‘Time For Me To Earn A Contract’ – Kulabdam Targets Knockout Performance At ONE Friday Fights 137
Two-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion “Left Meteorite” Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai is riding a wave of momentum that he believes will carry him back to ONE Championship’s global roster.
The 27-year-old southpaw will attempt to secure the life-changing contract and build upon his four-bout winning streak when he meets Thai countryman PTT Apichart Farm in a bantamweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE Friday Fights 137: Tawanchai vs. Liu.
ONE’s last event of the year broadcasts live in Asia primetime from Bangkok’s famed Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, December 19, and Kulabdam has so much to gain.
Kulabdam, who owns a 75-20 career record that includes 11 promotional victories, has proven himself against elite competition throughout his tenure with the world’s largest martial arts organization.
His most recent triumph came against former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title challenger Felipe Lobo this past September, a unanimous decision win that showcased both his power and his evolution.
Speaking to onefc.com ahead of his crucial bout with PTT, Kulabdam reflected on the dominant performance that extended his winning streak and solidified his position as a legitimate divisional threat:
“I was very surprised in the last fight with Felipe because he didn’t throw any weapons at all. I’m not sure if this was because he was afraid of making a mistake and getting caught by my punches.
“But at least defeating him, a top contender in the bantamweight division, is further proof that I can fight anyone in this division’s rankings.”
Famous for the extraordinary power in his left hand, the Thai veteran has built a career on making opponents hesitant to engage, knowing one clean shot could end their night.
Now, Kulabdam faces a different type of challenge in PTT. The 28-year-old veteran brings an impressive 112-24 career record into the bout, and he represents the kind of experienced, battle-tested adversary that has defined the bantamweight Muay Thai landscape.
After losing in his promotional debut in June, PTT bounced back with a victory over Italy’s Alessio Malatesta this past September, proving his resilience and ability to adjust after setbacks.
Despite his recent success and devastating power, Kulabdam approaches the matchup with surprising humility, acknowledging the vast experience gap between himself and his opponent:
“Honestly, I consider myself the underdog against PTT. Speaking purely on ring experience, he is far superior to me. The only thing I am confident I can compete with is my experience in small gloves.
“I’m not sure if he will dare to open up his guard and absorb my punches. If he does, I’m certainly ready to deliver.”
Kulabdam’s analysis of PTT reveals a fighter who has studied his rival carefully and identified specific holes to exploit.
While respecting the Thai veteran’s toughness and durability, “Left Meteorite” believes he has found openings that could lead to a spectacular finish.
Kulabdam offered:
“His strengths are his toughness and durability, and his weakness is his less-than-stellar defense system, which should give me plenty of openings to attack. But it all depends on whether I can drop him because he’s been so durable in his last two fights.”
Kulabdam Confident In Counter-Striking Strategy
Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai has faced aggressive, forward-marching fighters all throughout his career, and he believes his experience against that type of athlete will prove decisive against PTT Apichart Farm.
“Left Meteorite” drew parallels between his upcoming opponent and a familiar foe whose aggressive approach provided the perfect platform for the Thai southpaw to implement his fierce counter-punches.
Speaking about the stylistic matchup, Kulabdam revealed his game plan for the pivotal battle at ONE Friday Fights 137 on December 19:
“I’ve fought Muangthai [PK Saenchai] before, who has a very similar style to PTT. They constantly walk forward and throw strikes.
“If PTT keeps coming forward, I will keep punching. Whatever he throws, I will counter harder. We will have to see if he gets hit by my weapons and chooses to back down, or if I get tired from punching first.”
For Kulabdam, this contest represents more than just extending his winning streak.
The Thai star is aiming for the coveted six-figure contract that would elevate him back to ONE Championship’s global stage.
“Left Meteorite” previously competed five times in the organization’s flagship events, defeating Bobo Sacko, Sangmanee PK Saenchai, and John Lineker, and he desperately wants to get back to that place.
Kulabdam said:
“I am determined to finish PTT. I am very confident that if I win via knockout, or at least win by a good-looking unanimous decision, it will be time for me to earn a contract.
“I want to go back and prove myself on ONE’s global stage again. If I get the contract, I’m confident I will perform much better on ONE’s global stage than before.”
