World Muaythai Council

VIPS from Around the World will be Ringside at Silk Road Cup Final

May 16th, 2013

The Silk Road Cup is a concept which mixes culture and sport throughout Asia and Europe, along the route of the historic Silk Road. Many VIPs will be travelling to attend the Final in Samarkand, representatives from cultural and sporting ministries. The President of SportAccord, Mr. Hein Verbruggen, will be a guest of honour, as this event is an official qualifier for the 2013 World Combat Games, which will be held from the 18th-26th October in St ...

Tags: 2013 World Combat Games Qualifier, Samarkand, VIPs
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Final of Silk Road Cup

May 15th, 2013

Saturday the 18th of May will be a historical day for Muaythai, with the final of the Silk Road Cup taking place in Uzbekistan. The story of the Silk Road is one of grand adventure. From China to India, through Southeast Asia, Persia, Arabia and into the ancient Mediterranean, the Silk Road once stretched through baking deserts, over treacherous mountain passes, and across lush landscapes. The route was traveled by merchants and caravans, explorers, and conquerors in ...

Tags: Samarkand, Silk Road Cup, Uzbekistan Muaythai Federation
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Siam Warrior II

April 24th, 2013

Denmark has a lot on the cards for Muaythai in May, with a little something for every one. Kicking off the month in full-on fashion, Denmark's newest series Siam Warrior will see its second edition on May 11th, showcasing elite fighters and a battle for two Nordic WMC titles. Local boy, Soufian Touti , the Danish fighter who won Siam Warrior's 63.5kg Nordic WMC title the first time round, will be defending his place against Sweden's ...

Tags: Denmark, Finland, Hamza Bougmza, Kim Falk, Mikko Blom, Siam Warriors II, Soufian Touti, Sweden, WMC Nordic Title
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HEAVY DUTY International Muaythai Gala

April 13th, 2013

Next Friday, April 19, at 7:00 PM, don't miss out: Canada's Muaythai is going HEAVY DUTY ! Check out this line-up: Main Event Canada's JESSE MILES (Contestant on the Challenger Muaythai) vs.Italy's GUISEPPE D'AMURI Co-Main Event HAKEEM DAWODU (Calgary) vs. SHELDON GAINES (USA) SANDRA BASTIAN (Calgary) vs. EMILY WAHBY (Italy) PETER ARBEAU (Calgary) vs. DEJAN KAJIC (Vancouver) Location: Bowness Sportsplex 7904 - 43rd Ave NW Calgary

Tags: Calgary, Canada, Dejan Kajic, Emily Wahby, Giuseppe D'Amuri, Hakeem Dawodu, Heavy Duty, Italy, Jesse Miles, Peter Arbeau, Sandra Bastian, Sheldon Gaines, USA
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Ultra Elite Fighter II – Buenos Aires

April 9th, 2013

Last month in Buenos Aires, the first edition of Argentina's Ultra Elite Fighter was unleashed. The gala opening exuded glamourous, fine food and champagne mixed with elite fights in the ring, giving the people a reason to shout. The next sold-out edition of Ultra Elite Fighter will take place this Friday, April 12th, so get ready Buenos Aires! Feature Fights: ANIBAL "EL TERRIBLE" CIANCIARUSO (MTA) VS MARCELO MENDIETA (FAKB) MICKAEL R0UXEL (MTA) VS MATIAS CHAVEZ (DOJO ARES ARGENTINA) GUSTAVO ORTIZ ...

Tags: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Ultra Elite FIghter
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Muaythai Bolivia VS Argentina

April 11th, 2013

April 20th, check out some major Muaythai between Bolivia and Argentina in the Bolivian city of Cochabamba. The event will showcase some of the best of both countries. The night's main fights will be Bolivia's "Bloody" Gutierrez and Erick "The Lion" Vasquez against Argentina's own Sebastian "Beast" Calvo and Juan Allevato. It's a great occasion for Bolivian Muaythai, which will be able to highlight the level of its fighters.

