The fights were held under the MUAYTHAI Against Drugs banner featuring 3 MUAYTHAI Against Drugs Title fights on the card. The campaign was started according to His Majesty’s Birthday speech many years ago requesting everyone to tackle the Drug problems – that was when the privy councilor of His Majesty has taken the chairmanship of this campaign under the WMC Banner

The first fight of the night was a MAD (MUAYTHAI Against Drugs) between Jonathan Mulay of France and the well-known Thai fighter Sompong Yingwitthayakun at 55 kgs from Phuket. This was an entertaining bout with both fighters showing some outstanding technique. Jonathan took the challenge against this world-class fighter and received a standing ovation after a world-class performance. Sompong fought bravely and acquired victory against Jonathan.

Next up was another international bout - a MuayThai Against Drugs Title fight between Chris Foster of Sweden and Abasah Amaddi of Iran at 60 kgs. This was a great fight with 2 very different styles of boxer in the ring, Abash throwing some great punches, really going for the knockout and Chris using very accurate kicks to keep himself out of trouble. In the 3 round, Chris stepped it up- piling in the body-kicks and really doing damage to his opponent. He took some big blows to the head but didn’t need the count and closed in with strong grappling skills to sway the points his way. What was special in this fight is the fact that both boys fought there way to the IFMA Amateur ranks to be part of the MUAYTHAI against Drug championship .A well-deserved points victory for Chris Foster of Sweden and this shows how much Sweden and Iran has come. It was great promotion for the upcoming WMC Championships in Sweden. Congratulation to Chris and respect to Abbas for a world class fight.

This excitement was followed by a battle between Dzahabar Askerov of Russia and Sormankorb Sor Sampan of Thailand for a 65kgs WMC Intercontinental and WMC Ranking Fight. Dzahabar, the winner of the last MUAYTHAI Against Drugs Championship, is one of Russian’s best. This fight seemed at times to be heading for a knockout – Dzahabar swinging in with huge punches and Sormankorb retaliating with deadly elbows but somehow both fought on – to the crowds delight. Both fighters stood toe to toe for from round 3-5. A very, very close fight given to Sormankorb on points

Next up was a crowd favourite Leonard Sitpholek of Thailand against Johan Gouadia of France at 78kgs for another WMC Ranking and MUAYTHAI against Drug belt. Both men started slowly, pacing themselves in the humidity of the tropical rain (which poured down for a few hours but didn’t dampen the good spirits evident) and then picking it up as Leonard began to dominate the fight , using his slightly longer reach to hold up well in the grapple and fire in some powerful looking elbows. At times, it seemed as though the taller France fighter would break-back as he put together some fast punch and knee combinations and seemed to get a second wind in the 4th round. But Leonard held on and took a point decision in the end. A fantastic fight and both fighters received a standing ovation.

The final fight in the male division was between Abdulmalik Gazidev of Russia and Lee Jae Hung of Korea at 95 kgs for an Intercontinental MuayThai Against Drugs Challenge. While this did not yield the fast and furious action of the earlier fights, it was certainly a sight to behold. Abdulmalik had the edge from the off, possessing a superior mixture of skills and using all weapons from the beginning. Lee Jae fought back valiantly but just could not get a hold on to Abdulmalik. Round 4 Abdulmalik hard leg kicks showed his toll on the brave Korean fighter and the referee stopped the fight.

Following this, were 2 female Title fights. This was the first time that women have competed on the prestigious King’s Birthday shows which is a clear sign of how far womens’ boxing has come under the WMC banner and thanks must go to Songchai which has been pushing the image of woman recognition.

First in the ring was the long undefeated, Daoprasuk, of Thailand (one of the few women fighters to be known by only her first name in Thailand, WMC World Title holder) and Mary Curriki of Spain. This was a real battle with a clash Daoprasuk using her incredibly powerful kicks and great strength in the grapple to good effect against a very strong defense from Mary. Mary marched forward for much of the fight, landing some great punch combinations and using clever footwork to get herself out of trouble. However, by the 4th round Daoprasuk was closing her down in the grapple and powering in the knees in. But Mary never stopped coming forward, turning Daoprasuk and matching her kick for kick. A very exciting fight which was inexplicably stopped during the 4th round by the referee – victory awarded to Daoprasuk – although even she and her trainers reacted with bewilderment and confusion. In spite of this abruptness, she had already racked up a huge points advantage and was a clear winner. We look forward to the rematch.

A great nights boxing! A good sign of how healthy MuayThai is around the world and the fact that the place was packed with spectators until 4am in the morning with both Thais and foreigners shows that the slogan “One World One MUAYTHAI” has become reality.

‘Long Live the King’