{{Short description|Muay Thai brand based in Thailand}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2017}} {{Infobox company | name = YOKKAO | logo = YOKKAO_Logo.jpg | logo_size = 200px | logo_padding = | logo_alt = YOKKAO Boxing | logo_caption = YOKKAO Boxing | image = | image_size = | image_alt = | image_caption = | native_name = | native_name_lang = th | former_name = | type = Private | industry = Muay Thai, Kickboxing Brand | founded = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|01|01}} in Bangkok, Thailand | key_people = {{Unbulleted list|Philip Villa (Founder) |Stefania Picelli (CEO)<ref name="auto"/>}} | hq_location = Bang Sao Thong District | hq_location_city = Samut Prakan | hq_location_country = Thailand | area_served = Worldwide | products = Boxing equipment, sporting equipment, clothing, accessories | brands = | services = Manufacturer, Muay Thai Events, fighter management | owner = <!-- or: | owners = --> | website = {{URL|yokkao.com}} }} '''Yokkao Boxing''' is a Muay Thai brand headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/nonprofit/muay-thai-looks-to-the-future/vi-AAmV3NO|title=Muay Thai looks to the future|work=MSN}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite news| url=https://edition.cnn.com/2017/02/14/news/thailand-muay-thai-kickboxing-yokkao-social-media|title=The Muay Thai brand using social media to take the fight to its rivals|work=CNN|date=14 February 2017|access-date=15 May 2017|first=Sarah|last=Karacs}}</ref>
The name "Yokkao," derived from the Thai word for "white jade,"<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bakian |first1=Written in Partnership with Amir |title=YOKKAO: Philip Villa and the Blueprint for Muay Thai Success |url=https://www.villagevoice.com/yokkao-philip-villa-and-the-blueprint-for-muay-thai-success/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=The Village Voice |date=21 December 2022}}</ref> stands for "strength and connections".<ref>{{cite web |title=About us |url=https://yokkao.com/pages/about-us |website=Yokkao |publisher=Yokkao USA |access-date=12 February 2026 |language=en}}</ref>
==History== YOKKAO was founded in Bangkok on 1 January 2010 by Philip Villa.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-03|title=Yokkao Founder Philip Villa: Passion, Intuition, Vision|url=https://www.muaythaicitizen.com/yokkao-founder-philip-villa-interview/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Muay Thai Citizen|language=en-US|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919021438/https://www.muaythaicitizen.com/yokkao-founder-philip-villa-interview/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The company initially produced Muay Thai shorts and training equipment. In February 2011, the company established the YOKKAO Fight Team, a sponsorship program for Muay Thai fighters around the world. Early members included Buakaw Banchamek, Yoddecha Sityodtong, Jordan Watson, Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, Saenchai P.K. Saenchai, Dzhabar Askerov, Cedric Muller and Liam Harrison.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.muaythaitv.com/news/yokkao-extreme-n2047.html|title=Yokkao Extreme|work=Muaythaitv|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en|archive-date=4 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180504225739/http://www.muaythaitv.com/news/yokkao-extreme-n2047.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> YOKKAO also collaborated with established training camps, including Sityodtong Gym, 13 Coins and Pro Pramuk Gym.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mohammad Karaki Makes New Home At “Clinch by Yokkao” Gym |url=https://www.arabsmma.com/mohammad-karaki-makes-new-home-clinch-gym/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=ArabsMMA |date=2 October 2016}}</ref>
In November 2011, YOKKAO began promoting fight events. Its first major international event, YOKKAO Extreme, was held on 21 January 2012 at the Forum di Assago in Milan, Italy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.muaythaicombat.com/muay-thai-blog/yokkao-extreme-2012-buakaw-por-pramuk-vs-dzhabar-askerov/|title=Yokkao Extreme 2012: Buakaw Por Pramuk vs Dzhabar Askerov|date=2011-09-04|work=Muay Thai Combat|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.k1rules.com/news/1123-yokkao-extreme-2012-forum-assago-milano|title=YOKKAO EXTREME - Muay Thai - 2012 FORUM ASSAGO MILANO - 21 Gennaio|website=www.k1rules.com|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref>
