This is a list of highly notable Muay Thai practitioners (also known as nak muay).

Legend

* Nai Khanomtom (circa 1700s) - a legendary Thai soldier and boxer during the era of the Ayutthaya Kingdom who become known as the founder of Muay Thai. Khanomtom lived during the

Second Burmese War The Second Anglo-Burmese War or the Second Burma War ( my, ဒုတိယ အင်္ဂလိပ် မြန်မာ စစ် ; 5 April 185220 January 1853) was the second of the three wars fought between the Burmese Empire and British Em ...

(1765–1767). At that time, the Ayutthaya Kingdom was losing its long-running conflict with the

Konbaung dynasty The Konbaung dynasty ( my, ကုန်းဘောင်ခေတ်, ), also known as Third Burmese Empire (တတိယမြန်မာနိုင်ငံတော်) and formerly known as the Alompra dynasty (အလောင်းဘ ...

. In 1767, the capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom fell, and Khanomtom was one of the warriors who were captured and sent as a captive to the King of Burma. After seven years of captivity, King Mangra wanted to see how Thai fighters would compare to his fighters. Khanomtom was selected to fight against the King's chosen champion and the boxing ring was set up in front of the throne. When the fight began, Khanomtom charged out, using punches, kicks, elbows and knees to pummel his opponent until he collapsed. The King supposedly asked if Khanomtom would fight nine other Burmese champions to prove himself. He agreed and fought one after the other with no rest periods. His last opponent was a great kickboxing teacher from

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whom Khanomtom defeated with kicks. The King was so impressed with Khanomtom that he granted Khanomtom his freedom as well as a prize of several wives. Khanomtom would later return to

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and open his own martial arts school, later giving birth to modern Thai boxing which today is known as Muay Thai.

Muay Thai

Thai

Former

Samart Payakaroon Phetchakhat na yok (เพชฌฆาตหน้าหยก)(e.g. ''Jade-faced Executioner'') , nationality = Thai , birth_date = , birth_place = Chacherngsao, Thailand , fighting_out_of = Bangkok, Thailand , height ...

- considered by many to be the greatest Muay Thai fighter of all time, becoming Lumpinee stadium champion in four different weight divisions from 1980 to 1981, as well as a WBC world champion in

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at the Super bantamweight class in 1986. He is the younger brother of Kongtoranee Payakaroon. * Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn - was Lumpinee Stadium champion in the lightweight division. In 1982, he defeated Samart Payakaroon via decision. During his four-year reign as champion he was undefeated and was forced to retire as there was nobody in the weight division left to contest his position. He is considered to be the Greatest Muay Khao (knee fighter) of all time. *

Vicharnnoi Porntawee Vicharnnoi Porntawee ( th, วิชาญน้อย พรทวี; January 25, 1948 – January 31, 2022) was a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer who competed in the 1970s. He was recognized as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time. Lif ...

- was champion in both the Lumpinee and Rajadamnern stadiums. Faced many strong opponents and holds two victories over Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn. *

Pudpadnoi Worawut Pudpadnoi Worawut ( th, ผุดผาดน้อย วรวุฒิ) is a Thai Muay Thai fighter who competed in the 1970s. He is recognized as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time. Biography and career Ponn Ommklin started ...

- nicknamed 'The Golden Leg', was one of the most dominant fighters of the 1970s where he won three Lumpinee Stadium titles at three different weight classes. * Apidej Sit-Hirun - was a Lumpinee Stadium champion. He is considered the hardest kicker in Muay Thai history. He was crowned "Fighter of the Century" by

Bhumibol Adulyadej Bhumibol Adulyadej ( th, ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช; ; ; (Sanskrit: ''bhūmi·bala atulya·teja'' - "might of the land, unparalleled brilliance"); 5 December 192713 October 2016), conferred with the title King Bhumibol the Great ...

