Thai Fight

Thai Fight (Thai: ไทยไฟต์;[1] stylized as THAI FIGHT) is a Muay Thai promotion based in Bangkok, Thailand, which hosts events worldwide and all across Thailand.[2] Thai Fight events are produced in conjunction with the Tourism Authority of Thailand.[3] The inaugural tournament took place on August 29, 2010,[4] and the promotion has since featured notable fighters such as Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, Saiyok Pumpanmuang, Yodsanklai Fairtex, Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai.[5]

Thai Fight
TypePrivate
IndustryMuay Thai promotion
Founded2009
FounderNopporn Wartin
HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
Key people
Nopparat Puttarattanamanee
Tanee Temboonsak
WebsiteOfficial website

In 2011, the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX) started supporting the Thai Fight events and founded the Thai Fight King’s Cup Tournament.[6] The winners are awarded the King’s Cup and a 1,000,000 Thai baht cash prize.[7] The annual Thai Fight: King of Muay Thai tournament awards the finalist a grand prize of 2,000,000 baht and an Isuzu pickup truck.[8]

History

Creation

Thai Fight Co. Ltd. was founded by former film and television director Nopporn Wartin. His vision of spreading Thai culture and Thai traditions eventually led to the birth of the “Thai Fight” brand. Muay Thai being the national sport of Thailand, Wartin chose to use it as a platform to spread his vision to the rest of the world. The first Thai Fight event was hosted on August 29, 2010.[9] Thai Fight fully embraces Thai cultural values and uniquely reflects Thai cultural identity.[4]

Business

The promotion regularly hosts events internationally, in countries such as: Russia, Italy, Spain, Japan, Cambodia, Vietnam, France and England.[10] However, there has not been an international event since 2018.

Tourism

The promotion is run in conjunction with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and is aimed at promoting tourism in the Kingdom of Thailand.[11]

Thai Fight Kard Chuek

In 2013, the promotion produced a reality television show where Thai Fight stars Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee and Saiyok Pumpanmuang coached a team of farang on the reality television series Thai Fight Kard Chuek, to be shown over between July and August 2013 on Thailand's Channel 5. On December 22, 2013, the two coaches faced each other in the Thai Fight Kard Chuek Final, where Sor Klinmee defeated Pumpanmuang by extension-round decision to claim the 150,000 euro grand prize.[12]

Thai Fight Kard Chuek also refers to the format of Muay Thai where fighters use rope bindings in place of gloves to pay homage to Muay boran, the historical form of the sport, with modern Muay Thai rules in place.[13][14] Since 2014, most fights in Thai Fight have been predominantly fought under Kard Chuek rules with few exceptions using gloves.

Sponsorship

The brand Thailand Graphite Co. Ltd, Isuzu and the Tourism Authority of Thailand are sponsors of the promotion.[8]

Broadcasting

The Thai Fight official YouTube channel also broadcasts its events via YouTube Live.