On 11 October 2014, YOKKAO introduced championship titles at events YOKKAO 10 and YOKKAO 11 in the 65 kg and 70 kg weight classes. Pakorn won the 65 kg title by defeating Greg Wootton, while Jordan Watson won the 70 kg title by knockout against Mickael Piscitello.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mmaplus.co.uk/kickboxing/yokkao-10-11-highlights-power-dream/|title=Yokkao 10 & 11 highlights: the Power of a Dream! - MMA Plus|last=Reid|first=Roberto|date=2014-10-28|work=MMA Plus|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}</ref>
YOKKAO has held fight events in multiple countries, including Italy, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Argentina, Australia, Mexico, and Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wmcmuaythai.org/2017/09/01/yokkao-25-and-26-in-hong-kong|title=World Muaythai Council » Yokkao 25 and 26 in Hong Kong|website=www.wmcmuaythai.org|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-04|archive-date=4 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180504012132/http://www.wmcmuaythai.org/2017/09/01/yokkao-25-and-26-in-hong-kong|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://muayguy.com/2014/04/yokkao-9-muaythai-vs-shaolin-kung-fu/|title=Yokkao 9: Muaythai vs Shaolin Kung Fu|date=2014-04-25|work=Muay Guy|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://muaythaiauthority.com/yokkao-16-set-for-argentina-on-november-13th/|title=Yokkao 16 set for Argentina on November 13th|last=Aripez|first=Steven|date=2015-08-27|work=Muay Thai Authority|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US|archive-date=5 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505065806/http://muaythaiauthority.com/yokkao-16-set-for-argentina-on-november-13th/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.muaythaigalaxy.com/index.php/fr/news/interviews/1087-stefania-picelli-co-organisatrice-des-yokkao-events-prend-la-parole.html|title=STEFANIA PICELLI CO-ORGANISATRICE DES YOKKAO EVENTS PREND LA PAROLE|website=www.muaythaigalaxy.com|language=fr-fr|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fightingzone.it/yokkao-lo-show-dei-record/muay-thai/2018/10/14/813/|title=Yokkao, lo show dei record!|last=Veniero|first=Angelo|date=2018-10-14|website=Fighting Zone Italia|language=it-IT|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref>
The company signed more fighters into its team over the years including Singdam Kiatmoo9, Pakorn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym, Tetsuya Yamato, Manachai, Yodchai, Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9, and Superlek Kiatmuu9.<ref>{{cite news |title=Superlek Kiatmuu9 – Muay Thai World Champion |url=https://yokkao.com/en-asia/pages/superlek-kiatmuu9 |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=YOKKAO |agency=YOKKAO USA |language=en}}</ref>
On 1 January 2019, the company introduced an updated logo design.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.muaythaicitizen.com/yokkao-debuts-brand-new-logo/|title=YOKKAO Debuts Brand New Logo|date=2019-01-02|website=Muay Thai Citizen|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-02}}</ref>
In November 2020, YOKKAO founder, Philip Villa announced over social media the signing of Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon and Sakaengam Jitmuangnon under a 3-year sponsorship deal.<ref name="fr">{{Cite web|date=2020-11-24|title=Rodtang Jitmuangnon Signs Sponsorship Deal With YOKKAO|url=https://fightrecord.co.uk/rodtang-jitmuangnon-signs-sponsorship-deal-with-yokkao/|access-date=2020-11-27|website=Fight Record|language=en-GB}}</ref>
In February 2021, YOKKAO signed female Muay Thai champions Duangdawnoi Looksaikongdin and Aida Looksaikongdin as well as transgender fighter, Nong Rose Baan Charoensuk.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-22|title=Philip Villa Signs Transgender Fighter Nong Rose to Yokkao Fight Team|url=https://www.laprogressive.com/nong-rose/|access-date=2021-03-18|website=LA Progressive|language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2021, YOKKAO debuted a streetwear collection at Milan Fashion Week, presenting its first full apparel range alongside other international brands; fashion media cited the collection as an example of a combat-sports label expanding into lifestyle and streetwear.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pantano |first1=Italo |title=Yokkao: da fenomeno Muay thai a marchio streetwear Made in Italy |url=https://www.vogue.it/moda/article/yokkao-muay-thai-streetwear-collezione-autunno-inverno-2021-foto |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=Vogue Italia |date=17 February 2021 |language=it-IT}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=YOKKAO หยกขาว : แบรนด์อุปกรณ์มวยไทย ปรากฏตัวบนรันเวย์แฟชั่นลีกระดับโลก |url=https://www.springnews.co.th/blogs/news/816738 |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=Spring News |date=6 October 2021 |language=th}}</ref>
