A Thai-born One-Punch Man has emerged as a new legend captured on a viral clip. The Thailand One-Punch Man…
A Thai-born One-Punch Man has emerged as a new legend captured on a viral clip. The Thailand One-Punch Man uses his fists before talking and takes out an entire group before being thwarted by a pesky lawn chair.
Thailand’s One-Punch Man
In what looks to be a drunken brawl outside of a sports venue in Thailand, a tan-hat man in a light sweater and sweatpants certainly won the argument. He threw two body kicks at two men with no success. Blue Shirt Man approached with a kick of his own but was pushed back due to inferior footwork. One punch lands and the first man has fallen.
Next, a man next to the truck eats a single punch and is laid out flat. Orange Shirt Man then gets a punch and goes down. Black Shirt Man throws a lead hook but misses before two punches send him to the ground. Four men fall to the power-fisted man.
Safety-Vest Man then steps in and parries the attempted strike and tries to de-escalate the situation. The two continue the war of words and try to escort tan hat man away, but his patience wares thin and he’s had enough. With a lead hook, he ends the night for Safety-Vest Man who goes down. The fifth knockout of the evening.
Finally, an entire group, upwards of nine individuals begins to slow down One-Punch Man but it is the blue plastic chair that truly scares him off. With one blow from the plastic chair and tan hat man is hatless and sprints away from the scene.
In a massive move for the ever-growing sport of mixed martial arts — particularly in Asia, the sport has…
In a massive move for the ever-growing sport of mixed martial arts — particularly in Asia, the sport has officially been recognized in Thailand — with a fully certified and approved MMA Association also established under the Department of Provincial Administration.
Thailand, home to a rich and deep history of combat sports, has produced some of the biggest talents in the striking arts to ever compete on a global scale — and in recent years, has become a home to a vast array of the most recognizable figures in mixed martial arts, through its extensive facilities and gyms littered across the Southeast Asian region.
MMA officially recognized as a sport in Thailand
From the likes of Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket — which has hosted the likes of UFC stars, the trio of former championship holders, Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan, and former flyweight queen, Valentina Shevchenko — to Bangtao Muay Thai and mixed martial arts, which hosts strawweight best, Zhang Weili, and on occasion, ex-light heavyweight kingpin, Jiri Prochazka.
Developing a vast talent of fighters in the region who have gone on to achieve worldwide success in mixed martial arts and acclaim, the recognization of mixed martial arts as an official sport in Thailand — as well as the establishment of a fully certified mixed martial arts Association comes as a further feather in the cap for the historical combat sports history of the land.
Nick Chapman, who confirmed the establishment in a historic day for the sport in the region, and spoke of his delight to be appointed as advisory chairman for the association — following a “dedicated effort” to see the recognition of mixed martial arts as a sport in the country.
“After months of dedicated effort and collaboration with an incredible team of people, we have successfully achieved official recognition for Mixed Martial Arts as a sport in Thailand,” Advisory Chairman, and Head of International Relations, Nick Chapman said. “We have also established a new, fully certified and approved Mixed Martial Arts Association of Thailand under the Department of Provincial Administration.
“This is a significant milestone for combat sports in Thailand,” Chapman continued. “Our association, with the support of some very influential figures, aims to elevate the sport of mixed martial arts within the country to a world-class level.”
“I am deeply honored to have been appointed as the Advisory Chairman and Head of International Relations for the newly established Mixed Martial Arts Association of Thailand. Being entrusted with such a crucial role in developing the sport that I love at this level in a country that I hold so dear, is an immense privilege for me. Over the next few years you will see the sport of Mixed Martial Arts really start to take off. Our plans for the future of the sport are huge,” Chapman concluded.
