Pictures: Lion Fight 8 weigh-ins

Scott Hirano was on hand to cover the weigh-ins for Lion Fight 8. The event will air live on AXS TV and will feature the American debut of Muay Thai legend Yodsanklai Fairtex as he takes on Gregory Choplin. The event will also feature an exciting women's bout between Tiffany Van Soest and Alexis Rufus as well as the return of Kevin Ross as he takes on Chris Kwiatkowski. It is a stacked fight card from top to bottom with some of the best in the world as well as some of the best young up and coming talent. All of the action goes down tommorrow at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Pictures: Glory 3 weigh-ins

Glory 3 takes place tomorrow and will feature the Final 8 of their 154lb tournament. American representative Ky Hollenbeck will have the tall task of trying to defeat Giorgio Petrosyan who is regarded by many as the best Kickboxer in the world. The winner of the one night tournament will take home $300,000. It is a stacked tournament and other names include Robin van Roosmalen, Yoshihiro Sato, Sanny Dahlbeck, and Tim Thomas. All of the action can be seen on PPV through Glory's official website, www.gloryworldseries.com. 

The weigh-ins for the event took place today and all fighters made weight and are set to go for tomorrow. Below are pictures of the Glory 3 weigh-ins. Photo credit goes to Ben Pontier/GLORY.

Pictures: Lion Fight Muay Thai VI weigh-ins

Scott Hirano was on hand to shoot the weigh-ins for Lion Fight Muay Thai VI: Schilling vs. Marcus. The much anticipated re-match between Joe Schilling and Simon Marcus happens tomorrow at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Video: Weigh-ins for Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 5"

It was an exciting weigh-in for Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 5". Joe Schilling and Simon Marcus kept talking to one another. It is expected to be an exciting fight tonight, the winner will take home the entire fight purse while the loser will go home with $1 dollar. Make sure you watch it by ordering the on-line PPV stream at by clicking here. In the meanwhile check out this video from yesterday's weigh-ins.

Pictures: Weigh-ins for Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 5"

The weigh-ins for Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 5" took place a Body English in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Friday. The venue was buzzing with the winner take all main event for "Battle in the Desert 5" between Joe Schilling and Simon Marcus. All fighters were able to make weight and the event will go on as planned. Enjoy the pictures by Scott Hirano.

Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 4" weigh-ins set for November 18th, open to the public

Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 4" takes place this weekend at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The night's main event will feature Chaz Mulkey and Simon Chu for the WBC Muay Thai international middleweight title. In addition the return to Muay Thai of Kit Cope as he takes on Jose Palacios for the WBC Muay Thai national welterweight title. Coke Chunhawat will also battle Rami Ibrahim for the WBC Muay Thai national lightweight title.

The weigh-ins for the event will start at 5pm on Friday November 18th at the Sports Lounge at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Below is the official press release by Lion Fight Promotions regarding the weigh-ins for "Battle in the Desert 4".

Pictures: MPL "Blood & Steel" weigh-ins

The weigh-ins for the Muaythai Premier League's (MPL) "Blood & Steel" are complete. The event will take place on November 6th in Holland and will feature some of the best fighters from around the world. Nathan Corbett, Julie Kitchen, Artem Levin, Simon Marcus, Ky Hollenbeck, Nieky Holzken and Marco Pique will all be in action. Below are pictures by Scott Hirano of the weigh-ins for "Blood & Steel".

Pictures: M-One "Team Thailand vs. Team America" weigh-ins

Scott Hirano was on hand at the weigh-ins for M-One's "Team Thailand vs. Team America". All of the nights fighters looked ready for the action that will take place tomorrow night at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA. The "Team Thailand vs. Team America" portion will feature Joe Schilling vs. Kaoklai, Kevin Ross vs. Sakkedao and Romie Adanza vs. Langsuanlek Sasiprapa.

Pictures: Muaythai Premier League weigh-ins

Muay Thai Authority's Scott Hirano has been on hand as the official fight photographer for the Muaythai Premier Leauge (MPL). Today he captured the fighter weigh-ins for the MPL, the "Stars and Stripes", the event features a who's who of Muay Thai talent and takes place Friday Sept. 2nd at The Pyramid in Long Beach, CA.

Pictures: Weigh-ins for Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 3"

Scott Hirano was on hand for Muay Thai Authority to capture some great shots of Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 3" weigh-ins. There are some exciting bouts set for the card with fighters such as Cosmo Alexandre, Sakmongkol, Ky Hollenbeck, Joe Schilling, Simon Chu, Chaz Mulkey and Remy Bonnel to name a few. The fights take place August 20th at Buffalo Bill's Casino in Primm, NV.

Pictures: Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship" weigh-ins

Scott Hirano was on hand for Muay Thai Authority at the weigh-ins of Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship" to take pictures of the fighters making weight for their fights. The night's main event will feature Saenchai vs. Kevin Ross for the WBC Muay Thai diamond belt and the MTAA world title. Tickets will still be available at the door tomorrow for the event.

Pictures: Weigh-ins for The Warriors Cup XII

John Wolcott at the weigh-ins for The Warriors Cup XII to snap some shots of the pro fighters. The Warriors Cup XII will be the first full rules Muay Thai event in the history of New Jersey and will feature a main event for the WBC Muay Thai welterweight international title between Justin Greskiewicz of Philadelphia, PA and Liam Harrison of Leeds, England.

Pictures: A night at the Friday Night Fights weigh-ins

Scott Hirano was on hand at Church Street Boxing Gym in Manhattan, NY to capture some shots of the weigh-ins for Friday Night Fights 8-to-1 event which will take place at the Broad Street Ballroom tonight (July 22nd).

Pictures: Weigh-ins for Push Kick Promotions "World Stand Off"

Scott Hirano was on hand at the weigh-ins for Push Kick Promotions "World Stand Off" to photograph the  events fighters weighing in. The event takes place Saturday July 16th at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, CA.

Pictures: Weigh-ins for Stand Up Promotions "Oblonsky vs. Krause"

Scott Hirano was on hand at the weigh-ins of Stand Up Promotions "Oblonsky vs. Krause" to snap some pictures. Headlining the event will be an MTAA title fight between current champion Shane Oblonsky and challenger Bryce Krause. Also on the card Artem Sharoshkin and Jose Palacios will face off in what is expected to be an exciting bout. All the action takes place July 9th at Commerce Casino in Commerce, CA.

Pictures: Battle In The Desert 2 Weigh-Ins

Scott Hirano was on hand to cover Lion Fight Promotions "The Battle In The Desert 2" weigh-ins. All fighters made weight and the three title fights are official.