Lion Fight 54: Preview

by Damon Smith · Published April 19, 2019 · Updated April 19, 2019

Lion Fight 54 will take place on Saturday, April 20 at the historic Route 66 Hotel & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Three title fights headline this Muay Thai event setting up for a night of fantastic fights. Lion Fight action will air live on CBS Sports Network (10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. Mountain / 7 p.m. PT).

MAIN CARD

Headlined by three huge title fights

Women’s World Super Flyweight Title
Amy Pirnie (21-3-1) vs. Sandra Godvik (9-1),
Lion Fight CEO Scott Kent has worked tirelessly to bring Muay Thai sensation Lommanee W. Santai (94-8) into Lion Fight. Santai is considered the best in the world, however things just haven’t been able to materialize as of yet. Kent made an amazing change adding Sandra Godvik who has been rocketing up the Muay Thai ranks. Pirnie will have to wait to get her dream fight against Santai but she is laser focused on Godvik and walking away with the World Super Flyweight Title.

North American Cruiserweight Title
Brett Hlavacek (18-5) vs. Ardany Mora (4-1),
Brett “The Threat” Hlavacek, the nickname is no accident. Brett is extremely dangerous and can take out any Muay Thai fighter on a given tight. An experienced fighter with 23 pro scraps he is truly a threat in the ring Brett is driven to be a Lion Fight champion and will undoubtedly be coming with bad intentions against Ardany Mora. Mora is former pro MMA fighter who was a submission specialist in the cage. Fierce and competitive Ardany is looking to make a name for himself with Lion Fight Saturday night.

Women’s North American Super Bantamweight Title
Candice Mitchell (12-1) vs. Whitney Tobin (32-13),
This one could main event any Muay Thai event as the veteran Whitney Tobin brings a wealth of experience into the ring with rising star Candice Mitchell. Mitchell better known as “Candi Crush” fights out of both Phuket Top Team (Thailand) and Combat Sports Academy (CSA). She has finished more fights than she won via decision and loves to apply pressure and inflict punishment. Tobin brings a tough match up as she is an experienced counter striker and will look to set Candice up and attack when she applies pressure. Patience will be key for “Candi Crush” in this fight as will her devastating head kicks.

Also on the Main Card

Joe Stripling (4-0) vs. Cody East (1-0), Heavyweight
Joe Stripling looks to remain undefeated and move to 5-0 but faces an interesting challenge in former UFC veteran Cody “The Freight Train” East in this heavyweight clash of undefeated Titans.

Marc Entenberg (2-1) vs. Sean Baca (0-0), Super Welterweight
Sean Baca makes his professional debut at Lion Fight 54 as he faces Marc Entenberg in a super welterweight clash. Both fighters are hometown boys who look to put New Mexico Muay Thai on the map. Entenberg fights out of JacksonWink MMA while Baca makes his pro debut from Baca fight systems and is looking to show off his gyms abilities.

John Seagle (Pro Debut) vs. Gene Perez (Pro Debut), Lightweight
Both Seagle and Perez make their respective professional debuts with Lion Fight. Hell of an accomplishment to get your pro start at the best Muay Thai promotion in the United States and both fighters will leave it all in the ring Saturday night.