ONE Fight Night 36: Flores Dominates McManamon, Di Bella Claims Title, Aung La N Sang Bids Farewell

ONE Fight Night 36 delivered a night of thrilling martial arts action, featuring a decisive debut victory for Selina Flores, a championship triumph for Jonathan Di Bella, and an emotional farewell for legendary Aung La N Sang.

Flores Secures Unanimous Decision Against McManamon

British fighter Marie McManamon, a former UK No. 1, faced a tough challenge against debutant Selina Flores at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. Flores, a San Diego native, showcased her formidable skills, immediately making an impact in her 115lbs debut. Her impressive resume included a WBC world title at 122lbs and multiple WBC Muay Thai World Championships, indicating her high pedigree.

Despite McManamon demonstrating consistent forward pressure and solid ring control throughout the bout, she struggled to corner the elusive Flores. Flores proved to be a tricky opponent, effectively landing sharp counter shots from the back foot. Even with McManamon finishing strongly in the final round, it wasn`t enough to sway the judges.

Selina Flores secured a unanimous decision victory, extending her impressive winning streak to five fights and improving her career record to 9-1. For McManamon, this marks her second consecutive loss in ONE Championship, albeit against highly formidable opposition.

Jonathan Di Bella Claims Unified World Title

In the main event, Jonathan Di Bella delivered a masterful performance to claim the unified ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship. Facing two-sport king P.K. Saenchai, Di Bella fought strategically to earn a unanimous decision victory, marking a significant moment of redemption and triumph in his career.

Aung La N Sang`s Victorious Farewell

The co-main event saw a legendary figure, Aung La N Sang, conclude his storied MMA career on a high note. Myanmar`s first-ever World Champion and a former two-division ONE World Champion, `The Burmese Python`, dominated former welterweight king Zebaztian Kadestam in their middleweight MMA clash.

The 40-year-old icon overwhelmed his opponent, securing a TKO victory at 2:20 of the second round after the referee stopped the action. This emphatic win marked his 31st career victory and ignited the Lumpinee Stadium crowd.

Following this memorable performance, Aung La N Sang is slated for a well-deserved induction into the ONE Championship Hall of Fame this November, set to take place at ONE 173 in Tokyo.

Flyweight Muay Thai Division Sees Major Shakeup

The Flyweight Muay Thai division also experienced significant shifts throughout the event. In a stunning upset, Akif Guluzada delivered a devastating knee to the head in the first round, knocking out the No. 5-ranked fan-favorite Jaosuayai Sor Dechapan.

The upheaval continued as Uzbek fighter Aslamjon Ortiko scored a crucial knockdown on his way to a decisive victory against Kongthoranee Sor Sommai. These results have dramatically opened up the top of the division, promising further excitement in upcoming bouts.