Worapon Lukjaoporongtom has waited through three botched attempts to finally share the ring with Lenny Blasi. On Friday, August 28, he plans to ensure the fourth meeting does not last any longer than necessary.
The 23-year-old Thai sensation faces the Italian in the highly anticipated bantamweight Muay Thai main event of The Inner Circle 28, streaming exclusively on live.onefc.com in Asia primetime from Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
The Sor Dechapan representative arrives in the best form of his ONE Championship career, having won three straight bouts in 2026. That impressive run began with a head-kick knockout of Soe "Man of Steel" Lin Oo before Worapon added another first-round stoppage against Arthur "Codjoe" Brossier and outworked Tom "No Time" Casse over three rounds for a unanimous decision this past May.
Now, Worapon finally gets the opponent who has repeatedly crossed his path without ever making it to fight night.
He said:

#worapon

Almost every Italian boy grows up with a football at his feet and a dream already decided for him. Lenny Blasi took a different road entirely, and it led him somewhere far more extraordinary.
On Friday, August 28, that journey continues at its most demanding destination yet. Blasi headlines The Inner Circle 28 against surging Thai veteran Worapon Lukjaoporongtom in a bantamweight Muay Thai main event, streaming exclusively for members on live.onefc.com in Asia primetime from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium.
Before the biggest fight of his career, the 22-year-old opened up about his unlikely rise. What follows is the story of a young man who never expected to find Muay Thai, fell for it completely, and is now chasing something far greater than the sport ever promised.
In Italy, football is not just a sport. It is an ingrained expectation, claiming most children long before they can even ask why. For Blasi, however, the path was never that straightforward.
His parents deliberately resisted the pull of the pitch, gently nudging their young son toward something different. That early redirection, small and unassuming at the time, would quietly alter the entire course of his life.

#almost

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mostly lower and oil prices slipped on Monday at the outset of a week capped by an annual meeting of top U.S. economic officials at Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Iran's currency hit a record low as the U.S. prepared to announce new sanctions to try to break the impasse with Iran, adding pressure when its economy is already battered by earlier sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.
The rial dropped to 2.02 million to the U.S. dollar on informal currency markets. Iran's official Central Bank rate stood at around 1.5 million rial to the dollar, but the informal rate is what most Iranians pay.
In early European trading, Germany's DAX edged 0.1% lower to 26,110.79, while the CAC 40 in Paris also gave up 0.1%, to 8,474.35. Britain's FTSE 100 inched up 0.1% to 10,831.33.
The future for the S&P 500 was down 0.2%, while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1%.

#lower #sanctions #rial #million

Undefeated Turkish juggernaut Shamil Erdogan has forged one of the most impressive resumes in ONE Championship. Armed with pure stopping power, the 36-year-old brings a suffocating brand of dominance that leaves opponents with few paths to survival.
The Dagestani-born star has carved out a flawless 13-0 professional record, boasting a 100 percent finishing rate across three weight classes in the world's largest martial arts organization.
His arrival at heavyweight comes at the perfect moment. With the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship sitting vacant in the wake of former three-division king Anatoly "Sladkiy" Malykhin's retirement, the division is wide open.
Erdogan takes one step closer to the coveted 26 pounds of gold when he meets fellow knockout artist Paul "King of the North" Elliott at ONE Fight Night 48 on Prime Video. The highly anticipated heavyweight clash broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok's storied Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, October 2.
Ahead of his pivotal showdown, let's look back at the trail of destruction Erdogan has left on the global stage.

#heavyweight

ONE Championship is continuing to bring the heat, as the promotion returns to Asia primetime with two more scorching-hot events, The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167.
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167 live from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 21.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 27, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le challenger "Mini-Hulk" Songchainoi Kiatsongrit will collide with surging Thai dynamo Banluelok Sitwatcharachai.
In the main event of ONE Friday Fights 167, Road to ONE: Thailand Champion Dedduanglek Torfunfarm will run it back with two-division Lumpinee Stadium World Champion Kongsuk Sitsarawatsuer in a rematch that's been three years in the making.
Plus, over two dozen rising stars will compete for a chance to earn a life-changing US$100,000 contract and coveted spot on ONE Championship's global roster.

