ONE Championship 169 Recap

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ONE Championship 169 delivered another exciting card in Bangkok, Thailand. Headlining the event, ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion Anatoly Malykhin defended his title against Oumar “Reug Reug” Kane. Reug Reug showcased his grit while successfully winning the championship in a impressive showing.

In the co-main events, two electrifying Muay Thai and kickboxing showdowns captivated the crowd. Rodtang faced British striker Jacob Smith in a highly anticipated rematch for the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title. Rodtang, known for his relentless pace and striking precision, continued his dominance with a victory. Jackie Buntan and Anissa Meksen competed for the inaugural ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Title. Buntan clinched the title, marking a career-defining win against the decorated Meksen. Buntan provided a remarkable post fight speech. A real tear jerker.

Additionally, fans witnessed Kade Ruotolo, the ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion, take on MMA veteran Ahmed Mujtaba. Ruotolo used his superior grappling advantage to win by submission.

Overall, ONE 169 delivered memorable moments and showcased our art accordingly.