The 27-year-old Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai two-division world champion meets PTT Apichart Farm in bantamweight Muay Thai at A Friday Fights 137 on December 19 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The co-main event represents all that is at stake for a fighter who has previously competed on ONE’s global stage.
Kulabdam owns 11 promotional wins, including victories over Bobo Sacko, Sangmanee PK Saenchai and John Lineker. His most recent victory against former ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title challenger Felipe Lobo in September showed both his strength and his evolution.
The unanimous decision victory extended his winning streak and solidified his position as a division threat. But the Thai striker knows that completing the PTT could finally land the $100,000 contract that could see him return to ONE’s main roster.
“I was very surprised during the last fight with Felipe because he didn’t throw any weapons at all,” Kulabdam said. “But beating him, a top contender in the bantamweight division, is further proof that I can fight anyone ranked in this division.”
Kulabdam respects the PTT’s experience despite its power advantage
PTT Apichart Farm brings an impressive career record of 112-24 into the fight. The 28-year-old veteran represents the type of experienced, proven opponent that has defined the bantamweight Muay Thai landscape.
Despite his recent success and devastating left hand, Kulabdam approaches the match with surprising humility. He recognizes the vast experience gap between himself and his opponent, while realizing where his advantage lies.
The Thai striker has carefully studied his rival and identified specific holes that he can exploit. Respecting the strength and durability of PTT, “Left Meteorite” believes he has found openings that can lead to a spectacular finish.
“To be honest, I consider myself the underdog against PTT. Speaking purely on ring experience, he is far superior to me,” he said. “His strengths are his toughness and durability, and his weakness is his less-than-stellar defense system. I am determined to finish the PTT. I am confident that if I win via knockout, it will be time for me to earn a contract.”
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