Sergey Busargin looks on at his unconscious opponent after delivering the decisive blow at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Friday, March 11, 2016. The fighting gym was the first of its kind to open on the small southern Thai island and provides a place for locals and foreigners to train in the traditional martial art and engage in weekly matches.

A young fighter applies Vaseline to his face before his match at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Thursday, March 10, 2016. Boxers apply the product as a preventive measure before entering the ring to reduce the friction of their opponents punches and therefore reduce the likelihood of being cut.

Trophies and champion boxing shorts are displayed at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand. The fighting gym was the first of its kind to open on the small southern Thai island and provides a place for locals and foreigners to train in the traditional martial art and engage in weekly matches.

A trainer says a short prayer and removes a young fighter's traditional headband, called a mongkol, before his match at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Thursday, March 10, 2016. Fighters wear the mongkol as a sign of respect while walking around the ring during their ceremonial wai kru ram muay, where they show respect at each corner and pray for good luck. Traditionally, only trainers may touch the mongkols.

The ref waits in the corner for the next match to begin at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Thursday, March 10, 2016. 

The ref breaks up two fighters during a match at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Thursday, March 10, 2016.

Two young fighters are broken up by the ref during a match at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Friday, March 11, 2016. The fighting gym was the first of its kind to open on the small southern Thai island and provides a place for locals and foreigners to train in the traditional martial art and engage in weekly matches. 

One fighter is carried off after being briefing knocked out while his opponent is declared the winner at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Thursday, March 10, 2016. The fighting gym was the first of its kind to open on the small southern Thai island and provides a place for locals and foreign

ers to train in the traditional martial art and engage in weekly fights. 

Tengneung kicks his opponent in the head during a match at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Friday, March 11, 2016. The fighting gym was the first of its kind to open on the small southern Thai island and provides a place for locals and foreigners to train in the traditional martial art and engage in weekly matches.

A young spectator peers into the ring at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Friday, March 11, 2016. 

A young fighter takes a deep breath at his corner in between rounds at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Thursday, March 10, 2016. The fighting gym was the first of its kind to open on the small southern Thai island and provides a place for locals and foreigners of all ages to train and engage in weekly fights.

A fighter listens to the advise of his trainers and friends gathered next to the ring at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Thursday, March 10, 2016. The fighting gym was the first of its kind to open on the small southern Thai island and provides a place for locals and foreigners to train in the traditional martial art and engage in weekly fights.

A fighter keeps his eyes glued to his opponent in the opposite corner in between rounds at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Thursday, March 10, 2016. The fighting gym was the first of its kind to open on the small southern Thai island and provides a place for locals and foreigners to train in the traditional martial art and engage in weekly fights.

Two female fighters battle during a match at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Friday, March 11, 2016. The fighting gym was the first of its kind to open on the small southern Thai island and provides a place for locals and foreigners to train in the traditional martial art and engage in weekly matches. Traditionally, women weren't even allowed in the ring, but over time, many gyms have adapted to become more inclusive.

Alex Woodhams delivers crippling blows to his opponent at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Thursday, March 10, 2016. This was Woodhams first ever public match after training only a few weeks in Muay Thai.

A trainer helps sop up his fighter's bloodied lip after Alex Woodhams knocked him out at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Thursday, March 10, 2016. This was Woodhams first ever public match after training only a few weeks in Muay Thai. He won by KO in the third round.

Alex Woodhams' boxing gloves lay on the ground after his first triumphant match at Island Muay Thai on Ko Tao, Thailand, Thursday, March 10, 2016.