Results and Recap: Muay Thai Authority Donut Throwdown

As many of you may have heard by now, on Sunday August 21st some of America's finest Muay Thai fighters gathered together at a Krispy Kreme in Las Vegas, NV to partake in a donut eating contest. The entire competition line up included Kevin Ross (WBC Muay Thai international champion), Ky Hollenbeck (WBC Muay Thai world champion), Joe Schilling (WBC Muay Thai national champion and MTAA champion), Jason Andrada (amateur fighter), Mark Beecher (Muay Thai trainer) and Nathan Aripez (Founder of Muay Thai Authority).

Mark Beecher: Building Champions

Behind every champion is a trainer and behind every trainer is a story. Mark "The Hyena" Beecher" grew up like any other kid, watching TV and wanting to be like his TV heroes. Growing up in Hawaii he would watch Kung Fu theater and Muay Thai. He didn't completely understand what Muay Thai was, but he was hooked on it ever since he first laid his eyes on it.

It isn't often kids actually get to become their TV heroes; most kids watch TV while growing up and are filled with unreal expectations. Everyone has been their at some point or another: Batman, Ninja Turtles, Zorro, Sponge Bob Square pants, etc. Luckily for Beecher he didn't get hooked on trying to become an underwater, walking, talking, breathing sponge. He got hooked on Muay Thai, making it and combat sports his life.

What's next for Kevin Ross? Donuts!

Kevin Ross just went five rounds with arguably the worlds best pound for pound fighter. There are likely many offers to come Ross' way as right now he is a hot commodity in the fight game. Muay Thai fans love him and he loves donuts. Ross is an avid donut eater and his next move will be a donut throw down.

On August 20th Kevin Ross will be engaging in a three way donut eating challenge. Competing against Ross will be his trainer, Mark Beecher and the founder of Muay Thai Authority, Nathan Aripez. The rules will be simple first man to finish one dozen donuts takes home the win. 

The donut challenge will take place around 2 pm on August 20th in Primm, NV. The venue for this donut throw down is yet to be determined, but make sure to follow Muay Thai Authority on twitter @MuayThaiAuth and facebook to get updated on where it will take place. If your in the area you might have the chance to witness this donut throw down in person.

Pros Pick: Malaipet vs. Kevin Ross

On Sunday Dec. 5th at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, CA the biggest Muay Thai fight in America will take place when Malaipet and Kevin Ross meet. The fight is set for 147lbs Malaipet is moving down and Ross is moving up and it should prove an exciting bout.

Muay Thai Authority contacted several fighters, trainers, and Muay Thai personalities to get their opinions on this highly anticipated fight.

Mark Beecher: Well since I train Kevin, and he is one of my best friends…I'm picking Malaipet .... JOKING !!! Kev all the way man !!