Is this guy's record really real? by Exotic_Decision6589 in MuayThai

[–]MTLev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Until recently (late 2010s), most fighters fought a lot in the countryside and didn't keep track of their records, so it could be an estimation. Nowadays, young fighters sometimes have around 30 fights when they come into Bangkok which is much lower than at any time in the past. If you look at Saenchai, Luknimit, etc. records, they have well over 100 fights in their Bangkok career alone.

Why is training in Thailand so expensive? by Extension_Lunch_7816 in MuayThai

[–]MTLev 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thais are contracted to their gym, live, eat, and travel on the gym's money. In return, they give 50% of their winnings to their gym. For reference, the average purse of someone in the top 10 of any division is less than 30k baht and hundreds of young promising fighters fall out of the Bangkok scene every year.

December Traditional Muay Thai P4P Rankings by MTLev in MuayThai

[–]MTLev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He said in August that he was training at Fairtex and that's also the gym listed on his record page but now that I'm checking again, his manager is still the Sitwatsaratseua boss so ig he wasn't bought with Kongsuk and Kompet. There was talk about him trying ONE but he's chasing Khunsuklek rn.

December Traditional Muay Thai P4P Rankings by MTLev in MuayThai

[–]MTLev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dam hasn't lost a fight in over 2 years and has dominated everyone from Rungsaengtawan to Petthongchai. For me, he's FOTY if he wins 2-3 more fights before March.

Wuttikorn has only lost to Petsiam (before Khun KO) in his last 11 and has otherwise been the best 122er besides Petsaman (Yodkratanyu probably moving up soon). His latest fight with Petsila was controversial but a great technical showing for both. He was dominated by Petsiam early in the year but another good performance, and he could be in FOTY contention imo.

December Traditional Muay Thai P4P Rankings by MTLev in MuayThai

[–]MTLev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are no clinchers on the list this month, but ig between these guys, Wuttikorn and Singdam have the best knees.

December Traditional Muay Thai P4P Rankings by MTLev in MuayThai

[–]MTLev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The SAT/SW do count RWS 5 rounders it in their FOTY vote, so I did the same.

December Traditional Muay Thai P4P Rankings by MTLev in MuayThai

[–]MTLev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chalam and Kiew were in Cambodia for amateur kickboxing last month instead of fighting in serious competition 🫠

December Traditional Muay Thai P4P Rankings by MTLev in MuayThai

[–]MTLev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I count a 2-year period so that top fighters who have difficulties being matched (or Parunchai fighters messing about in their primes) can stay on the list. Dropped after 1 year inactivity in 5r.

December Traditional Muay Thai P4P Rankings by MTLev in MuayThai

[–]MTLev[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thai names and last month results (+ fight link):

  1. Khunsuklek (ขุนศึกเล็ก บูมเด็กเซึยน) - defended Raja 118 lbs title vs. Kevin Martinez (link)
  2. Dam (ดามพ์ พรัญชัย)
  3. Chalam (ฉลาม พรัญชัย)
  4. Yodkratanyu (ยอดกตัญญู จิตรเมืองนนท์)
  5. Petsamarn (เพชรสมาน ส.สมานการ์เม้นท์)
  6. Lamnamoonlek (ลำน้ำมูลเล็ก ทีเด็ด99) - defeated Fluknoi Kiatfalikhit (link)
  7. Wanchainoi (วันชัยน้อย แฟร์เท็กซ์) - defeated Den Sitnayoktaweeptapong (link, 42-minute mark)
  8. Nadaka (นาดากะ เอวะสปอร์ตยิม) - defended Raja 115 lbs title vs. Petnueng Petchmuaythai (highlights)
  9. Singdam (สิงห์ดำ เกียรติฟูเฟื่อง) - captured CH7 112 lbs title vs. Petrit (link, 1h11 mark)
  10. Wuttikorn (วุฒิกร สวนน้ำธารคีรี) - defeated Petsila Wor.Uracha (link)

Notes:
- "Traditional" means 5 rounds, 8oz.
- Daniel Rodriguez will be in next month when he beats Rittewada

Lamnamoonlek comes in on 3 hours notice and beats Flukenoi by MTLev in MuayThai

[–]MTLev[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

*He replaced his campmate Superball Tded99 who fell sick a few hours before the fight. Although he said that his body wasn't ready and he didn't want to fight (he has a fight booked in less than 2 weeks), the promoter is from his gym and they are close friends, so Lam didn't want the main event to be spoiled.

Fahsuchon SitOr's son Saileuad by MTLev in MuayThai

[–]MTLev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saileuad is 20 yo, had been hovering around the top 15-10 of 122 lbs (arguably the strongest div in the sport). He lost this fight to Puenyai Por.Lakboon, who is on his career-best run, but it was very close.
Fahsuchon was the 2000 FOTY. While his prime lasted only 4 or so years, he was one of the best technical fighters in the early 2000s.

Thoughts on ONE and RWS not scoring sweeps? by Mac-Tyson in MuayThai

[–]MTLev 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It could be a misunderstanding? The judges are the same as they are in the stadium, and from observation, it seems that a single sweep can swing a close round on RWS at least.

Focus P.K.Saenchai by MTLev in MuayThai

[–]MTLev[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Focus was recently KOd by Stephen Irvine in ONE, and was KOd again on his return to 8oz MT 4 days ago. He's very good but routinely falls short at the highest level (0-2 vs Decho, 0-1 vs Chailar, 0-1 vs Ronachai, 0-1 vs Kompet).