Kongthoranee Vs. Nong-O II: 4 Keys To Victory In Flyweight Muay Thai Rematch At ONE Fight Night 31
Kongthoranee Sor Sommai and Nong-O Hama will fight in the main event of ONE Fight Night 31 in a highly anticipated rematch.
The flyweight contest represents former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai world champion Nong-O’s opportunity to avenge his split decision loss and steal Kongthoranee’s number three spot in the divisional rankings.
Before the two Thai stars meet in the exciting main event inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium, we look at four keys to victory.
1. Nong-O Avoiding Kongthoranee’s Left Punch
After absorbing a big number of left punches in their first fight, Nong-O will need to avoid Kongthoranee’s left hand. He must also exit the pocket as soon as he hits his own combinations to avoid his opponent’s counter left hand.
2. Kongthoranee’s Counter Strikes
Kongthoranee found success in the first bout by hitting some heavy counter strikes – and he will hope to once again complement his attacking pressure and clever movements with those counter strikes in the rematch to emerge victorious for a second time.
3. Nong-O’s Leg Kicks
Nong-O will raise his chances of claiming a win if he relies on the strategy that brought him a lot of success in the past. The Thai legend built his legacy on his thunderous kicking game and increasing the volume of leg kicks would help disrupt his opponent’s movement and limit his ability to hit his dangerous counter strikes.
4. Kongthoranee’s Composure
The 28-year-old star must maintain his composure as he chases back-to-back victories against a Muay Thai legend looking for revenge. While Nong-O will enter the bout with a revised game plan, Kongthoranee must show the same resilience and mental toughness that has helped him secure big wins throughout his career.
ONE Fight Night 31 kicks off at 4:00 AM Mecca on Saturday, May 3 and will be broadcast live via beIN SPORTS and watch.onefc.com.
