ONE Friday Fights 116 delivered thrilling action from top to bottom on July 18.
The event aired live in Asia primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, and saw an established Japanese star earn a ONE World Title shot and an up-and-coming Uzbekistani warrior bag a life-changing US$100,000 contract to compete on the main roster of ONE Championship.
In case you missed any of the action, here’s what went down inside the Mecca of Muay Thai this past Friday — starting with the main event.
Nahyan Exacts Revenge, Finishes Adam
“Petsam” Nahyan Mohammed got his payback against Adam Sor Dechapan, stopping the Thai-Malaysian rising star via TKO in their 112-pound Muay Thai rematch.
After dropping a close split decision in their electric first encounter at ONE Friday Fights 107 in May, the 16-year-old came out swinging and scored the first knockdown with a low kick followed by a three-punch combo.
Adam regained his footing but had to eat another barrage of strikes before the end of the opening round. That onslaught continued in the second canto.
Nahyan’s opened up a cut on Adam’s face with stinging combinations. Soon, the French-Algerian prodigy cornered his opponent, throwing everything he had – punches, knees, and elbows – until the ref had seen enough and stopped it at 1:33 of round two.
With the victory, Nahyan got even at 1-1 and bumped his record to 32-9, which could lead to a trilogy in the future.
Kacem Stuns Panrit In Two Rounds
Antar Kacem clocked Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree with a devastating knockout in their 142-pound Muay Thai bout.
After an intense first frame, the Belarusian-French striker came out for round two trading scary blows with Panrit. From there, it didn’t take him long to put his foe to sleep.
Kacem threw a left hook that sent the Thai face first into the canvas, which immediately forced the referee to stop the action at 2:07 of the round.
The wild knockout moved Team Mehdi Zatout and Team Nasser K athlete’s record to 53-11.
Tomyamkoong’s Spicy Knockout Flattens Watcharaphon
In 130-pound Muay Thai, Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai‘s sizzling right hand starched Watcharaphon Singha Mawynn.
After some heated exchanges in the first round, the end came quick in the second stanza.
As Watcharaphon walked forward throwing punches, Tomyamkoong stepped back and caught him with a counter right hook. The 21-year-old used the same weapon to end proceedings and shut down the Singha Mawynn affiliate.
The KO at 0:34 of the frame, bagged Tomyamkoong his 126th career win.
Pamor-E-Daeng Destroys Yodkitti In Devastating Debut
Pamor-E-Daeng Chor Chokamnuaychai made his ONE Friday Fights debut by wrecking Yodkitti FiatPathum in the first round of their 122-pound Muay Thai banger.
The fight barely started when 18-year-old Pamor-E-Daeng sent a head kick careening into Yodkitti’s head. His foe fell where he stood and the referee waved off the bout at 1:06 of round one.
With the victory, the Thai native upped his striking record to 46-15.
Superball Grinds Down Abdulmedzhidov For TKO
Superball TDed99 ground out a tough TKO win over Ibragim Abdulmedzhidov in their 138-pound Muay Thai scrap after the doctor called it off.
The Thai warrior had to eat some shots early as Abdulmedzhidov tagged him with crisp punches and kicks in the opening frame. But Superball turned things around with his clinch work, drilling home crushing knees up close while also landing high kicks from range in the second frame.
By the end of round two, Abdulmedzhidov couldn’t get cleared to keep going after the doctor checked him out. Superball got the TKO at 3:00 of the second round and bumped his record to 74-24 overall.
Mohammed Starches Tanitsu With Epic Head Kick Finish
Isaac Mohammed scored his second consecutive win in the promotion’s weekly outing inside the Mecca of Muay Thai by steam-rolling Haruyuki Tanitsu in their 117-pound Muay Thai battle.
The finishing sequence came after the 19-year-old Rajadamnenrn Stadium Muay Thai World Champion dropped Tanitsu with a punch for an eight-count.
He recovered, but Mohammed sent a high kick crashing into the Japanese warrior’s neck – and this time he couldn’t answer on time.
