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
ONE Championship is back with another captivating triple-header weekend, and it all gets started with two Muay Thai showcases in The Inner Circle 30 and ONE Friday Fights 170.
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 30 and ONE Friday Fights 170 live in Asia primetime from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, September 11.
In the main event of The Inner Circle 30, leading contender Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri will collide with former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon for a chance to claim the gold. However, since Rambolek failed to make weight for the contest, he is not eligible to win the belt.
Plus, Seksan Or Kwanmuang will make his last walk to the ring before he rides off into the sunset. In his retirement match, the bantamweight Muay Thai star will face longtime rival "Elbow Zombie" Muangthai PK Saenchai for the sixth, and final, time.
Then later, in the headline attraction of ONE Friday Fights 170, Yodlekpet "The Destroyer" Or Atchariya and Pompet Pongsuphan PK will look to settle their unfinished business in a flyweight Muay Thai trilogy.
#Friday #inner #make
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 30 and ONE Friday Fights 170 live in Asia primetime from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, September 11.
In the main event of The Inner Circle 30, leading contender Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri will collide with former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon for a chance to claim the gold. However, since Rambolek failed to make weight for the contest, he is not eligible to win the belt.
Plus, Seksan Or Kwanmuang will make his last walk to the ring before he rides off into the sunset. In his retirement match, the bantamweight Muay Thai star will face longtime rival "Elbow Zombie" Muangthai PK Saenchai for the sixth, and final, time.
Then later, in the headline attraction of ONE Friday Fights 170, Yodlekpet "The Destroyer" Or Atchariya and Pompet Pongsuphan PK will look to settle their unfinished business in a flyweight Muay Thai trilogy.
#Friday #inner #make
2 months ago
The Inner Circle 30 delivers an emotionally charged night of five action-packed Muay Thai bouts on Friday, September 11. Streaming live and exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com in Asia primetime, the card goes down from Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
A World ******* le defense, a legendary farewell, and fighters stepping out of famous shadows converge for a card that carries genuine weight from the first bell to the last.
Here are three reasons to clear your schedule and tune in on Friday.
In the main event, ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon puts his 26 pounds of gold on the line for the very first time. His reign is tested immediately by surging challenger Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri, a man absolutely determined to claim the throne for himself.
Rambolek made history as the first fighter to earn a coveted US$100,000 contract from ONE Friday Fights, collecting multiple performance bonuses along the way.
#muay #World #live
A World ******* le defense, a legendary farewell, and fighters stepping out of famous shadows converge for a card that carries genuine weight from the first bell to the last.
Here are three reasons to clear your schedule and tune in on Friday.
In the main event, ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon puts his 26 pounds of gold on the line for the very first time. His reign is tested immediately by surging challenger Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri, a man absolutely determined to claim the throne for himself.
Rambolek made history as the first fighter to earn a coveted US$100,000 contract from ONE Friday Fights, collecting multiple performance bonuses along the way.
#muay #World #live
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
ONE Championship returns to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, September 11, with a card built for hardcore fans of Muay Thai, and it streams live for members at live.onefc.com.
At The Inner Circle 30, a ONE World **** le fight tops a card that also features one of the most emotionally charged rematches in the history of the weekly platform — a retirement fight that features two of Thailand's most storied veterans.
In the main event, Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon makes the first defense of his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World **** le against fellow Thai striker Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri.
Rambolek barely had time to settle into his reign before his first challenger came calling. The Superbon Training Camp fighter claimed the gold by defeating former **** leholder Nabil Anane at The Inner Circle 7 this past March. His victory ended one of the most formidable unbeaten runs in the division's history.
Before that, Rambolek had stopped Abdulla "Smash Boy" Dayakaev at ONE Fight Night 39 — an extraordinary feat over a fighter who had finished his previous four opponents by knockout — to earn his shot at the gold. After winning the belt, Rambolek entered monkhood for a period of gratitude and reflection before returning with a clear mind and an even clearer mission.
#fight #World
At The Inner Circle 30, a ONE World **** le fight tops a card that also features one of the most emotionally charged rematches in the history of the weekly platform — a retirement fight that features two of Thailand's most storied veterans.
