Two young stars are ready to make a statement in the 2026-2027 ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix. Shimon Yoshinari and Ramadan Ondash meet in the second quarterfinal bout, in the opening of ONE Friday Fights 178 on Friday, November 13.
Yoshinari is the more decorated name on paper. The EIWA Sports Gym product is a former WBC Muay Thai World Champion with a 27-1 pro record, a 6-0 ONE record, and a 14-fight win streak.
The Japanese star respects what Ondash brings, but he believes preparation will decide the night.
“Ramadan has his speed, his power, and he is dangerous. But if I can execute what I have trained for in this fight, I’m going to be the one who has the advantage. If I can do what I have planned, it will be a fight that easily ends,” Yoshinari said.
Ondash, 20, sees the matchup differently. The Tiger Muay Thai product is the #5-ranked contender with a 14-4 career record and a 6-1 ONE mark. He won four straight ONE bouts at strawweight to earn his six-figure contract, then lost his main roster debut to ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion Aliff Sor Dechapan.
Since moving up to flyweight, he has beaten two top-tier opponents and now wants a semifinal spot. He has already sized up the Japanese speedster.
“He’s fast, but he doesn’t have power. He has fast punches and kicks, but he doesn’t have power. He’s a good fighter, a good opponent, but I want to stop him,” Ondash said.
The Lebanese youngster promises to use every weapon he has.
“I want to do my best because I have a big heart. I want to fight him with my legs, with my punches, with my elbows, everything. This is just the beginning for me,” he added.
Earlier that night, former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon meets former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama in the main event of The Inner Circle 38, the first quarterfinal of the same tournament.
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