MMA Association of Thailand
Mr. Vathanai Vathanakul President
Mr. Prathan Worramanin, Vice President and Secretary General
Mrs.Ummarapas Vathanakul Communication Committee and Accountant
Other committee members:
Mr. Oroschutiman Sangthong
Mrs. Aemon Chapman
Mr. Thanatas
Mr. Krittapas Chutiman
Mr. Suchet
Miss Natchanan Warmanin
Mr. Worathit Warmanin
Mr. Chin Wong Saeng
Miss Anyarat Pancharoen
Mrs. Amraphat Wattanakul
Speaking with John Hyon Ko for The AllStar publication in the aftermath of the formation of the Mixed Martial Arts Association of Thailand, Chapman detailed the journey that took place to see the sport’s recognition in the region — praising the country’s “progressive stance” — before laying out plans to bring a host of high-level coaches from a host of different disciplines to help develop the sport in the country.
“Mixed Martial Arts has been frowned upon in Thailand for a long time,” Chapman said. “There was even a point when the Sports Authority banned the use of a cage, Mixed Martial Arts cages were not allowed, but what I love about Thailand is their progressive stance on things, they are open to taking new things onboard. Mixed Martial Arts is going to explode in Thailand, we are in the process of setting up a Mixed Martial Arts association in Thailand.”
“I’ve been enlisted with heading the development team and what we are going to do is regulate Mixed Martial Arts in Thailand, we are going to bring in grassroots organizations from around the world, we are going to be running regular events, in a cage, in Sports Authority approved stadium. Mixed Martial Arts is going to become a massive part of the combat sports industry here.”
“IMMAF is a huge organization globally for mixed martial arts. We are going to work under their framework so everything is done as it should be. I’m going to make sure all the regulations are in place, everything is conducted professionally, fighters’ safety. I’ll be taking care of all of that.”
“A 5-10 year plan is to bring over the high-level wrestling coaches, the high level of jiu-jitsu coaches, the high level of MMA coaches and develop Thai nationals to either be ONE Championship’s level or UFC level. That’s my dream.”
Gearing up for his showdown with Francis Ngannou on October 28, Tyson Fury headed to Phuket, Thailand alongside his father and coach John Fury. The reigning WBC heavyweight champion is slated for a scrap with the former UFC titleholder in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh. Ahead of their massive crossover contest, ‘The Gypsy King’ […]
Gearing up for his showdown with Francis Ngannou on October 28, Tyson Fury headed to Phuket, Thailand alongside his father and coach John Fury.
The reigning WBC heavyweight champion is slated for a scrap with the former UFC titleholder in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh. Ahead of their massive crossover contest, ‘The Gypsy King’ took a trip to The Land of Smiles over the summer. While there, Fury was seen partying and taking in a few fight cards at Rajadamnern Muay Thai Stadium.
Speaking about his experience traveling to Thailand with the heavyweight champ, John Fury appears to have fallen in love with the country known for its sweltering weather and brutal Muay Thai events.
“All the men are warriors over there. All the women are warriors, never mind the men,” John Fury an ambassador for Free Bets said in a LowKick MMA exclusive interview. “They all love fighting, don’t they? The whole place is built on violence, isn’t it? They’re lovely people to speak to. We enjoyed it there. It was fabulous. We got received very well, but you can see the only thing that the people have got on their mind is fighting and gambling. Gambling and fighting, what a combination!”.
“I enjoyed Thailand. It was an eye-opener for me. The weather was very hot over there. It’s a totally different way of life than the one we live here. They’re a lot tougher race. I went to a few of the Thai boxing events and my god, it was brutal. Big guys made of titanium just getting the p*ss and sh*t knocked out of each other. It was an unbelievable experience for me to watch it. To be honest with you, I felt like a p*ssy out there”.
Both of John Fury’s Boys Will Be in Action This Month
John Fury will be a very busy man this month as both of his sons will be in action. First, undefeated standout Tommy Fury will return to the squared circle for a matchup with social media star KSI as part of Misfits Boxing’s ‘The PRIME Card’ on October 14 in Manchester. Two weeks later, ‘The Gypsy King’ will meet Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight showdown in the Middle East before reportedly returning to the country two months later for a long-awaited title unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk.
