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GLORY 13 EVENT PAGE

November 26, 2013, 4:40 pm
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Event Name: Glory 13
Date: December 21, 2013
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Venue: Ariake Coliseum
Main Event: Peter Aerts vs. Rico Verhoeven
Co-Main Event: Daniel Ghita vs. Errol Zimmerman
Notable Fights: Glory welterweight tournament featuring Nieky Holzken, Joseph Valtellini, Karapet Karapetyan, and Raymond Daniels.

Glory 13 will take place December 21, 2013 at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan. Glory 13 will be the final event of 2013 for Glory Sports International. The event will feature another one of Glory's championship tournaments, this time with the welterweight division being at the helm. 

Three of Glory's top four ranked welterweight's will be competing in the night's tournament. Nieky Holzken (ranked number one), Joseph Valtellini (ranked number two, and Karapet Kareptyan (ranked number four) will all be hungry to capture the tournament crown and the $150,000 grand prize. American Raymond Daniels will look to follow in the foots steps of Joe Schilling, Rico Verhoeven, and Andy Ristie by having his Cinderella story come true and winning the tournament against the upper echelon of Glory's welterweight division.

The night's Main event will feature a bout between Kickboxing legend Peter Aerts and recent Glory heavyweight tournament champion Rico Verhoeven. Aerts will look to continue to defy father time with a win over the young and dynamic Verhoeven, who in return will try to add a victory over a legendary name such as Aerts to his list of accomplishments.

In the co-main event Romanian power house Daniel Ghita will look to rebound for his recent loss in the Glory heavyweight tournament finals against heavy hitting Errol Zimmerman. The pair previously met in 2010 under the K-1 banner when Ghita knocked out Zimmerman. You can bet Zimmerman has revenge on his mind and will try to return the favor this time around.

As expected the remainder of the Glory fight card will feature some of Kickboxing's most talented names including Yuta Kubo, Mosab Amrani, Karim Ghajji, Jerome Le Banner and Remy Bonjasky to name a few.

Fight Card: 

Welterweight Tournament
Nieky Holzken vs. Marc de Bonte
Joseph Valtellini vs. Karapet Karapetyan

Tournament Reserve Bout
Karim Ghajji vs. Alexander Stetsurenko

Super Fights
Daniel Ghita vs. Errol Zimmerman
Dustin Jacoby vs. Makoto Uehara
Peter Aerts vs. Rico Verhoeven
Remy Bonjasky vs. Anderson Silva 
Ewerton Teixera vs. Hesdy Gerges
Jerome Le Banner vs. Sergei Kharitonov
Yuta Kubo vs. Mosab Amrani

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Product Review: Fairtex Twister shin guards

November 26, 2013, 9:52 pm
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by John Delgaudio
 
When it comes to fight gear, many athletes tend to be traditionalists, and for good reason; why change something that works? With the exception of construction materials, most of the objects that fill up a fighter’s gym bag have remained largely unchanged for the past several decades. Look at a pair of boxing gloves from the 70’s and compare them to a pair from today; you won’t see a tremendous amount of significant, design-altering differences. I am very much a purist when it comes to fighting and training gear (I don’t even wear colored Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi’s!), which is why I stared with more than a little bit of skepticism at the brand spanking new pair of Fairtex Twister shin guards that greeted me on my desk a couple days ago. Now, don’t get me wrong, these things aren’t ugly by any means—they’re actually pretty slick looking—but they’re different. Surely though, if Fairtex, a company steeped in the rich tradition of Muay Thai, has decided to make such radical changes to an integral piece of protective equipment, it must be for the best…right? For you curious folk, check them out here at http://www.mmaindustries.com/brands-34/fairtex/fairtex-twister-shin-guards.html. They can be had in the traditional Fairtex trio of colors—black, red, or blue.

At first glance, I couldn’t help but notice the increased protection around the ankle and instep region. This is a welcomed sight, as taking a shin off the instep due to a mistimed or misplaced check can literally smash the bones in your foot. Misjudging distance when throwing a kick can also lead to you landing with your foot. Someone blocks that with their shin or elbow, and you might be on the bench for a bit while your foot puts itself back together. Speaking of instep protection, the foot piece on the Twister is completely removable. If you’re the type of person who hates the feeling of instep protection on your foot, you can take the damn things off. The instep piece and the shin piece can be adjusted to a custom fit, which is something I love, having the awkwardly long shins of a blue guy from “Avatar.” One of my favorite design features is the mobility of the instep piece. It can move 90 degrees up, down, left and right, so there is absolutely no impediment on your movement whatsoever. It’s easy to see that Fairtex put a huge amount of research and development in the juncture between instep and shin pad, which is a crucial point in any Muay Thai/kickboxing/MMA shin guard. Also, there seemed to be more protection around the sides of the shins and the calf, which also helps to protect the wearer from taking excessive damage. I also noticed right off the bat that there are no metal fixtures or rough edges on the pieces whatsoever. This is an absolutely brilliant move made by Fairtex. Really, if you’re working with a Velcro or hook and loop closure, what sense does it make having any metal on the pad at all? All it does is corrode from constant exposure to sweat, and, even worse, it creates a dangerously sharp impact point that can damage your training partner and your expensive Thai pads. No metal=good, in my eyes. All of the points where sections of material are joined have been smoothed over to ensure that you’re not going to cut your sparring partners up when you’re throwing your kicks.

