaythaigym product.
Following that triumph, the 30-year-old Bangkok native continued his two-sport reign of dominance by finishing Ellis Badr Barboza to retain his ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title.
With 344 career victories and near-flawless mastery of every striking element imaginable, Prajanchai possesses all the tools necessary to overcome Di Bella once again. His experience, fight IQ, and ability to adapt mid-fight make him one of the most difficult puzzles to solve.
The Canadian-Italian, however, might just be the man to stop the seemingly indestructible warrior at ONE Fight Night 36.
Di Bella booked his ticket to this sequel with a five-round technical masterclass against the legendary Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at ONE 172 to capture the interim strawweight kickboxing crown.
The Quebec native has showcased new elements to his game, but his smooth combos and lightning-fast speed could be his biggest trump cards against the mighty Thai.
When these two world-class martial artists from opposite hemispheres collide, expect the ultimate test of adaptation, heart, and skill for the right to be called the undisputed ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion.
#2 Aung La N Sang’s Last Battle
An epic finish could be brewing when Myanmar sports hero Aung La “The Burmese Python” N Sang locks horns with Swedish destroyer Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam in a middleweight MMA affair that has all the makings of an instant classic.
Combined, these former MMA World Champions own 42 highlight-reel victories, with “The Burmese Python” accountable for 15 knockouts and 13 submissions in a glorious career that started almost two decades ago.
Aung La N Sang’s journey inside the Circle has been nothing short of brilliant. The Kill Cliff FC representative became only the second athlete on the roster to achieve champ-champ status – after close friend Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen.
The former ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight MMA World Champion is now looking to retire with a bang, and with plenty of weapons at his disposal, the 40-year-old will be firing on all cylinders in the final battle of his illustrious career.
Standing across from him will be Kadestam, a 34-year-old Swedish powerhouse who is as ferocious as they come. “The Bandit” has wrapped up all of his victories in ONE Championship using his devastating finishing power – the same power that helped him win the ONE Welterweight MMA World Title in November 2018.
In his last promotional appearance, the Swede claimed the biggest scalp on his resume with a thunderous second-round knockout of Croatian machine Roberto “Robocop” Soldic.
Kadestam’s stinging fists should only be equipped with more power as he seeks his fourth consecutive win and another run at World Title glory in his middleweight MMA debut at ONE Fight Night 36.
Sit back and enjoy this high-octane war. Most importantly, make sure not to blink when these proven gladiators go head-hunting inside the Thai capital this Friday.
#3 Flyweight Muay Thai Mayhem
The flyweight Muay Thai division is about to witness absolute chaos, as two pivotal battles threaten to reshape the entire landscape of the weight bracket.
First, #4-ranked contender Kongthoranee Sor Sommai crosses paths with undefeated Uzbekistani slugger Aslamjon Ortikov in a battle that pits old vs. new Muay Thai. The Sor Sommai dynamo, who is a former three-time Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion, returns to the squared circle with his back against the wall.
After a hard-earned win over striking icon Nong-O Hama this past February, the Petchabun native dropped a unanimous decision to the former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion in their rematch three months later.
That loss, however, doesn’t define him at all. A veteran with 72 career victories, Kongthoranee will be fired up to get his career back on track with a tactical masterpiece at ONE Fight Night 36.
Meanwhile, Ortikov aims to make an instant impact in his U.S. primetime debut following his spectacular 8-0 run at ONE Friday Fights, which improved his professional slate to 22-0.
More recently, the 22-year-old Uzbek obliterated another former Rajadamnern Stadium titleholder, Petsukumvit Boi Bangna, with devastating efficiency to earn a US$100,000 contract and a spot on the global roster this past June.
Fifth-ranked Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi and Azerbaijani sensation Akif “King” Guluzada’s showdown should also provide white-knuckle action. Jaosuayai earned his spot in the rankings through a destructive 52-second knockout of Nakrob Fairtex, marking his third straight KO victory.
In the opposite corner, Guluzada brings youth, perfection, and the ability to shut down opponents. The 20-year-old phenom enjoys an unblemished 4-0 promotional record, and a win over the ever-dangerous Jaosuayai could help him break into the top five.
With potential World Title implications hanging over both battles and four fighters capable of ending fights in spectacular fashion, the flyweight Muay Thai rankings could look completely different when the dust settles at Lumpinee Stadium.
#4 Flyweight MMA Fighters Get In On The Fun, Too
The flyweight MMA division refuses to be outdone, as there will be two action-packed encounters that will also carry heavy implications for the top-five rankings of the weight class.
Former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion and current #1-ranked strawweight MMA contender Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks will finally settle his long-simmering grudge with #2-ranked Mansur Malachiev, and the winner could break into the flyweight elite.
After suffering a crushing TKO loss to Joshua “The Passion” Pacio in their World Title unification trilogy match this past February, Brooks is hungry for redemption. The American wrestling specialist will have a chance to earn a slice of redemption in the flyweight division, where he’ll meet a man he has been trading barbs with for two years.
Malachiev has been nearly perfect in his career, leaning on his Dagestani wrestling excellence en route to a 13-1 career slate. After falling to Pacio via decision in October 2023, the Russian bounced back with victories over former strawweight king Yosuke “The Ninja” Saruta and #3-ranked Bokang “Little Giant” Masunyane to prove he belongs among the best.
Elsewhere on the card, undefeated Uzbekistani fighter and #4-ranked Sanzhar “Tornado” Zakirov puts his spotless 15-0 record on the line against #5-ranked Chinese standout “Wolf Warrior” Hu Yong in another stylistic clash that promises fireworks.
Zakirov has impressed with his preternatural athleticism and finishing ability. The 22-year-old owns three stoppage wins in six promotional appearances, and along the way, he has showcased the type of well-rounded skills that separate prospects from contenders.
On the flip side, Hu possesses battle-tested durability and match-ending instincts. The Beijing native has shined in several three-round barnburners, but he also loves to headhunt early, as seen in his highlight-reel knockouts of reigning flyweight MMA king Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu and former ruler Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio.
There’s a lot at stake for each man. For Zakirov, he wants to maintain his clean record, climb the rankings, and secure the next crack at the gold. As for Hu, handing the Uzbek his first loss would elevate him in the rankings and get his name in the World Title conversation.
#5 A Crucial Submission Grappling Rematch
Last but not least, two electrifying Brazilian ground wizards, Fabricio “Hokage” Andrey and Eduardo Granzotto, collide in a featherweight submission grappling match.
Andrey brings pure entertainment value whenever he dons the rashguard, hunting for a finish. The 2021 IBJJF World Champion has built a reputation as one of the sport’s most dynamic performers, combining absurd athleticism with a flashy submission arsenal.
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt opened his ONE account with a solid 10-minute performance over Ashley Williams this past April – a performance that further established his reputation as must-watch television.
But in late May, Andrey was upset by his countryman, Granzotto, in the opening round of the 2025 IBJJF tournament. At ONE Fight Night 36, he plans to avenge that loss.
Granzotto has been turning heads in the international scene since his teenage years.
The 23-year-old, who is a BJJ black belt under Ricardo Vieira, represents the next generation of technical brilliance emerging from Brazil’s legendary grappling factories.
With a reputation built on systematic excellence and championship-level precision, the youngster possesses the skills and hunger to match Andrey’s explosive repertoire. And already armed with a victory over “Hokage,” Granzotto is ready to prove it was no fluke.
Expect pure technique, athletic artistry, and the constant threat of fight-ending submissions when these two cross paths at ONE Fight Night 36.
