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| Born | Sombat Banchamek May 8, 1982 Ban Song Nong County, Samrong Thap, Surin, Thailand |
| Native name | บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ |
| Other names | Buakaw (บัวขาว) The White Lotus Black Gold |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 71.5 kg (158 lb; 11.26 st) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight Welterweight Middleweight |
| Style | Muay Thai, Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of | Surin, Thailand |
| Team | Por. Pramuk Gym (1997–2012) Banchamek Gym (2012–present) |
| Trainer | Lt. Teerawat Yioyim |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} Captain, Royal Thai Army |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 284 |
| Wins | 243 |
| By knockout | 74 |
| Losses | 25 |
| Draws | 14 |
| No contests | 2 |
| Other information | |
| University | Bachelor of Business Administration, Assumption University of Thailand <Current Studies> |
| Notable students | Superbon Banchamek |
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last updated on: June 16, 2017
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Sombat Banchamek (Thai: สมบัติ บัญชาเมฆ, born May 8, 1982), known as Buakaw Banchamek (Thai: บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ), is a famous Thai Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. His ring name, Buakaw, means "white lotus." He is known for his powerful fighting style and is considered one of the best Muay Thai fighters ever.
Buakaw started training at Por Pramuk gym in 1997. He won many titles, including the featherweight and lightweight belts at Omnoi Stadium. In 2002, he won the Toyota Marathon at Lumpini Stadium. He became very famous when he joined the Japanese fighting show K-1 Max in 2004. Buakaw won the K-1 Max tournament twice, in 2004 and 2006. This made him a household name in Thailand and around the world. After K-1, he won the Shoot Boxing S-Cup Championship in 2010 and the Thai Fight Tournament in 2011 and 2012.
Besides fighting, Buakaw helps promote Muay Thai worldwide. In 2023, he led the biggest Wai Kru performance, setting a Guinness World Record. He has also acted in Thai action movies like Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya (2010) and Thong Dee Fun Khao (2017).
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Buakaw's Amazing Fighting Journey
Starting Young
Buakaw, whose real name is Sombat Banchamek, was born in Surin, Thailand. He began his fighting journey at just eight years old in his home province. When he was 15, he moved to Chachoengsao to train at the Por. Pramuk Gym. His first fight name was Damtamin Kiat-anan.
Buakaw quickly earned many championship belts in Bangkok. His first big win was the Omnoi Stadium featherweight title. After that, he became the featherweight champion of Thailand. He then won another Omnoi Stadium title, this time in the lightweight division. In December 2002, Buakaw won the Toyota Marathon tournament at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, beating Satoshi Kobayashi from Japan in the final.
Conquering K-1 Max
In July 2004, Buakaw became the K-1 World MAX 2004 champion. He beat tough fighters like John Wayne Parr, Takayuki Kohiruimaki, and the former champion Masato. In 2005, he almost won again but lost in a close decision to Andy Souwer. However, in K-1 World MAX 2006, Buakaw faced Andy Souwer again and won by TKO. This made him the first person to win the K-1 World MAX title twice!
Buakaw lost to Masato in the K-1 World MAX 2007 quarterfinals. Even though Buakaw landed strong leg kicks, Masato scored a knockdown and landed more punches, winning the fight.
In 2010, Buakaw appeared in the martial arts movie Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya. This movie was about a Japanese adventurer who became important in Thailand in the 1600s.
Buakaw also won the Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2010 in 2010. He defeated Toby Imada in the final to become the new champion.
Thai Fight Success
In 2011, Buakaw had a very busy year with seven fights. Four of these fights ended with him stopping his opponent. In the semi-finals of the 2011 Thai Fight 70 kg Tournament, he won by KO with an elbow. On December 18, 2011, he fought Frank Giorgi for the 2011 Thai Fight 70 kg Tournament Title and won by decision.
During this time, Buakaw also worked with Yokkao, a martial arts brand. He helped showcase Muay Thai at a big event in Italy with other famous fighters.
