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Dam Paranchai vs Capitan headlines stacked RWS Muay Thai card: Preview, start time and how to watch
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Another huge night of Muay Thai awaits at Rajadamnern World Series this weekend as one of the sport's most dominant champions looks to continue his reign against one of Thailand's most decorated fighters.
Dam Paranchai defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight World Championship for a record-extending fifth time when he meets former ONE Championship world champion Capitan Petchyindee Academy in the main event.
The title clash headlines another stacked RWS card featuring the return of rising star Khunsueklek after almost a year out through injury, while Kimluay and Tomas Aguirre meet in a potential fight of the night contender.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's event.
Dam Paranchai vs Capitan: Date and UK start time
RWS takes place on Saturday, August 8, at the iconic Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
UK start times (BST)
- Preliminary card: 1:10pm BST
- Main card: 2:05pm BST
Dam Paranchai looks to make more Rajadamnern history
Few champions have enjoyed a reign as dominant as Dam Paranchai's.
The 29-year-old enters Saturday's title defence looking to become the first fighter to successfully defend the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight World Championship five consecutive times, extending a record he already owns.
Since arriving in RWS, Dam has established himself as one of the promotion's standout stars. He has suffered just one defeat across his last 16 fights, a points loss to Petchthongchai in the final of the 2024 RWS Super Lightweight Tournament.
Standing in his way is arguably the toughest challenge of his title reign.
Capitan Petchyindee Academy boasts one of the most decorated résumés in modern Muay Thai. A former ONE Championship world champion, he has also captured titles at Lumpinee Stadium, won the Thailand Championship, True4U Championship and Pryde TV Championship, while lifting the 2023 RWS Super Lightweight Tournament trophy.
Remarkably, despite those achievements, the Rajadamnern Stadium World Championship has remained just out of reach throughout his career.
Capitan has also lost only once in his last seven contests and knows victory on Saturday would finally complete his collection of major titles.
Whoever leaves Bangkok with the championship will next be expected to defend the belt against interim champion Jozef Molnar.
Kimluay and Tomas Aguirre set for explosive co-main event
The co-main event could easily steal the show.
Thailand's Kimluay returns looking to build on arguably the biggest victory of his recent career after handing previously unbeaten Tadhg Gannon his first professional defeat.
Standing opposite him is Argentina's Tomas Aguirre, who announced himself to RWS fans by defeating veteran Jack Rachanon and has quickly earned a reputation as one of the promotion's most dangerous punchers.
With both men known for their aggressive styles, fireworks are expected whenever the opening bell rings.
Khunsueklek makes long-awaited return
Another of Saturday's biggest talking points is the return of Khunsueklek.
Nicknamed "The Little Warlord", one of Thailand's brightest young talents has been sidelined for the past 11 months through injury but finally returns to action against former title challenger Peiman Zolfaghari.
His comeback adds even more quality to a card already packed with elite Thai talent and international contenders.
Elsewhere, fan favourite Akram Ouchibi returns to face Petchnamchok, while Damian Horth meets Elias Khaled and Petchwichai takes on Sobhan Mohammadi.
Main Card
- Dam Paranchai vs Capitan Petchyindee Academy – Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight World Championship
- Damian Horth vs Elias Khaled
- Knotmai vs Kwangpa
- Kimluay vs Tomas Aguirre
- Akram Ouchibi vs Petchnamchok
- Petchwichai vs Sobhan Mohammadi
Preliminary card
- Juan Gutierrez vs David Delapaz
- Samingdam vs Mouhannad Latmi
How to watch RWS live on DAZN
You can watch the Rajadamnern World Series (RWS) Muay Thai live every Saturday starting at 7:10 PM ICT (2:10 PM CEST) via DAZN in over 200 countries worldwide (excluding Thailand, Russia, and Indonesia).
To watch live:
- Download the DAZN app on your preferred device or visit DAZN.com.
- Sign up for a free DAZN account, or log in if you already have one.
- Search for RWS or browse the combat sports section.
- Select the live event and start streaming.Â