In 2023, YOKKAO announced the launch of its MMA division and a partnership with American Top Team.<ref>{{cite news |title=A Top Combination: YOKKAO & American Top Team Announce Partnership |url=https://yokkao.com/en-asia/blogs/muay-thai-news/a-top-combination-yokkao-american-top-team-announce-partnership |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=YOKKAO |language=en}}</ref>
In 2024, YOKKAO announced a broadcasting partnership with New Power Group, covering more than 50 Muay Thai events from Rajadamnern Stadium for 2025,<ref>{{cite news |title=Yokkao & New Power: Weekly Muay Thai in Rajadamnern |url=https://oohwee.de/ru/muaythai-news/yokkao-und-new-power-group-starten-packende-woechentliche-muay-thai-events-im-rajadamnern-stadium/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=OOHWEE}}</ref> as well as a collaboration with musician Wiz Khalifa.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pengpis |first1=Pongsakorn |title=Wiz Khalifa บุกซ้อม 'มวยไทย' ถึงภูเก็ต ยกเป็นประสบการณ์ระดับ 10 เต็ม 10 |url=https://thestandard.co/wiz-khalifa-aka-thailand-muay-thai/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=THE STANDARD |date=23 November 2024 |language=th}}</ref>
In late 2025, the company entered a partnership with Mexico Fight League (MFL), becoming the official gear and apparel provider.<ref>{{cite news |title=YOKKAO se convierte en el socio oficial de equipamiento y ropa de MFL · MFL |url=https://www.fightmfl.com/en/blog-posts/yokkao-se-convierte-en-el-socio-oficial-de-equipamiento-y-ropa-de-mfl |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=MFL |date=28 November 2025}}</ref>
In January 2026, YOKKAO was reported to have more than 45 million monthly video views across its social media channels, with over 500 million yearly views.<ref>{{cite news |title=YOKKAO Becomes the World’s Most Watched Fight Gear Brand With Over 45 Million Monthly Views |url=https://retail-insider.com/articles/2026/01/yokkao-becomes-the-worlds-most-watched-fight-gear-brand-with-over-45-million-monthly-views/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=Retail Insider |date=22 January 2026}}</ref>
===Business model=== YOKKAO operates a vertically integrated business model combining manufacturing, direct-to-consumer sales, wholesale distribution, athlete sponsorship, training facilities, and event promotion.<ref>{{cite news |title=Philip Villa: Leading Entrepreneur Empowering Muay Thai In The Sports Industry |url=https://www.ceoinsightsasia.com/leader/philip-villa-leading-entrepreneur-empowering-muay-thai-in-the-sports-industry-cid-5444.html |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=CEO Insights Asia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2019/04/29/craig-coakley-vs-singdam-kiatmuu9-headlines-yokkao-muay-thai-dublin/|title=Craig Coakley faces Singdam at the first Yokkao Muay Thai event in Dublin|last=Kane|first=Mick|date=2019-04-28|website=FIGHTMAG|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-09-26}}</ref>
The company manufactures its products at its production facility in Samut Prakan, Thailand.<ref name="fh">{{cite web |title=YOKKAO {{!}} Philip Villa, Founder at YOKKAO |url=https://fortunerhub.com/company/yokkao/ |publisher=The Fortuner Hub |access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref> Finished goods are sold primarily through its e-commerce platforms and distributed via warehouses in Asia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.<ref name="ware">{{cite news |title=YOKKAO Expands in Europe with New Czech Republic Warehouse |url=https://yokkao.com/en-asia/blogs/muay-thai-news/europe-muay-thai-gear |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=YOKKAO |language=en}}</ref>
In addition to product sales, YOKKAO operates and licenses training facilities. The company runs official YOKKAO Training Centers in Thailand<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sethi |first1=Natasha |title=A guide to the best Muay Thai gyms in Bangkok |url=https://www.lifestyleasia.com/bk/beauty-grooming/wellness/a-guide-to-the-best-muay-thai-gyms-in-bangkok/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=www.lifestyleasia.com |date=17 April 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.muaythaicitizen.com/yokkao-gym-bangkok-review/|title=Gym Review: Yokkao Training Center Bangkok - Muay Thai Citizen|date=2017-12-04|work=Muay Thai Citizen|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}</ref> and maintains a network of affiliated gyms through partnerships with local operators. These affiliated locations operate in countries including Australia, Canada, Argentina, the United Kingdom, the Republic of San Marino, Croatia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand.<ref name="fh"/>
