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June 09, 2025

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ONE Championship is set to kick off its exciting monthly doubleheader with a highly anticipated Asia primetime event scheduled for Friday, June 6. This thrilling event, known as ONE Friday Fights 111, will take place at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The event promises an electrifying evening filled with a captivating blend of Muay Thai, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts (MMA) action. Fans can expect to witness a showcase of talent as rising stars compete with the hopes of securing a coveted main roster contract with ONE Championship.

The headline attraction of the evening is a must-see flyweight Muay Thai encounter featuring two-time Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Petsukumvit Boi Bangna. He will face off against the formidable Romanian brawler Silviu “Hitman” Vitez, promising an intense and action-packed showdown that is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

One Friday 111 Fight Card

Flyweight Muay Thai

Petsukumvit Boi BangnadefeatsSilviu “Hitman” Vitezvia TKO at 1:40 of round two

Flyweight Muay Thai

Pompet PK SaenchaidefeatsPuengluang Baanrambavia knockout at 1:47 of round two

Catchweight (137 LBS) Muay Thai

Sonrak FairtexdefeatsPetwichit Singha Mawynnvia unanimous decision

Catchweight (130 LBS) Muay Thai
Catchweight (136 LBS) Muay Thai

Korpai Sor YingcharoenkarnchangdefeatsJaopuenyai Kiatkongkreangkraivia knockout at 1:43 of round two

Catchweight (118 LBS) Muay Thai

Andrii MezentsevdefeatsLanyakaew Tor Silaponvia split decision

Catchweight (103 LBS) Muay Thai

Islay Erika BomogaodefeatsNerea Rubiovia knockout at 1:05 of round one

Featherweight Muay Thai

Michael BaranovdefeatsAngel “Ironside” Bauzavia knockout at 0:17 of round two

Lightweight Muay Thai

Maksim BakhtindefeatsJavier “Yiyo” Apariciovia knockout at 1:17 of round one

Catchweight (100 LBS) Kickboxing

“Bullet Princess” MisakidefeatsRan Longshuvia unanimous decision

Flyweight MMA

Imran SatievdefeatsDzhokhar Eskievvia split decision

Featherweight MMA

Seiya MatsudadefeatsBilal “Lone Wolf” Hussainvia submission (kimura) at 1:10 of round two

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With unwavering confidence, Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi catapulted himself into the spotlight, effortlessly clearing the barriers of the elite flyweight Muay Thai division. In a mere 52 seconds, he dismantled a top-five contender, making a powerful statement. At just 23, this rising star made a triumphant U.S. primetime debut, taking on the #5-ranked Nakrob Fairtex in the main event of ONE Fight Night 32 on Prime Video. The event, held at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 6, left both the audience in the arena and viewers worldwide in awe, their jaws dropping in disbelief at the spectacle.

One Fight Night 32 Fight Card

Flyweight Muay Thai

Jaosuayai Mor KrungthepthonburidefeatsNakrob Fairtexvia knockout at 0:52 of round one

Strawweight Muay Thai
Flyweight Muay Thai

Diego PaezdefeatsJohan “Jojo” Ghazalivia split decision

Flyweight Muay Thai
Featherweight MMA

Ibragim DauevdefeatsMagomed Akaevvia split decision

Featherweight Muay Thai

Arian “Destroyer” EsparzadefeatsRicardo Bravovia unanimous decision

Lightweight MMA

Dzhabir DzhabrailovdefeatsNicolas “El Paisa” Vignavia TKO at 1:43 of round one

Catchweight (140 LBS) Muay Thai

“Samingpri” Tagir KhalilovdefeatsLiao Shixuvia unanimous decision

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Muay Thai fighters recently returned from Thailand with big wins. The growing sport is one of the most physical in the world, with a mix of punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes.

The fighters are with The Mango Tree, the only full-time Muay Thai academy in Hawaii, and it has four locations on Oahu -- Kaimuki, Pearl City, Hawaii Kai and Kapolei. They offer classes for all levels.

Mango Tree owner and Team USA Head Coach Richard Delos Reyes said he is proud of what his business stands for and what its pioneering on the islands.

“I really pride our gym in being pioneers in the sport, especially here in Hawaii,” said Delos Reyes. “Everything that these guys have been doing has never been done in Hawaii.”

Admit it, we’ve all been there – stalking social media and LinkedIn profiles, trying desperately to figure out how the hell someone got their dream job.

It seems impossible and yet there they are, living out your career fantasy (minus the itchy business suit). It might seem hard to believe, but once upon a time, they were also fantasising about their future career, and with some hard work, they made it.

Welcome to How I Got Here, HerCanberra’s series that reveals everything you want to know about the secrets of career success. This week we meet professional Muay Thai fighter, coach, and content creator Gabrielle de Ramos.

With over 230 thousand followers on Instagram and an international reputation for her Muay Thai, we think Gabrielle is one Canberran you want to know about.

Existential crisis time: Who are you and what do you do?

I’m Gabrielle de Ramos, a professional Muay Thai fighter, coach, and content creator. I train, compete, and share my journey with my audience, whether it’s through my fights, social media, or my coaching programs. My goal is to inspire people, whether they’re stepping into the ring for the first time or just looking to push their limits in life.

Let’s go back to when you were a kid – have you always dreamed of working in this industry?

Not exactly. I’ve always been athletic and competitive, but I didn’t grow up dreaming of being a fighter. Sports, especially combat sports, was something I was never pushed to do by my family, the dream they had for us was always to finish uni and get a secure job. It wasn’t until I found Muay Thai that everything clicked. I became obsessed with training, I felt like I’d found something I was meant to do. It challenged me in ways nothing else ever had, and I became obsessed with improving, pushing past my limits, and seeing what I was capable of.

