Saenchai vs Buakaw: The Battle of GOATS

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  • @LawrenceKenshin
    @LawrenceKenshin  11 місяців тому +91

    Who is GOAT in your eyes? Buakaw or Saenchai?
    What did you think of the legendary fight?
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    • @thetiredlinecook
      @thetiredlinecook 11 місяців тому +28

      saenchai is michael jordan,buakaw is kobe

    • @LawrenceKenshin
      @LawrenceKenshin  11 місяців тому +2

      @@thetiredlinecook love it!

    • @goldenknar7
      @goldenknar7 11 місяців тому +18

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

    • @blochtar
      @blochtar 11 місяців тому +12

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

    • @WalterWhite-gw3vm
      @WalterWhite-gw3vm 11 місяців тому +6

      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
    @KingdomSlayer 11 місяців тому +529

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

    • @ONI1013.
      @ONI1013. 10 місяців тому +9

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

    • @hirakaiko5570
      @hirakaiko5570 9 місяців тому +4

      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
      @lopezetienne5108 8 місяців тому

      @@hirakaiko5570 I prefer buakaw

    • @anthonymetaxotos8446
      @anthonymetaxotos8446 6 місяців тому +1

      It's really not in Thailand

  • @blochtar
    @blochtar 11 місяців тому +410

    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
      @CEOdosPutos 11 місяців тому

      Saenchai literally said he was 100%

    • @kolefildwt8989
      @kolefildwt8989 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @hippyhiphip6660
      @hippyhiphip6660 9 місяців тому +1

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

    • @celenial6009
      @celenial6009 6 місяців тому +2

      @@hippyhiphip6660only one year older

    • @tgo007
      @tgo007 6 місяців тому

      Buakaw is so much bigger. It's like having Mighty Mouse fight Jose Aldo.

  • @FeldyMohrisar
    @FeldyMohrisar 11 місяців тому +150

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

    • @jonartd_gobz927
      @jonartd_gobz927 9 місяців тому +1

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

    • @pichupuche2474
      @pichupuche2474 7 місяців тому +3

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

  • @musicmeanslife65
    @musicmeanslife65 11 місяців тому +450

    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
      @shinomori69 11 місяців тому +87

      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
      @MsBetke 11 місяців тому

      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
      @geraldfriend256 11 місяців тому +38

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

    • @JaredClaunch
      @JaredClaunch 11 місяців тому +33

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

    • @geraldfriend256
      @geraldfriend256 11 місяців тому +7

      @@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.

  • @MrJimodoom
    @MrJimodoom 11 місяців тому +238

    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.

  • @C4D4U
    @C4D4U 8 місяців тому +95

    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
      @stevethea5250 8 місяців тому +1

      wtf ?

    • @hans3216
      @hans3216 8 місяців тому

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

    • @celenial6009
      @celenial6009 6 місяців тому

      Huh

    • @baskoro6880
      @baskoro6880 4 місяці тому +5

      Me to😢

    • @ronaldjacobs8169
      @ronaldjacobs8169 3 місяці тому +3

      Its tru: Saenchai vs Buakaw: The Battle of GOATS
      I would rather not have seen these two fight, I mean, not against each other.
      Because the problem with these two people, Saenchai and Buakaw, is that these two are best friends, and it is mainly because of Seanchai's good heart that Saenchai holds back and does not go all out and does not give everything against his good friend Buakaw.
      That is very clear to see, especially because Saenchai fights very differently against other, especially Cocky opponents, there Saenchai fights very differently and also on a completely different level.
      It is also the reason why Saenchai has decided not to fight against his good friend Buakaw anymore.

  • @jankijan8004
    @jankijan8004 10 місяців тому +43

    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!

    • @boomerhgt
      @boomerhgt 18 днів тому

      There was though the little guy lost

  • @mikeconneely6
    @mikeconneely6 11 місяців тому +38

    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

  • @wi11ialvl
    @wi11ialvl 11 місяців тому +80

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

  • @willwailes9298
    @willwailes9298 11 місяців тому +159

    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
      @prashugrashu 11 місяців тому

      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
      @willwailes9298 10 місяців тому +1

      @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
      @willwailes9298 10 місяців тому +4

      @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
      @toddellner5283 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @GG1X
      @GG1X 6 місяців тому

      Lo que dices está muy bien. Sin embargo creo que simplemente uno es más pesado que el otro. La categorías de peso importan.

