Yokkao#Past events

{{Infobox company

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| type = Private

| industry = Muay Thai, Kickboxing Brand

| founded = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|01|01}} in Bangkok, Thailand

| founder = Philip Villa, Doungjaj Tananan

| key_people =

| hq_location = Bang Sao Thong District

| hq_location_city = Samut Prakan

| hq_location_country = Thailand

| area_served = Worldwide

| products = Boxing equipment, sporting equipment, clothing, accessories

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Yokkao Boxing is a Muay Thai brand headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.{{cite news| url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/nonprofit/muay-thai-looks-to-the-future/vi-AAmV3NO|title=Muay Thai looks to the future|work=MSN}}{{cite news| url=https://money.cnn.com/2017/02/14/news/thailand-muay-thai-kickboxing-yokkao-social-media/index.html|title=The Muay Thai brand using social media to take the fight to its rivals|work=CNN|date=14 February 2017|access-date=15 May 2017|first=Sarah|last=Karacs}}

History

YOKKAO was founded in Bangkok on 1 January 2010 by Philip Villa{{Cite web|date=2020-09-03|title=Yokkao Founder Philip Villa: Passion, Intuition, Vision|url=https://www.muaythaicitizen.com/yokkao-founder-philip-villa-interview/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Muay Thai Citizen|language=en-US}} and Doungjaj Tananan. 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 P.K. Saenchai, Dzhabar Askerov, Cedric Muller and Liam Harrison.{{Cite news|url=http://www.muaythaitv.com/news/yokkao-extreme-n2047.html|title=Yokkao Extreme|work=Muaythaitv|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en}} 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.{{Cite news|url=http://www.muaythaicombat.com/muay-thai-blog/yokkao-extreme-2012-buakaw-por-pramuk-vs-dzhabar-askerov/|title=Yokkao Extreme 2012: Buakaw Por Pramuk vs Dzhabar Askerov|date=2011-09-04|work=Muay Thai Blog - News, Articles, Videos of Muay Thai, K1 and MMA|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=http://muaythaiauthority.blogspot.com/2011/07/yokkao-extreme-promoter-stefania.html|title=Yokkao Extreme promoter Stefania Picelli talks about her upcoming venture with Yokkao Boxing - Muay Thai Authority|date=2011-07-01|website=Yokkao Extreme promoter Stefania Picelli talks about her upcoming venture with Yokkao Boxing - Muay Thai Authority|access-date=2018-12-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.k1rules.com/news/1123-yokkao-extreme-2012-forum-assago-milano|title=YOKKAO EXTREME - Muay Thai - 2012 FORUM ASSAGO MILANO - 21 Gennaio|website=www.k1rules.com|access-date=2018-12-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://win.ilguerriero.it/codino_2011/Eventi/picelli_01.htm|title=Muay thai|website=win.ilguerriero.it|access-date=2018-12-13}} 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.

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.{{Cite news|url=http://www.mmaplus.co.uk/kickboxing/yokkao-10-11-highlights-power-dream/|title=Yokkao 10 & 11 highlights: the Power of a Dream! - MMA Plus|last=Reid|first=Roberto|date=2014-10-28|work=MMA Plus|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}

YOKKAO has held fight events in Italy, UK, Hong Kong, China, Argentina, Australia, Mexico and Thailand.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wmcmuaythai.org/2017/09/01/yokkao-25-and-26-in-hong-kong|title=World Muaythai Council » Yokkao 25 and 26 in Hong Kong|website=www.wmcmuaythai.org|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-04}}{{Cite news|url=http://muayguy.com/2014/04/yokkao-9-muaythai-vs-shaolin-kung-fu/|title=Yokkao 9: Muaythai vs Shaolin Kung Fu|date=2014-04-25|work=Muay Guy|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://muaythaiauthority.com/yokkao-16-set-for-argentina-on-november-13th/|title=Yokkao 16 set for Argentina on November 13th|last=Aripez|first=Steven|date=2015-08-27|work=Muay Thai Authority|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.muaythaigalaxy.com/index.php/fr/news/interviews/1087-stefania-picelli-co-organisatrice-des-yokkao-events-prend-la-parole.html|title=STEFANIA PICELLI CO-ORGANISATRICE DES YOKKAO EVENTS PREND LA PAROLE|website=www.muaythaigalaxy.com|language=fr-fr|access-date=2018-12-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.fightingzone.it/yokkao-lo-show-dei-record/muay-thai/2018/10/14/813/|title=Yokkao, lo show dei record!|last=Veniero|first=Angelo|date=2018-10-14|website=Fighting Zone Italia|language=it-IT|access-date=2018-12-13}}

YOKKAO signed more fighters into its team over the years including Singdam Kiatmoo9, Pakorn PKSaenchaiMuayThaiGym, Tetsuya Yamato, Manachai, and Yodchai.

