Crazy Muay Thai Fight: Is Muay Thai Just Stand and Bang

People watch Muay Thai fights like Pakorn and Pornsanae and think that it s all there is to Muay Thai: sit in the pocket and trade until one person falls. This fight went viral for a reason, it sure makes entertainment, but no Muay Thai is NOT stand and bang. In fact every combat sport has the brawler. In MMA, Diego Sanchez, Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin, Stephan Bonnar, etc. are some easy examples. There s also the technical brawler, which is Max Holloway, Cody Garbrandt, and the Diaz brothers. Examp