Two-sport ONE champion Prajanchai P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym put together yet another stellar striking performance on Friday night, utilizing damaging elbows to force a fourth-round doctor stoppage against Ellis Badr Barboza and defend his 125-pound Muay Thai title for the second time.
Prajanchai’s win closed out ONE Fight Night 28 from the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
In a performance that ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong considered “flawless,” Prajanchai out-landed a game Badr Barboza in a fast-paced Muay Thai clash through three-and-a-half rounds. While primarily utilizing his boxing to pitch a shutout against Badr Barboza, Prajanchai also frequently moved into a clinch range to connect with elbows to the head.
After marking up the face of Badr Barboza throughout the fight, a right elbow from Prajanchai in the fourth round seemingly caused the worst laceration yet. Blood started to drip down the face of Badr Barboza immediately after the shot was landed, something Prajanchai pointed out immediately. Referee Olivier Coste stepped in moments later, bringing Badr Barboza to a doctor who decided the fight couldn’t continue.
The outing continues an impressive two-year run for the Thai talent. 29-year-old Prajanchai has responded strongly after his first title reign was stopped by Joseph Lasiri in 2022, having gone on a run of six wins between Muay Thai and kickboxing appearances since then.
Performances in recent months have seen Prajanchai regain his Muay Thai title, beating Sam-A Gaiyanghadao for the belt in 2023 and later avenging his defeat to Lasiri in just 88 seconds. He also captured a kickboxing title last year, overcoming Jonathan Di Bella in a five-round decision outcome.
England’s Badr Barboza was getting the title shot after scoring a split decision win over Aliff Sor Dechapan last year, ending the Malaysian talent’s four-fight Muay Thai winning streak in the promotion.
Here are some other developments from earlier in the night:
- Former UFC talent and Chinese MMA vet Zhang Lipeng (35-13-2) scored a highlight-reel stoppage win against Hiroyuki Tetsuka (14-6), dropping him two minutes into their bout with a left hook and then finishing the fight with ground and pound. Zhang’s ONE record since 2021 is now four wins through six appearances.
- Carlo Bumina-ang (7-1) bounced back from his first pro loss with a 53-second win against the returning Song Min Jong (13-9), using a combination of punches and knees to the head both on the feet and on the ground to force the quick stoppage. Bumina-ang had a run of five victories in ONE snapped when he suffered a submission defeat to Engh-Orgil Baatarkhuu last year. Song was returning for the first time since 2022.
- A clash between Russian prospect Ibrahim Dauev (9-1) and Jeremy Pacatiw (13-5) was removed from the card this week. Dauev got past veteran Mark Abelardo in his promotional debut last year.
Main Card
Bout 10: Prajanchai P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym def. Ellis Badr Barboza via TKO, Doctor Stoppage (RD 4, 1:55) (ONE Muay Thai Strawweight Championship) (125 lbs)
Bout 9: Kongthoranee Sor Sommai def. Nong-O Hama via Decision, Split (Muay Thai)
Bout 8: Zhang Lipeng def. Hiroyuki Tetsuka via TKO, Strikes (RD 1, 2:06)
Bout 7: Sean Climaco def. Diego Paez via Decision, Split (Muay Thai)
Bout 6: Keito Yamakita def. Lito Adiwang via Decision, Unanimous
Bout 5: Felipe Lobo def. Saemapetch Fairtex via TKO, Strikes (RD 3, 2:22) (Muay Thai)
Bout 4: Jeremy Miado def. Gilbert Nakatani via Decision, Unanimous
Bout 3: Carlo Bumina-ang def. Song Min Jong via TKO, Strikes (RD 1, 0:53)
Bout 2: Gabriel Sousa def. Gianni Grippo via Decision, Split (Grappling)
Bout 1: Aliff Sor Dechapan def. Shamil Adukhob via TKO, Strikes (RD 1, 1:10) (Muay Thai)
Knockdown News 