The most technically sound strawweight kickboxing bout in recent memory gets its sequel this October 3, when Prajanchai PK Saenchai defends his throne against the man whose perfect record he shattered in their first encounter.
ONE Fight Night 36 will deliver the strawweight kickboxing unification collision that fans have demanded since Jonathan Di Bella claimed interim gold. It goes down from inside Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium. The stakes couldn’t be higher for two fighters whose initial battle produced drama of the highest order.
Their June 2024 war at ONE Friday Fights 68 remains a masterclass in tactical evolution under extreme pressure. Di Bella dominated the early exchanges with pristine distance and incredibly high fight IQ, using his reach advantage to neutralize the Thai’s traditional weapons.

The Italian-Canadian technician appeared destined for victory through the opening rounds, controlling range and dictating pace against one of Thailand’s most decorated strikers. His technical brilliance threatened to hand Prajanchai his first defeat while claiming the vacant ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title.
But experience proved decisive when the pressure reached its peak. Prajanchai’s vast knowledge allowed him to solve Di Bella’s puzzle, turning the tide with laser-precise straight left punches and kicks that gradually wore down his younger opponent.
The Thai superstar’s volume, power, and accuracy eventually overcame Di Bella’s technical mastery, earning a unanimous decision victory that elevated him to two-sport ONE World Championship status. That monumental achievement placed Prajanchai among ONE Championship’s most elite competitors.
Since claiming kickboxing gold, the Bangkok native has proven his Muay Thai dominance remains intact. His February ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title defense against British challenger Ellis Badr Barboza showcased the devastating finishing ability that makes him equally dangerous across disciplines.
Prajanchai systematically dismantled “El Jefe” before ending matters via fourth-round TKO, earning a massive $100,000 performance bonus from ONE Chairman Chatri Sityodtong. The destruction served notice that his two-sport supremacy continues reaching new heights.

Di Bella has spent every moment since their first encounter plotting his redemption. The 28-year-old returned to the drawing board after suffering his first career defeat, using that disappointment as fuel for the resurgence that followed.
His December comeback against surging Portuguese striker Rui Botelho delivered the clinical destruction needed to restore his confidence. The decisive victory proved that technical adjustments were working while rebuilding momentum toward another World Title opportunity.
His interim title triumph over legendary Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at ONE 172 in March completed Di Bella’s redemption tour. His systematic dismantling of one of Thailand’s all-time greats earned him the interim strawweight crown while setting up this unification showdown.
Now the Italian-Canadian maestro returns carrying the hunger of someone who knows exactly what championship glory feels like and exactly what it takes to defeat the man who stole it from him. The tactical adjustments made during his climb back to contention could prove decisive in their rematch.
This unification bout carries implications that extend far beyond individual achievement. Prajanchai seeks to cement his two-sport legacy while proving their first encounter wasn’t a fluke. Di Bella hunts the redemption that would validate his status as one of the division’s most technically gifted fighters.
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