WATCH: Nong-O Hama’s sheer brutality in first world title defense against Japanese star Hiroaki Suzuki

Nong-O Hama, a former ONE world champion, is set to make a comeback this Friday at the renowned Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, his first appearance there since 2024, in hopes of securing a victory.

After experiencing consecutive knockout defeats against Jonathan Haggerty and Nico Carrillo, Nong-O is prepared to make a comeback as he faces off against Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai, a two-time Lumpinee Stadium champion with a record of 70 wins.

Before anything else, ONE Championship is reflecting on Nong-O’s initial ONE world title defense against Japanese standout Hiroaki Suzuki at ONE: Warriors of Late in 2019.

“Nong-O’s kicking abilities are unmatched. Will the renowned Thai fighter deliver a decisive strike when he competes against Kulabdam at ONE Friday Fights 58 on April 5?”

Despite facing two consecutive losses, Nong-O had previously been on a 10-fight winning streak inside the Circle. He had defeated several notable opponents such as Saemapetch Fairtex, Rodlek, Felipe Lobo, and Liam Harrison.

Nong-O Hama vs. Kulabdam: Clash of Legends and Rising Stars

Securing a victory at ONE Friday Fights 58 will prove to be a formidable challenge for Nong-O, as he goes up against a rising Thai fighter who has yet to be defeated in his last five matches. Kulabdam has made a name for himself as one of the most promising talents in Muay Thai, having achieved knockout wins in the first round of his last three bouts against opponents such as Tyson Harrison, Fariyar Aminipour, and Julio Lobo.

“This fight is going to be explosive,”Nong-O told ONE Championship in a recent interview. “I’m ready to go toe-to-toe with him, and I’ll never back down.”

Who will emerge victorious when a well-known Thai figure faces off against a rising Thai sensation in The Land of Smiles on Friday, April 5?

ONE Friday Fights 58 will be broadcasted live and available for free on ONE Championship’s YouTube channel and through watch.onefc.com worldwide.