There is something special about making moves that shouldn’t work – work. This is not something you can do often in BJJ, and especially not reliably against higher level grapplers. However, these types of moves are often the most fun ones to do. Plus, you never know when one of them might just become a …
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones may be embroiled in a controversial battle with UFC boss Dana White, but that’s not distracting him from trying to keep his city intact amidst ongoing protests and riots. Jones posted a video on Monday of him confronting individuals with spray cans, presumably would-be vandals, on the streets of …
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The story of Mohd Irwan Noor Rashid is the perfect example of getting a second chance at life. The professional boxer led a gangster life previously, but for two years now, he has turned his life around. His shady past is behind him, and he has since ventured in to the hot waters of Muay …
When you first start researching where to train in Thailand, it can be very overwhelming. If you do a search for Muay Thai in Thailand on Google, the first gym that will pop up is Tiger Muay Thai. Does that mean Tiger is the best camp in Thailand? Of course not. It just means they …
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The UFC is back in Las Vegas this week for the first time since March for the start of what could be many shows closed to fans at its own facility. UFC on ESPN 9 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+. (Click …
The following post was written by Matt Lucas. Matt is a Muay Thai fighter, manager, journalist, and author who has been in the game for nearly a decade. He works as a commentator at Max Muay Thai and has connections to all the top stadiums in Thailand. In the mornings, before the sun rises over …
On Fighting in Rajadamnern – What It’s Like to Fight in Thailand’s Top Stadium Read More »
It’s easy to love Muay Thai, but if you were raised in the West probably that kind of romance with the sport sparked when you were a teenager or an adult. And that’s the first difference between Western Muay Thai vs Muay Thai in Thailand. For kids in Europe, it is common to play soccer or basketball. In the US there’s American …
Photo: Personal Archive During the pandemic, Bruno Bastos had to get creative to keep students at Lead BJJ in Midland, Texas. With his dojo shut down to prevent the spread of coronavirus, he has been teaching online classes for kids and adults via his Facebook page. Bruno, a black belt in jiu-jitsu, also chose to …
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to ESPN this weekend (Sat., May 30, 2020) inside the promotion’s APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, headlined by a Welterweight showdown between former 170-pound champion Tyron Woodley against streaking division contender Gilbert Burns. Once again, the face-punching action is expected to take place behind closed doors without fans in …
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Have you ever wondered why some Muay Thai fighters look so dominant in the ring, yet when they face certain opponents they look like a completely different fighter? The old Boxing adage that styles make fights is especially true in the world of Muay Thai. To the untrained eye, fighting comes down to size, strength, …
Muay Thai Fighting Styles Explained – The 6 Styles You Will Encounter Read More »