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When this Taekwondo master’s vicious strike sent his opponent’s mouthguard flying, the entire arena erupted. The showdown between this Taekwondo master and a Muay Thai champion shook the fight world to its core.

The black belt Taekwondo specialist Hu An-pyo came in as an undefeated fighter with a perfect 100% win record. His legs read openings like a radar and he’s infamous for his deadly laser accurate kicks.

Across from him stood Nandin Erdene Munguntsooj, a Muay Thai fighter from Mongolia known as Iron Fist. He earned that nickname the hard way through an explosive all-out fighting style with over 80% of his wins coming by knockout.

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The moment the fight starts, the Muay Thai champion shows exactly why they call him Iron Fist, coming forward with an all-out pressure-heavy style. On the other side, the Taekwondo master stays composed, showcasing perfect distance control.

Every time Nandin tries to close the gap, Hu An-pyo shuts him down, either tying him up in the clinch or stopping him cold with sharp punishing kicks. Until this happens, the spectacular moment that sends his opponent’s mouthguard flying.

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But even that doesn’t rattle the Muay Thai champion. He doesn’t back down for a second. Instead, he switches his strategy on the fly and starts ruthlessly attacking Hu An-pyo’s lead leg, his primary weapon.

After being chopped down and knocked off his feet, the taekwondo master’s movement starts to slow. Nandian seizes the moment and finally steps into close range. And that is the danger zone for Taekwondo. But it’s the perfect stage for a killing machine like Muay Thai.

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In the second round, Nandin came out even more confident. He went straight into savage mode, charging forward and smashing the Taekwondo master all the way to the edge of the ring, dropping him back down onto the canvas.

There it is. The referee started the count, but Hu An-pyo refused to quit.

So Nandan went right back to work unloading another brutal barrage that sent the taekwondo master crashing down once again and forced the ref to count a second time.

Even though Hu An-pyo somehow managed to stand back up, everyone watching knew this fight was basically over.

The Muay Thai champion wasn’t about to let the moment slip away. He swarmed with his signature non-stop combinations, forcing the referee to step in and call an end to the bout.

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When we talk about Muay Thai, there’s no way we can skip the legendary Buakaw Banchamek, a two time K1 world max champion with a career boasting over 300 professional fights. His hybrid style of Muay Thai and kickboxing has made him one of the most feared strikers on the planet.

Standing across from him is Lee Sun Hyun, a Taekwondo master from South Korea. This young fighter is known for relying on a blend of pure speed and clean modern kickboxing. Skills sharpen through years of experience and promotions like K1 and rides.

From the very first bell in the opening round, Buakaw immediately shows his veteran fight IQ, pumping out jabs and steps over and over to control the distance and keep Lee from crashing too quickly into the danger zone.

Lee tries to answer with his trademark fast combinations the weapons he’s known for, but most of those flurries get picked off or parried before they can land clean.

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As we move into round two, Buakaw looks even more comfortable dictating the range. His kicks start landing with real precision now, forcing Lee to be much more cautious every time he steps in.

Even so, Lee doesn’t back down. He keeps pushing forward with his aggressive style, but his shots often just don’t seem to carry the same pop as Buakaw’s punches and kicks. Round three turns into a full-on showcase for Buakaw.

He’s light on his feet, constantly changing positions, firing off all kinds of heavy strikes, jabs, low kicks, body kicks, mixing his attacks in ways that keep Lee guessing every second.

Meanwhile, Lee keeps trying to find a way in, but most of his efforts end up shut down as Buakaw slips out of danger again and again. They trade in a few big exchanges that bring the crowd to life.

But it’s Buakaw who looks more effective. repeatedly cutting off Lee’s momentum. By the end, it’s crystal clear. Buakaw closes this duel in style, racks up the cleaner and heavier shots, and absolutely deserves to walk away with the win.

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Questions

 

Muay Thai. The first match featured a Muay Thai fighter from Thailand, and a kickboxer from the US. True or false?

Taekwondo. Is Huan Pio an ordinary Taekwondo practitioner? Is he a neophyte? Does he rely mainly on punches?

Boxing. Was there a defining moment early on as to the outcome of the match?

Wrestling. What was the strategy of the Muay Thai boxer Nandin Erdin Mongj?

Shaolin Kung Fu. Did Huan Pio gain the upper hand on Nandin Erdin Mongj?

Karate. Is Buakaw Banchamek a newcomer? Is he an amateur?

Judo. Do Buakaw Banchamek’s and Lee Sun Hyun’s fighting styles look completely different?

Sambo. Lee knocked out Buakaw. Is this right or wrong?
 
 
 
Wing Chun. My friends and I like to watch martial arts movies, match, and TV shows. Yes or no? Who are some famous or popular actors?

Hapkido. Have you and your friends taken up a martial art?

Aikido. Are martial arts and martial arts schools and clubs popular?

Jujitsu. My friends and I wish to be martial arts experts.

Tang Soo Do. What might happen in the future?

Mixed Martial Arts. Everyone (all youngsters) should take up martial arts?