Kongchai targets contract and finish against Strungari at Lumpinee Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Kongchai Chanaidonmueang faces Valerii Strungari in a strawweight Muay Thai bout on June 5 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. The match is critical for Kongchai as a strong performance could secure him a six-figure main-roster contract with ONE Championship. He enters with a 78-16 record and aims for a notable finish, reflecting on his recent decisive victory over Mehrdad Khanzadeh in March. Kongchai aims to improve his ability to finish fights and believes Strungari's fighting style could play into his strengths. The fight also holds personal significance as Kongchai hopes to provide support for his father, currently hospitalized.
- •Kongchai fights Strungari on June 5 at Lumpinee Stadium.
- •Kongchai holds a 78-16 record with three straight wins.
- •He seeks a six-figure contract with ONE Championship.
- •Kongchai prepares to improve his finishing ability in fights.
- •Personal stakes involve supporting his father’s medical recovery.
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I Want To Secure It’ – Kongchai Hunts A Life-Changing Contract And Statement Finish At The Inner Circle
"The Thai will be locked in on the lucrative six-figure deal in Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, June 5.
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