Pet Suanluangrodyok Banks on Youth Over Experience at ONE Friday Fights 165

Pet Suanluangrodyok has gone through some initial setbacks inside ONE Championship, but the teenage sensation has clearly found his rhythm at just the right time.

A Rising Star Finds His Rhythm

Pet enters this Friday's battle on a three-fight winning streak, highlighted by a major upset over fellow rising prospect Adam Sor Dechapan, the younger brother of current ONE Strawweight Interim Muay Thai World Champion Aliff Sor Dechapan.

That hard-fought victory came by split decision, but for the 19-year-old Thai prodigy, the result mattered less than what he took away from the experience.

"I learned a lot about technique and speed, plus dealing with strikes I had never seen before, like spinning back fists and flying knees," Pet said. "I feel like I throw a lot more punches now, and my overall striking has become much cleaner."

A Seasoned Veteran Awaits

That growth will be put to the test immediately as Pet steps into the main event of ONE Friday Fights 165 against Petninmungkorn.

The 28-year-old veteran is undefeated in ONE Championship with a six-fight winning streak of his own, and he enters this strawweight Muay Thai clash boasting a professional record of 66-21.

A Seasoned Veteran Awaits

Petninmungkorn brings experience, composure, and a well-rounded game built over years inside the ring. Although Pet knows he has a tough task ahead, the young sensation believes he has pinpointed exactly where the fight will be decided.

"His main strength is definitely his hands, and he has a lot of heart. He just doesn’t give up easily," Pet explained. "Where I have the advantage right now is in my youth and fresh energy."

A Career-Defining Opportunity

Both fighters are chasing the same life-changing prize: a $100,000 contract and a permanent spot on the ONE Championship global roster.

For Pet, the opportunity carries extra weight, as becoming the first fighter to hand Petninmungkorn a defeat inside ONE Championship—and even more so by stoppage—would be the kind of statement impossible to ignore.

"My plan is to press forward and wear him down, but I also have to respect whatever he brings to the table. I don't want to rush in recklessly, so I'll adapt on the fly based on what he throws at me," he said. "I'm looking for a stoppage just like in my last fight. I'm going to bring my entire arsenal."