Yodlekpet ‘The Destroyer’ Or Atchariya has experienced both triumphs and setbacks in ONE Friday Fights, the vibrant weekly series by ONE Championship. Determined to return to his peak form, the Thai veteran is focused on reclaiming his dominance in the division.
The 31-year-old fighter is set to face Myanmar’s Saw Min Min in a flyweight Muay Thai bout at Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, June 5.
Their three-round showdown is scheduled to headline ONE Friday Fights 157.
Yodlekpet steps into the ring following a third-round victory over fellow Thai fighter Gingsanglek Wor Kumchamnarn, marking his 10th win in the weekly series and reigniting his confidence for a promising future.
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Yodlekpet’s path hasn’t been straightforward. Despite a strong start with four consecutive wins in ONE Championship, he encountered difficulties that hindered his pursuit of a $100,000 main roster contract.
He has since used these challenges as motivation for his current resurgence.
“When I first started in ONE, I tore through the division with four straight wins before hitting a rough patch,” Yodlekpet shared with ONE Championship.
Reflecting on his current mindset ahead of June 5, Yodlekpet said: “Right now, I’m fully focused on rebuilding that momentum.”
He is determined to continue his revival, with his aggressive style, power, and counterattacking skills potentially giving him an advantage over the Myanmarese lethwei expert.
Yodlekpet Plans to Target Saw Min Min’s Legs for Victory
In an interview with ‘The Home of Martial Arts,’ Yodlekpet revealed that he has thoroughly analyzed Saw Min Min’s fighting style.
As a member of Sor Sommai and Silk Muay Thai, Yodlekpet plans to slow down his opponent with his signature leg kicks before landing precise combinations to the head.
“I’m going to heavily rely on low kicks and boxing combinations. I need to chop down his base first. Damaging his legs will take away his movement and prevent him from using his footwork to escape my pressure,” he explained.
Fans in Asia and beyond can watch the entire ONE Friday Fights 157 event live from Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, June 5, through the ONE Super App, ONE’s official YouTube channel, and live.onefc.com.
Edited by Saiyed Adeem Karim
