ONE Friday Fights 166 Main Event Result: Panpadej Outworks Khunpon To Get Back On Track

Panpadej Looksuan secured a unanimous decision victory over Khunpon Aekmuangnon in the flyweight Muay Thai main event at ONE Friday Fights 166, held at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok on August 14. The bout was part of a triple-header weekend, with the event airing live during Asian primetime. Both fighters entered the contest seeking redemption after recent losses, with Panpadej adopting a more strategic approach to counter Khunpon’s reach advantage.

Panpadej utilized feints and head movement to neutralize Khunpon’s longer limbs, while timing his entries with sharp punch combinations. Khunpon countered effectively with front kicks and a lunging left cross, keeping the opening round competitive. The second round saw Panpadej press forward with rapid hooks, though Khunpon responded by clinching and landing powerful knees to the body, leading to a back-and-forth exchange.

The clinch battle continued into the final round, with Panpadej capitalizing on brief openings to land left hands to the body and head. He increased his output in the third stanza, breaking through Khunpon’s defenses with sustained punch combinations. Despite Khunpon’s attempts to maintain distance, Panpadej denied him space, landing punches and knees until the final bell.

The victory marked Panpadej’s sixth win in ONE Championship and improved his professional record to 59-7. The performance signaled a strong return to form for the 24-year-old fighter, who had previously suffered setbacks. The event concluded ONE Championship’s weekend at Lumpinee Stadium, with ONE Fight Night 46: Hemetsberger vs. Diachkova following the next day.