Striking Mastery: 3 Of Prajanchai’s Most Dangerous Weapons
Here's what makes the two-sport ONE World Champion an unstoppable force in Muay Thai and kickboxing.
By Chris Mohan
Sep 15, 2025, 04:13 UTC
With an arsenal forged through over 400 fights against top talent, two-sport ONE World Champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai is undoubtedly one of the most complete strikers today.
The reigning ONE Strawweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion has repeatedly blessed the global fan base with his all-around brilliance, and he’ll look to do it once more in the main event of ONE Fight Night 36 on Prime Video.
Broadcasting live from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, the striking maestro squares off against interim king Jonathan Di Bella in a rematch to unify the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title on Friday, October 3.
Before two of the very best 125-pounders from the East and the West collide, we take a look at three weapons that make Prajanchai stand head and shoulders above his nearest competitors.
#1 Prajanchai’s Unforgiving Combinations
Prajanchai’s ability to chain together multiple strikes with surgical precision is undoubtedly his most devastating offensive weapon.
Unlike fighters who rely on single power shots, the PK Saenchai Muaythaigym product has mastered the art of overwhelming opponents with a seamless blend of punches, kicks, knees, and elbows.
His combinations come with power and sniper-like precision. But what truly stands out is his ability to disguise his intentions until the moment of execution.
He’ll often begin with a seemingly innocent jab or push kick before exploding into a four- or five-strike sequence, one that wrecked even the legendary Sam-A Gaiyanghadao.
Scarily, Prajanchai does not reduce his output even in championship rounds. The 30-year-old maintains the same speed and power while his opponents begin to fade.
By stringing multiple strikes together, the two-sport king forces his nemeses to make mistakes that open up opportunities for a variety of match-ending maneuvers.
#2 Prajanchai’s Computer-Like Fight IQ
With 344 wins under his belt over the span of more than a decade, it’s no surprise that Prajanchai’s fight IQ is one of the most outstanding qualities he brings to the table.
His ability to read opponents, identify patterns, and make tactical adjustments mid-fight has been the foundation of his success.
Prajanchai typically uses the opening rounds to gather information and build a tactical blueprint that becomes increasingly effective as the fight progresses.
The two-sport ONE World Champion’s ring intelligence extends beyond mere observation, though. He excels at setting traps and using feints to create openings for his knockout weapons.
Many have tried to outsmart him, but most never found a way to overcome his cerebral approach. His ability to remain several steps ahead using his fight IQ is always poetry in motion.
#3 Prajanchai’s Clinical Work On The Back Foot
Prajanchai is as graceful as a swan when he swarms opponents behind his fluid yet vicious combos, but he’s equally dangerous when fighting in reverse gear.
The Thai’s back-foot striking game combines defensive excellence with devastating counter-attacking. He uses subtle footwork and head movement to make opponents miss by inches, then immediately counters with precise strikes that find their mark.
His ability to maintain perfect balance and timing while retreating allows him to generate significant power even when moving away from his opponent – a skill not many punchers have in their arsenal.
This defensive mastery becomes particularly valuable against pressure fighters who look to overwhelm him with volume. Instead of being lured into his foe’s style, the PK Saenchai Muaythaigym man can throw lightning-quick counters while he creates distance.
Prajanchai’s mastery of these three weapons – his unforgiving combinations, world-class fight IQ, and clinical back-foot work – represents the culmination of a career spent perfecting the art of striking.
When he faces Di Bella in their highly anticipated rematch, these tools will be essential in his quest to unify the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title inside Lumpinee Stadium.
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