Fourth-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender Shimon Yoshinari secured a unanimous decision victory over fifth-ranked Ramadan Ondash at ONE Friday Fights 178 on Friday, November 13, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, advancing to the World Grand Prix semifinals.
- Shimon Yoshinari defeated Ramadan Ondash via unanimous decision in the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix quarterfinals on November 13.
- The victory extends Shimon’s professional record to 28-1 and keeps his unblemished promotional run intact at Lumpinee Stadium.
- The 22-year-old Japanese contender advances to face former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama in the next round.
The tournament clash delivered immediate drama when Ramadan Ondash opened the first frame with a heavy barrage of punches. The Lebanese striker successfully clipped the Japanese star on multiple occasions, rattling him early in the exchanges, according to ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Shimon faced a dangerous assignment as he handled the early pressure from his 20-year-old opponent.
As the round progressed, Shimon found his rhythm by utilizing superior distance management. He cleanly countered with stinging punches and probing kicks from the outside to stabilize his position.
Once again launching a relentless charge in the second round, Ondash faced a masterful defensive adjustment from the 22-year-old tactician, who handled the heavy onslaught with great skill. Shimon began mixing step-in knees into his offensive arsenal to halt the oncoming pressure. He ultimately caught his aggressive rival flush on the chin to shift the momentum entirely in his favor.
Operating with supreme confidence in the third and final stanza, Shimon comfortably read the younger fighter’s looping combinations. With a wide grin and a clear enjoyment of the dazzling arena lighting, the fighter born in Yokohama drove Ondash back toward the ropes. He punished him with sharp elbows and crisp boxing combinations at every available opening.
The panel of judges all agreed in favor of the EIWA Sports Gym representative, carrying forward his flawless run under the banner while elevating his impressive professional record to 28-1. The clinical victory officially punches his ticket to the Grand Prix semifinals.
A massive, career-defining showdown against former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama now awaits the victorious Japanese contender in the next phase of the tournament.
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