Best Muay Thai Knockouts - Top 10
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Best Muay Thai Knockouts: 10 Finishes to Study

ByAaron Jahn

In this article, I’ve handpicked ten of the best Muay Thai knockouts, showcasing a range of KO techniques from brutal head kicks to perfectly-timed knees to the body.

While this isn’t a definitive list, it highlights a variety of impressive finishes, mostly by Thai fighters, along with a couple of notable knockouts from international fighters.

Anuwat Kaewsamrit - Nicknamed "The Iron Hands of Siam"
Anuwat Kaewsamrit “The Iron Hands of Siam” – known for some of the best Muay Thai knockouts of the early 2000s (Alchetron)

Best Muay Thai Knockouts – 10 Picks

"John" Wayne Parr - Known for his aggressive style and nearly 50 knockouts against both Thai and foreign opponents, most notably in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Australian Nak Muay “John” Wayne Parr – Achieved nearly 50 knockouts against both Thai and foreign opponents, most notably in the 1990s and early 2000s

1) Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai vs Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth 1

Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai (pink) vs Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth (blue) | October 30th, 1990 – Lumpinee Stadium

The knockout between Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai and Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth is known as one of the best Muay Thai knockouts in Lumpinee Stadium history. Wangchannoi, a former two-weight Lumpinee Stadium Champion, landed a rapid left hook that ended the fight almost immediately, earning him the nickname “The 33-Second Puncher.”

Namkabuan was known as “The Ring Genius” and had defeated some of the biggest names his his division such as Hippy Singmanee, Oley Kiatoneway and Karuhat Sor Supawan, making the quick knockout all the more shocking.

2) Karuhat Sor Supawan vs Duangsompong Por Pongsawang

Karuhat Sor Supawan (pink) vs Duangsompong Por Pongsawang (blue) | March 4th, 1991 – Lumpinee Stadium

The March 1991 fight between Karuhat Sor Supawan and Duangsompong Por Pongsawang at Lumpinee Stadium featured one of the best Muay Thai knockouts of 1991. It was their first meeting, and Karuhat, a former Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight champion, was coming off two straight losses to Dokmaipah Por Pongsawang and Langsuan Panyuthapum.

In the third round, Karuhat nailed a perfectly timed elbow from the clinch, showing why he was considered one of the best technicians of the 1990s.

3) Ramon Dekkers vs Coban Lookchaomaesaitong 2

Ramon Dekkers (red, 140 lbs) vs Coban Lookchaomaisaetong (black, 137 lbs) | August 6th, 1991 – Lumpinee Stadium

Coban was the reigning Lumpinee Lightweight champion, and was favoured going into this catchweight rematch against Ramon Dekkers in 1991. He was especially confident after knocking out Dekkers in their first fight two months earlier in Paris. Additionally, Coban had also recently overcome English fighter Humphrey Harrison, Algerian-French fighter Dida Diafat, and knocked out the legendary Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri in the first round.

However, the Dutchman turned the tables with one of the best Muay Thai knockouts between a foreign fighter and a top Thai in Thailand. In the first round, “The Turbine From Hell” unleashed a flurry of punches, culminating in a brutal knockout that stunned the stadium into silence.

4) Silapathai Jocky Gym vs Komsan Saknarin

Silapathai Jocky Gym (blue) vs Komsan Saknarin (red) | September 30th, 1991 – Rajadamnern Stadium

This legendary fight saw Silapathai Jocky Gym, a standout from Jocky Gym—famous for producing top Muay Femurs in the 1980s and 1990s—pull off one of the best Muay Thai knockouts of the decade.

Silapathai delivered a perfectly timed spinning elbow in round four to knock Komsan out cold. Just three months later, he captured his first of two career Rajadamnern Stadium titles against Namkabuan Ratchapeutkafe, solidifying his rising status in Thailand.

