ONE Fight Night 15 ‘Le vs. Freymanov’ Play-by-Play & Results

ONE Muay Thai Bout:
Bampara Kouyate (169) vs. Shakir Al-Tekreeti (174.5)

Round 1

The card begins with muay thai action. Kouyate begins with two leg kicks that land. Al-Tekreeti is looking to close the distance and clinch. Kouyate is able to land some knees on the inside to the body. Al-Tekreeti is taking damage trying to get inside but is able to spin and land a spinning elbow. Kouyate eats a huge elbow and goes down! A game-changing elbow by Al-Tekreeti. Kouyate gets back up and starts swinging again. A big left hand lands for Kouyate, but Al-Tekreeti is unphased. Kouyate then rocks his opponent at the end of the round, but he still loses it due to the knockdown. 10-8 Al-Tekreeti.

Round 2

Al-Tekreeti eats a slapping leg kick to start the round. They clinch, and Kouyate is able to land some nice punches before they are separated. Al-Tekreeti lands a big right hand that hurts Kouyate. Al-Tekreeti starts eating some punches as they're separated. It's truly a fight of ranges. Kouyate initiates a clinch and lands a knee to the body. The pace has slowed down a bit. Al-Tekreeti misses a punch and gets hit with two stinging blows by Kouyate. Good second round for Kouyate. 10-9 Kouyate.

Round 3

Kouyate lands a leg kick to start the round. Al-Tekreeti is having trouble getting inside and eating shots. Al-Tekreeti finds his way into the clinch, but it is broken up almost immediately. Kouyate lands a nice left hook. Al-Tekreeti falls down during an exchange, but it's correctly ruled a slip. Kouyate lands some punches up close and is in control. Both men clinch, and Al-Tekreeti lands a knee. The fight ends with not much happening. Looks like a 10-9 for Kouyate, which would make it a 28-28 draw.

The Official Result

Shakir Al-Tekreeti def. Bampara Kouyate via Unanimous Decision; R3, 3:00.

ONE MMA Bout:
Hiroyuki Tetsuka (181) vs. Tae Ho Jin (181)

Round 1

Herb Dean is in the cage for the first mixed martial arts contest of the night. Tetsuka opens with a leg kick, and Jin answers back with one of his own. Tetsuka lands another. It's very much a feeling-out opening minute, with neither throwing a punch until Tetsuka leaps forward with a right hand. Tetsuka grabs a lazy leg kick and gets a takedown with three minutes left. Tetsuka lands a few elbows but hasn't been able to do much damage. Jin grabs a hand but can't get anywhere close to a submission. One minute left. Tetsuka passes to side control and then goes for an armbar. The arm is extended, and Jin taps!

The Official Result

Hiroyuki def. Tae Ho Jin via Submission (Armbar); R1, 4:45.

ONE Muay Thai Bout:
Phetjeeja (121) vs. Celest Hansen (119.75)

Round 1

Our second muay thai fight of the evening will be our first women's fight. Phetjeeja comes out aggressive and lands some leg kicks after bouncing jabs off the guard of Hansen. Phetjeeja is going to the body with punches and landing. Hansen has shown no offense so far. A counter left hook lands for Hansen, but she backs up and eats kicks afterward. Phetjeeja is in full control, alternating low and high with both kicks and punches. Hansen is too busy blocking high punches that she's getting hit all over her body and legs. Phetjeeja walks in with sharp elbows that are landing. Phetjeeja stays in control for the rest of the round and tees off during the final 15 seconds with Hansen showing throwing nothing back. 10-9 Phetjeeja.

Round 2

The second frame starts with Phetjeeja landing knees after clinching and she then throws Hansen down. Phetjeeja is very aggressive and is throwing head kicks and straight punches. Hansen has no offense and is just eating shot after shot while she focuses purely on defense. They clinch, and Hansen lands a few knees before being thrown down. Hansen starts bleeding on the top of her head. Phetjeeja is keeping the pace on and is walking Hansen into the rope. Phetjeeja continues to walk forward, throwing leg kicks and combinations. Brutal body punches land for Phetjeeja. Hansen tries to throw back but misses and eats two shots in return. There's a real skill difference here and it doesn't matter what Hansen does. The last 20 seconds see Phetjeeja continue her dominant round and end with a body kick and a flurry of punches. 10-9 Phetjeeja.

