Thongchai Sitsongpeenong wins Gold Medal at 2014 IFMA Championships

Thongchai Sitsongpeenong is one of Thailand’s brightest stars. At only 18 years of age Thongchai recently won a gold medal in the 71kg (156lb) weight class at the 2014 IFMA Championships. To capture the gold medal Thongchai defeated Alma Nabiyer (Ukraine), Farkhad Ahkmejanau (Belarus), Masoud Minae (Iran), and Timur Ineshin (Russia) in a span of five days. Thongchai’s gold medal was one of 10 gold medals that Thailand won at the 2014 IFMA Championships. 

With many of today’s Thai super stars such as Buakaw, Kem, and Yodsanklai nearing the age or retirement the time seem perfect for Thongchai to start making a name for himself to an international fan base. He has already earned the respect of his peers in Thailand and is currently the Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight Champion.He has proven he can fight the best and win, and he has proven to be an entertaining fighter. With so much potential and skill Thongchai is a must watch fighter. 

If you have not seen Thongchai fight, check out his fight from 2013 against Damien Alamos.

The Battle of the Champions Update: First Time Ever Two Thai Fighters Face Off on U.S. Soil

The main event will feature for the first time ever two Thai born fighters facing off in the United States.

The WMC Sanctioned Title fight between Numpon "Tornado" and Lom-Esan "The Destroyer", is sure to set off a storm in the ring.

The magnitude of the fight is big enough to that Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan, President of the International Federation of Muay Thai Amateur (IFMA) will make the trip from Thailand to be in attendance.

The event which is put together by Push Kick Promotions will also feature Lerdsila "Mr. Lightning" vs. Yusuke Sugawara, Francisco Funicello vs. Danny Navarro, Sandra "Heart" Bastian vs. Sripare "Angel of Death", and many other fights.

In addition live musical performances by (Hed) P.E. and Urban Assault will also be part of the event.

Doors open at 4 P.M. on Saturday August 14 and the event will take place at the Saugus Speedway in Saugus, California.