KUCHING: Miri is set to host its first-ever Amateur Muaythai Challenge at Permyjaya Shopping Centre from Oct 31 to Nov 2.
Organising chairperson Gavin Mattu said the tournament is expected to draw around 150 athletes from across Malaysia and neighbouring regions, uniting local clubs and associations in a spirit of collaboration and community development.
“This is about unity for martial artists, for muaythai in Miri, and also a great time for combat sports in general.
“We want to promote the sport to the youth, raise champions from this area and around Borneo, and show them positive pathways through sport,” Gavin told Sarawak Tribune when contacted today.
He added that combat sports not only instill discipline and resilience but can also help youth avoid social problems such as bullying and negative influences by giving them healthier alternatives.
Meanwhile, Bruneian fighter Koo Jin Fuh, who trains at Warmonger Gym in Miri, continued his rise on the MMA stage with a victory over England’s Matthew Owusu via decision at OFC 5 in Penang, securing his spot in the welterweight title fight final.
He will next face a Singaporean opponent, Aloysius Hung from Homeground Gym in the championship bout, with the belt on the line.
Back on home soil, Sarawak’s fighters delivered a spirited campaign at the Sarawak Premier Cup Muaythai Championship 2025, held at Naim Street Mall Paragon in Bintulu from Sept 18 to 21. The event saw local athletes facing tough opponents in tightly contested bouts.
Among the standouts, Ethan Pasang claimed victory on points and RSCS against SS Fighter Gym, while Danny Huang also triumphed by points over Rentap.
Asnurmieza secured a win against Vivian anak Robin of Tugau Muaythai Club, while teammates Ethan Tsen Yun Kiong, Romero Agan, and Asnurifah fell in narrow split-decision battles, underlining the competitive spirit of the tournament.
