Suablack Tor Pran49 makes his flyweight Muay Thai debut against Scottish contracted athlete Stephen “El Matador” Irvine, Suakim PongSuphan PK faces Dmitrii “The Silent Assassin” Kovtun at bantamweight, and Black Panther meets Sean Climaco at flyweight.

Suablack’s promotional career has had two distinct chapters. The first was explosive and unbeaten, a six-fight winning streak built on raw knockout power that earned him a six-figure contract and a reputation as one of the most dangerous strikers at his weight. The second involved a brief, difficult pivot into kickboxing, culminating in a first-round knockout loss to Hyu at ONE Fight Night 41 that stalled his momentum.

The weight move to flyweight resets his trajectory and returns him to the Muay Thai rule set where his best work lives. Irvine makes his main roster debut after a 7-1 promotional record in the weekly series, his final performance a spectacular first-round stoppage of Rambong Sor Therapat at ONE Friday Fights 128.

He trains alongside ONE Interim Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Nico “King of the North” Carrillo, which gives the fight its own sub-story: a graduate of ONE’s developmental circuit, sharpened by world championship training partners, testing that development against a contracted main roster striker in his very first main roster bout.

The bantamweight main event carries its own weight. Suakim PongSuphan PK is a three-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion who came close to retiring during the global pandemic before rediscovering his purpose under the ONE banner. A seven-fight winning streak, a contract, and a first-round dismantling of Vladimir Kuzmin at ONE Fight Night 42 have made him one of the promotion’s more heartening stories.

Kovtun arrives in the best form of his career, back-to-back wins over Shinji Suzuki and Mohanad Battbootti positioning him as a credible threat to anyone at 145 pounds and a future rematch with ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon as his stated target. A win here over a veteran champion accelerates that case.

Black Panther and Climaco round out the Muay Thai additions with a flyweight matchup between a five-fight winning streak and a man who needs a bounce-back result. Black Panther’s split-decision war with Diego Paez at ONE Fight Night 42 extended a run that has made him one of the more reliable performers in the division. Climaco fell to a unanimous decision against Akif Guluzada in his most recent appearance and arrives at July 17 needing to stop the slide against a fighter who has shown no inclination to make things easy for anyone.

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Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang meets Joshua “Flyin Hawaiian” Perreira in flyweight MMA, and Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan faces Anastasia “Anniemale” Nikolakakos in atomweight MMA at ONE Fight Night 45: Lessei vs. Rabah on Prime Video, live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok, Thailand.

Adiwang’s arc over the past two years has been one of the more compelling in the flyweight division. The 33-year-old Filipino superstar lost to Keito “Pocket Monk” Yamakita last year in a setback that briefly threatened to derail years of hard-built momentum.

His response was to move to flyweight and remind the division why he was feared in the first place, stopping Mauro Mastromarini and Eko Roni Saputra in back-to-back TKOs. Five wins from his last six outings, carrying the same lightning-fast wushu striking and forward pressure that defined his earlier career, Adiwang arrives at July 17 renewed and operating at the top of the division.

Perreira brings his own statement into the flyweight matchup. The 29-year-old stopped Gilbert Nakatani inside the opening round at ONE Fight Night 42 in April, a first-round finish that announced him as a genuinely dangerous finisher with heavy hands and the grappling base to make his striking exchanges unpredictable. He is not walking into this fight to build experience. A win over Adiwang gives him an established name and a direct path up the rankings.

The atomweight pairing is equally loaded with implication. Jihin has been one of the most technically accomplished and longest-serving fighters in the division, her submission instincts, veteran composure, and wins over the likes of Itsuki “Android 18” Hirata and Mei “V.V.” Yamaguchi making her a persistent, difficult opponent for everyone she faces. A third-round TKO over previously unbeaten Gabriela “Gabi” Fujimoto at ONE Fight Night 40 in February was a statement. A win over Nikolakakos would put Jihin back in the world title conversation.

Nikolakakos had every reason to be nervous on her ONE debut. She arrived unknown, stepped straight into a promotional first fight, and knocked out Victoria Souza inside the opening round at ONE Fight Night 41 in March. The Canadian’s conditioning, heavy clinch work, and relentless pace test every opponent who lets her get close, and she carries the full confidence of that debut finish into the biggest fight of her career.

