Yokkao
YOKKAO Boxing | |
Private | |
Industry | Muay Thai, Kickboxing Brand |
Founded | 1 January 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand |
Founder | Doungjaj Tananan |
Headquarters | Bang Sao Thong District, Samut Prakan, Thailand |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Stefania Picelli |
Products | Boxing equipment, sporting equipment, clothing, accessories |
Services | Manufacturer, Muay Thai Events, fighter management |
Website |
yokkao |
History
YOKKAO was founded by Doungjaj Tananan in Bangkok on 1 January 2010. It began by producing Muay Thai shorts and training equipment. In February 2011, YOKKAO started the YOKKAO Fight Team which sponsors Muay Thai Fighters around the world. The earliest line-up of the fight team included Buakaw Banchamek, Yoddecha Sityodtong, Jordan Watson, Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, Saenchai PK SaenchaiMuayThaiGym, Dzhabar Askerov, Cedric Muller and Liam Harrison.[3] They also partnered up with Muay Thai camps such as Sityodtong.
In November 2011, the company started Muay Thai fight promotion by holding preliminary selections where winners would go on to fight at the first major YOKKAO fight event. The show was titled YOKKAO Extreme and took place on 21 January 2012 at the Forum di Assago in Milan, Italy.[4] The fight events were later briefly titled Muay Thai Combat Mania YOKKAO due to the partnership with Muay Thai Combat before, shortening to the current name with the 9th event on 24 May 2014. YOKKAO has to date held over 40 fight events with shows in Italy, UK, Hong Kong, China, Argentina, Australia, Mexico and Thailand.[5][6][7]
On 11 October 2014, YOKKAO World Titles for 65k g and 70 kg were introduced at YOKKAO 10 & 11. Pakorn defeated Greg Wootton while Jordan Watson took a KO win over Mickael Piscitello to become the first YOKKAO World Champions at 65 kg and 70 kg respectively.[8]
YOKKAO signed more fighters into its team over the years including Singdam Kiatmoo9, Pakorn PKSaenchaiMuayThaiGym, Tetsuya Yamato, Manachai, and Yodchai.
Business model
YOKKAO has training centers around the world through partnership with local gyms. Locations include Australia, Canada, Argentina, UK, Republic of San Marino, Croatia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand.[9][10]
Since 2011, YOKKAO has held seminars around the world where participants learn Muay Thai techniques with fighters from their fighters and trainers.[11][12][13][14][15][16]
In September 2013, YOKKAO announced the signing of a partnership with UK SuperShowDown promoter, Brian Calder to promote YOKKAO fight events in England.[17] The partnership started formally with YOKKAO 8 on 8 March 2014, at the Macron Stadium in Bolton, UK. The stadium has since become a regular venue for YOKKAO events in the UK.
In June 2015, YOKKAO opened a factory in Samut Prakan, which also houses their office and a shop.[18]
In early 2016, the company opened the first YOKKAO Training Center in Bangkok. It's located in the centralised district of Sukhumvit and is the official training camp for the YOKKAO fight team.[19]
In July 2017, the company announced the establishment of an YOKKAO warehouse in Republic of San Marino.
