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It is obvious that not everybody in Czech Republic was satisfied with the retirement of CFU from ISKA EUROPE.  A lot of e-mails shows the interest of Czech fighters and clubs in ISKA. On April 24th ISKA EUROPE president Fritz EXENBERGER had a meeting in Brno / Czech Republic with a new group of responsible trainer and Manager.

Mr. Jan VASILENKO  6th DAN, from Ostrava in Moravia became the new ISKA Czech Republic president. In the next weeks we will see the new ISKA CZECH web site with all details. All fighters in Czech Republic , from Kata to MMA, are invited to contact Mr. Vasilenko and his team to join ISKA Czech National team for the upcoming European Champion ships in Rome, October 5th – 1oth.

By interest send mail to ISKA EUROPE, we will forward your request.

ISKA INDIA president Mr. Premit Sen promote the  all India Champion ship in Kolkata, June 21st. All fighters for Taekwondo, Wushu and Kickboxing are welcome. For more information and details about the biggest event in India send mail to iskaindia@gmail.com

In June 12th -14th the open ISKA European Cup in all disziplines takes place in beautiful Bregenz, Austria. Promoter Harald FOLLADORI and team welcomes all teams and fighters form any federations. Invitation online by downloads.

One of the best tournament is the German Classic in Semicontact, Lightcontact and Forms. Invitation online by downloads.

ISKA World Championship Thaiboxing

Helene Garnett v Jorina Barrs

Wicker Camp in association with Showsport International staged a World Championship Thaiboxing event on the 29th March at the Octagon Centre in Sheffield. The main event was an ISKA Ladies World title contest, England’s Helene Garnett (Wicker Camp) faced Holland’s Jorina Barrs (Team Schrijber) to decide the welterweight championship. Both girls were undefeated European Champions although Baars has twice as many fights a Garnett.

 

The crowd got behind the hometown girl as she made her way to the ring to the sound of ABBA’s Dancing Queen. There was a real air of excitement and anticipation. Jorina came steaming out with all guns blazing in the first round, Garnett covered up weathered the storm. The pace was fast and furious in the second with both girls kicking, punching and kneeing to the head. Garnett caught Baars with some solid punches to the face and some great head kicks but Jorina was relentless and caught Helene with a strong knee to the face in the fourth round. This was a real bloody battle which was very close that ended in a majority decision for Barrs 49-48, 49-48, 47-49

British Champion Mehdi Firoozi (Wicker Camp) faced Shaun Lomas (BCS) to contest ISKA Commonwealth Super-middleweight Muaythai Title 78.1kg fight and a rematch from last year when Firoozi fought Lomas in Birmingham and won Lomas felt he could have done better. Firoozi took control of the fight from the first round and hit Lomas with everything in his arsenal, punches, kicks, knees and elbows. Lomas showed unstoppable fighting spirit and came back a couple of times landing a solid punch in the Third which dropped Firoozi for an eight count. Firoozi stepped up a gear in the fourth and fifth out classing Lomas catching him with more solid punches and head kicks. A unanimous decision for Firoozi and credit must go to Lomas for being such a tough opponent.

Thomas McCormick (Wicker Camp) faced Colm Jillaine (Cambridge Freefighters) in a British title eliminator for the Super-Welterweight Muaythai title 69.6kg . Jillane was the more experienced fighter with a slight weight advantage but McCorkmack was the much younger man. McCormack fought clever, keeping the more aggressive and stronger Jillane at bay, scoring and moving constantly. Jillane was always dangerous and wanted to stand and trade but McCormack dictated the pace and skilfully controlled Jillane who was unable to pin McCorrmack down. Jillane was constantly peppered with punches, kicks and elbows throughout the fight sustaining a cut to the top of his head in the Third round. A unanimous decision to Thomas McCormack

In the supporting bouts Jamie Woodward (Wicker Camp) defeated Kieran Woods (SMTC) by unanimous decision. Jamie Shepherd (Wicker Camp) defeated Matthew McDonnell (SMTC) by unanimous decision. James Ogden (Wicker Camp) defeated Dougie Clarke (Fighting Fit) by Majority decision. David Macintosh (Bad Company) defeated Rajesh Sallen (Team Fearless) by unanimous decision.

