DEC 5th promotion held at Sanam Luang, Bangkok.
Known as the greatest Muay-Thai promotion is organised yearly to celebrate King Bhumipol's Birthday.
There were about 100,000 in attendance who watched this years event from ringside and beyond.
.Muaythai VS Chinese Kung-Fu fighters
1.) Bovy Sor.Udomsorn (THA) W5 Jow Yong Chin (CHI)
2.) Attachai Por.Samranchai (THA) KO2 Hwang Chin Feng
3.) Yoddecha Sithyodthong (THA) W5 Kur Lue Lur Thu (CHI) 4.) Hwang San Jeng (CHI) W5 Kanongsak-Lek K.T.Gym (THA) Muaythai Tournament First Round:
5.) Nuengtrakarn Por.Muang-Ubol (THA) KO1 Ettaki (MOR) 6.) Ricky Riyard (TUR) KO1 Vielvoy (HOL)
7.) John Wayne (AUS) W3 Duan-Esan Kiatsarika (THA)
8.) Martinez (POR) W3 Shinji Matsumura (JAP)
9.) Sintueng Kiatbusaba (THA) W5 Totoff (FRA)
10.) Nuengtrakarn Por.Muang-Ubol (THA) W3 Ricky Riyard (TUR)
11.) John Wayne (AUS) W3 Martinez (POR) Finally, Nuengtrakarn Por.Muang-Ubol and John Wayne will enter to fight each other in the final round early next year in France.
Promoter: Songchai Ratanasuban

THE FUTURE OF THE KOTC HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
A sport is as strong as its champions and, like many, I was saddened and disappointed to hear the recent troubles of our King of the Cage World Heavyweight Champion, Bobby Hoffman.
Given the circumstances and for reasons of practicality, the King of the Cage organization has made a decision to vacate the Heavyweight Title. Throughout his fighting career, Bobby has been a scrapper, always finding a way to win. His record and his abilities in the cage can never be questioned, but our organization cannot stand behind his recent actions. Our sport is in a transitional period now, on the cusp of breaking through into the mainstream. While major leagues like the NFL, NBA, and MLB can absorb its miscreant athletes, our sport cannot. Mixed Martial Arts is continuing to fight for legitimacy and we must prove that our sport differentiates itself with professionalism, integrity, and sportsmanship. On February 9, 2002 at “King of the Cage 12” the vacant KOTC World Heavyweight Belt will be up for grabs. Number One contender Eric Pele will finally be given his opportunity at the championship. We’re looking forward to a great match and a great show and we hope to see you there. From: Bud Brutsman, “King of the Cage”