# Sagetdao Petpayathai

Kittichai Churat (Thai: กิตติชัย ชูรัตน์; born January 1, 1987), known professionally as Sagetdao Petpaiyathai (Thai: สะเก็ดดาว เพชรพญาไท) is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter and mixed martial artist. He is a three-time Lumpinee Stadium champion and one-time Rajadamnern Stadium champion across two divisions. He was especially known for his powerful knee and clinch style of fighting. Nowadays he teaches at Evolve MMA in Singapore.

## Biography
### Early life

Sagetdao is one of three children in his family, but he's the only child to have fought in Muay Thai. Sagetdao began his career at the age of 10 at the Nalakap Gym in Maha Sarakham, Northeast Thailand. He fought around 100 times for this camp over the course of 7 years. At 17 he moved to Bangkok and began training at the Kiatpetch Gym.

### Muay Thai career

In 2007, he captured stadium titles at both Lumpinee Boxing Stadium and Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium. By 2008, he was a household name in the Muay Thai world and made the top fighters take notice when he knocked out veteran Nongbee Kiatyongyut on a Channel 7 broadcast.

### 2009

In 2009 he participated in a special rules fight where he teamed with Petchboonchu FA Group to take on #1 fighter, Saenchai Sinbimuaythai and the duo was defeated. After losing to Saenchai, Sagetdao would go to England and fight their best fighter, Liam Harrison. Sagetdao frustrated the Englishman with hard kicks and survived big punches to earn a decision. After this victory, Sagetdao would once again meet up with Saenchai, but this time he was doing it on his own. The fight took place at the annual year-end Lumpini stadium birthday show. Most expected Saenchai to win comfortably, Sagetdao, however, had other plans, and he stunned the crowd by beating Saenchai over 5 rounds.

### 2010–present

In 2010 he beat fellow clinch master, Petchboonchu FA Group, and closed the year out strong by stopping Denkiri Sor. Sommai with a body punch that would be voted channel 7 fight of the year. In 2011 he beat Nong-O Sit Or, Petchboonchu FA Group, Saenchai Sinbimuaythai, and Singdam Kiatmuu9. In October he would once again fight abroad, this time in America, his opponent was American, Kevin Ross. This fight was for the WBC Diamond super lightweight belt and Sagetdao would win with a stoppage at the end of round 3 because of a large cut on Ross's head from an elbow. In 2012 he lost his first 3 fights. In his 4th fight of the year he beat Petchboonchu FA Group, and in his 5th he beat Penek Sitnumnoi He beat Sofiane Derdega to retain the WBC super lightweight championship.
He rematched Singdam Kiatmuu9 at Lumpinee on March 8, 2013, and lost on points.
On 5 April 2013 he beat Umar Semata at Muay Thai Warriors in Pattaya to win the Muay Thai Warriors World Super Featherweight Title.
He defended his WBC super lightweight title against Tetsuya Yamato at M-One: Reborn in Highland, California, US on May 16, 2013, defeating the Japanese challenger via TKO due to a cut in round four.
He lost to Pakorn Sakyothin by unanimous decision at Lumpinee on June 9, 2013.
He won the four-man 68 kg tournament at MAX Muay Thai 3 in Zhengzhou, China on August 10, 2013., beating Liam Harrison by decision in the semi-finals and defeating Zhang Dezhang after an extension round in the final.
He beat two opponents on points, Andrei Kulebin in the semi-finals and Victor Nagbe in the final, to win the tournament at MAX Muay Thai 5: The Final Chapter in Khon Kaen, Thailand on December 10, 2013.

### First TKO loss to a foreigner

On February 16, 2014, Sagetdao suffered his first TKO loss and first foreigner loss to Qiu Jianliang. He was rocked numerous times by Qiu's punches during the course of the fight. Finally, he was knocked down by a straight left punch to the chin. The referee called the stoppage to the fight after Qiu finished him with flurry of punches in the last 10 seconds of the fight.

### Return to Muay Thai

Sagetdao made his return to Muay Thai at ONE Championship: Reign of Dynasties 2 on October 16, 2020. His faced Zhang Chunyu, with it being his first time competing under the ONE Super Series ruleset, as well as his first Muay Thai fight since 2014. He would go on to win by unanimous decision.

