Lethwei Fighting Championship

Lethwei is a traditional Burmese martial art often called “the art of nine limbs,” allowing punches, kicks, elbows, knees—and even headbutts. Known for its raw, bare-knuckle intensity and knockout-focused rules, it’s one of the most aggressive striking sports in the world.

The Lethwei Fighting Championship, led by Nick Chapman, is a new organization aiming to modernize and expand the sport globally. By improving production, structuring events professionally, and promoting fighters internationally, the promotion is working to bring Lethwei to a wider audience while preserving its authentic, no-nonsense roots.