In part two of this series, Bloody Elbow’s Managing Editor, Anton Tabuena faces off against his Thai opponent.
Music is blasting, and I hear some cheers as I make my walk through the crowd.
With my team around me, I kneel and bow down as I reach the steps of the famed Bangla Stadium ring. I’ve always wanted to fight Muay Thai in Thailand, and I’m taking a moment to really soak this all in.
I head up the stairs, and my coach, Topnoi, is already holding down the ropes for me.