Ring Championship, Fairtex Fight Thailand Exchange Exhibition Revealed
Sep 10, 2024
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▶4 games-Muay Thai: Choi Jae-wook (34, Samsan Gym) vs. Shinto Tong Sotanakon (25, Thailand)
Choi Jae-wook, a former KMF welterweight champion with a 15-7 record, announced a successful return by winning the Japan ACF in 2023 after a three-year hiatus. In this competition, his rich experience and his rise after his return are expected to be major variables.
Choi Jae-wook's opponent is Shintotong Sotanakon, an authentic Thai fighter. Shintotong, which boasts a brilliant record of 67 wins, five losses and three draws, has recently won three games in a row, showing its peak performance. The confrontation between the two veterans is considered the highlight of the tournament, and expectations are high on how different styles of clashes will unfold.
▶3 matches-MMA: Nam Dae-hyun (19, Cheonmu-gwan) vs. Tanawat Rachinarit (Thailand)
Nam Dae-hyun will participate in the three-match MMA rule. Nam Dae-hyun is a new fighter who won his debut match at Ring Championship 04 in April and signed an exclusive contract, and is already drawing attention through his appearance in the fighting content 'High School King'. Based on a solid martial arts background, his skills are expected to shine in this competition as well.
His opponent is Thailand's Tanawat Rachinarit, a new fighter with a record of 2 wins and 2 losses. His combative style will be a formidable challenge for Nam.
▶2 games: Koo Tae-won (24, Yakjim) vs. Kunkrai PK Sanchai (25, Thailand)
Gu Tae-won is a former member of the WAKO national team and has a record of 17 wins and 10 losses. Having won the 58kg championship in HERO 6 in March, he has already demonstrated his skills with strong batting and skills. His opponent is Kunkrai PK Sanchai, a veteran with a record of 53 wins, 46 losses and two draws. Kunkrai, who boasts more than 100 games of experience, will be a strong opponent for Gu Tae-won, and a fierce batting match between the two players is expected.
▶1 match: Kwak Ryeong-pyo (17, Seolbong Muay Thai) vs. Asawatep Sissh Night (25, Thailand)
Kwak Ryeong-pyo is a 17-year-old Muay Thai newcomer with a record of 13 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw. He is a rare Muay Thai player in Korea and already stands out at a young age. The opponent is Asawatep Sissitnight, who has a record of 64 wins and 22 losses. Although he has been slowing down with one win and two losses recently, his experience of 86 matches cannot be ignored.
The match between Kwak Ryeong-pyo and Asawatep is an interesting match between young blood and veteran's experience, and attention is being paid to whether Kwak Ryeong-pyo will be able to overcome Asawatep's experience.
The Thailand tournament is expected to be an important first step in the ring championship's position on the global stage. Many martial arts fans are paying attention to how Korean players will perform in the match against different Thai strongmen.
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