ONE Championship kicked off a stacked doubleheader with ONE Friday Fight 58: Super Bon vs. Grigoryan II on Asia Prime Time on April 5 at Lumpini Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
This supporting card featured incredible Muay Thai and kickboxing action, including some memorable debuts, fierce upsets, and triumphant returns from legends.
Here we recap all the matches that happened before the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Title main event between Superbon and Marat Grigorian.
Nong-O defeated Clapdam and returned to winning ways.
Former longtime ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama had his back against the wall after two recent losses, but the legendary Thai turned back the clock and defeated Club Dam So in a bantamweight Muay Thai showdown. -Defeated Jor Piek Utay by unanimous decision. .
Nong-O was aggressive from the beginning, trying to find openings for his signature strikes. But Clapdam persevered, locking with his idol during the first frame.
The 37-year-old continued to counter the “Left Meteorite” in the second frame, landing better strikes and showing more of his iconic weaponry. The same thing happened in the final round, where Nong-O smashed a club dam in the pocket and won the exchange.
The important victory kept the current No. 3 ranked contender within the world title range, improving his overall record to 266-56-10 and ending his opponent's impressive winning streak.
Asahi stops Seksan from 8 consecutive matches with shocking debut
Yutaro Asahi shocked the world by ending Seksan Olu Kwanmuang's incredible eight-fight winning streak at ONE Championship.
The Japanese rising star didn't get involved in a brawl in this 142-pound catchweight Tomay Thai match, instead using his footwork and shot selection to get the best out of the Thai fan favorite.
It was clear in the first round that Asahi was not going to stand in front of Seksan, as Asahi picked his angles and scored with punches and kicks.
The Phoenix Gym representative seemed to gain even more confidence in the second round, defeating the “man who won't give in to anyone” with a lead uppercut followed by a hard left hand.
Seksan tried to make something happen in the final slot, but Asahi took a step ahead and won a memorable debut victory by unanimous decision, announcing his intention to join the team.
Nakrob narrowly wins over Muang Thai in Instant Classic
The only thing better than meeting a Muay Thai idol is beating a Muay Thai idol. Just ask Nakrob Fairtex.
The 25-year-old Thai won a razor-thin decision over legendary “Elbow Zombie” Muang Thai's PK Saenchai in what ended up being a classic three-round bout.
For nine intense minutes, Nakrob stood chin-to-chin with his compatriot, trading elbows and knees in a flyweight Muay Thai bout, inflicting as much damage as he did.
Muangthai stepped forward and drove his knee into Nakrob's sternum, but when Nakrob needed it, he stepped forward.
With the all-action win, Nakrob improved his professional batting record to 65 wins and 21 losses.
Contrany wins 7 straight games, earns six-figure contract
Kontranee Saw Sonmai extended his ONE Championship win streak to seven with a life-changing victory over Jaosayai Mor Krungthep-Tombur in a Muay Thai Burnburner at a catchweight of 134 pounds.
The cantankerous Thai dominated the first round, overwhelming Jaos Ayai with tee kicks and fierce combinations. Then all hell started in the second frame.
As the round began, Jaosayai dropped his compatriot with a well-timed left hand, shocking the two-time Muay Thai world champion at Rajadamnern Stadium, before landing blow after blow as the battle continued.
In the face of all that pressure, the 27-year-old managed to return the favor, knocking Jaos Ayayi down with a powerful left elbow of his own.
As the final frame began, both fighters were tired of their opponent's power, but Contrany controlled the remaining time and ultimately won a hard-fought unanimous decision victory.
Along the way, he improved his overall record to 68-15-1 and earned a six-figure contract to join ONE's global roster.
Shadow finishes Hehir in exciting 3 round scrap
Former Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Shadow Sinha Mawin had to give his all to score a TKO victory over Swedish striker Erik Hehir in a featherweight Muay Thai bout.
Hehir used an aggressive jab in the first round, but the Thai was most memorable when he dropped his opponent with a counter right elbow.
Meanwhile, Shadow briefly touched the canvas with a punch at the start of the second round, but came back with a vengeance and took the Swede down with a huge right hand.
In the final round, Hehir barely recovered his wobble from a powerful left hook before Shadow landed two right high kicks, ending the fight at 0:53 and improving his professional record to 76-13. Ta.
Kongpet defeats Kongchai in intense rematch
Kongpet Fairtex and Konchai Chanaidongmuang fought back in a 126-pound catchweight match against Tomay Thai, but the chaos that ensued looked a lot like their September 2023 matchup.
Fortunately for Kompet, the result was the same.
The Fairtex Training Center athlete scored another unanimous decision victory after three rounds of adrenaline-fueled head-knocking action.
Both Thai strikers stood in the center of the ring, hurling four ounces of leather, refusing to slow down despite the intensity. Kongchai fought back with body shots in the final round, but Kompete did enough in the first six minutes to maintain momentum with powerful combos and body kicks.
With the win, the 23-year-old improved his career record to 87-19.
Peacocks overwhelm Lumpinee with debut victory over Shinjo
Jake “The One” Peacock has been the talk of the town since earning his ONE Championship contract, and he lived up to the hype by defeating Kohei Shinshiro with a unanimous decision victory in his bantamweight Muay Thai debut. I got it.
Competing despite missing part of his right arm, The Road to ONE: Canada's winner used his size and height to control the distance from Shinjo, allowing the Japanese powerhouse to take advantage of his unique strengths. maintained an inferior position in releasing their weapons.
The British-Canadian striker then relentlessly attacked and slowed Shinjo with accurate body kicks throughout the second round, allowing him to maintain pressure and aim for the finish.
When the third round began, Peacock immediately defeated Shinjo's nose with a powerful left counter. And as the blood began to flow, the crippled combatant stepped on the accelerator and continued to dominate with a powerful striker.
Peacock had an impressive debut, improving to 13-1 overall and 1-0 in ONE matches.
Chan overwhelms Arif with relentless boxing
“Fighting Rooster” Zhang Peimian stopped Arif Soe Dechapan's winning streak and returned to the winner's column.
The Chinese phenom took some time to understand Arif's kicks and knees in the first frame of their strawweight kickboxing fight, but around the middle of the round, the “Fighting Rooster” stepped on the gas. He attacked with ferocious boxing combinations.
He continued this in the second and third rounds, relentlessly cornering his opponent and driving heavy hooks to the body and head. Arif absorbed the damage and managed to get back on his feet, but Chan won a lopsided unanimous decision, improving his overall record to 18 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw.
With this victory, 'The Fighting Rooster' claims another shot at the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title.
Ishii defeats Katajima in a 3 round brawl
Japanese compatriots Jurai Ishii and Satoshi Katashima made their debut in a Muay Thai match at a catch weight of 122 pounds, and a back-and-forth battle began.
It was not a battle of skill, but rather a battle of wills, as the fighters were evenly matched in that division.
For nine minutes, Ishii showed a little more grit and determination, maintaining his lead on the scorecards with sharp punches and thumping kicks, earning recognition from all three judges.
The unanimous decision victory marks the 18-year-old's 14th professional victory and his first at ONE Championship.