, King of Thailand and was the first nak muay to be given his own display at the Thai National Museum. * Kongtoranee Payakaroon - is the older brother of Samart Payakaroon and won the Lumpinee Stadium title in five different weight divisions. He also had a professional boxing career in the Super flyweight division where his record was 12–2 and fought twice for a title. The first time he fought Gilberto Román for the WBC Super flyweight title and the second time he fought against fellow Thai Boxer,

Khaosai Galaxy Khaosai Galaxy ( th, เขาทราย แกแล็คซี่, born, 15 May 1959) is a Thai former professional boxer who competed between 1980 and 1991. He was also a Muay Thai practitioner. He held the WBA super-flyweight title betw ...

for the WBA Super flyweight title. *

Chamuekpet Hapalang Chamuakpet Hapalang ( th, ฉมวกเพชร ห้าพลัง; born: August 10, 1962 in Amphoe Si Racha, Chonburi province, eastern Thailand) is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter who won five different weight classes, was champion of ...

- won the Lumpinee Stadium title in four different weight divisions. He is a southpaw stance and best known for his powerful and precise

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which made him received nicknamed ''"Computer Knee Striker''". He also competed as a professional boxer where he was PABA champion at 126 lbs. *

Thongchai Tor.Silachai Thongchai Tor.Silachai (ธงชัย ต.ศิลาชัย) is a retired Thailand, Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is a former four-time Lumpinee Stadium champion and is the only fighter to have ever knocked out Muay Thai legend Saenchai. Bio ...

- won the Lumpinee Stadium title in four different weight divisions. In 1996, he became the only person to have knocked out Saenchai in a professional bout. *

Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn (Thai: นำศักดิ์น้อย ยุทธการกำธร, born October 13, 1979) is a retired Muay Thai fighter from Thailand. He holds one of the highest winning percentages (95% wins in 300 fight ...

- won the Lumpinee Stadium title in three different weight divisions. He had one of the longest reigns as champion where he was undefeated in 135 lbs division between 2000–2006. He holds one of the highest winning percentages (95% wins in 300 fights). *

Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth (; 2 February 1973 – 7 April 2021) was a Muay Thai fighter from Thailand. Biography and career He was born as Kampiaw Sijantuek (คำเพียว สีจันทึก; nickname: Piaw; เพียว). He is ...

- was Lumpinee Stadium champion in the Junior lightweight division. He held the belt for six consecutive years. * Sagat Petchyindee - three time Lumpinee Stadium champion. He is also a professional boxer with a record of 12–2 and fought

Wilfredo Gómez Wilfredo Gómez RiveraSagat in the ''

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'' video game series. * Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit - was Lumpinee Stadium champion in the flyweight division. He fought in the period of the late 80s to early 90s that was considered to be the golden era of Muay Thai where he faced many strong opponents. He was the Muay Thai

Fighter of the Year '' The Ring'' magazine was established in 1922 and has named a Fighter of the Year since 1928, which this list covers. The award, selected by the magazine editors, is based on a boxer's performance in the ring.Saenchai Suphachai "Saenchai" Saepong (born July 30, 1980), formerly known as Saenchai Sor. Kingstar ( th, แสนชัย ส.คิงสตาร์), is a Muay Thai fighter of Khon Isan descent. Saenchai won the Lumpinee Stadium title, which is ...

- won the Lumpinee Stadium title in four weight divisions while mostly fighting larger opponents. He has only been knocked out once in his entire fighting career. He is considered by many to be the best

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Muay Thai fighter, and is regarded as one of the best fighters of all time. He is also a professional boxer and was PABA

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interim champion. *

Nong-O Gaiyanghadao Nong-O Gaiyanghadao (born November 10, 1986), formerly known as Nong-O Sit Or and Nong-O Gaiyanghadaogym, is a Muay Thai fighter currently signed to ONE Championship and is the reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion. As of November 2 ...

- ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion with four title defenses. Was Lumpinee Stadium champion in four weight divisions. *

Rodtang Jitmuangnon Rodtang Jitmuangnon ( th, รถถัง จิตรเมืองนนท์; born July 23, 1997) is a Thai Muay Thai fighter. He currently competes in ONE Championship and is the reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion. Jitmuangn ...

- ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion with three title defenses. Known specifically for his iron chin. *

Sam-A Gaiyanghadao Sam-A Gaiyanghadao ( th, สามเอ ไก่ย่างห้าดาว; born October 13, 1983) is a Muay Thai fighter from Thailand formerly signed to ONE Championship until his retirement. He was, up until the title was taken from him ...

- ONE Champion in both Muay Thai and Kickboxing. Was Lumpinee Stadium champion in two weight divisions. * Phetmorakot Petchyindee Academy - ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion. Was Lumpinee Stadium champion in two weight divisions.

Non-Thai

Ramon Dekkers Ramon Dekkers (4 September 1969 – 27 February 2013) was a Dutch kickboxer and an eight-time Muay Thai world champion. Dekkers was a favourite with fight fans due to his fast-paced, aggressive fighting style. Dekkers was also renowned for his wi ...

- Dutch kickboxer who won multiple world titles in Muay Thai. He is considered by many to be the best foreign fighter to fight in Thailand where he faced many strong opponents including

Coban Lookchaomaesaitong Coban "The Cruncher" Lookchaomaesaitong (born August 4, 1966) is a Thai former Muay Thai kickboxer and World Champion. He won his first world title in 1985. He retired in 2000 after a 23-year career in Thailand and moved to New York to coach. He ...

. *

Toshio Fujiwara Toshio Fujiwara (藤原敏男 ''Fujiwara Toshio'', born March 3, 1948) is a Japanese former kickboxer. Out of 141 professional fights before retiring at age 35, Fujiwara won 126, with a remarkable 99 by knockout; most notably, he was the first n ...

- Japanese kickboxer who became the first non-Thai fighter to win a Muay Thai title in Thailand. In 1978 he won the title at the

Rajadamnern Stadium Rajadamnern Stadium ( th, สนามมวยราชดำเนิน; ), also spelled ''Ratchadamnoen'', is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Rajadamnern is one of the two main stadiums for modern m ...

in the lightweight division. * Morad Sari - French-Algerian kickboxer who the first non-Thai fighter to become a Lumpinee Stadium champion. He won the title in 1999 at the lightweight division. *

Damien Alamos Damien Alamos (born July 30, 1990) is a French Muay Thai kickboxer. He is the WPMF European and World Muaythai Champion & Lumpinee stadium champion 140 lb. For his professional fighting career he is jointly managed by Numnoi and Rodrigo A ...

- French kickboxer who became Lumpinee Stadium champion in 2012 in the 63.5 kg (140 lbs) division and was the first non-thai fighter to defend it. *

John Wayne Parr John Wayne "The Gunslinger" Parr (born 25 May 1976), also known as JWP, is a retired Australian Muay Thai fighter, kickboxer and boxer, fighting out of Boonchu Gym in Gold Coast, Queensland. He is a former 10-time World Champion and was the ru ...

- Australian kickboxer who has won multiple world titles in Muay Thai. Was also 2001 Australian Boxing Middleweight Champion. *

Andrei Kulebin Andrei "Bullet" Kulebin (born 14 May 1984 in Neustrelitz, Germany) is a Belarusian Muay Thai welterweight kickboxer fighting out of Minsk, Belarus for Gym "Kick Fighter". He is an 18 time Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion who has won int ...

- Belarusian kickboxer who has won multiple world titles in Muay Thai at both amateur and professional level. * Liam Harrison - English Muay Thai fighter who has won multiple world titles. *

Youssef Boughanem Youssef Boughanem (born December 6, 1989) is a Moroccan-Belgian Muay Thai and kickboxer, who has held WKN super welterweight Muay Thai title. He is also a former Lumpinee Stadium, Rajadamnern Stadium and WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight Cham ...

- Moroccan-Belgian kickboxer who was champion at both Lumpinee Stadium and Rajadamnern Stadium at the 160 lbs weight division. *

Rafi Bohic Rafi Bohic (born July 9, 1991) is a French Muay Thai kickboxer who lives in Thailand. He is the current Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight champion. He is the former WBC Muaythai World Super Lightweight and WMC Junior Welterweight World champion. ...

