Lethwei

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Lethwei, Lethwae or more commonly known as Burmese boxing is the Burmese version of the popular Thai Boxing. Its techniques and moves are very similar to Muay Thai; however, Lethwei also allows headbutts. It is said that if Muay Thai is the "Science of 8 Limbs", then Lethwei is the "Science of 9 Limbs". Popular techniques in Lethwei include leg kicks, knees, elbows, headbutts, raking knuckle strikes and ballistic takedowns.

The rules are similar to Myuay Thai; however, participants fight without gloves, only wrapping their hands in hemp or gauze cloth. Lethwei's rules also allow aggressive takedowns and finishing headbutts, and the fight continues until one of the fighters gives up. It is traditionally held outdoors in sandpits instead of rings, but in modern times fights are now held in rings.

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