ONE Championship returned to the iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, October 4, for ONE Fight Night 25, delivering a heart-pounding showcase of martial arts action. Fans were treated to eight electrifying bouts, culminating in a clash for the ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Championship.
In a highly anticipated rematch, Regian Eersel, known as "The Immortal," sought redemption against Alexis Nicolas, who had dethroned him six months prior. From the opening bell, Eersel wasted no time, aggressively pushing the pace to reclaim his crown. Although Nicolas fought valiantly, Eersel's relentless attack secured him a unanimous decision victory, once again making him the king of the lightweight kickboxing division.
In another jaw-dropping performance, John Lineker showcased his fearsome power in the four-ounce Muay Thai gloves. The Brazilian's legendary left hook was too much for Russia’s Alexey Balyko, who was knocked down twice before a third devastating blow left him out cold. After the fight, Lineker boldly called out Rodtang, and with his string of knockout wins, he's closing in on bantamweight title contention.
The flyweight Muay Thai division also witnessed a rising star in Johan Estupinan. The Colombian sensation extended his unbeaten streak to 5-0, finishing Zakaria El Jamari with a knockout just over a minute into the second round. Estupinan's electrifying style and string of finishes are earning him a growing fanbase and positioning him as a future contender to watch.
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ONE Fight Night 25 Results
Regian Eersel def. Alexis Nicolas via unanimous decision
Youssef Assouik def. Sinsamut Klinmee via unanimous decision
John Lineker def. Alexey Balyko via KO at 2:14 of Round 1
Mansur Malachiev def. Bokang Masunyane via unanimous decision
Johan Estupinan def. Zakaria El Jamari via KO at 1:07 of Round 2
Shir Cohen def. Amy Pirnie via unanimous decision
Rui Botelho def. Thongpoon PK Saenchai via unanimous decision
Danial Williams def. Banma Duoji via unanimous decision
This thrilling night of martial arts further cemented ONE Championship as a must-watch destination for fight fans, with champions rising and new contenders making their mark in the ring!