Tawanchai P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym

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Tawanchai P.K.Saenchai
BornNarongsak Kaewmala
(1999-04-07) April 7, 1999 (age 25)
Pattaya, Thailand
Native nameณรงค์ศักดิ์ แก้วมาลา
Other namesJatukam Petchrungruang
Tawanchai Chor.Thaiset
NicknameLeft Star
(ซ้ายดารา)
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
DivisionFeatherweight
Lightweight
Welterweight
Featherweight (ONE)
Reach178 cm (70 in)
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Femur)
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofBangkok, Thailand
TeamP.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym
Kickboxing record
Total164
Wins131
Losses31
Draws2

Narongsak Kaewmala ((Thai: ณรงค์ศักดิ์ แก้วมาลา; born April 7, 1999)), known professionally as Tawanchai P.K.Saenchai (Thai: ตะวันฉาย พี.เค.แสนชัยมวยไทยยิม) is a professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. He is the current ONE Muay Thai Featherweight World Champion since September 29, 2022. [1]

Biography

Tawanchai was born in Pattaya, he started his fighting career at Petchrungruang gym under the name Jatukam Petchrungruang when he was eight 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 had never 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

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.[citation needed] He then fought Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong at ONE Championship: Battleground 3 under Muay Thai rules.[9] 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.[10] Tawanchai faced Niclas Larsen at ONE 158 on June 3, 2022.[11] He won the bout after knocking out Larsen in the second round with a left cross.[12]

ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion

Tawanchai faced Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy for the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship at ONE 161 on September 29, 2022.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[14] Tawanchai made his first title defense against Jamal Yusupov on February 25, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 7.[15] He won the bout via a leg kick knockout in the first round.[16] Tawanchai faced Davit Kiria in a kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 13 on August 5, 2023.[17] He won the bout in the third round due to a kick breaking Kiria's right arm.[18] Tawanchai was scheduled to defense the title against Superbon Singha Mawynn on October 7, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 15.[19] However, Superbon was forced to pulled out due to a leg injury.[20] He was replaced by Jo Nattawut in a kickboxing bout.[21] Tawanchai won the fight via unanimous decision.[22] The match between Tawanchai and Superbon for the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship was rescheduled on December 9, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 17.[23] Tawanchai withdrew from the fight with a viral infection on November 4, 2023.[24] Tawanchai won the fight by unanimous decision.[25] In the third title defense, Tawanchai faced Jo Nattawut in a rematch on June 8, 2024, at ONE 167.[26] He won the fight via majority decision.[27] For his fourth title defense, Tawanchai was scheduled to face Jo Nattawut in a trilogy on November 8, 2024, at ONE 169.[28] However, the bout was removed from the event due to Nattawut injury after losing via knockout against Superbon Singha Mawynn at ONE Friday Fights 81.[29] The rematch between Tawanchai and Superbon for the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship is scheduled on January 24, 2025, at ONE 170.[30]

Titles and accomplishments

Awards

  • 2018 Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year[36]
  • 2018 Siam Kela Fighter of the Year Award[37]
  • 2023-24 Sports Writers Association of Thailand modified Muay Thai Fighter of the Year

