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| Nickname -- | Birthdate 5/8/82 |
| Height / Weight 5'8" - 152 lbs. | Place of Birth Surin, Thailand |
Buakaw Por. Pramuk (real name: Sombat Banchamek) is one of the world's top Thai fighters. Buakaw is a multiple time Muay Thai champion who is considered a legend in Muay Thai. In 2004 Buakaw made the move to K-1 where he claimed the 2004 and 2006 K-1 MAX Grand Prix titles. In 2010, frustrated with K-1 officials, Buakaw stepped away from the organization.
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