ONE Fight Night 25 results and recap: Sinsamut Klinmee vs. Youssef Assouik
Former two-time ONE lightweight Muay Thai world title challenger Sinsamut Klinmee welcomed Youssef Assouik to the world's largest martial arts organization as they co-headlined the ONE Fight Night 25 card inside the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday morning.
Sinsamut wants to return to the winner's circle after suffering a knockout from his previous bout in May 2024, while Assouik intends to make a grand arrival in the promotion with an outstanding victory.
See the blow-by-blow action of this co-main event clash.
Round 1: Assouik immediately pushed forward by pressuring Sinsamut, but the Thai star met with leg kicks. Sinsamut landed a solid body kick, but it was caught by Assouik. Sinsamut found his mark on Assouik's head with a blitz of punches.
The Danish-Morroccan newcomer continued to pressure, but Sinsamut responded with counterstrikes. Towards the end of the round, both unleashed solid strikes, but Assouik connected more significant damage.
Round 2: Assouik doubled down on his kicks and targeted Sinsamut's body and legs. Sinsamut tried to string up a few combinations of his own, but Assouik answered quickly with more kicks. Assouik also landed a beautiful spinning backkick to the body of Sinsamut.
The Thai star started to press forward halfway into the second frame and threatened with atomic jabs and a powerful left hook that he missed. Sinsamut poured in more punches to end the round on a strong note.
Round 3: Sinsamut showed more urgency by marching forward and forcing Assouik to backpedal against the ropes. Despite the constant pressure and aggression, he still received sniping counters from Assouik with body kicks and punches to the head.
Knowing that he might be potentially behind the judges's scorecards, Sinsamut went berserk in the closing moments of the bout and attempted more punches and kicks in an attempt to land a last-second knockout win, but ultimately, the match went the distance.
ONE Fight Night 25 - Sinsamut Klinmee vs. Youssef Assouik official result
Youssef Assouik scored a massive victory in his inaugural ONE Championship match, as he unanimously beat the former world title challenger Sinsamut Klinmee in their lightweight Muay Thai battle in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 25 inside the Mecca of Martial Arts - Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 29-year-old debutant was more accurate in his strikes and often found the mark against the hometown bet despite having fewer strikes throughout the match. His bread-and-butter was the left kick that landed on 'The Aquaman's' body.
It was his 10th straight professional win, and he has sent shockwaves throughout the division with this masterful performance.
Youssef Assouik defeated Sinsamut Klinmee via unanimous decision in their lightweight Muay Thai showdown.