He Defeated Giants?! The Real David vs. Goliath
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This man fought giants... not just anyone either, the very best heavyweight kickboxers. His results were absolutely incredible. The world seems to have forgotten his legend... let's change that. This is the legend of Kaoklai, the giant slayer.
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What impresses you the most about the giant slayer?
This man fought giants... not just anyone either, the very best heavyweight kickboxers. His results were absolutely incredible. The world seems to have forgotten his legend... let's change that. This is the legend of Kaoklai, the giant slayer.
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@Bam OuttaDaBayou He probably had to cut down. Anyone I can just ask him, he's actually teaching Muay Thai at my gym.
@Bam OuttaDaBayou Haha sure, will get back to you.
@Bam OuttaDaBayou 2003 he was still defending stadium belt in Thailand. He likely fluctuated up during his career but here he wouldn’t be far off
Being ligther and having less mass makes acceleration faster that's just law's of physics which means he can strike faster than people twice he's weight.. but that's not enough advantage to win figths you need precision power and timing which is athletic intelligence,, which many have when there is nothing at stake no risk kaoklai Seems to master this under risky pressure . another advantage when being so much ligther is that your muscles needs less oxygen than he's opponents which makes him have double the stamina and can use that to minimize the risk's taken. Muay Thai is also the perfect counter striking style,, that's pretty much what it's about counter the counter etc making your opponent do mistakes which you capitalize on.. so just because kaoklai was successful in that doesn't mean anyone else can do the same he had what it takes to flip the table to he's advantage k1 is perfect for doing that if he would stand he's ground keeping posture to win like you win in Muay Thai it would not work. Kaoklai wisely went to the place he could turn all the factors to he's advantage that's a master while David in the Goliath story used a distance weapon pretty much the closest thing to a hand cannon at the time slinging a Rock in the head of the opponent throwing or slinging Rock's at the opponent i would consider coward and cheating so Kaoklai is both morally and mortally superior to David and would smack the shit out of David if it was no Rock's or weapons in the ring
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He deserves way more credit, his accomplissements are insane, fighting in the professionnel world is extremely tough but beating heavyweight champs and legends being that light is out of this world and needs real guts and heart, thank you for making us discover this legend 👍
Thank you brother, yes fully agree here
@@jamin12342 Indeed 👍
Agreed 👍 100%
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@@ih7729 lmao 🤣
He was fighting "Giants" in the mid 2000s...and we're not talking nobodies either..they were all top kickboxers that outweigh him by a stretch... He got balls!
Giant balls.
Big Balls👍
Balls of steel
Big giant balls of steel
Real fighting courage n too daring not afraid of sizes bless him
Fight fans: They have weight classes for a reason!
Kaoklai: And I took that personally...
Yeah they have so this guy doesnt go up and smash heavyweights
You can’t really listen to what weight fans says most of the times. You sometimes just gotta encourage yourself and be determined to push yourself to beat any opponent you want. Not saying it an easy task or wait sh mind set, but fights like these. Help remind us that with great work and great mind you can push yourself to do things people consider impossible
@@simiansaiyan8162 Problem is, just as a small fighter can learn to fight larger fighters, a larger fighter can learn to fight a smaller fighter.
@@viktoriyaserebryakov2755, even better
More like Kaoklai said, "Challenge accepted"
'This man' is my Muay Thai Instructor in Singapore! We call him Kru Mum!
Edit: I'll show him this video next time I head down to the gym.
He is the man!
Oh i also from evole as well :)
@@Hahahaha10188 Which outlet?
Amazing, what a privilege
@@HulkVahkiin, i dont have a outlet as i am always running all over the places but now currently i am on injury break till further notice.
Every once in a while i will go kinex to visit Kru Ple and Kru Mum.
BTW what is ur name?? And hope to see u there :)
I cannot understand why most of the world has forgotten his name! What he has achieved is tremendous! And that kick against Mighty Mo is legendary!