But enough of what I saw, on to what I felt when I actually wore them.

I wore them to a basic Muay Thai class. I was already pretty shot from a heavy duty grappling session immediately before, but, in the name of research, I gutted it out to get a sense of these fancy pants new shin guards from Fairtex. Right off the bat, I noticed the comfort as I strapped them on. I took a closer look and realized that Fairtex has actually padded the straps that hold the shin guards in place! I later found out that they use the same strap system on these as they do with their popular KPLC2 Thai pads. I also noticed, with a barely contained squeal of delight, that I could, with small adjustment, guarantee that I wouldn’t get the blister-inducing top of the toe rub that I get with my regular, more traditionally designed shin guards. At this point, I’m wondering if these shin guards are too good to be true. I mean, protective gear shouldn’t be this comfortable, and if it is, then SURELY it won’t protect you as well, right? I was wrong! I actually had a friend fire leg kicks into my shin guards while I was checking them just to see if they let any more impact through than my traditional pair. They passed with flying colors, and had nary a scratch to show for it. I expect these shin guards to last a long time through many grueling sessions, as does all of my Fairtex gear. Really, in the end, I hardly noticed the Twister shin guards, which is a great, great thing. If you’re constantly being reminded of the fact that you’re wearing shin guards, then they can be made better. The ultimate goal of any protective gear is to essentially “disappear” until you need it, and that’s exactly what the Twister shin guards did for me. My take-home on the FairtexTwister shin guards is that they’re essentially at the top of the heap. I have yet to try another pair of shin guards that offer the same levels of comfort and protection as these, plus they’re Fairtex, so you know you’re getting a quality, handmade in Thailand piece of gear that is meant to last. Coming to this realization was a big moment for me. Maybe change can be a good thing. If change means this much of an improvement in both the comfort and functionality of a piece of gear, then bring on the change! Make sure you mosey on over to www.mmaindustries.com and give the Fairtex Twister shin guards a serious look if you’re in the market for a new set.
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FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS: SAMPIERI VS. FISHER EVENT PAGE

November 26, 2013, 10:51 pm
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Event Name: Friday Night Fights: Sampieri vs. Fisher
Date: December 13, 2013
Location: New York, NY, USA
Venue: The Modern
Main Event: Joe Sampieri vs. Aaron Fisher
Co-Main Event: Chris Kwiatkowski vs. Omar Vega
Notable Fights: Deshawn Robinson vs. Chris Mauceri

Friday Night Fights will end their year on December 13, 2013 with their season finale at The Modern in New York, NY. The new venue for Friday Night Fights will host a main event bout between two of New York's favorite Nak Muay's. Joe Sampieri and Aaron Fisher will meet in a bout for New York bragging rights. 

In the co-main event Chris Kwiatkowski will be looking to break a two fight skid after having lost his last two fights by decision to Jose Palacios and Kevin Ross. The man known as "The Polish Punisher" has not been very active this year, but will be looking to end the year with a win. Standing in his way will be Omar Vega, will undoubtedly be looking to spoil Kwiatkowski's end of the year plans.

Also on the fight card will be a bout between two of North America's top young guns, Deshawn Robinson and Chris Mauceri. Robinson will be looking to end a three fight losing streak when he steps into the ring with Mauceri, who in return will look to stay undefeated as a pro. 

Fight Card:
Joe Sampieri vs. Aaron Fisher
Chris Kwiatkowski vs. Omar Vega
Deshawn Robinson vs. Chris Mauceri
Chris Tapia vs. Ulbino Guzman
Kevorn Daley vs. Keith Nelson
Nick Harrison vs. John Bianco
Pawel Zawistowski vs. Paul Yohn 

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Round Kick Rumble XXI Results and Recap

November 27, 2013, 10:03 am
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Round Kick Rumble XXI took place this past weekend in Des Moines, Iowa. The night was full of exciting Muay Thai action from amateur to pro. In the main event Pete Peterson came out of retirement to fight Steve Milles. It was a hard fought fight by both men, but in the end Peterson's return would be spoiled by Milles as all three judges scored the fight in favor of Milles giving him a unanimous decision win.

