ONE Friday Fights 19: Kulabdam’s Comeback and Knockout
Bangkok’s Iconic Stadium Hosts a Night of Muay Thai, MMA, and Kickboxing Fireworks
On June 2, 2023, Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok delivered another unforgettable night of combat sports as ONE Friday Fights 19 showcased a stacked card of Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing bouts. From Kulabdam’s main event redemption to a wave of brutal knockouts and technical wars, the event reaffirmed ONE Championship’s dominance in the global fight scene.
Main Event: Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai Outpoints Ilyas Musaev
In the bantamweight Muay Thai headliner, two-time Lumpinee Stadium World Champion Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai returned to form with a unanimous decision win over Russian striker Ilyas Musaev. Wearing 4-ounce gloves, Kulabdam showcased his trademark aggression and precision, controlling the pace and landing the cleaner shots throughout three rounds.
Knockouts and Finishes Steal the Spotlight
- Rittidet Sor Sommai def. Jalill “Green Lotus” Barnes – KO, Round 3 (0:20)
- Kohtao Petsomnuk def. Amnartdet Sitnayokmot – TKO, Round 3 (2:54)
- Ferzan Cicek def. Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree – KO, Round 3 (0:26)
- Natalia “Karelian Lynx” Diachkova def. Lena Nocker – TKO, Round 1 (1:58)
These finishes showcased the ferocity of ONE’s global roster, with Diachkova and Cicek delivering highlight-reel stoppages that lit up Lumpinee.
Technical Wars and Split Decisions
- Ronachai Tor Ramintra def. Aekkalak Sor Samarngarment – Unanimous Decision
- Petrapha Sor Sopit def. Den Sitnayoktaweeptaphong – Split Decision
- Soroush Akbari def. Parnpet Sor Jor Lekmuangnon – Split Decision
- Pongsiri Sujeebameekiew def. Noelisson Silva – Unanimous Decision
These bouts delivered high-level Muay Thai technique and razor-close scorecards, with Ronachai and Pongsiri reaffirming their elite status.
Kickboxing and MMA Deliver the Goods
- Elbrus “The Samurai” Osmanov def. Kaonar Sor Jor Thongprajin – Unanimous Decision (Kickboxing)
- Chen “The Ghost” Rui def. Drex “T-Rex” Zamboanga – Split Decision (Bantamweight MMA)
- Murad Umachiev def. Ibragim Shaymanov – Unanimous Decision (Lightweight MMA)
Osmanov impressed in his promotional debut, while Chen Rui and Umachiev showcased grit and control in their respective MMA bouts.
Final Thoughts
ONE Friday Fights 19 was a clinic in violence, precision, and global talent. From Kulabdam’s redemption to a storm of knockouts and tactical battles, the event reaffirmed Lumpinee Stadium’s status as the crucible of elite combat sports.
For full fight replays and official results, visit ONE Championship’s event recap. Stay tuned as the road to ONE Friday Fights 20 promises even more fireworks.
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
