Lenny Blasi Vows To "Steal" Worapon's Star Power With Statement Win At The Inner Circle 28

Italian striker Lenny Blasi is ready to make a name for himself against a well-known Thai standout. He faces Worapon Lukjaoporongtom in the main event of The Inner Circle 28, streaming live on live.onefc.com on August 28.

The 22-year-old Blasi enters the contest riding a two-fight winning streak, holding a striking record of 31-8 and a ONE record of 3-2. Standing across from him is the 23-year-old Worapon, a rising Thai talent with 71 career victories and a ONE mark of 9-5, having won seven of his last eight bouts.

Blasi views this matchup as a golden opportunity to elevate his own profile by taking down a more established opponent. He made clear that facing bigger names only fuels his motivation heading into fight night.

"He's a great fighter. When I face opponents who are more famous than me, I always feel like I'm going to hunt them to steal their star power. If I beat him, I'm gonna steal his popularity. So for me it's a great opportunity," Blasi said.

Addressing the stylistic matchup, Blasi noted that facing a southpaw presents no new challenge, given his extensive experience against similar fighters throughout his career. He plans to rely on instinct while actively hunting for a finish.

"All my career, I've faced southpaws, so it's not a new deal for me. But overall, I will use my instinct, and I will try to go for the KO for sure," he said.

Confident and entertaining, Blasi promised fans an enjoyable show while also delivering a bold prediction for how the fight will play out inside the ring.

"Fans can expect a great performance. They will see I will have fun, and they will be surprised by me. I will give them a great show. I think I will win by KO in the second round," Blasi said.