New Gym, New Challenges
In January 2012, Buakaw was the main fighter at Yokkao Extreme 2012 in Italy. He won against Dzhabar Askerov.
In March 2012, Buakaw left his training camp due to problems with the management. He felt he was not treated well. He then started training at his own gym, called Banchamek Gym. His first fight after leaving Por Pramuk Gym was a success. He knocked out Rustem Zaripov in the second round.
Buakaw continued his winning streak. He beat Mauro Serra and Tomoyuki Nishikawa in the 2012 Thai Fight 70 kg Tournament. He then defeated Vitaly Gurkov in the final to win the Thai Fight tournament again.
In 2013, Buakaw returned to K-1 and won by knockout against David Calvo. He also beat Yoshihiro Sato and Enriko Kehl in other fights. In 2014, he won the WBC Muaythai Diamond World Championship. He also won the WMC Junior Middleweight World Championship by beating Djime Coulibaly.
Buakaw faced Enriko Kehl in the K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Final in 2014. He lost the fight when he retired before an extra round. He also lost a close fight against Khayal Dzhaniev in the TopKing World Series.
Recent Fights and Achievements
In 2017, Buakaw fought Chinese fighter Kong Lingfeng at Kunlun Fight 62 and won by decision. He also knocked out Marouan Toutouh in China. At All Star Fight, he defeated Azize Hlali by knockout and Sergey Kuliaba by decision.
In 2018, Buakaw continued to fight and win. He knocked out Nayanesh Ayman at Kunlun Fight 69. He also won three more fights on All Star Fight events by decision.
In 2019, Buakaw headlined All Star Fight: World Soldier in Bangkok. He won against Artem Pashporin by decision. He also defeated Chris Ngimbi by technical knockout in Cambodia.
In 2021, Buakaw became the executive director for the Kickboxing Association of Thailand. He led the national kickboxing team to win two gold medals at the 2021 SEA Games.
After a break, Buakaw returned to fighting in 2022. He won against Dmitry Varats in Cambodia.
Exhibition Matches at Rajadamnern Stadium
In 2022, Buakaw became the chairman of the Board of Development for Rajadamnern Stadium. He helped improve Muay Thai and competitions there.
He also took part in special exhibition kickboxing matches at the new Rajadamnern World Series (RWS). On August 19, 2022, Buakaw defeated Kota Miura by knockout. He also beat Yoshihiro Sato by knockout in an exhibition rematch. In December 2022, his exhibition fight against Oleksandr Yefimenko was a draw.
In 2023, Buakaw had an exhibition fight with Rukiya Anpo at Rizin 42, which ended in a draw. He also had two "no contest" fights due to accidental headbutts or rule confusion. He won against Nayanesh Ayman in December 2023.
In 2024, Buakaw defeated Minoru Kimura by knockout at Rizin Landmark 9.
Fight with Manny Pacquiao
Buakaw was set to have a special exhibition boxing match with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. The fight was planned for January 2024, then postponed to April 2024, and is now being rescheduled. This big event is expected to be a six-round boxing match.
K-1 World Max Tournament Return
After his fight with Pacquiao was postponed, Buakaw joined the K-1 World MAX 2024 tournament. He lost to the eventual winner, Stoyan Koprivlenski, by decision.
Bare-Knuckle Fighting
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
In 2022, Buakaw signed with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). He won his first bare-knuckle fight by knockout against Erkan Varol in September 2022.
In November 2023, Buakaw faced fellow Muay Thai legend Saenchai in a special bare-knuckle Muay Thai fight at BKFC Thailand 5. Buakaw won this exciting fight by unanimous decision.
Football Career
| Personal information | |||
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| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | RBAC | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2014–2015 | RBAC | 1 | (0) |
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Buakaw also played football! In February 2014, he joined RBAC F.C., a football club linked to Rattana Bundit University. He played as a forward and made his debut on February 16. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Rattana Bundit University in 2016.
