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One fight for 2 Belts. Fightlab sponsored fighter Eddie Farrell will fight for the Triumphant World Title and the IKF World Title in the same fight.
Posted on May 23 2018
Eddie Farrell’s highly anticipated Triumphant World Title fight, in which he will take on opponent Naruopol Fairtex, just got a whole lot more interesting. It was announced by Geoff Quares, President & CEO at Triumphant Combat Sports, that UFC fight Pass CEO has put on surprise IKF World Title alongside the...
Kev Ward - The Road to Glory
Posted on May 04 2018
Fightlab's Sponsored Fighter Kevin Ward will feature in the GLORY prelims as the reserve fighter for the contender tournament. “Hopefully i will get future fights with the world's premier kickboxing league, GLORY because I 100% belong there"
Five Years since GLORY kickboxing debut in London it finally returns to Birmingham...
BAMMA World Title Fight Brazier Vs Lahore
Posted on February 26 2018
The impending battle between Lohore and Brazier. MMA fans from all around the world will be treated to an epic battle on March 9th. The bout between Alex Lohore and Terry Brazier is scheduled for that date and this is one of the biggest events of the year – even...
Why BJJ is important for MMA
Posted on December 22 2017
The importance of the ground game cannot be overstated when it comes to MMA. A lot of talented fighters have ego issues, and they feel like fighting by direct hits and kicks is the “manly way” in which they should fight. But even though the ground game may not be...
Ways To Improve Your Cardio For MMA
Posted on December 06 2017
MMA is a very demanding sport when it comes to cardio. Especially if you have to fight for more than three rounds. It may seem like something easy to do – after all if you feel a bit tired you can go for a clinch with your opponent, and in...
Mastering the art of Thai Boxing
Posted on November 08 2017
There are many different types of martial arts. Some focus on striking with the arms, such as boxing, some others focus on striking with the legs, such as Tae Kwon Do. There are also grappling martial arts that focus specifically on the grappling part – BJJ comes to mind. And...
Implementing Thai boxing in MMA
Posted on November 02 2017
MMA has exploded in people’s awareness not that long ago – especially with the advent of some of the sports stars of the Ultimate Fight Competition, or UFC. This is the premiere organization in the world when it comes to the sport of MMA, and many people nowadays get drawn...
The Importance Of Recovery For MMA
Posted on October 25 2017
The importance of recovery for MMAThe traditional point of view of martial arts practitioners is that you have to work extremely hard in order to get good at what you do. Well, this is indeed true, up to a certain extent – but there is an important caveat when it...
Bellator 179 Fight Analysis
Posted on May 20 2017
Bellator 179 went off without a hitch, and entertained London fans attending live as well as television viewers across the globe. Besides being distinctly exciting to watch, the stacked card produced some remarkable results. To be sure, two men next in line for shots at the welterweight and light...
Fightlab has signed exclusive partnership with biggest MMA League!
Posted on April 01 2017
Fightlab and the UFC are joining forces in a groundbreaking three-year partnership that will see the fastest rising fight gear provider become the exclusive outfitter and apparel provider for the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization.The Fightlab UFC partnership will include exclusive limited edition gear developed in conjunction with UFC...
Look! Intense Bellator 179 Staredown between Daley & Macdonald!
Posted on February 25 2017
Fightlab sponsored welterweight mma fighter Paul "Semtex" Daley will throw heavy hands against former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title contender Rory MacDonald at the SSE Arena in London, England on May 19, 2017 for Bellator 179 five-round main event that would place the winner for a possible title contention. Both...
Fightlab Welcomes 5-World Title Holder Kevin Ward
Posted on February 18 2017
Fightlab Team is proud to welcome ISKA & WKA World Champion Title Holder Kevin Ward to a growing team of ELITE athletes. Kevin Ward currently competes in the welterweight division of the glory world series and is ranked as number one in 77kgs and 80kgs in the UK with a...
Paul Semtex Daley Thoughts About When To Fight Michael Venom Page
Posted on February 10 2017
Following this afternoon's explosive Bellator London press conference which features Fightlab Sponsored Athlete Paul "Semtex" Daley and Micheal Page, the guys from MMA Plus caught up with Daley to discuss his bad blood with MVP and his upcoming fight with Rory MacDonald at Bellator 179 in London. If you're looking for...
