Muay Thai enthusiasts worldwide are abuzz with reactions following an extraordinary knockout at the recent ONE Championship event.
In an showdown hosted at Bangkok’s renowned Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, spectators witnessed an array of exhilarating MMA and Muay Thai clashes in the early hours of Friday.
However, the spotlight gravitated towards a match between Shakhriyor Juraev and Numpangna Eaglemuaythai. This was chiefly due to its unprecedented conclusion.
The first round unfolded with a balanced exchange, showcasing both contenders landing impactful blows. However, the narrative took a dramatic turn in the second round.
During a frenzied flurry of strikes, Juraev delivered a elbow that altered the course of the match. While Numpangna initially seemed unfazed, a sudden loss of stability caused him to falter.
In a strange turn of events, Numpangna’s legs inexplicably gave way. This ended up leading to a surreal moment as he descended into a split position before collapsing onto the canvas, motionless.
Numpangna eventually went face-first to the ground and remained motionless. The referee had to called off the bout, giving Juraev his first ONE Championship victory.
Social media platforms erupted with surprise as spectators processed the bewildering sequence of events. Some of the comments were as follows:
One fan commented: “Scary way to lose consciousness.”
Another wrote: “I had to watch that twice because I missed it. Just beautiful!!!!”
A third fan commented: “The elbow transformed you into Jean-Claude Van Damme.”
A fan joked: “The lights were still on but the computer shut down”
Entering the bout on a disheartening two-bout losing streak, Juraev redeemed himself with a spectacular knockout. The 23-year-old is finally back on track with his career thanks to a viral knockout.
Ironically, Numpangna succumbed to the same strike that had secured his victory in his previous encounter. This leaves him with a balanced 2-2 record within Asia’s premier combat sports promotion.