Friday fight vid: Saenchai vs. Namsaknoi

An old fight between Saenchai (modern legend) and Namsaknoi, probably the fighter who had held the Lumpinee championship for the longest time (reportedly 6 years as the 135 lbs champion). Some technical exchanges and a lot of clinch work in this one. Enjoy!

Watch: http://youtu.be/QbNqwqcn4h4

Wednesday Action Part 2: Simon Marcus fight in China (March 2012)

Simon's last fight in China: http://v.youku.com/v_playlist/f16626989o1p10.html

Instead of just winning a trophy, they gave him a freaking sword. How cool is that?

Wednesday Action: Matee vs Pajonsuk (video)

A fight between Matee and Pajonsuk.



Matee is an older fighter who brings forth tons of experience from the "Golden Age of Muay Thai"- when some of the toughest fighters who walked the Earth would absolutely obliterate each other. He currently lives and teaches in the United States.



You may recognize Pajonsuk as he has had a successful international career, most recently fighting on K-1 Max. Pajonsuk has developed into a strong fighter with powerful kicks and throws. You can tell how old this fight is, as he is much thinner and seems a little less in his element than you might be use to seeing.

Watch: http://youtu.be/0WswLblm6Fs

The Western Mind- by Kru Jen

One of Kru Jen's older pieces, republished for Muay Thai is Life: The Wester Mind.

Read it!- http://www.muaythaiislife.com/2012/the-western-mind-by-jenypher-lanthier/

Student of the Month (March 2012): Eugene

Namkabuan vs Nuanthoranee again! (video)

I have posted both of these fighters here before...fighting each other no less. Honestly, I have no idea how many times they have fought...cause every time I look there's another video of them fighting. I thought I'd seen them all till now.

Both were top dogs in their day, and always had pretty exciting fights.

Namkabuan is a very dynamic fighter, mixing stability and mobility. I've been a big fan of his for years. Nuanthoranee is nicknamed the rhino, and known for being relentless in moving forward.
Nuanthoranee is a coach of Masato's.

Personally, I think when watching fights that it is important not to copy the way a fighter moves or any of their manerisms...but to look at the application of their technique/ timing...how they apply their weapons certain ranges etc. Take that as inspiration and apply it with your own technique. Try not to flat out "look" like that fighter.

Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lgj6dWYKes

Liam Harrison vs Andrei Kulebin (video)

This past weekend, two of the top European fighters in Muay Thai collided.

Liam Harrison is a strong fighter from the UK who is known for some of the most vicious hands and kick techniques in the game.

Andrei Kulebin is a technical fighter who has strong clinch skills and strategy. Both fighters have been in the ring with top competition from Thailand, and now they finally meet.

The video isn't the best, but if you follow the fight scene then you'll want to see the outcome. Click the side bar to see the remaining rounds!

Watch: http://youtu.be/kDf5-Vz-yiY