ONE Championship returns this Friday on Prime Video, broadcasting live from the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

In the main event, Regian Eersel will look to defend his Lightweight kickboxing title against Alexis Nicolas while Tye Ruotolo defends his Welterweight submission grappling belt from Izaak Michell in the co-main.

Red-hot prospects like Suablack and Ben Tynan get back to action while submission ace Kade Ruotolo faces off with Francisco Lo.

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Regian Eersel vs. Alexis Nicolas (LW Kickboxing Championship)

I expect a fun main event here. Eersel’s reign as champ has been nothing short of complete domination and I expect that to continue here, using his jab and range management for a clear decision nod.

My Pick: Regian Eersel via Decision

Tye Ruotolo vs. Izaak Michell (WW Submission Grappling Championship)

I am expecting this match to be much closer than the betting odds indicate (Tye is a -535 at time of writing). Michell has been coming up in the Australian scene and has put on some really impressive performances, only losing to elite competitors like Kaynan Duarte and Vagner Rocha. Additionally, he trains with Craig Jones (who beat Ruotolo and has surely assisted in preparations for this bout) and is really quick with heel hooks. I think we see Michell catch Ruotolo in a 50/50 position and am happy to take advantage of the inflated odds.

My Pick: Izaak Michell via Submission

Suablack Tor.Pran49 vs. Vladimir Kuzmin (BW Muay Thai)

My Pick: Suablack via Knockout

Ben Tynan vs. Duke Didier (HW MMA)

My Pick: Ben Tynan via Submission

Jacob Smith vs. Denis Puric (FLW Muay Thai)

My Pick: Jacob Smith via Decision

Kade Ruotolo vs. Francisco Lo (180-lb. Submission Grappling)

My Pick: Kade Ruotolo via Decision

Hiroyuki Tetsuka vs. Valmir da Silva (WW MMA)

My Pick: Hiroyuki Tetsuka via Submission

Dedduanglek Tded99 vs. Taiki Naito (FLW Kickboxing)

My Pick: Taiki Naito via Decision

Jeremy Pacatiw vs. Shuo Wang (FTW MMA)

My Pick: Jeremy Pacatiw via Decision

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