7 days ago
After an action-packed slate of captivating events, ONE Championship is closing the month with an absolute banger of a card.
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 36 and ONE Friday Fights 176 live in Asia primetime from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, October 30.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 36, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ****** le challenger Numsurin Chor Ketwina will welcome former three-time ISKA Kickboxing World Champion Akram Hamidi to the division.
Then later, in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 176, Khunsuk T1 Fight Academy and YodUdon K Tongtalingchan will collide in an atomweight Muay Thai showdown of their own.
Plus, over two dozen Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA competitors will battle for a chance to earn a life-changing US$100,000 contract and coveted spot on ONE Championship's global roster.
#Friday #fights #World
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 36 and ONE Friday Fights 176 live in Asia primetime from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, October 30.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 36, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ****** le challenger Numsurin Chor Ketwina will welcome former three-time ISKA Kickboxing World Champion Akram Hamidi to the division.
Then later, in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 176, Khunsuk T1 Fight Academy and YodUdon K Tongtalingchan will collide in an atomweight Muay Thai showdown of their own.
Plus, over two dozen Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA competitors will battle for a chance to earn a life-changing US$100,000 contract and coveted spot on ONE Championship's global roster.
#Friday #fights #World
2 months ago
ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan "The General" Haggerty had a ringside view of his brother Freddie Haggerty's toughest ****** ignment yet, and he could not have been happier with how it played out.
The younger Haggerty overcame Rungruanglek TN Muaythai via unanimous decision in their strawweight Muay Thai battle at The Inner Circle 30 in Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this past Friday, September 11.
Freddie dropped Rungruanglek twice across the opening two rounds, first with a counter left hook off the ropes, then with a follow-up left hook to the temple off an exit from the clinch.
Rungruanglek tried to weather the storm with digging elbows and working Freddie's legs, but the 21-year-old Englishman stayed composed on the back foot, picking the Thai knockout artist apart with sharp counters until the final bell.
The unanimous decision snapped Rungruanglek's five-fight winning streak and pushed Freddie's record to 25-5 overall, marking his second straight victory of 2026 on the subscriber-exclusive Asia primetime card.
#unanimous #decision #hook #kickboxing
The younger Haggerty overcame Rungruanglek TN Muaythai via unanimous decision in their strawweight Muay Thai battle at The Inner Circle 30 in Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this past Friday, September 11.
Freddie dropped Rungruanglek twice across the opening two rounds, first with a counter left hook off the ropes, then with a follow-up left hook to the temple off an exit from the clinch.
Rungruanglek tried to weather the storm with digging elbows and working Freddie's legs, but the 21-year-old Englishman stayed composed on the back foot, picking the Thai knockout artist apart with sharp counters until the final bell.
The unanimous decision snapped Rungruanglek's five-fight winning streak and pushed Freddie's record to 25-5 overall, marking his second straight victory of 2026 on the subscriber-exclusive Asia primetime card.
#unanimous #decision #hook #kickboxing
2 months ago
Jean Silva had to push through some early adversity earlier tonight (Sat., Sept. 12, 2026) at Noche UFC 4 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, but the featherweight powerhouse eventually scored a main event submission finish over Jose Delgado (see it HERE).
In addition to the featherweight headliner, Noche UFC 4 produced a long list of memorable performances, highlight-reel finishes, and exciting wars. Take a look at the key moments below and let us know who stood out the most!
Sean King III delivered the goods in his Octagon debut with a monstrous knockout slam just 36 seconds into the fight (see it HERE)
Undefeated lightweight Tommy Gantt captured the biggest win of his career so far with a reverse triangle choke against veteran Drakkar Klose
Alex Pereira's training partner, former kickboxing standout Yousri Belgaroui, pushed his UFC record to 3-0 with a nasty TKO stoppage (highlights HERE)
#noche #featherweight
In addition to the featherweight headliner, Noche UFC 4 produced a long list of memorable performances, highlight-reel finishes, and exciting wars. Take a look at the key moments below and let us know who stood out the most!
Sean King III delivered the goods in his Octagon debut with a monstrous knockout slam just 36 seconds into the fight (see it HERE)
Undefeated lightweight Tommy Gantt captured the biggest win of his career so far with a reverse triangle choke against veteran Drakkar Klose
Alex Pereira's training partner, former kickboxing standout Yousri Belgaroui, pushed his UFC record to 3-0 with a nasty TKO stoppage (highlights HERE)
#noche #featherweight
2 months ago
Reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka Yoshinari made a statement in his kickboxing debut, defeating Har Ling Om via unanimous decision in the main event of ONE SAMURAI 3, which aired live from Yokohama Buntai in **** an on Saturday, September 12.
Both men entered the bout stepping into unfamiliar territory. Nadaka, widely considered **** an's greatest Muay Thai practitioner, was making his first foray into professional kickboxing. Har Ling Om, a Lethwei and Muay Thai veteran from Myanmar, arrived in enemy territory believing his heavier hands could shock the **** anese star in front of his own fans.
In round one, the man who hasn't lost in seven years adapted to the new rule set well, using his straight left to snap his opponent's head back while teasing teeps into Har Ling Om's midsection. A big right hand from the 28-year-old Myanmar slugger showed Nadaka his opposite number had genuine power, but it did little to change the outcome.
