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Rodtang is Going to be a Father! Muay Thai Royalty Rodtang and Aida Looksaikongdin Announce Pregnancy on Instagram

Rodtang is Going to be a father! Muay Thai Royalty Rodtang and Aida Looksaikongdin Announce Pregnancy on InstagramMuay Thai power couple Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Aida Looksaikongdin shared joyful news on Instagram, announcing they are expecting their…

Rodtang is Going to be a father! Muay Thai Royalty Rodtang and Aida Looksaikongdin Announce Pregnancy on Instagram

Muay Thai power couple Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Aida Looksaikongdin shared joyful news on Instagram, announcing they are expecting their first child.

Rodtang and Aida Looksaikongdin Expecting a Baby

The couple, who married in February 2023, are celebrated figures in the world of Muay Thai Rodtang is a ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion and one of the most accomplished fighters in the sport with hundreds of victories. Aida is a trailblazer in women’s Muay Thai who made history as the first female fighter to compete at Rajadamnern Stadium.

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Rodtang and Aida’s relationship has been admired by fans often praising their sparring videos as “relationship goals.” Rodtang even converted to Islam, Aida’s faith, as part of their union. The two will frequently train Muay Thai together.

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The announcement marks a new chapter for the couple, who have often spoken about their dreams of building a family. Fans and fellow athletes flooded their posts with congratulatory messages, celebrating the exciting milestone.

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Aida Shared:

“A big gift is on its way! ‘From now on, it’s not just the two of us anymore; it’s the three of us.’“

“Can’t keep calm… I’m going to be a mom! , Our greatest gift is on its way.”

Paddy Pimblett Explains The Reason Why Muay Thai Fighters Don’t Transition to the UFC

Paddy Pimblett Explains Why Muay Thai Fighters Don't Transition to the UFCOne of the UFC’s rising stars in the lightweight division ‘The Baddy’ Paddy Pimblett shared his perspective on why…

Paddy Pimblett Explains Why Muay Thai Fighters Don't Transition to the UFC

One of the UFC’s rising stars in the lightweight division ‘The Baddy’ Paddy Pimblett shared his perspective on why Muay Thai fighters are seldom seen in the UFC despite being the greatest strikers on earth.

Paddy Pimblett on Muay Thai Fighters

Paddy Pimblett pointed to cultural factors, financial obligations, and technical differences between Muay Thai and MMA athletes. Discussing the challenges faced by Muay Thai fighters, Pimblett stressed the lifestyle many of them lead.

“Them Thai fighters—some of them start fighting from the age of six, seven, eight, and they’re fighting every week,” Paddy Pimblett explained. “They’re the breadwinners for the family from that age, man. That’s madness.” By the time a Muay Thai fighter is in their late 20s, their career is likely done after hundreds of matches.

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Pimblett described a generational cycle in Thailand, where fighters often come from families deeply rooted in Muay Thai tradition. “Because their dad’s been fighting since he was a kid, all the way up into the stadiums, and then he’ll have a kid… You’re just seeing this cycle,” he said.

Another factor Pimblett touched on is the cultural reverence for Muay Thai. “You never see Thai fighters in the UFC, though, do you? That’s because they all do Thai. It’s like an honorable thing in their country as well,” he noted. “There’s so much honor there in fighting Thai, especially fighting in their stadiums in Thailand.”

On the technical side, Pimblett believes the traditional Muay Thai stance doesn’t adapt well to MMA. “The stance doesn’t cross over well. It just invites takedowns, really,” he explained.

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Some Thai-based fighters have seen success in the UFC such as Loma Lookboonme and in MMA Stamp Fairtex. Otherwise, Muay Thai-based fighters have found success in MMA but tend to have mixed backgrounds in training such as Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo, and Valentina Shevchenko.

With a professional record of 22-3 and an undefeated streak in the UFC, Pimblett continues to solidify his position as a top contender in the competitive UFC lightweight division. He is a former two-division Cage Warriors champion who has made quite an impact since debuting in the UFC.

Takeru vs. Rodtang at Saitama Super Arena Has Been Announced for ONE 172

Takeru vs. Rodtang at Saitama Super Arena Has Been Announced for ONE 172ONE Championship has officially announced ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, set to take place on March 23, 2025, at…

Takeru vs. Rodtang at Saitama Super Arena Has Been Announced for ONE 172

ONE Championship has officially announced ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, set to take place on March 23, 2025, at the iconic Saitama Super Arena. The long-awaited matchup Takeru vs. Rodtang is finally, the dream showdown has been booked.

