WCK Muay Thai "Hot Summer Fights" set for August 24th in Temecula, CA with Miriam Nakamoto vs. Aleide Lawant main event

WCK Muay Thai will return to Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, CA on August 24th with "Hot Summer Fights". The night's main event will feature Miriam Nakamoto (15-0) making her return to the Muay Thai ring after a year long absence to face Aleide Lawant (19-8). 

Nakamoto has made a successful transition to MMA since her last Muay Thai Fight in August of 2012 when she defeated Julie Kitchen. Dutch striker, Lawant will look to welcome Nakamoto back to the Muay Thai ring. The 2011 winner of the Enfusion tournament will look to try and hand Nakamoto her first career defeat.

In the night's co-main event Mexican WBC Muay Thai champion Luis Bio (11-4) square off with Raul Rodriguez (11-1) in a WBC Muay Thai title fight. Bio will look to bounce back after a decision loss in China against to Zhipeng Zhou in the Wu Lin Feng 154lb 8-man tournament. Rodriguez last competed in November of 2012 when he scored decision victory over Chuang Xie at the WCK's Wu Lin Feng event in Las Vegas.

Also featured on the card will be Mike Lemaire (9-1) vs. Ryan Madigan (28-6) for the WBC Muay Thai national cruiserweight title. Lemaire will be looking to bounce back from his first professional loss.

Fight Card:

Miriam Nakamoto vs. Aleide Lawant

Luis Bio vs. Raul Rodriguez

Mike Lemaire vs. Ryan Madigan

Lena Ovchynnikova vs. Emily Bearden

Adam Rothweiler vs. Levon Sarksyan

Miguel Cosio vs. Jacob Poss

Josh Aragon vs. Guilherme Silva

Dave Pacheco vs. James Steelsmith

Rajesh Narine vs. John Vargas

Chris Minor vs. Alfred Kashakyan

Ryan Madigan vs. Stephen Richards no longer taking place at Bangkok Fight Night: Annihilation tonight

Ryan Madigan and Stephen Richards will no longer be fighting at Bangkok Fight Night: Annihilation tonight in Atlanta, GA. Madigan informed MuayThaiAuthority.com that the Georgia Athletic Commission informed him at the weigh-ins that he needed new blood work and that they had informed promoter Khunpon on Monday about this.

Madigan looked into getting the blood work done in Georgia but refused to pay $400 dollars to get the blood work done.

“Khunpon knew since Monday and never called to tell me that I needed to get more up to date blood work done. In Ohio I could have got my blood work done for $69 bucks. Khunpon tells me to run down to this hospital and get it done” said Madigan. “I call this place and they were going to charge me $399 dollars for my blood work. I was only making $800 to fight and $300 to win. I was not paying $400 dollars for blood work that he knew I had to get done on Monday and I could have got it done in Ohio for $69 so there will be no fight tonight. Sorry to all my friends and family.”

Madigan is from Ohio and fought a boxing match there last week. His blood work was good for the Ohio athletic commission.

Bangkok Fight Night: Annihilation set for June 21st with Brooks vs. Carthon and Richards vs. Madigan

Bangkok Fight Night returns to Center Stage in Atlanta, GA on June 21st with "Annihilation". Bangkok Fight Night "Annihilation" is set to feature a main event bout between heavyweights Shane Brooks and Dexter Carthon. Also expected to take place at the event is a bout between Stephen Richards and Ryan Madigan.

Brooks and Carthon are two heavy hitters that should please the crowd with an all out war. it would be a surprise if this one were to go the distance.

Richards will look to build upon his recent win over Alex Berrios at the previous Bangkok Fight Night. Richards who in recent years has only fought about once a year would be having his second fight in 3 months. Madigan will look to rebound from a loss to Tarek Rached. Always known as a fierce competitor, Madigan has seen his career affected by a nagging knee injury, but when he is healthy he is extremely dangerous.

Results and Recap: Take-On Productions: Muay Thai at the Mecca 2

Take-On Productions returned to the theater at Madison Square Garden this weekend with Muay Thai at the Mecca 2. The night’s fights were action packed and headlined by Chike Lindsay and Cyrus Washington.

Both fighters started out fairly even in the fight with strong kicks, but as the rounds started to pass Lindsay began to find his tempo and started to pull away. Washington was more than willing to engage with, but Lindsay seemed to be just a step ahead as he was more accurate with his strikes. In the end the judges scored the bout a unanimous decision victory for Lindsay with scores of 50-45 twice and 49-46 once.

