It looks like there is some pretty significant news for the United States Muay Thai community. Finally a movement within the Association of Boxing Commissions is moving forward to adopt nationwide universal rules of Muay Thai. From the USMTA site:
New Guidelines for Muay Thai were presented to the ABC (Association of Boxing Commissions) at the General meeting held on July 30th, 2009, in New Orleans , LA. These guidelines were submitted by Nick Lembo, NJSAC and on behalf of ABC President Tim Lueckenhoff of the Missouri Athletic commission..
When asked how the commission received the information presented on the sport, it was stated that, “It was well received as guidelines”, said NickLembo of the NJSAC . “We meaning the ABC, set up a committee to review these guidelines and offer ‘Unified Rules’ for adoption next year after more interaction with the Muay Thai community”, said Nick Lembo.
President of the ABC
For those of you reading this out of the United States this is a pretty impressive move forward. Most people in the USA haven’t actually seen authentic Muay Thai and when those that do recognize the word automatically associate it with MMA. This would go a long way towards Muay Thai in America being recognized as a wholly separate entity and making sure the game is played with consistency any where in the USA. If within 12 months, standards are agreed upon then the real work progresses in what I’d assume is the adoption of the new standards for Muay Thai. Thanks go to Stephen Strotmeyer for sharing the news. Stephen also was instrumental in drafting up the proposed rules.
Just thought I’d share some of Kongpipop’s past fights before he switched to King Boxing and went international. Hard to believe at one time Kongpipop was 135lbs Nak Muay.
I saw this little notice about a fairly big card coming to Australia via Phon Martee.
Three WBC MUAYTHAI National Titles will be staged at an elite event in Perth, Western Australia, on 22 August. Battle Colossal 7 sees Perth’s two new WBC National Champions Jason Lea and Oliver Warren stepping into the ring to defend their titles and their state’s prestige against Queensland’s Wayne Martin and Nathan Lewis trained by Bruce Macfie. Both Lea and Warren have been training hard and will be in 110% tiptop condition when they face off against each – east versus the west.
“Lightning v Poison”
Pocket dynamo spectacular
Oley Sakonpetch v Flip Street (QLD)
WBC Lightweight National Title!
“The Tiger v the Big Game Hunter”
Dusan Salva v Tainui Crouch (QLD)
WBC Middleweight Super Bout
“Destroyer v the Tactician”
Jason Lea v Wayne Martin (QLD)
WBC Super welterweight National Title Defence!
“The Muscle v the Pace”
Oliver Warren v Nathan Lewis (QLD)
WBC Welterweight National Title Defence!
“The Champ v the Challenger”
Marco Tentori v Chris Garner
WA Reputation Super bout
“Giants at War”
Eowin O’Droma v Steve Bonner
WPMF WA Super Heavy weight State Title
Aug.22, 2009
“Unclaimed Prestige”
Burke Austin v Dylan Ballantyne
WPMF WA Cruiser weight State title
“The one and only Black Magic v The Turkish Bull”
Khalid Ahmed v Yusha Ozhan
Return super bout of legend v K.O. Ace
Kumpolino Pongsavang Versus Gene ‘redskinned warrior’ Stambaugh. I ripped this while ripping the Jomhod video from the USA versus Thailand card in 1990. I tried to include as much of Stambaugh’s wai kru mockery as possible in full Native American head dress. I edited out the announcer arguing with the production staff and promoters. Nothing like professionalism, eh? The groovy sax music and late 80s production values sure were something.
These are the results I have thus far as shared by Sasiprapa Muay Thai.
1.Petch-Angkan Kaewsamrit (Thai) lose Petch-Viengchan (Lao)
2.Petch-Nasai (Thai) lose Suwanchad S.Boodsarin (Lao)
3.Goldstar Kiattanadol (Greece) won KO2 Kared Kiatphontip ( Aus ) 72 kg.
4.George Jitti Gym (Italy) lose Phillip Kiatphontip (England) 57 kg.
5.Ploysuew Sakrungrueng (Thai) lose Ko4 Nicole BangklangMuaythai (Aus)
6.Briandon Kaewsamrit (Africa) lose Bualoy Sitchangchai (Thai)
7.Alex Kiatkamthorn (Sweden) won Ko3 Cyrus TigerMuaythai (Usa) 76 kg.
8.Saosing S.Sopit (Thai) won Adi Rompo Gym (Iran) 52 kg.
9.Mosas T.Seangtiannoi (Thai) won Edu Rompo Gym (Iran) 80 kg.
10.Crown Eminentair (Italy) lose Ko 2Chancheanglek S.Chancheang (Thai)
11.Justin Sit-Karuhad (Usa) lose Ko4 Samario IngramGym (Belgium) 72 kg.
