Get ready for a massive weekend of martial arts as the world’s largest martial arts organisation presents a thrilling double-header at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Kicking off this Friday, February 13, a stacked 14-bout card for ONE Friday Fights 142 will light up Asia primetime. This action-packed event will seamlessly transition into ONE Fight Night 40: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger II on Prime Video, ensuring fans across the globe are treated to back-to-back world-class combat sports, showcasing Muay Thai, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts.
Main Event: A Muay Thai Masterclass
The spotlight of ONE Friday Fights 142 falls on a captivating flyweight Muay Thai showdown between decorated veteran Apiwat Sor Somnuk and the dynamic Panpadej NF Looksuan. This clash promises a blend of technical mastery and a relentless pursuit of the finish.
Apiwat Sor Somnuk: At 33 years old, Apiwat brings a formidable wealth of experience to the ring, boasting an impressive 109 career victories, 31 of which ended by knockout. Renowned for his astute fight IQ, Apiwat excels at dissecting his opponents’ strategies and delivering precise counter-strikes, often amplified by his surgical elbow work, both in and out of the clinch. He enters this bout on a strong three-fight winning streak, a testament to his methodical approach and veteran savvy in dismantling adversaries.
Panpadej NF Looksuan: The younger Panpadej, at 24, enters with a stellar 57-5 record and an electrifying six-fight winning streak. Trained by NF Looksuan, this fighter has a knack for relentlessly advancing on his opponents, expertly guiding them into clinches where he unleashes devastating elbows. He complements this with fluid body kicks and sharp boxing combinations, making him a dangerous and exciting prospect.
Co-Main Event: Striking Power on Display
The co-main event features a thrilling flyweight Muay Thai encounter as the explosive Thai knockout artist Donking Yotharakmuaythai faces the Scottish striker Gregor Thom.
Donking Yotharakmuaythai: This 25-year-old has established himself as a genuine threat in ONE Friday Fights, securing multiple knockouts with his well-rounded striking arsenal. With a record of 79-18, Donking is adept at boxing, kicking, and dominating the clinch. His suffocating pressure and elite technique have proven too much for many opponents.
Gregor Thom: Thom brings a record of 26-6 and championship pedigree from Scotland, holding a WMO Championship title. He is a calculated pressure fighter who expertly mixes head and body shots, seamlessly integrating powerful low kicks with sharp knees in the clinch and well-timed elbows to control the pace of the fight.
Strawweight Showdown: A Potential Statement Bout
A pivotal strawweight Muay Thai bout could see a significant statement made as contracted athlete Payakrut Suajantokmuaythai faces the relentless Laotian finisher Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot.
Payakrut Suajantokmuaythai: The 20-year-old Payakrut, a winner of the Road to ONE: Thailand tournament, is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. He possesses calculated technical skills, including lightning-fast body kicks and lethal elbows. His patient timing allows him to catch opponents with powerful punches and kicks, making him a challenging opponent for anyone in the division.
Petnamkhong Sor Maneeyhot: Petnamkhong is known for his relentless pressure and a 43-9 record built on systematically breaking down opponents with devastating elbows and knees in the clinch. The 22-year-old Laotian has cultivated a substantial following in his homeland and is eager to make a mark by defeating a ONE Championship contracted athlete.
Twin Terrors and International Flair
The card also introduces a compelling narrative with twin brothers Khasan and Khusen Salomov from Uzbekistan. These 19-year-old siblings, who train together at Team Mehdi Zatout, will both compete in separate flyweight Muay Thai bouts. They have gained recognition for their fearless and unpredictable striking styles, underpinned by strong boxing fundamentals and explosive techniques.
- Khasan Salomov will face Thai veteran Petlampun Muadablampang in what is anticipated to be a technical showcase.
- Khusen Salomov is set to take on Nuapet Torfunfarm in a clash of aggressive strikers.
Further adding to the international flavour, contracted strawweight kickboxer Ellis Barboza makes his return against the dangerous Chinese power puncher Zhang Peimian in a striking clinic. Barboza, who previously challenged for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title, brings his slick technical style and high work rate against Zhang, known for his lethal left hook and explosive flying knees.
Other notable bouts include:
- Veteran knockout artist Suriyanlek Por Yenying battling Moroccan finisher Mohamed Taoufyq in flyweight Muay Thai.
- Elite French-Algerian striker Isaac Mohammed, a Rajadamnern Stadium World Champion with a six-fight winning streak (five by knockout), facing Japanese technician Jurai Ishii in strawweight Muay Thai.
The event will also feature international talent from Canada, Jamaica, Australia, Russia, and the United States. Canadian-Jamaican clinch specialist Shae Lei Wedderburn makes her promotional debut against Australian veteran Joanne La in atomweight Muay Thai, while American grappler Alexia Fontaine faces Russian finisher Alena Ignateva in atomweight MMA.
With a compelling mix of contracted athletes, decorated World Champions, and hungry emerging stars, ONE Friday Fights 142 promises an unforgettable start to a weekend of premier martial arts action at Lumpinee Stadium.
Important Broadcast Note for International Viewers: The initial three bouts of the card will be exclusively broadcast in Thailand. The international broadcast will commence with the fourth bout, featuring Isaac Mohammed and Jurai Ishii in strawweight Muay Thai action.
ONE Friday Fights 142 Full Card
- Apiwat Sor Somnuk vs. Panpadej NF Looksuan (Muay Thai – flyweight)
- Donking Yotharakmuaythai vs. Gregor Thom (Muay Thai – flyweight)
- Payakrut Suajantokmuaythai vs. Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot (Muay Thai – strawweight)
- Khusen Salomov vs. Nuapet Torfunfarm (Muay Thai – flyweight)
- Shae Lei Wedderburn vs. Joanne La (Muay Thai – atomweight)
- Payak Saksatoon vs. Dokmaifai Topfairy (Muay Thai – atomweight)
- Alexia Fontaine vs. Alena Ignateva (MMA – atomweight)
- Yodphupa TeamMehdiZatout vs. Shoui Kojima (Muay Thai – strawweight)
- Ellis Barboza vs. Zhang Peimian (kickboxing – strawweight)
- Suriyanlek Por Yenying vs. Mohamed Taoufyq (Muay Thai – flyweight)
- Isaac Mohammed vs. Jurai Ishii (Muay Thai – strawweight)
- Yonis Anane vs. Riamu Matsumoto (Muay Thai – strawweight)
- Khasan Salomov vs. Petlampun Muadablampang (Muay Thai – flyweight)
- Julian Mayorga vs. Toshihiko Konosu (MMA – bantamweight)
