‘That Belt Would Mean Everything’ – Phetjeeja Eyes Historic Two-Sport Glory At The Inner Circle 19
“The Queen” targets champ-champ status against the division’s most dominant Muay Thai champion on June 19.
By Vijay Kumar
Jun 18, 2026, 03:32 UTC
After years of circling each other and a frustrating postponement that tested both fighters’ patience, the moment the striking world has been waiting for is officially here.
Reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion “The Queen” Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom challenges reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia Hellen Rodrigues in the main event of The Inner Circle 19.
The epic superfight broadcasts live in Asia primetime on Friday, June 19, from Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium, streaming exclusively for members on live.onefc.com.
The road to this monumental World Title unification has been a long and winding one. Phetjeeja and Rodrigues were originally booked to settle matters in the main event of ONE Fight Night 41 earlier this year, but both superstars picked up injuries during their rigorous training camps.
The decision was made to postpone the blockbuster clash and give both women the necessary time to heal for the biggest fight of their careers. For Phetjeeja, the news was disappointing but entirely understandable.
Speaking to onefc.com, she said:
“Yeah, I did. But I was also dealing with an injury during training camp at the time, so I figured pushing it back was probably for the best. She was hurt as well. Since we were both injured, we both ended up pulling out.”
For some athletes, extra time between a scheduled bout and its rescheduled date severely disrupts rhythm and momentum. However, for a three-time ONE World Champion boasting a flawless 8-0 promotional record and a stunning 210-6 career ledger, the delay presented a golden opportunity.
“The Queen” had already been studying Rodrigues for years, dissecting every pattern and tendency long before a contract was ever signed. The additional weeks only deepened that preparation and allowed her body to recover completely.
The Team Mehdi Zatout product stated:
“Honestly, I wouldn’t really call it an advantage because I’ve actually been studying her for years. I’ve watched and analyzed pretty much every single one of her fights. But having that extra time after the postponement was great because it allowed me to get a full training camp in and make sure my injury was 100 percent healed.”
Now, with both fighters fully healthy and finally set to meet in the center of the ring, Phetjeeja believes the magnitude of this bout goes beyond any individual career milestone.
The global appetite for this matchup is unlike anything she has ever experienced, and the surging challenger knows the world will be watching closely.
She explained:
“Now that we finally get to fight for the title, it really feels like a blockbuster matchup. Fans in Thailand are incredibly hyped for it, and it’s the same worldwide. Usually, people focus on the men’s fights, but it’s rare to have a women’s matchup that everyone is this desperate to see. I think it’s going to be an incredible fight to watch.”
One Step From History, One Belt Away From Dreaming Bigger
Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom did not return to the “art of eight limbs” simply for accolades. She came back for one specific target: the undisputed gold around Allycia Hellen Rodrigues’ waist.
The journey has taken three years — a steady climb through the global rankings, an interim kickboxing title, an undisputed unification, and a flawless string of spectacular victories. Every single step was deliberately pointed toward this exact Friday night.
For a martial artist whose technical precision, world-class fight IQ, and show-stopping power make her the most feared women’s striker on the planet, reaching this final hurdle carries immense weight.
Phetjeeja said:
“Man, that belt would mean everything to me. Winning it has been my number one goal ever since I decided to come back to Muay Thai. It is incredibly important to me.
“When I started my comeback three years ago, my mindset was just to climb the rankings and earn my shot at the champion. Going through that journey and making it to where I am today feels amazing. Now, I’m just one step away from bringing that World Title back to the people of Thailand.”
The stakes could not be any clearer. A victory for Phetjeeja would hand the Brazilian her first loss at atomweight, keep her own ONE record unblemished, and crown her as the promotion’s newest two-sport World Champion.
Beyond the belt itself, Phetjeeja’s mind is already reaching toward the next horizon. The competitive fire that drove her back to Muay Thai shows absolutely no signs of dimming, regardless of what happens on June 19.
She offered:
“I don’t think I’ll ever hit a point where I feel entirely satisfied. I always want to find new challenges. If I win this belt, I’d actually love to try training in MMA. I’d want to just start with training first.
“If I get this belt, I’m sure there will be plenty of contenders wanting a piece of me, whether in kickboxing or Muay Thai. The atomweight division is getting stacked with a lot of talented female fighters right now.”
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