ONE Friday Fights 6: Kongthoranee’s Redemption
Bangkok, Thailand — February 24, 2023
ONE Championship’s sixth installment of its weekly Lumpinee showcase delivered a night of redemption, breakout performances, and jaw-dropping finishes. ONE Friday Fights 6 featured 11 bouts across Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing, headlined by a trilogy bout that ended in violent closure.
Main Event: Kongthoranee Sor Sommai Crushes Gingsanglek in Trilogy Finale
In a high-stakes flyweight Muay Thai clash, Kongthoranee Sor Sommai closed the book on his rivalry with Gingsanglek Tor Laksong by scoring a KO at 1:02 of round two. After splitting their first two encounters, Kongthoranee’s sharp counters and forward pressure overwhelmed Gingsanglek, earning him a $10,000 performance bonus and solidifying his place among Thailand’s elite.
Johan Ghazali Scores KO in 16 Seconds
Sixteen-year-old phenom Johan “Jojo” Ghazali stunned the crowd with a KO at 0:16 of round one over Padetsuk Fairtex. Ghazali’s right hand detonated early, earning him a performance bonus and marking one of the fastest finishes in ONE Friday Fights history.
Ennahachi and Shumarov Dominate in Kickboxing Debuts
- Former flyweight kickboxing champ Ilias Ennahachi made a statement in his bantamweight debut, knocking out Aliasghar Ghodratisaraskan with a left hook at 1:20 of round two.
- Bulgarian striker Bogdan Shumarov crushed Marwen Houli with a right hand at 1:15 of round one, earning a $10,000 bonus and showcasing his explosive power.
Celeste Hansen Delivers Late-Round TKO
Australian atomweight Celeste Hansen stopped Kalaked Por Muangpetch with punches at 2:36 of round three, earning a performance bonus and proving she’s a rising threat in the women’s Muay Thai ranks.
Technical Wars and Split Decisions
- Khunharnlek Singha Mawynn edged Petmanee Sor Jaruwan via split decision in a 141-pound Muay Thai bout.
- Khunsueklek Boomdeksean outpointed Koko Sor Sommai via unanimous decision in atomweight Muay Thai.
- Petsaenkom Yaicheyseafood defeated Yodprabsuk Sor Ninthai via unanimous decision in a 133-pound catchweight contest.
- Chokdee Maxjandee earned a unanimous decision over Yoddoi Kaewsamrit in atomweight Muay Thai.
MMA Spotlight: Stewart-Ng and Hercules Impress
- Brogan “Broken Heart” Stewart-Ng outpointed Riccardo Catindig-Stagg via unanimous decision in a bantamweight MMA bout.
- Hercules Wor Chakrawut defeated Shingo Shibata via unanimous decision in bantamweight Muay Thai, showcasing clinch control and volume striking.
Full Results Summary
- Kongthoranee Sor Sommai def. Gingsanglek Tor Laksong — KO, R2 1:02
- Khunharnlek Singha Mawynn def. Petmanee Sor Jaruwan — Split Decision
- Khunsueklek Boomdeksean def. Koko Sor Sommai — Unanimous Decision
- Petsaenkom Yaicheyseafood def. Yodprabsuk Sor Ninthai — Unanimous Decision
- Johan Ghazali def. Padetsuk Fairtex — KO, R1 0:16
- Chokdee Maxjandee def. Yoddoi Kaewsamrit — Unanimous Decision
- Ilias Ennahachi def. Aliasghar Ghodratisaraskan — KO, R2 1:20
- Bogdan Shumarov def. Marwen Houli — KO, R1 1:15
- Brogan Stewart-Ng def. Riccardo Catindig-Stagg — Unanimous Decision
- Hercules Wor Chakrawut def. Shingo Shibata — Unanimous Decision
- Celeste Hansen def. Kalaked Por Muangpetch — TKO, R3 2:36
Conclusion: Lumpinee’s Legacy Forged in Fire
ONE Friday Fights 6 was a showcase of redemption, youth, and raw power. From Kongthoranee’s trilogy-closing KO to Ghazali’s lightning finish, the event reaffirmed ONE Championship’s commitment to delivering elite martial arts every week.
Sources:
- ONE Championship: Full Results and Highlights
- Wikipedia: ONE Friday Fights 6 Overview
- MMASucka: Fight Card and Outcomes
- South China Morning Post: Bonus Winners Recap
Sources
Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
