3 keys to victory for Tawanchai against Jamal Yusupov

Muay Thai phenom Tawanchai PK.Saenchai will have his hands full as he looks to defend his belt against Turkey's Jamal Yusupov. The 23-year-old ONE Muay Thai featherweight world champion will need to stick to a tight game plan to walk away with the victory.

Tawanchai and Yusupov are booked for a battle with the ONE featherweight Muay Thai world title on the line at ONE Fight Night 7 on Prime Video on February 24. Fans in North America can enjoy the fight event live and for free on U.S. primetime with an active Amazon subscription.

The PK.Saenchai Muay Thai gym-trained fighter has some incredible skills and knockouts to his name. To defend his Muay Thai crown against Yusupov, he will need to stick to an ace game plan. The following are three keys to victory for Tawanchai against Jamal Yusupov.

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#3. Attack early and push the pace

Tawanchai is just off a full five-round war to capture the throne. We know that he has a near-endless gas tank when it comes to his cardio. If he puts pressure on Yusupov early, he may be able to tire out his opponent.

Once his opponent slows down and has his back against the cage, the 23-year-old world champion will likely be able to find a home for a knockout finish either by punch or kick.

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#2. Smother Yusupov and avoid getting into phonebooth exchanges

The Thai is a rangy striker so it would be ideal for him to avoid brawling exchanges at close range against the dangerous challenger.

Jamal Yusupov has a perfect record in ONE Championship and is famed for his lethal skills. The 23-year-old champion will need to apply pressure and avoid needless exchanges to put away his opponent.

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#1. Use length to create separation for those Tawanchai signature roundhouse kicks

Tawanchai is famed for his dangerous roundhouse kicks. Whether he is landing on his opponent's body, legs, or head, these kicks have proved fatal for anyone who absorbs them.

Coming into this world title match, he will have a size advantage over his Turkish opponent. It would be wise for him to use the open space to land heavy kicks and punches with his reach advantage.

By putting pressure on Yusupov, he should be able to back his opponent to the cage, use his length, and avoid drawn-out exchanges.

With this game plan, the world champion will increase his chances of finding the knockout strike to put his opponent away.