‘My Hands Are Second To None’ – Sangarthit Prepares For Epic Muay Thai Return At The Inner Circle 30
For the first time in seven years, Sangarthit Looksaikongdin is coming home to Muay Thai. This transition is no fallback plan, but rather a deeply personal reunion with the striking art that first shaped him.
As the fourteenth of 16 children in a renowned fighting family, combat was never merely a choice for Sangarthit. It was an essential way of life inside the walls of the Looksaikongdin gym. That lifelong devotion to the sport only deepened when he became brother-in-law to former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon.
After years of conquering challenges across various combat disciplines, Muay Thai has finally called him back. On Friday, September 11, Sangarthit faces Logan “Dragon” Chan in an explosive bantamweight Muay Thai clash at The Inner Circle 30, streaming exclusively for members on live.onefc.com in Asia primetime from Bangkok’s hallowed Lumpinee Stadium.
None of this happened by chance. This is a deliberate, highly calculated return, perfectly timed to reclaim the martial roots that never truly left him.
Why Now Is The Perfect Time
While Muay Thai built his physical foundation, Sangarthit stepped away as a teenager to conquer the sweet science. That boxing journey yielded a flawless 19-0 record, highlighted by capturing the WBA Asia Super Lightweight World Title against “Left Meteorite” Ratchasiesan Laochokcharoen, formerly known as Kulabdam.
Upon joining ONE Championship, he resisted the immediate urge to dive straight into the Muay Thai ranks. Instead, he posted a respectable 3-1 record under kickboxing rules on the weekly series, using those bouts to methodically rebuild his stance, rhythm, and timing.
The Thai boxing prodigy shared:
“Originally, I could have fought Muay Thai right from the start, but my dad — who is my main strategist — advised me to fight kickboxing first to adjust.
“Kickboxing doesn’t have elbows, whereas Muay Thai is much more dangerous with punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. You have to train both attack and defense.”
That measured progression paid off immensely, perfectly priming the 22-year-old to rediscover “the art of eight limbs” on his own terms. What makes his return truly menacing is the unique arsenal he carries back with him.
Where most fighters stop at standard three or four-punch combinations, Sangarthit routinely doubles that output with the effortless fluency of pure reflex. In Muay Thai with 4-ounce gloves, that relentless volume becomes a weapon his division has rarely encountered.
He added:
“After four fights, I feel completely ready for Muay Thai now. I might have less experience throwing kicks, but pound-for-pound when it comes to punches, my hands are second to none.
“Combining my boxing skill with the small gloves in Muay Thai gives me a great chance to win and chase that bonus.”
Small Gloves, Massive Opportunity
ONE did not simply host Muay Thai — it elevated the entire discipline. The smaller gloves amplified hand speed, significantly raised knockout rates, and placed a premium on precise boxing craft.
No one proved that reality more emphatically than Rodtang, whose electrifying finishes effectively rewrote what the sport could become. Sangarthit watched this evolution unfold from the closest possible vantage point, observing how his brother-in-law did not just succeed in this new era, but actively helped define it.
He said:
“You have to admit that ONE Championship completely transformed the Muay Thai scene. Ever since my brother-in-law, Rodtang Jitmuangnon, started fighting in small gloves and knocking people out, it made the sport so much more exciting.
“For me, pro boxing skills integrate seamlessly with Muay Thai. The way you chain combinations together — it’s all muscle memory. Throwing 1-2-3-4-5 punch combinations is something I can definitely adapt and use to my advantage.”
Transitioning to open-finger gear proved to be an immediate and startling revelation for Sangarthit.
Given his immense punching volume and extraordinary combination depth, this striking environment feels engineered precisely for a fighter of his caliber.
The Looksaikongdin Boxing Camp representative said:
“It changes everything. In kickboxing, you train with big gloves, but the first time I put on small gloves in training, the hand speed was terrifyingly fast. It really brings out your full potential. It makes me want to put on a show and deliver a great performance.
“I want to see what happens when I blend pro boxing skills with small-glove Muay Thai. With small gloves, if you land clean, there’s a huge chance of a knockout.”
The Dragon Meets The Iron Man’s Kin
Finding that decisive knockout will not be easy against Logan Chan. The Hong Kong-Scottish striker holds an impressive 3-1 record in ONE, claiming all three of his promotional victories by knockout inside the opening two rounds.
Yet beneath the surface records, this matchup presents a highly compelling stylistic clash between Chan’s traditional Muay Thai rhythm and Sangarthit’s distinct boxing precision.
He noted:
“Logan is a very dangerous fighter. He’s strong, hungry, and has that relentless mindset typical of foreign fighters. Logan has the advantage in terms of Muay Thai activity over the last seven years, but if it comes down to trading punches, I believe I have the upper hand.
“If I get an opening, I’m going for the knockout, and I’m sure he wants to knock me out too. To Logan: Bring your absolute best, and let’s test each other in the ring.”
This defining moment, however, transcends what happens purely between the ropes. Rodtang remains a constant, influential presence in his corner, and that close family connection brings its own towering expectations.
Still, Sangarthit carries that weight with quiet clarity and unwavering focus, intent on building a legacy that is unmistakably his own on September 11.
He offered:
“I might be Rodtang’s brother-in-law, but I’m not Rodtang — I am Sangarthit. I want to be as great as he is, but that takes time.
“My ultimate goal isn’t just winning a world title. It’s becoming the best fighter I can be and never stopping learning.”
