Saenchai vs Buakaw: The Battle of GOATS

Buakaw versus Saenchai was a legendary fight. Many people debated who was better for decades. After the fight, they also debated whether it was real. Let's settle this debate.
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[@LawrenceKenshin]

Who is GOAT in your eyes? Buakaw or Saenchai? What did you think of the legendary fight? Learn from Legends: www.lawrencekenshin.com

[@thetiredlinecook]

saenchai is michael jordan,buakaw is kobe

[@LawrenceKenshin]

@@thetiredlinecook love it!

[@goldenknar7]

I think they're both legends in their own way.

[@blochtar]

Just because of size (=power), Buakaw. Technical - Saenchai

[@WalterWhite-gw3vm]

To be honest, it was hard to watch seeing too good friends going at it in a real match of bare knuckled Muay Thai

[@KingdomSlayer]

This was strangely heartwarming. It's rare to see fighters who respect each other this much. A class act from both of them.

[@GHN1013]

They’ve been good friends for years before this fight.

[@hirakaiko5570]

They've been good friends for decades - literally. They did this because of the money involved of, who is better - Buakaw obv. is but Saenchai is more liked by the public. It is good to see, but not surprising - as the end video briefly shows Buakaw went to the hospital to see Saenchai immediately after the fight.

[@lopezetienne5108]

@@hirakaiko5570 I prefer buakaw

[@blochtar]

As you said: Buakaw is a monster - Saenchai is a wizard. The fight was great! not really full-power from either, but a great seminar on skill, power and spirit.

[@CEOdosPutos]

Saenchai literally said he was 100%

[@kolefildwt8989]

Дружеский спарринг. Это была игра двух мастеров. Нието никого нехотел убить. Это спорт)).

[@hippyhiphip6660]

Saenchai is older than buakaw he's too old to fight

[@MrJimodoom]

damn. this video was full of humour until the real fight at the end, then it was a raw breakdown with excellent informational pauses showing setups and other technical information, and then finished me off entirely with the sentiment at the end. Quality video, quality commentary, quality breakdown, quality fight and 2 top tier muay thai legends.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

❤️❤️

[@kaiquegarciadev]

it deserves the like. a lot.

[@kaiquegarciadev]

is there any video of Tawanchai's fights like this?

[@musicmeanslife65]

Sad to see that Saenchai was forced to trade blows instead of doing his wizardry. Maybe Buakaw is aging a bit better than Saenchai. Regardless, great video man. Thanks!

[@shinomori69]

Saenchai's style relies on his timing and speed, and as over 45 guy, those go way faster than you'd like. Buakaw is tremendously technical, but his style doesn't need the speed and reaction time Saenchai's does. My hypothesis anyway.

[@MsBetke]

saenchai is 43 and buakaw is 41 age isn't really a factor here , styles make fights and saenchai's style was never too good against buakaw@@shinomori69

[@geraldfriend256]

@@shinomori69Yeah not wrong plus Buakaw is a weight class bigger and they’ve sparred before; he knows what to expect.

[@JaredClaunch]

Buwkaw’s forward pressure and constant counters did a lot to limited saenchai’s ability to set up most of his tricks

[@geraldfriend256]

@@JaredClaunch To be sure. Few cartwheel kicks attempted in Mexican phone booth boxing.Saenchai is one of the most entertaining fighters I’ve ever seen and still out there sleeping newbies with flying scissor kicks. Respect to both.

[@mulletpuncher5951]

You couldn’t go wrong naming either one as the GOAT. I’ve gotta give it to Saenchai for his playful spirit in what is a pretty brutal sport.

[@FeldyMohrisar]

Saenchai looks scared since round 1, his rhythm faster than usual. Buakaw power is no joke, his balance is superb!

[@jonartd_gobz927]

That is why he is very skilled along the way of his career. Wizard.. Always underdog

[@pichupuche2474]

Round one is ok. Round to his finger were broken.

