The fans in Bangkok, Thailand, and those watching live in U.S. prime time are in for a treat this Friday when ONE Championship returns to the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. Topped by a pair of high-stakes World Title bouts, ONE Fight Night 7: Lineker vs. Andrade II on Prime Video has the makings of an unforgettable event. 

While every contest on the 10-fight slate is sure to produce high stake action, some fights stand out as barnburners. These are three showdowns that no martial arts fan will want to miss.

#1 A fierce World Title rematch 

Mixed martial arts fans around the globe are buzzing about the main event World Title rematch between former bantamweight king John “Hands of Stone” Lineker and the division’s #1-ranked contender Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade. 

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 The rivalry between “Hands of Stone” and “Wonder Boy” was already filled with animosity, and the way their first fight ended only added fuel to the fire.

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 Moreover, the first fight was shaping up to be a Fight of the Year candidate while it lasted, with each man having his moments of success throughout the torrid two-and-a-half rounds of action.

#2 A Submission Grappling scrap 

World-class ground fighting will be on display when American sensation Danielle Kelly meets MMA star Ayaka “Zombie” Miura in an intriguing submission grappling match that’s likely to be contested at an absurdly high pace. 

Undefeated in her two promotional appearances, Kelly will test her elite technical acumen against the judo black belt and unmatched physicality of Miura. Look for these women to attack early, given their pedigree as relentless submission hunters. That all-out aggression plus the compelling stylistic clash should lead to several tactical scrambles and exchanges.

#3 A Kickboxing slugfest  

A knockout is all but guaranteed when Andrei “Mr. KO” Stoica and Francesko “Smile” Xhaja go to war in a scheduled three-round kickboxing battle. The 35-year-old Stoica will look to add to his highlight reel with another knockout as he tries to fight his way back to a shot at a kickboxing World Title.

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But standing in his way will be the 6’4” Xhaja who is still looking for his first ONE victory. However, with his incredible reach and concussive power in his hands and feet, the 27-year-old has the potential to be a World Champion in his own right.

Which fight are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below.