Ubaid “Unhealthy” Hussain and Panpadej NF Looksuan carry two of ONE Friday Fights’ most pristine information into the identical ring on April 24. The flyweight Muay Thai essential occasion of ONE Friday Fights 151 broadcasts dwell in Asia primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, with an ideal file on the road and a US$100,000 contract inside attain.
Hussain, 20, carries a 14-0 profession file and a flawless 5-0 mark in ONE into this bout. The Leeds-born Kiatphontip fighter has powered by each project with relentless strain and sharp mixture work, his most full show coming in opposition to Brazil Aekmuangnon at ONE Friday Fights 138. He sees velocity and flexibility as his decisive edges over a Thai opponent who’s each bit as unbeaten and hungry as he’s.
“My efficiency has been good, however there’s all the time room for enchancment. I all the time watch my fights again, see what I did, and see what I can enhance on. It’s made me higher as I attempt to go to the subsequent stage,” Hussain stated.
“Most individuals know I’m an aggressive fighter, however I take advantage of my mind as properly. I’m good. I strain my opponent, however I take advantage of my IQ as properly.”
Panpadej NF Looksuan prepared to show Hussain’s overconfidence at ONE Friday Fights 151
Panpadej brings a 58-5 profession file and his personal 5-0 ONE mark into this collision. The 24-year-old Chiang Mai native has methodically dismantled 5 consecutive opponents since arriving within the promotion, and he has already recognized a crack in Hussain’s recreation that he plans to take advantage of the second the aggressive Brit will get the higher hand.
He’s unbothered by the followers who favor his opponent, and embraces his underdog standing as gasoline relatively than strain.
“Ubaid could be very gifted. He has a whole Muay Thai arsenal and stable kickboxing expertise. His model is quick, and he begins urgent from the primary spherical,” Panpadej stated.
“He’s harmful, however I’m not afraid. I imagine I’ve what it takes, too, as a result of in my final 5 fights, I’ve by no means had a straightforward activity. I’ve confronted heavy hitters each time.”