12.Cara Synbi Muaythai (Aus) won Namwan RawaiMuaythai (Thai) 57 kg. Live on TV 11 time 2300-0100am
1.Namtan P.Muangpetch (Thai ) lose Olivia Kaewsamrit (SouthAfrica)
WPMF women title Super lightweight
2.Chantal P.Suwannachot (Italy) lose Clair TigerMuaythai
3.Alex Chiangmai Muaythai (Swiss) lose Panom TopKingboxing(Thai)
WPMF women defend title Featherweight champion
4.Pearwa S.Penprapa (Thai) lose Ko3 Melisa Eminent air (England)
5.Imran Sasiprapa ( England) lose ko4 Man Tanachot (Thai)
6.Kajornkiar Rachapat (Thai) won ko 3 Denis Muaythaiplaza (Ger)
Live on TGN time 0100-0300am
1.Charles Francois (France) won ko5 Bird Kam (Cambodia) 67 kg.
WPMF defend title Welterweight champion
2.Kongjak S.Tounthong(Thai) won Michael Lallemand (France)
3.Damien Alamos (France) won Ko1 Kim Sung Yong (Korea) 64kg.
4.Youssef Boughanem (France) won Ko3 Steve Sasiprapa (Korea ) 68 kg.
5.Olivia Jackson (France) lose Jedtamnan Sasiprapa (Thai) 51 kg.
6.Johnny TigerMuaythai (England) lose Leo Kiatpetch(Brazil) 65 kg
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Songchai has also generously shared his photos from the Queen’s Birthday event from August 12th here.
Years ago when I first met Wes Jaya it was at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington. The event was Mid-Day Fightime II. Wes was struggling to get sleep for the next day’s fight when I encountered his teacher, Songlith Singthong coming back from the store and we headed to the hotel for a short chat. Brief introductions were made and that’s when I met Wesley Wayne Jaya, then just beginning his career as a professional Muay Thai fighter.
I was impressed with Wes’ polite manner and easy going demeanor even then. The first thing I thought was ‘This guy fights and he’s nice like this?’. I had little to doubt after seeing Wes in action the following day where he systematically took his opponent apart on the way to a very convincing win. Now fighting out of Boxx Warriors in Malaysia Wes continues achieving in Muay Thai.
Wesley Wayne Jaya with titles
How did you get your start in Muay Thai? And what drew you to the sport?
I started in Muay Thai because I loved the sport and I wanted to fight.
In Canada you achieved quite a few wins and definitely were noticed in the USA as well. What brought you to Malaysia to seek out more fights in Muay Thai?
I went to Malaysia because I had fighting opportunities here and also Muay Thai is a lot bigger here compared to North America.
How would compare the training you received in Canada to the training you received in Malaysia?
The training is the same pretty much but there are more experienced boxers in Malaysia to work with.
In Contender Asia’s Malaysia tournament you fought really well. In October you will be participating in another tournament, the Z-1 tournament. How do you prepare differently for a tournament event versus a single bout?
I train more pads, more sparring, and clinching.
Wes Jaya and team
Do you prefer fighting tournament fights to a single 5 round fight?
I don’t prefer either one, but I think tournaments are more exciting.
A year ago you participated in the King of the Ring MMA event at Prince George, BC Canada. You won by a head kick KO. How did your training differ but still include Muay Thai?
Yes, for that fight I was training a lot more jiujitsu compared to Muay Thai. Also your Muay Thai style must be changed a lot to a more MMA style.
Will you fight in MMA rules again?
Yes.
What is the biggest achievement you have had in Muay Thai and what are you proudest of?
Well, I don’t think I am where I want to be in the Thai boxing world. I still need a lot of work. But my biggest achievement was winning the Canadian Muay Thai Association (CMTA) Canadian/North American title. And also I didn’t think I was going to beat Tengku Shahrizal (my latest fight). Note – Wes would win the bout via technical knockout.
Have you ever become good friends with former opponents?
Yes, I am friends with many of my former opponents .
What is your overall opinion on the level of Muay Thai in Malaysia versus the United States and Canada?
That is hard to say I think. I think that North America has a very big MMA scene. Muay Thai isn’t very big there. Whereas in Malaysia it isn’t as big also but it is growing .
Wes at work in the office
What do you think the most important thing for a new student of Muay Thai to learn?
I think foot work.
Where do you train in Malaysia?
I train in Boxx Warriors Gym in Kulim and Boxx Warriors gym in Ampang.
Are there any other sports you follow outside of Muay Thai?
MMA ..haha.
Who are your biggest influence on your fight career?
Samart Payakaroon, John Wayne Parr, and Saenchai. I have many big influences.
How long will you be in Malaysia?
Until June I think.
What is your fight record now?
I have 17 wins, 6 losses.
Can you tell us about your upcoming fight in the Z-1 tournament?
It is going to be an 8-man tournament over 3 months. It is going to be one of the biggest Muay Thai tournaments outside of Thailand. Z-1 has 4 weight categories with 8 boxers for each category. Selected weight categories will be 51.5kg, 59.5 kg, 63.5 kg and 67.5 kg.
Any last words for your fans in Malaysia, Canada and internationally?
