3 Explosive Reasons To Watch The Inner Circle 38 On November 13

The Inner Circle 38, a highly anticipated Muay Thai event, will take place at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on November 13. Five thrilling bouts are scheduled for the evening, including two quarterfinals of the 2026-2027 ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix. This article highlights three reasons why this event is unmissable.

Firstly, the legendary matchup between Rodtang "The Iron Man" Jitmuangnon and Nong-O Hama is set to take place after nearly a year. Both fighters are two of the most accomplished Muay Thai World Champions in ONE Championship history. Rodtang, the #2-ranked contender, will face Nong-O, the #3-ranked contender, in a Grand Prix quarterfinal bout. This fight, which Rodtang has always idolized, promises to be explosive and memorable.

Secondly, Shimon Yoshinari and Ramadan Ondash bring a youthful energy to the event. These two young guns, ranked #4 and #5 respectively, will clash in a quarterfinal bout. Shimon, a former WBC Muay Thai World Champion, is known for his lightning-fast strikes and ruthless fighting style. Ondash, a Lebanese knockout artist, is a revelation in the division, boasting an impressive 14-4 record. The winner of this bout will be one step closer to a semifinal spot.

Lastly, several fighters have the chance to earn a life-changing $100,000 contract and a spot on ONE Championship's global roster. Bantamweight Muay Thai veterans PTT Apichart Farm and Moroccan firecracker Hamza Rachid face off. PTT, with a record of 114-25, aims to rebound from a tough loss, while Rachid, who has already earned two knockouts in ONE Friday Fights, could seal the deal with a strong performance.

Similarly, Adam "El Capitano" Benwarwar and Lenny Blasi will clash at bantamweight. Benwarwar, although recently coming off a loss, has since won by knockout, including a 52-second demolition of Kendu Irving. The winner of this bout could also earn the coveted contract.