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John Wayne Parr vs. Cyrus Washington set for CMT 7

Muay Thai Authority — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 19:00:00 +0000

Muay Thai legend John Wayne Parr will be back in action for his Caged Muay Thai promotion at CMT 7 on December 5th in Australia. Parr will face American Cyrus Washington in the night’s main event.

For those not familiar with Caged Muay Thai all the rules of Muay Thai apply, but the bouts are fought in a cage with MMA gloves.

Parr has been a fan favorite for years, not only because of his personality and fan interaction, but because of his skill. Parr is 9-1 in his last ten fights, however, before he fights Washington he will fight Cosmo Alexandre in October at Lion Fight 25.

Washington is also a fan favorite because of his explosive style. All you have to do is type in Cyrus Washington in to You Tube and you will be treated to a slew of videos in which Washington renders his opponents unconscious with spinning kicks and elbows.

Both fighters have a high work rate which should mean non stop action for fans.

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Lion Fight 17 Predictions

Muay Thai Authority — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:38:00 +0000

Lion Fight 17 takes place tomorrow at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, CT. The event will feature some of the best talent on the East Coast as well as some internationally recognized talent like Cosmo Alexandre and Malaipet Sasiprapa. The main event will feature a re-match between Malaipet and Justin Greskiewicz and the co-main event will feature a bout between Cosmo Alexandre and Jo Nattawat.

It’s time to break down all the action for the six pro fights on the Lion Fight card. Nathan Aripez breaks down the fights for you and gives you his picks on who he thinks will end up victorious on the night.

Malaipet Sasiprapa vs. Justin Greskiewicz
When Malaipet and Greskiewicz first fought back in 2012 many thought that Malaipet’s career had stalled out. He was 1-3-1 in his last five fights and 5-4-1 in his previous 10. Greskiewicz on the other hand was entering the fight with a 3-fight win streak on the line. When it was over Malaipet had won a clear cut unanimous decision and all three judges awarded him every single round. This time around Malaipet is trying to snap a two fight losing streak and Greskiewicz will be looking to string together back to back wins as well as avenging the first loss.

Having lost his last two Malaipet should be entering this fight with intentions of proving to everyone he still has what it takes to make another run at a Lion Fight title. Physically he should be the stronger fighter, especially in the clinch. Greskiewicz is going to have to press the action while avoiding getting locked up in the clinch with Malaipet, he will need to press forward land a few punches and move. Malaipet has a tendency to gas in the later rounds so Greskiewicz needs to be able to keep pace early in the fight and in the later rounds he needs to try to take over when Malaipet seems tired. For Malaipet he needs to come out and establish dominance early in the fight by landing a few sweeps and beating Greskiewicz in the clinch. If he can avoid gassing in the later rounds there is no reason that the result this time around should be any different than in their first fight.

Prediction: Malaipet by decision

Cosmo Alexandre vs. Jo Nattawat
Cosmo and Jo Nattawat both step into this bout on short notice. Cosmo has fought for Lion Fight on several occasions and always puts on a technical performance. Nattawat although a technical fighter will not be as physically strong as Cosmo and that will be the difference maker. Both fighters will fight a technical bout and you will see a full Muay Thai display. When they clinch Cosmo should be the stronger fighter and that is where he will separate himself in the fight. Cosmo has always been one of those fighters that can be aggressive; however, he needs to face a fighter that approaches him aggressively for fans to see him get aggressive. If Nattawat decides to try and press the action on Cosmo fans will definitely be in for a treat.

In the end this will be another technical a fair that will feature great technique by both fighters involved. Fans of Muay Thai should be able to appreciate the display of technique that takes place. Cosmo will use his technique and strength to out point Nattawat in the bout.

Prediction: Cosmo Alexandre by decision

Rami Ibrahim vs. Carlos Lopez
Ibrahim vs. Lopez will be an interesting matchup featuring a solid veteran in Ibrahim and a young up and comer in Lopez. Ibrahim has shown he has excellent boxing in the ring and it has proven to be the difference maker for him on several occasions. Lopez will come out looking to add a name like Ibrahim’s to his belt and his youth should serve him well in being able to keep a high pace, but in the end Ibrahim will be too savvy and his experience and grit will carry him to victory.

Prediction: Rami Ibrahim by decision

Victor Saravia vs. Andy Singh
This fight has the potential to be the fight of the night; Singh is a master technician while Saravia is a fire cracker who can end anyone’s night in the blink of an eye. Singh is a strong technical fighter and will use his teep to keep Saravia from trying to inside and land of his power punches. If Singh can stick and move it will be a long night for Saravia.

