The Best Pictures From ONE: EMPOWER

Xiong Jing Nan following her fifth ONE Women's Strawweight World Title defense

ONE Championship returned with ONE: EMPOWER on Friday, 3 September, and the groundbreaking event certainly delivered on its massive expectations.

The first all-women’s card in promotional history featured everything from the ONE Women’s Atomweight World Grand Prix quarterfinal round to a crucial World Title fight and the debut of a kickboxing superstar – and the action was simply spectacular.

Along the way, every mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, and kickboxing matchup was captured by our incredible photographers. Below, you can check out the best photos snapped from Circle-side.

Read more: ONE: EMPOWER – Live Results And Highlights For Every Fight

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Kiamran Nabati and Nontachai will finally lock horns at The Inner Circle 31