Sean Climaco and Diego Paez Set for High-Stakes Rematch at ONE Fight Night 28

ONE Championship is set to deliver another thrilling Muay Thai showdown as Sean Climaco and Diego Paez renew their rivalry at ONE Fight Night 28: Prajanchai vs. Barboza on February 7. The long-awaited rematch will take place at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, and both fighters have plenty to prove.

Though this marks Paez’s promotional debut, it’s far from the first time he has faced Climaco. The two warriors originally clashed in 2020 at Lion Fight 61, battling for five hard-fought rounds. After an intense 15 minutes, the judges couldn’t determine a clear winner, resulting in a majority draw. Now, with higher stakes and a brighter spotlight, both men will look to settle the score once and for all.

For Climaco, this fight is about redemption and proving he belongs among the elite. The Road to ONE: America winner made an explosive debut in ONE Championship at ONE Fight Night 22, where he showcased his crisp striking and knockout power, finishing Josue Cruz in the first round.

However, his momentum was halted at ONE 168, where he engaged in a brutal battle with Johan Estupinan before ultimately falling to the Colombian’s relentless attack in the second round. With more lessons learned in defeat than victory, Climaco is determined to bounce back quickly.

Meanwhile, Paez is eager to make a statement in his first ONE appearance. Despite entering as the underdog, the American striker already has a history with Climaco and even managed to knock him down in their first meeting. Now, with more experience and a bigger stage, he aims to leave no doubt this time around.

With both fighters carrying unfinished business, their rematch at ONE Fight Night 28 promises fireworks. Will Climaco cement his place in the division, or will Paez announce himself with a statement victory? Fans won’t want to miss this heated showdown in Bangkok.