‘It Will Be Too Much For Him’ – Tyson Harrison, Linus Bylander Ready For ‘Tough Dogfight’ At The Inner Circle 34
Tyson “John Wayne Noi” Harrison and Linus Bylander will bring contrasting styles into a bantamweight Muay Thai showdown at The Inner Circle 34 on Friday, October 9, live in Asia primetime and streaming exclusively to members at live.onefc.com.
The Australian fan favorite and Swedish southpaw will square off in the co-main event at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with both men looking to regain momentum.
Harrison returns to action for the first time since his second-round knockout loss to Parham Gheirati at ONE Friday Fights 127 in October 2025. The 25-year-old spent much of his time in Thailand, training consistently and helping his Tor Sangtiennoi teammates prepare for their own fights.
Bylander, meanwhile, has split his first two ONE Championship appearances. The 29-year-old defeated Saensak Supergirl Jaroonsak by unanimous decision in his promotional debut before dropping a decision to Suksawat PK Saenchai in May — a setback that taught him how costly small defensive lapses can be in 4-ounce gloves.
Now Harrison plans to bring his familiar forward pressure, while Bylander believes he can adjust whether the fight develops into a technical battle or an all-out exchange.
Harrison Plans To Turn Up The Pressure
Tyson Harrison spent much of the past year staying active in the gym while supporting his Tor Sangtiennoi teammates through their own fight camps.
He returned to Australia for only around two weeks to visit his family before heading back to Thailand, where he continued training and helping other fighters through their camps.
Harrison said:
“With the time that I’ve had off, it wasn’t just resting. I was in the gym training, and I’m 100 percent ready for this fight. I had a long time to sharpen the tools in the shed and get back and get it done. So I’m excited to show that on Friday.”
That time in the gym has also allowed Harrison to add more layers to his game before facing a very different physical and stylistic challenge.
He sees Bylander as a tall southpaw who likes to move and counter, but Harrison believes his own pressure and willingness to keep advancing can prevent the Swede from settling into that rhythm.
He said:
“I know he’s a southpaw, he’s tall, and he likes to move around a little bit, trying to counterpunch. But I just feel that the way I fight, my style, my heart, the way I walk anybody down, I just think it will be too much for him.”
Harrison also wants to show more of his complete Muay Thai arsenal after working on his craft.
He hopes to mix more kicks, knees, and elbows into his attack rather than relying so heavily on his hands. But the Australian admits those plans could quickly disappear once the action heats up. Harrison would be more than happy if Bylander decides to stand his ground and trade.
He said:
“Personally, I want him to come in. We all know that Tyson loves a war. So hopefully he will come in and give me a good, strong fight. It’s been a long time. I’m hungry for blood. So let’s go in there and get it done.”
Bylander Sharpens Defense For Harrison’s Attack
Linus Bylander has spent the past six weeks preparing at Silk Muay Thai after returning from a three-month stay in Sweden.
His previous outing against Suksawat gave him plenty to work on. Bylander felt his game plan was working before one small mistake changed the complexion of the fight, reinforcing how little room there is for error when competing with 4-ounce gloves.
He said:
“The last fight went pretty well at first. The game plan was good, but it came down to a small mistake. As I already know, small mistakes cost a lot with the 4-ounce gloves.
“My main takeaway is that I need to be much sharper with my defense. Specifically, what caught me was in close distance, almost in the clinch range. With traditional big gloves, getting hit from that distance isn’t usually a problem, but with small gloves, strikes you don’t see coming become a huge issue.”
That lesson is particularly relevant against Harrison, whose pressure has produced three finishes across his four ONE victories.
But Bylander does not intend to decide beforehand whether he will stand his ground or give the Australian space. The Swede believes his versatility will allow him to make that choice once he feels how the fight is unfolding.
He said:
“It depends on how it feels once I’m inside the ring. I’m comfortable both being aggressive and fighting on the back foot. I can switch between marching forward and counter-boxing, so I’ll adjust depending on what’s working best in the moment.”
Bylander readily acknowledges that Harrison represents one of the most recognizable and demanding opponents of his career so far.
And if the Australian succeeds in dragging him into the kind of battle he wants, the Silk Muay Thai representative says he will be ready for that challenge too.
He said:
“He’s definitely one of the biggest names and one of the toughest opponents I’ve ever faced. I’m fully prepared for a tough dogfight if that’s what it takes.”
