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Get ready for an electrifying weekend with ONE Championship's double header! This time, there's a thrilling twist: one of the events is breaking away from the usual venue at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.

While ONE Friday Fights 133 will still light up the Lumpinee with an epic Muay Thai clash between Pompet PK Saenchai and Gregor Thom as the main event, Saturday's ONE 173 is taking the excitement on the road, marking a triumphant return to Japan! Kicking off the action-packed weekend was the latest Friday Fights card, where a jaw-dropping $100,000 U.S. ONE Championship contract was up for grabs for one lucky winner. The night launched with two adrenaline-pumping MMA bouts, featuring Japan's own Ryo Hirayama. Unfortunately, the unbeaten (4-0) bantamweight missed out on making his debut on home turf, but the energy was off the charts!

ONE Friday Fights 133 Results

Pompet PK Saenchai def. Gregor Thom by TKO, Round 2, 2:23 – Muay Thai
Valerii Strungari def. Sanit Aekmuangnon by knockout, Round 3, 1:38 – Muay Thai
Rittidet Lukjaoporongtom def. Majid Karimi by unanimous decision – Muay Thai
Sanpet Sor Salacheep def. Petmuangsri TDed99 by unanimous decision – Muay Thai
Sirichok Sor Sommai def. Klarob NuiCafeboran by unanimous decision – Muay Thai
Payak Saksatoon def. Ded Sor Chokmeechai by knockout, Round 1, 1:09 – Muay Thai
Chartpayak Saksatoon def. Samandar Khasanov by unanimous decision – Muay Thai
Petkhaokradong Lukjaomaesaithong def. Ayoub El Khadraoui by knockout, Round 1, 0:53 – Muay Thai
Anuar Cisneros def. Walid Sakhraji by unanimous decision – Muay Thai
Toma Kuroda def. Kirill Chizhik by unanimous decision – Kickboxing
Mathieu Greco def. Erdenebayar Tsolmon by TKO, Round 1, 2:41  – MMA
Viet Anh Do def. Ryo Hirayama by TKO, Round 1, 2:48 – MMA

Wow, what an incredible achievement! Moroccan athlete Kalthoum Akhlouf has just clinched the gold medal in the women’s 45-50 kg Muay Thai category at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia! Her victory was nothing short of spectacular, as she triumphed over Iran’s Fershteh Hasan Zadeh Mirsadghi with a decisive 30-27 win in the final showdown at the Boulevard Arena.

Akhlouf was on fire, dominating every round and earning a perfect 10/10 from the judges, while her opponent scored 9/9. This dazzling win brings Morocco’s medal count to seven, with two golds, two silvers, and three bronzes lighting up their tally. Morocco's team, a powerhouse of 76 athletes, is competing in 12 thrilling sports, from athletics to e-sports. The Islamic Solidarity Games, organized by the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF), is a vibrant celebration of unity and cultural exchange, drawing athletes from across the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The 2025 edition in Riyadh is a grand spectacle, featuring dozens of sports and thousands of athletes from the Muslim world. Running until 21 November, this event is a fantastic showcase of talent, fostering international bonds and inspiring young people to dive into the world of sports!

Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship finds its new owner! Two of Thailand’s most phenomenal strikers are set to clash at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri, and it's all happening at Tokyo’s iconic Ariake Arena. Brace yourself as former divisional king Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon faces off against former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama in what promises to be an unforgettable battle!

Before these legendary friends and striking icons unleash their fury in Japan, we dive into their ultimate strategies for victory in this blockbuster event, available worldwide via pay-per-view this Sunday, November 16. When Rodtang decides to unleash his fury, there’s no turning back! The Jitmuangnon Gym warrior doesn’t just advance — he charges in with fierce determination etched on his face. His punches slam into bodies, elbows slice through defenses, and knees crash into torsos. This relentless onslaught leaves opponents with a tough choice: fight back or retreat. This relentless pace is Rodtang’s secret weapon against Nong-O. While the former bantamweight king is a master of precision, “The Iron Man’s” chaotic blend of pressure and endurance can throw anyone off balance. If he can drag his mentor into the trenches with his signature style, the legend will be battling on Rodtang’s terms — and that’s where the Japanese crowd might witness another magical moment from the face of Muay Thai today.

Nong-O, on the other hand, has spent decades mastering the art of chopping down opponents with his devastating leg kicks. His kicks land with bone-crushing force, the kind that makes fighters grimace even when they try to hide it. Inside kicks, shin-cracking strikes, and thigh-thudding blows — he’s got them all. Rodtang might flash his trademark smile and tap his chin, but leg kicks, especially those delivered by Nong-O, don’t care about bravado.

Get ready to be blown away by the incredible journey of a true superstar! With all the makings of a legend, she was the first-ever three-sport world champion in ONE Championship history. Her walkouts? Absolutely iconic. Her smile? Utterly infectious. Her personality? It's no wonder she's one of the most adored figures in Asian combat sports! But it hasn't all been smooth sailing and viral TikTok dances for this fan favorite. The Thai sensation faced one of the toughest challenges of her career, having to give up her atomweight Muay Thai belt last year due to a chronic knee injury that kept her out of action for months.

But now, at ONE 173 in Tokyo, she's back with a bang and sporting a fierce new bleached blonde look! She's set to make her highly anticipated return against Japan’s Kana Morimoto in a kickboxing showdown that will push her timing and patience to the limit. "I miss everything," she exclaimed, having been a world champion in MMA, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. "I miss the fans, the cheering, and even that electrifying sound when we fight – it always fires me up!" The 27-year-old confessed that her time away was tougher than any fight camp. Unable to train or compete, she leaned on the unwavering support of her family and teammates at Fairtex Gym in Pattaya.

