‘I Gave It My All’ – Seksan Looks Back On A Career Defined By War After His Curtain Call At The Inner Circle 30
Seksan “The Man Who Yields To No One” Or Kwanmuang rode into the sunset at The Inner Circle 30 this past Friday, but not before delivering one final vintage display of heart, relentless aggression, and everything else that cemented him as an absolute legend in the striking world.
The four-time Muay Thai World Champion closed out his three-decade career against longtime rival “Elbow Zombie” Muangthai PK Saenchai in an emotional bantamweight Muay Thai clash on the subscriber-exclusive Asia primetime card, which streamed via live.onefc.com on September 11.
Seksan personally handpicked Muangthai for this poignant goodbye, knowing full well the grueling test that awaited him inside the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Nothing in their shared history suggested anything less than pure entertainment and spectacular striking.
This sixth and final chapter delivered on every expectation. There was no feeling-out period, no cautious opening. Both men engaged like it was the only fight left in the world — because for one of them, it was.
“The Man Who Yields To No One” brought the crowd to a fever pitch with a dazzling spinning back elbow, absorbed a heavy left hook that put him on the canvas, and climbed right back up because that is simply who he is.
He kept surging forward through the second round, his unwavering spirit carrying him even as his legs began to tire. It took a third-round barrage from Muangthai to finally close the book, but not before Seksan reminded everyone exactly why he built a legacy on refusing to fold.
For all the magnitude the bout carried, he left the ring with nothing but profound respect for the man standing across from him.
The 37-year-old shared:
“I gave it my absolute all today, but I just have to accept where my body is at right now. I want to congratulate Muangthai – he was truly incredible tonight. I have to admit he was so strong and brought serious power with his strikes.”
There was no talk of one more fight, no lingering what-ifs. Throughout his illustrious career, Seksan refused to yield to any challenger standing across from him. This time, the only opponent left was time itself, and even the Thai warrior could not find a way past that inescapable force.
He removed his gloves and placed them gently in the center of the ring, a quiet goodbye from a global icon who had never been quiet inside the ropes.
Before he left the arena, there was one final message he needed the world to hear.
He said:
“I’m so happy and deeply grateful to every single fan who chanted my name. I want to thank the entire ONE Championship team and Boss Chatri [Sityodtong] for giving me the opportunity to fight on this global stage.
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all the fans in the arena and everyone watching from home who has followed and supported me throughout my career.”
Seksan’s Final Message To The Next Generation
That gratitude carries immense weight. Seksan Or Kwanmuang was nearing retirement before ONE Championship gave him a grand stage he never expected, and it blossomed into arguably the most memorable stretch of his three-decade journey.
The Thai veteran closes out his career with a staggering 203 wins to his name, ten of them earned on the global stage, including highlight-reel finishes over Liam Harrison, Isaac Araya, and Sean Clancy. Just as telling, though, were his hard-fought decision victories, each one a shining testament to his granite chin and relentless heart.
That newfound success, along with a string of well-deserved performance bonuses, gave Seksan the means to open a Muay Thai gym back home, where local kids train completely free of charge.
His professional fighting career may be over, but that noble mission is not.
“The Man Who Yields To No One” concluded:
“I want to [continue becoming] an inspiration for the younger generation of fighters: keep fighting, stay dedicated, and never give up easily. If you truly love this path, work hard, stay disciplined in training, and respect your teachers. I’m rooting for every single one of you.”
