Panpadej Shines in a Ruthless Night of Finishes at ONE
Broadcast live from Bangkok, Thailand, ONE Friday Fights 166 delivered a violent, high‑octane showcase of Muay Thai and MMA talent under the ONE Championship banner. The card was stacked with breakout performances, brutal knockouts, and decisive victories that kept the Lumpinee crowd roaring from start to finish.
Main Event: Panpadej Outclasses Khunpon in Flyweight Muay Thai
In the headline bout, Panpadej put on a commanding performance to secure a unanimous decision over fellow flyweight striker Khunpon. Across the rounds, Panpadej’s sharper timing, cleaner combinations, and relentless pressure proved too much, earning him a clear victory and cementing his status as a rising force in the division.
Co-Main Event: Denkriangkrai Dominates Rhenimi
The co-main event featured a flyweight Muay Thai clash between Denkriangkrai and Morocco’s Abdessamie Rhenimi. Denkriangkrai controlled the pace from the opening bell, overwhelming Rhenimi with volume and precision to secure a unanimous decision win. It was a disciplined, high-output performance that showcased his technical maturity.
MMA Breakthroughs: Yamada and Miriyev Make Statement Debuts
Kenya Yamada Submits Chi Lu Lee
Japan’s Kenya Yamada made his ONE debut in emphatic fashion, securing a second-round rear-naked choke against Chi Lu Lee. Yamada blended slick grappling transitions with relentless pressure, ultimately forcing the tap and announcing himself as a serious prospect in the division.
Mirmehti Miriyev Outworks Batochir Batsaikhan
In another strong debut, Mirmehti Miriyev delivered a dominant unanimous decision victory over Batochir Batsaikhan. Miriyev controlled the action with superior positioning, clean striking, and airtight defense, leaving no doubt on the scorecards.
Muay Thai and Kickboxing Highlights
Nongfahsai Tops Zeynep Cetintas
In atomweight Muay Thai action, Nongfahsai earned a unanimous decision over Zeynep Cetintas, showcasing sharp counters and disciplined footwork throughout the bout.
Babak Haghi Scores a First-Round Knockout
Babak Haghi delivered one of the night’s most explosive moments with a first-round knockout, overwhelming his opponent with power and precision.
Gabriel Pereira Wins Bantamweight Kickboxing Bout
In bantamweight kickboxing, Gabriel Pereira secured a unanimous decision victory, controlling the exchanges with clean combinations and superior ring generalship.
Sai Petle Edges Idangkoeychai in Atomweight Rematch
Atomweight rivals Sai Petle and Idangkoeychai met again in a heated rematch, with Sai Petle emerging victorious via split decision after a tightly contested battle.
Pet Scores a First-Round Knockout in Featherweight Muay Thai
Closing out the Muay Thai highlights, Pet delivered a ruthless first-round knockout in his featherweight bout, showcasing devastating finishing ability.
A Night of Rising Stars and Violent Finishes
ONE Friday Fights 166 delivered everything fans expect from Lumpinee Stadium—precision striking, breakout performances, and highlight-reel finishes. With multiple athletes making powerful statements, the event further solidified ONE’s reputation as the global home of elite Muay Thai and MMA talent.
Sources
- ONE Championship — https://www.onefc.com
- ONE Friday Fights Archives — https://www.onefc.com/events
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ONE Championship, ONE Friday Fights 166, Muay Thai, MMA, Kickboxing, Lumpinee Stadium, Combat Sports, Fight Recap, Thailand, Martial Arts
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