Prajanchai’s journey to a championship title is currently obstructed by one of the premier kickboxers in the sport. Jonathan Di Bella boasts an impeccable professional kickboxing record and initially secured the ONE strawweight kickboxing championship in 2022. However, Di Bella encountered a stroke of misfortune after defending the title.
Di Bella was set to face Prajanchai at ONE Friday Night Fights 58, but unfortunately fell ill and was hospitalized a day prior to the bout. Consequently, Di Bella was stripped of his championship title.
Nevertheless, Di Bella has made a full recovery and is eager to showcase his skills to the entire promotion. While Prajanchai has an extensive background with over 400 professional fights, this upcoming bout is anticipated to be a closely contested match between two seasoned fighters.
Superlek Kiatmoo9 exemplifies courage and determination. Typically, many athletes in combat sports avoid taking fights too close to a title bout due to the potential risks involved.
However, Superlek is determined to stay active and has opted to face Kongthoranee Sor Sommai, the current ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion. Kongthoranee has been in exceptional form since his sole loss in April 2023, securing victory in seven consecutive fights, including two knockouts. This will mark Kongthoranee’s third fight of 2024.
Despite Kongthoranee’s high level of activity, his fighting spirit is not a cause for concern. In 2023, Kongthoranee competed six times in the promotion, demonstrating his resilience and passion for the sport. As Superlek prepares to move up in weight class to challenge Jonathan Haggerty for the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title in September, he must remain vigilant to emerge victorious in his upcoming fight.
Petchtanong Petchfergus and Alaverdi Ramazanov were both former ONE champions. However, neither currently holds the title of ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion. Both fighters aspire to re-enter the championship conversation by defeating each other.
Petchtanong faces the challenge of overcoming ring rust in his upcoming fight, as he has not competed since 2022. Despite his previous victory over Hiroki Akimoto for the bantamweight belt, Petchtanong’s win was later nullified due to a failed drug test, resulting in the stripping of his title and a subsequent suspension.
On the other hand, Ramazanov’s championship reign was short-lived, as he lost the title in his first defense against Capitan Petchindee in 2019. Since then, Ramazanov has had mixed results, with a 7-5 record in the promotion.
Suablack Tor Pran 49 is currently experiencing the intense buildup to a significant fight where his unbeaten record in the promotion will be put to the test against Kiamran Nabati. Nabati, with a professional record of 20-0, has been instrumental in generating excitement for the upcoming fight by engaging in verbal sparring with Suablack.
Nabati has seamlessly integrated into ONE Championship, showcasing his skills by defeating Pongsiri PK Saenchai, a four-time Muay Thai World Champion, in September 2023. In contrast, Suablack has a proven track record of success in ONE, winning all six of his fights, including four knockouts. Suablack’s impressive performance earned him a lucrative contract from ONE after securing four consecutive victories.
Revisiting past matchups can often yield thrilling results for fight fans. When Suriyanlek Por Yenying and Pompet PK Saenchai faced off in March, they delivered an intense battle that featured five knockdowns but no knockout. Ultimately, Pompet emerged victorious, improving his record to 4-1 in the promotion and aiming for his third consecutive win since joining ONE.
Suriyanlek wasted no time in returning to the ring, securing a unanimous victory over Rittidet Sor Sommai a little over a month after his loss to Pompet. While Suriyanlek has demonstrated a willingness to fight and has a commendable record of 5-2 in ONE, his struggle lies in impressing the judges when fights go the distance, with a 1-2 record in decision outcomes.
In addition to the aforementioned matchups, the event will feature the following fights:
• Featherweight Muay Thai: Shadow Singha Mawyn vs. Jimmy Vienot
• Bantamweight Muay Thai: Pakorn PK Saenchai vs. Rafi Bohic
• Bantamweight Muay Thai: Sibmuen vs. Tyson Harrison
• Catchweight Muay Thai (140 pounds): Yodlekpet Or Atchariya vs. Komawut FA Group
• Catchweight Kickboxing (132 pounds): Lan Shanteng vs. Kaito Sakaguchi
• Strawweight MMA: Sanlang Gexi vs. Kohei Wakabayashi
• Catchweight Muay Thai (143 pounds): Yuto Ueno vs. Ryota Hashimoto