#inner #stadium

ONE Championship is continuing to bring the heat, as the promotion returns to Asia primetime with two more scorching-hot events, The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167.
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167 live from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 21.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 27, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le challenger "Mini-Hulk" Songchainoi Kiatsongrit will collide with surging Thai dynamo Banluelok Sitwatcharachai.
In the main event of ONE Friday Fights 167, Road to ONE: Thailand Champion Dedduanglek Torfunfarm will run it back with two-division Lumpinee Stadium World Champion Kongsuk Sitsarawatsuer in a rematch that's been three years in the making.
Plus, over two dozen rising stars will compete for a chance to earn a life-changing US$100,000 contract and coveted spot on ONE Championship's global roster.

#champion

The Inner Circle 27 touches down inside Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 21, streaming live in Asia primetime exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com.
A card loaded with World ******* le implications, veteran firepower, and hungry newcomers awaits the global fan base this week. In total, four Muay Thai bouts and one kickboxing clash make up a lineup built to deliver drama from top to bottom.
Here are three explosive reasons to tune in to The Inner Circle 27 this week.
In the headline attraction, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le challenger Songchainoi "Mini-Hulk" Kiatsongrit faces fellow Thai standout Banluelok Sitwatcharachai in a high-stakes clash that has barnburner written all over it.
Songchainoi has been every bit as good as advertised since arriving on the global stage, carrying a 10-3 promotional record built on explosive combinations, sharp technical striking, and the kind of well-rounded ******* nal that earned him a crack at the divisional strap.

#muay #songchainoi

Two-sport ONE World Champion Stella "Always Hungry" Hemetsberger marched into ONE Fight Night 46 bearing the absolute weight of two divisional crowns on her shoulders and soaring expectations of an entire nation.
She carried them beautifully, decimating dangerous Russian challenger Natalia "Karelian Lynx" Diachkova via knockout in the third round to make a commanding first defense of her ONE Women's Strawweight Muay Thai World **** le. The spectacular finish went down inside Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 14, airing live in U.S. primetime on Prime Video.
As dramatic as the conclusion was, Hemetsberger met immediate resistance from her dangerous World **** le challenger. Riding a blistering string of knockouts, a fearless Diachkova pushed the opening pace in a frantic bid to overwhelm the reigning monarch with heavy punch combinations.
However, the 27-year-old has been in the wringer before. Showcasing the disciplined composure of a warrior, Hemetsberger weathered the early aggression with an unwavering belief in her superior striking.
The Salzburg native said:

#World #hemetsberger #diachkova #challenger

This Friday, August 21, the world's largest martial arts organization returns to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, live in Asia primetime for a stacked card across multiple disciplines.
ONE Friday Fights 167 features nine Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA bouts, with most athletes chasing the US$100,000 contract and a spot on ONE Championship's main roster.
In the main event, already contracted Dedduanglek Torfunfarm looks to keep his own push toward a bigger opportunity on track when he meets two-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Kongsuk Sitsarawatsuer in a bantamweight Muay Thai showdown.
Dedduanglek, 23, is no stranger to the bright lights. After opening his ONE Friday Fights account with four straight wins, he suffered a rare setback before bouncing back to score a statement victory over Taiki Naito in a U.S. primetime appearance. He arrives at Lumpinee on the back of back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Cyber Sor Tienpo and Sonrak Fairtex.
Standing across from him, the 25-year-old Kongsuk is one of the most decorated athletes on the weekly series. His grandfather introduced him to the sport at age 10.

