Manachai

Jirapart Waiprakorn (born October 20, 1996), known as Manachai, is a Muay Thai fighter and Former WMO Welterweight World Champion from Thailand. He was originally from Buriram, in the north-eastern Isaan region of Thailand, now fighting out of YOKKAOSaenchaiGym in Bangkok.

Manachai
BornJirapart Waiprakorn
(1996-10-20) October 20, 1996
NationalityThai
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb; 10 st 3 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
StyleMuay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBangkok, Thailand
TeamYOKKAO Fight Team
Teacher(s)Saenchai, Singdam
TrainerPetchdam YOKKAO (Jack)
Kickboxing record
Total304
Wins210
By knockout30
Losses94
Last updated on: May 10, 2019

Biography

Early career

Manachai started training and fighting at the age of 8. He won his first fight and was rewarded with 500 baht. The relatively large prize money motivated him to train in the sport full-time. He joined Kiatmoo9 Gym in Buriram, training with the camp's fighters like Singdam, Superlek and Rungnarai for many years.

During his early career he competed in the Isaan region and made his way to fighting at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, during which he was ranked number one in his weight division at one point.[1]

2016 - Present

In April 2016, Manachai moved to the YOKKAO camp in Bangkok, training with Saenchai, Singdam and Pakorn amongst others.

In February 2017, CNN Money featured YOKKAO in a television documentary special showcasing young, successful businesses in Thailand. Manachai appeared on the program together with YOKKAO camp mates, Singdam and Saenchai.[2]

After 2 wins at YOKKAO 17 and YOKKAO Next Generation Khorat in March and May 2016 respectively. Following this period, he had 2 unsuccessful attempts at winning the Toyota 8-man tournament, losing to Yodthuangton via decisions on both occasions. He also sustained losses at YOKKAO 21 to Australian Kurtis Staiti, as well as in Korat and Omnoi Stadium.

After a short break from training and competing, Manachai returned to the ring and went on a 9-win streak from July 2017. He kicked off the series of victories when he went up against former 2013 Rajadamnern champion, Kiatpetch Suanaharneekmai at the YOKKAO Next Generation event in Suraburi. Manachai outscored Kiatpetch to bring home the win.

On 20 August 2017, Manachai appeared on the inaugural All-star Fight promotion alongside YOKKAO teammate, Pakorn and Muay Thai star, Buakaw. On this occasion, he defeated Iranian fighter, Vahid Shahbazi, a veteran of the ring, via decision.[3]

A month later, Manachai made his second Hong Kong appearance with YOKKAO 26 on 11 September winning a unanimous decision over his Spanish opponent, Carlos Araya.[4][5][6][7]

On 30 September, Manachai returned to All-Star Fight in Bangkok fighting against a Laotian opponent, Noukhith Latsaphao. He defeated Noukhith a minute into the third round via an elbow KO.[8][9]

Manachai continued his win streak at his next 2 appearances. The first on 17 November 2017 in Surin, Manachai won the fight in round 3 via low-kick KO. On 23 December, he returned to Lumpinee Stadium, winning the fight again via low-kick KO.

On 20 January 2018, he made his Italian debut on The Night of Kick and Punch promotion facing local fighter, Nuriel Glorian Cauli. He won the fight via referee stoppage in round 1.[10][11][12][13][14]

On 18 February 2018, Manachai fought against Lumpinee Champion Pongsiri PKSaenchaiGym at Channel 7 stadium. The fight was originally set up for the Channel 7 147lbs title that was scrapped a day before the fight. Manachai outperformed his opponent in the decisive rounds 3 and 4 to take the win over decision.[15]

On 24 March 2018, Manachai took on Attachai Tor Morsi at Siam Boxing Stadium broadcast live on Channel 3. Manachai ended the fight in round 1 and won via low-kick KO. The victory made it a 9-win streak for Manachai.

In April 2018, Manachai was ranked the #2 Welter weight ranked on Lumpinee Stadium, and #4 Welter weight on Rajadamnern Stadium by muaythai2000.com.[16][1]

On 18 April 2018, Manachai took his 10th straight win when he returned to Italy for the Parabellum promotion against Christian Zahe. He won the fight over unanimous decision after 3 rounds.[17]

On 29 April 2018, UK fighter Mo Abdurahman concluded Manachai's winning streak at YOKKAO Next Generation Southampton with a round-3 KO via right hook.[18][19]

In May 2018, Manachai was announced as a member of the All Star Fight Dream Team that features other prominent fighters such as Buakaw Banchamek, Yodsanklai Fairtex, Superbon Banchamek, Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang and Jomthong Chuwatthana.[20]

On 21 May 2018, Manachai faced Canadian fighter, Abdou Haddad on All Star Fight 4 held in Hong Kong. He won the fight via decision after 3 rounds, which was featured on Fox Sports Asia's Facebook page.[21][22][23]

