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Spider's Web: Almonacid's ONE Championship Arrival
3 Sep
Summary
- Hector Almonacid transitions from rapping to MMA, debuting soon.
- He holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a red belt in Taekwondo.
- Almonacid turned pro at 18 and holds an impressive 11-1 MMA record.
Argentinian martial artist Hector "La Arana" Almonacid is poised to make his highly anticipated ONE Championship debut. The 24-year-old fighter, known for his aggressive style, will face Pedro "Guerreiro" Dantas in a featherweight MMA bout. This event is set to open ONE Fight Night 47, airing live from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium.
Almonacid's journey into combat sports began later in life, at 18 years old during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to MMA, he pursued music as a rapper and cultivated discipline through Taekwondo, where he achieved a red belt, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where he currently holds a brown belt.
He has built an impressive professional record of 11-1, with a remarkable nine finishes. This success includes an undefeated amateur run and multiple titles earned before ONE Championship came calling. Almonacid enters this debut on a three-fight submission streak, ready to showcase his skills.
