ONE Friday Fights 143 Results: Vero Beats Shir Cohen in Split Decision

ONE Friday Fights 143 delivered compelling action at Lumpinee Stadium on 20 February, as contracted fighters battled for positioning in their respective divisions whilst others pursued coveted six-figure contracts with impressive performances across Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA.

Vero showcased composure and counter-striking brilliance to defeat Shir Cohen via split decision in the main event atomweight Muay Thai bout, potentially positioning herself for a future ONE Women's Atomweight Muay Thai World Title opportunity.

Cohen set a relentless pace from the opening bell, swarming forward with punches and trying to overwhelm Vero with volume, though the 29-year-old Myanmar striker maintained her composure and used lateral movement to create effective angles.

Whenever Cohen pressed too hard and jammed herself up in close range, Vero made her pay by timing the clinch and driving knees into Cohen's body to neutralise the Israeli fighter's aggression throughout the competitive contest.

The third round tested Vero's resolve as Cohen raised her volume and refused to let her settle, but the Myanmar striker leaned on counter instincts and used Cohen's forward momentum against her to secure the split decision.

Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree silenced doubters with a gritty, punch-perfect performance in the featured bantamweight Muay Thai bout, overcoming fellow Thai slugger Nakrob Fairtex via split decision after vowing to finish his opponent by knockout following back-to-back losses.

The 29-year-old Superbon Training Center athlete walked out in the first round and tested Nakrob's chin with sharp boxing combinations, jabbing and doubling up his hands whilst the Fairtex Training Center fighter answered with stinging elbows.

The second round saw Panrit tear through with punches that forced Nakrob to clinch and fire knee attacks, though the former refused to let him settle and caught him with short punch combinations that swung momentum decisively.

Nakrob threatened briefly in round three when a right hand sent Panrit stumbling, though the referee ruled it a slip, and Panrit steadied quickly to continue pressing forward with boxing before two judges sided with him.

ONE Friday Fights 143 Results:

· Vero defeated Shir Cohen via split decision - atomweight Muay Thai
· Denkriangkrai Mavinn Muaythai defeated Petapichat Apichat Muaythai via split decision - flyweight Muay Thai
· Wanchainoi Sor Tor Hiewbangsaen defeated Hlaing Htet Aung via TKO at 2:03 of round three - strawweight Muay Thai
· Lamsing T1 Fight Academy defeated Plaipayak Sor Sommai via knockout at 1:53 of round one - flyweight Muay Thai
· Elene Loladze defeated Sarah Mahmood via unanimous decision - strawweight MMA
· Teeyai Torfunfarm defeated Anon Taladkondernmuangpon via knockout at 1:18 of round two - strawweight Muay Thai
· Michael Baranov defeated Shoma via knockout at 2:55 of round three - featherweight kickboxing
· Yoshida Kosei defeated Fakhriddin Khasanov via unanimous decision - flyweight kickboxing
· Petchayut Nupranburi defeated Masatoshi Hirai via unanimous decision - strawweight Muay Thai
· Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree defeated Nakrob Fairtex via split decision - bantamweight Muay Thai
· Ayoub Yassine defeated Wuttikrai Wor Chakrawut via unanimous decision - bantamweight Muay Thai
· Rambong Sor Therapat defeated Songpandin Chor Kaewwiset via split decision - flyweight Muay Thai
· Nazanin Hoseini defeated Chabakaew Sor KanJanchai via split decision - atomweight Muay Thai
· Muhammad Ridzuan defeated Riku Ito via majority decision - atomweight Muay Thai