YOKKAO also generates revenue through the promotion of combat sports events,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.muaythaicombat.com/muay-thai-blog/yokkao-and-stefania-picelli-sign-a-multi-year-contract-with-supershowdown-to-held-yokkao-events-in-uk/|title=Yokkao and Stefania Picelli sign a multi-year contract with Supershowdown to held Yokkao events in UK!|date=2014-03-21|work=Muay Thai Combat|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}</ref> athlete sponsorship agreements,<ref name="fr"/> and the organization of training seminars and workshops aimed at international practitioners of Muay Thai.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mason |first1=Mark |title=Yokkao Muay Thai Brand Fights for Streetwear Dominance |url=https://www.globe.co.th/lifestyle/style/yokkao-muay-thai-brand-fights-for-streetwear-dominance/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=Globe |date=20 September 2021}}</ref>
==Past events== {| id="Events" class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; font-size:90%;" ! scope="col" | # ! scope="col" | Event ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Venue ! scope="col" | Location |- | align=center|– | YOKKAO - New Power Group | Every Wednesday (ongoing) | Rajadamnern Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Bangkok, Thailand |- | align=center|156–164 | YOKKAO - New Power Group | {{dts|format=m|2026|January|1}}–{{dts|format=my|2026|March|1}} (9 events) | Rajadamnern Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Bangkok, Thailand |- | align=center|105–155 | YOKKAO - New Power Group | {{dts|format=m|2025|January|1}}–{{dts|format=my|2025|December|1}} (51 events) | Rajadamnern Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Bangkok, Thailand |- | align=center|90–104 | YOKKAO - New Power Group | {{dts|format=dm|2024|September|4}}–{{dts|format=dmy|2024|December|15}} (15 events) | Rajadamnern Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Bangkok, Thailand |- | align=center|89 | YOKKAO 50 | {{dts|format=dmy|2021|August|8}} | University of Bolton Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center|88 | YOKKAO 49 | {{dts|format=dmy|2021|August|8}} | University of Bolton Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center|87 | YOKKAO in da Club | {{dts|format=dmy|2020|October|25}} | The Big Club | {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy |- | align=center|86 | YOKKAO 48 | {{dts|format=dmy|2020|March|7}} | University of Bolton Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center|85 | YOKKAO 47 | {{dts|format=dmy|2020|March|7}} | University of Bolton Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center|84 | YOKKAO Next Generation & Kids | {{dts|format=dmy|2020|March|7}} | University of Bolton Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center|83 | YOKKAO 46 | {{dts|format=dmy|2020|January|25}} | PalaRuffini | {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy |- | align=center|82 | YOKKAO 45 | {{dts|format=dmy|2020|January|25}} | PalaRuffini | {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy |- | align=center|81 | YOKKAO Next Generation | {{dts|format=dmy|2020|January|25}} | PalaRuffini | {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy |- | align=center|80 | YOKKAO Kids | {{dts|format=dmy|2020|January|25}} | PalaRuffini | {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy |- | align=center|79 | YOKKAO Fight Night | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|November|30}} | Via Caselle | {{flagicon|Italy}} Bologna, Italy |- | align=center|78 | YOKKAO Kids | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|November|30}} | Palasport di Sant'Agnello | {{flagicon|Italy}} Naples, Italy |- | align=center|77 | YOKKAO 44 | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|October|26}} | University of Bolton Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center|76 | YOKKAO 43 | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|October|26}} | University of Bolton Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center|75 | YOKKAO 42 | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|July|27}} | National Basketball Arena | {{flagicon|Ireland}} Dublin, Ireland |- | align=center|74 | YOKKAO 41 | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|July|27}} | National Basketball Arena | {{flagicon|Ireland}} Dublin, Ireland |- | align=center|72 | YOKKAO 40 | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|May|25}} | Australian Technology Park | {{flagicon|Australia}} Sydney, Australia |- | align=center|71 | YOKKAO 39 | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|May|25}} | Australian Technology Park | {{flagicon|Australia}} Sydney, Australia |- | align=center|70 | YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|April|3}} | Bangla Boxing Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Phuket, Thailand |- | align=center|69 | YOKKAO 38 | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|March|23}} | University of Bolton Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center|68 | YOKKAO 37 | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|March|23}} | University of Bolton Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center|67 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|January|27}} | PalaRuffini | {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy |- | align=center|66 | YOKKAO 36 | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|January|26}} | PalaRuffini | {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy |- | align=center|65 | YOKKAO 35 | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|January|26}} | PalaRuffini | {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy |- | align=center|64 | YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|December|23}} | Bangla Boxing Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Phuket, Thailand |- | align=center|63 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|December|16}} | Turin | {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy |- | align=center|62 | YOKKAO Next Generation | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|December|16}} | Turin | {{flagicon|Italy}} Turin, Italy |- | align=center|61 | YOKKAO Next Generation | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|December|1}} | Bologna | {{flagicon|Italy}} Bologna, Italy |- | align=center|60 | YOKKAO 34 | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|October|29}} | Hong Kong | {{flagicon|China}} Hong Kong, China |- | align=center|59 | YOKKAO 33 | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|October|29}} | Hong Kong | {{flagicon|China}} Hong Kong, China |- | align=center|58 | YOKKAO 32 | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|October|13}} | University of Bolton Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center|57 | YOKKAO 31 | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|October|13}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://fightrecord.co.uk/joe-craven-vs-jake-purdy-set-for-yokkaos-october-event/|title=Joe Craven vs. Jake Purdy set for Yokkao's October event - Fight Record|date=2018-05-04|work=Fight Record|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-GB}}</ref> | University of Bolton Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center|56 | YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|September|30}} | Bangla Boxing Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Phuket, Thailand |- | align=center|55 | YOKKAO Next Generation Scotland | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|September|22}} | On-X Linwood Sports Centre | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Paisley, Scotland |- | align=center|54 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|July|21}} | Barnsley Metrodome | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Barnsley, England |- | align=center| 53 | YOKKAO Next Generation Sydney | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|May|26}} | Marrickville Town Hall | {{flagicon|Australia}} Sydney, Australia |- | align=center| 52 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|May|26}} | Barnsley Metrodome | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Barnsley, England |- | align=center| 51 | YOKKAO Next Generation Southampton | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|April|29}} | Oceana Southampton | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Southampton, England |- | align=center| 50 | YOKKAO UK Open 2018 | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|April|14}} | Barnsley Metrodome | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Barnsley, England |- | align=center| 49 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|March|31}} | Grangemouth Sports Complex | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Paisley, Scotland |- | align=center| 48 | YOKKAO 30 | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|March|10}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 47 | YOKKAO 29 | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|March|10}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 46 | YOKKAO Next Generation Scotland | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|February|28}} | On-X Linwood Sports Centre | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Paisley, Scotland |- | align=center| 45 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|February|10}} | Barnsley Metrodome | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Barnsley, England |- | align=center| 44 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|November|26}} | Barnsley Metrodome | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Barnsley, England |- | align=center| 43 | YOKKAO 28 | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|October|15}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 42 | YOKKAO 27 | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|October|15}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 41 | YOKKAO 26 | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|September|28}} | Hong Kong | {{flagicon|China}} Hong Kong, China |- | align=center| 40 | YOKKAO 25 | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|September|28}} | Hong Kong | {{flagicon|China}} Hong Kong, China |- | align=center| 39 | YOKKAO 24 | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|March|25}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 38 | YOKKAO 23 | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|March|25}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 37 | YOKKAO 22 | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|October|28}} | Hong Kong | {{flagicon|China}} Hong Kong, China |- | align=center| 36 | YOKKAO 21 | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|October|28}} | Hong Kong | {{flagicon|China}} Hong Kong, China |- | align=center| 35 | YOKKAO 20 | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|October|8}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 34 | YOKKAO 19 | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|October|8}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 33 | YOKKAO Next Generation UK | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|October|8}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 32 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|September|16}} | Sisaket Boxing Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Sisaket, Thailand |- | align=center| 31 | YOKKAO Next Generation Uruguay | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|November|16}} | Colegio San Juan Bautista | {{flagicon|Uruguay}} Montevideo, Uruguay |- | align=center| 30 | YOKKAO Next Generation Mexico | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|September|24}} | Arena Xalapa | {{flagicon|Mexico}} Xalapa, Mexico |- | align=center| 29 | YOKKAO Next Generation Melbourne | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|August|27}} | Meat Market | {{flagicon|Australia}} Melbourne, Australia |- | align=center| 28 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|July|29}} | BIG C Surin | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Surin, Thailand |- | align=center| 27 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|May|31}} | Khorat Yamo | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Khorat, Thailand |- | align=center| 26 | YOKKAO Next Generation Mexico | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|May|27}} | Arena Xalapa | {{flagicon|Mexico}} Xalapa, Mexico |- | align=center| 25 | YOKKAO Next Generation Sydney | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|May|21}} | Srg YOKKAO Training Center | {{flagicon|Australia}} Sydney, Australia |- | align=center| 24 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|March|30}} | MBK | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Bangkok, Thailand |- | align=center| 23 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|March|23}} | MBK | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Bangkok, Thailand |- | align=center| 22 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|March|22}} | MBK | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Bangkok, Thailand |- | align=center| 21 | YOKKAO 18 | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|March|19}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 20 | YOKKAO 17 | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|March|19}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 19 | YOKKAO Next Generation UK | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|March|19}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 18 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|March|17}} | MBK | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Bangkok, Thailand |- | align=center| 17 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|March|9}} | MBK | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Bangkok, Thailand |- | align=center| 16 | YOKKAO 16 | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|November|13}} | Metropolitano | {{flagicon|Argentina}} Rosario, Argentina |- | align=center| 15 | YOKKAO 15 | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|October|10}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 