ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World 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 ONE Fight Night 38 this past Friday, December 5, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 23-year-old Thai star extended her promotional winning streak to eight consecutive victories while announcing her intentions to capture the ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Title, which is currently held by Allycia Hellen Rodrigues.
“The Queen” made clear that competing in the “art of eight limbs” feels more natural than kickboxing, expressing confidence in her mental readiness for a championship clash and acknowledging the need for additional physical preparation before challenging the reigning titleholder.
Phetjeeja Declares Muay Thai Belt Primary Objective
Speaking after her explosive first-round finish, Phetjeeja confirmed that capturing the atomweight Muay Thai crown represents her immediate focus following her successful return to the discipline where she began training at seven years old. The kickboxing champ made her ambitions crystal clear while revealing her motivations for returning to Muay Thai competition.
“Definitely, it has to be the Muay Thai belt, yeah, that’s my goal right now. And I feel like I come back this time, I have come back for the belt,” Phetjeeja said.
The declaration signals that two-sport glory remains firmly within reach, as the Thai sensation pursues undisputed status across both striking disciplines. Her dominant performance against Dominczak demonstrated the finishing ability that makes her a legitimate threat to any atomweight competitor regardless of the rule set.
Thai Star Phetjeeja Assesses Title Readiness After Quick Finish
The brief nature of her victory provided limited opportunity to showcase her complete skill set, but Phetjeeja expressed confidence that her vast experience and mental preparation position her favorably for a title clash with Rodrigues. The Thai striker acknowledged that physical conditioning represents the remaining component requiring attention before challenging for the Muay Thai crown.
“The fight today was quite quick. I can say that I’m mentally ready. And also, my experiences I think are enough to face Allycia Hellen Rodrigues now. But what I need to do more is to go back and train more. So, I have 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
Beyond strategic considerations, Phetjeeja opened up about the emotional and technical comfort she experiences when competing under Muay Thai rules compared to kickboxing. The dual-sport striker revealed her intention to prioritize the “art of eight limbs” due to deeper familiarity and confidence within that rule set.
“For Muay Thai, it feels like home to me. I feel a lot more confident when you compare to kickboxing, and I would like to focus on Muay Thai first. I just feel like it’s the rules that I am familiar with and the rules that I am good at,” Phetjeeja said.
A potential title clash between Phetjeeja and Rodrigues would determine who the best female atomweight striker truly is. It also would present “The Queen” with a chance to join the ranks of ONE Championship’s two-sport titleholders.