Buakaw Village: A Training Hub
Buakaw owns a special place called Buakaw Village in Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai province, Thailand. He opened it in April 2018 because his gym in Bangkok was too small for all the people who wanted to train there. Buakaw Village has a Muay Thai gym, a restaurant, and bungalows where people can stay while they train. It's a great place for fighters and fans to learn and experience Muay Thai.
Championship Titles and Awards
Kickboxing Titles
- K-1
- 2006 K-1 World MAX Champion
- 2004 K-1 World MAX Champion
- Wu Lin Feng
- 2015 Wu Lin Feng 70 kg World Championship
Muay Thai Titles
- Omnoi Stadium
- 2001 Omnoi Stadium Featherweight Champion
- 2002 Omnoi Stadium Lightweight Champion
- Professional Boxing Association of Thailand
- 2001 Thailand (PAT) Featherweight Champion
- Toyota Cup
- 2002 Toyota Muay Thai Marathon Tournament 140 lbs Champion
- World Muaythai Council
- 2014-2015 WMC Muaythai Junior Middleweight World Champion
- 2011 WMC Muaythai Junior Middleweight World Champion
- 2009 WMC/MAD Muaythai Super Welterweight World Champion
- 2006-2007 WMC Muaythai Super Welterweight World Champion
- WBC Muay Thai
- 2014 WBC Muaythai Diamond World Championship
- Thai Fight
- 2012 Thai Fight 70 kg Tournament Champion
- 2011 Thai Fight 70 kg Tournament Champion
- S-1 Muaythai
- 2005 S-1 Super Welterweight World Champion
- Muay Thai Association
- 2005 MTA World Champion
- Kunlun Fight
- Phoenix Fighting Championship
- 2016 PFC Junior Middle Weight Championship
- King of Martial Arts
- 2003 KOMA GP Lightweight Champion
Shoot Boxing Titles
- S-cup
- 2010 Shoot Boxing S-Cup World champion
Special Awards
- LiverKick.com
- 2013 LiverKick.com Comeback of the Year
- Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame
- 2016 Hall of Fame - Martial Arts History Museum
Buakaw's Fight Records
Kickboxing / Muay Thai Record
| 244 Wins (74 (T)KO's), 25 Losses, 14 Draws, 2 No Contest | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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| 2024-12-21 | Win |  Han Wenbao |
Rajadamnern World Series, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-07-07 | Loss |  Stoyan Koprivlenski |
K-1 World MAX 2024 - World Championship Tournament Final, Quarter Finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-03-23 | Win |  Minoru Kimura |
Rizin Landmark 9 | Kobe, Japan | KO (Right cross) | 2 | 1:19 | |
| 2023-12-02 | Win |  Nayanesh Ayman |
Legend of Rajadamnern: The Revenge | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-09-24 | NC | Wang Yanlong |
Grandview International Fight Super Competition | Guangzhou, China | No contest (Ruleset confusion) | 1 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-09-09 | NC |  Yasuhiro Kido |
Legend of Rajadamnern: Last of the Generation, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Doctor stoppage (head clash) | 2 | ||
| 2023-05-06 | Draw | Rukiya Anpo |
Rizin 42 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-07-06 | Win |  Dmitry Varats |
World Fight Kun Khmer Series | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-10-27 | Win |  Chris Ngimbi |
MAS Kun Khmer | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO (Referee stoppage) | 1 | 4:10 | |
| 2019-03-09 | Win |  Artem Pashporin |
All Star Fight 8 | Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-01-27 | Win |  Niclas Larsen |
All Star Fight 7 | Phuket, Thailand | TKO (Referee stoppage) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-11-04 | Win |  Gaetan Dambo |
All Star Fight 6 | Pattaya, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-07-06 | Win |  Michael Krcmar |
All Star Fight 5 | Prague, Czech Republic | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-05-21 | Win |  Victor Nagbe |
All Star Fight 4 | Hong Kong | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-04-28 | Win |  Luis Passos |
All Star Fight 3 | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-03-05 | Loss | Jonay Risco |
Enfusion 63 | Abu Dhabi | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the Enfusion -70kg World Championship. | ||||||||
| 2018-02-04 | Win | Nayanesh Ayman |
