3 fights that could steal the show at stacked ONE Fight Night 27

ONE Championship seeks to open its first chapter of 2025 with a bang when ONE Fight Night 27 commences this Friday, Jan. 10.

Emanating live from the celebrated Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, the spectacle features two world title contests that will have fans on the edge of their seats.

Chinese knockout machine Tang Kai defends his ONE featherweight MMA world title against undefeated warrior Akbar Abdullaev, while Denice Zamboanga and Alyona Rassohnya tango for the interim atomweight crown.

That's not all, though, as the rest of the matchups look all set to lift the roof off the 'Mecca of Muay Thai' on fight night.

From an intriguing war between two knockout specialists, a submission clinic featuring two black belt wizards, and a high-stakes tilt, here are three fights that could steal the show at ONE Fight Night 27.

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#1. Kulabdam vs. John Lineker

The judges won't be needed in this epic war between two superstars who never fail to bring their immense knockout power to the global stage.

John Lineker seeks to continue his electric run in Muay Thai after closing out his 2024 with two highlight-reel finishes against Alexey Balyko and Asa Ten Pow.

However, he might have to dig deeper into his arsenal than just relying on his 'Hands of Stone' for this barnburner set for ONE Fight Night 27.

Kulabdam's cracking left fist, which earned him the nickname 'Left Meteorite' is a thing of beauty.

The Thai's power and capability to produce the spectacular has been well-documented, and he'll leave no stone unturned to close out the fight early.

Whichever way this unfolds, excitement is a certainty when they trade leather at ONE Fight Night 27.

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#2. Tommy Langaker vs. Dante Leon

Tommy Langaker might head into this fixture off a pair of world title defeats to Kade Ruotolo, but he isn't one to take a back seat.

The Norwegian standout gave the lightweight world champion a run for his money in both contests, and he'll look to bag a big W as he seeks a rubber match against Ruotolo on submission grappling's biggest stage.

As elite as his skills may be, he can expect to be put to the test against fellow Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 27.

Leon, 29, has used his diverse submission abilities to rack up an impressive resume against the very best on the canvas.

The Pedigo Submission Fighting man opened his ONE account with a smashing triumph over Bruno Pucci.

Moreover, with a chance to exact revenge, fans can expect nothing less than a clinic from the Canadian sensation come ONE Fight Night 27.

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#3. Chihiro Sawada vs. Meng Bo

While all eyes will be on the interim atomweight MMA world title fixture much later on in the night, do not sleep on this absolute war between Chihiro Sawada and Meng Bo.

The Japanese star, who's yet to taste defeat in her career, has rightfully earned her spot in the atomweight top-five with three pristine displays over Sanaz Fayazmanesh, Jihin Radzuan, and Noelle Grandjean.

Thus far, no competitor has found an answer to her merciless ground game, but Meng Bo will put that theory to the test at ONE Fight Night 27.

The Chinese martial artist has racked up six submission wins in her career, and her technicality on the canvas has played an influential role in her impressive 21-7 slate.

Like Sawada, Meng also has plenty to offer in the stand-up department. So rest assured if the fight doesn't hit the canvas, a knockout could certainly be a possibility in this high-stakes battle.

ONE Fight Night 27 will be available to active Amazon Prime Video subscribers in North America.