How tall is saenchai?

5′ 4″
Saenchai/Height

Is height an advantage in Muay Thai?

Generally speaking, being taller is going to give you a natural advantage in a fight.

Is saenchai undefeated?

Saenchai retired from the elite circuit in 2014 at the age of 34 after a loss at Rajadamnern stadium against an up-and-coming Petchmorakot Wor Sangprapai. He’s been undefeated ever since he transitioned fully to fighting foreigners with 55 straight wins to-date.

What weight class is saenchai?

Lightweight
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Saenchai/Division

Is Muay Thai Good for smaller people?

Especially renowned for its “clinch”, the striking area just before going moving into throwing range, Muay Thai (or simply Thai boxing) has developed a reputation as being suitable for shorter or smaller practitioners because of its focus on close-range striking with the knees and elbows.

How do you beat a taller opponent in Muay Thai?

MUAY THAI TACTICS FOR DEFEATING A TALLER OPPONENT

  1. 1) Find Your Range. Stay inside or outside your opponents range… not in the middle!
  2. 2) Use Footwork and Movement.
  3. 3) Use Feints.
  4. 4) Be Ready To Take a Hit.
  5. 5) Double Underhooks in the Clinch.
  6. 6) Change Levels.
  7. 7) Learn How To Counter “Long” Attacks.
  8. Final Thoughts.

Who has the most fights in Muay Thai?

Sakmongkol is known as one of the legendary Muay Thai fighters of all time, defeating other Muay Thai greats as Ramon Dekkers, Danny Bill, Perry Ubeda, John Wayne Parr, Jongsanan Fairtex, Peter Crooke and many others. His record stands at 231 wins, 4 draws, and 20 losses.

How old is Saenchai PK Muay Thai fighter?

The 36 year old southpaw stands at 1.66 meters (5’ 5”) and comes from Maha Sarakham in the rural northeast of Thailand, near Khon Kaen. Saenchai began his fight career at 8 years old in 1988.

How old was Saenchai when he started fighting?

Saenchai began his fight career at 8 years old in 1988. Having trained for a short period of time young Saenchai fought at a local bout and won a purse of 30 baht, roughly $1. He then moved onto Jocky Gym to continue fighting.

Who is the best Muay Thai fighter in Thailand?

In addition to Jocky Gym and Sor Khamsing gym Saenchai has also been associated with Sinbi Muay Thai and 13 Coins in Phuket and Bangkok. He has won a litany of belts including the Toyota Cup Tournament, WMC World Championship, WBC Diamond Belt Championship and has won the prestigious prize of Sports Writer of Thailand Fighter of the Year twice.

What kind of kick does Saenchai PK do?

He is most famously known for his cartwheel kick in which he cartwheels his shin into his opponent. With an immense amount of skill Saenchai has taken on a litany of well-known fighters in a career that has seen a record of 303 wins, 52 losses and 3 draws.