Belgian MMA Fighter Tackles Indian Gang in Pattaya Brawl

[lordgrinz]

This is where Bear Spray would work well, even allows you to keep your distance.

[NoshowJones]

17 hours ago, impulse said:

I wish they'd announce these kerfuffles in advance.  Maybe they could sell tickets. 

 

Every street fight I've ever witnessed looked like 2 girls kicking at each other, but never really taking meat.

 

An experienced street fighter in most cases would defeat people with martial arts experience in a fight.

Unlike in martial arts, street fighting has no rules.

[NoshowJones]

1 hour ago, rwill said:

The idea is to call the police before any assault takes place and allow the police to make them move their vehicle after they refused to do so.

and the police would actually come out for a parking dispute? I don't think so.

[Robert_Smith]

I would have paid good money to see an Indian beat down.

 

They do my bleedin nut in!

 

Regards,

Bob.

[FritsSikkink]

22 hours ago, Cameroni said:

What a total idiot for not pressing charges. Now a gang of Indian mafia with machetes roams Pattaya. Thanks for nothing, Piet.

Sure, you report about an incident with mobsters to the Thai police?

[FritsSikkink]

20 hours ago, norsurin said:

 he knocked them down in seconds.I think some of them get broken legs because i saw he kicked them wery low under the knee.

Definitely not a kung fu fighter.

[FritsSikkink]

19 hours ago, Chris747 said:

MMA is not self defense. In a cage there's a certain set of rules. What his MMA training did, was probably giving him a false sense of superiority

He beat the crap out of them, so you are talking nonsense.

[FritsSikkink]

17 hours ago, Chris747 said:

And the Belgian was indeed very very lucky - if one or even two of the others pulled a knife on him it's game over. 

Nonsense, have had numerous occasions with idiots like that when i was a part time bouncer. Still here decades later.

[FritsSikkink]

14 hours ago, Ctkong said:

 your arms or legs is no match for a knife attack.

nonsense, it is when you are a trained fighter.

[shocky2012]

The value of discipline and training shone through, not only in physical defense but in the diplomacy demonstrated afterwards.
 

This is the beauty of MMA and why I encourage anyone to try it. I've actually moved here to learn it in the first place and thought I had what I needed to fight at a professional level, but after years of doing it, I kinda realized that I wasn't built for that sport at that level—though I keep training it.
 

It really humbles you because you really have to leave your ego at the door at every practice, sparring, etc. It's a really humbling experience that teaches you respect, humbleness, and discipline.
 

That's why I'm always laughing when some regular Joe in a gym with a six-pack thinks they can fight and beat a trained professional MMA fighter. They have absolutely no idea lol.

 

[shocky2012]

 

22 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

 

It would seem that they have been in Thailand for quite a while and were already roaming around Pattaya.

I totally agree with his not pressing charges and I have done the same when engaged in 'conflict' with local gangs.

The last thing that he and his young lady need is a gang seeking revenge.

 

Totally agree.

Him snitching and going to the police wouldve create way more problems for both his and closed ones safety. Tbh this was the best outcome possible.

[shocky2012]

20 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

He may have to watch over his shoulder though, if they really mafia connected, or even if they aren’t.

Nah, they might, but I don't think they would be stupid enough to retaliate after that, especially since the police are now aware of the situation.
 

If he snitched though....

[shocky2012]

20 hours ago, Chris747 said:

MMA is not self defense. In a cage there's a certain set of rules. What his MMA training did, was probably giving him a false sense of superiority and a lot of testosteron what lead to the escalation of the situation. Let alone the fact his GF was near and he wanted to impress her.

 

If 4 guys attack with sticks and other objects with intention there's a high chance you get seriously hurt or even die. Well trained MMA fighter or not. If they really have mafia connections he has to look out for quite some time - all that for a blocked driveway.

 

 

 

That’s a whole lot of assumptions, mate. MMA may have rules in the cage, but the skills you develop—striking, grappling, control—are absolutely applicable in a real-life situation. The difference is knowing when and how to use them. Saying MMA training gave him a 'false sense of superiority' is just nonsense. If anything, it teaches discipline and awareness, not recklessness. And testosterone leading to the escalation? Come on. If you’re getting jumped by multiple guys wielding sticks and other objects, defending yourself isn’t ‘escalating’—it’s survival.
 

