ONE Championship Launches Inaugural Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix
ONE Championship has announced an eight-man Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix set for November. Asadula Imangazaliev, the current champion, tops the lineup. Imangazaliev, 23, remains undefeated with seven knockouts in eight ONE appearances, recently winning the vacant title against Aslamjon Ortikov.
Ortikov, who had a 10-fight win streak and a 24-0 record before facing Imangazaliev, is also confirmed for the tournament, opening the possibility of a rematch. Former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon, 29, will compete, seeking his 275th career win and a return to the championship.
ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong described the event as "the greatest world grand prix in history for Muay Thai," promising excitement for the November tournament. Details on the bracket, fights, and the grand prize will be released later.
Imangazaliev's path to defending his title includes facing seasoned opponents. Among them is former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama, a veteran with 268 career wins. Shimon Yoshinari, also undefeated in seven global-stage bouts, joins the competition. Yoshinari recently secured a second-round finish over Suablack Tor Pran49.
Other notable participants include Black Panther, a 26-year-old Thai fighter with six consecutive wins. The young Lebanese contender Ramadan “The Scorpion” Ondash, 19, is also in the mix, having defeated Johan “Jojo” Ghazali in July. Englishman Ubaid “Bad” Hussain, 20, enters the tournament undefeated at 17-0, having earned a US$100,000 main roster contract with his eighth global-stage win.
Sityodtong urged fans to await further announcements regarding the tournament's structure and rewards.
English Translation:
ONE Championship has announced an eight-man Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix set for November. Asadula Imangazaliev, the current champion, tops the lineup. Imangazaliev, 23, remains undefeated with seven knockouts in eight ONE appearances, recently winning the vacant title against Aslamjon Ortikov.
Ortikov, who had a 10-fight win streak and a 24-0 record before facing Imangazaliev, is also confirmed for the tournament, opening the possibility of a rematch. Former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon, 29, will compete, seeking his 275th career win and a return to the championship.
ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong described the event as "the greatest world grand prix in history for Muay Thai," promising excitement for the November tournament. Details on the bracket, fights, and the grand prize will be released later.
Imangazaliev's path to defending his title includes facing seasoned opponents. Among them is former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama, a veteran with 268 career wins. Shimon Yoshinari, also undefeated in seven global-stage bouts, joins the competition. Yoshinari recently secured a second-round finish over Suablack Tor Pran49.
Other notable participants include Black Panther, a 26-year-old Thai fighter with six consecutive wins. The young Lebanese contender Ramadan “The Scorpion” Ondash, 19, is also in the mix, having defeated Johan “Jojo” Ghazali in July. Englishman Ubaid “Bad” Hussain, 20, enters the tournament undefeated at 17-0, having earned a US$100,000 main roster contract with his eighth global-stage win.
Sityodtong urged fans to await further announcements regarding the tournament's structure and rewards.
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