Lion Fight

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Lion Fight Promotions
Company type Private
Industry Muay Thai, Kickboxing, promotion
Founded2010;14 years ago (2010)
FounderScott Kent
Headquarters,
Key people
Scott Kent (CEO)
Scott Zerr
Nathan Corbett
Sean Wheelock
Justin Kwan
Website lionfight.com

Lion Fight also known as Lion Fight Promotions is an American professional Muay Thai promotion firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company was established in 2010 by Scott Kent, a former casino executive. [1] [2] Lion Fight is currently available on FITE, [3] and was previously partnered with AXS TV and broadcast on CBS Sports Network. [4] [5] [6]

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History

Founded in 2010 by owner and CEO Scott Kent, Lion Fight is an active promoter of Muay Thai events. [7] [8] Since the promotion’s inception, it has grown to host events across 7 countries including Italy, Ireland, and Argentina and venues in the US, from the HardRock Casino to the LA Coliseum. [9] [10] [11]

Notable competitors

Notable fighters who have fought at Lion Fight events: [12]

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References

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