The 39-year-old Thai legend brings championship status to this high-stakes showdown. Nong-O has established himself as one of ONE Championship’s most dominant titleholders for years. He captured the first ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title in 2019, defending it seven straight times against elite opposition. His reign consisted of sharp counters, clean combinations and devastating finishing power, making him almost untouchable at 145 pounds.
His championship run ended with a first-round knockout loss to Jonathan Haggerty in April 2023. After scoring another win at bantamweight, Nong-O reconsidered his path as the division became bigger and more physical. The move to flyweight provided new opportunities in which his speed, balance and timing could shine. His debut against Kongthoranee Sor Sommai ended in a narrow split-decision loss at ONE Fight Night 28. Three months later, Nong-O adjusted his approach and defeated Kongthoranee by unanimous decision in their rematch at ONE Fight Night 31.
That victory turned out to be significant. Nong-O confirmed that he was among the division’s elite prospects, rather than simply testing himself at a new weight. He earned his position in the flyweight rankings through calculated adjustment. The Evolve MMA representative was scheduled to fight for flyweight gold at ONE 173 in November, but his opponent failed to receive medical clearance after weigh-ins and hydration tests.
Undefeated challenger seeks coronation in Bangkok
Asadula Imangazaliev arrives at ONE Friday Fights 147 riding unstoppable momentum. The Team Mehdi Zatout product recorded five victories at ONE Championship’s weekly primetime showcase in Asia, including four attention-grabbing knockouts. He earned his main contract at ONE Friday Fights 122 with a spectacular first-round knockout of seven-time Muay Thai world champion Panpayak Jitmuangnon.
That finish immediately put Imangazaliev in serious title contention. He strengthened his position by stopping Kongthoranee in the second round at ONE Fight Night 39 last January. The performance extended his impeccable record to 11-0 and earned him a $50,000 performance bonus. His explosive style and impeccable record strengthen his claim for championship chances.
Nong-O brings World Cup calm and years of elite experience to this competition. Imangazaliev responds with explosiveness, confidence and a perfect professional record. The vacant flyweight Muay Thai belt awaits the winner in the hallowed ground of Lumpinee Stadium.
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