Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium witnessed another explosive chapter of ONE Friday Fights 118 on August 1. International warriors clashed in pursuit of life-changing US$100,000 contracts and coveted spots on the global roster.
The Asian primetime event featured contenders from multiple continents, each bringing their own unique fighting styles to Thailand’s most iconic combat sports venue in hopes of achieving their ultimate dreams.
Though no contract winners emerged this time around, the fighters delivered spectacular entertainment that reinforced the weekly series’ reputation as unmissable viewing for martial arts enthusiasts from around the world.
The main event saw Worapon Lukjaoporongtom settle his rivalry with Soner “Golden Boy” Sen, claiming a decisive unanimous decision victory in their anticipated 142-pound Muay Thai trilogy bout at the legendary venue.
Sen’s early aggression troubled Worapon initially. The Turkish fighter’s sharp straight punches and penetrating knee strikes created problems, but the Thai veteran responded effectively with devastating clinch elbows that swung momentum his direction.
Round two brought chaos after an inadvertent eye poke temporarily halted proceedings. Both men resumed with increased ferocity, unleashing their complete arsenals in a breathtaking display of technical violence and warrior spirit.
Sen’s spinning elbows and thunderous head kicks drew roars from the crowd, while Worapon matched his intensity with equally vicious elbow strikes that battered his determined opponent throughout the heated exchanges.
The final round delivered pure mayhem. Another accidental foul briefly interrupted the fight, but the restart triggered an absolutely frenzied conclusion that left both fighters completely drained yet still throwing leather with reckless abandon.
Worapon’s superior conditioning and tactical adjustments proved decisive. His relentless pressure overwhelmed Sen’s resistance, earning unanimous scorecards and his 67th professional victory while taking a commanding 2-1 series lead between the rivals.
British striker Otis Waghorn needed a victory after consecutive defeats, and he delivered against Hakim Bah in their featured bantamweight Muay Thai encounter, securing a narrow but crucial split decision.
The opening exchanges established the fight’s frantic pace immediately. Waghorn’s high kicks met Bah’s sharp counter hooks in a dangerous chess match, with the Brit cleverly switching stances to create fresh angles of attack.
Round two belonged to Waghorn’s superior work rate. His precise body jab disrupted Bah’s timing perfectly, knocking the French-Moroccan off balance while he attempted his own offensive kicks in a momentum-shifting sequence.
The decisive third round showcased Waghorn’s technical superiority. The Assassins Gym product dominated with beautiful combination striking, systematically breaking down Bah’s defense until two judges awarded him the hard-fought victory and 9-2 record.
ONE Friday Fights 118 Full Results
- Worapon Lukjaoporongtom defeats Soner Sen via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – 142 lbs)
- Kongkula Jitmuangnon defeats Suksawat PK Saenchai via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – 141 lbs)
- Kaokarat Sor Tienpo defeats Chatpet Sor Jor Tongprajin via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – 140 lbs)
- Singtanawat Nokjeanladkrabang defeats Pol Pascual via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – 126 lbs)
- Rifdean Masdor defeats Bernueng Sor Salacheep via majority decision (Muay Thai – atomweight)
- Pet Suanluangrodyok defeats Petthanwa Eaglemuaythai via KO at 2:56 of round two (Muay Thai – atomweight)
- Otis Waghorn defeats Hakim Bah via split decision (Muay Thai – bantamweight)
- Logan Chan defeats Chama Superbon Training Camp via KO at 2:51 of round one (Muay Thai – 140 lbs)
- Zhang Jingtao defeats Hiroki Naruo via KO at 2:32 of round two (kickboxing – 139 lbs)
- Kojiro Shiba defeats Mon Yoddhaxay via TKO at 1:14 of round two (kickboxing – 119 lbs)
- Nachyn Sat defeats Carlos Alvarez via TKO at 2:51 of round two (MMA – featherweight)
- Gabriele Lionetti defeats Jan Menard Atole via submission at 3:23 of round two (MMA – strawweight)
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