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MLWC-11 Set for August 9 at Thein Phyu Lethwei Stadium

MLWC-11 Set for August 9 at Thein Phyu Lethwei Stadium

The 11th Myanmar Lethwei World Championship (MLWC-11) will take place on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Thein Phyu Myanmar Traditional Lethwei Stadium.

The event will feature six bouts, with fighters from several prominent Lethwei camps across Myanmar. All six matchups will be between fighters who have not previously faced one another.

The card will open with two four-round contests. At 53 kg, Daung Mike Thway (Nine Lethwei) will face Saw Ruby (YMA), while Aung Ko Lat (Ray) will meet Saw Htein Lin (555 Sports) at 65 kg.

The five-round bouts will see Salai Htan Kwee Shein (Kyar Ma Naing) face Hein Tun Aung (Khay Yoo War) at 56 kg, followed by a 60 kg contest between Ae Mwi (Eh Ka Nyaw) and Thant Zin (Python Taw Win Ayar).

The 67 kg co-main event will feature Naing Win Htun (Nine Lethwei) against Gabar Shar (Zar Htet Meiktila).

The main event will be a 75 kg contest between Tun Min Aung (Top One) and Yar Man (Yoe Yar Swan Arr).

MLWC-11 Fight Card

BoutWeightMatchup
Bout 153 kgDaung Mike Thway vs. Saw Ruby
Bout 265 kgAung Ko Lat vs. Saw Htein Lin
Bout 356 kgSalai Htan Kwee Shein vs. Hein Tun Aung
Bout 460 kgAe Mwi vs. Thant Zin
Co-Main Event67 kgNaing Win Htun vs. Gabar Shar
Main Event75 kgTun Min Aung vs. Yar Man

The event will feature four championship belts, with the main event carrying particular significance within the current traditional Lethwei championship landscape.

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