International Lethwei Federation Japan

International Lethwei Federation Japan, also known as ILFJ, is a Japanese Lethwei promotion company founded in 2016. The company has its headquarters in Tokyo.
History.
The first ILFJ event titled Lethwei Grand Prix in Japan 2016, was held on 27 October 2016 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
The promotion signed top Lethwei fighters Dave Leduc, Saw Nga Man, Tun Tun Min, Too Too and Soe Lin Oo.
Business.
In 2016, the ILFJ acquired a ‘’Grade-A’’ promoter licence from the Myanmar Traditional Lethwei Federation, allowing them to organize traditional Lethwei events in Japan. ILFJ then entered into a partnership with Myanmar businessman Mr. Wunna CEO of Myanmar Media Group (MMG), the organizer of the "Myanmar Lethwei World Championship", to share fighters and co-organize the Lethwei events in Japan.
Media coverage.
After having an inaugural first event in the Japan in Tokyo (Lethwei Grand Prix 2016), FITE TV signed a multi-year agreement to broadcast the promotion's Lethwei events.
In 2017, the ILFJ signed a broadcasting deal with MNTV to be aired in Myanmar and livestreaming available in Japan on AbemaTV.
Rules.
ILFJ uses traditional Lethwei rules, with no point system. The only way to win is by knockout or because of an injury or the inability to fight any more. At the end of the match if the two fighters are still standing, the fight is declared a draw.
Rounds.
Each bout can be booked as 4 or 5 rounds fight with 3 minutes per round and a 2-minute break in between rounds. Championship bouts are 5 round with 3 minutes per round.
Weight classes.
ILFJ utilizes the following weight classes: