The upsets were frequent and frenetic at the latest One Championship event, culminating with a challenger unexpectedly capturing a throne.
The One 161 headliner featured a featherweight muay thai championship affair between defending titleholder Petchmorakot Petchyindee and Tawanchai PK.Saenchai. The challenger quickly imposed his pace, attacking with his well-known nasty kicks. In turn, Petchmorakot put his fast hands to work. The pair went to battle in Round 3 with a flurry of punches and elbows. Petchmorakot relied on his experience in the championship rounds, but the challenger appeared fresher than his foe down the line.