Native name อนุรักษ์ จันทร์สุข Draws 5 Name Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong | Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8 ⁄2 in) Nationality Thai Losses 28 | |
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Other names Sittichai SitkruyaemKiller Kid Weight 67 kg (148 lb; 10.6 st)70 kg (150 lb; 11 st) Division WelterweightSuper Welterweight | ||
Glory36 germany sitthichai sitsongpeenong vs marat grigorian lightweight title fight
Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong (Thai: สิทธิชัย ศิษย์สองพี่น้อง, [sìttʰíʨʰaj sìtsɔ̌ːŋpʰîːnɔ́ːŋ]; born September 23, 1991) is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer and current Glory Lightweight Champion. As of 1 August 2017, he is ranked the #1 lightweight in the world by Combatpress.com
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- Glory36 germany sitthichai sitsongpeenong vs marat grigorian lightweight title fight
- GLORY 53 Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong vs Tyjani Beztati Full Fight
- Biography and career
- Kickboxing
- Muaythai
- Accomplishments
- Ranking
- References
GLORY 53: Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong vs. Tyjani Beztati- Full Fight
Biography and career
Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong was born as Anulak Jansuk (อนุรักษ์ จันทร์สุข, Thai pronunciation: [ʔànúrák ʨansùk]) in Buriram in Northeastern (Isan) region of Thailand on September 23, 1991. He had his first fight at the age of 11 in 2002.
His first fight outside of Thailand was in a 4-Man Tournament at 63.5 kg at the "Nuit des Titans" event in Tours, France on 30 Jan 2010. He beat Fabio Pinca by decision in the first fight and Anuwat Kaewsamrit by decision in the final to win the 4-Man Tournament.
His second fight outside of Thailand was at the “La Nuit des Champions” event in Marselle, France on 28 November 2010. He won against Damien Alamos by decision over 5 rounds.
He lost in the final of the “Fuktien Group 8-Man Tournament 8-Man @146 lbs against Ikuysang K.Rungtanakiat by TKO in the 5th round (broken collarbone) at Omnoi Stadium on 23 July 2011.
His first fight back after recovery from injury 5 months later was at the “A1 - WCC” event in Lyon, France on 08 Dec, 2011 where he beat Fares Bechar by TKO in the fourth round.
Sitthichai went on to win :
A rematch between Sitthichai and Fabio Pinca went down at Best of Siam 3 in Paris, France on February 14, 2013 and he came out on top again, winning a unanimous decision.
He won The “Toyota Vigo 8-Man Tournament” @70 kg against Dejlit Poptheeratham by Decision 3 rounds at Udon Thani on 29 March 2013.
In his first ever fight under kickboxing rules, he lost a highly disputed decision to Enriko Gogokhia on the Oktagon 2013 event that was Glory 7: Milan undercard in Milan, Italy on April 20, 2013. He had initially been set to face Davit Kiria on the main card but was demoted to the prelims when his opponent was changed.
It was reported that he would fight Kamel Jemel at the WBC World Muay Thai Millennium Championship in Saint-Pierre, Réunion on September 7, 2013. However, he denied ever being on the card.
He beat Juri Kehl on points at MAX Muay Thai 2 in Pattaya, Thailand on June 29, 2013. It was a fairly one-sided fight, although Kehl did land a high kick in round two which knocked Sitthichai down. However, the referee counted it as a slip.
He won by decision against Jordan Watson at MAX Muay Thai 3 in Zhengzhou, China on August 10, 2013.
He Defended his Thailand (PAT) Welterweight Championship Title @147 lbs against Dejlit Poptheertham in Bangkok at 23 November 2013.
He outpointed Wanchalerm Udduonmuang in the main event of Yokkao 6 in Pattaya, Thailand on January 4, 2014.
He took an extension round decision over Chingiz Allazov at Thai Boxe Mania in Turin, Italy on January 25, 2014.
Sitthichai defeated Mohamed Khamal via UD at Legend 3: Pour Homme in Milan, Italy on April 5, 2014.
He knocked out Johann Fauveau in round two at Best of Siam 5 in Paris, France on June 14, 2014.
He defended his Thailand (PAT) Welterweight Championship Title @147 lbs and won the Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight Championship Title @147 lbs against Maruay Sitjaepond at Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok on 28 Oct, 2014.
He won the “La Nuit des Champions” 4-Man Tournament (under K-1 Rules) event in Marselle, France be defeating Abdellah Ezbiri in the final by TKO in the second round on 22 Nov 2011.
He won his first major tournament under kickboxing rules at the “Kunlun Fight 15: The World MAX - Middleweight 4-Man Tournament” at 70 kg by defeating Murthel Groenhart by KO in 3 rounds and Andy Souwer by decision in 3 rounds in Nanjing, China on 3 January 2015.
His last fight under Muay Thai rules to date was a victory against Crice Bousouko at 70 kg on the “La Nuit des Titans 2015” event in Tours, France on 07 Feb, 2015.
He started fighting exclusively under Kick Boxing rules at the “Kunlun Fight 24” event in Verona, Italy where he lost to Dylan Salvador by decision after three rounds on 2 May 2015.
In his debut at Glory he won the “Lightweight Contender Tournament at 70 kg at “Glory 22” in Lille, France on 5 June 2015 by defeating Davit Kiria by TKO in the second round and Josh Jauncy by unanimous decision in the final.
He won the “Fight League - Grand Prix” 8-Man tournament 70 kg by defeating Yasssin Baiter by KO in the second round in the Final in Tangier, Morocco in 8 August 2015.
Winning the Glory contender tournament led to a fight with Robin van Roosmalen, which he lost in a highly controversial decision during “Glory 25” in Monza, Italy on 06 Nov, 2015.
He won the “Kunlun Fight Middleweight World MAX Champion 2015” by defeating Enriko Gogokhia by decision in the 4th extension round at “Kunlun Fight 37” in Sanya, China on 23 Jan, 2016.
He competed and won the “Glory Lightweight Contender Tournament” at 70 kg again, defeating Davit Kiria and Marat Grigorian who had beaten previously at “Glory 28” in Paris, France on 12 Mar, 2016.
He won a rematch vs Robin van Roosmalen at Glory 31 on 25 June 2016 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Which he won by split decision and became the Glory Lightweight Champion at 70 kg.
He participated in “Kunlun Fight 64-Man 70kg World Max Tournament 2016” and qualified for the Final 16-Man by defeating Walid Hamid by KO in the second round and Mohamed Mezouari by 4th extension round decision in the final at “Kunlun Fight 43” in Zhoukou, China on 23 Apr, 2016. He finished as a quarter finalist being defeated by the tournament champion, Superbon Banchamek at “Kunlun Fight 53 - World Max Tournament 2016 Final 8” on 24 September 2016 in Beijing, China.
Sittichai will defend his Glory lightweight title at Glory 39 on March 25, 2017 in Brussels, Belgium against Dylan Salvador. It will be the third fight between the two.