The Inner Circle 28 Main Event Result: Blasi Drops Worapon, Secures Third Straight Win
Italian phenom Lenny Blasi delivered one of the most composed performances of his ONE Championship tenure, defeating tough Thai veteran Worapon Lukjaoporongtom via unanimous decision in their highly anticipated bantamweight Muay Thai main event at The Inner Circle 28.
The thrilling Asia primetime headliner, which streamed for subscribers at live.onefc.com on Friday, August 28, brought a fitting conclusion to another exclusive night of martial arts action inside Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium.
The 22-year-old striking prodigy immediately dictated the terms of engagement from the opening round. Establishing his distance early, Blasi commanded the center of the ring and applied steady, calculated pressure with sharp punch combinations. Whenever Worapon attempted to fire back and establish his own rhythm, the European standout utilized slick head movement and footwork to slip away from danger, neutralizing the Thai athlete’s offense.
The battle escalated in the second stanza, where Blasi produced the bout’s most pivotal sequence. As Worapon stepped forward and launched a body kick in an attempt to slow his opponent’s momentum, the Italian fighter was well prepared. Blasi read the incoming strike and instantly countered with a snappy left hook that caught his Thai rival flush.
The shot sent Worapon crashing to the canvas, forcing the referee to administer a mandatory eight-count and firmly shifting the scorecards in Blasi’s favor.
Sensing that he was ahead on the judges’ scorecards, Blasi remained composed and in absolute control throughout the third and final frame.
While the Thai star bravely pushed forward in desperate search of a fight-ending blow to flip the script and steal the match, Blasi navigated the situation expertly. He continued to mix up his striking targets, digging thudding punches to the midsection before suddenly launching into the air with a spectacular flying knee to keep the local hero guessing until the final bell sounded.
After three grueling rounds of elite Muay Thai action, all three ringside judges awarded the clear-cut unanimous decision victory to Blasi. The hard-fought triumph officially extended his impressive promotional winning streak to three consecutive victories, while bumping his overall professional record to 32-8.
