'Muay Thai Saint' Buakaw switches to karate, wants to compete with street-style masters

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Video of Buakaw watching his students compete at Karate Combat

In late 2024, Buakaw Banchamek went to watch a Karate Combat match between his student Pinpetch and Reza Razavi (Iran). In this match, Pinpetch won by consensus against his Iranian opponent. Outside, Buakaw Banchamek kept encouraging and giving Pinpetch tips.

The official Karate Combat account said Buakaw wanted to join the tournament: “After witnessing the impressive victory of his student Pinpetch at KICKBACK 3, Muay Thai legend Buakaw has announced his desire to compete in Karate Combat.”

"We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available – but for now, let's wait and support Buakaw at Karate Combat 2025. Who would you like to see him face?" , the Karate Combat account stated.

Buakaw wants to compete in Karate Combat

Buakaw wants to compete in Karate Combat

Buakaw shared the Karate Combat post on his personal page and wrote: “Soon.” Buakaw is 43 years old, but the Muay Thai legend is still fighting and even entering the boxing scene. Buakaw’s move has excited many fans, although it is not known exactly when he will compete in Karate Combat.

Karate Combat is a fighting tournament that brings together karate fighters from different styles such as Kyokushin, Shotokan, Shito Ryu, Wado Ryu, Kempo Karate and other martial arts. According to the rules, fighters wear gloves when fighting and are not allowed to use moves such as arm locks or grappling. Participants are required to follow karate-do etiquette and other specific competition rules.

Karate Combat has attracted attention in recent years.

Karate Combat has attracted attention in recent years.

Launched in Miami, this highly competitive Karate tournament has made those who were previously not interested in traditional Karate rethink, with some even suggesting that it could become the new rival to the UFC.

Karate Combat matches take place in a 6.5m x 6.5m square pit surrounded by 45° angled walls. A match consists of 3 rounds, each lasting 3 minutes with the possibility of 2 additional rounds for championship matches. Karate Combat has been held since 2018 and has attracted many fighters. If Buakaw participates, this tournament will surely be promoted more widely.

Buakaw Banchamek (born 1982) is a symbol of Muay Thai and Kickboxing in the world. Besides Muay Thai championship belts, Buakaw Banchamek is also famous for his 2 K-1 World MAX kickboxing championships in 2004 and 2006.

Son Tung


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