Sagat Kiatsongrit

== Early Life ==
Sagat Kiatsongrit was born and raised in a small village some 30 miles from the town of Prakhonchai, Buriram in northern Thailand one of seven children. Sagat rose from a childhood of extreme poverty in Thailand, being constantly bullied by other boys from his village due to his “abnormal” height and his family’s general lack of finances. As a result Sagat showed a great propensity towards fighting and was the leader of a local gang while still at school. Sagat ended up watching a small-time Muay Thai championship. He became attracted to Muay Thai from watching local fighters, which motivated him to practice the Martial Art, using his height as an advantage in combat. Sagat started training at home alongside his bothers under the tutelage of their father. 
== God of Muay Thai ==
He had his first fight at 14 and by 18 had left home to join the Kiatsongrit Gym in Bangkok, where after long, extensive years of training, Sagat won the title of Emperor/God of Muay Thai from Nuah Kahn. This title is defended 24/7 open only to Muay Thai fighters. If the champion is defeated he who defeats him will become the emperor and if a fight is a draw then the champion must relinquish the title. The Fact that Sagat became the God of Muay Thai was unheard of since he never competed professionally and people started to wonder if the hype was real. He also had little respect from his peers since he wasn’t a professional despite his ranking. Sagat decided that he had enough of his doubters; he hired a manager and turned pro. 
== Professional Thai Fighter ==
He achieved three straight wins in a row including a non-title win against the I.M.T.F. light heavyweight champion Rob Kaman which set up a rematch against Kaman for the Title. Sagat defeated Kaman and won the I.M.T.F light heavyweight championship. On a visit to India, Sagat saw a painting of Bodhidharma and asked a man about the man in the painting. The man said only one word Dhalsim. Sagat goes in search for Dhalsim and eventually he finds him. Sagat asks Dhalsim to teach him the ways of Hadou but Dhalsim refuses saying that Sagat is not worthy. Sagat asks Dhalsim why he is not worthy and Dhalsim said “because you’re a Beast, a Monster, and an Animal unable to understand the complexity of Hadou. I once taught a beast like you: Never Again.” Sagat said that he has him all wrong and that he doesn’t know a damn thing about him and an upset Sagat then leaves India. 
== Street Fighter II V ==
Unbeknownst to Sagat his Manager was affiliated with the Ashura crime syndicate and they ask Sagat to throw his next fight against Dale cook and lose the title. Sagat refuses and defeats Cook in the match retaining his title. His manager came to his locker room after the fight to let Sagat know that he just made a big mistake. Sagat ends up beating the hell out of his manager and the next day the police raid his home. Ashura set him up and planted large amounts of Cocaine in his home and he was arrested and sent to prison. After 5 years in prison he earned the respect of the other inmates and corrections officers. He gains special treatment like eating Steaks while the other inmates eat gruel, nobody messed with Sagat. One day he picks a fight with an inmate named Bo and they fight to a draw earning each other’s respect. Sagat finds out that Ashura Set Bo up too and a friendship is struck. Bo gets released early and a month following Bo’s release Sagat is set free with new evidence of his innocence being discovered after the fall of Ashura. Sagat thanks Bo and sees that he has a picture of Bodhidharma and he tells Bo that if he wants to know about Hadou he has to go to India and find a man named Dhalsim, hoping that Bo has better luck than he did. Sagat’s suspension from Muay Thai was not up yet however and he was forced to wait another year until he is able to compete again. In the meantime Sagat decided to train students at the Kiasongrit Gym taking a liking to a particular student named Adon taking him under his wing. 
== The Return ==
When Sagat was finally able to return to the ring he faced Glenn Brasdorp and defeated him showing zero ring rust. His next fight was for the I.M.T.F Light Heavyweight championship when he faced off against Peter Smit. Sagat wins the fight and wins back the title he never truly lost. After his next title defense against Luc Verheye, he defended his title from a fighter named Go Hibiki in a match where Go destroyed Sagat's right eye causing the ominous Muay-Thai Emperor to violently beat Go Hibiki in a fit of uncontrolled rage, accidentally killing him. Sagat won the match but since he killed Go the fight was officially ruled a no contest. In the aftermath of him killing Go, Sagat was once again stripped of the title and attained a 3 year suspension. Also Go's son, Dan Hibiki, swore revenge on Sagat.
== Street Fighter ==
Sagat, who now has to wear an eye patch, was just happy that he didn’t get a lifetime ban and went back to training students mostly Adon and a little boy named Tony. Sagat felt that his suspension might have been a blessing in disguise because he had grew tired of Muay Thai competition and he thirsted for more. Sagat wanted to test his fighting prowess against the best Martial artists in the world, so held the first World Warrior Tournament to prove that he was not only the strongest Muay Thai fighter, but the strongest fighter in the world. 
