ONE 167 Results: Tawanchai PK Saenchai Defends Title in Thrilling Rematch

LockerRoom Team

08 Jun 2024

In a highly anticipated rematch, Tawanchai PK Saenchai successfully defended his ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship against Jo "Smokin'" Nattawut at ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II. The event took place in front of a sold-out crowd at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

The main event showcased the striking prowess of both fighters. Tawanchai dominated the early rounds with aggressive attacks, forcing his compatriot Nattawut to adopt a defensive stance. The action intensified in the third round when Nattawut mounted a comeback, landing significant blows that momentarily put Tawanchai on the back foot.

Despite Nattawut's efforts, Tawanchai regained control in the final two rounds, delivering decisive strikes that ultimately secured his victory. The judges awarded Tawanchai a majority decision, allowing him to retain his championship belt.

In the co-main event, ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang "The Iron Man" Jitmuangnon made a triumphant return, defeating Denis "The Bosnian Menace" Puric in a 141.25-pound catchweight kickboxing bout. Rodtang showcased his signature style, unleashing rapid-fire combinations and landing precise strikes to Puric's head and body. He also demonstrated his defensive skills, effectively avoiding Puric's power punches.

Puric rallied in the final round, but Rodtang's resilience and strong finish earned him a unanimous decision victory from the judges.

ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II Complete Results

• Tawanchai PK Saenchai defeats Jo Nattawut via majority decision to retain the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Title
• Rodtang Jitmuangnon defeats Denis Puric via unanimous decision (Muay Thai - catchweight 141.25 lbs)
• Mikey Musumeci defeats Gabriel Sousa via submission (calf slicer) at 3:07 of a single round (submission grappling - bantamweight)
• Kade Ruotolo defeats Blake Cooper via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:20 of round one (MMA - lightweight)
• Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong defeats Masaaki Noiri via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – featherweight)
• Denice Zamboanga defeats Noelle Grandjean via unanimous decision (MMA – atomweight)
• Adrian Lee defeats Antonio Mammarella via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:56 of round two (MMA – lightweight)
• Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat defeats Johan Ghazali via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – flyweight)
• Victoria Souza defeats Itsuki Hirata via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:31 of round one (MMA – atomweight)
• Johan Estupian defeats Zafer Sayik via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – bantamweight)

Performance bonus winners: 

- Mikey Musumeci (US$50,000)

- Kade Ruotolo (US$50,000)

- Adrian Lee (US$50,000)

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