Yokkao Archives - Muay Thai Blog

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

Muay Thai BlogCast 002 – Liam Harrison and competition announcement

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 Dom

Muay Thai BlogCast 002 - Liam Harrison and competition announcement For the second show of the Muay Thai BlogCast named, 'Muay Thai BlogCast 002 - Liam Harrison and competition announcement,' we have in store for you the UK No.1 and 8x World Champion Liam Harrison. Talking about his fight at the weekend at YOKKAO and his retention of his World... Read More

Jake Purdy interview with MTBUK

January 16, 2017 Dom

Jake Purdy interview with MTBUK Jake Purdy interview: This gentleman’s name has quickly become a name recognised both in the UK and on the international Muay Thai scene. Last year has been a busy year for Jake Purdy, he has managed to solidify his place as the UK No.1 at 72.5kg with a successful defence of it too. He is looking... Read More

Dan McGowan interview with MTBUK

January 15, 2017 Dom

Dan McGowan interview with MTBUK This young man needs no introduction. Having been on the Muay Thai scene for around a decade but in that time, Daniel McGowan has achieved what some only dream to be able to do. Fighting on the biggest and most well known stages like Lumpinee and Rajadamnern he is no stranger to fighting top tier... Read More

YOKKAO 19 & 20 – Results and Video

October 11, 2016October 11, 2016 Dom

So with the dust now settling on YOKKAO 19 & 20 and what can only be described as ‘a huge success,’ ‘a night that will not be forgotten,’ Brian Calder and the team have yet again smashed all of our expectations! I spent my time there as a spectator, not as a reporter and I took great pleasure in just... Read More

YOKKAO, interview and discount from Brad Stanton

September 14, 2016October 12, 2016 Dom

Brad offers 25% discount card for buying tickets for YOKKAO from him! Brad Stanton has been making waves on the UK Muay Thai scene for some time now. We at MTBUK have been follow along his promising career for a little while now and he has gone from strength to strength! I am writing this as a two part article really,... Read More

YOKKAO is looming – Who’s your money on?

September 12, 2016October 13, 2016 Dom

YOKKAO is only 3 weeks away now! With October 8th drawing closer and closer one of the biggest shows of Muay Thai in the UK, YOKKAO 19&20, is set to blow the roof off the Macron Stadium in Bolton. With many of the fights now announced for YOKKAO 19&20 there is a buzz about social media with fighters and fans alike... Read More

MTBUK/UK Muay Thai news update!

July 14, 2016July 14, 2016 Dom

MTBUK/UK Muay Thai news update! So quite a lot is happening in the Muay Thai world at the moment, events going on, people flying the UK flag at various locations around the world and I thought it was about time that I got my arse into gear and told people about it. UK News - Myk Estlick fights in Thailand... Read More

YOKKAO 18 – Jordan Watson vs Sanny Dahlbeck

May 6, 2016May 6, 2016 Dom

YOKKAO 18 - Jordan Watson vs Sanny Dahlbeck YOKKAO 70kg World title - full fight So the most recent video to hit the tinterweb and almost break it, is the releasing of the YOKKAO 18 main event - Jordan Watson vs Sanny Dahlbeck for the 70kg YOKKAO world title. YOKKAO are very well known within the Muay Thai world for... Read More

Fight of the week – Juan Cervantes on YOKKAO 17

May 4, 2016 Dom

Juan Cervantes fight on YOKKAO 17 The fight video from YOKKAO 17 is an absolute beast! So the YOKKAO 17 fights got released last week and I am excited to share this particular fight with you. I did an interview with Juan about his journey in Muay Thai and what a hit that was! I thought it only fair that I give... Read More