Malaipet Sasiprapa

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Malaipet
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Malaipet @ Battle in the Desert
vs Michael Mananquil.
BornMongkhon Wiwasuk
(1981-12-21) December 21, 1981 (age 41) [1]
Surin, Thailand
Other namesThe Diamond
Nationality Thai
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) [2]
Weight70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb) [3]
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach69 in (180 cm)
Style Muay Thai
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Fresno, California, U.S.
TeamSitarvut Gym
Sasiprapa Gym
Team Diamond
Muay Thai Academy USA
Years active1999-present
Kickboxing record
Total183
Wins146
By knockout53
Losses31
By knockout5
Draws6
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins3
By knockout1
By decision2
Losses4
By knockout1
By decision2
By disqualification1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: March 27, 2014

Malaipet (born as Mongkhon Wiwasuk on December 21, 1981) is a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter, kickboxer and former mixed martial artist. He is a former Rajadamnern Stadium Champion who currently resides in Fresno, California. In MMA, Malaipet has fought for EliteXC, King of the Cage and in kickboxing he has competed for K-1, SLAMM!! Events, Bellator Kickboxing and Thai & Kickbox SuperLeague.

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Biography and career

Malaipet started practicing Muay Thai at the age of 8. [1] He is known for his devastating kicks and clinch and fought for EliteXC most of his MMA career. Malaipet is currently on hiatus from MMA to focus on Muay Thai. The biopic film based on his life, Legendary was released in late 2009. [4] Malaipet is also featured in the 2011 video game Supremacy MMA. He is the older cousin of Rungravee Sasiprapa and Buakaw Banchamek. [5]

He stopped Vishnu Gulati in the second round of their contest at Lion Fight 8 in Las Vegas on January 25, 2013. [6] [7]

He defeated Sean Kearney via unanimous decision at Push Kick: World Stand Off in Pomona, California, USA on March 2, 2013. [8]

Malaipet was set to fight Hakeem Dawodu at Lion Fight 10 in Las Vegas on July 26, 2013 [9] but Dawodu pulled out of the bout just two days before for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Sean Kearney. [10] Malaipet scored a knockdown with an elbow from the clinch in round two and won by majority decision. [11] [12] [13]

Malaipet stopped Caio Uruguai in round one with a counter overhand right at Lion Fight 11 in Las Vegas on September 20, 2013. [14] [15] [16]

He lost to Fabio Pinca by unanimous decision in a fight for the inaugural Lion Fight Welterweight Championship at Lion Fight 12 in Las Vegas on November 1, 2013. [17] [18] [19]

Malaipet lost to Shane Oblonsky via UD at Lion Fight 14 in Las Vegas on March 28, 2014. [20] [21]

He defeated Justin Greskiewicz at Lion Fight 17 in Ledyard, Connecticut on August 1, 2014 by unanimous decision. [22] [23]

