The Muay Thai Podcast

The Complete Guide To Muay Thai (History, Scoring, Business & Career Explained)

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Muay Thai is more than fighting. It's history. Culture. Business. Politics. Opportunity.   In this 3-hour deep dive, I break down everything you need...

A Complete Guide to Combat Sports Photography (Ringside, Gyms, Backstage)

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take to succeed as a combat sports photographer? In this episode, William Luu and I break down a practical, experience-based guide...

Making Muay Thai A Career

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is my annual Muay Thai business review — looking back at 2025 and outlining where I'm heading in 2026.  I've been doing this as a writ...

How to Build a Successful Muay Thai Fight Team (Thailand vs USA) with Sean Madden

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Building a successful Muay Thai fight team looks very different in Thailand than it does in the United States. In this episode I sit down with Sean Ma...

How To Be A Professional Muay Thai Fighter In 2025

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a professional Muay Thai fighter isn't about talent alone. It's about planning, money, health, opponents, visas, and survival. In this episod...

Muay Thai Isn't About Going Viral It's About Lasting - The Muay Thai Podcast

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about why consistency matters more than virality. Living in Thailand for over 10 years. What fighters, creators and trainers ge...

From Fighter to Father-Trainer: Building Australian Muay Thai Champions: The Muay Thai Podcast

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With 30 years in Muay Thai, David McVicker shares his journey from fighter to coach, the challenges of training his own son, and his mission to build ...

Max Cruz: Phuket Muay Thai, International Fights & Making 130K in Cambodia - The Muay Thai Podcast

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Max Cruz has fought everywhere — Phuket stadiums, Bangkok gyms, Rebellion in Australia, Muay Thai League, and Cambodia, where he made over 130,000 b...

20 Years Building American Muay Thai With Brett Hlavacek: The Muay Thai Podcast

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

American Muay Thai legend Brett Hlavacek sits down with me in Thailand to talk about 20+ years in the sport — from fighting 40+ pro fights, to coach...

From Brazil to Thailand: Julio Lobo's Journey Through Muay Thai - The Muay Thai Podcast

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julio Lobo has spent nearly a decade living and fighting in Thailand — battling legends, training under Leo Elias, and now passing his knowledge on ...

Building Champions: How Jennana Johnson is Transforming Muay Thai in Malaysia: The Muay Thai Podcast

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a small town in New Mexico to shaping the future of Muay Thai in Malaysia, Jena Johnson's journey is nothing short of inspiring.  In this interv...

Petchto Kru F Sitjaopho: The Golden Era, Coaching, and the Future of Muay Thai

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kru Petchto Sitjaopho — known as Kru F — shares his journey from the Golden Era of Muay Thai to coaching in today's globalized fight world. He tal...

Leanardo Dado: Swiss Pioneer And Champion Trainer

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Step inside the golden era of Muay Thai through the eyes of Leanardo Dado one of the first Westerners to live, train, and fight in Thailand.  In this...

Lamnamoon Sor Sumalee: The Golden Era Vs Now

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary fighter Lamnamoon Sor. Sumalee sits down to share his story — from fighting in the late 1980s Golden Era to teaching the next generation o...

Armando Ramos: Goal Setting For Fighters

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the early days of Fairtex San Francisco to training with legends like Alex Gong and Jongsanan Fairtex, Armando Ramirez has seen Muay Thai in Amer...

Nongam Fairtex: From Fighting In A Temple To Fighting On ONE Lumpinee

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Am's story is one of resilience, heart, and transformation. From her first fights as a child in a temple school to competing under the bright lights o...

Bobby Peek: Why Ticket Sales Decide Fights

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ambush Muay Thai's head coach and matchmaker breaks down the art of matchmaking, the realities of ticket sales, and the growth of Texas Muay Thai. Fro...

Danny Pinto - Don't Be A Lazy Coach

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a great coach? Danny Pinto believes it starts with experience, passion, and culture. In this sit-down, Danny opens up about: Fighting in Ba...

Is 5 Round Muay Thai Dead? - Muay Thai Testament's Arm

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is five-round Muay Thai dying—or is it the backbone of the sport in Thailand? In this deep dive, we explore the future of five-round "gambling Muay ...

Fabio Reis -From Portugal To Thailand, Surviving As A Foreign Fighter

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fabio Reis has become one of the most respected foreign fighters in Thailand — but his journey was anything but easy. From getting bullied as a kid ...

Kieran Walsh - Building Muay U, Australia's Muay Thai Rise And RWS

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kieran Walsh is one of the most influential coaches in Australia's Muay Thai scene. As head trainer of Muay U, he's developed fighters who've competed...

Kru Toy Sityodtong - Fighting Smart, History, And Winning The Lottery

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Kru Ton at the legendary Sityodtong Gym in Pattaya to talk about the gym's incredible 65-year journey. This is the place where Rob Ka...