- French Muay Thai fighter who became Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight Champion in 2017 and has defended the title four times. *

Jimmy Vienot Jimmy Vienot (born June 9, 1995) is a French Muay Thai kickboxer who is the reigning SUPERKOMBAT World Middleweight Champion. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium and Arena Fight champion. As of October 20, 2022, he is ranked #5 in the ONE Feathe ...

- French Muay Thai fighter who was Lumpinee Stadium 160 lbs Champion in 2019. * Andy Howson - Uk Muay Thai fighter WBC,Wako,ISka,WMC world champion; *

Jean-Charles Skarbowsky Jean-Charles Skarbowsky (born March 10, 1975) is a French former kickboxer and 3-time European Muay Thai champion. Skarbowsky has been called one of the best ''farangs'' who have fought in Thailand. Biography and career His mother emigrated at a ...

- French Muay Thai fighter who became 3-time European champion. *

Dida Diafat Dida Diafat (born 24 April 1970) is an Algerian-French Muay Thai kickboxer who became a world champion in Thai kickboxing or Muay Thai at age 21. A fictionalised version of his life is depicted in the 2005 movie ''Chok-Dee'', in which he plays ...

- Algerian - French Muay Thai fighter who has won world title in Las Vegas versus

. *

Nathan Corbett Nathan "Carnage" Corbett (born 23 October 1979) is a retired Australian Muay Thai Kickboxing, kickboxer, color commentator for Lion Fight Promotions on CBS Sports Network, CBS Sports and feature author at Fightmag. He is a former 11-time Muay T ...

- Australian Muay Thai fighter who has won multiple world title. * Fabio Siciliani - Italian muay thai fighter WAKO world champion. *

Dany Bill Dany Bill (born 28 April 1973) is a Cameroonian former kickboxer and seven-time Muay Thai World Champion. Biography When growing up as a kid in France Dany used to play soccer, but the day he saw muay thai on TV changed his life. Right after ...

- Cameroonian former kickboxer and seven-time Muay Thai World Champion. * Alexey Ignashov - Belarus former kickboxer and multiple Muay Thai World Champion. *

Mehdi Zatout Mehdi Zatout (born January 1, 1984) is a retired French–Algerian Muay Thai kickboxer. Biography ''Mehdi Zatout'' is a ISKA and WBC World Champion and started Muay Thai when he was 10 years old. He was hooked instantly, and just two years ...

- ISKA, WMC, WBC Diamond and World Champion. *

Sajad Sattari Sajad Sattari ( fa, سجاد ستاری, Standard Persian pronunciation: ; born Sajad Sattari Nejad ( fa, سجاد ستاری نژاد, links=no); 19 August 2001 in Karaj) is an Iranian Muay Thai Kickboxer. He is current WBC Muay Thai welterwe ...

- WBC World Champion.

Boxing

- was originally a muay thai fighter where his punching power was noticed. Eventually his manager and trainer convinced him to switch to boxing where they saw more potential. He would become WBA super flyweight champion in boxing with 19 defenses in seven years (1984–1991). With a record of 47–1, he is listed #19 on ''Ring'' Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time and named him the 43rd greatest fighter of the past 80 years in 2002. *

Somluck Kamsing Somluck Kamsing (name used in the 1996 Summer Olympics) or Somrak Kamsing ( th, สมรักษ์ คำสิงห์; ; born January 16, 1973) is a Thai kickboxer and Olympic gold medal-winning amateur boxer. During the 1998 Asian Games in ...

- was ranked #1 in the Lumpinee Stadium at the 57 kg (126 lbs) weight division and defeated multiple champions. However promoters never entered him into a title fight. As a result he switched to

which offered him a better future. He won Gold in

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in the featherweight division. This made him the first Thai athlete to win Gold at the Olympics. * Dhawee Umponmaha - won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the 57 kg (126 lbs) division. He was one of the few fighters to defeat Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn in a professional bout. He later moved to boxing where he was a Silver Medalist in

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in the Light welterweight division. * Arkhom Chenglai - won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the 63.5 kg (140 lbs) division. Won a Bronze medal in

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. *

Veeraphol Sahaprom Veerapol Sahaprom or Veerapol Nakornloung ( th, วีระพล สหพรหม, วีระพล นครหลวงโปรโมชั่น; born November 16, 1968) is one of the best boxers from Thailand a former WBC and WBA Ban ...

