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Muay Thai (Thai: มวยไทย, RTGS: muai thai, pronounced [mūaj tʰāj] ⓘ), sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, the Art of Eight Limbs [3] or the Science of Eight Limbs, [4] is a Thai martial art and full-contact combat sport that uses stand-up striking, sweeps, and various clinching techniques. [5]
This is a list of WBC Muaythai world champions, showing every world champion certificated by World Boxing Council's WBC Muaythai. The WBC, which is one of the four major governing bodies in professional boxing, started certifying their own Muay Thai world champions in 19 different weight classes in 2005.
This is a list of WBC Muaythai international champions, showing every international champion certificated by the World Boxing Council Muaythai (WBC Muaythai).The WBC, which is one of the four major governing bodies in professional boxing, started certifying their own Muay Thai world champions in 19 different weight classes in 2005.
He was crowned "Fighter of the Century" by Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand and was the first nak muay to be given his own display at the Thai National Museum. [ 12 ] [ 13 ] Kongtoranee Payakaroon – older brother of Samart Payakaroon and won the Lumpinee Stadium title in five different weight divisions.
This is a list of WBC Muaythai female world champions, showing every female world champion certificated by the World Boxing Council Muaythai (WBC Muaythai).The WBC, which is one of the four major governing bodies in professional boxing, started certifying their own Muay Thai world champions in 19 different weight classes in 2005.
Sombat Banchamek (Thai: สมบัติ บัญชาเมฆ, born May 8, 1982), also known by his ring name Buakaw Banchamek (Thai: บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ, Buakaw meaning "white lotus") is a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. Known for his fierce fighting style, he is regarded as one of the greatest ...
The International Federation of Muaythai Associations, or IFMA, called the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur until 27 July 2019, is a sport governing body of amateur and professional Muay Thai and Muay boran consisting of 140 member countries worldwide with 5 continental federations after unification of International Federation of Muaythai Amateur and World Muaythai Council.
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a form of competitive combat sport, akin to boxing, muay thai, or kick boxing. MMA titles, or championship belts, are given to those fighters deemed by a promotional organization to have met a certain standard of athletic accomplishment in a specific weight class (most often by means of a championship fight ...