In the main event, Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon makes the first defense of his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World **** le against fellow Thai striker Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri.
Rambolek barely had time to settle into his reign before his first challenger came calling. The Superbon Training Camp fighter claimed the gold by defeating former **** leholder Nabil Anane at The Inner Circle 7 this past March. His victory ended one of the most formidable unbeaten runs in the division's history.
Before that, Rambolek had stopped Abdulla "Smash Boy" Dayakaev at ONE Fight Night 39 — an extraordinary feat over a fighter who had finished his previous four opponents by knockout — to earn his shot at the gold. After winning the belt, Rambolek entered monkhood for a period of gratitude and reflection before returning with a clear mind and an even clearer mission.
#fight #World
2 months ago
ONE Championship returns to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, September 11, with a card built for hardcore fans of Muay Thai, and it streams live for members at live.onefc.com.
At The Inner Circle 30, a ONE World ****** le fight tops a card that also features one of the most emotionally charged rematches in the history of the weekly platform — a retirement fight that features two of Thailand's most storied veterans.
In the main event, Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon makes the first defense of his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World ****** le against fellow Thai striker Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri.
Rambolek barely had time to settle into his reign before his first challenger came calling. The Superbon Training Camp fighter claimed the gold by defeating former ****** leholder Nabil Anane at The Inner Circle 7 this past March. His victory ended one of the most formidable unbeaten runs in the division's history.
Before that, Rambolek had stopped Abdulla "Smash Boy" Dayakaev at ONE Fight Night 39 — an extraordinary feat over a fighter who had finished his previous four opponents by knockout — to earn his shot at the gold. After winning the belt, Rambolek entered monkhood for a period of gratitude and reflection before returning with a clear mind and an even clearer mission.
#card
At The Inner Circle 30, a ONE World ****** le fight tops a card that also features one of the most emotionally charged rematches in the history of the weekly platform — a retirement fight that features two of Thailand's most storied veterans.
In the main event, Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon makes the first defense of his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World ****** le against fellow Thai striker Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri.
Rambolek barely had time to settle into his reign before his first challenger came calling. The Superbon Training Camp fighter claimed the gold by defeating former ****** leholder Nabil Anane at The Inner Circle 7 this past March. His victory ended one of the most formidable unbeaten runs in the division's history.
Before that, Rambolek had stopped Abdulla "Smash Boy" Dayakaev at ONE Fight Night 39 — an extraordinary feat over a fighter who had finished his previous four opponents by knockout — to earn his shot at the gold. After winning the belt, Rambolek entered monkhood for a period of gratitude and reflection before returning with a clear mind and an even clearer mission.
#card
2 months ago
Argentinian dynamo Hector "La Arana" Almonacid has spent years building toward his ONE Championship debut, and it has finally arrived.
The 24-year-old makes his promotional bow against Brazilian standout Pedro "Guerreiro" Dantas in a featherweight MMA battle, which opens ONE Fight Night 47: Stamp vs. Flores on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, September 4.
Long before any of that, though, it all began much closer to home.
Almonacid was born and raised in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, and by his own account, life among his friends in the neighborhood was a good one growing up. He practiced taekwondo as a kid during that stretch, eventually working his way up to a red belt.
At 8 years old, his parents separated, and he was raised by his mother alongside his younger brother. It was not always an easy road from there, but the structure he had already found on the mats gave him something steady to return to.
#almonacid #championship #guerreiro
The 24-year-old makes his promotional bow against Brazilian standout Pedro "Guerreiro" Dantas in a featherweight MMA battle, which opens ONE Fight Night 47: Stamp vs. Flores on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, September 4.
Long before any of that, though, it all began much closer to home.
Almonacid was born and raised in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, and by his own account, life among his friends in the neighborhood was a good one growing up. He practiced taekwondo as a kid during that stretch, eventually working his way up to a red belt.
At 8 years old, his parents separated, and he was raised by his mother alongside his younger brother. It was not always an easy road from there, but the structure he had already found on the mats gave him something steady to return to.
