ONE Fight Night 46 Kickboxing Results: Carrillo, Kana, Souza Jr. Emerge Victorious In Bangkok
ONE Fight Night 46 in Bangkok featured kickboxing debuts and title implications, with Nico Carrillo, Kana Morimoto, and Denis Souza Jr. securing victories in competitive bouts.
ONE Fight Night 46, broadcast live from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium on August 14, showcased kickboxing action with three standout performances. Nico Carrillo, the reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion, made a strong debut in kickboxing by knocking out Zhou Jiaqiang in the second round. Carrillo adjusted after early pressure from Zhou, landing a decisive right hand that sent his opponent stumbling before finishing him at 2:37 of round two.
Former four-time K-1 Champion Kana Morimoto returned to contention in the ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing division with a unanimous decision victory over Yu Yau Pui. Morimoto overcame Yu’s reach advantage and early jabs, trading punches and landing powerful hooks. Yu received two yellow cards for excessive clinching, but Morimoto’s aggression and striking ultimately secured her a 25-7 record and a spot in the title picture.
Denis Souza Jr. earned his first ONE Championship win in a bantamweight kickboxing bout, outpointing Dmitrii Kovtun by unanimous decision. Souza Jr. weathered Kovtun’s early pressure before turning the tide with sharp combinations and jumping knees in round two. Despite Kovtun’s late rally, Souza Jr.’s volume striking and defensive adjustments proved decisive, improving his professional record to 17-2.
The event highlighted the competitive depth of ONE Championship’s kickboxing divisions, with Carrillo’s dominant debut, Morimoto’s title-contending performance, and Souza Jr.’s breakthrough victory. Each fighter demonstrated resilience and skill, setting the stage for future matchups in their respective weight classes.