On July 21, fight fans witnessed an electrifying showcase of talent as ONE Championship presented ONE Friday Fights 26 at the historic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The Asia primetime event featured 12 thrilling Muay Thai and MMA battles that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
In the main event, Thai star Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai faced off against French legend Rafi Bohic. The highly anticipated bout ended in a No Contest, leaving fans eager for a decisive showdown between these former Muay Thai World Champions.
MMA Highlights for ONE Friday Fights 26:
While the Muay Thai battles left fans in awe, we had some mixed reactions for the MMA matches. There was a slight disappointment, hoping to see more well-rounded fighters with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and grappling expertise, but we’re excited for the opportunity the fighters have to improve their MMA game.
Wondergirl faced Lisa “The Savage” Kyriacou in a Strawweight MMA clash, attempting several triangle and armbar submissions to no avail. Wondergirl appeared gassed after the first round of heavily defending Kyriacou’s pressure and ground and pound. While Wondergirl has amazing Muay Thai striking skills, her lack in training in Jiu-Jitsu and grappling experience ultimately led to the inability to land the submissions successfully. We hope to see Wondergirl’s progress in the BJJ realm as she evolves as a fighter in her MMA pursuits.
In the Lightweight MMA showdown, Brett “The American Nomad” Pastore, with a wrestling background, was expected to showcase his takedown prowess. Yet, it became apparent that his takedown and ground game experience was lacking, as his opponent skillfully countered his takedown attempts with Uchi Mata (hip tosses), resulting in limited submission grappling exchanges during the fight.
Friday Fights 26: Muay Thai Highlights
The Muay Thai matches were nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the power and precision of the fighters. Kirill Khomutov stunned the audience with a sensational knockout victory over Suakim Sor Jor Thongprajin at just 58 seconds into the second round.
Other standout moments included Apiwat Sor Somnuk’s unanimous decision victory against Denkriangkrai Singha Mawynn and Puengluang Baanramba’s explosive knockout at 1:59 of round one, defeating Khunponnoi Sor Sommai. Petchdam Petchkiatpetch’s remarkable knockout over Sakchainoi M U Den in round two added to the excitement, and Junior Fairtex secured a unanimous decision win against Wang Yue.
Summary of Results for ONE Friday Fights 26:
MMA Results:
- Lisa “The Savage” Kyriacou def. Nat “Wondergirl” Jaroonsak via unanimous decision
- Brett “The American Nomad” Pastore def. Emran “Anaconda” Hafizoglu via unanimous decision
Muay Thai Results:
- Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai vs. Rafi Bohic – No Contest (Main Event)
- Kirill Khomutov def. Suakim Sor Jor Thongprajin via KO (Round 2)
- Apiwat Sor Somnuk def. Denkriangkrai Singha Mawynn via unanimous decision
- Puengluang Baanramba def. Khunponnoi Sor Sommai via KO (Round 1)
- Petchdam Petchkiatpetch def. Sakchainoi M U Den via KO (Round 2)
- Junior Fairtex def. Wang Yue via unanimous decision
- Dedduanglek Tded99 def. Taiki “Silent Sniper” Naito via unanimous decision
- Mohammed Siasarani def. Satanfah Sitsongpeenong via KO (Round 1)
- Mavlud Tupiev def. Rambo Mor Rattanabandit via unanimous decision
- Kongchai Chanaidonmueang def. Jelte Blommaert via unanimous decision
For more on the fighters and highlights of each fight, check out ONE Championship’s results page.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, ONE Friday Fights 26 delivered a night of thrilling martial arts action. The Muay Thai battles showcased the incredible skills of the athletes, while the MMA matches provided some exciting moments and left us eager to see the potential of these upcoming athletes. One things for sure, ONE Championship continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its exceptional talent and unforgettable events.
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