Filipino MMA sensation Lito Adiwang showcased his prowess once again, notching his third consecutive victory with a dominant performance against Danial “Mini T” Williams in the undercard of ONE Fight Night 19 on Saturday in Bangkok, Thailand.
In a thrilling matchup, Adiwang secured a unanimous decision victory, further solidifying his position in the strawweight division with an impressive record of 16-5 in his mixed martial arts career. Adiwang’s journey has been marked by resilience, especially after overcoming an ACL injury that temporarily halted his momentum in 2022.
Dubbed as the “Thunder Kid,” Adiwang wasted no time setting the tone in the bout, flooring Williams with a powerful right hand in the opening round. Despite his early dominance, Adiwang was unable to secure the early stoppage, as Williams showcased his resilience and tenacity throughout the fight.
Throughout the match, Adiwang continued to land significant strikes, particularly with his powerful punches. However, Williams remained competitive, finding success with leg kicks and showcasing his own offensive arsenal.
As the fight progressed into the third round, Adiwang managed to take Williams to the ground, attempting to secure a submission victory. Although Williams managed to escape and landed a significant knee strike towards the end of the round, Adiwang maintained control until the final bell, ultimately securing the victory.
In the main event of ONE Fight Night 19, reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Jonathan “The General” Haggerty delivered a spectacular performance against #3-ranked contender Felipe “Demolition Man” Lobo. Despite facing adversity after being knocked down in the first round, Haggerty rallied back with determination, ultimately securing a TKO victory in the third round.