World Muaythai Council

The President’s Cup 2011 – Kazakhstan

April 1st, 2011

Nursultan Nazarbayev President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan President of FAMA President of Kazakhstan Muaythai Federation The first President's Cup was held in March 1993 and at that time was went under the name "Eluhan" Traditional International Tournament. The professional sporting club "Eluhan" was established in 1992 and is the main muaythai training camp in Kazakhstan. In 2007 President's Cup was held in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, and was truly an amazing event. ...

Tags: Competition, Kazakhstan
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WMC England Super show

March 30th, 2011

England vs Thailand – Biggest Fights In The Uk at The Doncaster Dome 9th April 2011 Doncaster Dome could go down as possibly the best venue of its size in the country. It's similar in layout to the Reebok, but a bit bigger and has tiered seats down 2 sides of the venue and on the balcony, so everyone gets a great view/seat. It's just off the motorway and anyone who was at the Fight Sport ...

Tags: TV, UK
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IFMA attending the 2011 SportAccord Convention

March 16th, 2011

IFMA - Our sister organisation that governs the amateur side of Muaythai will shortly be attending the SportAccord Convention in London, UK. While there they will be gathering support for Muaythai, as well as representing Muaythai in-front of many of the leading sporting organisations and committees, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This is a very special year for Muaythai to attend as we will be furthering our bid to become one of the few World Recognised ...

Tags: IFMA, IOC, SportAccord, UK
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Epic 2 Honour in the Land Down Under

March 9th, 2011

Western Australia’s Craigie Leisure Centre will heat up on March 19th! If you liked the match ups on the first Epic then you’re going to love this fight card. It promises to be a cracker with so many awesome match-ups, including a WMC Australian Title defence! The poster has most of the match-ups on it so please have a look. A highlight of the night is going to be the celebration of Chris Tiger White! In a career ...

Tags: Competition, WMC
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Muaythai Rolls in to Las Vegas

March 8th, 2011

The National Sport of Thailand with Ancient Battlefield Origins is Growing in Popularity. Lion Fight Promotions, LLC will be organising a Muaythai gala event in Nevada, scheduled for February 12, 2011 at the Star of the Desert Arena located inside Buffalo Bill’s Hotel & Casino in Primm, Nevada. The event is sanctioned by the WMC and will be held in support of WMC Honorary President & Privy Councillor to HM the King of Thailand, H.E. General Pichitr's “Muaythai Against ...

Tags: USA, WMC
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Welcome to the new WMC Website

March 1st, 2011

Welcome to the new WMC website. 2011 will see many changes to the WMC on-line portal as we progress with our mission to bring Muaythai to the Olympics, promote peace through sport and support our International Federations. Keep checking back here to see the latest news as it happens in the world of Muaythai, while your here, have a look at the new Official World Muaythai Council Facebook Page. Click the 'like' button on the sidebar ...

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The Kids Are Our Future

February 28th, 2011

As Muaythai is gaining world popularity and is aiming for IOC recognition, the World Muaythai Council and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur has a very strategic Youth program in Place, which is implemented in over 100 countries. Participation in sports is indisputably beneficial in fostering responsible social behaviours, greater academic success and an appreciation of personal health and fitness. It is the aim of the WMC and IFMA to give the children an important sense ...

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King’s Cup 2010 to Air on EuroSport TONIGHT!

February 24th, 2011

Don't miss out as King's Cup 2010 gets broadcast all over Europe tonight on EUROSPORT! The event will be aired tonight, 24th February 2011 @ 20:00 on EUROSPORT More information can be found at - http://tv.eurosport.com/tvhome.shtml

Tags: Eurosport, Kings Cup, TV
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WMC Planet Battle VII

February 17th, 2011

Queen Elizabeth’s Stadium in Hong Kong will be royally rocked this February 23rd with the WMC Planet Battle VII event. Hong Kong’s premiere fight sport promotion company brings us the long awaited re-match between WMC Intercontinental Champion Ramazan “The Punisher” Ramazanov and Alain “The Panther” Ngalani.

Tags: Competition, Hong Kong, WMC
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WMC Evolution 23

February 17th, 2011

The Sleeman Centre no doubt is set to be packed to capacity once again when Australia’s premiere promoter Evolution brings us yet another world class event which will prove once more the WMC’s policy not to sell bogus titles, but rather great events mixed with entertainment and credible fighters. Bruce “Preacher” MacFie will take on Franky Giorgi, a re-match the Australian Muaythai community has long awaited. Leonard Sitpholek from Thailand will take on Aussie superstar DDD. The ...

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UKMF 4 Nations Championship – NEC Birmingham 7th May

February 15th, 2011

May 7th - 8th 2011 will see the 4 nations which form the United Kingdom grapple it out for ultimate glory in the UKMF 4 Nations Championship which will take place in Birmingham, England. Athletes from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales will stack up against one another in some exciting bouts in all weight classes from 45 KG- over 91 KG in Male A, B and Female divisions! 4 Nations, One Champion…. Who will it be?!

Tags: Competition, IFMA, UKMF, WMC
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Official Mascot of the European Championships 2011 Unveiled

February 9th, 2011

The official mascot of the 2011 European Championships in Antalya, Turkey has been released. The mascot’s orange head was designed to reflect one of the region’s most important symbol of culture. The orange symbol is also shared by the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, held annually since 1963 in Antalya. IFMA and the EMF are looking forward to a successful European Championships in the beautiful Mediterranean gulf city of Antalya!

Tags: Competition, Turkey
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