Kulabdam Ready to Close 2025 With a Year-End Knockout and a Contract at ONE Friday Fights 137

The two-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai world champion, “Left Meteorite” Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai, is on the verge of achieving his ultimate goal. The 27-year-old Thai southpaw has put together an impressive four-fight winning streak that has positioned him perfectly to secure a coveted six-figure contract and return to the global roster of ONE Championship. Standing between Kulabdam and that life-changing opportunity is seasoned Thai veteran PTT Apichart Farm, whom the former champion will face in a bantamweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Friday Fights 137 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok on Friday, December 19.

Kulabdam’s Resurgence Comes at a Critical Moment

“Left Meteorite” Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai endured a difficult start to his ONE Championship run, struggling to find his rhythm against the organization’s elite competition. Over the past year, however, the Thai southpaw has completely transformed his trajectory, assembling a four-fight winning streak that has reestablished him as a legitimate force in the bantamweight division.

His most impressive performance came at ONE Friday Fights 123 last September, where he dominated former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title challenger Felipe Lobo over three rounds. The Brazilian entered the contest as a respected contender, but Kulabdam neutralized his offense and controlled the action from the opening bell to the final horn, earning a clear unanimous decision victory.

What surprised Kulabdam most about the win was not his own performance, but how hesitant Lobo appeared throughout the fight. Known for his aggressive striking, the Brazilian seemed reluctant to engage with the Thai veteran’s lethal left hand.

“I was very surprised in my last fight with Felipe because he didn’t throw any weapons at all,” Kulabdam said. “I’m not sure if it was because he was afraid of making a mistake and getting caught by my punches. But beating him, a top contender in the bantamweight division, is further proof that I can fight anyone in this weight class.”

Respecting the Veteran Challenge

PTT Apichart Farm enters ONE Friday Fights 137 carrying an extraordinary professional record of 112-24, a testament to decades of experience inside Thailand’s most competitive rings. The 28-year-old veteran represents the kind of battle-tested opponent who has seen every trick and survived countless wars.

After suffering a loss in his promotional debut last June, PTT showed resilience by bouncing back with a hard-fought split-decision victory over Italian striker Alessio Malatesta in September. That win highlighted both his toughness and his ability to grind out close fights when necessary.

Despite his recent momentum and reputation for knockout power, Kulabdam approaches the matchup with measured respect for his compatriot’s vast experience. The 27-year-old acknowledges that PTT’s long ring tenure gives him advantages in certain areas, though he believes his own experience with small gloves and heavy-handed striking could prove to be the great equalizer.

Through careful study, Kulabdam has identified specific vulnerabilities in PTT’s game that he plans to exploit. While he respects his opponent’s durability, the southpaw sees defensive lapses that could open the door for his signature left hand.

“His strengths are his toughness and durability, and his weakness is a less-than-stellar defensive system, which should give me plenty of openings to attack,” Kulabdam said. “But it all depends on whether I can put him down, because he’s been very durable in his last two fights.”

Countering Pressure With Precision

Kulabdam has built his career by dismantling aggressive opponents who constantly move forward, hoping to overwhelm him with volume. Across his 75-20 professional record, he has faced countless fighters with that approach and developed a devastating counterattacking style.

Most notably, “Left Meteorite” has clashed multiple times with longtime rival “Elbow Zombie” Muangthai PK Saenchai, mastering the art of breaking down pressure fighters who march forward in search of a knockout. That experience has perfectly prepared him for what PTT is likely to bring on December 19.

Kulabdam believes his counterstriking will be the deciding factor. If PTT commits to moving forward and throwing punches, the Thai southpaw is confident his heavier, more precise counters will accumulate damage and potentially lead to a stoppage. The only question is whether his opponent’s durability will hold up, or if the sustained punishment will force PTT to rethink his game plan mid-fight.

“If PTT keeps coming forward, I’ll keep hitting him. Whatever he throws, I’ll counter harder,” Kulabdam said. “We’ll see if he takes my weapons and decides to back off, or if I get tired of hitting him first. I’m determined to finish PTT. I’m very confident that if I win by knockout, or at least by a strong unanimous decision, it will be time for me to earn that contract.”