This becomes an official tournament due to that fact that Sagat was banned from Thai competition but not fighting in general. Only one fighter managed to reach Sagat: a young martial artist named Bo. The same Bo that was able to get Sagat out of prison and earn his friendship. They promised each other they wouldn’t hold back and that this time they’ll have a clear winner. Initially, Sagat was able to pin Bo, and was sure that he was the winner of the match, even going to help Bo up. However, Bo became desperate to win the fight and was accidentally corrupted by the Satsui no Hado and his dark side and executed the Metsu Shoryuken, grievously wounding Sagat and leaving a massive scar across his chest. Sagat swore revenge on Bo. 
== Lost and Found ==
Sagat dedicated himself to learning a move to rival the one that scarred him, and developed the Tiger Blow. Adon mocked his teacher for losing to Ryu and challenged him for the title of God of Muay Thai. Sagat had not recovered from his chest being ripped open, and lost to Adon, but not before beating the younger man so hard that he would be in traction for four months. Consumed with rage and hatred, Sagat eagerly joined the criminal organization known as Shadaloo. Newly revived M. Bison had offered him Shadaloo resources to find Bo and provide Sagat with a rematch. Sagat's nearly indomitable power provided him with the position of Bison's personal bodyguard, one of the feared "Four Heavenly Kings" of Shadaloo. Sagat determined to train even harder and defeat Bo, worked on honing the Tiger Blow, which would later be perfected as the Tiger Uppercut. He then immediately set about tracking Bo down. He soon caught up to a Man that he thought was Bo due to him wearing a white Gi and having a White headband. All the information Shadaloo provided made him come to the conclusion that Bo was at that very spot. With Bo’s back turned Sagat pounced on him and nearly beat him to death. After the adrenalin wears off Sagat takes a good look at the man and realizes that it’s not Bo. Sagat is mortified at what he has become and he realizes that his hatred for Bo and his obsession with revenge has made him exactly what Dhalsim said he was years ago: A Beast, a Monster, an Animal. Minutes later Sagat encountered Dan seeking revenge for his father's death in the fight with Sagat. Sagat, his thoughts still lingering on how he let himself become the man he swore he wasn’t, purposely lost the fight (although Dan doesn't believe that he did), which allowed Dan to satisfy his anger. Sagat realized that his scar was a result of the Satsui no Hado, which possessed Bo. Finally, he understood that true rivals should not be blinded by rage and hatred, nor be seduced by it; Sagat finally realized that rivalries must have their limits. Sagat also realized Bison's true intentions. Sagat Then decides to leave Shadaloo surprisingly without much fight from them. He returned back to Thailand and by fate comes across the real Bo Walking in the streets of Bangkok. Sagat walks over to Bo to have words. He tells Bo that he was almost destroyed by the corruption. Sagat then tells Bo that he is not yet ready to take him on again. Bo then leaves Sagat, promising to return when he becomes a true master. Sagat realizes that he must defeat Bo not for revenge, but as his destiny. 
== Street Fighter II ==
Sagat enters the second World Warrior Tournament, now sponsored by Shadaloo, and his goal was a clean rematch with Bo. His hopes were eclipsed when Bo ended up dropping out of the competition. He ended up losing his next match against Guile, finishing third in the tournament. Sagat continued to train his body and mind in Thailand, hoping to become the world's strongest fighter once again before he became too old to do so. 
== Reinvigorating Win ==
After the second World Warrior Tournament, Sagat lapses into a depression, "feeling like a loser". Attending one of Adon's matches in search of "something to reignite his spirit", he is mocked and challenged to a match by his former pupil. Sagat Defeated Adon(in an unsanctioned match) with his Tiger Destruction as he is cheered on by the fans, Winning back the title of God of Muay Thai. 
== Street Fighter III ==
Sagat feels reinvigorated, and then enters S.I.N.'s new tournament in the hopes of a rematch with Bo and discovering the "ultimate purpose of the fight". He eventually finds Bo and battles him. Bo Defeats Sagat cleanly and Sagat with zero hate in his heart is satisfied with the outcome. After the tournament, Sagat reflects on his obsession with Bo, realizing that instead of focusing on victory or defeat, what's truly important is communicating one's soul to the opponent through one's fists. Sagat compares his former self to Seth, whose fists Sagat says were "mute", and wonders whether he has changed now. Returning home to his village, he is greeted by Chit, his older brother, and a monk who ask how the tournament went. Sagat replies that he "actually had fun" because he "met an old friend". Meanwhile, Adon watches him as he leaves, vowing to dethrone him and become the new God of Muay Thai.
== Undefeated Champion? ==
After the tournament Sagat’s Muay Thai suspension is over and he goes back to Thai competition. In his first fight back, Sagat defeats Marlon Benjamin to become the 1st ever W.M.K. World Heavyweight Champion. In Sagat’s third fight back he defeated Orlando Wiet in a tightly contested contest that actually provided a challenge for him winning the I.M.T.F. Light Heavyweight World title once again. In his next fight he defeated Taiei Kin to win the U.K.F. World Light heavyweight championship. Sagat went on to win 7 more fights in a row and after that defeated Nobuaki Kakuda for the W.M.T.C. Cruiserweight World Title. After Sagat wins his next fight, he faces and defeats Martin Van Emmen for the W.K.U. Cruiserweight World title. The result of his next fight surprised everybody except for Sagat. Sagat fought Yoji Anjo to a draw making it the first blemish on his Muay Thai record. As a result of the draw Sagat had to relinquish the title of God of Muay Thai. Sagat allowed the fight to be close enough that the judges might rule a draw because he became bored and tired of the competition or lack thereof in professional Muay Thai; Sagat longed for something more invigorating. 
