POWER OF SCOTLAND, Braehead Arena, MARCH 12TH

On 12th March 2006, Braehead Arena with a capacity crowd of over 6,000 people will feature the best of Scotland's full contact martial arts fighters! This promises to be Scotland's largest and most exciting martial arts event ever! The POWER OF SCOTLAND event is being promoted by John O’Brien and Gary O’Brien and will feature Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA and will be filmed for Sky Eurosport.

The Lineup is being finalised, but some of the names already on this show are:

Lex Easdon in yet another World Kickboxing Title fight!

Reece Crooke - vs - Graeme Ness
Rab Burt - vs - Tim Thomas
Colin Carson - vs - Eddie Scott
John Dick - vs - Johnathon Watt

With others like Stevie Houston (making a highly anticipated comeback to the ring), Gary O’Brien, Rab Weir, John Douglas, James Jarvie, also featuring on the show.


Competing in MMA will be Cagewarriors Champion Paul “Mad Dog” McVeigh and James Doolan (STBA Scottish Muay Thai Light Welterweight Champion).


We are also trying to arrange an 8-man Knockout tournament at 63.5 kg and if ANY fighter is interested please let us know. Fight Purses for this tournament will be £1,000 for winner, £500 for runner-up, £300 Semi-finalist, £100 entry. Some of the names already put forward for this are:

Rung, Ian McCulley, Lloyd Cochran, Alan Jamieson, John Cullen and Andrew Henderson.


The event will also feature some of the furure Muay Thai stars that Scotland has to offer to warm up the event.

This will be an exciting show and we’d just like to thank everyone for the interest and support so far, it will be a great event!

Trying this

Thank you very much Eileen and Stevie (our Neil Diamond fan)from across the water for getting our poster up!!! I am desperately seeking an opponent for Robert Weir 52kgs (14 fights) for this show can anybody help??

HI WOULD LOVE TO FIGHT IN KNOCK OUT TOURNAMENT YOU STILL NEED FIGHTERS

Brilliant line up John.Is the Reece Crook V Nessy fight for a title?

We're taking the names of anybody interested and will basically finalise the hopefully finalise the list next week. Anyone interested can send there name and fight record to me at:

garyobrien30@yahoo.co.uk

Chad - the fight isn't for a title, but will be a cracker and a chance for Graeme to show he can hold his own against one of the best featherweights in Europe, I think Graeme will surprise a lot of people!

Featherweight? I'm a Bantamweight you cheeky git :-P

Saying that after lazing about the past 3 weeks I could possibly make Welterweight.....lol

WHAT DO YOU MEAN POSSIBLY I HEARD YOUR ABOUT FLABBY WEIGHT

You're right Gary. Graeme will be up for it,that's for sure!

Sorry MTK, honest mistake, its been a long week! How is the training going?

Gary, I haven't been down the gym for a while. Could you tell me if the S.T.B.A have had their award bash for last year yet? If they have could you post the winners? Cheers bud.

Chad its being held on the 3rd Feb at the Normanday Hotel in Renfrew. So we'll know soon enough. Think Tony Myers is still coming up to present some of the awards to.

Thanks Gary.

this is going to be an amazing show cant wait im training hard trying to get rid of my man boobs want to look good for the cameras ha ha

You promised me a six pack for this fight NINGA, so you better stop typing and start running!

ninja = andrew henderson?

if so, how you doing mate, i fought you last year in cork....have been looking now and again to see if i could find any news on you...have you fought since then?

Can all STBA instructors/coaches get their award nominations to Bobby Quinn asap? Thanks.

cant wait for the fights, better get the award for lowest worn trousers ;p

Is lexs world title the only kickboxing bout on the card or will some of lexs lads be fighting aswell?

No problem Gary, was only trying to insinuate that you're calling me fat, which at the moment I am :-( ....lol

Not trained for three weeks. Came back from Thailand early, just wanted a break and didn't have the urge to train whilst there which I know is a HUGE waste of a great opportunity so I just come home.

But our gym opens up again on Tuesday and I can't wait to get back, so yeee haa.

Wow good show not there because going to watch Dale but good luck,predictions?????

This is already a contender for show of the year.

boshea yeah its me how you doing its good to hear from you no ive not fought since then what bout you you had any you should come over to watch these fights mate there going to be excellent

boshea yeah its me how you doing its good to hear from you no ive not fought since then what bout you you had any you should come over to watch these fights mate there going to be excellent

Boshea, did you fight on Paul Kelly's Dublin show in December?

yoda...no i didn't fight on that show at all....haven't fought since last february actually against the ninja here.....got caught up in triathlon and spent the year racing around ireland doing it.
I'm back in the game now though, and wanna have as many fights as is possible over the next few years...the bodies getting old so I need to abuse it while I still can.

Andrew...I'm away with work for the weekend that show is on...otherwise I'd definitely go over, to watch if not to fight in it myself....that 8 man tourney looks very enticing.

Sorry mate mistaken identity, I know what you mean about the body getting old I just turned 35 the other day but feel closer to 95 lol.

looks like it will be a great show cant wait!!!

lilp xx

yup it is wish i was on it boohiss

Michaelrobbiejohnson, there may be another Kickboxing fight as Craig bradford has asked to fight on the show, but as you can imagine there is a lot of fighters wanting on the show, so comes down to seeing what fights we can arrange and what everyone will want to see!

Vinny, I was going to predict Graeme ness causing an upset but all this fat and no training talk has ended that one! LOL.

Brendan, if your plans for work change let us know mate, as it would be good to open up the tourny to fighters outside Scotland so that Rung isn't the only non-Scot.

Well G it is Crimbo time....lol

Ture, I'm scared to go near the scales just now!

20 quid on the Muay Thai king!! Happy burfday Yoda!!

I`ll be there!

thanks gary....I'll definitely see what I can do with work....I'd love to be a part of that show. I might even be tempted to leave!!!! :D I'll surely find another job!

Thats the spirit Brendan!

Good luck with the £1000.00 Grandprix!

Hope the show is a great success!

If you still need somebody for your Tourny , send me an email : guy.paret@skynet.be

Best Regards,

Guy

Cheers John, another 15yrs and I'll be as old as you mate, any chance of posting the other promo pictures?

needin someone for loopy lou guy

Thanks Neil!

Guy, John or I will be in touch this week, thanks for the help!

Yoda, that’s harsh, John's only 43! The 63 on his email address gives it away! LOL.

As for the other promo pictures, unfortunately most were binned as the best ones were ruined by certain people pulling faces, but to be honest I’m not brave enough to pull them up! LOL

steve,can you contact me please,i may be able to help with a fight for louise,nothing definite though.

Anybody wanting to fight on the show or coaches trying to match there fighters please deal directly through myself or Gary as life is confusing enough!! Brendan if I can help by writing directlty to your employer I`m happy to do so?

well mr O, try puttin up your email address, 1 you aint got a profile ya no name fool, and 2 your brother gary aint got an email address in his profile, the world and his wife wants to fight/spectate ssooooooooooo

help us oot.

yours

love n kisses (thanks for last night you were masterfull)


stevie

Rab burt to cause an upset there ave said it,he is underestimated imo.

I already put my email address up on the thread Stevie:

garyobrien30@yahoo.co.uk

Also our phone numbers are on the poster if needed:

John: 07748 07 15 81
Gary: 07790 78 83 68

Just for the record, John and i ain't related, John would tell you he's too handsome to be related to me, but we all know the truth! LOL

We have been working hard on the matchups, hopefully be putting more up soon, with a few names in the pot that haven't been mentioned yet also, as we want to wait till we have them confired! Stay posted!

Oooh, controversial Vinny, I reckon Rab Burt could cause an upset to, as long as he has his game face on! It will be a great fight!

i always knew I was masterful!!

