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Muay Thai has produced a pantheon of great fighters. With the sport’s long and rich history, that’s not a surprise. There are so many that have a right to being hailed as among the very best. Arguably, one stands alone at the summit…

Photo Credits: Images in this article are taken from the book, 123 All-Time Greatest Muay Thai Fighters of Thailand. The period from -roughly- the early-1980s to mid-1990s is considered by many to be the Muay Thai golden era. …

(In this article, I round up 14 of the best foreign Muay Thai fighters in the history of the sport.) Muay Thai is a sport dominated by Thais for obvious reasons. It is the country’s national sport and many Thai fighters are literally…

The Muay Thai music that accompanies the fights is known as Sarama (สะระหม่า). This style of music is a traditional music originated in the royal court of Thailand. It has spread to be used in other occasions, most notably in Muay Thai,…

Thai-style tattoos are often seen on the skin of Muay Thai fighters. So much so that they are sometimes referred to as Muay Thai tattoos. The Thai-style tattoos are known as Sak Yant (สักยันต์), where Sak means “to tattoo” and Yant comes…

If you like Muay Thai and memes, then you've got to love Muay Thai memes. Memes have grown to become a significant part of internet culture. Muay Thai practitioners love Muay Thai memes as they are relatable and offers a quick dose of…

Director: Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire Cast: Joe Cole, Somluck Khamsing, Vithaya Pansringarm, Panya Yimmumphai, Pornchanok Mabklang, Chaloemporn Sawatsuk Genre: Action/Crime/Drama/Biography Run Time: 116 mins Rating: R In A Prayer Before…

Ever watch a Muay Thai fight and wonder about the meaning behind a Muay Thai headband? The Muay Thai headband, also known as a “Mongkhon” (alt. Mongkon or Mongkol), is a traditional headgear unique to the sport of Muay Thai. It is worn by…

Frances & Thanit Watthanaya In 2006, 19-year-old Frances Pettitt arrived in Thailand to train and compete in Muay Thai. The Canadian had arrived with a dream simply to immerse herself in the Thai national sport, but it opened her…

As Muay Thai progresses to keep up with the times, the sport has experienced a stripdown. The 3-round fights are increasingly popular as attention spans get shorter. The promoters at Yokkao UK, namely Brian Calder and Stefania Picelli, have…