The Fighter Who Changed Muay Thai History

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From an unlikely underdog to winning against the best at the world stage...
When he exited Thailand's stadiums as a lightweight fighter, he went on to prove Muay Thai against middleweights to heavyweights.
This is the legend of Changpuek Kiatsongrit, the man who changed Muay Thai history.
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[@LawrenceKenshin]

From an unlikely underdog to winning against the best at the world stage... When he exited Thailand's stadiums as a lightweight fighter, he went on to prove Muay Thai against middleweights to heavyweights. This is the legend of Changpuek Kiatsongrit, the man who changed Muay Thai history. How to Fight Giants VIP Waitlist: www.strikingacademy.com/giant

[@E.a.Z.S.e.n.T]

hey do you have any uploads on something iv been wanting to see for the longest is mui thai fighters that beat all other martial arts fighters. as i feel mui thai is the best with kung fu second best. i been wanting see examples after i heard that a mui thai master beat masters of all other martial arts

[@esrbin95]

Hello - Is there any chance we could see a return/ some fight breakdown videos in the future? Used to enjoy those a lot in the earlier stages of the channel , but most of the content recently seems heavily focused on telling stories ( not necessarily a bad thing ). Just asking as a fan , no offense/finger pointing meant .

[@anonymousshawn9996]

Only one thing I can comment about for that Roufus fight: Thai got knocked down first. And in life or death fight, no ref to stop the fight...

[@PrakanPuvibunsuk]

@@anonymousshawn9996 you will be dead in a second if no rules. grow up and learn sport rule, also learn to accept lose or win, lose is lose, win is win no exception. KID

[@j_respect5948]

Bro changfuk is so tough like thats a clear knock out

[@brunorvrcrt627]

I've met Changpuek completely by chance while training in Thailand. I was walking around while i saw some thai guys sharing a meal, sitting on the ground on the roadside and one of them invited me to eat with them. It was hard to talk with them, but i told them i was here for training Muay thai and this was at this moment Changpuek told me "me too, when me young, muay thai!" and he asked my phone, so i gave him and he showed me his highlight on KZbin, needless to say i was in shock... Few days later he went on a muay thai fight against a Russian guy, knocked him out cold... He was 50 years old if i remember correcly. Super nice and simple guy.

[@CoenraadBrinks]

Beautiful story thx 4 sharing💯💪🏿❤ Btw where are/were u training? And did u like it?

[@brunorvrcrt627]

@@CoenraadBrinks I was training at Por Promin gym in Hua hin. The training was hardcore, i had my first fight there and holy shit that was hard. Small gym very friendly, definitely recommend it, it's (was?) 50 50 Thai farang which is to me the best to learn proper Muay Thai

[@brunorvrcrt627]

@@jamin12342 No idea, but Muay Thai guys from this era end up poor, at best they become trainers (look at samart). But cheap street food in Thailand is fucking awesome and healthy.

[@thyran]

@@brunorvrcrt627 I agree, the best food in Thailand is from street vendors! Just stay away from seafood, they're VERY often rotten.

[@asstroeongdong-min1709]

Thanks for sharing

[@siamwittheerasasawat7704]

Thai boxers often come from poor families. They didn't fight to prove themselves to be the strongest, they fought for the survival of their family. The blood from their wounds was less frightening than the tears and misery of their families.

[@roberthoffmann6603]

But when you find your fighter heart your family can be rich and you not stop fighting

[@FC-yg4wi]

a reason to live for

[@abbaman_2024]

@@roberthoffmann6603 They can still train young fighters to fulfill their dreams

[@FM-dm8xj]

exactly what i was going to say-thank you

[@DivineAtheistWannabe]

Not just Thai boxers, bro. All sorts of fighting sports

[@micaiahflores1592]

This man had some of the most prolific fights That did cemented as a lethal simple but very effective brutal Martial art.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

truth bro thank you for watching

[@osniross]

I wouldn't call the art of 8 limbs simple.

[@nicksalvatore5717]

I wish Muay Thai was simple

[@micaiahflores1592]

OK simply in theory fixed

[@chaipod]

The ultimatum to survive in Muay Thai ring fight is conditioning, no matter how good u r.