[@wi11ialvl]

Nothing but respect and admirationfor both these legends. And you too Lawrence.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

really appreciate it

[@Seeeeyaaaa]

When skills are equal its always difficult to combat a taller fighter with longer reach, even though Saenchai often outclasses bigger fighters with pure technique. This was a fight i really didn't like to see because of the close bond of friendship they both share, which has always been an aspect of comp fighting I've never enjoyed.

[@jankijan8004]

When two great fighters fight, there is no winning or losing because both have millions of fans cheering for them. Both will live in our memories forever!

[@willwailes9298]

I think a lot of people are missing the reason why Buakaw overwhelmed Saenchai. Saenchai isn't used to people walking through his offense like that, and Buakaw took the fight where he was strongest with strategy and skill. They're both elite fighters, and while strength obviously does matter, that's not even the main factor here. In Jiu-jitsu, I'm able to give some of the higher belts problems because they're unfamiliar with some of the catch wrestling techniques I use, and my guard is really hard to pass. Other people are able to exploit my game by taking me where I'm not comfortable, even though I've trained longer than them. Personal style is a bigger factor than many realize. Everyone's got weaknesses, and even if you're incredibly well rounded, they can and will be exploited.

[@prashugrashu]

I think I understand what you are trying to say. If someone doesn't have that direct experience, though, this concept is hard to believe as it goes against what people are taught in the sense that x skills are greater than x-1 skills (replace skills with whatever grade/measurement you want). What you are saying is that x skills isn't always greater than x-1 skills, there are many other parameters in play which haven't been measured yet.

[@willwailes9298]

@someguywholivesandbreathes4755 Not exactly. People with the exact same skill level can have different strengths and weaknesses. Someone less skilled than you can have strengths that exploit your weaknesses. Even that might be an oversimplification. Relationships differ from person to person. MMA has a lot of that. Israel Adesanya was a tough opponent for Alex Perreira, Perriera destroyed Sean Strickland easily, and Strickland destroyed Adesanya. All 3 are elite level athletes, but their styles are different, and their relationships with one another are drastically different.

[@willwailes9298]

@someguywholivesandbreathes4755 Different martial arts is a more extreme version of the same thing. A TKD guy is going to want to fight in kicking range, and a boxer is going to want to fight in punching range. If the TKD guy keeps him in kicking range, the boxer has lost his primary weapons. If the boxer keeps the TKD guy in punching range, the TKD guy has lost his primary weapons. Saenchai is well rounded, but a lot of his attacks are from that kicking range. Buakaw moved forward while defending Saenchai's attacks, and took Saenchai where he wasn't comfortable. Saenchai tried to adjust, but Buakaw just ate the shots and continued walking him down.

[@toddellner5283]

Be really good at your game Be good enough to make the other guy play your game

[@C4D4U]

I didn't even want to watch the fight because I really admire both fighters. Both fighters are absolutely great. I can't describe it, but the fight made me very sad. Friends fighting each other. I would have preferred to see them both fight together against 2 other fighters.

[@stevethea5250]

wtf ?

[@hans3216]

2 vs 2 nice idea. who are the other 2 fighter, king kong and godzilla? Buakaw and saenchai rape everyone

[@koganin9]

Love this video, thanks LK! Going to watch it beginning-to-end later today!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you my man!

[@FireSilver25]

Loved this analysis! Thanks so much. These are two of my fave fighters!

[@sambouncedric5936]

I've rarely seen videos of this quality, love you Lawrence

[@LawrenceKenshin]

much love

[@isaybuckedy]

Thanks LK, I really enjoy your vids, and I can’t get enough Saenchi/Buakaw content.

[@frankbierschneider8785]

Again a very well crafted video, thank you very much indeed!

[@DookSnukem]

Lawrence, I can’t thank you enough for introducing me to these extraordinary fighters and the art that is Muay Thai. I’m hooked, and have added watching fights at Lumpinee and Rajadamnern to my bucket list.