On 29 October 2018, Manachai took on Julio Lobo from Brazil for the WBC Muay Thai World Welterweight title at YOKKAO 34. He won the fight via decision and was crowned the new WBC welterweight champion at the Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre.[24][25][26]

On 17 December 2019, Manachai fought Trithep LSM99Max for the WMO world championship title at Lumpinee Stadium. He won the fight via round-4 KO to be crowned the new WMO world champion 147lbs.[27]

Titles and accomplishments

  • World Muaythai Organization
    • 2019 WMO World Muay Thai Organization Welterweight 147lbs World Champion

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record
2020-01-25 Win Italy Pasquale Amoroso YOKKAO 46 Turin, Italy TKO (Injury) 3 1:27
2019-12-17 Win Thailand Traithep LSM99MAX Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4 2:15
Wins the WMO World Muay Thai Organization 147lbs Welterweight World Title
2019-11-30 Win Italy Alessio D'Angelo YOKKAO Fight Night Bologna, Italy KO 3 2:00
2019-07-13 Loss Brazil Julio Lobo Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 4 0:20
2019-04-30 Loss France Rafi Bohic Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 4 2:01
2019-04-03 Win Thailand Starboy Saengsingyut Gym YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket, Thailand KO (Low kick) 2 2:30
2019-01-26 Loss Italy Luca Falco YOKKAO 36 Turin, Italy TKO (Injured ankle) 4 1:45
2018-12-23 Win Thailand Thanungoen Por Lakboon YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket, Thailand KO (Low kick) 1 2:15
2018-10-29 Win Brazil Julio Lobo YOKKAO 34 Hong Kong, China Decision 5 3:00
Wins the WBC Muaythai World Welterweight title
2018-09-30 Win Thailand Phetnarin YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket, Thailand KO (Low kick) 4 0:10
2018-07-06 Win Spain Nauzet Trujillo All-Star Fight 5 Prague, Czech Republic Decision 3 3:00
2018-05-21 Win Canada Abdou Haddad All-Star Fight 4 Hong Kong Decision 3 3:00
2018-04-29 Loss United Kingdom Mo Abdurahman YOKKAO Next Generation Southampton, United Kingdom KO (Right hook) 3 2:00
2018-04-18 Win Italy Christian Zahe Parabellum Milan, Italy Decision 3 3:00
2018-03-24 Win Thailand Attachai Tor Morsi Channel 3 Bangkok, Thailand KO (Low kick) 1 2:45
2018-02-18 Win Thailand Pongsiri P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym Channel 7 Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2018-01-20 Win Italy Nuriel Glorian Cauli Night of Kick and Punch Milan, Italy TKO 1 2:35
2017-12-23 Win Thailand Famamchai Por Mongkolsub Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Low kick) 4 0:20
2017-11-17 Win Thailand Yordkosol YOKKAO - PK Promotion Surin, Thailand KO (Low kick) 3 0:50
2017-09-30 Win Laos Noukhith Latsaphao All-Star Fight 2 Bangkok, Thailand KO 3 1:00
2017-09-30 Win Spain Carlos Araya YOKKAO 26 Hong Kong Decision 3 3:00
2017-08-20 Win Iran Vahid Shahbazi All-Star Fight Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2017-07-18 Win Thailand Kiatpetch Suanaharneekmai YOKKAO Next Generation Saraburi, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2017-05-05 Loss Thailand Saksongkarm Poptheeratham Rangsit Stadium Pathum Thani, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2017-02-17 Win Thailand Rongphichit Sitkongdej Rangsit Stadium Pathum Thani, Thailand TKO 4 2:40
2017-01-27 Loss Thailand Yodthuangton Petchyindee Toyota 8-Man Tournament Phitsanulok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2016-12-30 Win Thailand Rungnapa Pinsinchai YOKKAO Next Generation Sisaket, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2016-10-28 Loss Australia Kurtis Staiti YOKKAO 21 Hong Kong Decision 3 3:00
2016-10-08 Win United Kingdom Panicos Yusuf YOKKAO 20 [30][31] Bolton, England Decision 5 3:00
2016-08-27 Loss Thailand Yodthuangton Petchyindee Toyota 8-Man Tournament Khon Kaen, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2016-08-27 Win Brazil Gabriel Lima Toyota 8-Man Tournament Khon Kaen, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2016-08-27 Win Thailand Aranachai Kiatpattarapan Toyota 8-Man Tournament Khon Kaen, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2016-07-28 Loss Thailand Rungrat YOKKAO Next Generation Surin, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2016-06-18 Loss Thailand Phonek Mor.Phuwana Omnoi Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2016-05-31 Win Thailand Jomwo Sitsan YOKKAO Next Generation Korat, Thailand KO (Elbow) 3 1:30
2016-05-22 Loss Thailand Yodthuangton Petchyindee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2016-03-19 Win United Kingdom Luke Turner YOKKAO 17 Bolton, England TKO 2 3:00
2016-01-23 Win Thailand Kiangkrai Tor Silachai Omnoi Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2015-12-27LossThailand Sibmean SitchefboonthamRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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