Gave Barnhill loads of trouble a year or so ago judge him on that if the same guy turns up he can cause an upset,talkin of upset i am that i can,t go old Vinsters in the Smoke with Dean the rest but will ring old Bobster Quinn on the night.

Vinny, Scotland lassies will surely miss ye!! Sorry you cant make it, best of luck to Dale and we`ll see you in February?

Thanks John you know how much i love it in Bonnie.

Is that the same Eddie Scott that use to train under John Craig? If so who is he training under now?

Dont worry, I will eat enough food and drink enough beer that Scotland will think Vinny is in town!

Thanks Dave.

It is indeed Mordan. And he's gonna take his fight with little trouble I reckon! ; ) Eddie Scissor shins we call him! :)

Cheers loopy lou, haven't seen him fight in awhile but i reckon you could be right.

Nails Stallion:)

Loo, there's only one Edward Scissors Shins and that's Eddie "the bandit" Lopez.

Hi,
If you need an opponent for Loupy Lou, mayby i can help you out..
Please drop me an email : guy.paret@skynet.be

Aye ok Mark You won't be saying that when you see Eddie:) Apart from anything he weighs more than you and Eddie put together! Right enough that doesn't mean much now does it!??? BWaahaaahaha!:)

Our Eddie is the real scissor shins!!:) Your Eddie can be eddie hairy shins if you want!? lol jus kiddin:)

I thought that was your nickname when you were going through your "continental look" phase. Lol.

Guy, you have mail.

No guys thats fine Ive just changed my name now anyway.

Ill have you know it took me years to get my legs looking this hairy miss Lou. lol

yours,


Eddie "loopy" lopez

Whatever!
I'm not even bovered!,.. am I bovered?... no, I'm not bovered!
ha ha!:)

lol

ill go reeco stoppage or points.

looks like it will be a brill show cnt wait :)

John, you look a lot like Kaew Fairtex in your picture, is that what you looked like before you shaved your hair off?

lol cheekey ;p

would have loved to be in the 63kg tournament, but I am in Thailand.

I will ask round at the gym, as weh ave a few guys around that weight! :)

gary its me in disguise!!lol.
has any1 else been matched yet?

Hmmm?? :)

m waiting 2 hear back from john about a match :)

Hi Noi, would have been great to have you up here mate, maybe another time? What about Jordan, he's about that weight? Anyway, good luck in Thailand, I'm sure you'll fend off the competition!

John d, you wish you had calf's like that, in fact so do I! Don't worry mate, definitly got a match for you, in fact we've got a few to choose from, just trying to arrange close exciting ones. Made a lot of ground with the matchups, and aiming to have more or less all of the card on by Thursday.

Colin, you've got mail, but I e-mailed the address on your old profile mate, sorry.

Just back from Sunny and non-windy Pittenweem after my New Year extravaganza to find the POS topic has begun. Looking good ,,,,,, NA!! GREAT!!!!!!!

Can't understand some of this stuff though. Photos, Hair cuts, Changed matches, is this all private jokes? or is there more info on another site?

Excited to find out who the mystery names are!

Reece is a great wee fighter, but so is our own MTK. That's going to be a showpiece fight.

thanks mark i still use that add :)

Jordan may struggle to get to 63kgs again...he is a growing lad!

We may blow andy howson up though! LOL

I hope he's not growing like Mark Lee! LOL. Blow up Andy, from what he says he'd still have to sauna to make it! :) Nico Verresen from Belgium has put is name in for it, so it could be a potential rematch! Let me know if you do have anyone though.

jordans not grown like mark lee! LOL

We basically want the best 63.5kg fighter we can get, the bigger the names the more prestigious it will be. We also have Rung from Thailand (now living in Scotland) fighting. We also don't have 8 Scottish or British fighters available, as we had a few early pullouts before Christmas, so we’re quite happy to open it up to international fighters.

Sorry slight confusion, the £100 entry means they get at least £100 for entering even if the get knocked out at the first round. Our apologies, doesn’t come across very clearly. You win your 1st fight and get beat in the semi’s then you get £300. If you get to the final and lose you £500. £1000 for the winner.

I did say, "We basically want the best 63.5kg fighter we can get"

Obviously anyone would love any of those fighters on their show!

But this show is a huge step for the sport in Scotland as it is, to attempt to pull off an event with the names you mentioned is fairytale stuff. The fighters that have already submitted their names are more than happy with the purse and it should also be added that each will earn 20% commission on their ticket sales to help us draw in a large crowd. In fact, to their credit, all of the fighters we have been in contact with just want to be part of such a big event regardless of the financial reward and help promote Muay Thai in Scotland

This will be an exciting event if the K1 Max Scotland was anything to go by and I’m delighted with all of the names we have down for the event. I cannot wait!

Thanks thaisingh! Tickets are not long out and going very well, in fact John has asked me to urge anyone wanting the VIP ringside tables to get them now! We are still over 2 months away from the event but these are going fast and will be limited!

Where did Thaisingh's comments go?

I think they’ve been deleted by the mod's he must have got a bit controversial. Just so that it doesn't look like I was talking to myself, here is the basic context of them, the last three comments I made were in response to comments about:

Why make the 8-man tourny international and why not just keep it domestic?

Confusion that the fighter had to pay to enter. As opposed to being paid for competing.

Is the prize money enough to attract the best 63.5kg fighters out there, Namsaknoi etc?

I have just collected another 650 tickets from Ticketmaster, so anyone that wants a block of tickets let me know asap, as I alredy have 350 on hold for people! After this batch tickets will only be issued on garenteed sales with no option for return.


P.S. Thanks for cleaning up the thread Moderators!

Best of luck with the show john/ gary!

It's a helluva leap from the Normandy to Braehead Arena isn't it? Scott Harrison can't even fill that place! lol

I'll definately be there though! If you's need any one-legged fighers be sure to give us a shout!

Greg

Thanks Greg! It is a huge step, but turning out well so far and tickets are selling good to, if sales continue like this then the crowd will be bigger than we hoped!

BTW, think I've got you a match! :P

send me 60 mate

No worries Stevie, I've just put 60 standard adult tickets in a envelope for you Stevie, can you email me your address and I'll send it recorded delivery, probably on Friday.

Just saw a guy from Motherwell on ebay advertising 60 tickets for the braehead event at double their face value..

Anything you'd like to tell us Stevie? ha ha

LOL! Let me know if he sells them! As ticket prices might then be subject to high levels of inflation! LOL

lol

These are the names which are confirmed at this stage.

8-man Tournament (63.5):
The following names have been submitted, 8 directly entered into the tournament and 2 competing in a reserve match -

Rung (Rungnakhorn) - Thailand
Nico Verresen – Belgium, Superpro
Ian McCulley – Scotland, Caledonian
Mark Grainger – Scotland, Fighting Fit
Arron Hain – Scotland, Fighting Fit
Lloyd Cochran - Scotland, STBA
Alan Jamieson - Scotland, STBA
Andrew Henderson - Scotland, STBA
John Cullen - Scotland, STBA
Andrew O’Brien - Scotland, STBA


Full Thai Fights:
Rab Burt Vs. Tim Thomas - (5x3mins) 67kg
Graeme Ness Vs. Reece Crooke - (5x3mins) 65kg
Colin Carson Vs. E Scott - (5x3mins) 79kg
Stevie Houston Vs. Stevie Meikle - (5x3mins) 67kg
James Jarvie Vs. Craig Jose - (5x3mins) 71kg

Joint STBA Scottish & IMKO British Title:
Hilary Mack Vs. Petrina Mitchell - (5x2mins) 55kg

STBA Scottish Title:
John Dick Vs. Jonathan Watt - (5x2mins) 57kg
Gordon Smith Vs. Alan Hunter - (5x2mins) 67kg
John Douglas Vs. Gordon Ross - (5x2mins) 67kg

MMA:
James Doolan Vs. Stewart Grant - (3x5mins) 63kg


(Apologies for any spelling mistakes etc.)

gary & uncle john.have you got me a fighter set up yet, let me know A.S.A.P.

