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Yohan Lidon

Yohan Lidon (born March 28, 1983) is a French Muay Thai kickboxer.[1] He is a 3-time world champion in Muay Thai and kickboxing - including being the first ever It's Showtime 73MAX world champion.

As of July 2021, he is the #9 ranked welterweight in the world by Combat Press.[2]

Biography and career

Yohan Lidon was born on 7 March 1983. He started practicing muay thai at the age of 15. Lidon resides in Lyon, France and trains at Gym boxing St-Fons in Lyon, Saint-Fons.

He faced Eakpracha Meenayotin at Thai Fight: Lyon on September 19, 2012 in Lyon, France and lost via decision after three rounds.[3][4]

He beat Corrado Zanchi by second-round TKO at the A1 World Combat Cup on November 20, 2012.[5]

Kicking off 2013, he lost a close decision his rubber match with Karim Ghajji in the semi-finals of a 72.5 kg four-man tournament at La Nuit des Titans on February 2, 2013 in Tours, France.[6][7]

Lidon then beat Steve Moxon by way of split decision for the A1 World Middleweight (−73 kg/160 lb) title in Melbourne, Australia on February 22, 2013.[8][9][10]

A rematch between Lidon and Yodsanklai Fairtex took place at Warriors Night in Levallois, France on March 2, 2013. Lidon lost via decision after five rounds.[11]

He scored a second-round KO win over Igor Danis at La Ligue des Gladiateurs is Paris, France on January 25, 2014.[12]

He lost to John Wayne Parr by decision at Boonchu Cup: Caged Muay Thai 4 in Gold Coast, Australia on March 1, 2014.[13][14]

He lost to Bernueng TopKing Boxing on points at Warriors Night 3 on April 4, 2014.[15]

He challenged Alex Tobiasson Harris in a fight for the WMC World Super Middleweight (-76.2 kg/168 lb) Championship at Monte Carlo Fighting Masters 2014 in Monte Carlo, Monaco on June 14, 2014, losing a unanimous decision.[16][17][18]

On May 19, 2016 Yohan Lidon took Round 4 knockout victory (left head kick) over Armenian-Dutch Karapet Karapetyan and became a new World Kickboxing Network (WKN) super middleweight (oriental rules) world champion at Dark Fights 2 event in Paris, France.[19] The knockout itself reportedly scored L'Équipe 21 KO of the year.[20] On August 4, 2016 he defended his belt taking a unanimous decision over Danijel Solaja from Germany in the main event of Fight Night Saint Tropez.[21]

On May 4, 2017 Lidon defeated Patrik Vidakovics of Hungary by unanimous decision making the second defense of WKN World super middleweight title in the main event of Dubai Fight, in Dubai, UAE.[22][23]

On May 20, 2017 Lidon defeated Djibril Ehouo of France by unanimous decision in the main event of Dark Fights: Capital Fights 2 in Paris, France.[24]

On June 10, 2017 Lidon faced a unanimous decision defeat against Yoann Kongolo of Switzerland in the headline bout of Glory 42 Super Fight Series in Paris, France.[25]

Lidon was expected to fight Florian Kroger of Germany in the third defense of WKN World super middleweight title in the main event of Fight Night Saint Tropez V on August 4, 2017, in St Tropez, France.[26]

In 2012, he took 3rd place at the 14th World Carp Championship at Lake Bolsena, Italy.[27][28]

Doping suspension

Lidon failed drug tests in 2016 prior to back-to-back events La Nuit Des Challenges 16 and Nuit des Champions, and was issued with a 6-month suspension after tests on samples provided indicated a violation of France rules regarding prohibited substances (heptaminol) for competitive athletes.[29]

Titles and achievements

Muay Thai

Kickboxing

Accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Kickboxing and Muay Thai record

