KO of the Week: Rungravee Sasiprapa vs. Kunitaka Fujiwara

Rungravee Sasiprapa made his US debut in 2011 against Kunitaka Fujiwara and immediately became a fan favorite with his aggressive fight style. 

Rungravee's KO of Fujiwara is this week's KO of the week. Grab some popcorn, sit back and enjoy a beautiful display of violence by Rungravee as it takes him two rounds to put away Fujiwara in this action packed fight. It was a worthy effort by Fujiwara, but in the end Rungravee's onslaught was just too much.

Pictures: Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship"

Aside from the much anticipated fight between Saenchai and Kevin Ross, Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship" featured other great fights such as Chike Lindsay vs. Malaipet and Coke Chunhawat vs. Tetsuya Yamato. In addition Rungravee Sasiprapa made his American debut in stellar fashion with a brutal striking display against Kunitaka Fujiwara. Scott Hirano was ringside to capture all of the action for Muay Thai Authority, enjoy. Pictures from the Saenchai and Kevin Ross fight can be seen here.

Pictures: Rungravee training for his upcoming fight with Kunitaka Fujiwara at Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship"

Scott Hirano was on hand for Muay Thai Authority to capture a few pictures of Rungravee Sasiprapa training for his fight with Kunitaka Fujiwara, enjoy.

Pictures: Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship" weigh-ins

Scott Hirano was on hand for Muay Thai Authority at the weigh-ins of Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship" to take pictures of the fighters making weight for their fights. The night's main event will feature Saenchai vs. Kevin Ross for the WBC Muay Thai diamond belt and the MTAA world title. Tickets will still be available at the door tomorrow for the event.

Rungravee Sasiprapa talks about his upcoming fight with Kunitaka Fujiwara at Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship"

Rungravee Sasiprapa will be making his American debut on August 14th at Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship" when he takes on Kunitaka Fujiwara. Muay Thai Authority was able to catch up with Rungravee thanks to the help of David Huerta and Robin Hart as he answered a few questions regarding his upcoming fight.

MTA: You are set to fight Kunitaka Fujiwara on August 14th at Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship". How much do you know about Kunitaka Fujiwara and his skill?

Rungravee: Nothing, it doesn't matter to me. I don't want to know his style, I just want him to come to the ring and fight.

Updated Fight Card for Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship"

Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship" event is two weeks and the excitement by fans regarding the Saenchai vs. Kevin Ross bout continue to grow. The fight card, however, is great all around as Rungravee Sasiprapa, Coke Chunhawat, Malaipet Sasiprapa, and Chike Lindsay will also be in action that night. In total there will be five pro bouts and three amateur bouts. 

The only change since the last fight card update is that Douglas Edwards will no longer be facing Shane Oblonsky. Edwards Fairtex teammate Daniel Kim is now set to face Oblonsky.

122lb 4-man tournament draw complete, Adanza set to fight Da Silva for a fifth time

The WCK 122lb Muay Thai 4-man tournament has some great names. Romie Adanza, Paulo Da Silva, Kunitaka Fujiwara, and Li Ning.

The most interesting possibility going into the tournament would be that Da Silva and Adanza meet for a fifth time, especially since their fourth meeting was in October. Adanza had informed MuayThaiAuthority.com, that facing Da Silva a fifth time wouldn't be a problem, he just rather do it in the finals of the tournament rather than fighting back-to-back fights against him.

WCK Muay Thai 4 man tournament likely for Dec 17th event in China

The WCK will return to China, and will likely feature a four man tournament that will feature Romie Adanza, Paulo Da Silva, Haigang Huang, and Kunitaka Fujiwara.

There is an interesting possibility of matches in this tournament, many revolving around Adanza. Da Silva and Adanza have already fought four times with Adanza winning three of those fights, Adanza and Fujiwara met last December with Fujiwara coming out the winner, and Huang and Adanza were scheduled to meet on October 2nd, but Da Silva filled in as a late replacement.

There is no word on if a championship will be on the line but keep checking back here at MuayThaiAuthority.com for the latest news.