ONE Friday Fights 143 – Vero’s Breakthrough
A Night of Split Decisions, Shock Finishes, and Rising Contenders
ONE Friday Fights 143 erupted inside Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium on February 20, 2026, delivering one of the most dramatic cards of the year. With nearly two dozen Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing prospects fighting for a potential six‑figure ONE Championship contract, the stakes were sky‑high — and the action matched the moment.
Main Event – Vero Edges Shir Cohen in a Tactical Atomweight War
Myanmar’s Vero “The Kayan Leopard” delivered the biggest win of her career, outdueling Israeli standout Shir Cohen in a razor‑tight atomweight Muay Thai main event. Cohen pushed the pace early with combinations and movement, but Vero’s counter‑striking, clinch control, and body‑knee timing stole the momentum as the rounds progressed.
Result: Vero def. Shir Cohen — Split Decision
Co-Main Event – Denkriangkrai Extends His Streak
In a high‑level flyweight Muay Thai chess match, Denkriangkrai Mavinn Muaythai secured his fourth straight victory, edging Petapichat Apichat Muaythai with disciplined body attacks and sharp counters.
Result: Denkriangkrai Mavinn Muaythai def. Petapichat Apichat Muaythai — Split Decision
Full Fight Card Results
Atomweight Muay Thai
- Vero def. Shir Cohen — Split Decision
Flyweight Muay Thai
- Denkriangkrai Mavinn Muaythai def. Petapichat Apichat Muaythai — Split Decision
- Wanchainoi Sor Tor Hiewbangsaen def. Hlaing Htet Aung — TKO (R3)
- Lamsing T1 Fight Academy def. Plaipayak Sor Sommai — KO (R1)
Strawweight MMA
- Elene “The Blood Fairy” Loladze def. Sarah Mahmood — Unanimous Decision
Strawweight Muay Thai
- Teeyai Torfunfarm def. Anon Taladkondernmuangpon — KO (R2)
- Petchayut Nupranburi def. Masatoshi Hirai — Unanimous Decision
Featherweight Kickboxing
- Michael Baranov def. Shoma — KO (R3)
Flyweight Kickboxing
- Yoshida Kosei def. Fakhriddin Khasanov — Unanimous Decision
Bantamweight Muay Thai
- Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree def. Nakrob Fairtex — Split Decision
- Ayoub Yassine def. Wuttikrai Wor Chakrawut — Unanimous Decision
Why ONE Friday Fights 143 Mattered
This card delivered everything Lumpinee regulars crave — violent finishes, razor‑close decisions, and breakout performances. Vero’s win positions her directly in the ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai title conversation, Denkriangkrai continues to surge toward a global contract, and Panrit’s upset over Nakrob shakes up the bantamweight picture.
Sources
- Yahoo Sports – Full Results & Highlights
- Yahoo Sports – Main Event Breakdown (Vero vs. Cohen)
- Cageside Press – Complete Fight Card Results
- beIN SPORTS – Event Recap & Analysis
Article Tags
ONE Championship, ONE Friday Fights 143, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, Lumpinee Stadium, Vero, Shir Cohen, Denkriangkrai Mavinn, Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree, Combat Sports, Fight Recap
Sources
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