Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee

Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee
Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee
Born	Som Klinmee; August 25, 1986 (age 40); Thailand
Other names	O
Occupation(s)	Muay Thai kickboxer, trainer, gym owner
Years active	1992–present
Known for	Lion Fight Middleweight Champion, Thai Fight Kard Chuek Middleweight Champion, WKN Muay Thai Welterweight World Champion
Notable work	Founder of Sudsakorn Muay Thai Gym and Sudsakorn Arena Stadium

Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee (Thai: สุดสาคร ส.กลิ่นมี; born August 25, 1986) is a distinguished Thai Muay Thai kickboxer currently holding the Lion Fight Middleweight title. Previously, he claimed the Thai Fight Kard Chuek Middleweight title as well as the World Kickboxing Network Muay Thai Welterweight World Championship.

Biography

Born as Som Klinmee and commonly known by the nickname « O », Sudsakorn embarked on his Muay Thai journey at the age of six, training initially under his stepfather Yaak and cousin Rambaa Somdet. Between ages 10 and 18, he honed his skills at Sit-Or Gym in Pattaya under the guidance of his uncle Tappaya Sit-Or. At 18, he ventured abroad to compete in England and Ireland while affiliated with Sitjaipetch Gym. Subsequently, he transitioned to Scorpion Gym in Pattaya. Following his uncle’s retirement and establishment of Sor Klinmee Gym, Sudsakorn remained loyal and continued training there, turning down an offer from Fairtex Gym. Later, he became part of the Venum Team, training at Venum Training Camp before founding his own Sudsakorn Muay Thai Gym where he currently trains fighters and conducts instruction. Additionally, he owns Sudsakorn Arena Stadium, a multifunctional complex featuring seven football fields for men and retail outlets. His younger sibling, Sinsamut Klinmee, competes professionally in ONE Championship.

Sudsakorn’s European tenure commenced with a three-month period in Ireland dedicated to both training and coaching. He then established his reputation in France by competing against elite fighters within the 64–70 kg division. Early in 2010, he trained in Torino, Italy and spent several years competing on a regional level. In 2012, he married an Italian woman; however, they divorced in early 2021.

In 2011, Sudsakorn signed with the Thai Fight promotion to concentrate on contests within Thailand. He triumphed in the 32-man Thai Fight Kard Chuek tournament held in December 2013 by overcoming Saiyok Pumpanmuang. From 2012 forward, he participated in international Yokkao events including the inaugural Yokkao Extreme and the Muay Thai Combat Fan Expo in Italy alongside renowned champions such as Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai, thereby contributing to Muay Thai’s global prominence.

His ring name draws inspiration from the legendary Thai folktale hero Sudsakorn, embodying qualities of endurance and overcoming adversity.

Career

While competing in Ireland, Sudsakorn twice defeated British champion Robert Storey in 2005; their rematch was broadcast on Eurosport despite Storey suffering an arm fracture during the fight.

In 2006, Sudsakorn earned the WMC S1 World Championship title at 64 kg by besting Slovak fighter Egon Herzing during the King’s Anniversary event. That same year, he captured the WPMF World Professional Muaythai Federation championship with a victory over Thai opponent Ouadang Soukilatougsong.

Among his notable achievements is a significant win in 2007 against Kaosanit Sopanpai, a Channel 7 Stadium champion. The Channel 7 Tournament features fighters who have secured at least three consecutive victories at major Bangkok stadiums, highlighting its competitive rigor.

His most challenging bout was securing the Fairtex Theprasit 2007 title by defeating Kongfa Bergmun.

On January 21, 2012, Sudsakorn earned a unanimous decision win over Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer Marco Piqué at Yokkao Extreme 2012 before a crowd of 12,000 spectators. Later that year, he also defeated Cedric Castagna by decision at TK2 World MAX 2012 held in Marseilles, France.

At Yokkao Extreme 2013 in Milan, Italy, he avenged a previous loss to Mickael Piscitello with a decision victory. On May 24, 2014, Sudsakorn defeated Yi Long by decision at Yokkao 9 in Xinyang, China; despite Yi Long’s efforts to challenge the outcome through the Chinese WLF organization, Yokkao upheld the official result and Yi Long declined proposals for a rematch.

On March 8, 2020, Sudsakorn claimed the Lion Fight Middleweight Championship after defeating Magnus Andersson at Lion Fight 62.