Paul Daley & MVP Clash at Bellator Press Conference
Posted on February 10 2017
Bellator president Scott Coke just confirmed that Bellator 179 would be a title eliminator in the welterweight division with the much-anticipated comeback of fan-favourite Rory MacDonald, taking on Nottingham native and Fightlab sponsored athlete Paul Semtex Daley at Wembley’s SSE Arena with the winner being given a crack at Douglas Lima...
FIGHT Tips: Why Rest Days Should DEFINITELY Be a Part of Your Training Regime
Posted on February 08 2017
To some, taking a day off from training seems counterproductive. But whether you’re working hard for an upcoming fight or simply maintaining your regular fitness routine, the importance of rest days in your schedule should never be underestimated. Here are five reasons why rest days should definitely be a part...
FIGHT Tips: Why Rest Day Nutrition is Important for Achieving Overall Goals
Posted on February 08 2017
We’ve already showed you why rest days should definitely be a part of your training regime, and given you a bunch of activities to help you make the most of them. But what about rest day nutrition? Here are our top four rest day nutrition tips to help you get...
Bellator Knockout Artist Paul Daley Ready for Former UFC Fighter and MVP
Posted on February 06 2017
Paul "Semtex" Daley's Bellator 170 fight against Brennan Ward may have been the co-main event, but by the end of the 17 fight night, it was the only match people were talking about. Daley has made a name for himself with his barrage of quick attack moves, and his 2:27...
Charlie Peters: How He fought against the Greatest Muay Thai Fighter.
Posted on February 03 2017
How did you get into Thai Boxing? When I was around 17. I had just started a full-time job so I had to stop playing rugby, which I loved. Even though working stopped me from playing, it fitted in perfectly with the Thai Boxing classes so I went once and...
Fightlab kicks off its summer tour with Bellator 158 & SENI Expo
Posted on December 14 2016
Fightlab kicks off its first ever UK tour this summer, which will provide fight store bosses, gym owners, fitness enthusiasts and fighters with an opportunity to get up close and personal with our latest products all the way from Thailand. We'll have a dedicated team touring the country and showing people...
Fightlab gear now available at Fightstore Ireland
Posted on December 14 2016
Fightlab's global revolution is gathering pace, and you can now get your hands on gear from Thailand's leading fight brand at the number one MMA shop on the Emerald Isle: Fightstore Ireland. Based in Dublin, Fightstore Ireland doesn't accept just any old fight gear. They know that cheap alternatives are a waste...
Fightlab proud sponsors of Ultimate Gladiators 6
Posted on December 14 2016
Fightlab is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring the forthcoming Ultimate Gladiators 6 event on May 28 at the Harvey Hadden Stadium in Nottingham, UK. The brainchild of Fightlab-sponsored athlete Paul "Semtex" Daley, Ultimate Gladiators is Nottingham's premier kickboxing show, promising a stacked undercard and live entertainment. It...
Fightlab to Power Paul "Semtex" Daley's New Spirit Dojo Legacy
Posted on December 14 2016
Fightlab sponsored athlete Paul "Semtex" Daley is tearing through Bellator at the moment and there's talk of possible fights against arch-enemy Josh Koscheck; MMA legend Wanderlei Silva; and former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. But did you know that the UK's hottest MMA fighter/kickboxer right now also boasts his own...
Fightlab Gear: Tested on Humans and Now on Hulks!
Posted on December 14 2016
We’re always excited to tell you about the big name fighters who we proudly sponsor and few are bigger than our latest star Soa “The Hulk” Palelei. Currently in Phuket, Thailand preparing for his upcoming UFC 190 bout against Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, The Hulk stopped by at Fightlab HQ to...
Johny Fightlab Back With a Brace in May
Posted on December 14 2016
John Robinson - AKA Johny Fightlab - stands victorious following his fight against a 27-year-old opponent earlier this month.[/caption] John Robinson - AKA Johny Fightlab - recently returned to Thailand after a stint in Australia and has already won two tough fights since he's been back (that's in just one...
Fightlab's Tonkin Looking to Extend Winning Form at Max Muay Thai
Posted on December 14 2016
It seems like just the other day that we were telling you about Jayy Tonkin’s emphatic victory over Chao Banchamek right here in Thailand. And now we’re pleased to announce that the Fightlab fighter is scheduled to fight again at the end of this month at Max Muay Thai in...
