When ONE Championship touches down at the historic Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, June 27, it will bring a talent-laden fight card loaded with compelling matchups.
is one of the most intriguing installments of ONEs weekly Asia primetime series in recent memory, and martial arts fans around the globe have plenty to be excited about.
Before the fighters descend upon Bangkok to throw down in front of a raucous Thai crowd, we look at five reasons why ONE Friday Fights 114 is a must-watch event.
#1 Main Event Strikers With Something To Prove
The new headline attraction will see dangerous knockout artist square off with exciting young athlete in a pivotal 140-pound kickboxing clash. Both Thai strikers will have something to prove.
After rattling off six straight wins, including four highlight-reel finishes, to begin his ONE tenure and earn a six-figure main roster contract, Suablack has struggled to find his footing against elite opposition.
Hell now come into this bout with his back against the wall after losing three straight.
Sangarthit, meanwhile, looks poised to take ONE by storm.
The brother-in-law to former longtime ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion , the 21-year-old impressed in his promotional debut at , and he now hopes to score a statement victory over one of Thailands most respected fighters.
While Sangarthit is hungry to prove he belongs among the best of the best, Suablack is determined to halt his losing skid, take out a much-hyped rising star, and re-establish himself as a top name to watch.
#2 Veteran Brawlers Continue Their Rivalry
Before that, beloved Thai scrappers and will throw down in a 140-pound Muay Thai contest. These former World Champions have met four times previously outside of ONE, and fans should buckle up for another barnburner.
The 36-year-old Seksan has spent the past year and a half in ONE cementing himself as one of the most entertaining fighters to ever compete in the art of eight limbs.
His all-action approach has garnered him legions of fans, but he enters this fight following just his second promotional defeat C and his first stoppage loss in ONE.
For his part, Muangthai has lost all four previous battles to Seksan. However, the 31-year-old elbow specialist is currently riding a two-fight winning streak and looks to be in the finest shape of his incredible 256-fight career.
If Elbow Zombie can put it all together and , he could secure a sought-after US$100,000 contract.
#3 A Pair Of Massive Promotional Debuts
Beyond a number of established ONE superstars competing at ONE Friday Fights 114, there will be two promotional debuts that fans wont want to miss.
Accomplished Thai hero will take on fellow ONE newcomer in a featherweight Muay Thai tilt. With a lengthy winning streak that dates back to early 2023 and numerous titles across his native country, PTT could be poised to make immediate waves in the worlds largest martial arts organization.
Lower on the card, 17-year-old Muay Thai prodigy will square off with Chinas at strawweight.
Many fans will recognize the Anane surname, as Younis is the brother to current ONE World Champion . The younger Anane possesses many of the same preternatural skills as his sibling and is motivated to follow in Nabils footsteps and rocket his way to the top.
#4 A Showcase Of ONEs Youth Movement
Elite young talent will be on full display at ONE Friday Fights 114, giving fans a peek into the future of ONEs Muay Thai landscape.
While Anane, with his famous family name, has plenty of hype behind him, so does his 20-year-old opponent. Liu came up short by the narrowest of margins in his ONE debut earlier this year but proved he owns the world-class skills and raw athleticism needed to hang with the best.
Also, undefeated Uzbekistani phenom returns in search of his fourth straight victory in ONE when he battles respected Thai veteran . Still just 22 years old and with a 21-0 pro record, Ortikov has all the makings of a future global superstar, and hes eager to earn a spot on ONEs main roster.
Fans are also excited about the return of 18-year-old standout . The heavy-handed Lebanese striker will face his toughest test yet in the form of Thai knockout artist , who is 7-0 at ONE Friday Fights.
For his part, Ondash boasts a 3-0 record at ONE Friday Fights, captivating crowds with his brash confidence, crisp combination striking, and shocking power. The Scorpion is already knocking on the door of a six-figure contract, and if hes able to hand Chartpayak his first defeat in ONE, he will erase any doubts that hes ready for even bigger opportunities.
Additionally, the lineup will feature five more rising stars C all 22 or younger C who are looking to make strong impressions. Those young athletes are Sangarthit Looksaikongdin, Elies Abdelali, , , and .
#5 The Return Of Japanese Superstar Nadaka
is widely recognized as the best-ever Muay Thai fighter to come out of Japan, and hes now set for his sophomore appearance in ONE. Hell face red-hot Thai striker in an explosive atomweight tilt.
Nadaka arrived at ONE with a jam-packed trophy case and a reputation as one of the planets most technically proficient strikers. The 10-time World Champion quickly lived up to the hype with a dazzling third-round stoppage win over at .
The Japanese sensation is now hoping to impress again, but hes been given no easy task. After all, Banluelok has looked nothing short of dominant in his three-fight ONE tenure, scoring a trio of highlight-reel finishes.
If hes able to deliver another sterling performance, Nadaka could find himself once again fighting in front of a hometown crowd at ONEs blockbuster return to Japan C? on November 16.