Johan Ghazali And Ramadan Ondash Set For High-Stakes Flyweight Muay Thai Clash At The Inner Circle 24
ONE Championship has unveiled a highly anticipated matchup between two of the most exciting competitors in the flyweight Muay Thai division. Malaysian-American finisher Johan “Jojo” Ghazali meets Lebanese dynamite Ramadan “The Scorpion” Ondash in a firefight at The Inner Circle 24 on Friday, July 31.
The epic clash goes down inside the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, streaming exclusively for members on live.onefc.com. The bout pits two fearless teenage warriors who thrive in chaos and hunt for finishes from opening bell to final buzzer.
The matchup materialized following Ramadan’s impressive victory over Suriyanlek Por Yenying in May, when he grabbed the mic and declared his intentions.
He said following the victory:
“I need ‘Jojo.’ I love him — he’s my friend. But in the ring, there are no friends. Everyone wants me to fight ‘Jojo.’ I respect him. He’s like my brother. Let’s go.”
Ghazali responded immediately with characteristic fearlessness:
“I’m always ready. Anyone, anywhere.”
Now their words become action as two of the division’s most exciting fighters collide in what promises to be an explosive battle between friends-turned-temporary-rivals.
The bout features two athletes looking to crack the next level. Ghazali, at just 19, has a 27-10 career record with 11 finishes. In ONE, he holds eight wins with six finishes.
He burst onto the scene through ONE Friday Fights, claiming four consecutive victories to earn the coveted US$100,000 main roster contract. Remarkably, Ghazali became the youngest athlete to win the life-changing deal in the weekly event series.
Since his promotion to the main roster, Ghazali has experienced mixed results. He has won two of his last three matchups, showcasing a return to form and proving his early success wasn’t temporary. However, his most recent bout at ONE SAMURAI 1 in April saw him lose to Japanese ace Shimon, providing motivation for his return to winning ways against Ondash.
Standing across from him is an equally dangerous competitor.
Ondash, also 19 years old, competes out of Tiger Muay Thai with a 13-4 career record and a 5-1 promotional tally including two finishes. He launched his promotional journey by winning four back-to-back matches to earn him his own six-figure main roster contract, making him the second-youngest athlete to achieve that feat in ONE Friday Fights.
His main roster introduction brought a harsh reality check when he suffered a tough loss in his U.S. primetime debut to Aliff Sor Dechapan. However, the resilient athlete bounced back stronger, most recently defeating Suriyanlek in May.
That victory proved significant beyond its result. Ondash’s win over a veteran who has taken the weekly series by storm validated his resume and displayed his ability to compete with established competitors. The momentum from that performance positioned him perfectly for his callout of Ghazali.
Both fighters understand the stakes extend beyond a victory. For Ghazali, bouncing back from his loss to Shimon with a victory over another regarded striker would prove his early success remains valid. A win over Ondash also puts him firmly in the conversation among the flyweight division’s future.
For Ondash, capitalizing on his excellent flyweight debut with a statement victory over Ghazali would propel him further on the global stage.
