The main event of saw reigning two-sport kingpin turn in a flawless performance against heavy-handed Brit to successfully defend his ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title.
That high-stakes clash went down in front of a raucous Thai crowd at Bangkok라이브 바카라 Lumpinee Stadium and aired live in U.S. primetime last Friday, February 7.
While Barboza showcased undeniable grit and toughness, Prajanchai looked to be in the best shape of his legendary career, which has already cemented him as one of the planet라이브 바카라 top pound-for-pound strikers.
The Thai employed his speedy boxing and dynamic kicking game throughout the opening rounds, dominating much of the action in a one-way beatdown and Muay Thai masterclass.
Still, Prajanchai credited the challenger for his skill and savvy. He told :
“I think [Barboza] did quite well today because he is a skilled fighter and his defensive tactics are also quite good.”
In the fourth round, Prajanchai landed a picture-perfect elbow strike that immediately opened up a massive cut over “El Jefe라이브 바카라” eye. Moments later, the ringside physician called an end to the bout, ruling that Barboza could no longer safely continue.
The moment he landed the elbow, Prajanchai knew the fight was over:
“I was very confident [the fight would be stopped] because the cut was very deep, and I was confident that the medical team would stop the fight.”
For the 30-year-old titleholder, the victory marked one of the finest performances of his 400-plus professional fight career – against a dangerous and hungry young contender, no less.
What라이브 바카라 more, the win earned Prajanchai a rare US$100,000 performance bonus from ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
The Thai superstar said he plans to be smart with that money, putting much of it away for his loved ones:
“I think I would have to save that [money] for my family, for my parents, and also my kid.”
Prajanchai Hopes For Rematch With Jonathan Di Bella
With his victory over Ellis Badr Barboza at ONE Fight Night 28, Prajanchai PK Saenchai further established himself as one of Muay Thai라이브 바카라 most dominant World Champions.
But “the art of eight limbs” isn’t his only sport – he라이브 바카라 also the current ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion.
With no shortage of contenders in either sport, Prajanchai said he라이브 바카라 not picky about who he fights next:
“I would rather not choose. I am ready to defend both belts.”
However, when forced to name one opponent he’d like to face, Prajanchai brought up former foe , who is set to battle for the ONE Interim Strawweight Kickboxing World Title on March 23 at .
The Thai defeated Di Bella last June, scoring a closely contested decision to capture the undisputed ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title.
Some fans disagreed with that decision, and Prajanchai is motivated to erase any doubts about his status:
“Well, I don’t have any names in mind right now in terms of Muay Thai, but in kickboxing, I would like to face Jonathan Di Bella.”
