ISKA EUROPE

Munich, Germany;  The annual referee seminar in Munich was very successfully. 32 International referees from 8 countries joined the seminar.  Many new licenses are given after positive exams.

The next international referee seminar will be in Lviv, Ukraine,  February 18th -20th  2011.

During the seminar IRC updated some rules, ISKA EUROPEAN council had also their annual meeting, all details about coming soon.

Night of the 8 III was way more exiting than it was expected by the audiences. An outstanding 8 Men Tournament in the weight category of -71 kg under ISKA oriental Rules.

They were all the best that Iran had to offer in -71kg & it turned to be an unbelievable night for all who attended the show.

Due to an excellent match making done by Shihan Najafi (ISKA IRAN) the bouts were very close & the audiences witnessed a first class kickboxing gala by all the meaning.

All of the fighters gave their best & there were Hamid Mohammad Poor a K-1 max Veteran & Saeed Chardoli who made it through the final. Saeed Chardoli had relatively easier since he finished both his pre finals by KO & he had picked up less injuries, unlikely Hamid Mohammad poor who had to fight his way to the final through 2 pre final fights each with 1 extra round.

At the end of the night it was Saeed Chardoli who took the crown after 3 hard rounds of fighting plus 10,000,000 Rls Price Money.

Night of the 8 is a series of VIP galas promoted by ISKA IRAN & ISKA ASIA. According to the local rules in Iran, Professional fights are not allowed & therefore all the fighters in these events are forced to use head guards, although they follow the professional rules during the fights.

ISKA ASIA Team wished that you were all there to enjoy this very event.

Dr. S. A. Moinshirazi (Picasso)
ISKA ASIA

President

It’s back…the critically acclaimed Irish MMA event of the year and the one we have all been looking forward to. If you missed CLAN WARS 2 then you really need to get yourself along to this one……yes you guessed it CLAN WARS 3 is back in town.

only this time it’s even bigger and better than before and that is saying something. Believe me these guys really bust a gut to put on a show. They have raised the standard on MMA events to promote it in a positive professional manner for all to enjoy and get away from the uneducated reports with old stereotypes and the unfair press that MMA receives.

They are bringing the show back to the newly refurbished state of the art nightclub Sense at the Glenavon House Hotel,Cookstown on the 12th February 2010. The promoters have also expanded the quality of the show flying in a professional filming crew with 4 a camera shoot with pro fights aired on the LA muscle channel on sky (281) television, flying over a professional sports photography team, introduced international bouts and have secured some big sponsors such as Caged Steel, Completegymsnutrition.com and Ultimat Impact specialists to name a few.

Now to the actual show. The main events will see the semi-finals for the ISKA MMA Welterweight Pro Title shot (77kg) – the semi-finalists are John Donnelly from Ryano Gym Dublin, Mark Gibson from Elite 400 Craigavon, Mervyn Muholland from Juku Ryu Ju Jitsu Larne and Michael Reid from Gracie Barra Belfast. The Irish Titles that will be fought for are world recognised official titles from a world renowned Martial Arts body the ISKA….The first official Pro Fighter MMA sanctioned event in Ireland

Clan Wars 3 will also see a long awaited 70kg Pro re-match between Darren Hughes from Sudden Impact under the coaching of Emmet McNally and Alan Hannon from Combat Sports Centre under the coaching from Ger Healy – the first time these guys met it was a draw so this promises to be a great rematch with both fighters eager to get the win!

Also on the card we have Joe Frey from IFS.NI under the coaching of IFS coaches Paul Mc Laughlin and Colin Dunn against Ryan Martin from IMMA Ballymena under the coaching of Rodney Moore for the ISKA Irish Featherweight amateur Title. This will prove a tough fight for these two amateur fighters and begin the amateur Irish ISKA Title series.

Clan Wars 3 promises to be one of the top MMA events of the year so don’t miss the chance to be there, your ticket will get you entry to the new nightclub SENSE for the late night after party

March 7 is the next great challenge for top promoter Arena de Matosinhos in Portugal and to Portuguese MMA. For Arena warriors 6 everyone expect  the must extraordinary production made in Portugal , because the high level of last edition put the challenge in a high place expectative.

The octagon and every habitual show in the ARENA events is the business-card with light, dancer, music shows, etc. and the place for this edition is a great victory.

This year the show is going to be in one of the great discotheques, one place with capacity for 5000 persons and great shows conditions. Every event is televised and the great fight card make this event to the event of the year !!!

