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Getting his hand raised at ONE Fight Night 31 simply won't be enough for the redemption-seeking Nong-O Hama. The former ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion wants to take matters into his own hands and beat his tormentor Kongthoranee Sor Sommai in the most decisive way possible —with a chilling knockout.
It's revenge or repeat in the main event of ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs Nong-O II on Prime Video on May 2, inside Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium.
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Losing to Kongthoranee via a razor-thin split decision margin last February has left a bitter taste in Nong-O's mouth. While some fans and pundits alike believe he did enough to get the win, the 38-year-old is not a fan of moral victories.
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With a chance to right that wrong, Nong-O is going for the kill to leave no questions unanswered. He told ONE Championship Thailand:
"I always look for a knockout, especially because of the results of the last fight. I want a knockout in this fight. If there’s a chance to end this fight, I want to end it. I want to win by knocking him out."
Nong-O certainly possesses the power to separate foes from their consciousness, as we've seen time and time again over the course of his decorated career.
Watch the full interview:
Nong-O shares his straightforward game plan for Kongthoranee rematch
Nong-O isn't the type to make the same mistakes twice. The 38-year-old former champion admits he was too timid against Kongthoranee and allowed his younger compatriot to get too comfortable with his signature counterstriking.
This time, however, Nong-O will keep it simple and play to his strengths to defeat the third-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender.
The Evolve MMA representative told ONE:
"To fight with him, I have to focus on heavy blows and defending myself well. Don't trade with him. If I block well enough, he can't do anything to me."
ONE Fight Night 31 will air live in US Primetime free for Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada
