WATCH: Allycia Hellen Rodrigues and Phetjeeja fight highlights before their massive champion vs champion showdown at The Inner Circle 19

× The long-awaited marquee showdown between champion women strikers Allycia Hellen Rodrigues and Phetjeeja finally happens this week. Both are raring to go and assert their ascendancy. Ad Brazilian Rodrigues will stake her atomweight Muay Thai world title against her kickboxing counterpart, Phetjeeja, in an all-champion clash, which will serve as the main bout for ONE Championship's exclusive fight card offering, The Inner Circle 19, on Friday at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Ahead of their explosive clash, the promotion moved to spotlight the incredible journeys of both fighters to become the world champions that they are today. It posted a video package on YouTube of their spectacular fights and performances through the years. Ad Trending It included Allycia Hellen Rodrigues' last two successful title defenses of the atomweight Muay Thai gold over Johanna Persson of Sweden and Marie McManamon of England.

In both fights, the 28-year-old Phuket Fight Club standout showcased her power by finishing the matches via knockout. Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more Also part of the video feature is Phetjeeja's dominant return to Muay Thai in her last fight, stopping Martyna Dominczak of Poland in the opening-round of their atomweight joust by TKO (three knockdowns) with strikes that came from all directions. Ad Check out the ONE Championship's video below: Ad Her upcoming fight will mark the fifth time that Rodrigues will defend the world title she won in August 2020.

Phetjeeja, meanwhile, goes for two-sport glory by adding the Muay Thai belt to the atomweight kickboxing gold she holds. The Inner Circle will take place ahead of ONE Friday Fights 159 and stream exclusively on live.onefc.

com. Allycia Hellen Rodrigues says she is ready for Phetjeeja's punching power Allycia Hellen Rodrigues had it thorough in her preparation for her title clash against Phetjeeja at The Inner Circle 19 to better handle the challenger's attack. Ad It included working on her boxing skills to counter and deal with the punching power "The Queen" has been known for.

Rodrigues touched on it in a pre-event interview with ONE Championship:"We know Phetjeeja is very good in boxing. She shows for everyone, but I also train in boxing."The title showdown was initially scheduled for March until injuries to both fighters forced its postponement.

× Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Follow One Championship News, Schedule & Results at Sportskeeda. Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Joseph Schiefelbein The long-awaited marquee showdown between champion women strikers Allycia Hellen Rodrigues and Phetjeeja finally happens this week.

Both are raring to go and assert their ascendancy. Ad Brazilian Rodrigues will stake her atomweight Muay Thai world title against her kickboxing counterpart, Phetjeeja, in an all-champion clash, which will serve as the main bout for ONE Championship's exclusive fight card offering, The Inner Circle 19, on Friday at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Ahead of their explosive clash, the promotion moved to spotlight the incredible journeys of both fighters to become the world champions that they are today.

It posted a video package on YouTube of their spectacular fights and performances through the years. Ad Trending It included Allycia Hellen Rodrigues' last two successful title defenses of the atomweight Muay Thai gold over Johanna Persson of Sweden and Marie McManamon of England. In both fights, the 28-year-old Phuket Fight Club standout showcased her power by finishing the matches via knockout.

Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more Also part of the video feature is Phetjeeja's dominant return to Muay Thai in her last fight, stopping Martyna Dominczak of Poland in the opening-round of their atomweight joust by TKO (three knockdowns) with strikes that came from all directions. Ad Check out the ONE Championship's video below: Ad Her upcoming fight will mark the fifth time that Rodrigues will defend the world title she won in August 2020. Phetjeeja, meanwhile, goes for two-sport glory by adding the Muay Thai belt to the atomweight kickboxing gold she holds.

The Inner Circle will take place ahead of ONE Friday Fights 159 and stream exclusively on live.onefc.com.

Allycia Hellen Rodrigues says she is ready for Phetjeeja's punching power Allycia Hellen Rodrigues had it thorough in her preparation for her title clash against Phetjeeja at The Inner Circle 19 to better handle the challenger's attack. Ad It included working on her boxing skills to counter and deal with the punching power "The Queen" has been known for.Rodrigues touched on it in a pre-event interview with ONE Championship:"We know Phetjeeja is very good in boxing.

She shows for everyone, but I also train in boxing."The title showdown was initially scheduled for March until injuries to both fighters forced its postponement. × Was this article helpful?