Muay Thai

American

[moi tahy] / ˈmɔɪ ˌtaɪ /

noun

a martial art and sport developed in Thailand, similar to boxing, involving striking with the fists, elbows, knees, and legs.

Muay Thai British

/ ˈmuːeɪ ˈtaɪ /

noun

a martial art developed in Thailand in which blows may be struck with the fists, elbows, knees, and shins

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Gane got a title shot in just his seventh UFC bout, capping his meteoric rise from an impressive muay thai career to the pinnacle of MMA.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2021

One has confirmed two muay thai championship fights and a kickboxing match for its return show, which will be held without fans in Bangkok.

From Washington Times • Jun. 29, 2020

It's a combination of everything from the Thai martial art of muay thai to taekwondo, wrestling and jiu jitsu.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2013

The fever also is emblematic of sport in a globalized era, where competitors mix styles from muay thai to Russian Sambo to shootfighting.

From Newsweek • Jun. 25, 2012

Seasoned coaches volunteer their time to train the team in boxing, jiu-jitsu, and muay thai kickboxing, the skill trifecta of a well-rounded MMA fighter — though support has not always come easy.

From Time • Jul. 27, 2011

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