ONE Friday Fights 160: Nong-O Set To Face Kongthoranee In A Muay Thai Trilogy Fight

Thai great Nong-O Hama faces Kongthoranee Sor Sommai in a trilogy fight. The flyweight Muay Thai rubber match headlines ONE Friday Fight 160. The bout takes place on Friday, 26 June, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Their rivalry stands level at one win each.

The pair first met at ONE Fight Night 28 in February last year. Nong-O debuted at flyweight against the aggressive Kongthoranee. The younger fighter used many kicks, teeps, and elbows early. Nong-O adjusted in round two. Kongthoranee finished strong in round three. Judges awarded him a split-decision victory.

They met again nearly three months later at ONE Fight Night 31. Nong-O entered with a clear plan. He launched steady attacks from the opening bell. His pressure continued through all three rounds. Kongthoranee tried to answer back. Nong-O’s output proved superior. He earned a unanimous decision.

ONE Friday Fight: Career records and achievements

Nong-O, aged 39, trains with Evolve MMA. He owns a 267-59 career record. His ONE Championship record stands at 12-5. He previously held the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title eight times. This experience supports his case as favourite before their third fight.

Kongthoranee, aged 29, holds a 72-19 professional record. His ONE Championship mark stands at 11-5. He is known for an aggressive yet technical style. Nong-O’s long championship run gives him an apparent edge. Both understand this third fight could decide their long-running rivalry.