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Watch: Muay Thai Fighter Wins Title via elbow KO then Proposes to Boyfriend

Watch: Muay Thai Fighter Wins Title via elbow KO then Proposes to Boyfriend Brazilian Muay Thai athlete Bárbara Aguiar has had an incredible 2024. Battle through the competitive RWS world championship, she’s…

Brazilian Muay Thai athlete Bárbara Aguiar has had an incredible 2024. Battle through the competitive RWS world championship, she’s been able to earn the world title with a knockout win then proposed to her long-time partner.

Muay Thai’s Bárbara Aguiar KO and Proposal

The Anaconda’ Bárbara Aguiar put together a stunning string of victories in the Rajadamnern World Series group stage. And in the finals, with three million Baht on the line, she defeated her rival Kwanjai Kwanjaimuaythaigym with a slicing elbow knockout. In round 4, the elbow opened a massive cut and put Thailand’s Kwanjai down on the mat and she could not recover. See the Muay Thai knockout below:

After being crowned the RWS Muay Thai World Champion in the women’s 2024 Female Bantamweight division. With her championship belt and gloves still on, Bárbara Aguiar got down on one knee in Rajadamnern Stadium to propose to her boyfriend. See the video below:

RWS hosts multiple annual Muay Thai tournaments across different weight classes. Starting with group stages and ending with finals. Three million baht is on the line in each tournament plus fight bonuses. The entire series is hosted at the historic Rajadamnern Stadium.

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Watch: Muay Thai Fighter Asks for Break to Pop Shoulder Back Into Place Mid-Fight

In a display of Muay Thai sportsmanship, Superblack Sor. Jor. Toipadriew earned quite a victory this past week. The…

In a display of Muay Thai sportsmanship, Superblack Sor. Jor. Toipadriew earned quite a victory this past week. The Nak Muay demonstrated physical strength after a shoulder dislocation in THAI FIGHT LEAGUE.

Muay Thai Fighter’s Shoulder Dislocates During Match

Mid-fight, Superblack suffered an injury where his shoulder dislocated. A painful moment for anyone and having it happen during a fight only makes it worse. Superblack surprised viewers by asking for a brief pause to pop his shoulder back into place. Commentators highlighted that such injuries were a regular occurrence for the fighter, apparently for him this is typical.

See the video below:

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Despite the setback, and being knocked down earlier in the bout, the Muay fighter Superblack fought back fiercely, ultimately drawing the fight at the end of regulation. When the fight entered an additional fourth round, Superblack’s perseverance paid off as he secured the win.

The commentators, and indeed fans of ‘The art of Eight Limbs’ worldwide, celebrated his victory and the spirit of sportsmanship he displayed. “The honor of Muay Thai. Amazing to see sportsmanship like this in our sport,” one comment remarked.

Superblack Sor. Jor. Toipadriew’s incredible performance has set a new standard for resilience and respect in the ring, demonstrating that martial arts is as much about honor as it is about skill.

Thai Fight League is a weekly Muay program launched by Thai Fight in April 2023. It features upcoming Muay Thai fighters and takes place every Sunday at World Siam Stadium in Bang Kapi, Bangkok. Fighters often compete with their fists bound in rope instead of wearing boxing gloves. It combines elements of traditional Muay Thai with entertainment-style Muay Thai.

Muay Thai Makeover: Stamp Fairtex explains Beauty Pageant Entry

Stamp Fairtex has many accolades to her name including Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and MMA. A few years ago she…

Stamp Fairtex has many accolades to her name including Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and MMA. A few years ago she was able to add ‘Stamp Fairtex Beauty Pageant Queen’ to the list. We got the low down on Stamp’s makeover for the beauty contest.

Stamp Fairtex Beauty Pageant

One of the major stars of ONE Championship, Stamp is recognized for her talents in and out of the cage. Her dance routines at live events and social media have made her highly popular in addition to her world titles in multiple combat sports. Stamp Fairtex previously held ONE world titles in both Kickboxing and Muay Thai. She currently holds the MMA championship.

Beauty queen champion can be added to the list as well. A few years ago on Instagram, she shared: “For the first time in my life I entered the contest.”

In an interview, we got the lowdown on the situation. Stamp Fairtex elaborated: “It was like a fruit festival in my province. And my community would select girls to compete in a beauty pageant. It’s quite casual and I didn’t really have anything to do at that time. So I was like, why not?”

Stamp Fairtex is originally from Rayong, Thailand which has an annual fruit festival. This festival celebrates the fruit harvest season and features a beauty contest as one of its main attractions. The beauty pageant is held alongside other festivities such as fruit-themed float parades, fruit-eating contests, and local product exhibitions.

Currently, Stamp is recovering from a severe knee injury but is looking to get back into MMA competitions in mid-2025.

While on Tour, Dua Lipa Enjoys some Muay Thai Action at Rajadamnern Stadium

Global music star Dua Lipa is currently on tour in Asia and recently performed in Bangkok. WHile enjoying Thailand,…

Global music star Dua Lipa is currently on tour in Asia and recently performed in Bangkok. WHile enjoying Thailand, she stopped to visit the monument of Muay Thai Rajadamnern Stadium.