Thai Fight

Sudsakorn rose to national recognition in Thailand upon signing with the Thai Fight organization. He made his first appearance on May 14, 2011, at THAI FIGHT Extreme 2011: France, securing a victory against Abdallah Mabel.

On April 17, 2012, he was defeated by Singmanee Kaewsamrit during the 2012 Isuzu Cup Superfight at THAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: Pattaya. Later that year, at THAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: France in Lyon, he faced Mickael Piscitello but lost by TKO in the second round due to a cut.

During the THAI FIGHT 2012: King of Muay Thai Tournament 2nd Round held in Nakhon Ratchasima on November 25, 2012, Sudsakorn scored a knockout over Mohammad Hossein Doroudian with an elbow strike. Subsequently, he earned a points victory against Gustavo Mendes in the tournament finals in Bangkok on December 16, 2012.

In 2013, Sudsakorn achieved a knockout win over Veselin Veselinov at THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Muay Thai Day in Ayutthaya and delivered a spinning elbow knockout against Ong Phearak at THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Pattaya. That year, he also served as coach for a team of international fighters competing against Saiyok Pumpanmuang’s squad on the reality show Thai Fight Kard Chuek, broadcast mid-2013. The two mentors later confronted each other on December 22, 2013, where Sudsakorn triumphed by extension-round decision to claim the first-ever Thai Fight 70 kg Kard Chuek King's Cup title.

Initially set to fight Victor Siangboxing at THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Bangkok on June 29, his opponent was switched to Dimitri Masson, whom Sudsakorn defeated via low kicks stoppage in the third round. He also secured a second-round TKO over Ali Jadid at THAI FIGHT EXTREME 2013: Pattani on September 22 and won by decision against Salah Khalifa in a non-tournament match during the 2013 Semi-Finals in Bangkok.

On February 22, 2014, Sudsakorn earned a decision win over Vahid Roshani at THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: Klai Kang Won held in Hua Hin.

He progressed to the semi-final stage of the 2015 Thai Fight 72.5 kg King's Cup Tournament by defeating Miles Simson at THAI FIGHT RPCA on November 21 but was ultimately bested by Youssef Boughanem via decision in the final at THAI FIGHT Count Down on December 31.

On July 15, 2017, Sudsakorn set a promotion record by knocking out Erick Massion in just nine seconds at THAI FIGHT We Love Yala.

Titles and achievements

Lion Fight
- Lion Fight Middleweight Champion (2020)
Thai Fight
- Runner-up in the 2015 Thai Fight Tournament (−72.5 kg)
- Champion of the 2013 Thai Fight Kard Chuek (−70 kg)
- Holder of the fastest knockout record in Thai Fight (9 seconds)
- Most appearances within Thai Fight (45 bouts)
- Overall record of 39 wins and 6 losses
Fight Code
- Runner-up of the 2011 Fight Code Dragon Series (−72.5 kg)
World Kickboxing Network (WKN)
- Winner of the World Kickboxing Network World Grand Prix BIG-8 Final (-66.7 kg) in 2010
- WKN Muay Thai World Welterweight Champion (−66.7 kg) in 2010
Fairtex Theprasit Stadium
- Fairtex Theprasit Muay Thai Champion (2007)
World Professional Muaythai Federation (WPMF)
- WPMF World Super Lightweight Champion (−63.5 kg) in 2006
World Muaythai Council (WMC)
- WMC S1 World Champion - WMC S1 Songchai division (−64 kg) in 2006
Rajadamnern Stadium
- Finalist of Toyota 4X4 Rajadamnern Tournament (2004–2005)

