The year may be winding to a close, but the world’s largest martial arts organization is keeping the momentum going with another festival of fisticuffs in Asia primetime this Friday, December 13.
The year may be winding to a close, but the world’s largest martial arts organization is keeping the momentum going with another festival of fisticuffs in Asia primetime this Friday, December 13.
will showcase a dozen matchups across Muay Thai and MMA at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, as rising stars look to impress and earn a spot on ONE’s global roster with a contract worth US$100,000.
In the headline attraction, a combustible 140-pound catchweight Muay Thai tussle is set to go down between scrappy Thai sensation and relentless Russian striker .
In only five ONE bouts, Balyko has become a must-see fighter whenever he sets foot in the ring.
He’s scored two highlight-reel knockouts in three victories, showcasing his explosive firepower. But the 31-year-old fell short against Brazilian superstar in October, so he’ll be motivated to bounce back with a statement win.
Meanwhile, Komawut has established himself as a true threat to all comers across seven action-packed outings at ONE Friday Fights.
He’s put together an impressive 5-2 record at the weekly Asia primetime event series and is coming off a hard-fought victory over at in September.
In the penultimate bout of the night, will meet in what is expected to be a thrilling 139-pound catchweight Muay Thai encounter.
Petwichit got his year off to a great start with a victory in January. The Thai fighter has since come up short in his last two outings, but he knows a huge performance against Sonrak would do wonders for his fortunes.
However, Sonrak’s never-say-die attitude has made him a combatant that fans refuse to rule out of any fight. The Myanmar native has won his last three outings in convincing fashion, and making it four in a row would bolster his chances of earning a coveted contract.
Earlier in the evening, 20-year-old British phenom will look to keep his devastating run intact when he meets the uber-durable in strawweight Muay Thai action.
Following in the footsteps of his older brother and multiple-time ONE World Champion , the younger Haggerty has put his division on notice with back-to-back knockouts – but Kaoklai will provide his toughest test yet.
You only have to take one look at Kaoklai to know he’s no stranger to a war. The Thai striker marches forward relentlessly, scoring three knockouts so far at ONE Friday Fights.
The 26-year-old is more than happy to take a punch to give one, and that makes him a dangerous adversary for the British upstart.
Two strawweight MMA bouts will open the show, as Korea’s locks horns with unbeaten Vietnam competitor , while debutants Yu Gao and Zemfira Alieva vie for their first victories in the weekly series.
Check out the full card below before the action begins this Friday at 7:30 a.m. ET/4:30 a.m. PT.