Or there will be some heavy sparring on thurday.

Or I will go there & Fight. LOL

Any mistakes, please email me.

No, maybe if you slept in a grow bag for the next 2 months we'd have a better chance! LOL

Seriously though, you are our main person outstanding to match, so if anyone has someone at 50-52kg, please get in touch! Robert usually fights up to 54kg if required!

BTW. Bring it on!

what a line up mate well done, the firts fights 2 pm if your just comin for the main bout you better turn up about wednesday lunchtime lol.
good luck and well done again

Graeme Ness Vs. Reece Crooke - (5x3mins) 65kg

Some mistake there me thinks? ;-P
Could possibly make 65Kg if I sleep in the sauna....lol

Graeme if you and Robert Weir went on the scales together 65kgs exactly? Easy!

I dont want to bring any controversy to this thread...

but...

...Come On The English Fighters ! .... E N G E R L A N D ...... E N G E R L A N D .... E N G E R L A N D !!

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Craig jose if he is fitter than he was last time will give Jarvie a war.

Sorry Graeme, lots of cutting and pasting going on, hence I new their would be a mistake, its down for 55kg, so you'll need to live in the sauna!

cant wait till my fight gettin excited now, What a line up john and gary use have put together a fantastic line up every fight is well matched just missing Gary O'Brien to complete it

Nico to win the tournament...IMHO

Rung looked very strong against Ian mcCulley, He's a possibility, Mark Grainger on his day is very dangerous too!

A good show so far, No warm up fights:) Straight into action. Will be good!

For once Loo is spot on Rung is a definite favourite to win the tournament.

Crooke Vs Ness, will be a good one!! I have gotta go with reeco, one tough fella!! good luck to all fighting! hope i can get my hands on a copy of this show! so hope your taking a camera man reece!!

For Once??? You better watch your mouth shorty;)

It's hard not to put your money on Crooke, But it's a great chance for the under-dog to show his minerals:) At the very least Ness will be able to see what it's like at the top and how far he has to go. And you never know stranger things have happened;). I am really looking frward to that 1.

Loopy, there will be a few junior and warmup fights on from 12-2, then the main event will kick off at 2 with the first round of the 8man tourny, then half of the fights, the 8man Semi-finals, the 2nd group of fights featuring all the Full Thai fights etc. and finished off with the final of the 8man!

As for predictions, you are braver than me. We tried to create as many matches which could go either and i think they all fall into that catogry! As for the 8man, I reckon anyone could cause an upset, as it is the luck of the draw and an early injury could put anyone out, really exciting!

Yep yep yep, They are hard Ive only half predicted 1 fight though ;/ Stevie told me you had me matched against a belgian? Cool, I'll make sure I'm in top condition and on top form. Really excited!:)

Colin Carson Vs. E Scott - (5x3mins) 79kg is this not matched at -81 for colins title ?

I see in the 8 man tournament there are fighters from the same camp.I wonder what will happen if they are drawn to fight each other? Would be very interesting.
Vinny,a war would suit Jarvie imo! He likes a battle!
Graeme, 65kg? You'll have to start coming out with me at the weekends for beer and kebabs!!

Not sure about that one mate, John done that one so I'll check with him tonight. We're doing different jobs which is great to share the load, but communication often breaks down!

Sorting out a few matches with Superpro to bring over a few Belgian/Dutch, but those will hopefully all be confirmed over the weekend!

Yeah, their are a few STBA guys that cross paths from time to time and 2 names thrown in from fighting fit, but I know that all of the STBA guys will be true professionals and just get down to it! Especially with the prize and being a main feature on the show being a good incentive.

That would be interesting. Who would the instructor corner and would the rest of the club stay neutral!!??? Hmmm! Once the fights got started it wouldn't be weird foor the fighters I reckon. Would be interesting to see though! ; )

Gary, who's Lex fighting?

John

Further to our recent discussions I received your letter over the Christmas period confirming that Homer Mohammed from my gym is matched with Stevie Houston.

Has this changed?

Dave J

Hi Yoda, There is 2 opponents lined up for Lex, and this is one of the match ups which will hopefully be tied up over the weekend! We also have to go through the Sactioning Body, but will be done soon.

a say that rung,Lloyd or andrew henderson if hes back to top form!!! will win the tournament
wat do use think?????

I'd say Rung, Ian or maybe the Belgian is super tough. There's a few of these guys have the ability to take this one. You should have people put money on guessing the winner right on the night. Would make good money!

Thats a realy goog idea loopy lou !!!
never seen the belgian fight so cnt say anything bout him but heard he is realy gd!!

Already trying to arrange it Loopy!

What about the other fights any thoughts?

I think Tim T is definitely the favourite, but on their day both are great and I have a feeling Rab can cause an upset.

I think the Crooke and Ness fight is going to be another close one and again think Graeme can put himself on the map with this fight.

I think J Dick and J Watt is another really close one, with the last match being debated. Watt is a tough fighter, but I wouldn't be too surprised if Dick edged it again though!

This kind of competition (up to three fights in one night,if you reach the final) will suit Mark Grainger.He's very durable and has good stamina.

Is that who you fought at the Civic John?

Not to mention that Mark G is very good fighter to!

Sorry, my mistake Watt took the last decision, LOL, told you it was close. Yeah Loopy, they both fought at the Superpower Showdown. Watt won the fight, but lots of people saw the fight the other way, I'd expect John Dick to win and keep his title!

Graeme Ness Vs. Reece Crooke - (5x3mins) reece crooke to win
Stevie Houston Vs. Stevie Meikle - (5x3mins) stevie houston 1st or 2nd round

Joint STBA Scottish & IMKO British Title:
Hilary Mack Vs. Petrina Mitchell - (5x2mins) patrina mitchell to win

STBA Scottish Title:
John Dick Vs. Jonathan Watt - (5x2mins) john dick to win

ps were u talkin 2 me wen u said Is that who you fought at the Civic John?

It's never nice to have your victory tainted though, and I think Johnathan was unfit to defend the title against John and was stripped of it, is that right? All adds up to a very intense eagerly awaited grudge match:) GREAT! ha! Good luck John!!!

It was but I thought you were John Dick,..didn't check profile:) doh! ;)

Yeah Jonathon vacated the title and John won it against Colin Morton. Definitely a score to settle!

John, who do you think will win between you and Gordon then? :P LOL. I think that will be a good one to, young talent with great potential against a very eperienced, tough and consistant fighter. You better start practicing your clinch, Gordon is a clinch addict!

Great Lineup so far!!

Gary, you'll be setting up a live internet feed, right? I figured uploading the poster simply wasn't savvy or sophisticated enough for you. LOL! Seriously, will we have a crack at a DVD?

Wido! LOL. You know I'll sort you out with a copy mate! Stephen, don't supposed you know any fighters around the 50-52kg range or have any Europeon contacts that would? Really struggling to match Robert Weir.

a will do gary!!thanks 4 the comments lol:)
hopefully i win!!lol
have u found any1 for ur fight yet!!desperate to see u fight live!!
cant wait till the show!!
who do u think will win gary,lol:)

I reckon you could take that one! Be on good form and you can defo take it!:)

That would be telling! LOL.

