{"id":730193,"date":"2026-06-11T17:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T17:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/730193\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T17:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T17:27:08","slug":"adiwang-vs-perreira-jihin-vs-nikolakakos-mma-bouts-added-to-one-fight-night-45-on-july-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/730193\/","title":{"rendered":"Adiwang Vs. Perreira, Jihin Vs. Nikolakakos MMA Bouts Added To ONE Fight Night 45 On July 17"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fans across the globe can expect an absolutely unforgettable evening of high-octane action, as two explosive MMA contests have officially been added to the highly anticipated ONE Fight Night 45: Lessei vs. Rabah on Prime Video<\/a> fight card.<\/p>\n

Broadcasting live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok\u2019s iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, July 17, the global fan base will witness a pair of thrilling battles with massive divisional implications.<\/p>\n

In the flyweight MMA division, Filipino striking dynamo Lito \u201cThunder Kid\u201d Adiwang<\/a> will make a quick return to the global stage, where he will lock horns with American standout Joshua \u201cFlyin Hawaiian\u201d Perreira<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the women\u2019s atomweight MMA ranks will witness a crucial showdown, as Malaysian veteran Jihin \u201cShadow Cat\u201d Radzuan<\/a> will square off against the incredibly dangerous Anastasia \u201cAnniemale\u201d Nikolakakos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both matchups guarantee a thrilling showcase of elite martial arts from the opening bell.<\/p>\n

An Explosive Flyweight MMA Collision<\/p>\n

Lito Adiwang has long been regarded as one of the most terrifying knockout artists in the world\u2019s largest martial arts organization. <\/p>\n

The proud Filipino superstar has built an incredibly exciting reputation on the back of his lightning-fast wushu striking and relentless forward pressure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Following a highly challenging period of severe injuries that temporarily sidelined his meteoric rise, \u201cThunder Kid\u201d orchestrated a magnificent career resurgence.<\/p>\n

After suffering a heartbreaking setback to Keito \u201cPocket Monk\u201d Yamakita<\/a> last year, Adiwang moved to flyweight and reminded fans of his devastating power when he scored back-to-back TKO victories over Mauro Mastromarini<\/a> and Eko Roni Saputra<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those brilliant performances emphatically proved that the 33-year-old\u2019s phenomenal finishing instincts remain razor-sharp.<\/p>\n

Now having won five of his last six matches, and completely healthy and operating with a renewed sense of purpose, Adiwang is heavily motivated to string together another lengthy winning streak and finally crash the upper echelon of the flyweight MMA division.<\/p>\n

However, standing across the ring from him on July 17 is a determined Joshua Perreira, who brings his own dynamic arsenal and unshakeable confidence to this high-stakes flyweight affair.<\/p>\n

\u201cFlyin Hawaiian\u201d has been quietly turning heads on the global stage, steadily compiling an impressive professional resume defined by his well-rounded grappling and heavy hands. Perreira is coming off a thunderous first-round finish over California\u2019s Gilbert Nakatani<\/a> at ONE Fight Night 42<\/a> this past April, and he is looking to add another big name to his hit list.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old knows that taking out a globally recognized competitor like Adiwang at ONE Fight Night 45 would instantly catapult him into the divisional spotlight. So, fans should expect a firefight when these two aggressive finishers meet in the squared circle, as neither man is known for taking a backward step.<\/p>\n

Atomweight Contenders Look To Make A Statement<\/p>\n

In the women\u2019s atomweight MMA division, the stakes are equally massive, as Jihin Radzuan prepares to collide with a fiercely determined Anastasia Nikolakakos.<\/p>\n

\u201cShadow Cat\u201d has been a recognizable fixture in ONE Championship for years, consistently proving her mettle against the division\u2019s absolute best.<\/p>\n

The Malaysian star possesses an incredibly slick submission game, a highly technical striking repertoire, and the battle-tested composure of a true veteran.<\/p>\n

Over her impressive promotional tenure, she has secured a plethora of career-defining victories against top-tier opposition \u2014 a run that includes brilliant performances against the likes of Itsuki \u201cAndroid 18\u201d Hirata<\/a>, as well as former two-time ONE Women\u2019s Atomweight MMA World Title challenger Mei \u201cV.V\u201d Yamaguchi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Most recently, Jihin scored a third-round TKO win over previously unbeaten Gabriela \u201cGabi\u201d Fujimoto<\/a> at ONE Fight Night 40<\/a> this past February.<\/p>\n

While she has occasionally stumbled against World Championship-caliber opponents, Jihin remains an extremely dangerous opponent for any woman in the ring with her. A definitive, highlight-reel victory in U.S. primetime is exactly what the Johor Bahru native needs to reinsert her name into the World Title conversation.<\/p>\n

Looking to spoil those plans is Nikolakakos, a remarkably tough and continuously evolving MMA fighter. The Canadian arrived in the promotion with an impressive first-round knockout over Victoria Souza<\/a> at ONE Fight Night 41<\/a> this past March.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnniemale\u201d has built her reputation on her unbreakable will to win, often dragging opponents into deep waters. Armed with a relentless pace, heavy clinch work, and superb conditioning, she presents a complex puzzle for the Malaysian to solve under the bright lights of Lumpinee Stadium.<\/p>\n

For Nikolakakos, this atomweight clash represents the ultimate opportunity. Securing a victory over an established name like Jihin would instantly legitimize her standing in one of the most fiercely competitive divisions in the world\u2019s largest martial arts organization.<\/p>\n

With both women desperately hunting for a statement victory to propel their careers forward, fans can anticipate a highly technical, fast-paced chess match from the opening bell. These two bouts ensure ONE Fight Night 45 will be a truly unmissable event on July 17.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned to onefc.com for more news and announcements surrounding ONE Fight Night 45: Lessei vs. Rabah on Prime Video.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fans across the globe can expect an absolutely unforgettable evening of high-octane action, as two explosive MMA contests…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":730194,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[444],"tags":[49,48,641,638,82],"class_list":["post-730193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mma","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-fighting","tag-mma","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/730193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=730193"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/730193\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/730194"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=730193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=730193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=730193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}