ONE Championship releases Garry Tonon, Magomed Akaev among latest cuts

ONE Championship has released five fighters from their roster, including MMA competitors Garry Tonon and Magomed Akaev, plus three Muay Thai fighters. Tonon's departure is particularly notable as he compiled a 9-2 record entirely within ONE, fought for a title, and is considered one of the world's elite grapplers. Akaev exits with a 10-2 record. The three Thai boxers—Stefan Korodi, Amber Kitchen, and Zafer Sayik—all had losing records in the promotion. While the Thai fighters' releases appear performance-based, Tonon's cut is surprising given his credentials and profile in the organization.