Takeru vs. Rodtang

The main event will feature Japan’s top-ranked flyweight kickboxing contender Takeru Segawa taking on Thailand’s Rodtang Jitmuangnon, the former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion and current top-ranked contender. This highly anticipated five-round super-fight pits two of the sport’s best strikers against each other. It is a matchup of world champions between Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

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In the co-main event in addition to Takeru vs. Rodtang, Brazilian MMA legend Adriano Moraes, the former flyweight king, will rematch Japan’s Yuya Wakamatsu for the vacant ONE Flyweight MMA World Championship. Moraes and Wakamatsu are ranked #1 and #2 in the division, making this a battle for supremacy.

Additional fights for ONE 172 will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Rodtang Jitmuangnon

The Iron Man” Rodtang Jitmuangnon is a decorated Muay Thai star with an impressive career record of 270 wins. He is known for his aggressive style and durability. Most recently, he is coming off a dominant win in ONE Championship Muay Thai. He remains one of the most popular figures in combat sports.

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Takeru Segawa is a Japanese kickboxing phenom and the first three-weight K-1 champion. Renowned for his calculated aggression and technical versatility, Takeru recently joined ONE Championship and continues to showcase his elite striking skills. He is coming off of a knockout win in ONE. A superstar in Japan due to his collecting so many titles in K-1 and his rivalry against Tenshin Nasukawa.

Takeru vs. Rodtang at Saitama Super Arena Has Been Announced for ONE 172

Jessica-Rose Clark Shines with Another Win in Muay Thai at Fight Night San Jose

Jessica-Rose ClarkJessica-Rose Clark, the Australian UFC veteran, delivered a dominant performance at Fight Night San Jose, scoring a unanimous decision…

Jessica-Rose Clark

Jessica-Rose Clark, the Australian UFC veteran, delivered a dominant performance at Fight Night San Jose, scoring a unanimous decision win against Mariana Rivera in a 135-pound Muay Thai bout, avenging a prior loss. The event, organized by former UFC fighter Gilbert Melendez, saw Clark’s continued growth as a fighter.

Jessica-Rose Clark

In an earlier bout in Muay Thai, Jessica-Rose Clark wasted no time asserting herself in the opening round, overwhelming Lee with precision striking and relentless pressure. The referee stepped in to halt the contest, awarding Clark the TKO victory and marking another landmark in her post-UFC career.

In her next bout, just yesterday, she defeated Mariana Rivera by unanimous decision. After the victory, she explained:

“Mentally, emotionally and physically this was the hardest camp I’ve had in a long time, but getting my hand raised last night was a ray of sunshine. Mariana is no joke. After I fought her in August, she asked for the rematch almost immediately. She’s 50-5 as an amateur, 6-3 as a pro and just won a Mexican national title last month. I knew this fight was going to be much, much harder and she came in last night with a lot of confidence and a refusal to back down. She gave me the hard fight I have been longing for.”

Since leaving the UFC in 2023, Clark has embraced Muay Thai, finding renewed happiness and success in the sport. Competing out of Combat Sports Academy (CSA) in Dublin, California, Clark has thrived under the guidance of a top-tier coaching team. She is also actively involved in Alta Global Group’s Warrior Training Program.

Reflecting on her journey, Clark has credited this career pivot with allowing her to prioritize her well-being. “This is the happiest I’ve ever been in my fighting career,” she said in a recent interview.

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With her sights set on continuing to climb the ranks in Muay Thai, fans can expect more performances from the Australian Jessica-Rose Clark standout in the months to come.

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ST. LOUIS, MO – JANUARY 14: Jessica-Rose Clark lands a punch against Paige VanZant during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Scottrade Center on January 14, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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 BoyfriendBrazilian Muay Thai athlete Bárbara Aguiar has had an incredible 2024. Battle through the competitive RWS world championship, she’s…

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 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

Muay Thai Fighter’s Shoulder Dislocates During MatchIn a display of Muay Thai sportsmanship, Superblack Sor. Jor. Toipadriew earned quite a victory this past week. The…

Muay Thai Fighter’s Shoulder Dislocates During Match

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:

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.

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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.

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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.