Rambolek Promises to Smash “Smash Boy” in Title Eliminator at ONE Fight Night 39
Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon has studied every available frame of Abdulla Dayakaev’s fight film, searching for weaknesses in the Russian knockout artist’s game. The 22-year-old Thai striker has identified the vulnerability — and it’s laughably simple.
“Dayakaev’s fighting style? Punches, nothing more,” Rambolek said.
The dismissive assessment sets the tone for Friday’s bantamweight Muay Thai main event at ONE Fight Night 39, a rescheduled clash that arrives with even higher stakes than the original November booking Dayakaev’s injury postponed. Both men surge toward the division’s summit. One emerges as the clear next challenger for champion Nabil Anane’s belt.
Rambolek enters riding a four-fight winning streak, including back-to-back second-round TKO victories over Parham Gheirati and Dmitrii Kovtun. The performances showcased evolution beyond raw power — sharper timing, improved defense, and a wider offensive arsenal developed at Superbon Training Camp.
His assessment of Dayakaev’s approach reflects confidence, the kind of verbal warfare that either materializes into dominance or becomes embarrassing prophecy unfulfilled.
“His strengths include his powerful strikes and the punches,” Rambolek said. “The advantages I have include my variety of Muay Thai weapons. I may have better speed compared to him, too. All he has is his punch, while I am equipped with everything.”
Dayakaev brings his own dangerous credentials — six victories by knockout across eight promotional wins since November 2023, creating a 75 percent finishing rate that validates his “Smash Boy” nickname. The Dagestani striker has built a reputation through aggressive boxing and constant forward pressure.
Rambolek embraces the verbal edge heading into the matchup, responding directly to Dayakaev’s growing hype and threatening moniker with promises of his own.
“The ‘Smash Boy’ wouldn’t be able to smash me because he will be smashed by me first,” Rambolek said. “In our fight, I will put his lights out.”
The tactical approach centers on counter-striking precision. Rambolek describes himself as a second-step fighter who waits for opponents to strike and miss before responding with accuracy. The strategy requires patience, discipline, and the confidence to absorb initial pressure while waiting for openings.
Against a fighter who brings nothing but punches, according to Rambolek’s scouting report, those openings should materialize frequently. The theory sounds perfect. Implementation determines whether confidence becomes validation or delusion.
Victory positions Rambolek for championship conversations with Anane. The 22-year-old understands every step toward that opportunity must be earned through performance rather than proclamation.
“My biggest goal is being a champion,” Rambolek said. “For now, I just need to focus on this fight. If I ever get through this, I think I might get a chance to get [a shot at the] championship. If I get my victory in this upcoming fight, I think there is a chance that I will get to fight with Nabil.”
The Lumpinee Stadium crowd provides home advantage, creating the kind of deafening atmosphere that energizes Thai fighters while overwhelming foreigners unused to the intensity. Rambolek plans to weaponize every decibel.
“I would like to tell my fans to be prepared for a sore throat. Because they’re going to roar,” Rambolek said. “And I will put my all into it. I am confident that I will be able to gain this victory for the fans and the Thai people.”
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