5 reasons to watch ONE: NextGen this Friday

#4. Jeremy Miado versus Miao Li Tao rematch

Chinese mixed martial arts star Miao Li Tao is looking to get back at Filipino rival Jeremy ‘The Jaguar’ Miado, who finished him in a Knockout of the Year-worthy performance in their first ONE meeting in November 2019.

In that fight, Miado unleashed a concussive flying knee at the midway point of the first round, separating Miao from his senses. The Chinese fighter, of course, is more than capable of achieving vengeance in a similar manner, which makes this strawweight showdown a must-watch for adrenaline junkies.

Miado is the more talented striker between the two. With the Filipino now having joined Denice and Drex Zamboanga at Marrok Force MMA in Bangkok, expect Miado to feature an even more improved offensive arsenal in this highly anticipated rematch.

Miao should also come in much improved and better prepared after experiencing firsthand the kind of power Miado brings to the table. Both men will be gunning for an explosive finish, so don’t blink.

Will Miado put this rivalry past him with another exciting finish? Or will Miao even up the score at one win apiece? Only one way to find out. The call of the cage beckons.

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#3. Iraj Azizpour’s ONE debut

Iranian kickboxing superstar Iraj Azizpour makes his way to ONE Super Series, where he joins a roster filled with killers at every weight class.

Azizpour was initially set to make his ONE Championship debut in a battle for the inaugural heavyweight kickboxing world title opposite reigning ONE light heavyweight kickboxing champion Roman Kryklia.

However, Kryklia was forced to withdraw from the event due to an undisclosed medical issue, canceling the world title matchup.

As a result, Brazil's ever-reliable Anderson 'Braddock' Silva has been tapped to face Azizpour in a non-title bout. Silva owns a significant height advantage over the Iranian banger and even has his own pair of first-round knockout wins in ONE Super Series, making this a potentially show-stealing throwdown.

Azizpour is definitely a fighter to watch out for. The kickboxing big man is renowned for his devastating punches and thunderous head kicks.

Furthermore, the winner of this bout could eventually face Kryklia for the heavyweight title when he's ready to compete again.