In the co-main event Andrew Kapel and Robert Thomas met for the TBA-SA cruiserweight title. In what was another hard fought fight by both fighters involved, Thomas was able to get the better of Kapel and take home a unanimous decision verdict from the judges.

Tony Manoharan met late replacement Evan Woolsey after his original opponent Andy Zerger was forced to withdraw from the bout. Manoharan looked solid in the fight controlling most of the rounds. Woolsey made an effort to rally in the later rounds but it his effort was not enough. Manoharan was awarded a unanimous decision victory.

In the night's first pro fight Richard Abraham defeated Bryan Carroll by unanimous decision.

Results:
Steve Milles def. Pete Peterson via Unanimous Decision
Robert Thomas def. Andrew Kapel via Unanimous Decision
Tony Manoharan def. Evan Woolsey via Unanimous Decision
Richard Abraham def. Bryan Carroll via Unanimous Decision
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10 Facts with Ken Tran

November 27, 2013, 11:12 am
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Ken Tran is one of North America's most entertaining fighters. Always a showman in the ring and a fun guy outside of it, we catch up with Ken to do some fact finding.

Ken is based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada where he owns his own gym Titan MMA. Known for his finishing prowess, over 70% of his victories have come by stoppage. He holds a professional record of 14-4-1 and has competed all over the world including Thailand, China, America, and Canada.

One of Ken's biggest wins came against Li Wei of China. Wei was undefeated at the time with a 16-0 record, Ken took the fight on notice of only one week and defeated Wei by decision.

Now on to what will most likely be one of the most entertaining 10 Facts segments we run. FYI all facts were provided by Ken, so none of this is made up no matter how funny it sounds.

1. I am afraid of the wind, heights and spiders.

2. I secretly like the Backstreet Boys (the music, not the guys) and can't help but sing a long when one of their songs come on. 

3. I am a big time animal lover, in fact I generally like animals more then people. 

4. I was kicked out of my parents house at the age of 17 and have lived on my own ever since (we have a great relationship now). 

5. I had the biggest crush on Ariel from the Little Mermaid when I was young.

6. Teachers wanted me to skip grades as a kid and I was a multiple time honor roll student, yet I was a class clown and trouble maker so maybe they just didn't want me in their class. 

7. I wish I could sing and have seen every season of American Idol, The Voice and X-Factor. 

8. People are surprised when they sit down and have a conversation with me because I am directly judged on my personality in the ring. When I fight I have been told I come off as an arrogant and cocky guy. I act like that to put on a show for the crowd and make the fight entertaining. I almost always become friends with guys I fight and have a lot of respect for anyone that steps in the ring.

9. I used to get bullied up until grade 6. 

10. I was always interested in martial arts but wanted to be a fighter after watching Bloodsport. I walked into an MMA gym when I was 19 to begin that journey.
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Wayne Barrett talks win over Joe Schilling at Glory 12

November 27, 2013, 7:55 pm
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Wayne Barrett is coming fresh of a unanimous decision victory over Joe Schilling at Glory 12. It was a huge victory for Barrett, going into the fight he had only three professional fights compared to Schilling’s 20.

Barrett knocked Schilling down twice in the bout and survived a third round rally by Schilling which saw him knocked down by knee. We were able to catch up with Barrett and talk about his recent victory and his future plans.

MTA: Wayne huge win this weekend at Glory 12. How are you feeling after that victory?

Wayne: I feel ok really disappointed in my performance but thankful.

MTA: Going into the fight Joe Schilling had said something along the lines that you weren’t on his level. Having only had three pro fights going into the fight, what helps give you the confidence to go in and face a fighter with more than six times the amount of pro fights you have?

Wayne: What helps me is my belief in God, my team and my training.

MTA: What do you think was your advantage in the fight; do you think it was your boxing?

Wayne: My boxing was the advantage this fight for sure. Funny I wanted to kick more this fight but sometimes you have to take what you can.

MTA: It was an exciting fight and going into the third round it was clear you were in control with your two knockdowns. Were you fairly confident you were winning the fight come the third round?

Wayne: I knew I was up 2 rounds to none going into the 3rd. But Joe is a vet and knows how to make the fight ruff.

MTA: With you being up most likely on the score cards why risk the win by being as aggressive as you were?

Wayne: Glory and myself love knock outs and I wanted this fight really bad, I view it as the only way to win.

