Lion Fight 12 took place this past weekend and some of North America’s top fighters were in action as well as some up and coming prospects.
Malaipet Sasiprapa dropped a decision to Fabio Pinca in the night’s main event, and Tiffany Van Soest notched another dominant victory in the co-main event against Magali Foroni. Some big knockouts were scored as well by Anthony Castrejon and Jason Andrada.
Here we play match maker and suggest some fights we think might be good fights for the North American based fighters that competed at Lion Fight 12.
Malaipet Sasiprapa vs. Kevin Ross
A few years ago this was the biggest fight to ever hit American soil. Kevin Ross scored a huge win over Malaipet and really helped push him to the forefront of the American Muay Thai movement. The buildup was great, with Malaipet making claims of not needing to train for Americans, setting the stage for an exciting bout. With both fighters under contract it would be a great re-match to see at Lion Fight; not only would it be exciting, but it would likely draw a lot of buzz for the Vegas-based promotion. Can Malaipet get his revenge against Ross or will Ross prevail once again? If Malaipet were to win, this could turn into a great Muay Thai trilogy. Something that could really help continue to boost Muay Thai in America. Although getting that trilogy to happen will be easier said than done, Ross would undoubtedly look to prove that the first time was no fluke and that he is still the better fighter.
Tiffany Van Soest vs. Denise Kielholtz
Van Soest has run through most of her competition. Her athleticism has not been matched in the ring yet and that has given her the biggest edge over her opponents. Her movement in the ring and her explosiveness are exceptional. Fans are craving for Van Soest to get a stiff test, someone Van Soest won’t simply mow down. That test could come in the form of Dutch striker Denise Kielholtz. Time Bomb vs. Miss Dynamite should result in fireworks in the ring and a fight that would be very pleasing for fans.
Nick Chasteen vs. Artem Sharoshkin
Chasteen made a successful pro debut with his unanimous decision win over Chris Culley. Chasteen is a big man for the 147lb weight division and that should give him advantages in his fights. He seemed a bit hesitant at times in his fight with Culley, but that might just have been pro debut jitters because when engaged by Culley he was more than willing to fire back. An opponent that pushes the pace would be perfect for Chasteen, Artem Sharoshkin is that opponent. The two previously fought as amateurs with Sharoshkin scoring a knockout over Chasteen. It would be an exciting fight with Sharoshkin’s move forward style and Chasteen’s ability and willingness to hold firm in the pocket and trade. Not to mention that revenge being on Chasteen’s mind is always perfect recipe to make sure a fight is exciting.
Jason Andrada vs. Anthony Castrejon
The pair met as amateurs at the first ever Lion Fight event in February of 2011. Castrejon and Andrada were both some of the top amateurs in the Las Vegas area, however, the bout was short lived as Castrejon landed a head kick that ended Andrada’s night in the first round. Both have been successful since entering the pro ranks with Andrada accumulating a 4-0 mark and Castrejon 5-1. None of these fighters is ever involved in a boring fight, put them in the ring together again and we should see what would most likely be fight of the night, possibly fight of the year.
Stephen Richards vs. Brett Hlavacek
Richard and Hlavacek were supposed fight at the Warriors Cup earlier this year but the fight fell through. Richards has some of the best boxing in the North American Muay Thai circuit and it would be interesting to see how it would match us with Hlavacek’s clinch heavy style. This would definitely be a match-up of styles.
Glen Spencer vs. Marcus Fisher
Spencer had a three fight win streak snapped against Stephen Richards. A good match up would be against Pittsburgh’s Marcus Fisher. Each fighter would receive a solid test and a nice boost with a win. Spencer is known for letting his knees flying and Fisher is known for having one of the strongest clinch attacks in the North American circuit. This would also be another match-up of styles that would be interesting to watch.
Malaipet Sasiprapa dropped a decision to Fabio Pinca in the night’s main event, and Tiffany Van Soest notched another dominant victory in the co-main event against Magali Foroni. Some big knockouts were scored as well by Anthony Castrejon and Jason Andrada.
Here we play match maker and suggest some fights we think might be good fights for the North American based fighters that competed at Lion Fight 12.
Malaipet Sasiprapa vs. Kevin Ross
A few years ago this was the biggest fight to ever hit American soil. Kevin Ross scored a huge win over Malaipet and really helped push him to the forefront of the American Muay Thai movement. The buildup was great, with Malaipet making claims of not needing to train for Americans, setting the stage for an exciting bout. With both fighters under contract it would be a great re-match to see at Lion Fight; not only would it be exciting, but it would likely draw a lot of buzz for the Vegas-based promotion. Can Malaipet get his revenge against Ross or will Ross prevail once again? If Malaipet were to win, this could turn into a great Muay Thai trilogy. Something that could really help continue to boost Muay Thai in America. Although getting that trilogy to happen will be easier said than done, Ross would undoubtedly look to prove that the first time was no fluke and that he is still the better fighter.
Tiffany Van Soest vs. Denise Kielholtz
Van Soest has run through most of her competition. Her athleticism has not been matched in the ring yet and that has given her the biggest edge over her opponents. Her movement in the ring and her explosiveness are exceptional. Fans are craving for Van Soest to get a stiff test, someone Van Soest won’t simply mow down. That test could come in the form of Dutch striker Denise Kielholtz. Time Bomb vs. Miss Dynamite should result in fireworks in the ring and a fight that would be very pleasing for fans.
Nick Chasteen vs. Artem Sharoshkin
Chasteen made a successful pro debut with his unanimous decision win over Chris Culley. Chasteen is a big man for the 147lb weight division and that should give him advantages in his fights. He seemed a bit hesitant at times in his fight with Culley, but that might just have been pro debut jitters because when engaged by Culley he was more than willing to fire back. An opponent that pushes the pace would be perfect for Chasteen, Artem Sharoshkin is that opponent. The two previously fought as amateurs with Sharoshkin scoring a knockout over Chasteen. It would be an exciting fight with Sharoshkin’s move forward style and Chasteen’s ability and willingness to hold firm in the pocket and trade. Not to mention that revenge being on Chasteen’s mind is always perfect recipe to make sure a fight is exciting.
Jason Andrada vs. Anthony Castrejon
The pair met as amateurs at the first ever Lion Fight event in February of 2011. Castrejon and Andrada were both some of the top amateurs in the Las Vegas area, however, the bout was short lived as Castrejon landed a head kick that ended Andrada’s night in the first round. Both have been successful since entering the pro ranks with Andrada accumulating a 4-0 mark and Castrejon 5-1. None of these fighters is ever involved in a boring fight, put them in the ring together again and we should see what would most likely be fight of the night, possibly fight of the year.
Stephen Richards vs. Brett Hlavacek
Richard and Hlavacek were supposed fight at the Warriors Cup earlier this year but the fight fell through. Richards has some of the best boxing in the North American Muay Thai circuit and it would be interesting to see how it would match us with Hlavacek’s clinch heavy style. This would definitely be a match-up of styles.
Glen Spencer vs. Marcus Fisher
Spencer had a three fight win streak snapped against Stephen Richards. A good match up would be against Pittsburgh’s Marcus Fisher. Each fighter would receive a solid test and a nice boost with a win. Spencer is known for letting his knees flying and Fisher is known for having one of the strongest clinch attacks in the North American circuit. This would also be another match-up of styles that would be interesting to watch.