Round 3

Phetjeeja starts the final round with a series of lead leg kicks. Not slowing down any, Phetjeeja is throwing rapid combinations and is going to the head more. Hansen hasn't given up and lands a few short punches in the clinch. Phetjeeja busts open the nose of Hansen, and the fight is paused for the doctor to come in. The fight is waved off. A total one-sided beatdown.

The Official Result

Phetjeeja def. Celest Hansen via TKO (Doctor's Stoppage); R3, 1:01.

ONE MMA Bout:
Eko Roni Saputra (134.50) vs. Yong Hu (135)

Round 1

Hu throws a flying knee to start the fight. Both men settle down after the hectic start. A big left hook lands for Hu, and Saputra is wobbly. Hu keeps moving forward and is throwing wild hooks. A huge left hook connects, and down goes Saputra. The fight is waved off! What a statement made by Hu.

The Official Result

Yong Hu def. Eko Roni Saputra via TKO (Punches); R1, 1:03.

ONE MMA Bout:
Timofey Nastyukhin (170) vs. Lipeng Zhang (169.25)

Round 1

Nastyukhin walks Zhang to the corner and shoots for a takedown. Zhang is able to get back to his feet, and they separate. A huge right hand lands for Zhang makes Nastyukhin immediately start wobbling. Nastyukhin stays composed and starts firing back, which keeps Zhang from coming in too quickly. A big right hand lands for Zhang, but Nastyukhin stays composed. A huge right hand lands for Zhang, causing Nastyukhin to fall. Nastyukhin hops back up but gets sat down again. Zhang keeps the pressure on, landing punches to his fallen foe, and the fight is called off.

The Official Result

Lipeng Zhang def. Timofey Nastyukhin via TKO (Punches); R1, 3:18.

ONE MMA Bout:
Joshua Pacio (125) vs. Mansur Malachiev (124.5)

Round 1

Pacio opens with a hard leg kick that lands. A high kick misses Malachiev, who shoots for a takedown but can't get it. A right hand lands for Pacio, which opens a cut below the left eye of Malachiev. While moving, the knee of Malachiev buckles. It occurs again, and he's clearly injured. Pacio lands a leg kick, and Malachiev once again struggles to move. Malachiev goes for a takedown and gets it. A small cut opens under the left eye of Pacio as well. Malachiev is happy to stay in guard and throw small punches. Pacio goes for a guillotine choke but the round expires, and it never comes too close to being a threat. 10-9 Pacio.

Round 2

Pacio lands a slapping leg kick and follows it up with a thudding one afterward. Malachiev goes for a takedown that is stuffed and gets punished for it. A spinning back kick lands and a backfist is thrown by Malachiev, who then goes for a guillotine choke during a scramble. This backfires as Pacio gets out of it and is now on top in side control. Pacio lands a knee to the head and goes for the back but loses position, allowing Malachiev to rest in guard. Malachiev stays on top for the rest of the round but isn't able to do much in terms of damage. 10-9 Malachiev.

Round 3

Pacio goes for a takedown but Malachiev shoots for a takedown and gets it just seconds into the round. Pacio attempts a guillotine choke, and it looks tight. Malachiev is grimacing but Pacio seems to loosen his grip. An odd situation where the bell rings, and both men look confused. The referee tells them to keep going, but the submission was given up right before this occurred. Very odd. Malachiev takes advantage of the scenario and starts pounding the body of Pacio. Despite this being more action than Malachiev has mostly done in the first two rounds on the ground, it is stood up. Pacio throws a spinning back kick, and then the referee tells both to do more action. A spinning back fist misses for Malachiev. Malachiev dives for a takedown, and it is stuffed. Pacio goes for another guillotine choke as the round ends. 10-9 Pacio, who should take the close fight.

The Official Result

Joshua Pacio def. Mansur Malachiev via Unanimous Decision; R3, 5:00.

ONE Submission Grappling Openweight Bout:
Mikey Musumeci (154) vs. Shinya Aoki (167.75)

Round 1

Musumeci goes to the floor, and Aoki follows him down. Musumeci looks for a leg but can't get it. Musumeci keeps at it and eventually grabs a leg and gives up his back while going for it. Aoki looks calm, but Musumeci eventually locks in an Achilles lock. Aoki immediately taps, and Musumeci picks up an impressive win.

The Official Result

Mikey Musumeci def. Shinya Aoki via Submission (Achilles Lock); R1, 3:05.

