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South China Morning Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Malaysian Muay Thai star Johan Ghazali brushes off haters ahead of ONE Fight Night 35
Muay Thai sensation Johan Ghazali said he was ready to silence the doubters when he returns to action at ONE Fight Night 35 at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium in September. The 18-year-old will face Morocco's Zakaria El Jamari in a flyweight Muay Thai contest and aimed to deliver a statement performance after a tough decision loss to Colombian-American Diego Paez in June. 'My layovers are a little too long for my liking, but I'm just happy to be back in there,' Ghazali told the Post. That last outing prompted a wave of criticism online, but Ghazali said he was learning to handle the spotlight. 'People will talk s*** about me no matter what I do,' he said. 'Especially now. I'd like to say I'm one of the biggest Muay Thai stars in ONE Championship. I've got eyes on me. So, most of it is just for extra publicity – I just play into the marketing game a bit. It doesn't really affect me.' Zakaria El Jamari (right) lost to Johan Estupinan at ONE Fight Night 25 last October. Photo: ONE Championship Still, he admitted the negativity could be difficult to deal with.
South China Morning Post
12-07-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship: Rodrigues shines with clinical KO at ONE Fight Night 33
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues is building a reputation as one of the most dangerous strikers in combat sports – and her latest performance only added to the growing legend. Advertisement The 26-year-old atomweight champion delivered a clinical third-round knockout of Johanna Persson in the main event of ONE Fight Night 33 at Lumpinee Stadium on Saturday, earning her a second consecutive US$50,000 (HK$392,500) performance bonus in the process. 'I don't think there's a more dangerous striker on the planet right now,' Rodrigues said. 'We've been working hard to finish fights, and everything is coming together.' Rodrigues was originally scheduled to face rising Israeli star Shir Cohen – for the second time in a row – but the challenger once again withdrew because of an injury. In her previous outing, Rodrigues also picked up a bonus after stopping Marie McManamon, who had stepped in as a late replacement. This time, it was Sweden's Persson who answered the call. And although she started brightly, the Brazilian's patience and precision proved decisive. After losing some momentum in the second round, Rodrigues and her coach Leo Elias reassessed the timing, then pressed forward in the third with a well-drilled combination that ended the fight.
South China Morning Post
09-07-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
‘I couldn't play football, I preferred kicking rivals than ball'
Johanna Persson has always had a competitive streak – it just didn't always serve her well. 'I wasn't so good at football,' she said with a laugh. 'I was more into kicking my opponents than kicking the ball.' A few red cards later, the Swede finally found a better outlet for her aggression. On Saturday, the 30-year-old will challenge Allycia Hellen Rodrigues for the ONE atomweight Muay Thai world title in the main event of ONE Fight Night 33 at Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium. It will be her promotional debut and the biggest night of her career. Play 'Of course she's the best,' Persson said of Rodrigues. 'She's defended the belt four times.
South China Morning Post
18-06-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship: Shadow already thinking beyond headlining ONE Fight Night 33
Thai striking sensation Shadow Singha Mawynn will step into the biggest bout of his career when he headlines ONE Fight Night 33 against Younes Rabah on July 12, and is already thinking about a title shot. Advertisement The 25-year-old Muay Thai phenom has already amassed more than 90 professional fights, including winning the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight Muay Thai World title in 2022. Now ranked No 3 in ONE's featherweight Muay Thai division, he stands on the cusp of a world title shot. However, ahead of his career-defining bout at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium, Shadow said he is just focusing on the present. 'I just really want to get a win for each fight,' he told the Post. 'The future is up to the future. 'If I still keep going, not giving up, I believe one day I will be able to get a title shot against Tawanchai [PK Saenchaimuaythaigym].' Pressed on whether he had what it took to beat the 26-year-old, Shadow remained coy.
Arab News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Lebanon's Abdallah Ondash confident on ONE Championship mission
DUBAI: Lebanese Muay Thai star Abdallah Ondash is putting the final touches to preparations for the biggest matchup of his career. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The young Lebanese athlete features in the main event of global martial arts organization ONE Championship's ONE Friday Fights 112 on June 13 inside Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium. Ondash is no stranger to the iconic venue. He made a remarkable debut in the weekly fight series on Aug. 4, 2023, coming from behind to knock out his opponent with one second to go on the clock. The highlight-reel finish amazed fans worldwide who tune in every week as rising talents in the world of martial arts vie for a big contract and a place on ONE Championship's international roster. Ondash is oozing confidence ahead of his next mission, and said: 'I want to focus and take my time (during the fight). Hopefully, I will win this fight. I don't like talking much about fights; I let my performance in the ring do the talking.' The 23-year-old Lebanese fighter has an impressive resume. Since turning professional in 2017, Ondash has amassed an overall professional record of 21-2, and picked up national, regional, and global accolades. But the rising star knows he has a tough test on Friday as he takes on Thai opponent Singdomthong Nokjeanladkrabang in a 57.6 kg contest. The 28-year-old holds a 6-1 record at ONE Friday Fights. The two fighters are evenly matched in their height, weight, and reach, but the Thai is far more experienced, with 84 career wins and accolades that include the World Muaythai Council's Featherweight Muay Thai world title and IFMA World Championship. Ondash has nothing but respect for his opponent, and said: 'He (has) won six out of seven and lost one fight by the smallest of margins. He is a good fighter and has won lots of accolades.' With two grueling training sessions per day for five weeks, Ondash has been focusing his efforts on improving his conditioning, cardio and fitness to keep up with an experienced fighter known for his slick movement and endurance. However, Ondash owns the skill set, courage, and in-ring intelligence to claim what could be a pivotal win in his career. He secured his third knockout victory at the expense of Thailand's Petlampun in his most recent fight, bouncing back from a lone majority decision defeat he endured at the hands of Chokpreecha last July. Ondash knows that victory against an established star will take him closer to the dream of winning a $100,000 contract with ONE Championship. He said: '(Following my defeat) I won the next fight by knockout. So, if I had won that fight, even if by decision, I could have gotten the contract. But I am just focusing on my next fight. I want to win.' ONE Friday Fights 112 begins at 3:30 p.m. KSA on Friday, June 13, and will be broadcast live via beIN SPORTS.
