{
  "id": 19066817,
  "title": "3 Explosive Reasons To Watch The Inner Circle 38 On November 13",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/3-explosive-reasons-to-watch-the-inner-circle-38-on-november-13",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T02:02:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-explosive-reasons-watch-inner-020250387.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nFirstly, 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.\n\nSecondly, 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.\n\nLastly, 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.",
  "summary": "Don't miss the first half of the Grand Prix quarterfinals inside Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this Friday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Legendary matchup between Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Nong-O Hama",
    "Young fighters Shimon Yoshinari and Ramadan Ondash clash",
    "Winners earn $100,000 contract and ONE Championship spot"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}