Titles

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
146 Wins, 31 Losses, 6 Draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTimeRecord
2017-09-23Win Flag of Nicaragua.svg Jose Palacios Bellator Kickboxing 7 San Jose, USA Decision (unanimous)33:009-7
2016-10-21Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Jo Nattawut Lion Fight 32 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (unanimous)53:00
Fight Was for the Lion Fight Middleweight Title.
2015-07-31Loss Flag of England.svg Liam Harrison Lion Fight 23 California, United States Decision (split)53:00
2015-03-27Win Flag of the United States.svg Ben YelleLion Fight 21 Temecula, California, USA Decision (unanimous)53:00
2014-08-01Win Flag of the United States.svg Justin GreskiewiczLion Fight 17 Ledyard, Connecticut, USA TKO (corner stop/towel)53:00
2014-03-28Loss Flag of the United States.svg Shane Oblonsky Lion Fight 14 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (unanimous)53:00
2013-11-01Loss Flag of France.svg Fabio Pinca Lion Fight 12 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (unanimous)53:00
For the Lion Fight Welterweight Championship.
2013-09-20Win Flag of Brazil.svg Caio Uruguai Lion Fight 11 Las Vegas, Nevada TKO (overhand right)11:525-1
2013-07-26Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sean Kearney Lion Fight 10 Las Vegas, Nevada Decision (majority)53:00
2013-03-02Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sean KearneyMuay Thai World Stand Off Pomona, California Decision (unanimous)53:00
2013-01-25Win Flag of the United States.svg Vishnu Gulati Lion Fight 8 Las Vegas, Nevada TKO (low kicks)21:57
2012-05-12Win Flag of the United States.svg Justin Greskiewicz Lion Fight 6 Las Vegas, Nevada Decision (unanimous)53:00
2011-11-19Win Flag of Nicaragua.svg Jose Palacios Lion Fight 4 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (split)53:008-2
Wins the WBC Muaythai United States Welterweight (-66.6 kg/147 lb) Championship.
2011-07-30Draw Flag of England.svg Tim Thomas Elite Kickboxing Las Vegas, Nevada Draw53:00
2011-02-12Loss Flag of the United States.svg Michael MananquilBattle in the Desert, Buffalo Bills Casino [25] Las Vegas, Nevada Decision (unanimous)53:00
For the WMC Welterweight Championship.
2010-12-05Loss Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Ross King's Birthday Celebration, Commerce Casino [26] Los Angeles, California Decision (unanimous)53:00
2010-10-09Loss Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Xu Yan Legends of Heroes: Muaythai vs Kung Fu, Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands [27] Pahang, Malaysia Decision33:00
2010-07-18Win Flag of the United States.svg Michael MananquilTuff Promotions presents: WMC Full Rules Muay Thai [28] Montebello, California Decision (split)53:00
2010-04-03Loss Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Christophe PruvostMuay Thai in America [29] Santa Monica, California Decision (split)53:00
Fight was for IMTF Super-welterweight world title.
2009-12-05Win Flag of the United States.svg James CookWCK World Championship Muay Thai, Buffalo Bills Casino [30] Primm, Nevada TKO (corner stoppage)43:00
Retains W.B.C. Muaythai International Super-Welterweight title.
2009-07-25Win Flag of England.svg Richard FenwickWCK World Championship Muay Thai, Las Vegas Hilton [31] Las Vegas, Nevada Decision (unanimous)53:00
Wins W.B.C. Muaythai International Super-Welterweight title.
2009-06-13Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason ScerriWCK: Full Rules Muaythai Inglewood, California TKO (doc stop/cut)32:18
2009-01-29Loss Flag of England.svg Richard FenwickWCK Full Rules Muay Thai [32] Highland, California Decision (split)53:00
Fight was for W.B.C. Muaythai International Super-Welterweight title.
2008-06-20Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Yodsaenklai Fairtex WCK: World Championship Muay Thai "Champions of Champions" [33] Montego Bay, Jamaica TKO (doc stop/cut, swollen left eye)33:00
Fight was for Yodsaenklai's W.B.C. Muaythai World Super-Welterweight title.
2008-03-03Win Flag of Germany.svg Denis Scheidmiller SLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand IV" Almere, Netherlands Decision (unanimous)53:00
2008-01-12Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Xu Yan WCK: Full Rules Muaythai [34] Gardena, California TKO (elbow injury)12:43
2007-09-08Win Flag of Belgium.svg Jan van DenderenWBC Muay Thai Presents: World Championship Muay Thai [35] Gardena, California Decision (unanimous)53:00
2007-01-11Win Flag of Japan.svg Masaaki KazuyaWCK World Championship Muay Thai, San Manuel Casino [36] Upland, California TKO (kicks to the body)31:07