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Muay Thai is the latest martial art to enjoy a growing fan base within the Armed Forces and has been officially recognised by all three services'  sport boards.

The national sport of Thailand is referred to as "the art of eight limbs". Athletes can use any of the eight strikes on both the upper and lower body, making for a fast-paced and explosive sport.

Julian Evans recently visited a British Army training session too find out more about the growing sport and what the official recognition will mean for its future.

"It's one of the most effective martial arts there is," said Army competitor Sergeant Aiden Webster.

"You're using every limb that you can. You're not restricted in that sense so you've got punches, elbow strikes, knee strikes and kicking.

"You can also do some grappling or clinch work as we call it - standing grappling and wrestling moves.

"It's really all-encompassing."

A number of the Army team are set to compete at the national Muay Thai Championships, while the first Inter Services competition will take place in 2026.

A little look into the Muay Thaibata class!

NORTH BATTLEFORD — Kaleece Kytwayhat, 14, has earned the honour of representing Team Canada at the World Boxing Council (WBC) Muay Thai World Festival, which will take place in the city of Verona, Italy, from June 25 to 29.

This event features only 44 fighters from various corners of the globe.

Kaleece is from the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation and has been diligently training at the Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy located in North Battleford.

"This feels like one heck of a dream," Kaleece said, highlighting the overwhelming excitement she is experiencing.

This international event will mark her first time stepping foot outside of Canada. Initially, Kaleece wrestled with her decision to participate in such a significant event, feeling daunted by the enormity of the opportunity.

 

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Hong Kong activist challenges China's Tiananmen taboo from Taiwan

STORY: This year, Hong Kong activist Fu Tong will be in Taiwan to mark the 36th anniversary of Beijing's Tiananmen Square crackdown.:: July 3, 2020He and his wife Elaine To were among the first demonstrators in Hong Kong to be charged with rioting in 2020 after pro-democracy and anti-China protests started the year before.They started a new life in Taipei in 2022, but continue to fight for freedom and democracy while running a Muay Thai studio.Although Fu told Reuters that his income and quality of life was better in Hong Kong, he values having the freedom to express himself:“When Hong Kong can no longer hold the June 4 vigil, and can no longer even mention it, Taiwan's existence becomes very important. It’s one of the very few places in Asia where people can openly commemorate the incident from June the 4th, discuss it, and even condemn the Chinese Communist Party. The existence of such a space is already hugely significant.”:: FileOn June 4, 1989, Chinese tanks rolled into Tiananmen Square, crushing weeks of pro-democracy demonstrations by students and workers.China has never provided a full death toll, but rights groups and witnesses say the figure could run into thousands.:: FilePublic discussion of what happened is taboo in China, which blamed the protests on counter-revolutionaries seeking to overthrow the ruling Communist Party.:: FileIn Hong Kong, a national security law has outlawed commemorative events, which previously drew tens of thousands of people. Fu now co-hosts a Hong Kong human rights exhibition in Taipei, showcasing artwork and photos from the protest movement.He leads guided tours of the displays, while also sharing some of his experiences from the frontlines of the Hong Kong protests.Fu hopes his story will resonate with Taiwanese visitors who fear for their island as tensions with China continue to escalate. “We have witnessed how our relatively free city can be completely silenced in just five years. Saying something anti-China or expressing views the government doesn’t like can get you arrested and detained, with no idea when your trial will happen or how long you might lose your freedom for. This is something we deeply fear, and it’s also something the people of Taiwan fear could potentially happen to them as well. This is where our shared values align. We truly hope that one day, Hong Kong can be like Taiwan, where there is universal suffrage. At the same time, people in Taiwan fear that one day their elections and freedoms, could all be lost one day, like in Hong Kong. The values we are all striving for and protecting are the same.”One exhibition-goer said he was deeply moved by Fu's tour:“Freedom and democracy do not come easily. While listening to the tour just now, the guide choked up several times. I just think it’s incredibly suffocating to see a once free and democratic place turn into what it is now. I really hope this will never happen to Taiwan.”Fu told Reuters that he remains committed to advocating Hong Kong issues and the values of freedom.

www.yahoo.com/news/hong-kong-activist-challenges-chinas-125257973.html

Muay Thai is a form of kickboxing that comes from Thailand. It is commonly known as the art of eight limbs and utilizes various striking techniques from punches, kicks, knees and elbows to defeat opponents. Over the years, many great fighters have used Muay Thai to garner success in MMA, especially the UFC. Despite plenty of advancements in the sport, it remains the base for the majority of striking in MMA. Although it's rare for MMA fighters to excel in all elements of Muay Thai, these fighters do a better job than most at varying up their attacks and showing just why Muay Thai is so feared in martial arts.

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Aaron Veverka

I am a senior instructor with the World Thaiboxing Association under Ajarn Surachai Sirisute, with over thirty years experience, and a certified kettlebell coach. I am one of the hard core Gen Xers that refuses to go down easy. As the CEO and Muay Thai Instructor at Muayman, LLC, I have been leading the development and delivery of innovative online programs and products that promote the art and culture of Muay Thai and fitness. For the past five years, I have been creating and implementing the world's first progressive conditioning system for Muay Thai, called Muay Thaibata™, which combines the traditional techniques of Muay Thai, as well as elite endurance training for combat sports. I am chronicling the art, the training of the art, as well as teaching in the art, at Fifty years strong 💪 I am also the co-host of the Bible over Brews podcast, which you can check out on my other channels linked on my page, or your favorite podcast app.

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