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Little review of 2019 and moving forward to 2020

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 Dom

2019 has been wicked man. I've seen myself enter the ring 4 times over the year, winning twice and losing twice. Taking my overall record to now, 5F-3W-2L. I set myself a goal to have ten fights within two years and I do believe we are on track to achieve this. I have set myself some goals to continue moving... Read More

Sponsors?! You’ve only had 4 fights….

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 Dom

Fighting is no joke. Dedicating your body, your time, every fibre of your being to be put through its paces, day in day out, inevitably to be put on the line for the entertainment of others. To help ease the strain and struggle of the dedication, fighters can approach sponsors to help take some of the pressure off. https://www.facebook.com/FatLadToMuayThaiFighterBlog/videos/1366626070180568/ No... Read More

Fat Lad to Fighter: Fight announcement and Jodie Clunan collab

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 Dom

Woo hoo! After the success of my previous fight on the 20thJuly, I am straight back into camp and knocking on the door of my peers to begin pushing further than we have ever pushed before. I am really enjoying training at the moment. After starting my new job and adapting to working full-time and then training on top of... Read More

This week has been absolutely ace!

June 8, 2019June 8, 2019 Dom

When I started Muay Thai Blog, I always had a dream of being able to travel the country/the world visit gyms, get to train and learn from the best fighters/coaches in the world and share that with everyone who may be interested in watching it. I got a taste of what it would actually taste like to accomplish this. I... Read More

Dan McGowan, Simon Forrest, Grace Spicer, Ricky Sewell and Bilal Remassy visit Bad Co.

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 Dom

Bad Company in Leeds in renown for world-class training. Having produced multiple world champions, it is no secret that when you train at Bad Co. you can expect a good time. Most recently, there have been a few faces visiting the Leeds based gym to hone their skills and throw down with some of the best in the world. Ricky... Read More

Joe Craven vs Chris Shaw at Yokkao 38

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Dom

Earlier this year saw two Yokkao regulars battle it out for not only the pride of winning but the UK number one spot. I won't spoil it for you and tell you who wins or anything. I mean, it was back in March so you probably already know the result but for those of you who haven't... here is the... Read More

Serendipity is a wonderful thing. Who would like a visit?

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019 Dom

So last week saw the return of Fat Lad to Northern Kings. It's funny how things work out and begin working out the way they should. I had messaged Craig last week to set a time to have a little sit-down and look at this year. We are already in March now which means I have already wasted the first... Read More

Wow – It’s been a while!

December 4, 2018 Dom

Well hello! It has been a minute since I've logged into here and seen good old Muay Thai Blog. As some of you may know, I have spent the past 18 months working on another project called Fight Record. For one reason or another, I am no longer part of the Fight Record team and now need a place to... Read More

Damien Trainor and Warrior Collective team up!

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 Dom

Damien Trainor has to be one of the most dangerous mother fuckers to ever have fought out of the UK. Now head coach at K-Star Legacy Gym in Birmingham. Having a decorated record and an impressive amount of achievements, Trainor is one of the most recognised names internationally when it comes to the art of eight limbs. Known for his brutal hands... Read More

Damien Trainor and Warrior Collective team up!

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 Dom