#muay

DHL Express has completed the $204 million expansion of its "super gateway" at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in South China's Guangdong province, tripling shipping capacity to 992 tons per day and enabling more direct cargo flights.
The project represents the company's largest investment in mainland China to date, supporting cross-border trade and time-definite international express services in one of China's most important manufacturing and export regions.
A gateway in the DHL network is a regional connection point that links local service centers to the global network. Some shipments from producers in Shenzhen and trucked to DHL's main terminal at Hong Kong International Airport if they need to reach other intercontinental hubs.
Once at full capacity, annual throughput is expected to exceed 286,000 tons, about 10 times the volume handled by the previous Shenzhen gateway, according to the China Daily News. Construction of the facility began in 2022. The heavily automated facility features high-speed sorting systems, automated storage, robotic arms and automated guided vehicles designed to efficiently and safely unload, store, handle, inspect and monitor parcels and larger shipments.
Complementing the expansion of shipment processing capacity, DHL has introduced a new dedicated air route with a widebody Boeing 767 cargo jet linking Shanghai; Bangkok, Thailand; Bahrain and Brussels, Belgium, to meet demand for air cargo transport between China and key markets across Asia, the Middle East and Europe, DHL announced this week.

#shenzhen #international #airport #express

Panpadej Looksuan edged out fellow Thai star Khunpon Aekmuangnon via unanimous decision in their flyweight Muay Thai main event clash at ONE Friday Fights 166 inside the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The bout aired live in Asia primetime this past Friday, August 14, with ONE Fight Night 46: Hemetsberger vs. Diachkova on Prime Video set to wrap ONE Championship's triple-header weekend on the same hallowed grounds in less than 24 hours.
Both Thai compatriots arrived chasing redemption after painful setbacks, but it was Panpadej who turned his lessons into action. Learning from his recent losses, the 24-year-old took a more calculated approach against his lanky opponent, using shifty feints and sharp head movement to negate the reach disadvantage.
Photo Credit: ONE Championship
Khunpon's front kicks found the midsection repeatedly, but the NF Looksuan combatant timed his entries with crisp punch combinations set up behind a piston-like jab. Khunpon, on the flip side, countered with a lunging left cross that kept the opening frame evenly matched.

#looksuan

DHL Express has completed the $204 million expansion of its "super gateway" at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in South China's Guangdong province, tripling shipping capacity to 992 tons per day and enabling more direct cargo flights.
The project represents the company's largest investment in mainland China to date, supporting cross-border trade and time-definite international express services in one of China's most important manufacturing and export regions.
A gateway in the DHL network is a regional connection point that links local service centers to the global network. Some shipments from producers in Shenzhen and trucked to DHL's main terminal at Hong Kong International Airport if they need to reach other intercontinental hubs.
Once at full capacity, annual throughput is expected to exceed 286,000 tons, about 10 times the volume handled by the previous Shenzhen gateway, according to the China Daily News. Construction of the facility began in 2022. The heavily automated facility features high-speed sorting systems, automated storage, robotic arms and automated guided vehicles designed to efficiently and safely unload, store, handle, inspect and monitor parcels and larger shipments.
Complementing the expansion of shipment processing capacity, DHL has introduced a new dedicated air route with a widebody Boeing 767 cargo jet linking Shanghai; Bangkok, Thailand; Bahrain and Brussels, Belgium, to meet demand for air cargo transport between China and key markets across Asia, the Middle East and Europe, DHL announced this week.

