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An explosive bantamweight bout at Lumpinee: Khundet PK Saenchai crushes Kiwthong TKD on points
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ONE Friday Fights 174 delivered a memorable show at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, where Khundet PK Saenchai secured a hard-fought points victory over Kiwthong TKD Muaythai. Despite his opponent’s relentless resistance, Khundet imposed his style with devastating low kicks and a decisive right hook in the second round.
To remember:
- Khundet PK Saenchai wins on points against Kiwthong TKD Muaythai at ONE Friday Fights 174.
- A tense and explosive bantamweight bout at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
- Kiwthong dominated the first round with precise straights, but Khundet turned the tide in the second round.
- Khundet landed a decisive right hook, sending Kiwthong to the canvas before withstanding a counterattack.
- Both fighters delivered an explosive performance, marked by intense exchanges and unyielding resilience.
A high-stakes bantamweight showdown
The ONE Friday Fights 174, held on October 9, 2023 at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, lived up to its reputation as an explosive spectacle. In the bantamweight arena, Khundet PK Saenchai delivered a rare intensity in his bout against Kiwthong TKD Muaythai. Despite fierce resistance from his opponent, the Thai fighter managed to impose his pace and secure a points victory in a clash that will be remembered.
From the opening bell, Kiwthong TKD surprised by taking the lead with precise straights, exploiting Khundet’s high guard. The latter, despite an accidental elbow that nearly hit his rival’s eye, bounced back with a flurry of low kicks and body shots. The first round ended on a tense note, with both men trading blow for blow.
The second round shifted in Khundet’s favor. After a brief observation phase, he found the opening with a decisive right hook, sending Kiwthong to the canvas. Despite a quick count, the latter showed incredible resilience by immediately restarting the fight with a series of body shots that shook his opponent. The end of the round was marked by a furious exchange, sealing the fate of the bout.
A well-deserved points victory
While Kiwthong TKD dominated the early minutes, it was Khundet PK Saenchai who managed the key moments. His right hook in the second round was the turning point of the duel, even though his opponent tried to mount a comeback. The judges ultimately ruled in his favor, acknowledging his ability to impose a sustained pace and leave a lasting impression.
This fight once again highlights the quality of the matchups offered by ONE Championship in its Friday Fights series. Muay Thai purists were treated to a raw spectacle, where technique and determination blended to deliver a bout worthy of Lumpinee’s greatest traditions.
With this result, Khundet PK Saenchai confirms his status as a fighter to watch in the bantamweight division. As for Kiwthong TKD, he leaves with his head held high, having proven he can stand toe-to-toe with the best. ONE Friday Fights 174 once again delivered on its promise, giving fans a fight that lived up to their expectations.