Scheduled events
# | Event | Date | Venue | Location |
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8 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | 27 January 2019 | PalaRuffini | |
7 | YOKKAO 36 | 26 January 2019 | PalaRuffini | |
6 | YOKKAO 35 | 26 January 2019 | PalaRuffini | |
5 | YOKKAO Next Generation | 1 December 2018 | Bologna | |
4 | YOKKAO 34 | 29 October 2018 | Hong Kong | |
3 | YOKKAO 33 | 29 October 2018 | Hong Kong | |
2 | YOKKAO 32 | 13 October 2018 | University of Bolton Stadium | |
1 | YOKKAO 31 | 13 October 2018[20] | University of Bolton Stadium | |
Past events
# | Event | Date | Venue | Location |
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56 | YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket | 30 September 2018 | Bangla Boxing Stadium | |
55 | YOKKAO Next Generation Scotland | 22 September 2018 | On-X Linwood Sports Centre | |
54 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | 21 July 2018 | Barnsley Metrodome | |
53 | YOKKAO Next Generation Sydney | 26 May 2018 | Marrickville Town Hall | |
52 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | 26 May 2018 | Barnsley Metrodome | |
51 | YOKKAO Next Generation Southampton | 29 April 2018 | Oceana Southampton | |
50 | YOKKAO UK Open 2018 | 14 April 2018 | Barnsley Metrodome | |
49 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | 31 March 2018 | Grangemouth Sports Complex | |
48 | YOKKAO 30 | 10 March 2018 | Macron Stadium | |
47 | YOKKAO 29 | 10 March 2018 | Macron Stadium | |
46 | YOKKAO Next Generation Scotland | 28 February 2018 | On-X Linwood Sports Centre | |
45 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | 10 February 2018 | Barnsley Metrodome | |
44 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | 26 November 2017 | Barnsley Metrodome | |
43 | YOKKAO 28 | 15 October 2017 | Macron Stadium | |
42 | YOKKAO 27 | 15 October 2017 | Macron Stadium | |
41 | YOKKAO 26 | 28 September 2017 | Hong Kong | |
40 | YOKKAO 25 | 28 September 2017 | Hong Kong | |
39 | YOKKAO 24 | 25 March 2017 | Macron Stadium | |
38 | YOKKAO 23 | 25 March 2017 | Macron Stadium | |
37 | YOKKAO 22 | 28 October 2016 | Hong Kong | |
36 | YOKKAO 21 | 28 October 2016 | Hong Kong | |
35 | YOKKAO 20 | 8 October 2016 | Macron Stadium | |
34 | YOKKAO 19 | 8 October 2016 | Macron Stadium | |
33 | YOKKAO Next Generation UK | 8 October 2016 | Macron Stadium | |
32 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | 16 September 2016 | Sisaket Boxing Stadium | |
31 | YOKKAO Next Generation Uruguay | 16 November 2016 | Colegio San Juan Bautista | |
30 | YOKKAO Next Generation Mexico | 24 September 2016 | Arena Xalapa | |
29 | YOKKAO Next Generation Melbourne | 27 August 2016 | Meat Market | |
28 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | 29 July 2016 | BIG C Surin | |
27 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | 31 May 2016 | Khorat Yamo | |
26 | YOKKAO Next Generation Mexico | 27 May 2016 | Arena Xalapa | |
25 | YOKKAO Next Generation Sydney | 21 May 2016 | Srg YOKKAO Training Center | |
24 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | 30 March 2016 | MBK | |
23 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | 23 March 2016 | MBK | |
22 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | 22 March 2016 | MBK | |
21 | YOKKAO 18 | 19 March 2016 | Macron Stadium | |
20 | YOKKAO 17 | 19 March 2016 | Macron Stadium | |
19 | YOKKAO Next Generation UK | 19 March 2016 | Macron Stadium | |
18 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | 17 March 2016 | MBK | |
17 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | 9 March 2016 | MBK | |
16 | YOKKAO 16 | 13 November 2015 | Metropolitano | |
15 | YOKKAO 15 | 10 October 2015 | Macron Stadium | |
14 | YOKKAO 14 | 10 October 2015 | Macron Stadium | |
13 | YOKKAO 13 | 21 March 2015 | Macron Stadium | |
12 | YOKKAO 12 | 21 March 2015 | Macron Stadium | |
11 | YOKKAO 11 | 11 October 2014 | Reebok Stadium | |
10 | YOKKAO 10 | 11 October 2014 | Reebok Stadium | |
9 | YOKKAO 9 | 24 May 2014 | Xinyang Football Stadium | |
8 | YOKKAO 8 | 29 January 2014 | Macron Stadium | |
7 | YOKKAO 7 | 19 February 2014 | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | |
6 | YOKKAO 6 | 3 January 2014 | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | |
5 | YOKKAO 5 | 15 November 2013 | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | |
4 | YOKKAO EXTREME 2013 | 26 January 2013 | Forum d'Assago | |
3 | Muay Thai Combat Mania | 30 December 2013 | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | |
2 | Muay Thai Combat Mania | 14 July 2012 | Piazza S. Martino | |
1 | YOKKAO EXTREME | 21 January 2012 | Forum d'Assago | |
YOKKAO Seminars
The YOKKAO Seminar series was first launched in December 2011. The inaugural seminar tour made a stop at Republic of San Marino, followed by Milan and featured Buakaw Banchamek and Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee.[21] YOKKAO Seminars are conducted by famous Muay Thai fighters who impart techniques and their signature moves. Each session lasts for two hours and a half, ending with autograph signing and photo-taking with the fighter.
