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Dennis Warner, In Sync Productions, Dragon Boxing Report Results of “The Top Best” Full Rules Muay Thai Championship Event Staged on Hainan Island, China

Haikou City, Hainan Island, China – August 24, 2010 – Haikou City of Hainan Island, China played host to unprecedented full rules muay thai championship event on August 21,2010  in celebration of 20^th anniversary of Muay Thai promotion by Dennis Warner and In Sync Productions.  Fighters from China, Mexico, United States, Japan, Australia, Luxembourg and Thailand showcased their skills in this government-sanctioned and supported event in China’s preeminent resort destination, Hainan Island.  The 5000 people-seat arena was reported to be sold-out.

The championship featured two WBC Muaythai World Championship Title Bouts: WBC MuayThai Lightweight World Title Fight between Hiromasa Masuda (Japan) and Jaroenchai Ood-donmuang (Thailand), and WBC MuayThai Women’s Lightweight World Title fight between Claire Haigh (Luxembourg) and Miriam Nakamoto (USA).  Current WBC MuayThai Light Heavyweight World champion, Kaoklai Kaennorsing and six-time world champion Manu Ntoh performed as the main event of the night and in the frame of WCK Champion of Champions title bout.

Miriam Nakamoto stole the show, as the won against Claire Haigh via TKO in the first round and became the first American woman to hold the WBC MuayThai World title.  A flying left knee and three sequential right elbows brought home the victory for Nakamoto.

The show was broadcast live on HD in China and will be available to WCK’s worldwide syndication network later this year.  WCK MuayThai founder and CEO, Dennis Warner was present at this event, which honored the accomplishments and contributions of Mr. Warner’s promotion organization to the professional martial arts industry.  He was joined by high ranking WBC Muaythai officials, including WBC Muaythai dignitaries – Vice Chairman Tony Reyes from the Philippines and Anek Hongtongkam, head of officials from Thailand。

WCK Full Rules Muaythai plans to have this region as its centerpiece for future events in Asia.  Located in The South China Sea, Hainan Island is a premier entertainment and sporting destination for tourists from all over the world.  With its tropical beaches and lush forests, Hainan Island is quickly becoming the next hot tourism attraction.

Complete fight results are as follows:

WCK Welterweight Bout

Zhou Hongzhang wins split decision over Joey Pagliuso

WCK Women’s Featherweight Bout

Li Xiao wins unanimous decision over Lara Ahola

WCK Full Rules MuayThai Sanctioned by the WBC Muay Thai

Luis Bio wins against Cyrus Washington            by TKO in the third round

WBC MuayThai World Lightweight Title Fight

Jaroenchai Ood-donmuang wins split decision over Hiromasa Masuda and becomes the new WBC MuayThai Lightweight World champion

WCK Cruiserweight Bout

Guo Qiang wins unanimous decision over Adam Dare

WBC MuayThai Female Lightweight World Title

Miriam Nakamoto wins against Claire Haigh by TKO in the first round and becomes the first American to hold the WBC MuayThai Women’s Lightweight World Title

WCK Champion of Champions Title Fight

Kaoklai Kaennorsing wins unanimous decision over Manu Ntoh

About WCK MuayThai:

Founded in 1989, by Dennis Warner and In Sync Productions, WCK MuayThai is based in Southern California and is the largest Muay Thai sports entertainment event in North America.  The championships are held in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Beijing and other cities and feature top fighters from the U.S., China, Japan, Thailand, Netherlands, South Africa, Korea, England and Australia, including such champions as Yodsenklai Fairtex, Steve McKinnen, Lamsongkram Chuwattana, John Wayne Parr, Craig Buchanan, Christine Toledo, Romie Adanza, Jeri Sitzes and Malaipet.  For more information about WCK MuayThai, please visit www.wckmuaythai.com or check out our Facebook WCK MuayThai group.

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PALA, Calif., August 2, 2010 – Ten professional and amateur Muay Thai fights will be center stage at Pala Casino Spa & Resort on October 2nd, 2010.  Muay Thai, the fastest-growing, adrenaline-rushing striking sport, also known as the art of eight limbs, allows fighters to utilize hands, elbows, knees and shins to bring the opponent down.

