ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano Fernandes of Brazil will headline another blockbuster ONE Championship card when he takes on top contender Andrew Leone of the United States at ONE: Kings & Conquerors at the Cotai Arena of the Venetian Macao.
Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship said the promotion returns to Macao after their last show did well.
“We are excited to do it all over again this August. We have an amazing card planned for fans all across the world, including a blockbuster championship showdown between tremendous competitors in Bibiano Fernandes and Andrew Leone. The interesting clash of styles should provide fans a solid matchup,” said Sityodtong.
Fernandes of Brazil is the reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion, and widely considered one of the best bantamweights in the world. He made his promotional debut back in 2012 and captured the title in 2013, and has since then remained unbeaten inside the ONE Championship cage.
Leone of Cortland, New York, is a 27-year-old martial artist who trains alongside some of the most talented combat sports athletes in Asia at the renowned Bali MMA gym in Bali, Indonesia. With a standout record of eight wins and only two losses, Leone is coming off three solid victories over top caliber opponents, earning him a shot at the ONE Bantamweight World Championship. In his next bout, Leone will challenge Bibiano Fernandes for the world title.
In the supporting bout 27-year-old Timofey Nastyukhin faces Koji Ando who is one of Japan’s fiercest competitors, having been a professional martial artist since 2008. The Japanese combatant is never in a boring bout, and always remains a threat no matter the opponent.
With an array of diverse striking skills coupled with solid submission grappling credentials, Ando is ready to claim victory once again inside the ONE Championship cage.
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