# | Date | Conducted By | Venue | Location |
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74 | 30 July 2018 | Saenchai | BME Sportközpont | |
73 | 29 July 2018 | Saenchai | Spartans Club | |
72 | 28 July 2018 | Saenchai | Spartans Club | |
71 | 30 April 2018 | Saenchai | Sherbatov MMA | |
70 | 29 April 2018 | Saenchai | Budo Canada | |
69 | 28 April 2018 | Saenchai | Budo Canada | |
68 | 3 March 2018 | Saenchai | Sempre Avanti DLF | |
67 | 2 March 2018 | Saenchai | Muay Thai Roma presso Viktory Gym | |
66 | 28 February 2018 | Saenchai | Sempre Avanti DLF | |
65 | 27 February 2018 | Saenchai | Yamabushi Gym - Paderno Dugnano | |
64 | 25 February 2018 | Saenchai | Szkolne Centrum Sportowo-Rekreacyjne Gymnasium No.1 | |
63 | 24 February 2018 | Saenchai | Luboński Ośrodek Sportu i Rekreacji | |
62 | 1 October 2017 | Saenchai | El Club de la Lucha Barcelona | |
61 | 19 February 2017 | Saenchai | Garcia Muay Thai and MMA Gym | |
60 | 19 February 2017 | Saenchai | The Wat | |
59 | 18 February 2017 | Saenchai | The Wat | |
58 | 17 February 2017 | Saenchai | Hard Knocks Muay Thai | |
57 | 16 February 2017 | Saenchai | Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts | |
56 | 15 February 2017 | Saenchai | Ronin Training Center | |
55 | 13 February 2017 | Saenchai | Chonburi Muay Thai | |
54 | 12 February 2017 | Saenchai | Mission MMA & Fitness | |
53 | 12 February 2017 | Saenchai | Fusion Fitness MMA | |
52 | 11 February 2017 | Saenchai | Prime Muay Thai MMA | |
51 | 10 February 2017 | Saenchai | Counterstrike MMA Academy | |
50 | 9 February 2017 | Saenchai | The Cellar Gym | |
49 | 8 February 2017 | Saenchai | Absolute MMA | |
48 | 7 February 2017 | Saenchai | NAK² Academy | |
47 | 6 February 2017 | Saenchai | Muaythai Iyarin | |
46 | 5 February 2017 | Saenchai | Dek Wat Muay Thai | |
45 | 4 February 2017 | Saenchai | Intensity MMA & Fitness | |
44 | 4 February 2017 | Saenchai | 5 Star Martial Arts | |
43 | 3 February 2017 | Saenchai | Evolution Muay Thai Martial Science | |
42 | 23 October 2016 | Saenchai, Kru Manop | Fit Club - Thai Box Academy | |
41 | 22 October 2016 | Saenchai, Kru Manop | Fit Club - Thai Box Academy | |
40 | 21 October 2016 | Saenchai, Kru Manop | Fit Club - Thai Box Academy | |
39 | 31 January 2016 | Saenchai, Singdam Kiatmuu9 | SRG Thai Boxing Gym | |
38 | 30 January 2016 | Saenchai, Singdam Kiatmuu9 | SRG Thai Boxing Gym | |
37 | 18 October 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Muay Thai Combat Cagliari | |
36 | 17 October 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Muay Thai Combat Cagliari | |
35 | 16 October 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Nak e Bro Muay Thai | |
34 | 7 June 2015 | Saenchai | ATMA Training Center (HK) | |
33 | 6 June 2015 | Saenchai | ATMA Training Center (HK) | |
32 | 31 March 2015 | Saenchai, Kru Manop | Sitan Gym | |
31 | 30 March 2015 | Saenchai, Kru Manop | Rami Elite | |
30 | 29 March 2015 | Saenchai, Kru Manop | Rami Elite | |
29 | 24 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | NFM Windsor (NFM @ Five Star Health & Fitness) | |
28 | 24 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | The Gym | |
27 | 24 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Phoenix MMA | |
26 | 23 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Phoenix MMA | |
25 | 22 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Black Widow Martial Arts Academy | |
24 | 21 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Function Gym | |
23 | 20 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Team Hanuman Thai Boxing | |
22 | 19 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Salford Muay Thai Gym | |
21 | 18 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Mixed Martial Arts Academy | |
20 | 17 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Legions Gym | |
