American Muay Thai gets another chance to shine in U.S. primetime on Friday, May 2. Carrying the banner in Bangkok, Thailand will be Sean Climaco as he meets Akif Guluzada in a flyweight contest. The exciting bout will be a fun addition to the ONE Fight Night 31 lineup on Prime Video.
Sean Climaco Turning Heads Before ONE Fight Night 31
Climaco made a splash in his debut in 2024 against Josue Cruz. The first-round knockout elevated the Smash Fighter and Woodenman Muay Thai representative. He returned at ONE Championship’s second U.S. event in a wild brawl with Johan Estupinan.
Although he came out on the losing end against the Colombian, Climaco got back in the win column against a familiar foe. At ONE Fight Night 28, the Californian settled the score with Diego Paez by a narrow split decision. Now he hopes to start building momentum in a stacked division in May during ONE Fight Night 31.
Back in the saddle Sean Climaco outpoints Diego Paez in a clash of American Muay Thai stars! #ONEFightNight28 | LIVE NOW Watch Live on Prime Watch Live on Sky Sports Live TV broadcast in 190+ countries (check local listings) Also available on ONE YouTube… pic.twitter.com/4fD5EASNph
Will Guluzada Put On Another Quality Show at ONE Fight Night 31?
The 19-year-old Azerbaijanian steps up onto the global stage for the first time after thrilling results on ONE Friday Fights. Guluzada has a perfect 3-0 record, with his latest two wins ending before the final bell. The Team Mehdi Zatout athlete gets his shot to announce himself to the division against a dangerous opponent at ONE Fight Night 31.
Climaco vs. Guluzada Tilt Crucial Bout for Flyweight Title Picture at ONE Fight Night 31
As the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title sits vacant for the time being, the flyweights that are competing are getting a prime opportunity to showcase their skills and rise in the division. Climaco and Guluzada will look to make their play inside Lumpinee Stadium and garner increasing fan support. It has all the makings of a dark horse for ONE Fight Night 31’s Fight of the Night.
ONE Fight Night 31 airs live on Friday, May 2, on Prime Video. The action begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The event is free for all Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.
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