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On Fighting in Thailand

95 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratings

Premier Muay Thai show covering the economics and infrastructure of the sport. Hosted by Muay Thai journalist, Matt Lucas, this shows covers topics such as purse sizes, fight management, sponsorship, and career growth.

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Episodes

Everything You Need To Know About The WBC Amazing Muay Thai Festival

June 18, 2023 14:54 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Kevin Noone, General Secretary for the WBC Muay Thai and Max Baggio, Mediterranean Chairman talk about the upcoming festival. The event happens June 22-25th in Venice Italy. The two representatives talks about the growth of the sport, the games and much more.

3 Lessons From ONE Championship: Stamp Fairtex vs Alyse Anderson

June 16, 2023 10:56 - 17 minutes - 32.4 MB

ONE Championship debuted in the USA. The first ever show in the west saw Stamp take on Alyse Anderson in an MMA fight. Learn about what happened behind the scenes. 

Everything You Need To Know About Muay Thai In Thailand In 2023 In 13 minutes

March 05, 2023 06:51 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this video we break down the state of the sport, the promotions, the fighters, and all the gyms.

Understanding Muay Thai Around The World - Thailand - Australia - USA

February 17, 2023 09:24 - 52 minutes - 96.5 MB

Influencers Patrick Rivera of the WBC USA, Kieran Walsh of Muay U Canberra and Matt Lucas, commentator at Lumpinee get together to talk about the state of the sport and how different regions differ. Learn about the sport. 

End of 2022 Report

January 05, 2023 11:48 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

This episode goes over the year. Highlights include projects that did well and how I accomplished it. Give it a listen and learn how to grow social media in Muay Thai 

The Future Of USA Muay Thai with Patrick Rivera (WBC USA) and Michael Corley (USMF)

November 19, 2022 13:59 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

Muay Thai federation leaders, Patrick Rivera of the WBC USA and Michael Corley of the USMF sit down to talk about the future of the sport. Muay Thai in the USA is growing by leaps and bounds. 2023 will be a strong year. The two heads talk about what their organizations do for the sport and how to grow it ethically

Organizing A Muay Thai Seminar/Creating Fight Break Downs And Career Development

October 14, 2022 02:52 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this episode I go over organizing a Muay Thai seminar tour for Stamp. I go into the details of how the classes will be taught. In I addition I share how I create fight break down videos that are widely shared, IG carousels and more content creation tips for fighters, gym owners and others.

Ferrari Makes ONE Championship Debut/Buri Ram Results And More Muay Thai News

October 05, 2022 17:06 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MB

The world of Muay Thai is alive and kicking, punching, kneeing and elbowing. This week was a blast with ONE Championship, bouts in Buri Ram, a nice line up at Rajadamnern and big fights at Lumpinee.

Stamp Goes On Tour/ONE Championship Bouts/Muay Thai News

September 28, 2022 18:04 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MB

In this week's Muay Thai news we see more WBC action, Stamp Fairtex going on tour and stacked ONE Championship fights.

ONE Championship Announcement/Bukieow vs Topic/ Muay Thai News

September 23, 2022 09:22 - 7 minutes - 14.8 MB

ONE Championship made five huge announcements including weekly shows at Lumpinee. Top USA fighters: Jalill Barnes fought Ognjen Topic The Road To ONE tournament and more Muay Thai News

Stamp Goes On Tour Plus Rebellion Muay Thai Results And More

September 08, 2022 14:51 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MB

Australia was a success! Rebellion Muay Thai displayed beautiful Muay Thai. Also more promoters at Lumpinee and Stamp Fairtex is going on tour in the USA!

Rebellion Muay Thai break down and more Muay Thai News

September 01, 2022 13:16 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MB

This week we are joined by the famed Sy Nadji of Rebellion Muay Thai. The promoter actively throws shows and talks about some of the latest in Muay Thai news.

ONE Championship Fights and more in Muay Thai News

August 26, 2022 11:14 - 13 minutes - 24.2 MB

Massive fights lined up for ONE Championship, Rebellion, Rajadamnern, Lumpinee and more in this week's Muay Thai News

Strength and Conditioning With Steve Campbell

August 24, 2022 12:40 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

Strength and Conditoining coach Steve Campbell went from being a professional Rugby player to the world of combat sports. The UK trainer works with top level Muay Thai fighters like Andy Howson, Jordan Watson and of course Liam Harrison.  Learn about how he does it and how to get stronger yourself. 

Strength And Conditioning With Kate Allen-Cottone

August 18, 2022 09:29 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Fighter and Coach Kate Allen-Cotton talks about how she organizes her strength and conditioning and how it has shaped her career as an athlete. Learn how to get stronger. 

Explosive Knockouts At Lumpinee: Muay Thai News

August 17, 2022 13:30 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MB

There were major knockouts at Lumpinee and nice action at Rajadamnern. Listen to the Muay Thai highlights of the week. 

