WATCH: Tawanchai PK Saenchai uses the perfect fake set-up to land a textbook elbow against Superbon in first super fight

Before Tawanchai PK Saenchai and Superbon square off once again at ONE 170 on Friday, Jan. 24, fans have the chance to relive their thrilling first encounter.

The two fighters initially faced off at ONE Friday Fights 46 in December 2023, where Tawanchai successfully defended his ONE featherweight Muay Thai world championship in a grueling encounter that went the full five rounds at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Although Tawanchai had to fight tooth and nail to secure the victory, he maintained the upper hand in most of the exchanges.

One standout moment was a perfectly executed elbow that sliced through Superbon's defense, a sequence fans can now watch in slow motion below:

The battle delivered an electrifying display of world-class Muay Thai, with both warriors engaging in a fierce exchange of thunderous strikes from the opening bell.

Tawanchai took control early, using his precision to dictate the pace. Meanwhile, Superbon focused on calculated counterattacks in the first three rounds.

The action reached new heights in the championship rounds, as Tawanchai and Superbon unleashed powerful punches and devastating kicks.

In the end, Tawanchai’s sharp accuracy made the difference, earning him a majority decision victory to keep the division’s gold-plated belt in his possession.

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Tawanchai anticipates another taxing showdown with Superbon

As the rematch approaches, Tawanchai is determined to leave no room for doubt about his dominance.

However, he expects another grueling battle against Superbon, this time happening at Bangkok’s Impact Arena, where the stakes will be even higher.

He said this in an interview with ONE Championship:

“The second fight against Superbon should be just as fun as the first one because Superbon should be more familiar with Muay Thai. I’m ready.”