ONE Championship put on an incredible show at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on February 23. The event, known as ONE Friday Fights 53, featured 13 action-packed bouts of kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA with top talent from around the world.
Fans were treated to hard-fought battles and thrilling knockouts throughout the card, making it a truly memorable night of martial arts action. From come-from-behind victories to dominant performances, the fighters left it all in the ring.
Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from the event:
– Kongsuk Fairtex made a spectacular comeback in the third round to defeat Petsukumvit Boi Bangna in a flyweight Muay Thai battle. Despite early success from Petsukumvit, Kongsuk’s powerful striking earned him a unanimous decision victory.
– Mongkolkaew Sor Sommai showcased his skills with a decision win over Denkriangkrai Singha Mawynn in a 130-pound catchweight Muay Thai bout. Mongkolkaew’s dominance throughout the bout secured him the win.
– Brazil Aekmuangnon narrowly defeated Chalie Singha Mawynn in a strawweight Muay Thai matchup, overcoming a late rally from his opponent to secure a unanimous decision win.
– Sunday Boomdeksean made a statement in his promotional debut by finishing Petchainart Sitkumnunneng in the second round of their catchweight Muay Thai battle. Sunday’s relentless aggression paid off with a TKO victory.
– Payakkiri Misakawan outlasted Ganchai Jitmuangnon in a strawweight Muay Thai rematch, earning a split decision victory with his precise striking and movement.
– Mahesuan Aekmuangnon’s constant pressure led to a third-round TKO of Pet Fairtex in an atomweight Muay Thai matchup, showcasing his aggressive fighting style.
– Huo Xiaolong returned to form with a dominant performance against Majid Karimi in strawweight kickboxing action, securing a second-round TKO victory.
– Deniz Demirkapu made quick work of Buakhiao Por Paoin, finishing him in under a minute with a devastating strike to earn a debut win in a catchweight Muay Thai battle.
– Samingdam Looksuanmuaythai emerged victorious in a thrilling flyweight Muay Thai battle against Seksan Fairtex, using a variety of strikes to secure a unanimous decision win.
– Chayan Oorzhak extended his winning streak with a unanimous decision victory over Babar Ali in a flyweight MMA bout, showcasing his grappling skills and striking ability.
Overall, ONE Championship Friday Fights 53 delivered another fantastic night of martial arts action, with each bout offering something unique and exciting for fans to enjoy.
