ONE Friday Fights 118 Results: Worapon Blitzes Sen In Trilogy, Waghorn Returns To Winning Ways

ONE Friday Fights 118 delivered another night of heart-stopping action as international hopefuls battled for the coveted US$100,000 contract and a place on ONE Championship’s main roster.

The weekly Asia primetime spectacle at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium showcased rising talent from across the globe, with fighters leaving everything inside the ring in pursuit of their dreams.

While contract announcements remained elusive, the card provided thrills and memorable moments that reminded fans why this series has become must-watch television.

Before attention shifts to ONE Fight Night 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video in U.S. primetime, here’s what went down on Friday, August 1.

Worapon Victorious In Rubber Match Against Sen

Worapon Lukjaoporongtom outpointed Soner “Golden Boy” Sen via unanimous decision in their all-action 142-pound Muay Thai trilogy.

The Thai was forced to deal with the aggressive 29-year-old Turk’s straight punches and stabbing knees in round one, but he fired back with elbows from the clinch.

After a brief stoppage for an accidental eye poke in round two, both warriors shifted into fifth gear throwing everything but the kitchen sink at one another.

The Team Mehdi Zatout man connected on a spinning elbow and head kick, while the 22-year-old Worapon answered with elbows of his own.

An accidental low blow gave the two yet another brief break in the third stanza, but what followed was another couple minutes of madness.

Worapon’s attacks neutralized Sen in the final frame, though, earning him the nod from all three judges at ringside for his 67th career win and moving to 2-1 in their rivalry.

Waghorn Outpoints Bah In Back-and-Forth War

British standout Otis Waghorn bounced back from two straight losses with a hard-earned split decision victory over Hakim Bah in their bantamweight Muay Thai clash.

It was another high-octane affair from the get-go. Waghorn threw a high right kick, and the French-Moroccan caught him with a right hook counter. The Brit even switched stances to create better openings, but Bah’s overhand right was always there waiting.

Waghorn cranked up the intensity in round two and knocked Bah off balance with a body jab as he attempted a kick of his own.

Having studied what his opposite number brought to the table, the Assassins Gym and Tiger Muay Thai representative found his groove with a near-pristine striking clinic in the final frame.

Otis landed combinations at Bah’s skull and body, which forced the latter into reverse gear without a fallback plan.

Eventually, two of the three judges awarded the fight in favor of Waghorn, thus improving his record to 9-2.

ONE Friday Fights 118 Quick Results

• Worapon Lukjaoporongtom defeats Soner Sen via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – 142 lbs)
• Kongkula Jitmuangnon defeats Suksawat PK Saenchai via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – 141 lbs)
• Kaokarat Sor Tienpo defeats Chatpet Sor Jor Tongprajin via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – 140 lbs)
• Singtanawat Nokjeanladkrabang defeats Pol Pascual via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – 126 lbs)
• Rifdean Masdor defeats Bernueng Sor Salacheep via majority decision (Muay Thai – atomweight)
• Pet Suanluangrodyok defeats Petthanwa Eaglemuaythai via KO at 2:56 of round two (Muay Thai – atomweight)
• Otis Waghorn defeats Hakim Bah via split decision (Muay Thai – bantamweight)
• Logan Chan defeats Chama Superbon Training Camp via KO at 2:51 of round one (Muay Thai – 140 lbs)
• Zhang Jingtao defeats Hiroki Naruo via KO at 2:32 of round two (kickboxing – 139 lbs)
• Kojiro Shiba defeats Mon Yoddhaxay via TKO at 1:14 of round two (kickboxing – 119 lbs)
• Nachyn Sat defeats Carlos Alvarez via TKO at 2:51 of round two (MMA – featherweight)
• Gabriele Lionetti defeats Jan Menard Atole via submission at 3:23 of round two (MMA – strawweight)

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