ONE Friday Fights 9: Eersel’s Liver Shot Ends Klinmee
Bangkok, Thailand — March 17, 2023
ONE Championship’s ninth installment of its weekly Lumpinee showcase delivered a night of elite violence and legacy-defining moments. ONE Friday Fights 9 featured 11 bouts across Muay Thai and MMA, headlined by a world title rematch and the return of a living legend.
Regian Eersel Crushes Sinsamut Klinmee in Lightweight Muay Thai Title Rematch
In the main event, Regian “The Immortal” Eersel defended his ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Title with a devastating KO at 1:17 of round four over Sinsamut Klinmee. After a back-and-forth war, Eersel found the finish with a perfectly placed left hook to the liver, crumpling Klinmee and silencing the Bangkok crowd. The win extended Eersel’s unbeaten streak in ONE to 9-0 and earned him a $50,000 performance bonus.
Sam-A Gaiyanghadao Returns with Vintage KO
Muay Thai royalty Sam-A Gaiyanghadao made a triumphant return, stopping Ryan Sheehan with a KO at 2:52 of round two. Sam-A’s trademark timing and left hook to the body reminded fans why he’s one of the sport’s most revered technicians.
Muangthai and Phetjeeja Deliver Highlight-Reel Finishes
- Muangthai PK Saenchai, known as “Elbow Zombie,” lived up to his name with a KO at 1:37 of round three over Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai, using slicing elbows to end the bantamweight war.
- Rising star Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom overwhelmed Fani Peloumpi with a barrage of strikes, earning a TKO at 1:38 of round two in their catchweight clash.
Khalilov, Yodlekpet, and Sulaiman Score Brutal Knockouts
- Tagir Khalilov stopped Black Panther with hooks to the body at 2:04 of round one, showcasing his flyweight power.
- Yodlekpet Or Atchariya flattened Saman Ashouri with a right hook just 27 seconds into round two, continuing his knockout streak.
- Sulaiman Looksuan delivered a clean KO at 1:30 of round two over Chaongoh Jitmuangnon, proving his worth in the 134-pound division.
Seksan and Nakrob Impress in Technical Showcases
- Seksan Or Kwanmuang, “The Man Who Yields to No One,” outpointed Silviu Vitez via unanimous decision, using relentless pressure and clinch control.
- Nakrob Fairtex earned a TKO at 2:45 of round two over Chen Jiayi, mixing elbows and knees to dominate the flyweight bout.
MMA Spotlight: Wada and Yoon Grind Out Wins
- Veteran Tatsumitsu Wada submitted Ernesto Montilla with a rear-naked choke at 1:52 of round one, showing his grappling pedigree.
- Yoon Chang Min edged Kirill Gorobets via split decision in a gritty catchweight MMA contest.
Full Results Summary
- Regian Eersel def. Sinsamut Klinmee — KO, R4 1:17
- Muangthai PK Saenchai def. Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai — KO, R3 1:37
- Sam-A Gaiyanghadao def. Ryan Sheehan — KO, R2 2:52
- Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom def. Fani Peloumpi — TKO, R2 1:38
- Sulaiman Looksuan def. Chaongoh Jitmuangnon — KO, R2 1:30
- Seksan Or Kwanmuang def. Silviu Vitez — Unanimous Decision
- Yodlekpet Or Atchariya def. Saman Ashouri — KO, R2 0:27
- Tagir Khalilov def. Black Panther — KO, R1 2:04
- Tatsumitsu Wada def. Ernesto Montilla — Submission (RNC), R1 1:52
- Yoon Chang Min def. Kirill Gorobets — Split Decision
- Nakrob Fairtex def. Chen Jiayi — TKO, R2 2:45
Conclusion: Lumpinee’s Legacy Forged in Fire
ONE Friday Fights 9 was a masterclass in violence and technique. From Eersel’s liver shot to Sam-A’s vintage brilliance, the event delivered unforgettable moments and reaffirmed ONE Championship’s dominance in the global striking scene.
Sources:
- ONE Championship: Full Results and Highlights
- Tapology: Fight Card and Outcomes
- Sportskeeda: Eersel vs Klinmee Recap
- ITNWWE: Event Summary
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