Battle in the Desert Live Play by Play and Results
Muay Thai Authority will be trying to report live from the Star of the Desert Arena, we say try because the internet connection is pretty bad. Results will be posted for the amateur bouts, and play by play will begin to take place with the first pro fight. Live updates also on twitter @MuayThaiAuth Amateur […]
Lion Fight Promotion’s “Battle in the Desert” Preview
Saturday February’s 12th Lion Fight Promotions inaugural event “Battle in the Desert” will take place at Buffalo Bill’s Casino in Primm, NV. There are several interesting pro Muay Thai bouts taking place, and Muay Thai Authority will be there to cover the action. Below are our picks for the pro fights that will take place […]
Pictures: Michael Mananquil trains for re-match with Malaipet
Photographer Scott Hirano had the opportunity to visit World Team USA in San Francisco, CA and photograph Michael Mananquil as he trains for his upcoming re-match with Malaipet. The first fight was very close and Malaipet won a split decision, Mananquil gets a chance to avenge the loss on February 12th at Lion Fight Promotions […]
Video: Malaipet talks re-match with Michael Mananquil
Michael Mananquil talks re-match with Malaipet
In July of 2010 Michael Mananquil and Malaipet met at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, CA. After a hard fought five rounds, to many the decision seemed to be up in the air, and when the judges announcement was made it was in favor of Malaipet via split decision. There was a large amount of […]
Lion Fight Promotions presents Malaipet vs Mananquil 2 on Feb 12, 2011
Lion Fight Promotions will be putting together its first full Muay Thai Rules event on February 12, 2011. The event will take place in Primm, Nevada. The card will feature Malaipet vs. Mananquil (the rematch) and WBC Champion Kevin Ross vs. Rachen Petchnao from Southern Thailand. Other notable fighters that will be fighting that night […]
War of the Heroes 8 set for Nov. 13 in Santa Clara, CA
War of the Heroes 8 will be taking place Nov. 13 in Santa Clara, CA and will feature fighters such as Coke Chunawat, Michael Mananquil, Germaine de Randamie and Brandon Banda. The event will be a hybrid show and will feature MMA and Muay Thai bouts. Coke Chunawat will take on Jose Palacios. Chunawat recently […]
WKN Belarus Big 8 Tournament Results – Klinmee wins tournament
Sudsakorn Klinmee defeated an eight man field to win the WKN Belarus Big 8 Tournament this past weekend. Klinmee who was representing Asia in the tournament defeated American representative Michael Mananquil by decision. In the semi-finals he defeated Ruslan Kushnirenko, and in the finals he stopped Andrei Kulebin after the doctor decided Kulebin could no […]
Updated U.S. Fighter Rankings
U.S. rankings are based on P4P standing and not per weight class, and only fighters from the U.S. are eligible. World Rankings will be coming soon as well as female U.S. rankings. 1. Kevin Ross 2. Romie Adanza 3. Stephen Richards 4. Shawn Yarborough 5. Michael Mananquil 6. Chaz Mulkey 7. Justin Greskiewicz 8. Ky […]
WKN Big 8 Tournament Match-ups
The WKN Big 8 Tournament line up is now a bit more complete. As reported before here on www.MuayThaiAuthority.com Michael Mananquil will be representing North American in the tournament and will be facing the South America representative in Marco Cornejo. The rest of the match-ups for the tournament have been announced and can be seen […]