[@xeeng10]

This was a banger Lawrence Kenshin. ❤

[@wiltmarlonelao]

Saenchai has Buakaw beat when it comes to technique. But Buakaw has that raw physical prowess that Saenchai’s techniques couldn’t overcome. This was an amazing match between two equally respectable legends who made Muay Thai the martial art that it is today.

[@vincentlee7359]

Not really. Clearly in this fight, Buakaw shown pretty good technique over Saenchai. Saenchai even admitted he lost due to skill difference. It's okay when your favorite fighter loses man. Don't tarnish his name like this.

[@Sharkenite]

Saenchai clearly said it wasn't because of his size.

[@lopezetienne5108]

Buakaw is better

[@vincentlee7359]

@@lopezetienne5108 let him cook...

[@jehouse86]

One of the best videos I've seen in a long time! I've been watching both of these legends for years, and never been let down. The amount of talent and sportsmanship is incredible.

[@anielderidder3544]

The interaction and respect between these 2 great champions is beyond this world. A lot of fighters should learn from this!

[@raddastronaut]

That ear flinch was the WORST! 😂 These are great and respectable men. Many humans could learn from this. Great video. Absolutely love it.

[@mikeconneely6]

I moved to thailand 3 months ago and said id love to see buakaw vs saenchai and a few days later this was announced so i bought tickets cost me £50 and i was sat about 20metres from the ring so cheap compared to tickets at the 02 back home for boxing and ufc

[@LuciferRoger]

People said when you faced against overwhelming power tricks are useless. I love their spirit in the ring. Respect for both legends!

[@nicholasgreen339]

Sanchai do t rely on tricks He and buakow r trained in the 10 different styles of muay thai Buakow uses muay mat Sanchai uses muay femur

[@Gamervidsman2000]

@@nicholasgreen339 technique... tricks... call it what you want... It's true. If someone is overwhelmingly strong and absurdly resilient (which is even more humbling to deal with), everything you pull out the bag as far as skill goes will seem so much less effective - because it is less effective. I think it's crazy some people are like Baukaw.

[@Explorshon123]

What a match, 2 of the biggest names still fighting today. I have watched so many fights featuring both of these guys, truly motivational and inspiring.

[@chillblue79]

I been watching both of these elite fights for years now and they're both my favorite Muay Thai fighters. This was truly a AMAZING show of craftsmanship and skills from both. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@shahaflavi]

Thank you for the beautiful content Laurence 🙏🏼

[@Des420]

Melancholy fight to watch. Happy yet sad… Wanted a legit draw if possible. I think the best part though is that they both got a big payday.

[@wanderingbufoon]

I'd say that Saenchai lost because he wasn't in his top game anymore while Buakaw never left it so it was never on even ground to begin with. Also, he was holding back at the beginning as well while Buakaw was almost treating it seriously.

[@Des420]

@@wanderingbufoon I didn’t say who I thought won. Just that my ideal outcome would have been a draw because I like them both so much.

[@TheLargino]

There are some questions that should remain unanswered.

[@kevinbell6247]

Neither of these guys have anything to prove to anybody......both at the top of the most brutal combat sport out there. Age gets us all however and we all age differently. I'm a big lad and always enjoyed a good rammy in my day but I wouldn't PLAY fight with any of them. Also.....its really good that they are such good friends.....Greetings fae Scotland

[@p4pking.]

They are both 2 amazing great fighters . It’s great to see how close their bond is , they both truly have deep respect for each other 🥊💯. Excellent brake down as always Lawrence.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you so much

[@jdmmike7225]

Bro saying "Roy Jones Jr." as Buakaw weaves was great LOL. They are both incredible fighters but I enjoy watching Saenchai's fights more. His antics & huge variety of techniques grabs my attention like few others. Great video 🤙

[@TastyScotch]

They are both the GOAT. Ive had the fortune to work with Saenchai personally, it was an amazing experience both from an educational standpoint, and just to be around such a warm and kind person. I hope someday i am able to meet Buakaw as well, i have the deepest respect for both fighters. Regardless of outcome, this would always be a fight for all time. Thank you for making this video 👍

[@bigearl4753]

What a pair of legends. Have really enjoyed watching both of them.