  • @wiltmarlonelao
    @wiltmarlonelao 11 місяців тому +72

    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
      @vincentlee7359 11 місяців тому +28

      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
      @Sharkenite 9 місяців тому +3

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

    • @lopezetienne5108
      @lopezetienne5108 8 місяців тому +2

      Buakaw is better

    • @vincentlee7359
      @vincentlee7359 8 місяців тому

      @@lopezetienne5108 let him cook...

    • @dennischen8887
      @dennischen8887 2 місяці тому +2

      What? Buakaw’s technique is flawless. Not even Thai video game fight characters can mimic this. He’s quick and agile yet flows smoothly like water. Even his stance is pure goat.

  • @anielderidder3544
    @anielderidder3544 11 місяців тому +17

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

  • @sambouncedric5936
    @sambouncedric5936 11 місяців тому +20

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

  • @Seeeeyaaaa
    @Seeeeyaaaa 10 місяців тому +41

    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.

    • @lopezetienne5108
      @lopezetienne5108 6 місяців тому +2

      Skill isnt égal, you just blind
      One fighter is better in every way

    • @foolicooli
      @foolicooli 2 місяці тому

      ​@@lopezetienne5108that's like saying Tyson beating up Floyd is purely because of skill issue😂

    • @lopezetienne5108
      @lopezetienne5108 2 місяці тому

      @@foolicooli are tyson and floyd same categorie ?

    • @foolicooli
      @foolicooli 2 місяці тому

      @@lopezetienne5108 both are boxers different weight classes pretty much the same thing just different arenas

    • @lopezetienne5108
      @lopezetienne5108 2 місяці тому

      @@foolicooli so ? it s not like saying tyson beating up floyd purely cause of skill issue
      Sae and buak are same weights but one out skill the others
      thanks

  • @raddastronaut
    @raddastronaut 11 місяців тому +8

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

  • @Des420
    @Des420 11 місяців тому +39

    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
      @wanderingbufoon 11 місяців тому +3

      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
      @Des420 11 місяців тому +2

      @@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
      @TheLargino 11 місяців тому +2

      There are some questions that should remain unanswered.

    • @kevinbell6247
      @kevinbell6247 9 місяців тому +1

      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

  • @AshterGoutich
    @AshterGoutich 11 місяців тому +3

    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

  • @RejectHumanityReturn2Monke
    @RejectHumanityReturn2Monke 9 місяців тому +15

    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.

  • @koganin9
    @koganin9 11 місяців тому +5

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

  • @mulletpuncher5951
    @mulletpuncher5951 11 місяців тому +66

    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.

    • @lopezetienne5108
      @lopezetienne5108 6 місяців тому +2

      The goat is the best
      Sae is not close to buakaw
      You are all amateurs and know nothing about the sport
      You are just hyped by yt video
      Saenchai is great but not even top 5 all time

    • @mulletpuncher5951
      @mulletpuncher5951 6 місяців тому +1

      @@lopezetienne5108 Who the goat is is a question of opinion.

    • @lopezetienne5108
      @lopezetienne5108 6 місяців тому

      @@mulletpuncher5951 you are right, it s hard to class the first 5 goats
      But Saenchai isn't in this club, not even close
      I mean buakaw is maybe top 3 all time and Saenchai top 15-30
      It s like you compare Joe Louis and Iron Mike

    • @mulletpuncher5951
      @mulletpuncher5951 6 місяців тому +3

      @@lopezetienne5108 But you’re setting those standards like they’re facts and they’re not. They’re just your opinions.

    • @lopezetienne5108
      @lopezetienne5108 6 місяців тому

      @@mulletpuncher5951 no they are fact
      Iron Mike is nothing compare to Joe Louis
      Saenchai (check numbers) is nothing compared to buakaw
      You needs basics to get it but yeah someone who give his opinion without basics can t say facts

  • @LuciferRoger
    @LuciferRoger 10 місяців тому +11

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

    • @Gamervidsman2000
      @Gamervidsman2000 6 місяців тому

      @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.

