Prajanchai PK.Saenchai vs. Joseph Lasiri at ONE 157 – Preview and predictions

Whereas followers await the principle occasion of ONE 157, the co-main occasion between Prajanchai PK.Saenchai and Joseph Lasiri can also be one to be careful for.

Prajanchai is ready to place his ONE strawweight Muay Thai world title on the road in opposition to the No.1-ranked Joseph Lasiri this Friday, Might 20, on the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

The battle will probably be Prajanchai’s first world title protection since seizing the belt from the legendary Sam-A Gaiyanghadao final yr, and Lasiri is a greater than worthy opponent.

Let’s check out what the Sportskeeda ONE Championship workforce thinks about this thrilling co-main occasion matchup.

Ben Imperial: Prajanchai PK.Saenchai by way of fourth-round TKO

Joseph Lasiri has been on a roll since shifting all the way down to strawweight and appears like a distinct fighter than in his first 4 matches in ONE Championship. I feel he’s discovered one of the best weight class to thrive in.

Nonetheless, Prajanchai is a monster with virtually 400 bouts to his identify. He demolished Sam-A Gaiyanghadao in his first bout within the promotion and, as scary because it sounds, he may very well be even higher this time round.

I consider that this match will probably be filled with motion proper from the opening bell, with each fighters slugging it out to check one another’s energy. I don’t consider the battle will see the scorecards.

Vince Richards: Prajanchai PK.Saenchai by way of third-round KO/TKO

This match will probably be an authorized barnburner between two Muay Thai artists who need nothing greater than to showcase a potent offensive arsenal. Joseph Lasiri has discovered his kind in ONE Championship after shifting to strawweight, taking wins over Asahi Shinagawa and Rocky Ogden.

Prajanchai PK.Saenchai, in the meantime, has only one battle within the promotion. Nonetheless, it was a masterclass in opposition to Thai icon Sam-A Gaiyanghadao to turn into the ONE strawweight Muay Thai world champion.

A win like that’s certain to enhance Prajanchai each mentally and bodily. Already a grasp of his craft, it’s protected to say that Prajanchai will head into ONE 157: Petchmorakot vs. Vienot a fair higher fighter.

James de Rozario: Prajanchai PK.Saenchai by way of fourth-round TKO

Lasiri’s relentless ahead stress has precipitated a great deal of hassle for his opponents in his previous matches. Nonetheless, the defending world champion shouldn’t have a difficulty countering the Italian’s aggressive model.

Prajanchai would not thoughts taking part in second fiddle to the top-ranked star, and when he counters, he ought to have the ability to dig into his rival’s protection along with his exact fists or crisp kicks.

The Italian tends to drop his guard when he’s in ‘assault mode’. If the Thai world champion can catch him throughout a detailed change, anticipate him to flooring his rival with a few boxing mixtures for a knockdown or maybe even a knockout.

Atilano Diaz: Prajanchai PK.Saenchai by fifth-round knockout

There’s no doubting Prajanchai on this battle. His efficiency in opposition to a legend in Sam-A in 2021 was extraordinary. Whereas Joseph Lasiri is a succesful veteran, he’s merely going to be outgunned by the far more skilled Thai fighter.

Prajanchai’s approach is as fluid because it will get, and he has only a few weaknesses, if any. Lasiri will put up a very good battle, like he all the time does. Nonetheless, he simply doesn’t have sufficient within the toolbox to take care of Prajanchai’s myriad weapons.

I feel that is going to be an thrilling battle, and one that may finish within the last stanza, with Prajanchai popping out on prime.

Consequence: Prajanchai PK.Saenchai 4, Joseph Lasiri 0