Year Ender 2025: ONE Championship’s Breakout Stars

Year Ender 2025: ONE Championship witnessed the emergence of six extraordinary fighters in 2025 who transformed from rising prospects into World Champions and main roster stars through spectacular performances that captivated global audiences and redefined their divisions.

These breakout stars didn't just win fights, they demolished expectations, shattered records, and claimed World Titles while delivering unforgettable moments that will be remembered for years to come across striking and grappling disciplines.

Nabil Anane authored the year's most dominant run, extending his winning streak to eight fights. Nabil demolished Nico Carrillo in January to claim interim bantamweight Muay Thai gold before avenging his debut loss by defeating Superlek

in March. He then defeated former K-1 Champion Hiromi Wajima in kickboxing.

The 28-year-old Yuki Yoza secured three career-defining victories, defeating undefeated Elbrus Osmanov and former champion Petchtanong Petchfergus. His biggest statement came defeating pound-for-pound great Superlek in November, positioning himself as the top bantamweight kickboxing contender.

Japan's 24-year-old star Nadaka made his ONE debut and immediately dominated. After three consecutive victories, he outclassed Numsurin Chor Ketwina in November to capture the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Championship, extending his winning streak to 40 consecutive victories.

The 22-year-old Tye Ruotolo defended his welterweight submission grappling crown in May before transitioning to MMA. Tye submitted prodigy Adrian Lee in September, then finished Shozo Isojima in November, proving his grappling dominance translates perfectly to mixed martial arts.

The 26-year-old Austrian Stella Hemetsberger earned her six-figure contract in April by knocking out Vanessa Romanowski. Five months later, she defeated Jackie Buntan to become Austria's first-ever ONE Champion, claiming the strawweight Muay Thai title with a perfect 3-0 promotional record in 2025.

The Turkish sensation Samet Agdeve delivered 2025's biggest upset by defeating previously unbeaten Roman Kryklia via unanimous decision in his promotional debut. Samet's game plan systematically dismantled the towering Ukrainian, claiming the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Championship.