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The 5 Biggest Takeaways From ONE Friday Fights 92: Sitthichai Vs. Shadow

Top strikers prevailed, new stars emerged, and more lessons from our last event of 2024!

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provided a fitting conclusion to a memorable year in ONE Championship.

The 12-bout Muay Thai and kickboxing card was simply electric. Not only did a plethora of superstars find their grooves once again, but some talented phenoms displayed their immense potential on the global stage this past Friday, December 20.

With the last show of 2024 officially in the books, we reflect on five big takeaways from ONE Friday Fights 92 at the world-famous Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Shadow Is A True Star On The Rise

Many athletes made a statement at ONE Friday Fights 92, but might have been the loudest.

In the main event, the 24-year-old sensation defeated eight-time Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion via unanimous decision to solidify himself as a serious player in the featherweight Muay Thai division.

The Thai strikers engaged in a methodical duel, but Shadow was quicker and more forceful with his offense. He battered his rival라이브 바카라 left arm with heavy right kicks, affecting Sitthichai라이브 바카라 ability to let rip with his signature left hand.

Though Sitthichai was game throughout the battle, the young upstart controlled the range better and attacked with hooks and straight punches whenever his opponent라이브 바카라 guard dropped. Shadow then sealed the deal by knocking down “Killer Kid” with a devastating right cross late in the third round.

The unanimous decision was Shadow라이브 바카라 biggest victory to date. He took out the #3-ranked featherweight Muay Thai and kickboxing contender and has now won four straight appearances at ONE Friday Fights.

Songchainoi Is Fireworks Every Time

Since the earliest days of ONE Friday Fights in January 2023, has delivered the goods every time he steps into the Lumpinee Stadium ring.

The Thai knockout artist has been unstoppable during his promotional tenure, defeating all eight of his opponents at the weekly Asia primetime event series. His latest victim was , who was scorched in the second round of their matchup.

Songchainoi launched a bevy of uppercuts before Yodnumchai decided to trade blows. During the exchange, the 24-year-old wound up and cracked his compatriot with a wild right, which ultimately ended Yodnumchai라이브 바카라 night.

The fiery performance earned Songchainoi yet another bonus and gave fans one more reason to watch ONE Friday Fights whenever he competes.

Grigorian And Meksen Bounce Back With Elite Showings

Two of the greatest pound-for-pound kickboxers in history returned to the winner라이브 바카라 circle with vintage performances last Friday.

Eight months after falling to in their ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Title fight, #2-ranked bounced back by knocking out Morocco라이브 바카라 .

The 33-year-old Armenian overwhelmed Zahidi with his trademark punches in the first stanza, and the punishment continued in the second frame. He dropped the young Moroccan with an overhand right for the first knockdown and then finished him with a straight left to earn his 68th career win.

Meanwhile, snapped the first two-bout skid of her incredible decades-long career.

The French-Algerian legend, who was fighting six weeks after failing to claim the , spoiled the highly anticipated debut of four-time K-1 Champion , lighting her up with razor-sharp boxing combinations and snappy kicks to secure her 104th victory.

Both veterans proved they are still elite and can still contend for ONE World Titles – and their victories brought them closer to those goals.

Bikrev Will Be A Problem For Flyweights Strikers Everywhere

Undefeated Russian knockout artist shocked the world.

Just six weeks after finishing in his promotional debut, the 22-year-old stopped seven-time Muay Thai World Champion and former top-five flyweight Muay Thai contender .

Bikrev fearlessly stood toe-to-toe with the Thai favorite in the opening stanza, absorbing dangerous kicks and then returning fire.바카라 웹사이트The Russian then stunned fans – and his veteran rival –바카라 웹사이트when he blocked a body kick and floored Panpayak with a right cross.

In the second round, Bikrev threw a right body kick and landed a glancing right hook. From there, he ate a leg kick and bounced forward with a powerful left hook to hand “The Angel Warrior” his first knockout loss in five years.

Bikrev, who moved his pro record to 8-0-1, is the only person to finish Panpayak in ONE Championship, and if he continues down this path, he will become a nightmare for the entire flyweight Muay Thai division.

Liu Can Hang With The Featherweight Kickboxing Division라이브 바카라 Best

Another star was born on Friday evening.

Little was known about before ONE Friday Fights 92, but the 21-year-old Chinese kickboxer made the most of his promotional debut and proved that he belongs on the global stage.

Many expected former two-division K-1 Champion to steamroll through the youngster, but Liu surprised the Japanese stud with his high-volume output and furious attacks.바카라 웹사이트

Liu unloaded punches in bunches, eventually dropping his superstar foe with a looping right in the opening frame. Though Noiri turned up the heat, the 6-foot Chinese tower stayed in the kitchen and showcased his mettle by going toe-to-toe for the rest of the match, ultimately earning a unanimous decision.

Now that the world has seen what Liu is capable of, it will be interesting to see how future opponents adjust moving forward. But one thing is for sure – the youngster can hang with the featherweight kickboxing division라이브 바카라 best.

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