‘We Still Have Unfinished Business’ – Yodlekpet, Pompet Ready To Break Deadlock At ONE Friday Fights 170
Two razor-close battles have failed to produce a clear winner between Yodlekpet “The Destroyer” Or Atchariya and Pompet Pongsuphan PK.
The Thai rivals will finally settle their 1-1 series in an highly anticipated flyweight Muay Thai trilogy in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 170 on Friday, September 11. The card broadcasts live in Asia primetime from Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
Yodlekpet claimed their first meeting by split decision at ONE Friday Fights 120 in August 2025, before Pompet answered with a tightly contested split decision victory of his own six weeks later at ONE Friday Fights 126.
Both men return with renewed momentum. Yodlekpet has secured three straight victories since their second encounter, while Pompet heads into this ultimate rubber match riding back-to-back stoppage wins.
Yodlekpet Plans To Keep His Foot On The Gas
Yodlekpet enters the trilogy with his confidence completely restored after reeling off three consecutive victories in the world’s largest martial arts organization.
The four-time Muay Thai World Champion spent his latest camp at Silk Muay Thai in Pattaya. His recent run of form has given the 31-year-old veteran renewed belief ahead of another demanding assignment against a highly familiar opponent.
Yodlekpet said:
“After stringing together some good wins, my confidence is sky-high. It really boosted my morale. I’m going to give it everything I’ve got, same as always. No backing down.”
Beyond his surging confidence, Yodlekpet believes his time at Silk Muay Thai has sharpened his overall speed and defensive movement. But his most crucial adjustment for Pompet stems directly from what he believes cost him their second encounter.
“The Destroyer” felt he allowed his work rate to dip at pivotal moments. This time, he aims to keep his attacks meticulously accurate and continuous, refusing to give Pompet any breathing room to swing the momentum.
He explained:
“I need to throw precise strikes and keep a relentless pace. In the last fight, I paused and let my volume drop toward the end. I took my foot off the gas in round two. If I hadn’t stopped throwing combinations, I believe I would have taken that second fight.”
Yodlekpet is fully prepared to bring the trilogy to an early conclusion if the opportunity presents itself, trusting his heavy punches and sharp elbows to get the job done.
At the same time, he knows he will be dealing with a highly evolved version of Pompet. He views his fellow Thai standout as considerably stronger and far more versatile than when he first began competing under the ONE banner.
Yodlekpet said:
“If the opportunity presents itself, I’m definitely closing the show.
“He’s improved tremendously. He’s much stronger than before and brings a wider variety of weapons to the ring. He’s a completely different fighter compared to when he first started in ONE.”
Pompet Sees Speed As The Key To Victory
Pompet may have left their second encounter with his hand raised, but another razor-thin split decision did little to create meaningful separation between the two Thai striking aces.
Since then, the 28-year-old PK Saenchai Muaythaigym representative has generated fresh, undeniable momentum of his own. He enters Friday’s main event following consecutive third-round stoppages, most recently putting away Nat Khat Min at ONE Friday Fights 163.
Now paired with Yodlekpet for a third time, Pompet welcomes the opportunity to finally produce a definitive, unquestionable ending to their series.
He said:
“I feel great and really happy about it. We still have unfinished business, so this third fight will finally settle the score once and for all.”
Pompet focused his latest training camp on maximizing his strength, stamina, speed, and precision. Of those vital attributes, he believes his swiftness and ability to sustain fluid combinations could prove particularly decisive against Yodlekpet.
After sharing six grueling rounds with “The Destroyer,” Pompet feels he deeply understands where his own advantages lie and intends to exploit them through a significantly faster, more consistent output.
He said:
“It’s going to come down to my speed, output, and relentless combinations. He tends to be a bit slower, so we hold a clear advantage in that department.”
Despite entering this bout behind two consecutive highlight-reel finishes, Pompet highly respects the immense durability of his familiar rival. Rather than guaranteeing a knockout, he has identified several right-sided weapons that he believes will produce his cleanest scoring opportunities.
He also intends to command the center of the ring and work primarily as a counter-striker, knowing that retreating toward the ropes would put him at a distinct disadvantage against Yodlekpet’s relentless forward pressure.
Pompet explained:
“Scoring a knockout will be tough because he’s extremely durable. My cleanest strikes will likely be my right kick, right hand, or flying right knee followed by a right cross.
“I want to control the center of the ring, but I’ll mainly focus on counter-striking. Trapping myself against the ropes puts me at a disadvantage, so staying in the middle is key.”
