For Suriyanlek Por Yenying, the towering presence of Decho Por Borirak represents exactly that kind of challenge at ONE Friday Fights 124 this September 12 inside Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium.
The mathematics appear daunting: Suriyanlek stands 5-foot-2, while his 22-year-old opponent holds a 6-inch height advantage and arrives riding an eight-fight winning streak. But the 29-year-old Sangtiennoi Gym representative has built his impressive ONE Championship resume by turning physical disadvantages into strategic opportunities.
“I’m confident that I can take him down. If I can block his knees and his close-range weapons, he could get caught with my punch and go down. I’m confident in my fists,” Suriyanlek said.
That confidence stems from recent evidence of his tactical evolution. His second-round knockout of Rambong Sor Therapat at ONE Friday Fights 115 in July showcased his ability to analyze opponents under pressure and capitalize on momentary openings.
“In that fight, I felt the pressure in the first round. But as we kept fighting, I started seeing openings. When he’d throw a knee, his guard would drop, and that’s when my punches could land,” Suriyanlek said.
Decho presents a different kind of technical challenge than previous opponents. The surging contender brings complete striking arsenal development, having evolved beyond his original specialty as a knee specialist into a more well-rounded threat.
“He’s a tall [and] long fighter. He was a fighter who specialized in knee attacks back when we fought five-round fights, but lately, his arsenal is so complete,” Suriyanlek said.
But technical analysis has revealed potential solutions. Suriyanlek believes Decho’s offensive sequences create the same kind of defensive lapses that led to his previous knockout success.
“His weakness, I’d say, is when he comes in to throw a knee. There should be a gap for me to get my punches in. He’ll be open to getting hit by my punches,” he explained.
Beyond the immediate technical challenge, this contest carries significant career implications. A spectacular victory could earn Suriyanlek a $100,000 contract and main roster positioning, elevating him from regular ONE Friday Fights competitor to featured athlete on major cards.
“My goal in this fight is to do my best. If I can get an impressive victory in this fight, I want to go back and fight in a big event again,” Suriyanlek finished.