 

1. Saso Puroski V Steve Gumerez (MPD Steve Gumerez)
Bulldog ACT BJC ACT
Steve won by MPD

2. Fiti Asamasaga V Garth (Winner Garth)
Bulldog QBN Tama Tehuna
Great battle from both guys having their first fight, Fiti came out strong and hitting hard. After the 1st round Garth found his reach and begun landing some good clean shots, eventually coming out on top to take the win.

3. Bron Vickers V Jodie Palozzi (Winner UPD Jodie Palozzi)
Bulldog ACT Murdoch’s Workshop Newcastle
The only female fight of the night didn’t disappoint. Jodie started the fight with fast combinations landing and avoiding the grapple from her taller opponent. Bron was strong in the 2nd and stole the round. Jodie coming out with a close win after a tough 3rd round.

4. Steve Bishop V James Dvorscak (Winner UPD James)
Bulldog ACT Phoenix ACT
Another excellent supporting bout, James having to fight smart with his opponent enjoying a slight weight advantage. The Phoenix fighter took the win after 3 rounds.

ISKA 60kg Eastcoast Oriental Rules Title
5. Josh Tonna V Shawn Lin (Winner UPD Josh Tonna)
Bulldog ACT Lightning Lee Gym
These two young charges were having a rematch for a title so both were keen to impress and definitely came to fight hard. Shawn walked forward from the first bell with an aggressive punching style which seemed to have stunned Josh temporarily, patiently Josh found his combinations beginning to work and also landed some long range knees which did enough damage to his more experienced opponent. Josh took the belt after 4 rounds.

6. Michael Van Der Vilst V Brane Zec (Winner Brane Zec KO Rd2)
Tama Tehuna BJC ACT
Both guys came out all guns blazing with an early knock down to Michael, but was soon to be deducted a point for unsportsmanlike behaviour. After recovering from the knock down Brane then returned the 8-count on his opponent who seemed to be struggling to get his momentum back, Michael was stopped by KO.

ISKA 69.5kg Sth Pacific Kickboxing Title
7. Warrick Harrington V Nick Rivera (Winner Nick Rivera TKO Rd2)
Bulldog ACT Lighting Lee Gym
A very classy Nick Rivera was just too technical and experienced for his young and upcoming local opponent on the night, the referee calling a stop to the fight after giving Warrick two 8-count within the 2nd round. A disappointed crowd booing the decision but the safety of the fighter always has to be the top priority.

8. Kim Louden V Gaz Rees (Winner UPD Kim Louden)
Rick Kulu/Supalek Phoenix Gym ACT
Kim Louden again impressed everybody with his strong technique and skill taking the fight on late notice. Gaz was having trouble finding use of his long range and looked to be a little trouble by Kim’s strong grappling style.

ISKA Super Heavyweight Oriental Rules World Title (Winner by vicous KO Ben Edwards)
9. Ben Edwards V Rick Cheek
Bulldog ACT AUS Nth California Fighting Alliance USA
‘Savage’ Rick Cheek started the fight in relaxed fashion moving around well avoiding Bens well-known damaging punches landing a quick combination of his own but taking a few legs kicks as well before Ben erupted, landing a devastating over-hand/right hook that echoed into the crowded and vocal room taking the World Title by knock out!

 

21^st February 2009

Lynn Sports Centre, Kings Lynn

ISKA Kickboxing Novice to C class

Main Event: non-title Novice to B class bouts

Michael Mann (Warriors) def. Neil Gree (Pride KB) KO R1

Danny Litchfield (St. George KB) def. Andreus Denisous (Warriors) Pts.

Riki Jeffery (St. George KB) def. Jack Lambert (Ferry Street KB) TKO R1

Elgun Sayer (Ferry Street KB) def. James Doorman (Warriors) Pts.

