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According to a mini documentary by Coconuts TV foreign Muay Thai fighters are competing in rings inside Thai jails through an organization called prison fight. The attraction for the international fighters, according to the martial arts expert presenter, John Nutt is “epic bragging rights” and the opportunity to live out their wildest combat fantasies.
Thai boxingJohn visits Klong Pai Central Prison at Nakhon Ratchasima to watch a fight in what he describes as a beautiful prison. After some speeches are made both the Thai and foreign fighters perform a traditional dance to show respect, for the foreign fighter the thrill of fighting a Thai prisoner is clear, according to the report for the Thai prisoner, a win can result in his sentence being reduced. However, with the Thai fighters training twice a day, six days a week, their odds of winning are pretty good.