Looking over his shoulder for what exactly? He didn’t snitch—he let them go, and the police are already aware of the situation. It’s not like he went out of his way to press charges or put them in jail. If anything, it ended in the least dramatic way possible.
 

And just to be clear, no one’s saying MMA makes you invincible. But having real fighting skills drastically increases your chances in a bad situation. If multiple people are attacking you, I’d rather have that training than not.

[shocky2012]

People who say he should’ve gone to the police against those mobsters really lack self-awareness.
 

First off, the police don’t care when a farang dies in a mysterious case. It’s always written off as a suicide, so do you really think they’d suddenly care because a farang had a fight with four Indians who aren’t even Thai citizens?
 

Second, running to the police when those guys know where you and your family live is a terrible idea. In the real world, that’s a surefire way to make yourself a target and live in constant fear.
 

He did exactly what he should’ve done—he moved on, put the incident behind him, and didn’t escalate things further. I guarantee those guys felt his punches and kicks, as the articles mentioned, and I'm sure they got a little humbled by it.
 

No one was shot, stabbed, or killed, which is the best possible outcome. Going to the police would've only made things worse, and he would’ve ended up with nothing. The situation stayed contained, and that’s the smartest move.

[lanng khao]

20 hours ago, roo860 said:

One of the Indian attackers ended up in a Korma.

Thats only pilau talk..

[watchcat]

On 3/19/2025 at 7:07 AM, save the frogs said:

Pattaya is a dangerous place is what I'm getting from this

 

Yes it's not the "family friendly place" that the governor claims.

[chippendale]

4 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

Definitely not a kung fu fighter.

 

You definitely know very little about kung fu, then.

[tubby johnson]

4 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

Nonsense, have had numerous occasions with idiots like that when i was a part time bouncer. Still here decades later.

 

 Internet Tough Guy strikes again! 

[FritsSikkink]

19 minutes ago, tubby johnson said:

 

 Internet Tough Guy strikes again! 

Real life tough guy.

[chippendale]

12 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

Real life tough guy.

 

😂 🤣 We're all grateful for your presence on Aseannow. You're an endless source of mirth and joy!

[xtrnuno41]

Well you can see some of the action here

 

 

You can see, he is defending and he does well!

He really kept his cool and did some good punching. and kicking.

Respect for him.

[impulse]

11 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

An experienced street fighter in most cases would defeat people with martial arts experience in a fight.

Unlike in martial arts, street fighting has no rules.

 

 

That's what AI was designed for.  Choreograph a fight between Connor McGregor and Bruce Li...

[safarimike11]

On 3/19/2025 at 11:14 AM, webfact said:

Photo via Channel 8

A Belgian mixed martial arts (MMA) enthusiast, Maxim Arbille, found himself in an unexpected showdown this past weekend, when a parking dispute escalated into a brawl outside his Pattaya  condominium. The 22-year-old's martial prowess turned the tide against four Indian men, who allegedly attacked him with both fists and foreign objects.

 

The incident unfolded on Sunday, March 16, when Arbille and his Thai girlfriend encountered the gang's car blocking their entry into the condominium’s parking area. Arbille approached two men in the car to request they relocate their vehicle, but the attempt at civility devolved into conflict as the men refused and tempers flared.

 

Skilled in self-defence, the young Belgian fended off his attackers. When the situation prompted the two men to summon backup, calling in two more friends armed with a wooden stick and rocks, Arbille's training again proved invaluable, as he held his own against the increased threat.

 

A condo security guard tried to break up the fight but couldn't, so the police had to step in. Arbille's girlfriend quickly called the police, who arrived to calm things down and separate everyone involved.

Surprisingly, Arbille chose not to press charges against the attackers, even though he took the worst of their anger.

 

 

 

His decision was influenced by a mix of compassion and circumstance, as the Indian men sustained more severe injuries. In a surprisingly conciliatory turn, they apologised during discussions at the police station, leading to an amicable resolution.