In the night’s main event Eddie Martinez was taking on Italy’s Angelo Campoli. Both men made sure to keep the crowd entertained as they fought tooth and nail for five rounds. Both throwing and landing hard kicks, punches and knees. Martinez was the bigger fighter and he was able to use that to his advantage. It was a tightly contested fight through out and in the end despite Campoli constantly moving forward, Martinez was able to land some clean combinations. The judges scored the bout a unanimous decision victory for Eddie Martinez.

Jay Matias welcomed Cody Moberly to the pro ranks with some vicious knees. Despite an early sweep by Moberly, Matias was on point. He went to work early to the body with punches and kicks. Two consecutive knees from Matias send Moberly down. When the fight resumes Matias continues to unload at one point knocking Moberly down again, but he jumped right back to his feet and the referee didn’t give him a count. Another knee to the head sends Moberly down again and an eight count is given. It seemed Moberly was going to make it out of the first round but with less than ten second left Matias unloaded a flying knee that sent Moberly crashing to the canvas and the fight was called off. Nice looking (T)KO win for Jay Matias.

Nick Vaughn and Phil LeGrand were both making their professional debuts. LeGrand used a lot of movement in the fight and both fighters had their moments landing solid kicks through out the bout. In the end Nick Vaughn was able to take home the win as the judges awarded him the split decision victory.

In the night’s opening pro bout Ryan Madigan and Tarek Rached met under K-1 rules. The bout was a re-match from a few years back which Rached had won. Both fighters started off with some stiff punches and kicks. As the first round is coming to an end Rached unloads some left kicks to the left knee of Madigan and he goes down. Madigan is unable to get up and is counted out giving Rached the KO victory with only one second left in the first round.

Results:
Pro
Chike Lindsay def. Cyrus Washington via Unanimous Decision
Eddie Martinez def. Angelo Campoli via Unanimous Decision
Jay Matias def. Cody Moberly via (T)KO at 2:57 of Rd. 1
Nick Vaughn def. Phil LeGrand via Split Decision
Tarek Rached def. Ryan Madigan via KO (Leg Kicks) at 2:59 or Rd. 1

Amateur
Sean Fagan def. Joey Hernandez via (T)KO at 1:29 or Rd. 5
Sokun Kit def. Henry Lee via Unanimous Decision
Elijah Clarke def. Angel Flores via Unanimous Decision
Steve Hernandez def. Ariel Abreu via Unanimous Decision
Pawel Zawistowski def. Jovan Davis via Unanimous Decision
Manny Casais def. Jeff Hobbs via Unanimous Decision
Jess Ng def. Melanie Odria via Unanimous Decision
Irina Khouade def. Chantal Perry via Unanimous Decision

*Photo by Bauzen

Fight card for Take-On Productions: Muay Thai at the Mecca 2

The fight card for Take-On Productions: Muay Thai at the Mecca 2 is set with five pro bouts and 8 amateur bouts. All of the action will be happening tomorrow night at the theater in Madison Square Garden. In addition to the fight’s Take-On Productions will be helping raise funds for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

The night’s main event will feature Cyrus Washington vs. Chike Lindsay in what should prove to be one of the night’s most exciting bouts. Also featured on the fight card will be Eddie Martinez vs. Angelo Campoli, Phil LeGrand vs. Nick Vaughn, Cody Moberly vs. Jay Matias, and Ryan Madigan vs. Tarek Rached.

Full Fight Card:

Pro
Cyrus Washington vs. Chike Lindsay
Eddie Martinez vs. Angelo Campoli
Phil LeGrand vs. Nick Vaughn
Cody Moberly vs. Jay Maitas
Ryan Madigan vs. Tarek Rached

Amateur
Sean Fagan vs. Joey Hernandez
Sokun Kit vs. Henry Lee
Angel Flores vs. Elijah Clark
Steve Hernandez vs. Ariel Abreu
Jovan Davis vs. Pavel Zawistowski
Jeff Hobbs vs. Manny Casais
Melanie Odria vs. Jessica Ng
Irina Khouade vs. Chantal Perry

Ryan Madigan talks re-match with Tarek Rached at Muay Thai at the Mecca 2

This Saturday at Take-On Productions: Muay Thai at the Mecca 2 (@TakeOnMuayThai), Ryan Madigan (@RyanTheLionKick) will be looking to even the score with Tarek Rached. All of the action will go down at the Madison Square Garden theater and as recently mentioned by Take-On Productions, they will be helping raise money to assist people who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. The pair fought a few years back and close bout ended when Madigan blew his knee out. Ryan was kind enough to take some time from his busy training schedule and answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority.