The Eiwa Sports Gym representative picked up two warnings for excessive clinching in round two. However, he quickly returned to the game plan, doubling up on left kicks and continuing to pepper his foe with the same piston-like straight left he used in the first three minutes. Har Ling Om played to the crowd, but he did little to sway the judges.
Photo Credit: ONE Championship
#nadaka #myanmar #territory #round
Both men entered the bout stepping into unfamiliar territory. Nadaka, widely considered **** an's greatest Muay Thai practitioner, was making his first foray into professional kickboxing. Har Ling Om, a Lethwei and Muay Thai veteran from Myanmar, arrived in enemy territory believing his heavier hands could shock the **** anese star in front of his own fans.
In round one, the man who hasn't lost in seven years adapted to the new rule set well, using his straight left to snap his opponent's head back while teasing teeps into Har Ling Om's midsection. A big right hand from the 28-year-old Myanmar slugger showed Nadaka his opposite number had genuine power, but it did little to change the outcome.
The Eiwa Sports Gym representative picked up two warnings for excessive clinching in round two. However, he quickly returned to the game plan, doubling up on left kicks and continuing to pepper his foe with the same piston-like straight left he used in the first three minutes. Har Ling Om played to the crowd, but he did little to sway the judges.
Photo Credit: ONE Championship
#nadaka #myanmar #territory #round
2 months ago
Combat sports are a harsh place, especially for legends.
One of the most accomplished Muay Thai fighters and kickboxers of his generation, Sitthichai is a former Glory Kickboxing lightweight champion and Lumpinee welterweight champion, among many other accomplishments in striking sports. However, the last few years have been unkind to the 34-year-old Thai fighter as he lost four of his final five fights in ONE Championship, and has gone winless since leaving the promotion last year.
Perhaps the worst of those losses happened on Saturday when Sitthichai got brutally knocked out by Taimu Hisai at Knockout 68: Knockin' on the World in Yokohama, ****** an.
While Sitthichai has been stopped in a couple of his recent bouts, those losses came from body shots. This time, the 20-year-old Hisai, who stepped in on short notice and moved up a weight class to take the fight, slept the legend with a brutal uppercut that not only knocked him out cold but literally took him off his feet.
Check out the devastating highlight below.
#thai #knocked #combat
One of the most accomplished Muay Thai fighters and kickboxers of his generation, Sitthichai is a former Glory Kickboxing lightweight champion and Lumpinee welterweight champion, among many other accomplishments in striking sports. However, the last few years have been unkind to the 34-year-old Thai fighter as he lost four of his final five fights in ONE Championship, and has gone winless since leaving the promotion last year.
Perhaps the worst of those losses happened on Saturday when Sitthichai got brutally knocked out by Taimu Hisai at Knockout 68: Knockin' on the World in Yokohama, ****** an.
While Sitthichai has been stopped in a couple of his recent bouts, those losses came from body shots. This time, the 20-year-old Hisai, who stepped in on short notice and moved up a weight class to take the fight, slept the legend with a brutal uppercut that not only knocked him out cold but literally took him off his feet.
Check out the devastating highlight below.
#thai #knocked #combat
2 months ago
As a fighting legend of MMA, Darren Till has no issues with UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier. As a UFC commentator, however, is a different story.
Cormier came to the defense of Usman Nurmagomedov, who jumped into the octagon immediately after his brother, Umar Nurmagomedov, suffered a knockout loss to Song Yadong this past Saturday in the UFC Shanghai main event. Usman's reaction to the finish weren't well received overall, with critics saying he had no business being in the cage and pointing out that Usman appeared to hold back from throwing an elbow at Song while he celebrated his win.
Cormier, who was closely tied to Team Nurmagomedov at American Kickboxing Academy during his career, saw things differently as he came to Usman's defense. Cormier said he was inclined to give Usman "grace" since Umar is his brother and called out critics for their "conspiracy theories" about the apparent held-back elbow strike.
That doesn't sit with Till, who made that very clear in an X post on Tuesday.
"Why is DC always on the defensive of the Nurmagemadovs?" Till wrote. He added, "I am going to be honest as much as I think you are one of the best fighters ever in the UFC, The way you are as a company man and the views are f*cking sh*t. Stop commentating and go and be an ambassador for fat camp you f*cking potato man constantly finding excuses for that side."
#brother
Cormier came to the defense of Usman Nurmagomedov, who jumped into the octagon immediately after his brother, Umar Nurmagomedov, suffered a knockout loss to Song Yadong this past Saturday in the UFC Shanghai main event. Usman's reaction to the finish weren't well received overall, with critics saying he had no business being in the cage and pointing out that Usman appeared to hold back from throwing an elbow at Song while he celebrated his win.
Cormier, who was closely tied to Team Nurmagomedov at American Kickboxing Academy during his career, saw things differently as he came to Usman's defense. Cormier said he was inclined to give Usman "grace" since Umar is his brother and called out critics for their "conspiracy theories" about the apparent held-back elbow strike.
That doesn't sit with Till, who made that very clear in an X post on Tuesday.