Fightlab's Chad Reiner Misses out on PRO FC Belt
Posted on December 14 2016
Fightlab's Chad 'The Grinder' Reiner recently fought in Taiwan at PRO FC 10 - the organisation's first large-scale event. Chad was fighting in the hope to become the first PRO FC welterweight champion against Japanese fighter Takenori Sato. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be for the Fightlab fighter and Sato clinched...
Wossobama Gym in Ayr, Scotland now Stock Fightlab Gear
Posted on December 14 2016
We love telling you about how Thailand's number one fight brand makes its way all over the world and today we've got a special announcement for fight fans in Scotland. That's because Wossobama gym in Ayr recently placed their first order with us and all being well they should take...
What you need to know when looking for the perfect trainer
Posted on December 14 2016
UFC veteran Matt Brown with his trainer, ex-UFC fighter Dorian Price[/caption] Finding a Muay Thai or mixed martial arts trainer is easy. Finding a good trainer and one who is right for you, however, is slightly more difficult. You see, the sheer abundance of trainers out there means that you’ve...
Welcome to the Fightlab Crew, Terry Brazier
Posted on December 14 2016
Here at Fightlab, we’ve got an eye for talent. And we’re not just talking about obvious talent like you’ve seen with our sponsorship of fighters like Paul ‘Semtex’ Daley and Chad ‘The Grinder’ Reiner. We’re talking about emerging talent. Talent that doesn’t come along very often like Jayy Tonkin. And...
Fightlab’s Chad Reiner Looking to Clinch Pro FC Welterweight Belt
Posted on December 14 2016
Back in November, we told you about the arrival here in Phuket of former marine and UFC veteran Chad Reiner. At the time, we said that Chad would be training, conducting seminars and fighting whenever an appealing opportunity arises. Well now such an opportunity has arisen and we are very...
A (Very) Brief History of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Posted on December 14 2016
Believe it or not, MMA isn’t new. In fact, it’s been around for hundreds of years in various forms and every country in the world has always had its own kind of martial arts. Without them, how could nations defend themselves from foreign invaders? We must remember that there hasn’t...
Combat 360X in Khao Lak, Thailand Stock Fightlab Gear
Posted on December 14 2016
We always love to see our professional fight gear being put through its paces and few places give it as much stick as the guys and girls who work and train at Combat 360X in Khao Lak, Thailand. Combat 360X is one of the best Muay Thai, MMA and general...
Jayy Tonkin Shines at Buakaw Banchamek's Thailand Show
Posted on December 14 2016
Last Saturday, Fightlab's Jayy Tonkin went up against an opponent who was arguably the toughest he's fought so far in his fighting career. The event was made even more momentous by the fact that it was held in Thailand and featured a Muay Thai Boran exhibition of talent by none...
Fightlab Sponsors Jayy Tonkin's Personal Jing Joh Gym
Posted on December 14 2016
We recently introduced you to Jayy Tonkin, the latest fighter to join the Fightlab ranks. If you've not yet heard about our partnership with Jayy then we suggest you check out the following two links before reading any further, so you're up-to-speed with the young fighter that we've dubbed the...
The Fightlab Guide to Muay Thai Sparring Etiquette
Posted on December 14 2016
Sparring is an essential part of any Muay Thai training regime and allows fighters to experiment with new techniques, as well as solidify the basics. But newcomers to the sport may not realise that Muay Thai sparring has many unwritten rules and is governed by a lot of etiquette. Now...
Semtex Back to Bellator with a Bang!
Posted on December 14 2016
Fightlab's Paul 'Semtex' Daley marked his return to Bellator with a hard fought, yet ultimately thunderous victory against Andre Santos. In a card dubbed "The British Invasion", Daley was supposed to be fighting welterweight champion Douglas Lima, but a knee injury forced Lima to pull out and the brave Santos...
Paul 'Semtex' Daley Has Landed in Miami Ahead of Bellator 134
Posted on December 14 2016
Fightlab's Paul 'Semtex' Daley has landed in Miami, Florida and is currently chilling, training and preparing himself for battle at Bellator 134 on February 27, 2015. Even though he's not fighting his original opponent, Douglas Lima, the Fightlab man is still taking the fight very seriously and is currently...
