Pictures: Michael Mananquil trains for re-match with Malaipet

Photographer Scott Hirano had the opportunity to visit World Team USA in San Francisco, CA and photograph Michael Mananquil as he trains for his upcoming re-match with Malaipet. The first fight was very close and Malaipet won a split decision, Mananquil gets a chance to avenge the loss on February 12th at Lion Fight Promotions […]

Cyrus Washington – “I’m the best from the U.S.A.”

There has been a lot of talk recently about the best 165lb fighters from the United States. Joe Schilling and Ky Hollenbeck were set to fight for the WBC National Title, but Hollenbeck withdrew due to an upcoming world title shot, and Schilling will now face Chase Green. All of these guy are top fighters […]

Brandon Banda talks upcoming fight with Shawn Yarborough

On February 12th Brandon Banda, and Shawn Yarborough will be squaring off in the ring at Battle in the Desert, Lion Fight Promotions inaugural event. The light heavyweight bout, should yield some hard hitting action, and Brandon Banda was kind enough to answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority. MTA: How has your training […]

Jason Andrada talks upcoming fight with Anthony Castrejon

Jason Andrada will be fighting Anthony Castrejon at Lion Fight Promotions inaugural event on Feb. 12 at Buffalo Bill’s Casino in Primm, NV. Jason was gracious enough to answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority about his upcoming fight with Anthony. MTA: You have an upcoming fight on Feb. 12th with Anthony Castejron at […]

Pictures: Chaz Mulkey, Kevin Ross, & Shawn Yarborough training

On Feb. 12th Chaz Mulkey, Kevin Ross, and Shawn Yarborough will all be fighting for Lion Fight Promotions. Battle in the Desert will take place at Buffalo Bill’s in Primm Valley, NV. Scott Hirano, visited the fighters at the Throwdown Training Center in Las Vegas to capture some pictures of them preparing for their fights. […]

MTAA March 5th fight card, Ky Hollenbeck out, Chase Green in against Joe Schilling

Joe Schilling and Chase Green will headline the next MTAA show on March 5th at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, CA. Schilling was originally scheduled to face Ky Hollenbeck for the WBC Muay Thai Super Middlweight National Title, but Hollenbeck withdrew from the fight due due to a world title opportunity in April.  Schilling […]