Because they don’t want people to realize the potential they have no matter the size this is an example that the weight classes it’s not all that matters
Probably because he lost in the end I guess. And I'd wager that winning by strategy alone only works the first time or so. Larger fighters can learn not to fall for the bait the same way small fighters can learn to bait large fighters.
He embarrassed far too many who thought they outclassed him.
I remember that I've literally jumped to the chair while watching that fight live on a cathodic tv 😂
He works at evolve mma. I used to be a student. IRL he is a nice man and teaches good techniques and pushes you to your limits. Forever a legend kru mam 💯👍🏻
Where is evolve mma ?
@@TheAkreptimi in Singapore
Kaoklai was my introduction to Muay Thai. His accomplishments solidified my belief that Muay Thai was and remains the most effective striking martial art. While others may have become more popular than him, Kaoklai is the giant who’s shoulders they stood on to reach the heights of their success. Thank you, Lawrence, for featuring him. Kaoklai is deserving of so much praise and recognition. Cheers.
much love bro
It would if they incorporated head butt and no gloves like lethwei
@@alexxela3353 Adding headbutts in muay thai is straightup brutality man, they already hit and strike hard enough
Very debatable, but I'll say Yi long vs hong Mon choi like 5'8 kickboxer vs 7'2 kickboxer. He's also had multiple great fights with bukawk benmachek , the muay Thai champion from Thailand. won once and lost twice. And Muay Thai is great, tho it's not so much the art itself thats important as it is the individual artist.
Also different arts are better designed for different people. Not all are just gonna be easily used by anyone, and Muay Thai is one that is much more effective for smaller people than it would be for some 300 pound heavyweight(tbh fighting at any level as a whole is more in favor of smaller people, the bigger you are the more you are fighting against yourself, less speed/flexibility endurance ECT.) Smaller person also means a smaller faster moving less open target to hit, than say a 300pound man no matter the style used. You just have to be smart like this individual. and use your head along with your training, and not just as a battering ram lol.
I remember watching Kaoklai KO Mighty Mo when it happened, it still gives me goosebumps. At that time Mo looked near unstoppable, a bowling ball of power, he wasn't just knocking people out, he was knocking the best kickboxers in the world totally stiff (TIMBER!!!!), they were out before they hit the floor. I was genuinely afraid for Kaoklai's safety, then when he landed that kick I went nuts.
I think the same thing
Same! I was shocked, amazed, stunned, excited... Don't have enough words. The moment he landed that kick, I stood up, my mouth dropped and I froze in amazement. The technique, the execution, the timing were absolutely perfect! A work of art!
Which has actually inspired me to train that kick and a few years later I managed to land it as well on one of my opponents, though at a far, far greater distance.
Just thinking about that kick, just seing it again makes me want to train it even now. And even in recent years, I have still retained the wish to be able to land this kick again...
The biggest upset in K1 history 👏👏👏
This was the exact comment I wanted to write, sensational.
Spiderman vs the Juggernaut
The first k1 combat i saw was mighty mo vs kaoklai.
So I become a fan ever since after seeing that KO.
Great times
I still remeber him getting robbed of victory against musashi. Even going to a 4th round he dominated and I remember the comentator saying mr and mrs musashi must be judging tonight lolz
If I remember correctly, same thing happened in that tournament at the final. Although Bonjasky had obliterated Musashi they had given 2 (I believe) extra rounds. At the end they gave Bonjasky the win but still.... outrageous.
In general though the Japanese had a very bad reputation regarding scoring at the fights involving their fighters. Hardly impartial at all.
@@user-gp6dd1uj4r It's embedded in the nature of Japanese people: too much honor and pride.
@@user-gp6dd1uj4r yeah thats correct bro. You could even see the look of embarrassment on Musashi face because even he knew the judging was a rigged.
Yes absolutely correct l remember this quite vividly
@@coolpoolshark I would say that it's more of a case of having too much pride and zero honor
This is the best fight breakdown I have ever seen. This should be made into a movie. He needs to be remembered. That was amazing.
