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Jihin Radzuan vs. Anastasia Nikolakakos Set For ONE Fight Night 45

Eddie Law — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:03:19 +0000

ONE Championship has added another intriguing matchup to its summer lineup, as veteran contender Jihin Radzuan is set to welcome rising Australian prospect Anastasia Nikolakakos to the atomweight MMA division at ONE Fight Night 45 on July 17.

Radzuan (10-5) enters the contest looking to build on the momentum from her impressive stoppage victory over Gabriela Fujimoto earlier this year. The atomweight has spent nearly her entire career fighting under the ONE banner with victories over Jenelyn Olsim, Itsuki Hirata and Bi Nguyen to name a few.

Nikolakakos (6-0) aims to continue her ascent after announcing herself to the ONE Championship audience with a highlight reel knockout of Victória Souza in her promotional debut. Prior to her move to ONE she competed under the Invicta FC and Combate Global banner, respectively. She’ll attempt to remain undefeated as she takes on one of the more experienced atomweights on the roster.

With both women seeking to establish themselves as legitimate threats in the atomweight ranks, the matchup could create the next contender in the division.

ONE Fight Night 45 takes place in Bangkok, Thailand at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on July 17. The card, as of now, is as follows:

Luke Lessei vs. Mohamed Younes Rabah – Muay Thai Bout
Sanzhar Zakirov vs. Ruslan Satiev – MMA Bout
Bokang Masunyane vs. Seung Chul Lee – MMA Bout

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ONE Friday Fights 155 And Inner Circle Live Stream And Results

Staff — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:24:04 +0000

ONE Championship continued their Friday Fights series with ONE Friday Fights 155 which saw Thailand’s Decho Mavinn Muaythai face Russia’s Rustam Yunusov in the main event.

In the main event of The Inner Circle bantamweights Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri took on Kiamran Nabati in a battle of rising Muay Thai stars. Nabati puts his undefeated record on the line against Pimolstri who is riding an impressive 9-fight win streak.

The event, outside of the Inner Circle portion, was available to view on YouTube.

View ONE Friday Fights 155 below

ONE Friday Fights 155

Rustam “Tomahawk” Yunusov defeats Decho Mavinn Muaythai via unanimous decision“The Angel Warrior” Panpayak Jitmuangnon defeats Othman “The Ironside” Rhouni via split decision
Dokmaipa Santiubon defeats Kohtao Petsomnuk via unanimous decision
Chokpreecha PK TomTKalaiyont defeats Huynh Van Tuan via TKO at 2:28 of round two
Rungruanglek TN Muaythai defeats Terdkiat Sit Jaykarn via TKO at 2:45 of round oneKwangpa Teenoikachin defeats Kom PK Saenchai via split decision
Shoma Okumura defeats Sheng Yizhuo via unanimous decision
Ranma defeats Yi Nuo via knockout at 1:01 of round one

The Inner Circle

Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri defeats Kiamran Nabati via split decision
Liu “Spirit Dragon” Mengyang defeats Gabriel Pereira via unanimous decision
Freddie Haggerty defeats Yonis Anane via unanimous decision
Vero “The Kayan Leopard” defeats Kana “Krusher Queen” via unanimous decision
Viet Anh Do defeats “Money” Kyungjung Kim via TKO at 2:17 of round two

ONE Friday Fights 155 went down in Bangkok, Thailand at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.

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Karen Ghazaryan vs. Hisashi Ezaki Set For ONE Fight Night 44

Eddie Law — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:05:32 +0000

Karen Ghazaryan returns to action at ONE Fight Night 44 welcoming fellow strawweight Hisashi Ezaki to the promotion on June 26 at Lumpinee Stadium in Thailand sources tell Cageside Press.

Ghazaryan (5-1) suffered the first loss of his professional career in his ONE Championship debut this past April, falling to Hiroba Minowa via first-round submission. Prior to the setback, the Armenian strawweight opened his career with five straight finishes while competing in promotions such as Naiza FC and Artsakh FC. Known for his aggressive style and finishing ability, Ghazaryan will now look to bounce back and prove he still belongs among the division’s rising prospects.