#China #capacity #cargo #express

Setbacks are nothing new to Gingsanglek Wor ******* chamnarn, and neither is the hunger that carries him past them.
He returns with a renewed focus for his bantamweight Muay Thai co-main event clash against American newcomer Dmitri Ramos at The Inner Circle 26. The entire card will stream live in Asia primetime from Bangkok's renowned Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, August 14, exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com.
That evening, the Thai finisher will seek a return to the win column after a knockout loss to four-time Muay Thai World Champion Yodlekpet "The Destroyer" Or Atchariya, which halted a three-fight winning streak that included destructive first-round finishes over Thant Zin and Alexey Balyko.
Rather than let that setback linger, Gingsanglek has channeled the disappointment into motivation as he aims to take another significant stride in his bid to secure the life-changing US$100,000 main roster contract.
The 25-year-old said:

#gingsanglek #main

Scottish slugger "King of the North" Nico Carrillo has already conquered Muay Thai on the grandest stage of martial arts. At ONE Fight Night 46: Hemetsberger vs. Diachkova on Prime Video, he takes his first step toward doing the same in kickboxing.
The ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion will temporarily put the four-ounce gloves aside to open his kickboxing account against Chinese newcomer Zhou Jiaqiang in U.S. primetime this Friday, August 14, from Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
The timing of this fight arrives alongside a major shift for the Glaswegian. Carrillo was recently elevated from interim **** leholder to undisputed divisional king, news that would understandably shift most fighters' focus toward celebration.
Not so for "King of the North," who insists the achievement changes absolutely nothing about how he is approaching this featherweight kickboxing battle on Friday.
The 27-year-old said:

#muay #Friday

Some fighters change the moment undisputed gold wraps around their waist. Two-sport ONE World Champion Stella "Always Hungry" Hemetsberger has simply refused to let it reshape her identity.
The Austrian superstar will bring that exact same humble mindset when she defends her ONE Women's Strawweight Muay Thai World ******* le for the first time against Russian standout Natalia "Karelian Lynx" Diachkova.
This highly anticipated clash serves as the main event of ONE Fight Night 46 on Prime Video, broadcasting live in U.S. primetime from the world-famous Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 14.
The RS-GYM and ******* et Fight Club representative first overcame Jackie Buntan at ONE Fight Night 35 to capture the vacant Muay Thai crown. Five months later, the Austrian striking ace dethroned the Filipino-American in another highly technical five-round battle to claim the ONE Women's Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship.
It has now been six months since Hemetsberger officially etched her name into the history books, becoming only the third female athlete to capture gold in two disciplines — joining Stamp Fairtex and Janet "JT" Todd — in ONE Championship.

#World #muay #night #championship

The world's largest martial arts organization will bring the global fan base another massive tripleheader this weekend, and The Inner Circle 26 kicks off the extraordinary combat sports slate on Friday, August 14.
Streaming exclusively on live.onefc.com from Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium, The Inner Circle 26 is loaded with five exhilarating Muay Thai bouts that feature compelling storylines and a new generation of hungry fighters who are chasing the opportunity of a lifetime.
With that in mind, here are three reasons why The Inner Circle 26 is the perfect way to start the weekend.
Two surging strawweight Muay Thai contenders will collide in the main event, where only one winning streak can survive the night.
Wanchainoi Pongsuphan PK enters the ring in peak form, proving that his transition from military service and pop stardom was a masterstroke. The 26-year-old Nakhon Phanom native owns 101 career victories and holds an undefeated 3-0 record in ONE Championship.

#Friday #lumpinee #stadium

Long before she was finishing opponents inside the cage, Magdalena "The Powerpuff Girl" Czaban was a shy little girl in Krakow, Poland, who simply needed a gentle nudge out of her shell. That nudge ultimately came in the form of sports, and it completely changed the entire trajectory of her life.
The 26-year-old rising star now stands at a flawless 4-0, with every single one of her professional victories coming by way of an early finish. On Friday, August 14, she makes her highly anticipated ONE Championship debut against American veteran Natalie Salcedo in an atomweight MMA showcase at ONE Fight Night 46 on Prime Video. The blockbuster event broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Before she steps into the ring for the very first time, here is everything you need to know about the CTRL Fight standout — from her active childhood in southern Poland to the deeply personal battles that successfully shaped her into the martial artist she is today.
Czaban was born and raised in Krakow, a historic city in southern Poland renowned for its stunning architecture, vibrant arts, and rich culture. She grew up alongside her mother, father, and younger brother in a busy household where sitting still was never really an option.
As a child, Czaban was naturally reserved, and her parents recognized early on that structured physical activity might help draw her out of her profound shyness. What began as a well-meaning attempt to build her confidence blossomed into a family lifestyle built almost entirely around constant movement, adventure, and the great outdoors. Weekends and summers were rarely spent indoors.

