The grand finale of the 'MSC Championship' was a spectacular event, with the Sports Authority of Thailand proud to have established a new standard for modern Muay Thai fighters. The event marked a significant achievement in the sport's development.
The Muay Thai competition “MSC Championship 2025” (MSC2025), organized by the Muay Thai Sports Committee of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), reached its final round at Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium on 7 March. The event drew a large crowd of boxing fans. Distinguished guests included Mr. Somchai Poolsawas, Chairman of the organizing committee; Ms. Prodpran Samanmit, Deputy Governor for Professional Sports and Muay Thai at SAT; Mr. Pitsanu Laichapit, former President of the National Sports University; Mr. Natthapon Antarsen, Director of the Muay Thai Sports Committee at SAT; and Mr. Suwit Kerdbamrung, Director of the Anti-Doping Control Office at SAT. They presented awards to the winners and runners-up amid enthusiastic spectators at Rajadamnern Stadium.
The male champion of the “MSC Championship 2025” received a prize of 300,000 baht, with the runner-up awarded 100,000 baht. The female champion received 200,000 baht, and the runner-up 100,000 baht. The final round bouts were five rounds each, with results summarized as follows:
Match 1, weight class 115-118 pounds: Sorthanon TK Yuththana (Northeast region) won on points against Chana Kit Sit Nayok Phansak (Northern region).
Match 2, women's 105-112 pounds: Pinpetch Rajabhat Korat (Northeast region) won by knockout in round 3 against Khwanjira S. Yupawadee (Southern region).
Match 3, weight class 130-135 pounds: Ritthichai A. Wanghin (Northeast region) won by knockout in round 3 against Yodyut Rajabhat Surat Thani (Southern region).
Match 4, weight class 122-126 pounds: Polchai Singmawin (Southern region) won on points against Kaensak S. Rajaphum (Central region).
Match 5, women's 112-118 pounds: Jitti CS Chiang Mai (Northern region) won on points against Pim Phet Venice (Central region).
Final match, weight class 140-145 pounds: Phet Burapha Addson Patong (Northern region) won by knockout in round 2 against Phetsaenchai MU Den Khonmai Bao Wee (Southern region).
The Muay Thai “MSC Championship 2025,” organized by the Muay Thai Sports Committee of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), aims to promote the seven Muay Thai sports categories under the Muay Thai Sports Act B.E. 2542 (1999). The event develops standards for competition organization and serves as a platform to nurture new local Muay Thai athletes into the professional sports system and further to the international level. The MSC 2025 competition runs from November 2025 to March 2026, featuring over 200 athletes nationwide competing in a knockout format. The tournament is divided into four regional zones for preliminary rounds: Northern zone at Chiang Mai Municipal Gymnasium, Central, Eastern, and Western zones at Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, Northeastern zone at Udon Thani Multipurpose Dome, and Southern zone at Ruamjai Multipurpose Hall in Kanchanadit, Surat Thani.
Mr. Somchai Poolsawas, Chairman of the organizing committee, stated that the MSC Championship 2025 offers opportunities to discover rising grassroots Muay Thai fighters from all regions, competing for national supremacy. He emphasized the goal of raising regional Muay Thai standards in line with the Muay Thai Sports Committee's criteria, aligning with government policies to promote Muay Thai internationally.
Mr. Natthapon Antarsen, Director of the Muay Thai Sports Committee at SAT, said the event is not just about finding winners but about creating a "model" for new-generation Muay Thai fighters who possess skill, discipline, and deep understanding of Muay Thai art. Fighters who succeed here will receive continuous support under the Muay Thai Sports Act to ensure their careers grow sustainably and steadily. They will play a key role in advancing Muay Thai to the international stage, in line with government policy. Overall, organizing professional sports competitions across all disciplines is a crucial factor for success, as competitions activate the entire sports system and provide sustainable careers and income for athletes.