List of Thai Fight events
# Event Date City
74 THAI FIGHT Nan December 26, 2020 Nan, Thailand
73 THAI FIGHT Pluak Daeng November 28, 2020 Rayong, Thailand
72 THAI FIGHT Korat 2020 November 7, 2020 Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
71 THAI FIGHT Begins October 17, 2020 Nonthaburi, Thailand
70 THAI FIGHT New Normal September 19, 2020 Bangkok, Thailand
69 THAI FIGHT Thai Fest in Patong December 21, 2019 Phuket, Thailand
68 THAI FIGHT Mae Sot November 23, 2019 Mae Sot, Thailand
67 THAI FIGHT Bangsaen October 26, 2019 Bang Saen Beach, Thailand
66 THAI FIGHT Kham Chanod August 24, 2019 Udon Thani, Thailand
65 THAI FIGHT Betong June 29, 2019 Betong, Thailand
64 THAI FIGHT Samui 2019 April 27, 2019 Ko Samui, Thailand
63 THAI FIGHT Mueang Khon 2019 March 30, 2019 Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
62 THAI FIGHT Phuket February 23, 2019 Phuket, Thailand
61 THAI FIGHT Nakhon Ratchasima December 22, 2018 Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
60 THAI FIGHT Saraburi November 24, 2018 Saraburi, Thailand
59 THAI FIGHT Chiang Rai October 27, 2018 Chiang Rai, Thailand
58 THAI FIGHT Rayong August 15, 2018 Rayong, Thailand
57 THAI FIGHT Hat Yai July 17, 2018 Hat Yai, Thailand
56 THAI FIGHT Samui 2018 May 12, 2018 Ko Samui, Thailand
55 THAI FIGHT Rome April 21, 2018 Rome, Italy
54 THAI FIGHT Mueang Khon March 24, 2018 Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
53 THAI FIGHT 2017 Bangkok January 27, 2018 Bangkok, Thailand
52 THAI FIGHT Chiang Mai December 23, 2017 Chiang Mai, Thailand
51 KHMER THAI FIGHT November 25, 2017 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
50 THAI FIGHT Barcelona September 30, 2017 Barcelona, Spain
50 THAI FIGHT We Love Yala July 15, 2017 Yala, Thailand
49 THAI FIGHT Italy May 27, 2017 Turin, Italy
48 THAI FIGHT Samui 2017 April 29, 2017 Ko Samui, Thailand
47 THAI FIGHT The Fighter King December 24, 2016 Bangkok, Thailand
46 THAI FIGHT AIR RACE 1 November 19, 2016 Rayong, Thailand
45 THAI FIGHT Chengdu October 15, 2016 Chengdu, China
44 THAI FIGHT London September 11, 2016 London, United Kingdom
43 THAI FIGHT KMITL August 20, 2016 Bangkok, Thailand
42 THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai July 23, 2016 Nonthaburi, Thailand
41 THAI FIGHT Samui 2016 April 30, 2016 Ko Samui, Thailand
40 THAI FIGHT Paris April 18, 2016 Paris, France
39 THAI FIGHT Korat March 19, 2016 Korat, Thailand
38 THAI FIGHT Count Down December 31, 2015 Bangkok, Thailand
37 THAI FIGHT 2015: 2nd Round November 21, 2015 Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
36 THAI FIGHT 2015: First Round October 24, 2015 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
35 THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai 2015: Moscow September 17, 2015 Moscow, Russia
34 THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai 2015: 100 Years Narathiwat August 22, 2015 Narathiwat, Thailand
33 THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai 2015: China July 18, 2015 Zhengzhou, China
32 THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai 2015: Samui May 12, 2015 Ko Samui, Thailand
31 THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai 2015: CRMA April 14, 2015 Nakhon Nayok, Thailand
30 THAI FIGHT 2014: Competition for the Championship Round December 21, 2014 Bangkok, Thailand
29 THAI FIGHT 2014: 2nd Round November 22, 2014 Khon Kaen, Thailand
28 THAI FIGHT 2014: First Round October 25, 2014 Bangkok, Thailand
27 THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: Vietnam September 20, 2014 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
26 THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: Nakhon Sawan August 16, 2014 Nakhon Sawan, Thailand
25 THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: Macao June 28, 2014 Macau
24 THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: Chakrinaruebet April 16, 2014 Sattahip, Thailand
23 THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: Klai Kang Won February 22, 2014 Hua Hin, Thailand
22 THAI FIGHT 2013: Competition for the Championship Round December 22, 2013 Bangkok, Thailand
21 THAI FIGHT 2013: 2nd Round November 30, 2013 Bangkok, Thailand
20 THAI FIGHT 2013: First Round October 23, 2013 Bangkok, Thailand
19 THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Pattani September 22, 2013 Pattani, Thailand
18 THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Bangkok June 29, 2013 Bangkok, Thailand
17 THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Pattaya April 19, 2013 Pattaya, Thailand
16 THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Muay Thai Day February 23, 2013 Ayutthaya, Thailand
15 THAI FIGHT 2012: Competition for the Championship Round December 16, 2012 Bangkok, Thailand
14 THAI FIGHT 2012: 2nd Round November 25, 2012 Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
13 THAI FIGHT 2012: First Round October 23, 2012 Bangkok, Thailand
12 THAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: France September 19, 2012 Lyon, France
11 THAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: England August 17, 2012 Leicester, United Kingdom
10 THAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: Pattaya April 17, 2012 Pattaya, Thailand
9 THAI FIGHT 2011: Competition for the Championship Round December 18, 2011 Bangkok, Thailand
8 THAI FIGHT 2011: 2nd Round November 27, 2011 Samut Prakan, Thailand
7 THAI FIGHT 2011: First Round September 25, 2011 Pathum Thani, Thailand
6 THAI FIGHT Extreme 2011: Japan August 17, 2011 Tokyo, Japan
5 THAI FIGHT Extreme 2011: Hong Kong July 17, 2011 Hong Kong
4 THAI FIGHT Extreme 2011: France May 14, 2011 Cannes, France
3 THAI FIGHT 2010: Competition for the Championship Round December 6, 2010 Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
2 THAI FIGHT 2010: 2nd Round October 23, 2010 Bangkok, Thailand
1 THAI FIGHT 2010: First Round August 29, 2010 Bangkok, Thailand

Champions

Thai Fight King’s Cups

Starting in 2011, his majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX) started gracing the trophies of the Thai Fight annual tournaments.[6] The annual Thai Fight King’s Cup Tournament sees international fighters competing against Thailand's elite athletes and the winners of each weight divisions are awarded the King’s Cups and 1,000,000 Thai baht.[7] Since his succession to the throne, King Maha Vajiralongkorn has continued the tradition started by his father.

