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How well do you know Muay Thai? Here are 167 questions on K-1, ONE Championship and the Thai legends – with an explained answer and a source for each. Want to broaden out? Try our full MMA and combat sports section or compare with UFC and MMA.

Did you know Buakaw Por. Pramuk broke through internationally by winning K-1 World MAX 2004 after a final against Masato, while Rodtang 'The Iron Man' took ONE's flyweight Muay Thai belt against Jonathan Haggerty in August 2019? Bangkok's classic Rajadamnern and Lumpinee stadiums are still the heart of the sport.

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Easy Muay Thai questions

Easy6 questions with answers

A good place to start – fun for curious and die-hard fans alike.

  1. 1. What type of gloves are used under ONE Muay Thai rules?

    • A. 4-ounce MMA gloves
    • B. 10-ounce boxing gloves
    • C. No gloves or wraps

    Correct answer: 4-ounce MMA gloves

    ONE's global Muay Thai rules use 4-ounce mixed martial arts gloves. (Source)

  2. 2. How long are the rounds in a regular ONE Muay Thai bout that is not a title fight?

    • A. 5 minutes
    • B. 3 minutes
    • C. 2 minutes

    Correct answer: 3 minutes

    Regular ONE Muay Thai bouts are three rounds of three minutes each. (Source)

  3. 3. How many rounds does a ONE Muay Thai world title fight have?

    • A. Three rounds
    • B. Seven rounds
    • C. Five rounds

    Correct answer: Five rounds

    World title fights in ONE Muay Thai are five rounds of three minutes each. (Source)

  4. 4. Which event featured ONE's first Muay Thai bout?

    • A. ONE: First Strike
    • B. ONE: Global Superheroes
    • C. ONE: Unstoppable Dreams

    Correct answer: ONE: Global Superheroes

    Sam-A versus Joseph Lasiri at ONE: Global Superheroes was ONE's first Muay Thai bout. (Source)

  5. 5. Who won ONE's very first Muay Thai bout?

    • A. Sam-A Gaiyanghadao
    • B. Joseph Lasiri
    • C. Sergio Wielzen

    Correct answer: Sam-A Gaiyanghadao

    Sam-A stopped Joseph Lasiri in the second round of ONE's historic first Muay Thai bout. (Source)

  6. 6. What nickname does Rodtang Jitmuangnon use in ONE?

    • A. The Iron Man
    • B. The Kicking Machine
    • C. The General

    Correct answer: The Iron Man

    Rodtang is promoted in ONE as "The Iron Man." (Source)

Intermediate Thai boxing questions

Medium6 questions with answers

This is where K-1, ONE Championship and the major styles come into play.

  1. 1. What scoring system do judges use if a ONE Muay Thai bout goes the distance?

    • A. 10-Point Must per round
    • B. The fight is scored as a whole
    • C. Only knockdowns count

    Correct answer: 10-Point Must per round

    ONE Muay Thai judges score round by round using the 10-Point Must system. (Source)

  2. 2. Which condition triggers an automatic TKO under ONE Muay Thai rules?

    • A. Two low kicks in a row
    • B. Three knockdowns in the same round
    • C. A clinch lasting more than ten seconds

    Correct answer: Three knockdowns in the same round

    A TKO is automatic after three knockdowns in one round or four knockdowns in one bout. (Source)

  3. 3. What is the top-ranked factor in ONE's Muay Thai judging?

    • A. Crowd reaction
    • B. Number of clinch seconds
    • C. Knockdowns

    Correct answer: Knockdowns

    Knockdowns are the first criterion, followed by damage, clean strikes, and aggression/ring control. (Source)

  4. 4. Where was ONE's first Muay Thai bout held in January 2018?

    • A. Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok
    • B. Singapore Indoor Stadium
    • C. Mall of Asia Arena in Manila

    Correct answer: Mall of Asia Arena in Manila

    ONE's first Muay Thai bout took place at Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. (Source)

  5. 5. How did Sam-A beat Joseph Lasiri in ONE's first Muay Thai bout?