#czaban #krakow #girl

Long before she became one of the organization's most feared strikers, Natalia "Karelian Lynx" Diachkova was a 12-year-old girl in a small Russian province who fell in love with the sound of a heavy bag.
That heavy bag has led her to the upcoming headliner of ONE Fight Night 46 on Prime Video, where she challenges two-sport queen Stella "Always Hungry" Hemetsberger for the ONE Women's Strawweight Muay Thai World ***** le. The event streams live in U.S. primetime this Friday, August 14, from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium.
It is the biggest opportunity of a career built on hardship long before it was ever built on highlight-reel knockouts. To understand exactly what this shot at gold means to the 31-year-old, the story has to start at the very beginning.
Diachkova found her way into combat sports through an unlikely spark. Her father, who had originally hoped for a son, brought her to a wrestling gym in the small city of Petrozavodsk when she was just 12 years old.
Wrestling never took, but everything changed the moment she watched a local coach named Ivan working a heavy bag inside a newly opened Muay Thai gym nearby. She described that moment as something close to love at first sight, the kind of feeling that stays with a person for life.

#thai #long

For three rounds at The Inner Circle 25, three-time Glory Kickboxing World Champion Marat Grigorian reminded everyone exactly why he is one of the sport's most dangerous fighters.
The Armenian delivered a striking masterclass against Russian standout Mamuka Usubyan in Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this past Friday, August 7, officially booking his ticket into the semifinals of the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament.
Grigorian walked into fight week supremely confident he had the technical tools to get the job done, and that reminder came exactly as advertised on the subscriber-exclusive spectacle on live.onefc.com.
The Hemmers Gym representative relied heavily on his Dutch-style kickboxing throughout the clash, utilizing heavy punch-kick combinations, relentless forward pressure, and masterful footwork that left his foe with very few answers.
Fresh off his 71st professional triumph and a fourth successive win on the global stage, the 35-year-old took a moment to thank the fans for their unwavering support:

#kickboxing #World #marat

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher Monday in Asia, with **** an's Nikkei 225 leading advances after stocks rose on Wall Street.
Oil prices rose and U.S. futures were little changed.
In Tokyo, the benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.1% to 66,970.22, pulled higher by strong gains for technology companies.
Computer chip equipment maker Tokyo Electron climbed 4.1%, while chip testing device maker Advantest rose 6.4%.
In South Korea, the gains were more modest, as the Kospi added 0.7% to 6,299.66 as shares in major chipmakers slipped. Samsung Electronics lost 0.4%, while its smaller rival, memory chipmaker SK Hynix, lost 0.1%.

#bangkok

Former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane faced a challenging setback in his journey back to the gold, as he dropped a closely contested split decision to three-division Lumpinee Stadium World Champion Suakim PongSuphan PK this past Friday, August 7.
The highly anticipated ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World **** le eliminator unfolded in the main event of The Inner Circle 25, which emanated live from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium and streamed in Asia primetime exclusively via live.onefc.com.
That high-stakes showdown carried massive implications for the bantamweight Muay Thai division, with the victor securing a direct path to the reigning king, Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon.
The 6-foot-4 phenom displayed his otherworldly Muay Thai skills throughout the bout, fighting valiantly until the final bell sounded. However, a crucial knockdown in the second round resulting from a brilliantly timed left hook and knee by Suakim placed Anane behind on the judges' scorecards.
Despite an impressive late surge to close the distance in the third and final stanza, that pivotal sequence ultimately tipped the scales in favor of the 30-year-old Thai veteran, who also walked away with a US$50,000 performance bonus from ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.