Thanks so much Brian!
@@LawrenceKenshin Thank you.
The Thais have the best mindset and technique. No ego, beautiful form, and the best execution....
Kaoklai is a name that i will never forget.
It was always a joy to watch his fights.
Absolutely incredible !
As always.. Kenshin can turn any combat sport into a story Driven base.. that captivate a non fan into a fan, simply by giving us their back stories that makes it so intriguing...love it!
❤️❤️
Agreed 💯
That just happened to me, as I'm posting. You expressed it perfectly. 👍
i didnt even know of him, this was the most impressive shit ive seen
👍🏻👍🏻
This is unbelievably impressive!!!
Even that isn't high enough praise
Thai fighters are different, Muay Thai is part of their culture almost like a religion. The way they're trained and the amount of fights they go through prepare most of the top Thay fighters for everything. Great respect for them
I’ll never forget Koaklai. His KO of Mighty Mo is legendary.
Thanks a lot for this emotional tribute.
You brought me some wonderful memories about this legendary fighter whom i consider the best Thai to ever stepped in K1 rings. Forget Buakaw who played in his own league in K1 Max, but Kaoklai challenged the mammouths in entertaining style.
I remember watching the tournament live on 2004 with my late father, and we were shocked by the huge difference of weight between him and his opponents, but his dancing style confused them and stripped them out from their advantage.
With mighty mo, we literally dropped our jaws along with the commentators. The KO was phenomenal, beautifully executed with great strength to the point the replay showed his tibia bent in contact with Mo's head.
The night ended in scandal against Mosachi whom i never liked as a fighter being favoured very often, which is shameful for the prestigious K1 to tolerate.
Kaoklai will remain my all-time favourite underdog.
Much love brother so well written
Could you imagine a lightweight in the UFC beating heavyweight world champions, one after another? that's the equivalent.
Yea but mma includes wrestling which is very weight class specific man. Striking is loose so good technique is enough to win
@@music4thedeaf Look what marcelo garcia did in BJJ at his weight. These people are rare but they exist.
@@CarlWinzil that was before people had well rounded mma games. striking is diffrent because all styles are good. its up to the fighter.
If you fight a Japanese fighter in Japan, you need to knock your opponent out to win.
There is almost impossible to win a Japanese fighter based on points if you fight them in Japan because they have the most shameless judges in the world!
it happens in more places then just japan even in local gyms they usually give the win to the local boy unless it was an
an absolute beat down.
Actually the fighting sport authority are extremely corrupted everywhere
even Olympic
and yes those bastard shame their honest fighter
this man lived my dream with maximun success!! great respect to him. i honestly thought this is only possible in hollywood movies! what e heroic man!! 🔥🔥🔥🙌🧐
That reminds me of how I used to think the German suplex was just worked, pro-wrestling fantasy until I saw a certain Dan Severn match! It's amazing some of the stuff that can happen in REAL fights with enough hard work and training!
14 years ago when started to train muay-thai i saw him fight on tv and i got amazed with his style. Simply the guy who made me love muay-thai.
I watched his fights on tv when i was young and new to this sport. That was for me something normal that a small man fights against giants but today i understand how legendary his performance and his decision was to fight in heavyweight.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Everything you said was EXACTLY right! Kaoklai is a name that will live in infamy inside our sport. But sadly much of the world never knew the amazing things he did. He was 15 years ahead of his time. Imagine today what a draw he would be. The amazing cards he could headline. Taking on the HW Champs from across the striking world. I have told the story of how Buakaw changed my life after I was crushed by a 2k lbs beam but Kaoklai was almost as big if an inspiration to me. I was completely broken but then started watching K1 and quickly became a fan of Muay Thai period. Easily figured out that Muay Thai is BY FAR the greatest striking discipline in the world.
