Archive for November, 2014

TopKing World Series TK2 France: Video Highlights

November 29th, 2014

Watch the highlights and action from the TopKing World Series TK2 France, featuring many world class Muaythai athletes and the super fight between WMC World Champion Buakaw Banchamek and Australia's Steve Moxon in the video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTjhVs3Ix0 Source: Topking World Series

Lion Fight 19 Recap and Highlights: Video

November 26th, 2014

Middleweight fighter Jo Nattawut (52-10-2) defeated Sean Kearney (29-11-1) on AXS TV FIGHTS: LION FIGHT 19, live from the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. AXS TV FIGHTS commentators Pat Miletich and “The Voice” Michael Schiavello break down the action in the official highlight video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RfUQnE3nrQ   Lion Fight 19 Results: Bout 1 Julio Pena def. Matt Doherty via Decision (Unanimous) 3:00 R5 Bout 2 Chris Mauceri Def. Coke Chunhawat via Decision (Unanimous)  3:00 R5 Bout 3 Rungrat Sasiprapa def. Pedro Gonzalez via TKO ...

WMC Kings Cup Under Royal Patronage

November 24th, 2014

His Majesty the King of Thailand’s birthday is a special day around the world, especially in Thailand where the entire Kingdom celebrates this auspicious day. The World Muaythai Council has received a high honour this year as they have received Royal Patronage from His Majesty the King, and also have the Kings Cup Trophy donated by His Majesty. It is a great honour for any fighter to participate in this glorious event. In the past, superstars ...

New LION FIGHT 19 Main Event: Nattawut vs. Kearney

November 21st, 2014

CEO of Lion Fight Promotions, Scott Kent, today announced that Muay Thai Champion Jo Nattawut will step in on short notice to replace Fabio Pinca in the main event of LION FIGHT 19. Pinca had to withdraw from the fight due to illness. Nattawut vs. Kearney will now be the non-championship main event for LION FIGHT 19 this coming weekend, live from Foxwoods Resort Casino’s Fox Theatre. The rest of the fighters scheduled for LION FIGHT 19 weighed-in ...

TopKing World Series France Results

November 18th, 2014

  The second round of the Top King World Series took place this past weekend in France. Four fights of the 154lb tournament as well a some super fights featuring some big names and world class athletes in the world of Muaythai. In the tournament Marat Grigorian, Niclas Larsen, Marcin Parcheta, and Reece McAllister all advanced with their wins. Grigorian scored a decision over Abraham Roqueni while Larsen, Parcheta and McAllister all scored knockouts to advance. In the super fights WMC ...

Phuket Games Opened with Spectacular Ceremony

November 15th, 2014

The curtain finally rose on the 4th Asian Beach Games on the evening of November 14 at the Saphan Hin Sports Center in Phuket, with Privy Councillor and the Royal Representative, Gen Surayuth Julanon presiding. Also attending the ceremony were HRH Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, president of the Olympic Council of Asia, Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Phuket Governor Nisit Chansomwong, and other key people from the world of sport, the IOC, National Olympic Committees, ...

C K Wu Re-elected as AIBA President

November 14th, 2014

Muaythai congratulates C K Wu on officially being re-elected as the President of the International Boxing Association (AIBA). C K Wu was officially re-elected for a third four-year term today and vowed to continue his radical overhaul of the sport. The 68-year-old Taiwanese was first elected in 2006 to replace the controversial Anwar Chowdhry, the Pakistani widely accused of corruption during his 20 years as President. Wu's main aim during his new four-year mandate will be to help ...

An Evening of Miracles planned at the Phuket Beach Games Opening Ceremony

November 14th, 2014

Phuket, Thailand: Organisers of the 4th Asian Beach Games in Phuket, Thailand, are promising an evening of miracles at the opening ceremony on Friday, November 14. The opening ceremony will be held at the 2,500-capacity Saphan Hin public park, near Phuket town centre, and each National Olympic Committee can send a 20-strong delegation, plus flag bearer, for the traditional parade of athletes.  Organisers briefed the team leaders about the opening ceremony at the second Chefs de Mission ...

IFMA First International Federation to Sign Partnership Contract for SportAccord Convention 2015

November 13th, 2014

IFMA General Secretary Stephan Fox and SportAccord Convention Managing Director Nis Hatt signed a contract for Sochi 2015. Mr Fox also presented Mr Hatt with a token of appreciation from Muaythai for the support and cooperation of SportAccord. Owned by SportAccord, ASOIF, AIOWF, ARISF and AIMS, SportAccord Convention annually brings together representatives from more than 100 International Sports Federations and organisations affiliated to SportAccord (General Association of International Sports Federations), ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International ...

2014 Monte-Carlo Fighting Masters: Video Recap

November 12th, 2014

Thank you, HSH Prince Albert II, and the organizers of Monte-Carlo Fighting Masters for an unforgettable event. 7 World Titles in a Muaythai and WMC special. Here are the highlights from the fights, courtesy of ArtsMariauxMonaco.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS0L4sus8II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Lzk4nWyFk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ1--_FwMgs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhRyD_fitPs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wib2xkCyZ4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYPIbt2GDLk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVIl9IihSOg      

Technical Tuesday: Sok Ti (Slashing Elbow)

November 11th, 2014

Today's elbow technique is one of the most common type of elbow thrown in muaythai, one which most beginners and intermediates grow accustomed to, and one which seasoned athletes know like the back of their hands. In this offensive technique, the motion of the elbow is thrown in an oblique downwards angle. The area this elbow targets is usually the top of the head, forehead, and side of the face. The elbow can be thrown ...

SportAccord IF Forum 2014 a Huge Success

November 11th, 2014

The SportAccord IF Forum in Lausanne this year was a huge success. Read below for a quick roundup of the events and activities. CLOSING ADDRESS FROM THE PRESIDENT The IF Forum provides the ideal platform for the international federations from where to adapt, every year, their management, marketing and media strategies to existing standards. It creates, at the same time, the most appropriate social environment that allows members and colleagues from the world of sports to interact ...

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