Nathan Leeson (Rough & Ready) def. Anton Jarjomenko (Warriors) Pts.

Barter Malecki (Scorpion KB) def. Gavin Cooper (Warriors) Pts.

Gary Kerr (Warriors) def. James McGrata (Rough & Ready) KO R1

Matt Coleman (Warriors) def. Rob Walden (Scorpion KB) TKO R1

Promoter: Gareth Eke

Medical Suspensions: Neil Gree (Pride KB) Jack Lambert (Ferry Street KB) James McGrata (Rough & Ready) Rob Walden (Scorpion KB) received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 20^th March 2009

22^nd February 2009

Wulfrun Hall Wolverhampton

ISKA Kickboxing Novice to B class

Main Event: non-title Novice to B class bouts

Ivor Price (FKBC) def. Shaun Robson (Lionhearts) KO R1

Shaun Montcriffe (BCCA) def. Jemal Gokan (Eclipse) Pts.

Dale Dixon (Eclipse) v Adam Myrie (BCCA) Draw

Murray Dadswell (Bai Lang) def. Christopher Reid (Lionhearts) Pts.

Semi-Pro MMA

Mickey McDermitt (Oldbury) def. Johnny Stewart (Ashby KO) TKO R2

Amateur Kickboxing U 18

Kyle Williams (Eclipse) def. Kane Kean (Elite KBS) Pts.

Promoter: Fran Zuccala

Medical Suspensions: Shaun Robson (Lionhearts) Johnny Stewart (Ashby KO) received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 21^st March 2009

22^nd February 2009

Darnall Liberal Club, Sheffield

ISKA Championship Thai/Kickboxing

Main Event: English National title bout

ISKA English Light-Middleweight title 72.5kg OR

Daiton Jackson (Salford MT) v Kade Sherlock (Combat Sport)

Winner Daiton Jackson TKO round 4

ISKA Northern Area Super-welterweight title 69.6kg FR

Robin Hewson (AFK) v Dean Storey (Franks Gym)

Winner Robin Hewson points decision

Supporting card

Ben Ford (East Riding Thai) def. Ben Seddon (Jesters) KKO R1

Alex Corten (Telford) def. Johnny Mann (Salford MT) Pts.

Peter Wright (East Riding Thai) v Craig Lawton (Fight Unit) Draw

Anthony Stuchbury (AKF) def. Dion Oakes (AMC) KKO R1

Martin Wood (Keri’s Gym) def. Andrew Riley (SDF) Pts.

Chris Tate (Keri’s Gym) def. Andrew Carr (SDF) KO R2

Amateur Thaiboxing U 16

Shaun Ellis (Franks Gym) def. Jake Jenks (Salford) Pts.

Promoter: Farhad Ali

Medical Suspensions: Kade Sherlock (Combat Sport) Ben Seddon (Jesters) Dion Oakes (AMC) Andrew Carr (SDF) received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 21^st March 2009

28^th February 2009

Hutton Moor Sports Centre, WSM

ISKA Championship Kickboxing

Main Event: Commonwealth title bout

ISKA Commonwealth Light-middleweight title 72.5kg FC

Christopher Morgan (MKKA) v Jason Curtis (Kokora)

Winner Christopher Morgan points decision

Supporting card

George Katsimpas (Weston Warriors) def. Wayne Evans (Winsper KBS) KO R5

Gary Bettles (Weston Warriors) v Andy Bendall (Bristol Panthers) no contest

James Winsper (Winsper KBS) def. Carl Mallinson (Spartans) TKO R1

Lenny Williams (G Max) v Matthew Lord (Marvericks) Draw

Adam Kalleway (Weston Warriors) def. Justin Bodis (Marvericks) Pts.

Gareth Penny (Bridgend Warriors) def. Philip Gregory (Revolution) Pts.

Simon Spencer (Marvericks) v Andy Alty (Revolution) Draw

Ian Llewellin (Vipers Wales) v Mark Alpin (Combat Gym) Draw

Lucy Payne (Touch Gloves) def. Sonya Wood (Coventry KB) Pts.

