Pattaya —
The dreams of Muay Thai fans around the globe came true last Saturday as the world witnessed a bare-knuckle fight between two Muay Thai legends: Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai P.K. Saenchai.
The historic “BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam” took place right in the world-famous city of Pattaya on October 4th, 2023, featuring several skilled professional fighters competing under no-glove rules.
Made possible by Nick Chapman, founder and CEO of BKFC Asia, the highlight of this highly-anticipated night was the fight between Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai, both considered living Muay Thai icons in history.
Both men, despite being in their early 40s and long-time friends, engaged fiercely, showcasing their unparalleled skills and determination to outperform each other in the five-round match.
Buakaw, the two-time K-1 world champion, led the charge with relentless low kicks….
