ONE Friday Fights 118: Worapon

ONE Championship returned to Lumpinee Stadium on August 1, 2025, with ONE Friday Fights 118—a thunderous showcase of Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing talent. With fighters battling for six-figure contracts and global recognition, the card delivered brutal knockouts, razor-close decisions, and breakout performances that lit up Bangkok’s iconic venue.

Main Event: Worapon Lukjaoporongtom Wins Trilogy Over Soner Sen

In a high-stakes 142-pound Muay Thai rubber match, Thai striker Worapon Lukjaoporongtom outpointed Turkish powerhouse Soner “Golden Boy” Sen via unanimous decision. After splitting their first two encounters, Worapon’s relentless pressure and clinch dominance sealed the trilogy.

Co-Main: Kongkula Jitmuangnon Outclasses Suksawat PK Saenchai

Kongkula Jitmuangnon delivered a technical masterclass in the 141-pound Muay Thai co-main event, defeating Suksawat PK Saenchai via unanimous decision. Kongkula’s timing and body work kept Suksawat off rhythm for all three rounds.

Otis Waghorn Edges Hakim Bah in Bantamweight War

British standout Otis Waghorn bounced back from recent setbacks with a split decision win over French-Moroccan slugger Hakim Bah. The bantamweight Muay Thai bout was a back-and-forth war, with Waghorn’s volume and ring control earning him the nod.

Logan Chan Delivers First-Round KO

Australian prospect Logan “Dragon” Chan made a violent statement, knocking out Chama from Superbon Training Camp with a head kick at 2:51 of Round 1. The 140-pound Muay Thai bout ended in highlight-reel fashion and earned Chan a performance bonus.

Knockouts and Decisions Across the Card

  • Kaokarat Sor Tienpo def. Chatpet Sor Jor Tongprajin – Unanimous Decision (140 lbs Muay Thai)
  • Singtanawat Nokjeanladkrabang def. Pol Pascual – Unanimous Decision (126 lbs Muay Thai)
  • Rifdean Masdor def. Bernueng Sor Salacheep – Majority Decision (Atomweight Muay Thai)
  • Pet Suanluangrodyok def. Petthanwa Eaglemuaythai – KO, Round 2 (2:56) (Atomweight Muay Thai)
  • Zhang Jingtao def. Hiroki Naruo – KO, Round 2 (2:32) (139 lbs Kickboxing)
  • Kojiro Shiba def. Mon Yoddhaxay – TKO, Round 2 (1:14) (119 lbs Kickboxing)
  • Nachyn “Samurai” Sat def. Carlos Alvarez – TKO, Round 2 (2:51) (Featherweight MMA)
  • Gabriele Lionetti def. Jan Menard Atole – Submission (Armbar), Round 2 (3:23) (Strawweight MMA)

Final Thoughts

ONE Friday Fights 118 was a violent symphony of skill, grit, and ambition. Worapon’s trilogy-clinching win, Logan Chan’s head kick knockout, and Otis Waghorn’s redemption fight highlighted a card stacked with global talent. Lumpinee Stadium continues to be the proving ground for martial arts excellence—and the road to ONE gold runs straight through Bangkok.

For full results and highlights, visit ONE Championship’s official recap.

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