‘A More Relaxed Style’ – Tun Min Aung Plans Calculated Approach Against Dangerous Tengnueng At ONE Friday Fights 129
The 19-year-old believes eyes another big win against a tough veteran on October 17 in Bangkok, Thailand.
By Chris Mohan
Oct 16, 2025, 02:34 UTC
Rising Myanmar star Tun “The Phenom” Min Aung is prepared to claim the biggest scalp of his budding career against battle-tested veteran Tengnueng Fairtex at ONE Friday Fights 129.
Their 165-pound Muay Thai showdown will headline the organization’s Asia primetime spectacle on Friday, October 17 from Bangkok, Thailand.
The 19-year-old enters this contest riding momentum from an impressive second-round TKO victory over Chatpet Lampang Sports School this past May.
After weathering an early storm, Tun Min Aung’s left hand began finding its target with increasing frequency as the fight progressed. In round two, he exploded with vicious combinations that dropped his 17-year-old Thai opponent twice before forcing the stoppage at the 2:49 mark.
The finish was his second highlight-reel victory on the global stage, the other coming against Tuan “Timebomb” Quoc Tran at ONE Friday Fights 70 in July last year. Both performances underscored the aggressive, relentless pressure style that lethwei practitioners are renowned for worldwide.
However, the MFC Lethwei Fight representative recognizes that charging forward recklessly against a crafty veteran like Tengnueng wouldn’t be ideal.
The teenager has spent countless hours studying the Fairtex Training Center affiliate’s arsenal, and he’s adjusting his approach accordingly.
Rather than unleashing his trademark aggression from the opening bell, the Myanmar athlete plans to exercise patience and rely on his corner’s tactical guidance throughout the fight.
He told onefc.com:
“I plan to start with a more relaxed style in the beginning. During the breaks, I will listen carefully to my corner. If my brothers tell me to be aggressive in the second or third round, I will switch to that aggressive style.”
In addition to studying Tengnueng’s distinct fighting traits, Tun Min Aung has paid extra attention to the Thai’s sensational comeback victory over Germain Kpoghomou at ONE Friday Fights 108.
Tengnueng appeared to be on his way to a defeat after being dropped by the French-Guinean striker twice in round one. But the 33-year-old turned the tide with a crushing left hook to score a second-round knockout.
Understanding Tengnueng’s grit and knockout capability, combined with devastating low kicks that have crumbled countless opponents, “The Phenom” has focused his training camp on developing specific counters and defensive strategies.
The youngster added:
“In his last win, he got a knockout with his left hook. But I believe my low kicks and elbows that I’ve been working on during training will help me in this fight.
“Tengnueng is very good at using his low kicks. In my training, I’ve been focusing on techniques to try and avoid getting hit by his kicks, as I know they are very strong. It’s really dangerous.”
Tun Min Aung Ready To Face Experienced Veteran
His opponent’s devastating leg kicks aside, Tun Min Aung is prepared to tackle the experience gap at ONE Friday Fights 129.
The 33-year-old Tengnueng has compiled 103 wins in almost two decades of fighting, capturing several highlight-reel finishes and putting on three-round barnburners that have tested every facet of his mettle.
But Tun Min Aung, who is 14 years Tengnueng’s junior, is out to prove that being younger doesn’t mean he lacks the experience in any way.
The Myanmar fighter said:
“Tengnueng has a lot more experience than me, but I am just staying relaxed and focused on my overall game.”
That calm confidence comes from understanding his own journey. Tun Min Aung’s 45-2 record wasn’t built against meager opposition — it was forged in the fire of proper scraps.
Now, as he chases his 46th career victory against a veteran with triple-digit wins, the teenager isn’t intimidated by the numbers. He’s energized by the opportunity to prove himself on ONE Championship’s global stage.
“The Phenom” concluded:
“I can’t definitively say right now how I will perform or act in the ring because I don’t know how he will attack me.
“I’m not really focused on a single attack my opponent might use, whether it’s his left hand or left foot. My main plan, however, is to focus on not getting caught by his kicks because I know how strong they are.”
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