James Goyder
James Goyder has been based in Thailand since 2007 and travels all over the region to watch Muay Thai, boxing and MMA. His articles have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and websites.
Articles by James Goyder
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Top Bantamweights From Thailand and the Philippines to Clash in World Title Match
The long running boxing rivalry between the Philippines and Thailand continues. Full story
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Is Soccer Star Zlatan Ibrahimovic Using Taekwondo to Score Goals?
The Swedish striker (and Taekwondo black belt) is renowned for his gravity defying goals and could be the first soccer player to successfully employ martial arts techniques on the pitch. Full story
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MMA Veteran Paul Cahoon Wanted by Police in Connection With Drug Dealing
MMA veteran Paul Cahoon was this week named as a prime suspect in a police investigation into drug dealing. Full story
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Fedor Emelianenko Returns on New Year’s Eve to Fight For Brand New Promotion in Japan
The Last Emperor will return, just not in the UFC. Full story
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Battling to Save Malaysia's Oldest MMA Gym
Ultimate MMA Academy was founded at a time when hardly anyone in Malaysia even know what MMA was. Now the country’s oldest training camp finds itself in a struggle for survival. Full story
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Scouring the Globe to Find a Future Heavyweight Champion
Two Iranian heavyweights are being groomed by a Kuwaiti agent who believes they have what it takes to become UFC champions. Full story
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A Member of Bahrain's Royal Family Looks to Set a New Standard in MMA
Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa is putting his financial resources behind an MMA dream team in the Middle East. Full story
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An American Has Become a Major Lethwei Star in Myanmar
Most fighters would think twice about travelling to Yangon to take on a local champion in a bare-knuckle match. Not Cyrus Washington, who is rapidly establishing himself as a major star in Myanmar. Full story
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Former MMA Champion Murdered in the Philippines
A former flyweight MMA champion was gunned down in the middle of the street in a city in the Southern Philippines on Sunday morning. Full story
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Korean Top Team’s Bespoke Promotion Has Emerged as a Major Force in Korean MMA
Finding competitive opportunities for fighters can be tough in Asia, so coach Dongjin Ha decided to take the problem into his own hands. Full story