Mandy Tredinnick (Touch Gloves) def. Kristy Brook (Coventry KB) TKO R2

Semi-Pro MMA bouts

Scott Clist (Revolution) def. Frank Boltex (Goshin Jutsu) TKO strikes

Ross Mould (Goshin Jutsu) def. James Bryan (Gracie Barra) Guillotine choke

Jason Gillbrath (Goshin Jutsu) def. Harvey Dines (Gracie Barra) Armbar

Amateur Kickboxing U 16

ISKA Amateur U16 South West Area Welterweight title 66.6kg FC

Shane Smith (G Max) v Matthew Lees (Winsper KBS)

Winner Matthew Lees points decision

Lewis Multon (Weston Warriors) def. Grant Mallinson (Spartans) Pts.

Callum Bodmin (Valleys KB) def. Elliot Lloyd (Touch Gloves) Pts.

Promoter: Stuart Davies

Medical Suspensions: Wayne Evans (Winsper KBS) Carl Mallinson (Spartans) Kristy Brook (Coventry KB) Frank Boltex (Goshin Jutsu) received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 27^th March 2009

1^st March 2009

Sport Nottingham Arena

KING OF THE RING

ISKA Thai/Kickboxing

Main Event: Midland Area title bout

ISKA Midland Area Light-cruiserweight title 84.5kg FC

Paul Randell (St. George KB) v Karl Read (Elite Gym)

Winner Paul Randell TKO round 3

Supporting card

Anthony Ferguson (East Area) def. Mahmood Bersharete (Cobra Notts.) TKO R3

Shaun Lomas (Kombat Sports) def. Joshua Webb (Cobra Notts.) Pts.

Daniel Doughan (Rotherham) def. Jason Hall (Cobra Notts.) Pts.

Steve Hall (Cobra Notts.) def. Jamie Patterson (Tiger) TKO R3

Semi-Pro MMA

Jamie Swain (Personal Best) def. Carl Blooth (Rough House) Armbar

Promoters: Nash Somani & Owen Comerie

Medical Suspensions: Karl Read (Elite Gym Bolton) Mahmood Bersharete (Cobra Notts.) Jamie Patterson (Tiger) received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 28^th March 2009

1^st March 2009

Liquid Night Club Wrexham Wales

ISKA Thaiboxing & MMA

Main Event: non-title Novice to A class bouts

Andrew Reid (Ying Yang B/Ham) def. Dylan Williams (RWMA) TKO R4

John Love (Taz Gym) def. Michael Mann (Warriors Kings Lynn) KO R1

Marc Evans (RWMA) def. Phil Milia (Fortitudo) Pts.

Dewi Roberts (Taz Gym) def. Robin Rosalski (RWMA) Pts.

Dee Maphan (Gladiators Shrewsbury) def. John Kaufman (Fortitudo) Pts.

Dave Hammomd (Mersey Thai) def. John Mitchell (RWMA) Pts.

Semi-Pro MMA

Anthony Murphy (Wolfslair) def. Gavin Davies (Wrexham Ju-jitsu) Triangle choke

Mike Davies (RWMA) def. Jack Hill (Pound MMA, Bangor) Armbar

Promoter: Russ Williams

Medical Suspensions: Dylan Williams (RWMA) Michael Mann (Warriors Kings Lynn) received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 28^th March 2009

15^th March 2009

Wolverhampton Race Course

ISKA World Championship Thaiboxing

Main Event: Ladies World title bout

ISKA Ladies World Super-Atomweight title 50.5kg OR

Michelle Newell (Eng) v Lucy Mairot (Fra)

Winner Michelle Newell TKO Round 3

Supporting bouts:

Ivan Damyanov (Firewalker) def. Steven Jones (Franks Gym) Pts.

Phil Pullen (Shinkick) def. Kerrith Bhella (Firewalker) Pts.

James Connor (Stafford Thai) def. Danny Baker (Wutan) KO R1

Leko Wright (Black Widow) def. Shaun Walker (Firewalker) Pts.

