World Boxing Council Muaythai
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| Abbreviation | WBC Muay Thai |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Thailand |
| Location |
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Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | National associations |
President | General Kovid Bhakdibhumi |
| Website | www |
WBC Muaythai is a non-profit organization that regulates, sanctions, and supervises professional Muay Thai championships, worldwide. The organization also adheres to the standard rules and regulations for all Muay Thai competitions as approved by the Board of Boxing Sport (Office of Professional Sports) Sports Authority of Thailand.[citation needed] The WBC MuayThai is active in over seventy-five countries and territories around the world promoting the sport, culture, and rich heritage of MuayThai.[citation needed] WBC Muaythai has its own constitution, rules, and regulations, aiming to promote the sport and foster Muay Thai championships in all weight divisions.[1]
Rules[edit]
Equipment[edit]
The fighters use gloves certified by WBC Muaythai or the local commissioner. Fighters between minimum weight and welterweight use 8 oz gloves, while fighters in weight classes above super welterweight use 10 oz gloves. The gloves are tied with knots, taped, and inspected by a supervisor before the fight.[citation needed]
The fighters wear shorts without shirts or shoes, while female fighters must also wear a top. They must additionally wear a protective cup, a gumshield and are allowed to wear ankle supports. Long hair must be tied, while long beards are allowed if they are religiously significant. Fingernails and toenails must be neatly trimmed. Sacred headbands are to be taken off before the fight itself.[citation needed]
Round duration[edit]
Male fighters contest five rounds of three minutes each, while female fighters contest five rounds of two minutes each. The rest period in between each round is two minutes in length.[citation needed]
Scoring procedure[edit]
Rounds are scored on a 10 points must system. If there is no clear round winner, both fighters earn ten points. If the fighter has won a round he earns a 10-9 point advantage, if he has clearly won the round he earns a 10-8 point advantage, if he managed to knock his opponent down once he earns a 10-7 point advantage, and if he knocked his opponent down twice a 10-6 point advantage. Should a fighter be cautioned for a rule infraction, he may not earn the full ten points.[citation needed]
Fighters win the round if they successfully land strikes with their fists, elbows, knees, shins or feet. The fighter will win the round if he has shown more strike volume, more accurate and powerful strikes, aggression and if he has done more damage to his opponent than he has received.[citation needed]
The fighter may also win the fight by knockout if he has rendered his opponent unable to continue through a successful strike, or through a technical knockout if his opponent has been counted down three times in a single round, or five times throughout the entire fight.[citation needed]
Rule violation[edit]
The following acts are considered to rule infractions: biting, spitting, eye-gouging, strikes to the groin, headbutting, sticking out one's tongue at the opponent, judo or wrestling takedowns, continuing to attack a downed opponent, grabbing the ropes, catching the opponents leg and advancing more than two steps without attacking, using illegal substances.[citation needed]
Hall of fame[edit]
On January 31, 2020 WBC Muaythai opened its hall of fame, in which they inducted fighters who achieved great distinction with the organization or in muay thai.[2]
| Weight Class | Champion | Date Inducted |
|---|---|---|
| Light Heavyweight |  Nathan Corbett |
January 31, 2020 |
| Cruiserweight | Steve McKinnon |
January 31, 2020 |
| Light Heavyweight |  Artem Levin |
January 31, 2020 |
| Middleweight |  Steve Wakeling |
January 31, 2020 |
| Middleweight |  Lamsongkram Chuwattana |
January 31, 2020 |