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The 22-year-old faces Maisangkum Sor Yingcharoenkarnchang in the strawweight Muay Thai main event of ONE Friday Fights 158 on Friday, June 12, live in Asia primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the biggest fight of his promotional career and one that carries an explicit contract at the end of it for whoever wins.

The three-fight losing streak that preceded the current run tested Petnamkhong’s relationship with his own fanbase in ways he did not expect. When results go wrong on a global platform, the noise gets louder and the support retreats quickly.

“When I lost three in a row, the Lao fans were talking a lot of trash and weren’t really supportive, except for a small group,” he said. “But now that I’ve won two back-to-back, the support has been amazing, and a lot more people are starting to know who I am.”

Two wins — including a second-round stoppage of Tonglampoon FA Group — have rebuilt that momentum, and the reset they required came from within rather than from any external adjustment. Petnamkhong never stopped believing the tools were there.

“What got me back on track was that I never lost faith in myself. I still have that fire in me,” he said. “Skill-wise, I’ve really worked on making my weapons a lot faster than before.”

Maisangkum arrives as a fighter Petnamkhong knows and respects, but the respect has limits. The Thai’s assessment that the Laotian’s punches lack stopping power has not landed well with a man who has three finishes in the weekly series behind him.

“He claims my punches aren’t heavy? I’d like to ask him if he’s ever actually tasted one of my shots,” Petnamkhong said. “He’s never been hit by me, so he has no idea. Let’s just settle it in the ring and see whose hands are actually heavier.”

The contract that has driven both fighters all year sits at the end of Friday night. Petnamkhong understands what it means for his career and what it would mean for the country watching him.

“This victory is massive for both of us. He wants a contract, and I want a contract too. I have to get through him to get that life-changing deal,” he said. “I want the whole world to know that Laotian fighters have what it takes, and I want to show everyone exactly where Laos is on the map.”

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A first-round loss to Watcharaphon Laochokcharoen at ONE Friday Fights 92 exposed a recklessness he had never been forced to confront before, and the version of himself returning to the main event of ONE Friday Fights 158 on Friday, June 12, is the one built in response to it.

The 25-year-old Boxing Army 3 affiliate faces Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot in strawweight Muay Thai, live in Asia primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Watcharaphon loss and the decision win over Petsangwan Sor Samarngarment that followed have reshaped how Maisangkum approaches exchanges at the top of his range — the explosive left hook to the body that built his reputation now arrives inside a more considered framework rather than driving it blindly.

“I learned a major lesson from my loss to Watcharaphon: I can’t be careless and too hot-headed, because that leads to a poor performance,” Maisangkum said. “Getting back into the win column has given me a lot more motivation to keep fighting. I was highly focused, and everything turned out exactly how I envisioned it.”

Petnamkhong arrives on a two-fight winning streak, including a TKO of Tonglampoon FA Group, having developed a noticeably broader weapons range across his recent bouts. His physical strength has grown, his combinations have diversified, and his confidence has risen accordingly. Maisangkum has mapped all of it — and identified where the threat actually sits.

“Petnamkhong’s punches aren’t really that concerning, but I have to be extremely careful with his knees and elbows,” he said. “He has gotten physically stronger and has thrown a wider variety of weapons. This led to his beautiful performances, securing back-to-back wins.”

The tactical answer is built on speed and composure rather than early aggression. Maisangkum intends to move first, counter second, and turn the first round into an information-gathering exercise before opening up.

“My advantage in this fight is my superior speed. If he rushes in carelessly, he might get caught by a counter,” Maisangkum said. “My plan is to gradually move forward and close the distance, prioritizing caution first. Once the first round is out of the way, I’ll step on the gas. If I see an opening to finish the fight, I’ll take it immediately. If I land cleanly, he’s definitely going down.”

The contract Maisangkum has been building toward sits one strong performance away, and the person who gives that pursuit its deepest meaning is not in the building on Friday night.

“I will do my absolute best in this fight,” he said. “I want to keep this winning streak alive, fight for my son, and open up the opportunity to chase that ONE contract once again.”

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The Azerbaijani striker returns to flyweight Muay Thai action against Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai in the main event of The Inner Circle 18 on Friday, June 12, live in Asia primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

His debut at ONE Friday Fights 128 last October announced him with a thunderous knockout of veteran Komawut FA Group. The Yodlekpet fight that followed was a harder education, but Mammadov took it on the chin and returned to Azerbaijan to reset properly — time with family, training at the beach, and a clarity of purpose that has produced the sharpest version of himself heading into Friday.

