Ubaid Hussain and Panpadej set for “dangerous” main event clash at ONE Friday Fights 151

Ubaid “Bad” Hussain and Panpadej NF Looksuan bring two of ONE Friday Fights’ most pristine records into the same ring on April 24. The flyweight Muay Thai main event of ONE Friday Fights 151 broadcasts live in Asia primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, with a perfect record on the line and a US$100,000 contract within reach.

Hussain, 20, carries a 14-0 career record and a flawless 5-0 mark in ONE into this bout. The Leeds-born Kiatphontip fighter has powered through every assignment with relentless pressure and sharp combination work, his most complete display coming against Brazil Aekmuangnon at ONE Friday Fights 138. He sees speed and versatility as his decisive edges over a Thai opponent who is every bit as unbeaten and hungry as he is.

“My performance has been good, but there’s always room for improvement. I always watch my fights back, see what I did, and see what I can improve on. It’s made me better as I try to go to the next level,” Hussain said.

“Most people know I’m an aggressive fighter, but I use my brain as well. I’m smart. I pressure my opponent, but I use my IQ as well.”

Panpadej NF Looksuan ready to expose Hussain’s overconfidence at ONE Friday Fights 151

Panpadej brings a 58-5 career record and his own 5-0 ONE mark into this collision. The 24-year-old Chiang Mai native has methodically dismantled five consecutive opponents since arriving in the promotion, and he has already identified a crack in Hussain’s game that he plans to exploit the moment the aggressive Brit gets the upper hand.

He is unbothered by the fans who favor his opponent, and embraces his underdog status as fuel rather than pressure.

“Ubaid is very talented. He has a complete Muay Thai arsenal and solid kickboxing skills. His style is fast, and he starts pressing from the first round,” Panpadej said.

“He’s dangerous, but I’m not afraid. I believe I have what it takes, too, because in my last five fights, I’ve never had an easy task. I’ve faced heavy hitters every time.”