ONE Championship returns to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 14, 2026, with a doubleheader featuring The Inner Circle 26 and ONE Friday Fights 166.
The event brings together Muay Thai, kickboxing and MMA athletes from Thailand and around the world, with fighters on ONE Friday Fights 166 competing for the opportunity to earn a US$100,000 ONE Championship contract.
The action begins with The Inner Circle 26 before ONE Friday Fights 166 takes over later in the day.
Here is everything you need to know.
When Is ONE Friday Fights 166?
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Location: Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
The Inner Circle 26 Start: 6:30 a.m. GMT-5
ONE Friday Fights 166 Start: 8:30 a.m. GMT-5
For viewers in the United States and Canada, The Inner Circle 26 starts at 7:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 a.m. PT, followed by ONE Friday Fights 166 at 9:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. PT.
Where Is ONE Friday Fights 166 Taking Place?
Both events will be held at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Lumpinee has become ONE Championship’s regular home for the Friday Fights series and remains one of the most recognizable venues in Muay Thai.
How Can You Watch ONE Friday Fights 166?
The two portions of the event have different broadcast arrangements.
The Inner Circle 26 will stream through ONE Championship’s official live platform at:
ONE Friday Fights 166 will then air through ONE Championship’s regional broadcast partners.
Depending on your location, the event may also be available through:
- ONE Championship YouTube
- ONE Championship Facebook
- Watch ONE
- Regional television partners
Geo-restrictions may apply.
For viewers in the United States, ONE Championship lists beIN Sports USA as a broadcast option for ONE Friday Fights 166.
Fans can also check ONE Championship’s official viewing guide here:
Who Is Fighting in the ONE Friday Fights 166 Main Event?
Khunpon Aekmuangnon vs. Panpadej Looksuan
The ONE Friday Fights 166 main event features an all-Thai flyweight Muay Thai matchup between Khunpon Aekmuangnon and Panpadej Looksuan.
Both fighters are among the promising young technicians competing in ONE’s Friday Fights series.
What Is the ONE Friday Fights 166 Co-Main Event?
Denkriangkrai Mavinn Muaythai vs. Abdessamie Rhenimi
Veteran Thai fighter Denkriangkrai Mavinn Muaythai faces 19-year-old Moroccan newcomer Abdessamie Rhenimi in flyweight Muay Thai.
It gives Rhenimi an immediate test against an experienced opponent in his ONE Championship debut.
What Is the Full ONE Friday Fights 166 Fight Card?
Flyweight Muay Thai
Khunpon Aekmuangnon vs. Panpadej Looksuan
Flyweight Muay Thai
Denkriangkrai Mavinn Muaythai vs. Abdessamie Rhenimi
Featherweight Muay Thai
Pet Sitchalongsak vs. Sompongchai Sit Dr.Charnchai
Atomweight Muay Thai
Aidangkoeychai Sitkaewprapon vs. Saipetlek Rongsamak Orborjor Udon Thani
Bantamweight Kickboxing
Arthur Klopp vs. Gabriel Pereira
Flyweight Muay Thai
Chamanow Santiubon vs. Babak Haghi
Bantamweight MMA
Batochir Batsaikhan vs. Mirmehti Miriyev
Atomweight Muay Thai
Nongfahsai Pooksuphan PK vs. Zeynep Cetintas
Bantamweight MMA
Chi Lu Lee vs. Kenya Yamada
What Is The Inner Circle 26?
The Inner Circle 26 takes place before ONE Friday Fights 166 and features five additional bouts from Lumpinee Stadium.
The main event sees Wanchainoi Pongsuphan PK face Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot in strawweight Muay Thai.
The co-main event features Gingsanglek Wor Kumchamnarn against American debutant Dmitri Ramos.
What Is the Full Inner Circle 26 Fight Card?
Strawweight Muay Thai
Wanchainoi Pongsuphan PK vs. Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot
Bantamweight Muay Thai
Gingsanglek Wor Kumchamnarn vs. Dmitri Ramos
Lightweight Muay Thai
Petkhaokradong Lukjaomaesaithong vs. Vadzim Shapiatsiuk
Atomweight Muay Thai
Bakjo Sitkhunma vs. Petsuphan Por Prajansi
Atomweight Muay Thai
Nongnuk Sor Dechapan vs. Saya Ito
Which Fights Should Fans Watch?
The obvious starting point is Khunpon vs. Panpadej in the ONE Friday Fights 166 main event.
But there are several international matchups worth watching.
Denkriangkrai vs. Rhenimi gives the 19-year-old Moroccan an opportunity to make an immediate impression against an experienced Thai opponent.
Arthur Klopp vs. Gabriel Pereira brings France and Venezuela together in bantamweight kickboxing.
There are also two MMA bouts on the Friday Fights card:
Batochir Batsaikhan vs. Mirmehti Miriyev
and
Chi Lu Lee vs. Kenya Yamada
Earlier in the day, Gingsanglek’s matchup against American newcomer Dmitri Ramos also gives The Inner Circle 26 an interesting international co-main event.
Are Fighters Competing for a ONE Championship Contract?
Yes.
ONE Friday Fights has become one of the main pathways into ONE Championship’s global roster.
Standout performers can earn a US$100,000 contract with ONE Championship.
That means even the earlier bouts carry significant stakes.
One big performance at Lumpinee can completely change a fighter’s career.
ONE Friday Fights 166 FAQs
When is ONE Friday Fights 166?
ONE Friday Fights 166 takes place on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Where is ONE Friday Fights 166?
The event takes place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
What time does ONE Friday Fights 166 start?
ONE Friday Fights 166 begins at 8:30 a.m. GMT-5.
The Inner Circle 26 begins two hours earlier at 6:30 a.m. GMT-5.
Who is fighting in the main event?
Khunpon Aekmuangnon faces Panpadej Looksuan in a flyweight Muay Thai main event.
Who is fighting in the co-main event?
Denkriangkrai Mavinn Muaythai faces Abdessamie Rhenimi in flyweight Muay Thai.
How can I watch ONE Friday Fights 166?
ONE Friday Fights 166 will be available through ONE Championship’s regional broadcast partners.
Depending on your country, it may also be available through ONE Championship’s YouTube channel, Facebook page or Watch ONE platform.
How can I watch The Inner Circle 26?
The Inner Circle 26 will stream through:
Is there MMA on ONE Friday Fights 166?
Yes.
The card includes two bantamweight MMA fights alongside Muay Thai and kickboxing bouts.
What is at stake at ONE Friday Fights 166?
Standout fighters are competing for the opportunity to earn a US$100,000 ONE Championship contract.
Is ONE Friday Fights 166 at Lumpinee Stadium?
Yes.
Both ONE Friday Fights 166 and The Inner Circle 26 will take place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