Kunlun Fight 69 | Guiyang, China | KO (Left Hook) | 1 | 2:06 | |
| 2017-11-12 | Win |  Marouan Toutouh |
Kunlun Fight 67 | Sanya, China | KO (Left Hook) | 2 | 1:03 | |
| 2017-09-30 | Win |  Sergey Kulyaba |
All Star Fight 2 | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-08-20 | Win | Azize Hlali |
All Star Fight | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Left Hook) | 1 | 2:52 | |
| 2017-06-11 | Win | Kong Lingfeng |
Kunlun Fight 62 | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-01-01 | Win | Tian Xin |
Kunlun Fight 56 | Sanya, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-12-10 | Win | Andrei Kulebin |
Phoenix Fighting Championship | Zouk Mikael, Lebanon | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the PFC Junior Middle Weight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2016-11-05 | Loss | Yi Long |
Wu Lin Feng 2016: Fight of the Century | Zhengzhou, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Lost the Wu Lin Feng World Championship. | ||||||||
| 2016-09-24 | Win | Dylan Salvador |
Kunlun Fight 53 - Muay Thai 70kg Championship | Beijing, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Kunlun Fight Muaythai Middleweight World Championship. | ||||||||
| 2016-06-05 | Win | Wang Weihao |
Kunlun Fight 45 | Chengdu, China | TKO (Right High Kick) | 1 | 2:35 | |
| 2016-03-20 | Win | Kong Lingfeng |
Kunlun Fight 39 | Dongguan, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-01-09 | Win | Liu Hainan |
Kunlun Fight 36 | Shanghai, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-10-28 | Win | Gu Hui |
Kunlun Fight 32 | Dazhou, China | TKO (knees) | 2 | 1:54 | |
| 2015-07-28 | Loss | Khayal Dzhaniev |
Topking World Series 4 – 70 kg Tournament, Semi-finals | Hong Kong, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-07-01 | Win | Artem Pashporin |
T-one Muay Thai 2015 | Beijing, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-06-06 | Win | Yi Long |
Wu Lin Feng 2015 – Fight of the Century | Jiyuan, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Wu Lin Feng World Championship. | ||||||||
| 2015-05-02 | Win | Yuan Bin |
Quanwei WMC Muaythai International Title 2015 | Xiamen, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Retains the WMC Junior Middleweight World championship. | ||||||||
| 2014-12-20 | Win | Dmytro Konstantinov |
Topking World Series 3 – 70 kg Tournament, Quarter-finals | Hong Kong, China | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-11-15 | Win | Steve Moxon |
Topking World Series 2 | Paris, France | TKO (elbow) | 3 | 1:07 | |
| 2014-10-11 | Loss |  Enriko Kehl |
K-1 World MAX 2014 World Championship Tournament Final | Pattaya, Thailand | retirement (left before ext.round) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| For the K-1 World MAX 2014 World Championship Tournament title. | ||||||||
| 2014-09-13 | Win | Zhang Chunyu |
Topking World Series - 70 kg Tournament, Final 16 | Minsk, Belarus | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-08-15 | Win | Abdoul Touré |
Chiang Rai WBC Muaythai Championship | Chiang Rai, Thailand | TKO (Right cross elbow) | 3 | 0.44 | |
| Wins the WBC Muaythai Diamond World Championship | ||||||||
| 2014-06-14 | Win | Djime Coulibaly |
Monte Carlo Fighting Masters 2014 | Monte Carlo, Monaco | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the WMC Junior Middleweight World championship. | ||||||||
| 2014-06-06 | Win | Adaylton Freitas |
Muay Thai in Macau | Macau | KO (Left High Kick) | 2 | 1:12 | |
| 2014-04-14 | Win | Victor Nagbe |
Combat Banchamek | Surin, Thailand | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-02-23 | Win |  Lee Sung-Hyun |
K-1 World MAX 2013 Final 4 | Baku, Azerbaijan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| For The K-1 World MAX 2013 World Tournament Semi-Final. | ||||||||
| 2013-12-28 | Win | Zhou Zhipeng |
K-1 World MAX World Championship Tournament Quarter-final in Foshan | Foshan, China | Extension round decision | 4 | 3:00 | |
| K-1 World MAX 2013 World Tournament Quarter-Final. | ||||||||
| 2013-12-10 | Win | Enriko Kehl |
MAX Muay Thai 5: The Final Chapter | Khon Kaen, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-10-06 | Win | Yoshihiro Sato |
