World Muaythai Council

February 6th marks an auspicious day in the Muaythai calendar as Muaythai day where practitioners of the sport around the globe pay homage to King Somdej Phra Sanpher the 8th, better known as Phra Chao Sua, or the Tiger King. The Tiger King is renowned for his skills in martial arts, rising to the throne on February 6th, 1702. In celebration of the IOC recognition and also the cooperation of IFMA as a member of the recognised ...

A special meeting took place between the new Minister for Tourism and Sport, the President of WMC General Chetta Thanajaro, the President of IFMA Dr Sakchye Tapsuwan, IFMA General Secretary, WMC Vice President Mr. Stephan Fox, and Sports Director Mrs. Charissa Tynan. Many other representatives were present such as the Vice President of the Amateur Association of Thailand Mr. Kajorn Prowsree. The meeting was important to discuss with the Minister for Tourism and Sport the two upcoming ...

Isa Tidblad from Sweden became the talk of the town in the muaythai world following Saturday's epic victory on Thai Fight against Mungkornkhao Pollamai-Plakad Gym from Thailand. Mungkornkhao was the favourite to win and despite the height advantage and fighting two weight categories up from her usual weight Isa was able to cleverly outfox her opponent winning each round on points. Thai Fight has recently introduced female fights to the fight cards in a bid to ...

Wednesday the 24th January saw the return of the One Night in Chiang Mai Muaythai Event in the beautiful city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The event was another big success and saw some of the best athletes from the USA going head to head with Thai elite athletes with an aim to promote female muaythai. The stadium for the evening was the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and on the card was 3 x IFMA Medalist Lei ...

Saturday the 27th of January will see the latest edition of Thai Fight, this time in Thailand's capital Bangkok at the Metropolitan Administration. The event promises not to disappoint and includes fights from Muaythai legends such as Saensatharn P.K. Saenchai Muay Thai Gym, WMC Champion, Saiyok Windy Sport, a 3 times WMC world champion, Saenchai 4 times WMC champion and considered by many as the pound for pound best Muaythai fighter to name a few. Recently Thai Fight ...

United Arab Emirates Muaythai Federation under the Presidency of H.E. Abdullah Saeed Alan committed to strengthening not only the relationships with the WMC, IFMA and FAMA but also to develop referees and judges to the highest standard. The organisation which is recognised by the National Olympic Committee wants to ensure that it is evenly represented in future events under IOC participating at such events like The World Games, Combat Games and also the Asian Indoor and ...

Wednesday January the 24th will see the return of the One Night in Chiang Mai Muaythai Event in the beautiful city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The event will witness some of the best athletes from the USA going head to head with Thai elite athletes with an aim to promote female muaythai. The stadium for the evening is the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and on the card is 3 x IFMA Medalist Lei Saludares, Rebekah Irwin, ...

Female muaythai has come a long way over the past few years especially in the motherland of the sport, Thailand. For many female fighters it is an everyday struggle to be taken seriously in the sport with the top 2 stadiums Lumphinee and Ratchadamnoen not even allowing female athletes to touch the ring nethermind fight in it. Many other stadiums have an under the rope policy for females and over the ropes for male demonstrating ...

Saturday the 3rd of February in Sartouville in the beautiful North-Western Suburbs of Paris will see the return of Muaythai Attitude. The sixth installment will not fail to please as they bring us a packed card featuring both homegrown and international athletes. The fight of the evening will see IFMA gold medalist Myriam Djedidi of France defend her WMC European title at 53.8kg against a strong opponent and recent star of Angel Fight Polina Petrova from ...

A very good and decent gentleman and friend to many, Andy Thomson, is in hospital in Thailand with a very serious illness.  He was in a coma for a week but has been in and out of a coma over the last few days (See latest news below)  Andy was head trainer and previous owner of Lanna Muay Thai in Chiang Mai and Doi Modt in Northern Thailand for over two decades. He recently set up a dog sanctuary - one of his ...

  January the 24th will see the return of the One Night in Chiang Mai Muaythai Event in the beautiful city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The event will witness some of the best athletes from the USA going head to head with Thai elite athletes with an aim to promote female muaythai. The stadium for the evening is the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and on the card is 3 x IFMA Medalist Lei Saludares, Rebekah Irwin, and ...

Yodsaenklai, probably one of Thailand’s biggest exports, has been a legend in muaythai for many years and is a two-time Lumpinee champion. Known as having the strongest kick in muaythai, Yodsaenklai shot to international fame when he appeared on The Contender Asia, the award winning reality TV show, sanctioned by the World Muaythai Council in which he for 15 weeks showed as much character as he did talent. In the end in a thrilling final beat out ...