“My energy was not enough” - Superbon concedes Tawanchai got the better of him, vows to do better in potential rematch
Thai star Superbon marked his return with the organization with a massive victory against his countryman Jo Nattawut at ONE Friday Fights 81.
The ONE interim featherweight kickboxing world champion had a quick work on 'Smokin' Jo inside 'the art of eight limbs' when he landed a sneaky elbow that promptly dumps his opponent until the referee waived off the fight.
Following this massive first-round stoppage, he told ONE Championship in the post-event interviews about what he thinks of a rematch with his former tormentor Tawanchai PK Saenchai.
As one of the most deadly technicians in the sport of kickboxing, the interim champ shared his take on his performance when they first went head-to-head inside the ring.
Superbon said:
"Last time I do, I think like I wasn't a 100% before the fight. But I cannot say that. So next time I will be a 100%."
He also explained:
"Then for the technique difference, I think, if you see that fight, I think my technique, everything there I do better, but my energy was not enough. So when, when my energy is not enough, that why I lost that. Some point, I think my technique, everything there, I looked better in that fight."
Superbon shocks Jo Nattawut with a sneaky elbow to nab first-round stoppage
Thai star and ONE interim featherweight kickboxing world champion Superbon has made a quick work over veteran Jo Nattawut in their Muay Thai contest inside the iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
Moreover, this victory would make a stronger case to set up a crucial rematch with ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai.
The fast action started right after the bell with Superbon showing off several front kicks towards 'Smokin'. As they continued to trade kicks, Nattawut mixed in a left to the body and gets his hand going, but he had to eat a counter elbow.
Quickly after, the Bangkok-based star landed the fight-ending blow, which awarded him the victory and a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.