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BKFC Thailand 5: Buakaw Vs Seanchai "Legends of Siam"

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TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM 3PM 5.SEPTEMBER

 

 

How to attend the matches
1. Customers purchased through website. Show your e-ticket by print or from your mobile phone to the scanner at the gate for entry into the stadium.
2. Customers purchased through 11 TTM main branches use paper ticket to entry into the stadium.
3. Customers purchased through Big C, Lotus's, Thai Post Offices bring order confirmation slip and exchange them to the actual tickets at 11 TTM main branches within 31 August-29 October 2023 or at the stadium's ticket sales box on match days.
 
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- Age restriction 12 years and above.
- One transection can purchase 20 tickets
- Payment by credit card, debit card, True Wallet, Shopee Pay convenience fee is 3%.
- Payment by BBL iBanking, K Pay+ convenience fee is 0.5%.
- Ticket price exclude service charge 30 bht per ticket.
 
 
For many years, Muay Thai fans have asked each other:
“Who would win if Buakaw and Saenchai fight?”
 
For many years, we have been left without an answer to this captivating question.
 
The magnitude of this moment is a magnet to the minds of fight fans around the world. This is considered by many to be the biggest, and most significant, fight in the history of combat sports in Thailand.
 
On November 4, fans of Muay Thai, bare knuckle boxing and combat sports will finally discover what happens, when Thailand’s two most exalted Muay Thai champions test themselves against each other.
 
Taking place inside BKFC’s Squared Circle, in Pattaya, Thailand, this historic event will soon be upon us.

Buakaw
 
Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek (born May 8, 1982 in Surin, Thailand) is regarded internationally as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time.
 
Buakaw (meaning “white lotus”) started fighting at the age of eight and has fought a total of 278 times in Muay Thai and kickboxing, amassing a remarkable 240 wins.
 
A former champion at Bangkok’s famed Omnoi and Lumpinee Stadiums, and the K1 World MAX and Thai Fight tournaments, Buakaw inspires with his aggressive fighting style.  
 
Saenchai
 
Supachai “Saenchai” Saepong (born July 30, 1980 in Maha Sarakham, Thailand) is one of the most dominant and technical fighters in Muay Thai’s history.  
 
Entering the ring a staggering 378 times for Muay Thai and kickboxing, Saenchai has won a total of 327 fights, and hasn’t lost since 2014.
 
Saenchai held the belt in the prestigious Lumpinee Stadium title in four different weight divisions, and recently won Thailand’s coveted King’s Cup for the fourth time, in December 2022.
 
Back story
 
Discussion took place for many years about the possibility of these two Muay Thai juggernauts coming face-to-face inside the ring. So it was a massive surprise to combat sports fans globally, when it was announced that the two would at long last meet in 2023, in BKFC’s Squared Circle.
 
The event is a Special Rules Bare Knuckle Thai Fight, which allows punches, kicks, knees, elbows and clinching – and as per BKFC rules, no gloves!
 
Insiders are aware that “Legends of Siam” Buakaw and Saenchai are friends and occasional training partners. Associating with each other was inevitable, as each man rose to the top of the industry, both in Thailand and internationally.
 
BKFC’s 5 x 2-minute round fights provide fighters with an opportunity to deliver an epic display of intensity and skill (standard Muay Thai rounds last for 3-minutes).
 
Cutting 1-minute off the round length, with which both Buakaw and Saenchai are familiar, will result in explosions of technical mastery. BKFC guarantees high-volume, fast-paced action until the final bell rings – or someone is knocked out!
 
Both fighters have promised they are NOT entering the Squared Circle for a sparring match, this is NOT an exhibition and it 100% a real fight. BKFC Asia CEO Nick Chapman has assured us there “must be a winner,” and the fight will not end in a draw.
 