Got a potential match for myself, but nothing sorted out yet, hopefully in the next few days. You just want to see me getting smacked on my ass! LOL

am desperate to c you kick ass!!any names??
a dnt need 2 see u gettin
your ass kicked a dun it at trainin last night can u remember?,lol :p :)

You better book the Ambulance for Sunday, as your a dead man, especially after the text you just sent me! LOL You did hit me with some good shots though, especially those taps on the side when I was chocking you out, twice! LOL

I don't want to put loads of names up just now until the matches are all more or less confirmed! But lets face it, I'm going to be so busy and stressed running the show that the juniors would prob KO me! Seriously though, really looking forward to it and if I get a good match then I get to Thailand for a few weeks before it, so thats worth getting battered for! LOL

Hello Steve I will be assisting Gary with the live internet feed!!! What is it??
Sounds like a fat lady porn site??

i think LLoyd will win the tourney he is trainin and looking better n difrent than ever the fairtex training has done him a world of good, i hope i get 2 fight john again i promis him a better fight this time ;p

thoe i will help any way i can with the show but i wanna fight :)(

The 8 man tournament looks great. All class guys.
Rung has to be the favourite, considering his experience and ability. But does he have the stamina for 3 fights in the same day?
Tell you what ...... if I was in with Rung in his first or second fight, I'd be afraid, Very Afraid! I think he'll go for quick KO's or stoppages in his first 2, and save the style for the final. Watch out for those demon elbows guys!

Oh, and £1000 is a lump of money, especially for a Thai!

I don't think Nico is travelling all the way from Belgium just to be an 'also ran'. He is going to be very dangerous!

Good luck to them all. Brave gutsy guys.

Gary,is the "8 man" full rules?

Chad we`ve decided that only the final bout will be under full Thai rules.we would have to place another 8 fighters on standby in case of cuts from elbows, and all who are competing agreed that it`s just too risky!!

how are the fights being picked or drawn for the 8 man comp

This is be great!!:)

This will be great, is what I meant to say: /

8 Man would be better Full MT.
If you manage cut your opponent early on then all the better.
Your fucked if you are on the end of one though ;-P

The 8man will be drawn at random, names into a hat style! That way its luck of the draw and is fairer!

Only full Thai rules in the final!
Got to agree with MTK, it would be a purer tournament with full Thai all the way through.

That puts a different complexion on things

Ditto!

Full Thai rules would be purer but realistically modified rules for the 1st two round and full rules for the final will be it a lot easier to organise. The promoters are breaking new ground by putting on such a large and diverse show and should be allowed to make small modifications that won’t make a huge amount of difference to the quality of the tournament.

i agree with the promoters!!!!!!

i also agree with the promoters its too much too ask to have the full tournament under full rules

The only people who wan`t full Thai rules in all bouts are people who have`nt entered the tourney NUFF SAID??

lol at john o brian
i think potentially a full rules tournament could become a bit borin especially inthe earlier rounds of the tournament because the fighters will be very worried about being cut and may fight nore defensively so i think the way the promoter has gone is the best way to go

Like your style Hook Im right, I`m always right??

Yep, I understand both points of view and can see pluses in both. This event gets my 100% support regardless of what rules are used. My own view comes from what I would regard as more aesthetically pleasing.

I also think that winning the tournament under Full Thai rules could have a very favourable effect on that fighters career.

Oh, and John O'Brien. No I didn't enter the tourney. Every one of these guys would send me to the happy hunting ground in about 8 seconds flat. (and that's me adding 5 seconds to flatter my ego)

Yours faithfully,

BLZbub (crap fighter and purist)

lol at blb and lol at john

i wld love to come to this event it sounds great but live in london
hopefully ill catch it on dvd
the reece crooke should be great also
i also am a purist and love nothing beter than full rules mt
but its not visable in a tournament i dont think especially as its the first one of this kind in great britain i think

correct myself
except the golden belt tournament that recently happened
but that is fought with head guards and shin guards there was a reprt of it in fighters

correct myself
except the golden belt tournament that recently happened
but that is fought with head guards and shin guards there was a reprt of it in fighters

See you there BLZbub!!

I'll look forward to it Mr O

Still trying to match Robert Weir at 51kgs any European fighters available??

What about one of those Boxing Orangutan's, or do you think the crowd would get confused at who's who?! :P

If anyone is having problems getting tickets from Ticketmaster, the reason is that their allocation of tickets has gone, but there should be more on the system soon!

If you want tickets you can get them from John, myself or any local fighters or trainers and also save yourself the booking fee!

Really looking forward to the show, my first fight of the year
oh.. MTK the cristmas turkey is hard to shift so 65kg might suit me better :)

also is it John Dick who i fought late last year?? if so good luck to him!!

yes reeco mate it is the same lad who you fought at light bar. good luck mate, all the best.

Can't wait to have you up here Reece! Can't wait for your fight, I think it'll be a belter!

It is the same John Dick, he's defending his STBA Scottish Featherweight Title.

Your sure of a great welcome up here Reece, the fact that you`ve agreed to appear has given the sport in Scotland a great boost can`t wait to see you and Tim in action. I`ll even buy you a half pint lager shandy!

Who is the other half of the pint for?

I'm sure Reece has fought up here before at one of Tommys shows at the A.E.C. ?

Yeah Chad, I think that was when MTK jumped in with the Thai at short notice.

Aye ,you're right Gary,it was that show.

yeah i fought up there back in nov 2002 when i was just starting out in Aberdeen against a lad from kazahstan. Also had a few fighters fights up there and we'rve always had a great time!

should be fun

Ace up there Reece trust me they are very cool.

Hi mates,
I am "the Belgian guy" and want to say that I'm very pleased to be fighting at this show. I never competed in a tournament nor fought a schotsman. So it will be a real experience. I don't know much about them but expect though, hard headed fighters.

I promess one thing though, I'll prepare like hell. It is my purpose to please the crowd as much as possible. And that's what will happen without a doubt. It is my aim (and hope) that I'll get through the first rounds because fighting with elbows is so great. I want to whish my opponents much luck in the tournament . (not too much though, ;)

see you guys in Schotland,
Nico Verresen

Hi mates,
I am "the Belgian guy" and want to say that I'm very pleased to be fighting at this show. I never competed in a tournament nor fought a schotsman. So it will be a real experience. I don't know much about them but expect complete, hard headed fighters.

I promess one thing though, I'll prepare like hell. It is my purpose to please the crowd as much as possible. And that's what will happen without a doubt. It is my aim (and hope) that I'll get through the first rounds because fighting with elbows is so great. I want to whish my opponents much luck in the tournament . (not too much though, ;)

see you guys in Schotland,
Nico Verresen

Hi Nico, thanks for the kind words! We are really looking forward to seeing you in the tournament!

Hi Nico. I was just wondering,what is your fight record? Do you hold any titles? Hope you enjoy your stay here in Scotland.

NicV -

You'll have a wonderful experience in Scotland...your hosts are more than accomodating and class acts (even John). Kidding, John. I still love to display the William Wallace figurine in my office, and the gloves in my home gym.

Maybe next show the Americans can return. Nod, nod, wink, wink.


Pisand N

hi nicV youll have a great time, looking forward to meeting you,



stevie

Sounds good,
to give the answer to chads question.

I fought 29 fights of which I lost 6 and had two draws. The rest I won (6 ko or technical ko)

I hold the current title -61,5 MTBB and the european title -61,5 WFCA.

So, I hope this satisfies your curiosity. If you have any questions, just fire them off.

Grtz,
Nico

Just like to take this opportunity to wish my uncle John and Gary O'Brien the best of luck in their promotion. Also the best of luck to each and every fighter taking part. I knew yous would pull this one off, massive respect to you two.

Im too young to be your uncle more like your nephew auntie Eileen!! Many thanks Eileen it`s going well and thank you to every fighter and coach who have pulled out all the stops to get this show up and running. Even Marc Hendrie has taken time away from his community service to assist us! Cannot wait to see you in action Nico bring plenty of t-shirts so you can enjoy plenty of our Scottish sunshine!!Many thanks Guy Parret for all your help, Respect!!

