After a spectacular performance last week, “Left Meteorite” Kulabdam Sor. Jor. Piek Uthai is a win away from taking the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai Tournament.

Kulabdam scored an emphatic first-round knockout over fan favorite Sangmanee Klong SuanPluResort at ONE: NO SURRENDER III, punching his ticket to the tournament final.

The 2-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion is now scheduled to face CH7 Muay Thai World Champion Rodlek PK.Saenchai Muaythaigym in the co-main event of ONE: A NEW BREED, a live, closed-door, audience-free broadcast scheduled for Friday, 28 August in Bangkok, Thailand. The winner will move on to challenge Nong-O Gaiyanghadao for the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship.

Looking back on his most recent outing, Kulabdam says fans shouldn’t be surprised, because he achieved exactly what he set out to do.

“I know many people were shocked with the outcome (in my last fight), but I prepared myself to knock Sangmanee out and that’s what happened. I trained hard and I was able to achieve victory,” Kulabdam said.

“It will be my dream come true if I win this fight. I want to face Nong-O [Gaiyanghadao] for the ONE World Title. That is my goal.”

If he wants to reach his dream of facing the legendary Nong-O, however, Kulabdam knows he has to not just claim victory over the more experienced veteran Rodlek, but that he also has to make a statement.

At nearly 10 years Kulabdam’s senior, Rodlek owns a superior Muay Thai record overall and has seen it all inside the ring. Although Rodlek did lose to top rated contender Saempetch Fairtex in the semifinal round, the 30-year-old believes he did just enough to earn the victory, and fully deserves being tapped to replace Saemapetch after the latter recently fell to injury.

For Kulabdam, facing Rodlek is something he just simply can’t overlook, despite his opponent not reaching the final round in the traditional manner. Kulabdam is fully-aware of Rodlek’s strengths, and knows he has to put together a perfect fight in order to win.

“Rodlek is a very experienced fighter who cannot be underestimated. But if I want to fight for the world championship, I have to win. I’m going in there with every intention of winning at any cost,” said Kulabdam.

“His biggest strength is his combination punching, sharp elbows, and powerful kicks. There are definitely a few things I have to watch out for. Rodlek is not an easy opponent for me.”

ONE: A NEW BREED brings together the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent. The headline bout features ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand, who defends her title against promotional newcomer Allycia Hellen Rodrigues of Brazil.

Kulabdam realizes what is at stake in his next bout, and promises to bring his absolute best into the ONE Championship ring.

“To Rodlek, let’s show the fans what we got. Bring your best!” said Kulabdam.

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