The Legend of Sagat Petchyindee
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by Kay
1M ago
When talking about the greatest muay thai fighters of all time, it’s impossible to have any conversation without mentioning Sagat Petchyindee. For those unfamiliar with the sport, Sagat Petchyindee is a living legend! A fighter so great he inspired an iconic street fighter character. Early Life Sagat Petchyindee born as Wirun Phonphimai on November 30, 1957. He comes from Nakhon Ratchasima in Isaan. Sagat was a peaceful child and enjoyed hanging around with monks. However, his brothers were already on their journeys in combat sport. His older brother Saksout was a well respected nakmuay. He st ..read more
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Smilla Sundell: Rise of the Youngest Champion
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by Kay
6M ago
Every now and then in Muay Thai, a prodigal talent separates itself from the rest of the crowd. Smilla Sundell is no different and at the age of 18 is on her way towards becoming a Muay Thai legend. Currently, she’s the One Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion and has the honor of being the youngest person to ever win a Muay Thai world championship.  Image Courtesy: https://www.smillasundell.com/ Smilla is all set to defend her title against the uber talented Alycia Rodrigues next in a fight that promises to be an all out war. Before her next fight, let’s take a look at her career ..read more
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Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn – The Greatest Muay Thai Fighter of all time?
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by Kay
7M ago
When it comes to legends in Muay Thai, one that often gets overlooked for his greatness is Diesel Noi Chor Thanasukarn. Arguably the most feared Muay Khao style fighter of his generation, his remarkable prowess earned him the moniker of the ‘Sky Piercing Knee’. For a bantamweight fighter, Dieselnoi was remarkably tall standing in at 188 cm! Through his legendary career, Dieselnoi held a record of 110-4-5, earning him a win rate of 93% and among them were wins over fighters that many consider to be the greatest of all times. Let’s take a detailed look at not only the career of Dieselnoi but hi ..read more
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Why are MMA Fighters’ Ears Like That?
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by Kay
1y ago
Heavily inspired by Bruce Lee’s Game of Death, mixed martial arts (MMA) is incredibly entertaining to watch due to the brutality of the fights. No holds are barred, and you can fight with the style you want. It facilitates unique fights where anything can happen, so the results are always spectacular. However, with such harsh fights come consequences; you may have noticed that many UFC fighters have weird ears and asked yourself, “Why are MMA fighters’ ears like that?” It’s due to fighting and taking hits to the ears. It’s also common with wrestlers and rugby men since their sport also has a ..read more
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Does MMA Build Confidence?
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by Kay
1y ago
Learning martial arts or, for that matter, MMA (mixed martial arts), is anything but easy. Thanks to the influx of various Bruce Lee and other martial arts-themed movies, most people are generally under the impression that it takes years of training. They’re not wrong. Learning MMA is hard; that’s a given.  But learning MMA, such as Muay Thai, is even more so. The reason they’re extremely popular can be chalked up to a single question: “Does MMA build confidence?” The answer is a resounding “Yes.”  Learning MMA can instill an unerring sense of confidence in yourself. Better yet, you ..read more
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Can you Bodybuild and do MMA?
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by Kay
1y ago
Bodybuilding is often associated with athletes and movie stars like Arnold Schwarzenneger or Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and overly developed muscular mass. Meanwhile, when you look at MMA fighters such as Khabib Nurgamedov or Daniel Cormier, their physical appearance is far from that of bodybuilders, particularly without the muscle definition and over-the-top mass you’re likely used to seeing. Yet, MMA fighters like Paulo Costa, Yoel Romero, or Brock Lesnar, to name a few, have this built physique, so it begs the question: “Can you bodybuild and do MMA?“ The answer is yes, but you won’t necess ..read more
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Is No-Gi Better For MMA?
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by Kay
1y ago
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a fighting technique that became popular among mixed martial arts (MMA) fans when Royce Gracie won the first UFC, and many MMA champions use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With this martial art, fighters learn to use their opponent’s weight against them by various holding techniques to successfully put the opponent into submission by bringing him to the ground. It’s now recognized as one of the most efficient martial arts you can use during an MMA fight. In MMA, almost every single fighter trains in Jiu-Jitsu; however, practitioners struggle to reach an agreement when discu ..read more
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Is Ring Rust in MMA a Real Thing?
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by Kay
1y ago
If you are just joining an MMA course, you are bound to come across this question often – is ring rust in MMA a real thing? It is real, and many sportsmen and sportswomen suffer from the same. Ring rust has nothing to do with the MMA fighting ring or, more aptly, the Octagon. If you have been away from a particular sport for a year or more and feel that you have lost your mental agility and sharpness, that’s ring rust! Ring rust, in general, should apply to any sport. Imagine that you learned to ride your first bicycle 30 years ago. You haven’t since then, and you are planning to try it out a ..read more
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What do MMA fighters eat before a fight?
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by Kay
1y ago
A large part of the success of mixed martial fighters is due to their commitment to a healthy diet, which has helped them become some of the fittest athletes. As a mixed martial art, MMA combines the skills of several disciplines, such as muay thai, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu. There are a variety of obstacles that an MMA fighter has to deal with regularly, and the daily life of an MMA fighter is certainly not easy. Until fight day, one of the biggest challenges is managing their fighting diet and gaining weight. This is why “what do MMA fighters eat before a fight” is import ..read more
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What is a no-contest in MMA?
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by Kay
1y ago
MMA, or mixed martial arts, is strictly a combative and contact sport. While most people are under the impression that any bout has only three outcomes, it may surprise you to know that there is a fourth. Apart from winning, losing, or an all-out draw, there’s the no-contest. If you wonder ‘what is a no-contest in MMA’, do read on. A no-contest occurs when one of the opponents hits the other in a sensitive part of the body. MMA allows opponents to fight, kick and grapple with each other. During the bout, the fighters are often bound to come into contact with each other. And due to accidental b ..read more
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