MAX Muay Thai 4 | Sendai, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-09-14 | Win | David Calvo |
K-1 World MAX 2013 Final 16 | Mallorca, Spain | KO (left hook to the body) | 1 | 2:20 | |
| K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 16. | ||||||||
| 2013-08-10 | Win | Dong Wenfei |
Wu Lin Feng & MAX Muay Thai 3 | Zhengzhou, China | Decision (2-1) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-05-06 | Win |  Malik Watson |
MAX Muay Thai 1 | Surin, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 2012-12-16 | Win | Vitaly Gurkov |
THAI FIGHT 2012 - King of Muay Thai Tournament Finals | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the 2012 THAI FIGHT -70 kg/154 lb Tournament Championship Final. | ||||||||
| 2012-11-25 | Win | Tomoyuki Nishikawa |
THAI FIGHT 2012 - King of Muay Thai Tournament 2nd round | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 70 kg Tournament Semi-finals. | ||||||||
| 2012-10-23 | Win |  Mauro Serra |
THAI FIGHT 2012 - King of Muay Thai Tournament 1st round | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (right knee to the body) | 3 | ||
| 70 kg Tournament Quarter-finals . | ||||||||
| 2012-08-17 | Win | Toure Abdoul |
THAI FIGHT EXTREME 2012: England | Leicester, England | TKO (Right Knee to the Body) | 2 | 1:02 | |
| 2012-04-17 | Win | Rustem Zaripov |
THAI FIGHT EXTREME 2012: Pattaya | Pattaya, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 2 | 2:45 | |
| 2012-01-21 | Win | Dzhabar Askerov |
Yokkao Extreme 2012 | Milan, Italy | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-12-18 | Win | Frank Giorgi |
THAI FIGHT 2011 – 70 kg Tournament Final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the 2011 THAI FIGHT -70 kg/154 lb Tournament Championship. | ||||||||
| 2011-11-27 | Win | Mickaël Piscitello |
THAI FIGHT 2011 – 70 kg Tournament Semi-final | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Right Elbow) | 3 | ||
| 2011-09-25 | Win | Abdallah Mabel |
THAI FIGHT 2011 – 70 kg Tournament Quarter-final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-09-02 | Win |  Warren Stevelmans |
Muaythai Premier League: Round 1 | Long Beach, CA United States | TKO (Referee Stoppage) | 4 | ||
| Wins WMC World Junior Middleweight title. | ||||||||
| 2011-08-07 | Win | Tomoaki Makino |
THAI FIGHT EXTREME 2011: Japan | Ariake Coliseum, Japan | TKO | 2 | 2:49 | |
| 2011-07-17 | Win | Gilmar China |
THAI FIGHT EXTREME 2011: Hong Kong | Hong Kong, China | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-05-14 | Win | Djime Coulibaly |
THAI FIGHT EXTREME 2011: France | Cannes, France | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-02-12 | Win | Youssef Boughanem |
La Nuit des Titans 6, Palais des Sports | Tours, France | TKO (Dislocated Shoulder) | 1 | 1:32 | |
| 2010-12-30 | Win | Hiroki Nakajima |
World Victory Road Presents: Soul of Fight | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-11-23 | Win | Toby Imada |
Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2010, Final | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Low Kick) | 2 | ||
| Wins the Shoot Boxing World Tournament S-Cup 2010. | ||||||||
| 2010-11-23 | Win |  Henry van Opstal |
Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2010, Semi-finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-11-23 | Win | Hiroki Shishido |
Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2010, Quarter-finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-06-19 | Win | Xu Yan |
Wu Lin Feng | Zhengzhou, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-05-29 | Win |  Jordan Watson |
MSA Muaythai Premier League 3 | London, England | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-10-26 | Loss | Andy Souwer |
K-1 World MAX 2009 Final, Semi-finals | Yokohama, Japan | Ext. R Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-07-13 | Win | Nieky Holzken |
K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 8 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2009 Final. | ||||||||
| 2009-06-26 | Win | John Wayne Parr |
Champions of Champions 2 | Montego Bay, Jamaica | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins WMC/MAD Muaythai Super Welterweight World title. | ||||||||
