ONE Championship will continue its burgeoning 2026 schedule with ONE Friday Fights 143 on February 20, another stacked card designed to thrill fans from the opening bell to the final horn.
Broadcast live from Bangkok’s iconic Lumpini Stadium during prime time in Asia, the show features explosive Muay Thai and Kickboxing matches, guaranteeing non-stop action and career-defining moments.
International stars look to solidify themselves and secure life-changing $100,000 contracts, while some look to reignite their campaigns with stellar performances.
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Before the opening bell rings at Madison Square Garden East, here are three reasons why ONE Friday Fights 143 deserves your attention.
#1 Cohen faces another tough test in world title bid
Israeli slugger Sheil Cohen returns to the ring looking for her fourth straight win with another dominant performance that could give her a shot at ONE Championship gold.
The 25-year-old Fairtex Training Center representative has looked outstanding throughout his promotion. Her perfect 3-0 performance showcased her evolution as a versatile forward, blending precise technique with devastating power that makes her one of the most dangerous women in the division.
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The timing couldn’t be better for the Israeli slugger to make a statement as the ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Championship is set to go up for grabs when division queen Allycia Hellen Rodrigues takes on “The Queen” Phetjeeja in the main event of ONE Fight Night 41 presented by Prime Video.
A four-fight win streak for Cohen would make her undeniable and give her the biggest opportunity of her career after injury forced her to withdraw from her world title fight with Rodriguez last June. However, standing in the way of her title bid is Vero, one of Myanmar’s most dangerous high-profile exports.
The 29-year-old veteran comes into this atomweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE Friday Fights 143 riding the momentum of back-to-back wins over Junior Fairtex and “Wonder Girl” Lee Mingrui. She brings veteran savvy, proven finishing ability and experience — exactly what Cohen needs to pass to continue her ascent.
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Vero possesses the ability to disrupt the Israeli’s momentum and insert himself into the ONE World Championship picture with a surprise victory. But so far, no one has been able to slow down the Fairtex Training Center fighter, and she will keep that plot intact in this must-see showdown.
#2 A knockout artist returns looking for another dominant win
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Dynamo Thailand’s Anon Taladkondernmuangpon has wasted no time making an impact since coming to ONE, going 2-0 on two ferocious shots. He returned to Lumpinee hoping to win three games in a row and solidify his case for a $100,000 contract and a spot on the main roster.
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He defeated Samsiblan Sor Sasawat at ONE Friday Fights 115 in just two rounds. Three months later, he gave Belgian finishing machine Gianni “The Lion of Flanders” Deloitte a taste of himself with a second-round knockout, improving his career to 82-20.
The N&P Boxing Gym affiliate combines technical precision with devastating power, making him one of the most exciting fighters in the division. However, Teeyai Torfunfarm, a battle-hardened veteran, entered the strawweight Muay Thai competition hungry for redemption.
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The Thailand forward has lost three games in a row but sacking him would be a serious mistake. Teeyai has started his ONE Championship career with two back-to-back spectacular wins that showcased just the kind of finishing ability that could derail Anon’s perfect run on the global stage.
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With elimination rights on both sides, this is a high-risk, high-reward clash for both sides. Anon aims to stay perfect and get closer to his contract, while Teeyai aims to stir things up and get back to winning ways in Lumpinee.
When two strikers with proven finishing abilities meet in this situation, the only guarantee is that someone’s night will end early.
#3 Full Action Bantamweight Muay Thai Showdown
Nakrob Fairtex and Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree clash in a bantamweight Muay Thai showdown that has a barnburner vibe to it.
The two veterans have a combined 27 campaigns under their belts, and if there’s one guarantee, it’s that they consistently deliver value every second they’re on screen.
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Already signed, Nakrobe built his reputation with thrilling three-bout bouts and spectacular knockouts throughout his run with the world’s largest martial arts organization.
Panrit is no exception. The Superbon camp slugger powered through the distance with his dangerous finishing power. The 29-year-old looked equally solid in several games where he played down to the last minute.
For Nakrob, this represents another opportunity to show why he has earned a spot on the ONE Champions main roster. For Panrit, the stakes couldn’t be higher: An impressive win against a signed athlete would greatly bolster his case for a life-changing six-figure contract that remains just out of reach.
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So as long as this conflict continues, there will be fireworks, drama, and an all-action war that’s likely to steal the show when the organization returns to the Thai capital on February 20 with another blockbuster ONE Friday Fights card.
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