ONE Women’s World Atomicweight Kickboxing Champion Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom delivered a statement performance in her highly anticipated Muay Thai comeback, flooring Polish challenger Martyna Dominczak three times during the opening frame to secure a TKO stoppage at A Fighting Night 38 last Friday, December 5 at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 23-year-old Thai star extended her promotional winning streak to eight consecutive victories while also announcing her intention to capture the ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Title, currently held by Allycia Hellen Rodrigues.
“The Queen” made it clear that competing in the “art of eight limbs” feels more natural than kickboxing, expressing confidence in her mental readiness for a championship fight and recognizing the need for additional physical preparation before challenging the reigning defending champion.
Phetjeeja explains the main purpose of the Muay Thai Belt
Following her explosive first-round finish, Phetjeeja confirmed that capturing the atomweight Muay Thai crown is her immediate focus following her successful return to the discipline where she started training at the age of seven. The kickboxing champion made her ambitions crystal clear and revealed her motivations for returning to Muay Thai competition.
“It definitely has to be the Muay Thai belt, yeah, that’s my goal right now. And I feel like this time I’m coming back, I came back for the belt,” Phetjeeja said.
The statement signals that dual-sport glory remains firmly within reach as the Thai sensation pursues undisputed status in both high-profile disciplines. Her dominant performance against Dominczak demonstrated the finishing ability that makes her a legitimate threat to any atomweight competitor, regardless of the rules set.
Thai star Phetjeeja assesses title readiness after quick finish
The short nature of her victory provided limited opportunity to showcase her full skills, but Phetjeeja expressed confidence that her vast experience and mental preparation position her favorably for a title fight with Rodrigues. The Thai striker acknowledged that physical fitness is the remaining component that requires attention before challenging for the Muay Thai crown.
“The fight today was quite fast. I can say that I am mentally ready for it. And I think my experiences are also enough to face Allycia Hellen Rodrigues now. But what I need to do more is go back and train more. So I need to be physically ready for her,” Phetjeeja said.
Her willingness to return to training camp for additional physical preparation rather than demanding immediate title opportunities shows respect for the challenge ahead.
Kickboxing Queen Reveals Stronger Connection to Muay Thai Roots
In addition to strategic considerations, Phetjeeja talked about the emotional and technical comfort she experiences competing under Muay Thai rules compared to kickboxing. The dual-sport forward revealed her intention to prioritize the ‘art of the eight limbs’ due to a deeper familiarity and confidence within that ruleset.
“For Muay Thai, it feels like home to me. I feel a lot more confident if you compare it to kickboxing, and I would like to focus on Muay Thai first. I just feel like it’s the rules I know and the rules I’m good at,” Phetjeeja said.
A potential title clash between Phetjeeja and Rodrigues would determine who the best female atomweight striker really is. It would also offer “The Queen” the opportunity to join the ranks of the two-sport title holders of ONE Championship.
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