In a thrilling main event at The Inner Circle 20 in Bangkok, Thailand, Asadula Imangazaliev was crowned the new ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion by defeating Aslamjon Ortikov in a closely contested split decision. The bout, held at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium, showcased a high level of technical striking and strategic fighting.
The fight began as a tactical battle, with Imangazaliev skillfully employing precise kicks and maintaining effective distance to control the pace. Ortikov, known for his aggressive striking, attempted to counter with powerful overhand rights.
The dynamics shifted significantly in the third round as Ortikov increased his offensive pressure, landing a potent spinning back fist that caused an injury to Imangazaliev’s nose. This led to an intensified and urgent exchange in the fourth round.
With the championship on the line in the final round, both fighters demonstrated exceptional defensive skills. However, Imangazaliev’s early strategic dominance was ultimately enough to impress the judges and secure him the undisputed world title.
In the co-main event, former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama concluded his trilogy with Kongthoranee Sor Sommai, securing a unanimous decision victory in their flyweight Muay Thai encounter. Nong-O started strong, using his experience to dominate the early exchanges and even score a knockdown. Kongthoranee, however, showed resilience, fighting back strongly in the second round and later scoring a knockdown of his own in the final round after capitalizing on a missed high kick. Despite the back-and-forth action and knockdowns from both fighters, Nong-O’s superior boxing and earlier offensive output earned him the judges’ favor.
Other notable results from The Inner Circle 20 include:
- Julio Lobo defeated PTT Apichart Farm via TKO in the second round (Muay Thai – bantamweight).
- Stamp Fairtex secured a split decision win over Cynthia Flores (Muay Thai – atomweight).
- Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree won a split decision against Muangthai PK Saenchai (Muay Thai – bantamweight).
English Translation:
In the main event at The Inner Circle 20 in Bangkok, Thailand, Asadula Imangazaliev emerged victorious over Aslamjon Ortikov via a split decision to claim the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title. The fight, held at the historic Lumpinee Stadium, was a highly technical and closely contested affair.
The bout commenced as a strategic chess match, with Imangazaliev employing precise kicks and excellent distance management to keep the Uzbek striker, Ortikov, on the defensive. Ortikov sought to counter Imangazaliev’s strategy with powerful overhand rights.
The momentum shifted in the third round when Ortikov increased his aggression, landing a damaging spinning back fist that dislocated Imangazaliev’s nose, leading to a fierce and urgent exchange in the fourth round.
With the undisputed gold at stake, the fifth round showcased the spectacular defensive skills of both warriors. However, Imangazaliev’s calculated early dominance proved just enough to sway the judges and crown him the new undisputed king.
In the co-main event, former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama concluded an epic trilogy against Kongthoranee Sor Sommai with a thrilling unanimous decision victory in their flyweight Muay Thai clash. The living legend started strong in the opening round, using his veteran savvy to pressure his younger compatriot and scoring a knockdown with a massive right hand that nearly ended the fight. However, Kongthoranee demonstrated his toughness by recovering and hurting Nong-O in the second round, trapping the icon with his own barrage of strikes. The drama escalated in the final round when Kongthoranee capitalized on a missed high kick, landing a straight left hand that sent the former ONE World Champion to the canvas. Both fighters scored knockdowns in a spectacular, back-and-forth battle, but Nong-O’s superior boxing precision and early offense earned him the decisive nod on the judges’ scorecards.