Jongsanan Fairtex

Anucha Chaiyasen (Thai: อนุชา ไชยเสน; born July 24, 1974), known professionally as Jongsanan Fairtex (Thai: จงสนั่น แฟร์เท็กซ์), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former two-division Lumpinee Stadium champion who was famous in the 1990s and 2000s.

Jongsanan Fairtex
Born	Anucha Chaiyasen (1974-07-24) July 24, 1974 (age 51) Chaiyaphum, Thailand
Native name	อนุชา ไชยเสน
Other names	Jongsanan Luklongbangkaew (จงสนั่น ลูกคลองบางแก้ว)
Nickname	The Woodenman (มนุษย์ไม้)
Residence	San Francisco, USA
Height	174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Division	Featherweight Super Featherweight Lightweight Super Lightweight Welterweight
Style	Muay Thai (Muay Mat)
Stance	Orthodox
Team	Fairtex Gym
Trainer	Monlit Sitphodaeng
Years active	c. 1985–2005
Professional boxing record
Total	4
Wins	3
By knockout	1
Losses	1
By knockout	0
Draws	0
Kickboxing record
Total	132
Wins	98
By knockout	23
Losses	28
Draws	5
No contests	1
Other information
Occupation	Muay Thai fighter (retired) Muay Thai trainer
Website	https://www.woodenmanmuaythai.com
Boxing record from BoxRec

Biography and career

Jongsanan was born July 24, 1974, in Chaiyaphum Province. He grew up in a poor farming family, he was introduced to Muay Thai by his grandfather with whom he would watch fights on the local television. He wasn't doing well in school and told his parents he wanted to be a fighter. He started fighting in the region from the age of 11.^[1]

At 16 Jongsanan managed to join the Fairtex Gym in Bangkok through his uncle's connections. The first five months were rough as he didn't receive any training and kept doing various chores until the gym needed him as a last minute replacement. After the win on short notice Jongsanan gained respect of the trainers, most notably of Monlit Sitphodaeng.^[2]

In 1991 Jongsanan was matched with Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang, at the time Jongsanan was receiving only 60,000 baht a fight while Dokmaipa received 200,000 baht. Jongsanan's promoter, Mr. Philip Wong, wanted this fight to be his rise to stardom, he trained harder than ever and managed to win by decision at Lumpinee Stadium on July 7.^[3]

His rise to stardom at Lumpinee Stadium was blazingly fast, becoming champion in less than 20 fights. He was known for his power, clinch and sweeps.

Jongsanan's most intense rivalry was against Sakmongkol Sithchuchok, they had 7 fights. Their fifth fight became known as the "Elbow Fight" and is considered as one of the most brutal in Muay Thai history.

In 1998 Jongsanan moved to the United States to become a trainer at the Fairtex gym in San Francisco. He kept fighting in the United States in kickboxing, boxing and Muay Thai rules until 2005.^[4]

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai

• Lumpinee Stadium
  • 1992 Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
  • 1993 Lumpinee Stadium Fight of the Year (vs Sakmongkol Sithchuchok)^[5]
  • 1994 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion

• World Muay Thai Council
  • 1992 W.M.T.C World Super Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion^[6]

• International Kickboxing Federation
  • 1998 IKF Muay Thai North American Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion

• International Sport Karate Association
  • 2000 ISKA Muay Thai Intercontinental Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
  • 2005 ISKA Oriental Rules World Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion

• International Karate Kickboxing Council
  • 2004 IKKC World Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion

Amateur Boxing

• Thailand's “Kings Cup” Silver Medalist
• Thailand's “Army Cup” Silver Medalist

Fight record

Muay Thai Record

98 Wins, 28 Losses, 3 Draw
Date	Result	Opponent	Event	Location	Method	Round	Time
2005-08-20	Win	Steven Berkolayko	New York's Best of the Best	New York, USA	TKO (Corner Stoppage)	3
ISKA Oriental rules World 147 lbs title.
2005-05-28	Win	Imro Main	Bad To The Bone	Las Vegas, Nevada, USA	TKO (Ref Stop/Punch)	3	1:15
Defends I.K.K.C. Junior Welterweight Muay Thai world title -63 kg.
2005-02-05	Win	Marco Piqué	Muay Thai World Championships	Las Vegas, Nevada, USA	TKO (Ref Stop/Punch)	3	1:15
Defends I.K.K.C. Junior Welterweight Muay Thai world title -63 kg.
2004-09-11	Win	Hisayuki Kanazawa	WCK World Championship Muay Thai 15th Anniversary Show	Las Vegas, Nevada, USA	TKO (Knee)	3
I.K.K.C. Junior Welterweight Muay Thai world title -63 kg.
2003-10-04	Win	Jason Fenton	New York's Best of the Best	Sacramento, California, USA	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
ISKA Muay Thai Intercontinental title.
2003-04-27	NC	Ruben Yanez	Ultimate Muay Thai Challenge	Fresno, California, USA	Referee Stoppage
2002-03-23	Win	Daniel Dawson	Master Toddy Show @ Stardust Casino[7]	Las Vegas, NV, USA	Decision	5	3:00
2000-11-04	Win	Danny Steele	Strikeforce	San Jose, USA	Decision (Split)	5	3:00
2000-05-13	Win	Morad Sari	ISKA Muay Thai	San Jose, California, USA	Decision (Majority)	5	3:00
Wins the ISKA Intercontinental Welterweight (147 lbs) title.
?	Win	Mark Brackenbury		Las Vegas, Nevada, USA	TKO (Referee Stoppage)	3
1999	Win	Yuan Yubao		Hawaii	Decision	3	3:00
1998-12-08	Win	Fernando Calleros	IKF	Sacramento, California, USA	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
Wins the vacant IKF Muay Thai North American Welterweight (147 lbs) title.
1998-10-10	Win	Cecil Hagins		United States	KO (Low kicks)	3
1996-08-03	Loss	Sakmongkol Sithchuchok	Beer Chang Tournament, Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO (Right high kick)	3
1997-07-13	Loss	Hassan Kassrioui	La Nuit des Titans	Morocco	KO (Right cross)	2
1996-06-22	Win	Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth	Beer Chang Tournament, Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
?	Win	Pairot Wor.Wolapon	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1996-01-19	Loss	Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-09-29	Win	Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-08-18	Draw	Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-	Win	Cherry Sor Wanich		Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-	Win	Cherry Sor Wanich		Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-04-25	Win	Sakmongkol Sithchuchok	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO (High kick)	2
1995-03-28	Loss	Orono Por Muang Ubon	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title.
1995-01-09	Loss	Sakmongkol Sithchuchok	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO (Knee to the head)	4
1994-12-09	Win	Nuathoranee Thongracha	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-07-	Win	Chandet Sor Prantalay	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title.
1994-06-18	Win	Robert Kaennorasing	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO
1994-	Win	Sakmongkol Sithchuchok	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO (Punches)	1
1994-01-24	Loss	Therdkiat Sitthepitak	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-12-17	Win	Panomrunglek Chor.Sawat	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-10-30	Win	Sakmongkol Sithchuchok	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-10-05	Loss	Sakmongkol Sithchuchok	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-09-07	Loss	Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-07-11	Win	Therdkiat Sitthepitak		Nakhon Sawan province, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-05-04	Win	Sakmongkol Sithchuchok	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-04-06	Win	Superlek Sorn E-Sarn	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title.
1993-01-29	Loss	Therdkiat Sitthepitak	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO (Right high kick)	2
1992-	Win	Petchdam Sor.Bodin	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO (Punches)	3
1992-11-06	Loss	Nuathoranee Thongracha	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-08-	Win	Therdkiat Sitthepitak		Australia	Decision	5	3:00
1992-08-14	Win	Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-05-29	Loss	Boonlai Sor.Thanikul	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-04-17	Win	Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-	Win			Australia
Wins the WMTC World Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.
1992-03-20	Loss	Nuathoranee Thongracha	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-02-21	Win	Therdkiat Sitthepitak	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title.
1992-01-21	Loss	Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-12-	Win	Cherry Sor Wanich	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-10-25	Loss	Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-09-24	Win	Cherry Sor Wanich	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-09-03	Draw	Boonlai Sor.Thanikul	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-07-16	Win	Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-06-04	Draw	Samranthong Kiatbanchong	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-04-	Win	Rainbow Sor.Prantalay	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-03-15	Win	Panphet Muangsurin	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-02-26	Win	Makamlek Sitkhunwan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-01-11	Loss	Boonlertlek Sor Nantana	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

• Fairtex Gym