Coban Lookchaomaesaitong

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Coban Lookchaomaesaitong
BornBanlu Anwiset
(1966-08-04) August 4, 1966 (age 57)
Phutthaisong, Buriram, Thailand
Native nameโคบาล ลูกเจ้าแม่ไทรทอง
Other namesThe Crusher
Fist of Mor lam
Nationality Thai
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight135 lb (61.2 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Lightweight
Style Muay Thai (Muay Maat)
Stance Southpaw
TeamMuangsurin
Kiatbanchong
Lookchaomaesaitong (-1990)
Kickboxing record
Total270
Wins250
By knockout90
Losses20

Coban "The Cruncher" Lookchaomaesaitong (born August 4, 1966) is a Thai former Muay Thai kickboxer and World Champion. He won his first world title in 1985. He retired in 2000 after a 23-year career in Thailand and moved to New York to coach. He formerly coached at New York Jiu Jitsu in lower Manhattan and Daddis Fight Camps in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Coban now splits his time between Buriram, Thailand at Camp Lookchaomaesaitong [1] and Coban's Muay Thai Camp in New York City. [2]

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Biography

Young age

Coban was born as Banlu Anwiset in Phutthaisong, Buriram, Thailand, near the Cambodian border to a farmers' family of seven. One day while attending a local temple fair, he noticed that fighters were making what looked like easy money with their exhibitions. Seeing this as an opportunity to help his family, he resolved to become the best fighter in Thailand, and dreamed about fighting in Lumpinee stadium someday.

At 11, he started to train muay thai. With no money or resources, he made his own equipment by stuffing rice hulls and sawdust into canvas rice bags. Mimicking the moves of local fighters, he practiced daily after attending school and completing his farming chores. That same year he entered his first fight at a local temple, which resulted in a draw. The little money he earned went towards his family and education. Thus, his career was born.

It was at this time that Banlu acquired his fight name, "Coban," from a teacher of his who said that he looked like the actor Charles Bronson while riding on his Buffalo. At a later point in his career, American fans dubbed him Coban "The Cruncher." While in Thailand, he was dubbed "Fist of Mor lam" because he often dances on the ring with a Mor lam rhythm after a victory. [3]

Stardom

In 1978, while training at the recreational center, a ringside doctor named Sam Rhung Jong Gon noticed him. He was so impressed with Coban’s determination that he became his official sponsor and mentor. When Coban was 13, Doctor Gon sent him to a Muay Thai camp called Lookchamaesaitong where he trained for the next 9 years. By the age of 15, he had already fought more than 35 fights. At 19, Coban had won his first World Championship at Lumpinee stadium.

In 1990, Camp Lookchamaesaitong closed. To honor the camp, Coban adopted Lookchamaesaitong as his "fighting last name."

Coban fought more than 270 fights in his 23-year career. His last fight was against former student Danny Steele at the Warrior’s Cup in California in September 2000. Despite not having fought in 3 years, Coban won the match.

In 2010, Camp Lookchaomaesaitong in Buriram, Thailand, re-opened. Camp owner, Mr. Nipon Chotison (Renowned and well-respected in the world of Muay Thai) and his son-in-law, Namkabuan Ratchapuekcafe (retired fighter) decided to re-open the original site after being closed for almost 20 years. Coban has also joined the team, and their mission is to preserve the ancient and authentic art and lifestyle of Muay Thai.

The toughest fights of his career were against Ramon Dekkers. He fought him a total of four times, resulting in two wins and two losses. The Coban vs. Dekkers fights have been rated as the best by any standards, by Muay Thai fans worldwide. [4] [5]

