ONE Championship put on a fun night of Muay Thai action in Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium on Friday.
The card featured a 16 year old making his debut. There’s something interesting happening in the world of Combat sports promotions, there’s clearly an attempt to lure in a younger audience which is possibly why UFC has had Raul Rosas Jr (now 18) bump ranked middleweight Chris Curtis off the main card and onto prelims.
Johan ‘Jojo’ Ghazali, a 16-year-old Malaysian prospect, made a sensational ONE debut with a 16-second knockout victory over Padetsuk Fairtex in a flyweight Muay Thai clash.
Ghazali demonstrated his explosive power and quick reflexes, making a strong case for a bonus. With this win, Ghazali has certainly caught the attention of the ONE Championship world and is one to watch for in the future.
This finish scored a 350,000 baht ($US 10,000) bonus for the teen.
Also featured on the same card:
Flyweight Muay Thai: Kongthoranee Sor Sommai defeats Gingsanglek Tor Laksong via knockout at 1:02 of round two
Catchweight (63.9kg) Muay Thai: Khunharnlek Singha Mawynn defeats Petmanee Sor Jaruwan via split decision
Atomweight Muay Thai: Khunsueklek Boomdeksean defeats Koko Sor Sommai via split decision
Catchweight (60.3kg) Muay Thai: Petsaenkom Yaicheyseafood defeats Yodprabsuk Sor Ninthai via unanimous decision
Flyweight Muay Thai: Johan Ghazali defeats Padetsuk Fairtex via knockout at 0:16 of round one
Atomweight Muay Thai: Chokdee Maxjandee defeats Yoddoi Kaewsamrit via unanimous decision
Bantamweight Kickboxing: Ilias Ennahachi defeats Aliasghar Ghodratisaraskan via knockout at 1:20 of round two
Lightweight Kickboxing: Bogdan Shumarov defeats Marwen Houli via knockout at 1:15 of round one
Bantamweight: Brogan Stewart-Ng defeats Riccardo Catindig-Stagg via unanimous decision
Bantamweight Muay Thai: Hercules Wor Chakrawut defeats Shingo Shibata via unanimous decision
Catchweight (53.52kg) Muay Thai: Celeste Hansen defeats Kalaked Por Muangpetch via TKO at 2:36 of round three