FREE FULL FIGHT: Tawanchai PK Saenchai’s stone-cold debut against Irish slugger Sean Clancy

Before Tawanchai PK Saenchai defends his ONE featherweight Muay Thai world championship in a rematch against Superbon next month, fans have the chance to revisit the beginning of his rise to global stardom.

Recently, ONE Championship uploaded the Thai sensation’s impressive promotional debut at ONE: Dangal in May 2021, where he faced Sean Clancy in a thrilling three-round battle.

Check the clip below:

Although Tawanchai was already an established figure in the striking world at that point, he made sure to leave an indelible impression.

From the opening bell, Clancy found himself on the receiving end of Tawanchai's harrowing combinations, each strike leaving welts on his torso as though he'd been struck with the jagged surface of a meat tenderizer.

Midway through the first frame, Tawanchai delivered a right uppercut-left straight combo that dropped Clancy for an eight-count.

A series of left elbows capped off a dominant opening salvo for the Thai, who raised his arms in jubilation as a battered Clancy walked back to the corner.

Tawanchai picked up right where he left off in the next two rounds, consistently punishing Clancy at every opportunity. Despite the one-sided action, Clancy never backed down, continuing to press forward. However, his resolve could only carry him so far.

In the third stanza, Tawanchai uncorked a left high kick that connected flush with Clancy's chin, sending the former WBC Muay Thai world champion crashing to the canvas.

With Clancy's arms dropping in midair, the referee immediately stepped in to stop the contest just 35 seconds into the round.

Since that night, Tawanchai has become a force to be reckoned with, winning nine of his 10 bouts under the organization’s banner.

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Tawanchai looks to prolong reign of terror

On Jan. 24, 2025, Tawanchai PK Saenchai will make his 11th appearance for the promotion in the main event of ONE 170, set to take place at Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

There, he will stake his divisional crown against ONE interim featherweight kickboxing world championSuperbon in a much-awaited second encounter.

The two first met over a year ago in a five-round that went the distance, with Tawanchai eking out a majority decision.

Now, he seeks a more decisive victory by finishing Superbon.