14 | YOKKAO 14 | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|October|10}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 13 | YOKKAO 13 | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|March|21}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 12 | YOKKAO 12 | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|March|21}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 11 | YOKKAO 11 | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|October|11}} | Reebok Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 10 | YOKKAO 10 | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|October|11}} | Reebok Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 9 | YOKKAO 9 | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|May|24}} | Xinyang Football Stadium | {{flagicon|China}} Xinyang, China |- | align=center| 8 | YOKKAO 8 | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|January|29}} | Macron Stadium | {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Bolton, England |- | align=center| 7 | YOKKAO 7 | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|February|19}} | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Pattaya, Thailand |- | align=center| 6 | YOKKAO 6 | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|January|3}} | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Pattaya, Thailand |- | align=center| 5 | YOKKAO 5 | {{dts|format=dmy|2013|November|15}} | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Pattaya, Thailand |- | align=center| 4 | YOKKAO EXTREME 2013 | {{dts|format=dmy|2013|January|26}} | Forum d'Assago | {{flagicon|Italy}} Milan, Italy |- | align=center| 3 | Muay Thai Combat Mania | {{dts|format=dmy|2013|December|30}} | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | {{flagicon|Thailand}} Pattaya, Thailand |- | align=center| 2 | Muay Thai Combat Mania | {{dts|format=dmy|2012|July|14}} | Piazza S. Martino | {{flagicon|Italy}} Riccione, Italy |- | align=center| 1 | YOKKAO EXTREME | {{dts|format=dmy|2012|January|21}} | Forum d'Assago | {{flagicon|Italy}} Milan, Italy |- |}
==Champions== ===Diamond champions=== {| id="Events" class="wikitable" style="width:40%; font-size:90%;" ! scope="col" | Weight ! scope="col" | Champion ! scope="col" | Since |- | align=center|66 kg | {{flagicon|THA}} Saenchai | {{dts|format=dmy|2020|January|25}} |- |}
=== World champions ===
=== Current champions === {| id="Events" class="wikitable" style="width:40%; font-size:90%;" ! scope="col" | Weight ! scope="col" | Champion ! scope="col" | Since ! scope="col" | Title defenses |- | align=center|- | align=center|- | align=center|- | align=center|- |- | align=center|- | align=center|- | align=center|- | align=center|- |- |}
=== -65kg === {| id="Events" class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; font-size:90%;" ! scope="col" | # ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Champion ! scope="col" | Event ! scope="col" | Venue ! scope="col" | Notes |- | align=center|5 | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|October|15}} | {{flagicon|UK}} Liam Harrison | YOKKAO 27 | Macron Stadium | defeated {{flagicon|GER}} Kevin Burmester in title defense (round 2 KO by leg kick) |- | align=center|4 | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|March|25}} | {{flagicon|UK}} Liam Harrison | YOKKAO 24 | Macron Stadium | defeated {{flagicon|FRA}} Rayan Mekki in title defense (round 3 TKO by ref. stoppage) |- | align=center|3 | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|March|19}} | {{flagicon|UK}} Liam Harrison | YOKKAO 17 | Macron Stadium | defeated {{flagicon|JPN}} Tetsuya Yamato over vacant title (previous title holder Pakorn lost the belt after 3 straight losses) (split decision) |- | align=center|2 | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|March|21}} | {{flagicon|THA}} Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | YOKKAO 13 | Macron Stadium | defeated {{flagicon|UK}} Liam Harrison in title defense (unanimous decision) |- | align=center|1 | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|October|11}} | {{flagicon|THA}} Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | YOKKAO 11 | Macron Stadium | defeated {{flagicon|UK}} Greg Wootton to be crowned inaugural YOKKAO world champion (unanimous decision) |- |}
