ISKA news: April 2011

30 April 2011
ISKA Director works on Charity event in Japan

ISKA UK Executive Director Paul Hennessy worked on a Charity event in aid of Earth quake victims in Japan. Mr. Hennessy helped to arrange a match between K-1 star Jerome Le Banner and Pro Wrestler Suzukawa which headlined an Inoki Group Pro Wrestling event at Tokyo Dome City Hall on the 28th April. Read more
28 April 2011
ISKA AMATEUR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

Lido de Jesolo, Province of Venice, Italy 25th – 29th October 2011 Lido De Jesolo is a renowned beach holiday location on the Adriatic Riviera, Jesolo is a destination delighting in its ability to offer guests a wide choice of accommodation, together with many opportunities to enjoy yourself. Ten miles of golden beach, a verdant pine forest, countless restaurants, bars, clubs and shops along Europe’s longest pedestrian zone, sports’ facilities and entertainment choices for all ages and all tastes. The Beautiful city of Venice is only a bout ride away. Read more
25 April 2011
Team England Squad Training

Following on from the success of the ISKA English National Championships held on Sunday 17th April. ISKA are hosting their first UK Squad Training on Sunday 15th May at North Solihull Sports Centre, Birmingham. Read more
20 April 2011
Watson makes quick defence of Muaythai crown

England’s Jordan Watson won the ISKA World Super-welterweight Muaythai title last November by defeating game Japanese challenger Nakagawa Toshiya and agreed to defend the title within six month. Watson was invited to Cork, Ireland to face top contender Cedric Muller of France. Read more
19 April 2011
ISKA Amateur English National Championships

Stockland Green Leisure Centre in Birmingham was the host of this years first ISKA National Championships since the new ISKA Management team took over last year. With over 270 competitors and 250 spectators, this was the beginning of a new era for the ISKA UK Amateur division. With the introduction of MMA into the sections to add to the usual semi contact / light contact and forms, this completion turned out to be something special. Read more
14 April 2011
ISKA UK Business as usual for First Quarter

ISKA continues as the UK’s number one sanctioning body, regulating 21 events in the first quarter of 2011 including 2 World title and 3 European title fights. Despite the government’s austerity cuts and the uncertain financial climate promoters are still packing them in venues across the UK. Read more
11 April 2011
STRIKEFORCE Champions Diaz and Melendez retain titles with KO victory’s

Strikeforce Champions, Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy stalwarts and self-proclaimed brothers Nick Diaz and Gil Melendez reigned supreme Saturday night with emphatic stoppages. Read more
5 April 2011
Monson claims ISKA MMA Heavyweight Title

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – There were some who speculated that Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Jeff "The Snowman" Monson's (41-11) career had melted away, but he's proving us all wrong as he picks up win-after-win of an 8-fight win streak and now the ISKA heavyweight title belt. Monson achieved his first major title as a professional mixed martial artist, as he defeated former King of the Cage champion Tony Lopez (23-6) via unanimous decision in the main event at "Fight Time 4" to become the first-ever ISKA heavyweight champion. Read more
3 April 2011
ISKA European Championship Kickboxing

Scotland’s David MacIntoch the ISKA lightweight Commonwealth Muaythai Champion, accepted an invitation to challenge for the vacant ISKA Lightweight European title un Freestyle (Low kick) Kickboxing rules against French Champion Xavier Bastard in Brest, France. Read more

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