THE PEOPLE’S SPORT | OCTOBER EDITION
A Month of Champions, International Growth and Unforgettable MuayThai Moments
October 2026 was another remarkable month for WBC MuayThai, with a spectacular European Festival in Sardinia, a new world champion crowned in Australia, championship victories across four continents, and exciting developments for the next generation of athletes.
From Europe to Asia, Oceania and North America, the green and gold continued to represent excellence, opportunity and the international spirit of MuayThai.
SARDINIA HOSTS AN UNFORGETTABLE EUROPEAN FESTIVAL
The 2026 Amazing MuayThai European Festival was an outstanding success, welcoming 400 fighters from 32 countries to the beautiful Mediterranean island of Sardinia from October 15–18.
The Pala Beethoven Arena in Quartu Sant’Elena hosted three extraordinary days of WBC MuayThai European Championship competition across four rings.
Athletes competed in adult elite, adult B and C classes, and youth categories, with under-10 exhibition bouts also celebrating the sport’s youngest participants.
Beyond competition, the festival highlighted Thailand’s cultural heritage through educational workshops, traditional MuayThai activities and international exchanges.
The event demonstrated the strength of the European MuayThai community and the importance of creating meaningful opportunities for athletes of every age and experience level.
WANCHALOEM CAPTURES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GLORY IN SYDNEY
October 17 delivered one of the month’s most dramatic championship moments when Thailand’s Wanchaloem Sitshoothon defeated compatriot YodET PTT Tongtawee to become the new WBC MuayThai Super-Featherweight World Champion.
Competing at the 1774 MuayThai Series in Sydney, Australia, Wanchaloem produced a devastating fourth-round body-kick knockout to secure the prestigious green and gold world championship belt.
The spectacular finish was a defining moment in another memorable night for international MuayThai.
VINCENT WIKTORA CLAIMS INTERNATIONAL CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE
Australia’s Vincent “Vinnie” Wiktora secured the WBC MuayThai International Cruiserweight Championship following an exciting five-round contest against Italy’s Alexandr Savin at MuayThai Super Series on October 17.
Wiktora’s victory highlighted the growing strength of Australia’s MuayThai community and represented a proud achievement for his team at GTG: Art of Eight Limbs.
JAMES KELLY CELEBRATES NAI KHANOM TOM CHALLENGE VICTORY
Ireland’s James Kelly delivered a superb performance in Padua, Italy, on October 10, defeating Moslem Ben Amor by unanimous decision over five rounds.
Kelly captured the WBC MuayThai Super-Welterweight Nai Khanom Tom Challenge Belt at the WMT 04 promotion, adding another significant international achievement to his career.
OCTOBER’S NEW NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CHAMPIONS
The WBC MuayThai championship network celebrated further success across the globe.
- Franz Pierre (USA): Captured the USA Lightweight Championship against Brandol Mendoza in New York on October 24.
- David McRobert (Scotland): Won the Celtic 69.8 kg Championship by third-round TKO in Ayr on October 24.
- Liam McDonnell (UK): Captured the British Middleweight Championship in Belfast on October 3.
- Zhongyi Hong (China): Won the Greater China Cruiserweight Championship by unanimous decision on October 4.
- Ashton Harris (New Zealand): Claimed the national Super-Middleweight Championship in Hamilton on October 3.
- Danil Klimenko (Ukraine): Became Ukraine’s new WBC MuayThai champion at 76.6 kg.
Scandinavia also celebrated a successful evening on October 3, with Luca Coker and Moowgliie Ouissara claiming Scandinavian titles and Dawda Corr becoming Denmark’s national champion.
JAKE PEACOCK TRIUMPHS IN CORK
Canadian MuayThai star Jake Peacock captured WBC Siam Warriors Legacy honours with a victory over Ireland’s Erik Hehir in Cork on October 10.
The exciting contest ended after Hehir sustained an arm injury. WBC MuayThai extends its best wishes to the Irish fighter for a complete recovery.
THE NEXT GENERATION — WBC MUAYTHAI RISING STARS
October saw growing anticipation for the inaugural WBC MuayThai Rising Stars event, scheduled for November 28 at Ditton Park Academy in Slough, England.
The historic initiative will give talented young athletes an international platform to showcase their abilities and pursue championship recognition.
The day will also feature an Amazing MuayThai Masterclass led by celebrated Thai fighter Seksan Or Kwanmuang, creating a unique combination of education, inspiration and youth competition.
EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Education remained an essential part of WBC MuayThai’s international mission during October.
The Sardinia Festival featured technical and cultural learning opportunities, including contributions from Thailand’s Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University and experienced international coaches and ring officials.
WBC MuayThai also announced a Ring Officials Seminar led by Ajarn Parin Hantanabool for November 10 during the WBC Convention in Acapulco, Mexico.
These initiatives reflect the organisation’s commitment to consistent officiating standards, athlete development and preserving the traditions of MuayThai.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027 — ITALY TO HOST THE WORLD FESTIVAL
Another major development was the announcement that the 2027 Amazing MuayThai World Festival will take place June 23–27 in Bassano del Grappa, Italy.
The event represents the next chapter in the growth of the Amazing MuayThai Festival programme, bringing the international MuayThai community together once again for championship competition, cultural exchange and friendship.
MESSAGE FROM WBC MUAYTHAI
October has shown the extraordinary strength of our international MuayThai family.
We congratulate every new champion, every athlete who stepped into the ring, and the promoters, coaches, officials, volunteers and supporters whose dedication continues to drive our sport forward.
A special thank you goes to the athletes, families and national teams who made the Amazing MuayThai European Festival in Sardinia such an unforgettable success.
Together, we continue to create opportunities, develop future champions and celebrate the rich traditions of MuayThai around the world.
WBC MUAYTHAI — THE PEOPLE’S SPORT