Any fighters wanting tickets that haven't already spoke to me. I have only 200 standard tickets left from our allocation, after they are gone, tickets will have to be paid for in advance or I may possibly be able to arrange small batches of non-refundable tickets. So if you don’t get them now the people that were going to buy from you might end up going through Ticketmaster and you’ll lose your commission.

Thanks Eileen! Couldn't put it better than John, everyone has been really supportive and excited with this show! I am waiting to confirm just 3 fights and our full fight card will be posted!

Of course Pisand, I'm sure you'll be making many more trips over hear buddy!

Thanks for the stats Nico. All the best mate.

Any news on full line up yet

We`ve got most of the Muay Thai fights matched still trying to contract the MMA and Kickboxing.We should be able to post the final line up tomorrow it`ll be worth the wait!!!

Nico, take a warm coat!

Fuck, even colder dan Belgium. 18 December I returned from a 3 week training trip (Fairtex, bangplee) and the chock was enormous. From 30° C to -2° C. I wanted to return immediately. Thanks for the warnings but I think I'll manage. Before the fight(s) I am thinking all the time about techniques and after the fight wiskey will help me a lot (lol). I always thought Schots were a very interesting people. Lets see how we get along in real live.

Noi666 are you Richard Cadden? Its a pitty that you won't be able to fight in the tournament. I heard so much nice things about you so it would be really nice to fight you to test my skills.

I read that you were going back to Thailand, how long will you be staying there next time. I am planning to go this year (november I hope) for six months to Thailand to train and fight as much as I can but still have to see how I can do it financially. I'll have to arrange something I think. Do you have any good advices to keep it manageable?

Every day, I am looking forward more to come to Schotland.
Nico

Yes I am Mr C! :)
I am going out to Thailand for 5/6weeks at the end of Feb til April, where I will be defending my world title. I have to defend the title every 6-months.
You never know Nico, our paths may cross at sometime! :)

How many FullThaiRules fights have you had?
I hear you like using elbows after your fight in Thailand.

I just had one alltought I asked it several times. But hell, we'll see. I hope for you that you'll keep your title, but I don't have much doubt about that. Kick hiss ass. ;)

Does Andy go to Thailand soon to fight?
nico

hey guys - hope u all had a good year just wishing everyone good luck, can't wait to get this year under way,hopefully this will be a busy one for myself. looking foreward to the show i'll see u all there - be good to see ian mculley fight i won my first title against him,hope he's well. see u guys there

Hi Nico, you are correct about the Scots being interesting people. We are interesting when sober, and even MORE interesting when drunk.
We are very loud, vocal people. You will find that many of the neutral spectators will support you in this kind of tournament.
I have read that you are a real crowd pleaser. You will get a warm and friendly welcome in Scotland.

Anybody know of an MMA fighter who will fight Paul Mc Veigh 61kgs cage warrior title holder???

ill do it :)

pfffft ;p

Robert Weir will face Eddie Defretin from France!!! Line up just gets better and better!!

cant wait :)

What is the final line up ????

it there a bar so i can get a swally

Eddie defertin is very very good Dalw white beat him a while ago but was a war.

aye young master tabor, you can take the boy out of clydebank but you cant take clydebank uout the boy, youll have to bring your own bags of glue though

i there is a bar but its xpensive lol :)

"aye young master tabor, you can take the boy out of clydebank but you cant take clydebank uout the boy, youll have to bring your own bags of glue though"

Or he could steal the glue. That's the Clydebank way after all.

Still trying to tie up the last couple of fights before I post the fight card, but as John said, we think it’s worth the wait! I was going to post an updated version, but it will be ready soon. Still searching for a match for Paul McVeigh (MMA).

Hi Tim, it will be good to see you fight north of the border again, really looking forward to your fight!

Colin, that’s helped us out a lot, we’ve been struggling to match Paul!

Craig, there is a bar and the VIP tables will be served so that you don’t have to miss any of the action! Only one problem, I’ve given all the bar staff your picture and told them not to serve you! LOL

Vinny, have you got any footage of Eddie Defretin, it would be a big help if we could get a look at him, as I heard he is a good fighter. Although I was told he had 11 fights and 11 wins, someone is telling porkpies!

Just realised that is only 150 VIP tickets left for the show, which is only 15 tables, so if you need any can you let me know.

There is still loads of standard tickets, but we have got rid of all of our allocation, so from now on fighters will need to gather the money first and we can get a small block for them or send people to the box office, but with the box office you’ll lose your commission.

Also, if you have any tickets that you think you will need to return, can you please let me know ASAP? We are getting asked for tickets constantly and having to send people to the box office.

Deans the man in the know he was there with Dale.

Thanks Vinny!

i know that, like the guinness good things come to those who wait gary(son of john lol) but any chance o a wee sneaky peak at the line up

I'll "son of john" you! Do you think I'm going to post it now! Told you before, John says he's too handsome to be related to me!

lol,

These are the names which are confirmed at this stage.

8-MAN TOURNAMENT (63.5):
The following names have been submitted, 8 directly entered into the tournament and 2 competing in a reserve match -

Rung (Rungnakhorn) - Thailand
Nico Verresen – Belgium, Superpro
Ian McCulley – Scotland, Caledonian
Mark Grainger – Scotland, Fighting Fit
Lloyd Cochran - Scotland, NKT Barrhead
Alan Jamieson - Scotland, NKT Johnstone
Pete Chung – Scotland, Sortaskin
Arron Hain – Scotland, Fighting Fit

Andrew Henderson - Scotland, NKT Barrhead
John Cullen - Scotland, NKT Clydebank
Andrew O’Brien - Scotland, NKT Johnstone


FULL THAI FIGHTS:

Rab Burt (NKT Denny) Vs. Tim Thomas (Bedford) - (5x3mins) 67kg
Graeme Ness (Fighting Fit) Vs. Reece Crooke (Firewalker) - (5x3mins) 55kg
Colin Carson (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddie Scott (Sit Ayuthaya) - (5x3mins) 79kg
Stevie Houston (NKT Johnstone) Vs. Stevie Meikle (Caledonian) - (5x3mins) 67kg
James Jarvie (Fighting Fit) Vs. Craig Jose (Sor Thanikul) - (5x3mins) 71kg

ISKA European Super-flyweight
Rab Weir (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddy Defretin (Team Phenix Paris) (5x3mins) 53kg

STBA Scottish Title:
John Dick (GTBA) Vs. Jonathan Watt (Black Devils) - (5x2mins) 57kg

John Douglas (NKT Barrhead) Vs. Gordon Ross (NKT Denny) - (5x2mins) 67kg
Alan Hunter (Highlanders) Vs. Gordon Smith (Caledonian) - (5x2mins) 67kg
Loopy Lou (Sit Ayuthaya) Vs. Collette Van Ham (Superpro) (5x2mins) 63kg

STBA Junior Scottish Title
Dale Murray (NKT Irvine) Vs. Jordan Calder (Caledonian) - (3x1.5mins) 42kg

Ritchie Hocking (NKT Johnstone) Vs. Paul Fallon (Phoenix) - (3x1.5mins) 63kg JUNIOR

MMA:
James Doolan (Dinky Ninja's) Vs. Stewart Grant - (3x5mins) 63kg


Unfortunitly Petrina Mitchell tore her Calf muscle about 2 hours ago, so we will be arranging another opponent for Hillary Mack.

Again, sorry for any mistakes etc.

gona be a long day(in a good way)... cany wait :)

Yeah I know! We've got plenty of time for all the fights, but we're anticipating some people pulling out as always, so I'm sure the fight card will be reduced a bit! But there is so many cracking fights, whatever is left will be top class!

