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Liam Nolan (Muay Thai)
Liam Nolan is a British Muay Thai fighter who competes for the ONE Championship organization. He is the reigning WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight Champion. Biography and career Early years Nolan grew up in London where he tried Wing Chun and Taekwondo before switching to Muay Thai and settling at The Minotaur Gym, future Knowlesy Academy. Under the teaching of Christian Knowles, Nolan started to compete regularly at the age of 13 in both Muay Thai and kickboxing rules often against older opponents. By the time he was 16 years old Nolan had decided to leave school and pursue a professional career. On 4 March 2017 Nolan captured his first professional title when he defeated Dean Blunt by unanimous decision, becoming the IKF Pro Muay Thai British champion. On 29 September 2017 Nolan faced Anthony Njokuani at the inaugural Triumphant fight series event in Rohnert Park, California, United States. Nolan won by split decision and became the WMC Intercontinental -72.5 kg Champion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bordeaux
Bordeaux ( , ; Gascon oc, Bordèu ; eu, Bordele; it, Bordò; es, Burdeos) is a port city on the river Garonne in the Gironde department, Southwestern France. It is the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture of the Gironde department. Its inhabitants are called ''"Bordelais"'' (masculine) or ''"Bordelaises"'' (feminine). The term "Bordelais" may also refer to the city and its surrounding region. The city of Bordeaux proper had a population of 260,958 in 2019 within its small municipal territory of , With its 27 suburban municipalities it forms the Bordeaux Metropolis, in charge of metropolitan issues. With a population of 814,049 at the Jan. 2019 census. it is the fifth most populated in France, after Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Lille and ahead of Toulouse. Together with its suburbs and exurbs, except satellite cities of Arcachon and Libourne, the Bordeaux metropolitan area had a population of 1,363,711 that same year (Jan. 2019 census), ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of WBC Muaythai World Champions
This is a list of WBC Muaythai world champions, showing every world champion certificated by the World Boxing Council Muaythai (WBC Muaythai). The WBC, which is one of the four major governing bodies in professional boxing, started certifying their own Muay Thai world champions in 19 different weight classes in 2005. Super heavyweight (defunct) :''Weight limit: Over '' ::''Defunct since January 2021'' Heavyweight :''Weight limit: Over '' ::''In January 2021 WBC revised this weight class limit from to its current limit.'' Bridgerweight :''Weight limit: '' ::''In January 2021 WBC changed the name of this weight class from Super cruiserweight to its current name and revised this weight class limit from to its current limit to bring it closer to boxing's newcomer Bridgerweight class.'' Cruiserweight :''Weight limit: '' ::''In January 2008 WBC revised this weight class limit from to its current limit.'' Light heavyweight :''Weight limit: '' Super middlewe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kallang
Kallang is a planning area and residential town located in the Central Region of Singapore. Development of the town is centered around the Kallang River, the longest river in Singapore. Kallang Planning Area is bounded by Toa Payoh in the north, Geylang in the east, Marine Parade in the southeast, Marina East in the south, the Downtown Core in the southwest, Rochor, Newton in the west, and Novena in the northwest. Throughout its history, Kallang was home to several national landmarks, some of which were built along the banks of the Kallang Basin, including the old National Stadium as well as the country's first purpose-built civil airport, the Kallang Airport. The famous Kallang Roar and Kallang Wave have roots traced to the former National Stadium, which hosted 18 National Day Parades, as well as numerous notable cultural and sporting events. As such, Kallang played a pivotal role in Singapore's aviation and sporting histories. Today, Kallang is best known as the locatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Federation Of Muaythai Associations
The International Federation of Muaythai Associations, or IFMA, called the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur until 27 July 2019, is the sole recognised sport governing body of amateur and professional Muay Thai and Muay boran consisting of 130 member countries worldwide with 5 continental federations after unification of International Federation of Muaythai Amateur and World Muaythai Council. IFMA is officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF), the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) International World Games Association (IWGA), and Trim and Fitness International Sport for All Association (TAFISA). Muaythai has been included in many official sport programs such as the World Games, World Combat Games, Arafura Games, TAFISA Games, SEA Games, Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Kickboxing Federation
The International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) is a sanctioning body for kickboxing and Muay Thai based in the United States. The IKF sanctions and regulates all aspects of these sports from Semi Contact IKF Point Kickboxing (IKF/PKB)) to Full Contact in both Amateur and professional levels. The IKF World Headquarters located in Newcastle, California, USA oversees over 2,000 IKF events a year around the world. Styles IKF sanctions and regulates both professional and amateur Kickboxing and Muay Thai around the world in six different rule styles: *American Kickboxing: Above the Waist *International Rules: Leg Kicks Allowed *Muay Thai: Allowing Knees and Elbows *Unified Rules: Modified/Limited Muay Thai - K-1 - Glory Style Rules Combined. Limited Knees - Clinch ONLY If followed By Immediate Strike *Point Kickboxing: Semi-Contact ( www.IKFPKB.com ) *Sanshou: All of the above along with Throws The IKF has also introduced new styles over the years: *Modified Muay Thai: Prohibiting Kne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Muay Thai Council
The World Muaythai Council (WMC) is one of the oldest and the largest professional sanctioning organizations of Muaythai in the world for the sport. The organization was set up in 1995 by parliament resolution, and is incorporated by the Royal Thai Government and sanctioned by the Sports Authority of Thailand, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The council has been charged with the responsibility for the expansion of Muaythai worldwide. This involves supporting youth interest and athletes to learn the skills of Muaythai. History Set up by parliament resolution, the WMC is incorporated by the Royal Thai Government and sanctioned by the Sports Authority of Thailand, working together with the highest sport authorities of all member countries around the world to regulate all aspects of the art and sport of Muaythai. The inauguration meeting was held in 1995 at an appropriate venue, the United Nation Conference Centre with representatives from 39 countries attended. Presently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of ONE Bonus Award Recipients
