ONE Friday Fights 37: Knockouts
Bangkok’s Combat Theater Delivers Again
On October 20, 2023, ONE Championship returned to the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok for ONE Friday Fights 37, a 12-bout spectacle featuring elite Muay Thai and MMA talent. From thunderous knockouts to slick submissions, the event showcased the raw intensity and global reach of ONE’s weekly fight series.
Main Event: Antar Kacem Upsets Rafi Bohic
In the headline bout, Antar Kacem stunned eight-time Muay Thai World Champion Rafi Bohic with a composed performance, earning a unanimous decision victory. Kacem’s precision and pressure proved too much for Bohic, who struggled to find rhythm in the 145-pound clash.
Muay Thai Highlights: Elbows, Head Kicks, and Body Shots
- Rittidet Sor Sommai knocked out Theptaksin Sor Sornsing at 1:59 of Round 2 with a vicious right hook.
- Lamnamkhong BS Muaythai stopped Samoynoi Tor Phusuwan via KO at 2:30 of Round 1, landing a clean elbow.
- Kaoklai Chor Hapayak crushed Punmongkol Sor Mongkolkarnchang with a body shot KO at 1:29 of Round 2.
- Elyes Kacem finished Chai Sor Sor ToiPadriew via KO at 2:43 of Round 2, using a head kick to seal the win.
- Aslamjon Ortikov earned a TKO at 0:50 of Round 3 over Pethuahin Jitmuangnon, showcasing relentless pressure.
- Kongthoranee Sor Sommai outpointed Taiki Naito via unanimous decision, using superior ring control and body kicks.
- Petsirichai Detpetchsrithong edged Songfangkhong FA Group via split decision in a tactical 133-pound bout.
- Tahaneak Nayokatasala defeated Mahahin Petkiatpet via split decision in a close 118-pound contest.
MMA Action: Submissions and Grit
- Moris Boleyan submitted Gantogtokh Baatarchuluun via guillotine choke at 2:23 of Round 1, improving to 8-0.
- Carlo Bumina-ang earned a split decision over Denis Andreev, using pressure and grappling to control the fight.
- Komronbek Ortikov dominated Percival Mwambi en route to a unanimous decision win, showcasing his Sambo pedigree.
Final Thoughts
ONE Friday Fights 37 delivered a clinic in violence and versatility, reaffirming Lumpinee Stadium’s status as the epicenter of global Muay Thai and MMA. From Antar Kacem’s upset win to Boleyan’s slick submission, the event was a reminder that every Friday in Bangkok is a fight night worth watching.
For full fight results and video highlights, visit ONE Championship’s official recap.
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