Hey Nico hows prep for the big tournement going?? I am going to Thailand in July but only for 4 weeks as i cant take any more time off from work in one go. I am hoping to fight whilst i am there but not sure at the moment, got other things to worry about fight wise at the moment like defending my NO:1 spot. But hopefully i will be able to fit at leasr 1 fight in while i am there. Its going to be a struggle but i am really hoping to get to this show as i would love to see what happens between Reeco and Graham but would be good to see you fight again, (and not be on the end of your jumping knees this time.) All the best to everyone fighting on the show and good luck with the show John and Gary.

Thanks a lot Andy and respect to all at Bad Company!!
Patrina`s back from hospital on a pair of crutches and will be out of action for 2 months, hard luck Mitch you were looking good too(and hitting harder than Stevie Houston and Colin Carson). Great news that Pete Chungs back fighting too!! Can`t wait!!

Sorry Mitch, Its probably my fault. Again sorry.

Andrew you are indeed the kiss of death!!

Thanks Bruv needed that, if i ever need a confidence boost remind me never 2 go to you, goit. But I am sorry Mitch speedy recovery.

Thanks Andy, it would be good to see you at the show!

You are the kiss of death Andy! LOL

Sorry, you are the kiss of death Gabber Boy "Andy O'B"!

Really sorry to hear that about Petrina! Just the other day I was predicting her to take that 1. Never mind there's always another time. Wish you all the best for a speedy recovery;)

gutted for mitch but sh_t happens n theres alway another day im sure this will just make her more determind :)

STBA Junior Scottish Title
Dale Murray (NKT Irvine) Vs. Jordan Calder (Caledonian) - (3x1.5mins) 42kg

I think that should be (5*1.5mins) for a title fight not 3.

Hope you have a speedy recovery Patrina.

Well spotted Brian, cut & paste error!

Will be good to see Pete Chung back on the scene as well, he is really up for the tournament!

Any more predictions?

Here is a link to Ticketmaster for Standard Adult or Junior tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/18003B87E6D4D554?artistid=946763&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=102

Good to Chungy back on the circuit. Has Dale and Jordan fought before?

Yeah mate, they fought at Guy's show in Milton.

sorry, I mean each other. (I'm trying to type, talk on the phone and eat a bannana at the same time)

Yeah, thats what I meant to! LOL. They fought each other on that show, Dale took the decision as Jordan couldn't continue after getting a few accidental knees in the groin. I think they will be well matched and it'll to be good to get some of the future stars on such a big stage!

The other junior bout is between two novice boys, I don't know anything about Paul Fallon, but Ritchie Hocking will be a really good fighter in the future, great technique and brilliant attitude to training!

Just to let you know that there is now only 11 VIP tables left (110 tickets), with 4 tables taken since yesterday. At this rate I think it will only be Standard tickets left at the end of the month.

Looks like an suberb show, well done to all at the STBA, best of luck to you and good luck to all the fighters, a superb venue as well and with that capacity the art of Muay Thai will be on show to many new people. The fighters on the card will ensure an amazing night.

Well done and good luck

Peace

Was just wondering, how close are we getting to a sell out crowd?

gary have u remembered my VIP tickets ill need one table! cheers mate.

Would be awesome for everyone involved, and the sport if we could get that eh! :)

How do you buy tickets for this event? The Ticketmaster website doesn't let me :(

Loopy, we never expected to get near filling the venue especially in the first couple of shows, but that we'd build on the spectator base in future events and attract a lot of new spectators to the sport. We are actually hoping to pack 2/3 of the Arena (partition the rest of the Arena with the stage etc.), as this will keep the overall area more square and give everyone a better view and create a good atmosphere. This might mean that we have to stop selling tickets if they keep selling the way they are, but I think the show will benefit from it! I have CAD drawings of the layout and I it looks good. I might take some pictures of the venue this week and post them up.

Hi John, I’ve got a VIP table for you mate, I didn’t know if you definitely wanted it. 10 tables left now! Sorry you haven’t got your tickets yet, not had a chance to go to the post office, but they’ll be in the post either today or tomorrow.

Thanks for letting me know Polly, I'll get on that! I see on your profile you train at Caledonian, so you can get them from Guy. Alternatively you can contact John or myself.

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OOps! I meant to sat.. Good idea John! Hope tickets go well!

Hello Louise don`t shadow spar near your keyboard cos you end up posting lot`s of G`s!!

Hey! Where are you!!?? lol

HEY,sounds a great day and if it lasts all night even better.lol
hopefully have the day off and manage to go. good luck guys!

LOL John!

Thanks Jo Jo! Last all night? With the size of the fight card (which by the way isn't complete) we will be there till Wednesday afternoon! Alan should have tickets now so start rounding up the Wosso squad!

i'll make sure i'l get the week off then, and i'l bring my sleepin bag. lol
i'l see about tickets tonight and ask about,who fancys going.

it'l prob be a sell out now to see everyone in their pj's lol

Maybe not, I heard John O'B sleeps naked! LOL

lol dammit that beats me sleepin with nothin but my smile

def goin to be a sell out now to see john O'B in the buff LOL

Have you ever seen John? LOL I've just had 3 phone calls canceling tickets after that last comment! LOL


BTW, I only have 8 more VIP tables left!

ive got 80 tickets to return if you parade him in the buff,

Look what you have done Jo Jo, just when it was going so well! LOL Don't ever utter those words again!

Listen to the 2 oil paintings talking:) Don't listen to them John..Your hot stuff! Ha!:)

Loopy and John in a tree, K, I, S, S, I, N, G! LOL! Revenge is sweet Johnny Boy!

Ha! He's not that hot! lol

woo hoo pay back time for john good stuff gary!!

yeah i've seen him,well just his face,you never no he could be hot stuff.......underneath lol

lets drop it but in case it does effect the sales or before john kills me

please dont :) u no im just kiddin

wish i was going just to put my sleeping bag next to jojo! lol. looks like a great event! good luck to all those who are fighting

lol i'l let u set up camp beside me if u bring...the munches!! ;)

Seeing as John O'brien refuses to fill his profile in here's a wee photo of him.

its a shame im not coming. i love munches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol yoda! i see john is fighting, wish him luck from me.

Well done Louise you are a women of taste as for the rest of you I have a saying which ends with A SAUSAGE ROLL! Remember all STBA members that Master Sken is taking our school of excellence on Sunday 5th February I shall see you all there( fully clothed)

LOL, Yoda! Just had an idea, in the break we could get John to fight members of the crowd in the novelty Sumo suits! Fat B*****d Sumo Wrestling!

Get in ma belly!!!

And for anyone unsure of the saying, it begins with UP YOUR ****! LOL

I may be biast but I only think is Gaz that lets down the name O'Brien in the looks department.

Can`t argue with that Gabba Boy!! You must be a stunning looker yourself!!

You must be the odd one out of your family Gabber Boy!

Picture of Gaz.

Can someone please tell me why LOOPY LOU posted a G string?

lol :)

yoda i'll have nightmares tonight lol

thats a shame ganging up on gary...but i suppose it is his turn lol

Andrew, are you still training hard?

Where did U get that picture, have you been following me to the gym (always thought you where a bit of a voyeur), now i have proof.

Andy, Its only cause I heard you had turned to the dark side and ditched Muay Thai!

Its your next Jo Jo! LOL

Thanks Marc, it’s a shame you can’t make it up mate. Sorry JoJo, but someone had to show the world the John O’Brien we all know and fear.
Garry, what a great idea about the half time sumo entertainment;
In The Red Corner the old veteran John “I’m going eat you” O’Brien

And in the blue corner the handsome contender

Yoda,Have you lost weight?? ;)

The worrying thing is...Mark is sitting in an office in Glasgow cracking himself up laughing at this! Alarming! :)

Back to the serious stuff, Does anybody know of a potential opponent for Paul Mc Veigh MMA 61kgs reigning cage warrior champion? He` desperatley keen to fight on our show and I can`t find and opponent!

yoda i dont no what ones worse.lol.gary i dont think theres anythin to compare me too,so im safe.lol

anyway back to the serious stuff

People if you hav`ent got tickets and you need them can you contact Gary asap as we`re going to have to order another batch and you`ll have to pay the booking fee on these!

