Cristian Bosch vs. Damian Bujan set for Yokkao 16

Yokkao 16 is set to take place in Rosario, Argentina and Yokkao has just confirmed their co-main event which should have Muay Thai fans in Argentina excited. Argentinians Cristian Bosch and Damian Bujan fight in front of their home country.

Bosch has long been one of the most recognized fighters from Argentina, while Bujan has started to gain significant international recognition as one of the best from Argentina in recent years. He most recently defeated Andres Dussan by decision at Simply The Best 5.

Bujan will look to score a victory over the first man that trained him. He is known for having some heavy leg kicks, although he has not been in action much recently this could be seen almost as a passing of the torch is Bujan wins. His last fight was in Spain over a year ago where he was victorious. He has a very technical style, and doesn't mind fighting from the outside or grinding in the clinch.

This bout joins the previously announced bout between Pakorn and Nicolas Vega.

Fight Card:

Pakorn PK Saenchaimuaythaigym vs. Nicolas Vega

Cristian Bosch vs. Damian Bujan

Pakorn vs. Nicolas Vega set for Yokkao 16 in Argentina

Yokkao 16 is set to take place November 13th at the Metropolitano in Rosario, Argentina. This will be Yokkao's first trip to the country and have announced their main event to be a 65kg title fight between current champion Pakorn PK Saenchaimuaythaigym and Nicolas Vega.

Pakorn enters the fight on an 11 fight win streak having defeated the likes of Sagetdao Petpayathai, Greg Wootton, Liam Harriosn, and Dmitry Valent during that win streak. He won the Yokkao 65kg title at Yokkao 11 when he defeated Greg Wootton by decision, he then made a successful title defense at Yokkao 13 by defeating Liam Harrios by decision. 

Vega is one of Argentina's top fighters, but this bout with Pakorn is easily the biggest of his career. He was most recently in action at Simply The Best 7 Fight Night where he defeated Gonzalo Arredondo by decision.

The remainder of the fight card for Yokkao 16 is expected to be announced shortly.

Fight Card:

Pakorn PK Saenchaimuaythaigym vs. Nicolas Vega

Yokkao 16 set for Argentina on November 13th

Yokkao 16 has been announced to take place on November 13th in Rosario, Argentina. The event will feature some of the fighters from Yokkao's UK team as well as fighters from Argentina and Brazil. 

There has been on official announcement as to which fighters will be fighting at the event, but Damian Bujan and Martin Velasco of Argentina are two fighters rumored to be competing at the event.

Yokkao seems to be making a push to South America as they recently opened a Yokkao Training Center in Rosario, Argentina. In the past Yokkao has shown that a tendency focus their promoting efforts in locations where a Yokkao Training Center is.

Get to know Argentina's Damian Bujan

Argentina’s Damian Bujan is on a mission, to fight the best in the world. He recently took a break from fighting after winning the WMPF super middleweight title to focus on promoting Muay Thai in his home country. Damain was kind enough to grand Muay Thai Authority an interview to discuss when he plans to return to the ring and his future plans.

MTA: Damian in August you won the WMPF super middleweight title. What have you been doing since your victory?

Damian: I keep training everyday to remain the world's No. 1 pound for pound.

MTA: When can we expect to see you fight again?

Damian: In late April in Bangkok Thailand.

MTA: Is there anyone in particular you'd like to fight when you return to the ring?

Damian: Yes, Simon Marcus, Artem Levin, Fairtex Yodsaenklai.

MTA: Can you tell Muay Thai fans that aren’t familiar with you a little bit about yourself?

Damian: I am 31 years old from Argentina and have been training for 12 years. I have had 47 fights with 44 wins, 39 by KO. I have not lost a fight in 3 years and I am one of the top fighters around the world. I travel very often to Thailand, I spent about half the year over there. My goal is to fight all of the world’s elite fighters.

MTA: You've also done some boxing. Which do you prefer boxing or Muay Thai ?

Damian: Boxing is just a hobby, Muay Thai is my real sport.

MTA: You have started promoting events, how has that experience been?

Damian: You have to devote a lot of work and energy to promote this new sport in my country, but it is very rewarding. In my job as a promoter I want want Argentine and foreign athletes participating in U.E.F. (Ultra Elite Fighter) what I live abroad.

MTA: If you had to choose promoting or fighting, what do you like most?

Damian: Fighter no doubt, but in the future I will only be a promoter.

MTA: Thanks for your time Damian hope to see you fight again soon.

Damian: Thank you very much.