A lot of things can go wrong in a fight, which is why seeing a perfect game plan come to fruition will always be extremely satisfying.
Such was the case for Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi, who visualized what he wanted to do and put that plan into motion against Nakrob Fairtex at ONE Fight Night 32 last June 6.
The Thai spitfire knew starting off hot was the path to victory against his heavy-handed compatriot, so Jaosuayai made sure to let his weapons fly early.
The result was a beautiful 52-second destruction of the fifth-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender.
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Jaosuayai's signature head kicks got past Nakrob's defenses. Once he got him dazed, the Sor Dechapan star pupil went for the kill and announced his entry among the 135-pound Muay Thai division's elite with a sickening first-round KO victory.
After collecting his well-deserved $50,000 performance bonus, Jaosuayai spoke with The Bangkok Post's Nick Atkin and shared how satisfying it was to see the fruits of his hard work:
"I feel incredible. It [went] right according to the game plan. We predicted that he would come and walk in, and everything was as we were planning. So, I saw the opening right in the first round, and I went for it."
Watch the full interview:
Jaosuayai honors his mom after cashing-in $50,000 performance bonus
After earning a six-figure contract with the world's largest martial arts organization, Jaosuayai did not rest on his laurels and continued working even harder.
This clearly showed in his triumphant US Primetime debut when he took out one of the division's most respected veterans.
Jaosuayai made sure to give his doting mother some praise after getting a cool $50,000 incentive. The 23-year-old said in his in-ring interview.
"To be here with my family, with my father, and my mother watching on the side as well. I was thinking to myself because today is also my mother’s birthday, so I’m taking this win for her."
The full replay of ONE Fight Night 32 is available on demand for Prime Video subscribers in North America