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'''Tharoth Sam''' is a Cambodian actress and [[mixed martial artist]] specializing in the Khmer fighting style of [[Bokator]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Taing|first=Rinith|title=‘Little Frog’ makes leap from fighting octagon to big screen|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-life-arts-culture/little-frog-makes-leap-fighting-octagon-big-screen|access-date=2021-04-28|website=www.phnompenhpost.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-04|title=Sam Tharoth- Martial Arts Star ⋆ Cambodia News English|url=https://cne.wtf/2018/11/04/sam-tharoth-martial-arts-star/|access-date=2021-04-28|website=Cambodia News English|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Céline|date=2017-02-03|title=Tharoth Sam : meet the kick-ass Khmer princess|url=https://www.maviedeninja.com/2017/02/03/rencontre-tharoth-sam-guerriere/|access-date=2021-04-28|website=Sport, Bien-être & Sexualité avec Céline Tran|language=en-US}}</ref> She has previously competed in [[ONE FC]].
'''Tharoth Sam''' is a Cambodian actress and [[mixed martial artist]] specializing in the Khmer fighting style of [[Bokator]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Taing|first=Rinith|title='Little Frog' makes leap from fighting octagon to big screen|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-life-arts-culture/little-frog-makes-leap-fighting-octagon-big-screen|access-date=2021-04-28|website=www.phnompenhpost.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-04|title=Sam Tharoth- Martial Arts Star ⋆ Cambodia News English|url=https://cne.wtf/2018/11/04/sam-tharoth-martial-arts-star/|access-date=2021-04-28|website=Cambodia News English|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Céline|date=2017-02-03|title=Tharoth Sam : meet the kick-ass Khmer princess|url=https://www.maviedeninja.com/2017/02/03/rencontre-tharoth-sam-guerriere/|access-date=2021-04-28|website=Sport, Bien-être & Sexualité avec Céline Tran|language=en-US}}</ref> She has previously competed in [[ONE Championship]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
Sam grew up in a refugee camp on the border of Cambodia and Thailand. Her father, Oum Dara, was a violinist and songwriter. When Sam was 18 years old, she started studying Bokator, a traditional Khmer fighting style, and she entered in her first martial arts fight in 2014.<ref name=":0" /> She was coached by Chan Reach Kun Khmer, a Cambodian-American mixed martial arts fighter, and San Kim Sean. As a fighter, she is known by the nickname Little Frog.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Woman to watch: "Jailbreak" star Tharoth Sam {{!}} News & Features {{!}} Cinema Online|url=https://www.cinema.com.my/articles/features_details.aspx?search=2017.f_jailbreakstartharoth_38192|access-date=2021-04-28|website=www.cinema.com.my|language=en}}</ref>
Sam grew up in a refugee camp on the border of Cambodia and Thailand. Her father, Oum Dara, was a violinist and songwriter. When Sam was 18 years old, she started studying Bokator, a traditional Khmer fighting style, and she entered in her first martial arts fight in 2014.<ref name=":0" /> She was coached by Chan Reach Kun Khmer, a Cambodian-American mixed martial arts fighter, and San Kim Sean.


In 2017, she appeared in the films ''[[Jailbreak (2017 film)|Jailbreak]]'' and ''[[First They Killed My Father (film)|First They Killed My Father]].''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wassenberg|first=Anya|date=2018-11-13|title=Tharoth Sam excited to move Cambodia forward by Surviving Bokator|url=https://www.mmacrossfire.com/2018/11/13/tharoth-sam-excited-to-move-cambodia-forward-by-surviving-bokator/|access-date=2021-04-28|website=MMA Crossfire|language=en-US}}</ref> She also appeared in ''Loung Preah Sdach Korn'', a historical film.<ref name=":0" />
In 2017, she appeared in the films ''[[Jailbreak (2017 film)|Jailbreak]]'' and ''[[First They Killed My Father (film)|First They Killed My Father]].''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wassenberg|first=Anya|date=2018-11-13|title=Tharoth Sam excited to move Cambodia forward by Surviving Bokator|url=https://www.mmacrossfire.com/2018/11/13/tharoth-sam-excited-to-move-cambodia-forward-by-surviving-bokator/|access-date=2021-04-28|website=MMA Crossfire|language=en-US}}</ref> She also appeared in ''Loung Preah Sdach Korn'', a historical film.<ref name=":0" />