19 | 16 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | The Griphouse | |
18 | 16 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Hanuman Thai Boxing | |
17 | 15 March 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Hanuman Thai Boxing | |
16 | 15 February 2015 | Saenchai, Kru Manop | Striking 101 | |
15 | 14 February 2015 | Saenchai, Kru Manop | Striking 101 | |
14 | 13 February 2015 | Saenchai, Kru Manop | Striking 101 | |
13 | 7 February 2015 | Saenchai, Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | Yokkao Training Center Kuala Lumpur | |
12 | 8 November 2014 | Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee | Palestra Fight Gym | |
11 | 5 November 2014 | Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee | Palestra Experience | |
10 | 4 November 2014 | Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee | Body and Dream Kombat | |
9 | 1 November 2014 | Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee | Pro Fighting Napoli | |
8 | 29 September 2013 | Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee | Kombat Sport Moncalieri | |
7 | 28 September 2013 | Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee | Palestra Independiente | |
6 | 10 August 2013 | Dzhabar Askerov | SRG Thai Boxing Gym | |
5 | 6 July 2013 | Kem Sitsongpeenong | BXG Boxing & Fitness | |
4 | 25 January 2012 | Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee | Clan Fitness | |
3 | 14 January 2012 | Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee | ASD Oasis Team | |
2 | 4 December 2011 | Buakaw Banchamek, Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee | Palabadminton | |
1 | 3 December 2011 | Buakaw Banchamek, Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee | Multieventi Sport Domus | |
YOKKAO World Champions
Current Champions
Weight | Champion | Since | Title defenses |
---|---|---|---|
65 kg | 19 March 2016 | 2 | |
70 kg | 19 March 2016 | 2 | |
YOKKAO World Champion -65kg
# | Date | Champion | Event | Venue | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 15 October 2017 | YOKKAO 27 | Macron Stadium | defeated | |
4 | 25 March 2017 | YOKKAO 24 | Macron Stadium | defeated | |
3 | 19 March 2016 | YOKKAO 17 | Macron Stadium | defeated | |
2 | 21 March 2015 | YOKKAO 13 | Macron Stadium | defeated | |
1 | 11 October 2014 | YOKKAO 11 | Macron Stadium | defeated | |
YOKKAO World Champion -70kg
# | Date | Champion | Event | Venue | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 15 October 2017 | YOKKAO 28 | Macron Stadium | defeated | |
4 | 25 March 2017 | YOKKAO 23 | Macron Stadium | defeated | |
3 | 19 March 2016 | YOKKAO 18 | Macron Stadium | defeated | |
2 | 21 March 2015 | YOKKAO 12 | Macron Stadium | defeated | |
1 | 11 October 2014 | YOKKAO 10 | Macron Stadium | defeated | |
YOKKAO Fight Team
Saenchai Singdam Kiatmuu9 Manachai YOKKAOSaenchaiGym Jordan Watson Superlek Rungarai Kiatmuu9 Yodchai YOKKAOSaenchaiGym Nobita YOKKAOSaenchaiGym Liam Harrison Tetsuya Yamato Dzhabar Askerov Spencer Brown
Notable fighters who fought on Yokkao events
Buakaw Banchamek Saenchai Singdam Kiatmuu9 Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee Yodsanklai Fairtex Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym Superlek Kiatmuu9 Kem Sitsongpeenong Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong Phetmorakot Wor Sangprapai Rungravee Sasiprapa Aikpracha Meenayothin Rungravee Sasiprapa Rungnarai Kiatmoo9 Liam Harrison Jordan Watson Tim Thomas (kickboxer) Fabio Pinca Houcine Bennoui Karim Bennoui Mickaël Piscitello Giorgio Petrosyan Armen Petrosyan Marco Piqué Sanny Dahlbeck Andy Souwer Abraham Roqueñi Ognjen Topic Tetsuya Yamato Yi Long Qiu Jianliang Fang Bian Dzhabar Askerov Frank Giorgi
See also
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