Bangkok, Feb 28: Mizo mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Nazareth Lalthazuala Hmar delivered another commanding performance, securing his second consecutive victory at ONE Championship with a clinical submission win on Friday night.
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| Nazareth Lalthazuala celebrates victory after submitting Jake Bron with a second-round arm-triangle at ONE Friday Fights 144 in Bangkok on February 27, 2026. |
Competing at ONE Friday Fights 144 held at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, the rising star from Mizoram faced Filipino opponent Jake Bron in the strawweight division. After a competitive opening round, Lalthazuala took control in the second round, expertly locking in an arm-triangle choke that forced his opponent to tap out at 3:56.
Representing Dojang MMA & Fitness Studio, Guwahati, under Team Joseph, Lalthazuala displayed composure, technical precision, and a steadily evolving ground game throughout the bout. The victory marks his second straight win in the global promotion, further strengthening his growing reputation on Asia’s premier MMA platform.
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The 26-year-old fighter had earlier made headlines with a sensational 16-second knockout victory in his promotional debut at the same venue. With back-to-back wins now under his belt, Lalthazuala continues to raise the bar for fighters from Mizoram and the Northeast region.
As the first fighter from Mizoram to compete on such a major stage in ONE Championship, his achievements have inspired young athletes across the region. Fans and supporters are now eagerly awaiting his next fight announcement as his international journey gains momentum.