Fight record

Muay Thai & Kickboxing record
133 Wins, 31 Losses, 2 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2025-01-24 File:Flag of Thailand.svg Superbon Singha Mawynn ONE 170 Bangkok, Thailand
Defending the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship.
2024-06-08 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Jo Nattawut ONE 167 Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Majority) 5 3:00
Defended the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship.
2023-12-22 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Superbon Singha Mawynn ONE Friday Fights 46, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Majority) 5 3:00
Defended the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship.
2023-10-07 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Jo Nattawut ONE Fight Night 15 Bangkok, Thailand Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
2023-08-05 Win File:Flag of Georgia.svg Davit Kiria ONE Fight Night 13 Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Broken arm/Middle kick) 3 0:30
2023-02-25 Win File:Flag of Russia.svg Jamal Yusupov ONE Fight Night 7 Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Leg Kick) 1 0:49
Defended the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship.
2022-09-29 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy ONE 161 Kallang, Singapore Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Won the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship.
2022-06-03 Win File:Flag of Denmark.svg Niclas Larsen ONE 158 Kallang, Singapore KO (Left Cross) 2 1:42
2022-01-14 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Saemapetch Fairtex ONE: Heavy Hitters Kallang, Singapore KO (Left Cross) 1 2:55
2021-08-27 Loss File:Flag of Thailand.svg Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong ONE: Battleground 3 Kallang, Singapore Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2021-05-15 Win File:Flag of Ireland.svg Sean Clancy ONE: Dangal Kallang, Singapore KO (Head Kick) 3 0:35
2020-09-26 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Sangmanee Sor Tienpo Rueso Fight + Kiatpetch Narathiwat Province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2020-08-16 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon Channel 7 Boxing Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2020-01-11 Loss File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jia Aoqi Wu Lin Feng 2020: -67kg World Cup 2019-2020 Final, Semi Final Zhuhai, China TKO (Punches) 2
2019-11-30 Win File:Flag of Spain.svg David Mejia 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 File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Ji Xiang Wu Lin Feng 2019: -67kg World Cup 2019-2020 4th Group Stage Zhengzhou, China Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2019-09-06 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Chujaroen Dabransarakarm Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2019-07-27 Win File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Wensheng Wu Lin Feng 2019: -67kg World Cup 2019-2020 2nd Group Stage Zhengzhou, China Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2019-06-26 Loss File:Flag of Thailand.svg Sangmanee Sor Tienpo RuamponkonSamui + Kiatpetch Super Fight Surat Thani, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2019-03-26 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Sangmanee Sor Tienpo Parunchai Birthday Thung Song, Thailand KO (High Kick) 4 1:45
2018-12-07 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Referee Stoppage) 5 0:40
2018-11-08 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Kulabdam Sor.Jor.Piek-U-Thai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the 6 million baht side-bet.
2018-10-05 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Kulabdam Sor.Jor.Piek-U-Thai Muay Thai Expo: The Legend of Muay Thai Buriram, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2018-09-07 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Kulabdam Sor.Jor.Piek-U-Thai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2018-07-10 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2018-06-05 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Ferrari Jakrayanmuaythai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2018-03-28 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Yok Parunchai WanParunchai + Poonseua Sanjorn Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2017-12-26 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Yok Parunchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2017-11-25 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Mongkolchai Kwaitonggym Kriatpetch Super Fight Krabi, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2017-09-09 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Mongkolchai Kwaitonggym Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2017-08-06 Loss File:Flag of Thailand.svg Mongkolchai Kwaitonggym Channel 7 Boxing Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2017-06-09 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Chalam Parunchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2017-04-27 Draw File:Flag of Thailand.svg Phetwason Ansukhumvit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2017-03-28 Loss File:Flag of Thailand.svg Tito Hoywanpohchana Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2017-02-18 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Wayunoi Phetkiatphet Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Thailand Featherweight (126 lbs) title.
2016-11-29 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Kumantong Jitmuangnon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2016-10-01 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Worrawut M.U.Den Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2016-08-23 Loss File:Flag of Thailand.svg Wanmechok Puhongtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2016-07-17 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Chaila Por.Lakboon Channel 7 Boxing Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
2016-06-17 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Singtongnoi Kiatkittipan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
2016-05-03 Loss File:Flag of Thailand.svg Nongview Phetkoson Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2016-02-10 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Kongsak Sor.Satra Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2016-01-16 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Noomsurin Chor.Ketveena Siam Omnoi Boxing Stadium Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2015-12-04 Loss File:Flag of Thailand.svg Petchrung Sitnayokkaipaedriew Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2015-11-14 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Yodsaenkeng Jor.Nopparat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2015-11-03 Loss File:Flag of Thailand.svg Peemai Erawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2015-09-29 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Peemai Erawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2015-06-30 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Yodpayak Phor.Jaroenpeth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2015-03-02 Loss File:Flag of Thailand.svg Gingsanglek Tor.Laksong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2015-01-11 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Kompai Sor.Jullasen Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
2014-10-24 Win File:Flag of Thailand.svg Phetbansen Sor.Jor.Lekmuangnont Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

