Tukkatatong Petpayathai

Over 20 years coaching Muay Thai at every level - from complete beginners learning their first stance to professional fighters preparing for championship bouts. From rural gyms in Thailand to international training camps. Each fighter teaches you something different, and after thousands of rounds, patterns emerge.

This journey started in a small gym in rural Thailand. Not as a fighter looking for glory, but as someone who found themselves drawn to the teaching side of martial arts. There's something about watching someone struggle with a concept, then suddenly understand it - not just the movement, but the reason behind it. That's what kept me in the gym day after day, year after year.

The Teaching Philosophy

Most gyms teach techniques. They show you how to throw a jab, how to check a kick, how to clinch. And that's important - you need the fundamentals. But there's a deeper layer that often gets missed: the strategic thinking, the principles that explain why techniques work, the fighter's intelligence that separates someone who knows moves from someone who understands fighting.

That's what this site focuses on. Not the basic how-to instructions - you can find those anywhere. This is about the wisdom that comes from experience. The insights that help you understand what you're doing and why. The kind of knowledge that changes how you see every aspect of Muay Thai.

Why Share This Knowledge?

Because good information should be accessible. Because too many people train for years without understanding the deeper principles. Because the martial arts community benefits when experienced coaches share what they've learned.

This isn't about building a brand or selling courses. It's about contributing to the knowledge base of Muay Thai. If these articles help even a few fighters or coaches understand the art at a deeper level, that's worthwhile.

Experience

Tukatathong Por.Pongsawang (also known as Tukkatatong Petpayathai) won the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title in early 1990, he is most prominently recognized for his success at Channel 7 Stadium. Championship History Lumpinee Stadium: He captured the 108 lbs title in early 1990, notably defending it against top contenders like Hippy Singmanee on March 30, 1990, and Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai in May and June 1990, before losing the belt later that year.

Channel 7 Stadium: Often cited as his most prestigious accomplishment, he won his first Channel 7 Stadium World Title in 2007. Other Titles: He is a two-time Channel 7 Muay Thai Champion, a North East Thailand Champion, and an Andaman League Tournament Champion. He eventually transitioned to international competition, joining ONE Championship in 2018, where he competed in the ONE Super Series.

Tukkatatong’s career is a tale of two eras: the Muay Thai "Golden Era" of the 1990s and his modern international run with ONE Championship. Golden Era Battles (1990s)

During his peak years in Thailand, he fought in the absolute shark tank of the 108–118 lbs divisions at Lumpinee Stadium. vs. Hippy Singmanee (March 1990): A massive win where he successfully defended his Lumpinee Light Flyweight title. vs. Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai (1990/1996): They had a famous rivalry; Tukkatatong won their championship encounters in May and June 1990 and again in 1996. vs. Jaroensap Kiatbanchong (1991/1992): He secured back-to-back decision wins against this legendary fighter. vs. Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee (March 1992): A high-level technical clash where Tukkatatong won by decision. vs. Thongchai Tor.Silachai (Oct 1995): A classic bout at 116 lbs often cited by purists for its high-level exchange of skills. International Stage (ONE Championship)

After coming out of a semi-retirement to join Evolve MMA, he showcased his power to a global audience. vs. Mehdi Zatout (June 2018): His ONE debut, where he scored a knockdown in the first round to secure a unanimous decision victory. vs. Ognjen Topic (Sept 2018): A clinical performance in Shanghai where his heavy low kicks and pressure led to another dominant win. vs. Hiroaki Suzuki (Nov 2019): A tough, split-decision victory over the Japanese veteran.