Titles and accomplishments

Fight record

Kickboxing record
270 Fights 250 wins 90 KOs 20 Losses
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2000-09-09Win Flag of the United States.svg Danny SteeleWarriors Cup of America Irvine, California, United StatesDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the title of Warriors Cup.
 ?Win Flag of the United States.svg Tony CarrWorld Championship KickboxingUnited StatesKO (Low kick)3
Wins the WKBA World Middleweight title.
1998-09-25Loss Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Malik BorbashevDraka VI Los Angeles, California, United StatesTKO (Retirement)70:00
1998-07-07Loss Flag of the United States.svg Manson Gibson Crystal Park Casino Outdoor Show [6] Los Angeles, CA, USA TKO (Right Back Kick)51:59
Fight was for the vacant IKF Pro World Muaythai Light cruiserweight title.
1998-05-24Loss Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Malik BorbashevDraka V Los Angeles, California, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)
Fight was for the vacant Draka World Super middleweight title.
 ?Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Orono Por Muang Ubon Thailand Decision53:00
1995-Loss Flag of France.svg Guillaume Kerner Los Angeles, United StatesDecision53:00
For the WTMC World title.
1994-08-03Win Flag of France.svg Dany Bill Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
1994Win Flag of the United States.svg Hector PenaKO (Left Hook)2
Defends Muay Thai World Welterweight title.
1993-02-14Win Flag of France.svg Dida Diafat Thai Boxing World Championship Brest, France Decision (Unanimous)53:00
1993Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ramon Dekkers FranceDecision(Unanimous)53:00
1992-10-03Win Flag of France.svg Jo Prestia Levallois-Perret, France Decision53:00
Wins Muay Thai World Welterweight title.
1992-05-30Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Superlek Sorn E-Sarn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1992-02-28Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ramon Dekkers Samut Prakan, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the vacant IMF World Welterweight title.
 ?Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Joao Vieira Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
1992-02-08Win Flag of Thailand.svg Samransak Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO2
1991-11-Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Nongmoon Chomphutong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title.
1991-Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Sakmongkol Sithchuchok Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
1991-Win Flag of Thailand.svg Nuenthong Senkiri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO2
1991-08-06Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ramon Dekkers Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches)1
1991-07-02Win Flag of Thailand.svg Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO1
1991Win Flag of France.svg Dida Diafat World Muaythai ChampionshipDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins World Muay Thai title.
1991Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Humphfrey Harrison Netherlands Decision53:00
WTMC World Super Welterweight title.
1991Win Flag of Thailand.svg Bandong Sitbangprachan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO2
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title.
1991-05-31Win Flag of Thailand.svg Samransak Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO3
1991-04-21Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ramon Dekkers IKL Paris, France KO (Left hook)11:00
1991-Win Flag of Thailand.svg Chombueng Chor.Waikul New Zealand TKO4
1991-Win Flag of Thailand.svg Noppadet Sor.Samruang Ayutthaya, Thailand Decision53:00
1990-07-29Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Harrison England TKO (Referee Stoappge)5
Wins WTMC World Super Lightweight title.
1990-06-30Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Tantawannoi Sitsilachai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Referee stoppage4
1990-05-27Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tommy van de BergHolland vs Thailand Amsterdam, Netherlands KO (Left Hook)1
1990-03-Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Boonchai ThanatuwanonEkamit Thailand Decision53:00
1989-12-01Loss Flag of Thailand.svg BanDon Sit BangPrachan Ubon, Thailand KO4
1989-11-04Win Flag of Thailand.svg Chombueng Chor.Waikul Sisaket, Thailand Decision53:00
1989-10-29Win Flag of Thailand.svg Sornarin Welnakhompathom Nakhon Pathom, Thailand KO4
1989-10-Draw Flag of Thailand.svg Saksit Muangsurin Buriram, Thailand Decision53:00
1989-07-01Win Flag of Thailand.svg Buakaew Kiatlansang Thailand Decision53:00
1989-06-10Win Flag of Thailand.svg Palannoi Kiatanan Thailand KO2
1989-05-18Win Flag of Thailand.svg Sornarin Welnakhompathom Mueang Chanthaburi, Thailand Decision53:00
1989-04-24Win Flag of Thailand.svg Kongkiat Sor.Jimmanchof Sisaket, Thailand KO3
1989-04-12Win Flag of Thailand.svg Chombueng Chor. Waikul Korat, Thailand Decision53:00
1989-03-31Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Boonchai Huasai Gym Pattani, Thailand Decision53:00
1989-03-04Win Flag of Thailand.svg Saksit MuangsurinOmnoi Stadium Samut Sakhon, Thailand KO4
1989-01-07Win Flag of Thailand.svg Samart FairtexOmnoi Stadium Samut Sakhon, Thailand KO3
Win Flag of Thailand.svg Barndon Sitbangprachan Thailand KO
Win Flag of Thailand.svg Fallanoi Kietanan Thailand KO
1987-05-19Win Flag of Thailand.svg Taunting Sityodtong Rangsit Stadium Rangsit, Thailand Decision53:00
1987-01-23Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Phayapung Ekamit Rangsit Stadium Rangsit, Thailand Decision53:00
For the Magnum Tiger Tournament title.
1986-11-28Draw Flag of Thailand.svg Ritthichai Singkhiri Rangsit Stadium Rangsit, Thailand Decision53:00
1986-09-26Win Flag of Thailand.svg Lamkhong Sitwaiwat Rangsit Stadium Rangsit, Thailand KO3
1986-08-08Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Tantawannoi Sitsilachai Rangsit Stadium Rangsit, Thailand TKO (Doctor stoppage)3
1986-07-04Win Flag of Thailand.svg Saksit Muangsurin Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand KO4
Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Tantawannoi Sitsilachai Thailand
Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Tantawannoi Sitsilachai Thailand
Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Tantawannoi Sitsilachai Thailand
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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References

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  2. ↑ "Team Coban official website". www.teamcoban.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2011-06-08.
  3. ↑ วันทรงชัย OneSongChai S1 Muay Thai (2020). "ทั้งเวทีลุมพินีช็อคตาตั้ง!! โคบาล Vs รามอน ตำนานมวยไทยศึกวันทรงชัย". YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  4. ↑ "Coban Siamfightmag interview". www.siamfightmag.com. Archived from the original on 2011-03-07. Retrieved 2011-06-08.
  5. ↑ "Coban Muaythai Online interview". www.muaythaionline.org. Retrieved 2011-06-08.
  6. ↑ Black Belt Feb 2000 - The Master Blaster (info on Coban-Manson fight). February 2000. Retrieved 2011-06-08.
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