ISKA news: November 2009

29 November 2009
ISKA UK Director will judge K-1 Final

ISKA UK Executive Director Paul Hennessy has been invited to act as a judge for the K-1 World Grand Prix final 2009 which will be staged at Yokohama Arena, Japan on the 5th December. Read more
26 November 2009
STRIKEFORCE Challengers hit Kansas

Kansas City (November 21, 2009) – In an explosive performance, top welterweight (170 pounds) prospect Tyron “T-Wood” Woodley extended his perfect record to 5-0 by submitting battle tested Rudy Bears (13-6) with an arm triangle choke in the first round (2:52). Read more
24 November 2009
Bajrami retains heavyweight title in Kosovo

ISKA World Heavyweight Muaythai Champion Xhavit Bajrami made the first defence of his title belt on the 21st November is Pristina, Kosovo. Bajrami faced French heavyweight Freddy Kemayo. Read more
23 November 2009
Daiton Jackson captures European title

British Champion Daiton Jackson from the Salford Muaythai Gym in Manchester challenged Roberto Colazzo of Belgium for the vacant ISKA European Light-middleweight Muaythai title in Bolton, England. Read more
15 November 2009
McCafferty will defend middleweight crown in Riechertofen Germany

Ireland’s Tommy McCafferty who currently holds both Light-middle and Middleweight ISKA World Kickboxing titles will defend the Middleweight belt on the 5th December in Germany. Read more
12 November 2009
WCL begins airing on American Life Network

World Combat League is excited to announce its new partnership with the American Life Network who will be airing the first two seasons of WCL action.WCL programs will start broadcasting this month Read more
11 November 2009
Mr. Shunji Ishii new Director ISKA Japan

Mr. Shunji Ishii has accepted the position as ISKA Director for Japan with immediate effect. Mr. Shunji Ishii has been involved in the event production and public relations for the K-1 World Grand since 1993. He is a Director of FEG (Fighting Entertainment Group) which promotes K-1 events worldwide Read more
9 November 2009
Bajrami defends heavyweight title

Pristina, Kosovo; born in Kosovo and living in Switzerland, called the Gentlemen, Xhavit Bajrami will defend his World title in Muay Thai + 96, 5 Kg on November 21st. He won the title on June 27th in Sursee, Switzerland against American Mike SHEPPARD. Xhavit is a real Champion, training now and preparing for the title defence in the Netherlands. Read more
8 November 2009
Fedor Wins by Spectacular TKO

CHICAGO, (Nov. 8, 2009) – Saturday night marked MMA’s return to primetime on CBS featuring the No. 1 MMA fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko, against Brett Rogers, in the main event. The event aired live on the CBS Television Network at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Read more
6 November 2009
ISKA Europe Chief Referee Josef Temml

The Vice President of ISKA Austria Mr. Josef Temml has accepted the position as Chief Referee for Europe and the chairmanship of the IRC (International Rules Committee). Mr. Temml is very expriance and repected referee in both the Amateur and Professional divisions Read more
3 November 2009
Black Widow presents ISKA Thai Title fights

Black Widow Martial Arts Academy launched their fight promotions in great style by hosting Oceana Super Fights at the Oceana Nightclub in Birmingham on Sunday the 1st of November. It proved to be a sell out! The event showcased some of the very best Thai-Boxing gyms in the Midlands and the UK and was run in conjunction with ShowSport International and sanctioned ISKA. Read more

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