Muay Thai practitioner sentenced for murdering man with a single punch
A martial arts practitioner from Lincoln has been sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for the manslaughter of a local man in what authorities described as an…
Category: Muay Thai
Muay Thai’s Forgotten Female Star Made Her Name Facing Men in the Late ’80s
Muay Thai in the 1980s had a rigid hierarchy. Traditions dictated that women couldn’t even approach the sacred ring apron, but one fighter shattered every convention. Jairak Saknonhan emerged from…
(Video) Ladyboy steps up to compete in Thailand after no takers
When no one else stepped forward to compete in a Muay Thai demonstration in Thailand, an unexpected volunteer changed the entire dynamic of the event. What started as a seemingly…
Muay Thai Federation Bans Israel Flag
The International Federation of Muay Thai Associations has made an unprecedented decision to prohibit Israeli national symbols from all its sanctioned competitions worldwide. The federation’s dramatic stance follows the death…
Muay thai boxer in Thailand loses match after armpit tickle
Recently, a unique bamboo boxing match at Pattaya Floating Market ended with an unexpected twist. The viral video had social media buzzing with laughter. The unconventional competition, known locally as…
30-Year-Old British Muay Thai Hopeful Dies from Infection Just Days Before his wife gave birth
A devastating tragedy has struck a young British family, leaving a widow to welcome their newborn daughter into the world just days after her husband’s sudden death in Thailand. Ryan…
(Video) Former WWE star wins Muay Thai debut
Xia Li, the first Chinese woman to sign with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), has successfully transitioned to a new combat sport, winning her amateur Muay Thai debut this past weekend.…
One-Armed Warrior: Carlitos “El Terrible” Machado Claims Championship at Patong Boxing Stadium
Argentine star Carlitos “El Terrible” Machado has been crowned champion at Thailand’s prestigious Patong Boxing Stadium on Sainamyen Road, overcoming physical limitations that would sideline most athletes. Machado, who competes…
(Video) Nasty leg break steals the show at Coalition Muay Thai
Ronaldo Quan suffered a devastating leg break during the Wild Card belt contest at Coalition Muay Thai on April 19th in San Antonio, abruptly ending his match against Prince Toro…
British kickboxer, 30, dies following Muay Thai debut
A tragic incident unfolded in Thailand as a 30-year-old British man collapsed and died shortly after participating in his first-ever Muay Thai match on Friday evening. The event took place…
(VIdeo) One-Armed Muay Thai star Delivers KO Victory
In a spectacular display of skill and determination, Jake Peacock secured a decisive knockout victory over Shinji Suzuki at ONE 171 in Qatar’s Lusail Sports Arena. The English-Canadian athlete, who…
(Video) Muay Thai Star Tawanchai Faces Major Pushback After Fondly Recalling First KO Against a 4-Year-Old
From humble beginnings at beach bars in Pattaya to becoming one of the world’s most elite strikers, Tawanchai’s journey in Muay Thai started at the tender age of 7. The…
(Video) Muay Thai competitor Breaks Opponents’ Leg
Japanese striking sensation Masaaki Noiri delivered a shocking performance at ONE Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, securing a second-round technical knockout over Shakir Al-Tekreeti with devastating leg kicks that resulted in…
Muay Thai legend John Wayne Parr reveals he’s developed Tourette’s over the last decade of his career in combat sports
In a candid social media post, legendary combat sports athlete John Wayne Parr has opened up about his personal health journey, revealing his decade-long experience with Tourette’s syndrome and OCD.…
(Video) Traditional martial artist embarasses himself in a clearly staged demonstration against Muay Thai
In a staged demonstration that quickly went viral, a self-proclaimed traditional martial arts master attempted to showcase his abilities against a Muay Thai practitioner, leading to widespread criticism and mockery…
(Video) Muay Thai kickboxer Wins Title, Proposes to Boyfriend
In a heartwarming moment that combined athletic achievement with personal joy, Brazilian Muay Thai athlete Bárbara Aguiar celebrated her world championship victory with a surprise proposal to her boyfriend…
(Video) When Judo was challenged by Muay Thai
Japanese Judo practitioner Yoshiyuki Yoshida faced off against Thailand’s Chanronchai, showcasing the eternal battle between striking and grappling styles. The match demonstrated the critical importance of distance management in mixed…
Muay Thai Kickboxing Star Petchtanong Looks Unrecognizable Post-PED Scandal
Once a sculpted icon of Muay Thai excellence, former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Petchtanong Petchfergus has stunned fans worldwide with his drastic physical transformation after being caught using PEDs.…
(Video) Suspicious KO results in ONE FC banning 25 year old Muay Thai ace for life
Muay Thai’s competitive spirit took a hit with the recent lifetime ban imposed on Mahahin Petkiatpet by ONE Championship. This decision followed his second-round knockout loss to Dionatha Santos Tobias…
(Video) And That, Kids, Is Why You Learn Breakfalls at Your First Martial Arts Class
The second installment of Stryking, hosted by the Age of Cage promotion in Germany, delivered moments that will resonate with martial arts enthusiasts for weeks. Among the highlights was a…