    • @GG1X
      @GG1X 6 місяців тому

      No estoy de acuerdo. Creo que simplemente había diferencia de peso. Las categorías de peso son importantes.

  • @chillblue79
    @chillblue79 9 місяців тому +1

    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. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

  • @M00_be-r
    @M00_be-r 10 місяців тому +4

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

    • @unirax8628
      @unirax8628 18 днів тому

      this fight ticket donate for foundation Charity

  • @AB-fv4tr
    @AB-fv4tr 10 місяців тому +9

    Sorry, but Buakaw obviously went easy on him. Buakaw destroys & generally fight much more aggressive

  • @FireSilver25
    @FireSilver25 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @TastyScotch
    @TastyScotch 11 місяців тому +12

    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 👍

    • @DevonLo-jp9rq
      @DevonLo-jp9rq 2 місяці тому

      Buakaw à un centre d entraînement ,toute sa fortune à etait investi dedans. Mais beaucoup préfèrent aller dans les centres plus luxueux. Ou des centres comme le Tiger ,Diamond ,Aka ...avec des matériels flambant neuf.
      Alors que le Gym de Buakaw, le Gym est plus modeste ,on a des vidéos ou c est lui qui a participé à la construction ,ou il va péché lui même le poisson ou les élèves. Si vs aimez le boxeur allait la-bas ,vs participerez à aider le boxeur .Et ça me fait mal de voir un GOAT avec plus de 300 combats ,s être fait escroquer par des managers et entraineurs ,qui prenaient 75 % des gains sur son dos .😢
      Buakaw tu resteras à mes yeux comme le goat ❤👍🫡☝️🦾🦿🥇🏅🏆🇹🇭

  • @jehouse86
    @jehouse86 6 місяців тому

    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.

  • @frankbierschneider8785
    @frankbierschneider8785 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @Explorshon123
    @Explorshon123 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @RobChinn
    @RobChinn 3 місяці тому

    amazing video and excellent soundtrack choices :) thank you!

  • @WerewolfMikey2004
    @WerewolfMikey2004 11 місяців тому +9

    I started to realize that this is Saenchai first lost to a Thai fighter since 2014

  • @andrechen2617
    @andrechen2617 11 місяців тому +5

    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

  • @isaybuckedy
    @isaybuckedy 8 місяців тому

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

  • @letsgoesco8717
    @letsgoesco8717 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @jdmmike7225
    @jdmmike7225 9 місяців тому +6

    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 🤙

  • @daiblaze1396
    @daiblaze1396 11 місяців тому +2

    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 ! 😘

  • @0Tkr8
    @0Tkr8 9 місяців тому

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

  • @hopethapa3191
    @hopethapa3191 4 місяці тому

    Loved the way you fill everything about them, they are genuinely amazing people and your humor connects everything 😅 enjoyed your video 🤍🤍🤍

  • @codythomas1450
    @codythomas1450 7 місяців тому

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

  • @gvollert
    @gvollert Місяць тому +1

    2 Legends and great people,, love ther seminars

  • @zipperdingo6385
    @zipperdingo6385 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @MEGAMIGA
    @MEGAMIGA 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @mattetjus
    @mattetjus 11 місяців тому +16

    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
      @LawrenceKenshin  11 місяців тому

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

  • @T.C.-st8uz
    @T.C.-st8uz 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @m.b.82
    @m.b.82 11 місяців тому +8

    I love buakaw, I always prefered watching him fight compared to Saenchai. But pound for pound, Saenchai is the more technical fighter, and i think he gave him that win. Buakaw has the power though, combined his poise and conditioning, you can't spar agsinst that with just technique at a weight disadvantage. The power will rock your balance.
    Saenchai was very generous and gracious with his words and to even take the fight.
    Just my 2c

  • @philippang07
    @philippang07 9 місяців тому +1

    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
      @JoeFernandez-hc3dl 8 місяців тому

      However However even if they have Beautiful But because of skill

  • @hugolikejuice
    @hugolikejuice 11 місяців тому +3

    This was an awesome breakdown.

  • @MicrophoneAssassin13
    @MicrophoneAssassin13 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @laurentiudinca9606
    @laurentiudinca9606 4 місяці тому +1

    It was pretty hard to watch. Love both these guys and it sucked seeing Saenchai hurt. These guys have inspired so many fighters fighting today. Huge respect.