== Welcome to the Underground ==
For the next 2 years Sagat preoccupied his time with training the now teenaged Tony and marries Thailand actress and model Taksaorn Paksukcharern. However Sagat soon learned from Tony who returned to his dojo badly wounded and bloody that he had entered a deadly Muay Boran Tournament , barely winning it. Sagat however is more shocked that there are still some corners of the vast Asian jungle where warriors fight in the ancient and brutal style of Muay thai that was practiced during times of war and combats to the death, more than his pupil’s success. The news of this restarted the desire to fight once again, the true way, no rules, no holds barred; each fight would leave only one man breathing, and those were the kind of odds that made Sagat feel alive again. He decided to be part of those ferocious tournaments and banned Tony from entering one ever again, telling Tony that he didn’t want to have to kill him in the Tournament. Sagat quickly became their undisputed champion and after 10 years won 155 fights. However the former God of Muay Thai contracted Malaria and was forced to retire from the underground fighting. Sagat then returned home, after a year of battling the disease he won and defeated what he called his “most difficult opponent”.
== Can't Beat Father Time ==
Sagat then got back into fighting Muay Thai professionally. However the unsanctioned battles and constant treatment for his disease took its toll on Sagat’s body. Sagat’s 1st fight back was for the I.M.T.F. Light Heavyweight World title against former rival Rob Kaman. Kaman would shock the world as Sagat was knocked out in the fifth and final round. The world stood still as Sagat suffered his first professional defeat in the ring. His next fight was against Peter Smit for the I.M.T.F Light Heavyweight title. The fight would result in the same outcome as his last fight with Sagat losing. Sagat loses 3 more fights in a row before losing to Taiei Kin for the U.K.F. World Lightheavyweight championship. Sagat loses 6 more in a row before facing Hassan Ettaki to a draw. At least he didn’t lose is what all his fans thought and they clamored to see him in one more title fight. They got their wish when Sagat faced off against Manson Gibson for the I.K.K.C. Muaythai light heavyweight world title. Sagat ends up losing much to the displeasure of him and his fans. This would also be the last time Sagat fought for a sanctioned Muay Thai world title. Sagat lost 3 more fights in a row, prompting Sagat to retire and continue to train fighters. 
== Redemption ==
However not long into his retirement Adon , who had been God of Muay Thai since Sagat first left the ring continually mocked and harassed Sagat on TV even going so far as to insult his family, and his legacy. Adon would then fight 6 of Sagat’s top ranked fighters as they tried to defend Sagat’s good name. Adon then proceeds to say in a post-fight interview “Sagat the faggot, forgot how to fight, and now he trains fighters who fight all alike…pussies, that’s what they are and I destroyed them all, I am the best of the best no one can defeat me, I am the God of Muay Thai Sagat is the past I am the future, I am the God of Muay Thai.” Adon then defeats another one of Sagat’s fighters and after he knocks his opponent out he proceeds to spit in Sagat’s face. Sagat then jumps into the ring to the excitement of the crowd and the delight of Adon. However Adon’s smile is wiped clean as Sagat immediately knees the air out of Adon. The crowd explodes and they are separated before Adon can retaliate. After the altercation Adon in a post-fight interview challenged Sagat to one last fight for the title of God of Muay Thai. Sagat accepts and begins training with the now famous Tony, otherwise known as Tony Jaa, albeit reluctantly as Tony would rather fight Adon instead of risking his master’s well-being. After months of preparation Sagat and Adon prepare to do battle, however Tony tries one last time to convince Sagat not to fight telling him “You have nothing left to prove master!, please stop, you’ll always be remembered as the Strongest there is why?...why do this?” Sagat then looks at his pupil and tells him “"A strong fighter is not one who always wins, but one who stands after defeat." Tony then looks on as Sagat leaves the locker room and walks the empty hallway for the last time. Tony realizes that his master must fight, to show the people that no matter how many defeats he may suffer, he as their nation’s hero must not give up, must not quit, he must WIN. In Sagat’s final fight with Adon he wins The God of Muay Thai title back for the third time by knocking Adon out with a Tiger Uppercut. The crowd went Wild and Sagat was once again on top of the Muay Thai world. Sagat was finally able to go out the way he wanted to and relinquished the God of Muay Thai title the day after he won it. 
== Legacy ==
He currently resides in Pattaya, Thailand where he is the father of two children and is a Muay Thai coach. His nephew, Kongsak Sithboonmee, was named Thailand's top Muay Thai boxer. Sagat finished his career as a former 4time Light Heavyweight Champion, 2time Cruiserweight Champion, Heavyweight Champion, and 3time God of Muay Thai.