Thank you LK for giving him his light. He deserves it. As do u
congratulations young man. Excellent fighting style, a true warrior
The picture of Kaoklai head kicking Mighty Mo is still Legendary
Very legendary
Ought to be engrave into a wall to be preserved for millennia
I did Muay Thai for years under a 66 year old shredded Thailand instructor and it was some of the most painful fun Ive had... i wish I could train with legends like this
That year I remember I had Kaoklai Kaennorsing wallpaper on my PC.
I was and still I am a huge Buakaw supporter btw.
The realist fighter! recognition he truly deserves
Being big has advantages but it doesn't make you any less mortal. Your bones will still break and your skin will still lacerate. Being big is nice, but it won't save you in the long run, in fact it really just makes you a bigger and easier target on the battlefield.
One of my all time favorite fighters!!
Hollywood should make a movie for this Muay Thai legend.
I remember that he knocked out Mighty Mo with the super high kick on the head. Kaoklai was only 75 kg.
I was watching all this on the TV back then. Golden years.
Kaoklai, you are fighting spirit incarnate.
I feel privileged to learn about this man and his life journey.
I love K-1 and Muay Thai and this gets top marks.
Thanks for the video.
Sláinte!
Thank u for the great vid!! That guy is a legend 🙏
I’ve been following you for a long time. Your YT channel is a blessing for fight fans. Thank you!
One of my all time favourites! Heart,techniques, strength,sportsmanship-the whole package! As far as I recall,he lifted Hung Man Choi of off the floor in an infight, marvelous
It seems like muay Thai fighters don't give a flying fuck about size
They are true warriors
incredible footwork, poise and balance combined with perfect timing.
Amazing video brother! Thank you!
Dude "no one knows him", i started Muay Thai when i was 13 years old with the little brother of my coach we would watch muay thai and k-1 fights on video tapes (yeah i'm 30 right now haha) and Kaoklai was in there along with many others his matches were amazing he was the living example that muay thai was one of the best martial arts on earth proving the efficiency it can have on taller bigger opponents. He's one of the legend of the Muay Thai folklore how can you say he is not well known, unless you never really trained and was interested in Muay Thai you know this guy and his style of fighting
Most people aren’t like your crew :)
Unlike Baukaw and Saenchai, Who is respectively a bigger legend and a gateway to Muay Thai for current era.
Kaoklai is among the 2nd gate for those who already realize what Muay Thai is
and start chow down all the Muay Thai video they can find
The final gate is probably the legendary of golden age
That was epic. Great content! I didn't want it to end.
I knew of Kaoklai and haven't forget at all ...he's the best .
one of the best for sure
He really represents David vs goliaths. There's no other fighter like him in any any other sport.
Big difference in weight.
Way tallers guys than him.
He fought Very skillful guys and the best in the world.
And what makes his fights more thugs is that are standing not ground.
Nice english
Gracie did it in the first few ufc events full contact no weight class.
@@joerichardson6107 can't compare, this guy went toe to toe with this big guys, he didn't look for a way out or a fighting skill that his opponent didn't know, he stand in front of them and fought hand to hand
@@heartwarrior9762 its actually a better comparison no gloves less rules( only no eye gouge or fish hook). No rounds, any discipline. If you saw ufc before they banned it, gracie walked down this opponents, he didn't run, got close and used headbutts on taller opponents...I'm only saying he isn't the only fighter to take on a larger opponent, they both are fantastic to me.
@@joerichardson6107 but that was before when everybody didn't know about BJJ, he took advantage of that, let see now in days can the best BJJ can do that ?? No. The guy on this video fought against opponents bigger than him using the same fighting skills and he didn't back down and won a lot of his fights, that's a savage. Sakuraba a wrestler destroyed the Gracie's he was good only when his opponents did not know their fighting style.
@Lawrence Kenshin Striking Breakdowns wow I’m embarrassed to say I almost forgot about amazing Kaokli ! I love that you make the most deserving tributes, amazing video 💪
Thanks for remembering this awesome fighter.
Man!! Kaoklai was seriously tough. And hell, he beat the leather off his opponents.
