Nong-O Gaiyanghadao defended his Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship at the ultimate bout of Part 2 at the ONE X, the 10-year-anniversary event of the Home of Martial Arts, with a brutal knockout.
The Brazilian fighter did well to stand a masterpiece performance from the champion. However, in the third round, a perfect shot secured the knockout for the Thai fighter.
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âWhat. A. KNOCKOUT Nong-O Gaiyanghadao sends Felipe Lobo to the shadow realm with a wicked uppercut! #WeAreONE #ONEChampionship,â ONE Championship quoted showing the craziness of the beautiful shot from the Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion.
Earlier, the Champion followed a brilliant game plan and looked in control of the entire fight inside the ONE Circle. The Evolve MMA product kept his champion status with a perfect uppercut against the âDemolition Manâ.
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The victory marked the sixth straight win for the Thai fighter, who is also undefeated inside the ONE Circle. After winning the championship from Brice Delval at ONE Championship: Immortal Triumph, the Evolve MMA fighter has always left the ONE Circle with the ONE World Title over his shoulder.
A brilliant performance by the champion at ONE: X
Nong-O performed at his finest against the Brazilian fighter. The World Champion looked comfortable and put on a definitive performance against Love. Apart from the knockout in the third, even in both round 1 and round 2, the Evolve MMA representative outclassed his opponent and put on a show for the fans.
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Nong O, a former Thailand national Muay Thai Champion, Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion, and a Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion, performed exceptionally in his ONE run and has become one of the all-time best Muay Thai fighters to step inside the ONE Circle.
The impressive champion is yet to taste the defeat in the promotion. Thus, it would be interesting to see who would ONE Championship choose for him next, as his opponent.
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