World Muaythai Council

Muaythai is a combat sport and martial art built on ancient traditions and on the foundation of respect. In 2010, IFMA established the Sport is your Gang initiative which was awarded the Spirit of Sport award by the world recognised sport family in 2015. Sport is your Gang seeks to generate a culture of respect and exert human rights through sport without it being in itself another replicator of violence.  One of the many initiatives is how muaythai in prison could stop people from reoffending. We ...

It was a fantastic night in Pescara, Italy this Saturday as fight fans from around the country gathered to witness the 26th edition of Fight Clubbing Muaythai Promotions. The Italian Muaythai Federation is fully recognised by the National Olympic Committee of Italy which has led the sport to come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years in the country. The event boasted a stacked fight card comprised of Italy's finest elite and up ...

This weekend was one to remember in Melbourne for fight fans as Hard Core Promotions returned with another awesome fight card. Aside from the stacked undercard there was also one WMC state title on the line. Spring Sia from the Martial Spirit Gym went head to head with Selena Sornakdee9 from Dynamite Muay Thai. This was an amazing fight with both ladies giving it 100 percent from the first bell. After 5 hard fought rounds it ...

This weekend in Melbourne we have an exciting fight lined up as Spring Sia from the Martial Spirit Gym will go head to head with Selina Sornakdee9 from Dynamite Muay Thai for the vacant 53,5KG WMC state title. Hard Core Promotions have put together an event entitled Thailand vs Australia which will take place at the Ultima Function Center and boasts a massive undercard stacked with local heroes and elite fighters. Without a doubt these two ...

The special parliament session opened with the heartfelt speech from the Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha celebrating the inclusion of Muaythai in the European Games 2023 with both sporting and cultural elements. The Prime Minister was overjoyed that the European Olympic Committees have accepted Muaythai into the 5 rings and also for the development of the sport towards gender equality, mixed team events and promoting Muaythai also as a cultural art form. The Thai Prime Minister met ...

Fight Clubbing returns this weekend for its 26th edition with another packed card of muaythai bouts with one WMC Mad title on the line. The event will feature the best of the best of Italian homegrown fighters from across the country who are all coming to make a statement. The Italian Muaythai Federation is fully recognised by the National Olympic Committee of Italy which has led the sport to come on in leaps and bounds over ...

Muaythai Australia continues to develop the next generation in line with IFMA and the development of sport in Australia. Since IFMA began the world youth development programme in 2010 and separated the youth and senior world championships, Australia has been one of the strongest youth teams at the World Championships. During the pandemic Western Australia has done amazing work to keep the youth occupied by being part of the IFMA virtual events. The Western Australian board comprised of Andrew ...

Jean -Charles Skarbowsky is with no doubt one of the pioneers of muaythai when legends such as Ramon Deckker, Rob Kaman, Danny Bill and so many others fought the best of the best in the heart of muaythai, Thailand. Known as 'the Tattooed dragon', Jean lives and breathes muaythai and based himself in Thailand for an extended period of time having around 100 fights with the majority of them being against Thai opponents. In Thailand he was ...

It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of Master Mohammad Agha Tohidi, who has been instrumental in the development of muaythai and in the lives of so many.   Master Tohidi was a true warrior. As an athlete he was a pioneer of muaythai in the Islamic Republic of Iran and he has competed around the world. He continued his journey within the muaythai family becoming a coach and master of the art ...

Saturday the 20th March was one to remember for fight fans in Sydney as they were treated to a day of muaythai action put together by Siam 2 Sydney Muaythai Promotions. After a short hiatus due to the Covid 19 pandemic it was great to see a packed venue full of muay thai enthusiasts all coming together to celebrate what they love the most. The co-main event was for the Junior Bantamweight WMC state title between ...

Tonight at Rangsit Stadium will see an evening of exciting muaythai action as Muaythai Mans returns with 2 shows in one evening put together by Petchyindee promotions. The first show will begin at 6pm and features the headlining fight of Dechsakda Sor-Jor Tongprajin vs Fluknoi Kiatfahlikit then straight after at 8PM begins the second show which features the headline fight between Dennapho Sor Tanyalak and Felipe Revolution. The show will be telecast ...

Thai Superstar Buakaw lent a hand to Thai Special forces this week as he went to teach hand to hand combat to soldiers outside their elite army barracks. Buakaw, a 3 time WMC world champion who holds the rank of Lieutenant in the Thai army took the soldiers through essential attack and defence techniques vital for hand to hand combat in real life situations. Aside from the physical aspect Buakaw spoke in length about ...