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Stamp Fairtex defeats Bi Nguyen in MMA battle
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Ougo Huet is back in ring at La Nuit des Titans 2019
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Louise Mckie – Meet Bellator MMA Ring Girl
The appearance of the ring card girls is, hands down, a substantial component of any prominent combat sports promotion, whether it's boxing or MMA....
UFC Sao Paulo fight card, Blachowicz vs. Jacare
Following the event in Moscow, Russia this past weekend, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Brazil with UFC Fight Night 164. MMA event on...
WKN World Cup in Auckland: Trio matchups announced
The WKN World Cup 2019 takes place in Auckland from November 28 to November 30. The event makes history in New Zealand as the...
Jauncey vs. Koprivlenski rematch at GLORY 73 Shenzhen
The third lightweight kickboxing battle has been added to the upcoming GLORY 73 fight card held on December 7 at the Nanshan Culture and...
WKN announces ‘Against the Ropes 2’ in Fraserburgh, Scotland
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UFC Moscow results: Magomedsharipov decisions Kattar
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Vlad Tuinov vs. Bruno Gazani joins GLORY 73 Shenzhen
A three-round lightweight kickboxing bout between Vlad Tuinov and Bruno Gazani has been added to GLORY 73, FIGHTMAG learned. The event is held on...
Bellator 233 results: Salter defeats Van Steenis
MMA event Bellator 233 took place in Thackerville, OK, USA on November 9 (AEST). The top of the fight card on Paramount Network and...
Stamp Fairtex defeats Bi Nguyen in MMA battle
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Meksen vs. Van Soest 3 tops GLORY 71 Chicago
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Douglas Lima invites to WKN World Cup in Auckland, supports ‘Jucao’ Carneiro
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The Importance of Proper Mechanics & Posture in Combat Sports
Mechanics
We have all heard the age-old adage that basics win fights. So too, do they win football games and wrestling matches. Not just basics...
How likely Buakaw vs. Petrosyan fight
Buakaw Banchamek was offered to sign with ONE Championship and fight Giorgio Petrosyan
Buakaw Banchamek has been invited to...
Learning Styles and Martial Linguistics
Teacher vs Trainer
As I continue to study and hone my craft over what has become 38 years of development, I always look for new...
5 Tips for Improving Boxing Footwork
Footwork drills develop fluid movement around the boxing ring, maintaining a position to attack, evading an opponent's punches and dictating the pace of the...
The growing popularity of 52 Hand-Blocks
The Riddle of the 52
Over the last decade much has been said on the topic of "52 Hand-Blocks" also referred to as "The 52,"...
Lidon faces Aleksanyan in defense of WKN title
Yohan Lidon is scheduled to make the fifth defense of his World Kickboxing Network Super Middleweight title on December 14. The French star tops...
Nong-O defends Muay Thai belt against Saemapetch
Nong-O Gaiyanghadao makes the third defense of his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai title against his country-fellow Saemapetch Fairtex. The pair headlines the event titled...
Champion: Lilian Dikmans Behind the Scenes
The fifth episode of Behind the Scenes with Lilian Dikmans features the Australian model and Muay Thai fighter from Melbourne during the photoshoot for...
Muay Thai Fights to Watch
John Wayne Parr vs Dmitry Valent
Throwback: Seven years ago John Wayne Parr and Dmitry Valent challenged for the WKN world title.
Famed Australian fighter out of the Gold Coast jetted...
Yodsanklai Fairtex vs Marco Tentori
Throwback: The Hero vs Machine Gun
Muaythai celeb out of Thailand, Yodsanklai Fairtex visited Perth in August 2015. That was his third journey to Australia...
Nathan Corbett vs Steve McKinnon II
Heavyweight muaythai fighters Nathan Corbett and Steve Mckinnon met for the second time in 2012.
The bout was arguably the most anticipated muaythai rematch in...
Toby Smith vs. Johane Beausejour
Nemesis Fight Show 11: Toby Smith vs. Johane Beausejour
Australian Toby Smith and French Johane Beausejour met inside the square circle two years ago in...
Muay Thai Articles
Muay Thai training tips for beginners, first-time fighters
Muay Thai training for beginners
Starting something new can be quite challenging and stressful. Whether it is a new job, moving countries, basically anything new...
Women’s Muay Thai training, sparring men
Muay Thai for everyone
Centuries back "The Art of Eight Limbs" was the Martial Art used by Thai soldiers in a real warfare in case...
Muay Thai accuracy, adjustable fighting style
Muay Thai is known as the "Art of Eight Limbs" which includes eight points of contact, such as: punches, kicks, knees and elbows. I...
Tutorials
Muay Thai Drills: Leg Check & Counterattack
There is a number of Muay Thai training videos on the internet, yet here is our version. A new blog series launched in Melbourne...
Inside leg kick techniques in Muay Thai
Leg Day
Legs are the wheels of a vehicle. Without them the latter won't move. Thus, for a Muay Thai fighter it is quite logical...
Muay Thai knee strike defense & counter attack
Muay Thai Techniques with Dechsak Sangmorakot
Muay Thai knee strikes are some of the most useful techniques when it comes to stand-up fighting. "Knees" are...
Left Kick techniques in Muay Thai
Muay Thai Left Kick
Muay Thai is "The Art of Eight Limbs", where the fighter's arsenal includes punches, elbows, knees, and kicks. The latter is...
Muay Thai Teep, push kick techniques
Front push kick techniques with Dechsak Sangmorakot
If you've ever done rounds on pads with a Thai trainer, you will definitely recall the "Teep" saying...
How to block & counter clinch attempt in Muay Thai
Muay Thai Clinch
When it comes to stand-up fighting, Muay Thai has been widely considered as the most effective combat sport. Known as the "Art...
Muay Thai right elbow strike techniques
When it comes to stand-up fighting, Elbow Strike is arguably the most devastating weapon you will find in your arsenal, thanks to Muay Thai....
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Ekaterina Vandaryeva Beautifies Muay Thai
Three time world champion Ekaterina Vandaryeva certainly beautifies Muay Thai.
Born in Staryya Darohi, Ekaterina Vandaryeva, 26, is fighting out of famed Kick Fighter gym...
Jake Gyllenhaal Says Boxing is a Science with a Specificity
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KNOCKOUT: Jonny Lee Miller makes successful Muay Thai debut
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Jonny Lee Miller made his official Muay Thai debut on February 1 in New York City....
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