To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 77th Birthday Anniversary
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
At Sanamluang, Bangkok
Broadcasting Live on UBC True Sport 2
Queen's Birthday 2009 August 12th line-up
1. Gianluca Bagcolilo (Italy) VS Resa Armadi (Iran) 67 Kg. (5 Round 3/2 mins )
2. Anita Pagnani (Australia) VS Kate Gerraty (England)53 Kg. (4 Round 2/2 mins )
3 Nongbua Lukepriaree (Thai) VS Saoyentafour Nonglampoon (Thai) 49 Kg. (Boxing 5 Round 2/2)
———————- Candle Lighting Ceremony ———————–
4. Fahsai Nongkipahuyuth (Thai) VS Cheardnimnim ParuayRCA(Thai)52 Kg. (4 Round 2/2 mins )
5 WMC OneSongchai World Championship Featherweight
Sripare Nongkipahuyuth (Thai) VS Nongprem Nonthinggym(Thai)57 Kg. (4 Round 2/2 mins )
6. Deday Sorsamakkey(Thai) VS Petcharee Sorarree (Thai)52 Kg. (4 Round 2/2 mins )
7. OneSongchai World Championship Jr. Bantamweight
Duennapa Kiatkriangsak(Thai) VS Aman Chattigym (England)52 Kg. (4 Round 2/2 mins )
8. Zaza Sorarree (Thai) VS Junko (Masaki) (Japan) 53 Kg. (4 Round 2/2 mins )
9 IJo (Malasia) (Thai) VS Mongkutthong Sorsalakchit(Thai) 47 Kg. (5 Round 3/2 mins )
10. Maria Pertti Gym VS Ploymuangchan SithPetchdam(Thai) 54 Kg. (4 Round 2/2 mins )
11. Debey (Canada) VS Laura Dal Farra (Canada)50 Kg. (3 Rounds 2/2 mins)
12. Tadi Melmahel (Iran) VS Ali Yaku (Malasia)53 Kg. (5 Round 3/2 mins )
13. Ielo Page (France) VS Sanooker Sorsalakchit(Thai)60 Kg. (4 Round 2/2 mins )
I found the following announcement on the Super Pro site:
Now we are preparing Showtime Reality part 2. Soon we will
present to you all the facts and figures about the new reality show.
On a new professional homepage we will show the new concept,
fighters, promotional information, sponsor opportunities etc. and
off course also an overall review about Showtime Reality part 1.
But wait there’s more! Then I saw the following post from K-1fans.com:
In January 2010 there will be a recorded a reality show in the boxing Camp Superpro Samui, in Koh Samui Thailand. The producer asked our camp to help scouting for fighters. They are looking for high quality A class fighters from the following countries or Area’s:
Thailand
Serbia or Croatia
South America
South Korea
Japan
Australia
The producer asks for the following requirements of the contestants:
– 70 kg
– Good fighting level of Fighters
– Can speak good english
– Not afraid of the camera
If you are or know someone who will fit this profile or if you would like to have more information, please sent an email to info@superprosamui.com and we will contact you as soon as possible
Superpro as you know has ties with the It’s Showtime promotion by Simon Rutz based in the Netherlands. So any A-class fighters out there consider the word officially passed and good luck in advance!
If not get ready. August 11th, 2009 The Queen of Thailand’s 77th Birthday celebration begins. Weigh-in happened today at the Royal Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. I noticed In addition to the Queen’s Cup being fought for the lineup includes this card:
The Queen Cup's fighters
1. Chalie Froncen ( France ) VS Steve Sasiprapa from Hongkong 67 kg. * WPMF defend title Super Welterweight 70 kg.*
2. Kongjak S. Thonthong ( Thai ) VS Micheal Sannmon ( France )
3. Alamud Damien ( France ) VS Birdkam ( Cambodia ) 65 kg.
4. Monle Angero ( France ) VS Petchsanan Kaewsamrit ( Thai ) 55 kg.
5. Kid Delang ( France ) VS Kim Jung Sasiprapa ( Korea ) 65 kg.
6. Imran Sasiprapa(Wicker Camp England )VS Petchbangpang Sakchatee (Thai )63.5 kg * WPMF defend title (women) Feather weight 57 kg.*
7. Parwa S.Penprapa ( Thai ) VS Melisa Iminentair(Dean WhitegymEngland)
8. Olivia Keawsamrit ( south Africa ) VS Namtan Muangpetch ( Thai )
9. Alex Chiangmai Muaythai ( Swiss ) VS Denis Muaythaiplaza(Germany )
10 Crown Iminent Air ( Italy ) VS Nontakorn Lukmuangnan ( Thai )
2 bouts will be sanctioned by the WPMF (World Professional Muay Thai Federation). The World Professional Muaythai Federation (WPMF) was formed on 23rd November 2002 by the Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT). The PAT is the only officially recognized association of Professional Muay Thai by the Government of Thailand and has also become a member of the WPMF. One of the more notable persons to come out from past WPMF events is Cosmo Alexandre from Brazil.
The Science of 8 Limbs 