Coban Lookchaomaesaitong vs Ramon Dekkers- The Rivalry that Launched Muay Thai onto the Global Stage

This video chronicles the iconic four-fight rivalry between Coban Lookchaomaesaitong and Ramon Dekkers—two warriors whose clashes helped shape modern Muay Thai. Told through Coban’s own words, the story begins with their electrifying first encounter, a bout that revived Thailand’s national pride and transformed Coban into a symbol of Thai fighting spirit. The second fight changed the world. The third fight settled the score. And the fourth fight—an unexpected encounter—you’ll have to hear about directly from Coban himself. These two warriors were among the most explosive punchers of the Muay Thai Golden Era—fearless, relentless, and devastatingly powerful. I was fortunate to train under Coban in New York City and I’ve always watched Dekkers’ fights for inspiration. I deeply admire them both.