FREE FULL FIGHT: Fan-favorite Panpayak makes a triumphant return in hard-fought war against Silviu Vitez 

After nearly two years away from the sport, seven-time Muay Thai world champion Panpayak Jitmuangnon made his triumphant return to the ring in October.

Looking for his 250th career victory, Panpayak will head back to the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Dec. 20 as ONE Championship presents its final event of 2024, ONE Friday Fights 92.

There, 'The Angel Warrior' will square off with undefeated Russian standout Egor Bikrev in what could be a milestone moment for the Thai fan favorite.

Ahead of his anticipated return to the Mecca of Muay Thai this Friday, ONE Championship is looking back at Panpayak's impressive unanimous decision victory against Silviu Vitez at ONE Friday Fights 83.

"It was the return the world was waiting for. The flyweight Muay Thai fight between Panpayak and Silviu Vitez showcased a thrilling clash of skill and technique, with Panpayak leveraging his exceptional striking ability to control the match. Vitez, known for his resilience and tactical prowess, put up a strong defense. Check out the hard-fought battle, and let us know who's next for the winner!"

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It was Panpayak's first time competing since coming up on the wrong side of a split decision against two-sport king Superlek Kitamoo9 at ONE 164 in December 2022.

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Panpayak reveals the reason for his two-year absence from competing

Before making his second appearance in 2024, 'The Angel Warrior' was candid with ONE Championship about his two-year sabbatical from the sport, revealing that he simply didn't have the motivation to compete anymore.

"The main reason I decided to stop fighting was because I felt burned out and had no motivation anymore," he revealed. "I felt that I had been using my body for a long time, so I wanted to take a break and do something else.”

Now that he's had the chance to recharge his battery, the beloved Thai superstar is ready to get back to work and put everything he has into every fight.

"We're gonna give you 100% on the training and on the fight, but I think I can come back to how I normally am. It doesn't matter if it's one fight, two fights, three fights, but we're gonna give 100% to all the fights we're going to take and we're going to give the best we can to take the win."

ONE Friday Fights 92 will air live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, December 20.