 

Photo via Channel 8

 

The Belgian’s girlfriend revealed to Channel 8 that the four assailants spoke fluent Thai, suggesting long-term residence in the country. She conjectured they could be involved in illicit activities, presuming mafia ties given their boldness and coordinated aggression, reported The Thaiger.

 

In a broader context, this incident echoes a similar altercation in February, where a parking dispute in Krabi escalated to violence. There, a former Thai boxer, Narong, known as Saddam Kietyongyuth, became embroiled in a gang attack at a bus terminal following a parking disagreement.

 

Arbille’s experience and decision to forgive show how complicated handling tense situations in Thailand can be. Even though things could have gotten worse, the situation ended without legal action, showing his calm and thoughtful response despite the aggression.

 

The value of discipline and training shone through, not only in physical defence but in the diplomacy demonstrated afterwards. For those amid the hustle of Thai urban life, such incidents may serve as a cautionary tale of both the risks and unexpected opportunities for understanding.

 

 

-- 2025-03-19

 

 

Way't'go.

[jacko45k]

20 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

This is where Bear Spray would work well, even allows you to keep your distance.

Well I haven't seen that in the Pattaya shops, but have come across something like 'Mace' spray, ie pepper spray, which would probably do similar. I have often wondered if spraying 2 or 3 LBs that were bothering you and threatening nimble fingers in pockets would be legal, or result in assault charges?

[lordgrinz]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Well I haven't seen that in the Pattaya shops, but have come across something like 'Mace' spray, ie pepper spray, which would probably do similar. I have often wondered if spraying 2 or 3 LBs that were bothering you and threatening nimble fingers in pockets would be legal, or result in assault charges?

 

I believe it's completely illegal here, I wish it weren't, but self-defense is frowned upon here.

[Chris747]

21 hours ago, shocky2012 said:

 

That’s a whole lot of assumptions, mate. MMA may have rules in the cage, but the skills you develop—striking, grappling, control—are absolutely applicable in a real-life situation. The difference is knowing when and how to use them. Saying MMA training gave him a 'false sense of superiority' is just nonsense. If anything, it teaches discipline and awareness, not recklessness. And testosterone leading to the escalation? Come on. If you’re getting jumped by multiple guys wielding sticks and other objects, defending yourself isn’t ‘escalating’—it’s survival.
 

Looking over his shoulder for what exactly? He didn’t snitch—he let them go, and the police are already aware of the situation. It’s not like he went out of his way to press charges or put them in jail. If anything, it ended in the least dramatic way possible.
 

And just to be clear, no one’s saying MMA makes you invincible. But having real fighting skills drastically increases your chances in a bad situation. If multiple people are attacking you, I’d rather have that training than not.

 

An altercation like this does not happen out of the blue.

 

Belgian Man: Would you be so kind to move your car

Indiens: Take out sticks and rocks and start fighting

 

You exactly know that there's always a buildup, posturing, verbal escalation, pre-thread cues and such. And there came the sense of superiority in play, wanting to impress his GF, maybe Alcohol (an assumption of mine) and testosteron. I am talking about the pre-fight not the fight itself. Excuse me if that was not clearly written. Of course in a fight, MMA training gives you an advantage as every other martial art training does, there i agree with you.

 

So, how this would have been solved in self-protection (not self-defense there's a big difference - self defense is implying that you are in a self defense situation already) when you are trained in self-protection, simply you wouldn't be there, the fight wouldn't have happened because you have the situational awareness and walk away from such situations, they are simply not worth it. I am also not implying non-violence per se don't get me wrong - if you are in a code red situation you have to neutralize the threat without hesitating but the key is always awareness. It can safe your life and kids still have a father and not a dead one who was a hero in a dispute over a parking lot.

[Woke to Sounds]

'Nother tattooed tough guy!

 

Why does Thailand attract these types?

[Emdog]

Blind assumption that if someone looks ethnic Indian they must be tourists. (Mis) judging books by the cover sort of thing. I have an "Indian" friend who owns a restaurant. Born and bred in Thailand.

[tubby johnson]

On 3/20/2025 at 3:33 PM, FritsSikkink said:

Real life tough guy.

 

Fearless Frits the Five-Foot-Four Fightmuppet !!