"Why is DC always on the defensive of the Nurmagemadovs?" Till wrote. He added, "I am going to be honest as much as I think you are one of the best fighters ever in the UFC, The way you are as a company man and the views are f*cking sh*t. Stop commentating and go and be an ambassador for fat camp you f*cking potato man constantly finding excuses for that side."
#brother
2 months ago
ONE Championship returns to U.S. primetime when ONE Fight Night 47: Stamp vs. Flores on Prime Video airs live from Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, September 4.
Nine action-packed matchups across Muay Thai, MMA, and submission grappling wrap up the world's largest martial arts organization's triple-header weekend, which opens with The Inner Circle 29 and ONE Friday Fights 169.
From a former multi-sport ONE World Champion looking to make a statement to a pair of hungry newcomers making their promotional debuts, here are five reasons fans should circle this stacked card.
The only three-sport ONE World Champion returns to action in the main event of ONE Fight Night 47, chasing a second straight win after recovering from an injury sustained months after she made history by capturing atomweight MMA gold.
In her last outing at The Inner Circle 20, Stamp Fairtex edged Cynthia Flores via split decision for a 15th win under the ONE spotlight. It was far from her usual dominant self after a tough opening round, but the Thai megastar, who also held the ONE Muay Thai and Kickboxing World ***** les at atomweight, tapped into her world-class striking pedigree to turn the tide and get her hand raised.
#flores #Friday
Nine action-packed matchups across Muay Thai, MMA, and submission grappling wrap up the world's largest martial arts organization's triple-header weekend, which opens with The Inner Circle 29 and ONE Friday Fights 169.
From a former multi-sport ONE World Champion looking to make a statement to a pair of hungry newcomers making their promotional debuts, here are five reasons fans should circle this stacked card.
The only three-sport ONE World Champion returns to action in the main event of ONE Fight Night 47, chasing a second straight win after recovering from an injury sustained months after she made history by capturing atomweight MMA gold.
In her last outing at The Inner Circle 20, Stamp Fairtex edged Cynthia Flores via split decision for a 15th win under the ONE spotlight. It was far from her usual dominant self after a tough opening round, but the Thai megastar, who also held the ONE Muay Thai and Kickboxing World ***** les at atomweight, tapped into her world-class striking pedigree to turn the tide and get her hand raised.
#flores #Friday
2 months ago
ONE Championship has finalized the ONE SAMURAI 3 card with three exciting additions that bring the complete lineup into shape for a spectacular night of martial arts.
The blockbuster card will feature Seiichiro Ito meeting Kazusa Kurobe in strawweight MMA action, Asahi Shinagawa facing Tuakiao in a strawweight Muay Thai clash, and Aiji squaring off against Yuki Tanaka in a featherweight kickboxing contest.
The event takes place on Saturday, September 12, live from Yokohama Buntai in Yokohama, ***** an.
The strawweight MMA contest between Ito and Kurobe adds a fascinating storyline to the card as the former Pancrase Flyweight Champion looks to claim his first ONE victory.
The 32-year-old Reversal Gym Yokohama Groundslam product carries an 18-5 career record into his sophomore promotional appearance, having made his ONE debut at the inaugural ONE SAMURAI 1 in April against the experienced Tatsumitsu "The Sweeper" Wada, a veteran who has shared the ring with MMA GOAT Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson.
#strawweight #samurai
The blockbuster card will feature Seiichiro Ito meeting Kazusa Kurobe in strawweight MMA action, Asahi Shinagawa facing Tuakiao in a strawweight Muay Thai clash, and Aiji squaring off against Yuki Tanaka in a featherweight kickboxing contest.
The event takes place on Saturday, September 12, live from Yokohama Buntai in Yokohama, ***** an.
The strawweight MMA contest between Ito and Kurobe adds a fascinating storyline to the card as the former Pancrase Flyweight Champion looks to claim his first ONE victory.
The 32-year-old Reversal Gym Yokohama Groundslam product carries an 18-5 career record into his sophomore promotional appearance, having made his ONE debut at the inaugural ONE SAMURAI 1 in April against the experienced Tatsumitsu "The Sweeper" Wada, a veteran who has shared the ring with MMA GOAT Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson.
#strawweight #samurai
2 months ago
This Friday, September 4, the world's largest martial arts organization takes over the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with a martial arts card that will deliver from top to bottom live in Asia primetime.
ONE Friday Fights 169 features nine bouts across Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA, with all athletes chasing the US$100,000 contract and a spot on ONE Championship's main roster.
In the main event, Petmuangsri Torfunfarm looks to extend his winning ways when he meets Scotland's Gregor Thom in a flyweight Muay Thai showdown.
The 23-year-old Petmuangsri, who represents the TDed99 gym, enters this bout riding a two-fight winning streak, having outpointed Chankrit Manop Gym before edging past Diogo "La Pantera" Miguel Silva by split decision at ONE Friday Fights 156.
Thom, meanwhile, has made his mark on the weekly series in emphatic fashion. Each of the Aberdeen Combat Centre standout's two wins in the weekly series has come by knockout, including a highlight-reel finish of Donking Yotharakmuaythai at ONE Friday Fights 142. The 26-year-old will look to add another statement finish to his resume as he continues flying the flag for Scotland at Lumpinee.