| 2009-04-21 | Win | Andre Dida |
K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 16 | Fukuoka, Japan | Ext. R Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 8. | ||||||||
| 2008-11-29 | Loss | Albert Kraus |
It's Showtime 2008 Eindhoven | Eindhoven, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-10-01 | Win |  Black Mamba |
K-1 World MAX 2008 Final, Reserve Fight | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right Hook) | 1 | 2:18 | |
| 2008-07-07 | Loss | Yoshihiro Sato |
K-1 World MAX 2008 Final 8 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right Hook) | 3 | 1:50 | |
| Fails to qualify for K-1 World MAX 2008 Final. | ||||||||
| 2008-04-26 | Win | Faldir Chahbari |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-04-09 | Win | Albert Kraus |
K-1 World MAX 2008 Final 16 | Tokyo, Japan | Ext R. Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2008 Final 8. | ||||||||
| 2008-02-24 | Win | Joon Kim |
K-1 Asia MAX 2008 in Seoul | Seoul, Korea | KO (Right Hook) | 2 | 0:37 | |
| 2008-02-02 | Win | Yoshihiro Sato |
K-1 World MAX 2008 Japan Tournament | Tokyo, Japan | Ext R. Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-10-03 | Loss | Masato |
K-1 World MAX 2007 World Championship Final, Quarter-finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-06-28 | Win | Nieky Holzken |
K-1 World MAX 2007 Final Elimination | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2007 World Tournament Final. | ||||||||
| 2007-05-19 | Draw | Giorgio Petrosyan |
K-1 Scandinavia GP 2007 | Stockholm, Sweden | Decision Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Retains WMC Muaythai Super Welterweight World title. | ||||||||
| 2007-04-04 | Win |  Andy Ologun |
K-1 World MAX 2007 World Elite Showcase | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-03-17 | Win | Dzhabar Askerov |
K-1 East Europe MAX 2007 | Vilnius, Lithuania | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-02-05 | Win |  Tsogto Amara |
K-1 World MAX 2007 Japan Tournament | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-11-24 | Win |  Ole Laursen |
K-1 World MAX North European Qualification 2007 | Stockholm, Sweden | TKO (Referee Stoppage) | 2 | 2:49 | |
| 2006-09-04 | Win | Hiroki Shishido |
K-1 World MAX 2006 Champions' Challenge | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left Hook) | 1 | 0:15 | |
| 2006-06-30 | Win | Andy Souwer |
K-1 World MAX 2006 World Championship Final, Final | Yokohama, Japan | TKO (Right Cross/3 Knockdowns) | 2 | 2:13 | |
| Wins K-1 World MAX 2006 World Championship title. | ||||||||
| 2006-06-30 | Win |  Gago Drago |
K-1 World MAX 2006 World Championship Final, Semi-finals | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-06-30 | Win | Yoshihiro Sato |
K-1 World MAX 2006 World Championship Final, Quarter-finals | Yokohama, Japan | KO (Left Hook) | 2 | 0:18 | |
| 2006-05-26 | Draw | Morad Sari |
K-1 Rules "Le Grand Tournoi" 2006 | Paris, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-04-05 | Win | Virgil Kalakoda |
K-1 World MAX 2006 World Tournament Open | Tokyo, Japan | Ext R. Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2006 World Championship Final. | ||||||||
| 2006-03-19 | Win |  Marco Pique |
SLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand" | Almere, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-02-18 | Win |  Jomhod Kiatadisak |
WMC Explosion III | Stockholm, Sweden | KO (Right Hook to the body) | 2 | 3:00 | |
| Wins WMC Muaythai Super Welterweight World title. | ||||||||
| 2006-02-04 | Win |  Mike Zambidis |
K-1 World MAX 2006 Japan Tournament | Saitama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-11-05 | Win | Youssef Akhnikh |
Muay Thai | Trieste, Italy | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 1 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-09-09 | Win | Jean-Charles Skarbowsky |
Xplosion Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins S1 Super-Welterweight World title. | ||||||||
| 2005-07-20 | Loss | Andy Souwer |
