The Best Pictures From The Inner Circle 23

Relive the greatest moments from The Inner Circle 23 through the lenses of our ringside photographers.

By Vijay Kumar

Jul 25, 2026, 06:03 UTC

The Best Pictures From The Inner Circle 23

ONE Championship delivered a historic night of martial arts action, as The Inner Circle 23 showcased explosive striking talent in Asia primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this past Friday, July 24.

The members-only card, which aired on live.onefc.com, featured five explosive kickboxing and Muay Thai bouts that were filled with heart-stopping moments and displays of incredible skill.

In the main event, Aliff Sor Dechapan etched his name into the record books with his most brilliant performance yet. The 22-year-old Malaysian knocked out the legendary Sam-A Gaiyanghadao to capture the ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship. 

The monumental victory not only made him the first Malaysian to capture a ONE World Title, but it also earned him a well-deserved US$50,000 performance bonus for his highlight-reel win.

In addition, the bantamweight kickboxing co-main event witnessed the striking mastery of seven-time Muay Thai World Champion “The Angel Warrior” Panpayak Jitmuangnon, who claimed a unanimous decision victory and remained unbeaten in kickboxing under the ONE Championship banner.

Before we turn the page to The Inner Circle 24 on July 31, take a look at the best pictures from The Inner Circle 23, courtesy of our ringside photographers.

Liu Junchao defeats Kosei Yoshida at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Liu Junchao defeats Kosei Yoshida at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Liu Junchao defeats Kosei Yoshida at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Liu Junchao defeats Kosei Yoshida at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Liu Junchao defeats Kosei Yoshida at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Liu Junchao defeats Kosei Yoshida at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Ryujin Nasukawa defeats Thongpoon PK Saenchai at The Inner Circle 23 on July 243
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Ryujin Nasukawa defeats Thongpoon PK Saenchai at The Inner Circle 23 on July 248
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Ryujin Nasukawa defeats Thongpoon PK Saenchai at The Inner Circle 23 on July 2413
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Ryujin Nasukawa lands a left punch on Thongpoon PK Saenchai at The Inner Circle 23
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Ryujin Nasukawa connects with a body kick at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Ryujin Nasukawa lands a head kick on Thongpoon PK Saenchai at The Inner Circle 23
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Ryujin Nasukawa defeats Thongpoon PK Saenchai at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Ryujin Nasukawa defeats Thongpoon PK Saenchai at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Michel Dirlenbach defeats Mahan Fotouhi via unanimous decision at The Inner Circle 23
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Michel Dirlenbach defeats Mahan Fotouhi via unanimous decision at The Inner Circle 23
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Michel Dirlenbach defeats Mahan Fotouhi via unanimous decision at The Inner Circle 23
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Michel Dirlenbach defeats Mahan Fotouhi via unanimous decision at The Inner Circle 23
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Michel Dirlenbach defeats Mahan Fotouhi via unanimous decision at The Inner Circle 23
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Panpayak Jitmuangnon makes his way to the ring at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Panpayak Jitmuangnon makes his way to the ring at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Panpayak Jitmuangnon moments before his clash with Anuar Cisneros at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Panpayak Jitmuangnon defeats Anuar Cisneros at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24.
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Panpayak Jitmuangnon defeats Anuar Cisneros via unanimous decision
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Panpayak Jitmuangnon connects with a head kick on Anuar Cisneros at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Panpayak Jitmuangnon connects with a head kick on Anuar Cisneros at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Panpayak Jitmuangnon defeats Anuar Cisneros via unanimous decision
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Aliff Sor Dechapan defeats Sam-A Gaiyanghadao via knockout at The Inner Circle 23
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Aliff Sor Dechapan defeats Sam-A Gaiyanghadao via knockout at The Inner Circle 23
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Aliff Sor Dechapan lands a strike on Sam A Gaiyanghadao at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Aliff Sor Dechapan lands an elbow on Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at The Inner Circle 23.
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Aliff Sor Dechapan lands head kick on Sam A Gaiyanghadao at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Aliff Sor Dechapan lands an elbow on Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at The Inner Circle 23.
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Aliff Sor Dechapan defeats Sam-A Gaiyanghadao via knockout at The Inner Circle 23
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Aliff Sor Dechapan defeats Sam-A Gaiyanghadao via knockout at The Inner Circle 23
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Aliff Sor Dechapan poses for a photo after defeating Sam A Gaiyanghadao a21t The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Aliff Sor Dechapan faces off Prajanchai PongSuphan PK at The Inner Circle 23 on July 24
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Aliff Sor Dechapan defeats Sam-A Gaiyanghadao via knockout at The Inner Circle 23
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