- WBC and WBA Bantamweight Champion with 14 title defenses. Was also Rajadamnern Stadium champion in three weight divisions. *

Saensak Muangsurin Saensak Muangsurin (แสนศักดิ์ เมืองสุรินทร์) (13 August 1950 – 16 April 2009) was a professional boxer from Phetchabun, Thailand. He was a Muay Thai fighter and professional boxer. He was WBC light w ...

- won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the 63.5 kg (140 lbs) division. He was WBC light welterweight champion, setting a world record by winning a world title in his 3rd professional fight. He is Thailand's heaviest world boxing champion to date. *

Yokthai Sithoar Yokthai Sithoar ( th, หยกไทย ศิษย์ อ., born December 25, 1974) is a retired Thai professional boxer who held the WBA super flyweight (115 lb) world champion in the late 90s. He is also retired Muay Thai kickboxer and mixe ...

- won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the 52 kg (115 lbs) division. Was WBA super flyweight (115 lb) world champion in the late 90s. * Amnat Ruenroeng - won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the Flyweight division. Held the IBF flyweight title from 2014 to 2016. *

Wanheng Menayothin Chayaphon Moonsri ( th, ชยพล มูลศรี; formerly: ''Saengsuree Moonsri''; แสงสุรีย์ มูลศรี; born 27 October 1985), known as Wanheng Menayothin (วันเฮง มีนะโยธิน) or Wanh ...

- won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the 48 kg (105 lbs) division. Held the WBC strawweight title from 2014 to 2020. *

Knockout CP Freshmart Thammanoon Niyomtrong ( th, ธรรมนูญ นิยมตรง, born 20 September 1990), known by his ring name Knockout CP Freshmart, is a Thai professional boxer and former Muay Thai fighter who has held the WBA (Super) mini-flyweig ...

- won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the 48 kg (105 lbs) division. Has held the WBA (Super) minimumweight title since 2016.

Kickboxing

Buakaw Banchamek Sombat Banchamek ( th, สมบัติ บัญชาเมฆ, born May 8, 1982) a.k.a. Buakaw Banchamek ( th, บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ, links=no, Buakaw meaning "white lotus") is a martial artist from Thailand of ethnic ...

- two-time K-1 World MAX champion and two-time runner up as well as a former #1-ranked fighter in Lumpinee Stadium. *

Giorgio Petrosyan Gevorg "Giorgio" Petrosyan ( hy, Գևորգ Պետրոսյան; born December 10, 1985) is an Armenian-Italian kickboxer who competes in the middleweight division. Nicknamed "The Doctor" and noted for his supreme technical skills, ringsmanship a ...

- 2019 ONE Kickboxing Featherweight World Grand Prix Champion and two-time K-1 World MAX champion. *

Kaew Fairtex Kaew Fairtex ( Thai: แก้ว แฟร์เท็กซ์; born, September 5, 1984) is a Thai kickboxer and the former WBC Muay Thai World champion at super featherweight and current WPMF World champion at super lightweight. He trains out ...

- former K-1 Super Lightweight Champion with two title defenses and three time K-1 World GP -65 kg World Tournament Champion. Was Lumpinee Stadium champion in two weight divisions. *

Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong ( Thai: สิทธิชัย ศิษย์สองพี่น้อง, ; born September 23, 1991) is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer who is currently signed to ONE Championship. Sitthichai is a former Lumpinee Stadiu ...

- Glory Lightweight Champion with six title defenses. Was Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight Champion in 2014. *

Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9 Petchpanomrung Kiatmookao (born May 26, 1995), also known as Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9 (เพชรพนมรุ้ง เกียรติหมู่9), is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer. Originally from Buriram, in the northeast of Thailand, Pet ...

