2017 in ILFJ | |
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Information | |
First date | February 16, 2017 |
Last date | November 15, 2017 |
Events | |
Total events | 5 |
Fights | |
Total fights | 31 |
The year 2017 was the second year in the history of the ILFJ, a Japanese Lethwei promotion and the year started with Lethwei in Japan 2: Legacy. The events are streamed online[1] by FITE TV,[2] Abema TV in Japan[3] and through television agreements with MNTV in Myanmar.[4]
# | Event | Date | Venue | Location | Attendance |
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1 | Lethwei in Japan 2: Legacy | February 16, 2017 | Korakuen Hall | ![]() |
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2 | Lethwei in Japan 3: Grit | April 18, 2017 | Korakuen Hall | ![]() |
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3 | Lethwei in Japan 4: Frontier | June 16, 2017 | Tokyo Dome City Hall | ![]() |
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4 | Lethwei in Japan 5: Nexurise | September 28, 2017 | Korakuen Hall | ![]() |
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5 | Lethwei Grand Prix Japan 2017 | November 15, 2017 | Korakuen Hall | ![]() |
Lethwei in Japan 2: Legacy | ||||
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Information | ||||
Promotion | ILFJ | |||
Date | February 16, 2017 | |||
Venue | Korakuen Hall | |||
City | ![]() | |||
Event chronology | ||||
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Lethwei in Japan 2: Legacy was a Lethwei event held on February 16, 2017 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
This event featured recently crowned openweight Lethwei World Champion Dave Leduc[5] defending his title for the first time against Lethwei veteran Phoe Kay.[6][7] For his Lethwei debut, Japanese WPMF kickboxing champion Kouma faced young Myanmar fighter Yar Zar, while Thar Thae Ta Pwint was against Japanese Karate Champion Yuki Yamamoto.[8]
Lethwei in Japan 2: Legacy | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Bantamweight 54 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 5 | 5:00 | |
Openweight 80 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 2:32 | 4 knockdowns during the match |
Welterweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 1:33 | 3 knockdowns during one round |
Welterweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 3 | 3:00 | Doctor stoppage (Cut) |
Featherweight 64 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 4 | 3:00 | |
Featherweight 68 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 2:19 |
Lethwei in Japan 3 : Grit | ||||
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Promotion | ILFJ | |||
Date | April 18, 2017 | |||
Venue | Korakuen Hall | |||
City | ![]() | |||
Event chronology | ||||
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Lethwei in Japan 3: Grit was a Lethwei event held on April 18, 2017 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
For his second title defence, openweight Lethwei World Champion Dave Leduc faced Turkish Australian Adem Yilmaz[11] in traditional Lethwei rules.[12] This match was the first Lethwei world title fight headlining two non-Burmese in the sport's history. For the occasion, the Ambassador of Myanmar to Japan was present at the event held in the Korakuen Hall.[13] This event also marked the return to action of former Openweight World Champion Saw Nga Man against Japanese fighter Teruhiko Kubo.
Lethwei in Japan 3: Grit | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Openweight 80 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
Featherweight 69 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 1:18 | |
Featherweight 69 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
Bantamweight 56 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
Openweight 80 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 2:13 | Cut on right eye |
Bantamweight 60 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 0:45 |
Lethwei in Japan 4: Frontier | ||||
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Promotion | ILFJ | |||
Date | June 6, 2017 | |||
Venue | Tokyo Dome City Hall | |||
City | ![]() | |||
Event chronology | ||||
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Lethwei in Japan 4: Frontier was a Lethwei event held on June 16, 2017 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan.[14]
This event featured the rematch of Thar Thae Ta Pwint vs Hikaru Hasumi. Thara The Ta Pwint ultimately won the first and second exchanged grabbing the ILFJ World Title. Also Openweight Champion Dave Leduc was supposed to face American champion Cyrus Washington, but Washington eventually pulled out of the fight citing a hand injury he sustained in training.[15] Leduc eventually defended his title for the third time against Muaythai world champion Nilmungkorn Sudsakorngym,[16] winning the ILFJ Openweight world title.[17]
Lethwei in Japan 4: Frontier | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Openweight 80 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 2:23 | For the ILFJ Openweight World Championship |
Featherweight 65 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 2:28 | |
Bantamweight 57 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 0:42 | For the ILFJ Bantamweight World Championship |
Welterweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 4 | ||
Featherweight 64 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 3 | 3:00 | |
Featherweight 61 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 1:32 | |
Bantamweight 60 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 4 |
Lethwei in Japan 5: Nexurise | ||||
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Promotion | ILFJ | |||
Date | September 28, 2017 | |||
Venue | Korakuen Hall | |||
City | ![]() | |||
Event chronology | ||||
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Lethwei in Japan 5: Nexurise was a Lethwei event held on September 28, 2017 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
For unknown reasons, Hanthar Waddy replaced Tun Lwin Moe. Muaythai Champion and Lethwei veteran Pravit Sakmuangtalang, also known by his last name Aor Piriyapinyo faced Thar Thae Ta Pwint. Former Golden Belt Champion, Win Tun came out of retirement for this fight and this event marked the implementation of weight classes like in traditional tournaments.[20]
Lethwei in Japan 5: Nexurise | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Bantamweight 60 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
Openweight 100 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 0:53 | |
Featherweight 65 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
Welterweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 0:34 | |
Welterweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 5 | 2:31 | |
Featherweight 65 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 5 | 3:00 |
Lethwei Grand Prix Japan 2017 | ||||
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Promotion | ILFJ | |||
Date | November 15, 2017 | |||
Venue | Tokyo Dome City Hall, Japan | |||
City | ![]() | |||
Event chronology | ||||
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Lethwei Grand Prix Japan 2017 was a Lethwei event held on November 15, 2017 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Openweight champion Dave Leduc was scheduled to be on this card but due to his opponent backing out, the fight was canceled. MMA veteran Daryl Lokuku made his successful Lethwei debut. Yan Naing Aung and Tokeshi Kohei rematched after facing each other at the September event. Julija Stoliarenko faced top Lethwei fighter in Veronika and ultimately won the Japan Lethwei World Title.[20]
Lethwei Grand Prix Japan 2017 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Featherweight 63 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
Featherweight 65 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 3:00 | |
Welterweight 70 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
Openweight 80 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 2:58 | |
Welterweight 72 kg | ![]() |
- | ![]() |
Draw | 4 | 3:00 | |
Featherweight 62 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 0:45 | For the ILFJ Women's Featherweight World Championship |