Heavyweight MMA standouts and are set to throw down in a fight that’s unlikely to see the judges’ scorecards.
Heavyweight MMA standouts and are set to throw down in a fight that’s unlikely to see the judges’ scorecards.
The pair will throw down in U.S. primetime on August 1 at , live from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Given each athlete’s propensity for brawling and ruthless finishing instincts, fans should buckle up for an all-out war when these titans enter the ring.
A veteran of seven battles in ONE, South Korea’s Kang is still looking for consistency on the global stage.
While he’s stumbled against elite opposition like and , he’s also scored four highlight-reel stoppages in ONE to cement himself among the sport’s most terrifying punchers with a 100 knockout rate in his seven professional victories.
“Mighty Warrior” will come into this bout following a hard-fought decision loss to former ONE World Title challenger Grishenko at . Despite that loss, he showcased the gas tank, fight IQ, and well-rounded skills needed to compete for a full three rounds, if needed.
On August 1, he’ll meet an equally dangerous finisher in Takeuchi.
The 22-year-old Japanese powerhouse brought an unbeaten professional record, a 100 percent finishing rate, and high expectations into his late-notice ONE debut in April at . Despite the hype, Takeuchi suffered a third-round TKO loss to respected British veteran .
With his youth, massive size, and proven knockout power, Takeuchi remains one of the division’s most promising talents – and his clash with Kang will serve as a fitting test for his development.
Keep checking for more news and announcements about ONE Fight Night 34 on August 1.