5 Burning Questions Ahead Of ONE Fight Night 36: Prajanchai Vs. Di Bella II
Here's what everyone's asking ahead of the action-packed October 3 event in Bangkok, Thailand.
By Fachrul Sidiq
Sep 29, 2025, 02:28 UTC
ONE Fight Night 36: Prajanchai vs. Di Bella II on Prime Video is set to light up Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 3, bringing a card stacked with World Title implications, emotional farewells, and surging contenders all under one roof.
Broadcast live in U.S. primetime, this can’t-miss event will showcase everything from high-stakes striking duels to MMA wars and elite submission grappling. For some, it’s a chance to cement legacies. For others, it’s the night they prove they belong among the world’s best.
With so much on the line, fans can expect fireworks and storylines that ripple across divisions long after the final bell. Here are five burning questions that define ONE Fight Night 36.
#1 Can Di Bella Avenge His Only Loss And Unify The Gold?
ONE Interim Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Di Bella is looking for redemption against a familiar foe.
The Italian-Canadian star, who built his reputation on slick movement and surgical striking, will rematch two-sport king Prajanchai PK Saenchai to unify the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title.
Their rivalry began at ONE Friday Fights 68 in June 2024, where Prajanchai handed Di Bella his first career defeat via unanimous decision to claim the vacant strawweight kickboxing crown.
That loss not only ended Di Bella’s perfect run but also elevated Prajanchai as the man to beat in the division.
Since then, Di Bella has reasserted himself in emphatic fashion. At ONE 172 this March, he outclassed legendary Sam-A Gaiyanghadao to capture the interim belt, showcasing the jab, footwork, and composure that remain his trademarks.
Now he returns to the ring with one mission – to erase the only blemish on his record. But Prajanchai, riding a six-fight winning streak and armed with the confidence of already besting Di Bella, will aim to prove once more why he stands atop both Muay Thai and kickboxing at strawweight.
#2 Will Aung La N Sang Have A Fairy Tale Ending?
Few athletes embody ONE Championship’s spirit like “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang. With 30 wins, 28 finishes, and reigns in both the middleweight and light heavyweight MMA divisions, the Myanmar icon has already secured his legacy as one of the most decorated fighters in company history.
But this Friday, he makes his final walk, where he’ll clash with former ONE Welterweight MMA World Champion Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam. It’s more than a fight – it’s a farewell staged against a man Aung La N Sang respects deeply, both as a rival and as a friend.
Kadestam brings finishing credentials of his own, boasting 15 victories with 14 stoppages and a current three-fight TKO streak. With both men preferring to settle matters inside the distance, fireworks seem inevitable.
For Aung La N Sang, this last battle isn’t just about saying goodbye. It’s about proving one final time that his heart, power, and warrior spirit still belong on the grandest stage.
#3 Which Fighters Are Most Likely To Enter The Rankings?
ONE Fight Night 36 could also reshape the official athlete rankings, with several surging stars eyeing breakthrough moments.
In flyweight MMA, top-ranked strawweight contenders Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks and Mansur Malachiev are stepping up a division. They now chase spots in a weightclass currently ruled by Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu, who defends his belt against Joshua “The Passion” Pacio at ONE 173 on November 16.
Meanwhile, in flyweight Muay Thai, two young guns look to break into the top five.
Aslamjon Ortikov, a 22-year-old phenom with a spotless 22-0 record, faces #4-ranked Kongthoranee Sor Sommai, while 20-year-old Akif Guluzada takes on #5-ranked Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi.
With a victory, either man could find himself catapulted into the elite tier of one of the organization’s most competitive divisions.
#4 Whose Undefeated Records Will Survive The Night?
The allure of an unbeaten slate adds an extra layer of drama, and three athletes will put their perfect records to the test in Bangkok.
First, Ortikov’s meteoric 22-0 rise includes eight wins on the global stage. His polished technique and icy composure have carried him so far, but Kongthoranee’s experience could test him like never before.
Next, Sanzhar “Tornado” Zakirov enters with a flawless 15-0 record. The Uzbek standout, ranked in both the flyweight and strawweight MMA divisions, faces his sternest test yet against #5-ranked Hu “Wolf Warrior” Yong, a battle that could catapult the winner toward a World Title shot.
Finally, Japan’s Shozo Isojima makes his promotional debut at 5-0.
The lightweight phenom has shown plenty of promise on the regional circuit, but standing across from him will be seasoned Argentine Nicolas “El Paisa” Vigna – a test that will reveal if Isojima’s unblemished record can hold under the brightest lights.
Whether these slates remain spotless or finally crack, fans can expect tension every time these unbeaten warriors step into the ring.
#5 Can Granzotto Shock Andrey Again?
Submission grappling takes center stage when promotional newcomer Eduardo Granzotto and BJJ World Champion Fabricio “Hokage” Andrey run it back in a featherweight showdown.
Earlier this year, at the IBJJF World Championship, Granzotto stunned the global grappling community by outscoring Andrey under gi rules. That victory shook up the hierarchy, proving the Brazilian upstart could hang with one of the sport’s most decorated competitors.
This time, the setting is different. Contested under no-gi rules and ONE’s submission-focused scoring system, the margin for error shrinks.
For Granzotto, it’s a chance to silence any doubters and confirm that his style thrives under any conditions. For Andrey, it’s all about redemption, and he’ll be eager to even the score and remind the world why his name carries so much weight in the grappling scene.
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