WORLD CHAMPION TETSUYA YAMATO BATTLES BRITISH PHENOM GREG WOOTTON
Oct 30, 2015 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas, Nev. – Tetsuya
Yamato, who boasts some of the nastiest and most feared elbows
in Muay Thai and twice defeated Kevin Ross,
defends his world title against super-slick British phenom Greg
Wooton in the Lion Fight 26 main event on Friday, Nov. 20.
The highly anticipated five-round tilt at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., will mark Yamato's first defense of the Lion Fight super lightweight championship, which the Japanese star seized in March after battering Kevin Ross with elbows and forcing a referee stoppage just 2 minutes and 43 seconds into the fight. The entire six-fight main card will be broadcast live on AXS TV.
“The viciousness and accuracy in which Tetsuya
Yamato throws elbow strikes is beautiful to watch,” said Lion
Fight President Scott Kent.
“The timing and placement of his shots are impeccable, as we saw in
both fights against Kevin Ross.
But as they say, 'It's easier to win the title then to hold onto
it' and Greg Wootton is an elite, tough-as-nails fighter who never
backs down, is dangerous wherever the fight goes and has beaten
some of Thailand's best, so expect Yamato to have his hands full in
this one.”
The 27-year-old Yamato, nicknamed the “Strong-Armed Painter” in his homeland because of his professional skills as a house painter, holds a record of 35-12-1 (23 knockouts); “The Prodigy” Wooton, 24, has racked up an outstanding 35-2 pro record that includes a jaw-dropping signature win over Petboonchu (regarded by some as Muay Thai's best pound-for-pound fighter). Wooton's long length, considerable power and incredible versatility qualify him as a legitimate candidate to make Yamato's title reign a brief one.
The rest of the main card includes unbeaten prospects such as knockout artist Victor Saravia (4-0), John Nofer (2-0) and Boston-area sheriff's deputy/fighter Julio Pena (3-0). Also on the card is Pedro Gonzalez (2-1), an ultra-ferocious New Englander who dealt Chasteen his lone loss (via TKO) and tries to finish fights with reckless abandon.
Tickets for Lion Fight 26, which will be held inside Foxwoods' Fox Theater are on sale now and can be purchased through Foxwoods.com or by calling the Foxwoods Box Office at 800-200-2882 or Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the Foxwoods Box Office. Ticket prices are $95, $55 and $35.
LION FIGHT 26 airs live on AXS TV starting at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The broadcast will feature play-by-play and color commentary by UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich alongside renowned sports commentator “The Voice” Michael Schiavello.
Please visit LIONFIGHT.com for news, information and event updates, and follow on Twitter @LIONFIGHT and @LionFightOfficial on Instagram.
About Lion Fight Promotions
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Lion Fight Promotions, LLC is the world’s premier Muay Thai organization. Founded in 2010 by owner and Chief Executive Officer Scott Kent, Lion Fight is the most active promoter of Muay Thai events and stands as the largest standup combat sports organization in North America. Sponsored by Singha Beer, the exclusive and official beer of Lion Fight, its full Muay Thai rules events are televised live nationally to over 45 million homes as part of AXS TV’s long-running Friday Night Fights series. The first-ever professional combat sports organization to be included on the UFC International Fight Week schedule of events, Lion Fight is dedicated to growing Muay Thai in America and to presenting world-class events stacked with the best fighters in the sport.
About Foxwoods ® Resort Casino
Foxwoods Resort Casino is one of the premier entertainment destinations in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in six casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to express, world-renowned spas, awarding-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, and exclusive retailers. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event. Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a comprehensive look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.
