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WMC and IFMA Partnership Works Out

June 13th, 2016

The World Muaythai Council (WMC) and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) have been in partnership for over 20 years which benefits the amateur development and muaythai goal to be recognised by the IOC. Fostering and promoting all aspects of muaythai is the primary goal of the World Muaythai Council under patronage of His Majesty the King which is the highest honour in Thailand and IFMA been the world recognised body has the responsibility ...

Muhammad Ali: January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016

June 7th, 2016

“He was bigger than boxing, bigger than sports.  The man was a great man beyond anything as far as color.  I’ve traveled the world and people have whispered in my ear from every corner of the earth Ali, Ali.  There’ll never be another.”  – George Foreman

Branko Cikatic a National Hero

May 11th, 2016

Branko Cikatic, is a man who needs no introduction in Croatia, Japan or as an international martial artist. Branko also known as the Croatian Tiger is a former K1 superstar and a multiple time World Champion in muaythai and has made Croatia proud on so many occasions. Due to this he is in the hall of fame of sporting heroes in Croatia and serves as a model to the youth. Following his retirement Branko has been ...

IGLA Education System at Start Up Thailand

May 5th, 2016

The WMC and IFMA IGLA education system has been developed over the last 3 years to include cultural, sporting and education as a platform. Muaythai is a martial art and combat sport with over 1000 years of history but nevertheless we must include the present and plan for the future this is why this system has been given the highest priority. The leading masters, specialists and Muaythai partners such as UN women and Peace and ...

Dean James: how I beat cancer and became Muaythai World Champion

May 3rd, 2016

When he first saw a muaythai exhibition bout 15 years ago, Dean James had no idea that the event would change his life. Today, the 32-year-old from Wolverhampton is one of the world's best exponents of the martial art, which combines the use of fists, elbows, knees and shins in explosive sequences. He's already been crowned World Muaythai Champion at three different weight levels. But perhaps more importantly than that, he also credits the sport with ...

WMC Pioneers Working Overtime for National Labour Day

April 27th, 2016

On Saturday 30th April the Tourism Association of Thailand in cooperation with the Tourism Association of Koh Samui will be hosting a special muaythai gala in honour and celebration of labour day. Thailand’s prestigious muaythai event ‘Thai fight’ will be the biggest muaythai show to be held on the island to date and is getting both locals and tourists excited. Featuring on the show will be an array of WMC’s finest Muay Thai warriors including 3 times ...

Thailand vs Asia

October 9th, 2012

Malaysia which was host for the famous reality show Challenger, and which has won the bid for the 2014 IFMA World Championship, is host for another world class event managed by Elite Boxing, under the sanctioning of the World Muaythai Council and the Malaysian Muaythai Association.  The Thailand vs Challenger series needs no introduction as Elite Boxing is in the third year of promoting this fantastic concept. Next week on October 9th the Sunway Pyramid Convention ...

Caley Reece Final Defence of her World Title

October 9th, 2012

On October 13th, 2012 we will see one of the most successful female muaythai fighters standing in the ring for the last time.  Caley Reece has been an outstanding athlete with multiple Australian titles, IFMA World Champion title, finalist Sport Accord Combat Games and one of the selected finalists holding the WMC Female World Title in two separate weight divisions.  She has beaten the best in the world such as: Anna Willberg (Finland), Yodnampet (Thailand), ...

WMC / IFMA Hosts Chinese Government and President of the Chinese Olympic Committee

September 24th, 2012

Last year the WMC and IFMA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese government stating that all international Muaythai events in the People’s Republic of China will be sanctioned and coordinated by the World Muaythai Council (WMC) and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA). The Chinese government wants to ensure that there is a proper fostering and grassroots development of Muaythai in the People’s Republic of China, which can only be done in cooperation ...

Australian Super Show

August 17th, 2012

The Gold Coast Convention Centre will be the venue for one of the most anticipated fights in Australian muaythai history. Nathan ‘Carnage’ Corbett – 4x WMC Champion and Steve ‘The Smashing Machine’ Mackinnon the No 1 challenger. This is the second time these two ultimate warriors have met, and the first time they enter the history books as fighting one of Australia’s toughest ever fights. The main undercard fight: Frankie Georgie VS the Thai superstar Nongsai ...

Extreme-F1 lifts off next Friday, July 27th!

July 20th, 2012

    The birth of Extreme-F1 originated with one of New Zealand’s founding veteran fighters and champions of the sport, who is also New Zealand’s National Muaythai Coach: Eddy Lee. Eddy’s passion for lightweights and for helping amateur fighters step up their performances and make it to the next level, proved a huge success last year with the rise of many new champions. Some have now turned professional, and some have become the leaders of the light weight divisions. The WMC and ...

Prince’s Cup 2012

July 10th, 2012

Prince’s Cup is a very special occasion in the Muaythai world. This year, the World Muaythai Council (WMC), the governing body for the sport of Muaythai under the directive of the Royal Thai Government; the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA), the world governing body for amateur Muaythai, recognised by SportAccord and the Olympic Council of Asia, set to take Muaythai to the highest level of sporting recognition; the Amateur Muaythai Association of Thailand (AMTAT), ...

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