International Kickboxing England v France
The French town of Lamont near Bordeaux hosted an International Kickboxing event on the 21st March featuring an England versus France five man team challenge. The event was co-sanctioned by ISKA,WKA and French Federation FFFCDA.
From Left: Fran Zuccala (coach) Kyle Williams Graham Smith Martin Lamb Rob Stevens Scott Taylor Jagtar Johal (coach)
The first match was under amateur rules, Kyle Williams (England) faced Yacine Aliani (France) Williams was just too strong and too slick for Alsiani he forced two standing counts in the first and second round. He dominated the third to take a clear points victory set the tone for the England team.
Rob Stevens (England) met Michael Salinas (France) Steven fought a clever contest using sharp counter attacks. He had Salinas on the ropes in trouble forcing the referee to step in on two occasions with standing counts. Steven brought home a second unanimous decision for England. Scott Taylor (England) made it three nil for the away team with a solid performance against Lionel Lawson (France) it was a five shut out for Taylor winning a comfortable decision.
Mathieu Pays v Martin Lamb
Mirac Sever (France) turned the tide for the host team with a hard fought victory over Graham Smith (England). It was a five round toe to toe war that had the crowd on their feet, Mirac landed the cleaner shots to take the decision and declared Smith as his toughest opponent to date. The match was awarded fight of the night. Mathieu Pays (France) pulled another one back for France by outpointing Martin Lamb (England) it was a brave performance by the Englishman but he was outpointed by the skilful Pays who won a unanimous decision.
Three to Two victory for England the team was coached Jagtar Johal and Fran Zuccala, highlights of the event were broadcast on regional French TV.
25 March 2009
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