#Friday #fights #lumpinee #arts
ONE Friday Fights 169 features nine bouts across Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA, with all athletes chasing the US$100,000 contract and a spot on ONE Championship's main roster.
In the main event, Petmuangsri Torfunfarm looks to extend his winning ways when he meets Scotland's Gregor Thom in a flyweight Muay Thai showdown.
The 23-year-old Petmuangsri, who represents the TDed99 gym, enters this bout riding a two-fight winning streak, having outpointed Chankrit Manop Gym before edging past Diogo "La Pantera" Miguel Silva by split decision at ONE Friday Fights 156.
Thom, meanwhile, has made his mark on the weekly series in emphatic fashion. Each of the Aberdeen Combat Centre standout's two wins in the weekly series has come by knockout, including a highlight-reel finish of Donking Yotharakmuaythai at ONE Friday Fights 142. The 26-year-old will look to add another statement finish to his resume as he continues flying the flag for Scotland at Lumpinee.
#Friday #fights #lumpinee #arts
2 months ago
Reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka is a generational talent whose mastery inside the ring transcends eras.
The **** anese phenom stands as the archetype of a complete striker, seamlessly fusing speed, precision, and fight-ending power. Yet beyond his physical gifts, his elite fight IQ and mental fortitude separate him from his peers.
As the only non-Thai athlete in history to simultaneously hold the coveted Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadium World **** les, the **** anese superstar boasts a 67-6 professional record.
Having not lost a bout in over six years, his five consecutive victories against the elite in ONE Championship have stretched that remarkable run to an astonishing 41 straight wins.
Nadaka now looks to conquer new territory when he steps into the world of kickboxing for the first time against Har Ling Om at ONE SAMURAI 3 on September 12, streamed live from Yokohama Buntai. Just a month later, the defending champion returns to defend his Muay Thai crown against Rifdean "Magic Boy" Masdor at ONE SAMURAI 4 on October 17 inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena.
#nadaka #samurai #elite
The **** anese phenom stands as the archetype of a complete striker, seamlessly fusing speed, precision, and fight-ending power. Yet beyond his physical gifts, his elite fight IQ and mental fortitude separate him from his peers.
As the only non-Thai athlete in history to simultaneously hold the coveted Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadium World **** les, the **** anese superstar boasts a 67-6 professional record.
Having not lost a bout in over six years, his five consecutive victories against the elite in ONE Championship have stretched that remarkable run to an astonishing 41 straight wins.
Nadaka now looks to conquer new territory when he steps into the world of kickboxing for the first time against Har Ling Om at ONE SAMURAI 3 on September 12, streamed live from Yokohama Buntai. Just a month later, the defending champion returns to defend his Muay Thai crown against Rifdean "Magic Boy" Masdor at ONE SAMURAI 4 on October 17 inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena.
#nadaka #samurai #elite
2 months ago
On the global stage of ONE Championship, Jonathan "The General" Haggerty has made a habit of putting on a show. Lately, he has started wondering if the red carpet might follow suit.
The reigning ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion defends his gold against former divisional king Hiroki Akimoto at ONE SAMURAI 4 inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Saturday, October 17.
That fight will come soon enough. Beyond the gym walls and the ring, though, Haggerty has become a familiar face at a couple of film premieres in the United Kingdom.
He attended the London premiere of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina last June, and more recently walked the carpet for Giant, the biopic charting the rise of boxing icon Naseem Hamed – better known to fans of the sweet science as Prince Naseem – when it hit British cinemas this past January.
Those appearances were not simply a passing novelty for the 29-year-old, either.
#haggerty #World #kickboxing
The reigning ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion defends his gold against former divisional king Hiroki Akimoto at ONE SAMURAI 4 inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Saturday, October 17.
That fight will come soon enough. Beyond the gym walls and the ring, though, Haggerty has become a familiar face at a couple of film premieres in the United Kingdom.
He attended the London premiere of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina last June, and more recently walked the carpet for Giant, the biopic charting the rise of boxing icon Naseem Hamed – better known to fans of the sweet science as Prince Naseem – when it hit British cinemas this past January.
Those appearances were not simply a passing novelty for the 29-year-old, either.
#haggerty #World #kickboxing
3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
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 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
3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
DakotaDitcheva's latest victory came at a cost.
The unbeaten Professional Fighters League star revealed that she broke bothhands during her recent unanimous decision victory over DeniseKielholtz at PFL New York. While she's likely set for another stint on thesidelines, the Manchester native has revealed her interest incompeting in boxing.
Ditcheva, who improved to 16-0 with the win, said she first noticedthe damage early in the second round but kept the injury to herself throughout the remainderof the fight. She opened up about her latest hand injury in arecently released YouTube video.
"Breaking news, I am injured again," Ditcheva said. "I broke myhands in the fight. I could feel it from the moment I started thesecond round. I didn't tell my corner. I didn't tell anybody. Ididn't show it this time and I didn't tell anybody until I got outof the cage."
Ditcheva is now wearing splints while she waits to learn whethersurgery will be necessary. The latest injury also stems from aprevious issue with her hands.
