‘He’s Going Down’ – Banluelok Promises Fireworks Against Songchainoi At The Inner Circle 27
Banluelok Sitwatcharachai has been waiting for a fight like this, and he has no intention of letting it pass him by.
The Thai striking veteran faces former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title challenger Songchainoi Kiatsongrit in the atomweight Muay Thai main event of The Inner Circle 27 on Friday, August 21, streaming exclusively for members only via live.onefc.com from Bangkok’s historic Lumpinee Stadium.
Banluelok arrives at this crucial contest with a 90-22 career record and a 5-1 ONE tally that includes four finishes, the only blemish being a 2025 defeat against future ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka.
Since that setback, he has put together back-to-back victories in 2026, rebuilding momentum at exactly the right time. Standing across from him is a contracted ONE athlete with a 60-21 professional record and a name that carries genuine weight in the atomweight division, despite a recent rough patch. For Banluelok, this is the fight that changes everything.
When the matchup was confirmed, Banluelok’s reaction was immediate and unambiguous. The significance of the opportunity was not lost on him for a single moment, and the chance to test himself against one of the division’s most recognizable names hit him with the full force of what it could mean for his career.
Banluelok said:
“I was hyped when I found out I got Songchainoi. This is the ultimate fight to prove whether I’ve got what it takes to earn a ONE contract.”
Banluelok has done his homework on Songchainoi. The 25-year-old from Kiatsongrit Muay Thai Gym is built around relentless forward pressure and punching power that has troubled every opponent he has shared the ring with across a 10-3 ONE record.
He is durable, aggressive, and dangerous in close quarters. But Banluelok has identified a structural limitation in Songchainoi’s game that he believes gives him a significant edge in this matchup.
He said:
“Songchainoi is an aggressive brawler, but his only real lethal weapon is his hands. That’s different from other guys I’ve fought who bring a more well-rounded attack.
“The only area where he has the upper hand is pure power. But as long as I don’t get caught clean, I’m confident I can absorb his power. As for his durability, yeah, he’s tough as nails, but I trust my power too. If I hit him right on the spot, he’s going down.”
The Rachanon affiliate is not simply aiming to win on August 21. He wants to make history in the process. Songchainoi’s durability is the stuff of division legend, a fighter who has absorbed punishment that would have ended most bouts.
The prospect of becoming the first man to put him away carries a weight that Banluelok has fully embraced. His target on fight night is precise, and the reward he believes it will bring is equally clear.
He said:
“My goal is to be the first man to knock Songchainoi out. If I pull that off, I’m confident the ONE contract is mine. Even if it goes to a decision win, I still think I have a great shot — Numsurin [Chor Ketwina] earned his contract by beating him on points, after all.
“This is easily one of the biggest fights of my career. I’m going to do whatever it takes to get the win and prove to everyone that I belong on the main ONE roster.”
Two Goals, One Night To Achieve Both For Banluelok
The ONE Championship main roster contract is the immediate prize, but Banluelok Sitwatcharachai’s ambitions stretch well beyond August 21.
The Thai veteran carries unfinished business with Nadaka from their 2025 encounter, a performance he has never made peace with and one that has fueled every session in the gym since. Claiming a contract by beating Songchainoi would set the stage for the redemption fight he has been chasing.
Banluelok said:
“Right now, I’ve got two main goals. First is securing that ONE Championship main-roster contract. Second is getting a rematch with Nadaka. I was so disappointed with my performance in our first fight. I completely underperformed and let down everyone who was cheering for me. I want a chance to redeem myself, and I’m 100 percent confident that if we run it back, I’ll bring a completely different performance.”
Should the contract not materialize immediately after August 21, Banluelok is not without options.
The atomweight division is stacked with names who represent genuine tests, and the Thai veteran has already identified the next fighters on his list.
He said:
“Honestly, I’m confident a win here guarantees a contract because Songchainoi is the absolute top of the division, barring Nadaka. But if it doesn’t happen right away, I’m ready to take on Petnimingkorn [NamkangIceland], Numsurin, or Rifdean [Masdor] next.”
