ONE Fight Night 38: Andrade vs. Baatarkhuu concluded 2025 with an unforgettable night of martial arts at Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, December 5.
This final U.S. primetime event of the year showcased a range of thrilling moments, including the crowning of two new World Champions, a legendary grappling match, and emerging stars positioning themselves as future challengers for ONE World Titles.
It was indeed a night to remember, with several winners gaining significant momentum heading into their anticipated 2026 comebacks.
As the New Year approaches, we reflect on the remarkable occurrences from ONE Fight Night 38, capturing five key highlights from this historic event.
#1 Baatarkhuu Completes a Perfect 2025 as World Champion
“The Tormentor” Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu ended what could be considered the best year of his career by winning the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title, making a mark in Mongolian combat sports history.
Baatarkhuu utilized a strategic grappling approach that effectively dismantled defending champion Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade. After facing a challenging fight, “The Tormentor” capitalized on an opportunity, finishing the match with a rear-naked choke at 1:33 of the fourth round.
#2 Reis Establishes Himself as the Top Flyweight Submission Grappler
Two-time ADCC World Champion and IBJJF Grand Slam winner Diogo “Baby Shark” Reis asserted his dominance in the flyweight division by clinching the ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Title, overwhelming Daiki Yonekura with his intense pressure and technical grappling.
Reis showcased a range of skills by maintaining relentless control and threatening submissions throughout the match, ultimately securing a unanimous decision victory that improved his record to 94-12.
#3 Rise of Two Title Contenders
ONE Fight Night 38 not only crowned new champions but also unveiled two potential title contenders for 2026.
In a standout performance, Thai-Malaysian fighter Aliff Sor Dechapan earned a unanimous decision victory over Ramadan “The Scorpion” Ondash, setting him up for a shot at Prajanchai PK Saenchai‘s ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title.
Additionally, reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion “The Queen” Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom marked a triumphant return to Muay Thai, stopping Martyna Dominczak via first-round TKO.
#4 BJJ Legends Deliver as Promised
In a highlight match featuring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu royalty, Lachlan Giles achieved a remarkable victory over Marcelo “Marcelinho” Garcia, one of the greatest in the sport, finishing him with a kneebar at 7:03 of their match.
This outcome served as a fitting conclusion to Giles’ illustrious career, underscoring his innovative grappling techniques against one of the sport’s most decorated champions.
#5 Kholmirzaev Poised for Greatness in 2026
Uzbek fighter Avazbek “Ninzya” Kholmirzaev extended his winning streak to six by defeating Jeremy “The Jaguar” Miado via second-round TKO at ONE Fight Night 38.
Despite facing adversity early in the bout, Kholmirzaev’s resilience and fierce ground-and-pound allowed him to secure the stoppage, marking a significant milestone in his career as he aims for a top-five ranking in the flyweight division heading into 2026.
