Report PostTonyMyers
Posted: 2010-12-09 15:05:54
When judging a Muay Thai fight, judges are judging the art of Muay Thai, attempting to determine the strongest competitor in terms of Muay Thai rather than a generic combat sport. As such, some techniques are considered important in demonstrating mastery, control and dominance in the art of Muay Thai.

Effectiveness is 'measured' or determined by the effect a technique has on an opponent...causing them to lose position (or balance), show pain or fear, rather than a subjective assessment of the power of the person delivering the technique

Although all weapons have the same potential to score, given all things being equal, kick and knee outscore punches and elbows (unless they result in an 8-count when they are equal. Why? well. in one of the interviews I conducted with a trainer of judges at Radjadamnern stadium, he said when considering an equally effective punch and body kick exchange, the body kick would win because "it is the logo of Muay Thai and a punch is international"

Explains very clearly. I was at the fight ringside. I had the french guy winning especially by end of round 2. His coach was very upbeat, by end of round 3 the French coach looked a lot less relaxed, in my opinion a good indication that it was no longer going all the frenches way. Once round 4 was over I new daitan was back in the game. He had clearly changed his strategy. Great tactics great win. Well done to daitan and the Salford team.