Behzad Rafigh Doust

Behzad Rafigh Doust (Persian: بهزاد رفیق دوست, romanized: Behzād Rafîq Dūst, 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]

Behzad Rafigh Doust
BornBehzad Rafigh Doust
(1983-02-03) February 3, 1983
Sanandaj, Iran
Native nameبهزاد رفیق دوست
ResidenceBangkok, Thailand
NationalityIranian
Height174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb; 12 st 8 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Welterweight
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
Fighting out ofThailand
TeamBehzad Warrior Academy
TrainerPi Lek
Years active1999-present
Kickboxing record
Total55
Wins35
By knockout10
Losses16
Draws4
Mixed martial arts record
Total1
Wins0
Losses1
By knockout1
Other information
OccupationCoach
Notable studentsSasha Moisa

Background

Rafigh Doust was born on 3 February 1983 in Kurdistan. He started the 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 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.[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.

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 three 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.

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.[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.

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 OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2014-04-14LossChina Qiu JianliangCombat BanchamekSurin, ThailandDecision33:00
2014-01-03LossThailand Iwmiset PornaraiMuay Thai Combat ManiaPattaya, ThailandDecision33:00
2013-09-12WinThailand Orono Por Muang UbonSiam Sport TV (13 Coins Stadium )Bangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
2013-04-19LossThailand Payakdam Mor.PhuvanaTHAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: PattayaPattaya, ThailandKO1
2013-03-20LossUkraine Ruslan KushnirenkoWMF ChampionshipBangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2013-02-23LossThailand Iquezang Kor.RungthanakeatTHAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Muay Thai DayAyutthaya, ThailandDecision33:00
2013-02-02LossSouth Korea Wong Yong ChoiK-1 Korea MAX 2013 (Quarter-Final)Seoul, South KoreaDecision33:00
2013WinRussia AlexyWorld boxing StadiumPattaya, ThailandKO (Knee)23:00
2012DrawThailand LakhaMuay boranKanchanaburi, ThailandDecision53:00
2011-12-05WinBrazil Jos MendoncaWPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation) (King's birthday)Bangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Won W.P.M.F Welterweight International Title.
2011-04-29LossThailand Superbon BanchamekPrince Thailand BirthdayAyodhya, ThailandDecision33:00
2011WinThailand Yedtajark KaewsamritInternational Muay Thai Charity CupsHong KongDecision33:00
2011WinMyanmar Saw Yan NaingMuay boranSongkhla, ThailandKO4
2010-08-09LossUnited Kingdom Liam HarrisonTHAI FIGHT: Final 16Bangkok, ThailandTKO (Low Kicks and punches)2
2010-05-22LossBelgium Youssef BoughanemWMA 8-Man tournament (Final)Zhengzhou, ChinaDecision33:00
2010-05-22WinFrance Adyl KhodjaWMA 8-Man tournament (Semi-Final)Zhengzhou, ChinaDecision33:00
2010-05-22WinSpain Esteban RamirezWMA 8-Man tournament (Quarter-Final)Zhengzhou, ChinaDecision33:00
2010DrawThailand Bow SuwailekZ-1Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDecision53:00
2010-12-04LossSwitzerland AlexWPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation)Bangkok, ThailandKO (Left cross)2
Loses W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title.
2009WinPoland Wojdek NartowiczWPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation)Kamphaeng Phet, ThailandDecision53:00
Defended W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title.
2009WinSpain JavierWPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation)Bangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Defended W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title. (Rematch)
2009WinSpain JavierWPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation)Bangkok, ThailandKO4
Won W.P.M.F Welterweight World Title.
2009WinJapan Ise.IWPMF (World Professional Muaythai Federation)Bangkok, ThailandKO (Elbow)4
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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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

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