Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon is having fun with a three-bout profitable streak in ONE Championship and is trying to lengthen it at ONE Combat Night time 32. The Thai striker returns to the worldwide stage and U.S. primetime on Friday, June 6, towards Dmitrii Kovtun. The #5-ranked contender hopes a fourth-consecutive victory will push him larger and in the direction of a title bid.
“Dmitrii Kovtun is an effective fighter, little doubt. I by no means underestimate anybody. However I watched his fights and got here up with a plan to take care of him within the ring,” Rambolek acknowledged to ONE.
Rambolek Faces Robust Competitors in Kovtun
Kovtun is trying to make his personal run within the division. The Russian has received three of his 4 outings in ONE, shocking followers and pundits alike with wins over Ferrari Fairtex, Suablack Tor Pran49, and Soe Lin Oo. The 27-year-old could also be flying underneath the radar for many, however Rambolek is locked in forward of their showdown.
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“[Kovtun] appears to expire of steam in the direction of the tip and doesn’t actually have a good protection. He likes to attend and counter. His power is his left hook, however I’ve no downside along with his southpaw model. Don’t overlook I beat Kulabdam, and he’s a southpaw, too,” the Thai athlete stated.
Whereas many athletes maintain their playing cards near their chest, Rambolek is okay with giving freely a few of his recreation plan. Of their upcoming assembly inside Lumpinee Stadium, the Thai star believes the kicking recreation will play a significant function of their bout. Rambolek plans to take Kovtun’s base away and chop at his legs early within the match.
Rambolek Hungry For a End June 6
“For this combat, I’ll in all probability focus extra on the kicks as a result of Dmitrii doesn’t defend them too nicely. If I see a gap to knock him out, I’m going for it,” Rambolek admitted.
At the moment sitting because the fifth-ranked contender within the bantamweight division, Rambolek is defending his place within the rankings. The 22-year-old nonetheless sees this as a chance to nab one other win and stake his declare as a prime contender. His efficiency is simply as essential to defending his spot as it’s to sending discover to ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane.
“My final aim isn’t simply to maintain my identify within the rankings; it’s to climb all the way in which to the World Championship stage,” Rambolek acknowledged.
May a Rambolek vs. Haggerty Combat Be Subsequent Up?
Rambolek is already eyeing his subsequent foe within the rankings ought to he get a win on June 6. Though he would love a title shot, the Thai star desires to show himself towards the division’s former champion, Jonathan Haggerty. If he will get his hand raised at ONE Combat Night time 32, anticipate him to make use of his time on the mic to name “The Normal” to the battlefield.
“The highest 5 guys now? They’re all good. Anybody’s bought a shot on the title. However the one I actually wish to combat? That’s #2, Jonathan Haggerty. I’ll in all probability attempt to keep away from #1-ranked Superlek, but when it’s what I gotta do, I’ll combat him. After this combat, if I beat Dmitrii, the following identify I’m calling out is Haggerty,” the rising star completed.
ONE Combat Night time 32 airs dwell on Prime Video on Friday, June 6. The motion begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The occasion is free for all Amazon Prime members within the U.S. and Canada.