Mathias Gallo Cassarino - The Fire, the Fights, and the Future of Muay Thai

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former stadium contender Mattias reflects on five years of big changes — from chasing titles in Thailand's most prestigious rings to guiding the nex...

Junior Fairtex: Growing Up In Muay Thai

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast we talk about starting fighting as a kid in Thailand, going to ONE Championship, mindset and more. This interview was u...

Spencer Tay: Fighting, Promoting And Singaporean Muay Thai

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast we talk about starting Muay Thai, promoting, Muay Thai in Singapore and the legacy of Eminent Air gym. Muay Thai: The C...

Kendu Irving: Living A Dream

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kendu Irving is a sponsored fighter out of Fairtex Training Center. He tells you the ups and downs of life in Thailand. From getting knocked out in hi...

Dani Rodriguez: Background, RWS Fights, Future

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Note this video was filmed earlier in the year. Dani is now scheduled to fight. News coming very soon! The interview was used in: Muay Thai: The Com...

Marc Entenberg: Fighting, Promoting, Kingdom Muay Thai

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gym owner and promoter Marc Entenberg talks about his history as an athlete, promoting, growing coalition Muay Thai and more

New Beginnings

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a long hiatus the podcast is back and under a new creative name. It's the Muay Thai Podcast.  Weekly episodes beginning. 

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

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Noone, General Secretary for the WBC Muay Thai and Max Baggio, Mediterranean Chairman talk about the upcoming festival. The event happens June 2...

3 Lessons From ONE Championship: Stamp Fairtex vs Alyse Anderson

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 behin...

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

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 stat...

End of 2022 Report

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 me...

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

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

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

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 shar...

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

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

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

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Stamp Goes On Tour Plus Rebellion Muay Thai Results And More

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Rebellion Muay Thai break down and more Muay Thai News

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Th...

ONE Championship Fights and more in Muay Thai News

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Strength and Conditoining coach Steve Campbell went from being a professional Rugby player to the world of combat sports. The UK trainer works with to...

Strength And Conditioning With Kate Allen-Cottone

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Explosive Knockouts At Lumpinee: Muay Thai News

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Warr...

The Tournaments Begin: Muay Thai News July 20th

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the big tournaments at Rajadamnern are kicking off. In addition the World Games hosted exciting action including Tierra Brandt vs Iman Barlo...

Muay Thai News July 13th

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  This week in news: Tournaments! Tournaments! And more Tournaments! Topic Takes The Omnoi Belt World Games Tournament in Alabahama Rajadamern Tourna...

Strength And Conditioning With Don Heatrick

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

On Promoting: Muay Thai League's Nakia Wright

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

On Promoting: Italian Promoter/WBC Rep Max Baggio

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Italian promoter and Muay Thai enthusiast, Max Baggio, talks about putting together shows in his home country. Baggio is invested in growing the sport...

On Promoting: Fairtex Fight Promotion With Prem Busarabavonwongs

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

On Promoting: Ultrainstinct's Pako Jean-Michel

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 T...

On Promoting With Scott Kent Of Lion Fight

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 promot...

Scoring And Refereeing With Pete Peterson

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Internationally experience referee and judge, Pete Peterson talks about scoring, refereeing and continuing to educate Muay Thai coaches, trainers, and...

Scoring And Refereeing With Olivier Coste

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  High level referee Olivier Coste officiates the biggest fights in Muay Thai. Center stage for ONE Championship the Frenchman talks about the pressu...

Scoring And Refereeing With Suputtra Khemthongkam/Peach

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 pi...

Scoring Muay Thai with Elias Dolaptsis

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

2021 In Review

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Career Development: Muay Thai Producers with Bia

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Career Development: Muay Thai Creatives With Pari Aryafar

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ho...

Career Development: Coaches With Charlie Cottone

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.  ...

The History Of UK Muay Thai With Greg Wooton

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

UK Muay Thai History With Tony Myers

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 refe...

The History Of UK Muay Thai With Damien Trainor

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

The Business Of Muay Thai With Liam Harrison

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Muay Thai Business With Chano Nurmakin CEO Of Fairtex

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

The Business Of Muay Thai With Patrick Rivera

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Valor Training Center owner, Patrick Rivera, gives some keys about the business of Muay Thai including: The Importance of Clarity, Congruency, Consis...

The Business Of Muay Thai With Lynne Miller

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Australian Muay Thai With Caley Reece

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Australian Muay Thai With Nugget McNaught

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Australian legend Nugget McNaught talks about his time in the game. His talks about fighting in Australia and Thailand, his fight promotion, Evolution...