The 27-year-old previously broke both hands and elected to havesurgery on only one of them. She explained that doctors had warnedher the untreated fracture could break again if she continuedfighting without surgery. Ditcheva clarified that she did notsuffer two entirely new fractures, explaining that one of herprevious breaks held up while another finger was damaged during thefight.
The injury comes after Ditcheva returned from a year-long absenceto defeat former kickboxing champion Kielholtz by unanimousdecision. Although she couldn't find the stoppage, Ditchevacontrolled the contest and reaffirmed her status as one of thefaces of the PFL.
Despite the setback, Ditcheva remains interested in expanding hercombat sports endeavors. She has expressed interest in boxing forMost Valuable Promotions, which recently merged with the PFL.In an X clip posted by MVP, Ditcheva said that she's"interested."
#ditcheva #boxing
The unbeaten Professional Fighters League star revealed that she broke bothhands during her recent unanimous decision victory over DeniseKielholtz at PFL New York. While she's likely set for another stint on thesidelines, the Manchester native has revealed her interest incompeting in boxing.
Ditcheva, who improved to 16-0 with the win, said she first noticedthe damage early in the second round but kept the injury to herself throughout the remainderof the fight. She opened up about her latest hand injury in arecently released YouTube video.
"Breaking news, I am injured again," Ditcheva said. "I broke myhands in the fight. I could feel it from the moment I started thesecond round. I didn't tell my corner. I didn't tell anybody. Ididn't show it this time and I didn't tell anybody until I got outof the cage."
Ditcheva is now wearing splints while she waits to learn whethersurgery will be necessary. The latest injury also stems from aprevious issue with her hands.
The 27-year-old previously broke both hands and elected to havesurgery on only one of them. She explained that doctors had warnedher the untreated fracture could break again if she continuedfighting without surgery. Ditcheva clarified that she did notsuffer two entirely new fractures, explaining that one of herprevious breaks held up while another finger was damaged during thefight.
The injury comes after Ditcheva returned from a year-long absenceto defeat former kickboxing champion Kielholtz by unanimousdecision. Although she couldn't find the stoppage, Ditchevacontrolled the contest and reaffirmed her status as one of thefaces of the PFL.
Despite the setback, Ditcheva remains interested in expanding hercombat sports endeavors. She has expressed interest in boxing forMost Valuable Promotions, which recently merged with the PFL.In an X clip posted by MVP, Ditcheva said that she's"interested."
#ditcheva #boxing
3 months ago
The injury bug has bitten Dakota Ditcheva once again. The standout fighter who's struggled to stay healthy since winning the 2024 PFL flyweight tournament announced she'll be headed back on the sidelines for an extended period following her latest victory.
PFL New York saw Ditcheva, 28, make a triumphant return two weeks ago when she earned a lopsided unanimous decision against former Bellator kickboxing champion Denise Kielholts. The flyweight star, however, revealed on her YouTube channel on Sunday that she has once again suffered a pair of broken hands.
"Breaking news: I am injured again. I broke my hands in the fight," Ditcheva said. "I could feel it from the second I started the second round. I didn't tell my corner. I didn't tell anybody. I didn't show it this time, and I didn't actually tell anybody until I got out of the cage.
"I am back in splints until my surgeon has decided what the next steps are going forward, which will be in the next few days."
Broken hands are nothing new for Ditcheva. The Kielholtz fight acted as Ditcheva's return to action after a dominant win against Sumiko Inaba in July 2025. Like in this latest appearance, Ditcheva first broke her hands in that bout, leading to her recovering for the better part of the year that followed.
#tell #return
PFL New York saw Ditcheva, 28, make a triumphant return two weeks ago when she earned a lopsided unanimous decision against former Bellator kickboxing champion Denise Kielholts. The flyweight star, however, revealed on her YouTube channel on Sunday that she has once again suffered a pair of broken hands.
"Breaking news: I am injured again. I broke my hands in the fight," Ditcheva said. "I could feel it from the second I started the second round. I didn't tell my corner. I didn't tell anybody. I didn't show it this time, and I didn't actually tell anybody until I got out of the cage.
"I am back in splints until my surgeon has decided what the next steps are going forward, which will be in the next few days."
Broken hands are nothing new for Ditcheva. The Kielholtz fight acted as Ditcheva's return to action after a dominant win against Sumiko Inaba in July 2025. Like in this latest appearance, Ditcheva first broke her hands in that bout, leading to her recovering for the better part of the year that followed.
#tell #return
3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
ONE SAMURAI 4 arrives at the iconic Ariake Arena in Tokyo, ***** an, on Saturday, October 17, bringing a pair of World ***** le fights to what is already one of the most anticipated cards of the year.
Reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion "The Kicking Machine" Superlek will defend his 26 pounds of gold against reigning ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Di Bella in a blockbuster cross-division showdown. Also on the card, reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka puts his crown on the line against Malaysia's surging finishing specialist Rifdean "Magic Boy" Masdor.
Rooted in the honor and discipline of the Bushido spirit, these high-stakes World Championship showdowns join the previously announced ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World ***** le defense featuring reigning king Jonathan "The General" Haggerty against former ***** leholder Hiroki Akimoto.