MTA: He caught you with that knee and you recovered well. Were you worried at all that it might have helped him even things out and maybe give him the win?

Wayne: The knee was a stupid mistake I made in the ring. I was dizzy lol so maybe a 4th round not because of him but I knew that when the fans like a fight and drama unfolds a 4th round is given for ratings.

MTA: You looked bigger, more muscular this fight, did you bulk up for this fight?

Wayne: I was actually smaller lol. I was the lightest I ever been for a match. I think that's what made the fight harder than it had to be but this camp was full of adversity.

MTA: So what is next for you Wayne are you looking for a little break or do you want to get right back in the ring?

Wayne: It’s up too Glory I want to build a name in the sport one fight at a time. I will run it by my coaches and we work together to say what's best.

MTA: If you could choose your next opponent who would it be and why?

Wayne: I don't call people out but I won't turn down a fight as long as I am healthy.

MTA: It has been a hell of a year for you, what is your best memory so far?

Wayne: The Mike Lemaire fight has to be the best memory for me still.

MTA: Any words for your supporters and fans?

Wayne: Everyone says follow your dream, but I want the fans to know that your real dream makes you happy when you think about it. Separate yourself from negative people and create your own world that you control.
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POS 14 set for November 30 in Scotland

November 28, 2013, 9:39 am
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POS (Power of Scotland) 14 will take place November 30, 2013 in Paisley, Scotland, UK. The event will feature a main event bout between UK veteran fighter Dean James and France's Amine Kacem of the famed Nasser K team. For those not familiar with Nasser K their stable of fighters includes Fabio Pinca, Dylan Salvador, and Houcine Bennoui to name a few. It should be a nice fight between a seasoned vet in James and a young up and coming fighter in Kacem.

Also on the card will be Ritchie Hocking vs. Yassine Ahaggan, Kieran McAskill vs. James O'Connell, and Jason Dick vs. Ross Cochrane.

Fight Card:
Dean James vs. Amine Kacem
Ritchie Hocking vs. Yassine Ahaggan
Kieran McAskill vs. James O'Connell
Jason Dick vs. Ross Cochrane
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Coach's Corner: Rudi Ott

November 28, 2013, 10:29 am
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Muay Thai in North America is has been on the upswing the past few years. North American based fighters are finally starting to get the recognition they deserve, so we figured why not shed some light on the men behind the fighters, their trainers. Here in the second installment of the Coach's Corner we interview Rudi Ott of Northern California.
 
Name: Rudi Ott
Gym: Unlimited MMA
Location: Milpitas, California, United States
Pro Fighters: Jose Palacios, Miranda Cayabyab
 
MTA: When and why did you start training Muay Thai/Kickboxing?
Rudi: I've trained in Martial Arts all of my life for the most part. Started out in traditional Kung Fu when I was 10. In 1987 at 13 I traveled to China to train Wushu at the Beijing Sport University. We were one of the first groups of westerners to be allowed to train there. It was an amazing experience that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I took about 10 years off to be a kid and at 23 returned to my old Kung Fu school. That's when I discovered San Shou/Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing) and started training under Jason Yee.

Throughout my career I've crossed trained with Muay Thai fighters but it wasn't until I opened my gym in 2005 that I focused on Muay Thai. I've had the pleasure of learning nuances of the art from good friends like Jongsanan, Kevin Ross and others along with my trips to Thailand. To me San Shou and Muay Thai are cousins. While San Shou emphasizes throws from the clinch, Muay Thai is knee and elbow centric. It's all fighting to me. Western boxing, Dutch Kickboxing, San Shou, Muay Thai, have all had influence on what I teach.
MTA: How long have you been teaching Muay Thai/Kickboxing?


Rudi: Because of the training I had as a kid I was a quick learner. I can essentially watch something and then repeat it. So I started assisting right away. So training and teaching pretty much started at the same time in 1995. My first fight was in 1996.

