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Press Conference Silk Road Cup

April 23rd, 2012

A press conference was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan for the opening of the Silk Road Cup. The ballroom of the Radisson hotel was filled with over one hundred members of the press.   Seated at the main table were the President of IFMA, Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan, the President of the Uzbekistan Muaythai Federation, Mr. Sherzod Tashmatov, IFMA General Secretary and Vice President of the WMC, Mr. Stephan Fox, Chief of the Department of the Ministry of Culture ...

WMC I-1 World Muaythai Grand Prix 2011

March 26th, 2012

The WMC I-1 World Muaythai Grand Prix 2011 will be held AGAIN in Hong Kong International Trade & Exhibition Centre (Star Hall) on 23 April 2012. 8 world-class muaythai fighters will participate in an 8-man tourney of 66 kg. The last man standing will be named WMC I-1 World Grand Prix Champion. The participants are: Kurt Finlayson (a.k.a. “Killer”) from Australia, WMC South Pacific Champion, WMC Oceania Champion and former I-1 International Champion. Hamza Rahmani (a.k.a. “Hitman”) from Belgium, ...

The Best of the Best Event in Italy

January 30th, 2012

The third edition of the AnticheDimore will be organised from the 24th-26th of February 2012 by the Hotel Torre Cambiaso in Genoa/Pegli ITALY www.torre-cambiaso.com Around 70 matches of authentic Muaythai will be on display for during two intense days. The event will be the official selection of Italian Team for the upcoming IFMA/EMF European Championships in Antalya (Turkey) this coming 17-23rd of April 2012.

WA and Ignition Muaythai West Australia

April 12th, 2012

On Sunday April 22, WA Thai Boxing and IGNITION Muaythai will bring some of Western Australia’s best muaythai talent to the ring. Current WMC Oceania Champion Kate Heuston, one of Western Australia’s favourite female fighters, will take on the powerhouse known as Alexis Rufus, current English and World Champion for the 57kg WMC Intercontinental title. In a second stunning Australia VS England female fight, Australia’s 2x WMC State Champion, Kaitlyn Vance, and England’s Anne Gill will show their mettle to determine who will ...

2012 European Cup, Antalya Turkey

January 6th, 2012

Following the great success of last year's European Championships organised by the Turkish Muaythai Federation under the European Muaythai Federation in cooperation in the beautiful city of Antatlya in Turkey, the organisers will be hosting this year's IFMA-EMF European Cup in the same beautiful city!! The event will be held from the 17th-22nd of April 2012. For more information, please visit the EMF website: http://www.euromuaythai.eu/ Invitation (PDF)

King of Kings 5 in England

February 20th, 2012

King of Kings 5 - will headline with the very best Cruiserweight rematch of the century. Lyndon Knowles will be facing Christian Di Paulo for the second time, but this time they will be fighting for the prestigious WMC MAD European Championship Belt. Lyndon brought their last encounter to a early stop with an elbow that opened up Christians face, which the referee would not allow him to continue. Christian is now looking for revenge! With several UKMF ...

Silk Road Cup: The journey begins

April 17th, 2012

This weekend will mark one of the most cultural events which WMC and IFMA have ever been part of. IFMA, WMC and the Uzbekistan Muaythai Federation are traveling back in history, to the ancient times when tradesmen and merchants from China and India began to make their way to Southeast Asia, traveling through deserts and mountains to Persia, Arabia, Central Asia, and eventually reaching ancient Greece and Rome. The history of the Silk Road is a ...

EPIC 5 14TH APRIL 2012 @ CRAIGIE LEISURE CENTRE PERTH

March 19th, 2012

Featuring a stellar line up with local stars taking on international and interstate opponents. Kim Olsen, Wes Capper, , Harald Olsen, Jak 300 (Thai) vs Flip Street (Boonchu), Ruan DuPlessis WMC Aussie Title, Beau St Quentin vs Macca REMATCH, Tim Morrison vs Roy Wills plus many others! Caley Reece will be fighting for a WMC World Title. Caley is also set to feature on the coveted Prime Minister's Cup on the Muaythai Towards IOC gala event in ...

King Bhumibol Trophy

April 6th, 2012

April 3rd was one of the most glorious occasions in the history of muaythai for so many reasons. His Majesty the King donated the Royal Trophy in his own name towards the ultimate fighter for this event, and it was a truly incredible event ceremony. The opening began with a traditional drum celebration, followed by a Royal Parade by Royal Cadets, walking in His Majesty’s trophy. In the middle of this stunning visual ensemble, Uzbekistan’s songbird, ...

Official Launch of IFMA’s “Sport Is Your Gang” Campaign

April 6th, 2012

Muaythai is a martial art that gives back as much as it takes. This is why the World Muaythai Council (WMC) and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) are involved in so many community projects. Edmund Burke once said “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing”. In muaythai we say “the time is always the right to do what is right”. When the Tsunami hit Asia in ...

Prime Minister’s Cup

April 5th, 2012

Her Excellency Yingluck Shinawatra graciously donated the female trophy for the April 3rd, “Muaythai Towards the Highest Recognition” event organized by the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) and the World Muaythai Council (WMC). After a spectacular opening, Australia’s Caley Reece, WMC World Champion, faced off against the Polish champion Magdalena Rak. Stepping into the ring, they proved once again that female fighting can be just as popular as male fighting. This was one of the ...

Muaythai Super Gala Towards the Highest Sporting Recognition

April 5th, 2012

Bangkok Convention Centre was filled to the last seat for what was probably one of the most beautiful muaythai events ever held.  Thailand’s who’s who turned up to be a part of the official muaythai application to become recognized by the International Olympic Committee, to be included in the World Games, and to launch the “Sport Is Your Gang” campaign. The Prime Minister assigned His Excellency General Yuthasak Sasiprapha, who is Deputy Prime Minister and also ...

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