The occasion is further elevated by the prestigious ONE Championship Hall of Fame induction of Interim ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Takeru "Natural Born Krusher" Segawa.
After spending the past two years competing in the bantamweight ranks, "The Kicking Machine" is finally coming home. Once he settles unfinished business against Abdulla "Smash Boy" Dayakaev at The Inner Circle 25 on Friday, August 7, Superlek will shift his full focus back to the division he has long ruled.
#kickboxing #champion #flyweight
Reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion "The Kicking Machine" Superlek will defend his 26 pounds of gold against reigning ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Di Bella in a blockbuster cross-division showdown. Also on the card, reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka puts his crown on the line against Malaysia's surging finishing specialist Rifdean "Magic Boy" Masdor.
Rooted in the honor and discipline of the Bushido spirit, these high-stakes World Championship showdowns join the previously announced ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World ***** le defense featuring reigning king Jonathan "The General" Haggerty against former ***** leholder Hiroki Akimoto.
The occasion is further elevated by the prestigious ONE Championship Hall of Fame induction of Interim ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Takeru "Natural Born Krusher" Segawa.
After spending the past two years competing in the bantamweight ranks, "The Kicking Machine" is finally coming home. Once he settles unfinished business against Abdulla "Smash Boy" Dayakaev at The Inner Circle 25 on Friday, August 7, Superlek will shift his full focus back to the division he has long ruled.
#kickboxing #champion #flyweight
3 months ago
Kaito Ono arrived in ONE Championship as one of ******* an's most highly respected strikers. But after his first two appearances on the global stage, the decorated fighter found himself trapped in a period of unfamiliar darkness.
Mohammad Siasarani spoiled his promotional debut by unanimous decision in May 2025, before Marat Grigorian stopped him at ONE SAMURAI 1 this past April, leaving the 28-year-old with hazy memories of the bout.
Kaito now rematches Siasarani in the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament quarterfinal, which serves as the co-main event at ONE SAMURAI 2 this Saturday, August 8. The explosive card broadcasts live in Asia primetime on live.onefc.com from Tokyo's EBARA WAVE Arena Ota.
A victory would perfectly avenge his first ONE loss, earn a coveted semifinal place in the eight-man bracket, and move him one step closer to reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
He recalled:
#samurai #first
Mohammad Siasarani spoiled his promotional debut by unanimous decision in May 2025, before Marat Grigorian stopped him at ONE SAMURAI 1 this past April, leaving the 28-year-old with hazy memories of the bout.
Kaito now rematches Siasarani in the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament quarterfinal, which serves as the co-main event at ONE SAMURAI 2 this Saturday, August 8. The explosive card broadcasts live in Asia primetime on live.onefc.com from Tokyo's EBARA WAVE Arena Ota.
A victory would perfectly avenge his first ONE loss, earn a coveted semifinal place in the eight-man bracket, and move him one step closer to reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
He recalled:
#samurai #first
3 months ago
Masaaki Noiri believes every piece of his grand redemption story has already fallen into place. Now, the ***** anese superstar simply must deliver the definitive results to complete it.
The former ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion will rematch "Spirit Dragon" Liu Mengyang in the quarterfinals of the highly anticipated ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament at ONE SAMURAI 2. The blockbuster event takes place on Saturday, August 8, broadcasting live from Tokyo's EBARA WAVE Arena Ota, streaming via live.onefc.com.
Their first meeting in December 2024 ended with Liu handing Noiri his second straight loss in ONE Championship, marking the very first time the ***** anese standout had suffered consecutive defeats in his illustrious career. The Chinese striker stepped in on short notice, surprised Noiri in the first round, and ultimately earned a unanimous decision.
More than a year and a half later, the 33-year-old finally has the coveted opportunity to settle the score and advance in an elite eight-man tournament. The eventual winner of this prestigious bracket will earn a guaranteed shot at reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
The ***** anese veteran recalled:
#japanese
The former ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion will rematch "Spirit Dragon" Liu Mengyang in the quarterfinals of the highly anticipated ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament at ONE SAMURAI 2. The blockbuster event takes place on Saturday, August 8, broadcasting live from Tokyo's EBARA WAVE Arena Ota, streaming via live.onefc.com.
Their first meeting in December 2024 ended with Liu handing Noiri his second straight loss in ONE Championship, marking the very first time the ***** anese standout had suffered consecutive defeats in his illustrious career. The Chinese striker stepped in on short notice, surprised Noiri in the first round, and ultimately earned a unanimous decision.
More than a year and a half later, the 33-year-old finally has the coveted opportunity to settle the score and advance in an elite eight-man tournament. The eventual winner of this prestigious bracket will earn a guaranteed shot at reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
The ***** anese veteran recalled:
#japanese
3 months ago
Liu "Spirit Dragon" Mengyang has unfinished business with Masaaki Noiri, and the ultimate prize waiting at the end of the tournament makes the stakes even higher.
The 23-year-old Chinese striking sensation faces the former ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion in the highly anticipated main event of ONE SAMURAI 2 on Saturday, August 8. The blockbuster event broadcasts from the EBARA WAVE Arena Ota in Tokyo, ******* an, streaming live via live.onefc.com.