“Although I lost, I must say it was a great fight against Yodlekpet. It was such an experience,” Mammadov said. “Both physically and mentally, I’m at the highest level heading into this fight. I’m in the best shape right now.”

Tomyamkoong arrives as the most dangerous opponent Mammadov has faced in the promotion. The 22-year-old PK Saenchai Muaythaigym product dropped his first two ONE appearances before stringing together three consecutive wins, two by stoppage, building a reputation for aggressive forward pressure and first-round finishing ability that has made him a genuine contract contender. His footwork, clinch work, and knee attacks are all qualities Mammadov has studied and accounted for in camp.

“He has really good footwork, he has good knees, and he’s very solid in the clinch,” Mammadov said. “But that’s why I’ve prepared a program with my coach. I hope it’s going to work out. Some are saying that I’m old and he’s young, and they think I’m going to get tired. But I don’t think that’s going to happen.”

The plan for managing Tomyamkoong’s preferred distance is not complex. When the Thai tries to close and clinch, Mammadov intends to meet him with something he will not expect.

“I know that it’s going to be hard to beat him in the clinch. But if he tries to get close to me and clinch, I’m going to punch him,” Mammadov said. “I’m going to beat him. If I’m able to land good shots, I might even knock him out.”

A win on Friday accomplishes two things simultaneously. It moves Mammadov closer to the US$100,000 contract he has been targeting since arriving in the promotion, and it reopens the door to the rematch he has not stopped thinking about.

“I think that match was very close. I was dominating the fight until the knockdown,” Mammadov said. “If ONE Championship is okay with it, I want that rematch.”

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The former UFC welterweight title challenger looked noticeably bigger and more muscular than many fans remembered when he stepped into the ring against Aaron Chalmers at BKFC 90 in May. Till delivered a dominant performance, stopping Chalmers in the second round to extend his winning streak in boxing-related competition to four fights.

His physical appearance quickly became a topic of discussion online, with some fans questioning whether performance-enhancing drugs played a role in his transformation.

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Till Claims PED Use Is ‘Never Been A Thing’ For Him

Addressing the speculation, Till strongly denied ever using performance-enhancing drugs and insisted he would not even know where to begin if he wanted to.

“I’ve never dabbled in [PEDs]. It’s never been a thing, I’d never know how to go about it,” Till said.

The Liverpool fighter then made a surprising claim regarding the prevalence of PED use in combat sports.

“I think these people who use it — which, by the way, is 90% of the UFC roster and everything else — I think there’s a thing behind it with doctors and stuff like that, mate.”

Till admitted he has little knowledge of how athletes allegedly use such substances and suggested the process is more complicated than many people realize.

“I just don’t know. I think there’s too much work to go into stuff like that.”

The comments come after one of the most impressive performances of Till’s post-UFC career. Since leaving the promotion, the 32-year-old has rebuilt momentum through crossover boxing and bare-knuckle competition, with his victory over Chalmers further fueling discussions about potential future matchups.

While fans continue debating the dramatic physique change that sparked the accusations, Till remains adamant that performance-enhancing drugs have never been part of his career.

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Maisangkum Sor Yingcharoenkarnchang grew up in a hill tribe in poverty, his father introducing him to Muay Thai as the family’s most viable path forward. That foundation built a 25-year-old explosive left hook artist who arrives on a recent win and hunting his 55th career victory on the biggest stage he has competed on.

Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot began with temple fights in Vientiane, Laos, at 14 before a coach spotted his talent and sent him to Thailand to develop it properly. The 22-year-old arrives on a two-fight winning streak with a following that has grown rapidly back home, and ONE’s global platform gives him the chance to make his entire country watch on Friday night.

The co-main event pitches experience against momentum in featherweight kickboxing. Mamuka Usubyan, 32, carries a 23-2 record and a six-fight winning streak into his fourth ONE Championship appearance, his sharp jab and patient footwork having already produced a victory over former ONE Interim Featherweight Muay Thai World Title challenger Shadow Mavinn.

Across from him, Enzo “The White Wolf” Kartoum makes his ONE debut on the back of eight consecutive wins, five by stoppage, the ISKA Super-Welterweight World Champion from Team Mehdi Zatout bringing the kind of heavy-handed finishing power that has made debuts in the featherweight kickboxing division a dangerous assignment for established names.

