Lion Fight 7 – Results & Takeaways

by Eric Rivera of Muay Thai is Life (@MuayThaiisLife)

Lion Fight 7 is most likely going to go down as the event that featured “the right cross heard around the world”. Now that the smoke has cleared after last week’s event and fans have finally wrapped their heads around what happened during the event’s marquee bout, it’s as good a time as any to talk about what we can take away from what was yet another fantastic card put together by Lion Fight Promotions.

Walker vs Schilling: The Aftermath

Going in to the main event of Lion Fight 7, pretty much everyone in the so-called “Muay Thai Media”, as well as those in the American Muay Thai community as a whole, had Eddie “Showtime” Walker as a huge underdog versus Joe Schilling. After interviewing and getting to know Eddie for our “America At A Glance” article before his fight, I can’t say I wasn’t pulling for Eddie to score an upset. But wanting Eddie to score an upset and thinking he would actually do it are two completely different things.

Joe Schilling is an extremely dangerous fighter. He is the type of fighter that comes into a fight not only determined and 100% confident in his abilities, but is also always looking to win in devastating fashion. Coming off a a pair of exciting match ups with Simon Marcus and a victory over Karapet Karapetyan in Bangkok for the WBC Light Heavyweight Title, Joe Schilling was looking even hungrier and more determined to make Walker just another name on his list of downed opponents.

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Pictures: Lion Fight Muay Thai 7

Scott Hirano (@ScottHirano) was ringside at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 (@LFPLasVegas) to capture pictures of all the night's action. Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 featured the main event bout between Eddie Walker (@EddieShowtime) and Joe Schilling (@Cant_Stop_Crazy). In an impressive come from behind victory, Eddie Walker survived two knock downs to battle back and win by knockout in the second round. Enjoy.

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Video: Eddie Walker talks KO win over Joe Schilling at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7

Results and Recap of Lion Fight Muay Thai 7: Walker KO's Schilling

by Faye Lucas

Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 (@LFPLasVegas) took place at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. It was a night of action packed fights and none more impressive than Eddie Walker’s (@EddieShowtime) main event win over Joe Schilling (@Cant_Stop_Crazy).

Walker was considered an under dog by many as he came into the fight with Schilling and early on in the fight it seemed that Joe Schilling’s prediction that Walker would not make it out of the first round would come true. Schilling went to work on Walker's lead leg early with kicks and was able to knock Walker down in the first round after connecting with an elbow. A calm and collected Walker got back to his feet and informed the referee he could continue. In the second round it seemed like Schilling was looking to finish what he started in the first round as he went to work on Walker's leg and again scored a knock down with an elbow from the clinch. Walker got up a bit slower than the first time and was bleeding from a cut that opened up, but he was once again able to answer the referee’s count. Schilling got more aggressive as he looked to finish the fight, but Walker began to let his hands go more and in a close exchange a short right hand from Walker connected on the jaw of Schilling and sent him crashing to the canvas. It was a vicious knock out by Walker that left the mainly pro Schilling crowd stunned. Easily the biggest win of Walker’s career.

Follow Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 live updates on the Muay Thai Authority facebook page

Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 goes down tonight at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Make sure to head over to our official facebook page and like the page to follow our live updates. All of the action starts at 5pm. 

The night's main event features Joe Schilling vs. Eddie Walker and the co-main event features Joseph Valtellini vs. Gregory Choplin. Also on tap is a WBC title fight between champion Jeri Sitzes and challenger Tiffany Van Soest.

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Pictures: Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 Weigh-Ins

Scott Hirano (@ScottHirano) was on hand at the Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 (@LFPLasVegas) weigh-ins to capture pics. The night's main event for October 13th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will feature Joe Schilling (@Cant_Stop_Crazy) against Eddie Walker (@EddieShowtime). In the co-main event Joseph Valtellini (@BazookaJoeV) will be taking on Gregory Choplin.