The event is headlined by the Light Heavyweight Muay Thai vs. MMA five-round bout between Denis “The Pirate” Grachev (Russia by way of San Diego) and Fernando Gonzalez (Temecula, Calif.).  Grachev, an IKF (International Kickboxing Federation) World Light Heavyweight Champion, former European champion, has a professional Muay Thai record of 15 wins, nine of them by way of knockout, and two losses.  His last memorable fight was against Joe Schilling of Los Angeles, which ended in Schilling being knocked out.  Grachev also holds a perfect boxing record of eight wins and zero losses.  His opponent, Fernando “The Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez is a professional Muay Thai fighter and a very popular MMA fighter, who’s fought in King of the Cage and WEC promotions.  His MMA record stands at 17 wins and eight losses.

One of the most decorated fighters, Romie Adanza will defend his IKKC MuayThai International Super Bantamweight title against Haigang Huang of China.  Adanza is coming off of a win against a Brit, Andy Howson, which brings his record to seven wins and two losses total.  Adanza will square off with the National Muay Thai Champion of China, Haigang Huang, who is also a part of the Chinese National Muay Thai team.  His pro record comes to 26 wins and 12 losses.

The female portion of the card features an Olympic Gold Medalist from Korea, Sujeong Lim.  Sujeong, who has been training and fighting internationally since high school, has a professional Muay Thai record of 25 wins and 5 losses.  She was the Gold Olympic Taekwondo medalist at the Beijing Olympics of 2008, bronze medalist of the International Federation of Muay Thai Amateur Tournament held in Bangkok in 2007 and the Muay Thai bantamweight champion in South Korea, where she is also known for her career in the TV entertainment arena, appearing in several television shows and movies.

Also on the card is the current WMC World Champion Phanuwat “Coke” Chunhawat of Thailand, who has had more than 250 fights in his career.  Coke will take on a Korean fighter, Byoung-Ku Park.

A complete fight card is as follows:

IKKC MuayThai Superfight: Muay Thai vs MMA
Denis Grachev (Russia, by way of San Diego) vs Fernando Gonzalez (Temecula)
IKKC MuayThai International Super Bantamweight Title
Romie Adanza (Orange County) vs Haigang Huang (China)
IKKC MuayThai International Super Lightweight Title
Byoung-Ku Park (Korea) vs Phanuwat “Coke” Chunhawat (Thailand by way of Oakland)

WBC MuayThai National Super Middleweight Title
Jared Lara (Redlands, Calif.) vs Eric Utsch (Allen Town, Penn.)
IKKC MuayThai Welterweight Bout
Joey Pagliuso (Riverside, Calif.) vs Sean Dizay (Las Vegas, Nev.)
IKKC MuayThai Welterweight Bout
Artem Sharoshkin (Russia by way of San Diego, Calif.) vs TBA
IKKC MuayThai Middleweight Bout
Luis Bio (Ensenada, Mexico) vs TBA
WBC MuayThai Bantamweight Superfight
Sujeong Lim (Korea) vs TBA
Amateur fights:
IAMTF Cruiserweight Superfight
Dave Nielsen (San Diego, Calif.) vs Frank Bamford (Orange County, Calif.)
IAMTF US Super Featherweight Title
Tiffany van Soest (San Diego, Calif.) vs Tandi Schaffer (Salt Lake City, Utah)

All bouts are subject to change.  Fights start at 7 p.m.  Tickets are priced at $40 and $100 ringside.  Tickets are on sale now, with no service charge, at the Pala Privileges Center in the casino, or call 1-877-WIN PALA (1-877-946-7252) or 877-446-7962.
Fans must be at least 21 years old.

About Pala Casino Spa & Resort
The recently expanded Pala Casino Spa & Resort includes a Las Vegas-style casino
with 2,000 slot machines, 15 poker tables and 87 table games; a 507-room hotel; a
10,000-square-foot, full-service spa and salon that features 14 treatment rooms; a state of-the-art fitness center; swimming pool with 12 private poolside cabanas, and dual temperature outdoor Jacuzzi. Pala also offers 10 restaurants and 40,000 square feet of
meeting and convention space. Pala Casino Spa & Resort is a AAA Four-Diamond
Award winner for six consecutive years. Its state-of-the-art Pala Spa was named the
2009 Best Casino Spa by Spas of America and the 2009 Best Casino Spa by the
Southern California Gaming Guide. For more information, visit
http://www.palacasino.com .