The high-stakes bout serves as a quarterfinal matchup in the prestigious ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament, with the eventual winner of the 8-man bracket earning a guaranteed World ******* le shot against reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
When these two elite strikers last met in December 2024, Liu announced himself to the world in the most spectacular fashion possible.
Inside the opening 20 seconds, the Chinese powerhouse dropped Noiri to the canvas before expertly controlling the remainder of the contest to earn a unanimous decision. It was a shocking result that stunned the kickboxing ecosphere and firmly established Liu as one of the division's premier forces.
#kickboxing #World #featherweight #stakes
The 23-year-old Chinese striking sensation faces the former ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion in the highly anticipated main event of ONE SAMURAI 2 on Saturday, August 8. The blockbuster event broadcasts from the EBARA WAVE Arena Ota in Tokyo, ******* an, streaming live via live.onefc.com.
The high-stakes bout serves as a quarterfinal matchup in the prestigious ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament, with the eventual winner of the 8-man bracket earning a guaranteed World ******* le shot against reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
When these two elite strikers last met in December 2024, Liu announced himself to the world in the most spectacular fashion possible.
Inside the opening 20 seconds, the Chinese powerhouse dropped Noiri to the canvas before expertly controlling the remainder of the contest to earn a unanimous decision. It was a shocking result that stunned the kickboxing ecosphere and firmly established Liu as one of the division's premier forces.
#kickboxing #World #featherweight #stakes
3 months ago
Joe Rogan believes RicoVerhoeven will financially benefit more from boxing than fromjoining the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Verhoeven recently asked for Rogan's suggestion about competinginside the Octagon during an appearance on the UFC commentator'spodcast.
The former Glory Kickboxing champion noted that ConorMcGregor had reportedly earned a massive payday for his returnfight last month, which lasted 69 seconds. However, Rogan advisedthe 37-year-old against signing with the UFC at this point in hiscareer.
Rogan believes Verhoeven can earn more money in boxing. He alsoclaimed that Verhoeven's friend and training partner TomAspinall could have a career in boxing in the future and thatthe Brit will benefit from working with Eddie Hearn.
"For you, boxing makes the most sense, especially at this point inyour life, financially," Rogan told Verhoeven. "For Tom, he has apotential career in boxing as well. And now that Eddie Hearn ismanaging him, which is very exciting because Matchroom being behindhim is gonna have a gigantic hype machine, gigantic promotion. Theyare at odds with the UFC. For me, I care about the fighters makingthe most money possible, and that's how [Tom] is gonna make themost money possible."
Verhoeven vacated his Glory heavyweight **** le last year afterdefending it against ArtemVakhitov, the last man to beat AlexPereira in kickboxing. The Dutchman then challenged formerchamp Oleksandr Usyk this past May. While Verhoeven was a massiveunderdog, he led the dance for the most part before slowing down inthe later rounds.
Seemingly en route to a potentially monumental upset win, he wasknocked down late in the 11th round. While Verhoeven returned tohis feet, Usyk followed up and the referee bizarrely stopped thefight with a second left in the stanza.
#boxing #last #glory #kickboxing
Verhoeven recently asked for Rogan's suggestion about competinginside the Octagon during an appearance on the UFC commentator'spodcast.
The former Glory Kickboxing champion noted that ConorMcGregor had reportedly earned a massive payday for his returnfight last month, which lasted 69 seconds. However, Rogan advisedthe 37-year-old against signing with the UFC at this point in hiscareer.
Rogan believes Verhoeven can earn more money in boxing. He alsoclaimed that Verhoeven's friend and training partner TomAspinall could have a career in boxing in the future and thatthe Brit will benefit from working with Eddie Hearn.
"For you, boxing makes the most sense, especially at this point inyour life, financially," Rogan told Verhoeven. "For Tom, he has apotential career in boxing as well. And now that Eddie Hearn ismanaging him, which is very exciting because Matchroom being behindhim is gonna have a gigantic hype machine, gigantic promotion. Theyare at odds with the UFC. For me, I care about the fighters makingthe most money possible, and that's how [Tom] is gonna make themost money possible."
Verhoeven vacated his Glory heavyweight **** le last year afterdefending it against ArtemVakhitov, the last man to beat AlexPereira in kickboxing. The Dutchman then challenged formerchamp Oleksandr Usyk this past May. While Verhoeven was a massiveunderdog, he led the dance for the most part before slowing down inthe later rounds.
Seemingly en route to a potentially monumental upset win, he wasknocked down late in the 11th round. While Verhoeven returned tohis feet, Usyk followed up and the referee bizarrely stopped thefight with a second left in the stanza.
#boxing #last #glory #kickboxing
3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
Reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion "The Kicking Machine" Superlek has a debt to settle with Abdulla "Smash Boy" Dayakaev, and the time to collect is finally here.
Eager to avenge a razor-thin split-decision loss, the Thai megastar gets his shot at redemption in a thrilling bantamweight Muay Thai rematch at The Inner Circle 25. The highly anticipated bout goes down live in Asia primetime on Friday, August 7, exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com.
