Don’t miss the explosive bantamweight clash between Kwon Won Il and Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg at ONE Championship’s first U.S. primetime event of 2024. Find out more about this thrilling matchup and how it could impact the bantamweight MMA division.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 12 | ONE Fight Night 18 | Bangkok, Thailand |
Get ready for an electrifying showdown between two of Asia’s most lethal bantamweight MMA strikers at ONE Championship’s first U.S. primetime event of 2024. On January 12, fourth-ranked contender Kwon Won Il will face off against Mongolian hard-hitter Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg at ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video, live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Kwon, known for his devastating knockout power and a remarkable 93 percent finishing rate, has been vocal about his desire for a rematch with ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio Andrade. Since his loss to Andrade in June 2022, Kwon has bounced back with impressive TKO victories over Mark “Tyson” Abelardo and Artem Belakh. A win against Shinechagtga would extend Kwon’s winning streak to three and bring him closer to a shot at the division’s Brazilian kingpin. However, his opponent is no pushover. Shinechagtga, a versatile fighter who has competed in various weight classes, is now focused on making his mark in the bantamweight MMA division. The 27-year-old Mongolian, who earned a six-figure contract on Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series in 2019, boasts seven career victories, with more than half coming by way of knockout. In his most recent bout, Shinechagtga showcased his skills by narrowly defeating the battle-tested veteran Chen Rui via split decision. Now, he aims to secure his second consecutive victory and surpass Kwon in the bantamweight MMA rankings.
Explosive Bantamweight Clash
Get ready for an electrifying showdown between two of Asia’s most lethal bantamweight MMA strikers at ONE Championship’s first U.S. primetime event of 2024. On January 12, fourth-ranked contender Kwon Won Il will face off against Mongolian hard-hitter Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg at ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video, live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Kwon, known for his devastating knockout power and a remarkable 93 percent finishing rate, has been vocal about his desire for a rematch with ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio Andrade. Since his loss to Andrade in June 2022, Kwon has bounced back with impressive TKO victories over Mark “Tyson” Abelardo and Artem Belakh.
A win against Shinechagtga would extend Kwon’s winning streak to three and bring him closer to a shot at the division’s Brazilian kingpin. However, his opponent is no pushover.
Shinechagtga, a versatile fighter who has competed in various weight classes, is now focused on making his mark in the bantamweight MMA division. The 27-year-old Mongolian, who earned a six-figure contract on Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series in 2019, boasts seven career victories, with more than half coming by way of knockout.
In his most recent bout, Shinechagtga showcased his skills by narrowly defeating the battle-tested veteran Chen Rui via split decision. Now, he aims to secure his second consecutive victory and surpass Kwon in the bantamweight MMA rankings.
Stay tuned to onefc.com for more updates on ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video.
