This fight is gives Phayahong a well deserved win and finally becomes a K-1 champion. She was cute in that Japanese kimono. It is a way to express her appreciation of Japan. Moving forward, she will have hard time defending this title unless she evolves and adds new techniques to her repertoires. Inside fighting or clinching allow smaller fighter to get even in Muay thai but not in K-1 rules. Japanese fighters who competes against her usually are accomplished in their own right in K-1. In general, Her strength: 1. Successive strait punches through the pipe when the opponent in in the retreat or defensive position. She needs to initiate it more often. 2. Quick defensive/ offensive punches right after her kick. This one is already automatic. 3. Vicious knees. Her knees are acute and spiky (no lazy knees). Her weakness: No movement and stands like a stick in front of the opponents. They should corner and force her to trade punches. In defensive posture and within striking distance, she is very vulnerable. Their flexibility and speed will overwhelm her. One punch hits destination and light out. In this particular fight, Miyu is sharp but unable to connect. Phayahong however has her way to weaken her. Most of the time, in close range or during the "short" and 'exit" clinches, she bends Miyu with those vicious knees to the chest/ rib cage and stomach. Taround After the fight, she also commented that she did better against smaller fighter or her size. Her strikes come naturally. However, against bigger fighter, she couldn't do what she wanted and struggled a bit. There was no need for a 4th round. The Japanese judges attempt to deny Phayahong the championship title, but even with the extra round, they couldn't possibly deal with the shame. By doing the right thing, the judges actually justify the legitimacy of Japanese fighters. Many of them are truly skillful and great in K-1. By giving them the win that they don't deserve, the judges turn true Japanese champions to laughing stocks. It is not fair for their fighters. The judges don't help them, nor Japan's K-1.