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ONE 159: De Ridder vs. Bigdash
ONE 159: De Ridder vs. Bigdash was a Combat sport event held by ONE Championship on July 22, 2022, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.A ONE Middleweight Championship bout between current champion Reinier de Ridder and former champion Vitaly Bigdash headlined the event. An interim ONE Muay Thai Women's Atomweight Championship bout between the ONE Kickboxing Atomweight World champion Janet Todd and Lara Fernandez was booked as the co-main event.[
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Plot Summary
ONE 159 was a major mixed martial arts event held by ONE Championship, featuring several high-profile matchups. The main event saw ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion Reinier de Ridder defend his middleweight title against submission grappling legend Andre Galvao in a special rules bout. The co-main event featured a featherweight bout between Thanh Le and Garry Tonon.
Critical Reception
As a live sports broadcast, critical reception typically focuses on the quality of the fights, the performances of the athletes, and the production value of the event. ONE Championship events are generally well-regarded for their production and the caliber of talent on display.
What Reviewers Say
Exciting matchups featuring world-class athletes.
High production quality typical of ONE Championship events.
The main event between De Ridder and Galvao was a highly anticipated stylistic clash.
Google audience: Audience reception for ONE Championship events generally praises the exciting fights and the promotion's ability to attract top talent from around the world. Fans often highlight the diverse range of martial arts disciplines showcased.
Awards & Accolades
N/A (Sports event)
Fun Fact
The bout between Reinier de Ridder and Andre Galvao was a special rules bout, blending MMA striking with submission grappling elements, making it a unique contest.
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