Ezaki (7-0) will make his ONE Championship debut against Ghazaryan after finding success in promotions such as ROMAN, Grachan, and Pancrase. The undefeated Japanese prospect brings a heavy grappling-based style into ONE and has built a reputation for controlling opponents on the mat and dictating the pace of fights.

ONE Fight Night 44 takes place June 26 from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. As always, the historic venue should provide an electric atmosphere for one of Asia’s premier combat sports promotions.

No other bouts have been announced for the card as of yet.

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Alibeg Rasulov vs. Lucas Gabriel Added To ONE Fight Night 43

Eddie Law — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:21 +0000

Lightweights clash is at ONE Fight Night 43 as Alibeg Rasulov will square off against Lucas Gabriel on May 15 in Bangkok, Thailand, sources tell Cageside Press.

Rasulov (14-1, 1NC), is coming off an unsuccessful bid for the ONE Championship lightweight title, falling to champion Christian Lee at ONE 173 last November. The bout followed their first meeting, which ended in a no contest due to an accidental eye poke. Prior to that setback, Rasulov had been on an impressive 14-fight unbeaten run.

Gabriel (10-1, 1 NC) enters the bout following a decision victory in February. That win came after a previous result in his favor was overturned to a no contest due to a positive test for Furosemide and Betamethasone. The promotion suspended Gabriel for six months which he served, and is now back to action.

Now cleared and back in the win column, Gabriel aims to move past the controversy and reestablish himself as a rising contender.

ONE Fight Night 43 takes place in at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on May 15th. The event will broadcast live on Amazon Prime in the US. The card, as of now, is as follows:

Kai Tang vs. Shamil Gasanov – ONE Featherweight Championship
YodlQ Or.Pimonsri vs. Kiamran Nabati – ONE Bantamweight Bout
Felipe Lobo vs. Nontachai Jitmuangnon – ONE Bantamweight Bout
Alibeg Rasulov vs. Lucas Gabriel – ONE Lightweight Bout

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ONE Championship Shutters Women’s Strawweight, Releases Champ Xiong Jing Nan

Jay Anderson — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:48:01 +0000

China’s “The Panda” will no longer fight for ONE Championship, and her entire division has been shut down.

ONE Championship has done away with its women’s strawweight division and released longtime champ Xiong Jing Nan, Cageside Press confirmed on Thursday. The development was first reported by Nick Atkin of the Bangkok Post.

The change only impacts the promotion’s women’s strawweight division in MMA, while the men’s side remains intact, a source familiar with the change informed Cageside Press.

Xiong Jing Nan (19-2), 38, posted an 11-1 record under the ONE Championship banner, including a custom rules bout against Nat Jaroonsak in 2023. She made her debut for the promotion in 2017, and claimed gold the following January. Seven title defenses followed, with her lone loss in the company coming against the since-retired atomweight champ Angela Lee in 2019 (Xiong had defeated Lee when she moved up to strawweight earlier that year).

Xiong last competed against Meng Bo in March 2025, winning a unanimous decision in an attempt to move back to atomweight. She missed weight for the bout, potentially signaling the end of her run with the company, which seems set to focus on atomweight moving forward.

The Chinese star was once one of the most recognizable names on the ONE Championship roster, and boasts 11 wins by KO/TKO among her 19 career victories.

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Joshua Perreira vs. Gilbert Nakatani Set For ONE Fight Night 42

Eddie Law — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:56:29 +0000

A compelling flyweight clash is set to unfold this spring as Joshua Perreira and Gilbert Nakatani prepare to meet at ONE Fight Night 41. Sources confirmed to Cageside Press that the bout has been added to the April 10 card, bringing together two fighters eager to gain momentum inside ONE Championship’s fast-moving flyweight division.

Perreira (5-0) is coming off a no-contest against Banma Duoji. Duoji initially won the bout on the night, but the result was later overturned after a failed drug test. Perreira now brings his undefeated record into ONE Fight Night 41 looking to continue his rise in the division.

Nakatani (9-3) enters the bout coming off a TKO victory over Eko Roni Saputra at ONE Fight Night 37, a performance that snapped a two-fight losing streak. He was originally scheduled to face Banma Duoji in February, but the matchup was ultimately scrapped before it could take place. With the win behind him, Nakatani now looks to build momentum and continue climbing the flyweight ranks.

