Muay Thai is an important element of the MMA toolkit, and there are some wonderful practitioners of the artwork within the UFC.
After all, the most effective Muay Thai fighters on this planet nonetheless compete beneath Muay Thai guidelines, quite than MMA guidelines, and lately, the highest fighters within the sport sometimes flock to ONE Championship. That features England’s Liam Harrison. Harrison, who is taken into account one of many biggest foreigners to ever compete in Muay Thai, spent his early profession competing in Thai stadiums in opposition to the most effective fighters within the nation. Nevertheless, in recent times, he has referred to as ONE house, and is likely one of the greater stars on the promotion’s roster.
Harrison can also be an lively social media person, and ceaselessly opines on the game on X and Instagram.
Earlier this week, Harrison took to social media to reminisce concerning the final time he tried his hand at kickboxing. Whereas many fighters have a tendency to leap between Muay Thai and kickboxing because of the similarities between the sports activities, Harrison stated he prefers the previous to the latter.
The final time I fought kickboxing in opposition to Noiri …ended with me needing cosmetic surgery …secure to say I gained’t ever be preventing these guidelines once more. Preventing Muaythai is so enjoyable and pleasing, wasn’t one little bit of enjoyment when preventing kickboxing in any respect. pic.twitter.com/9PGzZpVKYp
— liam harrison (@LiamBadco) April 3, 2025
“The final time I fought kickboxing in opposition to Noiri,” Harrison wrote in a put up that included video of his battle with new ONE interim featherweight kickboxing champ Masaaki Noiri. [It] ended with me needing cosmetic surgery… Secure to say I gained’t ever be preventing these guidelines once more. Preventing Muay Thai is so enjoyable and pleasing, wasn’t one little bit of enjoyment when preventing kickboxing in any respect.”
