Bangkok, Thailand – ONE Championship has just dropped a bombshell for fight fans worldwide, announcing a high-stakes bantamweight Muay Thai showdown between Russian striking sensation Vladimir Kuzmin and Irish powerhouse Stefan Korodi at ONE Fight Night 33. The event, slated for July 11, 2025, will ignite the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, promising a thrilling addition to an already stacked card.
“Faster and smarter…”
Kuzmin, a former Road to ONE tournament winner, has carved out a reputation as one of the most durable and tactical fighters in ONE’s bantamweight Muay Thai division. With a professional record of 19-3, the Yekaterinburg native has never been knocked out in ONE Championship, relying on slick footwork and a defensive style to outmaneuver opponents like Fabio Reis, whom he defeated via unanimous decision at ONE Friday Fights 39. Despite narrow losses to elite names like Muangthai PK.Saenchai and bantamweight kingpin Jonathan Haggerty, Kuzmin’s resilience and varied striking arsenal make him a formidable challenge. “I’m faster and smarter than most,” Kuzmin said in a past interview, a mindset he’ll bring to this crucial matchup.
“Here to prove I belong.”
Across the ring, Stefan Korodi is no stranger to high-pressure battles. The Romanian-born Irishman, now training out of Dublin Combat Academy and Thailand’s renowned PK Saenchai Muaythaigym, boasts over 30 professional fights, with nearly half ending in knockouts. Korodi’s aggressive, traditional Muay Thai style, honed alongside ONE superstars like Tawanchai and Prajanchai, was on full display in his thrilling ONE debut against Suablack Tor Pran49 in January 2024, despite falling short in a knockdown-filled unanimous decision loss. Most recently, Korodi snapped a two-fight skid with a gritty unanimous decision over Katsuki Kitano at ONE Fight Night 29, showcasing his relentless clinch work and devastating knees.
This matchup is a classic clash of styles. Kuzmin’s calculated, elusive approach will test Korodi’s forward-pressure tactics and punishing elbow and knee strikes. With both fighters eyeing a spot in the bantamweight Muay Thai top five, a win could propel the victor toward a title shot against reigning champion Jonathan Haggerty. “I’m here to prove I belong at the top,” Korodi declared on social media, while Kuzmin’s camp hinted at a game plan to exploit the Irishman’s aggressive tendencies.
How to watch ONE Fight Night 33
ONE Fight Night 33, airing live in U.S. primetime on Prime Video, is shaping up to be a must-watch event, with Kuzmin vs. Korodi poised to steal the show. Expect fireworks when these two warriors collide in Bangkok’s hallowed Lumpinee Stadium, where legacies are forged in the heat of battle. Stay tuned to onefc.com for updates on this electrifying card.