Muay Thai News August 10th

August 10, 2022 14:12 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MB

Muay Thai is cracking with knock outs at Rajadamnern. Huge fights at Lumpinee and the WBC Youth Games in Canada

Muay Thai News August 5th

August 05, 2022 05:50 - 7 minutes - 14.6 MB

The world of Muay Thai is growing with: Warrior's Cup in NYC Rajadamnern World Series Fairtex Fight Promotion Road to ONE

Muay Thai News: July 23rd

July 28, 2022 02:41 - 8 minutes - 14.8 MB

Big things happening at the stadiums with Rajadamnern World Series kicking off. New York City sees the Muay Thai Summit at the Paper Factory and Warrior's Cup. Also Aaron Zackon vs Nicklas Saengmorrakot at Lumpinee. 

The Tournaments Begin: Muay Thai News July 20th

July 20, 2022 15:35 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MB

This week the big tournaments at Rajadamnern are kicking off. In addition the World Games hosted exciting action including Tierra Brandt vs Iman Barlow. Warrior's Cup cracks open next week along with a Muay Thai Business Summit and a Muay Thai Seminar by yours truly in New York City. 

Muay Thai News July 13th

July 13, 2022 13:12 - 10 minutes - 18.5 MB

  This week in news: Tournaments! Tournaments! And more Tournaments! Topic Takes The Omnoi Belt World Games Tournament in Alabahama Rajadamern Tournament Fairtex Fight Promotion Road To ONE Tournament

Strength And Conditioning With Don Heatrick

July 06, 2022 09:53 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Don Heatrick is closing the gap between strength and conditioning, performance science and Muay Thai. He has a passion in seeing just how far fighters can go. Listen as he outlines basic S&C programs and how he develops his plans. 

On Promoting: Muay Thai League's Nakia Wright

June 23, 2022 13:23 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Muay Thai League promoter, Nakia Wright talks about putting together a show in Australia, how promoting works, and how fighters can get onto shows. Learn about the business of the sport. 

On Promoting: Italian Promoter/WBC Rep Max Baggio

June 08, 2022 07:33 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Italian promoter and Muay Thai enthusiast, Max Baggio, talks about putting together shows in his home country. Baggio is invested in growing the sport from the ground up. He talks about matchmaking, production, and working with the WBC Muay Thai.   Learn the business of the sport.

On Promoting: Fairtex Fight Promotion With Prem Busarabavonwongs

April 28, 2022 13:19 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Fairtex Fight Promotion promoter Prem Busarabavonwongs talks about creating matchups, production and having his show at the famed Lumpinee stadium. Learn the game from the inside.

On Promoting: Ultrainstinct's Pako Jean-Michel

April 13, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Bangkok promoter Pako talks about growing a small show in the heart of Thailand. Learn about his business model and why he's developing amateur Muay Thai in Thailand.  

On Promoting With Scott Kent Of Lion Fight

March 23, 2022 17:23 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Lion Fight CEO and founder, Scott Kent talks about the importance of branding, the cost of putting on a fighter, and the importance of fighters promoting themselves. Learn the business of the sport to do business in the sport. 

Scoring And Refereeing With Pete Peterson

March 09, 2022 06:29 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Internationally experience referee and judge, Pete Peterson talks about scoring, refereeing and continuing to educate Muay Thai coaches, trainers, and fighters. Peterson is part of North America's largest Muay Thai tournament, the TBA's. His experience runs deep and he shares what he's learned. 

Scoring And Refereeing With Olivier Coste

February 23, 2022 11:42 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

  High level referee Olivier Coste officiates the biggest fights in Muay Thai. Center stage for ONE Championship the Frenchman talks about the pressure, the duty, and how he came to be a referee.   Learn about the rules, learn about the responsibility, learn about the game.

Scoring And Refereeing With Suputtra Khemthongkam/Peach

February 02, 2022 15:34 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

Muay Thai referee, Peach, talks about how she began working as an official and some of the ins and outs of working in the ring.  She is one of the pioneers of female Muay Thai and female officiating in Thailand. 

Scoring Muay Thai with Elias Dolaptsis

January 21, 2022 14:29 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB

ONE Championship referee and judge, Elias Dolaptsis talks about his time learning how to score and what scoring is. He notes when fighters and damaged and the importance of following a sense of duty. Learn more about scoring Muay Thai in this episode.

2021 In Review

January 04, 2022 10:32 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

This episode goes over some of the highlights of the year and what was learned in this season of the podcast and my travels.  Learn about statistics for Instagram, traveling to the states for seminars, the future of Muay Thai and more. 

Career Development: Muay Thai Producers with Bia

December 03, 2021 07:54 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

Bia has built a career in Muay Thai. The Thai began in graphics but when he began at the famed Max Muay Thai he acquired a host of new skills. He mc'd, photographed, created sounds and the design for the show. Bia then went on to work for GSV, one of the biggest Muay Thai companies to date.  Learn how he built his career in Thailand

Career Development: Muay Thai Producers with Biar

December 03, 2021 07:54 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

Bia has built a career in Muay Thai. The Thai began in graphics but when he began at the famed Max Muay Thai he acquired a host of new skills. He mc'd, photographed, created sounds and the design for the show. Bia then went on to work for GSV, one of the biggest Muay Thai companies to date.  Learn how he built his career in Thailand

Career Development: Muay Thai Creatives With Pari Aryafar

November 18, 2021 12:37 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Photographer, journalist and Muay Thai story teller, Pari Aryafar talks about her career. She reveals how she began and how she's grown. She shares how she grew her career, traveled around the world and become internationally recognized. 