ONE Fight Night 42 takes place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on April 10. The event will once again bring ONE Championship’s global roster to one of the sport’s most historic venues for a night of high-level martial arts action. As of now, the card is shaping up as follows:

Kai Tang vs. Shamil Gasaniov – ONE Lightweight MMA Championship
Dante Leon vs. Kenta Iwamoto – ONE Submission Grappling Match

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ONE Championship Continues Japanese Expansion, ONE Samurai Announced

Jay Anderson — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:14:34 +0000

ONE Championship has looked to make inroads into Japan over the last several years, and has now announced the launch of a new series of events in the country: ONE Samurai.

In a press release distributed on Wednesday, ONE officials revealed that the inaugural event in the series will take place on April 29, 2026 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

ONE Samurai events will take place monthly, airing on streaming service U-NEXT in Japan, with international broadcast details to be announced shortly. The promotion will host 60 events over a five year span, per Wednesday’s announcement.

As with all other ONE Championship cards, fans can expect to see action in multiple disciplines including MMA, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and submission grappling. Each event is expected to “showcase multiple World Title fights with a strong focus on Japanese talent,” the promotion stated.

A press conference held in conjunction with the ONE Samurai announcement also introduced Shuntaro Tanaka as ONE Championship’s CEO, Japan & Group Chief Commercial Officer.

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, many of ONE Championship’s flagships events were held in Singapore. In more recent years, Thailand has become the company’s main territory, with their ONE Friday Fights series held exclusively at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.

The company last visited Japan in November, with ONE 173 held at the Ariake Arena. March 2025 also saw a super-fight between Rodtang and Takeru held at the Saitama Super Arena.

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Selina Flores vs. Johanna Persson Added To ONE Fight Night 41 Card On March 13

Eddie Law — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:39 +0000

An atomweight Muay Thai showdown has been added to ONE Championship’s March schedule, as Johanna Persson is set to face Selina Flores on March 13 at ONE Fight Night 41 sources tell Cageside Press.

Persson (0–1 in ONE) made her promotional debut last July, suffering a knockout loss to Allycia Hellen Rodrigues. Now, the Swedish striker looks to rebound and secure her first victory under the ONE banner when she faces Flores in Bangkok, Thailand. A win would not only get Persson back on track, but also establish momentum in ONE’s competitive atomweight Muay Thai division.

Flores (1–0 in ONE) made a successful promotional debut last October, earning a decision victory over Marie McManamon. The Lion Fight and Glory veteran now looks to build early momentum in her ONE Championship run by putting on a statement performance against the game and durable Persson.

ONE Fight Night 41 takes place on March 13 from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. The card, as of now, looks as follows:

Allycia Hellen Rodrigues (C) vs. Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom – Atomweight Muay Thai Championship
Tye Ruotolo (C) vs. Pawel Jaworski – Welterweight Submission Grappling World Championship
Sinsamut Klinmee vs. George Jarvis – Lightweight Muay Thai
Hyu vs. Suablack Tor Pran49 – Flyweight Kickboxing
Anna Jaroonsak vs. Yu Yau Pui – Atomweight Muay Thai
Jeremy Miado vs. Willie Yan Rooyen – Flyweight MMA

ONE Fight Night 41 will broadcast on Amazon Prime Video.

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Chase Mann Embraces Tough Debut Matchup With Isi Fitikefu At ONE Fight Night 39

Eddie Law — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:06:55 +0000

Chase Mann is set to make his ONE Championship debut on Jan. 23, drawing a tough opening assignment against Isi Fitikefu at ONE Fight Night 39 inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.

Mann’s (6-0) path to the global stage was shaped by a difficult and often unstable childhood in Arkansas, where he grew up as the middle child of three siblings. Raised in small towns such as Paragould and Lake City, Mann has spoken about an upbringing marked by chaos, with both parents dealing with drug addiction.

As a result, Mann and his siblings frequently bounced between living with their parents and grandparents, navigating an environment that lacked consistency. Mann was getting into trouble as a kid before eventually finding stability and direction through combat sports, a turning point that helped him turn his life around and pursue a career in fighting.

“Everything happened for a reason. I like to think there’s a purpose for everything. Ideally I would have rather had a normal childhood, of course, I would have rather things gone differently,” Mann told Cageside Press.

