The Turkish rising star will battle Nicolas Vigna at ONE Fight Night 32 on June 6.

Hello fight fans, and welcome to ONE Championship Daily News—your frontline seat to the world’s best martial arts action.Surging Swiss standout Maurice Abevi is continuing to level up his game ahead of his pivotal lightweight MMA showdown with undefeated Russian destroyer Alibeg Rasulov at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.The contenders will lock horns on June 6 in U.S. primetime at ONE Fight Night 32 on Prime Video as they each aim to earn a shot at divisional kingpin Christian “The Warrior” Lee.After dropping a hard-fought decision loss in his promotional debut, Abevi has rattled off a trio of lopsided victories, most recently handing Samat Mamedov the first defeat of his career with a first-round stoppage.Clearly, Abevi is at the top of his game. The 25-year-old shared that his momentum has given him plenty of confidence – and that he’s only improving from fight to fight:“I feel amazing. I feel like my mind is in the right place. I love the process of training and getting better and seeing results. I’m just riding the wave. I’m doing my best every day, and that’s where the results are coming from. The people are seeing the developments from me every time I get in there. I’m just a good fighter, and you can’t deny me.”With his unique blend of dynamic striking and elite grappling, Abevi brings a supremely well-rounded approach to the talent-laden lightweight MMA division.He also knows that his opponent’s wrestling and relentless pacing will present a stiff test. After all, Rasulov was the last man to challenge Lee for 26 pounds of gold. Although that bout ended in a no contest due to an accidental eye poke, the unbeaten Turkish star proved that he belongs.Despite giving credit, Abevi thinks Rasulov can sometimes be recklessly aggressive – a trait he hopes to exploit at ONE Fight Night 32:“I think his strength is his unorthodox style. He has good cardio and good wrestling. He’s overall very well put together and fights for every position well. But I think he overextends himself sometimes, and that’s where I’ll capitalize. I think I’m more controlled than him. He’s more chaotic and dangerous, but that also makes him exploitable.”Ultimately, Abevi is confident that he’s the man to hand Rasulov his first loss.In terms of tactics and strategy, the Swiss fighter plans to drag his foe into deep waters and finish him in the final five minutes:“I think I can expose some holes in his game that nobody else has been able to, and I’m excited to show that. I think I’ll stop him in the third round by TKO. I think it’s just a matter of time to break him down across the earlier rounds, then I’ll stop him in the third round.”Considering Maurice Abevi’s prediction of a late-round finish against Alibeg Rasulov, it’s no surprise that he’s invested more time and energy into his fitness.To that end, Abevi has enlisted the help of a professional to monitor his overall physical conditioning, and he’s already seeing the benefits:“I have a new strength and conditioning and physio coach called Fabian. He helps me with injury prevention, cardio training. That’s a piece of the puzzle that I’ve added for this camp, and I can already notice how much progress has come from it.”Both Rasulov and Abevi have proven themselves capable of maintaining a high-octane pace for a full 15 minutes of combat.Abevi, though, is determined to be the more conditioned athlete on June 6:“Rasulov is known for his energy levels, so I have to keep mine up. I have proven I can dig deep and go into the later rounds already, but I want to be able to go even better for even longer.”That’s it for this episode of the ONE Championship Daily News. Thanks for listening—see you in the next episode!

Hello fight fans, and welcome to ONE Championship Daily News—your frontline seat to the world’s best martial arts action.A must-watch clash between one of Muay Thai’s fastest-rising stars and one of its most decorated veterans is heading to ONE Friday Fights 114.On June 27 in Asia primetime, undefeated prodigy Aslamjon Ortikov will square off with former seven-time Muay Thai World Champion “The Angel Warrior” Panpayak Jitmuangnon in a pivotal flyweight bout at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.At just 22 years old, Ortikov has the makings of a potential future World Champion. The hard-hitting striker from Uzbekistan boasts an impressive 21-0 professional record that includes seven straight wins at ONE Friday Fights.He will enter this contest fresh off a dazzling decision victory over fellow rising star Dedduanglek Wankhongohm MBK, marking the biggest victory of his young career.Ortikov could be on the verge of earning a six-figure main roster contract with ONE Championship, but he will face a serious step up in competition when he tests his fast-paced, finish-oriented style against one of Thailand’s most technical strikers.A former Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion with nearly 300 professional fights on his resume, Panpayak represents the pinnacle of the striking arts.After a two-year hiatus from competition, he returned to ONE in late 2024 and has since gone 2-1 in the world’s largest martial arts organization.In his last outing, the 29-year-old’s precise striking and expert timing were on full display as he picked up a sensational third-round stoppage against Iran’s Majid Seydali at ONE Friday Fights 100.“The Angel Warrior” now hopes to derail his foe’s hype train and prove that he still belongs among the best strikers in the flyweight Muay Thai division.Ortikov, meanwhile, aims to score a career-defining victory and complete his quest for a ONE Championship contract.That’s it for this episode of the ONE Championship Daily News. Thanks for listening—see you in the next episode!