GREAT VIDEO and a great highlight of an amazing fighter
Much appreciated bruce!
Wow!! Thank you for making this video, amazing fighter. I would have never known
Someone need to emphasize that he was fighting without elbows and knees.
Yea i dont get it...kaoklai has been training with elbows and knees since he was 8 years old but why does he never use elbows and knees in K-1 fights?
Learned about Baukaw, Saechae and now this man. Awesome fighters
Thank you very much for the upload.
Simply amazing and let’s us not forget his accomplishments! The Giant Slayer will never be forgotten due to this sharing of this video.🙏
Love this! The commentary makes it that much better.
Cool Video!!! I was 16 when i watched K1 and I was blown away by this Thai-Boxer!!! Almost every Apponent was at least 50 Pounds heavier or one head bigger. It was unreal to watch!! Remy Bonjasky is my Alltime K1 Favourite.
Watched his K-1 matches! Great fighter!
Thank you so much for the great forgotten history.Very well done !☺😂
wow! Kaoklai is insane fighter! deserve more credit
The way he reads other fighters and causes them to miss is amazing
Somedays when I'm feeling down I watch the Mighty Mo KO. Always cheers me up. Legend in my eyes forever
He may be small, but he has a warrior's heart! Thank you for this post! :)
I loved these fights! he is not forgotten :)
Love Kaoklai so intense with Mo! also loved Rambaa Somdej . I fought twice for Songchai promoter , once got to spar with Rambaa I couldn't bend down to even crap for 2 days from leg kicks. Wonder what ever happened to Silipathai ? He was from Jockey as well and was slick
Masterful…
He really is
Great channel. Keep up the good work. Semper Fi
Thank you brother Gregory !
Superb!!! Genius!!! Thank you for uploading this video of a truly EXTRAORDINARY man 🌠🌠🌠🔥🔥🔥👌👌👌👑🤴🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤❤
Great work as always. Thank you
Thank you too!
Thanks for making this video ♥️👍
Beautiful video. Beautiful martial arts.
Thanks for sharing. This guy was a Giant killer alright. Very impressive.
I watched that K1 tournament live (on TV) with my late wife (Thai). Something I will always remember!
Absolutely amazing!
Love your vids man, a real sense of history, thanks ;)
hey, thanks for making this vid. as a small person, this is motivating.
Loved watching his matches
thats a big heart and lot of brain and skill, nice vid :)
A High Level Legend of His Own Class . Hats off to his Heart 🤓🤓🤓🤓🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌👌✌️✌️✌️
This is great, thanks a bunch. 🍻
Hes like a real life kungfu anime character
truly is
Fantastic work sir you are great🥊❤️
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you toi put on spot fighters like that i didn t knew him . Big big respect.balls of steels.
"Size doesn't matter, especially in Combat"
I love it when fighters proves this Quota over and Over.
👍🏻👍🏻
The appearance of Buakaw changed everything. But Kaoklai was cinematic quality fights, pure beauty, grace and power.
Wow he definitely does not get enough credit. After watching this video he is one of my favorite stand up fighters! We need to see a where are they now series!
That dudes a badass!!! And this short "in the life of" was really. Cool
Love your videos man
I watched all them fights many years ago excellent amazing
m a facut tare fericit acest luptator cand a batut tot ce se putea bate.bravo!!!
Thanks for the video glhf
Exellent . This is why i subscribed .
He's my favorite fighter. I even like him better than Buakaw.
Kaoklai kenneorsig (not sure if that's spelt right) was a legit bmf very elusive style for muay thai. I remember watching him knock out Mighty Mo waaay back in the day. Great times. I miss K1
Kan-nor-ra-sing
Laurence kenshin, i have been watching you for a couple years now. Youre fight breakdowns are fuckin awesome and i wholly appreciate it! Great vid man
Wow what a badass. I hope hes living well and doing good wherever hes at in life
Great video thanks
Another great vid !$
Now that is a nice story to tell💪💪💪