Behzad Rafigh Doust

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Behzad Rafigh Doust
بهزاد رفیق دوست
Born Behzad Rafigh Doust
(1983-02-03) February 3, 1983 (age 41)
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

Behzad Rafigh Doust (Persian: بهزاد رفیق دوست‎‎, pronounced [behˈzɑːd(-e) rəˈfi:q daʊst:]; born 3 February 1983, in Sanandaj), is an Iranian Muay Thai kickboxer based in Thailand.[1][2][3] He is former 3-times W.P.M.F welterweight world champion and the best coach of World Lethwei Championship in 2019.[4][5]

Background

Rafigh Doust was born on 3 February 1983 in Kurdistan. He started sport at the age of 16 in Sanandaj.[6][7] His early motivations came from martial arts movies, especially Bruce Lee. After years of training and going through more than 300 amateur fights, he finally decided to immigrate to Thailand.[8] Rafigh Doust immediately began his professional fights in Thailand. In 2014, he founded the Behzad Warrior Academy in central Bangkok.[9]

Muay Thai career

World Professional Muaythai Federaton (WPMF)

In 2009, Rafigh Doust fought Javier from Spain for the WPMF welterweight world title. He knocked out in the fourth round with a right hook.[10]

That same year, he rematched Javier to defend his title and was able to win a five-round decision.[11]

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.[12]

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.[13][14]

Thai Fight

On 9 August 2010, he faced Liam Harrison as part of the first-ever Thai Fight tournament. He was knocked out by low kicks and punches in the second round.[15][16]

On 23 February 2013, Rafigh Doust faced Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat at THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Muay Thai Day.[17] He lost the fight after 3 rounds by referees decision.[18][19]

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 3 rounds.[20][21]

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.

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. Rafigh Doust was named the World Lethwei Championship's best coach that year.[22][23]

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

Kickboxing record
35 Wins, 16 Losses, 4 Draws.
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2014-04-14 Loss China Qiu Jianliang Combat Banchamek Surin, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2014-01-03 Loss Thailand Iwmiset Pornarai Muay Thai Combat Mania Pattaya, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2013-09-12 Win Thailand Orono Por Muang Ubon Siam Sport TV (13 Coins Stadium ) Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2013-04-19 Loss Thailand Payakdam Mor.Phuvana THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Pattaya Pattaya, Thailand KO 1
2013-03-20 Loss Ukraine Ruslan Kushnirenko WMF Championship Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2013-02-23 Loss Thailand Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Muay Thai Day Ayutthaya, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2013-02-02 Loss South Korea Wong Yong Choi K-1 Korea MAX 2013 (Quarter-Final) Seoul, South Korea Decision 3 3:00
2013 Win Russia Alexy World boxing Stadium Pattaya, Thailand KO (Knee) 2 3:00
2012 Draw Thailand Lakha Muay boran Kanchanaburi, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2011-12-05 Win Brazil 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 Thailand Superbon Banchamek Prince Thailand Birthday Ayodhya, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2011 Win Thailand Yedtajark Kaewsamrit International Muay Thai Charity Cups Hong Kong Decision 3 3:00
2011 Win Myanmar Saw Yan Naing Muay boran Songkhla, Thailand KO 4
2010-08-09 Loss United Kingdom Liam Harrison THAI FIGHT: Final 16 Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Low Kicks and punches) 2
2010-05-22 Loss Belgium Youssef Boughanem WMA 8-Man tournament (Final) Zhengzhou, China Decision 3 3:00
2010-05-22 Win France Adyl Khodja WMA 8-Man tournament (Semi-Final) Zhengzhou, China Decision 3 3:00
2010-05-22 Win Spain Esteban Ramirez WMA 8-Man tournament (Quarter-Final) Zhengzhou, China Decision 3 3:00
2010 Draw Thailand Bow Suwailek Z-1 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Decision 5 3:00
2010-12-04 Loss Switzerland Alex WPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) Bangkok, Thailand KO (Left cross) 2
Loses W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title.
2009 Win Poland Wojdek Nartowicz WPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Defended W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title.
2009 Win Spain Javier WPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Defended W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title. (Rematch)
2009 Win Spain Javier WPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
Won W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title.
2009 Win Japan Ise.I WPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 4
Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest       Notes

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Mixed martial arts record

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

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See also

References

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