The Inner Circle 24: Chokpreecha Renews Rivalry With Abdallah Ondash At Lumpinee Stadium

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Chokpreecha PK TomTKalaiyont, the two-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion, will meet Abdallah Ondash in a strawweight Muay Thai rematch at The Inner Circle 24 on Friday, July 31, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium.

A US$100,000 main roster contract could be tied to the outcome. Ondash already holds a ONE contract, and Chokpreecha said a win would give him a chance to earn one of his own.

“If I defeat a contracted ONE athlete, I believe I’ll have a chance at earning a ONE contract myself,” said Chokpreecha.

The pair first met at ONE Friday Fights 70 in July 2024, when Chokpreecha won by majority decision. That defeat remains the only loss on Ondash’s promotional record, and he has since won four straight bouts by knockout.

“Many people on social media say Abdallah has grown stronger and that Chokpreecha won’t survive. But I’m not afraid,” said Chokpreecha. “Let’s wait and see in the ring whether I can finish him with my elbows or other weapons and secure another bonus.”

Chokpreecha enters off his own turnaround, having snapped a three-fight skid with a finish of Huynh Van Tuan in his last bout. He said his goal Friday is a definitive result rather than another trip to the scorecards.

“My goal for this fight is a decisive finish,” said Chokpreecha. “I want to beat him again so I remain the one fighter he can never overcome. Even if I can’t find a finish, I’m confident my experience will carry me through all three rounds of trading blows.”

John Wolcott
John Wolcott

John Wolcott is a Bangkok-based Muay Thai journalist with over 20 years of experience covering the sport and culture. He specializes in athlete storytelling. John also hosted the The Muay Thai Show podcast and produced the Muay Thai Journal video documentary series. A longtime Muay Thai practitioner, he has also worked as a commentator for Thailand's top stadiums and maintains close relationships with top promotions throughout Thailand. His deep immersion in Muay Thai culture provides unique insights into the sport's technical, cultural, and competitive landscape.

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