ONE Friday Fights 162 Co-Main Event Result: Khunponnoi Fends Off Late Surge To Beat Gregor Thom

Thailand’s Khunponnoi Sor Sommai utilized his punishing left kicks and veteran composure to overcome hardy Scotsman Gregor Thom by unanimous decision in the co-main event of ONE Friday Fights 162 inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

He didn’t need any time to settle into this flyweight Muay Thai battle, which emanated live in Asia primetime on Friday, July 17. The 33-year-old fired a body kick before following with a rapid three-punch combination to set the pace.

Thom responded in typically aggressive fashion, whipping around with a spinning elbow to show he was ready to trade with the seasoned Thai. As game as Thom was, the Sor Sommai affiliate fared better when the two exchanged at close range.

Khunponnoi took charge again in the second round, this time primarily relying on his relentless left kicks. The Thai found a home for his kicks that connected on his foe’s body and head, forcing the resilient Silk Muay Thai and Aberdeen Combat Centre warrior to absorb damage.

Still, Thom kept up the pressure as the third frame unfolded. The 26-year-old began finding sustained success, even landing a powerful right hook and followed with a punching combination that rocked a tiring Khunponnoi.

The Sor Sommai representative responded by working from the clinch and attacking at close range, looking to prevent Thom from building further momentum. Even as the Scottish striker continued marching forward, Khunponnoi found space to land more of his trademark kicks before the final bell.

After three competitive rounds, all three judges awarded the victory to Khunponnoi, improving his record to 128-34.

ONE Friday Fights 162 Full Results:

• Khunponnoi Sor Sommai defeats Gregor Thom via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – flyweight)
• Buakaew Sor Sor Pakorn defeats Aldo Cruz via split decision (Muay Thai – flyweight)
• Watcharaphon Risingmuaythai defeats Singsuek Sakanupong via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – strawweight)
• Jaxson Hayman defeats Liu Quan via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – lightweight)
• Petubon Sor Teanchai defeats Lerdsila Jitmuangnon via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – flyweight)
• Ryunosuke Omori defeats Ali Al-Kinani via unanimous decision (kickboxing – strawweight)
• Mia Trevorrow defeats Magdalena Pircher via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – atomweight)

Source: ONE Championship