Before ONE Fight Night 15: Le vs. Freymanov takes place later tonight at the legendary venue Lumphini Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, a preview shows why ONE Championship's weekly bouts are always a must-see it was done.
ONE Friday Fights 36 featured a ton of finishes on the 12-fight MMA and Muay Thai card, and some long-distance fights were thrilling to watch.
In case you missed the action, here's a recap of everything that aired live on Asian primetime on Friday, October 6th.
Super Bowl batting clinic sees off the robots
Super Bowl TDed99 and Julio Lobo thrilled the watching world with a heart-stopping 140-pound catchweight Muay Thai contest in the evening's main event.
The 26-year-old Thai dominated the early stages with powerful left kicks, forcing his Brazilian opponent to reconsider every time he stood up and tried to strike from close range.
Super Bowl found even more strength in the knowledge that he had questioned Lobo's mind, and just seconds into the second round, he momentarily stopped the debut star's light with a ferocious right hook.
He tried multiple times to land a killing blow in the third frame, but it was Lobo who challenged him to the fight. PHUKET HIS FIGHT The star of his club used his hands well, peppering him with shots to the body that truly threatened his chances of winning the Super Bowl.
But the late surge didn't faze the judges, and all three gave the TDed99 representative the win, making him 3-0 at ONE Friday Fights and 73-21 overall.
Phet Nlo defeats Duan Song Pong in a 3 round fight
Phettnlo Sitruangpinumfong did just that in three rounds of flyweight Muay Thai, following his impressive debut against Duangsompong Jitmuangnon at ONE Friday Fights earlier this year.
The 22-year-old displayed nerves of steel and had no problem holding his hand against his honorable opponent throughout the incident.
Petnlo provoked Duansompong with unconventional combinations and spinning elbow attacks, making the 25-year-old think twice before pocketing in the opening stages. He grew in his confidence as the fight progressed and continued to land better strikes.
Duansongpong managed to build up the pressure in the closing stages, but it wasn't enough to sway the judges, and Pettenloh won by unanimous decision.
With this victory, the Thai striker improved to 2-0 in ONE matches and 52-21 in his career.
Lambon gets his third KO victory over Pansac
Lambong Soe Serapat finished third in a thrilling 128-pound catchweight Muay Thai showdown with Pansak Woh Wangtawee at ONE Friday Fights.
Both fighters exchanged heavy fire as the fight began, but it was Pansak who landed the cleaner punches in the first round.
However, Lambon always seemed ready to explode, landing his opponent with a right hook at the start of the second frame.
Pansak responded to the referee's count, but was clearly unsteady on his feet. Although he tried to continue the fight, the Luxuan Muay Thai camp athlete never gave up.
Lambon cornered his opponent with a flurry of punches and finished the fight with an overhand left at 1:13 of the second round, earning his 75th career victory.
Petdam's huge right wing crushes Petparanchai in the first round
Petchdam PetchkiatPet knew his strength would be his biggest trump card heading into his 134-pound catchweight Muay Thai showdown with Petchparanchai Por Jalonpat, and it certainly was. .
Petkiatopeto cornered his opponent from the opening bell with a combination of punches and kicks, but it didn't take long for him to make his intentions known.
Petchdam countered his Thai compatriot's one-two with a nimble left hook and finished the fight with a hard right hand at 1:49 of the first frame.
With his second consecutive knockout victory on the world stage, the 28-year-old's record improved to 62-18.
Mysankum wins a decision victory in a shootout with Munkorn
Maithankum So Incharoenkaanchan and Munkorn Boomdeksean went toe-to-toe in a memorable 118-pound catchweight Tomay Thai contest, with the former emerging victorious when the dust settled.
Neither refused to back down in the first round, but Mai Sankum landed the better shots, including an incredible six-punch combination.
In the second match, Munkorn presented a tough challenge, but Mai Sankum's flow was fully effective. The 22-year-old continued to land elbow strikes to take control of the match, and repeated the attack in the final round, earning him a unanimous decision.
Mythankum is now 3-0 in ONE, and with the win he improves his overall record to 49-16.
Pessenchai stops Gaopayak with a knee crusher
Pessenchai Mu Deng Konmai Baowie scored a memorable victory over Ngaopayak Asanpatong in a 130-pound catchweight Muay Thai match.
