ONE Fight Night 10: Demetrious Johnson Defends Gold
ONE Championship Lands in America with Fireworks
ONE Fight Night 10 marked a monumental moment for ONE Championship as the Singapore-based promotion made its U.S. debut on May 5, 2023, at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado. The stacked 11-fight card featured world title bouts, brutal knockouts, and emotional victories, delivering on every front for fans watching live on Amazon Prime Video.
Main Event: Demetrious Johnson Ends Trilogy with Moraes
In the headline bout, American legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson defended his ONE Flyweight World Title against longtime rival Adriano Moraes. The trilogy’s final chapter saw Johnson dominate with leg kicks, clinch control, and relentless pressure. Moraes had moments of success, but Johnson’s speed and fight IQ proved too much. After five rounds of tactical warfare, Johnson earned a unanimous decision and hinted at a possible retirement, saying he’d consult his family before making a final call.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon Steals the Show with KO Power
Thai superstar Rodtang Jitmuangnon delivered one of the most devastating knockouts of the night, finishing Edgar Tabares with a crushing elbow in the second round of their Muay Thai bout. Rodtang’s aggression and precision were on full display, reaffirming his status as one of the most feared strikers in the sport.
Aung La N Sang submitted Fan Rong by guillotine in Round 2.
Mikey Musumeci won by rear-naked choke. MMA
Zebaztian Kadestam knocked out Roberto Soldic in Round 2.
- Mikey Musumeci retained his ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Title with a slick heel hook over Osamah Almarwai.
- Roberto Kadestam knocked out Soldic in Round 2 in a welterweight MMA clash.
- Sage Northcutt made a triumphant comeback after a four-year layoff, submitting Ahmed Mujtaba with a lightning-fast heel hook in just 39 seconds.
Conclusion: ONE Fight Night 10 Sets the Standard
ONE Championship’s first U.S. event was a resounding success, blending elite martial arts with world-class production and storytelling. From Johnson’s legacy-defining win to Rodtang’s savage knockout, ONE Fight Night 10 proved that the promotion belongs on the global stage.
Sources:
- Sportskeeda: ONE Fight Night 10 full card results and recap
- South China Morning Post: ONE Championship Fight Night 10 results
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