  1. ↑ "Athlete Rankings | ONE Championship". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  2. ↑ "ตะวันฉาย พี.เค.แสนชัยมวยไทยยิม : ว่าที่ยอดมวยวัย 19 ผู้มีดีมากกว่าแค่หน้าตา". sanook.com. 29 November 2018.
  3. ↑ "Tawanchai PKsaenchaimuaythaigym list of awards won: - Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the year - Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year - Wan Muay Thai Fighter of the Year - Boxing Reporters Association Fighter of the Year - Siam Kela Award Fighter of the Year - Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year".
  4. ↑ "Tawanchai gets a big win over Sangmanee". 2019-03-27. Archived from the original on 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  5. ↑ "Tawanchai Signs With ONE Championship". Fight Record. 2020-10-04. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  6. ↑ "Brandon Vera to defend heavyweight title against Arjan Bhullar at ONE: 'Dangal'". Asian MMA. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
  7. ↑ "ONE: DANGAL – Full Results For Vera Vs. Bhullar". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 2021-05-14. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
  8. ↑ "Tawanchai To Face Saemapetch At ONE: BATTLEGROUND III". Fight Record. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
  9. ↑ "Sittichai Sitsongpeenong faces Tawanchai PKSaenchaigym at ONE: 'Battleground' Part III". Asian MMA. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
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  11. ↑ Kerman, Garrett (26 May 2022). "'Buchecha' putting in work at Phuket Fight Club ahead of next MMA bout". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  12. ↑ "Tawanchai Secures World Title Shot At Petchmorakot With KO Of Niclas Larsen". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 2022-06-03. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
  13. ↑ "Petchmorakot faces Tawanchai at ONE 161". Asian MMA. 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
  14. ↑ "ONE Championship 161 results: Tawanchai wins title in Muay Thai thriller, Tiffany Teo shines at atomweight". South China Morning Post. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  15. ↑ "ได้ฤกษ์ป้องเข็มขัด "ตะวันฉาย" เตรียมซัด "จามาล" ผู้ท้าชิงรายแรก 11 ก.พ.66". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2022-12-05. (in Thai)
  16. ↑ John Wolcott (2023-02-25). "Tawanchai PK Saenchai knocks out Jamal Yusupov in 49 seconds, retains ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World title". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  17. ↑ Pröger, Axel (12 June 2023). "Tawanchai Comes to Kickboxing! Muay Thai Champion to Take On Davit Kiria at ONE Fight Night 13 on August 4". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  18. ↑ Atkin, Nicolas (5 August 2023). "ONE Championship Fight Night 13 results and highlights – Allazov beats Grigorian, Tawanchai breaks Kiria's arm". scmp.com. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  19. ↑ Ben Coate (2023-07-28). "Tawanchai To Defend Featherweight Muay Thai World Title Against Superbon At ONE Fight Night 15". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  20. ↑ "ONE Championship: Superbon out of title fight vs Tawanchai at Fight Night 15 in Bangkok". South China Morning Post. 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  21. ↑ Henry, Blaine (2023-09-27). "BE Exclusive: Tawanchai vs. Jo Nattawut set for ONE Fight Night 15". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  22. ↑ "Tawanchai, Pacio, Musumeci Score Victories At ONE Fight Night 15". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  23. ↑ Martin, Damon (2023-10-17). "Tawanchai vs. Superbon Muay Thai title bout booked as ONE Fight Night 17 main event for Dec. 8". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  24. ↑ Pico, Borna. "Superbon Versus Tawanchai Scrapped Again". Beyond Kickboxing - The Home of Kickboxing. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  25. ↑ "เคลื่อนไหวแล้ว "ตะวันฉาย" ลั่นประโยคเด็ดหลังชนะ "ซุปเปอร์บอน" ป้องแชมป์โลกสำเร็จ". www.thairath.co.th (in ไทย). 23 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  26. ↑ Joseph, Mike (2024-03-26). "Tawanchai vs Nattawut 2 Booked for ONE 167 in June". myKhel.com. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  27. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Live Now! ONE 167 'Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II' Play-by-Play & Results". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  28. ↑ "Headline Bouts for ONE 169 Announced". Sports Illustrated MMA News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  29. ↑ "ONE Championship Announces 2025 Calendar For Prime Video Events, Including Two U.S. On-Ground Events". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 2024-10-05. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  30. ↑ "Tawanchai vs. Superbon II to headline ONE 170 at Bangkok's Impact Arena". | BJPenn.com. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  31. ↑ Chris Mohan (2022-12-26). "Tawanchai Scoops ONE's 2022 Muay Thai Fighter Of The Year Award". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  32. ↑ Jay Furness (2022-12-28). "Tawanchai PK.Saenchai Named ONE's 2022 Breakout Star Of The Year". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  33. ↑ "2018 Lumpinee Stadium awards winners". siamfightnews.com. Archived from the original on 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
  34. ↑ "Siam Fight News on facebook: Tawanchai P.k.saenchai Muaythaigym The new 126lb Thailand champion". facebook.com.
  35. ↑ "Results for the Yod Muay Nai Khanom Tom @muaythaiexpo promotion at Buriram, Thailand (05/10/2018). (5 rounds for the Nai Khanom Tom title) Kulabdam SorJor.PiekUthai 🇹🇭 lost to Tawanchai PKsaenchaimuaythaigym".
  36. ↑ "SiamFightNews on Instagram: "Tawanchai is in the house today here at Channel7 studios after receiving his fighter of the year award today Governnment [sic] House . @tawanchai_pk @tawanchai_pk"". Archived from the original on 2021-12-26.
  37. ↑ "Congratulations to Tawanchai PK Saenchai gym on winning the coveted SiamKeela 'fighter of the year' award for 2018". Facebook.
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