Muay Thai News

Wollongong Muay Thai fighters David Penimmpede and Mitch Brisbane won't be slowing down after both brought home NSW State titles earlier this month.

Several local MMA fighters and boxers will be competing in the "Mendo Throw Down" event happening on July 26, at the Coyote Valley Gymnasium, Redwood Valley.

All things Thai were on display -- from music, dance, massage, kick-boxing, sword play, muay Thai and, of course, a generous lineup of Thai food.

Before they became known for dishing out punishment inside of the cage, Charmaine "Not So Sweet" Tweet and Jessamyn "The Gun" Duke fought in the ring against each other.

Portrayed as a way for inmates to battle their way to an early release, a Corrections Department muay Thai project is instead teaching inmates the skills needed to build a future career It's billed by promoters as a "Battle for Freedom", but inmates who take part in the Prison Fight programme have little chance of securing an early release, ... (more)

When Tony Jaa burst onto the screen and introduced to the US audience with 2003s Ong Bak he became an instant icon and changed the way fans saw martial arts action.

The UFC heads to New Jersey for UFN 45, bringing fight fans an excellent midweek card with fun fights throughout.

Free from hesitation, Jessamyn "The Gun" Duke sums up her last bout with unflinching honesty.

South Africa doesn't allow boxers to compete in MMA, and one of the top fighters from the country in Irshaad Sayed reacts to the news.

Fabricio Werdum will finally fight for the UFC title on Nov. 15, when he battles reigning champion Cain Velasquez at UFC 180 in Mexico City, and his head coach Rafael Cordeiro is confident that the jiu-jitsu specialist has what it takes to beat Velasquez standing or on the ground.

Today, at the new Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, guaranteed action fighters Pornsanae Sitmonchai and Pokkeaw Fonjanchonburi waged war in a crazy and violent shootout that didn't last two rounds.

Muay Thai kickboxers Chloe Duff and Mitch Holden with stick fighting world champion Dominic Lavalle, who coaches and pushes the pair hard in their training regime at Reflex Martial Arts Centre in Wollongong.

Actor Kunal Kapoor, who recently visited Thailand, has returned here with some injuries.

Rushelle Kiesel works out during a boxing group class at the UFC Gym, 4360 Blue Diamond Road, on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Jul. 3, 2014 - TEMPE, Ariz. -- TEMPE, ARIZ., JULY 2, 2014 - The inaugural 2013 Siam Cup Jr. Muay Thai Grand Prix strapped a rocket to the back of winner Ruben "Tuzo" Cruz's amateur career in "The Art of Eight Limbs."

Weidman and Machida are set to battle for the middleweight championship at Saturday night's UFC 175 in Las Vegas, Nev., and the champion's coach Ray Longo is confident his protA©gA© will finish the challenger, since "The Dragon" has a "You can't say Lyoto has a weak chin.

Tito Ortiz to Reportedly Fight Again in November Posted by Larry Csonka on 07.02.2014 So says his muay thai coach... - Tito Ortiz's muay thai coach Rafael Cordeiro recently spoke about when Tito will fight again.

Mild-mannered and easygoing best describe Matthew Diaz Rivera. That all changes, though, when he dons boxing gloves and shin pads.

ICYMI: Here's an absolute banger of a muay Thai fight between 17 year old phenom Sangmanee Sor Tienpo and tough as nails journeyman Hong Thanonchai Tor Sangtiennoi that went down last week.

Keeping up with their last few shows, Thai Fight put on more bouts with no gloves Saturday night in Macau.