How we got here
 
In early 2022, big boss of BKFC David Feldman, accepted Nick Chapman’s vision to make this superfight a reality. After careful consideration, he concluded, “It seems a lot of people want to see this, and these two certainly deserve a legacy fight to mark their incredible achievements. Let’s give the fans what they want!”
 
Since BKFC’s inception, Feldman has been focussed on pushing boundaries and changing the face of combat sports. Chapman’s well-tuned negotiation skills, along with his business partner Vathanai Vathankul’s support and networking skills, helped to achieve what no other promoter has been able to do before. Contracts were signed by both Buakaw and Saenchai in October 2022.
 
Originally the bout was scheduled for April this year, but there were a number of obstacles to overcome, causing delays, which left many people wondering if we would ever get to see this special-rules Super Fight.
 
Now, thankfully, the two are set to headline BKFC Asia’s fifth-instalment, which again takes place in Thailand at Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall, located at the world-renowned and multi-award winning, Royal Cliff Hotel.
 
To highlight what makes this matchup so unbelievably awesome, it is this:
 
Buakaw and Saenchai – two of Muay Thai’s most extraordinary fighters of all time – are FINALLY going to fight each other AND they’re doing it BARE KNUCKLE!
 
This is history in the making. It is a pioneering step forward for combat sports. And it must be witnessed “live” in Thailand, or in real time through the BKFC app!
 
The rest of the card is ABSOLUTELY stacked!
 
Bout 11: Co-Main Flyweight World Title Fight
Po Denman (Thailand) vs Britain Hart (USA)
 
Our Co-Main Event is a Flyweight Title Fight between two of BKFC’s top women’s fighters in the world. One of Thailand’s greatest female martial artists, Po Denman, takes on America’s current BKFC women’s champion, Britain Hart.
 
Denman is an accomplished martial artist who competed in Boxing, Muay Thai, KickBoxing and Lethwei, before eventually entering BKFC’s Squared Circle. From a total of 39 fights, the adored Thai athlete has only lost once. Although she doesn’t look it, Denman is as tough as they come, and absolutely fearless when she goes to war. The 26-year-old even fought a male fighter, finishing him by KO, in an underground bare knuckle boxing event in Bangkok. The entire martial arts community of Thailand will be cheering for Denman to get the job done here.
 
Denman’s record: Muay Thai (7-0-1), Boxing (17-1-1), KickBoxing (4-0-0), Lethwei (6-0-0), Bare Knuckle (2-0-0)
 
Hart is coming to Thailand with hopes of spoiling the party. The BKFC Women’s World Champion made history this year by becoming the first female fighter to compete 10 times in the Squared Circle, and sits atop of the leaderboard for most total victories amongst female fighters. After successfully defending her BKFC Women’s Strawweight Championship for the first time, Hart told BKFC, “You need to believe in yourself no matter what, we can do hard things, and I’m in BKFC for a reason.” The champ continued by declaring, “I’m ready for whatever is coming my way.”
 
Hart’s record: Bare Knuckle (7-3-0)
 
Will Denman snatch the World Title for Thailand, or will Hart defend her belt for a second time? No matter what the outcome is, our Co-Main Event promises to deliver a spectacular display of grit and skill, at the highest level.
 
Bout 10: Thailand Lightweight Title Fight 66kg
Frankke “Siharach” Srisang (Thailand) vs Sarun “Uam” Srioumboo (Thailand)
 
Siharach’s record: Muay Thai (55-15-2), Boxing (5-1-0), Bare Knuckle (2-0-0)
Srioumboo’s record: Boxing (20-6-0), Bare Knuckle (2-0-0)
 
Bout 9: 70kg Lightweight Bout
Kristof “Real Slim Shady” Kirsch (Germany) vs Tee Jay “HellBoy” Chang (UK)
 
Kristof’s record: Muay Thai (24-3-0), MMA (1-1-0), Bare Knuckle (2-0-0), Lethwei (1-0-0)
Tee Jay’s record: Boxing (3-4-0), Bare Knuckle (1-1-0)
 
