Before fans immerse themselves in the action at ONE 170, set to take place in front of a sold-out crowd at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, January 24, the drama kicked off during the three-hour weigh-in and hydration window.
On Thursday, January 23, all eyes were focused on the stars of the card's marquee matchups, and for good reason — this event would feature not one but three world titles up for grabs.
Fortunately, all bouts will proceed as planned, with the six athletes involved making weight and passing the hydration test.
Watch the drama unfold in the clip below:
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In the headliner, two of the best pound-for-pound strikers in the world are penciled to collide in a much-awaited rematch. ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai defends his belt against divisional kickboxing king Superbon.
After a thrilling first encounter, which Tawanchai won via majority decision, the Thai megastar is looking for a more definitive victory at his compatriot’s expense. Meanwhile, Superbon aims to author a different outcome this time around to achieve two-sport glory.
On the other hand, the co-feature attraction puts the spotlight on a clash between two of MMA’s most explosive finishers. ONE bantamweight MMA world champion Fabricio Andrade stakes his crown against Kwon Won Il.
Lastly, Nico Carrillo and Nabil Anane are booked to go head-to-head for the ONE interim bantamweight Muay Thai world championship, with the winner of this matchup advancing to face lineal king Superlek Kiatmoo9 in a unification at ONE 172 on March 23.
ONE 170 plays as key location for ‘The Beast In Me’
Apart from ONE 170, the 12,000-seater Impact Arena is also slated to host the cast and crew of "The Beast In Me," an MMA action drama starring Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe and Daniel MacPherson.
During the event, MacPherson will film a choreographed fight scene inside the Circle. In the movie, the Australian actor portrays an out-of-work former MMA fighter who suffers a personal tragedy involving his brother.
With the help of a veteran trainer played by Crowe, he returns to the sport to avenge his sibling’s death and compete in ONE Championship.