Luke Whellan (Nemesis) def. Edwards Lyons (Stafford Thai) Pts.

Adam Morgan (Firewalker) def. Faisal Ruff (Black Widow) KO R2

Promoter: Kirkwood Walker

Medical Suspensions: Lucy Mairot (France) Danny Baker (Wutan) Faisal Ruff (Black Widow)

received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 12^th April 2009

21^st March 2009

East End Park Club, Leeds

ISKA Thaiboxing

Main Event: non-title A class International bout

Jordan Watson (England) v Halim Haryouli (Netherlands)

Winner Jordan Watson TKO R3

Supporting bouts Novice to B class

Ian Robinson (Hanuman) def. Tom Bird (Bad Co) Pts.

Nora Finney (Pro Chao Sua) def. Lindy Warnes (Wicker) Pts.

Baz Reilly (Bad Co) def. Dave Frame (Selby) Pts.

Kris Addis (Kao Loi) def. Frank Collins (Beastmasters) TKO R4

Rob Milner (Bad Co) def. James Adcock (Wicker) Pts.

Mason Harris (Pro Chao Sua) def. Darren Till (Sapphire) Pts.

Lewis Lazenby (Wicker) def. Josh Keogh (Sapphire) Pts.

Kyle Fella (Bad Co) def. Jonno Chipchase (MFA) Pts.

Promoter: Richard Smith

Medical Suspensions: Halim Haryouli (NL) Frank Collins (Beastmasters) received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 18^th April 2009

22^nd March 2009

Johnstone Town Hall, Scotland

NEW BREED 5

Main event: Non-title Novice to B class Thaiboxing bouts

Robin Downer (NKT Barrhead) def. Colin Morton (NKT Paisley) KO R1

Keith Middleton (Aberdeen) def. Mescho Donko (KKBA) TKO R5

Tomas (GTBA) def. David Prosser (Kaizen) Pts.

Reggie Agu (Ashihara) def. Jos Paget (Kaizen)Pts.

Scott Clark (NKT Paisley) def. Colin Gibb (Highlanders) Pts.

Stuart Begg (NKT Barrhead) def. Martin McLeod (NKT Coatbridge) Pts.

David Ferguson (GTBA) def. Jay McGlynn (NKT Paisley) TKO R4

Jamie McTavish (NKT Paisley) def. Stuart Pinter (KKBA) TKO R1

Ian Macintosh (Kaizen) def. Davy McLean (NKT Paisley) Pts.

Michael Roach (Kaizen) def. Charles Hannigan (NKT Johnstone) Pts.

Promoters: Gary O’Brien & John O’Brien

Medical Suspensions: Colin Morton (NKT Paisley) Jay McGlynn (NKT Paisley) Stuart Pinter (KKBA) Mescho Donko (KKBA) received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 18^th April 2009

28^th March 2009

Circus Tavern, Purfleet Essex

ISKA Championship Kickboxing

Main Event: British title bouts

ISKA British Middleweight title 75kg FC

Danny Elie (Aveley) v Blerim Peeyetree (Mantis)

Winner Blerim Peeyetree TKO round 7

ISKA British Lightweight title 60kg FC

Richard Hines (Aveley) v Davis Kamara (Kokora)

Winner Davis Kamara points decision

Supporting Bouts

International bouts England v Netherlands

Alexis Roufus (Izli Cobra) def. Chadia Azzaolli (NL) TKO R3

Stacey Gosden (Pro-Am) def. Miche Giganovic (NL) Pts.

Jon Eames (Aveley) def. Imed Boukouyel (NL) Pts.

Undercard

Reece Rowell (Aveley) def. Darren Forrest (Rugby KBC) Pts.

Marcel Khim (Aveley) def. Ivor Price (FKBC) DQ

Bruno Rodrigues (Izli Cobra) def. Dan O’Shea (Aveley) TKO R3

Chris Hughes (Aveley) def. Craig Robinson (BFK) TKO R2

Drew Perrott (Izli Cobra) def. Ricky Gambel (Kaiso) Pts.