Introducing the Next John Wayne Parr: Jayy Tonkin
Posted on February 16 2015
"From the first time I saw Jayy fight I knew he had something special. Even just sitting and chatting to Jayy you just know that he is going to achieve his goals. I've seen/sponsored/met tonnes of fighters but not one has stuck out to me with so much potential -...
Miss Fightlab 2015 Calendar Available Now!
Posted on February 11 2015
Here at Fightlab we're all for helping worthy causes; especially ones in our local vicinity, like the Yes Myanmar School. Established just over two and a half years ago, the Yes Myanmar School in Rawai, Phuket was setup to help under-privileged Burmese children and is a stone's throw from the...
Fightlab Switzerland - Our Swiss Distribution Partner
Posted on January 16 2015
Here at Fightlab, we're always looking to broaden our horizons and expand our professional network across the globe. After all, as Thailand's leading fight brand, we believe that our high-quality, professional fight gear shouldn't just be available in one location. That's why we're always on the lookout for distribution partners...
Happy New Year from Fightlab
Posted on January 12 2015
2015 is well and truly here and all of us at Fightlab would like to wish our customers, fans and partners a very happy new year! Our New Year’s greetings are slightly overdue because we’ve been working hard to further promote the Fightlab brand and have some excellent results to...
Yes Myanmar School Announced as Miss Fightlab 2015 Charity
Posted on December 22 2014
We recently announced the Miss Fightlab 2015 competition and have received plenty of entries from lots of lovely ladies so far. However, while the Miss Fightlab 2015 competition is a great bit of fun for all involved, there's a more serious driving force behind it. As Thailand's leading fight brand...
The Fightlab Guide to Muay Thai Shin Conditioning
Posted on December 19 2014
We all know that shin conditioning is an important part of any Muay Thai training regime. Not only does it allow you to throw harder kicks without damaging your shins, but it also strengthens them to more effectively withstand kicks that are thrown at you. However, shin conditioning seems to be...
Ordering Custom Thai Boxing Shorts Has Never Been Easier
Posted on December 12 2014
Traditionally, getting your hands on a pair of custom Thai boxing shorts was a difficult and sometimes frustrating process. The only option that many people had was to try and obtain a pair of shorts direct from Bangkok. This was not only time-consuming but if there happened to be a...
Your Definitive List of Thailand Training Essentials is Here
Posted on December 11 2014
Thailand, and in particular the island of Phuket, have become synonymous with fitness. Whether you’re looking for traditional Muay Thai training, general fitness or activities you can undertake outdoors in the glorious sunshine, Phuket has it all. However, the focus of today’s article will be Thailand training essentials and specifically...
Fightlab Presents: Miss Fightlab 2015
Posted on December 07 2014
Do you have what it takes to be Miss Fightlab 2015? If you’re a female Thai boxing/MMA fan or someone who’s simply here to hit the gym and keep fit, then have we got a competition for you! You could be one of 12 lucky ladies who: Receive a professional...
Now Available: Fightlab Professional Thai Pads
Posted on December 07 2014
Fightlab know that as an elite athlete, you need training equipment that can withstand the full punishment you give it. That’s why we’ve developed our smoking hot Thai pads to not only look bad ass, but to be durable, robust and highly protective. Manufactured from premium cow leather, our high...
Wayne Barrett Glory 18 Post-Fight Interview
Posted on December 03 2014
Wayne Barrett recently lost at Glory 18 in a fight that he was expected to win. We caught up with him to find out what went wrong and what's next for the Fightlab-sponsored fighter: Hi Wayne. Thanks for taking some time out of what must be an extremely busy time...
Paul ‘Semtex’ Daley Set for Bellator Title Shot Early next Year
Posted on November 24 2014
Fightlab have signed an exclusive 5-fight contract with K-1 and Bellator knockout artist Paul 'Semtex' Daley. Following his successful K-1 debut last month right here in Thailand, Daley is now set for a Bellator title shot in the New Year and he’ll do so wearing Fightlab gear. That’s right! We’ve...
Fightlab Welcome Chad 'the Grinder' Reiner to Phuket
Posted on November 20 2014
Last week, we welcomed Chad ‘The Grinder’ Reiner not just to Phuket in Thailand but to the Fightlab fight team as well. That’s right, the UFC veteran and former Bellator fighter is here in Thailand looking to further his career and will be fighting under the Fightlab banner going forward....