On 1 January 2019, YOKKAO updated its logo design.{{Cite web|url=http://www.muaythaicitizen.com/yokkao-debuts-brand-new-logo/|title=YOKKAO Debuts Brand New Logo|date=2019-01-02|website=Muay Thai Citizen|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-02}}

In November 2020, YOKKAO founder, Philip Villa announced over social media the signing of Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon and Sakaengam Jitmuangnon under a 3-year sponsorship deal.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-24|title=Rodtang Jitmuangnon Signs Sponsorship Deal With YOKKAO|url=https://fightrecord.co.uk/rodtang-jitmuangnon-signs-sponsorship-deal-with-yokkao/|access-date=2020-11-27|website=Fight Record|language=en-GB}}

In February 2021, YOKKAO signed female Muay Thai champions Duangdawnoi Looksaikongdin and Aida Looksaikongdin as well as transgender fighter, Nong Rose Baan Charoensuk.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-22|title=Philip Villa Signs Transgender Fighter Nong Rose to Yokkao Fight Team|url=https://www.laprogressive.com/nong-rose/|access-date=2021-03-18|website=LA Progressive|language=en-US}}

In March 2021, YOKKAO signed Glory Kickboxing world champion, Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9.

=Business model=

YOKKAO has training centers around the world through partnership in local gyms. Locations include Australia, Canada, Argentina, the UK, the Republic of San Marino, Croatia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand.{{Cite news|url=http://www.badcompany.co.uk/news/bad-company-now-sponsored-yokkao/|title=Bad Company are sponsored by Yokkao. - Bad Company|date=2017-05-18|work=Bad Company|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=https://access.kfit.com/partners/atma-yokkao-training-centre?city=hong-kong|title=Join KFit to experience your favourite activities near you.|last=Asia|first=KFit|website=access.kfit.com|access-date=2018-05-04}}

In September 2013, YOKKAO announced the start of YOKKAO fight events in the UK.{{Cite news|url=http://www.muaythaicombat.com/muay-thai-blog/yokkao-and-stefania-picelli-sign-a-multi-year-contract-with-supershowdown-to-held-yokkao-events-in-uk/|title=Yokkao and Stefania Picelli sign a multi-year contract with Supershowdown to held Yokkao events in UK!|date=2014-03-21|work=Muay Thai Blog - News, Articles, Videos of Muay Thai, K1 and MMA|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}} The events 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 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.{{Cite news|url=http://www.muaythaicitizen.com/yokkao-gym-bangkok-review/|title=Gym Review: Yokkao Training Center Bangkok - Muay Thai Citizen|date=2017-12-04|work=Muay Thai Citizen|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}

In February 2017, YOKKAO was featured on CNN for using social media in driving the brand's global exposure.{{Cite web|url=https://money.cnn.com/2017/02/14/news/thailand-muay-thai-kickboxing-yokkao-social-media/index.html|title=The Muay Thai brand using social media to take the fight to its rivals|last=Karacs|first=Sarah|date=2017-02-14|website=CNNMoney|access-date=2018-12-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://everything-pr.com/ufc-marketing-social-media/87058/|title=How Social Media is Driving this Sports Brand - MMA Public Relations|date=2017-02-21|website=Everything-PR: Public Relations, Marketing and Social Media News|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-13}}

In July 2017, the company announced the establishment of an YOKKAO warehouse in Republic of San Marino.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}