5) Therdkiat Sittepitak vs Jongsanan Fairtex 3

Therdkiat Sittepitak (blue) vs Jongsanan Fairtex (pink) | January 29th, 1993 – Lumpinee Stadium

This 1993 fight at Lumpinee Stadium between Therdkiat Sittepitak and Jongsanan Fairtex is remembered for one of the best Muay Thai knockouts of the century in terms of its technical execution. Therdkiat had already lost twice to Jongsanan in 1992—once when Jongsanan took his belt, and another in a rematch later that year.

In the second round, Therdkiat delivered the perfect counter to Jongsanan’s left body punch with a short left elbow, followed by three rear uppercuts, and finished with a brutal head kick.

6) Nuathoranee Tongraja vs Pairot Wor Wolapon

Nuathoranee Tongraja (red) vs Pairot Wor Wolapon (black) | March 1st, 1993 – Lumpinee Stadium

This fight between Nuathoranee Tongraja and Pairot Wor Wolapon featured one of the best Muay Thai knockouts of the golden age, particularly for its multiple-weapon knockout combination. Nuathoranee was a powerful Muay Bouk fighter, nicknamed “The Wild Rhino” for his relentless pressure, while Pairot was a calculated Muay Tae fighter known as “Asura Left” for his devastating left kick.

In their first of two encounters, Nuathoranee’s nonstop aggression wore Pairot down, culminating in a brutal finish that left Pairot exiting the ring on a stretcher.

7) Sakmongkol Sithchuchok vs Jongsanan Fairtex

Sakmongkol Sithchuchok (blue) vs Jongsanan Fairtex (red) | January 9th, 1995 – Lumpinee Stadium

This was the fifth encounter between Jongsanan Fairtex and Sakmongkol Sithchuchok, with Jongsanan leading the series 3-1, including a knockout win in their previous bout.

In the fourth round, Sakmongkol used the now-banned “plow” technique to unbalance Jongsanan and finished with a perfectly timed knockout knee, resulting in one of the best Muay Thai knockouts using this old-school technique.

8) Nathan Corbett vs Clifton Brown

Nathan Corbett (black) vs Clifton Brown (blue) (82kg) | December 16th, 2003 – Xplosion Super Fight Vol. 5

Moving forward to 2003 on the Gold Coast, Nathan Corbett, riding a 10-fight winning streak, faced Clifton Brown, who had built his 15-1-1 record largely against tough Thai opposition.

Corbett ended the fight in the first round with one of the best Muay Thai knockouts of the year. He stepped into range and delivered a perfectly timed downward elbow to Brown’s jaw, leaving him completely starched and earning the nickname “The Golden Elbow.”

9) Kittichai Satis-CD vs Densiam Mor Ratchapat

Kittichai Satis-CD (red 107 lbs) vs Densiam Mor Ratchapat (blue 108 lbs) | March 15th, 2016 – Lumpinee Stadium

This fight between Kittichai Satis-CD and Densiam Mor Ratchapat demonstrated the true artistry of a well-timed knockout. Kittichai expertly countered Densiam’s one-two combination with a switch left knee that landed perfectly on the right side of Densiam’s ribs.

This knockout is a powerful reminder that in Muay Thai, it’s not about the hardest strike but the precision and timing of the blow.

10) Pet-U-Tong Or Kwanmuang vs Kaimukkao Por Thairungruangkamai

Pet-U-Tong Or Kwanmuang (red) vs Kaimukkao Por Thairungruangkamai (blue) 132 lbs | February 20th, 2016 – Rajadamnern Stadium

This bout at Rajadamnern Stadium saw reigning 130 lbs champion Pet-U-Tong Or Kwanmuang defend his title against Kaimukkao Por Thairungruangkamai.

Pet-U-Tong, fresh off a win over Superlek Kiatmoo9 and on a 5-fight winning streak, showcased his technical superiority against the two-weight Rajadamnern champion. In round two, he cleverly retreated to lure Kaimukkao in and then landed a perfectly timed right elbow, knocking him out cold.

Aaron is a Muay Thai and Kettlebell Strength Coach from the UK. He has trained at over 30 Muay Thai camps and has competed in more than 20 fights in Thailand.