Tawanchai P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym – Wikipedia
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Thai Muay Thai fighter (born 1999)
| Tawanchai P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1999-04-07) April 7, 1999 Pattaya, Thailand |
| Other names | Jatukam Petchrungruang Tawanchai Chor Thaiset (ตะวันฉาย พี.เค.แสนชัย) |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb; 11 st) |
| Division | Featherweight (155 lbs) (ONE) |
| Reach | 71.5 in (182 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Team | P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym |
| Total | 162 |
| Wins | 129 |
| Losses | 31 |
| Draws | 2 |
Tawanchai P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym (Thai: ตะวันฉาย พี.เค.แสนชัยมวยไทยยิม; born April 7, 1999) is a Thai Muay Thai fighter. As of December 2021 he is the number 2 pound-for-pound Muay Thai fighter in the world according to The Nation.[1] A former Lumpinee Stadium fighter of the year, he competes in the Featherweight division of ONE Championship, where he is the current ONE Muay Thai Featherweight World Champion.
Biography[edit]
Tawanchai was born in Pattaya, he started his fighting career at Petchrungruang gym under the name Jatukam Petchrungruang when he was 8 years old. He moved to Bangkok and made his debut in Lumpinee Stadium at the age of 14.[2]
In 2015, Tawanchai moved to P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym in Southern Bangkok.
He quickly made a name for himself and jumped up multiple weight classes at a time. In 2017 he won the Thailand 126 lbs Title by defeating Wayunoi Petchkiatpetch.
On September 7, 2018 Tawanchai defeated Muay Thai Fighter of the Year 2017 Kulabdam Sor Jor Piekuthai. Kulabdam and his team were convinced that he could win a rematch and negotiated for another fight only weeks later, Tawanchai won again and went into the trilogy fight with confidence. Tawanchai would end up winning all three fights and the 6 million baht worth of side bet during the third fight, positioning himself as one of the best fighters in the country. For his results during the year 2018 he received multiple fighter of the year awards.[3]
He would confirm his status on March 26, 2019 with a stoppage win over Sangmanee Sor Tienpo at the Parunchai Birthday show, Sangmanee never had been stopped in his career.[4] Sangmanee won the rematch by decision 3 months later, handing his first loss to Tawanchai in almost 2 years.
On July 27, 2019 Tawanchai fought for the first time under kickboxing rules for the Wu Lin Feng World Cup in China, it was his first fight outside of Thailand and he won by decision.
ONE Championship[edit]
On October 4, 2020, it was announced that Tawanchai had signed with ONE Championship.[5]
Tawanchai faced Sean Clancy at ONE Championship: Dangal on May 15, 2021.[6] He won the bout via head kick knockout at the beginning of the third round.[7]
Tawanchai was originally scheduled to face Saemapetch Fairtex at ONE Championship: Battleground 3.[8] However, Saemapetch was forced to withdraw from the event after one of his cornermen tested positive for COVID-19.[9] He then fought Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong at ONE Championship: Battleground 3 under Muay Thai rules.[10] Their pre-recorded match aired on August 27, 2021. Tawanchai lost the fight by split decision.
Tawanchai faced Saemapetch Fairtex at ONE: Heavy Hitters on January 14, 2022. He won the bout via right hook knockout in the first round.[11]
Tawanchai faced Niclas Larsen at ONE 158 on June 3, 2022.[12] He won the bout after knocking out Larsen in the second round with a left cross.[13]
ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion[edit]
Tawanchai faced Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy for the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship at ONE 161 on September 29, 2022.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]
Tawanchai made his first title defense against Jamal Yusupov on February 25, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 7.[16] He won the bout via a leg kick knockout in the first round.[17]
Titles and accomplishments[edit]
Awards[edit]
Fight record[edit]
| 129 Wins, 31 Losses, 2 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-25 | Win |  |
ONE Fight Night 7 | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Leg Kick) | 1 | 0:49 | |
| Retains the ONE Muay Thai Featherweight Championship | ||||||||
| 2022-09-29 | Win |  |
ONE 161 | Kallang, Singapore | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Won the ONE Muay Thai Featherweight Championship | ||||||||
| 2022-06-03 | Win |  |
ONE 158 | Kallang, Singapore | KO (Left Cross) | 2 | 1:42 | |
| 2022-01-14 | Win | |
ONE: Heavy Hitters | Kallang, Singapore | KO (Left Cross) | 1 | 2:55 | |
| 2021-08-27 | Loss | |
ONE: Battleground 3 | Kallang, Singapore | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2021-05-15 | Win |  |
ONE: Dangal | Kallang, Singapore | KO (Head Kick) | 3 | 0:35 | |
| 2020-09-26 | Win | |
Rueso Fight + Kiatpetch | Narathiwat Province, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2020-08-16 | Win | |
Channel 7 Boxing Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2020-01-11 | Loss |  |
Wu Lin Feng 2020: -67kg World Cup 2019-2020 Final, Semi Final | Zhuhai, China | TKO (Punches) | 2 | ||
| 2019-11-30 | Win |  |
Wu Lin Feng 2019: -67kg World Cup 2019-2020 6th Group Stage | Zhengzhou, China | Ext.R Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-09-29 | Win | |
Wu Lin Feng 2019: -67kg World Cup 2019-2020 4th Group Stage | Zhengzhou, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-09-06 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-07-27 | Win | |
Wu Lin Feng 2019: -67kg World Cup 2019-2020 2nd Group Stage | Zhengzhou, China | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-06-26 | Loss | |
RuamponkonSamui + Kiatpetch Super Fight | Surat Thani, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-03-26 | Win | |
Parunchai Birthday | Thung Song, Thailand | KO (High Kick) | 4 | 1:45 | |
| 2018-12-07 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Referee Stoppage) | 5 | 0:40 | |
| 2018-11-08 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the 6 million baht side-bet. | ||||||||
| 2018-10-05 | Win | |
Muay Thai Expo: The Legend of Muay Thai | Buriram, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-09-07 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-07-10 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-06-05 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-03-28 | Win | |
WanParunchai + Poonseua Sanjorn | Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-12-26 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-11-25 | Win | |
Kriatpetch Super Fight | Krabi, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-09-09 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-08-06 | Loss | |
Channel 7 Boxing Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-06-09 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-04-27 | Draw | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-03-28 | Loss | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-02-18 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins 126lbs Thailand title | ||||||||
| 2016-11-29 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-10-01 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-08-23 | Loss | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-07-17 | Win | |
Channel 7 Boxing Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| 2016-06-17 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| 2016-05-03 | Loss | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-02-10 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-01-16 | Win | |
Siam Omnoi Boxing Stadium | Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-12-04 | Loss | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-11-14 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-11-03 | Loss | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-09-29 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-06-30 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-03-02 | Loss | |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-01-11 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| 2014-10-24 | Win | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
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