ONE Combat Night time 31: “As arduous as metal”

Kongthoranee Sor Sommai skilled firsthand why Nong-O Hama is taken into account one of many heaviest hitters in ‘The Artwork of Eight Limbs’. The third-ranked ONE flyweight Muay Thai contender admitted the 38-year-old’s punishing kicks had been as highly effective as ever once they shared the ring at ONE Combat 28 in February.

Regardless of Nong-O making his debut in a lighter weight class, Kongthoranee defined that the Thai veteran’s well-timed kicks had been as impactful as ever. The 28-year-old handled the ache for fairly a while even after their struggle ended.

“What shocked me about Nong-O was that his kicks had been unexpectedly highly effective,” he instructed ONE Championship.

He added:

“His shin bones had been as arduous as metal. I admit that it damage each time he kicked me.”

After a gradual begin towards Nong-O’s damaging energy, Kongthoranee was capable of compose himself and showcase unrelenting grit and willpower. The 28-year-old tactician was capable of alter on the fly and located a solution to Nong-O’s devilish barrage.

The Sor Sommai product turned the tides together with his good counterstriking and even gave Nong-O a style of his personal drugs with some crippling low kicks to halt his assault. Kongthoranee ultimately got here away with the break up resolution nod from the judges, which units up their do-over this coming Friday.

Kongthoranee says he is prepared for Nong-O’s energy at ONE Combat Night time 31

After getting a glimpse of the destruction that Nong-O brings, Kongthoranee is extra assured that he can get a extra decisive victory of their sequel at ONE Combat Night time 31 on Could 2.

In an unique interview with Sportskeeda MMA, the No. 3 ranked contender praised Nong-O’s timeless skills and admitted he must be on his A-game to get his hand raised as soon as extra.

“Sure, I may say that it is a drawback, as a result of he’s quite a bit older than me but in addition I do not really feel just like the heaviness of his weapons is altering in any respect, it is nonetheless tremendous heavy. However, yeah, that might be the drawback.”

ONE Combat Night time 31 will emanate from Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium. The complete occasion is free for Prime Video subscribers in North America