Olivia Bahsous trades prom for impressive ONE Championship debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Canadian fighter Olivia 'Diamond' Bahsous, 16, made her ONE Championship debut on July 2, 2026, defeating Phontip Khlongtoeiyouthcenter via TKO in just 89 seconds at The Inner Circle 19 in Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok. Choosing to fight instead of attending prom, Bahsous reflected on the sacrifices required in pursuing her Muay Thai career. Despite the pressure and loneliness that accompany her journey, she expressed pride in her decision to focus on fighting. Bahsous achieves her 16th career win while navigating the challenges of elite athletics and teenage life.
- •Olivia Bahsous defeats Phontip Khlongtoeiyouthcenter by TKO in 89 seconds.
- •Fight took place at The Inner Circle 19 on July 2, 2026.
- •Bahsous chose to compete instead of attending prom.
- •She reflected on the loneliness of balancing training and a social life.
- •This fight marks her 16th career win.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Wouldn’t Change My Journey For Anything’ –Why Olivia Bahsous Traded Prom For Dream Fight At The Inner Circle
"The 16-year-old reflects on her road to ONE just weeks after dazzling at The Inner Circle 19.
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