[@Uro_Boros]

Changpuek is an absolut beast & legend, biggest respect from switzerland 🇨🇭🇹🇭

[@suhribzevolution645]

I"m Thailand I love Switzerland the most beautiful country in the world❤❤❤🇹🇭

[@LuCa8_]

I like how you got motivedia to voiceover. Changpuek was a beast. And was almost always smaller than the european guys. And he knocked them out too. His power over weight divisions was quite impressive considering weight at elite level can really change the fight. Legend.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Ya man the weight different was huge in some fights. Thanks a lot for watching

[@LuCa8_]

@@LawrenceKenshin why wouldn’t I watch lmfao

[@michaelbrantley675]

Fun fact. Changpuek holds the record for most overall recorded career knockout wins at 178 from 277 total wins. (A 64% KO Ratio). Which is incredible considering he gave up a lot of size and fought some of the greatest strikers of that Era on multiple occasions.

[@Philo68]

I was training with Tony Moore in Clayton while this warrior was at his peak. I used to watch videos of him and read about his fights with awe. I don’t forget! Thanks Lawrence!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thanks so much for watching brother means a lot to me

[@Philo68]

@@TheMaskedMuller You’ve clearly met the man!

[@Philo68]

@@TheMaskedMuller Noted. Fighters and Fitness Centre was a tough gym. No heating, no padding, no excuses. We live and learn.

[@nickbrooks3054]

@@TheMaskedMuller Hey, does Master Sken still live in the North of England? I first heard of him because there was a guy from Glasgow (where I am) used to drive down there to train under him. This was way back in the 90s.

[@lithesteel9599]

I have been in Karate, Boxing and Muy Thai all my life and have never heard of him, sad how we are all forgotten in moments. Changpuek one tough Man.

[@BrokeAgain]

Bad promoters at the time

[@nemoh75]

No one would forget ChangPheuk. He is a true legend and pioneer in international fights.

[@attiemo1665]

I imagine many of the rules in those fights limited the thai fighter. Yet another disadvantage. Makes the win even more extraordinary

[@bigafiveoh6073]

So true big dawg.

[@Jean-be7uk]

My Kru (Dimitri Cerberes) was one of his pupil. He told me he was a good man with a hardcore way of training (gloves replaced pads during training). A legend

[@presentelaw]

Thank you making for this tribute video for Changpuek Kiatsongrit!!! Early, I started searching up this fighter after seeing him defeat Rick Roufus so dramatically. I then found fight after fight of him defeating big names in Kyokushin, Taekwondo and more. This video is a good summary of the Legend Changpuek Kiatsongrit!!!

[@mnspstudioful]

Seeing the Roufus fight made me eyes dazzle as a kid. Learning there was a Muay Thai school nearby a few years later cinched it. I trained for 5 years, went to a 5-1 amateur record, 4 KOs by knee or elbow, and then MMA until I blew my lead knee completely out on a sticky mat. But I still love watching and rooting the strikers on. There's nothing like a guy getting a surprise wake up Elbow between his meticulously placed blocking gloves.

[@exofiuszero2594]

damn. that must've hurt like hell. i broke my ankle last night from a lowkick because i didnt set the distance quite right. instead of striking with my shin i hit the bag with my ankle. and i didnt check, since i have it outside and its freezing cold, water got into it and it froze, so it was basically a big block of ice. and i hit it with my full power, the bag didnt even move but my ankle cracked.

[@duytran4744]

@@exofiuszero2594 It is really sad to hear. How are you doing now? I hope you could get over your injuiries and keep training like a true martial artist!

[@exofiuszero2594]

@@duytran4744 i took 2 weeks as a break and then started training again, removed that white shit doctors put on me by hand. I have less flexibility in my ankle but its much tougher now. And i cannot roundhouse with the left leg, so it doesnt bother me. But yes, it doesnt hurt anymore and i started training after 2 weeks from the incident

[@leansnscenes7806]

@@exofiuszero2594 you should have done some physiotherapy for the ankle movement. Joints can get restricted if proper recovery isnt followed after an injury

[@laurentiudinca9606]

Dude's brave. He was throwing those kicks not caring if he gets injured or not. What a beast!!

[@lindsaymcpherson4744]

30 years ago I went to a muay thai seminar in Brisbane to gain knowledge of the style , and the man speaking and training was master chai chaicirisuit , I believe he spoke of 200 fights in his career no loses, back in the day ,no stop watches but a coconut drilled with holes in a pale of water for timing ,when asked of the scarring on his elbows ,shins he said doctors would pull teeth from them as they would break off and embed themselves in his shins and elbows --- just a weapon of war !!

[@kev_1453]

"I'm Lawrence Kenshin" YOU'RE NOT LAWRENCE KENSHIN!!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tramenari]

I'm Lawrence Kenshin's paid Voice Actor.

[@DeathWithinTenSteps]

@@LawrenceKenshin Get someone who knows that Thailand is not pronounced Thigh land.

