Kengkaj Kiatkriangkrai

Abdullae Tisa , known professionally as Kengkaj Kiatkriangkrai , is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter.

Biography and career

Abdullae Tisa was born on March 2, 1957, in the Trat province of Thailand in a muslim family. He started training in Muay Thai alongside his brother who became a Rajadamnern Stadium under the name Kengkla Sitsei.

Fighting under the ring name of "Kengkaj Kiatkriangkrai" he became a renowned fighter of the Bangkok circuit during the second half of the 1970s. He captured three Rajadamnern Stadium titles in the 112, 118 and 130 lbs divisions and defeated many notable of his era such as Paruhat Loh-ngern, Padejsuk Pitsanurachan, Ruengsak Porntawee, Narongnoi Kiatbandit, Saengsakda Kittikasem, and Khaosod Sitpraprom.

On August 14, 1980, Kengkaj faced Muay Thai legend Wichannoi Porntawee for what would be Wichannoi's final bout. Kengkaj won the fight by decision.

Kengkaj retired from Muay competition in 1984 after a defeat to Komtae Chor.Suananan. He stayed involved in Muay Thai and as a local promotor in his native Trat province.

In March 2022, Kengkaj was invited to receive a prize from the hands of the Bangkok governor for his contribution to the Muay Thai world alongside 60 other former fighters as part of the "Bangkok, capital of the Muay Thai world" project.

Titles and accomplishments

Rajadamnern Stadium 1976 Rajadamnern Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) Champion 1978 Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) Champion 1982 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) Champion

Fight record