Australian Muay Thai With Darren "Riddler" Reece

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Australian Pioneer Darren Riddler Reece talks about his early career in the sport fighting on Phon Martdee's shows, fighting out of Saengmorakot in Ba...

Australian Muay Thai With Mark Castagnini

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Australian pioneer Mark "The Hammer" Castagnini talks about life in the sport. He hits on his career, commentating, his time with Blitz, and more. Lea...

Muay Thai Grit With Michael Chase Corley

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Nak Muay Ying: Bria Lace With Danielle Marie

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Marie, American fighter currently active in Thailand, interviews Bria Lace. Lace owns and operates a gym in France. The Canadian also lived a...

Nak Muay Ying: Somsurat Rangkla With Wondergirl Fairtex

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Somsurat Rangkla, Thai Fighter in Australia, talks to rising ONE Championship star Wondergirl Fairtex. The two talk about Thai culture, fighting in Th...

Nak Muay Ying: Smilla Sundell Interviews Teresa Wintermyr

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rising star, Smilla Sundell, interviews the very experienced Teresa Wintermyr. The Swedish fighters talk about being nervous before fights, old school...

2020 In Review

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The world of Muay Thai has changed. Covid-19, the internet, the ongoing evolution of the sport. This episode reviews all the different changes in the ...

Muay Thai Gram With Omar Halaby

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Omar Halaby works hard for his passion, Muay Thai. An experienced fighter in Thailand he's now sponsored by Fairtex. He's fought at Lumpinee, Rajadamn...

Muay Thai Gram With Brogan Stewart Ng

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brogan Stewart Ng is a true martial artist. The Muay Thai and MMA fighter has flown around the world to train with the best. He's lived in Russia, Aus...

Muay Thai Gram With Angela Chang

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  Angela Chang has grit. Staying in Thailand long term isn't easy. Getting in the ring continually is even harder. The Queens Native has a passion fo...

Muay Thai Gram With Jalill Barnes

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jalill Barnes has torn through the competition in the USA. The Green Lotus has moved to Thailand and is one of the few officially sponsored athletes f...

Muay Thai Gram: Brett Hlavacek, Alfredo Perez, and Matt Lucas

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  Muay Thai Gram is the largest Muay Thai only Instagram account. Get a look behind the scenes as Brett Hlavacek, Alfredo Perez and Matt Lucas talk a...

Cornering With Angie Parr

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Angie Parr is one of the hardest working people in the business. The American relocated to the Gold Coast of Australia to stay married to the game. Sh...

Cornering With Tony Manoharan

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Manoharan of Diamond Muay Thai in Calgary Canada talks what it takes to be a cornerman. Dealing with the ups and downs of fight life can be hard,...

Cornering With Bryan Dobler

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get In The Corner Bryan Dobler of Double Dose Muay Thai talks being in the corner. The experienced coach talks about dealing with cuts, preparation fo...

Muay Thai Photography With Scott Hirano

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Internationally acclaimed sports photographer, Scott Hirano, talks working the lens. We discuss the narrative of fight photography, work ethic, and ho...

Muay Thai Photography With Helen Tran

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get behind the shot as documentary photography Helen Tran discusses her current project, She Fights. She Fights portrays the current condition of fema...

Muay Thai Photography With William Luu

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode William Luu out of Australia talks about Muay Thai photography. Luu is a former former fighter who has stepped into the ring and now s...

Muay Thai Photography With Pari Aryafar

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Pari Ayafar talks about Muay Thai photography. The experienced journalist discusses working different fight venues, the ethics of repr...

Gym History: Fairtex

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Stamp Fairtex talks about her beginnings at Fairtex. Jongsanan Fairtex also talks about his storied career at the gym, coming to Ameri...

Gym History: Sitmonchai

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Abigail McCullough, long term foreign liaison, depicts the detailed and storied history of Sitmonchai gym. The iconic establishment has been home to m...

Gym History: PK Saenchai Muay Thai Gym

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Game PK Saenchai Muay Thai Gym, Ognjen Topic and Stefan Korodi talksabout the history of PK Saenchai.    One of the powerhouse gyms...

Gym History: Kiatphontip with Rob Cox

18 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Rob Cox, owner of Kiatphontip gym, talks about the heralded past of his gym. He talks about the origins of the establishment, the many...

Covid 19 with Wor Watthana, Chang, Parnham and Whipple

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we continue to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the sport. Thailand based fighters Angela Chang and Willy Whipple talk about their si...

COVID 19 with Halaby, Lee, Parnham and Pilla

21 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode fighters and trainers talk about some of the direct impacts COVID 19 has had on themselves and others. Fighters Halaby and Lee discuss...

WBC Muay Thai with Ruth Ashdown

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Ruth Ashdown talks about her career as a fighter. A decorated veteran of 90 plus fights with multiple WBC belts, Ashdown is the real d...