The sacred canvas at Lumpinee Stadium will bear witness to the resurrection of an epic rivalry come June 27, when two warriors who have authored some of the most stirring chapters in Muay Thai’s grand novel meet for the fifth time in their storied careers at ONE Friday Fights 114.
Seksan Or Kwanmuang, that 36-year-old monument to pugilistic perseverance, will once again lock horns with Muangthai PK Saenchai in 140-pound warfare that promises to echo through the ages like thunder rolling across ancient hills.
The Weight Of History At ONE Friday Fights 114
This collision of titans carries the peculiar burden of history, for these two gladiators have danced this violent waltz four times before, each encounter leaving spectators breathless and both fighters bearing the honorable scars of combat. In their previous meetings — all conducted outside the ONE Championship spotlight — Seksan has proven himself the superior artist, holding a perfect 4-0 record over his persistent tormentor.
Yet numbers, like yesterday’s newspaper, tell only part of the story. Each of their encounters has been a closely-contested symphony of violence, the kind of all-out warfare that transforms mere sporting contests into something approaching religious experience for those fortunate enough to witness them.
The narrative has shifted like desert sand heading into this ONE Championship showcase. While the Muangthai arrives riding the momentum of consecutive knockout victories over Kongsuk Fairtex and Ibragim Abdulmedzhidov, Seksan finds himself in the unfamiliar position of seeking redemption after suffering a devastating TKO defeat at the hands of Asa Ten Pow at ONE Fight Night 30.
The Psychology of Warfare
“Fighting Muangthai was always exciting,” Seksan recently confided, his words carrying the weight of a man who has spent decades perfecting the art of controlled violence. “I received applause from the fans every time we met. Especially our last fight at Lumpinee, it was incredibly exciting. The fans cheered throughout the entire stadium because we both are aggressive, forward-moving fighters, which made the fight incredibly entertaining.”
The veteran warrior believes his perfect record against Muangthai provides him with advantages that cannot be measured on scorecards or training camp reports. In the theater of combat, psychological warfare often proves as decisive as physical preparation.
“I think the pressure is on Muangthai,” Seksan observes with the quiet confidence of a man who has seen every trick the fight game offers. “He’s currently in good form and wants to improve even further. Also, he’s lost to me four times already, so I believe he’s really looking to secure a win against me this time.”
Redemption’s Sweet Promise At ONE Friday Fights 114
For Seksan, this encounter represents far more than another opportunity to extend his dominance over a familiar foe. After suffering his first knockout loss in years, Seksan views this as a crucial crossroads in his legendary career — a chance to remind the world why his Muay Thai fight nickname “The Man Who Yields To No One” carries such weight.
“This fight is very important to me,” he admits with the honesty that only true champions possess. “If I win this fight, I can redeem myself after my previous knockout loss, and it will give me the momentum to keep moving forward.”
The path to redemption requires perfect preparation, and Seksan has left nothing to chance. He has relocated his training camp to Bangkok, surrounding himself with fresh sparring partners and immersing himself in the intense preparation that this particular opponent demands.
Studying the “Elbow Zombie”
Despite holding the historical advantage, Seksan harbors nothing but professional respect for Muangthai’s supernatural durability and lethal striking arsenal. After four previous encounters, the former Rajadamnern Stadium champion has developed an intimate understanding of what makes the “Elbow Zombie” such a persistent nightmare.
“Muangthai is a fighter with an incredibly strong chin,” Seksan explains with the analytical precision of a battlefield surgeon. “He’s very durable against heavy punches and elbows. He takes heavy shots but still manages to withstand them. Also, his elbows are deadly — he can throw them from any position, whether in the clinch or at a distance. His elbows are very dangerous; you can’t take your eyes off them.”
Such is the nature of great rivalries: familiarity breeds not contempt, but deeper respect for the dangers that lurk in every exchange.
The Art of Preparation
“For this fight, I’m training in Bangkok,” Seksan reveals, outlining his meticulous approach to what he knows will be another war of attrition. “I came here on the first of the month and I’ve been training for a longer period here in Bangkok because this camp needs to be intense. Fighting Muangthai is no ordinary feat; this fight will definitely be a tough one.”
At The Ratchada Plaza, surrounded by foreign fighters and hungry young athletes, Seksan has been honing the specific tools he believes will be necessary to solve the puzzle that Muangthai represents. “I’m focusing on elbows and punches to fight him,” he explains, preparing to meet violence with violence in the ancient tradition of his craft.
Come June 27 at Lumpinee Stadium, two masters of their brutal art will once again attempt to answer the eternal question that haunts all great rivalries: can past dominance guarantee future success, or will the hunger for redemption prove the more powerful force? Fans awaits their answer.