  • @bigearl4753
    @bigearl4753 7 місяців тому

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

  • @ghs2798
    @ghs2798 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @slingitsideways
    @slingitsideways 11 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @toualee1430
    @toualee1430 11 місяців тому +3

    Both these guys are legends in their own right.

  • @videopoetic7101
    @videopoetic7101 11 місяців тому +10

    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
      @lopezetienne5108 8 місяців тому +2

      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

  • @JosephBranch-e2i
    @JosephBranch-e2i 4 місяці тому +1

    That Buakaw is and was a MONSTER!!!!!
    On top of the world!!!!! Much respect to him as a person with a big heart and as an incredible fighter!!!!!❤

  • @alexsky88749
    @alexsky88749 3 місяці тому

    To me the superior video GOAT is you Lawrence Kenshin! Your analysis and breakdown of these fights is just amazing. But now If I had to chose between Saenchai and Buakaw, I would say Buakaw because he rarely loses his balance.He is very strong.

  • @MsBetke
    @MsBetke 11 місяців тому +1

    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

  • @xeeng10
    @xeeng10 6 місяців тому

    This was a banger Lawrence Kenshin. ❤

  • @nonon0n0o
    @nonon0n0o 11 місяців тому +8

    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
      @zzzzzz69 11 місяців тому +2

      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
      @ardianar3835 11 місяців тому

      Dont cry

    • @nonon0n0o
      @nonon0n0o 11 місяців тому

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

    • @nonon0n0o
      @nonon0n0o 9 місяців тому

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

  • @gilou275
    @gilou275 11 місяців тому +9

    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
      @LawrenceKenshin  11 місяців тому +1

      ❤️❤️

    • @bunmeng007
      @bunmeng007 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @gilou275
      @gilou275 11 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @Mububban23
    @Mububban23 6 місяців тому +2

    Those sparring shenanigans were legitimately hilarious

    • @collegefraud1308
      @collegefraud1308 3 місяці тому

      omg Saenchai doing a running kick from behind and just bouncing off Buakaws turned back instead i'm dead☠.

  • @cskyco
    @cskyco 5 місяців тому

    The sportsmanship and the respect is what gets me the most, i really do like that in athletes but it is rare.

  • @sociallypatterneddefect9580
    @sociallypatterneddefect9580 11 місяців тому +5

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

  • @FrancisWhite-q5h
    @FrancisWhite-q5h 3 місяці тому +2

    I see a lot of excuses being made here for saenchai. Buakaw’s constant pressure style doesn’t allow for all of that cute wizardry that saenchai uses. The truth is, Buakaw took it easy on him. Had Saenchai not been one of his close friends. He would have been KO’d, plain and simple.

  • @blackdwarfrecords
    @blackdwarfrecords 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @kevinlai6851
    @kevinlai6851 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @nitrofreakmanho
    @nitrofreakmanho 6 місяців тому

    This was pretty awesome. Those two are just great together..had me smiling through most of this video. Good work!

  • @slickmechanical
    @slickmechanical 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @keion_arknights
    @keion_arknights 11 місяців тому +1

    I don't know much about muay thai, but as far as I hear, Saenchai is considered far more decorated, fighting up in weight just to find competition, etc. Whereas Buakaw is a kickboxing legend and star from what he did in K-1, and perhaps more famous globally for the exposure that granted him.

  • @andremoore810
    @andremoore810 10 місяців тому +4

    Saenchai is too kind and playful to hit as hard as Buakaw, nor is his body built as strong, but his wisdom and skills are top of the top. They can't bully each other when serious like they can just about any other person. Buakaw and Saenchai are so close in ability the main difference is how they are as people, you may have a favorite but both earned #1 so it's a matter of opinion

    • @deuceohnegative
      @deuceohnegative 10 місяців тому +1

      Saenchai is not kind, he is an entertainer. If he just went for the kill from the first bell, his fights would likely end sooner, which is bad for gambling. What gets me is that that thin veneer drops when someone gives him the slightest bit of cheek in return. If/when he is no longer the greatest in the world, that pettiness will hopefully disappear too. I really want to like him as a fighter but always find myself routing against him, only due to his temper and disrespect to everyone who is worse than him. He can play, you can't.

