Johan Ghazali ONE Fight Night 32: WATCH: Thai icon Nong-O consoles young phenom Johan Ghazali backstage after heartbreaking loss to Diego Paez

Muay Thai sensation Johan Ghazali had a tough outing at ONE Fight Night 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai on Prime Video last Friday, June 6. Looking to cheer him up after the bout was one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time.

In an Instagram video posted by the world's largest martial arts promotion, inaugural ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion Nong-O Hama visited the budding talent in the locker room after his split decision defeat to Diego Paez and offered some words of wisdom.

Watch the entire video below:

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'Jojo' looked good early against the Colombian-American, eagerly showcasing what he learned under the tutelage of ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion Superbon at his famed Superbon Training Camp.

Unfortunately, the 31-year-old's proficiency in the clinch and excellent footwork had Ghazali struggling to find an optimal response to the barrages thrown his way in the second and third rounds.

Fans in the United States and Canada with an active Prime Video subscription can rewatch ONE Fight Night 32 on demand.

Johan Ghazali can still be a megastar despite latest defeat

Johan Ghazali gave it his all, and then some, in his three-round barnburner with Diego Paez, but it was just not enough in the judges' eyes inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Malaysian-American was off to a blistering start in his ONE career after racking up a four-fight winning streak in the ONE Friday Fights circuit, which earned him the coveted six-figure main roster contract.

However, falling short against Paez not only marked his third defeat in five outings but also his first losing streak in the promotion.

Fans need not worry about his future, as Ghazali has proven that he possesses the commitment necessary to eventually become a superstar in 'The Art of Eight Limbs'. Such heartbreaking experiences this early should set the 18-year-old up for dominance very soon.

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