Leroy Saunders spent nearly two decades building a life around discipline, first as a combat sports athlete, then as the man who made athletes stronger. That life ended on August…
Downtown Los Angeles became an unlikely crossroads of combat sports and celebrity culture this week, when UFC bantamweight contender Payton Talbott took to the decks as a DJ at a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