[@hugolikejuice]

This was an awesome breakdown.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Thank you

[@ghs2798]

Amazing fight and fighters, both legends. Their moments and friendship are also beautiful to see, great humans enjoying their lives

[@ArchiveRagtagMoe]

Saenchai and Buakaw are equally great but Buakaw's fight style is literally Saenchai's weakness. It's like having 2 pokemons with the same stats but Saenchai is an electric type while Buakaw is ground type.

[@T.C.-st8uz]

WHAT!? I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED!? I LOVE THAT THIS HAPPENED. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🙏

[@daiblaze1396]

I have forgotten to watch this fight. Thanks for the resume of this one. Well edited ! In this bout Buakaw was dominant. You can see that Saenchai is a bit overwhelmed from the differents skills that Buakaw presents him. In my eyes Saenchai is the kind of fighter that fit my style. But I love Buakaw will to fight, a true beast ! I wouldn't pick any of them as the GOAT since they offer something different to Muay Thai. Career wise I would say Saenchai for the longevity. But again this is just to choose one between the two. Loved the respect showed in this last fight ! Muay Thai is the winner there ! 😘

[@LionsideDisciple]

Fantastic video.

[@kosmokramer21]

buen video sacaste kenshin!

[@steveleamont]

Love this! ❤

[@letsgoesco8717]

I was there! So cool 😎 Buakaws entrance was epic lol

[@Samuelee97]

You put up one of the best .uay thai videos ever

[@squidwardtortillini8816]

I find it hilarious to watch dead serious breakdowns of two buddies playing what is essentially grab ass in the Muay Thai world 😂

[@LawrenceKenshin]

They were serious :)

[@andrewkielbasowycz1915]

Their best friend relationship is charming and hilarious

[@nonon0n0o]

Try bare knuckle fight with one of your best friend, I want to see how it goes.. 😂 Personally I think they might hold back in some moments but pretty sure there were some going at it in some moments as well. Also I think even those hold back shots can KO many fighters out there, just imagine yourself eating those 6 shots combo from Buakaw dude 🤣

[@Eliath1984]

@@nonon0n0o anytime I try to imagine it I up my life insurance policy.

[@matthewpaul1111]

@@LawrenceKenshin Yes the first 2 were not real fights as they were enjoying clowning around and having fun. They were throwing telegraphed playful very wide punches and kicks not even close to full power. But the last fight was real, with I think you said some kind of gentleman's agreement not to knock the other guy out with a head punch. But some of the kicks maybe would have produced at least a knockdown if they had landed flush. Their competitive nature showed in the later rounds. Two great Legends, two great friends!

[@Rob99in]

Nice Video!❤

[@Tonytango]

Great video !!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Thank you

[@codythomas1450]

Awesome respect shown towards each other. All I see is 2 brothers rough housing and just living their best lives.

[@M00_be-r]

this was not about anger hate or ego this was about skill respect friendship and was heartwarming to see.

[@ra-ge]

Nice friendly fight, love them both. Legends

[@mattetjus]

I love them both, but felt so bad for them in the fight. Bare nuckle fight with your best friend😢 Both of these two have amazing skills, perhaps saenchai slightly more so (at least more theatrical skills), but, the skills in combination with the physique and raw power of Buakaw is soo impressive. It feels like Saenchais words were to the Thai spectators and from his heart - as far as I understand the history, Buakaw could have been a GOAT at lumpinee but got screwed, or at the very least, the bad split with por pramuk removed his chances in Thailand. ❤

[@LawrenceKenshin]

He was rank #1 contender when he went to k1!

[@videopoetic7101]

If Buakaw is missing anything in skill, he makes up for it with his steel-like endurance and power. Saenchai prob has a bit more skill but that is one of many factors

[@lopezetienne5108]

No, buakaw in his prime was totally different from Sae on his prime You can't see buakaw technic cause this is not for amateur but in fact buakaw outclass sea in skill

[@EdwinCaucu]

Respect and love these Two Legends!

