{"id":13234,"date":"2021-10-26T15:07:38","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T15:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fightersvault.com\/?p=13234"},"modified":"2022-11-03T20:19:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T20:19:43","slug":"how-many-rounds-is-a-muay-thai-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightersvault.com\/how-many-rounds-is-a-muay-thai-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Rounds Is A Muay Thai Fight?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Muay Thai fights follow a unique set of rules<\/a> and traditions that are deeply rooted in Thai culture. These rules vary from the Wai Kru and wearing the Mongkon<\/a> to the ruleset<\/a> of a Muay Thai fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will discuss how many rounds are in a Muay Thai fight and how long each round lasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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How Many Rounds Is A Muay Thai Fight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s get straight to the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muay Thai fights take place over five rounds of three minutes each, with a two-minute break between rounds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can vary in amateur fights and other fight promotions around the globe. The most common variation is a fight sanctioned for three rounds of two minutes each, with a break of one minute between every round. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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How Long Are Muay Thai Rounds?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In sanctioned Muay Thai bouts, including fights at the prestigious Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadium<\/a>, rounds last three minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female Muay Thai fights are sometimes<\/strong> sanctioned for two-minute rounds<\/strong> instead of the traditional three minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Do Muay Thai Fighters Rest In-Between Rounds?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most people are used to watching boxing or MMA fights where fighters rest for one minute<\/strong> between rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Muay Thai, this is not the case<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muay Thai fights have a break of two minutes<\/strong> between rounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The long two-minute break allows fighters to recover in between rounds. Thai fights usually <\/strong>start slow until the pace intensifies in the money rounds (rounds four and five<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Muay Thai vs Kickboxing: Fight Duration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Muay Thai vs Kickboxing<\/a> debate has been around for decades<\/strong>. There are many<\/strong> differences between the two combat sports, including how many rounds<\/strong> the fight is sanctioned for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is, the length of a kickboxing fight can vary drastically<\/strong> depending on the fight promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kickboxing fights are usually three rounds of two minutes each, with a break of one minute, <\/strong>whilst Muay Thai fights are sanctioned for five rounds of three minutes each, with a two-minute break between rounds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the nature of the sport, Kickboxing bouts are usually fought at a faster pace<\/strong> than Muay Thai fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Men vs Women: Muay Thai Fight Duration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Similar to men’s fights, the majority of women’s Muay Thai bouts are sanctioned for five rounds of three minutes each, with a one minute break between rounds. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is worth mentioning that some stadiums in Thailand<\/a> will reduce the number or length of rounds for female Muay Thai fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Are All Muay Thai Fights 5 Rounds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whilst sanctioned Muay Thai bouts consist of five rounds, there are a growing number of events using a modified <\/strong>Muay Thai ruleset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below we will discuss some of the most popular organisations <\/strong>that use a modified Muay Thai ruleset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Championship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One Championship<\/a> features bouts in multiple martial arts<\/a>, including Muay Thai, MMA, Kickboxing and Grappling. The Asian based organisation is one of the fastest-growing<\/strong> promotions and has gained a reputation for attracting the best talent<\/a> from around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike traditional events held at the likes of Rajadamnern <\/a>and Lumpinee stadium, Muay Thai fights sanctioned by ONE Championship<\/a> take place over a varied number of rounds. Some Muay Thai fights follow the traditional number of rounds whilst others take place over three rounds of three minutes<\/strong> each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muay Thai fights promoted by ONE use a modified ruleset that can include a varied<\/strong> number of rounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other ONE Championship rules can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n