Int'l Muay Thai C’ship concludes at BMICH

Sri Lanka’s first international Muay Thai fight night concluded at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), bringing together 20 fighters from eight countries for 10 high-intensity bouts.

The event provided local fight fans with an evening of international-level combat sports, with fighters showcasing skill, power and determination throughout the competition.

The highlight of the night was the MAIN Championship title bout, in which Sri Lanka’s Arafath Ahamed faced Thailand’s Jeeradech Wongyoo, known as Yodthanong. Wongyoo emerged victorious to claim the inaugural MAIN Championship title belt.

Sri Lankan fighters Sehas Perera, Fahad Nawas and Kavindu Lakshan also secured victories, while international winners included fighters from the Maldives, India, Thailand and Brazil.

The championship was organised as a platform for Sri Lankan fighters to compete against international opponents while providing opportunities for local athletes to gain exposure at a higher level of competition.

Founder of MAIN Championship Lankesh Rupasinghe said the event was established with the aim of taking Sri Lankan combat sports to the international stage.

“MAIN Championship was founded to take Sri Lanka’s combat sports to the global stage. We aim to create a platform that provides real opportunity for athletes and brands to grow consistently through world-class event experiences,” he said.

The organisers thanked the fighters and their teams, sponsors, partners, the Sri Lanka Muay Thai Federation, media and production teams, as well as supporters who contributed to the inaugural event.

Following the success of the first edition, MAIN Championship is preparing to expand its events beyond Sri Lanka.