Rifdean Masdor earns contract and eyes title fight against Nadaka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Rifdean Masdor achieved a first-round knockout over Javad Mozafari at The Inner Circle 19 in Bangkok, securing a $100,000 contract with ONE Championship. The 23-year-old Malaysian fighter, who has five first-round finishes in his career, is now focused on claiming the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title. After his victory, Masdor specifically called out reigning champion Nadaka, expressing his aspiration to fight him next as he prepares for a main roster debut. His performance underscores a notable path in his MMA career, marked by discipline and commitment to his goals.
- •Rifdean Masdor knocked out Javad Mozafari in the first round.
- •The fight took place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
- •Masdor signed a six-figure main roster contract with ONE Championship.
- •He has called out ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka for his next fight.
- •Masdor aims to become a ONE World Champion.
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Want To Fight Against Him’ – Rifdean Masdor Eyes Nadaka After Earning Six-Figure Deal At The Inner Circle 19
"The Malaysian knockout artist dreams of claiming the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title.
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