Behzad Rafigh Doust
| Behzad Rafigh Doust | |
|---|---|
| Born | Behzad Rafigh Doust February 3, 1983 Sanandaj, Iran |
| Native name | بهزاد رفیق دوست |
| Residence | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb; 12 st 8 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Style | Muay Thai, Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of | Thailand |
| Team | Behzad Warrior Academy |
| Trainer | Pi Lek |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 55 |
| Wins | 35 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 1 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Coach |
| Notable students | Sasha Moisa |
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Behzad Rafigh Doust (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist., fa; born 3 February 1983, in Sanandaj), is an Iranian Muay Thai kickboxer.[1][2] He is former 3-times W.P.M.F welterweight world champion.
Background
Rafigh Doust was born on 3 February 1983 in Kurdistan. He started the sport at the age of 16 in Sanandaj.[3][4] His early motivations came from martial arts movies, especially Bruce Lee. After his amateurs stint, he moved to compete in Thailand.[citation needed] In 2014, he founded the Behzad Warrior Academy in central Bangkok.[citation needed]
Muay Thai career
World Professional Muaythai Federation (WPMF)
In 2009, Rafigh Doust fought Javier from Spain for the WPMF welterweight world title. He was knocked out in the fourth round with a right hook.[citation needed]
That same year, he rematched Javier to defend his title and was able to win a five-round decision.[citation needed]
On 4 December 2010, he defended his title at Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium against Alex from Switzerland and was knocked out in the second round with a left cross.[citation needed]
On 5 December 2011, Rafigh Doust won the WPMF welterweight international title by defeating Jos Mendonca by decision.[citation needed]
WMA (World Muay Thai Alliance Association)
On 22 May 2010, in the 8-mans WMA tournament, Rafigh Doust defeated Adyl Khodja and Esteban Ramirez by the decision of the referees, and in the final, he lost to Youssef Boughanem by decision.[citation needed]
Thai Fight
On 9 August 2010, he faced Liam Harrison at Thai Fight tournament in Thailand. He was knocked out by low kicks and punches in the second round.[citation needed]
On 23 February 2013, Rafigh Doust faced Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat at THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Muay Thai Day. He lost the fight after three rounds by decision.[5]
Prince Thailand Birthday
In 2011, Rafigh Doust also fought against Muay Thai star Superbon Banchamek in the Prince Thailand Birthday event.[citation needed]
K-1
On February 2, 2013, Rafigh Doust faced Wong Yong Choi in the K-1 Korea MAX 2013, which he lost by decision after three rounds.[citation needed]
Kunlun Fight
On 25 January 2014, Rafigh Doust fought with Yan Xibo in the Sanda division of Kunlun Fight and was knocked out in the first round.[citation needed]
Coaching
After stepping down from competition, Behzad Rafigh Doust turned to coaching. He eventually established the Behzad Warrior Academy in Bangkok.[citation needed]
World Lethwei Championship (WLC)
In 2019, his students Sasha Moisa and Antonio Faria became WLC champions, with Moisa becoming WLC Light Middleweight Champion and Faria becoming WLC Light Welterweight Champion. In 2019, he was named best coach of in 2019 by Lethwei World.[6]
Championships and accomplishments
- World Professional Muaythai Federation
- 2011 WPMF International Welterweight Championship
- 2009 WPMF World Welterweight Champion
- Lethwei World
- 2019 Lethwei World Coach of the Year
Muay Thai record
| 35 Wins, 16 Losses, 4 Draws. | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-14 | Loss |  Qiu Jianliang |
Combat Banchamek | Surin, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-01-03 | Loss |  Iwmiset Pornarai |
Muay Thai Combat Mania | Pattaya, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-09-12 | Win | Orono Por Muang Ubon |
Siam Sport TV (13 Coins Stadium ) | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-04-19 | Loss | Payakdam Mor.Phuvana |
THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Pattaya | Pattaya, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 2013-03-20 | Loss |  Ruslan Kushnirenko |
WMF Championship | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-02-23 | Loss | Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat |
THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Muay Thai Day | Ayutthaya, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-02-02 | Loss |  Wong Yong Choi |
K-1 Korea MAX 2013 (Quarter-Final) | Seoul, South Korea | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013 | Win |  Alexy |
World boxing Stadium | Pattaya, Thailand | KO (Knee) | 2 | 3:00 | |
| 2012 | Draw | Lakha |
Muay boran | Kanchanaburi, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-12-05 | Win |  Jos Mendonca |
WPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) (King's birthday) | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Won W.P.M.F Welterweight International Title. | ||||||||
| 2011-04-29 | Loss | Superbon Banchamek |
Prince Thailand Birthday | Ayodhya, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011 | Win | Yedtajark Kaewsamrit |
International Muay Thai Charity Cups | Hong Kong | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011 | Win |  Saw Yan Naing |
Muay boran | Songkhla, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| 2010-08-09 | Loss |  Liam Harrison |
THAI FIGHT: Final 16 | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Low Kicks and punches) | 2 | ||
| 2010-05-22 | Loss |  Youssef Boughanem |
WMA 8-Man tournament (Final) | Zhengzhou, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-05-22 | Win |  Adyl Khodja |
WMA 8-Man tournament (Semi-Final) | Zhengzhou, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-05-22 | Win |  Esteban Ramirez |
WMA 8-Man tournament (Quarter-Final) | Zhengzhou, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010 | Draw | Bow Suwailek |
Z-1 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-12-04 | Loss |  Alex |
WPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Left cross) | 2 | ||
| Loses W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title. | ||||||||
| 2009 | Win |  Wojdek Nartowicz |
WPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) | Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defended W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title. | ||||||||
| 2009 | Win | Javier |
WPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defended W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title. (Rematch) | ||||||||
| 2009 | Win | Javier |
WPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| Won W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title. | ||||||||
| 2009 | Win |  Ise.I |
WPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 4 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Xibo Yan | TKO (punches) | Kunlun Fight 1 | January 25, 2014 | 1 | N/A | Pattaya, Thailand |
See also
References
- ↑ "Magiran | روزنامه ایران (1387/01/29): خیلی کوتاه... محض اطلاع". www.magiran.com (in فارسی). Retrieved 2021-07-07.
- ↑ "چهار موي تاي كار ايران راهي فينال شدند | نسخه چاپی خبر | خبرگزاری فارس". www.farsnews.ir (in فارسی). Retrieved 2021-07-07.
- ↑ "سنندج/ حضور موفقیت آمیز و مقتدرانه موی تای کار سنندجی در رقابتهای بین المللی و جهانی". موتور جستجوی قطره (in فارسی). Retrieved 2021-07-07.
- ↑ "مسابقات موی تای پرنس کاپ 2008". www.iranmuaythai.com (in فارسی). Retrieved 2021-07-07.
- ↑ "Thai Fight provides spectacular finale for Songkran festival". Pattaya Mail. 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
- ↑ Matthew Carter (2 January 2020). "2019 Lethwei World Awards". Lethwei World. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Behzad RAFIGH DOUST". Muaythaitv. Archived from the original on 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2021-07-07. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Behzad Rafigh Doust | Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
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