Bianca Basilio will make her return to ONE Championship at ONE Battle Evening 22 when she squares off with promotional newcomer Nanami Ichikawa.
Completed competitor Bianca Basilio is slated for her return to ONE Championship.
On Friday, Could 3, at ONE Battle Evening 22 in Bangkok, the Brazilian will tackle promotional newcomer Nanami Ichikawa in a 132-pound catchweight submission grappling contest.
The 28-year-old Basilio is without doubt one of the sport’s prime lively opponents in each gi and no-gi. She is a 2019 ADCC world champion and a two-time IBJJF gi world champion, most just lately taking residence gold on the 2023 IBJJF Worlds.
Up to now couple of years, she boasts notable victories over the likes of IBJJF world champion Anna Rodrigues, ADCC Trials winner Julia Maele, and IBJJF gi and no-gi world champion Amanda Monteiro.
Basilio’s conflict with Ichikawa will mark her third look in ONE Championship, having beforehand scored a fast submission win over Milena Sakumoto and dropping a choice in opposition to Tammi Musumeci.
Her opponent, Ichikawa, is comparatively unknown on the worldwide aggressive scene. Coaching out of Arete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Thailand, the Japanese athlete is a black belt in each judo and BJJ.
Understandably, Basilio will probably be a large favourite over Ichikawa. She is the way more achieved grappler, practically a decade youthful, and has confirmed herself quite a few instances on the world-class stage.
At the moment, the match between Basilio and Ichikawa is slotted for the night’s opening bout.
Methods to watch: Bianca Basilio vs. Nanami Ichikawa takes place on Friday, Could 3, at ONE Battle Evening 22 and can air dwell on Prime Video (free with Amazon Plus subscription) starting at 8:00 PM EST.
