ONE Friday Fights 168 Main Event Result: Wuttikrai Survives Firefight To Edge Out Mohammad Habibpour
Wuttikrai Wor Chakrawut relied on a steady diet of punishing elbows and composed counter-striking to defeat Mohammad “Prince of Persia” Habibpour via unanimous decision in the bantamweight Muay Thai main event of ONE Friday Fights 168.
The hard-fought Asia primetime headliner unfolded on Friday, August 28, inside Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium. Wuttikrai entered the matchup riding the momentum of a massive victory over Sonrak Fairtex last month, while Habibpour stepped into the ring determined to bounce back from a tough promotional debut against Kongklai Sor Sommai.
Habibpour brought the heat from the first stanza, utilizing constant movement and high-volume pressure. However, the 25-year-old Wuttikrai remained incredibly calm and collected, choosing to sit back and counter the aggressive advances.
While the Thai standout missed an early axe kick, he quickly found his rhythm. Meticulously picking his shots, the Wor Chakrawut representative connected with a crisp short elbow that immediately left visible damage on the Iranian’s face.
The pace remained relentless in the second stanza. Although Habibpour’s strikes were somewhat telegraphed, his sheer aggression momentarily gave his Thai rival problems.
Believing he needed to fight with more urgency, Wuttikrai shifted gears and marched forward. He slammed two thudding kicks into his 22-year-old foe’s ribs, following up with a knee to the midsection and a slicing elbow up top. Undeterred, the Iranian powerhouse backed Wuttikrai into the corner to keep the round razor-close.
The third and final round delivered absolute chaos. Fighting through a crimson mask, “Prince of Persia” bit down on his mouthpiece and surged forward. Wuttikrai countered with a massive elbow and taunted his rival, but Habibpour responded by uncorking a left hand that severely wobbled the Thai star.
Smelling a miraculous comeback, the Iranian went for broke. Wuttikrai was forced to get on his bicycle, desperately backpedaling to survive the late onslaught as the Team Mehdi Zatout athlete landed another heavy left hook right before the final bell.
Despite the dramatic final sequence, Wuttikrai’s early accumulation of damage and technical composure proved decisive. All three ringside judges awarded the unanimous decision to the Thai warrior, improving his stellar professional record to 52-20.