Only 5 more VIP Ringside tables left. There is a chance that a few more tables might be squeezed into the seating plan during the last few weeks depending on ticket sales, but this is unlikely.


Just over 6 weeks to go and it looks like the final lineup for the 8man (unless anyone has to pull out) will still be:

Rung (Rungnakhorn) - Thailand
Nico Verresen – Belgium, Superpro
Ian McCulley – Scotland, Caledonian
Mark Grainger – Scotland, Fighting Fit
Lloyd Cochran - Scotland, NKT Barrhead
Alan Jamieson - Scotland, NKT Johnstone
Pete Chung – Scotland, Sortaskin
Arron Hain – Scotland, Fighting Fit

Its difficult to predict a winner!

not sure who will win? it will def be mark grainger and aaron hain in the final lol

What if they get drawn together in the first round? James Graham will be busy in the corner, he might just have to take them both to a neutral corner! LOL

when are the fights drawn for the 8 man

Is this a bit heavy for Mark Grainger? If the other guys aren't heavier on the day,..he's in with a shot. The Belgian will probably be very good and in with a real chance, as is Lloyd and Rung Chungy and Ian and and Alan and Aaron lol

Not sure about Mark's preferred weight, think he usually fights around 63kg, but goes doen to about 61kg, just guessing though! Either way, he is a tough and talented fighter with a lot of experience, I'm surprised no one has mentioned him so far. but your right Loopy, anybody could pull a result out!

Arron, we haven't planned when to make the draw, but probably the week or so before the tournament.

given a bit more notice id have faught paul thai rules, mma he'd sube me in about 1.5 of a sec saw him fight a fiew times n he pulls subs out of no where lol :)

BLZbub you got a ticket yet???

hers my tuppenceworth

Rung (Rungnakhorn)- maybe the favourite but will be giving a lot of hieght away
Nico Verresen - good fighter great record but is fighting above his weight, strong contender

Ian McCulley- cant knock Ian he has the hieght, technique and experience to cause an upset

Mark Grainger - been fighting a long time a fight betweenmark&rung or pete would be a classic

Lloyd Cochran - strong and aggressive will need to be able to pace himself

Alan Jamieson - good up and coming fighter possibly an outsider but he has a lot of power

Pete Chung - classy and strong but has been out of action for a while , be nice to see him back again (and his civil partner Mark "Daily Facials" Cuggy)

Arron Hain - havent seen AAron fighting for some time but i hear great things about him.

gonna be a great 1

ps i think the draw should be made on the day, will make it more intersting, Keep us all in suspense.

stevie

Yes Mr O'Brien I have my ticket. I and most of the 'Sinister Midgets' will be there

I agree that the draw should be made on the day. Adds to the pre-event fever, and also means that fighters don't have time to prepare for a specific opponent

Who's gonna win the tourney? I think the draw will have a lot to do with it, and although I don't want to be seen as unpatriotic, I would have to say that I've got a crisp £100 note on Nico Verresen.

Mind you, the possibility of a couple of Fifers knocking 7 bells out of each other, does have a certain appeal

Go Nico!

Go Nico!

Go Nico!

I will try to get you some money. It all sounds good and the preparation is going well. I have a few weeks before the tournament a fight which is also 3 rounds because of time constraints. This will allow me to readapt to 3 round bouts. So I can pick up the pace faster then usual. I'm soo motivated to get to the 3th round so I'll give my oponent(s -depending of what happens)a lot of work.

Mister O Brian, I was wondering which the scoring system is that is used in the tournament. Because I can focus then on what is rated the most. Is it Thai scoring(knees, elbows,throws, kicks which are rated more) or more european/k1 style (all attacs which are effective)?

Andy, I hope you'll be able to fight in juin but you don't have to wurry about your n°1 spot. You will hold on to it, I don't have a lot of doubt about that. You'll train as hell and give again a beatifull experience to the public.

Do you have any other fights comming up?

I'll fight as a prestige bout on the preliminaries of its showtime 40.000 E tournament Belgium against Christo Dimitrikakis. A bit more experienced than me and very technical. We'll see how I'll do but I have confidence about it.

The next fight(s) is the Schotland experience. I can't predict anything but I'll put everything on it to win this event.

In April I'll fight against Bjorn Shauffler, a German champion, in Antwerp. I don't know much about this fighter but I heard he has a lot of knock out power.

May is a busy month as I'll first defend my European title WFCA against Karim El Osrouti and 3 weeks later I'll fight against a dutchman which also promesses to be a real war.

For the months juin, july, august and september, there is not much planned but If someone needs me on his show, they can ask me and I'll be there.
In october we have our own promotion on which I (naturally) fight but the oponent is not yet arranged. In november I ll go to Thailand. If this year my schoolwork goes well I'll stay there 6 months and otherwise 1 month.

So, it will be very busy wich I am very glad about because I have been waiting already 6 months for a fight. Nothing came up and that is frustrating cause I want to go forth.

Allright, I hope I'll see you all soon.

Nico

Blzbub, you'll get your wish. You'll see a couple of Fifers knocking 7 bells out of each other, IN THE FINAL ! LOL.

Yes chad it's definitely possible. These are all capable guys.
A Glenrothes V Kirkaldy final would be .......well to be honest, I can't actually think of the words which would describe that properly. But let's just say that a mushroom cloud would probably become visible over Braehead.

Nico, the tournament will follow similar rules to the S1, so will be scored as Muay Thai. We'll send you some further information in the next week or two. Best of luck with everything, sounds like you've a big year ahead of you!


Just to let everyone know the VIP Ringside tickets are now all gone. Some more tables may be released closer to the event if the anticipated sale of standard tickets increases. So anyone who would like a VIP Ringside ticket should let me know and I will create a reserve list.

That would be a good un Blzbub ;)

Hey chad, I'm bringing my hard hat, just in case.

Query:- a few names have disappeared from the 8 man tourney list. Are those guys taking on seperate fights for the show?

As far as I know they where reserve name in case anyone pulled out and to be honest it would take a lot of dieting in my part too reach the weight. 70kg now spent too much time doing weights but I have lost 8 Kg before for fight at lumpinee but that was a nightmare never spent so much time in a silver sweat suit. Well not since my raving days.

n youv got a cheek 2lag me for my metal ya booer lol ;p

slag n buger are the words i ment 2 puy down im sure u wont let me forget lol

Well done Colin on your ability to speak fluent Swahili???

dont use drink as a pain killer then try to type it dosent work ;p

Gabber Boy, lol re the silver suit. After I visit the 'thunder box' I usually have to call out the guys in silver suits and breathing gear to neutralise the offending biohazard.
A few weeks ago it was so bad that I had to get a guy from the parks department to bring a chainsaw. lol! Talk about Yule Log!
I blame it all on that healthy bacteria yoghurt stuff.

Oh dear, there I go lowering the tone again. Sorry!


colin s.t.b.a morton, 'Drink as a pain killer'?
Don't do it mate, that's the first step on a rickety downward staircase.

BLZbub some of those who are no longer in the tournament we are trying to get matched on the show. Andrew O` Brien is probably going over to fight in Ireland so won`t feature. The Jinja Ninja and John Cullen we are trying to find suitable opponents for; and the domestic fights will probably be juggled about a bit before the actual show. I am hoping that I will be able to announce the name of an opponent for the hugely talented MMA cage warrior Paul Mc Veigh on Monday(fingers crossed). Myself and Gary were at Braehead arena yesterday to view the light rig we have hired and finalise the layout for the show, and it`s looking stunning. Tickets are going well and it`s now a matter of counting the days.

