How Is "Nong Oh" Feeling? Opens Up After Knockout Loss, Misses World Title at ONE Lumpinee 147 (Video)
On 21 March 2026, Nong Oh Hama Muay Thai opened up through the NONG O Channel page after being knocked out in the second round by 17-year-younger Russian fighter Assadullah Imankazaliev at ONE Lumpinee 147 held at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Ramintra).
In the main event, 39-year-old Nong Oh Hama Muay Thai aimed to make history again by moving down to fight in the flyweight division (125-135 pounds) for the vacant ONE Muay Thai world championship belt in this weight class. However, he was outmatched by Assadullah Imankazaliev, who holds an undefeated record of 7 consecutive wins in ONE.
This caused Nong Oh Hama Muay Thai to miss the chance to reclaim the world title, unfortunately, while the winner Assadullah did not receive the championship belt because he failed to make weight.
Recently, Nong Oh, who was immediately taken to the hospital after leaving the ring, has regained full consciousness and opened up, saying, "After being knocked out in the second round, the ONE Championship team sent me to the hospital to scan my brain, conduct a physical check, and examine everything. I was admitted for one night. The doctor said everything was fine, I’m completely normal."
"I thank ONE Championship for their excellent care and the staff team for looking after everything. Thank you to everyone who sent their support. I’m fine now, my body is normal, and I will return to training soon."
"(Do you regret missing the world title opportunity that might have been your last?) I do regret it. I regret the chance I had but couldn't seize."
"Since my last fight, I have trained for about 10 months, prepared for 10 months. I apologize for not being able to deliver. I want to commend my opponent; he was better and had better timing. As for me, I have to go back, improve, and fight again."