Bout 8: 93kg Cruiserweight Bout
Daniel “The Peaceful Warrior” Dörrer (Germany) vs Tofan “TJ” Pirani (Sweden)
 
Daniel’s record: 235 total fights, MMA (11-12-1)
Pirani’s record: Kickboxing (68-10-2), Muay Thai (30-7-0), Boxing (1-0-0)
 
Bout 7: 66kg Lightweight Bout
Andrew “Maddog” Miller (Scotland) vs Teerawat “Ning” Wong On (Thailand)
 
Miller’s record: Muay Thai (40-20-2)
Wong On’s record: Muay Thai (120-93-37)
 
Bout 6: 66kg Lightweight Bout
Gustaf “Forehead Forward” Cedermalm (Sweden) vs Joemil “The Joker” Miado (Philippines)
 
Cedermalm’s record: Bare Knuckle (21-3-0), Muay Thai (10-2-0), King Of The Street (1-1-0)
Miado’s record: Boxing (10-1-0), MMA (1-0-0), Bare Knuckle (1-0-0)
 
Bout 5: 85kg Cruiserweight Bout
Keivan “K-1” Soleimani (Iran) vs Chaloemporn Sawatsuk (Thailand)
 
Soleimani’s record: Muay Thai (55-18-6), Kickboxing (12-4-0), Lethwei (0-0-3), Bare Knuckle (2-0-0)
Sawatsuk’s record: Muay Thai (40-5-5), Boxing (50-10-5), Bare Knuckle (1-0-0)
 
Bout 4: 90kg Cruiserweight Bout
Pouriya Rokhneh (Iran) vs Yohann Marin (France)
 
Rokhneh’s record: Muay Thai (9-0-0), Boxing (10-1-0)
Marin’s record: Muay Thai (12-3-0), Boxing (13-6-0)
 
Bout 3: 66kg Lightweight Bout
Pongpisan “Ton” Chunyong (Thailand) vs Pyae “Tha Pyay Nyo” Phyo (Myanmar)
 
Chunyong’s record: Boxing (72-16-2), Bare Knuckle (2-1-0), Muay Thai (100+ fights)
Tha Pyay Nyo’s record: Lethwei (50-3-25), MMA (4-0), Muay Thai (2-1-0)
 
Bout 2: 80kg Middleweight Bout
Mikhail “Street Fight Mike” Vetrila (Russia) vs Allen “The Bulldozer” Wycoco (Philippines)
 
Vetrila’s record: MMA (1-1-0), Muay Thai (37-6-6), Bare Knuckle (1-1-0)
Wycoco’s record: Bare Knuckle (2-0-0), MMA (1-0-0)
 
Bout 1: 69kg Featherweight Street Fight
Sornchai “Maseng” Khantiphong (Thailand) vs Tum “Tumba” Thongprakop (Thailand)
 
Maseng’s record: Underground Amateur Fights (6-2-0), Muay Thai (2-0-0), Bare Knuckle (1-1-0)
Tumba’s record: Muay Thai (9-1-1)
 
BKFC Asia would like to thank:
 
Singha Corporation – our official Presenting Sponsors, for their amazing and continued support.
 
Yuth Sports Gear – our official kit sponsors, for providing all our fighters’ and officials’ clothing.
 
Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd – our local sponsors and recruitment partners.
 
Fresh Digital – our official marketing and web partners.
 
 
Follow BKFC Asia
 
Visit the BKFC Asia website at: https://www.bkfc.com/th
 
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Follow BKFC
 
Keep up to date with all that’s happening for BKFC globally at: www.bkfc.com
 
And on BKFC’s social media:
 
 
Attend the fight
 
BKFC Thailand 5: Buakaw vs Saenchai takes place at PEACH on November 4
 
 
Watch it on the BKFC app
 
Find the BKFC app in the Apple or Google app stores by searching “BKFC” or “Bare Knuckle TV” or follow the links below:
 

 

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