K-1 World MAX 2005 Championship Final, Final | Yokohama, Japan | 2 Ext R. Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Fight was for K-1 World MAX 2005 World Championship title. | ||||||||
| 2005-07-20 | Win | Albert Kraus |
K-1 World MAX 2005 Championship Final, Semi-finals | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-07-20 | Win | Jadamba Narantungalag |
K-1 World MAX 2005 Championship Final, Quarter-finals | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-05-04 | Win | Vasily Shish |
K-1 World MAX 2005 World Tournament Open | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2005 Championship Final. | ||||||||
| 2005-04-01 | Win |  Kieran Keddle |
Thailand Boxing Sport Board "Muaythai Cultural Festival 2005" | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-02-23 | Loss | Albert Kraus |
K-1 World MAX 2005 Japan Tournament | Tokyo, Japan | Ext R. Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-11-06 | Win | Katsumori Maita |
Titans 1st | Kitakyushu, Japan | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 2 | 1:26 | |
| 2004-10-13 | Win | Kozo Takeda |
K-1 World MAX 2004 Champions' Challenge | Tokyo, Japan | 2 Ext R. Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-07-07 | Win | Masato |
K-1 World MAX 2004 World Tournament Final, Final | Tokyo, Japan | Ext R. Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| Wins K-1 World MAX 2004 World Championship title. | ||||||||
| 2004-07-07 | Win | Takayuki Kohiruimaki |
K-1 World MAX 2004 World Tournament Final, Semi-final | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Knee Strikes) | 2 | 0:42 | |
| 2004-07-07 | Win | John Wayne Parr |
K-1 World MAX 2004 World Tournament Final, Quarter-finals | Tokyo, Japan | Ext R. Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-05-20 | Win | Munkong Kiatsomkuan |
Kiatsingnoi Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-04-07 | Win |  Jordan Tai |
K-1 World MAX 2004 World Tournament Open | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2004 World Tournament Final. | ||||||||
| 2004-03-21 | Win | Fuji Chalmsak |
Magnum 4, NJKF | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2003-11-18 | Win | Khunsuk Petchsupapan |
P.Pramuk Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2003-10-10 | Win | Sun Tao |
Chinese police VS Thai police kickboxing Championship | Guangzhou, China | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 2 | 1:25 | |
| 2003-08-31 | Win | Timor Daal |
K.O.M.A. "King of Martial Arts" GP | Seoul, Korea | KO (Left Elbow) | 3 | 1:42 | |
| 2003-05-31 | Win | Khunsuk Petchsupapan |
Omnoi Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2003-04-08 | Win | Nontachai Kiatwanlop |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO(High Kick) | 3 | ||
| 2002-12-14 | Win | Satoshi Kobayashi |
D4D Toyota Cup, Final Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Toyota Muay Thai Marathon 140 lbs Tournament title. | ||||||||
| 2002-12-14 | Win | Khunsuk Petchsupapan |
D4D Toyota Cup, Semi-finals Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-12-14 | Win | Samranchai 96 Penang |
D4D Toyota Cup, Quarter-finals Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-11-22 | Win | Tongchai Por Prabaht |
P.Pramuk Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO(Right High Kick) | 2 | ||
| 2002-10-26 | Loss | Pethnamek Sor Siriwat |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-09-12 | Draw | Thewaritnoi S.K.V. Gym |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002 | Win | Panpetch |
Bangkok, Thailand | TKO | 3 | |||
| 2002 | Win | Khunsuk Petchsupapan |
Omnoi Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Omnoi Stadium Lightweight title. | ||||||||
| 2002-05-10 | Loss | Orono Majestic Gym |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-04-21 | Win | Mikitada Igarashi |
J-Network "J-Bloods" | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | 3 | 0:47 | |
| 2002-03-29 | Win | Panpetch |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-01-05 | Loss | Sattaban Tor. Rattanakiat |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2001-12-07 | Loss | Charlie Sor Chaitamin |
Lumpinee 45th Anniversary, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight title. | ||||||||