Josh Jarvis (Aveley) v George Matty (BFK) Draw

Koen Li (Aveley) v Jat Streeton (Pro-AM) Draw

Promoter: Steve Kerridge

Medical Suspensions: Danny Elie (Aveley) Chadia Azzaolli (NL) Dan O’Shea (Aveley) Craig Robinson (BFK) received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 25^th April 2009. Due to his disqualification Ivor Price (FKBC) received 28 day disciplinary suspension

28^th March 2009

David Lloyd Centre, Ipswich, Suffolk

ISKA World Championship Kickboxing

Main Event: World title bout

ISKA World Light-heavyweight title 81.4kg FC

Marlon Hunt (England) v Lukas Wolf (Czech Republic)

Winner Marlon Hunt points decision

Supporting card

International Prestige bout England V Netherlands

Qasim Nisar (USKA) v Regillio Morsen (Mejiro Gym)

Winner Qasim Nisar TKO R4

ISKA Amateur British Light-welterweight 64.5kg FC
Jake Richards (USKA) v Jake Gladwish (CKA)

Winner Jake Richards TKO R2
Paul Leczycki (PKA Bury) v Steve Lane (MB) Draw

Gerri Laird (Leicester KB) def. Tracy Ling (Essex) Pts.

Richard Barnes (MB) def. Gareth Hurrell (CKA) TKO R2

Chantelle Cameron (TKO) def. Zoe Land (MB) Pts.

Chris Lovell (Essex) def. Lee Ship (Diss) Pts.

BLCC English Junior Flyweight LC
Damian Scott (M/brough def. Marshall Hunt (Red-Phoenix) Pts.

Promoter: Marlon Hunt

Medical Suspensions: Regillio Morsen (Mejiro Gym) Jake Gladwish (CKA) Gareth Hurrell (CKA)

received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 25^th April 2009.

29^th March 2009

The Octagon, Sheffield

ISKA World Championship Thaiboxing

Main Event: Ladies World title

ISKA Ladies World Welterweight 66.6kg MT

Helene Garnett (England) v Jorina Baars (Netherlands)

Winner Jorina Baars point decision

ISKA Commonwealth Super-middleweight title 78.1kg MT

Medhi Faroozi (Wicker Camp) v Shaum Lomas (BCA)

Winner Medhi Faroozi point decision

ISKA British Super-welterweight title eliminator 69.6kg MT

Thomas McCormack (Wicker Camp) v Colm Jillane (Freefighters)

Winner Thomas McCormack point decision

Supporting card

David MacIntosh (Bad Co) def. Rajesh Salhan (Team Fearless) Pts.

James Ogden (Wicker Camp) def. Dougie Clark (Fighting Fit) Pts.

Jamie Shepard (Wicker Camp) def. Matthew O’Donnel (STMC) Pts.

Jamie Woodard (Wicker Camp) def. Kieron Woods (STMC) Pts.

Promoters: Mick Mullaney & Trix March

29th March 2009

Icon Night Club, Bolton

Main Event: British title bout

ISKA British Light-middleweight title 72.5kg MT

Daiton Jackson (Salford Thai) v Andy Brocklebank (Elite)

Winner Daiton Jackson point decision

ISKA North West Area Super- Welterweight 69.6kg OR

Chris Hargreives (Elite Gym) v Mark Purdey (Mersey Thai)

Winner Chris Hargreives point decision

Supporting card

Kev Ward (Elite Southport) def. Ste Vickers (Kaobon Chester)

Luke O’Shaunessey (Sams Gym) def. Mike Hill  (Wigan TKBC) KO R2

Steve Foy (Fortitudo) def. David Knowles (Tiger King Walkden) Pts.

Jon Davies (Tiger King Walkden) def. Dave Hammonds (Mersey Thai) Pts.

Naithan Millward (Elite Gym Bolton) def. Dean Robinson (Kirby Thai) KO R4

Andy Bakewell (Waterloo gym) def. Kevin Fletcher (Tiger King Walkden) Pts

Paul Davies (Fighter & Fitness) def. Callum McDougal (Spitfire) Pts.

