ISKA Championship Thaiboxing: Extremity 3
Date: 26 October 2008
Location: Bedford Corn Exchange
ISKA British Featherweight title 58.5kg OR
Anthony Ferguson (East Area) v Kevin Kovalik (Wu Tan)
Winner Anthony Ferguson TKO Round 5
ISKA British Middleweight title 75kg OR
Mark Baxter (East Area) v Russell Godwin (Eagles)
Winner Mark Baxter points decision
ISKA Southern Area Welterweight title 66.6kg OR
John Hassle (East Area) v Michael Chong (Panthainarasingh)
Winner John Hassle points decision
Supporting bouts:
Fraser Opie (SSJ) def. Michael Ford (Iceni Warriors) Pts.
Ian Taverner (Kieran’s Gym) def. Rob Verney (Kaalng Raang) Pts.
Danny Warr (Banbury Thai) def. Ben Tull (Chao Praya) Pts.
Amanda O’Brian (KO Gym) def. Louise Chamberlain (Siam Eagles) Pts.
Stuart Davies (Banbury Thai) def. Trevor Colgan (Wu Tan) Pts.
Tony Hewson (Chao Praya) def. Luke Whelan (Nemesis) Pts.
Peter Firkoski (Wu Tan) def. Depesh Desai (RukThai) TKO R1
James Collins (IceniWarriors) def. Gregg O’Dia (LMTA) Pts.
Claudia Celder (KO Gym) def. Rachel Clarke (Lumpini) Pts.
Sidney Thompson (East Area) def. Jon Robinson (Ricochet) Pts.
Samir Hidalgo (Chao Praya) def. Nesta Roberts (Nemesis) Pts.
Martin Dubernet (Iceni Warriors) v Darryl Waldock (East Area)Draw
BJCS Junior Southern Area title bout
Daniel McGowan (East Area) def. Keenan McKnight (Wu Tan) Pts.
Promoter: Nigel Thompson
Medical Suspensions: Kevin Kovalik (Wu Tan) Depesh Desai (RukThai) received 28 day medical suspensions and will not be fit to compete until 22nd November 2008
Contact: Nigel Thompson - 07831 714 383
Web site: www.eatk.co.uk
Event report
Clean Sweep for East Area Thaiboxers
It was an awesome night of Muay Thai fighting at the East Area Thai Kickboxing’s Extremity 3 show at the Corn Exchange, Bedford on Sunday26th October.With a packed bill of 16 fights, the night featured two Area title fights and two British title fights. A full house of excited Muay Thai fans witnessed an incredible night of fighting at this outstanding event presented by Bedford’s Nigel Thompson.
First up for East Area was Darryl Waldock who faced Martin Dubernet from the Icini Warriors gym in a 3 x 2 minute bout at 57kgs. This was Darryl’s second Muay Thai fight and he did his club really proud. The fighters were even throughout all three rounds and the fight was declared a draw.
Bedford’s Sidney Thompson, returned to the ring after a six year absence, Sidney gave his home fans something to shout about as he put on an incredible performance in the ring. Sidney over powered his opponent Jon Robinson from Ricochet Gym and ensured the first victory of the night for East Area.
A junior BJCS title match saw 12 year old Daniel McGowan from Bedford take on Keenan McNight from the Wu Tang gym in a 5 x 1 minute bout at 35kgs. Daniel entered the ring to thunderous support from his home crowd and was strong and confident throughout the fight. Daniel defeated his opponent on points and took home East Area’s first belt of the evening!!
East Area’s John Hasell took on Michael Chong for the ISKA Southern area Light-welterweight title OR 64.5kg. John’s hardcore training and good technique paid off. His slick and powerful kicks ensured he finished the fight ahead on points and was declared the winner. Another belt for the East Area camp.
The ISKA British Middleweight title under Oriental Rules was contested Russell Goodwin from Eagles Gym and East Area’s Mark Baxter. Mark dominated the fight and entertained his huge group of supporters. Marklistened well to his corner men and demolished his opponent winning the title on points and is now the new British Champion at 75kgs.
The fourth and final belt went East Area’s Anthony Ferguson Faced Kevin Kovalik from Wu Tan Gym, the two fightersmet in the ring to contest the ISKA British Lightweight title OR . The home crowd made a deafening noise as Anthony entered the ring in his usual strong and confident manner. Anthony’s strength continued throughout the fight as he dominated his opponent and rained down hard and powerful punches. Anthony won by TKO in the 5th round. Anthony is now the new ISKA British Champion at 60kgs.Big thanks to all at ISKA.A massive well done to all the fighters who put on an incredible performance in the ring and kept us all entertained. The boys made us all proud!
Special thanks to all the corner men and trainers, to all those who worked behind the scenes to ensure the show’s success, all the promoters and especially to Mick Lowe for his fantastic photography. Thanks to Ronnie T for the music, to Vernon for his half time performance of G-Stix. Thank you to Nigel – the boss man for another incredible night at the Corn Exchange. But most of all, thank you to all the supporters, friends and families of East Area Thai Kick Boxing for their continued support and dedication.
Written By Laura Charnock
