Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom was capable of measurement up her seemingly subsequent challenger Kana Morimoto final weekend.
After falling brief in her ONE debut in opposition to Anissa Meksen, the Japanese sensation bounced again with a dominant unanimous choice over Moa Carlsson at ONE Friday Fights 95 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand final Jan. 31.
In her in-ring interview, Kana was advised by ONE commentator Mitch Chilson that she might be subsequent in line for the atomweight kickboxing queen within the promotion’s return to Japan at ONE 162 on March 23.
Phetjeeja even entered the ring and congratulated the 32-year-old for her spectacular efficiency. After watching how Kana operates up shut, ‘The Queen’ had this to say:
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“Initially, I’d prefer to say hello to everybody. It’s been some time since I’m right here within the ring. I simply need to say after I’ve seen Kana carry out, I’d say we’ve got related kinds.”
In hindsight, Phetjeeja and Kana are fairly related in relation to overwhelming their opponents with insane quantity.
‘Krusher Queen’ likes to impose a quick tempo, utilizing unimaginable pace to land a plethora of kicks and punches.
Phetjeeja, alternatively, employs an analogous high-octane offense, backed by some mind-numbing energy and ferocious ending talents.
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Can Kana put an finish to Phetjeeja’s reign of terror?
Thus far, Phetjeeja has been capable of rise to the event on her solution to claiming 26 kilos of gold within the house of martial arts.
The 23-year-old Thai placing phenom has wreaked havoc in each Muay Thai and kickboxing and is coming off huge wins in opposition to two of the largest names in ladies’s placing, Anissa Meksen and Janet Todd.
With over 200 profession victories and counting, Phetjeeja will little doubt nonetheless be the favourite in a potential showdown with Kana.
Nevertheless, the Workforce Aftermath affiliate has already displayed immense expertise and an plain warrior’s spirit in her first two bouts beneath the ONE banner.
One factor’s for certain, the followers might be in for a deal with when these two inevitably conflict.
Edited by Harvey Leonard