About WCK MuayThai:
Founded in 1989, by Dennis Warner and In Sync Productions, WCK MuayThai is based in Southern California and is the largest Muay Thai sports entertainment event in North America.  The championships are held in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Beijing and other cities and feature top fighters from the U.S., China, Japan, Thailand, Netherlands, South Africa, Korea, England and Australia, including such champions as Yodsenklai Fairtex, Steve McKinnen, Lamsongkram Chuwattana, John Wayne Parr, Craig Buchanan, Christine Toledo, Romie Adanza, Kevin Ross, Jeri Sitzes and Malaipet.

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WBC MuayThai-sanctioned fights feature Female International Bantamweight title fight between Jeri Sitzes (US) and Sujeong Lim (Korea) and US national Super heavyweight championship title fight between Rick Cheek and Steven Banks; IKKC sanctions an International Light Heavyweight Championship bout between Shawn Yarborough (US) and Mawande Vapi (South Africa) and US National Welterweight title fight between Scotty Ray Leffler and Justin Greskiewicz

Primm, Nev. – July 13, 2010 – After huge success of the WCK MuayThai show at the Star of the Desert Arena last April, Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino nine more Full Rules WCK MuayThai Championship bouts, headlined by an exceptional WBC MuayThai US National Super heavyweight championship fight between Rick Cheek and Steven Banks.

A rare opportunity will be presented to fans of MuayThai Aug. 28, when two 260-pound, 6’4’ and 6’5’’ fighters step into the ring to claim the WBC MuayThai US National Super Heavyweight Championship Title.  With a record of 23 wins (20 knockouts), two losses and one draw, Cheek is a formidable opponent for Banks, who just came off two wins by knockout himself.

Billy Olsen, the trainer of Cheek comments: “This one will not go the distance; one of them is going to get KO’ed.” Cheek, who also fights in K1, has built up a tremendous following for himself in Northern California.  Banks comes to Buffalo Bill’s from Myrtle Beach, SC.  In the ring, watch Cheeks’ hand speed countered by strong elbows and knees from Banks.

As WCK MuayThai continues its commitment to promote female MuayThai fighters around the world, it brings Jeri “Fists of Fury” Sitzes of Missouri to represent the U.S. against a Korean fight and entertainment star, Sujeong Lim in the WBC MuayThai International Bantamweight Championship title.  Sitzes, well known as a Strikeforce fighter, who TKO’ed Lacey Schuckman in round three, has secured great recognition as one of the top female boxers in the United States.  Her last muay thai performance and win against the tough Christine Toledo left an unforgettable impression on the spectators.  She now sports a flawless record of 12 wins with no losses.  Sujeong Lim, who has been training and fighting internationally since high school, has managed to accumulate a record of 25 wins and 5 losses.  She was the Gold Olympic Taekwondo medalist at the Beijing Olympics of 2008, bronze medalist of the International Federation of Muay Thai Amateur Tournament held in Bangkok in 2007 and the muay thai bantamweight champion in South Korea, where she is also known for her career in the TV entertainment arena, appearing in several television shows and movies.

Shawn Yarborough will be representing the United States, when he defends his international championship belt sanctioned by IKKC against the undefeated fighter from South Africa, Mawande Vapi.  Vapi’s current record stands at 22 wins (19 by KO) and two losses.  Yarborough is the current WBC MuayThai Light Heavyweight U.S. National Champion.

William “The Bull” Sriyapai, one of the most decorated US fighters, and a K1 competitor, will step into the ring with Raul Rodriguez of Way of Japan gym in Bakersfield, Calif.  Sriyapai was inducted into Master’s Hall of Fame this year in Las Vegas.  Rodriguez left a memorable impression when he won a tough battle against Bryce Krause in Las Vegas last year.

Three-time French MuayThai Champion, and former K1 fighter, Remy Bonnel does not need introductions. He is best known for taking on and winning against Duane Ludwig, Jerry Morris, Trevor Smandych and Peter Kaljevic among others.  With a record of 57 wins and seven losses, he might pose a serious hurdle for Las Vegas fighter Chaz Mulkey.  However, Mulkey’s last fight against the Dutch star, Menno Dijkstra showed that clinch and elbows come to Mulkey as easy as breathing.  Mulkey managed to easily steal every single round from Dijkstra and win against a fighter with a 32-4 record.

Always a crowd pleaser, Scotty Ray Leffler of One Kick’s gym in Las Vegas will put up a first round of defense of his newly acquired IKKC US National Welterweight belt against the notorious Justin Greskiewicz of Philadelphia.  Leffler won the title this April on the WCK MuayThai card by a TKO in the second round from James Martinez, known as the American pick for the WMC sanctioned “Contender Asia” Muay Thai reality TV show.

