Osmanov Dominates Saemapetch, Chan Sparks Saksri at ONE Friday Fights 125
Bangkok, Thailand – September 19, 2025: One week after Friday Fights 124, ONE Championship returned to Lumpinee Stadium for Friday Fights 125, delivering a slate of Muay Thai bouts with serious title implications. In the headliner, Russian striker Elbrus Osmanov squared off with former title challenger Saemapetch Fairtex. Osmanov’s precise southpaw lefts and relentless forward pressure overwhelmed the Thai star. After rocking Saemapetch repeatedly in the clinch, Osmanov secured a unanimous decision win, positioning himself as a potential challenger for ONE’s bantamweight Muay Thai crown.
Elsewhere on the card, Japanese-Korean firecracker Logan Chan provided the evening’s biggest knockout. Chan faced Saksri Superlek Muaythai and, early in round two, unleashed a devastating overhand right that sent Saksri crashing to the canvas at 2:19. Rising prospect Petninmungkorn NamkangIceland showcased crisp combinations and counter knees to earn a decision over Petnaya Nhongbangsai, while Iranian brawler Mehrdad Khanzadeh edged Kritpet PK Saenchai via split decision after three wild rounds.
A slew of finishes kept the crowd on its feet. Anon Taladkondernmuangpon blasted Belgium’s Gianny De Leu with a head kick and follow-up punches for a knockout at 1:50 of round two. Ikkyusan Sor Salacheep outworked Kampanthong Chor Hapayak to win a split decision. International star Kongchai Chanaidonmueang neutralized Brazilian striker Walter Gonçalves en route to a unanimous decision. Dzhamil Osmanov, the younger brother of Elbrus, needed just 96 seconds to drop Guyasit Singha Mawynn and finish him with ground strikes. Earlier in the night, Turkish striker Nefise Delikurt beat China’s Liu Yuer by decision, Japanese kickboxer Muga Seto shut down Morocco’s Rayan Mekki, Kyungjung Kim TKO’d Su Sung Cho late in round one, and Kim Tran stopped Juliana Otalora via ground-and-pound in round three. The event reaffirmed the depth of ONE’s talent pool and highlighted new contenders in multiple weight classes.
