Saenchai - The Greatest Fighter of All Time? 

What impresses you the most about Saenchai? 60-0 Win Streak. 150-1 against foreign opponents. Dominating elite competition for 3 decades. This is the most dominant fighter of our times, Saenchai. Saenchai - How to Fight Giants VIP Waitlist: www.strikingacademy.com/giant

I was lucky enough to meet Saenchai at an airport in Thailand a few years back. I was going through the final security check area, turned around and there he was right behind me, greeting me with a big smile on his face. It took a few moments for it to register in my brain. I'd literally been watching all his fights on RU-vid just months prior, so it was pretty surreal to see the guy right there giving me a friendly smile! I imagine he didn't expect this random Western guy to know who he was, and he seemed pretty happy when I said "Are you Saenchai?!" with all this excitement in my voice. Anyway, I ended up taking a couple of photos with him. He seemed like a down to Earth, friendly person. I remember he was with another fighter who I believe was Singdam. Now that guy looked absolutely exhausted! Turns out they were also on the same flight as me back to Bangkok.

I would say yes. Technique, power, style, showman and a big heart. All his opponent praised him. Also the man lasted 30 years in what is arguably the hardest of fighting styles.. true legend.

For reference, Saenchai is 5'2" and 132 lbs most of the time. Against significantly larger opponents, his success and dominance are absolutely mind-blowing.

Saenchai is a legend. He has a cartel that few fighters could accomplish and over 30 years of professional carrer. Thats already makes history in combat sports, but he made all of that having fun and RESPECT for his oponents. Western fighters a lot to learn from him.

His personality while in the ring is simply golden. Hides his anger when riled, and let's his confidence leak through smiles and kisses. Pure entertainment in both talent and showmanship.

I just love the way he conducts himself in the ring, the way he fights and his antics. He is The Best of the bests.

one of most amazing thing is of all his losses he was just one time lost KO and that was in 1996. almost 25 year no one KOed Saenchai

I had no idea there was “controversy” behind the quality of who Saenchai has fought. From my perspective, who HASN’t Saenchai fought?

I had the extreme pleasure of working with saenchai in a master class. Such a great teacher, and above that a great person. Respectful, kind, and funny. There was a party after and we shared drinks and songs. Definitely a day i will never forget, and i will always be thankful for the rare opportunity of spending time with a living legend. I wish i could like this video more than once. 👍👍👍

I love Saenchai... He's most definitely one of the greatest fighters of all recorded history. To witness him fight is like watching an artist painting a masterpiece every time. He seems to brilliantly and genuinely express his spirit with every movement and action. It's truly a sight to behold.

Thanks to your channel I've been a Saenchai fan for a while now. Also like you said, I believe he's fighting internationally so he can spread Muay Thai to wider audiences and shine a spotlight on Thai fighters. Great video as always.

Saenchai is a beast.. arguably the Muay Thai GOAT. He's such a devastating striker for such a little guy. Mad props to him. I absolutely love his sweeps and dumps... they're legendary.

Everytime I watch saenchai I am in awe of him, what a legend 🙌. Quality video again lawrence thank you 🙏

Man I love this guy.. Old school flashy, entertaining..his timing and evasiveness is unmatched by any fighter in any mma / Muay Thai past or present..

Saenchai understands his opponents, his surroundings, reacts accordingly and makes desicisions in a split second. Everybody can get fit and good skills if train hard but not everybody can have composure, quick thinking, sneaky and smart like Saenchai.

Often times he plays the Jester in the ring cause he’s just so good , but yes-King of Kings-Saenchai!

Hell ya saenchai been favorite fighter for a long time! He so good it's unreal

There'll be many legendary fighters, but there won't be another Saenchai. The man exists on an another level. 🙏

what did Bruce Lee say,,,I don't hit,,,"it hits",, this is Saenchai,,he doesn't hit.. it hits,,he knows every opponents move , before they do...he's a marvel to watch...it's like magic.

I had trained alongside Saenchai at 13 Coins. Having seen the things he can do first hand, I can confidently say he is the most talented Nak Muay alive.

