This Friday, October 2, get ready for pure chaos out of Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. We’re talking ONE Friday Fights 173, and for almost every single athlete stepping into the ring, it’s a shot at a massive US$100,000 contract and a spot on ONE Championship’s main roster. This isn’t just another fight night; it’s a make-or-break moment, following up the Regian Eersel vs. George Jarvis rematch deeper into the night with nine incredible bouts across Muay Thai and MMA. If you’re looking for high stakes, this card delivers.
Buakaew’s Perfect Record Faces a Lethwei Killer
In the main event, Thailand’s own Buakaew Sor Sor Pakorn, who’s 28 years old, is stepping back into the ring to welcome Myanmar’s Nat Khat Min. This is a flyweight Muay Thai contest that’s got everyone talking. Buakaew has been absolutely perfect on the weekly series so far, snatching two wins. He edged out Aldo Cruz by split decision at ONE Friday Fights 162, and pulled off another split decision win against Jacob “Sombat” Thompson at ONE Friday Fights 144. He’s looking to keep that flawless promotional record going. But Nat Khat Min, 27, is no joke. This dude rolls in with a background in Lethwei, a seriously tough martial art, and boasts a career record of 32-4. He came up short in his promotional debut, but you know he’s hungry to make a real impact this time. This isn’t just about a win; it’s about proving he belongs, especially against a guy with Buakaew’s “perfect” but razor-thin record.
Co-Main Event: Experience vs. Finishing Power
Then we’ve got the co-main event, a strawweight Muay Thai showdown that promises fireworks. Series veteran Tonglampoon FA Group, who’s only 22, is squaring off with Brazil’s Dionatha Santos Tobias, 26. Tonglampoon is basically a fixture on this weekly series, already making ten appearances! He’s got some serious hardware on his resume, including notable wins over Mungkorn Sor Sombatfarm not once, but twice, and even snagging a TKO finish against Topgun Kor Kanluak. The kid’s got experience beyond his years. On the other side, Dionatha is all about that finishing power. He’s got two victories in ONE, and both of them were finishes! We’re talking about a first-round knockout of Kongpoxay PK Seanchai at ONE Friday Fights 101. This fight is gonna be a clash of styles: Tonglampoon’s seasoned aggression against Dionatha’s raw, fight-ending power. You know Dionatha wants another highlight-reel finish added to his collection.
This Friday isn’t just another night of fights; it’s a full-on spectacle with nine bouts showcasing talent from across the globe. Everyone’s fighting for something big, that US$100,000 contract and a spot on the main roster, making every punch, kick, and submission attempt mean everything. Get ready for some serious action to kick off October!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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