World Muaythai Council

Saiyok & Nonsai in Canada’s Muaythai Mayhem 3

December 12th, 2012

On November 24th in Edmonton, Canada's third edition of Muaythai Mayhem took place. Representing Thailand in the main fight was Saiyok Pumpanmuang. Saiyok won the Super 4 during the " Muaythai Towards Highest Recognition" gala event held on the 3rd of April this year, which was also the date of the launch of the "Sport Is Your Gang" campaign. Saiyok Pumpanmuang is an important fighter in the world of Muaythai, the current Thai Welterweight Champion (67 kg) ...

Tags: Canada, Jessica Gladstone, Muaythai Madness, Nonsai Sor Sanyakorn, Saiyok
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King’s Cup 2012

November 16th, 2012

December the 5th is one of the most important days in the Muaythai calendar, as well as the world calendar, as it marks the birthday of His Royal Majesty the King of Thailand. Celebrations will be held all over the kingdom of Thailand. As part of the rich heritage of the nation, Muaythai will join in with the celebrations. Well-known ‘King's Cup’ tournaments will be held by many different sports in different regions of Thailand, in honour ...

Tags: Kings Cup, Koh Samui, Million Baht Babes, Super 4
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TRIAL OF GLADIATORS: Enfusion Season 3 finals coming to Slovenia

November 2nd, 2012

Slovenia will witness an event greater than ever before. With Enfusion Season 3 coming to a close, four 85kgs fighters who survived the elimination process will battle it out for a grand prize of 30,000 US dollars. The IFMA medalist Franci Grajs will meet "It's Showtime" champion Sahak Parparyan in the first semifinal, with Scottish Ritchie Hawking taking on Andrew Tate from America in the second semifinal. Not to be missed, 4 female team captains ...

Tags: Andrew Tate, Enfusion 3, Franci Grajs, Ritchie Hawking, Sahak Parparyan, Slovenia, Trial of Gladiators
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Muaythai celebrations for HM the King’s Birthday in Koh Samui

December 2nd, 2012

December the 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: December 5, HM King's Birthday, Koh Samui, Super 4
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Prepare for Battle: Warrior FC – Canberra

November 1st, 2012

This December Canberra, Australia will have the chance to experience action-packed Muaythai at a world class venue with two events. ACT Combat Sports Association and Muaythai Australia will be endorsing both a professional fight night, Warrior FC, and an amateur Muaythai tournament Road to Warrior FC. Warrior FC will feature a showcase super middleweight fight between Thailand’s Tum Mardsua and Australia’s Daniel Kerr. Mardsua, who was the winner of Challenger Muaythai and on The Contender TV series, will battle Kerr who is one of ...

Tags: Canberra, Daniel Kerr, Gaz Rees Jamie Eades, Madsua, Warrior FC
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The Million Baht Babes

December 1st, 2012

After the nomination of The Challenger Muaythai for an International Emmy Award, a new Muaythai reality show will hit the waves soon, this time featuring female Muaythai in Million Baht Babes. Three girls who have never fought in professional Muaythai, and who, in fact had very little prior knowledge of the art and sport, traveled to Thailand to complete a rigorous training program. Hailing from Australia is Muaythai hopeful Sammy, together with Rachel from England and Micky representing Germany. The ...

Tags: Challenger Muaythai, Female Muaythai, Koh Samui, Lamai Muaythai Camp, Million Baht Babes
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IFMA & WMC World Champions Dominate Thai Fight Again!

November 30th, 2012

The Thai Fight semi-final was another breath taking event, which shows that hard work is important for the overall development of Muaythai. Not many people know that Buakaw was also once a former IFMA World Champion. Additionally, superstars such as Yodsanklai, Kem and many more, have represented Thailand in IFMA World Championships in the past. This year’s IFMA World Championships in St. Petersburg were an overwhelming success, and this clearly shows the quality that IFMA World ...

Tags: Andrei Kulebin, Buakaw, Singmanee Kaewsamrit, Vitaly Hurkou
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Muaythai in America: In honor of his Majesty the King

November 28th, 2012

December 1st in the beautiful city of Playa Vista, California (USA) will see a fantastic event which is held in celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand's birthday. A fantastic fight card has been put together with some of the world's top Muaythai athletes. World Muaythai Council (WMC) top ranked fighter and 2010 SportAccord Combat Games Champion, Simon Marcus from Canada will square up against IFMA (International Federation of Muaythai Amateur) 2012 World Champion finalist and ...

Tags: December 5th, King's birthday, MTIA, Simon Marcus, USA, Valentina Shevchenko
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Interview with Magdalena Kowalczyk – From World Champion to Gladiator TV celebrity

November 26th, 2012

Magdalena does not need any introduction to the fighting world. She has been one of the most outstanding IFMA Female Athletes and since then has become a TV celebrity in her native home of Sweden. Magdalena has always been known as a model athlete and fits the gladiator role fantastically. All her Muaythai friends from around the world congratulate her on this outstanding achievement! Go get them! 1. Looking back at your career, describe your biggest moment so far and what it ...

Tags: Female, Gladiators, Rumble of the Kings, Sweden, VBC
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Best of Siam 2

November 8th, 2012

Vive la France et le Muaythai! What happens when two former Muaythai champions join forces? Former WMC and French Champion Jean-Charles Skarbowsky and Thai Champion Krongsak Prakong-Boranrat krongsak, are promoting together again with Muaythai enthusiast Hakim Didda. Following up on its incredible summer success, the Best of Siam 2 will shake Paris on November 22. The best of friends showcase the best of Thailand in this WMC sanctioned event. Four Thai champions will face France's top fighters. ...

Tags: Best of Siam 2, Chaibi, Damien Alamos, Dejirit, Lumphini champion, Ozkul, Paris, Petchasawin, Pinto, Sacko, Saenchai, Saksongram, Vllaume
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The Emmys In Brief: The Challenger Muaythai will be back to fight again

November 20th, 2012

The Challenger Muaythai did not win the International Emmy Award for Best of Non-scripted Entertainment this year. Instead, that honor went to the Amazing Race Australia. It has been nominated several times already, and has finally won the award for the first time. However, it was a very close race and great promotion for Muaythai. To be nominated in the top final four, out of a total of 966 entries, is a great success. We are ...

Tags: Amazing Race Australia, International Emmy Awards 2012, The Challenger Muaythai
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Nordic Champion reigns in Denmark!

November 17th, 2012

On Saturday the 10th of November, Copenhagen hosted “Siam Warriors” a night with action packed Muaythai fights, an excited audience and a fantastic atmosphere. The evening’s main event was the WMC Welter Weight 4 Man Nordic Champion tournament, with a fighter from each of the 4 Nordic countries. The first fight of the tournament was between local boy Soufian Touti and Finish fighter Jukka Kyynarainen. It was a battle of elbows between two strong fighters, which ended ...

Tags: Alexander Arutyunyan, Allan Wold, Carlton Lieu, Copenhagen, Denmark, Jukka Kyynrainen, Julian Bengsten, Minh Le, Nordic Champion, Nordic Title - 4 Man, Soufian Touti, Youssef Assouik
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