The GOAT hands down. Done more for Muay Thai than anyone. Always smiling and always humble he is the perfect ambassador for the sport. 🔥🔥

Maybe his retirement from Thai stadiums has more to do with how often you have to fight there? Dude's in his 40s, recovery takes longer the older you get, he's probably just looking into not burn out to soon, and I applaud that: the longer we can see him fighting, the best

What a great tribute! Thanks for this video mate!

His jumping kicks and jumping feints are legendary.

Never even heard of this guy but he’s freaking amazing. Thanks lot for sharing this video and introducing me to something new!

I always hope One Championship signs Saenchai before he retires. Because to see him capture their Muay Thai Belt, Kickboxing Belt, and then make a run towards their MMA belt would be a perfect end to his legendary career.

Saenchai drops skilled, conditioned opponents with basic moves. It takes a knowledgeable critic to point out that he's not beating bums for show, he really is that good. - Once I saw this great clip of a TKD guy who travelled around the middle east wiping people out. With a kickin' bassline track playing the whole clip was spinning kicks, knockouts, knockdowns, aerial stuff. Then I noticed that the short cuts were just the finishing moves, the opponents didn't seem to be either well-known or in elite shape and the subject of the clip never seemed to be in terrible danger. That's how I knew I was watching a vanity reel by a rich boy who'd gone around slapping local tough guys in a sort of clown act spectacle. - When you watch Saenchai, he's clearly up against some quality and in as much danger as anybody can be. He makes it look easy by being that much better in every attribute than his opponents, not because they're middle-grade, but because in some ways he transcends the field. That's one definition of genius. He wasn't invincible and that just makes it more convincing.

the greatest crowd pleasing fighter for sure, a saenchai fight is a SHOW like no other

So glad Im able to witness this legend. Inspired me to start learning striking martial arts.

My friend, all your videos are gold. Always very exciting when you upload a video 🔥🔥

Great Video, Subscribed

thank you for making another great video.i have learned more about the art of 8 limbs from your videos than from any other source,and for that i thank you from the bottom of my heart.keep up the good work,best comabt chanel on yt

He’s the greatest in my book.

I have never heard of him in the past 10 years since there are so many best Muay Thai fighters. But I did watch and met Baukaw in Thailand, 2010. Compared to Buakaw style Saenchai's is advanterous and dynamic, perhaps this resukted from his observations of other aports as well. Buakaw was excellent but in term of style and entertainment, Saenchai another level. I admire Buakaw until today although I regret for not having watched Saenchai in his prime. To me, both Buakaw and Saenchai are legendary and will be missed by many Muay Thai fans all over the world for many years to come.

I love all your videos. Thank you!

Great video, Kenshin.

He’s my favorite fighter. I have fun watching he ‘play’ with his opponent. The elbow moves that changes to a kiss !

May his legend never die 🙏

i've always knew saenchai but had no deeper insights into his career, thanks for the educational content.

Thankyou for the video I’ve been wanting to see something like this for like a week or so 😁

you can see he is having fun each fight, smurfing on opponents like he is playing with students at his gym... thats another lvl, true legend

With deepest respects to his opponents, Saenchai makes high-tier fighters look like beginners.

Great video👍🏾 Thanks I learnt something valuable

He still carries that same smile. Fight hard and smile big. Cry when it’s over, fight again the next day 🔥 Thank you for the content 🙏✨❤️

Had the privilege to watch him fight in Koh Samui and meet him personally, he was very humble person

I was so happy to see Zhang Weili training with him. It was awesome seeing her utilize thai style leg kick defense in her fight with Joanna. Sadly she has now switched over to Cejudo's camp permanently but she seems to have found a new fight family there so I can't complain.

Thailand is a beautiful country with amazing people. Much love and respect to them.

I will never tire of you uploading Saenchai videos. Moaaaaaar pls.

A True LEGEND !!!! You know you will be ENTERTAINED ..When you watch him fight.

I love your content. Like done and waiting for the master class again larger people. Regards.

BRO, I cannot get over this move 0:31, great slow-mo highlight as per. So dominant and technical!

Hell yeah great job mate thankyou 👍much love !! One love !!!!!

Saenchai has been to two seminars at my gym and my coach is going to have him back within the year. I will be paying any amount they ask for to train with this legend.

He's magic to watch,,, knows what's coming, before the opponent does,,, UNREAL..