== Fighting career==
As a fighter, she is known by the nickname Little Frog.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Woman to watch: "Jailbreak" star Tharoth Sam {{!}} News & Features {{!}} Cinema Online|url=https://www.cinema.com.my/articles/features_details.aspx?search=2017.f_jailbreakstartharoth_38192|access-date=2021-04-28|website=www.cinema.com.my|language=en}}</ref>

After 18 months absence from the cage, Sam competed in Thailand at [[Full Metal Dojo|Full Metal Dojo 14]] and won via rear naked chokes against Thailand’s Surarak Kamla.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Play it again Sam: actor’s winning return|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/20724/play-it-again-sam-actors-winning-return/|date=July 3, 2017|author=Ismail Vorajee|website=[[Khmer Times]]}}</ref>


== Mixed martial arts record ==
== Mixed martial arts record ==
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Latest revision as of 14:10, 21 December 2024

Tharoth Sam
BornTharoth Oum Sam
(1990-08-11) August 11, 1990 (age 34)
Cambodia
NationalityCambodian
Height157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Weight48 kg (106 lb; 7 st 8 lb)
DivisionAtomweight
StyleBokator
Fighting out ofCambodia
TeamCambodian Top Team
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins4
By submission4
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
Draws0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Tharoth Sam is a Cambodian actress and mixed martial artist specializing in the Khmer fighting style of Bokator.[1][2][3] She has previously competed in ONE Championship.

Biography

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Sam grew up in a refugee camp on the border of Cambodia and Thailand. Her father, Oum Dara, was a violinist and songwriter. When Sam was 18 years old, she started studying Bokator, a traditional Khmer fighting style, and she entered in her first martial arts fight in 2014.[1] She was coached by Chan Reach Kun Khmer, a Cambodian-American mixed martial arts fighter, and San Kim Sean.

In 2017, she appeared in the films Jailbreak and First They Killed My Father.[4] She also appeared in Loung Preah Sdach Korn, a historical film.[1]

Fighting career

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As a fighter, she is known by the nickname Little Frog.[5]

After 18 months absence from the cage, Sam competed in Thailand at Full Metal Dojo 14 and won via rear naked chokes against Thailand’s Surarak Kamla.[6]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
6 matches 4 wins 2 losses
By knockout 0 1
By submission 4 0
By decision 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–2 Kaewjai Prachumwong Submission (Armbar) Full Metal Dojo 15 4 November 2017 3 4:47 Bangkok, Thailand
Win 3–2 Surarak Kamla Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Full Metal Dojo 14 1 July 2017 3 4:26 Bangkok, Thailand
Loss 2–2 Jeet Toshi Decision (unanimous) ONE Championship: Kingdom of Khmer 5 December 2015 3 5:00 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Loss 2–1 Jujeath Nagaowa TKO (Punches and Elbows) ONE FC 23: Warrior's Way 5 December 2014 2 3:34 Manila, Philippines
Win 2–0 Vy Srey Khouch Technical Submission (Armbar) ONE FC 20 - Rise of the Kingdom 12 September 2014 1 2:36 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Win 1–0 Srey Moa Theoun Submission (Armbar) Bayon Khmer MMA - BKM 14 June 2014 1 3:12 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Filmography

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Year Title Role
2024 The Night Curse of Reatrei Pisey
2023 Killing Time Violently
2022 Shotgun Wedding Rat-Face
2017 Jailbreak Tharoth
2017 First They Killed My Father child soldier leader
2017 Loung Preah Sdach Korn

References

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  1. ^ a b c Taing, Rinith. "'Little Frog' makes leap from fighting octagon to big screen". www.phnompenhpost.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  2. ^ "Sam Tharoth- Martial Arts Star ⋆ Cambodia News English". Cambodia News English. 2018-11-04. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  3. ^ Céline (2017-02-03). "Tharoth Sam : meet the kick-ass Khmer princess". Sport, Bien-être & Sexualité avec Céline Tran. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  4. ^ Wassenberg, Anya (2018-11-13). "Tharoth Sam excited to move Cambodia forward by Surviving Bokator". MMA Crossfire. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  5. ^ "Woman to watch: "Jailbreak" star Tharoth Sam | News & Features | Cinema Online". www.cinema.com.my. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  6. ^ Ismail Vorajee (July 3, 2017). "Play it again Sam: actor's winning return". Khmer Times.


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