| 2001-10-06 | Loss | Tewaritnoi S.K.V. Gym |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2001-08-07 | Loss | Orono Majestic Gym |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2001-07-14 | Win | PetchArun Sor Ploenjit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2001-06-29 | Win | Sinchainoi Sor Kittichai |
Seangmaurakot Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO(Left High Kick) | 4 | ||
| Wins the vacant Thailand Featherweight title. | ||||||||
| 2001-05-19 | Win | Pethek Sor.Suwanpakdee |
Omnoi Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Omnoi Stadium Featherweight title. | ||||||||
| 2001 | Win | Sakchai Saksoonton |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2001-03-30 | Win | Mangkornyok Mor Somnuk |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Right Elbow) | 3 | ||
| 2001 | Win | Petarung Sor Suwanpakdee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2001-01-21 | Loss | Mahakarn Por. Pongsawang |
Channel 7 Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-08-11 | Loss | Dokmaifai TorSitthichai |
Fairtex, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-06-17 | Win | Hongthong Na.Muengkao |
Omnoi Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-05-29 | Win | Verhard lookphabath |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 4 | ||
| 2000-04-07 | Win | Sakwitoon Royal Map Ta Phut |
Por.Pramuk Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-03-14 | Loss | Krairat Por.Paoin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-02-01 | Loss | Sot Looknongyangtoy |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-01-07 | Win | Komtae Fairtex |
Por.Pramuk Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-01-01 | Win | Sakadpetch Sor. Sakunpan |
Omnoi Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Right Elbow) | 3 | ||
| Win | Seelaa Tor Bangsean |
Channel 7 Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1999-11-02 | Win | Fahsitong Wor.Thaweekat |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1999-09-17 | Loss | Rattanasak Kratindaeng |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1999-07-04 | Win | Anusorn Luksurtatarn |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Exhibition Kickboxing Record
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-09 | Draw | Oleksandr Yefimenko |
Rajadamnern World Series | Bangkok, Thailand | Draw | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-10-28 | Win | Yoshihiro Sato |
Rajadamnern World Series | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Right cross) | 1 | 2:17 | |
| 2022-08-19 | Win | Kota Miura |
Rajadamnern World Series | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Referee stoppage) | 3 | 2:25 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Bare Knuckle Muay Thai Record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Saenchai | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam | November 4, 2023 | 5 | 2:00 | Bangkok, Thailand |
Bare Knuckle Boxing Record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Erkan Varol | KO (punches) | BKFC Thailand 3 | September 3, 2022 | 1 | 1:50 | Bangkok, Thailand |
Exhibition Boxing Record
| 0 fights | 0 wins | 0 losses |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Age | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N/A | 0–0 (1) | Kouzi | N/A | 3 | 19 Oct 2024 | 42 years, 164 days | Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium, Yokohama, Japan | Non-scored bout |
Buakaw's Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya | Ai-Seua | Thai debut film | |
| 2012 | Crazy Crying Lady | Colonel Chuchai | Guest appearance | |
| 2013 | Buakaw – Boxer, Legend, Legacy | Himself | Documentary | |
| 2017 | Thong Dee Fun Khao | Thongdee | Main role |
Images for kids
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Banchamek in 2015
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Buakaw, December 2012
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Buakaw Banchamek in 2016
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Buakaw in 2020
See also
In Spanish: Buakaw Banchamek para niños
- List of K-1 events
- List of K-1 champions
- List of male kickboxers