| Welterweight | Kem Sitsongpeenong |
January 31, 2020 |
| Super Lightweight | Sagetdao Petpayathai |
January 31, 2020 |
| Featherweight | Anuwat Kaewsamrit |
January 31, 2020 |
| Super Bantamweight |  Ruth Ashdown |
January 31, 2020 |
| Welterweight | Julie Kitchen |
January 31, 2020 |
| Lightweight |  Miriam Nakamoto |
January 31, 2020 |
| Heavyweight | Shane Del Rosario |
January 31, 2020 |
| Light Heavyweight | Kaoklai Kaennorsing |
January 31, 2020 |
| Bantamweight | Tiana Caverly |
January 31, 2020 |
| Heavyweight |  Ginty Vrede |
January 31, 2020 |
Current champions[edit]
Male world champions[edit]
| Weight Class | Champion | Date Won | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | Lyndon Knowles | November 27, 2021 | 1152 | |
| Cruiserweight | Gerardo Atti | September 25, 2021 | 1215 | |
| Light Heavyweight | George Mann | June 5, 2021 | 1327 | |
| Super Middleweight | George Jarvis | April 9, 2022 | 1019 | |
| Middleweight | Liam Nolan | November 7, 2021 | 1172 | |
| Super Welterweight | Vacant | |||
| Welterweight | Sajad Sattari | May 14, 2022 | 984 | |
| Super Lightweight | Vacant | |||
| Lightweight | Michael Savvas | December 21, 2019 | 1859 | |
| Super Featherweight |  Vacant |
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| Featherweight | Nabil Anane | May 14, 2022 | 984 | |
| Super Bantamweight | Ryan Sheehan | April 23, 2022 | 1005 | |
| Bantamweight | Petch Sor Chitpattana | November 28, 2018 | 2247 | |
| Super Flyweight | Petchthailand Moopingaroijung | August 9, 2019 | 1993 | |
| Flyweight | Vacant | – | ||
| Light Flyweight | Praewprao PetchyindeeAcademy | June 9, 2018 | 2419 | |
| Mini Flyweight | Petchdet Wor Sungprapai | July 2, 2019 | 2031 |
Male international champions[edit]
| Weight Class | Champion | Date Won |
|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | Patrick Lisiecki | June 18, 2021 |
| Cruiserweight | Vacant | – |
| Light Heavyweight | Bilal Bakhouche | June 18, 2021 |
| Super Middleweight | Vacant | |
| Middleweight | Claudio Amoruso | July 24, 2021 |
| Super Welterweight | Vacant | |
| Welterweight | Vacant | |
| Super Lightweight | Nathan Bendon | October 24, 2021 |
| Lightweight | Isaac Araya | July 3, 2021 |
| Super Featherweight | Carmelo Ragona | July 24, 2021 |
| Featherweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Bantamweight | Vacant | |
| Bantamweight | Vacant | |
| Super Flyweight | Vacant | |
| Flyweight | Vacant | |
| Light Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Mini Flyweight | Vacant |
Female world champions[edit]
| Weight Class | Champion | Date Won | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleweight | Vacant | – | |
| Super Welterweight | Vacant | – | |
| Welterweight | Vacant | – | |
| Super Lightweight | Vacant | – | |
| Lightweight | Vacant | ||
| Super Featherweight | Vacant | ||
| Featherweight | Vacant | ||
| Super Bantamweight | Vacant | ||
| Bantamweight | Vacant | ||
| Super Flyweight | Dangkongfah Sittongsak | November 6, 2021 | 1173 |
| Flyweight | Lara Fernandez | March 9, 2020 | 1780 |
| Light Flyweight | Vacant | ||
| Mini Flyweight | Saenaejan SorJor Tongprajin | September 4, 2021 | 1236 |
Diamond world champions[edit]
| Weight Class | Champion | Date Won |
|---|---|---|
| Welterweight | Mehdi Zatout | May 14, 2022 |
| Super Welterweight | Buakaw Banchamek | August 15, 2014 |
| Middleweight | Phetmorakot Petchyindee Academy | October 4, 2019 |
| Middleweight | Youssef Boughanem | July 17, 2021 |
| Super Lightweight | Saenchai PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | August 14, 2011 |
| Super Lightweight | Singdam Kiatmuu9 | July 27, 2019 |
| Super Bantamweight | Ruth Ashdown | August 15, 2018 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
| Regional origin | |
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| Unarmed techniques | |
| Weapons | |
| Training | |
| Grappling | |
| Striking | |
| Internal | |
| Full contact / combat sports | |
| Self-defense / combatives | |
| Eclectic / hybrids | |
| Entertainment | |
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