    • A. KO in round 1 by left kick
    • B. TKO in round 2 via the three-knockdown rule
    • C. Unanimous decision after three rounds

    Correct answer: TKO in round 2 via the three-knockdown rule

    Sam-A dropped Lasiri three times in the second round and won via the three-knockdown rule. (Source)

  6. 6. Which fighter won ONE's first flyweight Muay Thai world title in May 2018?

    • A. Rodtang Jitmuangnon
    • B. Jonathan Haggerty
    • C. Sam-A Gaiyanghadao

    Correct answer: Sam-A Gaiyanghadao

    Sam-A beat Sergio Wielzen at ONE: Unstoppable Dreams to become ONE's first flyweight Muay Thai champion. (Source)

Hard questions for true connoisseurs

Hard6 questions with answers

This is where the real fans pull ahead – arenas, dates and details.

  1. 1. Which techniques are explicitly listed as ways to score a KO in ONE's Muay Thai rules?

    • A. Punch, kick, knee, elbow, or legal throw
    • B. Only punches and kicks
    • C. Only elbows and knees

    Correct answer: Punch, kick, knee, elbow, or legal throw

    Under ONE Muay Thai rules, KOs can be scored by punch, kick, knee, elbow, or legal throw. (Source)

  2. 2. Which stadium title did Rodtang win twice before his ONE title?

    • A. Rajadamnern Stadium Title
    • B. Channel 7 Stadium Title
    • C. Omnoi Stadium Title

    Correct answer: Omnoi Stadium Title

    Rodtang won the Omnoi Stadium title twice. (Source)

  3. 3. What happened to Rodtang's ONE flyweight Muay Thai belt in November 2024?

    • A. He retired undefeated
    • B. He was stripped of the belt after missing weight
    • C. He traded the belt for the kickboxing belt

    Correct answer: He was stripped of the belt after missing weight

    Rodtang was stripped of the belt in November 2024 after missing weight. (Source)

  4. 4. Which legendary relative inspired Superlek?

    • A. Singdam
    • B. Saenchai
    • C. Dieselnoi

    Correct answer: Singdam

    Superlek was inspired by his relative, the Muay Thai legend Singdam. (Source)

  5. 5. Which award did Superlek win in 2012?

    • A. K-1 World MAX
    • B. Rajadamnern Rookie of the Year
    • C. Sports Authority of Thailand Muay Thai Fighter of the Year

    Correct answer: Sports Authority of Thailand Muay Thai Fighter of the Year

    Superlek was named Sports Authority of Thailand Muay Thai Fighter of the Year in 2012. (Source)

  6. 6. How quickly did Superlek stop Jonathan Haggerty at ONE 168?

    • A. 0:49 of round 1
    • B. 2:40 of round 1
    • C. 2:13 of round 2

    Correct answer: 0:49 of round 1

    Superlek knocked out Haggerty with a right elbow after 49 seconds. (Source)

FAQ

What is Muay Thai?
Muay Thai is Thailand's national sport and a stand-up striking art known as 'the art of eight limbs' because it uses fists, elbows, knees and shins in both strikes and the clinch.
What are the most important Muay Thai stadiums in Thailand?
Rajadamnern Stadium and Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok are regarded as the sport's two main arenas. Rajadamnern opened as far back as 23 December 1945.
Who is Buakaw Por. Pramuk?
Buakaw is one of Thai boxing's most recognised figures internationally. He won K-1 World MAX 2004 after a final against Masato and claimed the title again in 2006.
What is Rodtang known for?
Rodtang Jitmuangnon, nicknamed 'The Iron Man', is one of ONE Championship's biggest Muay Thai stars and took the organisation's flyweight Muay Thai belt against Jonathan Haggerty in August 2019.

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