ONE Friday Fights 131 Results: Decho Draws Level With Suriyanlek, Yunusov Stays Unbeaten
The world’s largest martial arts organization closed out October in style with ONE Friday Fights 131, which aired live in Asia primetime on October 31.
The weekly spectacle once again brought Bangkok to life with 12 Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA matchups. Fighters battled for pride, redemption, and a chance to move one step closer to a life-changing main roster contract.
In case you missed any of the action, here’s what unfolded in the main event and featured fight of the evening in the Thai capital this past Friday.
Decho Avenges Loss To Suriyanlek In Three-Round War
Decho Por Borirak exacted revenge against Suriyanlek Por Yenying with a deserving unanimous decision win in their flyweight Muay Thai main event rematch.
The 22-year-old, who went down to his Thai counterpart on the judges’ scorecards this past September, used his kicks to set the pace in the opening round, but Suriyanlek kept finding answers with his looping overhand right.
In the second frame, Suriyanlek let his hands go with a three-strike combination, but in doing so, left his midsection exposed. Decho drove a knee into the ribs that folded his compatriot for a moment and then went to work in the clinch, landing more knees to the body and head.
That shift turned the tide. In the final round, the Singha Mawynn affiliate controlled the exchanges with poise, punishing Suriyanlek every time he came forward. He mixed in elbows late to underline his dominance.
At the end of the three-round war, all judges at ringside were undivided with their decision, giving Decho his 48th career victory that levelled their rivalry at one apiece.
Yunusov Shuts Down Petsukumvit Early To Stay Perfect
Teenage striking star Rustam “Tomahawk” Yunusov kept his spotless record intact with a first-round finish of two-time Rajadamnern Stadium World Champion Petsukumvit Tomthungyai in flyweight Muay Thai.
The 18-year-old allowed his opposite number to advance, but it took him merely seconds to find a way around the Thai’s attacks.
When the opening appeared, Yunusov struck like lightning. A clean one-two, followed by a left high kick and a left hook, instantly sent Petsukumvit crashing to the canvas.
The veteran tried to rise just as the eight-count began, but his legs turned heavy, which forced the referee to wave the contest off at 1:44 of the opening round.
“Tomahawk” raised his slate to 15-0 with the knockout, including six wins under the ONE Friday Fights banner, moving him a little closer to that life-changing US$100,000 main roster contract.
ONE Friday Fights 131 Quick Results
- Decho Por Borirak defeats Suriyanlek Por Yenying via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – Flyweight)
- Krisana Dowdenmuaythai defeats Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – Bantamweight)
- Buakhiao Por Paoin defeats Maemmot Sor Salacheep via split decision (Muay Thai – Bantamweight)
- Mohamed Taoufyq defeats Petmuangnua Tongkawchiangmai via TKO at 1:30 of round two (Muay Thai – Flyweight)
- Gabriele Moram defeats Nongfahsai TOP PK Saenchai via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – Atomweight)
- Daodaeng Annymuaythai defeats Ikkyusan Sor Salacheep via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – Atomweight)
- Rustam Yunusov defeats Petsukumvit Tomthungyai via KO at 1:44 of round one (Muay Thai – Flyweight)
- Arthur Klopp defeats Zhu Shuai via split decision (Kickboxing – Bantamweight)
- Gabriel Pereira defeats TAKU via unanimous decision (Kickboxing – Bantamweight)
- Alexandre Khan vs. Seiya Matsuda ends in a no contest (MMA – Featherweight)
- Tsz Ching Phoebe Lo defeats Madhyson Klatt via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – Atomweight)
- Mehrab Mammadzada defeats Shazada Ataev via submission at 3:58 of round three (MMA – Flyweight)
