‘Someone Is Going To Get Knocked Down’ – Songchainoi Promises All-Out Battle Against Numsurin At ONE Friday Fights 122
Something has to give when two unrelenting forces collide inside Bangkok, Thailand’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium.
Songchainoi Kiatsongrit will put his perfect promotional record on the line against fellow unblemished Thai destroyer Numsurin Chor Ketwina in a high-stakes 117-pound Muay Thai showdown at ONE Friday Fights 122 on August 29, live in Asia primetime.
For Songchainoi, this represents far more than just another fight. His impressive 9-0 run in ONE Championship has exceeded even his own wildest expectations, transforming him from a budding star into an established contender.
The 25-year-old reflected on his remarkable journey to onefc.com:
“I’m very proud of my performance in the past nine fights. I’ve gone way past my initial goals. I never thought I would win this many fights in a row because I was facing such great opponents. I thought if I ever stumbled and lost one day, I would be okay with my record. But I never imagined I’d come this far.
“Every fight of mine has been tough. People might think it’s easy, but it’s really not. It all starts with training. I have to go through so much pain to win each fight. I have to endure so many things and get hurt to get through it.”
Songchainoi’s consistent evolution as a complete striker culminated in his unanimous decision victory over Rak Erawan in November 2023. That night, the Thai star showcased his growing arsenal of weapons to earn a lucrative six-figure contract to join ONE’s main roster.
However, another stiff challenge awaits him, with an opponent equally hungry for breakthrough success. Numsurin brings his own perfect 5-0 slate in ONE Championship, capped by a devastating second-round knockout of Paeyim Sor Boonmeerit this past June.
The veteran’s 104-19 overall record speaks to his experience and finishing power, making him a formidable obstacle in Songchainoi’s path.
Despite his opponent’s standout credentials, Songchainoi has identified specific strategic advantages he plans to exploit. The Kiatsongrit Muay Thai Gym representative shared:
“Facing Numsurin is a bit worrying because he’s riding on a good momentum lately. His punching is very scary since he’s a [former] amateur fighter. I have to be extra careful with his hands, which he can throw in many different ways.
“His weakness is that he gets wobbled by heavy shots, and he slows down when he gets into the clinch. When he fought with Paeyim, he looked like he was running out of gas when the pressure was on.”
This careful approach demonstrates Songchainoi’s evolution as both a fighter and a strategist.
But when two surging knockout artists collide, tactical plans often give way to raw violence. Songchainoi expects nothing less than warfare when he steps into the “Mecca of Muay Thai” against his compatriot.
He added:
“This fight is 50-50. One of us is definitely going to get knocked down. He’ll probably come at me hard, and if he does, I’ll hit back. Someone is going to get knocked down or knocked out for sure.”
Beyond his immediate challenge, Songchainoi eyes redemption against Japanese rival Nadaka, who also competes at ONE Friday Fights 122 against Hamada Azmani.
Their previous encounter in 2023 ended with Nadaka victorious by TKO. The Thai striker hopes both can win their respective fights to set up a rematch on the global stage, potentially for the gold.
Songchainoi stated:
“We used to be in different promotions. Now we’re both in ONE, and if possible, it will be good if we’ll have ONE atomweight world champion. It would make the division so much more exciting.
“And it’s not just me and Nadaka, there are so many talented 115-pound fighters here. If we both win this fight, I’d like to ask for an opportunity to get a rematch with him in Japan, in his hometown, again.”
The respect between the two elite fighters runs deep, but so does Songchainoi’s burning desire for revenge.
While World Championship gold drives his motivation for their rematch, personal redemption weighs equally heavily on his mind.
Songchainoi concluded:
“Winning ONE gold is what I want, but getting revenge against Nadaka is just as important. The belt is important, but redemption is important, too. If we meet again, I won’t give in to him as easily as I did in the first fight. My body is in perfect shape, and it’s just a matter of adjusting my game plan against him. I’m ready to face him at any time.”
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