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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. Lion Fight is currently available on FITE, and was previously partnered with AXS TV and broadcast on CBS Sports Network.

History

Founded in 2010 by owner and CEO Scott Kent, Lion Fight is an active promoter of Muay Thai events. 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.

Notable competitors

Notable fighters who have fought at Lion Fight events:

• 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

References

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

External links

• Official Website
• Lion Fight | Tapology

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