In Episode 241 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu is joined by Josh Soliva, reporting live from Cebu, Philippines after being on the ground in Bangkok, Thailand for ONE Friday Fights 154 and “The Inner Circle” this last weekend.

This episode dives deep into the behind-the-scenes reality of ONE Championship, including firsthand insight into the now-talked-about Anatoly Malykhin vs Reug Reug situation, where tensions escalated into a backstage altercation following the fight.

Josh shares what actually happened beyond the headlines — including what led up to the conflict, what fighters and teams were dealing with during fight week, and how things unfolded behind closed doors.

In this episode, they discuss:

•  Behind-the-scenes access at ONE Friday Fights 154
•  The real story behind the Anatoly vs Reug Reug brawl
•  Fighter hotel interactions and unexpected run-ins with elite athletes 
•  The reality of weight cuts, hydration testing, and catchweight negotiations
•  What fans don’t see during fight week in Bangkok 
•  The physical and mental toll of Thai trainers and pad holders 
•  The evolving relationship between Muay Thai and MMA striking
•  Gambling culture and how it shaped traditional Muay Thai 
•  Why traveling to Thailand without guidance can go very wrong 

Josh also shares wild, unfiltered stories from inside the fighter hotel, recovery sessions, and fight preparation with Felipe Lobo — giving listeners a rare look into the real Muay Thai world beyond social media and highlight reels.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:

•  ONE Championship and international Muay Thai 
•  Training or fighting in Thailand 
•  Behind-the-scenes fight culture 
•  The realities of the global Muay Thai scene 

Follow Josh Soliva:
 https://www.instagram.com/joshsoliva95

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