A fierce showdown! "Hasadee" delivered an elbow strike that knocked "Den Muangchan" unconscious in mid-air during round 3, securing victory in the 25th Poonsuea Genuine Muay Thai Tournament, Group A, match 2.
The 25th Poonsuea Genuine Muay Thai Tournament, held at Channel 7 HD Boxing Stadium on 1 Mar 2024 GMT+7, featured Group A's round of 16, match 2. Before the bouts, Poonsuea representatives Somyot Arunmas and Jamorn Lekakul honored the fighters by placing garlands on them for encouragement. The matches pitted Hasadee Teenoi Kachin against Den Muangchan P. Mongkolin at a weight of 116 pounds, and Phetsingkhokorn S. Saman Garment against Muangchang S. Dechapun, also at 116 pounds. Both bouts were intense, creating an electrifying atmosphere with Thai and international fans cheering enthusiastically from ringside.
In the first bout, Hasadee Teenoi Kachin faced Den Muangchan P. Mongkolin. Both had lost their previous matches, so the loser would be eliminated immediately. Hasadee, a shorter southpaw, used left body kicks followed by punches. Den Muangchan, taller with strong inside knees, countered with right kicks and clinch knees but lacked clarity. Hasadee's speed paid off as he landed a left elbow to Den Muangchan’s chin, knocking him down for an eight count. Continuing, Hasadee rushed in with a right elbow that struck Den Muangchan's chin, sending him crashing down for a ten count in round 3. Den Muangchan was eliminated, while Hasadee advanced.
The second bout featured Phetsingkhokorn S. Saman Garment against Muangchang S. Dechapun. Both had won previously; the winner would advance to the final eight. Phetsingkhokorn, a shorter orthodox fighter, used right body kicks followed by punches. Muangchang responded with powerful left kicks and clinch knees, causing visible distress. In the final rounds, Phetsingkhokorn increased his pace and focused on punches but was hit by Muangchang’s rapid left kicks. At the end, Muangchang won on points and secured a spot in the last eight, while the loser still had a chance to continue.
The 25th Poonsuea Genuine Muay Thai Tournament, Group B, round of 16, match 2 will feature Namcharoen Boonlanna Muay Thai against Satorpetch S. Chokmeechai at 116 pounds, and Pornphet Top Fairy Gym against Monkhao Cementdee, also at 116 pounds. These bouts will showcase traditional Muay Thai techniques to an enthusiastic crowd of Thai and international fans. The action will be broadcast live on Channel 7 HD on Sunday, 8 Mar 2024 GMT+7, starting at 14:30.