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Britain's Jarvis and Woollis take spectacular ONE Championship victories

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British fighters George Jarvis and Ben Woollis starred with electric performances at ONE Fight Night 41.

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George Jarvis takes a vital win in ONE Championship © Other

British fighters George Jarvis and Ben Woollis starred with electric performances at ONE Fight Night 41.

After failing to win the ONE lightweight Muay Thai world title when he experienced the toughest moment of his career last August, Jarvis has catapulted himself back into the limelight.

The 25-year-old Crawley native soundly defeated another former lightweight world title challenger Sinsamut Klinmee in the main event at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium.

From the opening bell, both men traded shots in what will ultimately be known as one of the finest Muay Thai battles of 2026.

Jarvis was patient and clinical in the opening stanza, as he picked his shots beautifully from range. The 30-year-old Thai, however, struggled to establish his rhythm. Every time he tried to press forward, "G-Unit" was already waiting with sharp counters.

Jarvis has his hand raised in victory.
Image: Jarvis has his hand raised in victory.

The second round erupted into absolute mayhem. Sinsamut threw caution to the wind and charged forward with punches and elbows. But the openings proved costly. Jarvis timed him exquisitely with counter left hooks that left the local favourite's legs betraying him. Yet somehow, the Thai kept marching forward on sheer heart alone.

Round three saw Jarvis take complete control of the lightweight Muay Thai contest. He answered every strike that Sinsamut threw with crisp combinations, his jab slicing through the Thai's guard repeatedly. The Briton's confidence grew more and more with every strike he landed, and he even beckoned his tired opponent forward.

Once the final bell rang, a unanimous decision went to Jarvis, who moved his career record to 28-5 and took the first step toward a potential rematch with world champion Regian Eersel, who will headline ONE Fight Night 42 against Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong next month.

Woolliss stops Lineker in short-notice debut

Jarvis wasn't the only Briton to claim victory at ONE Fight Night 41.

Grimsby's Ben "The Problem" Woolliss made his promotional debut against former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion John "Hands of Stone" Lineker in a featherweight kickboxing match.

Woollis leaves Lineker in agony.
Image: Woollis leaves Lineker in agony.

Lineker's decorated credentials and enormous punching power could make anyone think twice before stepping into the ring against him in any sport, let alone on nine days' notice.

But Woolliss isn't the average fighter. He fearlessly jumped at the opportunity, and it paid off in grand style.

There was a brief feeling-out stage, but Grimsby's finest brilliantly managed his distance, stayed away from the Brazilian's punching range, and found a home for his calf kicks halfway through the opening stanza.

Woolliss made his ONE Championship debut at short notice.
Image: Woolliss made his ONE Championship debut at short notice.

A minute and 45 seconds into the round, he darted forward with a hard calf kick to the lead leg, and just as Lineker took a step forward with the intention of landing his overhand right, he gingerly fell to the ground, grimacing in pain. The referee administered the 10 count, and although the Brazilian tried to answer it, it was clear he wasn't able to continue.

Woolliss earned a first-round TKO victory and became only the second person to ever stop "Hands of Stone" in his nearly 20-year professional combat sports career.

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