ONE Friday Fights 114 will offer no shortage of explosive matchups designed to deliver action.
Set to go down in front of a wild crowd at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium on June 27, the blockbuster card is packed with hungry, young talents and established ONE superstars.
While fans are undoubtedly excited about the high-stakes bantamweight Muay Thai main event between Felipe “Demolition Man” Lobo and “Left Meteorite” Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai, a number of fights on the rest of the lineup promise to be epic barnburners.
Here are three matchups that could steal the show at ONE Friday Fights 114.
#1 Aslamjon Ortikov Vs. Petsukumvit
In flyweight Muay Thai action, undefeated Uzbekistani phenom Aslamjon Ortikov will aim for his eighth victory in ONE – and a coveted six-figure contract – when he squares off with respected Thai veteran Petsukumvit Boi Bangna.
Still just 22 years old, Ortikov has looked nothing short of sensational in his ONE tenure. With his raw physical gifts, dynamic approach, and surprising tactical awareness, he has quickly emerged as one of Muay Thai’s most talked-about rising stars.
Ortikov’s relentless aggression will be tested against Petsukumvit and his wealth of high-level experience.
The Thai is a former two-time Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion, and despite experiencing ups and downs in his ONE career, he enters this bout loaded with momentum following a spectacular TKO victory.
Both athletes possess blazing speed, superb technique, and a penchant for trading strikes – the recipe for an unforgettable firefight.
#2 Ramadan Ondash Vs. Chartpayak
Lebanese prodigy Ramadan “The Scorpion” Ondash and Thai knockout artist Chartpayak Saksatoon will put a pair of flawless ONE records on the line in their strawweight Muay Thai bout that has fireworks written all over it.
The 18-year-old Ondash has already rattled off a trio of impressive wins at ONE Friday Fights, wowing fans with his terrifying punching power and inimitable confidence.
“The Scorpion” has all the makings of a future global superstar, but standing in his way is a world-class finisher in Chartpayak.
The 26-year-old boasts seven straight victories in ONE with five knockouts, cementing himself as one of the sport’s best pound-for-pound knockout artists.
Adding to the excitement, both Ondash and Chartpayak are in prime positions to win a US$100,000 contract and a spot on ONE’s main roster, so fans should expect an all-out war when they share the ring.
#3 Nadaka Vs. Banluelok
The judges likely won’t be needed in the atomweight Muay Thai tilt between Nadaka Yoshinari and Banluelok Sitwatcharachai.
Widely regarded as Japan’s best-ever Muay Thai fighter, Nadaka is already a 10-time World Champion renowned for his absurd speed and technical skill set. He lived up to the hype in his promotional debut earlier this year at ONE 172, finishing Rak Erawan with a dazzling display of power and talent.
Nadaka has been given no easy task for his sophomore appearance. After all, Banluelok has demolished every opponent in ONE so far to establish himself as a must-watch attraction each time he competes.
Considering each fighter’s aggressive style and their combined 100 percent finishing rate in ONE, this bout looks to be an instant classic.
