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One-year countdown to World Conference on Doping in Sport

November 15th, 2012

November 12, 2013 This week, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 marked the one-year countdown to the fourth World Conference on Doping in Sport, which will be held in Johannesburg next year. The 2013 World Conference will be hosted by Sport and Recreation South Africa and the City of Johannesburg from Nov. 12-15. One of the key outcomes of the Conference will be the approval of the next World Anti-Doping Code and related International Standards by WADA’s Foundation Board. The Code ...

Tags: South Africa, WADA, WADA Code, World Conference on Doping in Sport 2013
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The Youth are Our Future

November 13th, 2012

The World Muaythai Council and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur have been involved in two charity projects since their inauguration. “Muaythai Against Drugs” is established in over 50 countries and promotes awareness of the dangers of drugs and the fostering of positive influences in the lives of youth today. In cooperation with Peace and Sport another important project has been instituted to help guide youth to healthier and safer life choices, “Sport Is Your Gang”. This ...

Tags: children, Kids, Muaythai Against Drugs, Peace and Sport, Sport Is Your Gang
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Ignition November: Final for 2012

November 9th, 2012

IGNITION MUAYTHAI Sunday 11th November 2012 Come see Australia's Millad 'Aladdin' Farzad take on one of Thailand's best, Samsamut Kiatchongkhao Rat Also on this exciting card see Mark Coleman taking on Matt Moss, Andy Burrell taking on Blade Augey and Mikal Jourbert v Brent Price in this action packed main card Plus many more exciting local undercard match-ups. Don't miss the final IGNITION Muaythai for 2012!

Tags: Ignition Muaythai, Millad 'Aladdin' Farzad, Perth, Samsamut Kiatchonkhao Rat
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WMC Nordic 4-Man Tournament Slated for November 10th, 2012

October 18th, 2012

On the 10th of November, the capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen will stage the Annual Nordic Championship 4-man event. This time it will be a pre-qualifier for the SportAccord Combat Games 2013. The concept is that every Nordic country will send one champion and the winner will be crowned the WMC Nordic Champion. Soufian Touti, a local favourite from Copenhagen will be fighting for Denmark, while from Finland, the multiple Finish champion, Jukka Kyynäräinen will be fighting. Representing Sweden ...

Tags: Alexander Arutyunyan, Allan Wold, Copenhagen, Denmark, Jukka Kyynrainen, Nordic Title - 4 Man, Soufian Touti
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WMC Super Showdown in Scotland

November 6th, 2012

The city of Glasgow will be treated to a Muaythai extravaganza this weekend, when two of Thailand's best will meet in a special match. One of Thailand's greats, former WMC World Champion, Saenchai, will take on Thailand's stadium champion Pakorn in an all Thai main fight. This event is part of the promotional campaign in which the WMC and IFMA have joined forces to take Muaythai to recognition from the IOC. The event is sanctioned by the United Kingdom ...

Tags: Glasgow, Pakorn, Saenchai, Scotland, UKMF
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Muaythai Takes Off: Muaythai’s successful in-flight entertainment

November 7th, 2012

The WMC, IFMA and the producers of the hit television show, The Challenger Muaythai, have joined forces to bring Muaythai to billions of people sitting in airline seats. Regardless if you're flying Thai Airways International, Jetstar, Uzbekistan Airways or Air Asia, you will find a 3-5 page spread on “The Art and Sport of Muaythai”, the Olympic recognition process and much more. The International Emmy Award nominated TV hit show Challenger Muaythai will also be available on many in-flight programs...passengers will ...

Tags: Air Asia, Challenger Muaythai, In-flight entertainment, Jetstar, Thai Airways International, Uzbekistan Airways
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UPDATE – New Promo Video: Journey 8

October 26th, 2012

New promo video available here: Only 3 days before it begins! http://vimeo.com/52569677 The fights are available online PPV for those who can't make it: www.gfl.tv --------------------- The stage is set for the 160lbs 8-man tournament semi-finals. Shane Campbell will take on Troy Sheridan on one side of the brackets, while Sean McKinnon goes up against Preston Baptiste on the other. The winners will advance into the tournament final March 2nd 2013 to fight for their share of $20,000 in prize money ...

Tags: Canada, Journey 8, Journey Fight Series, Preston Baptiste, Sean McKinnon, Shane Campbell, Troy Sheridan
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Muaythai Celebration for the King’s Birthday in Koh Samui

November 2nd, 2012

December 5th is one of the most important days in the Muaythai calendar, as it marks the birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand. This year, a new King’s Birthday celebratory event will take place on the island of Koh Samui, featuring a Super Four competition with an incredible 2 million baht prize! At the same event, spectators will be able to watch the finale of the television reality show "Million Baht Babes."

Tags: HM King's Birthday, Koh Samui, Million Baht Babes, Super 4, Thailand
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WMC’s Great November Events

November 2nd, 2012

The month of November will see over 30 ranking events around the globe. Here are some of the main events for the next thirty days: Canada – “Journey 8” Denmark – “Nordic Championships” Sweden will see one of Muaythai's flagship events: “Rumble of the Kings” France will stage the “Best of Siam” Australia will see events in Perth, Sydney and Brisbane Keep an eye out for all fight results and information here on the WMC website.

Tags: Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, November 2012, Ranking events, Sweden, WMC
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Caley Reece, undisputed Female Muaythai Champion, says goodbye to the ring

October 25th, 2012

Epic Fight Promotions put on a fantastic 12 bout card which will go down in the history of Australian Muaythai and the city of Perth. The night’s main event was the retirement fight of one of the world’s great female fighters, Caley Reece. She retires holding two WMC World Titles, and as one of the most outstanding ambassadors for female Muaythai in IFMA’s history. Caley’s final fight was a WMC World title fight, her defence of the ...

Tags: 57kg, Caley Reece, Kim Olsen, Retirement Fight, SportAccord World Combat Games, WMC World title
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Sadly Missed

October 25th, 2012

The Muaythai World mourns the loss of Khun Benja Mesommonta, the wife of late IFMA President and WMC General Secretary, General Vorayudh Mesommonta. Khun Benja was known for her warm personality and fun outlook on life. She was always there when people were in need. The World Muaythai Council mourns her loss and wishes her family comfort at this time. Those who knew her all have cherished memories of this truly lovely lady.

Tags: Condolences, General Vorayudh Mesommonta, Khun Benja Mesommonta, WMC
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WMC & IFMA Champions Dominate Thai Fight

October 24th, 2012

The quarter-final of Thai Fight really showed how important the grassroots of Muaythai really are. The WMC (World Muaythai Council) and IFMA (International Federation of Muaythai Amateur) since inauguration, over two decades ago, have worked together closely to ensure this. In recent years the cooperation between the two organizations has really shown through. Yesterday Thai Fight was a major success. Buakaw Por Pramuk is a three times WMC World Champion and, to the surprise of ...

Tags: Andrei Kulebin, Antero Hynynen, Buakaw, Crice Boussoukou, Vitaly Hurkou
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