Tawanchai PK Saenchai was born Narongsak Kaewmala on April 7, 1999 in Pattaya, Thailand. He started his Muay Thai career in Bangkok at the very young age of 8 at Petchrungruang Gym and fought under the name Jatukuam Petchrungruang.
He had his first fight at the reputable Lumpinee Stadium at 14, and in 2015 he moved to PK Saenchai Muay Thai Gym.
Throughout his career, Tawanchai made a name for himself and earned several accolades, including the 2018 Nai Khanom Tom championship title, 2017 Thailand Featherweight championship title, and 2018 Lumpinee Stadium, Sports Authority of Thailand, and Siam Kela Fighter of the Year awards.
Now the reigning and defending One Muay Thai Featherweight Champion, Tawanchai is one of Muay Thai’s most electrifying strikers, and has delivered some of the most spectacular finishes in the sport.
Known for his precision, timing, and devastating kicks, this Thai prodigy never fails to entertain. So now let’s get on with it and dive into the Top 3 Finishes from Tawanchai’s storied career!
3. Tawanchai PK Saenchai vs. Niclas Larsen (ONE: 158)
This featherweight Muay Thai bout showcased Tawanchai, then 126-31-2, against Denmark’s 61-12-2 Niclas Larsen.
Coming off a dominant victory in his previous outing, Tawanchai entered the bout with immense momentum. Larsen, an aggressive striker, hoped to derail the Thai star’s rise.
Round 1 began with Larsen aggressively pressing forward. Tawanchai nevertheless appeared unfazed, calmly assessing his opponent while evading Larsen’s onslaught, before knocking down the Danish fighter with a right hook in just 27 seconds.
Once Larsen got back up to continue fighting, Tawanchai immediately sat Larsen down with a teep by 0:40. Despite getting swept from the clinch at 1:41, Tawanchai continued his dominant ways.
In Round 2, Tawanchai continued to successfully defend and counter Larsen’s aggression. At 1:35, Tawanchai uncorked a perfectly timed right-hook-left-cross combination that landed flush on Larsen’s chin, sending him crashing to the canvas.
Observing that Larsen was unable to continue, referee Olivier Coste waved off the fight at 1:42, cementing another highlight-reel KO for Tawanchai while earning him a title shot against then-champion Petchmorakat Petchyindee Academy.
2. Tawanchai PK Saenchai vs. Saemapetch Fairtex (ONE: Heavy Hitters)
Coming off a loss against former Glory Kickboxing Lightweight champion Sittichai Sitsongpeenong, the 125-31-2 Tawanchai faced former title challenger and knockout artist, the 123-17-1 Saemapetch Fairtex, who was also the no.1-ranked One Bantamweight Muay Thai Contender at the time.
Both fighters entered the cage with impressive credentials, but it was Tawanchai’s precision that stole the show.
In Round 1, the fight began with a relaxed pace seeing Tawanchai assert control early with heavy body kicks, forcing Saemapetch to fight off his back foot.
Despite Saemapetch’s attempts to rally with his signature hooks, Tawanchai’s footwork and defense neutralized the offense.
With 35 seconds left in the first round, Tawanchai landed a hook-cross-combination off the left kick that dropped Saemapetch.
Despite this not counting as a knockdown, Tawanchai dropped Saemapetch again with a big right hand with 16 seconds left, this time prompting referee Olivier Coste to give an 8-count and ultimately waving off the fight at just 2:55 of the round.
Such a performance showcased Tawanchai’s incredible ability to capitalize on even the smallest openings and earned him a spot in the rankings.
1. Tawanchai PK Saenchai vs. Sean Clancy (ONE: Dangal)
The 124-30-2 Tawanchai made his One debut against Ireland’s 44-17-1 Sean Clancy. This bantamweight clash resulted in Tawanchai’s most iconic finish to date, as he delivered one of the most jaw-dropping knockouts in Muay Thai history.
Round 1 started with Tawanchai being all relaxed, effortlessly defending against Clancy’s strikes while landing heavy kicks of his own.
At 1:30, Tawanchai dropped the Irishman with a left hand, prompting an 8-count. Although Clancy made the count, Tawanchai continued teeing off on him.
Round 2 followed a similar pattern, with Tawanchai maintaining his dominance. A relaxing, yet relentless, barrage of strikes left Clancy visibly bloodied.
In Round 3, Tawanchai continued his cool composure. At 0:34, he feinted with his hands and unleashed a left head kick that landed flush on the chin despite Clancy’s attempt to evade it.
Clancy dropped to the canvas out cold, and the referee immediately stepped in to stop the fight at 0:35.
The highlight-reel finish demonstrated Tawanchai’s combination of power, timing, and creativity, cementing this victory as his most memorable finish and introducing him to a much larger Muay Thai audience.
