Muay Thai Grand Prix returns on Saturday night with stacked card of UK’s finest at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre

THE Muay Thai Grand Prix is back this weekend with a barnburner of a show to kick off what promises to be a massive 2024 for the promotion.

UK Muay Thai fans have patiently awaited the return of the MTGP following a hugely successful 2023.

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The Muay Thai Gand Prix resumes action this weekend[/caption]

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MTGP 86 takes place at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre[/caption]

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MTGP 86 features also features a slew of boxing and kickboxing fights[/caption]

And the wait is almost over as one of the world’s fastest-growing promotions resumes on Saturday afternoon with a stellar card in South London.

MTGP Fight Night 86 takes place at the Crystal Palace Sports National Centre and is loaded with entertaining fights from top to bottom.

Two MTGP titles will be up for grabs on the main card, with Eliza Elz and Lubena Iske throwing down for the vacant British featherweight strap.

The second MTGP belt on the line will be the much-coveted intercontinental title, which Amro Ghanem and Brandon Bartel will vie.

But those belts won’t be the only titles on the line as Boxing and Kickboxing Grand Prix straps will also be up for grabs.

MTGP 86 will, in total, feature six boxing matches and seven kickboxing fights.

The stacked card’s main event is a tasty kickboxing light-heavyweight title fight between Ciarain Shanahan and Reece Rowell – which will be contested in 4oz gloves.

Both men are seasoned Muay Thai practitioners, so their battle in smaller gloves is guaranteed to provide fireworks.

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Ciarian Shanahan vs Reece Rowell headlines the stacked card[/caption]

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Amro Ghanem and Brandon Bartel will throw down for Intercontinental gold[/caption]

Team Tieu will be well represented throughout the card, with Liam Patel, Elena Cresci and Ghanem just a few of their standouts in action.

The event also features the return of Said Kabil, whose viral knockout of Gary Corbett in 2022 was shared by UFC boss Dana White, against Bartosz Franik.

And MTGP CEO Philip Tieu believes the card will be one for the ages, telling SunSport: “As we gather at Crystal Palace this Saturday for MTGP, my excitement knows no bounds.

“Anticipation fills the air, promising a night of magic and passion.

“Let’s come together for a memorable evening of unity and exhilaration.

“Join us for an event that will inspire and delight us all.”

Tickets for the stacked show are still available online.

Those unable to attend the show will be able to stream the event in its entirety here.

For more information on the show and Muay Thai Grandi Prix, visit www.muaythaigp.com.

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MTGP CEO Philip Tieu is expecting another entertaining night of fights[/caption]