use rope bindings in place of gloves to pay homage to Muay boran, the historical form of the sport, with modern Muay Thai rules in place. Since 2014, most fights in Thai Fight have been predominantly fought under Kard Chuek rules with few exceptions using gloves. Sponsorship The brand Thailand Graphite Co. Ltd, Isuzu, Thai Beverage and the Tourism Authority of Thailand are sponsors of the promotion. Broadcasting For almost a decade, Thai Fight's longtime television partner was Channel 3. In 2020, it was announced that Thai Fight had entered a partnership with Channel 8, joining Muay Thai programs Super Champ Muay Thai and Muay Hardcore In 2022 was announced that Thai Fight had entered a Partner ship with 9 MCOT HD 2022–Present - 9 MCOT HD 2020–2022 – Channel 8 2010–2019 – Channel 3. Beginning in 2019, the Thai Fight official YouTube channel also began broadcasting events via the YouTube livestreaming function. Rules Match length Thai Fight deviates from customary Muay Thai by hosting three-round matches, as opposed to five rounds. This is to prevent stalling and encourage more activity between fighters. Each fight consists of three rounds of three minutes with 2-minute rest periods between each round. In the event of a draw after 3 rounds, a fourth extension round will be fought. If the fight is still tied after 4 rounds, a fifth round will be fought to determine a winner. Judging Fights can be won by decision, knockout or technical knockout. Three knockdowns will automatically result in a technical knockout. In Thai Fight, knockdowns are scored differently from conventional Muay Thai and kickboxing. If a knockdown is scored, the dominant fighter will be awarded 10–9 round. In the event a fighter scores two knockdowns in the same round, the round will be scored 10–8 in favor of the dominant fighter. Otherwise, rounds are judged based on a fighter's aggression, striking volume and use of Muay Thai techniques. In recent Thai Fight events, use of certain mae mai and luk mai techniques can earn a fighter performance-based cash bonuses. Weight classes While there are no official weight classes in Thai Fight, with superfights being held at varying weight classes, there are 4 titles across three weight classes during the Thai Fight King's Cup Tournament. The inaugural Thai Fight tournament in 2010 saw fighters contesting for the 67kg welterweight tournament title. The 2011 tournament saw the introduction of