Indian MMA fighter Deepak Bhardwaj Suffers Defeat at ONE Friday Fights 38

30 November 2023

In a swift and decisive match at ONE Friday Fights 38, Indian MMA fighter Deepak Bhardwaj faced a formidable opponent in the form of Filipino dynamo Biagtan. Unfortunately, Bhardwaj found himself on the receiving end of an aggressive offensive onslaught that ultimately led to a stoppage victory for Biagtan in the first round.

Biagtan, known for his aggressive fighting style, wasted no time in asserting dominance. From the opening moments of the bout, he unleashed a relentless barrage of powerful knee strikes to Bhardwaj's body. The Indian fighter, unable to mount an effective defence against the onslaught, ultimately turned away, signalling his capitulation and prompting the referee to intervene.

This marked Biagtan's second consecutive victory, solidifying his position in the highly competitive flyweight division. In his previous outing at ONE Friday Fights 5, Biagtan secured a knockout triumph over Uzbek opponent Nurmukhammad Adamkhonov, showcasing his prowess and finishing ability in the ring.

Such was the impressiveness of Biagtan's performance that ONE executive Chatri Sityodtong recognized his skill by rewarding him with the Win of the Night bonus. This acknowledgement serves as a testament to Biagtan's standing as a rising star in the flyweight division, earning accolades for his exceptional abilities inside the ONE Championship cage.

As for Deepak Bhardwaj, the loss serves as a learning experience and a stepping stone for future growth in the competitive world of MMA. The resilience and determination that fighters like Bhardwaj bring to the sport ensure that setbacks are viewed as opportunities for improvement and eventual comeback.

ONE Friday Fights 38 Results:

• Bantamweight Muay Thai: Ilyas Musaev defeats Otop Or Kwanmuang via knockout at 2:59 of round one.
• Catchweight (132 LBS) Muay Thai: Chorfah Tor Sangtiennoi defeats Pompet PK Saenchai via unanimous decision.
• Catchweight (127 LBS) Muay Thai: Singdomthong Nokjeanladkrabang defeats Stephen “El Matador” Irvine via majority decision.
• Flyweight Muay Thai: Puengluang Baanramba defeats Sonrak Fairtex via knockout at 0:16 of round two.
• Catchweight (140 LBS) Muay Thai: Petgarfield Jitmuangnon defeats Numpangna Eaglemuaythai via unanimous decision.
• Strawweight Muay Thai: Yodsingdam Keatkhamtorn defeats Chalawan Ngorbangkapi via knockout at 1:45 of round one.
• Bantamweight Muay Thai: Mavlud Tupiev defeats Yodphupa Wimanair via majority decision.
• Featherweight Muay Thai: Katsuki Kitano defeats Halil Kutukcu via unanimous decision.
• Bantamweight Muay Thai: Lenny Blasi defeats Nonthakit Tor Morsri via knockout at 0:55 of round three.
• Catchweight (146.8 LBS) MMA: Mark “Tyson” Abelardo defeats Georgy “Tiger” Shahruramazanov via TKO at 4:43 of round two.
• Flyweight MMA: Fritz “Kid Tornado” Biagtan defeats Deepak Bhardwaj via TKO at 1:13 of round one.

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