See also

References

  1. ^ "Yohan Lidon profile". fr.muaythaitv.com. Archived from the original on 2010-04-27. Retrieved 2010-11-04.
  2. ^ Aittama, Zach. "Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: July 2021". combatpress.com. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  3. ^ Thai Fight On Wednesday Features Saiyok vs. Pinca, Sudsakorn, Aikpracha, More
  4. ^ Thai Fight Lyon: Saiyok, Aikpracha, Bennoui Win, Sudsakorn Loses
  5. ^ Lidon, Piscitello, and Salvador Headline A1 WCC on November 20
  6. ^ Nuit des Titans on Saturday: Big Tournament/Fight Card with Aikpracha, Pinca, Lidon
  7. ^ Karim Ghajji Scores Huge Tournament Win, Beats Lidon and Aikpracha
  8. ^ Steve Moxon vs. Yohan Lidon on February 22
  9. ^ Ten Kickboxing Fights to Watch in February
  10. ^ Yohan Lidon Edges Steve Moxon in Australia
  11. ^ Jo Prestia's Warriors Night Features Lidon vs. Yodsanklai Rematch on March 2
  12. ^ LIGUE DES GLADIATEURS - Résultats Archived March 11, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ Harbour, Jack. "Gold Coast kickboxer John Wayne Parr hopes to prove he still has what it takes when he takes on Yohan Lidon in Logan in March". GoldCoastBulletin.
  14. ^ "Caged Muay Thai 9: Parr vs. Richardson Results". Combat Press. 30 November 2023.
  15. ^ WARRIORS NIGHT 3 : dure soirée pour les français Archived April 10, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  16. ^ "Buakaw Banchamek vs Djime Coulibaly 2 Monte Carlo Results". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  17. ^ Monte-Carlo Fighting Masters 2 - Fightcard, resultats. Archived June 25, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  18. ^ Monte Carlo Fight Masters Results Archived July 7, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  19. ^ "WKN France: Yohan Lidon Wins WKN World Title at Dark Fights 2: Capital Fights". World Kickboxing Network Official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-06-02. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  20. ^ "Un K.-O. impressionnant en direct sur L'Équipe 21". L'Équipe (in French).
  21. ^ "Fight Night Saint Tropez 2016 Results: Lidon Defeats Solaja, Mozny Wins Tournament". Combat Press. 30 November 2023.
  22. ^ "Yohan Lidon makes 5th WKN Super Middleweight title defense". www.mmaindia.com. 17 September 2019.
  23. ^ Trefeu, Serge (7 November 2019). "LA NUIT DES CHALLENGES 19". SIAM FIGHT MAG (in French).
  24. ^ "Capital Fights 2 Results: Lidon Tops Ehouo, Reine Bests Nait Slimani". Combat Press. 30 November 2023.
  25. ^ Sloan, Mike (June 10, 2017). "Yoann Kongolo Dominates Yohan Lidon in Glory 42 SuperFight Series Main Event". Sherdog. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  26. ^ "Fight Night Saint-Tropez Results: Tony Crushes Sapp, Lidon and Susperregui Score Knockouts". Combat Press. 30 November 2023.
  27. ^ "14th World Carp Classic 2012" Archived 2017-09-15 at the Wayback Machine, fishingandhuntingtv.com, September 18, 2012.
  28. ^ (in French) "Un gros poisson pour Lidon", karatebushido.com, September 13, 2012.
  29. ^ a b c Decision No 7
  30. ^ Panom Top King vs Yohan Lidon
  31. ^ Loisel, Jerome. "Yohan Lidon passe au MMA". headkicknews.com. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  32. ^ Yohan Lidon Defends WKN Title in the City of Rich & Famous
  33. ^ "DUBAI FIGHT - LIDON et BENNOUI encore Champions du Monde ! - Résultats et Vidéos". Archived from the original on 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
  34. ^ "Fight Night Saint-Tropez 6 Results: Lidon Drops Kongolo Late, Defends WKN Title". Combat Press. 30 November 2023.
  35. ^ "WKN France: Yohan Lidon Wins WKN World Title at Dark Fights 2: Capital Fights". Archived from the original on 2016-06-02. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  36. ^ A1 WCC Lyon - Résultats Live Archived November 26, 2014, at the Wayback Machine(in French)
  37. ^ "Boxemag Awards 2014 - Lidon, Meksen, Salvador, Sana et Sittichai vainqueurs des votes !". boxemag.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  38. ^ Arthur Kyshenko positif au dopage, Yohan Lidon récupère la ceinture des -81kg de l'Arena Fight
  39. ^ RESULTATS DU WEEK END !(in French)
  40. ^ Jerome Le Banner oprašta se protiv Mauricea Jacksona (in Croatian)
  41. ^ Thailand: 4 - France: 3 at the MUAY THAI LEAGUE
  42. ^ "Yohan Lidon, Houcine Bennoui Victorious at La Nuit des Challenges 10 in Lyon". www.thefightgame.tv. Retrieved 2011-06-06.
  43. ^ "WBC Muay Thai World Championship Muay Thai results". www.thefightgame.tv. Retrieved 2007-09-08.

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