BANGKOK. – Islay Erika Bomogao and LJ Rafael Yasay ruled their muay divisions and add two more gold medals for the Philippines in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games here on Wednesday.

Bomogao edged home bet Arissara Noon-Eiad 29-28 to top the women’s -45kg class while Yasa knocked out Malaysian Insyad Rumijam to top the men’s -51kg category at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium here.

Bomogao, 25, was doubly proud with her narrow win over Noon-Eiad, a renowned muay thai athlete of the host country.

“Sobrang saya ko po kasi I won versus the host country, ‘yung kalaban ko po superstar po talaga siya dito so it feels so nice to beat someone at that level,” said Bomogao, who claimed her second SEA Games gold after winning in the form event in the 2022 meet.

Bomogao also beat Ploychompoo PU Phabai of Thailand in the ONE Championship just last month, making her a certified slayer of Thai fighters.

“Grabe ang saya ng year na to para sakin. Masaya ang pasko, masaya ang ending ng aking taon so sobrang happy po. Final na laro ko po this year and I’m so happy that it’s a win,” she said.

Yasa, 22, stopped his Malaysian foe in the second round with a kick to the midsection.

“Sa round 1 feel ko na malakas ‘yung left and right kicks niya pero feel ko kulang siya sa strength  mentally so dun ko siya nabasa,” said Yasa. “Lahat binuhos ko, nag all-out talaga ko (sa second round).”

It was a 2-gold, 1-silver production for the Philippine muay team for the day after Tyron Jamborillo’s runner-up finish in the men’s 45kg.

Jamborillo lost to Thai Krittanu Saladkaew via knockout before Bomogao’s and Yasay’s victories.