The stories of five fighters who decided to retire from the ONE stage in 2022 have been etched into ONE history as legends.
In 2022, there were many events on the ONE ring. Whether it’s a rising star who was born or becoming a new ONE World Champion, including the legendary fighter’s farewell ring which we will take to know these 5 fighters for all fans to record in their memories
1. Dejdamrong S. Amnuaysirichok
“Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke”, the owner of the nickname “Aita Du”, a legendary Muay Thai champion who is open to a new challenge by going through the path of mixed martial arts (MMA), able to make history as the first and only Thai person who has achieved Reigns ONE World Champion in MMA
Although later losing the championship and leaving the ring to take the role of a boxing teacher at Evolve for many years But the fighter fire in his heart prompted him to return to the ring at the age of 42 earlier this year. by being able to collect winning points beautifully But in the next fight, “Dejdamrong” missed a knockout from his opponent. Dejdamrong-John-Mehdi-Cosmo-Brandon therefore decided to announce his retirement at the age of 43 after running on the path of a fighter for more than 30 years.
2. John Wayne Parr
“John Wayne Parr” is another Muay Thai legend who has been through the world stage. And has shown his first fight with ONE in 2021 at the age of 44 against “Niki Holsken”, although he was knocked out, but “John” did not give up, deciding to enter the final battle before bidding farewell to the ring. By facing “Eduard Folayang”, which is counted as the 100th fight in a professional fighter
Despite not being able to win in his farewell bout, “John” held on to a legend’s prestige, after the battle he gracefully announced the end of his life as a canvas fighter in March. past
3. Mehdi Sathut
“Mehdi Sathut”, the owner of many world champions, debuted with ONE for the first time in June 2018. By facing the best in the bantamweight (145 lbs.), including “Nong-O Gaiyanghadao”, he later had the opportunity to challenge the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Championship. with “Cappitan Petchyindee Academy”, the champion at that time to overthrow the throne unsuccessfully But fight like the heart of the audience.
In October, Mehdi had the opportunity toMuay Thai ring nightAgain and able to knock “Asa Ten Pow” from the first round, receiving a $ 50,000 bonus (almost 1.8 million baht) before announcing goodbye to the ring, ending the fighter’s path at the age of 39 beautifully.
4 Cosmo Alexandre
“Cosmo Alexandre”, Muay Thai and Kickboxing world champion degree He also mastered a variety of fighting skills. With his powerful weapons and aggressive fighting style, he has earned the hearts of many ONE sports fans.
The last night, Cosmo returned to fight Muay Thai rules in the battle of ONE FIGHT NIGHT 4 in November, where he knocked out “Quan Cervantes”, satisfying the fans in the second round, along with announcing his retirement from the ring. With a magnificent victory at the age of 40
5. Brandon Vera
Brandon Vera made his debut on ONE in 2014. Since then, he has been stunning in four first-round knockouts and has captured the ONE Heavyweight World Championship. Veet (265 P.) has succeeded andReigned the throne for 6 years. Before losing the championship to “Arjan Bullard” in May ’64
At ONE 164 on December 3, Brandon returned to the ring in front of his hometown Filipino fans after losing to Amir Aliakbari. He announced his retirement from ONE, but His performance as a former ONE World Champion will continue to impress fans around the world for a long time.
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