To win Saravia needs to get inside on Singh and land some big punches and make him feel his power. If Saravia can get inside and turn this into a dirty fight it will be a huge plus for him. This fight is actually one of the toughest if not the toughest on the card to predict, but going on gut feeling I would have to say Saravia is going to land one of his big punches.

Prediction: Saravia by (T)KO

Cyrus Washington vs. Brett Hlavacek
Washington and Hlavacek just fought a little over a month ago and this fight will probably mirror their first. Both fighters are technical and both have the ability to finish the fight, but this will end being a technical affair. If this fight were to change it would be because Hlavacek was sloppy and he got hit with one of Washington’s explosive kicks and was knocked out. I don’t see that happening, Hlavacek is a very cerebral fighter and he is going to grind down Washington for five rounds to take home the win.

Prediction: Brett Hlavacek by decision

Pedro Gonzalez vs. Tim Amorim
This is going to be interesting fight; Amorim has long been one of Muay Thai’s young prospects and made a successful pro debut at Lion Fight 15. Gonzalez also made his pro debut at Lion Fight 15 winning a short notice fight over Nick Chasteen. Gonzalez has an aggressive style that is more MMA than Muay Thai, but the kid can fight and is tough. Amorim is a more traditional Muay Thai fighter and this will definitely be a battle of styles. Expect Gonzalez to come out aggressive, but Amorim will have the technique to stifle his aggression. As the fight wears on Amorim will be able to take control of the fight and in the end the judges will favor him.

Prediction: Tim Amorim by decision

Nathan’s Prediction Tracker:
2014 Record: 5-2
Career Record: 37-20
Last Event (Lion Fight 15): 3-2

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Brett Hlavacek talks upcoming re-match with Cyrus Washington at Lion Fight 17

Muay Thai Authority — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 22:36:00 +0000

Brett Hlavacek will make his Lion Fight debut this Friday at Lion Fight 17. The New York based fighter is one of the top super middleweights in the East Coast. Knowing the fight will be broadcast to Muay Thai fans all over the United States, Hlavacek is ready to put on a show for fight fans as he faces a similar foe in Cyrus Washington. The pair fought a little over a month ago under The Warriors Cup promotion in New Jersey.

Brett was kind enough to sit down and answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority about his upcoming fight, enjoy.

MTA: You are fighting on Lion Fight 17 against Cyrus Washington, how is training going for the fight?

Brett: Training has been going great I have been trying to stay as active as I can right now and it’s paying off. I fought I n April, May, and recently in June for a WBC national title. When I’m this busy I spend less time on getting back in shape and on weight and more on my technique and skill.

MTA: You had a last minute opponent switch and are now fighting Cyrus Washington. Were you disappointed you were fighting Cyrus again after recently beating him?

Brett: I was a little disappointed but these things happen and I just want to get on there and I’m excited to work with Lion Fight finally.

MTA: Having fought Cyrus once already, does it make it easier to train to fight him?

Brett: Not only did I already fight him but it was only 4 weeks ago so I remember the fight and how it was. Every fight is different so I will be ready for whatever adjustments he will try and make this time around.

MTA: You won the first time so do you plan on switching anything up in this rematch or just doing what you did the first fight to get the win?

Brett: I’m not gonna switch too much up. I’m just gonna do what I did last time but do it better.

MTA: What do you think is Cyrus’s greatest strength in the ring?

Brett: At times he can be explosive and fast with his kicks. If you relax while fighting him you will pay.

MTA: This fight will be aired on AXS TV, is knowing this will be in front of a live TV audience add some pressure?

Brett: There will be a little pressure but I feel it’s a good thing. I think for the most part everybody feels the pressure and nerves before the fight. It’s how you deal with that stuff that makes the fighter.

MTA: You are known for having a strong clinch game, is that something you focus on a lot in training or is it just an aspect of your fight style that evolved to another level as you progressed in the sport?

Brett: I feel like I’m more of a kicker but at our gym we constantly work on clinching and it has shown in some of my fights in the past. If I feel like that is where my best fight will be then I’m going to work the clinch in the fight.

MTA: You have dabbled in kickboxing, which do you prefer full rules Muay Thai or Kickboxing rules?

Brett: Muay Thai is what I love to do and what I will continue to do. That’s not to say that I won’t take anymore kickboxing fights though. Glory was a whole new challenge for me. You really have to approach it as a completely different sport. Some people think you just can’t clinch and elbow but also you have to take into account that the length of the fights and the scoring is different.

MTA: Not looking past Cyrus Washington, but is there anyone in particular you would like to fight after him?