Video: Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 weigh-ins

“America At A Glance – Highlighting Muay Thai in America” Vol. 2 presents Eddie Walker

 by Eric Rivera of Muay Thai is Life

We are all looking for our calling. We are all looking for that one profession, talent, or activity where as if by some form of divine intervention, we can simply excel and perform better than others and are happy doing it. Some spend their entire lives looking for their “calling” and fail to find it. Often times we settle for what society tells us is right for us and give up searching for what really makes us feel alive. Many times we find our calling by chance.

Atlanta-based Muay Thai fighter Eddie Walker found his calling because after years of exercise and weightlifting he found himself still unable to get the results he was seeking. Five years ago, while trying to stay in shape he walked into Knuckle Up Fitness in Atlanta, Georgia and began taking Muay Thai classes. After a few months of training at Knuckle Up Fitness, Eddie caught the eye of professional Muay Thai fighter, Anthony Nieves. Impressed by his power and natural talent, Nieves asked Eddie if he had ever given fighting a thought.

This chance encounter would be the beginning of a new journey for Eddie. A journey that has taken him from fighting at local promotions such as Bangkok Fight Night in Atlanta, traveling all the way to Macedonia and representing the US on the Enfusion kickboxing reality show, and finally a shot at facing one of America’s current kickboxing superstars, Joe “Stich’Em Up” Schilling at Lion Fight Promotions’ “Lion Fight 7: Schilling vs. Walker”

Joseph Valtellini talks about his upcoming fight against Gregory Choplin at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7

Joseph Valtellini (@BazookaJoeV) will be making his Las Vegas debut when he takes on Gregory Choplin at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 (@LFPLasVegas) on October 13^th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Valtellini has made his name fighting on the east coast under the Friday Night Fights Muay Thai banner and will now be looking to impress a new set of fans with his skill and power. Joseph took some time from his training schedule to answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority about his upcoming fight.

MTA: Joseph you have the biggest fight of your career coming up at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 against Gregory Choplin. How has training been going?

Joseph: Training has been going amazing. I haven’t competed since my bout with Shawn Yarborough in March, so I’ve had a lot of time to improve all aspects of my game.  I’m excited to be back in the ring and showcase my skill set to a new audience in Las Vegas.

Andy Singh talks about his upcoming fight against Anthony Castrejon at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7

Andy Singh will be fighting against Anthony Castrejon at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 (@LFPLasVegas). The New York based fighter will look to leave and impression with west coast Muay Thai fans as he fights for the first time in his pro career in Las Vegas. Singh was kind enough to take a break from his schedule and answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority about the upcoming fight.

MTA: Andy you have a big fight in Vegas coming up against Anthony Castrejon, how has training been going for this fight?

Pictures: Eddie Walker training for Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 against Joe Schilling

Eddie "Showtime" Walker will be fighting in what many consider his biggest fight to date on October 13th. He will be taking on Joe Schilling at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Eric Langley was kind enough to share photos of Walker training with his coach Manu N'toh at Madhouse Gym in Atlanta, GA. 

Make sure to go like Eric Langley's official facebook page and visit his website Eric Langley Photography for more great pictures.

Anthony Castrejon talks upcoming fight against Andy Singh at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7

Anthony Castrejon will be returning to action on October 13^th at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7. Castrejon will be taking on New York’s Andy Singh; the bout will be Castrejon’s first since his knockout of Francisco Barragan back in March. Ready to get back in the ring and let his fist and feet fly, Castrejon took some time form his training to answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority.

MTA: Anthony you have a fight with Andy Singh coming up at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7, how has training been going for this fight?

Anthony Castrejon vs. Andy Singh set for Lion Fight Muay Thai 7

Anthony Castrejon will return to action when he takes on Andy Singh at Lion Fight Muay Thai 7 on October 13th. The event will take place at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. 

Castrejon has not competed since February when he defeated Francisco Barragan under the Lion Fight Promotions banner. Castrejon will be looking to push his record to 4-0 as he tries to keep the perfect start to his career in tact. Singh last competed in August at Take-On Productions "Battle at Bally's 2" where he defeated Anthony Demaio via KO. Singh will be looking to come to Las Vegas and take out the home town favorite in what should prove to be an interesting fight.