MTA: Did you fight before teaching?
Rudi: Martial Arts training essentially saved my life. When I walked through the doors of my old school at 23 it was like a ton of bricks hit me. I had an epiphany, saw the light. I knew right then, that pursuing that feeling is what I would do. As I started assisting classes I realized I had a connection to those I was teaching and quickly realized that teaching was something that I could do and wanted to do. My passion for fighting came after.
MTA: When did you realize teaching was something that would become an essential part of your life??
Rudi: What do I enjoy more, teaching or fighting? Well teaching/coaching is more rewarding but also way more stressful. Though my last fight was 8 years ago I'm still a fighter at heart. If I could've stayed young I would still be a fighter first. I think that's what makes me a good Coach. It's really hard to replace the experience of being in the ring, challenging yourself against another human in front of thousands of people. There's nothing like it! So I live through my fighters now, I'm with them in the ring. Their triumph is mine, their failure is mine. To help someone pursue their dreams is the most gratifying experience in my life.
MTA: Where do you teach out of?
Rudi: I own and run Unlimited MMA in Milpitas, CA.
MTA: What is your best memory from your fight career and what is your worst?
Rudi: My best memory from my fight career? Hmmm, fighting has brought me all over the world. I've fought on Pay per view, on ESPN. That's hard, of course winning the IKF Middleweight World Title is up there but I would have to say it was the Art of War, USA vs. China card at the Blaisdell Arena in 1999. The week leading up to the fight was intense, training alongside of Cung Le, Jongsanan Fairtex, Alex Gong and my other teammates raised my level. The magnitude of our best against their best was indescribable. The intensity of that moment and the energy in that Arena cannot be replaced. My worst memory fighting had to be my rematch against Dave Marinoble. I had just beaten the guy in a war and was not motivated to fight him again 4 months later. I was sick throughout the entire camp. I remember trying to pump myself up before in the locker room and it just wasn't there. I was an emotional fighter so that usually wasn't a problem. It wasn't me out there. I was just going through the motions. Because of that I lost that fight

MTA: Did you have a nickname as a fighter and what was it?
Rudi: I never had a nickname but two times I was given one. In 1997 on PPV the announcer decided on his own to call me Rudi "Mel" Ott (famous baseball player). You should've seen the look at my face. Needless to say I was not happy about it and took it out on my opponent. The other time was the USA vs. CHINA card. I was given "Striker" and hated it. Didn't want anything to do with nicknames after that.
 
MTA: What is your philosophy as a trainer?
Rudi: My philosophy as a trainer is to fight with passion. My fighters have different skill sets so I try to get the best out of what they've got. Obviously there are things technically that I believe work and try to instill those attributes in all of them.
MTA: What are your thoughts on the state of North American Muay Thai?
Rudi: I think the state of North American Muay Thai is ever evolving. I think our best fighters can compete with anyone internationally. Obviously MMA runs the combat sport arena but with the exposure promotions like LION FIGHT and now Glory are bringing to the table I think the stand up arts will get more attention.
MTA: How easy or difficult was the transition from fighter to trainer, it is difficult for a lot of fighters to let go of fighting?
Rudi: The transition for me wasn't that difficult. My body started failing me from years of intense training. I tried to get on the second season of TUF to maybe prolong my career so when I didn't get on I decided to move forward to opening my own gym. Though I think I could've fought for a few more years I think I made the right decision.
MTA: How do you build the trainer/coach bond, is it something that happens over time or are there other factors that come into play into establishing that relationship?
Rudi: Building the bond between trainer and fighter does take time. Some you connect with more readily. I think that depends on the student. Those with a good work ethic will catch on quicker. Some have the natural ability to pick up things, others you have to drill over and over. Everyone is different.

MTA: Best advice you can give to anyone who is interested in training or just starting out?


Rudi: Best advice I can give someone starting out would be to find a good coach. Trust in their guidance and train hard every day.
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Fight Card for the November 30 Thai Fight event in Bangkok, Thailand

November 28, 2013, 11:17 am
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Thai Fight will return on November 30th with the finale of their 154lb and 147lb tournaments. The semi-final matches of the 154lb tournament will feature Yodsanklai Fairtex vs. Samy Sana and Abraham Roqueni vs. Expedito Valin. The 147lb tournament semi-final matches will be Famonghkol Sor Jor Danrayong vs. Aziz Hlalli and Ruslan Kushnirenko vs. Jimmy Vienot. It is expected that Yodsanklai will meet Roqueni in 154lb tournament final with Yodsanklai being the favorite to win, and in the 147lb tournament final many are expecting to see Famonghkol vs. Kushnirenko with Famonghkol being the tournament favorite.

In super fight action Saiyok Pumpanmuang will take on Seyedisa Alamdarnezam, Sudsakorn Sor. Klinmee will take on Salah Khalifa and the Pinto brother will both be in action as well. Antoine Pinto will take on Luca Novello, and Victor Pinto will take on Mourad Harfaoui.