The Yanis Ben Alaya versus Ricardo Sanchez strawweight Muay Thai clash adds a family subplot worth noting — Ben Alaya is the nephew of former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Title challenger Mehdi Zatout. Sheila Barrios of Argentina faces Thailand’s Ployjan Sitnayokdam in atomweight Muay Thai in a matchup that crosses continents and styles.

Kyaw Swar Win and Slatan Jitmuangnon meet at bantamweight, Petphupa Aekpujean faces Wuttidet Torfunfarm at flyweight, Tepkamin ThanapolResort battles YodUdon K Tongtalingchan at atomweight, Petsuphan Lookmuangpetch takes on Rawee Puanpratuphee at flyweight, and Chen Jiayi meets Kazuteru Yamazaki in flyweight kickboxing.

ONE Friday Fights 158 Full Card

• Maisangkum Sor Yingcharoenkarnchang vs. Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot (Muay Thai – strawweight)
• Mamuka Usubyan vs. Enzo Kartoum (kickboxing – featherweight)
• Kyaw Swar Win vs. Slatan Jitmuangnon (Muay Thai – bantamweight)
• Petphupa Aekpujean vs. Wuttidet Torfunfarm (Muay Thai – flyweight)
• Tepkamin ThanapolResort vs. YodUdon K Tongtalingchan (Muay Thai – atomweight)
• Petsuphan Lookmuangpetch vs. Rawee Puanpratuphee (Muay Thai – flyweight)
• Ricardo Sanchez vs. Yanis Ben Alaya (Muay Thai – strawweight)
• Sheila Barrios vs. Ployjan Sitnayokdam (Muay Thai – atomweight)
• Chen Jiayi vs. Kazuteru Yamazaki (kickboxing – flyweight)

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The 22-year-old PK Saenchai Muaythaigym product tops the card in flyweight Muay Thai against Azerbaijani brawler Anar Mammadov, arriving on a three-fight winning streak that includes back-to-back stoppages.

He scored a one-punch knockout of Watcharaphon Singha Mawynn at ONE Friday Fights 116 and a third-round TKO of Moldovan debutant Bejenuta Maximus at ONE Friday Fights 149. A US$100,000 contract is the destination, and Friday night’s main event is the clearest path there yet.

Mammadov trains out of Team Mehdi Zatout in Pattaya and brings a kickboxing-influenced style built on compact combinations and forward pressure that has produced a 12-4 professional record. He has never competed on a stage this significant, but arriving as the away fighter in a main event at Lumpinee is precisely the kind of environment that either exposes a fighter’s limitations or confirms their readiness for the next level. Tomyamkoong’s finishing power makes the margin for error minimal.

Co-headlining is a flyweight Muay Thai clash between Rambong Sor Therapat and Sornsueknoi FA Group. Rambong has made 14 appearances in ONE’s weekly series and arrives on a two-fight winning streak, his ring craft and tactical discipline making him one of the division’s most reliable performers. Sornsueknoi is a technically capable opponent who arrives looking to disrupt that momentum and force his way into the contract conversation.

The undercard delivers genuine intrigue. Titus Proctor, an unbeaten WBC Super Middleweight Muay Thai World Champion from New Zealand who knocked out Liu Quan in his promotional debut, faces 20-year-old Myanmar knockout artist Tun Min Aung, a product of a family steeped in Lethwei tradition who has earned multiple bonuses at Lumpinee Stadium. Uzbek teenager Adham Ruziev, 17, returns to strawweight kickboxing looking to bounce back from a split-decision loss in his March debut. New Zealand’s Ethan Brockett opens the card in featherweight MMA against Japan’s Sora Enmei, who makes his ONE Championship debut.

The Inner Circle 18 Full Card:

• Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai vs. Anar Mammadov (Muay Thai – flyweight)
• Rambong Sor Therapat vs. Sornsueknoi FA Group (Muay Thai – flyweight)
• Titus Proctor vs. Tun Min Aung (Muay Thai – lightweight)
• Adham Ruziev vs. Sora Tanazawa (kickboxing – strawweight)
• Ethan Brockett vs. Sora Enmei (MMA – featherweight)

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The event also features several familiar Misfits Boxing names, including Swarmz and Anthony Taylor, while former Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones continues her transition into professional boxing. With influencers, athletes and entertainers all sharing the same card, the event promises another entertaining night of crossover action.