MTA: Ryan you have a rematch with Tarek at the upcoming Take On Productions show. How glad are you to finally have this re-match?

Ryan: I’m very excited for the rematch glad Tarek is giving me the opportunity and of course excited to be back at MSG

MTA: Now for fans that did not get to see the first bout can you walk them through what happened in the bout?

Ryan: I felt it was close but like I was winning the bout when in the 5th round I simply stepped wrong and tore my knee

MTA: You have had a few issues with your knee, how difficult is it for you to step into the ring and not think about your knee when you are in there?

Ryan: Not too bad I know that I have done everything possible to strengthen my legs and feel confident in that and the program at Evolve

MTA: Aside from the knee injury, how do you think this fight with Tarek will be
different?

Ryan: The Pace will be a lot faster being only a 3 round k-1 rules fight so fans can expect some action.

MTA: How have you evolved as a fighter since your first bout?

Ryan: I have learned a lot about myself and Muay Thai and kickboxing and the biggest is my conditioning and strength improvement

MTA: Can we get a prediction for your fight with Tarek?

Ryan: I will have my hand raised but expect a good fight

MTA: You recently fought Dave Nielsen in California and the bout ended in a controversial no contest. Can you explain to fans exactly what happened in that bout?

Ryan: I won first round 10-9 on all 3 judges scorecard and in 2nd after being swept Dave threw a kick to my face while propping myself up..... the fight was overturned later to a no contest.

MTA: Is a re-match with Dave something you are interested in?

Ryan: I’m in if Dave is in and have talked to the WCK promotion about it and they say they will get me back on soon.

MTA: Any words for your supporters?

Ryan: With 50 people traveling to MSG for Nov. 10th I really appreciate the support from all them..... Big thanks to my coaches Lorenzo "The Legend" Scott, Steve the razor Taczyk.... my sponsors AC Plastering, Amity Hall, Omega athlete , Evolve (John Cook) and a special thanks to my girlfriend ,Ashley for the support!

Pictures: Ryan Madigan training for Tarek Rached re-match

This Saturday at Take-On Productions: Muay Thai at the Mecca 2 (@TakeOnMuayThai), Ryan Madigan (@RyanTheLionKick) will be looking to even the score with Tarek Rached. All of the action will go down at the Madison Square Garden theater and as recently mentioned by Take-On Productions, they will be helping raise money to assist people who were affected by Hurricane Sandy.

The pair fought a few years back and close bout ended when Madigan blew his knee out. Here are a few pics of Madigan training for the upcoming bout provided by Michael Wrobel (ShootItMMA.com).

Cyrus Washington vs. Chike Lindsay set as main event for Take-On Productions: Muay Thai at the Mecca 2

Take-On Productions: Muay Thai at the Mecca 2 will take place November 10, 2012 at the theater in Madison Square Garden. Today Take-On announced that a bout between Cyrus Washington (@BlackDynamiteMT) and Chike Lindsay will serve as the night’s main event.

Washington has not competed since a KO loss to Ky Hollenbeck earlier in the year, while Lindsay will be looking to try to put together back-to-back victories. Lindsay defeated Malaipet Sasiprapa in June of this year under the Bangkok Fight Night banner. 

UPDATE: Result of Dave Nielsen vs. Ryan Madigan title fight over turned to a No Contest by WBC Muay Thai

UPDATE 12/13/12: The WBC has not overturned the result and Dave Nielsen's victory over Ryan Madigan stands. Dave is the current WBC Muay Thai USA National Champion at cruiserweight.

WBC Muay Thai informed Muay Thai Authority that they have over turned the outcome of the fight between Dave Nielsen and Ryan Madigan at the WCK Muay Thai “Champion of Champions” event on August 18^th to a no contest. The bout between Nielsen and Madigan was the co-main event on the “Champion of Champions” fight card which was headlined by Miriam Nakamoto vs. Julie Kitchen.

