Rodlek P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym
Rodlek P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym (Thai: รถเหล็ก พี.เค.แสนชัยมวยไทยยิม; born February 3, 1990), also known as Rodlek Jaotalaytong, is a Muay Thai fighter. He currently competes on ONE Championship. Rodlek is a former Channel 7 Boxing Stadium Champion.
Rodlek PK. Saenchaimuaythaigym | |
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Born | Surat Thani Thailand | February 3, 1990
Other names | Rodlek Jaotalaytong |
Nationality | Thai |
Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
Weight | 65.3 kg (144 lb; 10.28 st) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Bangkok, Thailand |
Team | PK. Saenchai Muaythai Gym, Jaotalaytong |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 176 |
Wins | 129 |
Losses | 42 |
Draws | 5 |
Career
Rodlek had his first Muay Thai fight, which took place at a temple fair, at the age of 10. He lost that fight.[1] The loss motivated him to commit to training in Muay Thai, his initial goal being to beat his opponent in a rematch.
At the age of 12, he moved to the Jaotalaytong Gym. Upon finishing high school, Rodlek moved to Bangkok to build on his fighting career. It was in the country's capital where he also joined the Sitsongpeenong Gym, while also completing his bachelor's degree in management.[2]
Rodlek made his name in Muay Thai with his repeated successes at the famed Channel 7 Boxing Stadium. On April 24, 2016, he would become the Channel 7 130lb Champion with a win over Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon. He did regularly fight at both Lumpinee Stadium and Rajadamnern Stadium but did not find the same success as he did at the Channel 7 Stadium.
Rodlek made his ONE Championship debut at ONE Championship: Legendary Quest in Shanghai on June 15, 2019. In his first ONE fight, he defeated Liam Harrison by unanimous decision.[3] He then faced Andrew Miller at ONE Championship: Dawn of Heroes in the Philippines on August 2, 2019, where he knocked out Miller in the third round.[4]
Rodlek was scheduled to face Chris Shaw at ONE Championship: Fire & Fury on January 31, 2020.[5] At Fire & Fury, he was able to knock down Shaw in the final seconds of the third round before claiming the unanimous decision victory.[6]
Rodlek faced Saemapetch Fairtex in the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai Tournament semi-final at ONE Championship: No Surrender II on August 14, 2020. Despite losing by majority decision, Rodlek advanced to the tournament final when it was revealed that Saemapetch had sustained an injury.
At ONE Championship: A New Breed on August 28, 2020, Rodlek faced Kulabdam Sor.Jor.Piek-U-Thai in the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai Tournament final. He knocked down Kulabdam twice, once in the second round and another in the third round, to secure the unanimous decision win. With the victory, Rodlek will face Nong-O Gaiyanghadao for the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship. He then challenged Nong-O for the title at ONE Championship: Collision Course on December 18, 2020, losing the bout via first-round knockout.[7]
Titles and accomplishments
- World Professional Muaythai Federation
- 2011 WPMF World 126lbs Champion[8]
- Channel 7 Boxing Stadium
- 2016 Channel 7 Boxing Stadium 130 lbs Champion[9]
Fight record
129 Wins , 42 Losses , 5 Draws
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
References
- "Rodlek PKSaenchaimuaythaigym Remembers How His Muay Thai Journey Began". LowkickMMA. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
- "How Rodlek Pulled Himself Out Of Poverty And Into ONE". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
- "Rodlek Out-Strikes Liam Harrison In Three-Round Muay Thai Thriller". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
- "Rodlek Hits One-Punch KO To Stop Spirited Andrew Miller". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
- "Rodlek 'Ready To Trade' In Chris Shaw Clash". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. 2020-01-24. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
- "ONE Championship results: Joshua Pacio defends title, Pieter Buist upsets Eduard Folayang". MMA Fighting. 2020-01-31. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- Guilherme Cruz (December 18, 2020). "ONE: Collision Course results: Former champ Marat Gafurov rebounds with split decision". mmafighting.com.
- "THE CATEGORY PRESENT THE HIGHEST THAI CHAMPIONS". www.siamfightmag.com.
- "Rotlek PKSaenchaigym wants to establish an international reputation at ONE: 'Legendary Quest'". AsianMMA. June 13, 2019.