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Silk Road Cup Final Huge Success

June 5th, 2013

In front of the President of SportAccord Mr Hein Verbruggen, the President of the World Muaythai Council General Thanajaro, the President of IFMA Dr Tapsuwan, and so many dignitaries from around the world, beautiful Samarkand was the perfect venue for this historical event. The stage was set with lights, and the stands were packed to the last seat with spectators. It was a night of cultural and sporting excellence, with two of Uzbekistan’s athletes making their ...

Siam Warrior II in Denmark Crowns a WMC Nordic Champion

May 20th, 2013

Siam Warriors II was as great a success as the first event in the series at the end of last year with yet another Nordic WMC title as then main event on the fight card. Swedish born Hamza Bougmaza and Finish Mikko Blom demonstrated nicely that fights in the light weight classes can sometimes turn out to be the most entertaining. The strongly built Mikko opened the fight with lightning speed, but Hamza came back just ...

Lion Fight 9 – Just a Heart Beat Away!!

March 14th, 2013

Lion Fight Muay Thai debuted with a bang in January and the promotion returns this week with Tiffany "Timebomb" Van Soest, Kevin Ross and the most highly anticipated Light Heavyweight Title fight between Marcus Simon and Artem Levin. Watch Friday March 15th at 10p ET and look to see if you have AXS TV HERE: http://bit.ly/WtTUDr

Thai Culture Minister Vows to help Muaythai Grow Internationally

February 1st, 2013

The newly appointed Culture Minister of Thailand, HE Mr. Sontaya Kunplome, who was the Sports Minister at the time when IFMA successfully became GAISF (SportAccord) recognised, hosted a special meeting at the ministry with the President of the World Muaythai Council (WMC), General Chetta Thanajaro, the President of the Amateur Muaythai Association of Thailand (AMTAT) and International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA), Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan, the General Secretary of IFMA, Mr. Stephan Fox, and many ...

The Emmy Experience: Muaythai

December 18th, 2012

To be nominated for an International Emmy Award is one of the highest honours for any actor, producer or television show. Challenger Muaythai made it as one of the four final nominations in its category of Non-scripted Entertainment, giving the sport even more credibility than it already possesses in the international media. Arriving by stretch limo, and undergoing the red carpet experience, surrounded by celebrities like Jessica Lange, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan and many more, nominees made ...

Thailand’s Biggest Fight of the Year

December 13th, 2012

December 30th will see an incredible New Year’s bash, Muaythai combat promoted by Pieter Hoovers and Yokkao, sanctioned by the world governing body for the sport of Muaythai, the WMC. Contender Asia Champion, WMC World Champion and former King’s Cup winner Yodsanklai Fairtex will take on WMC World Champion and former King’s Cup winner Kem Sitsongpeenong. This is one of the most wanted fights, to be held at the Pattaya Boxing World Stadium. Watch for updates in ...

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