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Nick Gjelaj prepares for WBC Muay Thai title fight in Houston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

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Summary

Nick Gjelaj, a New York native based in Albuquerque, is set to fight Hawaii's Noa Moniz for the WBC Muay Thai U.S. featherweight title on August 22 in Houston. Gjelaj, who holds an 8-2 record, gained valuable experience during a 10-month training period in Thailand before this upcoming bout. Having made his pro debut in January 2025, he is now the head coach at Kingdom Muay Thai and remains dedicated to growing the sport on the mainland. Moniz, ranked No. 1 in WBC standings, has a strong following and has also trained in Thailand, adding excitement to the matchup.

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•Gjelaj holds an 8-2 record following extensive training in Thailand.
•The title fight against Moniz takes place on August 22 in Houston.
•Moniz is ranked No. 1 for the WBC title, while Gjelaj is ranked No. 3.
•Gjelaj aims to help popularize Muay Thai in the United States.
•This fight follows Gjelaj's pro debut victory over Bob Mozisek in January 2025.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Albuquerque fighter eyes WBC Muay Thai title after Thailand stint

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If you’re already good at Muay Thai fighting but want to get better, what do you do and where do you go? Nick Gjelaj, a New York native and an Albuquerque resident, made an impressive pro debut on a Coalition Muay Thai card at Expo New Mexico on Jan. 25, 2025 with a victory by unanimous decision over Texan Bob Mozisek. He wanted more. Much more. So, he packed his bags and boarded a plane ...
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