Stephen Irvine Outlines Path To Victory Against Rambong At ONE Friday Fights 128
Stephen Irvine has studied how recklessness creates openings, watching Rambong Sor Therapat absorb brutal knockout punishment when his aggressive pressure left defensive gaps that sharper opponents exploited without mercy.
The Scottish striker plans to capitalize on those same vulnerabilities when they headline ONE Friday Fights 128 in 130-pound Muay Thai warfare on October 10, broadcasting live from Bangkok where calculated precision collides with wild forward-marching chaos.
Irvine brings a four-fight winning streak into Friday’s contract-hunting showdown, most recently dismantling Sornsueknoi FA Group through unanimous decision at ONE Friday Fights 100 in March. His 6-1 promotional record carries just one blemish — a close majority decision loss to Singdomthong Nokjeanladkrabang that feels like ancient history given his current momentum.
Rambong represents a different threat than anyone Irvine has faced during his ONE Friday Fights campaign. The Thai southpaw compiled seven consecutive victories before Suriyanlek Por Yenying knocked him out cold, and that finish revealed everything the 25-year-old Scot needs to know about exploiting his opponent’s approach.
“Rambong is a crazy fighter. I know he’s going to come to fight,” Irvine said. “He’s going to be very aggressive, but he can be reckless. And when he is reckless, that is when I will start my exchanges.”
The Deachkalek Muay Thai Academy representative thrives when opponents rush forward without proper defensive awareness. His boxing combinations land cleanest against fighters who commit too heavily to their attacks, creating counter-punching opportunities that Irvine converts into highlight-reel moments.
Daily training alongside teammate Nico Carrillo has sharpened those counter-striking instincts to razor edges. The pair have pushed each other since age 15, and watching Carrillo’s explosive success on ONE Championship’s main roster — including knockouts of former World Champions — proves Scottish strikers can dominate the global stage.
That brotherhood fuels Irvine’s confidence heading into the biggest fight of his career, where the US$100,000 contract sits within striking distance if he delivers the dominant finish he’s promising.
“He’s crazy, I’m calculated. And that is going to be the difference maker in this fight,” Irvine said. “I’m going to catch him cold.”
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