[@sougatchhetri8677]

When an unstoppable force meets an immovable rock! Water vs Stone! A match up of a century. Thank you lord for keeping me alive to watch this masterpiece

[@Chuuchuu0]

Nice content there are both the best

[@0davidmil]

What saw is two brothers playing and it's heartwarming +entertaining too

[@blackdwarfrecords]

vid itself is good enough but your deadpan narration is what makes this hilarious. "oil checks him into submission" lmao

[@DanielB288]

What a great explained video

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🙏🙏

[@philippang07]

Great vid about their friendship. To me, it defeats the purpose of "finding out" who is "greater" at this level of Muay Thai. It's anaemic, immature and "shallow" to say either is 'better' than the other. These are both Muay Thai legends and they are also good friends. There's no way either will fight all out in any competition. To have them spar with one another for a good look at all aspects of Muay Thai is already a treat in itself. Deep deep respect to both of them. 🤘💪💪💪💥🙏🙏🙏

[@JoeFernandez-hc3dl]

However However even if they have Beautiful But because of skill

[@gilou275]

Epic video, thank you LK ! Obviously impossible to choose a side in this case, they are both incredible fighters with each their way to express their mastery. Glad they won't fight each other again though, I prefer watching them having fun together, and I think Buakaw was a going a little too hard on Saenchai. Cheers

[@LawrenceKenshin]

❤️❤️

[@bunmeng007]

It’s competitive fight. Going too hard??? Wdym

[@gilou275]

@@bunmeng007 I don't think it was that competitive of a fight when both are over 40 years old and both have achieved incredible careers. I expected a kind of rough sparring, but I was definitely surprised when Buakaw landed the headkick. He even apologized for it. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed watching them fight, but as I said they are friends and they are fighters, you never know when the fighter instinct is going to kick in, and what is going to happen when it does. Fighting each other was good, having fun together for years to come is better. My 2 cents anyway, totally subjective and you can disagree no problem.

[@IndagatorAD4]

Thank you! 🥷🏿🙏Oos!

[@user-gs5wo4ec3j]

Wow... Such AMAZING fighters.

[@facsegarra]

So great!

[@victorcastaneda6656]

That Going Super Amazing Art of Fighters, I'm hope and wish To be Able To see The Art Of Fighters...

[@slhgrow7683]

Like Goku vs Krillin.. Awesome Guys. Loved the respect

[@gaddaitherage8204]

We are all very fortunate to have the chance to watch these two master’s career.

[@jeffbridges6110]

I still think they held back in that fight because they are friends. And that's understandable.

[@vincentlee7359]

Sure...

[@andereastjoe]

I am sure about that, judging from their each other history. They are trying not to just hurt other, and try to respect each other at the same time, not to upset the spectators. Both are great fighters

[@MsBetke]

it was a great fight , this would have been the outcome any time they would have fought , Buakaw just has a much more aggressive dangerous style , but both of these guys are absolute legends and are in amazing condition ...what a good fight

[@zipperdingo6385]

Amazing true sportsman spirit for both guys, Saenchai is a legend, Buakaw is the GOAT

[@slingitsideways]

These are both GOATs for their own reasons. It was a great match up. They both gave it their all, as you'd expect, from 2 fighters that have souch respect for each other.

[@gzaos]

Buakaw as the perfect physic for Muay Thai

[@toualee1430]

Both these guys are legends in their own right.

[@MicrophoneAssassin13]

Kinda has Dieselnoi vs. Samart vibes. Crazy that this fight happened.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🔥

[@kevinlai6851]

Both are GOATs. From years of friendship they knew each others styles very well. Buakaw had the edge in physicality and age plus Buakaw's familiarity with Saenchai's tricks plays in his favor as well. Saenchai was very game and full of heart to take these disadvantages and still produce a treat to all watchers. Big heart to both fighters.

