Umar Semata

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Umar Semata
Born (1987-05-20) 20 May 1987 (age 36)
Uganda
Other namesThe Pain
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight71 kg (156.5 lb; 11.2 st)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Super Middleweight
Style Muay Thai
Fighting out of Phuket, Thailand
TeamMuay Thai Plaza (2010–2012)
Lion Muay Thai (2012–2013)
Tiger Muay Thai (2014–present)
TrainerSatawut Intapun
Yodkunsup Por Pongsawang
Years active2006–present

Umar Semata (born 20 May 1987) is a Ugandan middleweight and super middleweight Muay Thai fighter and the former World Boxing Council Muay Thai Interim Super Middleweight Champion, a title he has held since 14 June 2013. [1]

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Biography

Early career

After winning numerous events in boxing, he was spotted by Shala Golola who immediately recognized his talents and convinced him to swap to Muay Thai. [2] Semata was selected at the age of 18 to represent the Ugandan national Muay Thai team to compete in Thailand.

Muay Thai

In an event organized by the World Professional Muaythai Federation Semata lost by point to Saenchai on 20 July 2012 in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand. [3] [4]

East African Muay Thai International Champion

On 14 June 2013, Semata faced Australian fighter Rhys Karakyriacos and won on points the World Boxing Council Muay Thai Interim Super Middleweight Champion. The fight took place in Semata's hometown of Kampala, Uganda. [1] [5]

Lethwei

In 2017, Semata agreed to terms with the World Lethwei Championship [6] [7] and on 4 November, Semata made his Lethwei debut against veteran Soe Lin Oo at WLC 3: Legendary Champions in Yangon, Myanmar inside the Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium. Semata lost by knockout in the second round. [8]

Lethwei record

Professional Lethwei record
0 wins (0 (T)KOs), 1 losses, 0 draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2017-04-11Loss Flag of Myanmar.svg Soe Lin Oo WLC 3: Legendary Champions Yangon, Myanmar KO (Right Cross)2
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Muay Thai record

Professional Kickboxing Record
41 Wins (16 (T)KO's), 15 Losses, 2 Draw, No Contest
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2016-06-05Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Kem Sitsongpeenong Emei Legend 9 China Decision33:00
2016-04-02Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wang Pengfei EM Lgend 7 Xichang, China Decision33:00
2014-12-10Win Flag of Thailand.svg Khankhan Wongtrakol Kunlun Fight 6 World title Super Welterweight Hong Kong, China Decision33:00
2014-05-03Win Flag of Egypt.svg Abdallah HusseinWKF AFRICA Champion in Super Welterweight Kampala, Uganda Decision53:00
2014-02-19Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Imwiset PornaraiYokkao 7 Pattaya, Thailand Decision33:00
2014-01-25Loss Flag of Belarus.svg Andrei Kulebin Kunlun Fight 1. Semi Finals Pattaya, Thailand Decision33:00
2013-06-14Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rhys KarakyriacosWBC Muay thai International Super Middleweight Champion Kampala, Uganda Decision53:00
2012-11-29Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Superbon Lookjaomaesaivaree Muay Thai Warriors Thailand Decision53:00
2012-07-20Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Saenchai PKSaenchaimuaythaigym WPMF Super Welterweight title Muaythai Gala – TV 11 Ratchaburi Province, Thailand Decision53:00
2011-11-02Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Jomhod Kiatadisak Bangla Stadium Phuket, Thailand, Thailand Decision53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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References

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  8. "開始間近!判定有り、タイム無しラウェイ!~『WLC(World Lethwei Championship)-3 "LEGENDARY CHAMPIONS"』ミャンマー・ヤンゴン大会!!". Miruhon. Miruhon. 4 November 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Rhys Karakyriacos
World Boxing Council Muay Thai Interim Super Middleweight Champion
14 June 2013 
Succeeded by
N/A