[@gfdggdfgdgf]

@@tramenari this voice is so bad the voice actor should pay people to use his voice

[@baqikenny]

@@DeathWithinTenSteps yes he says muai thigh

[@worldtraveler7048]

The forgotten legend. So much respect ♥️♥️

[@CatsCantSwim]

Easily top 5 of my favorite channels. Quality and care every single time.

[@metaldetectingbc6838]

This warrior needs more recognition!

[@demoremda]

a legend, i certainly havent forgotten him but its good to show these vids of him, well done lawrence

[@LawrenceKenshin]

❤️❤️ thx for watching

[@brucehillbillybarthalow3786]

Thank You for this video,and thank you Changpuek(The White Elephant) for being one of the greatest.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Bruce thanks so much for always watching

[@epr8974]

Can't get over how he keeps saying Muay THIGH. Also, the Roufus brothers definitely didn't immediately respect Muay Thai. Duke talked down low kicks immediately after the fight, saying it's without skill.

[@crome1115]

yep, there are videos of an interview after that fight. making excuses for his brother getting blasted after the loss. They changed the rules to give advantage to RR and he was putting on a great show till Kiatsongrit lit up those legs. i still have this fight on video tape.probably wont play well lol but i always remember this as an eye opening fight cause back then under kick boxing rules, kicks had to be above the waste or they were illegal kicks and could get a penalty.

[@hmoovphemtsaab2240]

Yes they even cut off the most deadly technique the elbow and no other Muay Thai rule was allowed too. Those brothers are just coward making everything in their favor and still got their butt whooped

[@multatuli1]

But his little brother won his championship later with low kicks, this is so much drama that I want Jean Claude Van Damme to remake the movie.

[@TheSeraphim75]

Gotta blame someone when you’re butt hurt… Duke had a brutal low kick and a great fighter too

[@amrak-8401]

Thank You LKSB for sharing these amazing videos and keep reminding us about the accomplishments of these great fighters.🙏

[@iROChakri]

Its worth noting that, he didnt use full Muay thai. So many rules and conditions to limit his potential. He's fighting against many bigger opponents with just 50% Muay thai or less. Its not a surprise why Muay Thai is probably the most popular standing style because it works and it's been proven countless times. If anything, so many styles nowadays look like Muay thai or even train like Muay thai.

[@imaorkwilai6781]

So true.

[@ScottOrd]

Outstanding - I had seen footage of this fighter before but didn't know the story, cheers for the brain fuel!

[@kangleipakmapari1742]

Love the voice narrated in this video ❤️🙏...it's inspiring itself by the narrative voice ... Love the Muay Thai fighter who win against bigger than him ...he was tough as hell ...dude was a monster

[@ddaa1228]

Such an amazing story of such a great Muay Thai hero.

[@bettaworld5427]

That kaoklai high kick will stay with me for life

[@jamrusjimpoo5904]

Kaoklai should be a shamed of himself for beaten up a bigger man! Ha ha ha

[@stephenhailey369]

Is that the motivedia guy? Best damn voice on KZbin

[@KrisKoncept-di2fb]

Thank you Lawrence for bringing back such a legend, love it!

[@adtfor]

OMG I didn't know about him! Thanks, great video!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Cheers

[@alexandersupertramp7353]

One of the best commentary voices I've ever heard. I subscribed immediately

[@Eagleabhi619]

This fighter was a legend 💪🏻🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@user-qp1yc3zl8i]

You are very special and I always say that your channel is one of the best channels by choosing the best good topics in the world of martial arts in addition to your distinctive style of presentation and value-added information

[@lisaveg1]

What a fighter... I love muay thai fighters character. Thanks for your videos. 🤗

[@petridhskyriakos]

Excellent footage & great video-thank you so much for sharing...

[@drug.3797]

I think I've had 3 of your videos come up today all awesome, i subbed! This dude is truly a bad ass man!

[@BenPontier1]

Thanks Lawrence, one of the greatest of the golden era !

[@KitLaughlin]

Thanks you, Lawrence. Please keep going with your work; we need to know about these heros.

[@mewilsonsr1305]

Thank you so much for sharing this and putting this on KZbin I love this story there are some Kings of combat that deserve acknowledgment and he definitely does I thank you so much I look forward to seeing other publications that you would put on KZbin and on the net thank you so much it's very inspiring very motivating makes me want to go out and train harder than I already do!!! I hope he's doing well and I hope he's enjoying his life if you see him tell him I said that won't you?!

[@grzegorzporowinski]

Changpuek Kiatsongrit, we haven't forgotten about you!