=== -70kg === {| id="Events" class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; font-size:90%;" ! scope="col" | # ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Champion ! scope="col" | Event ! scope="col" | Venue ! scope="col" | Notes |- | align=center|5 | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|October|15}} | {{flagicon|UK}} Jordan Watson | YOKKAO 28 | Macron Stadium | defeated {{flagicon|THA}} Pongsiri PKSaenchaimuaythaigym in title defense (round 2 KO by head kick) |- | align=center|4 | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|March|25}} | {{flagicon|UK}} Jordan Watson | YOKKAO 23 | Macron Stadium | defeated {{flagicon|THA}} Sorgraw Petchyindee in title defense (unanimous decision) |- | align=center|3 | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|March|19}} | {{flagicon|UK}} Jordan Watson | YOKKAO 18 | Macron Stadium | defeated {{flagicon|SWE}} Sanny Dahlbeck to regain title (unanimous decision) |- | align=center|2 | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|March|21}} | {{flagicon|SWE}} Sanny Dahlbeck | YOKKAO 12 | Macron Stadium | defeated {{flagicon|UK}} Jordan Watson to be crowned new YOKKAO World champion (round 4 TKO by 3 knockdowns) |- | align=center|1 | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|October|11}} | {{flagicon|UK}} Jordan Watson | YOKKAO 10 | Macron Stadium | defeated {{flagicon|FRA}} Mickaël Piscitello to be crowned inaugural YOKKAO world champion (round 3 TKO leg injury) |- |}
==Training center== YOKKAO Training Center Bangkok is the official YOKKAO gym located in the downtown of Bangkok, Thailand. It was opened in 2016 when it became the home and training camp of the YOKKAO Thailand Fight Team. The gym is also opened to the public for training.<ref>{{Cite web|title=YOKKAO Training Center Bangkok - 2020 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)|url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293916-d10415103-Reviews-YOKKAO_Training_Center_Bangkok-Bangkok.html|access-date=2020-10-27|website=Tripadvisor|language=en}}</ref>
YOKKAO Training Center Bangkok has hosted professional fighters and celebrities for Muay Thai training including UK Muay Thai fighter, Liam Harrison, Joe Jonas and Cole Whittle of American pop band DNCE,<ref>{{Cite web|title=DNCE Joe Jonas and Cole Whittle meet YOKKAO Team in Bangkok!|url=https://yokkao.com/blogs/news/dnce-joe-jonas-and-cole-whittle-meet-yokkao-team-in-bangkok|access-date=2020-10-27|website=YOKKAO|date=30 November 2018 |language=en-US}}</ref> and fashion model Mia Kang.{{fact|date=July 2023}}
==Fight team== * {{flagicon|THA}} Singdam YOKKAOSaenchaiGym * {{flagicon|THA}} Yodchai YOKKAOSaenchaiGym * {{flagicon|THA}} Superlek Kiatmuu9 * {{flagicon|THA}} Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9 * {{flagicon|THA}} Rodtang Jitmuangnon * {{flagicon|THA}} Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon * {{flagicon|THA}} Sakaengam Jitmuangnon * {{flagicon|UK}} Liam Harrison * {{flagicon|UK}} Spencer Brown * {{flagicon|JPN}} Tetsuya Yamato
==Agency fighters== * {{flagicon|THA}} Singdam * {{flagicon|THA}} Yodchai * {{flagicon|THA}} Manachai * {{flagicon|THA}} Superlek Kiatmuu9 * {{flagicon|THA}} Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9 * {{flagicon|THA}} Rodtang Jitmuangnon * {{flagicon|THA}} Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon * {{flagicon|THA}} Sakaengam Jitmuangnon * {{flagicon|UK}} Spencer Brown
== Notable alumni == {{div col|colwidth=20em}} * {{flagicon|THA}} Buakaw Banchamek * {{flagicon|THA}} Saenchai * {{flagicon|THA}} Singdam Kiatmuu9 * {{flagicon|THA}} Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee * {{flagicon|THA}} Yodsanklai Fairtex * {{flagicon|THA}} Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym * {{flagicon|THA}} Superlek Kiatmuu9 * {{flagicon|THA}} Manachai * {{flagicon|THA}} Kem Sitsongpeenong * {{flagicon|THA}} Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong * {{flagicon|THA}} Phetmorakot Wor Sangprapai * {{Flagicon|THA}} Rungravee Sasiprapa * {{flagicon|THA}} Aikpracha Meenayothin * {{flagicon|UK}} Liam Harrison * {{flagicon|UK}} Daniel McGowan *{{Flagicon|UK}} Jordan Watson * {{flagicon|UK}} Spencer Brown * {{flagicon|UK}} Tim Thomas (kickboxer) * {{flagicon|FRA}} Fabio Pinca * {{flagicon|FRA}} Houcine Bennoui * {{flagicon|FRA}} Karim Bennoui * {{flagicon|FRA}} Mickaël Piscitello * {{flagicon|ITA}} Giorgio Petrosyan * {{flagicon|ITA}} Armen Petrosyan * {{flagicon|SUR}} Marco Piqué * {{flagicon|SWE}} Sanny Dahlbeck * {{flagicon|NLD}} Andy Souwer * {{flagicon|SPA}} Abraham Roqueñi * {{flagicon|Bosnia}} Ognjen Topic * {{flagicon|RUS}} Dzhabar Askerov * {{flagicon|JPN}} Tetsuya Yamato * {{flagicon|CHN}} Yi Long * {{flagicon|CHN}} Qiu Jianliang * {{flagicon|CHN}} Fang Bian * {{flagicon|RUS}} Dzhabar Askerov * {{flagicon|AUS}} Frank Giorgi * {{flagicon|UK}} Jonathan Haggerty * {{flagicon|IRE}} Craig Coakley * {{div col end}}
==See also== {{Portal|Companies|Thailand}} *List of fitness wear brands *List of companies of Thailand
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *[http://www.yokkao.com/ Official Website]
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