Lion Fight 29 was supposed to be anchored by “Smokin’” Jo Nattawut (56-5-2) defending his super welterweight championship against an Yodpayak Sitsongpeenong. But when Sitsongpeenong was injured in training and forced to withdraw from the card, the Las Vegas-based muay Thai organization quickly filled the slot with three-time world champion Armin Pumpanmuang.
The co-feature will see former lightweight champ Ognjen Topic locking horns against onetime Lumpinee Stadium king Dechsakda Sitsongpeenong.
Also added to the marquee is a battle between Julio Pena (4-0) will take on Travis Clay (1-0); a super lightweight clash between Asa Ten Pow (1-0) and Bryce Lawrence (2-1); and a welterweight battle between Brian del Rosario (4-2) and PJ Sweda (1-0). Finally, John Nofer (7-1) will square off against Jared Tipton (1-1) in a featherweight tussle.
Lion Fight 29 goes down May 27 at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. The main card will be televised live on AXS TVC starting at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.