Umar Semata | |
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Born | Uganda | 20 May 1987
Other names | The Pain |
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 71 kg (156.5 lb; 11.2 st) |
Division | Welterweight Middleweight Super Middleweight |
Style | Muay Thai |
Fighting out of | Phuket, Thailand |
Team | Muay Thai Plaza (2010–2012) Lion Muay Thai (2012–2013) Tiger Muay Thai (2014–present) |
Trainer | Satawut Intapun Yodkunsup Por Pongsawang |
Years active | 2006–present |
Umar Semata (born 20 May 1987) is a Ugandan middleweight and super middleweight Muay Thai fighter and the former WBC World Boxing Council Muay Thai Interim Super Middleweight Champion. [1]
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.
On 20 July, 2012, in an event organized by the World Professional Muaythai Federation, Semata lost by point to Saenchai in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand. [3] [4]
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]
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]
0 wins (0 (T)KOs), 1 losses, 0 draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2017-04-11 | Loss | Soe Lin Oo | WLC 3: Legendary Champions | Yangon, Myanmar | KO (Right Cross) | 2 | ||
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
41 Wins (16 (T)KO's), 15 Losses, 2 Draw, No Contest | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2024-04-27 | Loss | Detrit Sathian Gym | Kunlun Fight 97, Qualifying Tournament Final | Beijing, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2016-06-05 | Loss | Kem Sitsongpeenong | Emei Legend 9 | China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2016-04-02 | Win | Wang Pengfei | EM Lgend 7 | Xichang, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2014-12-10 | Win | Khankhan Wongtrakol | Kunlun Fight 6 World title Super Welterweight | Hong Kong, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2014-05-03 | Win | Abdallah Hussein | WKF AFRICA Champion in Super Welterweight | Kampala, Uganda | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2014-02-19 | Loss | Imwiset Pornarai | Yokkao 7 | Pattaya, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2014-01-25 | Loss | Andrei Kulebin | Kunlun Fight 1. Semi Finals | Pattaya, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2013-06-14 | Win | Rhys Karakyriacos | WBC Muay thai International Super Middleweight Champion | Kampala, Uganda | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2012-11-29 | Loss | Superbon Lookjaomaesaivaree | Muay Thai Warriors | Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2012-07-20 | Loss | Saenchai PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | WPMF Super Welterweight title Muaythai Gala – TV 11 | Ratchaburi Province, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2011-11-02 | Loss | Jomhod Kiatadisak | Bangla Stadium | Phuket, Thailand, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
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