Tharoth Sam is a Cambodian actress and mixed martial artist specializing in the Khmer fighting style of Bokator.
Sam grew up in a refugee camp on the border of Cambodia and Thailand.
[1] She was coached by Chan Reach Kun Khmer, a Cambodian-American mixed martial arts fighter, and San Kim Sean.
[4] She also appeared in Loung Preah Sdach Korn, a historical film.
[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.