IFS to add pro bouts in 2011
The International Fight Showdown better known as the IFS was Southern California’s top amateur Muay Thai promotion in 2010. Their events were held at the Knotts Berry Farm Hotel in Buena Park, CA, but the show was so successful that they have had to move venues for 2011. In 2011the event’s will be held at […]
Rami Ibrahim added to Journey Fight Series 140lb tournament
With six of the seven slots taken in the Journey Fight Series 140lb tournament, Rami Ibrahim has claimed one of the last two spots. Ibrahim brings a pro record of 11-6-2. Fighting out of Sitan Gym in Philadelphia, PA Ibrahim looks to best a filed which already includes some very talented fighters. Ibrahim is coming […]
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 […]
Pad Work by Jeff Dojillo
Southern California photographer Jeff Dojillo has covered various Muay Thai events in California and Nevada. You can check out his excellent photography on his website JeffDojillo.com. He also filmed this video titled “Pad Work” in which he has captured fighters such as Chaz Mulkey, Joe Schilling, and Lerdsila Chumpairtour to name a few, doing pad […]
Mark DeLuca talks wins over Kevin Molina at Friday Night Fights Season Opener
Mark DeLuca opened his 2011 campaign with an exciting come from behind victory over Kevin Molina. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania fighter was behind on early on the cards, but showed resilience rallying back in the final three rounds to take home a unanimous decision. Mark was kind enough to take some time and talk to Muay […]
Friday Night Fights promoter Justin Blair talks season opener, and future plans
Friday Night Fights promoter Justin Blair took some time to answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority. He talks about the most recent Friday Night Fights event, and the great fights that took place, the comments made by Turan Hasanov, future plans for the promotion, and more. Take a few minutes to read the […]
Malaipet demo and autograph signing at L.A. Fitness Expo
The L.A. Fitness Expo will be taking place on January 29th and 30th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Malaipet will be at the Namman Muay booth on both days from 2-4 PM performing a demo and signing autographs. Malaipet will be returning to action on Feb. 12th when he takes on Michael Mananquil for […]
Roli Delgado talks win over Turan Hasanov at Friday Night Fights
MTA: Did you see the comments Turan made about hardly training for you, and that he was disappointed in having to fight you? Roli: I actually heard from the promoter at weigh ins about his comments. I told my team that I didn’t want to look, hear or talk about it. The fight is the fight, I’ve […]
Anthony Nieves talks upcoming boxing match, and Team Nightmare
Kevin Ross and Remy Bonnel get new opponents
Kevin Ross and Remy Bonnel have had an opponents switch for the Feb. 12th Lion Fight Promotions event at Buffalo Bill’s in Primm, NV. Ross and Bonnel were originally scheduled to face a pair of Thai opponents, and they still will just not the same ones. Ross will now face Sittisak Petchyindee, and Bonnel will […]