Both Thai debutants displayed fluid combinations in the first round, with the taller Pessenchai showing glimpses of his impressive knee arsenal here and there.
That weapon became even more apparent in the second round, and it wasn't long before the FA group's standout found his chance to cash in.
Pessenchai caught Ngaopayak's right kick and counterattacked by slamming his right knee to the body, completely knocking his opponent down at 1:38 of the second round.
With this debut victory, the 22-year-old has a professional record of 51 wins and 12 losses, establishing him as a player to watch.
Ghazali shows his star quality with 2nd round KO of Bekmurzaev
Johan Gazzali gave his best against Temirlan Bekmurzaev and earned a six-figure ONE Championship contract.
The 16-year-old phenom got to work right away in a flyweight Muay Thai bout, but Bekmurzaev spread the onslaught with power and precision.
However, “Jojo” took control in the second frame and imposed his will on the Russian star.
As both men lowered their guard and exchanged weapons, Gazzali sneaked in an elbow and forced the opposite number into the backfoot.
Sensing victory, he sprinted forward and delivered a right punch to the jaw, followed by a powerful lever shot that left Bekmurzaev unable to answer the referee's count.
The finish took 2 minutes and 43 seconds into the second frame, giving the Malaysian-American his fourth straight win in ONE Friday Fights and improving his overall record to 23-6.
Khomtov crushes Porno Siri in less than 2 minutes
Kirill Khomtov entered the Lumphini Boxing Stadium with a prolific debut in July this year, impressing once again in a bantamweight Muay Thai showdown with Pornsiri PK Saengchai.
The 24-year-old took control from the start with a clean shot into Pornsiri's pipe, shaking the Thai star to his core.
Khomtov was clearly aware that the finish was imminent, finishing him with a lightning left hook at 1:57 of the opening round.
With this win, the Russian star improves to 2-0 in ONE matches and 10-2 overall.
Auden drops Pongsiri en route to debut win
Debutant Spaniard Antonio Oden looked fluid as he worked his way to a split decision victory over Pongsiri Sor Jor Wichitpadryu in a strawweight Muay Thai bout.
The WBC Muay Thai world champion used his long legs to score with tees and body kicks from range, and as Pongsiri charged forward, he found a base for precise counter-punches.
A well-timed spinning back elbow sent the Thai slugger to the canvas in the first round, and Auden continued to apply pressure in the second round.
Despite Pongsiri's energetic comeback in the final frame, the Thai star's powerful low kicks were not enough, and two out of three judges awarded Oden his debut victory, improving his record to 42 wins and 4 losses. .
Suman dissects Gabov in ONE debut
Vladimir Gabov took on Elad Suman in a lightweight Muay Thai bout, and the Israeli-Ghanaian athlete won a unanimous decision victory after a nine-minute bout.
From start to finish, Suman made the most of his reach and height advantage, fighting brilliantly on the outside and penetrating his opponents with wicked left hands and dynamite kicks.
Once the bout was decided, the star, who had just made his debut, relied on elbows and knees to soften the heavy boxing of his Russian opponent.
This proactive approach ultimately saw Suman recognized by all three judges and handed him his seventh career win and a memorable promotion award.
Suleymanov stuns Mamitov, extends undefeated streak
When Zayundin Suleymanov and Adilette Mamitov faced off in the MMA flyweight division, someone's zero had to go, and Suleymanov made sure it wasn't his.
'Black Tiger' used versatile wrestling throughout the first frame, planning his entry well against Mamitov's dynamic striking. However, Suleymanov wanted to show that he had more in his arsenal, and he did just that in the second match.
Mamitov was aggressive right from the end, but when he threw a bunch of flying knees, the Russian star landed a nice counter left hook that sent his opponent to the canvas, earning him a TKO victory at 2:46 of the second round. Confirmed.
Suleymanov opened his ONE account in style with the win, moving his total to 7-0.
Alvarez opens the show with a quick submission win over Chai
Carlos “Limitless” Alvarez wasted no time in taking on featherweight MMA curtain jerker “Mazin” Tittle Chai.
The Team Lakay man drove his opponent into the ropes as soon as the action began and secured a big double leg takedown.
Initially looking for a Dulce choke, Alvarez quickly switched to an anaconda choke and forced a tap just 57 seconds into the first round, earning him his third win in ONE.