Tags: Argentina, Bolivia, Southamerican Muaythai
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Spain’s Superfights: 20 April

April 10th, 2013

April 20th will be a Saturday of "Superfights" in Spain, a fantastic promotion for Spanish Muaythai. The event is being called "Muaythai is Back - Becker's Birthday," in honour of the 50th birthday of Emilio Becker, one of the pillars of Spain's Muaythai world, a founding member and WMC Commission member and IFMA Executive Board member. There are four Superfights on the cards: Superfight 1: Ivan Cruz (RQ Team - Malgrat de Mar) vs Victor Garcia (CLUR – ...

Tags: Becker, Spain, Superfight
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Muaythai Singapore Challenge

April 9th, 2013

This weekend, the Lion City will come alive with a mega event held at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, sanctioned by the WMC. The event's main fight will feature: South African Champion, and one of the superstars from Challenger Muaythai, Vuyisile Colossa VS South American Challenger, Runner-up of the 2012 Prince Cup, and Winner of the 2011 Prince Cup, Thiago Teixiera from Brazil. Next up will be the long awaited re-match between two ...

Tags: Challenger Muaythai, Faizal Ramli, Ilya Grad, Sentosa Resorts World, Singapore Muaythai Challenge 2013, Thiago Teixiera, Vuyisile Colossa
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Chitalada Showdown IV Results

April 8th, 2013

Despite the snow, Muaythai raised the temperature this weekend in Tampere, Finland, thanks to Saturday's Chitalada Showdown. In the Showdown's showstopping main event, Milja Heino showed her fantastic Muaythai style against Russian Valeriya Drozdova, winning by unanimous decision. In a fight matching steel against steel, Finland's female fighters showed their pro mettle against each other: Heli Salpuros (IFMA European Champion and World Championship bronze medalist 2011) won via a superb TKO over Kati Kaareskosk, IFMA World Champion and European Champion gold medalist 2012. In ...

Tags: Chitalada Showdown IV, Finland, Heli Salapuros, Janne Ollonen, Kati Kaareskosk, Milja Heino, Tamirlan Ragimov, Valeriya Drozdova
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CHITALADA SHOWDOWN IV, WMC GALA IN FINLAND

April 2nd, 2013

Chitalada Showdown Muaythai gala is back for its fourth edition, slated for April 6th in Tampere, Finland. The gala's main event will feature an incredible battle between multiple World Champion and Sportaccord World Combat Games gold medalist, Milja Heino, and former IFMA World Champion Valeriya Drozdova, from Russia. The main male fight will be WMC Nordic Champion, Janne Ollonen, facing Tamirlan Ragimov, from Russia. Fight card: CHITALADA SHOWDOWN IV Saturday 6.4. 2013. From 14.00 Puutarhakatu 12, Tampere, Finland PROFESSIONAL MUAYTHAI FIGHTS: "FULL MUAYTHAI RULES" 5 x 2 ...

Tags: Chitalada Showdown, Finland, Janne Ollonen, Milja Heino, Tamirlan Ragimov, Valeriya Drozdova
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WARRIOR FC returns

February 15th, 2013

Following the massive success of the first Warrior FC, the Canberra community has the pleasure to once again host some of Australia and the world's best in professional Muaythai. On April 6th, Warrior FC returns to the AIS Arena! Presented by the ACT Combat Sports Association and sanctioned by Muaythai Australia and the World Muaythai Council, Warrior FC will deliver rapid action, non-stop, featuring fighters from Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand. Expect to keep seeing this level ...

Tags: ACT, Australia, Canberra, Muaythai Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Warrior FC, WMC
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Apidet, Muaythai marvel, passes away

April 5th, 2013

One of Muaythai's greatest fighters, Apidet Sithiran, aged 72, passed away on April 4th after a long battle with lung cancer. In his heyday, Apidet (Narong Songmanee) was known as the "Kicker of Bang Nokkawek," thanks to his incredible kicking skill. It soon became difficult for him to find opponents, as he proved so devastating in the Muaythai ring. As a result, Apidet made the change to international boxing, where he proved himself as the champion ...

Tags: Apidet Sithiran, Lumphini champion, Rajadamnoen champion
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