Lightweight MMA fighter Nicolas Vigna was also cut, while the martial arts promotion opted not to re-sign flyweight Muay Thai star Tagir Khalilov. The Bangkok Post understands the organisation wished the fighters well in their future endeavours and indicated that, should they rebuild momentum elsewhere, a return to ONE remains possible. However, she missed out on ever capturing a ONE Championship title – the only major belt missing from her résumé. The Russian striker entered ONE in June 2023 with an immediate title shot against Regian Eersel for the lightweight Muay Thai belt, but was stopped inside a minute. TAGIR KHALILOVThe 33-year-old Russian debuted in spectacular fashion in 2021, pushing Rodtang in a split-decision loss and immediately establishing himself as a flyweight Muay Thai contender.

Source: Bangkok Post January 13, 2026 04:32 UTC