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Saenchai
Suphachai "Saenchai" Saepong (born July 30, 1980), formerly known as Saenchai Sor. Kingstar ( th, แสนชัย ส.คิงสตาร์), is a Muay Thai fighter of Khon Isan descent. Saenchai won the Lumpinee Stadium title, which is widely considered the most prestigious title in Muay Thai, in four different weight divisions, while mostly fighting larger opponents. He is considered by many to be the best pound for pound Muay Thai fighter, and is regarded as one of the best fighters of all time. Saenchai would often give up weight to find worthy opponents in Thailand, and from 2003-2014 only lost two times in Thailand when the weights were equal, with all other losses happening when he was forced to have a weight disadvantage to make the fights more evenly matched. Against foreigners the gap in skill is so great he will go up as high as 147 pounds, which is 15+ pounds above his optimal weight class. Since 2010 he has fought 88 times in 15 countries and is perhaps the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yokkao
Yokkao Boxing is a Muay Thai brand based in Thailand. History YOKKAO was founded in Bangkok on 1 January 2010 by Philip Villa and Doungjaj Tananan. It began by producing Muay Thai shorts and training equipment. In February 2011, YOKKAO started the YOKKAO Fight Team which sponsors Muay Thai Fighters around the world. The earliest line-up of the fight team included Buakaw Banchamek, Yoddecha Sityodtong, Jordan Watson, Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, Saenchai P.K. Saenchai, Dzhabar Askerov, Cedric Muller and Liam Harrison. They also partnered up with Muay Thai camps such as Sityodtong. In November 2011, the company started Muay Thai fight promotion by holding preliminary selections where winners would go on to fight at the first major YOKKAO fight event. The show was titled YOKKAO Extreme and took place on 21 January 2012 at the Forum di Assago in Milan, Italy. The fight events were later briefly titled Muay Thai Combat Mania YOKKAO due to the partnership with Muay Thai Combat before, sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saenchai
Suphachai "Saenchai" Saepong (born July 30, 1980), formerly known as Saenchai Sor. Kingstar ( th, แสนชัย ส.คิงสตาร์), is a Muay Thai fighter of Khon Isan descent. Saenchai won the Lumpinee Stadium title, which is widely considered the most prestigious title in Muay Thai, in four different weight divisions, while mostly fighting larger opponents. He is considered by many to be the best pound for pound Muay Thai fighter, and is regarded as one of the best fighters of all time. Saenchai would often give up weight to find worthy opponents in Thailand, and from 2003-2014 only lost two times in Thailand when the weights were equal, with all other losses happening when he was forced to have a weight disadvantage to make the fights more evenly matched. Against foreigners the gap in skill is so great he will go up as high as 147 pounds, which is 15+ pounds above his optimal weight class. Since 2010 he has fought 88 times in 15 countries and is perhaps the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai Fight
Thai Fight ( th, ไทยไฟต์; stylized as THAI FIGHT in capitals) is a Muay Thai promotion based in Bangkok, Thailand, which hosts events worldwide and all across Thailand. Thai Fight events are produced in conjunction with the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The inaugural tournament took place on August 29, 2010, and the promotion has since featured notable fighters such as Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, Saiyok Pumpanmuang, Yodsanklai Fairtex, Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai. * * In 2011, the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX) started supporting the Thai Fight events and founded the '' Thai Fight King’s Cup Tournament''. The winners are awarded the ''King’s Cup'' and a 1,000,000 Thai baht cash prize. The annual '' Thai Fight: King of Muay Thai'' tournament awards the finalist a grand prize of 2,000,000 baht and an Isuzu pickup truck. History Creation Thai Fight Co. Ltd. was founded by former film and television director Nopporn Wartin. His vision of s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sagetdao Petpayathai
Sagetdao Petpaiyathai ( th, สะเก็ดดาว เพชรพญาไท; born January 1, 1987) is a Muay Thai fighter and mixed martial artist from Thailand who is currently signed to ONE Championship. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium champion in three weight classes and is known for his strong knee and clinch style of fighting. He now teaches at Evolve MMA in Singapore. Biography Early life Sagetdao is one of three children in his family, but he's the only child to have fought in Muay Thai. Sagetdao began his career at the age of 10 at the Nalakap Gym in Maha Sarakham, Northeast Thailand. He fought around 100 times for this camp over the course of 7 years. At 17 he moved to Bangkok and began training at the Kiatpetch Gym. Muay Thai career In 2007, he captured stadium titles at both Lumpinee Boxing Stadium and Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium. By 2008, he was a household name in the Muay Thai world and made the top fighters take notice when he knocked out veteran Nongbee K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manachai
Jirapart Waiprakorn (born October 20, 1996), known as Manachai, is a Muay Thai fighter and Former WMO Welterweight World Champion from Thailand. He was originally from Buriram, in the north-eastern Isaan region of Thailand, now fighting out of YOKKAOSaenchaiGym in Bangkok. Biography Early career Manachai started training and fighting at the age of 8. He won his first fight and was rewarded with 500 baht. The relatively large prize money motivated him to train in the sport full-time. He joined Kiatmoo9 Gym in Buriram, training with the camp's fighters like Singdam, Superlek and Rungnarai for many years. During his early career he competed in the Isaan region and made his way to fighting at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, during which he was ranked number one in his weight division at one point. 2016 - Present In April 2016, Manachai moved to the YOKKAO camp in Bangkok, training with Saenchai, Singdam and Pakorn amongst others. In February 2017, CNN Money featured YOKKAO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petchboonchu FA Group