[@10yearsag0]

This man viral around youtube thank for bring him to this episode 👍

[@judsdragon]

great video and considering the impact he had im surprised i didnt know about this guy so thx for enlightening me and showing some great footage, imagine what he coulda done in todays 4oz gloves dam

[@kaox44]

Remember folks, Kiatsongrit fought under his opponent's rules...and still beat most of them.

[@larrymar19]

That's amazing

[@zzzzzz69]

Imagine other fighters having to fight under MT rules

[@alphonsusseketa6679]

Winning dispite the disadvantage is sweet , imagine how the fighter with advantage on weight, size ,reach plus the rules on his side felt after the fight ... unbelievable but a thing of beauty.

[@denim6845]

This is why i love the Muay Thai for me, the best martial art in the world

[@mattgeo5039]

extremely gripping small documentary. well done. amazing how tough and disciplined Muai Thai is.

[@terryadams2652]

They ARE men of iron.

[@ismailpatel5120]

Legendary fighter tribute by a Legendary fight analyst 👍👍

[@ramlangoddos4425]

Wow. Thanks for bringing this video to the viewers.

[@Solingeshop]

I trained with him at Sitpholek in Payatta about 10y ago for a while. Also was living next to his noodle stall outside of 7/11. The guy is a legend and he s very respected. When he holds the paos for you he likes to kick back, and you can feel his legendary kick power even at 5%. I hope he will get his life together it was sad to see him struggle outside of the gym.

[@sanjayrajsoni]

Do you have the address of his noodle stall?

[@Solingeshop]

@@sanjayrajsoni it was a long time ago, in went to jail in the meantime I heard His life is a very sad story, I feel bad for him

[@sanjayrajsoni]

@@Solingeshop thanks for sharing. Do you recall the approximate location by any chance. Pray all is fine on your end now. God Bless.

[@Solingeshop]

@@sanjayrajsoni he was across the first 7/11 of khao Talo road (south pattaya) Open after 6pm But again that was 10y ago

[@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692]

They ALL kick back when they're holding pads (mostly teeps, but not always)... Not sure where you trained before, if anywhere.

[@vinnyvan8851]

another awesome vid by one and only Lawrence Kenshin

[@Phobetor.]

Love these kind of stories.

[@josemucarselsacoto5122]

So mr kenshin hired motivedia to tell the story? As always great stuff! Keep up the good work!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

hahaha had him help bro

[@Seriousasaninfarc]

I'm loving this collaboration.

[@MetalSolidCrisis]

@@LawrenceKenshin what a Chad choice.

[@kevinthomas7259]

Ive heard of this amazing fighter long ago

[@MauiKao]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 amazing video yet again!

[@SM57]

Great video about great man! Thank you🙏

[@jimgeorgiev8105]

thanks again for the great content

[@mrwo1fstfu]

Thanks for the this, he deserves it!!

[@luisbaroni261]

Great work as always. Thank you

[@robertoramirez9229]

They are the same

[@speedsterh]

Thanks for raising the awareness, I had never heard about that great fighter

[@glitzandgratitude1170]

Thanks for teaching me so much about these amazing fighters! It makes me want to train harder - lol me shadow boxing in class pretending to be like these legends lol

[@roslanjala9055]

Thank you for sharing this

[@woot808]

Apparently, he works as a trainer at Sitpholek gym in Pattaya.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🙏🙏

[@riffdagg6701]

Great informative video

[@marko8482]

Ill subscribe mate good vids, i met saenchai and his team and fighters rungravee sasiprapa , sakedao petchpayathai aswell, watching saenchai live in the ring is something else, kartwheel kicks etc lol

[@theKashConnoisseur]

Is that the Motivedia dude doing the voiceover???

[@nopenothappening2923]

Awesome video!!!

[@manuelfvdias]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

My pleasure thanks so much for watching

[@krispanich1403]

no thai fan will forget him, he is one of our grandmasters. he is the one who won over himself. all about muay Thai is more about winning over oneself, to fight with the unknown, pain, and poor. thanks for this vdo.

[@candyman111881]

Really good video. I love it. 👍❤

[@DLC-music]

Great video!

[@gurug9797]

Love this channel 🙏💟

[@gabrielc5931]

After playing w him on da 1st PS console I was determined to find his fights n wen I did, he became 1 of my favorite fighters w da 8 limbs style

[@phillipfrank3595]

Buakaw solidified my love of the sport.

[@HarveyPaul007]

Fantastic video

[@ashwinkanwal2010]

Thank u so much for letting us know a out such a precious hidden hero😀🙏❤️

[@KevinMartinez-]

I always appreciate your videos on the rich history of Muay Thai and showing the world the most advanced, technical, complex and the most brutal of all combat sports. Off subject. Lawrence... What is with the Law And Order Special Victims narrator voice over?

