Muay Thai star Thawanchai retained his featherweight title against Superbon at ONE Friday Fights 46 in Bangkok. In total, the ONE Friday Fights 46 tournament awarded 6 bonuses from $10,000 to $50,000 and one $100,000 contract.
Main fight: Tavanchai vs. Superbon
The five-round fight at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium had everything that makes high-level Muay Thai a thrilling spectacle, from clever counters to brutal exchanges. Tavanchai, 24, began his second world title defense with thrust kicks, preventing the former champion from charging him with his famous high kicks.
But Superbon adapted pretty quickly. Instead of attacking from the outside, he focused his efforts on elbow work, which has always been the hallmark of his style. Superbon, who switched from Muay Thai to kickboxing some time ago, hasn’t forgotten how to use his elbows – he used them well and often. However, like Tavanchai. Throughout the fight, Tavanchai landed such elbows to the skull of his 33-year-old opponent that could bury the careers of most of his opponents.
In the end, Superbon started attacking with high kicks, getting closer and closer with each attempt. But Tavanchai, demonstrating the fight IQ that separates the average fighter from the greats, walked away from them with a smile and delivered the perfect counter blow to his compatriot. Tavanchai’s aggressiveness allowed him to maintain the advantage for 15 minutes, and in the end, two of the three judges gave him the victory in this fight.
With this monumental victory, gym member PK Saenchai retained his ONE Muay Thai featherweight championship and increased his professional record to 132-31-2. He also hinted at a possible move to another sport.
“I showed everyone that I was the best in Muay Thai,” Tavanchai told commentator Mitch Chilson in a post-match interview. – Next, I want to buy a kickboxing belt.
More championship fights at ONE Friday Fights 46
Two more championship fights have been announced for the ONE Friday Fights 46 card.
In the women’s fight for the interim atomweight title, 21-year-old Thai athlete Phetjeeja “The Queen” Lukjaoporongtom demonstrated phenomenal technical skills and willpower in a fight with one of the world’s best strikers, Anissa Meksen . . After five rounds of intense action, the 26-pound (11.8 kg) ONE gold belt rested on Patigi’s shoulders.
In the ONE strawweight division, Prajanchai PK Saenchai was able to regain his championship belt against Joseph Laziri. Champion Laziri entered the ring dancing, but his confidence quickly took a major blow. Prayanchai entered the fight hoping to avenge the Italian’s defeat in May 2022 and win back the championship belt. It only took him 88 seconds to do it.
After a short reconnaissance, Laziri rushed forward with an aggressive combination, but was faced with a crushing left elbow from Prayanchai, which knocked the Italian to the canvas – his opponent could not continue the fight. With a lightning-fast finish, Prayanchai improved his record to 342-52-3. For this devastating knockout, the Thai athlete received a bonus of $50,000.
All ONE Friday Fights 46 bonuses and results
In the 2023 final tournament, ONE Championship distributed 7 bonuses and awarded a contract worth $100,000.
Flyweight, Muay Thai, title fight
Tawanchai PK Saenchai defeated Superbon Singha Mawynn (decision)
Strawweight, Muay Thai, belt unification bout
Prajanchai PK Saenchai defeated Joseph Lasiri (KO, 1:28, round 1) – $50,000 bonus
Atomic weight, kickboxing, time belt
Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom defeated Anissa Meksen (unanimous decision)
Muay Thai, bantamweight
Nico Carrillo defeats Nong-O Hama (KO, 1:28, round 2) – $10,000 bonus
Muay Thai, 140 lbs, catch weight
Seksan Or Kwanmuang defeats River Daz (split decision)
Muay Thai, 136 lbs, catch weight
Nabil Anane defeats Muangthai PK Saenchai (unanimous decision)
Muay Thai, bantamweight
Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai defeated Fariyar Aminipour (KO, 2:51, first round) – $10,000 bonus
Muay Thai, flyweight
Jaosuayai Sor Dechapan wins over Petsukumvit Boi Bangna (decision) – $10,000 bonus for two opponents
Muay Thai, bantamweight
Suablack Tor Pran49 defeats Craig Coakley (KO, 2:15, first round) – $10,000 bonus and $100,000 contract
Muay Thai, 132 lbs, catch weight
Chorfah Tor Sangtiennoi defeated Eisaku Ogasawara (KO, 0:57, round 2) – $10,000 bonus
Muay Thai, 132 lbs, catch weight
Suriyanlek Por Yenying defeated Yodkritsada Sor Sommai (KO, 0:15, round 2) – $10,000 bonus
Source : MatchTV
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