"Muay Thai is growing" – Jo Nattawut grateful to ONE for turning ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’ into a global phenomenon
Third-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender 'Smokin' Jo Nattawut of Thailand, like many of his esteemed countrymen, is enjoying his time in the world's largest martial arts organization, and he is extremely thankful to ONE Championship for putting Muay Thai on the map.
ONE has made great strides to present 'the art of eight limbs' to the rest of the world in all its glory, changing the rule set to utilize 4-ounce MMA gloves and awarding hefty life-changing bonuses to top performers. This has resulted in epic fights in the ring, which has earned the sport a cult following on a global scale, particularly in the West.
Nattawut says he is happy to be a part of it all and hopes Muay Thai will continue to explode in the martial arts industry.
'Smokin' Jo told ONE Championship:
"Muay Thai is growing here in Atlanta. It keeps growing every single month. Obviously, because of ONE Championship, it's making it bigger. Everybody watches it, and then they train Muay Thai even more."
Jo Nattawut is one of the most exciting fighters in ONE Championship, and there is no doubt he is among the very many who have helped take Muay Thai to unprecedented heights.
'Smokin' Jo will get his chance to inspire even more fans in his next fight.
'Smokin' Jo Nattawut to face featherweight king Tawanchai PK Saenchai at ONE 167 on Prime Video
Veteran striker 'Smokin' Jo Nattawut will get the opportunity for ONE gold once more when he steps back inside the Circle.
The no.3-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender is set to challenge reigning ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai for his strap early next month.
The two lock horns at ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga on Prime Video.
The event broadcasts live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Friday, June 7, U.S. primetime on Amazon Prime Video.