ONE 162
| ONE 162: Zhang vs. Di Bella | ||||
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 The poster for ONE 162: Zhang vs. Di Bella | ||||
| Information | ||||
| Promotion | ONE Championship | |||
| Date | October 21, 2022 | |||
| Venue | Axiata Arena | |||
| City | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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ONE 162: Zhang vs. Di Bella was a Combat sport event produced by ONE Championship that took place on October 21, 2022 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[1][2]
Background
[edit]The event marked the promotion's 17th visit to Kuala Lumpur and first since ONE: Mark of Greatness in December 2019. The event was first time in the two years the organization has hosted an event outside Singapore.[3]
A ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship bout for the vacant title between Zhang Peimian and Jonathan Di Bella headlined the event.[1] Former champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao announced retired from international competition after returning to Thailand from Singapore and where he had coached at Evolve MMA.[4]
Former Glory Welterweight Champion Nieky Holzken and former ONE Lightweight World Championship challenger Islam Murtazaev were previously scheduled to meet in a lightweight kickboxing bout at ONE: X, but Murtazaev pulled out from the card due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, all Russian athletes were removed from the card as a result of the Singaporean government banning them from entering the country and the bout was postponed to this date.[5][6] In turn, Holzken withdrew from the bout due to an injured and was replaced by Constantin Rusu.[7]
A flyweight muay thai bout between Chorfah Tor.Sangtiennoi and Denis Purić was scheduled to take place at the event.[8] However, Chorfah withdraw due to has sustained an injury during training at the Sangtiennoi Camp and was replaced by Tagir Khalilov.[9]
At the weigh-ins, Tagir Khalilov, Constantin Rusu and Gustavo Balart all failed hydration test and were forced to take catchweights. Khalilov weighed in at 137.5 lbs, 2.5 pounds over the limit, Balart came in at 130.75 lbs, 5.75 lbs over the strawweight limit, and Rusu at 173.25 lbs, 3.25 pounds over the limit.[10][11]
Results
[edit]| Main card (YouTube / Watch ONE) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Strawweight Kickboxing | Jonathan Di Bella | def. | Zhang Peimian | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | [a] |
| Flyweight | Reece McLaren | def. | Windson Ramos | TKO (retirement) | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Catchweight (173.25 lbs) Kickboxing | Constantin Rusu | def. | Islam Murtazaev | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | [b] |
| Catchweight (130.75 lbs) | Gustavo Balart | def. | Alex Silva | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | [c] |
| Featherweight Muay Thai | Jimmy Vienot | def. | Niclas Larsen | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Flyweight | Eko Roni Saputra | def. | Yodkaikaew Fairtex | Submission (heel hook) | 1 | 2:16 | |
| Lead card (YouTube / Watch ONE) | |||||||
| Bantamweight | Artem Belakh | def. | Leandro Issa | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Catchweight (137.5 lbs) Muay Thai | Denis Purić | def. | Tagir Khalilov | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | [d] |
| Welterweight | Ruslan Emilbek Uulu | def. | Ben Wilhelm | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 4:58 | |
- ^ For the vacant ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship.
- ^ Rusu missed weight (173.25 lbs)
- ^ Balart missed weight (130.75 lbs)
- ^ Khalilov missed weight (137.5 lbs)
Bonus awards
[edit]The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[13]
- Performance of the Night: Eko Roni Saputra
See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ a b James Goyder (2022-10-03). "Zhang Peimian faces Jonathan Di Bella at ONE 162". AsianMMA.com. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
- ^ "Sitthichai takes on undefeated Mohammed Boutasaa, Dutch legend Nieky Holzken vs. Murtazev set for Oct. 21". beyondkick.com. 2022-10-03. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
- ^ Nicolas Atkin (2022-09-07). "ONE Championship returns to Kuala Lumpur with double header; first shows outside Singapore in two years". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
- ^ "ONE Championship celebrates Sam-A Gaiyanghadao's glorious career as Thai fighter announces retirement". sportskeeda.com. 2022-02-21. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ "Nieky Holzken faces Islam Murtazaev at ONE: X". AsianMMA.com. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ "ONE Championship's Russian fighters removed from cards in Singapore – 'it's just about international sentiment', Chatri Sityodtong says". South China Morning Post. 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ Jay Furness (2022-10-18). "5 Reasons To Watch ONE 162: Zhang vs. Di Bella Live On October 21". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ Jay Furness (2022-10-08). "Full Card Revealed For ONE 162: Zhang Vs. Di Bella On October 21". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
- ^ "ONE 162 Cursed With An Injury". fightsports.tv. 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
- ^ "ONE Championship 162 weigh-ins and hydration test results". South China Morning Post. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ Strobel, Kevin. "ONE 162 Weigh-in Results". Beyond Kickboxing - The Home of Kickboxing. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ "ONE 162: Zhang vs. Di Bella". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
- ^ Chris Mohan (2022-10-22). "Saputra's Seventh Straight Finish Earns Him Sole US$50,000 Performance Bonus At ONE 162". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
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