“It’s made me into the man I am today, and I truly believe it’s a part of my testimony. I went through everything for a reason. It was the cards I was dealt, and I’m happy with life. I feel like I’m right where I belong.”

Despite those circumstances, Mann still dreamed of becoming a professional athlete. He passed on pursuing football in college and instead shifted to bodybuilding before eventually finding his way to martial arts. MMA is where he ultimately found a home.

“I was always drawn to it and felt like, man, I feel like I should be in there. I want to do that so bad. I thought it was cool growing up, and then once I started seeing the fighters and hearing their stories, I felt like I could relate,” he said.

“I knew from day one. I went and did a class, and came home, and told my family like, ‘hey I’m going to do this.’ I’m gonna try and make a career out of this and they were all supportive.”

Mann has built a career through MMA, and now he steps onto the global stage with ONE Championship in a difficult debut against Fitikefu. With more professional bouts and multiple appearances in ONE already, Fitikefu presents a stiff test right out of the gate.

“My first thoughts were, ‘oh crap. Yeah we got a fight on our hands boys.’ Like this is it. I’ve been waiting for this moment. I knew it would come sooner or later,” he said.

“It just so happened to be a short-notice. Really it didn’t matter who the opponent was. I am getting thrown to the wolves, this is tough fight for sure, but it wouldn’t have mattered who it was. This is going to be part of my story and I’m so excited.”

ONE Fight Night 39 goes down on January 23 from Lumpinee Stadium.

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Teshya Noelani Alo Set for High-Profile ONE Debut Against Top-Ranked Grappler Helena Crevar

Eddie Law — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:30:20 +0000

Teshya Noelani Alo will make her long-awaited arrival in ONE Championship next month, drawing a high-profile assignment in her promotional debut against rising star Helena Crevar at ONE Fight Night 39 on Jan. 23 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.

Alo is an accomplished grappler with a highly decorated background in jiu-jitsu, judo, and wrestling. But it’s her work outside of combat sports that makes her even more unique, in addition to competing, she’s also worked as a stunt double on projects such as Chief of War.

“It really is my ADHD brain wanting to do a bunch of different things,” Alo told Cageside Press.

“I just finished winning the blue belt world championships at IBJJF, and then I get a call for Chief of War, Jason Momoa’s new TV series, saying they need more women who can do flips and stuff.”

The opportunity to work on the show doing “flips and stuff” was a perfect fit for Alo, who admitted she could hardly believe she was getting paid to do it.

“I was like, ‘flips?! And I get paid for this? What?!’ it was like a dream come true. So I went to the audition, it was like judo warm up class. I was like this is the alphabet. This is like eating cake for me,” she said.

“They loved it. I got the job and I’ve been working on shows ever since. Lilo and Stitch, the new Moana live-action, Hawaii Rescue Now, NCIS. Just a bunch of different shows. I’ve been so blessed.”

Now, Alo brings her grappling skill set and athleticism to the ONE Championship stage at ONE Fight Night 39, an opportunity she couldn’t pass up.

“The opportunity got placed to me on my lap by my coach. He’s very eager to showcase my skills. He wants the whole world to know how hard I train, and I’m so grateful for that,” she said.

“I get to fight the #1 girl in the world, go to another country I’ve never been before, I get paid to do it. I said yes right away! I was like, where do I sign?”

Alo will face the world’s top-ranked female grappler, Helena Crevar, at ONE Fight Night 39, a rematch years in the making.

When Alo was told who her opponent would be, she couldn’t contain her excitement.

“I was like, “are you insane?!” I said tell me you’re not joking right now, swear to me right now you’re not joking! I always wanted the hardest person on the mat. I’ve always wanted the biggest challenge,” she said.

“I’m very competitive and I think that’s where it comes from. Growing up with a lot of siblings, I have that competitiveness about me.”

Alo’s enthusiasm for the matchup makes it clear she isn’t just excited about joining ONE, she’s eager for the chance to test herself on the biggest stage against the best in the world.

“This is the best thing for me. She’s the #1 girl in the world, and I love challenges. It’s going to be a big challenge and I’m up for it,” said Alo.

“I’m so excited!”

ONE Fight Night 39 takes place on January 23 from Lumpinee Stadium.

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