A much awaited bout of Jack Thames vs. Mike Ryan will also take place on August 28^th.  Both fighters have been waiting for a chance to take on Craig Buchahan for the WBC MuayThai US National Middleweight title, and Thames has come close in his previous fight against Buchanan in the Star of the Desert Arena.  Thames will get his chance in the fall to become the new U.S. Middleweight champion when he rematches Buchanan.  As a potential contender for the WBC belt, Ryan, and his famously heavy hands will do their best to stop Thames, and get a chance to fight Buchanan if he retains the belt or rematch Thames later this year in case he is the new WBC champion.

Shawn Yacoubian, a fighter with utmost dedication to muay thai and pride of the Armenian community, will once again step into the ring to test his own force and talent.  His challenger, Joe Davidson, a veteran muay thai fighter, is from the “Red Dragon Karate” school in Fontana, Calif.

Artem “The Russian Experiment” Sharoshkin will have his pro debut at Buffalo Bill’s after a superb third round knockout at the same venue in April, and later securing the IAMTF US National Welterweight Championship belt.  His opponent, also having his first pro fight, Titus Holmes, comes from the famed Las Vegas school of fighting.

WBC Muaythai United States Super Heavyweight Title                         5rds.
Rick Cheek                                        vs        Stephen Banks
WBC Muaythai Female International Super Bantamweight Title                       5rds.
Jeri Sitzes                                          vs        Joanna MacEachern (Australia)
IKKC Muaythai Light Heavyweight Bout                          5rds.
Shawn Yarborough (champion)        vs        Stephen Richards
WBC Muaythai Super Welterweight Title Elimination Bout                   5rds.
Raul Rodriguez                                  vs        William Sriyapai
WBC Middleweight International Prestige Bout                                      5rds.
Chaz Mulkey                                      vs        Remy Bonnel
IKKC Muaythai United States Welterweight Title                                                5rds.
Shane Oblonsky                    vs        Justin Greskiewicz
IKKC Muaythai Super Middleweight Bout                                                            4rds.
Jack Thames                                     vs        Mike Ryan
IKKC Muaythai Super Welterweight Bout                                                            4rds.
Travis Garlitz                         vs        Joe Davidson
IKKC Muaythai Welterweight Bout                                                                        4rds.
Artem Sharoshkin                              vs        Titus Holmes

All bouts are subject to change.

The championships will be supervised by the WBC MuayThai representative in the United States, Chalermkiat Suvanamas. WCK MuayThai is sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Airways, National Realty Group and Lucky’s Race and Sports Book.

Amateur fight program starts at 5 p.m., professional fights start at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $35 to $100 ringside. All concerts and sporting events take place in the Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino. For more information, please call 1.800.FUNSTOP (1.800.386.7867) or visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com.

About WCK MuayThai:

Founded in 1989, by Dennis Warner and In Sync Productions, WCK MuayThai is based in Southern California and is the largest Muay Thai sports entertainment event in North America.  The championships are held in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Beijing and other cities and feature top fighters from the U.S., China, Japan, Thailand, Netherlands, South Africa, Korea, England and Australia, including such champions as Yodsenklai Fairtex, Steve McKinnen, Lomsomcram, John Wayne Parr, Craig Buchanan, Christine Toledo, Romie Adanza, Kevin Ross, Jeri Sitzes and Malaipet.  For more information about WCK MuayThai, please visit www.wckmuaythai.com or check out our Facebook WCK MuayThai group.

About Primm Valley Casino Resorts:

Primm Valley Casino Resorts, located 25 minutes south of Las Vegas on Interstate 15 at the Southern Nevada/California state line, includes Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino, Primm Valley Resort & Casino, and Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino. The properties’ amenities offer something for everyone including 24-hour dining, The Spa at Primm, shopping at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets and two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio. With attractions for the whole family, the Desperado Rollercoaster, Adventure Canyon Log Flume, Video Game Arcade, Carolee Movie Theatre and Star of the Desert Arena, a venue for the best live performances, Primm Valley Casino Resorts offers entertainment and recreation at an affordable price.  For more information, visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com.

