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ONE Fight Night 47: Undefeated Vietnamese prodigy faces Muay Thai legend in Bangkok – who will emerge victorious?
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Published 49 days ago

ONE Fight Night 47: Undefeated Vietnamese prodigy faces Muay Thai legend in Bangkok – who will emerge victorious?

ONE Fight Night 47 in Bangkok is shaping up to be historic, with Ngoc Phu Nguyen replacing Barboza to face Elmehdi El Jamari in a strawweight Muay Thai bout. This clash, broadcast live on Prime Video, could upend the division’s balance.

To remember:

  • Ngoc Phu Nguyen replaces Ellis Badr Barboza to face Elmehdi El Jamari in strawweight Muay Thai.
  • The fight takes place on September 4 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, broadcast live in US primetime.
  • El Jamari (27 wins, 13 KOs) relies on surgical precision against Nguyen’s (12 fights, undefeated) aggression.
  • This bout could redefine the strawweight hierarchy.
  • A loss would relegate El Jamari after two consecutive defeats.
  • Nguyen sees this fight as an opportunity to reach the top.
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Lumpinee 2024: ONE Friday Fights 168 Takes on Combat Stars This Friday Under Bangkok’s Spotlights
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Published 49 days ago

Lumpinee 2024: ONE Friday Fights 168 Takes on Combat Stars This Friday Under Bangkok’s Spotlights

The iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok hosts a flagship ONE Championship event this Friday, August 28, 2024: ONE Friday Fights 168. The card features nine explosive bouts mixing Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA, with a $100,000 contract and a spot in the promotion’s main roster on the line. The main event will see two young Muay Thai prodigies clash in the bantamweight division: Wuttikrai Wor Chakrawut and Mohammad "Prince of Persia" Habibpour.

To remember:

  • ONE Friday Fights 168 takes place this Friday, August 28, 2024, at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
  • Nine Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA bouts with international athletes competing for a $100,000 contract and a spot in ONE Championship.
  • Wuttikrai Wor Chakrawut faces Mohammad "Prince of Persia" Habibpour in a bantamweight Muay Thai bout, promising a tactical, explosive duel.
  • Wuttikrai relies on his precise knees and body kicks to secure a third consecutive victory.
  • Habibpour, nicknamed "Prince of Persia," combines power and technique with a tight guard and devastating strikes.
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The Inner Circle 28: Bangkok 2026, Explosive Clash of Styles at Lumpinee
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Published 49 days ago

The Inner Circle 28: Bangkok 2026, Explosive Clash of Styles at Lumpinee

On August 28, 2026, the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok will once again vibrate to the rhythm of The Inner Circle 28, an exclusive event presented by ONE Championship. At the heart of the evening: a bantamweight Muay Thai clash between Worapon Lukjaoporong and Lenny Blasi, promising an explosive spectacle. Discover the stakes and featured bouts of this highly anticipated gala.

To remember:

  • ONE Championship returns to Bangkok for The Inner Circle 28 on August 28, 2026 at Lumpinee Stadium.
  • Headlining the card, Worapon Lukjaoporong (undefeated in 2026) faces Italian Lenny Blasi in a Muay Thai bantamweight clash of styles.
  • The co-main event features Rambong Sor Therapat vs. Chartpayak Saksatoon in a flyweight bout.
  • The event will be broadcast live on live.onefc.com.
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Reviewed and completed by Nakmen
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Reinier de Ridder’s Final Test: Dropping to 84 kg to Face Light Heavyweights
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Published 50 days ago

Reinier de Ridder’s Final Test: Dropping to 84 kg to Face Light Heavyweights

Reinier de Ridder endured one of the toughest weeks of his career before his fight against Caio Borralho. Between an grueling weight cut and extreme fatigue, the Dutchman decided to move up to the light heavyweight division, officially transitioning out of middleweight.

To remember:

  • Reinier de Ridder called his final week of preparation before his fight against Caio Borralho the worst fight week of his career.
  • The difficulties during the weight cut to 84 kg were so intense that he decided to move up to the light heavyweight division.
  • De Ridder described extreme fatigue and rock-bottom morale during that grueling week.
  • This experience sealed his decision to leave the middleweight division for good.
  • The transition to light heavyweight was officially confirmed in his fight against Roman Dolidze at UFC Sacramento.
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ONE Samurai 3: The Clash of Styles in Strawweight MMA Under High Tension
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Published 53 days ago

ONE Samurai 3: The Clash of Styles in Strawweight MMA Under High Tension

On September 12, ONE Samurai 3 delivers a technical showcase with two headline bouts: Hiroba Minowa takes on Yuta Miyazawa in strawweight MMA, while Kosei Yoshida challenges Zhao Zhengdong in flyweight kickboxing. Discover the stakes of these explosive matchups.

To remember:

  • ONE Samurai 3 features Hiroba Minowa (Shooto) vs Yuta Miyazawa (Pancrase) in strawweight MMA on September 12 at Yokohama Buntai.
  • Minowa, a grappling expert (9 submissions), faces Miyazawa, a Pancrase champion and precise striker.
  • Kosei Yoshida, a Japanese prodigy, will look to confirm his return to form against Zhao Zhengdong in flyweight kickboxing.
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Reviewed and completed by Nakmen