That Fight has really gotten criticized for their match making in the past few years with claims that they favor they are looking to make the Thai Fighters look good and not evenly matching them up. As usual fan grumblings have once again started for the match making regarding this event as well. Of course only time will tell if we will see the usual one sided beat downs or if these fights will be more competitive. Regardless of which happens all of the action will go down November 30, 2013 at the MCC Mall Bangkapi in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thai Fight 154lb Tournament Semi-Finals
Yodsanklai Fairtex vs. Samy Sana
Abraham Roqueni vs. Expedito Valin

Thai Fight 147lb Tournament Semi-Finals
Famonghkol Sor Jor Danrayong vs. Aziz Hlalli
Ruslan Kushnirenko vs. Jimmy Vienot

Super Fights
Saiyok Pumpanmuang vs. Seyedisa Alamdarnezam
Sudsakorn Sor. Klinmee vs. Salah Khalifa
Antoine Pinto vs. Luca Novello
Victor Pinto vs. Mourad Harfaoui
Payakdam Mor. Phuvana vs. Ye Yin
Iquezang Kor. Thanakeat vs. Htet Aung Do
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Thai Fight Results 11/30/2013

November 30, 2013, 3:20 pm
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Thai Fight took place earlier today in Bangkok, Thailand. The semi-finals of the 154lb and 147lb tournament took place and it seemed that things went as expected except for one upset. Abraham Roqueni was expected by many to meet Yodsanklai Fairtex in the finals of the 154lb tournament for Expedito Valin had other plans as he outpointed Roqueni and took home a decision win. 

In the other tournament fights Yodsanklai advanced to the finals of the 154lb tournament by winning a decision over Samy Sana. Famonghkol defeated Aziz Hlali by (T)KO to set up his date in the finals for the 147lb tournament with Ruslan Kushnirenko who defeated Jimmy Vienot by decision to advance to the finals.

Results:

Thai Fight 154lb Tournament Semi-Finals
Yodsanklai Fairtex def. Samy Sana via Decision
Expedito Valin def. Abraham Roqueni via Decision

Thai Fight 147lb Tournament Semi-Finals
Famonghkol Sor Jor Danrayong def. Aziz Hlalli via (T)KO in Rd. 2
Ruslan Kushnirenko def. Jimmy Vienot via Decision

Super Fights
Saiyok Pumpanmuang def. Seyedisa Alamdarnezam via Extra Round Decision
Sudsakorn Sor. Klinmee def. Salah Khalifa via Decision
Antoine Pinto def. Luca Novello via Decision
Victor Pinto def. Mourad Harfaoui via (T)KO in Rd. 3
Payakdam Mor. Phuvana def. Ye Yin via KO in Rd. 1
Iquezang Kor. Thanakeat def. Htet Aung Do via Decision
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Pictures: Chris Kwiatkowski training for Friday Night Fights season finale fight against Omar Vega

December 2, 2013, 5:57 pm
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Chris Kwiatkowski will return to action on December 13 against Omar Vega at the Friday Night Fights season finale. Scott Hirano was able to catch up with Kwiatkowski for a training session at Church Street Boxing in New York. Check out Scott's pics of Chris as he trains for his upcoming fight. 






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Enfusion Live Results

December 3, 2013, 9:33 am
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Enfusion Live took place this past weekend on December 1st in London, United Kingdom. The main event featured Michael Wakeling vs. Ali Gunyar and it turned into a fire fight. In the third round Wakeling scored a standing after a flurry of strikes, the fight continued and Wakeling threw a spinning back fist that missed and landed on the body. Despite the spinning back fist Gunyar went down and claimed that Wakeling connected with an illegal elbow to the chin. The fight was sent to the judges and Wakeling was awarded a unanimous decision.

In other action American Andrew Tate defeated Hungary's Laszlo Szabo by unanimous decision. It took Gaetan Saturon less than a minute to dispatch of Razvan Ghita after a vicious right hand landed.

 
Results:
Michael Wakeling def. Ali Gunyar via Unanimous Decision
Gaetan Sautron def. Razvan Ghita via KO in Rd. 1
Chris Cooper def. Adam Shrek Hart via KO in Rd. 3
Andrew Tate def. Laszlo Szabo via Unanimous Decision
Iman Barlow def. Marina Zueva via Unanimous Decision
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MAX Muay Thai: The Final Chapter 4-man tournament set for December 10 in Thailand

December 4, 2013, 9:21 am
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Max Muay Thai will return for it's final event of the year on December 10, 2013 and will take place in Kohn Kaen, Thailand. The event will feature the crowning of the first ever Max Muay Thai welterweight champion as Andrei Kulebin, Victor Ngabe, Sagetdao Petpayathai, and Dylan Salvador will battle in a 4-man tournament.

Also fighting at the event will be Buakaw Banachamek as he takes on Enriko Kehl of Germany. Buakaw will look to continue his 23 fight win streak, the Thai super star has not lost since 2009 when he dropped an extra round decision to Andy Souwer in the 2009 K-1 World Max Final.

