The Be Leaf Brotherhood

Aerial shot of The Be Leaf Resort | Phuket

Why Be Leaf Resort Feels Like Home

Tucked away in a quiet patch of Thalang, Be Leaf Resort is more than just a place to sleep — it's where people chasing strength, resilience, and a new kind of lifestyle call home.

Many of us, including expats and serious martial artists, base ourselves here for one big reason: it's close to Tiger Muay Thai, the beating heart of Phuket’s MMA and Muay Thai training scene.

Whether you're here to grind through fight camp, coach rising stars, or simply live in an environment that keeps you focused and clear-headed, Be Leaf has the right energy. It’s laid-back, clean, affordable, and conveniently located — just a short ride to Tiger, but far enough to give you peace and space when the day’s work is done.

Be Leaf also features an ideal on-site training space perfect for Muay Thai pad work, striking drills, and MMA movement sessions. For recovery and conditioning, the resort offers a swimming pool that’s well-suited for aqua-fit routines, plus a portable ice bath — a must for post-training recovery in Phuket’s tropical heat.

And when it comes to options, you're surrounded by some of the best. Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA — a favorite among many Russian fighters and coaches — is just down the road. And just a short drive away is the world-famous Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort, equipped with Olympic-sized swimming pools, state-of-the-art gyms, professional running tracks, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and a fully-equipped boxing ring.

Between these three training powerhouses, Be Leaf sits in the heart of Phuket’s elite athlete zone — a place where serious training and healthy living come together.

A Brotherhood was Born

The Be Leaf Brotherhood

At the heart of Be Leaf Resort is a tight-knit trio known as the Be Leaf Brotherhood. Led by Ruslan Kumakhov — founder of the King Pound for Pound brand and now a respected MMA coach at Tiger Muay Thai — Ruslan brings experience, discipline, and quiet leadership to the resort community. Though no longer competing professionally, his focus has shifted to training others through private sessions at Be Leaf and at the Tiger Muay Thai gym.

By his side are his younger brother Timur and Timur’s best friend Tamerian Kushbokov — both rising fighters with early professional wins on Phuket’s fight circuit.

These three help shape the energy of Be Leaf.

Timur Kumakhov

Timur Kumakhov prefight with brother Ruslan
Captured in this moment is Ruslan Kumakhov, founder of King Pound for Pound, cornering his younger brother Timur just minutes before a professional bout at the legendary Tiger Muay Thai gym.
Calm, composed, and fully present, Ruslan’s focus is razor-sharp — the kind only a seasoned fighter-turned-coach can offer.
That night, Timur delivered a statement win with a brutal knockout, but it was this moment — brother to brother, coach to fighter — that defined the bond behind the victory.
The Knock Out Blow
Timur Kumakhov — mid-strike, mid-glory. This perfectly timed kick sealed the win, silencing the crowd before erupting it seconds later.
In front of family, friends, and Phuket’s die-hard MMA faithful, Timur didn’t just win — he earned it.
The prize money was sweet, but the real reward was landing the knockout blow with his brother Ruslan in his corner and the Be Leaf Brotherhood behind him.
This moment wasn’t luck.
It was the result of grit, sweat, and the kind of fire you can’t teach.

Tamerian Kushbokov

Tamerlan Kushbokov lands a fatal blow
In the split-second it took Tamerlan Kushbokov to deliver this thunderous knockout, years of training, discipline, and hard-earned lessons came together. His opponent came in with more experience — but Tamerlan came in smarter, sharper, and ready to finish. This wasn’t just a win. It was a statement. In front of a crowd that lives and breathes MMA, he proved that growth beats repetition, and heart beats hype.

Behind the power and precision lies a journey few have the grit to take. Far from his homeland, Tamerlan left behind a tough life working long hours as a labourer in brutal Russian weather — saving every ruble to chase his dream in Thailand. Today, every drop of sweat has paid off. He remains deeply grateful for the chance to train, fight, and grow in Phuket — a place he now proudly calls home.
Thanks to the Be Leaf Brotherhood
Tamerlan Kushbokov - The Victor
Experience in itself is only half the journey.
Without deep conclusions, it is worthless. Tamerlan Kushbokov is living proof of this. In the ring, he demonstrated that past mistakes are not forgotten, but analyzed and reworked. In the previous fight, like Rezvan, he went forward without looking back - and quickly ran out of steam.
But this time, everything was different.

Every fight is not only a physical challenge, but also a school of mind and character. Here, it is not just the outcome that matters - victory or defeat - but who you become afterwards. He who learns, grows.
And tonight, with his hands raised and respect in the eyes of the audience, Tamerlan proved: he does not just fight. He evolves.