5 UFC-ONE World Champion vs. World Champion super-fights we need to see

ONE interim heavyweight world champion Anatoly Malykhin vs. UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou (265 lbs.)

These two heavy-handed giants would rock any stadium.

ONE interim heavyweight world champion Anatoly Malykhin has remained undefeated in 10 bouts, with seven knockouts and three submissions. The wrestling specialist has the ability to take his opponents to the ground whenever he wants to, and his three appearances in ONE Championship showcased his devastating punching power.

Meanwhile, UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has won several 'Performance of the Night' honors because of his exciting brand of fighting, which has also led to him claiming the undisputed title in the promotion. 12 of his 17 wins have ended by knockout, in addition to 4 submissions, with his latest fight ending via unanimous decision.

Ngannou is known to have recorded the hardest punch in the world, but Malykhin is not impressed by his boxing technique. ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong also doesn’t think that ‘The Predator’ can hang with Malykhin or the other heavyweights in ONE Championship.

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ONE women’s atomweight world champion Angela Lee vs. UFC strawweight queen Carla Esparza (115 lbs.)

Pitting together Angela Lee and Carla Esparza matches two history-making women who will battle it out on the ground.

Angela Lee is the first and only woman to have held the ONE women’s atomweight world title. Her technical mastery in grappling has helped her overcome every opponent who has dared to challenge her reign at the top of the division.

Most recently, she finished ONE Women’s Atomweight World Grand Prix Champion and Muay Thai phenom Stamp Fairtex in March at ONE X, the promotion’s 10-year anniversary event.

Meanwhile, Esparza was the first UFC women’s strawweight champion. She won a tournament to earn the right to fight for the crown and dominated Rose Namajunas in their matchup to win the top prize of the division. After a long road back to the top, she faced Namajunas for a second time earlier this year to reclaim the title.

Both Lee and Esparza are stalwarts in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and will certainly look to test their skills against each other on the ground. Esparza may have the edge in experience, but Lee will have the advantage in youth and power, and better overall skills.