Fight record

|- style="background:#fbb;" | 2024-12-21 || Defeat || align=left | Nayanesh Ayman || Fight Clubbing 36 || TKO (Doctor stoppage) || 4 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 | |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2024-11-16 || Victory || align=left | Yuan Bing || Space ONE Champions || Decision || 3 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 | |- style="background:#fbb;" | 2024-10-25 || Defeat || align=left | Liu Mengyang || Zhong Long Fight || Decision || 3 || 3:00 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 2024-06-15 || Defeat || align=left | Lao Chantrea || Krud Kun Khmer: The Battle of Kings || Decision || 3 || 3:00 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 2024-01-04 || Defeat || align=left | Lao Chantrea || Krud Kun Khmer World Champion, Phnom Penh || Decision || 3 || 3:00 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2023-05-20 || Victory || align=left | Federico Puddu || Fight Clubbing 31 || Unanimous Decision || 3 || 3:00 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 2023-04-15 || Defeat || align=left | Prom Samnang || Krud Kun Khmer World Champion, Siem Reap, Cambodia || Decision || 3 || 3:00 |- ! colspan="8" style="background:white" | |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2023-01-21 || Win || align=left | Lassana Coulibaly || United Fight Night|| Decision || 5 || 3:00 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 2023-01-02|| Defeat|| align=left | Youssef Boughanem|| Golden King Promotions|| KO (Knee to body)||4|| |- ! colspan="8" style="background:white" | |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2022-06-26|| Victory|| align=left | Ly Rithy|| THAI FIGHT Sisaket, Sisaket province, Thailand|| KO||1|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2022-05-29|| Win|| align=left | Ari Savolainen|| THAI FIGHT Nakhon Sawan|| KO||2|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2022-05-08|| Win|| align=left | Miguel Araya|| THAI FIGHT Sung Noen|| KO||1|| |- style="background:#fbb;" | 2021-12-18|| Loss|| align=left | Fabio Puce|| Fight Clubbing 28|| Unanimous Decision||3||3:00 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2020-03-08|| Win|| align=left | Magnus Andersson|| Lion Fight 62|| Unanimous Decision||5||3:00 |- ! colspan="8" style="background:white" | |- style="background:#cfc;" |2019-10-26|| Victory|| align=left | Andi Uustalu|| THAI FIGHT Bangsaen|| Unanimous Decision||3||3:00 |- style="background:#fbb;" |2019-10-12|| Defeat|| align=left | Chingiz Allazov|| Bellator Kickboxing 12|| Unanimous Decision||3||3:00 |- style="background:#fbb;" |2019-08-17|| Loss|| align=left | Han Feilong|| EM-Legend 38|| Decision||3||3:00 |- style="background:#cfc;" |2019-04-27|| Win|| align=left | Samed Memaj|| Fighting Spirit 7|| TKO (Spinning back elbow and kick)||2|| |- style="background:#cfc;" |2019-01-26|| Win|| align=left | Luca Tagliarino|| YOKKAO 36|| TKO||2|| |- style="background:#fbb;" |2018-12-22|| Loss||align=left | Magomed Zaynukov|| MUAYTHAI FACTORY|| Unanimous Decision||3||3:00 |- ! colspan="9" style="background:white" | |- style="background:#fbb;" |2018-12-01|| Defeat||align=left | Zheng Zhaoyu|| Kunlun Fight City Hero|| Majority Decision||3||3:00 |- style="background:#cfc;" |2018-11-04||| Victory|||align=left | Sebastien Billard||| All Star Fight||| KO|||1|||1:20 |- style="background:#fbb;" |2018-09-15||| Loss|||align=left | Mohammad Ghaedibardeh||| Shang Wu Hero||| Unanimous Decision|||3|||3:00 |- style="background:#cfc;" |2018-08-25||| Win|||align=left | Ayob Saki||| THAI FIGHT Rayong||| Unanimous Decision|||4|||3:00 |- style="background:#cfc;" |2018-07-11||| Win|||align=left | Hossein Nasiri||| CM Fight||| KO (Low Kick)||2|| |- style="background:#cfc;" |2018-04-21||| Win|||align=left | Claudio Amoruso||| THAI FIGHT Rome||| KO (Low Kick)||3|| |- style="background:#fbb;" |2018-01-28||| Loss|||align=left | Chingiz Allazov||| Thai Boxe Mania||| Decision|||3|| |- style="background:#fbb;" |2017-12-23||| Loss|||align=left | Vasil Sorokin||| THAI FIGHT Chiang Mai||| Decision|||3|| |- style="background:#cfc;" |2017-11-25||| Win|||align=left | Sasha Moisa||| KHMER THAI FIGHT||| Decision|||3|| |- style="background:#cfc;" |2017-09-30||| Win|||align=left | Yankuba Juwara||| THAI FIGHT Barcelona||| KO|||3|| |- style="background:#cfc;" |2017-07-15||| Win|||align=left | Erick Massion||| THAI FIGHT We Love Yala||| KO (Right Hook)||1|| |- style="background:#cfc;" |2017-05-27||| Victory|||align=left | Martin Meoni||| THAI FIGHT Italy||| Unanimous Decision|||3|| |- style="background:#cfc;" |(continued with similar pattern for earlier fights...) |}

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