Hello fight fans, and welcome to ONE Championship Daily News—your frontline seat to the world’s best martial arts action.Shir Cohen is competing under ONE’s bright lights not only for fame and acclaim – but also to fulfill a promise to her family back home in Israel.On June 6 in U.S. primetime, the rising star will challenge Allycia Hellen Rodrigues for the ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Title in the main event of ONE Fight Night 32 on Prime Video.As the 24-year-old Cohen prepares for that massive World Title showdown at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium, she is carrying a uniquely deep and personal motivation.She recently opened up about her younger sister’s mental health struggles:“Last year, not long before my fight with Amy [Pirnie], my younger sister, she tried to take her own life. So she’s struggling. After that happened last year, I went home to visit her, just to give her hope and give her some encouragement.”Cohen’s 18-year-old sister suffers from depression, and her battle has profoundly impacted the entire family.A Road to ONE tournament winner who has enjoyed a sensational 3-0 start to her ONE Championship tenure, the Fairtex representative has been forced to balance her booming fight career with supporting her sister from over 4,000 miles away in Thailand.Understandably, that long-distance relationship has been difficult. But Cohen knows depression is a constant battle, and she’s not about to give up on her sister:“She’s better today, but still it’s not something that just disappears. Depression, it’s not something that just disappears. It’s still there, you know. Some days are better, some days it’s really bad. I can tell.”Despite the distance between them and Cohen’s demanding training schedule, the atomweight Muay Thai contender has worked hard to maintain a solid connection with her sister.They speak on the phone multiple times daily, often immediately before and after training sessions. Those conversations are critical lifelines for the siblings, creating an important support system.Cohen said:“Every day, I talk with her, even before training. I talk with her right after I finish training. Even when I’m still in the gym, I’m packing my stuff, straight away, I call her. I feel like I’m with her even though I’m not physically there.”An unbreakable bond—Shir Cohen’s bond with her sister runs incredibly deep.The martial artist sees much of herself in her younger sibling – a fact that keeps their connection strong even in the toughest of times:“She’s like a mini-me, and everything that she’s been through in the past, I’ve been there, and same with me. I’ve been through things, and she’s been there.”This sister-to-sister connection has felt almost supernatural at times. Cohen vividly recalls having an unexplainable urge to call home at the precise moment that her sister was in crisis.Her journey in combat sports is about creating a better future for her family rather than personal gain, and her upcoming World Title shot at ONE Fight Night 32 is an opportunity to achieve something great, and in turn, help those she loves the most.For now, Cohen is holding her connection with her sister close as they both dream about brighter days ahead:“When we talk, we talk about our dream to be together in the future, and maybe she will be able to come here, and we’re planning many things to do in the future. I know it gives her something to hold on to.”That’s it for this episode of the ONE Championship Daily News. Thanks for listening—see you in the next episode!

Hello fight fans, and welcome to ONE Championship Daily News—your frontline seat to the world’s best martial arts action.ONE Friday Fights 114 on June 27 is quickly shaping up to be an instant classic, as a trio of must-watch Muay Thai bouts have been added to the Asia primetime card at Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium.The main event will see #3-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender Felipe “Demolition Man” Lobo square off against surging Thai star “Left Meteorite” Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai.A former two-time ONE World Title challenger renowned for his toughness and show-stopping power, Lobo comes into the contest following a sensational knockout of Saemapetch Fairtex and is hungry to reassert himself as the division’s top contender.Kulabdam, though, is riding a three-fight winning streak and looks to be in top form. “Left Meteorite’s” trademark southpaw punch and wealth of high-level experience should make for an explosive clash against the equally heavy-handed Brazilian.In 140-pound Muay Thai action, beloved Thai fan favorite Seksan “The Man Who Yields To No One” Or Kwanmuang returns to Lumpinee Stadium to meet long-tenured ONE star “Elbow Zombie” Muangthai PK Saenchai.Seksan might be the single most entertaining athlete in all of combat sports. A former four-time Muay Thai World Champion, the 36-year-old displays a fearless and ferocious style of striking that keeps fans on the edges of their seats from the opening bell.After racking up 10 impressive victories through his first 11 appearances in ONE, the veteran will come into ONE Friday Fights 114 following a stunning stoppage loss to Asa Ten Pow – a defeat that’s likely to give him some extra motivation against Muangthai.For his part, “Elbow Zombie” is one of the most respected fighters on ONE’s global roster. The 31-year-old is a ruthless clinch fighter with a granite chin. After scoring back-to-back knockouts in his last two bouts, he could be poised to make a run at 26 pounds of gold.Also, fans won’t want to miss the atomweight Muay Thai showdown between decorated Japanese megastar Nadaka Yoshinari and Thai knockout artist Banluelok Sitwatcharachai.Still just 24 years old, Nadaka is already a 10-time Muay Thai World Champion and has firmly established himself as his country’s top competitor in “the art of eight limbs.” His recent signing to ONE’s global roster marked massive news for the sport.In his debut at ONE 172 in March, Nadaka showcased his blazing speed and savage finishing abilities to stop Rak Erawan with a beautiful left punch. He’ll now look to make another terrifying statement at ONE Friday Fights 114.Banluelok, though, is far from a pushover.The 28-year-old Sor Dechapan product has looked nothing short of dominant through his three appearances at ONE Friday Fights, employing his frantic pacing, crisp boxing, and well-rounded striking to rattle off three straight knockouts.That’s it for this episode of the ONE Championship Daily News. Thanks for listening—see you in the next episode!

