Weekend Results: Big Name Fighters in Action

Monday, 16 May 2011 17:55

Written by Rian Scalia

This past weekend saw many of the world's top fighters in action. Three big events took place on Saturday, May 14. It's Showtime Lyon, Battle in the Desert 2 and Thai Fight Extreme showcased great action between some of the world's best in kickboxing and muay thai. Here's a quick rundown.

It's Showtime Lyon

Some of the sport's biggest names graced the card on May 14th. Badr Hari, Daniel Ghita, Tyrone Spong and Chris Ngimbi all picked up wins while Yohan Lidon became the new It's Showtime 73MAX World Champion. Giorgio Petrosyan and Chahid Oulad El Hadj fought to a no contest.

Full Results Here

Thai Fight Extreme

Also in France, some of the top Thai fighters took on French opponents. All 5 Thai fighters, Buakaw Por. Pramuk, Yodsaenklai Fairtex, Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, Saiyok Pumpanmuang and Petasawin Seatransferry walked away with their hands raised while Frenchman Fabio Pinca was upset by Yuya Yamato from Japan.

Full Results Here

Battle in the Desert 2

In Las Vegas, Nevada, some of the top Americans in muay thai went to battle, aswell as Cosmo Alexandre. Cosmo defeated American Cyrus Washington by unanimous decision while Ky Hollenbeck continued on his roll against highly regarded French fighter Gregory Choplin with a unanimous decision. Also on the card, American Kevin Ross retained his WBC Muaythai Title. Thanks to Muay Thai Authority for the full results.

Also in action, Dutch-Moroccan Ramzi Tamaditi from the Chakuriki Gym won the UMC World Title over Maik Karathanasis with a decision over 3 rounds. Congrats to Ramzi.

Last but not least, in Belgium, Yavuz Kayabasi, who beat Gago Drago in December, won by Doctor Stoppage over Gino Bourne. Watch out for Yavuz as he'll be on It's Showtime's June 18th card in Madrid, Spain.

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