"It was really hard. I couldn’t train at all – and I train every day, so that was a tough period for me," she shared. "But my family kept me going, always telling me I could make a comeback." Her return isn't in her beloved Muay Thai or MMA, but in kickboxing – a discipline she hasn't tackled since 2021. "Honestly, I don’t miss kickboxing," she laughed. "I miss Muay Thai and MMA more, but this is a warm-up fight for me. I just want to test myself and see how my body responds again."

Get ready for an adrenaline rush because Denis "The Bosnian Menace" Puric is back in action, and he's taking the combat sports world by storm! This 40-year-old dynamo from Hamilton has seen it all, from battling in the most unexpected places like a Thai prison (as a guest, not an inmate!) to showcasing his skills on global stages. While he's dabbled in mixed martial arts with Bellator and other promotions, Puric is now laser-focused on kickboxing under the One Championship banner.

This Saturday, he's set to face off against Takeru "Natural Born Krusher" Segawa in Tokyo, part of the electrifying undercard for "One 173: Superbon vs. Noiri." Takeru, a formidable Japanese fighter, holds the second spot among One's featherweight kickboxing contenders. The main event at Ariake Arena promises fireworks with a featherweight kickboxing unification title bout between Thailand's reigning champion Superbon and Japan's interim title-holder Masaaki Noiri. And don't miss Calgary's own Jake "The One" Peacock, who will clash with Thailand's Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin in a thrilling bantamweight Muay Thai bout.

Puric, who last graced Japan's fight scene in a K-1 tournament back in 2015, boasts a 3-3-0 record with one no-contest in One Championship Muay Thai action. His previous kickboxing bout in the promotion saw him face off against Thailand's Rodtang "The Iron Man" Jitmuangnon, a former flyweight Muay Thai world champion, in June 2024. In One's Muay Thai bouts, expect three three-minute rounds (or five for a title bout) with fighters donning mixed martial arts gloves. Knockouts can come from punches, kicks, knees, elbows, or legal throws. In the kickboxing division, knockouts are achieved through punches, kicks, or knees, with fighters wearing boxing gloves and no clinching allowed.

Puric is confident that kickboxing is his true calling. "I can perform better at kickboxing. I was always a better kickboxer than Muay Thai fighter," he declares. "With so many young lions rising in Muay Thai, it's tough to keep up. But in kickboxing, I can hang with anyone, no doubt."

Takeru, at 34, brings an impressive fight resume. He joined the K-1 circuit in 2014, becoming a three-division kickboxing champion during an unbeaten seven-year run in Japan. Now with One, he holds a 1-2-0 record, having lost to Rodtang in May. While Puric has trained extensively in Thailand, this time he's chosen to stay close to his strength and conditioning coach at home. "At this age, man, I can't learn anything new," he admits. "It's all about getting in shape and doing it right."

Puric made his ONE Championship debut in May 2022, fighting in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. His last bout ended with a second-round body shot loss to Thailand's Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi in March in Bangkok. He knows Takeru will be targeting his body, but he's ready. "I've been working on strengthening my body, making it bulletproof," he says. "I'll be ready for whatever he throws my way."

A win over Takeru could open doors to bigger opportunities, including a rematch with Rodtang, the No. 1 contender among flyweight kickboxers, possibly for an interim title fight. Puric is determined to keep fighting "until God tells me to stop." "I'm going to keep rocking 'til the wheels fall off," he proclaims.

When he's not training, Puric coaches at his gym, Hamilton's Soi Dogs MMA & Fitness, and is eyeing a move to a larger location. Born to Bosnian parents in Slovenia, Puric's family fled the war-torn region in 1997, eventually settling in Canada. He continued his taekwondo journey, becoming a multiple Canadian champion and competing in various combat sports, amassing an 8-5-0 record in MMA. One of his early bouts in Thailand was part of the country's Prison Fights program, where he faced an inmate fighting for reduced prison time. Though he lost, the experience was unforgettable, taking place in a prison courtyard.

Get ready, because Denis Puric is about to light up the ring once again!

At just 19 years old, Bolton's own Jack Halliday is taking the North West by storm as one of the most electrifying young martial arts fighters around! His recent triumph at Enigma Fight Series 4 at Park Hall Hotel in Chorley was nothing short of spectacular, earning him the prestigious World Muay Thai Organisation (WMO) British Muay Thai title. This is his first major belt, a testament to years of relentless dedication, discipline, and sheer hard work. Halliday's journey began at the tender age of six, and he's already dazzled in over 20 professional bouts. Before dedicating himself entirely to Muay Thai, he made waves in boxing, snatching the EBC amateur title with just three days' notice—a bold move that showcased his fearless spirit and insatiable hunger for success.

From day one, his dad has been his unwavering supporter, driving him to training, waiting through countless hours in the gym, and cheering proudly from ringside. Their incredible bond has been the backbone of Halliday's resilience and strength, teaching him the true meaning of perseverance, even when the going gets tough. This solid foundation helped him bounce back from early setbacks, including a knockout in his debut fight—an experience that only ignited his determination to rise even higher. Now training under the legendary Andrew Bakewell, co-owner of Anarchy Martial Arts in Halliwell and president of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship UK (BKFC), Halliday is in the best hands. Bakewell, a former Muay Thai and boxing champion who has sold out arenas across Manchester, hails Halliday as "a future star with an exceptional work ethic."

With the spotlight on him, a growing fan base, and a burning dream to one day clinch a WBC world title, Halliday is proving that Bolton's fighting spirit is alive and kicking! His journey as one of Britain's most promising new champions is just getting started, and the excitement is palpable. Bakewell proudly states, "We're incredibly proud of his achievement, as it's putting Bolton on the map in the fighting world. Jack's story is inspiring, and he's gaining a strong following."

A little look into the Muay Thaibata class!