Destiny and championship legacy intertwine when ONE Championship stages a Friday night doubleheader on July 10 at the storied Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Inner Circle 21 and ONE Friday Fights 161 present 14 explosive contests across MMA, Muay Thai, submission grappling, and kickboxing, featuring a ONE World Championship rematch and an emotional crossroads bout that will determine a legendary fighter's future.
The Inner Circle 21 main event delivers title redemption when ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua Pacio defends his throne against Russian grappler Mansur Malachiev in their highly anticipated rematch.
When these warriors first collided in 2023, Pacio emerged victorious via unanimous decision, establishing clear divisional superiority. The 34-year-old Russian Dagestan fighter enters the rematch desperate to alter that narrative. Malachiev's dangerous grappling and submission prowess, highlighted by his 14-1 professional record and 4-1 ONE slate featuring two finishes, pose legitimate championship threats.
Filipino striking icon Eduard Folayang stands at a critical juncture in his storied career when he faces young Japanese judoka Shozo Isojima in a lightweight MMA clash with enormous implications.
The 42-year-old veteran has spent a lifetime competing at elite levels, accumulating 23 career victories and 13 ONE wins that cement his status as one of the sport's most decorated competitors.
However, time waits for no one. Folayang has publicly declared that this fight's outcome will determine whether he continues his career or hangs up his gloves.
Meanwhile, ONE Friday Fights 161 delivers 10 thrilling opportunities where aspiring martial artists pursue life-changing contracts on ONE Championship's global roster.
Thai knockout specialist Jaradchai Maxjandee headlines the card against Morocco's Othman Rhouni in flyweight Muay Thai action.
Fans in India can watch The Inner Circle 21 on live.onefc.com at 5:00 p.m. IST and ONE Friday Fights 161 live on Star Sports Select 2 and JioHotstar at 7:00 p.m. IST.
The Inner Circle 21 Fight Card:
Joshua Pacio vs. Mansur Malachiev (ONE Strawweight MMA World Championship)
Eduard Folayang vs. Shozo Isojima (MMA – lightweight)
Detchawalit Silkmuaythai vs. Tom Casse (Muay Thai – bantamweight)
Elies Abdelali vs. Ali Kelat (Muay Thai – featherweight)
ONE Friday Fights 161 Fight Card:
Jaradchai Maxjandee vs. Othman Rhouni (Muay Thai – flyweight)
Petsiam T2A Waterubon vs. Nihad Taghizade (kickboxing – strawweight)
Tonglampoon FA Group vs. Petsangwan Sor Samarngarment (Muay Thai – strawweight)
Tom Keogh vs. Michael Baranov (Muay Thai – featherweight)
Klarob NuiCafeboran vs. Omar El Halabi (Muay Thai – flyweight)
Kulabkaw Luksingnamchai vs. Meshal Alsaeed (Muay Thai – bantamweight)
Alexandre Khan vs. Go Todoroki (MMA – featherweight)
Khundet PK Saenchai vs. Sunvo Torfunfarm (Muay Thai – flyweight)
Phatiphan Arthinkong vs. J Han Tan (submission grappling – featherweight)
Min Sung Kang vs. Yusei Iwakura (MMA – lightweight)
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