ONE Bonus Awards :A cash bonus known as the "ONE Warrior bonus" was introduced on 9 July 2014 and implemented for the first time at ONE Fighting Championship: War of Dragons on 11 July 2014. An award of US$50,000 is given out at the end of certain events to the fighter who impresses the most in terms of: * thrilling the fans with exciting action; * demonstrating an incredible warrior spirit; * exhibiting amazing skill, and; * delivering a phenomenal finish. Victor Cui stated that bonuses would be handed out on a discretionary basis: "For every event, the bar will be very, very high. If a few fighters impress me, then I will hand out the bonus to a few fighters. If no one impresses me, then no one will get it. Extraordinary performance deserves extraordinary rewards. Ordinary performances deserve ordinary rewards." The "ONE Warrior bonus" of $50,000 was re-introduced in January 2022, with a minimum of one bonus and a maximum of five bonuses awarded at each event. Award recipie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ONE Fight Night 16
''ONE Fight Night 16: Haggerty vs. Andrade'' was a combat sport event produced by ONE Championship that took place on November 4, 2023, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Background A ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Championship for the vacant title between current ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai champion Jonathan Haggerty (also former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai champion) and current ONE Bantamweight champion Fabrício Andrade headlined the event. If successful, Haggerty and Andrade would have become the fourth fighter in ONE history to win a title in different sports (after Stamp Fairtex at ONE: Call to Greatness, Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at ONE: King of the Jungle and Regian Eersel at ONE on Prime Video 3). The bout was originally scheduled to meet at ONE Fight Night 15, but the bout was moved to this event for unknown reasons. Former champion Petchtanong Petchfergus was stripped of the title due to testing positive for both metenolone and boldenone, banned substanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ONE Fight Night 13
''ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian'' was a combat sport event produced by ONE Championship that took place on August 5, 2023, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Background A ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship bout between current champion Chingiz Allazov and former Glory Lightweight champion Marat Grigorian headlined the event. The pair met for the first time at Glory 7: Milan in 2013, but the fight ended in a no-contest due to an illegal elbow. Their second meeting took place in Levallois-Perret, France in 2014, where Grigorian won by unanimous decision. A ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Championship bout between current champion Mikey Musumeci and current ONE Strawweight Champion Jarred Brooks served as the event's co-headliner. A heavyweight bout between the multiple-time World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu champion and ADCC submission fighting World champion Marcus Almeida and Oumar Kane took place at the event. A featherweight kickboxi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong
Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong ( th, รุ่งราวี ศิษย์สองพี่น้อง; born December 7, 1995) is a Thai Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. He competes in the Lightweight division of ONE Championship. Rungrawee is the 2015 Isuzu Cup 70kg Tournament winner, EM Legend 75kg World Tournament winner, and 2020 EM Legend 77kg Champion. Outside of Muay Thai, he is a two-time bronze medalist in pencak silat at the 2021 and 2023 SEA Games in the men's 80kg division. Biography and career Early career On February 8, 2014, Rungrawee travelled to France to participate in a 4-man tournament at La Nuit des Titans. In the semifinals he defeated Azize Hlali by decision before losing by technical knockout to Abdallah Mabel in the final. Rungrawee won his first major title when he became the Isuzu Cup winner on February 28, 2015, defeating Detrit Sathian Gym by decision in the final. On August 15, 2015, Rungrawee challenged Youssef Boughanem for his Omnoi Stadium ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ONE On Prime Video 4
''ONE on Prime Video 4: Abbasov vs. Lee'' (also known as ''ONE Fight Night 4'') was a Combat sport event produced by ONE Championship that took place on November 19, 2022 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. Background The organization originally targeted a return to Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan to host the event. However, the event was moved to Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore after announced the main event. A ONE Welterweight World Championship bout between current champion Kiamrian Abbasov and current ONE Lightweight World Champion Christian Lee (also 2019 ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix Champion) headlined the event. At the weigh-ins, Abbasov weighed in at 186.25 pounds, 1.25 pounds over the limit. As a result, Abbasov was stripped of the title and only Lee was eligible to win it. A ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship bout between current champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon and current ONE Strawweight Muay Thai Champion Joseph La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islam Murtazaev
Islam Murtazaev (Russian: Ислам Муртазаев; born April 13, 1991) is a Russian kickboxer and mixed martial artist. As of March 2023, he is ranked as the fourth best middleweight in the world by Beyond Kick. Biography and career Early career Murtazaev grew up in Dagestan where he trained in wrestling before transitioning to Muay Thai at the age of 10. He competed as an amateur until 2016 when he quit his job as an oil and gas extraction engineer and moved to Thailand. On November 18, 2017, Murtazaev took part in the EM Legend -75 kg World Tournament finals. In the semi-finals he defeated Jordan Tai by decision to reach the final. He faced Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong, after 3 rounds the judges declared the fight a draw, an extra round was fought which Murtazaev won to capture the title. On April 8, 2016, Murtazaev took part in the 2016 Kunlun Fight -75 kg World Tournament. He faced Alim Nabiev in the final 16 round and was eliminated after losing the fight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