Nielsen was declared the winner via KO and awarded the WBC Muay Thai USA Cruiserweight Championship. There was much debate, however, as to the legality of the finishing sequence. The debate centered on if Madigan was kicked while he was getting up from a sweep that had occurred and should have been considered a downed fighter.

Pictures: WCK Muay Thai "Nakamoto vs. Kitchen"

Scott Hirano was on hand at Pala Casino this past Saturday to snap pictures of all the night's action including the much anticipated bout between Julie Kitchen and Miriam Nakamoto. Make sure to like Scott Hirano's official facebook page and follow him on twiiter @ScottHirano.

Results and Recap: WCK Muay Thai "Nakamoto vs. Kitchen"

WCK Muay Thai was in full swing at Pala Casino in Pala, CA last night. The main event was the highly anticipated fight between America's Miriam Nakamoto and England's Julie Kitchen, and the bout did not disappoint.

Nakamoto and Kitchen had their full arsenal on display as they fought back and forth for five hard fought rounds. With all the build up leading up to the fight there was no let down and the fans were treated to a great fight. Both fighters answered the other's strikes with their own. The fight was extremely close and in the end the judges awarded Nakamoto the victory by unanimous decision.

Ryan Madigan talks upcoming fight with Dave Nielsen

Ryan Madigan will be returning to action on August 18th against Dave Nielsen at WCK Muay Thai’s “Nakamoto vs. Kitchen” event in Pala, CA. Madigan has not competed since his (T)KO victory over Rigel Balsamico at Take-On Productions “Muay Thai at the Mecca”. Madigan will be looking to make one last run before he call it quits. The veteran has faced a few injuries that have slowed down his career, but he has stated he is once again healthy and ready to go.

MTA: Your next fight is against Dave Nielsen, how familiar are you with him?

Ryan: Not That familiar. I know he is a Coach at a gym in California and fought some good amateurs but not a lot of pro experience.

Dave Nielsen talks upcoming bout with Ryan Madigan

On August 18th Dave Nielsen and Ryan Madigan will meet in WBC National Light Heavyweight title fight at Pala Casino. Nielsen took some time from his training to answer a few questions about his upcoming bout with Madigan as well as discuss his future plans.

MTA: Dave you have a big fight coming up against Ryan Madigan. How familiar are you with Ryan?

Results and Recap: Take-On Productions "Muay Thai at the Mecca"

Take-On Productions “Muay Thai at the Mecca” took place yesterday in New York. The night’s main event featured a bout between Ryan Madigan and Rigel Balsamico. The fight didn’t make it out of the first round as Madigan used flurries with his hands to back up Balsamico, whose only offense was to throw kicks as he backed up. Madigan scored two standing eight counts in the first round eventually winning the fight by (T)KO due to punches.

In the night’s co-main event Brian Collette and Marcus Taylor came out swinging. Taylor came out aggressive throwing spinning punches and kicks, but Collette remained calm and connected with a fight ending cross. The action did not stop there, however, Taylor was being heckled by some audience members and he went after them as he was leaving. Security was able to intervene and keep anything serious from happening.

Rigel Balsamico vs. Ryan Madigan set to headline Take-On Productions "Muay Thai at the Mecca" on March 16 in New York

Take-On Productions has announced their next event, “MuayThai at the Mecca”. The event will take place March 16th at the theater in Madison Square Garden. The New York based promotion will be returning to featuring pro fights after two consecutive amateur events.

Headlining the event will be a fight between Philadelphia’s Rigel Balsamico and UFC veteran Ryan Madigan. The pair was previously scheduled to fight under the Friday Night Fights Muay Thai banner in early 2011, but as each fighter stood in their corner ready to start the fight an issue over the knee brace Madigan was wearing arose. The WKA which was sanctioning the event informed Madigan that he could no wear the brace and Madigan refused to fight without it causing the night’s main event to be ruled a no contest. Afterwards Madigan indicated he went over the WKA guidelines on allowed equipment and he thought he was in the clear and that he would not fight without it because of a previous knee injury.

Friday Night Fights "Muay Thai Madness" Fight card for March 4th set

Friday Night Fights is back with some Muay Thai action, after having a successful MMA event in New England the week before. This time they are treating fans to a main event that will feature Ryan Madigan vs. Rigel Balsamico. Balsamico fights out of Cool Heart Muay Thai in Philadelphia, and is by far more experienced that Madigan. Despite the experience gap Madigan is a game fighter, and this bout should provide some fire works.