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WCK MUAYTHAI SLAMS HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO ON MAY 29^TH, 2010 WITH A PACKED FIGHT CARD

Baxter Humby takes center stage in a WBC MuayThai Super Welterweight US National bout against Harris Norwood; much anticipated match ups, Joey Pagliuso vs. Shane Oblonsky and Artem Sharoshkin vs. Ozzy Venegas bring on the heat

May 17, 2010 – HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO, LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Dennis Warner and In Sync Productions stage a WCK MuayThai championship fight night at the Hollywood Park Casino on May 29^th 2010, showcasing the best US amateur talent and culminating in the Baxter “One Armed Bandit” Humby vs Harris “Smallville” Norwood bout for the WBC MuayThai US National Super Welterweight title.

Baxter “One Armed Bandit” Humby is, undoubtedly, one of the most famous MuayThai and kickboxing fighters in the US.  Still the current IMTC Super Welterweight World Champion, he boasts the record of 36 wins and 6 losses. Humby will square off with Atlanta’s hot shot Harris Norwood.  Norwood’s professional MuayThai record is: 27 wins 11 loses 2 draws; he is also a two-time Shidokan champion.

The battle of heavy hands will be demonstrated by two very talented fighters, Joey “Pound’em” Pagliuso, USKO Academy and Shane “The Hurricane” Oblonsky of Westminster Fight Club.  This is a much anticipated bout; both fighters are coming off of wins in their previous fights and are looking to take their skills to the next level.  Oblonsky, who just brought a unanimous decision to the US from China is well respected for his boxing skills; in his turn, Pagliuso has never taken it easy on himself and has squared off with some of the toughest US and foreign fighters in his career.

In another highly-anticipated WCK bout, Artem “The Russian Experiment” Sharoshkin will battle Ozzy Venegas of Sityodtong, Los Angeles for an IAMTF US National WelterweightTitle.  Both are high caliber fighters, Venegas, known for his superior boxing skills, Sharoshkin, notorious for his painful low and high kicks.

The rest of the fight card is as follows:

WBC Muaythai United States Super Welterweight Title                        5 Rounds

Baxter Humby                                    vs                        Harris Norwood

IKKC Muaythai Welterweight Bout                                                            4 Rounds

Joey Pagliuso                                    vs                        Shane Oblonsky

IAMTF United States Welterweight Title                                                5 Rounds

Artem Sharoshkin                                    vs                        Ozzy Venegas

IAMTF California Cruiserweight Title                                                             4 Rounds

Dave Nielsen                                                vs                        Jason Rzepka

IAMTF Welterweight Bout                                                                        3 Rounds

Chris Minor                                                vs                        Roy Corona

IAMTF Welterweight Bout                                                                        3 Rounds

Beto Rodriguez                                    vs                        Prudencio Portillo

IAMTF Female Lightweight Bout                                                            3 Rounds

Tiffany van Soest                                    vs                        Jamie Scolastico

IAMTF Super Cruiserweight Bout                                                            3 Rounds

Steve Kuo                                                vs                        Robert Wendinge

IAMTF Welterweight Bout                                                                        3 Rounds

Artee Panghongkeow                        vs                        Richard Cortez

IAMTF Super Featherweight Bout                                                            3 Rounds

Robert Zatarain                                    vs                        Johnathan Puu

IAMTF Middleweight Bout                                                                        3 Rounds

Christian Martinez                                     vs                        Ernie Gutierrez

IAMTF Super Lightweight Bout                                                                        3 Rounds

Tigran Martirosyan                                    vs                        Jimmy Hendrickson

The fight night starts at 8 p.m. Parking is free. Tickets are priced at $40-$100.  For tickets please call 1-877-446-7962.

Bouts are subject to change and/or cancellation.

About WCK MuayThai:

Founded in 1989, by Dennis Warner and In Sync Productions, WCK MuayThai is based in Southern California and is the largest Muay Thai sports entertainment event in North America.  The championships are held in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Beijing and other cities and feature top fighters from the U.S., China, Japan, Thailand, Netherlands and Australia, including such world champions as John Wayne Parr, Craig Buchanan, and Malaipet.  For more information about WCK MuayThai, please visit www.wckmuaythai.com or check out our Facebook WCK MuayThai group.

