ONE Fight Night 41 showcased an evening of thrilling MMA action during U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, March 13.
A newcomer from Canada made a striking entrance with a brutal ground-and-pound finish, while a determined competitor from South Korea secured his first U.S. primetime victory with a tough three-round decision.
Additionally, a young Brazilian athlete rebounded from his inaugural loss with a submission win, and a South African fighter transformed a rough first round into a remarkable comeback victory.
Here’s a recap of the MMA matchups from ONE Fight Night 41.
Lee Outlasts Henrique in Intense Strawweight Clash
Lee Seung Cheol endured a challenging first round but gradually overwhelmed Fabio Henrique to secure a unanimous decision victory in their strawweight fight.
Both fighters exchanged powerful strikes in a fiercely contested first round, with little to separate them in the judges’ eyes. The pivotal moment came as Lee took the fight to the ground in the second round, dominating Henrique with effective hammer fists and showcasing superior grappling throughout the bout.
Nikolakakos Delivers Last-Second Knockout Against Souza
Anastasia Nikolakakos made a remarkable entrance in her promotional debut, knocking out Brazilian veteran Victoria Souza just as the first round was set to end.
After an even exchange in the early minutes, Nikolakakos seized the opportunity on the ground. Dominating from mount, she landed decisive punches, concluding the contest with a powerful strike that secured her 6-0 record.
Aurelio Submits Mastromarini in Comeback Victory
Marcos Aurelio bounced back from his first career loss with a courageous submission victory over Mauro Mastromarini, finishing him with a rear-naked choke in their bantamweight matchup.
The fight was closely contested, but Aurelio regained control in the second round, eventually locking in the submission at 3:27 to improve his record to 9-1.
Van Rooyen Stages Comeback to Defeat Miado
Willie “White Lion” van Rooyen turned a difficult first round into a triumphant finish, stopping Jeremy Miado via TKO in the third round of their flyweight contest.
Miado started strong but Van Rooyen adapted his strategy and showcased his strength in the latter rounds, culminating in a powerful knockout that elevated his record to 8-1, announcing his presence in the flyweight division with authority.
