In Photos: Kongthoranee Displays Explosive Power At ONE Fight Night 39 Open Workout
Two-time Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Kongthoranee Sor Sommai opened 2025 with momentum, securing a hard-fought split-decision victory over living legend Nong-O Hama at ONE Fight Night 28 in February.
The win positioned the explosive Thai striker firmly in the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title conversation and appeared to validate his place among the division’s elite. But the road to gold has proven treacherous.
Kongthoranee stumbled in their immediate rematch at ONE Fight Night 31, dropping a unanimous decision to Nong-O just two months later. The setback was followed by another unanimous decision loss to Uzbekistan’s Aslamjon Ortikov at ONE Fight Night 36 in October, leaving the 29-year-old with consecutive defeats on his record.
Now, Kongthoranee faces a critical crossroads. At ONE Fight Night 39 on January 23 at Bangkok’s historic Lumpinee Stadium, he’ll meet surging Russian knockout artist Asadula Imangazaliev in a flyweight Muay Thai clash that could determine whether he remains in title contention or falls further from ONE World Championship aspirations.
Imangazaliev represents a dangerous test for the Thai veteran. The 22-year-old Russian has been nothing short of spectacular since joining ONE Championship, compiling a perfect 6-0 record in the promotion with five knockout victories.
His devastating power was on full display in his most recent outing at ONE Friday Fights 122, where he stopped former title challenger Panpayak Jitmuangnon in the first round.
For Kongthoranee, this bout is about more than just snapping a losing streak — it’s about proving he belongs among the flyweight Muay Thai division’s best. A victory over the surging Imangazaliev would not only halt his recent slide but potentially position him back on the path toward challenging for the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship.
The Thai striker will need to rediscover the explosive form that saw him amass eight victories in nine outings during his ONE Friday Fights run, including his memorable split-decision win over Nong-O earlier this year.
His concussive boxing technique and punishing clinch game have carried him this far — now they must carry him back into contention.
Here are some photos from his recent open workout sessions as he prepares for this crucial matchup.