Dua Lipa at Rajadamnern Stadium

Shared from Rajadamnern Stadium on Instagram, Dua Lipa enjoyed watching Muay Thai in the iconic combat sports stadium.

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Dua Lipa in Thailand

The musician is currently on her Radical Optimism Tour and performed in Bangkok, Thailand on November 27, 2024 at the The Impact Arena. Dua Lipa has achieved remarkable success with her album sales and chart performance. Her latest album, “Radical Optimism,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, marking her first chart-topper and her largest sales week to date. The album sold an impressive 51,500 copies in its first week, with 39,000 being physical sales, including 20,000 on vinyl.

She is best known for her work in the dance-pop genre. Her overall career sales remain impressive, with her total equivalent album sales reaching 27.53 million. Additionally, her debut album has achieved 14 million sales, while “Future Nostalgia” has reached 11.5 million.

Rajadamnern Stadium, built in 1945, is Thailand’s oldest and most iconic Muay Thai venue. All-time greats of Muay Thai have fought there including Buakaw Banchamek, Samart Payakaroon, Saenchai, and Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn, among so many others. The stadium has a major legacy, having seen legendary fights and launched the careers of numerous Nak Muays.

From her own Instagram, she seemed to have enjoyed her time in Thailand.

Thai Fighters Face Decline as Foreign Talent Takes Over Muay Thai, Says Insider

Sia Boat Petchyindee is a key figure in Muay Thai being a top promoter and gym owner, and he…

Sia Boat Petchyindee is a key figure in Muay Thai being a top promoter and gym owner, and he is worried that the destiny of Muay Thai will not feature much Thai in the future.

Muay Thai’s Future

Sia Boat is the leader of Petchyindee the gym and fight promotion in Bangkok. In May 2023, he announced his intention to part ways with ONE Championship, a major international fighting promotion, citing dissatisfaction with the treatment of Petchyindee fighters. Sia Boat remains committed to elevating ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’ in Thailand and worldwide. He continues to run Petchyindee as a successful gym and promotion, focusing on developing fighters and providing them with opportunities to improve their lives and support their families.

However, he believes the future of Muay Thai may be taken over by foreign talent in the coming years. Farang is the Thai word for foreigner and Nak Muay is the term for fighter from Thailand. In a recent interview, he explained:

“No more than 5 years, and Thai fighters will not be able to compete against foreign fighters in Muay Thai. In 5 years, all the world champions will be foreigners. 100%. Thai fighters always come from poverty. They have nothing to do, or their parents can’t afford to raise them, so they send their children to Muay Thai gyms. But now there are lots of options. You can be a footballer or do other things, so the amount of nak muays is decreasing significantly. Only the ones with no choices will become nak muays.

“Right now, Japanese fighters are already better than Thais, and in 5 years Thai fighters will not be able to compete against foreigners. 5 years is the latest. In fact, it’s already happening.“

All-time great fighter Samart Payakaroon raised similar concerns about a decade ago. He was concerned about the decline in stadium attendance, blaming promoters for waning interest among Thai people in their own sport. Samart predicted that Muay Thai would eventually be controlled overseas, with foreign passion for the sport outpacing that of Thais.

Sia Boat Petchyindee talks about the future of Muay Thai and foreign fighters.

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Heavyweight Tom Aspinall Names the Fighter with the Deadliest Leg Kicks

UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall has named the hardest leg kicker that he has ever met. The title goes to…

UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall has named the hardest leg kicker that he has ever met. The title goes to the UK Muay Thai legend Liam Harrison, who slammed Aspinally with a thunderous leg kick during a training session.

Tom Aspinall and Liam Harrison

The UK-born Tom Aspinall is a full-size MMA heavyweight fighter coming in at 250 lbs while Liam Harrison is merely 145 lbs. Aspinall has spent his MMA career facing talented heavyweights and taking hard strikes from them. Regardless, ‘The Hitman’ Harrison hits harder than all of them when it comes to leg kicks.

In a recent training video, UFC Interim Heavyweight World Champion Tom Aspinall was asked who the hardest leg kicker that he has worked with is. He answered, “Liam Harrison. Thai boxers are generally the best leg kickers in combat sports”

‘The Hitman’ Liam Harrison responded, “High praise from the UFC heavyweight champion. Tom actually let me boot his leg before cos he wanted to see how it felt. But seeing as his legs are the same size as my house it took it like a champ.”

The UK-born Harrison is a Muay Thai icon. He has established himself as one of the greatest non-Thai fighters in Muay Thai history and is known for his aggressive fighting style. Harrison’s impressive record includes 8 world titles and over 100 fights, with more than 80 wins and numerous knockouts. Liam Harrison’s legacy in Muay Thai is significant.

Tom Aspinall has showcased his skills with several notable performances. He holds wins over respected veterans like Andrei Arlovski and Alexander Volkov. His ascent in the division culminated in winning the UFC interim heavyweight title on November 11, 2023, when he stopped Sergei Pavlovich via strikes in just 1:09 of the first round. Now, he waiting for a unification match against the heavyweight king Jon Jones.