Main event is going to be the national championship between MARCUS SANTOS (ex brazilian top team) now master trainer in Portugal and Cleiton Pinheiro”cachaça” a top jiujitsu champion and champion of the 75 kg belt last year.

In total we have 14 fights, and 10 of them are going to be in MMA rules and 4 in Oriental rules ( like K-1)

Don’t forget, march 7^th this the great day, you going to stay outside ??? I don’t believe, don’t miss it …

INFO LINE E TICKET LINE – + 351966031154

British Lightweight Standout John Dennis fought on KRUSH 5 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on the 4th January 2010. He featured in the main event against Japan’s Noaki Ishikawa under K-1 Rules. The match was arranged by ISKA UK

Dennis blasted the former All Japan Champion Ishigawa knocking him down three in the first round. On the third knock down the referee stepped in to save Ishigawa from more punishment, Dennis was elated with his spectacular debut in Tokyo. The KRUSH promoters were very impressed and said Dennis will be invited back, there was even talk of a multi-fight deal.

Including Full contact and K-1 Ring sport !!!

Walter HOFBAUER promote in April 16th / 17th  under sanction of ISKA AUSTRIA one of the biggest tournament events  in Europe, Austrian Open.  Many countries confirmed already their participation, like USA, Canada, England, Ireland, also African countries and many, many more.

This event is perfect for preparation of the upcoming World Championships in Almeria in November. All informations ready to down load here.

The Portuguese arena completed the 2009 year with a great sport event on December 6th and commemorate his 5th anniversary with another ISKA national title.

With 1500 persons in is sport hall, Portuguese ISKA federation prove too all its great success in this 1st year and promise for 2010 with much more success

In the main event, Bruno SUSANO (ISKA European champion in Rome) wins by points vs. Silverio RAMOS to the ORIENTAL RULES (K-1) – 84,60 Kg professional national title. In a great and spectacular fight, Susano prove all his quality and let all the audience vibrate

with his offensive and tremendous aggressive kicks, complete with good boxing combinations.

Ramos fought brave like a warrior but he can’t change the fight and a great moment for the best Portuguese kick boxer Bruno Susano closed his year with k1, full contact and low kicks national titles and the gold medal in the European championship 2009 in Rome.

Another great fight was between Jorge Silva (ISKA European champion in Rome) – 75 Kg and the national Muay Thai champion Tiago Portugal in ORIENTAL RULES (K-1) rules.

Silvas opponent Tiago has great experience in boxing and Tiago trying to attack with knees, the 1st round are evened. In the second Silva, start with low kicks and knees and the fight got spectacular moments with two fighters try to win. After the closed fight the referee made a decision for Jorge Silva .

In MMA rules Marcus SANTOS (Brazilian Top Team fighter and arena instructor) won by submission after 3:25 minutes in the 1st round . Joao DUARTE (Portuguese Muay Thai champion and submission vice champion). Marcus Santos is one of the best fighter at this time in Portugal and try to get a fight for the national Portuguese MMA title. Marcus started the match very strong with his punch and kicks and shortly he finished Duarte.

In another MMA fight Luis PINHO win by points vs. Mauro AMARALl after three rounds by referee decision

A great moment for the most amazing fighter in Portugal at the moment.

Mr. Shunji Ishii has accepted the position as ISKA Director for Japan with immediate effect.

Mr. Shunji Ishii has been involved in the event production and public relations for the K-1 World Grand since 1993. He is a Director of FEG (Fighting Entertainment Group) which promotes K-1 events worldwide

He has a background in Kyokushin Karate going back to the early 1970’s he trained with his brother Master Kazuyoshi Ishii the founder of the K-1 World Grand Prix. He views Martial Arts as the Japanese ancient Bushido exist to raise himself mentally and physically, it should not be used for violence and threatening.  It is the most important to respect each other in the competition, and Win or lose is just caused in the process.

On accepting his new position he said I am honored to be the National Director of ISKA for Japan, one of the time-honored organizations.  I truly take my responsibilities and duties seriously.

Pristina, Kosovo; November 21st  MT Heavy weight World champion Xhavit BAJRAMI defend successfully  his title vs.  the famous K-1 fighter Freddy KEMAYO in a hard title bout scheduled for five rounds.

The fight was very close and after the battle the neutral judge from Bosnia and Austria scored a draw 48:48 / 50:48 /46:47 .  According the ISKA rules Bajrami kept the title.