00:00all right just walking up to the seat and the atmosphere is absolutely
00:06electric look at this
00:26so they come
00:33guys i'm coming to you today solo from bangkok if you've been watching our recent road trip
00:39series it might be a bit confusing because we're in the middle of a road trip well well you already
00:44filmed it we came back home and i'm now in bangkok mandy's here with me and lila but they're at
00:50the
00:50hotel sleeping the reason i'm here is actually a super exciting opportunity if anyone's followed
00:56our channel you would probably know that i'm a massive massive sports fan in particular
01:04mma jiu-jitsu boxing muay thai so much so that last year i started my own mma channel and i
01:11made like
01:11over 100 videos but anyway i digress me and mandy both sort of spoke it into existence that it would
01:17be awesome if i had the opportunity while we're living in thailand which is like kind of the
01:24martial arts capital of the world and do a full review and cover a massive event happening
01:30tonight at rajadhamnan stadium here in bangkok which just so happens to be the oldest muay thai
01:38stadium not only in bangkok but in all of thailand and i think if i am correct it's the oldest
01:45combat
01:45sports stadium in the world it's been around since 1945 and i've been to the stadium twice
01:52they've got this brand new immersive sphere screen which is like if you watch the ufc and you've
01:58seen the sphere you know what i'm talking about but it's like an interactive screen and it's been like
02:03completely upgraded since the last time we came so let's go and check it out and see what this
02:08new upgrade to the stadium's like rajadhamnan stadium has been standing proudly since 1945 and
02:16over the years it's become a symbol of thailand's martial arts culture with a seating capacity of
02:22around 4 000 people it's the place where fans from around the world gather to witness the artistry and
02:28power of muay thai but beyond the modern excitement there's a rich and deep history embedded in this
02:34stadium and in the sport of muay thai itself muay thai or otherwise known as the art of eight limbs
02:40has been practiced for centuries in thailand its roots go back to the military training of ancient
02:47siamese soldiers who used it as a form of hand-to-hand combat the techniques and methods developed through
02:53this system became what we now recognize as muay thai using the fists elbows knees and shins to strike
03:01muay thai wasn't just a sport it was a crucial part of thailand's military and cultural history
03:07over time it evolved into a widely practiced sport with training camps opening across the country
03:13especially in bangkok fighters began competing in events like those held at rajadhamnan which was
03:19built to host these intense and spectacular contests and tonight we're here for the rajadhamnan world
03:26series a special event that's held every saturday night the atmosphere is electric and it's the perfect
03:32place for fight fans to experience muay thai at its finest but this isn't just any event this night
03:39features a new and exciting addition the immersive dome experience the new immersive dome takes the
03:45experience to the next level where fans are transported into the world of muay thai with stunning visuals
03:51sound and interactive elements making the action feel even more intense it's a perfect fusion of
03:58tradition and technology bringing the past and future of muay thai together thank you
04:09all right we made it the event actually kicks off at about seven o'clock but
04:15doors open at six it's about six o'clock now
04:25all right just walking up to the seat and the atmosphere is absolutely electric look at this
04:43this is completely
04:47different experience to how i remembered it
04:51last time we came here the immersive dome just adds that extra element to it it's saturday night
04:59which is like free-flowing beer there's already been two knockouts it's a full house it's incredible
05:08i'm gonna get my seat before the action begins the fighters engage in one of the most important
05:15rituals in muay thai the wai crew this traditional dance performed by every fighter before a match
05:21is a tribute to their teachers their gym and to the sport itself it's an essential part of the muay
05:27thai
05:27experience honoring the history and respect ingrained in the martial art the y crew is full of grace and
05:34meaning the fighters wear their monghon or headband and prajaud or armbands as symbols of respect and
05:41dedication each movement in the dance is a prayer for strength protection and guidance throughout the
05:47fight it's a moment of spiritual connection and mental preparation before the chaos of the battle begins
05:53not only does the y crew connect the fighter to their heritage but it also serves as a way to
05:59mentally prepare signaling to the opponent and the audience that they are ready it's a beautiful blend
06:04of ceremony and focus a moment where the ancient traditions of muay thai come to life in the heart
06:10of the action after the ritual the fighters step into the ring ready to showcase their skill
06:14strength and strategy and tonight's card was packed with incredible talent with one of the most
06:20anticipated fights of the evening being between two fierce competitors barbara aguirre and marie
06:26rumay for the female rajadamnerm stadium bantamweight title a victory here at rajadamnerm is more than
06:33just a title it's a statement that you've made your mark in the world of muay thai the history the
06:39tradition and the passion behind every fight at this stadium are what makes rajadamnerm such a special
06:45place in the world of combat sports but maybe one of the most unique features of the rajadamnerm
06:50experience is the muay thai orchestra this live orchestra plays throughout the event adding a layer
06:56of energy and intensity to the atmosphere with traditional thai instruments such as the ranat ek
07:01kong wong and p fat drums the orchestra creates a rhythm that mirrors the flow of the fight itself
07:08the music isn't just background noise it's an integral part of the fight the orchestra sets the tone
07:14for each bout building anticipation and enhancing the dramatic moments in the ring the rhythms swell
07:20as the fighters engage and the intensity of the music escalates with the action it's a stunning
07:25combination of sound movement and tradition that immerses you even deeper into the world of muay thai
07:31it's the last fight of the night main event these guys are going at it
07:39it's the last fight of the night main event these guys are going at it's the last fight of the
07:40night
07:40i think we might see a knockout here the atmosphere is just amazing
07:50so
08:00so
08:10so
08:11so
08:32thanks for joining me tonight for this unforgettable experience at rajadamnerm stadium if you ever find
08:38yourself in bangkok i highly recommend checking out rajadamnerm world series for an evening you'll
08:44never forget until next time stay tuned for more amazing adventures and if you enjoyed this video
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