    • @Anon-gs8tn
      @Anon-gs8tn 9 місяців тому

      @@deuceohnegative Man in a fight if someone taunts it is good strategy to get more serious and level headed to see thru it, it just looks angry from our perspective, it is clear he can take a joke but he still may not be ur type of personality and that is ok too.

  • @pavelsmith2267
    @pavelsmith2267 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @gaddaitherage8204
    @gaddaitherage8204 10 місяців тому

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

  • @Samuelee97
    @Samuelee97 7 місяців тому

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

  • @FrancisRankin
    @FrancisRankin 4 місяці тому +1

    I respect them both fighters 💚👍 hugs and love 😘 to ya both fighters ❤👍

  • @bunmeng007
    @bunmeng007 11 місяців тому +2

    Buakaw is a skilled and one of the goats but the size does play a big a factor in this fight. Saenchai is a respectful legend for not bringing up the size difference. No doubt Buakaw won this fight

  • @EricJacobusOfficial
    @EricJacobusOfficial 11 місяців тому

    These are real men in every sense of the word.

  • @cyrilambata190
    @cyrilambata190 27 днів тому

    Loving the peanut emoticon... nice touch. :P

  • @faith5401
    @faith5401 4 місяці тому

    Both are still the MT Legends in history for good. Both are humble n with great respect 👍🥊🥊

  • @DarkIceLight
    @DarkIceLight 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @EdwinCaucu
    @EdwinCaucu 7 місяців тому

    Respect and love these Two Legends!

  • @NinjaNuggets21
    @NinjaNuggets21 4 місяці тому

    Love these two. True class and sportsmanship

  • @thewobbler7863
    @thewobbler7863 8 місяців тому

    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
      @thewobbler7863 8 місяців тому

      Yes I’m writing about Senchai…

  • @josemanuelcenteno7576
    @josemanuelcenteno7576 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @gzaos
    @gzaos 11 місяців тому +2

    Buakaw as the perfect physic for Muay Thai

  • @slhgrow7683
    @slhgrow7683 9 місяців тому

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

  • @TopGEdward
    @TopGEdward 6 місяців тому

    Saenchai lo tomo más como un partido de amigos, falló varios codos de manera intencional. Por ej, en el 2do round.
    Son grandes amigos, ambos unos referentes históricos. Bendiciones, aprendí mucho de esta batalla

  • @KalisFlame
    @KalisFlame 7 місяців тому

    True Warriors! Worthy of ALL RESPECT!

  • @AndyPat239
    @AndyPat239 11 місяців тому +2

    Saenchai looked like he is slowing down. Buakaw looked lean and mean. props to both

  • @Tonytango
    @Tonytango 11 місяців тому

    Great video !!

  • @tjmys7039
    @tjmys7039 2 місяці тому +1

    Both are legendary fighters.
    My favourite is Baukaw👍

  • @watermydriedupsoul
    @watermydriedupsoul 2 місяці тому

    My God, I can't believe I missed this fight breakdown.

  • @PartTimeJedi
    @PartTimeJedi 11 місяців тому +4

    2 of the best.. in different ways

  • @world_quest
    @world_quest 5 місяців тому +1

    From the words of Lawerence, Buakaw represents Muay Thai while Sanechi represents the respect and discipline of Muay Thai.

  • @arthur-eric.5396
    @arthur-eric.5396 9 місяців тому

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

  • @paul-martintandetzki731
    @paul-martintandetzki731 10 місяців тому

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

  • @ra-ge
    @ra-ge 11 місяців тому

    Nice friendly fight, love them both. Legends

  • @JameRica-t8r
    @JameRica-t8r 9 місяців тому

    Wow... Such AMAZING fighters.

  • @SavageEntertainmentYEAH
    @SavageEntertainmentYEAH 2 місяці тому

    11:30 that knee jam I’ve seen done in ong bak 1 by Tony jaa. Apparently it’s from Muay Boran so pretty cool

  • @donPEREdone
    @donPEREdone 6 місяців тому

    The best answer is : both the goats ! We will loose so much, the day they will stop fighting... and they gave us so much pleasure all those years. Forever the two best fighters and ever ❤