ONE Friday Fights 71 Results: Songchainoi Beats Rak Again
Songchainoi Kiatsongrit defeated Rak Erawan by unanimous decision in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 71 on July 19, 2024. The 116-pound Muay Thai rematch took place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok and headlined a 12-bout card. With the verdict, Songchainoi won his second meeting with Rak and extended his winning run in ONE Championship.
The rematch goes to the judges
The fight lasted three rounds, and the judges awarded Songchainoi the unanimous decision. ONE’s post-event report described the bout as an energetic rematch, with both fighters exchanging offense before the final bell. Songchainoi had also won their earlier meeting at ONE Friday Fights 41, making the July result a 2–0 series lead for him against Rak.
Neither fighter earned a stoppage in the headline contest. The official decision gives a reliable summary without requiring claims that one side controlled every round. ONE reported that the win moved Songchainoi to 7–0 in the promotion at the time. Rak remained a recurring name on the weekly circuit, and a second loss in the matchup did not erase his earlier performances.
Finishes across Lumpinee
The undercard featured a string of stoppages. Petlampun Muadablampang stopped Silangern Lanna Waterside at 1:27 of Round 1, while Chartpayak Saksatoon knocked out Pornsanae Sor Phumipat at 1:08 of the first. Yoddoi Kaewsamrit also recorded a second-round knockout. Those results supplied fast finishes around the longer main event.
Other contests included a first-round knockout for Rifdean Masdor and a second-round finish by Ilyas Musaev. Abdulla Dayakaev stopped Ongbak Fairtex in the opening round, and Asadula Imangazaliev also earned an early stoppage. The official fight card lists 12 Muay Thai and MMA bouts, giving the card a broad mix of styles and experience levels.
ONE Friday Fights serves as a recurring showcase for athletes aiming to advance within the promotion. The event preview highlighted the Songchainoi–Rak rematch and the return of fighters including Superball Wankhongohm MBK and Petlampun. Results confirmed that the undercard delivered several finishes, while the main event ended with a decision that settled the rivalry for a second time.
The accompanying video is focused on the main event. The official results and ONE’s recap are listed below for readers who want to check every matchup, method and round. Together they establish the key facts: Songchainoi won by unanimous decision, the fight went three rounds, and the result made him 2–0 against Rak in their series.
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