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WCK MuayThai Delivers Another Spectacular Event of Professional Full Rules MuayThai and Showcases the Upcoming Talent with Amateur MuayThai Bouts
PRIMM, Nev. — April 18, 2010 – Six professional and seven amateur MuayThai fights have kept the attention of about two thousand fans at WCK MuayThai on April 17th at the Buffalo Bill’s Star of Desert Arena. All of the fighters have stepped up their game, while a few have gone to a whole new level.
Martin Hensch stepped up when he took on the fight against Joey Pagliuso on a short notice to substitute an injured fighter. Pagliuso stayed busy and used his heavy hands to his advantage to secure the win by unanimous decision.
Chaz Mulkey showed tremendous performance when he took on Menno Dijkstra of Holland, record 32-5. Mulkey kept on coming with every combination, relying heavily on clinching, elbows and strong knees for all five rounds at an equally intensive pace, and won by unanimous decision.
Scott Leffler of Las Vegas won his first title. He is now the IKKC Welterweight National Champion. Like Yarborough, Leffler hurt his opponent’s, James Martinez’ knee and won the belt via TKO in the second round.
Shawn Yarborough, the current WBC National Light Heavyweight Champion, was defending his title against Tom Munro of Atlanta. The fight didn’t not take long, as Yarborough split Munro’s knee in half in the first round and went through the first line of defending his belt with a TKO.
Jemyma Betrian became the WBC MuayThai International Women’s Super Flyweight Champion when she won by unanimous decision against the tough Christine Toledo. Toledo has fought her heart out, but Betrian stayed busier throughout the five rounds.
Jack Thames was a last-minute substitute for Kwame Stephens, and took on the current WBC MuayThai National Middleweight Champion, Craig Buchanan. The “Rhino” Thames proved his nickname as he moved forward around the ring for five rounds, but Buchanan was very comfortable with knees and elbows. This very close fight ended in a split decision win by Buchanan, but also gives a chance to Jack Thames at a shot for WBC National Title when the two rematch later this year.

Two amateur bouts have stood out on April 17th:
Artem Sharoshkin took on the current USMTA World Welterweight champion, Nick Chasteen and knocked him out in the third round. This was not a title fight, so Chasteen keeps the belt. Genesis Bravo became the IAMTF Women’s Super Flyweight Champion after she won against Melanie Edwards via unanimous decision. This was a rematch of the December 5th, 2009 fight, when Melanie Edwards took home the win. Both Sharoshkin and Bravo faced opponents who were much taller than they are and managed to use it to their advantage.

Professional Fight Results from WCK Muay Thai April 17 at Buffalo Bills Casino
Joey Pagliuso defeats Martin Hench via Unanimous decision
Chaz Mulkey defeats Menno Dijkstra via Unanimous decision
Scott Leffler defeated James Martinez via TKO (leg sweep) in round 2 at 1:25.
Shawn Yarborough defeated Tom Munro via TKO in Round 1 at 1:31
Jemyma Betrian defeated Christine Toledo via unanimous decision
Craig Buchanan defeated Jack Thames via split decision

Amateur MuayThai Fight Results:
Damian Early defeated Carlos Quintano via TKO in Round 2 at :26
Melinda Tyler defeated Jamie Scolastico via unanimous decision
Artem Sharoshkin defeated Nick Chasteen via KO in Round 3 at 1:28
Andrew Miller defeated Sergio Valenzuela via split decision
Vadim Goberman defeated Matt Church via split decision
Anthony Castrejon defeated Mike Madrid via unanimous decision
Genesis Bravo defeated Melanie Edwards via unanimous decision

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Bout 1

Joey Pagliuso defeats Martin Hench via Unanimous decision

Bout 2

Chaz Mulkey defeats Menno Dijkstra via Unanimous decision

Bout 3

Scott Leffler defeated James Martinez via TKO (leg sweep) in round 2 at 1:25.

Bout 4

Shawn Yarborough defeated Tom Munro via TKO in Round 1 at 1:31

Bout 5

Jemyma Betrian defeated Christine Toledo via unanimous decision

Bout 6

Craig Buchanan defeated Jack Thames via split decision

Amateur

Bout 1

Damian Early defeated Carlos Quintano via TKO in Round 2 at :26

Bout 2

Melinda Tyler defeated Jamie Scolastico via unanimous decision

Bout 3

Artem Sharoshkin defeated Nick Chasteen via KO in Round 3 at 1:28

Bout 4

Andrew Miller defeated Sergio Valenzuela via split decision
Bout 5

Vadim Goberman defeated Matt Church via split decision

Bout 6

Anthony Castejone defeated Mike Madrid via unanimous decision

Bout 7

Genesis Bravo defeated Melanie Edwards via unanimous decision

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FIGHTCARD UPDATED FOR WCK MUAYTHAI — APRIL 17^TH, 2010 –

BUFFALO BILL’S RESORT & CASINO OF PRIMM, NEV.

April 12, 2010 — PRIMM, NEV. – Due to last minute injuries, a few substitutions have been made on the fight card for WCK MuayThai, April 17^th, 2010, Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino of Primm Valley.