Petchboonchu FA Group (เพชรบุญช เอฟ.เอ.กรุ๊ป) (born July 30, 1990) is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter. Petchboonchu started competing at the age of 7 and by the time he retired at 26, he had won a combined 13 Stadium and Thailand titles, making him one of the most decorated Muay Thai fighters ever. He is now a trainer at Evolve MMA in Singapore. Titles and accomplishments * Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT) ** 2006 Thailand 105 lbs Champion ** 2006 Thailand 108 lbs Champion ** 2007 Thailand 112 lbs Champion ** 2008 Thailand 122 lbs Champion ** 2012 Thailand 135 lbs Champion ** 2014 Thailand 135 lbs Champion ** 2014 Thailand 140 lbs Champion * Lumpinee Stadium ** 2007 Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs Champion ** 2008 Lumpinee Stadium 126 lbs Champion ** 2009 Lumpinee Stadium 130 lbs Champion ** 2011 Lumpinee Stadium 135 lbs Champion ** 2013 Lumpinee Stadium 135 lbs Champion * World Muaythai Council ** 2013 WMC World 135 lbs Champion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buakaw Banchamek
Sombat Banchamek ( th, สมบัติ บัญชาเมฆ, born May 8, 1982) a.k.a. Buakaw Banchamek ( th, บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ, links=no, Buakaw meaning "white lotus") is a martial artist from Thailand of ethnic Kuy descent, who formerly fought out of Por. Pramuk Gym, in Bangkok, Thailand, under the ring name Buakaw Por. Pramuk ( th, บัวขาว ป.ประมุข). He competes in the sports of Muay Thai, kickboxing He is a former two-time Omnoi Stadium champion, Lumpinee Stadium Toyota Marathon champion, former #1-ranked fighter in Lumpinee Stadium, Thailand Featherweight champion, two-time K-1 World MAX champion and 2011 & 2012 Thai Fight tournament champion. Buakaw also briefly played professional football as a forward in the Regional League Division 2 for RBAC F.C. Additionally, he has also embarked on an acting career, starring in 2010's Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya and 2017's Thong Dee Fun Khao after University grad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsuya Yamato
is a Japanese Lightweight kickboxer. He won the Japanese national K-1 tournament as a Lightweight in 2010. Background Yamato was born in Chita, Aichi, Japan on December 10, 1987 as Tetsuya Iwashita. He took the name Yamato in honour of his gym, Yamato Kickboxing Gym. After graduating from high school he started working in construction, and became a painter to coat buildings with coloured acrylic resin. Kickboxing career Early career On July 31, 2005, he made his debut as a professional kickboxer in the R.I.S.E. organization, and he knocked out ''Eiji Ogawa'' in the 1st round with left low kick. After this bout he became a member of NJKF and started fighting under the NJKF banner. His second fight was on September 24 against ''Takuya Minekawa'', in which he won by TKO. On January 15, 2006, Yamato was chosen and awarded the 2005 Rookie Award by NJKF . Winning national titles After Yamato's career of three years with NJKF, he was asked to compete for the vacant NJKF Lightweig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern Stadium, Lumpinee is run by the Royal Thai Army. It has become the symbol of modern Muay Thai. Only Rajadamnern Stadium rivals the prestige of holding the title of "Muay Thai Champion of Lumpinee". The ranking system and championship titles are held from mini flyweight (105 lb) up to super welterweight (154 lb). Muay Thai bouts are held on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The fights usually start around 18:00. The final event at its original site on Rama IV Road near Lumphini Park was held on 8 February 2014. The stadium then moved to its new home on Ram Intra Road which can hold up to 5,000 spectators. The new stadium held the first fight on 11 February 2014 and was officially opened on 28 February 2014. History Gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee
Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee ( Thai: สุดสาคร ส.กลิ่นมี; born August 25, 1986) is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer and the reigning Lion Fight Middleweight Champion. He is a former Thai Fight Junior Middleweight Kard Chuek Champion and World Kickboxing Network Muay Thai Welterweight World Champion. Biography Sudsakorn is one of Thailand's most famous 'nak muay' (fighter). His real name is Som Klinmee but his nickname is « O » among Thai people. He began practicing Muay Thai at the age of 6. He began training under his stepfather Yaak and his older cousin Rambaa Somdet M16. Between the ages of 10 and 18, he was taken in by his uncle Tappaya of the Sit-Or Gym in Pattaya. Then, at 18, Sudsakorn met an Irishman named Graig O'Flynn, who opened the Sitjaipetch Gym. During this time, Sudsakorn fought four times in England and Ireland. Later on, he moved to the Scorpion Gym in Pattaya. When he was around 23, his uncle Tappaya retired and opened the Sor Klinmee Gym, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somluck Kamsing
Somluck Kamsing (name used in the 1996 Summer Olympics) or Somrak Kamsing ( th, สมรักษ์ คำสิงห์; ; born January 16, 1973) is a Thai kickboxer and Olympic gold medal-winning amateur boxer. During the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, Kamsing lit the torch during the Games' opening ceremony. Kamsing was born in Khon Kaen. His older brother Somrot Kamsing also competed at the highest level as an amateur boxer. Amateur boxing career Somrak started to compete in amateur boxing in parallel as his muay thai career, he earned a bronze medal at the 1989 King's Cup and a gold medal in the 1995 edition. At the 1996 Summer Olympics he won a gold medal in the men's Featherweight category, beating Ramaz Paliani and Serafim Todorov among others, becoming the first Thai athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics. He also competed at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics without winning any medals. Kamsing placed second at the 1st AIBA Asian 2004 Olympic Qualifying T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
