The Best Pictures From The Inner Circle On May 15
The Inner Circle event took place on May 15 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, showcasing thrilling MMA and Muay Thai bouts. Anatoly Malykhin reclaimed the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title by knocking out Oumar Kane and announced his retirement afterward. Kade Ruotolo also made headlines with his first knockout victory in MMA against Hiroyuki Tetsuka.
- ▪The Inner Circle event featured four explosive bouts that captivated fans worldwide.
- ▪Anatoly Malykhin avenged his only career loss by defeating Oumar Kane to reclaim the heavyweight title.
- ▪Kade Ruotolo achieved his first knockout victory in MMA, earning a performance bonus.
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