Brett: Nobody in particular, I have been fighting between super middleweight and light heavyweight these last couple months so whoever is ranked ahead of me. I definitely want to start testing myself against more international competition.

MTA: How excited were you when you got the call from Lion Fight?

Brett: Very excited, fighting for them this year was one of my goals so it’s awesome to finally be able to get a shot.

MTA: You have a slew of tattoos, how many do you have exactly and when did you start getting them? Any more plans for future tattoos?

Brett: I don’t really have a number but a good deal of my body is covered. As soon as I was 18 I started getting them. I got a majority of my work done in my early 20’s and have since slowed down. I plan on getting more done I just need to find the time. It takes time for the tattoo to heal so that means I’m out of the gym which means I’m not training or teaching then.

MTA: How long have you been training Muay Thai and how did you get involved in the sport?

Brett: I have been involved with Muay Thai for about 15 years or so. I got started at a very young age and was getting in fights when I was 12 or so. Back then there were not that many fights going on and also not that many teenagers fighting so I would only fight a couple times a year. I was doing TKD at the time and wanted something with a little more contact and I came across a Muay Thai seminar with Vut Kamnark and that was it I was in.

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Lion Fight 17 fight card change, Mr. Knock vs. James out Alexandre vs. Nattawat in

Muay Thai Authority — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:24:00 +0000

Lion Fight 17 has had a few changes over the last few days. Initially Thepnimit “Mr. Knock” Sitmonchai vs. Dean James was set as the main event, but an injury to James and visa issues for Thepnimit have scratched the bout from the fight card. The co-main event of Justin Greskiewicz vs. Malaipet Sasiprapa has now been bumped up to main event status. A new co-main event featuring Cosmo Alexandre vs. Jo Nattawat has been added to the event.
Another change that has taken place is Victor Monfort will no longer be fighting against Brett Hlavacek and has been replaced by Cyrus Washington. The fight between Washington and Hlavacek will serve as a re-match of their WBC National Title Fight earlier this year.
Lion Fight 17 will take place August 1st from Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard, CT. The event will also air live on AXS TV.
Full Fight Card:
Malaipet Sasiprapa vs. Justin Greskiewicz
Cosmo Alexandre vs. Jo Nattawat
Rami Ibrahim vs. Carlos Lopez
Victor Saravia vs. Andy Singh
Cyrus Washington vs. Brett Hlavacek
Pedro Gonzalez vs. Tim Amorim

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The Warriors Cup XX Results: Kornpet and Hlavacek victorious

Muay Thai Authority — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 21:31:00 +0000

The Warriors Cup XX took place this past weekend in Branchburg, NJ and featured two pro bouts. The main event saw Kornpet Petchrachapat take home a split decision over Eddie Martinez. It was a worthy effort by Martinez who was able to keep pace with Kornpet despite not having nearly as many fights as the Thai veteran.

In the co-main event Brett Hlavacek and Cyrus Washington met in a WBC Muay Thai National Super Middleweight title bout. Hlavacek has now scored back to back wins over two well respected North American Nak Muays in Alex Berrios and Cyrus Washington.

Results:

Kornpet Petchrachapat def. Eddie Martinez via Split Decision

Brett Hlavacek def. Cyrus Washington via Unanimous Decision

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The Warriors Cup XX set for June 14th with Cyrus Washington vs. Brett Hlavacek main event

Muay Thai Authority — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 23:07:00 +0000

The Warriors Cup returns on June 14th in Branchburg, NJ with The Warriors Cup XX. The event will take place at the Branchburg Sports Plex and will feature a main event bout between Cyrus Washington and Brett Hlavacek. The co-main event will feature a bout between Eddie Martinez and Kornpet Petchrachapat.

Washington will attempt to defend his WBC Muay Thai Super Middleweight National Title against Hlavacek. Washington who is known for his ability to dazzle fans with spectacular knockouts with have to deal with Hlavacek’s clinch heavy attack. Hlavacek will be coming off a huge win over Alex Berrios under the Friday Night Fights banner and defeating Washington for the WBC National Title would be a great follow up for the Phil Nurse product.

Martinez will look to follow up his win over Villi Bello, also under the Friday Night Fights banner by taking on Muay Thai veteran Kornpet. Now permanently located in California, Kornpet has been training and teaching at Boxing Works with Bryan Popejoy. A win over a seasoned veteran such as Kornpet would be huge for Martinez.

