Lion Fight Explained

Lion Fight also known as Lion Fight Promotions is an American professional Muay Thai promotion firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company was established in 2010 by Scott Kent, a former casino executive.^{[1] [2]} Lion Fight is currently available on FITE,^[3] and was previously partnered with AXS TV and broadcast on CBS Sports Network.^{[4] [5] [6]}

History

Founded in 2010 by owner and CEO Scott Kent, Lion Fight is an active promoter of Muay Thai events.^{[7] [8]} Since the promotion’s inception, it has grown to host events across 7 countries including Italy, Ireland, and Argentina and venues in the US, from the HardRock Casino to the LA Coliseum.^{[9] [10] [11]}

Notable competitors

Notable fighters who have fought at Lion Fight events:^[12]

• Cris Cyborg
• Tetsuya Yamato
• Kevin Ross
• John Wayne Parr
• Lerdsila Chumpairtour
• Jo Nattawut
• Rungravee Sasiprapa
• Amy Pirnie
• Regian Eersel
• Simon Marcus
• Artem Levin
• Tiffany van Soest

External links

• Official Website
• Lion Fight | Tapology

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lion Fight CEO Scott Kent: No Rest for a Passionate Promoter. 2021-01-25. en-US.
2. Web site: 2014-05-22. Muay Thai hopes to pack big punch. 2021-01-25. Boston Herald. en-US.
3. Web site: 2020-12-01. LION FIGHT Signs Deal With UFC Fight Pass To Showcase Muay Thai In 2021. 2021-01-25. Fight Record. en-GB.
4. Web site: 2018-11-05. Lion Fight 50 official results and recap; Champ Regian Eersel puts on a Muay Thai clinic FightBookMMA. 2021-01-25. FightBookMMA. en-US.
5. Web site: 2019-12-26. Lion Fight teams up again with CBS Sports Network. 2021-01-25. Las Vegas News. en-US.
6. Web site: Jake Peacock, born with no right arm, is showing potential in Lion Fight. 2021-01-25. CBS Sports Network. 15 August 2019 . en.
7. Web site: About - Lion Fight. 2021-01-25. lionfight1. en.
8. Web site: UFC FIGHT PASS TO STREAM NEW MMA & MUAY THAI EVENTS IN 2021. 2021-01-25. www.ufc.com. December 2020 . en.
9. Web site: Lion Fight Promotions Muay Thai Events. 2021-01-25. Fight Record. en-GB.
10. Web site: 2020-12-03. Lion Fight unleashes UFC FIGHTPASS debut with three events. 2021-01-25. FightBookMMA. en-US.
11. Web site: 2019-12-02. Lion Fight begins 2020 with LF61 at Hard Rock Las Vegas. 2021-01-25. FightBookMMA. en-US.
12. Web site: Rondina. Steven. Fastest Kick Ever? Legendary Kickboxer Levels Opponent at Lion Fight 36. 2021-01-25. Bleacher Report. en.
    • Web site: Smokin' Jo Nattawut - ONE Championship - Athletes. 2021-01-25. ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. 29 March 2018 . en-US.
    • Web site: Rondina. Steven. Cris 'Cyborg' Justino Defeated by Jorina Baars in Kickboxing at Lion Fight 14. 2021-01-25. Bleacher Report. en.
    • Web site: Lion Fight 25: Alexandre vs. Parr Results. 2021-01-25. en-US.
    • Web site: 2019-12-02. Lion Fight begins 2020 with LF61 at Hard Rock Las Vegas. 2021-01-25. FightBookMMA. en-US.
    • Web site: 2019-04-17. Lion Fight Promotions returns to the Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino for Lion Fight 56. 2021-01-25. FightBookMMA. en-US.
    • Web site: Rungravee Sasiprapa vs. Adrian Morilla, Lion Fight 16 - Muay Thai Bout. 2021-01-25. Tapology. en.
    • Web site: 2017-05-10. Kevin Ross. 2021-01-25. FIGHT SPORTS. en-US. 2021-03-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210302115920/https://www.fightsports.tv/athlete/kevin-ross/. dead.
    • Web site: 2019-02-18. Chip "The Surgeon" Moraza-Pollard dominates Juan Cervantes to retain his cruiserweight championship at Lion Fight 51. 2021-01-25. FightBookMMA. en-US.
    • Web site: 2018-08-15. Lion Fight returns to Foxwoods & heads to Ireland this fall. 2021-01-25. FightBookMMA. en-US.
    • Web site: 2019-09-04. Lion Fight 59 official results. 2021-01-25. FightBookMMA. en-US.