Bangkok, Thailand – June 19, 2026: The atmosphere in Bangkok’s renowned Lumpinee Stadium was electric as ONE Championship presented another action-packed event, The Inner Circle 19. The main event featured a highly anticipated clash for the atomweight Muay Thai world championship.
In a fiercely contested main event, Allycia Hellen Rodrigues, the reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion, successfully defended her title. She emerged victorious by a thrilling split decision against Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom, a formidable opponent known for her kickboxing prowess.
The early rounds saw Phetjeeja employ an aggressive boxing strategy, using her powerful hands to control the tempo. However, the Brazilian champion, Rodrigues, found her footing in the third round. She responded effectively with sharp elbows and precise knee strikes to Phetjeeja’s midsection, shifting the momentum.
The fourth round escalated into an intense back-and-forth exchange. Both fighters unleashed powerful combinations in the center of the ring. Phetjeeja showcased her explosive boxing skills, while Rodrigues demonstrated remarkable resilience and toughness.
In the final round, Rodrigues drew upon her championship experience. She outworked Phetjeeja over the last three minutes in what is being hailed as a potential Fight of the Year contender. Rodrigues’ relentless forward pressure and decisive strikes in the closing moments proved instrumental in swaying the judges and securing her championship reign.
In the co-main event, Roman Kryklia captured the ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Title. He achieved this by securing a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Samet Agdeve in their rematch.
Kryklia began the bout strongly, utilizing his signature calf kicks and powerful hooks. However, Kryklia quickly established his rhythm and distance by the second round. The imposing Ukrainian fighter gradually took control, cornering Agdeve and delivering potent combinations that thoroughly tested the Turkish fighter’s chin.
Despite Agdeve’s exceptional durability and a captivating striking exchange that captivated the crowd in the final round, Kryklia’s superior output and accuracy earned him a clear victory on the judges’ scorecards.
