ONE Friday Fights 38: Knockouts
Bangkok Delivers Another Combat Showcase
On October 27, 2023, ONE Championship returned to the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok for ONE Friday Fights 38, a night packed with explosive finishes, razor-close decisions, and breakout performances across Muay Thai and MMA. The 11-bout card featured a mix of seasoned warriors and hungry newcomers, each vying for spotlight in Asia’s premier combat sports arena.
Main Event Mayhem: Musaev Crushes Otop
In the headline bout, Russian striker Ilyas Musaev stunned the crowd with a first-round knockout of Thai prodigy Otop Or Kwanmuang at 2:59 of Round 1. Musaev’s right hook ended the fight in dramatic fashion, halting Otop’s momentum after his 59-second debut win just weeks earlier.
Muay Thai Highlights: Elbows, Decisions, and Body Shots
- Chorfah Tor Sangtiennoi defeated Pompet PK Saenchai via unanimous decision in a high-paced catchweight (132 lbs) war.
- Singdomthong Nokjeanladkrabang edged Stephen “El Matador” Irvine via majority decision at 127 lbs.
- Puengluang Baanramba delivered a brutal KO at 0:16 of Round 2 against Sonrak Fairtex, landing a right hook that sent shockwaves through the flyweight division.
- Petgarfield Jitmuangnon outpointed Numpangna Eaglemuaythai via unanimous decision at 140 lbs.
- Yodsingdam Keatkhamtorn stopped Chalawan Ngorbangkapi with a KO at 1:45 of Round 1, showcasing elite timing and power.
- Mavlud Tifiyev earned a majority decision over Yodphupa Petkiatpet in a tactical bantamweight bout.
- Katsuki Kitano defeated Halil Kutukcu via unanimous decision in a featherweight clash.
- Lenny Blasi scored a KO at 0:55 of Round 3 against Nonthakit Tor Morsri, finishing with a left hook to the body.
MMA Action: Quick Finishes and Veteran Grit
- Mark “Tyson” Abelardo returned to form with a TKO at 4:43 of Round 2 over Georgy Shahruramazanov, using ground-and-pound to seal the win.
- Fritz “Kid Tornado” Biagtan made short work of Deepak Bhardwaj, scoring a TKO at 1:13 of Round 1 with knees to the body and punches.
Final Thoughts
ONE Friday Fights 38 was a clinic in violence and versatility, reaffirming Lumpinee Stadium’s status as the heartbeat of global Muay Thai and MMA. From Musaev’s shocking KO to Biagtan’s lightning-fast finish, the event delivered everything fans crave—speed, skill, and savage intent.
For full fight results and video highlights, visit ONE Championship’s official recap.
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
