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This weekend in combat sports may not feature a UFC PPV or a crossover mega-fight—but make no mistake, it’s stacked with meaningful matchups. We’ve got three world-title boxing cards spanning three continents, a Muay Thai festival from Lumpinee, and the continuation of Road to UFC Season 4 in Shanghai, where one young Thai fighter will try to make history.
Let’s dive into what to watch from Friday to Sunday—and spotlight Peter Danesoe, whose journey to UFC relevance is one of the sport’s most compelling underdog stories right now.
Twenty emerging fighters from across Asia will compete in a tournament format for a chance at a UFC contract. These quarterfinals are filled with unknown killers and national champions—and one of them might just be Thailand’s next UFC star.
Peter Danesoe isn’t just another name on this card—he’s fighting to become the first Thai-born male athlete to reach the UFC.
A fan-favorite from M2MMA 2, where he shocked the crowd with a first-round submission after a picture-perfect left hook knockdown, Peter’s charisma and explosiveness made him a viral sensation in Southeast Asia. After the win, he climbed the turnbuckle and pulled off a gravity-defying backflip—a symbol of his raw flair and fearless ambition.
But this weekend, the stakes are higher than showmanship.
He faces a tough Chinese prospect in the Road to UFC bantamweight bracket. The matchup pits Danesoe’s elite striking background—rooted in Muay Thai—with a more grappling-heavy opponent. But if Peter can control the range, manage the takedown threat, and unleash his signature timing on the counter, he has a real shot to go deep in this tournament.
Victory would push him into the semifinals and place him one win away from a UFC contract. For Thailand—a nation synonymous with striking arts—this could mark a long-overdue breakthrough in the world of MMA.
Peter fights not just for himself, but for a country and culture hungry to see their warriors shine in the octagon.
📍 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok | 📺 Live on YouTube & Facebook
🕗 Friday 23 May – 08:30 BST
Every Friday, ONE Championship delivers a high-octane card from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium—often blending old-school Muay Thai grit with modern 4oz-glove violence, all served up in rapid-fire format. ONE Friday Fights 109 continues that legacy with a 12-bout lineup, including elite Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA prospects.
This is a classic France vs Thailand battle between two dynamic strikers:
Expect this one to be fast, high-skill, and likely to go the distance unless one lands a clean elbow or head kick.
At stake? A potential shot at the winner of O’Malley vs Sterling later this year—or at the very least, an interim title opportunity.
📍 Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster | 📺 DAZN | 🕖 19:00 BST
Britain’s Terri Harper defends her WBO 135-lb belt against Germany’s Natalie Zimmermann. It’s Harper’s first fight since stepping up from super featherweight, and while Zimmermann is unbeaten, she’s never faced someone of Harper’s class or experience.
The undercard also features a key domestic lightweight clash: Maxi Hughes vs Archie Sharp—a stylistic contrast between Hughes’ pressure and Sharp’s movement.
📍 OVO Hydro, Glasgow | 📺 DAZN | 🕡 18:30 BST
Scotland’s former undisputed champ Josh Taylor makes his 147-lb debut following a tough stretch at super lightweight. Ekow Essuman is undefeated and relentless—exactly the type of opponent who will test whether Taylor still has the legs and fire for championship contention.
Also featuring:
This card could be a turning point in Taylor’s career—and maybe even the UK’s next great heavyweight emerges.
📍 Edion Arena | 📺 ESPN+ | 🕓 04:00 BST
Two electric matchups:
Leo, a gritty Mexican-American technician, faces Kameda—Japan’s flashy veteran hoping to win a belt on home soil. Meanwhile, Shigeoka, one of Japan’s fastest-rising stars, looks to dethrone Taduran in a matchup of fire vs finesse at 105 lbs.
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