Pro Fight Card:

Cyrus Washington vs. Brett Hlavacek

Eddie Martinez vs. Kornpet Petchrachapat

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Take-On Productions XXIV Results

Muay Thai Authority — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 21:56:00 +0000

Take-On Productions XXIV took place this past Friday in New York. After the last minute removal of Travis Lerchen the main event featured Cyrus Washington vs. James Martinez. It was another highlight reel knockout for Washington when it was over as he scored a second round stoppage of Martinez with a spinning heel kick. With the win Washington gets back on the winning track after having dropped his two previous fights by decision.

In the night’s other pro fight Nick Vaughn scored a stoppage victory over Marc Seno. In the third round Vaughn connected with an elbow that forced the stoppage.

Results:
Cyrus Washington def. James Martinez via (T)KO at 0:42 of Rd. 2

Nick Vaughn def. Marc Seno via (T)KO at 2:32 of Rd. 3

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James Martinez replaces Travis Lerchen against Cyrus Washington at Take-On XXIV

Muay Thai Authority — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:37:00 +0000

James Martinez will step in on short notice to replace Travis Lerchen against Cyrus Washington at Take-On XXIV on December 13, 2013. Lerchen was forced to withdraw from the bout after breaking his foot.

Martinez who is known for his short stint on the first season of The Contender Asia will have his hands full with Washington. Martinez has lost his last few fights by knockout, many of which were taken on short notice. Washington is known for his explosiveness and his highlight reel knockouts. Washington will be looking to end a two fight skid after dropping back to back fights by decision.

Fight Card:

Cyrus Washington vs. Travis Lerchen

Nick Vaughn vs. Marc Seno

Brett Hlavacek vs. Tarek Rached

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WCK Muay Thai “WCK vs. Wulinfeng 2013” Results

Muay Thai Authority — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:27:00 +0000

This past weekend WCK Muay Thai “WCK vs. Wulinfeng” took place at the Riviera in Las Vegas. The annual Wulinfeng event featured some veterans of the Muay Thai and Kickboxing scene as well as some up and coming fighters.

In the main event Lerdsila Chumpairtour and Zequi Deng met in a re-match from last years event. Last time Deng won by split decision, but Chumpairtour was able to avenge the lost by taking home a unanimous decision this time around.

In other action Cyrus Washington dropped a decision to Xinjun Lui, Adam Rothweiler continued the amazing start to his Muay Thai career by improving his record to 4-0 since making his pro debut earlier this year by defeating Jacob Ramsey. Mike Lemaire scored his second (T)KO in a row by stopping Qiang Guo in the first round.

Results:

Lerdsila Chumpairtour def. Zequi Deng via Unanimous Decision

Xingjun Lui def. Cyrus Washington via Unanimous Decision

Mike Lemaire def. Qiang Guo via (T)KO 2:14 of Rd. 1

Adam Rothweiler def. Jacob Ramsey via Unanimous Decision

Raul Rodriguez def. Wenfei Dong via Split Decision

Yinghua Tie def. Mohammad Navidinia via (T)KO 2:20 of Rd. 3

Melsik Baghdasaryan def. Chuang Xie via Unanimous Decision

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Fight Card for November 2nd WCK Muay Thai “WCK vs. Wulinfeng” event in Las Vegas

Muay Thai Authority — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 22:35:00 +0000

WCK Muay Thai returns to action November 2nd at the Riviera Casino in Las Vegas. The night’s event will feature their annual WCK Muay Thai vs. Wulinfeng fight card.

The night’s main event will feature a WBC Muay Thai international title fight between Lerdsila Chumpairtour and Deng Zeqi. The pair met at last year’s WCK vs. Wulinfeng show in a fight that Zeqi won by split decision.

Some other notables on the fight card include Cyrus Washington, Mike Lemaire, Adam Rothweiler, and Afam Egbochuku. Washington will face Yi Long, Lemaire will fight Guo Qiang, and Rothweiler take on Chan Kai Chung as part of the team WCK vs. Wulinfeng competition. Egbochuku will fight Bruce Trudl in a full rules Muay Thai super fight.

Fight Card:
Lerdsila Chumpairtour vs. Deng Zeqi
Cyrus Washington vs. Yi Long
Mike Lemaire vs. Guo Qian
Adam Rothweiler vs. Chan Kai Chung
Raul Rodriguez vs. Dong Wenfei
Mohammad Navidinia vs. Tie Yinghua
Justine Kish vs. Tang Jin
Melisk Baghdasaryan vs. Xie Chuang
Afam Egbochuku vs. Bruce Trudl
David Pacheco vs. Sun Weichao
Linda Aguilar vs. Wang Chaoqi
Jason Caldwell vs. Jorge Perez

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