{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Fruiting Body Podcast (Thailand)","title":"Dead Broke in Thailand: My Muay Thai Survival Story || SAVVAS MICHAEL (E162)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b9a2b2f5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4767,"description":"🎯 What does it really take to become an elite Muay Thai fighter in Thailand as a foreigner?🇨🇾 Savvas Michael takes us on a powerful journey from his childhood in Cyprus to fighting under the lights of Thailand’s most prestigious Muay Thai stadiums.💰 At just 16 years old, Savvas arrived in Thailand with only €200 in his pocket and a dream. His raw story—living inside a Bangkok gym with 30 Thai fighters, enduring 12km runs every morning, and fighting monthly just to survive—reveals the real life behind the fighter you see today.🥊 What makes this episode truly valuable is Savvas’ insider breakdown of Thailand’s Muay Thai world:The key differences between 5-round stadium fights 🏟️ and tourist-friendly TV show fights 📺How scoring, strategy, and styles change depending on where you're fightingThe psychological warfare behind weight cuts, balance, and mindset 🧠💥 We also dive into the evolution of Muay Thai—as global promotions like ONE Championship change the landscape, expectations, and opportunities for fighters worldwide.🧘‍♂️ From nutrition protocols to visualizing his future in MMA, Savvas opens up about what it really means to go all in. This conversation is a masterclass in discipline, focus, and the mentality of a world-class athlete.Whether you're a Muay Thai addict or just love stories of grit and glory, this raw conversation will change how you see the fight game forever. 👊🎧 Tune in now.🔥 This is not just about fighting—it’s about survival, mindset, and legacy.#MuayThai #SavvasMichael #ThailandFighting #FighterMindset #CombatSports #ONEChampionship #MMAJourney #MartialArtsLife #ThaiBoxing #BangkokFights #ForeignFighters #MuayThaiTraining #MuayThaiLife #FightingSpirit #FighterInterview🍄FRUITING BODY MUSHROOM'S SUPPLEMENTS ▼▸ https://fruitingbody.co.th/🙏THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS :)▸ SUBSCRIBE  |  https://www.youtube.com/c/FruitingBodyPodcast🎧AUDIO VERSIONS ▼▸SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/7jmBtVQ7cRzV1vQiearseH ▸APPLE |...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wzZJhSjn0M9NYmKYUXsPlHqHQP68xO_LjwwPR72RcI0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI0MTIyLzE2NzAz/MDkwMzktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}