#thai #lumpinee

Two World **** les. One relentless standard. Austrian superstar Stella "Always Hungry" Hemetsberger has absolutely no intention of letting either slip when she steps through the ropes at ONE Fight Night 46 on Prime Video.
The 27-year-old makes her first defense of the ONE Women's Strawweight Muay Thai World **** le against Russian standout Natalia "Karelian Lynx" Diachkova in the main event of the blockbuster card, which will broadcast live in U.S. primetime this Friday, August 14, from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium.
The past 12 months have been nothing short of remarkable for Hemetsberger. She defeated Jackie Buntan in back-to-back matchups to capture both the ONE Women's Strawweight Kickboxing World **** le and the Muay Thai crown.
Both victories proved that the Salzburgian — only the third two-sport ONE World Champion in the women's division after Stamp Fairtex and Janet "JT" Todd — is no ordinary talent. However, none of that success has softened her competitive edge.
True to the moniker she has carried throughout her steady rise, the Austrian insists the version of herself stepping in against Diachkova is no different from the highly motivated newcomer who first turned heads on ONE Friday Fights.

#World #austrian #muay #first

NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.
The 14-year-old shooter took his own life at the school, officials said.
Five school staff members, including teachers and administrators, died in the shooting around 10 a.m. at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of Bangkok, Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee said at the scene.
The boy also killed his grandparents at the home he shared with them prior to the school shooting, Polapee said.
Bangyai Hospital, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the school, said 23 people were wounded, of whom 10 were in critical condition, with most suffering gunshot wounds. Earlier reports gave conflicting casualty numbers.

#polapee

It had been a long 206-day wait for Boubacar Kamara on the touchline.
The 26-year-old had been sidelined since the 10 January 2026 after coming off in the ninth minute in the 2-1 FA Cup third round victory against Tottenham.
Eight months prior to suffering an injury against Spurs, he had missed eight months in 2024 following a tear of his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
However, his return in the 3-1 victory over BG Pathum United in Bangkok is one Unai Emery will welcome.
In the 17 games he started during the 2025-26 season, Emery's side won 12, lost two and drew three.

#SPURS

BANGKOK (AP) — China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington.
Tensions are simmering between the world's two biggest economies ahead of an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. in September, despite signs of warming ties during his meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing in May.
The Commerce Ministry said the sanctions are in response to recent moves from the U.S., including a ban by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on imports of Chinese drones, and the Department of Homeland Security's decision to add 43 Chinese companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act entity list to prevent imports of goods made with forced labor.
The "measures seriously violate the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and severely damage China's legitimate rights and interests. China has no choice but to take necessary countermeasures in response," the ministry said in a statement.
It emphasized that China was acting with restraint and urged the U.S. to scrap its measures against Beijing and cease its "erroneous practices." It also warned of further sanctions if the U.S. rolls out new restrictive measures against China.

#including

A scorecard settled it on paper. It did nothing to settle it everywhere else, though. Russian knockout merchant Abdulla "Smash Boy" Dayakaev and Thai megastar "The Kicking Machine" Superlek return at The Inner Circle 25 to end their conversation for good.
The pair are ready to blow the roof off Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium with another epic slugfest in their bantamweight Muay Thai rematch, which streams live in Asia primetime this Friday, August 7, exclusively for members at live.onefc.com.
Both men walked into their first meeting at The Inner Circle 14 this past May desperate for a bounce-back victory.
Dayakaev arrived just four months removed from a shocking knockout loss to now-reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon – a defeat that put an end to his brilliant run of four successive highlight-reel finishes.
Superlek's road to that night was even rockier. The Thai striker had been stripped of his bantamweight Muay Thai gold for missing weight before dropping a three-round battle to Nabil Anane. Then came another stinging loss to former K-1 Champion Yuki Yoza at ONE 173 in Tokyo, **** an.