The referee waved off the fight at 2:54 of round one and, with that, the Petch Muay Thai Gym fighter improved to 34-13.
Kholmirzaev Dominates Wada, Earns Main Roster Contract
Avazbek “Ninzya” Kholmirzaev beat down Tatsumitsu “The Sweeper” Wada in their 127-pound MMA scrap to bag the US$100,000 ONE Championship contract.
The 24-year-old Uzbekistani showed dominance for all three rounds, throwing spinning kicks, sharp jabs, and knees up close. He also managed to get takedowns and pounding away from the top.
Though he couldn’t get the finish, Kholmirzaev got the nod from all three judges. The victory elevated Kholmirzaev’s record to 13-2 and marked his seventh win in the promotion, landing him that life-changing six-figure deal.
Yoza Steals Stunning Victory From Petchtanong
Former K-1 Champion Yuki Yoza scored the biggest win of his career after defeating Thai legend and #3-ranked bantamweight kickboxing contender Petchtanong Petchfergus.
The two men fought tooth and nail over three rounds, lashing out at each other with punches and kicks. Although the bout was almost dead-even, an early knockdown from Yoza courtesy of a cracking right left hand secured him the unanimous decision win.
Yoza improved his record to 20-2 with the victory and may have booked a fight against ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion “The Kicking Machine” Superlek Kiatmoo9, as teased in the post-fight interview.
Miura Taps Otalora, Books Shot At Atomweight MMA Crown
Ayaka Miura scored her fifth win in a row against Juliana Otalora to earn a shot against divisional queen Denice Zamboanga for the ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title at the upcoming ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri in Japan on November 16.
Within seconds of the opening bell, the #2-ranked contender dragged her Colombian foe to the canvas. From there, she hunted submissions until she locked one in – her trademark scarf-hold Americana dubbed the “Ayaka Lock.”
Miura cranked down on the lock and forced a tap at 3:53 of round one. With the win, the Tribe Tokyo MMA fighter improved to 16-5.
Lee, Panpadej, Koko Outclass Respective Opponents
Koko Mor Rattanabundit took Teeyai TDed99 the distance in their atomweight Muay Thai bout. Panpadej NF Looksuan edged out a unanimous decision win over his Thai compatriot Sirichok Sor Sommai in their 130-pound Muay Thai clash. Earlier on the card in strawweight MMA action, Lee Seung Chul nudged his record to 10-1 with a hard-fought unanimous decision over Hiroba Minowa.
Results For ONE Friday Fights 116
- Nahyan Mohammed defeats Adam Sor Dechapan via TKO at 1:33 of round two (Muay Thai – 112 lbs)
- Antar Kacem defeats Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree via KO at 2:07 of round two (Muay Thai – 142 lbs)
- Koko Mor Rattanabundit defeats Teeyai Wankhongohm MBK via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – atomweight)
- Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai defeats Watcharaphon Singha Mawynn via KO at 0:34 of round two (Muay Thai – 130 lbs)
- Panpadej NF Looksuan defeats Sirichok Sor Sommai via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – 130 lbs)
- Pamor-E-Daeng Chor Chokamnuaychai defeats Yodkitti FiatPathum via KO at 1:06 of round one (Muay Thai – 122 lbs)
- Superball TDed99 defeats Ibragim Abdulmedzhidov via TKO at 3:00 of round two (Muay Thai – 138 lbs)
- Isaac Mohammed defeats Haruyuki Tanitsu via KO at 2:54 of round one (Muay Thai – 117 lbs)
- Yuki Yoza defeats Petchtanong Petchfergus via unanimous decision (kickboxing – bantamweight)
- Avazbek Kholmirzaev defeats Tatsumitsu Wada via unanimous decision (MMA – 127 lbs)
- Ayaka Miura defeats Juliana Otalora via submission at 3:53 of round one (MMA – atomweight)
- Lee Seung Chul defeats Hiroba Minowa via unanimous decision (MMA – strawweight)
