Reigning and undisputed ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai is eager to put his upcoming adversary to the test, and see what has changed since the last time they met.
Tawanchai is set to defend his featherweight Muay Thai gold against no.3-ranked contender 'Smokin' Jo Nattawut in the co-main event of ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga on Prime Video.
The event broadcasts live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Friday, June 7th, U.S. primetime, on Amazon Prime Video.
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Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview, Tawanchai talked about pushing Nattawut to his limit in this highly anticipated rematch.
The PK Saenchai representative said:
"I'm also excited to see what weapons he has got now, that he has been fully prepared. I can't say there will be no surprise from him, but I'm ready to take on anything."
Tawanchai and Nattawut first locked horns at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video last October 2023. The PK Saenchai Muay Thai Gym representative took home a three-round unanimous decision victory in a closely contested kickboxing match. Now, the two square off in 'the art of eight limbs'.
Tawanchai PK Saenchai vows to blow Jo Nattawut out of the water in rematch: "This time it won't be the same"
Their first meeting in 2023 was a close contest, but reigning featherweight Muay Thai king Tawanchai PK Saenchai says this second meeting with 'Smokin' Jo Nattawut will be completely different.
He told Sportskeeda MMA:
"It will definitely be different this time. I understand that he comes from the same background, but I'm the champion and I'm confident in the rules. The last time it was a close fight. This time it won't be the same."