ONE Friday Fights 117: Yod-IQ

ONE Championship’s Friday Fights 117 lit up Lumpinee Stadium on July 25, 2025, with a stacked 11-bout card that delivered explosive knockouts, technical brilliance, and breakout performances across Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing. From Yod-IQ’s eighth straight win to Tyson Harrison’s thunderous return, the event proved once again why Bangkok remains the epicenter of elite striking.

Main Event: Yod-IQ Outpoints Malatesta in Bantamweight Thriller

Thai sensation Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri extended his win streak to eight with a unanimous decision victory over Italy’s Alessio Malatesta in a high-paced bantamweight Muay Thai main event. Yod-IQ’s precision elbows and relentless pressure overwhelmed Malatesta, who struggled to match the Thai’s tempo and ring control.

Co-Main: Elbrus Osmanov Obliterates Kampeetewada Sitthikul

Elbrus “The Samurai” Osmanov delivered one of the night’s most violent finishes, knocking out Kampeetewada Sitthikul with a left hook at 2:10 of Round 1. The Russian striker’s timing and power were flawless, earning him a performance bonus and surging fan interest.

Tyson Harrison Returns with First-Round TKO

Australian brawler Tyson “John Wayne Noi” Harrison made a triumphant comeback, stopping American prospect Kendu Irving via TKO at 2:12 of Round 1. Harrison’s spinning back elbow and follow-up punches left Irving dazed and defenseless, marking Harrison’s most emphatic win to date.

Muay Thai Highlights: Knockouts and Decisions

  • Maemmot Sor Salacheep def. Rittidet Sor Sommai – KO, Round 3 (0:21)
  • Teeyai PK Saenchai def. Yodsila Chor Haapayak – KO, Round 3 (0:19)
  • Lamnamkhong BS Muaythai def. Superjeng Tded99 – Unanimous Decision
  • Tangtang Suansunandhagym def. Pinpet Mor RajabhatKorat – Unanimous Decision
  • Martín Parra def. Antonio Piana – Unanimous Decision
  • Antar Kacem def. Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree – KO, Round 2
  • Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai def. Watcharaphon Singha Mawynn – KO, Round 2
  • Pamor-E-Daeng Chokamnuaychai def. Yodkitti FiatPathum – KO, Round 1
  • Isaac Mohammed def. Haruyuki Tanitsu – KO, Round 1
  • Koko Mor Rattanabundit def. Teeyai TDed99 – Unanimous Decision
  • Panpadej NF Looksuan def. Sirichok Sor Sommai – Unanimous Decision

Kickboxing and MMA Action

  • Uzair Ismoiljonov def. Takahashi Kiyoto – TKO, Round 1 (1:24)
  • Ryota Nakano def. Arthur Klopp – Split Decision
  • Alexandre Khan def. Fujun Cao – Submission (Anaconda Choke), Round 2 (1:17)

Final Thoughts

ONE Friday Fights 117 was a violent symphony of elite striking and tactical brilliance. Yod-IQ’s dominance, Harrison’s redemption, and Osmanov’s knockout artistry stole the show, while rising stars like Maemmot and Teeyai added fuel to the fire. Lumpinee Stadium continues to deliver world-class combat—and the road to ONE Championship gold runs straight through Bangkok.

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

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