Results:

147lb Tournament
Andrei Kulebin
Victor Ngabe
Sagatdao
Dylan Salvador

Super Fights
Buakaw Banchamek vs Enriko Kehl
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Damian Bujan talks upcoming fight with Simon Marcus

December 4, 2013, 11:46 am
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Damian Bujan will take on the world’s number one Light Heavyweight on December 15, 2013 when he faces Simon Marcus in the main event of Ultra Elite Fighters in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bujan is considered the best fighter to come out of Argentina and will be looking to not only score a huge win for himself and his country, but also shock the world.

We were able to catch up with Damian and he was kind enough to answer a few questions about his upcoming bout with Marcus and his thoughts on the bout.

MTA: Damian you have a fight with Simon Marcus on December 15. How has your training for this fight been going?

Damian: Currently it has been very hard work training seriously like all training camps, combining with different coaches for the physical, technical and tactical aspects.

MTA: Are you familiar with Simon Marcus and his style of fighting?

Damian: It is a fighting style I'm not used to, but I think I'm in great shape to face it.

MTA: Where you think you’re going to have an advantage in this fight?

Damian: We are looking for advantage in physical preparation and the power of my strikes.

MTA: In your last fight against Artem Levin you suffered a KO loss . Mentally it is difficult to forget about that and think about the next fight?

Damian: The fight with Levin was stopped by the referee’s call but my lack of fighting under Olympic style rules was my issue as all my experience has been against great rivals in professional rules bouts.

MTA: Simon is physically bigger than you in size, this fight is at a heavier weight than you normally fight. Do you think your size difference might be a problem for you in the fight?

Damian: I do not think that physical differences are important in terms of size. This is a fight which I have taken my time to be mentally prepared.

MTA: Can we get a prediction for the fight?

Damian: In all my fights I seek the same result.

MTA: For those not familiar with you can you explain your fighting style and what they can expect to see in your fight with Simon?

Damian: I think I have a very aggressive style that is appealing to the public.

MTA: Thanks for your time Damian, any words for your supporters?

Damian: Thank you very much to you and the people who always support me and I hope to see everyone on the 15th of December because I promise them a great show.
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10 Facts with Chris Kwiatkowski

December 5, 2013, 10:14 am
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New York’s Chris Kwiatkowski is up next in our 10 facts segment. The man known as the “Polish Punisher” has made his rounds around the world fighting and has become a fan favorite in his home state. Known for his never back down attitude and move forward style, Chris will be stepping back in the ring on December 13, 2013 to take on Omar Estevez at the Friday Night Fights season finale.

Now let’s get on with the facts, Chris is definitely someone you can call an interesting person and a world traveler. From Wall Street to the ring he has had a unique journey in the fight game.

1. I am rather superstitious. I’ve worn the same underwear (for 8 years) on fight night that I wore since I fought in Thailand in 2004 (won by KO). I recently threw them out because the elastic no longer worked.

2. I got drunk for the first time when I was 12 years old.

3. I grew up in the punk rock hardcore scene & used to sport a narrow punk rock Mohawk.

4. My mother threw me out of the house for sporting that Mohawk. So I lived with my father for awhile.

5. I’ve travelled to 49 different countries.

6. I went to Catholic High School & Grammar School, where I played the saxophone.

7. I used to work on Wall Street for 10 years, now I‘m in real estate development building towers in Manhattan.

8. I drank 150 beers at McSorley’s Ale House to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the bar with 5 of my equally stupid friends.

9. I was captain of the track & field team at NYU, & held a couple of university records for 10 years.

10. I took circus class at NYU. So I know how to tight rope, juggle between two people, trapeze… you name it.
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Fight Card for WCK Muay Thai: King's Birthday Celebration

December 6, 2013, 3:44 pm
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WCK Muay Thai will end their year at Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, CA with "The King's Birthday Celebration" on December 7th. The event will be headlined by the rubber match between Romie Adanza and Thanit Watthanaya. The pair split their first two encounters with Adanza winning the first bout by knockout and Watthanaya winning a close split decision in the second bout.

Also fighting on the card in the co-main event will be Bryce Krause and Joe Davidson. Both fighters will be looking to win back-to-back fights with Krause having won his last fight against Douglas Edwards and Davidson having last defeated John Vargas. 

Fight Card:
Romie Adanza vs. Thanit Watthanaya
Bryce Krause vs. Joe Davidson
Jermaine Soto vs. Rene Orozco
Jacob Poss vs. Adam Corrigan
Miguel Cosio vs. Jason Rzepka
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WCK Muay Thai "King's Birthday Celebration" Results and Recap

December 8, 2013, 10:08 am
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WCK Muay Thai: King's Birthday Celebration took place last night at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, California. Headlining the event was a bout between Romie Adanza and Thanit Watthanaya. The bout would decide the trilogy between these two as they had previously split two fights. Adanza won their first encounter with a vicious knockout and Watthanaya won the second by split decision. 

