If you like head-butt knockouts then keep reading, as one of the world's most brutal fight firms is bringing its unique brand of violence to the United States. Founded in 2017, the World Lethwei ...

It’s been more than 20 years since he fought in a sandpit, but Lone Chaw still recalls the dusty village lots of his youth, unmarked except for footprints stained by sweat and blood. Stamping about in ...

That loss also moved Thway Lin Htet’s career record to 31-2 and pushed his dreams of securing the US$100,000 contract further out of reach. Since that crushing defeat, he has spent the past four ...

Welcome to the savage world of Lethwei, also known as Burmese Bare-Knuckle Boxing — the most brutal martial art in existence. Unlike Muay Thai or boxing, Lethwei allows fighters to strike with fists, ...

It feels like a rare thing to get a week without a UFC, Bellator, or even a PFL event, but even with most of the world’s largest MMA promotions taking a break, there’s still been plenty of action to ...

Amid five years of devastating conflict, young fighters embrace the traditional bloodsport as both self-defence and refuge In a country consumed by conflict, a sport defined by brutality dominates: ...

A traditional Southeast Asian martial art is set to launch as a major international combat league not just in the region, but all over the world. Lethwei, one of the most common fighting arts in ...

The traditional Myanmar martial art of Lethwei is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Strikes are fierce. Knockouts come quickly.