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Oct 31

Why Every Martial Artist Needs to Train in Thailand at Least Once!

It's time to take your first step toward being able to say, “I learned Muay Thai in Bangkok!” One of the most popular combat sports to...

From Bangkok to the Octagon: How Muay Thai is Taking Over the Global MMA Scene!

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Oct 26

Muay Thai

From Bangkok to the Octagon: How Muay Thai is Taking Over the Global MMA Scene!

Muay Thai, the “Art of Eight Limbs,” has a long-standing history in combat sports, rooted in ancient Siamese battlefields and refined..

Hands of Stone Shakes Up ONE Championship: John Lineker's Dominant Muay Thai Run Sparks New Rivalries!

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Oct 7

ONE Championship

Hands of Stone Shakes Up ONE Championship: John Lineker's Dominant Muay Thai Run Sparks New Rivalries!

John Lineker, famously known as “Hands of Stone,” has made waves with his explosive Muay Thai performances in ONE Championship, scoring...

Superbon Destroys Jo Nattawut with Brutal Elbows in Under 2 Minutes at ONE Friday Fights 81 – Full Results Inside!

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Sep 27

ONE Championship

Superbon Destroys Jo Nattawut with Brutal Elbows in Under 2 Minutes at ONE Friday Fights 81 – Full Results Inside!

ONE Friday Fights 81: Superbon vs. Nattawut met expectations when the world’s largest martial arts organization took over...

John Lineker To Fight Alexey Balyko In Muay Thai At ONE Fight Night 25: Nicolas Vs. Eersel

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Sep 26

ONE Championship

John Lineker To Fight Alexey Balyko In Muay Thai At ONE Fight Night 25: Nicolas Vs. Eersel

Former ONE Bantameight MMA World Champion John Lineker is set to continue his odyssey in the sport of Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 25

Unveiling the Mystique of Martial Arts: From Ancient Origins to Modern Influence

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Sep 1

Karate

Unveiling the Mystique of Martial Arts: From Ancient Origins to Modern Influence

Martial arts have fascinated humanity for millennia, blending physical prowess with mental discipline in a way that transcends mere combat.

Freddie Haggerty Predicts Stoppage For Big Bro Jonathan Haggerty's ONE 168 Title Defense

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Aug 8

ONE Championship

Freddie Haggerty Predicts Stoppage For Big Bro Jonathan Haggerty's ONE 168 Title Defense

Jonathan Haggerty will get his stiffest challenge to date when he arrives in the United States to defend...

Full Fight Card ONE 168: Denver Finalized with Thrilling Lineup on September 6: Superlek vs. Haggerty Headlines, Ruotolo Defends Title Against Musumeci, and More Exciting Bouts Live on Prime Video

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Aug 6

ONE Championship

Full Fight Card ONE 168: Denver Finalized with Thrilling Lineup on September 6: Superlek vs. Haggerty Headlines, Ruotolo Defends Title Against Musumeci, and More Exciting Bouts Live on Prime Video

ONE 168: Denver is set with an outstanding 12-match lineup for Friday, September 6, at the Ball Arena...

John Lineker Transitions To Muay Thai For ONE 168 Matchup Against Asa Ten Pow, on September 6

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Aug 1

ONE Championship

John Lineker Transitions To Muay Thai For ONE 168 Matchup Against Asa Ten Pow, on September 6

John Lineker will put on the four-ounce gloves for ONE 168: Denver. However, he will not be competing in MMA...

Mind-Blowing Muay Thai Mayhem lined up for ONE Friday Fight 73, headlined by Worapon Sor Dechapan vs Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree

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Jul 30

ONE Championship

Mind-Blowing Muay Thai Mayhem lined up for ONE Friday Fight 73, headlined by Worapon Sor Dechapan vs Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree

ONE Championship will pack Lumpinee Boxing Stadium again on Friday, August 2, for ONE Friday Fights 73.

Tye Ruotolo Talks ONE Fight Night 23 Performance, Possible MMA Future

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Jul 11

ONE Championship

Tye Ruotolo Talks ONE Fight Night 23 Performance, Possible MMA Future

The July 5 meeting started methodically before Ruotolo scored a takedown and looked for submissions the rest of the way...

