‘Hunt For The Finish’ – Mongkoldetlek And Dedduanglek Target Breakout Wins At ONE Friday Fights 174
Few fighters in the weekly series have mastered the art of winning rounds through timing, craft, and ring IQ like Dedduanglek Torfunfarm and Mongkoldetlek Por Pim-on.
Now, both are ready to leave the scorecards behind and chase a definitive finish when they collide in a bantamweight Muay Thai main event at ONE Friday Fights 174. The action broadcasts live in Asia primetime on Friday, October 9, from Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
Before they trade leather inside the “Mecca of Muay Thai,” here is how both warriors see the road ahead.
Mongkoldetlek Embraces A Second Chance
Mongkoldetlek is an elite veteran who has swum in the deepest waters over the course of 184 career fights.
The 31-year-old Muay Khao used his aggressive, knee-heavy style to race through a 4-0 start in ONE Championship. However, he ran into a brick wall in now-reigning ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan “The General” Haggerty at ONE: BAD BLOOD in 2022.
The tightly contested bout hinged on a nail-biting third round, and the scorecards narrowly went against him. Still, Mongkoldetlek remains proud of holding his own against a man who would rise to become a two-division, two-sport World Champion.
The former Lumpinee Stadium World Champion shared:
“I regret it a lot, honestly. Looking back on that day, where I fell short was my stamina. In terms of experience, I didn’t feel outmatched at all. I just ran out of gas.
“Having shared the ring with a champion like Haggerty and going toe-to-toe in such a close fight feels great. Coming back to ONE, everything is definitely harder because the roster is stacked with top-tier talent. But I’m ready to prove myself all over again.”
Mongkoldetlek left the promotion after that loss and returned to the regional circuit. Four years on, he came back to ONE’s revered weekly series as if he never left. He strung together three straight wins, most recently over Yassir “Salvador” Rassafi.
Next up is Dedduanglek, a fellow Thai who has shared the ring with some of the division’s biggest names. The Por Pim-on affiliate knows his opponent is every bit as talented, which makes this a genuine test.
Mongkoldetlek said:
“Facing a technical fighter like Dedduanglek is fine by me. I enjoy it and feel comfortable adapting to any style in the ring.
“His main strengths are his fast right kick, sharp right hand, and overall fight IQ. His weakness seems to be his midsection, and he doesn’t handle heavy power shots very well.”
Emboldened by his second life in the world’s largest martial arts organization, the Thai striker refuses to let the judges dictate his fate.
Mongkoldetlek has heard pundits question his finishing touch, and he fully intends to shatter that perception to secure a life-changing contract.
He added:
“The goal is to go in there and finish Dedduanglek. If I can’t get the finish, it’s going to be tough to walk away with the win. I really have to hunt for the finish.
“I need to bring home this victory and keep pushing toward that main roster spot in ONE. Getting four wins in a row would definitely boost my chances of locking down a contract.”
Dedduanglek Channels Lessons Learned
Dedduanglek is still shaking off the sting of his last outing, a loss to Kongsuk Sitsarawatsuer, a rival he had beaten once before.
Even so, he carries no regrets. The 23-year-old gave it everything, and he tips his cap to Kongsuk for getting the job done.
Rather than dwell on it, he vows to turn the setback into fuel for what comes next.
The TDed99 standout explained:
“Kongsuk came in better than before, much tighter and didn’t rush straight in at me. I took those lessons to heart to make sure I don’t back up too much this time, try to throw more strikes, and add more power to my shots.
“For this fight, I’m also intending to let my hands and feet go much faster.”
Turning his attention to Mongkoldetlek, the striking prodigy holds deep respect for a fighter he has followed since childhood.
Despite the gap in fight mileage, he plans to pair his youth and physical freshness with signature body kicks and an eight-centimeter height advantage.
He stated:
“I watched tape of his fights this year against foreign fighters. It looked like he tried to use his knees against them since they usually aren’t as comfortable with that. His punch defense is solid too, which makes it tricky for guys to land cleanly on him.
“His striking power isn’t necessarily light-out power, but he’s got those knees, teeps, and relentless forward pressure. He’s well-rounded and can adapt on the fly because of his veteran instincts.”
It has been an up-and-down road since Dedduanglek earned his life-changing career start by winning the 2022 Road to ONE: Thailand tournament. Along the way, he has racked up nine promotional wins.
Now, he sees a chance to put a defining stamp on his resume. A signature finish could be the spark that carries him up the bantamweight ladder, and he hopes to unleash it this Friday.
Dedduanglek offered:
“I’ll probably test the waters with him first — no rushing in or being overly aggressive. But if he shows any signs of breaking, I’ll definitely go for the finish.
“Since fighting in ONE, I haven’t gotten a stoppage victory yet. Getting one in this fight would be amazing because it means a bonus and taking down a highly experienced veteran. It’ll really elevate my name.”
