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Sasha Moisa
Ukrainian Muay Thai and Lethwei fighter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sasha Moisa (Ukrainian: Саша Мойса; born September 10, 1994) is a Ukrainian mixed martial artist, Muay Thai and Lethwei fighter who has competed in ONE Championship and World Lethwei Championship. He is the former WMC Super welterweight World Champion in Muay Thai and the final WLC Light Middleweight World Champion in Lethwei.
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Early life
Sasha Moisa was born in Odesa, Ukraine. He trained in judo at the age of 13 but turned to Muay Thai at 18.[1][2]
Muay Thai and kickboxing career
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In 2016, he moved to Bangkok to focus on training full-time in Muay Thai.[1]
THAI FIGHT and WMC Champion
Sasha Moisa first appeared on Thai Fight at THAI FIGHT Khmer 2017, facing the veteran Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee on November 25, 2017. He lost by decision.[3]
On July 7, 2018, Moisa faced Satanfah Rachanon at THAI FIGHT Hat Yai, where he lost a questionable extra-round decision.[4]
On October 19, 2018, Sasha Moisa captured his first major Muay Thai world title when he defeated Bangpleenoi Petchyindee Academy by second-round knockout to claim the World Muaythai Council Super Welterweight Championship.
On November 24, 2018, Moisa defeated Cambodia's Keo Rumchong at THAI FIGHT Saraburi by second-round TKO in the 2018 THAI FIGHT Kard Chuek 70 kg Semi-Finals.[5] He was originally scheduled to face Saensatharn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym for the 2018 THAI FIGHT Kard Chuek 70 kg Championship and ultimately won the title by forfeit when Saensatharn was forced to withdraw due to injury.[6] He finally faced Saensatharn at THAI FIGHT Mueang Khon 2019 on March 30, 2019. Moisa won in upset fashion when he stopped Saensatharn with a one-punch knockout.[7]
ONE Championship
Sasha Moisa made his debut for ONE Championship when he entered the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix, facing Jo Nattawut at ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon on May 17, 2019.[8] Moisa went on to lose via third-round TKO.[9]
Moisa was originally scheduled to face Yodsanklai Fairtex at ONE Championship: Age Of Dragons but was forced to withdraw from the bout.[10] He ultimately returned at ONE Warrior Series 10 on February 19, 2020, where he knocked out Shahzaib Rindh in the third round.[11]
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Lethwei career
Sasha Moisa made his Lethwei debut on February 22, 2019, at WLC 7: Mighty Warriors, where he knocked out Myanmar fighter Shwe Yar Man in the third round.[12] Moisa became the rightful challenger to the title after the strong statement against the Myanmar rising star.[13]
In 2019, he challenged Artur Saladiak for the WLC Light Middleweight World Championship.[14] On August 2, 2019, at WLC 9: King of Nine Limbs, Moisa emerged victorious by unanimous decision and was crowned WLC Light Middleweight World Champion.[15][16]
Mixed martial arts career
Fight Exclusive Night
On April 19, 2023, it was announced that Moisa had signed with Polish promotion Fight Exclusive Night (FEN) to compete in mixed martial arts.[17] He is scheduled to make his debut against Adam Brysz at FEN 50 on September 2, 2023.
Championships and accomplishments
Muay Thai
- THAI FIGHT
- World Muaythai Council
- 2018 WMC World Super Welterweight 154 lbs Champion
- Real Hero Muay Thai
- 2018 Real Hero Muay Thai 70 kg 8-Man Tournament Champion
- Elite Fight Night by Elite Boxing
- 2016 EFN King's Cup Middleweight 4-Man Tournament Champion
Lethwei
Mixed martial arts record
4 matches | 3 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 2 | 0 |
By decision | 1 | 1 |
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Muay Thai & kickboxing record
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Lethwei record
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See also
References
External links
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