Their first meeting at The Inner Circle 14 this past May began the exact way most Superlek fights do. The 30-year-old muay femur stylist moved with methodical precision, processing every movement like a supercomputer calibrating its target.
However, one explosive burst from the Russian standout completely disrupted that rhythm. A disorienting right hand landed flush around the ear and temple, surprisingly sending Superlek to the canvas. The sheer impact tested his equilibrium so severely that standing steady, let alone gauging incoming strikes, became nearly impossible for the Thai icon.
The Superlek Muay Thai founder recalled:
#thai #inner #kickboxing
Eager to avenge a razor-thin split-decision loss, the Thai megastar gets his shot at redemption in a thrilling bantamweight Muay Thai rematch at The Inner Circle 25. The highly anticipated bout goes down live in Asia primetime on Friday, August 7, exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com.
Their first meeting at The Inner Circle 14 this past May began the exact way most Superlek fights do. The 30-year-old muay femur stylist moved with methodical precision, processing every movement like a supercomputer calibrating its target.
However, one explosive burst from the Russian standout completely disrupted that rhythm. A disorienting right hand landed flush around the ear and temple, surprisingly sending Superlek to the canvas. The sheer impact tested his equilibrium so severely that standing steady, let alone gauging incoming strikes, became nearly impossible for the Thai icon.
The Superlek Muay Thai founder recalled:
#thai #inner #kickboxing
3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
Three-time ISKA Kickboxing World Champion Akram "La Pepite" Hamidi made sure his hotly anticipated return to the global stage was one to remember, as he outpointed Watcharaphon Laochokcharoen in the headline attraction of ONE Friday Fights 164.
Their three-round battle capped a massive double-header Asia primetime weekend for ONE Championship, which also saw undefeated star Elbek Alyshov claim the ONE Bantamweight MMA World ******* le in the main event of The Inner Circle 24.
Action erupted almost immediately when Watcharaphon dropped the returning French-Algerian striker with a sharp left hook. The Thai, who vowed to tap into his trademark finishing power for this clash, kept his fists loaded while the referee initiated the count.
However, "La Pepite" quickly regained his footing and answered in kind, flooring the PK Saenchai Muaythaigym athlete with a right hook of his own to level the contest during a frantic opening round. With momentum on his side, Hamidi took the opportunity to display his full ******* nal in the second frame.
The French-Algerian warrior disrupted Watcharaphon's rhythm with slick sweeps, spearing knees, and well-timed teeps, while his opponent continued relying on heavy boxing. Those diverse attacks made the Team Valente representative increasingly difficult to read, and he punctuated one exchange by landing a right hand behind a knee.
#pepite #watcharaphon
Their three-round battle capped a massive double-header Asia primetime weekend for ONE Championship, which also saw undefeated star Elbek Alyshov claim the ONE Bantamweight MMA World ******* le in the main event of The Inner Circle 24.
Action erupted almost immediately when Watcharaphon dropped the returning French-Algerian striker with a sharp left hook. The Thai, who vowed to tap into his trademark finishing power for this clash, kept his fists loaded while the referee initiated the count.
However, "La Pepite" quickly regained his footing and answered in kind, flooring the PK Saenchai Muaythaigym athlete with a right hook of his own to level the contest during a frantic opening round. With momentum on his side, Hamidi took the opportunity to display his full ******* nal in the second frame.
The French-Algerian warrior disrupted Watcharaphon's rhythm with slick sweeps, spearing knees, and well-timed teeps, while his opponent continued relying on heavy boxing. Those diverse attacks made the Team Valente representative increasingly difficult to read, and he punctuated one exchange by landing a right hand behind a knee.
#pepite #watcharaphon
3 months ago
ONE Championship is capping off a spectacular month with a pair of high-octane events at "The Madison Square Garden of the East."
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 24 and ONE Friday Fights 164 live in Asia primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, July 31.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 24, which streams exclusively on live.onefc.com, Netflix's Physical: Asia star Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu will make his first ONE Bantamweight MMA World ****** le defense against undefeated challenger Elbek Alyshov.
Plus, 19-year-old sensations Johan "Jojo" Ghazali and Ramadan "The Scorpion" Ondash will put their friendship aside and throw down in a flyweight Muay Thai co-main event showdown.
Then, get ready for ONE Friday Fights 164. In the main event, surging Thai veteran Watcharaphon Laochokcharoen will go head-to-head with three-time ISKA Kickboxing World Champion Akram "La Pépite" Hamidi.
#thai
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 24 and ONE Friday Fights 164 live in Asia primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, July 31.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 24, which streams exclusively on live.onefc.com, Netflix's Physical: Asia star Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu will make his first ONE Bantamweight MMA World ****** le defense against undefeated challenger Elbek Alyshov.
Plus, 19-year-old sensations Johan "Jojo" Ghazali and Ramadan "The Scorpion" Ondash will put their friendship aside and throw down in a flyweight Muay Thai co-main event showdown.
Then, get ready for ONE Friday Fights 164. In the main event, surging Thai veteran Watcharaphon Laochokcharoen will go head-to-head with three-time ISKA Kickboxing World Champion Akram "La Pépite" Hamidi.
#thai
