Worapon Lukjaoporongtom has been waiting a long time for this fight, and now that it is finally confirmed, the Thai striker is not wasting a single moment of the opportunity.
He faces Lenny Blasi in the bantamweight Muay Thai main event of The Inner Circle 28 on August 28, airing live on live.onefc.com, with a US$100,000 ONE main roster contract potentially on the line.
The road to this main event has been anything but smooth. Three previous attempts to make this fight happen all fell through for one reason or another, and Worapon has had to channel his frustration into his preparation each time.
"We've had this fight called off three times already. Now, this is the fourth attempt, and it's finally happening," he said.
The 23-year-old Thai star arrives in peak form, having won seven of his last eight fights and building a 9-5 ONE record. The momentum behind him is undeniable, and the main event spotlight on August 28 represents the perfect stage to make the statement performance that could change his life.
His opponent is not someone he is taking lightly, however. Blasi, 22, carries a 31-8 striking record and a 3-2 ONE record into the contest, riding a two-fight winning streak.
"I've watched almost all of his fights. He looks dangerous. He possesses a diverse arsenal with sharp combinations and solid power behind his strikes," Worapon explained.
The Thai fighter has a very clear vision of how he intends to impose himself from the moment the bell rings.
"I'm ready to press the action and look for the finish. My body is ready to push the tempo, and I plan to march forward from the opening bell," he added.
The prize waiting at the end of a dominant performance is the kind that fighters on the ONE Friday Fights circuit dream about, and Worapon is under no illusions about what a clean finish could mean for his career.
"Securing that ONE contract is definitely the goal, and it all comes down to performance. If I deliver an impressive performance and land a clean finish, the opportunity is right there," he said.
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