ONE Championship is returning to the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with ONE Friday Fights 116, and fans should brace themselves for another high-octane event featuring world-class martial arts talent.
The stacked card, which will be broadcast live in Asia primetime on Friday, July 18, features a mix of seasoned veterans who are looking to establish their dominance and young rising stars who are on the hunt for the life-changing six-figure contract with the promotion.
With every bout designed to produce fireworks, fans won’t want to miss a single second of the action. However, there are some battles in particular that stand out as must-see attractions.
That said, here are three bouts you absolutely can’t miss at ONE Friday Fights 116.
#1 Adam Sor Dechapan Vs. Nahyan Mohammed
The headliner features a fascinating clash of styles between a pair of teen sensations, as 17-year-old Malaysian-Thai phenom Adam Sor Dechapan squares off against surging 16-year-old prospect “Petsam” Nahyan Mohammed in what promises to be an action-packed rematch.
They previously met at ONE Friday Fights 107 this past May, where Aliff Sor Dechapan’s younger brother defeated the French upstart via razor-close split decision. Now, the young guns are ready to run it back in front of thousands of screaming fans.
This matchup is almost guaranteed to be an absolute war with both fighters possessing explosive finishing ability and relentless forward pressure. Fans simply won’t want to miss the second installment of this budding rivalry.
#2 Petchtanong Petchfergus Vs. Yuki Yoza
In what might be the most thrilling battle of the night, former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion and #3-ranked contender Petchtanong Petchfergus will collide with former K-1 Champion Yuki Yoza in a matchup with major World Title implications.
Petchtanong enters the contest as one of Thailand’s most respected fighters, bringing with him years of elite-level experience and a trophy case packed with accolades. Meanwhile, Yoza is fresh off an impressive debut in the world’s largest martial arts organization this past May.
Both men are looking to position themselves as the frontrunner to challenge Jonathan “The General” Haggerty for his bantamweight kickboxing gold, and the winner of this contest could very well make a strong case.
Regardless of who emerges with the victory, fans will be in for a treat as two warriors go all-out in what should be a war that will be talked about for months.
#3 Tatsumitsu Wada Vs. Avazbek Kholmirzaev
It’s a classic battle of experience versus youth, as Japanese virtuoso Tatsumitsu “The Sweeper” Wada takes on rising Uzbekistani star Avazbek “Ninzya” Kholmirzaev in what is a compelling strawweight MMA clash.
Wada brings veteran experience to the ring, having even fought the legendary Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson. On the other hand, Kholmirzaev represents the next generation of MMA hopefuls with an aggressive style and sublime finishing instincts.
“Ninzya” is 6-1 during his time at ONE Friday Fights, and a victory over an established name in Wada could be his ticket to a six-figure contract.
Nevertheless, this highly anticipated showdown has all the makings of a sleeper hit that could surprise fans and leave them wanting more.
