ONE Championship continued its weekly primetime event series with another explosive installment of ONE Friday Fights, live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on 16 August. The event saw a total of 12 bouts featuring Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), with twenty-four practitioners vying for a coveted US$100,000 contract.
The headline bout saw Muay Thai star Kompet Fairtex aiming for his fifth consecutive victory and the lucrative contract. However, Omar El Halabi of Team Mehdi Zatout was eager to spoil the party and make a statement. The match was a closely contested affair, with both fighters showcasing their skills and determination. Ultimately, Kompet Fairtex emerged victorious, securing a unanimous decision win.
The card also saw the highly anticipated return of several prominent athletes. Japanese MMA star Ryosuke Honda made his comeback, while Israeli standout Shir Cohen and Chilean sensation Francisca Vera, nicknamed "Miss Scarface," also returned to the ONE Championship stage. Superbon's protégés, Khunsuek and Petphupa, further added to the excitement of the event.
Here are the results and highlights from each match:
Muay Thai
Catchweight (127 lbs): Kompet Fairtex defeated Omar âIronsideâ El Halabi via unanimous decision. [View Highlights](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-vNHT9S23X/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)
Catchweight (141 lbs): Buakhiao Por Paoin defeated Petgarfield Jitmuangnon via unanimous decision.
Catchweight (128 lbs): Nuapet Tded99 defeated Petphupa Aekpujean via knockout at 2:31 of round three. [View Highlights](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-vKXoySFqK/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)
Catchweight (127 lbs): Pansak Wor Wantawee defeated Dieselnoi Liamthanawat via unanimous decision.
Catchweight (130 lbs): Petnakian Phuyaiyunan defeated Magnum Sor Sommai via knockout at 0:53 of round two. [View Highlights](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-vFiB5SoC1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)
Catchweight (133 lbs): Payakmekin Jomhodmuaythai defeated Promrob Looksuan via split decision.
Featherweight: Mamuka Usubyan defeated Khunsuek Superbon Training Camp via knockout at 2:16 of round two. [View Highlights](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-vBKFQSyhY/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)
Lightweight: Denis Burmatov defeated Chanajon PK Saenchai via unanimous decision.
Catchweight (126 lbs): Brazil M Eakchat defeated Takuma Ota via split decision.
Atomweight: Shir Cohen defeated Francisca âMiss Scarfaceâ Vera via unanimous decision. [View Highlights](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-u6mZsy4AV/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)
MMA
Strawweight: Robson âThe Monkey Kingâ de Oliveira defeated Rahil Baghirov via submission (Armbar) at 1:18 of round two. [View Highlights](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-u4QF4S22u/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)
Strawweight: Torepchi Dongak defeated Ryosuke Honda via unanimous decision.
ONE Friday Fights 75 provided a thrilling night of martial arts action, showcasing the talents of both established and rising stars. The event demonstrated the continuing growth and popularity of Muay Thai and MMA in the region, with the US$100,000 contract serving as a powerful incentive for athletes to showcase their abilities on the global stage.