2006-12-17Win Flag of the United States.svg Fernando CallerosXtream Muay Thai Challenge II [37] Inglewood, California TKO (corner stop/cut)23:00
2006-09-30Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Le Feng ChenWorld Championship Muay Thai: "Ultimate Conquest" [38] Inglewood, California TKO (corner stop/towel)22:54
Retains IMTC Muay Thai Super-Welterweight (155 lb) World title.
2006-07-08Win Flag of Morocco.svg Youssef AkhnikhWCK World Championship Muay Thai: Hot Summer Fights [39] Inglewood, California Decision (unanimous)53:00
Retains IKKC Muay Thai World Jr. Middleweight title.
2006-04-01Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Benito CaupainWCK World Championship Muay Thai [40] Upland, California Decision (unanimous)53:00
Retains IKKC Muay Thai World Welterweight.
2005-12-17Win Flag of Morocco.svg Fikri TijartiWCK World Championship Muay Thai [41] Inglewood, California Decision (unanimous)53:00
Retains IKKC Muay Thai World Welterweight title.
2005-08-20Win Flag of the United States.svg Danny SteeleWCK World Championship Muay Thai: Hot Summer Fights [42] Inglewood, California Decision (unanimous)53:00
Wins IKKC Muay Thai World Welterweight title.
2005-05-28Win Flag of Suriname.svg Marco Pique WCK World Championship Muay Thai Las Vegas, Nevada Decision (unanimous)53:00
Elimination fight to face Jongsanan Fairtex for his I.K.K.C. Junior Welterweight Muay Thai world title.
2005-02-05Win Flag of France.svg Tarik BenefkihWCK World Championship Muay Thai [43] Las Vegas, Nevada Decision (split)53:00
IKKC Muay Thai World Welterweight title elimination bout.
2004-12-18Draw Flag of the Netherlands.svg Chris van VenrooijSuperLeague Netherlands 2004 Uden, Netherlands Decision draw (injury)1N/A
2004-10-23Win Flag of Germany.svg Timo BonfiglioSuperLeague Germany 2004 Oberhausen, Germany KO (head kick)51:00
2004-05-22Loss Flag of England.svg Peter CrookeSuperLeague Switzerland 2004 Winterthur, Switzerland Decision (unanimous)53:00
2004-01-10Loss Flag of the United States.svg Duane Ludwig Ring of Fire 11: Bring it On, Douglas County Event Center [44] Castle Rock, CO Decision (unanimous)53:00
Fight was for vacant I.S.K.A. Muay Thai Light Middleweight world title -72.5 kg.
2003-12-06Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Chris van VenrooijSuperLeague Netherlands 2003 Rotterdam, Netherlands Decision (unanimous)53:00
2003-09-27Win Flag of Sweden.svg Patrick EricksonSuperLeague Germany 2003 Wuppertal, Germany Decision (unanimous)53:00
2003-08-24Win Flag of the United States.svg James CookMain Event Fights 5 Fresno, California Decision (unanimous)53:00
2003-04-27Win Flag of Cuba.svg Eric CastañosUltimate Muay Thai Challenge, Table Mountain Casino [45] Fresno, California KO (overhand right)20:4740-3 [45]
Retains IMTO Muay Thai World Welterweight title.
2002-11-15Win Flag of the United States.svg Craig BuchananWCK World Championship Muay Thai [45] Victorville, California Decision (unanimous)53:00
Wins IKKC Muay Thai World Middleweight title.
2002-06-21Win Flag of Mexico.svg Jose OsorioAngel Marroquin Promotions Mexico City, Mexico KO (right hooks)2N/A
2002-02-12Win Flag of the United States.svg Michael ParkerThai Boxe Showcase Los Angeles, California TKO (push kick to the body)11:12
2001-09-07Win Flag of Thailand.svg Phutawan Buriramphukaofire Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (arm injury)13:00
1999-00-00Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Sangtanong Bangkok, Thailand Decision (unanimous)53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
7 matches3 wins4 losses
By knockout11
By decision22
By disqualification01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss3–4Musa ToliverDecision (unanimous) KOTC: Arrival February 25, 201035:00 Highland, California, United States
Loss3–3 David Douglas TKO (punches) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series September 26, 200832:51 Santa Ynez, California, United States
Loss3–2Thomas DennyDQ (illegal elbows) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series March 21, 200814:51 Santa Ynez, California, United States
Win3–1Kaleo KwanDecision (unanimous) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series October 26, 200735:00 Santa Ynez, California, United States
Win2–1Rinat MirzabekovDecision (unanimous)Independent EventMay 3, 200735:00 Highland, California, United States
Loss1–1Anthony McDavittDecision (unanimous)California Cage ChampionshipsFebruary 17, 200735:00 Santa Monica, California, United States
Win1–0Zhao ZhaoKO (punches)California Xtreme Fighting 3August 19, 200610:48 Upland, California, United States

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