Hello fight fans, and welcome to ONE Championship Daily News—your frontline seat to the world’s best martial arts action.Johan “Panda Kick” Estupinan brings much more than elite Muay Thai skills, flashy highlights, and shocking power to every fight. The undefeated Muay Thai phenom from Colombia has a secret weapon that sets him apart – his passion for dancing.On June 6 in U.S. primetime, Estupinan will bring his unique blend of artistry and aggression to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok when he takes on veteran Japanese striker Taiki “Silent Sniper” Naito in a pivotal flyweight Muay Thai clash at ONE Fight Night 32: Rodrigues vs. Cohen on Prime Video.For “Panda Kick,” dancing is more than a hobby or something he does when the cameras are rolling. It’s a way of living that reflects his vibrant Colombian culture – and it plays a key role in his approach to combat.The 22-year-old’s journey into dance began alongside his twin brother, Jordan Estupinan, who is also an unbeaten rising star in ONE’s flyweight Muay Thai division.Johan recently spoke about his early days of discovering dance:“When we were young, we trained in breakdancing. We would go to a little park, and I would dance with my twin. Then we started dancing in school. My brother and I, one day at school, we rehearsed a dance and started dancing for all the people.“We also trained in parkour, doing somersaults and all that. We were very restless kids who liked to learn everything. When we saw something, we thought, ‘Oh, I want to do that.’ So it also started from there.”Wildly energetic and athletically gifted, the Estupinan brothers weren’t content with just one type of dance. Their natural curiosity led them to explore a mix of traditional Colombian styles.When “Panda Kick” warms up before his fights or is walking to the ring or Circle, fans often see him dancing with a smile on his face.He said that doing so puts him in the right mindset to compete and brings an added element of his persona:“A good Colombian who respects himself and all that, has to know how to dance. We always try to bring joy, to bring flavor – not just hitting the pads and that’s it. How boring, right?“Any fighter can do that, but if you come with showmanship, with enthusiasm, with flavor, you put more effort into it, and you do it with more love.”Estupinan’s physical literacy in dance, he said, translates perfectly to the striking arts.When he’s competing under ONE’s bright lights, he showcases an unorthodox mixture of high-flying techniques, dynamic footwork, and creative movement patterns that have flummoxed all five of his opponents in the organization.He said those abilities come much easier thanks to his proficiency in dance:“Dancing helps me a lot in foot movements. It also helps you with reflexes in the ring. I move a lot when dancing, and I move a lot when fighting.“So, we blend the movements from salsa into fighting. We use the foot movements from salsa, and we add in the hands. Those movements help a lot in fights.”A life steeped in music plays a central role in Johan Estupinan’s story.He revealed that hardly a moment passes when he’s not listening to music, always making sure that the rhythms he chooses align with his mood:“I have music for everything. For everything. When I’m riding on the motorcycle, I put on my music, Colombian music, reggaeton. I also like reggaeton music. When we are in salsa mode, we also put on salsa, Colombian salsa.”It’s perhaps no surprise that Estupinan loves listening to music in the training room, but he also uses tunes to help him relax and unwind after a long day of work.Ultimately, he said the right soundtrack allows him to maintain the perfect headspace for peak performance:“I like to put on soft, romantic music when I’m resting, trying to sleep, so the body can relax and calm down. Each person has their music.”That’s it for this episode of the ONE Championship Daily News. Thanks for listening—see you in the n