Respect from Dagestan

Lawrence you're the best @ these breakdowns, enjoyed all of your videos keep it up!!

He is 150-1 vs. foreign opponents but he has lost a total of 44 times according to wiki.

ur vids are fantastic man..cheers!

Excellent and thank you.

Love your vids. Saenchai will always be the greatest fighter in my life time.

Proof that he is legend : my two years old daughter is already capable to say his name! When I train myself she says his name all the time. No kidding! :D

Great vid. Thank you

Thank u for this video

Seriously anyone who says Saenchai fought only low tier fighters is either brain damaged or got only half of a brain. Dude is a legend, he defeated everybody. He left no o e behind, he literally destroyed and dominated every fighter.

As a Thai, this is my conclusion Best Agility/instinct = Lerdsila Best Strength = Buakaw Best Staminq/Endurance = Rodtang Best Intelligent with Max critical atk status = Saenchai (from my observation, it looks like every atks from him is all critical) Best defenc = really have no idea......

We often feel bitter about the things we're going to miss in the next few generations but saenchai is something from our era people in the future will wish they were around for.

great video.

LK the saenchai of striking breakdowns

You've taught me so much about Saenchai, but I'm always open for more about him.

Just proves size doesn't matter, it's the size of your heart and tenacity, GOAT.

What an entertaining beast. The kind of man that show ease yet works over time behind the scenes. This is art in its purest form

One of the GOATS.. how much does his 60-0 run have to do with it though? Greats are judged on the greats that they beat. Saenchai had a GOAT caliber career before he stopped fighting Thai champions. This final stretch is the cherry on top.

He's literally a real life Muay Thai God

As Thai, we’re proud of him. And great video by the way. Keep up🤛🤜👍

High Grade Fight Inteligence , just perfect idea and perfect timing

Could you analyze karate and taekwondo fighters in mma? like Lyoto Machida and Thanh le

I know it'll never happen, but I wish a guy like this would come to the UFC or Bellator. It would just be hilarious to see someone who they have no idea about just destroy their whole division for whatever weight class he is 😅

I agree 100%, his professional work is one foot outside of a friendly spar, and he always let's his opponents decide the level of intensity, a genius of discipline.

your videos are flawless.

Saenchai is the GOAT. He fights international fighters because of greater publicity and pay. I wish he'd fight in the U.S. and show these folks the power of muay thai.

This guy is the reason we invented firearms..

Great video for the greatest fighter. Saenchai, a Master in his craft, an artist.

So fun to watch!

If people can't see his greatness wow especially when it's so obvious 🙄 legend indeed

Could he have beaten Ramon Dekkers? I love Saenchai and Buakhaw , but Ramon was something else.

I agree. And on top of it all, it's a lot of fun to watch him fight.

Love this channel

Thanks for the great video of a great warrior and thanks for your great explanation

Big Respect! God bless Thailand. Thanks for making this video. Saenchai is inspiring.

People just idiots who says he didn't fight great fighters. He fought whoever comes in front of him. He is an excellent fighter no words just respect my brother. Love from an INDIAN fighter - AZAD SINGH

You should make a patreon. I think your videos have the potential to really blow up. I'd also start posting in kickboxing subreddits. You're very talented, keep it up!

i've watch this so many times

Hall of fame 💯🥊

It seems like all the greatest share common traits, a certain level of humility and laid back assessment of a situation prior to reaction. Truly a frightening, surgical striker yet such a easy going person as we've heard over and over again.

Loved this! I had no idea he beat Liam 3 times.

Agreed wholeheartedly 🙏

Two things...one ,Pipa,Lerdsila and Saenchai are the most amazing humble and incredible human beings you wouldnt know they were elite athletes and sportsmen and I am blessed to call the first 2 my friends and all 3 coaches ..( im the same age as Pipa) and secondly ..no such thing as an easy fight...I was at Yokkao when Saenchai had just had an "easy" fight and he did win at a canter but he was still nursing a busted up hand and limping.although he was still doing privates ...ok it was 8000 but my mate had travelled from Aus to have that hour with the genius and he didnt want to let him down ...love those guys

Great Tribute.

Great job young man!! Respect 🤙