[@user-zv8pr4je4g]

Holy crap 2 of my longtime fav GOATS recently did a no glove MT match?? 🤯

[@elbaann4800]

Let's get real, we can say they are equal, because if Sanchai is same with Buakaw's hight the fight will be different, but let us now stop thinking that Buakaw only has courage and not too skillful, in this fight it showed that Buakaw is actually has a real and very very high fight IQ

[@DarkIceLight]

I never thought to see them both actually fight each other in the ring

[@sociallypatterneddefect9580]

"real" a real pay day But glad they did it but it wasn't like a full on try to take eachother out fight

[@MEGAMIGA]

Refreshing to see respect between these two legends. Compare this with UFC's trash-talk galore...

[@nonon0n0o]

Even though Saenchai said that he doesn't want people to think that it's about the size, but fact is that size did matter a lot in this fight.. especially when they both are at the top, plus you are best friend (meaning they know each others very well) Great video.. funny and a bit sad though😂

[@zzzzzz69]

Saenchai doesn't just lose to size difference, it was Buakaw's equally exceptional skill that gave him the upper hand, and the size and strength gap just sealed the deal

[@ardianar3835]

Dont cry

[@nonon0n0o]

@@ardianar3835 Oh honey.. go back to watch your cartoons where size doesn't matter in the fight, martial arts are for adults

[@nonon0n0o]

@@ardianar3835 I don't cry for anime like you bro, I shed man's tear 😅

[@Fire_ov_Renewal]

True Warriors! Worthy of ALL RESPECT!

[@Fantasy2012dz]

Both are the true warriors with full of respectfulness for their opponents

[@pavelsmith2267]

With my classic muay Thai style. The knee comes through the heel. The toes stand through the fist. The middle arch of the foot is counter to the hips and waist. Inside foot is hips. Outside foot is waist. Not ready for real sparring until achieving inside outside footwork is fast enough for running.

[@andrechen2617]

It's just so great that they're friends and brought Muay Thai to the world together - especially Buakow in the prime of K1. They literally play footie, go to the gym and saunas together. They're just great dudes who've paid their dues (and then some) and deserve to enjoy their respective legacies and each other

[@josemanuelcenteno7576]

Buakaw All Day long. Diffrent fighters we cant compare my friends Buakaw is smartest

[@paul-martintandetzki731]

That fight was like a tank Vs a wizard. Both where amazing non the less

[@thewobbler7863]

I saw him fighting in Italy about 19-20 years ago when he was young. I was always struck by the intelligence with which he faced his opponents. What a great fighter..!

[@thewobbler7863]

Yes I’m writing about Senchai…

[@kavehmadadi911]

Just wow 👌

[@Andynong]

Love it.n respect

[@mamitianarandria6887]

I love so much that kind of friendship

[@slickmechanical]

If you didnt know these guys were in their 40s youd never guess. Awesome fighters, awesome skill

[@King88_8]

The latest sparring match was almost all fun. Almost not serious. The one when they were younger was alittle more serious but still fun.. They are the goats in their own way. Even in the match they held back. You think Buakaw was unable knock him Seanchai bare knuckle? They held back a little out of respect. Buakaw always edged it my opinion.

[@SpoilerShieldActivated_NEL]

It's like a father and son fight. Both are legend.

[@Comediansbeingcringe]

Legendary fight with legends

[@Tasfiq_park]

Whats the name of the first Music????

[@lpklufogeek3757]

just incredible fight !! best fighter of the world ! thank's !!

[@fobbitoperator3620]

These 2 are like 2 tiger kits play-fightimg. They're awesome!

[@arthur-eric.5396]

They are friends and will never fight all out. So that fight was an act of respect for one another.

[@letsgetit90]

I remember seeing this fight. It made me sad watching them fight and seeing the after-video of Buakaw going to see Saenchai at the hospital. You could tell they took the fight seriously.

[@easytomove]

The data that based on their playing session is adorable 😂

[@DerrickClaar]

Every guy needs a friend like either of these guys. Best buds (I hope) for life : )