Results and Recap: Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship"

Los Angeles, CA -- The biggest Muay Thai fight to ever hit American soil took place when Thai legend Saenchai and American stand out Kevin Ross met at Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship". On the line was Saenchai's MTAA world title as well as the first ever WBC Muay Thai diamond belt.

In the night's main event Kevin Ross and Saenchai came out to loud cheers from the crowd and they did no disappoint. It was clear from the start of the bout that Ross was looking to press the action and use his size and boxing to gain the upper hand. The very crafty Saenchai moved well around the ring and was able to mitigate Ross' attack by clinching or moving and connecting with counter strikes. Ross clearly showed he was game, never backing down from Saenchai and consistently pressing the action. Midway threw the fight a head kick from Saenchai sent Ross to the canvas, but he recovered quickly. Saenchai built a good lead for himself going into the final round and Ross came out swinging, but unfortunately for the American it was not enough as the fight ended up going to a decision. Two judges scored the fight for Saenchai 48-46 and the third judge scored it a draw at 47-47. Saenchai takes home a majority decision and the first ever WBC Muay Thai diamond belt, as well as his MTAA world title.

Fight Card for Stand Up Promotions "World Class Championship Muay Thai"

Despite the news the Buakaw will not be fighting on Stand Up Promotions August 13th event at the Anaheim Convention Center the fight card is talent filled from top to bottom.

Saenchai Sinibi Gym, arguably the world best Muay Thai fighter will meet American Muay Thai poster boy Kevin Ross. Saenchai recently defeated Liam Harrison in the U.K. and Kevin Ross lost a split decision to Sittisak Por. Sirichai back in February. Before fighting Saenchai, Ross will meet Mark DeLuca at Lion Fight Promotions May 14th event "Battle in the Desert 2" as he looks to defend his WBC Super Lightweight International Title.

Jose Palacios talks upcoming fight with Joey Pagliuso

Jose Palacios was kind enough to answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority regarding his upcoming bout with Joey Pagliuso, as well as his future plans.

MTA: You have an upcoming fight with Joey Pagliuso, how has your training for the fight been going?

Jose: My training has been hard! It's been one of the best camps I've had in a long time. I have a new corner at Unlimited MMA and they have been good to me here.

Event Recap: Ross defeats Malaipet, Schilling finishes Mulkey

There was a lot of hype coming into Sunday nights Stand up Promotions Muay Thai event, "The Kings Birthday Celebration". Malaipet vs. Kevin Ross was the biggest fight of the year in the United States when it came to Muay Thai. Malaipet was looking to make an impact by dropping down in weight and trying to kick start his career in a new weight class, while Kevin Ross was moving up in weight to add another notch to his belt. When it was all said and done Kevin Ross walked away with a unanimous decision. The judges awarded Ross the fight with scores of 49-45, 50-45, and 50-45. Ross was aggressive from the start of the fight meeting Malaipet in the middle and