Superlek Kiatmoo9, Stamp Fairtex, and Tawanchai PK Saenchai sit atop their respective sports and divisions for a reason. Yet, their rise to prominence hasn't been without its share of trials.
To build excitement for the New Year, ONE Championship compiled a thrilling highlight reel showcasing some of the most intense moments from these three Thai sensations:
One of Superlek's most unforgettable battles took place at ONE Friday Fights 34 in September 2023, where he engaged in a grueling three-round war against Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a 140-pound catchweight bout.
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The fight began at a blistering pace, with both men trading heavy blows in the opening round. Amid the chaos, Rodtang landed a precise upward elbow, leaving Superlek with a cut on his forehead.
Rising to the challenge in round two, ‘The Kicking Machine’ surged forward, unloading powerful combinations that forced Rodtang onto the defensive. In a pivotal moment, Superlek cornered ‘The Iron Man’ and unleashed a barrage of strikes, scoring a knockdown that shifted the momentum in his favor.
The final round saw the two warriors emptying their arsenals, delivering a frenetic back-and-forth exchange that had the crowd roaring. In the end, Superlek emerged victorious with a unanimous decision on the judges' scorecards.
Before becoming the ONE women’s atomweight MMA world champion, meanwhile,Stamp Fairtex faced a formidable test against Anna ‘Supergirl’ Jaroonsak in a short-notice strawweight kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 6 in January 2023.
Despite having less than 24 hours to prepare, both fighters delivered a high-octane contest. Trading their best shots across three rounds, Stamp narrowly edged out her compatriot with a razor-thin split decision.
In October 2023, Tawanchai took on a stern challenge in ‘Smokin’ Jo Nattawut in their featherweight kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 15.
Although Nattawut stepped in as a last-minute replacement, he put on a valiant display, pushing Tawanchai to dig deep.
Ultimately, Tawanchai's relentless aggression and tactical precision carried him to a unanimous decision victory.
Tawanchai booked to face Superbon at ONE 170
Tawanchai PK Saenchai is set to defend his ONE featherweight Muay Thai world championship against a fellow Thai superstar.
This happens in the main event of ONE 170, where he locks horns in a much-awaited rematch against interim featherweight kickboxing world champion Superbon.
The aforementioned event is slated to take place live at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 24.