[@jorgepereira8442]

Do you know what is Lethwei? Lol forget muai thai

[@KevinMartinez-]

@@jorgepereira8442 Lethwei?. Pfft Hahaha that sport is beyond obsolete and adorable.

[@jorgepereira8442]

@@KevinMartinez- lol lol how you dare compare Muay Thai with with the art of nine limbs? Forget that silly sport who use gloves with raw lethwei. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 lol lol

[@Lou.B]

GREAT fighter! THANKS for your videos!

[@suhribzevolution645]

ขอบคุณที่คนชอบนักสู้ชาวไทย

[@Fighting5thMarine]

He's not forgotten by those who have trained under him.

[@KOBSAKICEMAN]

Great tell of our art. Thank you

[@AK89-K]

Phenomenal video. Thank you!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you

[@cave129]

Thanks for the history lesson.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you so much for watching us

[@jeffjula]

he was great and not forgotten. best of em all

[@fahvm4362]

I think Changpuek not the best Muay Thai fighter. But he is the image of Muay Thai. He brave enough to out his comfort zone. 💪🏻💪🏻

[@suhribzevolution645]

เช่นเดียวกับนักสู้อีกคนเตะขวานรกนกหวีดเดวี่(เค้าเคยติดคุกเพราะเผลอเตะคนตาย)และก้าวไกลแก่นนรสิงห์

[@micaiahflores1592]

Your legs are the core for everything in combat sports or just in life in general. And as a fellow nakmuay I am actually taking up rollerblading partly because it’s really fucking cool and it also helps with balance core strength Reactivity Leg strength etc And a great form of cardio as well

[@rodolfodoce]

people forget the feet too, why?!? i see dudes with massive arms and torso but skinny legs. lol. good on you bro.

[@thomasbrown3793]

My Kru rollerskates...but was coincidence. She's been doing that long before she took Muay thai. Idk if it helps. Makes sense though. I skateboard for fun...but sometimes I wonder how much of that translates.

[@micaiahflores1592]

@@thomasbrown3793 superbon stakeboards lol I’d say it helps. For me I am specifically doing aggressive in line so it’s way more involved than just fitness blading

[@thomasbrown3793]

@The Tide Rises Oh hell yeah; if I'm not enjoying myself I don't do it. Life's is too short to spend it doing something you hate because you think you'll get something out of it imo

[@Animefightforum]

Hey man, consider other past times too. When I trained I cross trained my past time of cycling - i had an old mountain Bike and used to cycle around 20kms every 2nd or 3rd day which was mostly up a real steep, long and windy hill. I had another hill that was more straight up and less windy but for core and leg strength holy shit did it help. I was 64kgs but would leave bruises on anyone who held pads for me from my kicks! even veterans who were 80-90kgs+ I also did Squash as I am quite high rated but my brother is near the elite level so we would have a game or two a week. That helped my hand eye coordination and reaction timing, balance, burst, AND peipheral vision. Cycling + Squash with Muay Thai is honestly a deadly combo if you’re main weapons are kicks. Fuck I miss it. It depends how serious you are though but I found it put me well and above my experience level at the start of my training. Remember to EAT HEALTHY TOO!!! Fuel the body! I ate shit literally every day but I could due to the intense fitness regime I gave myself. I can only imagine how much more effecient it’d have been if I ate clean during that time..

[@DisKeda]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@jackiewong4411]

Thanks for sharing

[@johanskoog875]

Love the mui thai breakdows! Leave this man a like!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Thanks so much

[@nicklow9610]

Would love to see your commentary on lethwei vs muay Thai.

[@austin3789]

Thanks for bringing this to rememberance.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@christianarias4850]

I Love Videos like this!

[@user-sm4bx8tx7g]

Respect to the Legend 🙏

[@jhonherwinsibay6352]

Great story! Great hero! Fighting a giant that's only in Thailand.

[@saneauto]

Thank you for the education.

[@andrejjames1730]

He was my coach in Thailand

[@rocketsurgeon1746]

Great video

[@jjstratford]

It’s very fitting that his name ends with GRIT.

[@rojodevo2724]

Nice tribute to the legend I would have loved to see Changpuek vs Benny Urquidez 👍🏻

[@ranelmanuel2114]

Great art with much greater heart that's what he shows. Congrats to thai fighters.

[@antoniospanayiotou8619]

Good presentation🙏

[@JonahsWail]

Awesome stuff