5 Reasons Why Phetjeeja Might Be The Most Dominant World Champion In Striking
“The Queen” Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom has enjoyed a reign of terror in the world’s largest martial arts organization, and this Sunday, March 23, she’ll look to extend her incredible run of dominance at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang.
Live on pay-per-view from the iconic Saitama Super Arena in Japan, the Thai phenom will put her ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Title on the line against heavy-handed Japanese challenger Kana “Krusher Queen” Morimoto.
With a 6-0 record since joining ONE, Phetjeeja has emerged as a bona fide global superstar – and undoubtedly one of the planet’s top pound-for-pound strikers who is steadily building a case to be considered the very best.
Before “The Queen” ventures into enemy territory to battle Kana, we look at five reasons why she is truly something special.
#1 Her Insane Career Record
Even the smallest amount of research into Phetjeeja will reveal an astounding fact – she boasts an absurd 208-6 professional fight record, good for a 97 percent win rate.
Still just 23 years old and only improving from fight to fight, the Thai is not only one of the sport’s most experienced World Champions but also one of the winningest. Simply put, she hardly knows what it’s like to lose.
#2 She’s Beaten The Best
Looking closer at Phetjeeja’s lengthy resume, it’s clear that she’s no stranger to competing against and defeating the best of the best.
Notably, her last two fights were a true showcase of her immense talent.
In December 2023, after racking up four straight stoppage wins to begin her ONE tenure, “The Queen” scored a dazzling decision victory over all-time great Anissa Meksen to claim the interim atomweight kickboxing crown.
Phetjeeja returned a few months later to defeat longtime superstar Janet Todd, becoming the undisputed ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion while handing the American her only kickboxing loss in ONE.
#3 Her Multi-Sport Prowess
The Sor Dechapan product is the definition of a well-rounded striker, finding success in three different disciplines.
She started in Muay Thai and immediately showed preternatural talent by consistently defeating boys her age. Then in her teenage years, Phetjeeja tried her hand at boxing and earned a spot on Thailand’s national amateur team.
Now the reigning atomweight kickboxing queen in ONE, she’s proven that no matter the sport, she’s a force to be reckoned with.
#4 Her Impressive Accomplishments
In addition to the prestigious golden belt she currently wears in ONE Championship, Phetjeeja’s trophy case is jam-packed with accolades.
She owns several amateur boxing medals, as well as a WMC Muay Thai World Title – a feat she accomplished at just 14 years old.
#5 Her Unmatched Striking Skills
If one needs more proof of the Thai’s outrageous skill set, they can simply look at the incredible technical mastery, show-stopping power, and top-tier fight IQ that she displays every time she enters the Circle or ring.
While some fighters might specialize in kicks or punches, Phetjeeja can do it all – and she can do it at the highest levels.
Whether she’s blitzing her opponent with vicious combinations, timing her pinpoint counter-strikes, or engaging in a frantic firefight, “The Queen” has yet to reveal any chinks in her armor.