Lauren Humphrey (Phoenix) def. Amanda McWilliam (Mersey Thai) Pts.

John Davies (Fighter & Fitness) def. Shay Walsh (Bolton TBC) KO R1

Danielle Hartley (Kirby Thai) def. Carley Whiteman (Salford Thai) Pts.

Emma Bragg (Bolton TBC) def. Tanya Chipchase (MFC) Pts.

Tom McDonough (Luuksit) def. Tommy Turbine (Salford Thai) Pts.

Danny Crompton (Waterloo Gym) def. Rob Lupton (Burnley Thai)

Promoter: Sandy Holt

Medical Suspensions: Mike Hill (Wigan TKBC) Dean Robinson (Kirby Thai) Shay Walsh (Bolton TBC) received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 26^th April 2009.

2009.04.10  Laredo, Spain

For more than 1.500 people the spanish European Champion Abraham ROQUENI  challenged the former World Champion Tim THOMAS for the vacant Superwelter weight title.

First opponent was the french K-1 rules European Champion Odje MANDA but he get injured by a car accident. ( get well soon) First replacement was the Austrian former Super league fighter Fadi MERZA, but however he could not take the fight. So just few days before the event the British Tim THOMAS  get informed about that World title fight. Thomas was in top form because he should fight in Cambodia on the same day but the promoter canceled the show in Phnom Penh.

The fight started slow and we saw a technical fight. Until round five the fight was equal. In round six Roqueni kickt powerful to the head of Thomas and Referee Juan PINILLA has to count until eight. Just 20 seconds later the same kick from Roqueni and Thomas was fallen on the floor like a tree.

New  ISKA World Champion – 69,5 Kg Abraham ROQUENI from Laredo, Spain. His European title is now vacant.

On Sat March 28th at the David Lloyd Centre in Ipswich Marlon “The Game” Hunt won the ISKA Light Heavyweight World Pro Title by beating  Lukas Wolf of the Czech Rep and became a 6 x Pro World Champion at 4 different weights.

This was by far the biggest and most professional run show East Anglia has seen to date which was also promoted by Hunt. The sold out “Undisputed” show brought fighters over from Holland and Czech Rep to fight the top UK professional fighters, but also gave the best up and coming amateur local fighters the opportunity to show their skills. You could tell by the set up of the venue that no expense was spared and the best ISKA World Class Judges and referees where brought in to judge the show.

Hunt weighed in at a ripped 79kg, whilst Wolf came in slightly heavier at 81.2kg.

Both fighters were undefeated in Pro Full Contact Kickboxing rules. Hunt knew he had to step up his game with Wolf having well over 100 fights behind him and had trained hard at his own Red Phoenix Academy gyms in Great Finborough, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich, but also with his manager/Coach Cris Janson Piers and special guest of the night Andre Maanaart who was the former coach of K1 World Champion Remy Bonjaski.

Totally professional start with both fighters feeling each other out. The first, five or six rounds didn’t have much in it. Good power from both fighters and fairly even by the half way mark. Hunt stepped up a gear and started to make headway by landing more techniques, but the Czech Fighter was strong and powerful and was looking for the quick KO. Wolf could not cope with the high fighting pace that Hunt set and started to breathe a lot heavier in 6th, again Hunt who was very difficult to hit carried on the work rate. Final 4 or five rounds Hunt easily out-pointed his opponent to take the title on unanimous points decision.

Hunt said “This was a really tuff fight, but that is what you expect at the top level of the game. I enjoyed it a lot and am proud to have brought another World Title not just back to the UK, but back to Suffolk where I was born. I am now an Undefeated 6 x Pro World Full Contact Kickboxing Champion.”

Hunt added “I promote these shows to showcase what Professional Kickboxing is really about, but I also work very hard with like minded coaches and camps to better the sport and to give their up and coming fighters the chance to be on such a prestigious event.”