Irvine’s Stunning Knockout Secures His ONE Championship Deal

Stephen “El Matador” Irvine lived up to his promise to expose Rambong Sor Therapat’s reckless style, delivering a perfectly timed head-kick knockout that stunned the crowd in Friday’s main event.

The 130-pound Muay Thai showdown began with Rambong pressing forward, closing the distance and throwing heavy combinations against the taller Scotsman. However, Irvine maintained his composure, using sharp body kicks to slow down the Thai veteran.

The setup was brilliant. After conditioning Rambong to expect low attacks, the Scottish striker feinted another body kick and instead launched his shin high, landing flush against Rambong’s neck. The impact instantly turned the lights out, sending the Thai crashing to the canvas at 2:46 of the first round.

Without celebrating, Irvine walked away confidently — a true walk-off knockout — earning a contract worth six figures and joining fellow Scotsman Nico Carrillo as part of ONE Championship’s elite global roster.

Duangdawnoi’s Redemption After Nearly a Decade

In the co-main event, Duangdawnoi “Little Star” Looksaikongdin claimed redemption with a unanimous-decision victory over Australia’s Kim “Lil K” Townsend, avenging her split-decision defeat from 2016.

From the opening bell, Duangdawnoi — the sister-in-law of Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon — imposed her will in their 107-pound rematch, cutting Townsend’s forehead open with a razor-sharp elbow. Despite the nasty gash that required multiple medical checks, Townsend refused to back down and charged forward with aggressive punching flurries.

The Thai countered with patience and precision, showcasing her elite defensive skills developed over years of family training. Clean elbows, sharp jabs, and perfectly timed right hands earned Duangdawnoi a knockdown count midway through the bout. Although Townsend beat the count, the momentum was gone. Duangdawnoi controlled the remaining rounds, outlanding her rival and sealing a clear decision victory — her first win in ONE Championship, 71st career triumph, and a deeply satisfying moment of revenge nine years in the making.

Full Results for ONE Friday Fights 128

• Stephen Irvine def. Rambong Sor Therapat via KO (head kick) – 2:46, Round 1 (130-lb Muay Thai)
• Sanit Aekmuangnon def. Singdomthong Nokjeanladkrabang via unanimous decision (129-lb Muay Thai)
• Anar Mammadov def. Komawut FA Group via TKO (punches) – 0:44, Round 2 (Flyweight Muay Thai)
• Ayoub Yassine def. Kaokarat Sor Tienpo via unanimous decision (138-lb Muay Thai)
• Wanchainoi Sor Tor Hiewbangsaen def. Koko Mor Rattanabundit via unanimous decision (118-lb Muay Thai)
• Theraphon Dangkhaosai def. Fahsodsai Tor Morsri via KO (punches) – 1:35, Round 2 (Strawweight Muay Thai)
• Duangdawnoi Looksaikongdin def. Kim Townsend via unanimous decision (107-lb Muay Thai)
• Payakrut Suajantokmuaythai def. Abdessamie Rhenimi via disqualification (Round 2, Strawweight Muay Thai)
• Kazuteru Yamazaki def. Abdelhamid Talbi via unanimous decision (Flyweight Kickboxing)
• Evgenii Antonov def. Suleyman Suleymanov via unanimous decision (Featherweight MMA)
• Taku Takaiwa def. Nawid Ullah Saadi via TKO – 0:58, Round 1 (139-lb Kickboxing)
• Jason Seddoh def. Vinay Kundu via KO – 3:21, Round 1 (Flyweight MMA)