Tawanchai PK Saenchai will be putting up his ONE featherweight Muay Thai world championship on the line against 'Smokin' Jo Nattawut in the main event of ONE 167 on June 7.
To date, Tawanchai has successfully defended it twice against the likes of Jamal Yusupov and Superbon Singha Mawynn in impressive fashion.
But if their first meeting is of any indication, Tawanchai knows that he will be in for another tough war with his fellow Thai star inside the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Speaking with ONE Championship, the 25-year-old said that he and his team have developed a game plan to counter Nattawut's power:
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"His most dangerous weapons are his heavy hands. He has good combinations, but I have prepared a plan to deal with it."
When they first shared the Circle last October, Nattawut did everything in his power to come out the victor, but the PK Saenchai Muay Thai gym product was able to edge him out on the scorecards for the unanimous decision win.
However, it should be noted that their first fight was under kickboxing rules, and because the rematch will be in Muay Thai, the fans could be in for a barnburner that
Tawanchai promises to go for the finish against Jo Nattawut
A rematch is tricky to predict due to both fighters' familiarity with one another, but Tawanchai wants nothing short of a knockout against the Thai Top Team product.
Tawanchai said in an interview with Sportskeeda MMA:
"I cannot really predict how I would win, but I can assure you that I will be looking for the finish to defend my belt."
ONE 167 will air live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.