Fantasy Sports Has a Muay Thai Problem
Most fantasy platforms ignore combat sports entirely. When they do cover fighting, it’s boxing or MMA—never the technical artistry of Muay Thai. That’s a mistake, and it’s one you can exploit.
Peaxel covers Muay Thai alongside over 75 other sports disciplines. You’re not limited to the Premier League or the NBA here. If you’ve ever watched a fighter deliver a perfectly timed elbow at Lumpinee Stadium and thought “that guy deserves recognition,” this is the game that finally makes it possible.
The best part? Because Muay Thai flies under most fantasy radars, the athletes competing at elite levels remain undervalued. Here are three fighters you should know about right now.
Antar Kacem: The ONE Championship Knockout Artist
This is the pick nobody is talking about. Antar Kacem is a Belarusian-French fighter competing in ONE Championship—the world’s largest martial arts organization. He trains in Thailand under Team Mehdi Zatout and fights at 65 kg with an aggressive, forward-pressure style.
His recent run tells the story. In December 2024, he knocked out Kongklai Sor Sommai in round two at ONE Friday Fights 90. July 2025 brought a KO of Thai veteran Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree. Then came the statement win: a third-round TKO over ranked contender Muangthai PK Saenchai at ONE Friday Fights 126.
That last result matters. Muangthai was a legitimate threat, and Kacem stopped him. Four of his eight career wins have come by knockout. He’s building momentum at exactly the right time, and his Peaxel card hasn’t caught up yet.
Deividas Danyla: The Lithuanian Savage
Lithuania isn’t the first country you associate with Muay Thai. That’s precisely why Deividas Danyla gets overlooked.
He started training at age 10 in Kaunas, then moved to Thailand in 2015 to immerse himself in traditional Muay Thai camps. The investment paid off. He’s an IMC Muay Thai World Champion and WKN European Champion who has competed in ONE Championship’s Super Series, facing elite opponents like Saemapetch Fairtex and Kenta Yamada.
Danyla fights at 145 pounds with the technical precision you’d expect from someone who spent years in Thai gyms. His nickname—”The Lithuanian Savage”—hints at a fighting style that blends European toughness with authentic Thai technique. Check his athlete card before the fantasy community catches on.
Valentin Kocher-Benzing: Germany’s Thailand-Based Contender
Some fighters commute between their home country and training camps. Valentin Kocher-Benzing just moved to Thailand.
The German fighter, known as “One Day,” has built his career across multiple striking formats—Muay Thai, K-1, and kickboxing. That versatility shows in his competition record. He’s earned podium finishes in German events and secured first place at a major WFMC tournament in 2025.
What makes him interesting for fantasy purposes is his current trajectory. Living and training full-time in Thailand puts him in the sport’s core ecosystem, surrounded by world-class sparring partners and coaches. He also contributes as a coach at Outcast Fighting e.V. in Germany, which suggests tactical intelligence beyond raw athleticism. His Peaxel profile reflects a fighter on the rise.
Why Muay Thai Matters for Fantasy
Muay Thai rewards consistency and technical growth more than most combat sports. Fighters compete frequently—sometimes monthly—which creates regular opportunities to score points. The judging criteria favor clean technique, effective aggression, and damage dealt, all metrics that translate well to fantasy scoring.
ONE Championship has also elevated the sport’s global visibility. Events stream worldwide, results get tracked, and fighters build international profiles. That infrastructure means you can actually follow your picks and watch their performances, unlike obscure regional circuits where results disappear into forums.
Peaxel tracks all of this. You can explore Muay Thai athletes alongside 75+ other disciplines, build lineups that mix combat sports with extreme sports or Olympic events, and compete against other managers who understand that fantasy shouldn’t be limited to football.
Building Your Muay Thai Lineup
Start with activity level. Fighters who compete regularly give you more chances to accumulate points than those who fight twice a year. Kacem has been active throughout 2024 and 2025. Danyla has international experience across multiple promotions. Kocher-Benzing fights in both Thai and European circuits.
Then look at momentum. Recent wins matter more than old titles. Kacem’s TKO over a ranked opponent in July 2025 signals current form. Kocher-Benzing’s 2025 WFMC tournament win shows he’s peaking now.
Finally, consider the competition calendar. ONE Championship runs events consistently. European circuits like WFMC host regular tournaments. These aren’t fighters waiting months between bouts—they’re active competitors generating results you can track.
The Advantage of Going First
Honestly, the window for undervalued Muay Thai picks won’t stay open forever. As Peaxel grows and more players discover combat sports coverage, these athletes will get priced into everyone’s calculations. Right now, you can build a lineup that includes a ONE Championship knockout artist, a world champion from Lithuania, and a German contender training in Thailand—while most fantasy players are still arguing about midfielders.
If you’re tired of playing the same fantasy games as everyone else, Peaxel offers something different. The Muay Thai picks are there. The question is whether you’ll grab them before they’re not undervalued anymore.