MuayThai Boxing to Honor The King of Thailand

Part of the Asia After Dark Series... The earliest accounts of Muaythai go back over five hundreds of years to a fears style of unarmed combat that decided the fate of Thai kings. The fighters used cotton soaked in glue and dipped into broken glass on their knuckles in place of gloves in order to inflict mortal damage. Muaythai was banned in the early nineteenth century do to the high incident of physical injury and even death. The fighter who inflicts more damage by way of punches, elbows, knees and feet to weaken, damages, bruise or cut his opponent will ultimately be crowed the winner! The Great Muaythai Celebration to honor The King of Thailand 60th Anniversary of his accession to the throne and the King's 80th Birthday. Thailand's top ranked fighters put their belts on the line for one night in honor of their King. A One Songchai Promotions event in collaboration with Centaur Studio's Asia After Dark series. The event filmed at the world famous Ratchadamnoen Stadium Bangkok, Thailand. Exclusive up-close ringside coverage, behind the scenes interviews with legendary Muaythai promoter, stadium officials, Muaythai trainers, fighters and spectators. This once in a life time Muaythai event is not to be missed!

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• thailand
• muaythai
• mma
• bangkok
• kick boxing
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[Findecan]

holy shit the first few clips of the old fighters fighting is brutal

[Stick56StickMan]

I love how the people of thailand honour their king and respect him.

[se15pure]

HOLY SHIT THE FIRST & 2ND KO WAS SOMETHING OUT OF THE MATRIX....

[Ne3xuz]

@Findecan dude that stuff is staged

[fireatwill1994]

@Findecan they're fake, look at the crowd i think they would be going crazy if one of those actually happened

[olesthisruin]

@Findecan

it is muay boran , ancestor of muay thai and the few old clips are just show for the audience , not a real fight.

[criminalmindgames]

@Findecan the begining is just a demonstration bro

[Aresholewins]

@Findecan thats fake...come on

[1789crazy]

@Findecan they re not really fighting its like the fake wrestling

[dezember11]

@Joelwww7 me too alot of heart for sure

[dezember11]

whats the thai song called after the into in the video? I like it alot=)

[Joelwww7]

I feel like these guys fight with more than just fists and knees, they put their heart and 150% in their martial art.

Respect from California!