Lion Fight
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Muay Thai, Kickboxing, promotion |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Scott Kent |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Scott Kent (CEO) Scott Zerr Nathan Corbett Sean Wheelock Justin Kwan |
| Website | lionfight |
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
[edit]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
[edit]Notable fighters who have fought at Lion Fight events:[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lion Fight CEO Scott Kent: No Rest for a Passionate Promoter". Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ "Muay Thai hopes to pack big punch". Boston Herald. 2014-05-22. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ "LION FIGHT Signs Deal With UFC Fight Pass To Showcase Muay Thai In 2021". Fight Record. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Lion Fight teams up again with CBS Sports Network". Las Vegas News. 2019-12-26. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ "Jake Peacock, born with no right arm, is showing potential in Lion Fight". CBS Sports Network. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ "About - Lion Fight". lionfight1. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ "UFC FIGHT PASS TO STREAM NEW MMA & MUAY THAI EVENTS IN 2021". www.ufc.com. December 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ "Lion Fight Promotions Muay Thai Events". Fight Record. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ "Lion Fight unleashes UFC FIGHTPASS debut with three events". FightBookMMA. 2020-12-03. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ "Lion Fight begins 2020 with LF61 at Hard Rock Las Vegas". FightBookMMA. 2019-12-02. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ 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.
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