#almonacid #championship #guerreiro
2 months ago
ONE Championship returns to Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, September 4, with another stacked lineup at ONE Fight Night 47 on Prime Video.
The card streams live in U.S. primetime and is headlined by former three-sport ONE World Champion Stamp Fairtex against Selina "Teep Queen" Flores in a highly anticipated atomweight Muay Thai showdown.
But some of the night's most intriguing action could come before the headline attraction.
From a collision between aggressive and acrobatic strikers to an undefeated Indian finisher making his global roster debut, these three bouts have all the ingredients to leave a lasting impression at the mecca of Muay Thai.
Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi and Jordan "Panda Kick" Estupinan rarely need much encouragement to attack.
#thai #championship #stadium #fight
The card streams live in U.S. primetime and is headlined by former three-sport ONE World Champion Stamp Fairtex against Selina "Teep Queen" Flores in a highly anticipated atomweight Muay Thai showdown.
But some of the night's most intriguing action could come before the headline attraction.
From a collision between aggressive and acrobatic strikers to an undefeated Indian finisher making his global roster debut, these three bouts have all the ingredients to leave a lasting impression at the mecca of Muay Thai.
Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi and Jordan "Panda Kick" Estupinan rarely need much encouragement to attack.
#thai #championship #stadium #fight
2 months ago
Undefeated British-Pakistani striker Ubaid "Bad" Hussain knew another big win on the global stage would earn him a US$100,000 contract, and that is exactly what he achieved at The Inner Circle 28.
He walked into Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium last Friday, August 28, with both his unbeaten record and his main roster ambitions on the line, and the 20-year-old delivered on both fronts.
Hussain set the tone immediately in his flyweight Muay Thai clash against Isannuea Sor Sasiwat, which streamed live in Asia primetime for subscribers at live.onefc.com. He worked behind sharp footwork and a varied attack that put the Thai on the back foot from the opening exchanges.
Just before the end of the round, the Kiatphontip representative connected with a well-placed knee to the body that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas.
The 20-year-old reflected:
#hussain #pakistani
He walked into Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium last Friday, August 28, with both his unbeaten record and his main roster ambitions on the line, and the 20-year-old delivered on both fronts.
Hussain set the tone immediately in his flyweight Muay Thai clash against Isannuea Sor Sasiwat, which streamed live in Asia primetime for subscribers at live.onefc.com. He worked behind sharp footwork and a varied attack that put the Thai on the back foot from the opening exchanges.
Just before the end of the round, the Kiatphontip representative connected with a well-placed knee to the body that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas.
The 20-year-old reflected:
#hussain #pakistani
2 months ago
Former three-sport ONE World Champion Stamp Fairtex returns to the global stage with one clear goal in mind, and that is to turn heads and put on a show for the fans tuning in.
Her atomweight Muay Thai clash against two-time WBC Muay Thai World Champion Selina "Teep Queen" Flores headlines ONE Fight Night 47 on Prime Video, which will stream live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, September 4.
A win over Cynthia Flores at The Inner Circle 20 this past June earned Stamp her first victory after an extended time on the sidelines due to an injury, which required surgery and rehabilitation.
The 28-year-old was happy enough with the result, but it was the performance behind that split decision that left her unsatisfied. As such, Stamp has made clear this fight carries more weight than simply extending a winning streak.
The Fairtex Training Center athlete said:
#champion #clear
Her atomweight Muay Thai clash against two-time WBC Muay Thai World Champion Selina "Teep Queen" Flores headlines ONE Fight Night 47 on Prime Video, which will stream live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, September 4.
A win over Cynthia Flores at The Inner Circle 20 this past June earned Stamp her first victory after an extended time on the sidelines due to an injury, which required surgery and rehabilitation.
The 28-year-old was happy enough with the result, but it was the performance behind that split decision that left her unsatisfied. As such, Stamp has made clear this fight carries more weight than simply extending a winning streak.
The Fairtex Training Center athlete said:
#champion #clear
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
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
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
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
2 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
3 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
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
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
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
