ONE Championship's talent factory delivered another exceptional crop of fighters in 2025, with 16 athletes earning coveted US$100,000 main roster contracts through dominant performances in the ONE Friday Fights series.
Between January's ONE Friday Fights 93 and the December 19 finale at ONE Friday Fights 137, Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium hosted 45 weekly events that served as the ultimate battleground for aspiring martial artists seeking their breakthrough moment.
Complete 2025 Contract Recipients:
Akif Guluzada
Abdulla Dayakaev
Shadow Singha Mawynn
Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi
Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin
Stella Hemetsberger
Ramadan Ondash
Aslamjon Ortikov
Avazbek Kholmirzaev
Asadula Imangazaliev
Numsurin Chor Ketwina
Stephen Irvine
Abdallah Ondash
Lee Seung Chul
Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri
Mohammad Siasarani
Akif Guluzada's story exemplifies the platform's potential. The Azerbaijani striker secured his contract in January through a second-round knockout of Thailand's Puengluang Baanramba, then validated that decision by remaining undefeated while dismantling two additional opponents on the main roster.
December's final event produced two perfect success stories. Iran's Mohammad Siasarani knocked out veteran Jo Nattawut to earn his contract, while Thailand's Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri destroyed Alexey Balyko in round one. Remarkably, both fighters navigated the entire 2025 calendar without suffering a defeat.
Stella Hemetsberger's ascent stands as 2025's most compelling narrative.
After earning her contract with an April knockout of Vanessa Romanowski, the Austrian striker reached unprecedented heights in September by defeating Jackie Buntan for the ONE Women's Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship.
The 26-year-old's triumph made her Austria's inaugural ONE World Champion, transforming a contract winner into a reigning titleholder within months.
South Korea's Lee Seung Chul epitomized consistency, capturing his fourth straight victory in the series while simultaneously securing the coveted six-figure contract through relentless excellence.
These newly promoted athletes now face the world's top stars across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling.
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