Nong-O Hama eager to thwart Kiamran Nabati: “He is confident that he would be able to win against me”

Longtime former ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion and all-around Thai legend Nong-O Hama is no stranger for the top contenders of 'the art of eight limbs' to want a piece of him. Nong-O has been dealing with callouts his entire career. That's what he gets for being a legend.

But the latest man to call him out is looking for a spot on the main roster of the world's largest martial arts organization and will do nothing to get what he wants.

Speaking to the South China Morning Post in a recent interview, Nong-O talked about why he was not surprised upcoming opponent Kiamran Nabati wanted to fight him.

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The Thai legend said:

"Well, it's not only Kiamran who has been calling me out at this present hour. I think the reason that he called me out is because he is confident that he would be able to win against me. But I will try my best to win against him. I will try to not make that happen. I want to win against him as well."

Nong-O Hama will be looking to make it two wins in a row and fight his way back into world title contention. A win over Nabati could seal the opportunity for the 37-year-old veteran.

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Nong-O Hama returns to face dangerous Kiamran Nabati at ONE Friday Fights 81

Muay Thai icon Nong-O Hama is ready to trade leather with a dangerous Russian foe in Kiamran Nabati. The two lock horns in a three-round bantamweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE Friday Fights 81.

The event broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Sept. 27.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live via global pay-per-view on watch.onefc.com.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates on the event.

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