ONE Friday Fights 30: Knockouts
Bangkok’s Fight Cathedral Delivers Another Combat Showcase
On August 25, 2023, ONE Championship returned to the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok for ONE Friday Fights 30, a 12-bout spectacle featuring elite Muay Thai and MMA talent. From explosive knockouts to tactical wars, the event delivered a full spectrum of combat intensity and rising stars.
Main Event: Saemapetch Fairtex Obliterates Kaonar
In the headline bout, former ONE World Title challenger Saemapetch Fairtex made a thunderous statement by knocking out Kaonar Sor Jor Thongprajin at 2:09 of Round 1 in a bantamweight Muay Thai clash. Saemapetch’s left hand detonated on Kaonar’s chin, ending the fight in dramatic fashion.
Muay Thai Highlights: Elbows, Body Shots, and Brutality
- Aliff Sor Dechapan defeated Yangdam Jitmuangnon via unanimous decision in a 122-pound bout.
- Worapon Lukjaoporongtom crushed Slatan Jitmuangnon with a KO at 1:47 of Round 2, landing a left head kick.
- Songchainoi Kiatsongrit stopped Chokdee Maxjandee via KO at 1:45 of Round 2, using knees and punches to the body.
- Chatanan Sor Jor Joyprajin knocked out Haodong Jitmuangnon at 2:39 of Round 2 with a left hook.
- Chalawan Ngorbangkapi finished Kaoklai Chor Hapayak via KO at 1:24 of Round 2, showcasing elite timing.
- Kongklai Sor Sommai dismantled Silviu “Hitman” Vitez via TKO at 2:42 of Round 2, using knees in the clinch.
- Eisaku “Speed Actor” Ogasawara delivered a lightning-fast KO at 0:31 of Round 1 over Yodwittaya Petchompoo, landing a right hook.
- Ricardo Bravo stopped Denpanom Pran26 via KO at 1:48 of Round 2, using a left hook to the body.
- Petgarfield Jitmuangnon outpointed Sho Ogawa via unanimous decision in a 138-pound catchweight bout.
MMA Spotlight: Submissions and Grit
- Gadzhimurad Amirzhanov submitted Mehraban Farhadi via anaconda choke at 1:27 of Round 1, improving to 4-0.
- Mukhammadumar Abdurakhmonov defeated Gwanwoo Lim via unanimous decision in a 163-pound MMA bout.
Final Thoughts
ONE Friday Fights 30 was a clinic in violence, precision, and rising talent. From Saemapetch’s explosive KO to Amirzhanov’s slick submission, the event reaffirmed Lumpinee Stadium’s status as the epicenter of global combat sports. With contenders emerging and reputations shaken, the road to ONE gold remains as unpredictable as ever.
For full fight results and video highlights, visit ONE Championship’s official recap.
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