ONE Kickboxing Bout:
Tawanchai PK Saenchai (154.5) vs. Jo Nattawut (154)

Round 1

Saenchai lands two quick leg kicks to start the fight. Nattawut fires back with one of his own. A brutal body kick lands for Nattawut. Saenchai answers with a flurry of punches. The two trade kicks. Both men continue trading kicks. A right hand lands for Nattawut. The power of Saenchai is the differentiator currently, simply moving Nattawut back and doing more damage. Very fun round. 10-9 Saenchai.

Round 2

A huge right hand lands for Nattawut early, and Saenchai is hurt. Nattawut backs his opponent down, but he survives and recovers quickly. They trade kicks. A nice push kick by Saenchai connects. Nattawut lands a leg kick but eats a combination. Very close fight still, with Nattawut being aggressive with low kicks. 10-9 Nattawut, who had the best moments of the frame.

Round 3

The back-and-forth fight continues, with both men landing leg kicks. Saenchai is landing the harder blows. A strong body kick lands for Saenchai. Nattawut eats another body kick and is falling behind this round. Saenchai goes low and then to the body with his kicks in quick succession. They both throw combinations and Nattawut throws wildly, with most glancing off the gloves of Saenchai before the round ends. A clear 10-9 round for Saenchai, who should take the decision.

The Official Result

Tawanchai PK Saenchai def. Jo Nattawut via Unanimous Decision; R3, 3:00.

ONE Kickboxing Title Bout:
Jonathan Di Bella (124.5) vs. Danial Williams (123.5)

Round 1

Di Bella opens with leg kicks and trips Williams. A nice straight left for Di Bella lands. They trade leg kicks, and Di Bella lands a right hook. Williams eats a head kick and gets wobbled. Di Bella is much quicker. Williams eats a body kick. Di Bella isn't putting much pressure despite Williams still being hurt. A nice body shot for Di Bella. Williams' legs are getting chopped down. Di Bella finishes the round with a series of hooks that finish to the body and some body kicks. 10-9 Di Bella.

Round 2

Di Bella eats a leg kick. Williams having more success early and fires back with a right hand. However, a straight left from Di Bella momentarily puts down Williams. Oddly, it isn't counted as a knockdown. They trade kicks. Another straight left lands for Di Bella. Williams is finding some success with kicks at a distance, but Di Bella's punches are doing more damage. They trade, and Di Bella begins teeing off, landing leg kicks and throwing combination punches to the head. A head kick hits Williams' glove. An overhand right from Williams stings Di Bella at the end but doesn't win him the round. 10-9 Di Bella.

Round 3

Both men trade leg kicks. Di Bella is still showing a clear speed advantage, stinging Williams with jabs and left straights. Williams strikes back with some thudding leg kicks but can't get his hands going. Good straight left from Di Bella lands. Di Bella working the body well, and Williams is slowing down. Williams eats a combination of punches. Di Bella finishes the round outstriking Williams with quicker punches. This is starting to get one-sided. 10-9 Di Bella.

Round 4

Di Bella begins the round with a right hook. Williams answers with a nice leg kick. Williams is walking into punches. Di Bella throwing combinations and landing more than he misses. Nice left hand to the body for Di Bella. Williams eats a spinning back fist. Di Bella lands a right hook. Williams is eating shots but hasn't been seriously hurt. Nice straight from Di Bella lands. Di Bella pumps his jab out, making contact with Williams. A low kick takes out the leg of Williams. 10-9 Di Bella.

Round 5

The final round begins with a slow low kick from Williams. Di Bella is a bit slower at first, focusing on 1-2s. Williams lands two low kicks. Di Bella seems to be playing it safe since he's up on the cards. Williams eats a combination to the body and Di Bella begins opening up a bit more. A leg kick from Williams lands as he dodges a combination. Good straight punch from Di Bella, who begins working the body afterward. Di Bella ends the fight strong by landing a spinning back kick. 10-9 Di Bella.

The Official Result

Jonathan Di Bella def. Danial Williams via Unanimous Decision; R3, 3:00.

ONE 155-Pound Interim MMA Title Bout:
Thanh Le (154) vs. Ilya Freymanov (154.5)

Round 1

Le throws a head kick to start, but Freymanov avoids it. Nice low kick for Freymanov. Le gets taken down but then goes for a heel hook. It looks like Freymanov escapes, but Le reapplies the hold. Freymanov attempts to escape, then holds onto the ropes and taps! This is over. What a win for Le, who claims the interim title.

The Official Result

Thanh Le def. Ilya Freymanov via Submission (Heel Hook); R1, 1:02.