On Friday, MarchĀ 3,Ā Lion Fight hosted its 35th event from the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.
In the main event of the evening, two-division titleholderĀ Jo Nattawut put his super welterweight belt on the line against Kengsiam Nor Sripueng. Nattawut last defended the title at Lion Fight 33, cruising pastĀ Hasan Troy by unanimous decision. Thailand’s Kengsiam isĀ a two-time Max Muay Thai gold belt champion.
The event was also expected to feature womenās lightweight champion Antonina Shevchenko, but challenger Magali Foroni was unable to secure proper medicals in time and the bout was canceled.
The action kicked off at 9 p.m. ET on AXS TV. Above are video highlights of the event (courtesy of AXS TV).
FULL RESULTS
Jo Nattawut def. Kengsiam Nor Sripueng by TKO (knees to the leg). Round 3, 2:40 – forĀ super welterweight title
Naruepol Fairtex def. Amadeu Cristiano by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Chip Moraza-Pollard def. Scott Noble by unanimous decision (50-43, 50-43, 50-44)
Andra Aho def. Jeri Sitzes by TKO (doctor’s stoppage). Round 3, 2:35
Jafar Toshev def. Yeison Berdugo by knockout (spinning backfist). Round 3, 1:26
Naruepol Fairtex def. Amadeu Cristiano by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Chip Moraza-Pollard def. Scott Noble by unanimous decision (50-43, 50-43, 50-44)
Andra Aho def. Jeri Sitzes by TKO (doctor’s stoppage). Round 3, 2:35
Jafar Toshev def. Yeison Berdugo by knockout (spinning backfist). Round 3, 1:26