EventKing
King's Cup 2020King's Cups from King Vajiralongkorn / Queen's Cup from Queen Suthida
King's Cup 2019King's Cup from King Vajiralongkorn
King's Cup 2018King's Cup from King Vajiralongkorn
King's Cup 2017King's Cup from King Bhumibol Adulyadej & Vajiralongkorn
King's Cup 2016King's Cup from King Bhumibol Adulyadej
King's Cup 2015King's Cup from King Bhumibol Adulyadej
King's Cup 2014King's Cup from King Bhumibol Adulyadej
King's Cup 2013King's Cup from King Bhumibol Adulyadej
King's Cup 2012King's Cup from King Bhumibol Adulyadej
King's Cup 2011King's Cup from King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Tournament Champions

The annual Thai Fight: King of Muay Thai tournament sees international and local fighters compete for the grand prize of 2,000,000 Thai baht and an Isuzu pickup truck.[8]

EventDateDivisionChampion
Thai Fight 2010December 6, 2010Welterweight / 67 kg Fabio Pinca
Thai Fight 2011December 18, 2011Welterweight / 67 kg Kem Sitsongpeenong
Junior middleweight / 70 kg Buakaw Banchamek
Thai Fight 2012December 16, 2012Welterweight / 67 kg Singmanee Kaewsamrit
Junior middleweight / 70 kg Buakaw Banchamek
Thai Fight 2013December 22, 2013Welterweight / 67 kg Fahmongkol Sor.Jor.Danrayong
Junior middleweight / 70 kg Yodsanklai Fairtex
Junior middleweight / 70 kg (Kard Chuek) Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee
Thai Fight 2014December 21, 2014Junior middleweight / 70 kg (Kard Chuek) Yodsanklai Fairtex
Middleweight / 72.5 kg Saiyok Pumpanmuang
THAI FIGHT Count DownDecember 31, 2015Junior middleweight / 70 kg Tengnueng Sitjaesairoong
Middleweight / 72.5 kg Youssef Boughanem
THAI FIGHT The Fighter KingDecember 24, 2016[15]Welterweight / 67 kg P.T.T. Petchrungrueng
Junior middleweight / 70 kg Saenchai
THAI FIGHT 2017 BangkokJanuary 27, 2018Welterweight / 67 kg Saenchai[16][17]
Junior middleweight / 70 kg Saensatharn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym[16]
Junior middleweight / 70 kg (Kard Chuek) P.T.T. Petchrungrueng[16]
Middleweight / 72.5 kg Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym[16]
THAI FIGHT Nakhon RatchasimaDecember 22, 2018Welterweight / 67 kg Saenchai[18]
Junior middleweight / 70 kg Satanfah Rachanon[18]
Junior middleweight / 70 kg (Kard Chuek) Sasha Moisa[18]
Middleweight / 72.5 kg Payak-Samui Lukjaoporongtom[18]
THAI FIGHT Thai Fest in PatongDecember 21, 2019[19]Welterweight / 67 kg Amir Naseri[20]
Junior middleweight / 70 kg Saenchai[19]
Junior middleweight / 70 kg (Kard Chuek) Kitti Sor.Jor.Danrayong[19]

Isuzu Cup Superfight

Since 2012, Thai Fight has also hosted the Isuzu Cup Superfight. The Isuzu Cup Superfight is the only instance in Thai Fight where Thai fighters face each other. The winner of the Isuzu Cup Tournament is pitted against a hand-picked fighter from Thai Fight to contest for a multi-fight contract with the organization.

List of Isuzu Cup Superfight winners
EventDateDivisionChampion
THAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: PattayaApril 17, 201267 kg Singmanee Kaewsamrit
THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: PattayaApril 19, 201367 kg Fahmongkol Sor.Jor.Danrayong
THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: ChakrinaruebetApril 6, 201470 kg Saiyok Pumpanmuang
THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai 2015: CRMAApril 4, 201570 kg Tengnueng Sitjaesairoong
THAI FIGHT KoratMarch 19, 201667 kg P.T.T. Petchrungrueng
THAI FIGHT Samui 2017April 29, 201770 kg Saensatharn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym
THAI FIGHT Samui 2018May 12, 201867 kg Satanfah Rachanon
THAI FIGHT Samui 2019April 27, 201962 kg Petch-Samui Lukjaoporongtom
THAI FIGHT Pluak DaengNovember 28, 202064 kg Kongklai AnnyMuayThai

Rules

The rules of Thai Fight matches are as follows:

  • Each fight consists of 3 rounds of 3 minutes with 2-minute breaks between each round.
  • Winning
    • Fights can be won by decision, knockout or technical knockout
    • If a fight is declared a draw after 3 rounds, a fourth extension round will be fought. If the fight is still tied after 4 rounds, a fifth round will be fought to determine a winner.

Notable fighters

Master of Ceremony: MC
Present
  • Suriyon Aroonwattanakul (2016 - Present)
  • Premmanat Suwannanon (2016 - Present)
  • Mr.Phong (2010 - Present)
  • Major Dr.Somjit Jongjohor (2010 - Present)
  • Arran Sirisompan - English Commentator (2015 - Present)
  • Adam Martin - English Commentator (2015 - Present)
  • Thanasut Vudthivichai (Opening sound introduces fighters) (2010 - Present)
Former

See also

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