In Photos: Imangazaliev, Black Panther, And PTT Showcase Firepower At The Inner Circle Open Workout

Reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Asadula “The Dagestan Ninja” Imangazaliev and Thai warriors Black Panther and PTT Apichart Farm showed their skills at an open workout last week at Venum Training Camp in Pattaya, Thailand.

The three stars of Venum Training Camp and Team Mehdi Zatout also spoke to media ahead of their upcoming fights at The Inner Circle 38 on Friday, November 13, and The Inner Circle 39 on Friday, November 20. Both events take place inside the fabled walls of Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, streaming exclusively for members via live.onefc.com.

Imangazaliev: Defending The Crown

The 23-year-old Russian headlines The Inner Circle 39, where he defends his crown for the first time against Aslamjon “El Pantera” Ortikov in a rematch. The clash also serves as the last quarterfinal bout of the 2026-2027 ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix, with the winner advancing to the semifinals.

Imangazaliev is 13-0 and has built his reputation as an incredibly strong and unpredictable fighter who can finish a bout with any technique at his disposal. He became the first Russian athlete to capture Muay Thai gold in ONE Championship when he beat Ortikov in June, and now he wants to prove it was no fluke.

That first meeting at The Inner Circle 20 was the first time two undefeated stars from the weekly event series collided for a ONE World Title, and Imangazaliev edged it by split decision. This time, he is aiming for a more convincing win that leaves no room for debate, and one that sends him into the semifinal with his perfect record intact.

Black Panther: Eyeing A Semifinal Spot

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Before the main event, the penultimate quarterfinal of the tournament sees 26-year-old Black Panther take on undefeated Ubaid “Bad” Hussain at The Inner Circle 39.

The Thai striker is 82-17 overall and 6-1 in ONE. A technical fighter with a strong kicking game and powerful punches that come in bunches, he recovered from a losing start in the promotion and now rides a six-fight winning streak against world-class opposition. A win over Hussain would book his place in the semifinals.

That streak has included victories over the likes of Suriyanlek Por Yenying, Diego Paez and Johan Estupinan, and it has turned a promising newcomer into one of the most in-form strikers in the division. The Grand Prix gives him the biggest stage of his career and, with a semifinal spot on the line, he plans to keep his momentum rolling.

PTT: Hungry To Rebound

A week earlier, the 29-year-old PTT Apichart Farm meets Moroccan finisher Hamza Rachid in a bantamweight Muay Thai matchup at The Inner Circle 38.

The experienced Thai veteran owns a 114-25 career record and three wins in ONE, thanks to explosive power in his right hand and body kicks. After three straight victories, he suffered a loss in his most recent outing in June, and he is determined to get back on track against Rachid.

PTT has rebounded before. After a rough debut loss in the promotion, he turned things around in style and strung together impressive wins to establish himself as a name to watch in the division. Now he looks to show the same resilience against a dangerous finisher in Rachid and start a new run.

Before the Venum Training Camp and Team Mehdi Zatout stars unleash fire on their rivals, here are some photos from Tuesday’s open workout in Pattaya, Thailand.

Source: ONE Championship