On 29 October 2018, YOKKAO hosted its first WBC title fight where Manachai fought against Julio Lobo from Brazil for the vacant WBC Muay Thai world welterweight title on YOKKAO 34 in Hong Kong. Manachai won the fight by decision to clinch the championship belt.{{Cite web|url=http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/sport/20181031/index.html|title=Manachai險勝盧保奪WBC泰拳金腰帶|website=東方日報|language=zh-hk|access-date=2018-12-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.muaythaicitizen.com/manachai-claims-wbc-title-win-julio-lobo/|title=Manachai Claims WBC Title With Win Over Julio Lobo|date=2018-11-01|website=Muay Thai Citizen|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://fr.muaythaitv.com/news/video-yokkao-33-34-manachai-champion-du-monde-wbc-victoires-pour-superlek-singdam-et-abdelnour-ali-kada-n6416.html|title=Vidéo YOKKAO 33 & 34 : MANACHAI champion du monde WBC, victoires pour SUPERLEK, SINGDAM et Abdelnour ALI KADA|website=Muaythaitv|language=fr-FR|access-date=2018-12-13}}

On 8 April 2019, YOKKAO announced that it will host its official event for the first time in Sydney, Australia.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}

On 18 April 2019, YOKKAO announced the launch of its fighter management branch, YOKKAO Agency.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}

On 27 July 2019, YOKKAO held its first Ireland event in Dublin where Singdam fought against Craig Coakley for the WBC Muay Thai Diamond Super-Lightweight title.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2019/04/29/craig-coakley-vs-singdam-kiatmuu9-headlines-yokkao-muay-thai-dublin/|title=Craig Coakley faces Singdam at the first Yokkao Muay Thai event in Dublin|last=Kane|first=Mick|date=2019-04-28|website=FIGHTMAG|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-09-26}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefightnation.com/singdam-vs-coakley-title-bout-to-headline-yokkao-41-42/|title=Singdam vs Coakley title bout to headline Yokkao 41-42 {{!}} The Fight Nation|last=Tan|first=Kay|date=2019-07-24|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-26}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.wbcmuaythai.com/previous_news_select.php?id=436|title=::WBC MUAYTHAI (OFFICIAL WEBSITE)::|website=www.wbcmuaythai.com|access-date=2019-09-26|archive-date=2 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102180555/http://www.wbcmuaythai.com/previous_news_select.php?id=436|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.muaythaicitizen.com/fight-preview-singdam-vs-coakley-wbc-diamond-title/|title=Fight Preview: Singdam vs Coakley WBC Diamond Title Bout|date=2019-07-21|website=Muay Thai Citizen|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-26}} Singdam won the fight via decision to clinch the WBC diamond belt.{{Cite web|url=https://www.siamfightnews.com/single-post/2019/08/06/Singdam-Captures-WBC-Glory-in-Ireland|title=Singdam Captures WBC Glory in Ireland|website=siamfightnews|language=en|access-date=2019-09-26}}

Past events

id="Events" class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; font-size:90%;"