Career Development: Coaches With Charlie Cottone

November 03, 2021 06:16 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

8 Limbs Academy head trainer and gym owner talks about his development as a coach, what it means to be successful, and how to build skills to grow.  Learn from the best! 

The History Of UK Muay Thai With Greg Wooton

October 06, 2021 05:41 - 49 minutes - 113 MB

Former Pro Muay Thai fighter, Greg Wooton talks about his storied career and the growth of UK Muay Thai. 

The History Of UK Muay Thai With Julie Kitchen

August 05, 2021 05:48 - 51 minutes - 119 MB

Former professional Muay Thai fighter, Julie Kitchen talks about her storied career. After capturing a host of titles she went on to have a successful post fight career. Kitchen talks about her journey and the way it's shaped UK Muay Thai. 

UK Muay Thai History With Tony Myers

July 21, 2021 13:38 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Professor and Muay Thai expert, Tony Myers talks about the beginnings of officiating in Thailand and the growth of the sport in the UK. Myers has refereed throughout the country, cornered for high level athletes, and has produced a host of academic papers on the sport.

The History Of UK Muay Thai With Damien Trainor

July 13, 2021 13:03 - 1 hour - 151 MB

In the first part of our series on the history of the Muay Thai in the UK, Damien Trainor talks about his career and the legacy of K-Star gym. Learn about the sport and it's legacy. 

The Business Of Muay Thai With Liam Harrison

June 17, 2021 13:40 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Liam “The Hitman” Harrison has built a successful career in Muay Thai. In this episode we talk about how he accomplished it. We go into the importance of fighting in Thailand, building a brand, networking and the importance of being a good person.

Muay Thai Business With Chano Nurmakin CEO Of Fairtex

June 02, 2021 05:25 - 1 hour - 151 MB

CEO of Fairtex Equipment in Bangplee Thailand talks about working for the company and in the Muay Thai industry for over 19 years.  He talks about the importance of branding, product innovation, using fighters as brand ambassadors and the different sectors of the Muay Thai industry in Thailand. 

The Business Of Muay Thai With Patrick Rivera

May 18, 2021 06:08 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Valor Training Center owner, Patrick Rivera, gives some keys about the business of Muay Thai including: The Importance of Clarity, Congruency, Consistency Why Muay Thai is a sport and not a fight Adapting Coaching methods Having professionally trained coaches and fighters And how to grow the business of Muay Thai

The Business Of Muay Thai With Lynne Miller

May 05, 2021 15:12 - 1 hour - 158 MB

Sumalee Boxing Gym owner, Lynne Miller comes and talks about the business of the sport. With over a decade in the Muay Thai industry she talks about business practices, promoting shows, building a new gym, the focus on fighters, developing new markets and more.  Learn about what the Muay Thai world go round.     

Australian Muay Thai With Caley Reece

April 16, 2021 05:23 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Australian Muay Thai female legend, Caley Reece, talks about her career, her trips to Thailand, and the growth of female fighters in her home country. Learn about the history of Australian Muay Thai

Australian Muay Thai With Nugget McNaught

April 01, 2021 11:24 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Australian legend Nugget McNaught talks about his time in the game. His talks about fighting in Australia and Thailand, his fight promotion, Evolution, traveling the world and training people opening his gym and the current state of Australian Muay Thai.

Australian Muay Thai With Darren "Riddler" Reece

March 19, 2021 11:34 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

Australian Pioneer Darren Riddler Reece talks about his early career in the sport fighting on Phon Martdee’s shows, fighting out of Saengmorakot in Bangkok and eventually opening a gym. Having been in the sport for over two decades he talks about the changes in the sport and how it’s developed. Learn the history of Australian Muay Thai

Australian Muay Thai With Mark Castagnini

March 03, 2021 12:31 - 1 hour - 144 MB

Australian pioneer Mark “The Hammer” Castagnini talks about life in the sport. He hits on his career, commentating, his time with Blitz, and more. Learn about the history of the game in Australia from an experienced pro.

Muay Thai Grit With Michael Chase Corley

February 10, 2021 12:45 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MB

Michael Chase Corley, President of the USMF and owner of Heritage Muay Thai, talks about the release of his latest book Muay Thai Grit: Stories Of An American Muay Thai Fighter. Corley spent an extended period of time in Thailand where he worked and trained and fought out of Fairtex Bangplee. He moved on to fight in some of the biggest tournaments and opportunities in Thailand and internationally. He talks about the book making process, his aim, and talks about why it’s important to stic...

Nak Muay Ying: Bria Lace With Danielle Marie

January 29, 2021 14:30 - 50 minutes - 117 MB

Danielle Marie, American fighter currently active in Thailand, interviews Bria Lace. Lace owns and operates a gym in France. The Canadian also lived and fought in Thailand for the last two years. The two boxers talk about family, their careers and more.   Make Stronger Fighters Make Stronger People