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#2 Shinya Aoki vs. Demian Maia
Rule Set: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Truly the best at what they do, Aoki and Maia are two of the most accomplished mixed martial arts grapplers in the sport’s history. Aoki, in particular, has made a career out of grappling opponents into oblivion in ONE and beyond.
To strip down the ruleset and allow only grappling – where both fighters’ strengths truly lie – provides a platform for a masterful display of martial arts.
Adding to the intrigue is the contrast of personalities.
While Maia mostly puts forth a healthy amount of respect for his opposition, Aoki attacks with a brash personality and seldom turns down a chance to speak his mind.
The mirroring skill sets and opposite personalities make for intrigue in both fighter and rule set – a perfect grappling match for martial arts fans to happily consume.
#1. Jake Paul Vs. Nieky Holzken
Rule Set: Boxing
Win or lose, if Jake Paul accepts a boxing match against Holzken, fans would have no choice but to respect his bravery. Holzken is one of the most technical and powerful strikers in ONE Super Series, and he's boxed before.
That being said, taking a boxing match against a proven destroyer like Holzken may not be a bright idea. While Paul was making a name for himself on Vine and YouTube, Holzken was amassing a kickboxing record of 94-16 and a boxing record of 14-1.
Nowadays, like it or not, Paul is considered a professional boxer and has built a record of 4-0. His opposition has consisted of a YouTuber, a retired NBA player, a retired wrestler, and the shell of former UFC star Tyron Woodley. Paul had a significant size advantage in each bout as well.
Holzken, meanwhile, has defeated some of the best strikers on the planet, fighting around the world multiple times each calendar year. To make things more interesting, ONE Championship has held a boxing match before, so it would no surprise if they could do it again.
So, would the fight be competitive? Probably not. Would it be exciting to watch? Definitely. Would fans tune in? You better believe it.
