Rambong Sor Therapat’s journey from poverty so desperate his gardener family begged neighbors for food to university graduate using fight earnings defines the transformative power driving Friday’s ONE Friday Fights 128 main event against Scotland’s Stephen Irvine, where contrasting paths toward the same dream collide.

The pair meet in 130-pound Muay Thai action on October 10 inside Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium, where the 28-year-old Thai southpaw seeks to reclaim momentum after his seven-fight winning streak was shattered while the 25-year-old Scottish technician rides four consecutive victories toward the $100,000 contract that would transform both their lives.

Rambong earned his sports science degree through brutal sacrifice, using fight purses to fund his education while supporting his struggling family. The pressure fighter’s relentless forward march has carried him through countless battles, but recent defeat has created urgency that extends beyond personal achievement into family survival.

Irvine carries his own championship dreams built on foundations laid at just 6 years old when his father first brought him to the gym. After dominating Europe’s junior scene across more than 100 amateur fights, “El Matador” now chases the path blazed by teammate Nico Carrillo toward ONE Championship glory. His elusive technical style and devastating elbows have positioned him on the edge of breakthrough recognition.

The co-main event delivers an equally compelling family legacy battle as Singdomthong Nokjeanladkrabang faces Sanit Aekmuangnon in 129-pound Muay Thai combat between two warriors carrying generational weight on their shoulders.

The 25-year-old Singdomthong represents the last active fighter from a remarkable dynasty spanning 13 family members including his father, uncles, aunts, and siblings who have all competed. After his five-fight winning streak was destroyed by devastating knockout, the world-class technician seeks redemption while fighting to give his parents better quality of life.

Sanit carries equally heavy responsibility as the only active fighter remaining from his village after their gym closed. The 30-year-old aggressive clinch specialist supports two young children while riding three consecutive knockout victories into this pivotal collision.

The card also features Australian Kim Townsend defending her controversial split-decision victory over Duangdawnoi in their highly anticipated 107-pound Muay Thai rematch, with the Thai fighter carrying legacy from one of the sport’s most famous families including 16 siblings who have all fought.

ONE Friday Fights 128 Full Card

• Stephen Irvine vs. Rambong Sor Therapat (Muay Thai – 130 pounds)
• Singdomthong Nokjeanladkrabang vs. Sanit Aekmuangnon (Muay Thai – 129 pounds)
• Komawut FA Group vs. Anar Mammadov (Muay Thai – flyweight)
• Kaokarat Sor Tienpo vs. Ayoub Yassine (Muay Thai – 138 pounds)
• Koko Mor Rattanabundit vs. Wanchainoi Sor Tor Hiewbangsaen (Muay Thai – 118 pounds)
• Theraphon Dangkhaosai vs. Fahsodsai Tor Morsri (Muay Thai – strawweight)
• Duangdawnoi vs. Kim Townsend (Muay Thai – 107 pounds)
• Payakrut Suajantokmuaythai vs. Abdessamie Rhenimi (Muay Thai – strawweight)
• Abdelhamid Talbi vs. Kazuteru Yamazaki (kickboxing – flyweight)
• Evgenii Antonov vs. Suleyman Suleymanov (MMA – featherweight)
• Nawid Ullah Saadi vs. Taku Takaiwa (kickboxing – 139 pounds)
• Vinay Kundu vs. Jason Seddoh (MMA – flyweight)

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