Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke Rebounds & Returns to the ONE Cage
“Kru Rong” Gets Fired Up After a Reboot Year
After a seven‑month layoff in which he hit the gym harder than a sugar‑cane farmer, the 39‑year‑old former ONE strawweight champion is back for the big fight in Singapore at ONE: HEART OF THE LION. He’s facing Himanshu Kaushik — a Wushu‑Sanda phenom — in a bout that promises to test the limits of Muay Thai thunder and kung‑fu flair.
Why the Break Made a Difference
- “I took time to dial back the adrenaline and let my legs recover,” he explains.
- “Now I’m 110 percent ready and buzzing for the cage.”
- “Singapore feels like a second home, especially with all my Evolve students cheering for me.”
Honing the Whole Skill Set
Even while not fighting, Deo — he likes to give himself that friendly nickname — kept the sweat flowing. “I didn’t focus on just one area; I upgraded every angle of my game,” he says. And thanks to his teammates at Evolve, his training was more grind‑and‑shine than any championship title could provide.
From Muay Thai Glory to Grappling Gains
Decades of world‑champion Muay Thai power set his striking on fire, but he’s now tightening his grappling. “I’m balancing the art of Thai kicks with the art of Wushu,” he quips. A face‑off against Kaushik is the perfect arena to let his full spectrum of skills shine.
Future Dreams: Regaining the ONE Title
Beyond the fight, the Thai’s eyes are set on the coveted ONE strawweight belt. “My game’s at a higher peak than ever, and I’ll show it on the night,” he declares. “I’ve been prepping for every scenario; when I step in, I’ll taste victory and get a clearer path back to champion glory.”
Sting the Cage: The 9 November Brawl
“The only way to see how Wushu stacks against Muay Thai is when we lock arms in the cage,” Deo says, a grin about to appear. “So I’ve got my gloves on and my heart beating. Let’s do this!”