The bout only made it to round two this time around and it was Adanza who took home the decisive win. Always known for his great boxing prowess in the ring, Adanza delivered a crushing left to the body in the second round that put Watthanaya down for the count. It was an impressive win for an emotional Adanza, who had dedicated the fight to training partner Shane Del Rosario. With the win Adanza snaps a three fight losing streak, while Watthanaya has now dropped his last two bouts.

In the night's co-main event Bryce Krause's power was in full display against Joe Davidson. It took one round for Krause to win the WBC Muay Thai Super Welterweight U.S. National Title and he did so with his right hand. Krause connected with a monster right that dropped Davidson, but Davidson proved to be a game opponent as he got back to his feet to continue the fight. Krause kept on the attack and dropped Davidson a second time, who once again worked back to his feet to beat the referee's count and continue fighting. Krause continued to press and Davidson was more than willing to continue to engage with him, another right hand dropped Davidson and the referee stepped in to wave off the fight. With the win Krause has now won his last two bouts.

Results:
Romie Adanza def. Thani Watthanaya via KO in Rd. 2
Bryce Krause def. Joe Davidson via (T)KO in Rd. 1
Jacob Poss def. Adam Corrigan via Unanimous Decision
Rene Orozco def. Jacob Powell via Split Decision
Miguel Cosio and Jason Rzepka fight to a Draw
Bronson Cesarez def. Chris Minor via Unanimous Decision
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Yodsanklai expected to headline Lion Fight 13 on Feb. 7, 2014 in Las Vegas

December 8, 2013, 7:03 pm
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Lion Fight is expected to return with Lion Fight 13 on February 7, 2014 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Yodsanklai Fairtex is expected to headline the event, although his opponent has not been confirmed. Sources close to Lion Fight informed Muay Thai Authority about the upcoming date for Lion Fight 13 and Yodsanklai being involved in the main event, but Lion Fight has not made an official announcement.

The event is expected to be officially announced soon along with the main event. This will be Lion Fight's first show for 2014 and as their last few events Lion Fight 13 is expected to air on AXS TV.

This will mark the third time Yodsanklai fights for Lion Fight, with all of his appearances in America taking place under their promotional banner. A few years ago it seemed Yodsanklai might be coming to the end of his career, but after a 2011 loss to Artur Kyshenko he has won nine straight bouts. His victories during his nine fight  win streak include names such as Kem Sitsongpeenong, Gregory Choplin, Yohan Lidon and Chike Lindsay.

Make sure to keep checking back on Muay Thai Authority for updates on Lion Fight 13.
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Yodsanklai no longer headlining Lion Fight 13, event still scheduled for February 7, 2014

December 9, 2013, 7:57 am
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In the fight game things can change in an instant. Just as fast as the news hit that Yodsanklai Fairtex was expected to headline Lion Fight 13 on February 7, 2014 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas things changed. In less than 24 hours Yodsanklai went from the main event fighter to no longer fighting on the card for reasons that are currently unknown. A source close to Lion Fight confirmed the rapid change with Muay Thai Authority.

Lion Fight 13 is still expected to take place on February 7th at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas. Keep  checking back here at Muay Thai Authority to stay up to date on the latest news regarding Lion Fight 13.
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K-1 set for December 28 in Foshan, China with Buakaw vs. Zhou Zhipeng as main event

December 10, 2013, 8:20 am
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K-1 will return on December 28, 2013 in Foshan, China. The event will feature two quarterfinal matches for the World  MAX tournament as well as a China vs. Thailand series. The quarterfinal bouts for the MAX tournament will feature Buakaw Banchamek vs. Zhou Zhipeng and Andy Souwer vs. Enriko Kehl. The remainder of the World Max quarterfinal bouts are expected to take place early next year.

In the China vs. Thailand series fans will get to see Saenchai PKSaenchaimuaythaigym fight on K-1. His opponent will be Kong Hong Xing, other notable names on the fight card include Chinese fighters Xie Lei and Li Ning.

Fight Card:

World Max Tournament Quarterfinals
Buakaw Banchamek vs. Zhou Zhipeng
Andy Souwer vs. Enriko Kehl

China vs. Thailand Series
Kong Hong Xing vs. Saenchai
Li Ning vs. Sutin
Han Kai Hu vs. Chengrob
Zhang Kai Yin vs. Rachen
Xie Lei vs. Pasol
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