In a stunning display of power and precision at ONE Friday Fight 137, Chinese kickboxer Liu Mengyang claimed a sensational first-round TKO over Muay Thai champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai.
The 22-year-old Mengyang delivered a single leg kick that shattered Tawanchai’s lead leg, leaving the Thai fighter unable to continue. Tawanchai was stretchered from the ring, ending his pursuit of a two-sport milestone in devastating fashion.
With this victory, Mengyang added another high-profile win to his record, having previously defeated former interim champion Masaki Noiri. Speaking after the bout, he declared his sights are now set on a title clash against Superbon, aiming not just to compete but to claim the championship belt.
The event also highlighted that age is no barrier in combat sports. Legendary fighter Sam-A Gaiyanghadao, 42, outperformed the aggressive Jaosuyai with flawless technique, securing a decisive victory and a 350,000 baht performance bonus. Sam-A expressed his ambition to become the oldest Muay Thai champion in ONE history in 2026.
Veteran Pakorn made a victorious return after over a year out of the ring, demonstrating sharp technique and scoring an early knockdown against Suablack with a perfectly timed check hook.
The evening also saw rising stars make their mark. Duangdawnoi Looksaikongdin dominated her opponent Regan Gowing, finishing the fight in round two with crisp boxing instead of her signature elbows. Featherweight contenders Yod-IQ and Mohammed Sisarani earned lucrative contracts after delivering knockout victories—Yod-IQ avenged his only career loss with a head-kick KO, and Sisarani extended his win streak with a decisive finish over Jo Nattawut.
ONE Championship closed 2025 with a night full of dramatic moments, blending shocking upsets, triumphant comebacks, and the emergence of fresh talent, setting the stage for an explosive 2026 season.