The substitutions are:

• Jemyma Zippora Betrian, who will take place of Petra Janssen Van Doorn; the Dutch Jemyma, who will fight the Christine Toledo for WBC MuayThai International Women’s Flyweight Championship Title, has a pro record of 16 wins, two losses and seven knockouts.

• Jack Thames, who substitutes Kwame Stephens and will square off with Craig “The Bullet” Buchanan in a MuayThai SuperFight.

For alterations to the amateur card please see below:

IKKC Muaythai Heavyweight Pro Superfight                                                Four Rds.

Ismael Londt                                                vs.                        Kevin Brooks

IKKC Muaythai Welterweight Pro Bout                                                            Four Rds.

Joey Pagliuso                                                vs.                        Sean Dizay

IKKC Muaythai Middleweight Pro Superfight                                                Five Rds.

Menno Dijkstra                                    vs.                        Chaz Mulkey

IKKC Muaythai USA Welterweight  Championship                                    Five Rds.

Scott Leffler                                                vs.                        James Martinez

WBC Muaythai USA Light heavyweight Championship                                    Five Rds.

Shawn Yarborough                                    vs.                        Tom Munro

(Champion)

WBC Muaythai Int’l Women’s Flyweight Championship                                    Five Rds.

Christine Toledo                                    vs.                        Jemyma Zippora Betrian

WBC Muaythai Superfight                                                                                    Four Rds.

Craig Buchanan                                    vs.                        Jack Thames

(Champion)

Amateur Portion of Fightcard

IAMTF Women’s Lightweight Bout                                                                        Three Rds.

Jamie Scolastico                                    vs.                        Melinda Tyler

IAMTF Welterweight Bout                                                                                    Four  Rds.

Artem Sharoshkin                                    vs.                        Nick Chasteen

IAMTF Heavyweight Bout                                                                                    Three Rds.

Sergio Valenzuela                                        vs.                        Andrew Miller

IAMTF Super Welterweight Bout                                                                        Three Rds.

Vadim Goberman                                    vs.                        Matt Church

IAMTF Featherweight Bout                                                                                    Three Rds.

Anthony Castejone                                    vs.                        Mike Madrid

IAMTF USA Women’s Super Flyweight Championship                                    Five Rds.

Genesis Bravo                                                vs.                        Melanie Edwards

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Menno Dijksta, Petra Janssen van Doorn and Ismael Londt will be representing Holland in the USA-based World Championship MuayThai on April, 17 2010 in Primm, Nevada. The three MuayThai bouts featuring Dutch fighters have already become the most anticipated matches at the WCK MuayThai; the Dutch way of MuayThai fighting being only one reason for the anticipation, the fighters’ backgrounds and pro records count for the rest.
Date:
Sat, 04/17/2010 – 7:00pm
Location
Primm Valey, NV
United States

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The international portion of the card will be represented by the following Dutch fighters: Ismael Londt, Petra Janssen van Doorn and Menno Dijkstra. The heavyweight Londt, with record of 11-0 (6KO�s), says that “the Dutch way of fighting” is his inherent advantage in the ring. He will take on Atlanta’s favorite, Kevin Brooks, pro record: 7-3 (4KO’s), who has fought Forrest Griffin in his earlier amateur fighting career.

Brooks’ comments: “I am glad to take on a good caliber opponent. Everyone, who’s seen me fight knows that I can take a lot, and I give a lot back in the ring.”

An inspiration to many female fighters around the world, Christine Toledo will battle Petra Janssen Van Doorn, a WMA International Champion and WPMF World Champion for a prestigious WBC International Women’s Championship belt. Menno “The Machinegun” Dijkstra, the latest prot�g� of European legend Thom Harnick (Chakuriki Pankration gym) will face Chaz Mulkey (Master Toddy’s MuayThai Academy), who rocked the house by knocking his opponent out in the first round during his last fight.

Shawn Yarborough (6-1-1), fighting out of Warriors’Gym and Xtreme Couture Gym will defend his WBC Muay Thai US national title against Atlanta�s Tom Munro (6-1). Another Las Vegas talent, a fighter with utmost dedication to the sport of Muay Thai, Scott Leffler (3-0) will have a chance at his first professional IKKC Muay Thai title, when he steps into the ring with James Martinez, the American pick for Contender Asia series, a Mark Burnett-produced, selection-based reality TV show, which is sanctioned by World Muay Thai Council (WMC).