### Mixed martial arts career

In 2017, Sagetdao began a career in mixed martial arts. He signed for the Singapore-based organization ONE Championship. He made his debut that March, with a first-round TKO of Kevin Ong. He finished the year with two more first-round stoppage victories, against Mahmoud Mohamed and Jimmy Yabo.
Sagetdao suffered his first defeat in MMA on June 30, 2018. He was announced as winning his bout with Ma Jia Wen by unanimous decision, but the result was later overturned, and the win was awarded to Ma.

## Titles and accomplishments
### Muay Thai

* Lumpinee Stadium
** 2007 Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs)
** 2007 Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the Year
** 2010 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion
** 2012 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion
* Rajadamnern Stadium
** 2007 Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
* Channel 7 Boxing Stadium
** Channel 7 Stadium Pinweight (102 lbs)Champion
* Muay Thai Warriors
** 2011 Muay Thai Warriors Super Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
* Muay Thai Association of America
** 2011 MTAA Super Lightweight (140 lbs) Champion
* WBC Muaythai
** 2011 WBC Diamond Super Lightweight (140 lbs) Champion
** 2012 WBC Super Lightweight (140 lbs) Champion
* World Professional Muaythai Federation
** 2012 W.P.M.F. World Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion
* MAX Muay Thai
** 2013 MAX Muay Thai 5: The Final Chapter Tournament Champion
** 2013 MAX Muay Thai 3 Tournament Championship
* Awards
** 2007 Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year
** 2009 Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year