Anane's Upset, Maisangkum's Power Reign at ONE Friday Fights 69

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Jul 5

ONE Championship

Anane's Upset, Maisangkum's Power Reign at ONE Friday Fights 69

Nabil Anane silenced many doubters in the main event with his second-round knockout over Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai...

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May 22

Premium

World's Greatest Kickers in the Ring

We asked 7 legendary kickboxing promoters and champions to give us their opinion on the world’s greatest kickers in the ring..

Jo Nattawut Plans To Grow Muay Thai, Bring World Title Back To Atlanta With ONE 168 Win

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May 20

ONE Championship

Jo Nattawut Plans To Grow Muay Thai, Bring World Title Back To Atlanta With ONE 168 Win

On November 8, ONE 170 takes place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta with “Smokin” Jo Nattawat

Muay Thai Showdowns and Explosive Knockouts: Recap of ONE Friday Fights 63 in Bangkok

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May 17

ONE Championship

Muay Thai Showdowns and Explosive Knockouts: Recap of ONE Friday Fights 63 in Bangkok

ONE Friday Fights 63 delivered 11 martial arts contests from Bangkok, Thailand.

Fight Night at the Tech; Scott Coker Returns to His Roots

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May 17

Mixed Martial Arts

Fight Night at the Tech; Scott Coker Returns to His Roots

Scott Coker, the visionary promoter, steps back in the ring of pro-fights as the Executive Producer of Fight Night at the Tech.

Muay Thai Mayhem! Yodthongthai Sor Sommai Returns to ONE Friday Fights 59 This Weekend

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Apr 15

ONE Championship

Muay Thai Mayhem! Yodthongthai Sor Sommai Returns to ONE Friday Fights 59 This Weekend

ONE Championship is back inside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium after a week off. On Friday, April 19, 12 bouts line the ONE Friday Fights...

Nong-O Rebuffs Retirement Talk Ahead Of ONE Friday Fights 58 Showdown

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Mar 21

ONE Championship

Nong-O Rebuffs Retirement Talk Ahead Of ONE Friday Fights 58 Showdown

Nong-O Hama has lost two straight bouts, but that doesn’t mean the former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion is giving up on his...

Toshio Fujiwara: The Unsung Pioneer of Kickboxing and Muay Thai's Global Journey

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Feb 16

Traditional Arts

Toshio Fujiwara: The Unsung Pioneer of Kickboxing and Muay Thai's Global Journey

Toshio Fujiwara might not be a household name among fight enthusiasts today, but his contributions to combat sports during a pivotal era...

Demystifying Muay Boran: The Evolution and Misconceptions of Thailand's Martial Arts

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Feb 14

Muay Thai

Demystifying Muay Boran: The Evolution and Misconceptions of Thailand's Martial Arts

The perception of muay boran as the ancestral form of Thailand Martial Arts muay Thai is widespread yet flawed. This view overlooks two...

Maximizing Muay Thai Performance: Essential Strength and Conditioning Strategies

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Feb 10

Muay Thai

Maximizing Muay Thai Performance: Essential Strength and Conditioning Strategies

Strength and conditioning form the backbone of Muay Thai training, yet their importance often goes unrecognised. This oversight is...

Embracing Muay Thai for Everyday Self-Defense: A Friendly Guide

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Feb 9

Muay Thai

Embracing Muay Thai for Everyday Self-Defense: A Friendly Guide

So, you’re curious about martial arts for self-defense, huh? It’s a common reason many of us dive into the world of martial arts,...

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Feb 8

Karate

Cover Story Throwback: Howard Jackson

Howard Jackson's April 1974 Cover Howard Jackson, the "California Flash,'' is a former kickboxing, Muay Thai, and point karate world...

ONE Championship 2024 Kickoff: ONE Friday Fights 47 Showcases Muay Thai and MMA Showdowns at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium

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Jan 8

ONE Championship

ONE Championship 2024 Kickoff: ONE Friday Fights 47 Showcases Muay Thai and MMA Showdowns at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium

ONE Championship will get its 2024 campaign started on Friday, January 12, with two exciting events. It all starts with ONE Friday Fights...

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