‘I’m Putting Him Away’ – Tubtimthong Aims To Bounce Back Spectacularly In ONE Friday Fights 144 Main Event
Tubtimthong IngfahhotelUbon faces a pivotal moment in his career when he meets Chatpichit Sor Sor Toipadriew in the atomweight Muay Thai main event of ONE Friday Fights 144.
The card airs live in Asia primetime on February 27 from Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium, and for the 25-year-old Thai striker, the stakes couldn’t be clearer.
After a tough three-fight skid, Tubtimthong is desperate to halt the slide and reestablish himself in the weekly series. A victory would not only snap his opponent’s surge but also revive his own push toward a coveted ONE Championship main roster contract.
Chatpichit enters the contest on a two-fight winning streak, but Tubtimthong is determined to disrupt that rise.
The 25-year-old said:
“Chatpichit is a very well-rounded fighter. His strength is his variety, he’s got a lot of tools and keeps them coming. But his weakness is that his hands tend to drop when he’s throwing, which leaves his face wide open.
“I’ve planned to capitalize on those openings. I’m bringing my full arsenal, but I’ve been working extra hard on my boxing to catch him the moment he leaves his chin exposed.”
Known as a power puncher with devastating finishing ability, Tubtimthong began his ONE tenure with three successive wins, including two first-round knockouts. He understands the upside of that aggression, though it has left him exposed at times.
Rather than abandoning the identity that fueled his early success, Tubtimthong plans to refine it in search of his 60th career victory. Since his last bout, he has remained in camp, focusing on tightening his defense while sharpening his accuracy.
He added:
“I’m coming in with that same aggressive style, but I’m going to be much more clinical and cautious. I can’t afford another mistake. I expect Chatpichit to be quite technical and calculated because he’s not the type to just stand there and trade.
“I think this fight will be decided by timing, whoever makes the first mistake is going down. He might have more variety in his strikes, but I’m confident I’ve got the edge in power and speed. The moment his hands drop, I’m putting him away.”
Chatpichit’s recent victories have showcased maturity and adaptability, but Tubtimthong views this matchup as a chance to flip the script. A decisive win in the evening’s headliner would immediately shift attention back to his explosive finishing ability.
Headlining at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium for the first time has added another layer of motivation for the Sor Jor Lekmuangnon representative:
“I was honestly shocked when I found out I have to fight in the main event. I never even dreamed of headlining ONE Friday fight card. In my entire career, I’ve never been the main event anywhere, even being the co-main felt like a big deal to me. I promise to give it my all. I won’t let the promotion down. I’m going to win this for my new gym and show everyone that I’m back.”
Tubtimthong Reflects On Setbacks And Refocuses For Redemption
When Tubtimthong IngfahhotelUbon meets Chatpichit Sor Sor Toipadriew in an atomweight Muay Thai tilt at ONE Friday Fights 144, the clash represents more than just another appearance in the weekly series.
For the 25-year-old Thai striker, it offers a chance to steady his trajectory after a turbulent stretch. The recent skid forced Tubtimthong to reassess his preparation and execution ahead of this main event opportunity.
He said:
“Looking back at those three losses—in the first two, it was really down to my own poor game planning. Especially against Banluelok [Sitwatcharachai], I left my guard too loose and walked right into his power shots.
“In my last fight against Khunsuk Mor Krungthepthonburi, the issue was the ring rust. I hadn’t fought for a long time, so my body felt sluggish, and I just couldn’t perform the way I wanted to.”
Before the slide, Tubtimthong was a force of nature. In 2023, he stopped Petchnumchai Sor Jor Tongprachin and Sakolpat ChotBangsaen in a combined time of less than four minutes to announce his arrival on the global stage.
That momentum may have stalled, but the lessons learned have forced necessary adjustments in his mindset.
He explained:
“Now that I’m on a three-fight slide, I’ll admit I feel a little bit of pressure. But for this fight, I’m confident I’ll be back to my best. Since my last bout, I’ve stayed in camp and trained non-stop, focusing specifically on fixing those defensive holes.”
