ONE Friday Fights 84 results and recap: Muangthai's stinging straight left earns him epic third-round knockout of Kongsuk
'Elbow Zombie' Muangthai PK Saenchai bounced back from a two-match skid in trademark fashion in the ONE Friday Fights 84 main event on Oct. 25.
The 30-year-old was rewarded for his constant aggression and inch-perfect striking with a third-round finish of Kongsuk Fairtex inside the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this past Friday.
Both men started proceedings by measuring one another's attacks. The PK Saenchai Muay Thai Gym star stuck to his signature elbows to do damage. On the opposite end, the 24-year-old attempted to find flaws with his long-range weapons.
If the somewhat slow start was a sign of what was to come, the fans packed inside the venue and those watching from around the world were in for the absolute opposite.
Muangthai and Kongsuk came out of their corners absolutely ready for war. Once again, 'Elbow Zombie' charged forward behind punch-elbow combinations. Soon, a straight left hand floored the Fairtex Training Center star.
Though Muangthai drew first blood, Kongsuk made sure he replied with attacks of his own, and he sent the former packing onto the canvas just seconds shy of the end of round two.
While many expected another tough round for both Nak Muays in the final round, Muangthai, instead, had other ideas.
The 30-year-old timed an accurate left hand that sent Kongsuk down for the count. Despite beating the count, the Pattaya-based warrior was in no shape to continue, and with fighters safety a top priority, the referee waved off the tie at 0:14 of the frame.
With the victory, 'Elbow Zombie' improved his overall resume to 205-46. For Kongsuk, his defeat at ONE Friday Fights 84 brought an end to his three-match winning streak.
Other superstars who blessed the Mecca of Muay Thai with highlight-reel moments on the promotion's latest ONE Friday Fights card include Banluelok Sitwatcharachai, Kochasit Tasaeyasat, Parham Gheirati, and Marwin Quirante.
ONE Friday Fights 84 is available to watch via replay on the promotion's official YouTube channel and the ONE Super App. Geo-restrictions may apply.
ONE Friday Fights 84 complete results
Kongsuk Fairtex beats Muangthai PK Saenchai via KO at 0:14 of R3 (Muay Thai – 137-pound catchweight)
Palangboon Wor Santai beats Xavier Gonzalez via SD (Muay Thai – 129-pound catchweight)
Petsaenkom Sor Sommai beats Sunday Boomdeksean via MD (Muay Thai – 118-pound catchweight)
Banluelok Sitwatcharachai beats Tubtimthong Sor Jor Lekmuangnon via KO at 0:45 of R3 (Muay Thai – 112-pound catchweight)
Singdam Kafefocus beats Andrii Mezentsev via UD (Muay Thai – 120-pound catchweight)
Kochasit Tasaeyasat beats Detpichai NaweeAndaman via KO at 1:41 of R1 (Muay Thai – 112-pound catchweight)
Parham Gheirati beats George Mouzakitis via KO at 2:31 of R3 (Muay Thai – bantamweight)
Omar Kinteh beats Eh Mwi via UD (Muay Thai – flyweight)
Sonrak Fairtex beats Yuki Kasahara via UD (Muay Thai – 134-pound catchweight)
Yangdam Jitmuangnon beats Kongpoxay LaoLaneXang via UD (Muay Thai – 123-pound catchweight)
Marwin Quirante beats Phan Thanh Tung via TKO at 5:00 of R1 (MMA – strawweight)
Yuan Yi beats Tomoshige Sera via SD (submission grappling – lightweight)