Man, combat sports can be brutal, especially when you are a legend trying to hang on. Sitthichai, one of the most decorated Muay Thai fighters and kickboxers of his generation, just got absolutely plastered by Taimu Hisai on Saturday at Knockout 68: Knockin’ on the World in Yokohama, Japan.
The Brutal Blow That Sent a Legend Flying
This was not merely another loss for Sitthichai, who has been through some rough patches recently. This one felt different. The 20-year-old Hisai, who stepped in on short notice and even moved up a weight class for the fight, delivered a vicious uppercut. And listen, this was not some tame shot; it did not just knock Sitthichai out cold, it literally *launched him off his feet*. It was a devastating highlight, the kind of knockout that makes you wince just watching it. Previously, Sitthichai had taken losses from body shots, but this uppercut from Hisai was a whole different beast.
A Legend’s Unkind Reality
Sitthichai’s resume is insane: he is a former Glory Kickboxing lightweight champion, a Lumpinee welterweight champion, among many other accomplishments in striking sports. But the last few years have been unkind to the 34-year-old Thai fighter. He has lost four of his final five fights in ONE Championship and has not picked up a win since splitting with that promotion last year. This brutal finish by Hisai, who is two decades younger, just adds another chapter to what has been a tough stretch for the legend.
Seeing a fighter with Sitthichai’s legacy get dropped like that, especially by a short-notice opponent, just shows how unforgiving the fight game is. This one is going to sting, big time, and it leaves you wondering what is next for one of the greats in the sport.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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