With the tremendous support of the Inland Empire, Calif. fan base, Joey Pagliuso, the owner of the very popular USKO Academy will fight Sean Dizay (2-1) of Las Vegas Elite Gym.

The show will also include the much anticipated bout between Jack Thames (One Kick Gym) and Mike Ryan, which was cancelled last December due to Ryan�s hand injury.

The order of the bouts is as follows:

Super Middleweight Pro Bout
Mike Ryan vs Jack Thames

IKKC MuayThai Welterweight Pro Bout
Joey Pagliuso vs Sean Dizay

IKKC MuayThai Middleweight Pro Superfight
Menno Dijkstra vs Chaz Mulkey

IKKC MuayThai USA Welterweight Championship
Scott Leffler vs James Martinez

IKKC Muaythai Heavyweight Pro Superfight
Ismael Londt vs Kevin Brooks

WBC MuayThai International Women�s Super Flyweight Championship
Christine Toledo vs Petra Janssen van Doorn

WBC MuayThai USA Lightheavyweight Championship
Shawn Yarborough vs Tom Munro

WBC MuayThai USA Middleweight Championship
Craig Buchanan vs Kwame Stephens

Amateur card immediately following the pro division:

IAMTF USA Women’s Super Flyweight Championship Five Rds.
Genesis Bravo vs Melanie Edwards

IAMTF Welterweight Bout Four Rds.
Artem Sharoshkin vs Nick Chasteen

IAMTF Super Welterweight Bout Three Rds.
Vadim Goberman vs Damien Early

IAMTF Featherweight Bout Three Rds.
Anthony Castejone vs TBA

IAMTF Heavyweight Bout Three Rds.
Justin Gunter vs Sergio Valenzuela

IAMTF Women�s Lightweight Bout Three Rds.
Jamie Scolastico vs Melinda Tyler

Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are priced at $45 to $100 ringside. Bouts are subject to change and/or cancellations.

The championships will be supervised by WBC MuayThai representative in the United States, Charlermkiat Suvanamas.

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Buchanan el campeón de la IKKC mundial y WBC US de peso mediano pone su título en peligro contra Stephens quien actualmente es el tercer mejor del mundo en la IKF federación internacional de kickboxing. Buchanan entra con su record de 16-3 y Stephens con un record de 34-9 (25 KO’s).

Para los que de veras son fanáticos también van a poder disfrutar la pelea de unas de las mejores peleadoras del mundo Christine Toledo se enfrentará contra Petra Janssen Van Doorn una campeona de la WMA internacional para el prestigio titulo de WBC Campeonato de Mujeres.

Las peleas también tendrán ambiente local con el enfrentamiento de Scotty Leffler de las Vegas contra James Martínez de Albuquerque, Nuevo México quienes se enfrentaran para el titulo de IKKC nacional.

Leffler ha estado haciendo muy bien desde que se convirtió en profesional el año pasado. Desde entonces ha peleado contra peleadores fuertes como Shane Oblonsky quien Leffler noceo en el primer asalto. Ahora Leffler está en tres ganancias y cero perdidas en cual se enfrentara este sábado con el más pesado de sus peleas con Martínez.

Martínez es uno de los peleadores mas famosos en el mundo de MuayThai y ahora entrena con peleadores de UFC después de un tiempo de pelear en México.

“Mi propósito con el MuayThai no es solo para pelear y ganar títulos; es para la preservación de este deporte tan bello para la próxima generación de peleadores,” dijo Martínez.

Otra pelea con estrella local será la de Genesis Bravo una mujer de Las Vegas hispana.

“Las mujeres son feroces, nos sentimos con poder gracias al MuayThai y nos acerca una a la otra. Y, hablando de peleadoras hispanos en MuayThai, nuestros corazones son apasionantes y están abiertos para las artes marciales,” dijo Bravo.

Bravo actualmente es la campeona de Nevada y tiene seis ganancias y cuatro perdidas. Su pelea será una revancha contra Melanie Edwards de Salt Lake City, Utah. Las peleadoras se enfrentaron en diciembre donde Edwards ganó por una decisión dividida. Esta vez la pelea durará cinco asaltos para el campeonato nacional de peso ligero de IAMTF.

La pelea es el sábado 17 de abril en Buffalo Bills Casino en Primm a las 7:30. Boletos están entre $35-$100. Para mas información puede llamar a 1-800-386-7867 ó visite primmvalleyresorts.com

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