Muay Thai in Isaan

In the 2nd episode of On Fighting in Thailand, Isaan is looked at. The rural north east region of Thailand is the heart of Muay Thai in the country. 

Host Matt Lucas got to talk with gym owner, journalist and former pro Muay Thai fighter Frances Watthanaya. The owner of Wor Watthanay gym in Phutthaisong is a veteran of over 40 fights, the majority in Thailand. 

She now runs and operates the gym which hosts a slew of young fighters. Listen as we discuss

-Wages in the sport and in the region

-Side bets

-The levels of fighters in Thailand

-Cornering and changing game plans in bouts

-Fighter management

In Pick a Fight, we discuss the ONE Championship tournament along with the upcoming WBC World Title bout between Chadd Collins from Australia/Revolution Gym and Luis Kaijaba from Brazil/Phuket Fight Club