Some people are call this the best spinning elbow they ever saw, or didn’t. At Lion Fight 20, Gaston Bolanos threw a spinning elbow so fast, the eye can barely follow it, even on the second viewing, even on tape
Opponent Caleb Archer sure didn’t.
I have built Lion Fight as the promotion that brings in the most respected names in Muay Thai, and the one that finds the next American superstars, said Lion Fight president Scott Kent. Gaston Bolanos is both, and with the fast-paced, technical fighting style he showed, he proved he deserves this contract with Lion Fight. Gaston is definitely one to watch in the sport of Muay Thai.
The good feelings are mutual.
I cannot express how excited I am to sign an exclusive agreement with Lion Fight, said Bolanos. It has been my dream since I was a child in Peru to fight Muay Thai on a global stage. Now Lion Fight has given me this opportunity and for that I am forever grateful. Thank you Scott Kent and Christine Toledo for believing in me and elevating Muay Thai to the level it deserves.
Just 22 years old, Bolanos is 3-0 in the Lion Fight ring and has already delivered back-to-back-to-back fight finishes through two stunning performances. He defeated Brian Del Rosario by TKO in his professional debut at Lion Fight 14. He followed that up with an aggressive and dominant win over Tyler Toner at Lion Fight 16, punishing Toner with elbows and scoring from the clinch, bringing fans to their feet, then forcing a stoppage before the start of the second round.
And now the ninja elbow.
Bolanos started training in combat sports at the age of 10 in his native Lima, Peru. Now based out of Dublin, Calif., Bolanos trains under Kirian Fitzgibbons and current Lion Fight Super Lightweight Champion Kevin Ross, out of Combat Sports Academy. He is a two-time South American Muay Thai Champion, U.S. Muay Thai Champion, and a two-time USA representative at the IFMA World Championships. As an amateur, Bolanos racked up 23 wins with more than a dozen fight finishes. As a professional he remains undefeated.
NEXT … the fight before – an eye-shattering spin elbow and TKO over Tyler Toner.
The Independence Day pairings took place live at The Pearl in The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In celebration of AXS TV Fights’ 250th broadcast on July 4, 2014, the series delivered a fight card of bone-shattering intensity, literally, most notably Tyler Toner vs. Gaston Bolanos.
Main card results:
Kevin Ross def. Michael Thompson via Decision (Unanimous)
Tiffany Van Soest def. Sindy Huyer via TKO 0:56 Round 5
Rungravee def. Adrian Morilla via Decision (Unanimous)
Gaston Bolanos def. Tyler Toner via TKO (Corner Stoppage) 3:00 Rnd 1
Casey Parlett def. Josh Sheppard via Decision (Split)
AXS TV Fights presents more live mixed martial arts and kickboxing events than any other television network, with over 40 live world-class fight cards each year. The Voice Michael Schiavello and UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich call all the action as champions, challengers, and top prospects take center stage every Friday night at 10 p.m. ET on AXS TV.
