Asadula Imangazaliev demands ONE World Title shot after stopping Kongthoranee: “My level, champion’s level”

Asadula Imangazaliev became the first fighter to finish Kongthoranee Sor Sommai in ONE. The undefeated Russian used devastating body shots that stopped the Thai legend in round two.

The 22-year-old delivered a systematic beating at ONE Fight Night 39 on Friday, January 23, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. He dismantled the three-time Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion before immediately declaring himself ready for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title.

ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong awarded a $50,000 performance bonus that validated what Imangazaliev already knew. His finish of a legend nobody else could stop proved he operates at championship level.

Three months of Thailand-based preparation specifically targeting this matchup paid massive dividends. The Dagestani studied Kongthoranee’s defense and identified vulnerabilities that others missed.

“Before the fight, I understood that he’s a very tough opponent because nobody has finished him,” Imangazaliev explained. “And I had a goal, I wanted to finish him, and I did my work. I prepared for this moment. I came to Thailand three months before the fight and trained so hard, and you can see what I did.

“I saw that he had a good block for his head, but my cornerman, my brother Mehdi, told me to give him body shots,” Imangazaliev shared. “And two, three times I gave, and I saw his face change. Then I understood what I needed to do.”

Asadula Imangazaliev calls out Rodtang for super-fight

Asadula Imangazaliev isn’t satisfied with just claiming vacant gold. The Russian openly called out Rodtang Jitmuangnon despite competing in different weight classes.

The performance accomplished exactly what the Dagestani intended. He demonstrated championship-level separation from divisional contenders while making his ambitions crystal clear.

His perfect 11-0 record now includes historic finishes of multiple legends. The undefeated knockout artist established himself as the flyweight division’s most dangerous threat. Whether ONE Championship grants the immediate title shot or demands another elite victim first doesn’t matter.

“When I came today, I wanted to show people this game has levels, and my level, champion’s level,” Imangazaliev declared. “I want [a] title shot. Now I won [against] two legends, and I want to win [against] one more legend, Rodtang. And I’ll come for him soon, Inshallah. I respect him, but in the flyweight division, it needs a new champion.

“I don’t care. Just send me a name, and I’ll come show my level.”