! scope="col" | #

! scope="col" | Event

! scope="col" | Date

! scope="col" | Venue

! scope="col" | Location

align=center|89

| YOKKAO 50

| {{dts|format=dmy|2021|August|8}}

| University of Bolton Stadium

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England

align=center|88

| YOKKAO 49

| {{dts|format=dmy|2021|August|8}}

| University of Bolton Stadium

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England

align=center|87

| YOKKAO in da Club

| {{dts|format=dmy|2020|October|25}}

| The Big Club

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy

align=center|86

| YOKKAO 48

| {{dts|format=dmy|2020|March|7}}

| University of Bolton Stadium

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England

align=center|85

| YOKKAO 47

| {{dts|format=dmy|2020|March|7}}

| University of Bolton Stadium

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England

align=center|84

| YOKKAO Next Generation & Kids

| {{dts|format=dmy|2020|March|7}}

| University of Bolton Stadium

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England

align=center|83

| YOKKAO 46

| {{dts|format=dmy|2020|January|25}}

| PalaRuffini

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy

align=center|82

| YOKKAO 45

| {{dts|format=dmy|2020|January|25}}

| PalaRuffini

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy

align=center|81

| YOKKAO Next Generation

| {{dts|format=dmy|2020|January|25}}

| PalaRuffini

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy

align=center|80

| YOKKAO Kids

| {{dts|format=dmy|2020|January|25}}

| PalaRuffini

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy

align=center|79

| YOKKAO Fight Night

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|November|30}}

| Via Caselle

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Bologna, Italy

align=center|78

| YOKKAO Kids

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|November|30}}

| Palasport di Sant'Agnello

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Naples, Italy

align=center|77

| YOKKAO 44

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|October|26}}

| University of Bolton Stadium

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England

align=center|76

| YOKKAO 43

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|October|26}}

| University of Bolton Stadium

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England

align=center|75

| YOKKAO 42

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|July|27}}

| National Basketball Arena

| {{flagicon|Ireland}} Dublin, Ireland

align=center|74

| YOKKAO 41

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|July|27}}

| National Basketball Arena

| {{flagicon|Ireland}} Dublin, Ireland

align=center|72

| YOKKAO 40

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|May|25}}

| Australian Technology Park

| {{flagicon|Australia}} Sydney, Australia

align=center|71

| YOKKAO 39

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|May|25}}

| Australian Technology Park

| {{flagicon|Australia}} Sydney, Australia

align=center|70

| YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|April|3}}

| Bangla Boxing Stadium

| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Phuket, Thailand

align=center|69

| YOKKAO 38

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|March|23}}

| University of Bolton Stadium

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England

align=center|68

| YOKKAO 37

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|March|23}}

| University of Bolton Stadium

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England

align=center|67

| YOKKAO Next Generation Kids

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|January|27}}

| PalaRuffini

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy

align=center|66

| YOKKAO 36

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|January|26}}

| PalaRuffini

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy

align=center|65

| YOKKAO 35

| {{dts|format=dmy|2019|January|26}}

| PalaRuffini

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy

align=center|64

| YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|December|23}}

| Bangla Boxing Stadium

| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Phuket, Thailand

align=center|63

| YOKKAO Next Generation Kids

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|December|16}}

| Turin

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy

align=center|62

| YOKKAO Next Generation

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|December|16}}

| Turin

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy

align=center|61

| YOKKAO Next Generation

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|December|1}}

| Bologna

| {{flagicon|Italy}} Bologna, Italy

align=center|60

| YOKKAO 34

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|October|29}}

| Hong Kong

| {{flagicon|China}} Hong Kong, China

align=center|59

| YOKKAO 33

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|October|29}}

| Hong Kong

| {{flagicon|China}} Hong Kong, China

align=center|58

| YOKKAO 32

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|October|13}}

| University of Bolton Stadium

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England

align=center|57

| YOKKAO 31

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|October|13}}{{Cite news|url=https://fightrecord.co.uk/joe-craven-vs-jake-purdy-set-for-yokkaos-october-event/|title=Joe Craven vs. Jake Purdy set for Yokkao's October event - Fight Record|date=2018-05-04|work=Fight Record|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-GB}}

| University of Bolton Stadium

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England

align=center|56

| YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|September|30}}

| Bangla Boxing Stadium

| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Phuket, Thailand

align=center|55

| YOKKAO Next Generation Scotland

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|September|22}}

| On-X Linwood Sports Centre

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Paisley, Scotland

align=center|54

| YOKKAO Next Generation Kids

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|July|21}}

| Barnsley Metrodome

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Barnsley, England

align=center| 53

| YOKKAO Next Generation Sydney

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|May|26}}

| Marrickville Town Hall

| {{flagicon|Australia}} Sydney, Australia

align=center| 52

| YOKKAO Next Generation Kids

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|May|26}}

| Barnsley Metrodome

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Barnsley, England

align=center| 51

| YOKKAO Next Generation Southampton

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|April|29}}

| Oceana Southampton

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Southampton, England

align=center| 50

| YOKKAO UK Open 2018

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|April|14}}

| Barnsley Metrodome

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Barnsley, England

align=center| 49

| YOKKAO Next Generation Kids

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|March|31}}

| Grangemouth Sports Complex

| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Paisley, Scotland

align=center| 48

| YOKKAO 30

| {{dts|format=dmy|2018|March|10}}

Yokkao#Past events

History

=Business model=

Past events

Champions

=Diamond champions=

= World champions =

= Current champions =

= -65kg =

= -70kg =

Training center

Fight team

Agency fighters

Notable alumni

See also

References

External links