Event Details

Date: Saturday

Broadcast: DAZN Pay-Per-View

Main Event: Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall

Division: Heavyweight

Main Event Ring Walks: Approximately 10:32 PM BST

How To Watch

Fans around the world can watch Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. The event can be purchased as a standalone PPV or accessed through DAZN’s Ultimate Tier subscription package in eligible regions.

Viewers can stream the entire card through the DAZN app on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and web browsers.

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Main Event And Co-Main Event

The main event sees Tommy Fury make his long-awaited return to Misfits Boxing after his victory over KSI. Fury enters the bout as the more experienced boxer, but Eddie Hall presents a unique challenge due to his enormous size and power. The former World’s Strongest Man has embraced combat sports in recent years and will look to pull off one of the biggest upsets in crossover boxing history.

In the co-main event, Anthony Taylor takes on Matty Floyd in a light heavyweight contest. Taylor has become one of the most recognizable names in Misfits Boxing and will be looking to add another win to his growing résumé.

Elsewhere on the card, Swarmz returns to action against BDave, while social media sensation Ibiza Final Boss makes his promotional debut against Jordan McCann. Former Olympic gold medalist Jade Jones will also be in action as she continues her boxing journey against Federikita.

Full Fight Card

Main Card

• Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall

• Anthony Taylor vs Matty Floyd

• Swarmz vs BDave

• Big Stacks vs Armz

• Ibiza Final Boss vs Jordan McCann

Undercard

• Jade Jones vs Federikita

• Adam Brooks vs Rahim Pardesi

• Lil Bellsy vs The CrAsian

• Sheena Bathory vs Tina Snows

• Khallas Karim vs Luke Nevin

With a mix of professional fighters, influencers and athletes from other sports, Misfits Boxing’s “Beauty and the Beast” card offers something for every crossover boxing fan. The headline clash between Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall has captured global attention, while the supporting bouts ensure a packed night of entertainment from start to finish.

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Taylor has become one of the most recognizable names in influencer boxing thanks to his willingness to take on difficult opponents, while Floyd enters the contest with considerably more traditional boxing experience. The matchup promises an intriguing clash between activity and experience.

Anthony Taylor

Taylor enters the bout with a professional boxing record of 3-3. The American veteran has competed regularly under the Misfits banner and has built a reputation for his toughness and willingness to fight anyone put in front of him.

Known for his aggressive style and high energy, Taylor often looks to pressure opponents and force exchanges. His experience in combat sports outside of boxing has also helped him become a familiar face in crossover combat events.

At 5-foot-7 with a reach of 66.5 inches, Taylor will be giving away significant size against Floyd.

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Matty Floyd

Floyd brings a far more extensive professional boxing résumé into the contest with a record of 15-2. The Australian has spent years competing in traditional boxing and possesses a clear advantage in terms of professional ring experience.

Standing 6-foot tall and weighing nearly 196 pounds at his latest weigh-in, Floyd will enjoy notable height and size advantages. His background in professional boxing has helped him develop solid fundamentals and composure under pressure.

Floyd’s ability to control distance could prove to be a major factor in this matchup.

Tale of the Tape

How to Watch

Event: Fury vs. Hall: Beauty vs. The Beast

Date: June 13, 2026

Venue: AO Arena, Manchester, England

Broadcast: DAZN Pay-Per-View

Anthony Taylor vs Matty Floyd is scheduled to take place on the main card before the headline bout between Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall.

Fight Analysis and Prediction

Taylor’s pressure and willingness to engage could create moments of success, especially if he can close the distance and force Floyd into exchanges. He has consistently shown durability and determination throughout his crossover boxing career, making him a difficult opponent to deal with over multiple rounds.

However, Floyd appears to hold the advantage in several key areas. The Australian owns a much deeper professional boxing record, enjoys a sizeable height advantage, and will likely be the naturally bigger fighter on fight night. His experience against seasoned boxing opposition should also help him remain composed if Taylor attempts to make the fight messy.

While the bout is officially classified as an exhibition, Floyd’s technical boxing ability and physical advantages could allow him to dictate the action from range. If he establishes his jab early and avoids unnecessary exchanges in close quarters, he should be able to control much of the contest and impress the judges.

Prediction: Matty Floyd via Decision

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