“He drops his guard” - Jaosuayai knew his signature head kick was key to victory against Nakrob

Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi recorded the most resounding finish at ONE Fight Night 32 over the weekend, and it wasn't just sheer luck.

The 23-year-old Thai wrecker's incredible finishing blow was a product of a meticulous game plan that was executed to perfection.

The Sor Dechapan athlete admittedly felt the nerves coming into arguably the biggest fight of his promising career. After all, it was Jaosuayai's US Primetime debut after earning a six-figure contract with the world's largest martial arts promotion following his stellar run at ONE Friday Fights.

Moreover, he was the headlining act of the event alongside one of the most respected veterans of the flyweight Muay Thai division, Nakrob Fairtex.

Instead of getting blinded by the bright lights, the fearless Jaosuayai seized the moment and knocked out Nakrob into oblivion with a chilling head kick that is being replayed all over the world.

In his post-fight in-ring interview with Mitch Chilson, the surging knockout artist said he knew the head kick would be there for him all night long after examining Nakrob's tendencies.

"I saw and I studied him - every time he presses forward, he drops his guard. So, because of that, I predicted that I could use my high kick to finish him, and I did."

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Who's next for Jaosuayai after ONE Fight Night 32?

Needless to say, the hype surrounding Jaosuayai is real. The marvelous 23-year-old striker will likely enter the 135-pound Muay Thai division's rankings after annihilating the fifth-ranked Nakrob Fairtex.

ONE Championship already teased the Sor Dechapan star's future, asking fans who they'd like to see Jaosuayai fight next.

The selection was indeed star-studded, with the likes of Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Superlek Kiatmoo9, Nong-Hama, Kongthoranee Sor Sommai, and Takeru Segawa included.

The full replay of ONE Fight Night 32 is available on demand for Prime Video subscribers in North America.