Muay Thai is known for its ferociousness, technical well-developed and rule-open striking technique.
AND "THAI FIGHT" (THAI FIGHT) IS UNDOUBTEDLY A HIGH-SCALE, BLOODY AND EXCITING MUAY THAI EVENT IN THE FIELD OF MUAY THAI. In particular, the "Battle of Thai" hemp rope Muay Thai match, in which the two sides use hemp rope wrapped around their hands to face each other in the ring, is a tradition preserved in ancient Muay Thai competitions, and it is also the Muay Thai rule with the highest finish rate and the best viewing in modern Muay Thai.
In Thailand, a number of Muay Thai superstars have competed in hemp rope Muay Thai tournaments, such as Shanchai, Jade Wolf and Yodsanklai. It's not only an extreme challenge in striking fighting, but also a tribute to Muay Thai culture.
As the most prestigious tournament in Thailand today, the "Battle of Thailand" has been held nearly 100 times around the world for 14 years since its opening bout in August 2010, and has been fought by Muay Thai superstars such as Shanchai, Xiao Killer, Jade Wolf, Yodsanklai and Boqiu.
The Battle of Thailand is the only Muay Thai tournament in which the Royal King and Queen of Thailand award trophies. It is also the most international and widely watched local Muay Thai event in the hundreds of years of Muay Thai history.
And the prestigious "Battle of Thailand" event will finally meet Chinese fans.
On February 4, Beijing time, the "Battle of Thailand" will start the first large-scale event of 2024, which will bring together many Muay Thai superstars to participate.
At that time, martial arts fans will broadcast the whole process live, and the Thai battle will be brought to fans by Heli Wansheng Sports to open the year. Domestic fans can also enjoy the passionate events on many platforms such as Douyin, Kuaishou, Weibo, and Video Accounts.
The day's bout will feature contemporary Muay Thai legend and the biggest superstar in pure Muay Thai, Shan Chai, as well as a new generation of top Muay Thai fighters P.T.T., Chalarmdam, and Nong-O.
The 43-year-old Shanchai can be said to be an iconic figure in Muay Thai, and his naughty personality and chic style of play have also made Shanchai have a large number of fans internationally, and domestic fans even often affectionately call him "Pipichai".
According to his records, he has been in the ring for more than 30 years, starting at the age of 8 and winning the Lumpinee Stadium belt at the age of 16.
At present, Shanchai's record is 378 games, 327 wins, 49 losses and 2 draws, and in recent years, it has maintained a very high frequency of participation and is in excellent form. In 22 years, he has fought 12 fights, 10 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss and 5 knockout wins, and the only defeat was to Boqiu in the BKFC naked Muay Thai bout last November.
However, in the big fight with Boqiu, the two can be said to have brought their Muay Thai skills and tactics into full play, and the five-round battle also showed the excellent competitive state and sufficient physical reserves of the two Muay Thai superstars.
In the first fight of the year, Shanchai's opponent is Adem Kabak from Turkey, a strong and hot fighter with a professional record of 18 wins and 3 losses, and has won multiple gold belts.
Kabak is younger and stronger than Shanchai, and he's ready to make a splash against a Muay Thai superstar like Shanchai. So whether he can get his wish, let's wait and see.
The final countdown to the fight has begun, and martial arts fans will be streaming the bout live on Douyin on February 4. The 43-year-old will find out if he can get his first win in 2024 and finish off his opponent.