The stakes are high, the talent is hungry, and a pair of bantamweight Muay Thai showdowns top a fiery installment of ONE Friday Fights 178, which takes over Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, November 13. Nine bouts spanning Muay Thai and MMA will feature rising stars and seasoned veterans chasing the coveted US$100,000 contract and a spot on ONE Championship's global roster. And with so much on the line, nobody can afford to take their foot off the gas.
ONE Friday Fights 178: Yodlekpet, Superlek, Mammadov Headline Nine-Bout Spectacle
A Decorated ‘Destroyer’ Meets A Dangerous Lethwei Star
Four-time Muay Thai World Champion Yodlekpet “The Destroyer” Or Atchariya has collected plenty of hardware throughout his illustrious career, but he is still hungry for more.
The 31-year-old Thai veteran owns one Lumpinee Stadium World Title and three Rajadamnern Stadium crowns. And he's been living up to his moniker lately, claiming victory in three of his last four ONE Championship appearances, including a third-round knockout of Gingsanglek Wor Kumchamnarn.
But standing in his way is Kyaw Swar Win, a 24-year-old Lethwei standout who certainly isn't intimidated by his opponent's dazzling resume.
The Fairtex Training Center representative brings an impressive 59-3 career record into the contest, along with recent victories over Slatan Jitmuangnon and Muga.
With Yodlekpet's championship pedigree and Kyaw Swar Win's formidable credentials, this bantamweight clash has all the ingredients for an explosive main event.
Superlek Puts His Perfect ONE Championship Record On The Line
Superlek Jitmuangnon has wasted little time making his presence felt in ONE Championship, and the 23-year-old Thai sensation will look to keep his spotless promotional record intact against Azerbaijan's Anar Mammadov in the co-main event.
Representing Jitmuangnon Gym, which Muay Thai superstar Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon also calls home, Superlek has earned unanimous decision victories in both of his ONE Championship appearances, defeating Sonrak Fairtex and Othman Rhouni. With 61 career wins to his name, he's looking to make it three straight under Lumpinee Stadium’s bright lights.
But Mammadov has other plans.
The 30-year-old Azerbaijani, nicknamed "Atilla," brings a 12-5 professional record and a dangerous kickboxing background into the matchup. He also knows how to close the show, having finished Komawut FA Group via second-round TKO at ONE Friday Fights 128 last year.
Superlek may have experience on his side, but Mammadov has the power and technique to spoil anyone’s perfect day, and a victory over the Thai veteran would be a much-needed boost to his ONE Championship run.
ONE Friday Fights 178 Full Card
-Yodlekpet Or Atchariya vs. Kyaw Swar Win (Muay Thai – bantamweight)
-Superlek Jitmuangnon vs. Anar Mammadov (Muay Thai – bantamweight)
-Petubon Sor Teanchai vs. Songpandin Chor Kaewwiset (Muay Thai – flyweight)
-Superchamp Wutdychonburipraleasing vs. Saiyok Kiatpraison (Muay Thai – strawweight)
-Pek Por Tor Tor Thongtawee vs. Cihan Dogu (Muay Thai – atomweight)
-Kumanngern Jitmuangnon vs. Ali Al-Kinani (Muay Thai – strawweight)
-Nattakorn vs. Mathew Gesto (MMA – strawweight)
-Nongnuk Sor Dechapan vs. Giorgia Pieropan (Muay Thai – atomweight)
-Soo Hyun Kim vs. Takumi Fukamachi (MMA – bantamweight)
