Inner Circle 25 promises title fights, tournament kickoffs and a hotly-debated rematch

ONE Championship’s Inner Circle 25 on August 7 will feature a bantamweight Muay Thai title eliminator, the opening round of the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament, and a much-talked-about rematch between Abdulla Dayakaev and Superlek.

Inner Circle 25 will be broadcast from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok on Friday, August 7, with live streaming for ONE Championship subscribers. The night opens with a bantamweight Muay Thai World Title eliminator, where former champion Nabil Anane meets veteran Suakim PongSuphan PK, the victor securing a challenge against reigning champion Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon. The ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament also launches, featuring a quarter-final clash between three-time Glory champion Marat Grigorian and rising star Mamuka Usubyan, with the winner guaranteed a future title shot at Superbon.

The card’s headline bout is a rematch between Abdulla "Smash Boy" Dayakaev and Superlek, addressing the split-decision dispute that sparked debate after their May fight. Both fighters seek to prove their supremacy, with Dayakaev aiming to cement his claim as a top contender and Superlek looking to avenge his narrow loss. The event promises high-stakes action across Muay Thai and kickboxing disciplines, catering to fans of elite combat sports.