Kompet And Attachai Chase Turning Points In ONE Friday Fights 150 Main Event
Kompet Sitsarawatsuer has been here long enough to know what a losing run costs. Five straight wins in the ONE Friday Fights series built genuine momentum toward a main roster contract. Then three losses in his last five bouts eroded it. Friday night at Lumpinee Stadium is where he intends to start putting that right.
Kompet meets Attachai Kelasport in the strawweight Muay Thai main event of ONE Friday Fights 150 on April 10, live from Bangkok, Thailand.
The 26-year-old two-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion has been candid about the pressure he has been feeling.
“It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster lately with the wins and losses, and I’ll admit I feel a little pressure,” Kompet said. “I want to build some real momentum. I used to be laser-focused on a ONE main roster contract, but now I feel like I’ve drifted quite a bit from that goal. I’m stoked to be back and prove I can handle the small gloves. A lot of people think this style isn’t for me, but I’m here to show them they’re wrong.”
His trainers have been pressing him on the finer details. He knows where the gaps have been and what needs fixing before the next fight gets away from him.
“My trainers have been drilling me on being more decisive. I have the weapons, I just need to find the right openings,” he said. “I really want to develop more of a killer instinct. My movement and timing are fine, but I’m missing that finishing touch. I need to be much more clinical when that ‘golden minute’ arrives.”
Standing across from him is a 23-year-old Thai Army staff sergeant who made a composed promotional debut against Poye Adsanpatong at ONE Friday Fights 66, winning by unanimous decision in his first outing with small gloves. Attachai Kelasport has spent the time since balancing military duties with training, and arrives at this matchup with a clear read on what more is required.
“My debut win against Poye was my first time in small gloves. I was nervous and probably should’ve been more aggressive, but I won because I was more precise. It made me hungry for more,” Attachai said. “I’ve learned a lot from my first win. I need to be more consistent and aggressive. I want to prove to everyone that I’m an exciting fighter who belongs on this stage.”
He carries respect for Kompet’s credentials into the ring, but he has no intention of letting them settle the outcome.
“When I heard I was fighting Kompetch, I was so excited. It’s an honour to fight someone like him. He’s been a star since I first arrived in Bangkok. He’s got the accolades and six belts, but in three-round fights with small gloves, anything can happen,” Attachai said. “I’ve studied him, and I think he leaves himself open sometimes. If I see a gap, I’m letting my hands go. I’m not worried about his experience — I’m fast, I’m fresh, and I’m ready to trade.”
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