Lion Fight 37

Lion Fight, the U.S.'s premiere Muay Thai promotion, was back in action on Friday, July 28, with another incredible show.  And Nak Muay Legends^TM captured all the action!

We'll be putting up all our pictures over the upcoming days.  If you're interested in any of our pictures, send us an email to nakmuaylegends@gmail.com.  

Jo Nattawut v. Petchtanong Banchamek

In the main event, Lion Fight Super Welterweight Champ, “Smokin” Jo Nattawut (63-7-2), took on Thai-standout Petchtanong "Petch" Banchamek (345-52-1).

Banchamek started quickly, but as the fight went on both fighters seemed evenly matched, when late in the fifth Nattawut clipped Banchamek with an elbow that seemed to make the difference on the judge's scorecards, as Nattawut earned the unanimous decision, 48-47 on all three scorecards.  

Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn

A Muay Khao. A knee fighter. Muay Khaos are aggressive, forward-pressing, relentless boxers that focus on knee strikes and the clinch to win fights. As the rounds progress, Muay Khaos are known for wearing down their opponents--keeping a pace that few can keep. Muay Khaos typically have great conditioning, and are the perfect mix of aggression and efficiency.

In the Golden Era of Thai Boxing, no Muay Khao was more successful than the famous Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn.

Born in 1961, Charin Sorndee earned the name Dieselnoi (Little Diesel) for his relentless pace. Dieselnoi won his first Lumpinee championship in 1981 defeating another great fighter Koapong Sittichuchai for the lightweight title (135 lbs). He remained Lumpinee champion until 1985, when he was stripped of his title due to the fact that he had run out of willing opponents. There was simply no one to fight. Let that sink in for a moment. No one had the will or desire to fight him. Matches couldn’t be made. During this undefeated streak, Dieselnoi bested some of the all-time greats including the flashy and technical Samart Payakaroon winning a decision with aggressive, fast-paced knee strikes. After this bout, Dieselnoi waited almost two years to find another willing opponent.

One of Dieselnoi’s greatest attributes was his height. Standing a whopping six feet and two inches, Dieselnoi fought at 135 lbs., often towering over his opponents. “The Sky Piercing Knee Kicker” used this height to his advantage, trapping his opponent's’ arms with his long limbs and throwing long, straight knees. Though his greatness is undisputed, his true potential will never be known, as his physical attributes and record kept him on the sidelines for years at a time and eventually forced his retirement.

We honor Dieselnoi and his legacy with our ‘Sky Piercing Knee” shirts. We have relationships with each and every showcased fighter on Nak Muay Legends. In sharing his legacy, Dieselnoi will also financially benefit from Muay Thai’s proliferation in popularity.

Article by George Pitsakis

LION FIGHT 36 - Nguyen v. Ragin

Continuing our photo coverage of Lion Fight 36, we have Julian Nguyen versus Trevor Ragin in the last pro-fight of the evening.  While it was the last fight it certainly wasn't the least as the audience went crazy for this one.  Ultimately, Nguyen earned the UD win over Ragin.  Enjoy.

LION FIGHT 36

Moraza-Pollard v. Coleman

First up we have Cruiser-weight-standout, Chip "The Surgeon" Moraza-Pollard versus Matt Coleman.  Chip kept the win streak alive as he TKO-ed Matt Coleman in round 3 via a nasty left hook to the body – you can see just how nasty in our picture below.  The win likely sets the Surgeon up for a showdown with Paul Banasiak for the Lion Fight strap.

Abasolo v. Sweda 

Next, we have Eddie Abasolo and PJ Sweda who put on one of the most entertaining fights of the night.  Abasolo showed incredible skill, and a chin of granite as he walked through some big shots – including an elbow that would have decapitated another guy.  Abasolo started going to the body early, and it paid off in the 5^th as he sent Sweda down twice in the round with body shots leading the ref to waive off the fight, and earning Abasolo a TKO win. 

Ballafrikh v. George

And last but not least, Amine Ballafrikh put on a show to earn the win over tough opponent Jonathan George.

Lion Fight 36 - Cristiano v. Pratt

Next up in our photo coverage of Lion Fight 36 is Amadeu Cristiano versus D.C Pratt.  Cristiano controlled most of the fight with crisp knees and good movement that earned him a unanimous decision win 50-45, 50-45,49-46.  

Lion Fight 36 - Hlavacek v. Banasiak 

In the co-main event, Paul “The Reaper” Banasiak (5-0) and Brett Hlavacek (17-5) fought a close fight.

Hlavacek controlled the middle rounds landing some big shots, including a hook, high-kick combination that just missed the Reaper’s chin.  But Banasiak came back in the later rounds with an aggressive clinch, and even appeared to hurt Hlavacek with an elbow off the clinch in the 4^th round. 

Ultimately, it was Banasiak that earned the unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47), setting up a potential match up against “The Surgeon,” Chip Moraza-Pollard.

Lion Fight 36

Lion Fight, the U.S.'s premiere Muay Thai promotion, put on another incredible show.  And Nak Muay Legends^TM captured all the action!

We'll be putting up all our pictures over the upcoming days.  If you're interested in any of our pictures, send us an email to nakmuaylegends@gmail.com.  

Lerdsila PhuketTopTeam v. Jacob Hebeisen

First up is Lerdsila PhuketTopTeam (184-31-5) versus Jacob Hebeisen (0-1).  “Mr. Lightening” dominated Jacob Hebeisen, a last-minute replacement for Lightweight Champ, Sergio Wielzen.  The fight came to an end at 2:16 of Round 2 as Lerdsila knocked out Hebeisen with a lightening, left switch kick perfectly placed on Hebeisen's chin - which Lerdsila some how managed to throw off the left teep! 

Welcome to Nak Muay Legends. We are an apparel company focusing on, and honoring, Muay Thai--the Art of Eight Limbs. We have partnered with some of the greatest fighters of all-time, fighters like Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn and Samart Payakaroon, to bring you clean, timeless shirts and apparel that promotes the sport and its legacy.

Nak Muay Legend is not just a clothing website, but a lifestyle brand--a brand that focuses on the greats and a sport near and dear to the hearts of millions. Our shirts and apparel can be worn at the gym, out to fights, or out on the town. Quality is key, and with all of our products, we team with the fighters, honoring their legacy and ensuring that they continue to benefit from the growth of Muay Thai.

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