Bellator 201 was not the only significant mixed martial arts event to take place over the weekend of June 29-July 1. One Championship “Spirit of a Warrior” on Friday in Yangon, Myanmar, hosted several pivotal bouts, and there were other intriguing matches on the regional circuit. Here are five of the highlights:
INSTANT CLASSIC … A middleweight title clash between Myanmarese champion Aung La N Sang and Japanese challenger Ken Hasegawa headlined One Championship “Spirit of A Warrior.” It proved to be a highly entertaining, back-and-forth affair that was contested mostly on the feet.