ONE Friday Fights 44: Pompet Stops Rittidet
Bangkok, Thailand — December 8, 2023: ONE Championship ignited Lumpinee Boxing Stadium with ONE Friday Fights 44, delivering 12 bouts of Muay Thai and MMA action that blended explosive knockouts, technical brilliance, and rising-star performances. The event featured a mix of veterans and breakout talents, all vying for glory under the bright lights of Bangkok.
Main Event: Yod-IQ Edges Musaev in Tactical Thriller
In the bantamweight Muay Thai main event, Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri narrowly defeated Ilyas Musaev via split decision. The bout was a chess match of timing and technique, with Yod-IQ’s composure and counterstriking giving him the edge in a razor-close contest (ONE Championship).
Co-Main Event: Pompet Stops Rittidet in Round Three
Pompet PK Saenchai delivered a statement performance, stopping Rittidet Sor Sommai via TKO at 1:56 of Round 3 in a 132-lb catchweight Muay Thai bout. Pompet’s relentless pressure and body work wore down the Thai standout before the referee stepped in (ONE Championship).
Knockouts Light Up the Undercard
- Maisangkum Sor Yingcharoenkarnchang knocked out Chalarmdam Nayokatasala at 2:54 of Round 1 in a 119-lb catchweight Muay Thai clash.
- Ganchai Jitmuangnon stopped Binladin Sangmorakot with a head kick at 2:24 of Round 1 in a 124-lb catchweight bout.
- Sungprab Lookpichit floored Petmuangthai Sor Naruemon with a right hook at 2:12 of Round 2 in a 112-lb Muay Thai contest.
Decision Wins and Technical Showcases
- Peemai Mor Rattanabundit outpointed Thanungern FA Group via unanimous decision in bantamweight Muay Thai.
- Avatar PK Saenchai defeated Wang Kaifeng by unanimous decision in a bantamweight Muay Thai bout.
- Ferzan Cicek earned a unanimous decision over Italian prodigy Lenny Blasi in a high-paced striking battle.
- Yuly Alves edged Chellina Chirino via split decision in a strawweight Muay Thai bout.
MMA Spotlight: Bumina-ang and Gomes Deliver Finishes
- Carlo Bumina-ang made quick work of Ilyas Dursun, scoring a knockout just 23 seconds into their bantamweight MMA bout.
- Leandro “The Machine Jr.” Gomes stopped Milad Hosseini via TKO at 2:47 of Round 3 in flyweight MMA.
- Babar “The Flogger” Ali defeated Fritz “Kid Tornado” Biagtan via unanimous decision, showcasing superior grappling and control.
Final Thoughts
ONE Friday Fights 44 delivered a night of highlight-reel finishes, breakout performances, and technical brilliance. From Yod-IQ’s main event poise to Bumina-ang’s lightning-fast knockout, the event reinforced Lumpinee Stadium’s status as the global epicenter of elite martial arts.
For full fight replays and official highlights, visit ONE Championship’s event recap.
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
