ISKA UK impressive third quarter
ISKA UK turned in some impressive numbers for the third quarter of 2009, sanctioning 23 events during the summer period including 3 World title matches 2 commonwealth title matches and 26 British National and Area title matches.
Highlights included Julie Kitchen winning her second World title, Jason Curtis winning back the British Light-middle title then putting it on the line again a month after and Andy Pollard finding time to win the Commonwealth Super-middle title and then two months later successfully defend his British title. The ISKA is the only sanctioning body in the UK that operate a truly National circuit, allowing fighters to develop their careers to the highest level. ISKA UK fighters were also active aboard with Adopted Scotsman Rungnakorn Kharpan fighting for a second ISKA World title in Marbella, Spain and Welsh heavyweight John Love making his official K-1 debut in Tokyo, Japan arranged by the ISKA UK. With the recession still biting we are happy to be making steady progress
30 September 2009
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