## Muay Thai record

Professional Muay Thai Record :
| 164 Wins, 62 Losses, 1 Draw ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time |
| 2020-10-16 | Win | Zhang Chunyu | ONE Championship: Reign of Dynasties 2 | Kallang, Singapore | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2014-11-15 | Loss | Tetsuya Yamato | NJKF | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Cut) | 3 | |
| 2014-09-05 | Loss | Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2014-06-06 | Win | Yodpanomrung Jitmuangnon | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2014-05-02 | Loss | Yodpanomrung Jitmuangnon | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2014-04-08 | Win | Panpet Kiatcbaroenchai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2014-02-16 | Loss | Qiu Jianliang | MAX Muay Thai 6 | Zhengzhou, China | TKO (Referee Stoppage) | 3 | 2:59 |
| 2013-12-10 | Win | Victor Nagbe | MAX Muay Thai 5: The Final Chapter, Final | Khon Kaen, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
| Wins the MAX Muay Thai 5: The Final Chapter Tournament title. ||||||||
| 2013-12-10 | Win | Andrei Kulebin | MAX Muay Thai 5: The Final Chapter, Semi Finals | Khon Kaen, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2013-08-10 | Win | Zhang Dezheng | MAX Muay Thai 3, Final | Zhengzhou, China | Extension round decision | 4 | 3:00 |
| Wins the MAX Muay Thai Tournament title. ||||||||
| 2013-08-10 | Win | Liam Harrison | MAX Muay Thai 3, Semi Finals | Zhengzhou, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2013-07-09 | Loss | Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2013-05-16 | Win | Tetsuya Yamato | M-One: Reborn | Highland, California, USA | TKO (cut) | 4 | 1:38 |
| Defends the WBC World Super Lightweight (140 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 2013-04-05 | Win | Umar Semata | Muay Thai Warriors | Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2013-03-08 | Loss | Singdam Kiatmuu9 | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2012-12-07 | Win | Mongkolchai Kwaitonggym | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2012-11-11 | Loss | Wanchalerm Uddonmuang | | Phatthalung, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2012-09-07 | Loss | Petchboonchu FA Group | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2012-06-09 | Win | Sofiane Dergdega | WBC Battle for the Belts | Thailand | TKO (cut) | 3 | |
| 2012-07-07 | Win | Penake Sitnumnoi | | Phatthalung, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Wins the WPMF World Lightweight (135 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 2012-07-07 | Win | Petchboonchu FA Group | | Surathani, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2012-04-03 | Loss | Singdam Kiatmuu9 | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2012-03-09 | Loss | Saenchai Sinbimuaythai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2012-02-07 | Loss | Wanchalerm Uddonmuang | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2011-12-09 | Win | Saenchai Sinbimuaythai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2011-10-21 | Win | Kevin Ross | M1 Muay Thai Nokia Theater | Los Angeles, USA | TKO (cut) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2011-09-06 | Win | Singdam Kiatmuu9 | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2011-07-07 | Loss | Petchboonchu FA Group | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2011-06-10 | Win | Saenchai Sinbimuaythai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 2011-05-05 | Loss | Singdam Kiatmuu9 | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2011-03-08 | Win | Petchboonchu FA Group | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 2011-01-25 | Win | Nong-O Sit Or | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2010-11-14 | Win | Denkiri Sor. Sommai | Channel 7 | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (punch) | 4 | |
| 2010-09-03 | Loss | Petchboonchu FA Group | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2010-07-13 | Loss | Saenchai Sinbimuaythai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2010-06-04 | Loss | Petchboonchu FA Group | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title and the 1 million baht side-bet. ||||||||
| 2010-05-07 | Win | Petchboonchu FA Group | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2010-03-13 | Win | Mehdi Zatout | France VS Thaïlande | Bagnolet, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2010-02-12 | Loss | Nong-O Sit Or | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2009-12-08 | Win | Saenchai Sinbimuaythai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 2009-11-07 | Win | Liam Harrison | MSA Muay Thai | England, UK | TKO body kick | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2009-10-18 | Win | Puja Sor.Suwanee | Channel 7 Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2009-08-31 | Win | Daoprakay Or. Kwanmuang | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2009-07-03 | Loss | Saenchai Sinbimuaythai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2009-06-21 | Loss | Jomthong Chuwattana | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2009-04-30 | Win | Anuwat Kaewsamrit | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 2009- | Win | Chok Eminentair | Channel 7 | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2008-12-28 | Win | Nongbee Kiatyongyut | Channel 7 | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (punch) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2008-10-02 | Win | Petsanguon Sitniwal | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2008-08-22 | Loss | Jomthong Chuwattana | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2008-07-31 | Win | Nongbee Kiatyongyut | Daorung Chujaroen, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2008-07-01 | Draw | Nongbee Kiatyongyut | Sangmorakot, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2008-03-04 | Win | Jomthong Chuwattana | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2007-12-07 | Loss | Nong-O Sit Or | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 2007-11-09 | Win | Rittidet Sombatjaren | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2007-09-07 | Win | Chalermdet Sor.Tawanrung | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 2007-05-29 | Win | Pansak Look Bor Kor | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2007-02-23 | Win | Ninmongkon Kaennorsing | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2007-01-26 | Win | Wanchana Sasaprapagym | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2006-12-28 | Loss | Pansak Look Bor Kor | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2006-11-03 | Win | Pansak Look Bor Kor | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2006-09-29 | Loss | Ragkiat Kiatprapat | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2006-08-15 | Win | Pinsiam Sor.Amnuaysirichoke | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2006-04-04 | Loss | Kanchai C Sangprapai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2006-03-07 | Win | Hansuk V Soontonnon | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2005-12-27 | Win | Visanlak Sor.Todsapon | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2005-11-08 | Win | Ninmongkon Kaennorsing | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2005-10-11 | Loss | Nonmongkon Kaennorsing | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2005-06-07 | Win | Denchiangkwan Leamtongkarnpet | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2005-04-12 | Loss | Therdhailak Nakontongparkview | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| For the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 2005-03-01 | Win | Maneedaeng Kiatprapat | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2005-02-08 | Loss | Maneedaeng Kiatprapat | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2004-09-10 | Win | Yodtuantong Baskamaraigym | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2004-05-11 | Win | German Rungleamfarn | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2004-01-09 | Win | Yokkao B Burapha | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes ||||||||

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 4 matches | 3 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 3–1 | Ma Jiawen | Decision (overturned by promoter) | ONE: Spirit of a Warrior | June 29, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Yangon, Myanmar | Lightweight debut. Originally a unanimous decision win for Sagetdao; overturned by promoter due to a miscalculation in scores. |
| Win | 3–0 | Jimmy Yabo | KO (knee to the body) | ONE: Warriors of the World | December 9, 2017 | 1 | 2:44 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Win | 2–0 | Mahmoud Deab Mohamed | TKO (elbows) | ONE: Shanghai | September 2, 2017 | 1 | 1:41 | Shanghai, China | |
| Win | 1–0 | Kelvin Ong | TKO (knee and punches) | ONE: Warrior Kingdom | March 11, 2017 | 1 | 2:20 | Bangkok, Thailand | Featherweight debut. |