A Mauy Thai event in Bangkok, Thailand is at the centre of an outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. On the 6th of March, the Lumpini Boxing Stadium in the Thai capital of Bangkok held a Mauy Thai event attended by 5000 fans. Since then, COVID-19 cases have spiked, and according to reports, the outbreak […]
A Mauy Thai event in Bangkok, Thailand is at the centre of an outbreak of COVID-19 in the country.
On the 6th of March, the Lumpini Boxing Stadium in the Thai capital of Bangkok held a Mauy Thai event attended by 5000 fans. Since then, COVID-19 cases have spiked, and according to reports, the outbreak can be traced back to this boxing event.
Per Channel 7, many people have been confirmed to have the Corona Virus since attending the Mauy Thai event. This includes famous TV star Matthew Deane Chanthavanij who presented the night of fights.
The report also confirms others who had entered the ring, such as sponsors, had also contracted the virus. It also claims at least 26 people who sat in the first few rows had tested positive for the virus.
With so many confirmed cases, it is now feared that hundreds, even thousands more are yet to be diagnosed. You can only assume a lot of people in attendance now have Corona Virus as the stadium was packed, people were close to each other and cheering crowds would have allowed for the smooth transition from one person to the next.
Does this case prove governments are doing the right thing by shutting down sporting events?
The morality of children fighting for sport (both here and abroad) has given us plenty of opportunities for debate over the years. In Thailand, no such debate exists. Little kids fight Muay Thai, and that’s the way it is.
Still, it’s always a little unsettling for us American non-sociopath-types to see a child kicked unconscious, which is what happens around the 1:59 mark of the video above. The referee’s position actually blocks the impact from our view, but the aftermath — in which the losing fighter in the blue gloves is motionless on his back for about 15 seconds — suggests that he got seriously rattled. For what it’s worth, the YouTube page identifies the winner as “Baby Muay Thai fighter Pee,” and calls it a KO via body kick. Congrats, Pee.
Look, I know this is how things are done over there, but just because something is tradition, doesn’t mean it’s sacred. Kiddie Muay Thai knockouts — good or bad for humanity? Call 1-888-CAGE-TATO right now and let us know how you feel. Or just use the comments section.
The morality of children fighting for sport (both here and abroad) has given us plenty of opportunities for debate over the years. In Thailand, no such debate exists. Little kids fight Muay Thai, and that’s the way it is.
Still, it’s always a little unsettling for us American non-sociopath-types to see a child kicked unconscious, which is what happens around the 1:59 mark of the video above. The referee’s position actually blocks the impact from our view, but the aftermath — in which the losing fighter in the blue gloves is motionless on his back for about 15 seconds — suggests that he got seriously rattled. For what it’s worth, the YouTube page identifies the winner as “Baby Muay Thai fighter Pee,” and calls it a KO via body kick. Congrats, Pee.
Look, I know this is how things are done over there, but just because something is tradition, doesn’t mean it’s sacred. Kiddie Muay Thai knockouts — good or bad for humanity? Call 1-888-CAGE-TATO right now and let us know how you feel. Or just use the comments section.
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In a massive move for the ever-growing sport of mixed martial arts — particularly in Asia, the sport has…
Gearing up for his showdown with Francis Ngannou on October 28, Tyson Fury headed to Phuket, Thailand alongside his father and coach John Fury. The reigning WBC heavyweight champion is slated for a scrap with the former UFC titleholder in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh. Ahead of their massive crossover contest, ‘The Gypsy King’ […]
A Mauy Thai event in Bangkok, Thailand is at the centre of an outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. On the 6th of March, the Lumpini Boxing Stadium in the Thai capital of Bangkok held a Mauy Thai event attended by 5000 fans. Since then, COVID-19 cases have spiked, and according to reports, the outbreak […]