#champion #live

Confidence has never been in short supply for three-time Glory Kickboxing World Champion Marat Grigorian, and that self-belief shows no signs of wavering as he heads into his next test at The Inner Circle 25.
The Armenian knockout machine carries that same conviction into the first round of the eight-man ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament against Russian standout Mamuka Usubyan.
Their clash will be part of several exciting matchups on the Asia primetime spectacle inside Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium, which will broadcast live exclusively to subscribers at live.onefc.com.
Grigorian arrives on the back of a three-fight winning streak. Two of those victories ended in highlight-reel fashion, first against Abdelali "Black Diamond" Zahidi, then against Kaito at ONE SAMURAI 1 this past April in Tokyo.
Sandwiched between those finishes was a hard-fought win over Rukiya "Demolition Man" Anpo at ONE 173, a rivalry that carried its own share of fireworks.

#first #live #confidence #champion

ONE Championship has unveiled four thrilling MMA and submission grappling contests for ONE Fight Night 47 on Prime Video, adding another layer of excitement to what promises to be a spectacular night of martial arts action.
The event takes place on Friday, September 4, live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Gilbert Nakatani faces Nazareth "The Northstar" Lalthazuala in strawweight MMA, Gabriela "Gabi" Fujimoto takes on Macarena Aragon in women's atomweight MMA, Hector "La Arana" Almonacid meets Pedro "Guerreiro" Dantas in featherweight MMA, and Rafael Lovato Jr. locks horns with Pawel Jaworski in a middleweight submission grappling matchup.
The strawweight MMA fight between Nakatani and Lalthazuala is a classic clash of experience against explosive momentum.
Nakatani is a 32-year-old California native from Aragon Training Academy with nine career MMA victories, seven coming via finish, who has spent his ONE Championship tenure testing himself against tough opposition.

#nakatani #lalthazuala #submission

The Inner Circle 25 arrives on Friday, August 7, featuring a stacked card that guarantees high-stakes martial arts action from top to bottom. Broadcasting live in Asia primetime from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium, the blockbuster event streams exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com.
A bantamweight Muay Thai World ******* le eliminator will determine who faces the divisional king next, the highly anticipated ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament roars to life with a clash between two elite strikers, and one of the most debated results of the year gets its definitive answer in a monumental rematch.
Here are three compelling reasons The Inner Circle 25 is absolutely unmissable this Friday.
Former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane and three-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Suakim PongSuphan PK will clash in a massive World ******* le eliminator. The victor earns the coveted right to challenge reigning divisional king Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon.
Anane's remarkable journey through ONE Championship has been nothing short of extraordinary. The towering 6-foot-4 Algerian-Thai striker arrived as the youngest-ever WBC Muay Thai World Champion. After an initial setback against "The Kicking Machine" Superlek in his debut, he returned with unmatched focus, systematically clearing out top contenders before defeating Nico "King of the North" Carrillo to claim interim gold in 2025.

#muay #inner #circle #stadium

For three-time Glory Kickboxing World Champion Marat Grigorian, an illustrious martial arts career has unlocked doors he never could have imagined while growing up.
That incredible journey continues next week as the 35-year-old superstar returns to action against Russian standout Mamuka Usubyan. The two will meet in a highly anticipated first round of the eight-man ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament at The Inner Circle 25.
The star-studded card broadcasts live in Asia primetime from Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 7, exclusively available to subscribers at live.onefc.com.
Intense training camps and the heavy demands of competing on the global stage may dominate his calendar, but the Armenian athlete has found a way to carve out something just as meaningful in the ****** es between them: a genuine, deep-rooted passion for exploring the world.
Grigorian's decorated kickboxing career has taken him across the globe, and it is a distinct privilege he certainly does not take for granted.

#glory #mamuka