International kickboxing at the Circus Tavern
Kickboxing at the Circus Tavern, Purfleet, Essex sanctioned by ISKA and promoted by Kickin Promotions. Another night of top class full contact kickboxing action including international contests.
Jason Vasallo kicks Tamas Bitman
The main event was an international contest between Jason Vassallo (Aveley KB) and Tamas Bitman from (Hungary) over seven rounds. A very good start from Vassallo using his hands and legs well. Bitman was prepared to stand and trade. Round two: another good round for Vassallo showing good ringcraft and nice technical kicks, Bitman taking the shots well. In round three Vassallo started fast again forcing Bitman back with a good variety of kick punch combinations. Bitman was just starting to feel this fast pace. Round four: Vassallo now firing on all cylinders again stepped up the pace with good boxing and nice kick punch combinations again putting Bitman on the back foot. Well into the round Vassallo caught Bitman with two spinning hook kicks to the head and on the second of them Bitman signalled he was hurt and retired himself. The winner and classy performance by TKO Jason Vassallo.
Another international contest, a ladies match between Tracy Reno (Heathrow KB) and Zsofia Bedo (Hungary) over five rounds. Good start from Reno with good use of the ring. Round two: again Reno working well with good kick punch combinations. In the third the Hungarian tried to raise her game, but Reno forced a stoppage half way through the round with good heavy shots.
The supporting bouts were fast paced and entertaining. Ollie Green (Aveley KB) faced Andrew Tate (Storm gym). Good solid start from both fighters, good strong kicking from Green. Round two was a good even round, the better kicking coming from Green. By the third Tate was starting to find his range, and using his hands well, both fighters landing heavy shots. In the fourth more good work from both fighters and half way through the round Tate countered a heavy looking right from Green with an uppercut forcing Green to the canvas. The referee waived the fight off and winner by TKO Andrew Tate.
Richard Hines (Aveley KB) faced Mick Dunford (Scorpions gym). First round was very fast with lots of nice combination work from both fighters. Round two was an even round for both fighters, both using the ring well. The third was all action, both showing good skills and ring craft. A well matched fight. The winner by unanimous decision Richard Hines.
Chris O’Connor (Basildon KB) was up against Nathan Leason (Rough & Ready). Good start from both fighters, with Leason receiving a cut to the left eye. Round two: a more even round with both fighters landing good shots. A better third round for Leason with some nice kicks. The decision after three hard rounds, a majority points win for Chris O’Connor.
A ladies contest between Jodie Whittaker (Basildon KB) up against Louise Wilson (Scorpion Gym). Good opening round from both girls and nice technical work. Much the same in round two as the first, pretty even. They stepped up in the third, toe to toe action from both fighters right to the final bell, the winner by majority decision Louise Wilson.
Shane Bennett (Wiffen Academy) faced Garry Brennan (Basildon KB). Round one: both fighters using the ring well showing nice skills in the opening rounds. Late in the third Bennett forced a stoppage with a good body shot to win by TKO.
Ricky Gamble (Kaisho) met Nathan Church (Nak Soo). Good start for both fighters and very even round. Gamble forcing a standing count with good boxing in the second. Round three Church tried to get back into the fight, and both fighters showing nice kick punch combinations. The winner by unanimous decision Ricky Gamble.
Reece Rowell (Aveley KB) against Anthony Vaughn (Scorpions gym). Good start from both fighters with strong kicks from Rowell. Round two was another good round for Rowell with good boxing and use of his legs. Rowell stepped the pace in the third and halfway through the round forced the stoppage.
Billy Quinn (Aveley KB) was up against Wayne Barford (Modka Gym) over three rounds. Good first round for Barford. Second round good close even round with good work from both. Final round saw good work from both with nice kick punch combinations. The winner by majority decision Wayne Barford.
Chris Hughes (Aveley KB) faced Sam Kavanagh (Scorpions gym). A very good technical fight over three rounds from both of these fighters, the decision at the final bell was a draw.
Jack Rowell (Aveley KB) Faced Dan Barrett (Wiffen Academy). A very good fight from both these fighters over three rounds, Dan Barrett getting the nod in a close contest.
The next event at the Circus Tavern, an ISKA Championship event will be on Saturday 25th October 2008.
14 July 2008
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