- Glory Featherweight Champion with four title defenses. *

Capitan Petchyindee Academy Capitan Petchyindee Academy ( th, กัปปิตัน เพชรยินดีอะคาเดมี; born March 24, 1993) is a Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is the former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion and Lumpinee Stadium ...

- former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion. Was Lumpinee Stadium Super Welterweight Champion in 2019. *

Gonnapar Weerasakreck Kongnapa (or Gonnapar) Weerasakreck is a Thai Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. He is the former K-1 Lightweight champion and former Krush Lightweight champion. After having over a hundred fights in Thailand, Gonnapar moved to Japan in 2010. ...

- former K-1 Lightweight champion and former Krush Lightweight champion with three title defenses. *

Superbon Banchamek Superbon Singha Mawynn (born August 16, 1990), also known as Superbon Banchamek, is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer fighting out of Bangkok. He is currently signed to ONE Championship and is the inaugural and reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing ...

- One Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion and currently rated the #1

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kickboxer in the world *

Artem Vakhitov Artyom Olegovich Vakhitov ( rus, Артё́м Оле́гович Вахитов; born April 4, 1991) is a Russian Muay Thai kickboxer who competes in the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. Having begun practicing Muay Th ...

- Two time Glory Light Heavyweight Champion and multiple time gold medalist at the

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. *

Artem Levin Artem Valeryevich Levin (russian: Артё́м Вале́рьевич Ле́вин; born December 8, 1986), also known as Artem "The Lion" Levin, is a Russian middleweight Muay Thai kickboxer fighting out of Prokopyevsk. He is the former Glo ...

- Former Glory Middleweight Champion and multiple time gold medalist at the IFMA World Muaythai Championships. *

Marat Grigorian Marat Grigorian ( hy, Մարատ Գրիգորյան; born 29 May 1991) is an Armenian-Belgian kickboxer currently signed to ONE Championship, where he competes in the featherweight division. Grigorian has previously competed for Glory and is a ...

- Former Glory Lightweight Champion * Harut Grigorian - Former Glory Welterweight Champion

Mixed Martial Arts

The following fighters are primarily known for their use of Muay Thai in MMA bouts. *

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- former

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Middleweight Champion with the highest number of title defenses (10). *

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- former

Featherweight Champion with the highest number of title defenses (7). *

Valentina Shevchenko Valentina Anatolievna Shevchenko (russian: Валентина Анатольевна Шевченко; born ) is a Kyrgyz and Peruvian professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter. She currently competes in the women's Flyw ...

- UFC Women's Flyweight Champion with the highest number of title defenses (7). Multiple time gold medalist at the

. * Joanna Jędrzejczyk - former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion with the highest number of title defenses (5). Multiple time gold medalist at the IFMA World Muaythai Championships. * Cris Cyborg - current Bellator Women's Featherweight champion and former UFC Women's Featherweight champion * Maurício Rua - former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and List of Pride Fighting Championships champions#Tournament Winners, 2005 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Champion * Wanderlei Silva - former Pride Fighting Championships, PRIDE Middleweight Champion and the 2003 in Pride FC#Pride FC: Final Conflict 2003, 2003 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Tournament Champion * Alistair Overeem - former Strikeforce Heavyweight champion and winner of the K-1 World Grand Prix 2010 Final. * Jan Błachowicz - former UFC Light Heavyweight champion. 2008 gold medalist at the IFMA World Muaythai Championships * Jiří Procházka - former UFC Light Heavyweight champion and former Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin FC Light Heavyweight champion. 2011 Czech National Champion in Muay Thai * Ciryl Gane - former interim UFC Heavyweight Champion and undefeated Muay Thai fighter * Rafael Cordeiro - three time Brazilian national Muay Thai champion, was striking coach at the Chute Boxe Academy and Kings MMA where he trained multiple MMA world champions including Anderson Silva, Cris Cyborg, Maurício Rua and Wanderlei Silva.

Entertainment

* Tony Jaa - Thai martial artist, actor, action choreographer, stuntman, director, traceur and former Buddhist monk.

References

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