About AXS TV Fights
AXS TV Fights presents more LIVE mixed martial arts and kickboxing events than any other television network with 40+ LIVE world-class fight cards each year. "The Voice" Michael Schiavello and UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich call all the action as champions, challengers, and top prospects take center stage every Friday night at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. AXS TV Fights can be found online, on Facebook and on Twitter. AXS TV is widely distributed in the U.S. via AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast/Xfinity, DIRECTV, DISH, Suddenlink, Verizon FiOS, and other cable, satellite and telco providers. The network is also carried in Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
The highly anticipated five-round tilt at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., will mark Yamato's first defense of the Lion Fight super lightweight championship, which the Japanese star seized in March after battering Kevin Ross with elbows and forcing a referee stoppage just 2 minutes and 43 seconds into the fight. The entire six-fight main card will be broadcast live on AXS TV.
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The 27-year-old Yamato, nicknamed the “Strong-Armed Painter” in his homeland because of his professional skills as a house painter, holds a record of 35-12-1 (23 knockouts); “The Prodigy” Wooton, 24, has racked up an outstanding 35-2 pro record that includes a jaw-dropping signature win over Petboonchu (regarded by some as Muay Thai's best pound-for-pound fighter). Wooton's long length, considerable power and incredible versatility qualify him as a legitimate candidate to make Yamato's title reign a brief one.
Meanwhile, in the co-main event, Nick Chasteen (4-1) tests himself
against Brooklyn's Turan Hasanov (15-7-1) in what figures to be the
stiffest challenge of Chasteen's young career. A 26-year-old
Phoenix native whose Golden Boy good looks and distinguished
amateur career make him one of North America's hottest prospects,
Chasteen has been training in Thailand for this fight, a sign of
how seriously he is approaching this opportunity.
The rest of the main card includes unbeaten prospects such as knockout artist Victor Saravia (4-0), John Nofer (2-0) and Boston-area sheriff's deputy/fighter Julio Pena (3-0). Also on the card is Pedro Gonzalez (2-1), an ultra-ferocious New Englander who dealt Chasteen his lone loss (via TKO) and tries to finish fights with reckless abandon.
Tickets for Lion Fight 26, which will be held inside Foxwoods' Fox Theater are on sale now and can be purchased through Foxwoods.com or by calling the Foxwoods Box Office at 800-200-2882 or Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the Foxwoods Box Office. Ticket prices are $95, $55 and $35.
LION FIGHT 26 airs live on AXS TV starting at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The broadcast will feature play-by-play and color commentary by UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich alongside renowned sports commentator “The Voice” Michael Schiavello.
Please visit LIONFIGHT.com for news, information and event updates, and follow on Twitter @LIONFIGHT and @LionFightOfficial on Instagram.
About Lion Fight Promotions
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Lion Fight Promotions, LLC is the world’s premier Muay Thai organization. Founded in 2010 by owner and Chief Executive Officer Scott Kent, Lion Fight is the most active promoter of Muay Thai events and stands as the largest standup combat sports organization in North America. Sponsored by Singha Beer, the exclusive and official beer of Lion Fight, its full Muay Thai rules events are televised live nationally to over 45 million homes as part of AXS TV’s long-running Friday Night Fights series. The first-ever professional combat sports organization to be included on the UFC International Fight Week schedule of events, Lion Fight is dedicated to growing Muay Thai in America and to presenting world-class events stacked with the best fighters in the sport.
About Foxwoods ® Resort Casino
Foxwoods Resort Casino is one of the premier entertainment destinations in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in six casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to express, world-renowned spas, awarding-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, and exclusive retailers. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event. Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a comprehensive look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.
About AXS TV Fights
AXS TV Fights presents more LIVE mixed martial arts and kickboxing events than any other television network with 40+ LIVE world-class fight cards each year. "The Voice" Michael Schiavello and UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich call all the action as champions, challengers, and top prospects take center stage every Friday night at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. AXS TV Fights can be found online, on Facebook and on Twitter. AXS TV is widely distributed in the U.S. via AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast/Xfinity, DIRECTV, DISH, Suddenlink, Verizon FiOS, and other cable, satellite and telco providers. The network is also carried in Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
