The Show-Stoppers: Jaosuayai’s 5 Most Dangerous Muay Thai Weapons
Surging flyweight Muay Thai athlete Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi has emerged as one of the most electrifying strikers on the global stage today.
On June 6 in U.S. primetime, the 23-year-old knockout artist will throw down with #4-ranked divisional contender Nakrob Fairtex in a high-stakes clash at ONE Fight Night 32: Rodrigues vs. Cohen on Prime Video.
A veteran of more than 80 professional bouts, including nine battles at ONE Friday Fights, the Thai rising star will enter his U.S. primetime debut on a four-fight winning streak and eager to make a statement.
Before he goes toe-to-toe with Nakrob at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, we take a closer look at Joasuayai’s most dangerous Muay Thai weapons.
#1 Flying Knees
No discussion of the young Thai’s striking style would be complete without mention of his explosive and acrobatic flying knees.
A hallmark of Jaosuayai’s game is his ability to change paces in the blink of an eye, often catching opponents off-guard with his blinding speed and unpredictability. The flying knee is a perfect example of this talent.
Notably, he loves to throw the flying knee from the back foot, walking backward to lull his adversary into a false sense of security, only to leap up into a show-stopping strike with bad intentions.
#2 Looping Right Hands
In ONE Championship bouts, Jaosuayai has done the most damage and scored the most knockdowns with his thunderous right hand.
Whether he’s throwing the strike on the lead or the counter, he will often lower himself into a crouched position, wait for the perfect opening, and then loop his terrifying right hand over and around his opponent’s guard. When he lands this punch cleanly, it’s almost reminiscent of a prime Mike Tyson.
Indeed, Jaosuayai’s epic knockout of Yodlekpet Or Atchariya at ONE Friday Fights 95 was a result of this punch – and was a thing of brutal beauty.
#3 Lunging Left Hooks
Much more than a one-sided fighter, Jaosuayai complements his concussive right hand with an equally powerful lunging left hook.
Yet again, speed and timing are what make this punch work. Because he throws his left hook from long range and with practically no telegraphing, Jaosuayai often surprises his opponents with this blow.
And, with ONE’s small 4-ounce Muay Thai gloves, he’s able to land the punch around his foe’s high guard, making it even more difficult to defend.
#4 Head Kicks
While Jaosuayai is undoubtedly a talented leg and body kicker, he tends to do his best work with his head kicks.
It’s important to note that the Thai is a true switch hitter, equally capable of fighting out of the orthodox or southpaw stances. With this in mind, he’ll often adjust his stance to make the head kick easier to land, depending on his opponent’s stance.
To make his head kicks even more impressive, Jaosuayai will occasionally throw a jumping version – much to the delight of fans.
#5 Close-Range Combinations
Jaosuayai packs serious power into each of his individual strikes, but he’s typically most dangerous when he’s unloading furious punching combinations at close range.
Rather than applying constant, steady pressure, he will blitz forward with a jumping knee or a massive head kick, forcing his opponent against the ropes. From there, Jaosuayai can fire off lengthy punching combinations that mix in hooks, overhands, and uppercuts.
If he’s able to corner Nakrob at any point during their showdown at ONE Fight Night 32, fans should expect Jaosuayai to let his hands fly with ruthless intentions.
