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