Kongthoranee Sor Sommai claimed victory in their initial contest via a split decision. Nong-O Hama triumphed in the second encounter through a unanimous verdict. The decisive tiebreaker is set for June 26 at Lumpinee Stadium.
Nong-O is scheduled to clash with Kongthoranee in a flyweight Muay Thai trilogy match at ONE Friday Fights 160, broadcast live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 26.
Their first confrontation at ONE Fight Night 28 last February marked Nong-O’s debut in the flyweight category, following his illustrious tenure as an eight-time ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion. Kongthoranee secured that bout by a split decision after a contest where the judges remained divided throughout.
The subsequent match at ONE Fight Night 31 in May unfolded differently. Nong-O initiated relentless pressure from the very start, preventing Kongthoranee from establishing his offensive combinations. He achieved a unanimous decision to bring the series to an even standing.
With each competitor having secured a win, a rubber match was the inevitable conclusion. Nong-O, at 39 years old, boasts a professional record of 267 wins and 59 losses, carrying the profound heritage of one of Muay Thai’s most celebrated legacies.
Kongthoranee is 29, holding a record of 72 victories and 19 defeats, alongside three Rajadamnern Stadium World Championship titles earned during the peak of his already distinguished career. Both individuals possess deep familiarity with the other’s style. Neither has managed to secure a definitive stoppage yet. The event on June 26 is poised to shift this dynamic.
The Critical Questions the Third Bout Between Nong-O and Kongthoranee Must Resolve at ONE Friday Fights 160
The first contest unfolded with a particular narrative. Kongthoranee commenced with clear aggressive intent in the opening round. He launched attacks with kicks, push kicks, and elbows before Nong-O stabilized himself in the second round and began to counter. Kongthoranee concluded strongly in the third, and the split decision reflected the narrow margins across all three rounds.
The second fight presented an alternative story. Nong-O arrived with a specific strategy — employing more punches, applying greater pressure, and allowing less space for Kongthoranee to establish his rhythm — and executed this plan consistently across all three rounds to achieve a clear verdict.
What the third fight needs to determine is whether Kongthoranee’s initial bout blueprint remains effective against a seasoned competitor who has now analyzed him twice, and if Nong-O, at 39, can sustain the relentless pace that characterized his rematch performance one more time.