Thanks for answering that for me

you beter get john cullen mathced orr all have to ko you

ma missus is coming oveer your a dead man lol
yer tee is out

John shall be matched!

Yeah, some matches are always likely to get rearranged towards the show, just the nature of the sport, but we'll do our best to make sure nobody is unmatched.

After seeing the lighting and rigs we're even more excited about the show! The planned layout will look great and also allow everyone to get a good view of the ring. However it doesn't look as though we'll be increasing the capacity of the VIP tables by much, and instead we will be stacking rows of floor seating to use up the floor space. So anyone else wanting on the short list for tables let me know ASAP!

6 weeks in counting!!!

Bring it on!:)

We will have A3 posters available from Wednesday, so please let me know if you would like some? Or even better, collect them from me at Master Sken's seminar at the School of Excellence on Sunday 5th Feb from 1-4.


There will also be another poster made and released for the last few weeks leading up to the show, so if you haven't sent me a picture or attended one of the photo-shoots, then please send one to me ASAP. The artwork will be done in the first week of Feb.

Hey Nico, glad to hear you have a busy and tough year lined up for yourself. As of yet i don't no what other fights i have lined up as my instructor Richard is still away in Thailand until next week, but when he gets back im sure he will fill me in if there is anything else coming up for me. All i no is i will be fighting in June on our gym show which is bound to be a tough test for me as Richard always brings over quality opposition. Goo luck with your preperation for the fight and i will see you there i am 90% coming to the show, i gotta be there to corner for my little scottish mate Jordan Calder.

Oh and by the way, Jordan you'd best be training your little ass off otherwise ill be giving you a good beating when i see you and so will the HITMAN when he gets back, so get pushing yourself mate and see you at Skens show.

Mr Gaz, is Master Sken coming up on his own or is he using one of his fighters as pad holder ?.

Andy, it'll be good to have you up here mate! Hope your preperation for your fight is going well even though Mr Smith is away, looking forward to the show!

Gabber Boy, I think he is coming up alone and I don't fancy holding the pads for him, why you volenteering?

I would love to - its not classic Muay Thai but he is good to watch, i remember the first time i saw him he is so fit and agile. Folks if you want to see a class act come and see Sken hes awesome and you will never get at it as cheap from anyone else other than tha STBA. Looking forward too it thanks too John & Gaz for bringing another class act to the school of excellence. P.S. When is alan Currie taking a class would like to see him in action, also I think Stevie Sheddon and Houston should take a class that would be hard.

Stevie Houston and Stevie Sheddon took the second School of Excellence last March, which was another really good day, but I thik you were still in Thailand! We'll be getting them to do another one this year.

You are right Master Sken is amazing to watch and was my main inspiration as a kid!

cool andy i have started fight traning today so i have six weeks to go hard on traning looking forward to seing u ther

Is lex still fighting?

Lex is definitely fighting, the reason we haven't posted his match is because it has been left with the IKF Rep to sort out the opponent as they are arranging it because it is a World Title! We have been guaranteed full details this week! We also have a prestige fight arranged as a backup, but we really want to help showcase Lex and get him another World Title!

Can anyone tell me if there is going to be a bar? And can you buy tickets at the door?

Yes there is a bar and you can get tickets from Braehead arena`s ticket line. There are no £50 VIP tickets left, ask me another??

will there be attractive and scantily clad ring girls?!!!

Very much doubt it!! Women hate me! Do you know any?

nah but i saw a cracker at a show in fife last year!

If your talking about Petticur Bay? I heard about this girl Jeeb, you are a cruel lot!! There is a rumour that it was Marc Hendrie in drag!!!

We could charge double for that! LOL

that was the one! i thought some of the crowd were a bit rough on her - and she kept having to come out to more abuse - nay joy as they say!

But she could have come out better dressed after the 1st time she got ridiculed. I think it was tasteless. I don't know if there were any kids there or not, but Stevie covered my eyes! lol

Master Sken will probably bring one of his fighter or Instructor,he used to travel on his own or with his wife Kay to teach around the World.I believe he is one of the most dedicate Muaythai teachers in the World,He teaches and train every day.In Sukhothai,one of the Oldest Capital City of Thailand,Year 2001 He has been awarded a Blazer of honour by Minister of Sport and Education of Thailand for an outstanding Muaythai teacher and contribution to Muaythai around the World,you will not be disappointed with his vast knowledge and skills in Muaythai.

Here are the main ring girls!

LOL nice one gaz

lmao could be real 2 ;p

The "girl" at Pettycur was a bit over the top considering that there were kids in the audience.She didn't leave much to the imagination!! I should know,i was doing the time keeping and got a regular facefull of her! LOL. Don't know if i'd be complaining if she was 20 years younger though !!Make that 30 years!!

Am I a weirdo or does Marc Hendrie look quite stunning??

You been on the buckie John??

LOL JOHN!!!:)

Chad I`d like to apologise I think I may have went a tiny bit mental!!!

Apology accepted! LOL

What a grotesque picture! Although the one in red does have a nice wee pout!

Ah there you go John you're not alone. And in your defence Mark makes a better looking woman than he does man! :)

Hi John & Gary
Good luck with the show. It looks to become an amazing night. Nico Verresen will put up a great show for you guys. Just sorry to all of you because he will win the final, lol. Collette Van Ham vs Loupy Lou will be a great fight i am sure. Two great upcoming fighters that will show a very high level Muay Thai extravaganza!! THis fight will be one of the highlights of an allready great show. I am crossing my fingers that John or Gary will still find an opponent for Geoffry Spittael so i can be there to and enjoy SCotland once again. Good luck to Reece, hope we can meet again and have a little talk..I am also very enterested on how the afterparty will turn out to be so hope to be there to witness that to, lol

Best Regards,

Guy Paret
www.superpro.be

Guy, many thanks for all your assistance, all the fights will be superb Im sure. The after show party will feature haggis fighting caber tossing and we will be taking bets on how long it takes Bobby Quinn to buy a round? 5 and a half weeks and counting!

Bobby is geting a round in as long as you dont wear a dress mr O brien
av heard you you like that stuff.all have a beer from bobby he must owe me a few

Craig T

What's up with this country? I teach Muay Thai 4 times a week but does anyone no me as Mark the Muay Thai Instructor? No. I cycle to work every day but does anyone know me as Mark the cyclist? No. I spend 8 hours a day, 5 days a week working in a jobcentre but does anyone know me as Mark the Jobcentre Adviser? No. I get assaulted and left covered in make up and nail varnish and now everyone knows me as mark the tranny!
p.s. Garry, can I get my pink hot pants back? I need them for the weekend. Cheers mate.

LOL!!! Stop your moaning, just wear the red frilly ones! Do you need the matching sussy's back as well?

Message for yoda from M Balfour
YOU LOVED IT

At least you are open about it Mark that takes guts!:)
Stevie on the otherhand only dresses up when he's on his own and makes out that hes normal! cowardly I reckon! Ha!

HA, i hate to point out that you were also vandalised that day in michelles, and anyway everyone knows im a weirdo lol, at least im not hiding in the closet, like some

Aaaaaaghhh!!!! I've just looked closer at the photo! Gary O'Brien yer a marked man!

hey lads,
you guys look like a lot of fun. I wonder if I would see anybody off you like that?

I hope you guys are training hard, cause thats what I am doing. And I want (a) strong oponents so I compete in a real war. Lets give the public and promoters what they pay for. A real war.

Hey, Guy, I really hope Geof will be fighting so you can come with us. I'm training my guts off to fight Christo. I really want to shine this year.

To be clear, I read the following when you mentioned my name for the tournament :"Nico Verresen – Belgium, Superpro". I have to correct you though, I train in Belgium but in Chikara (the gym is in Lint,a village near Antwerp). Guy Paret (superpro) is becoming an icon in the Belgian fightscene and has arranged this for me. I thank him and the promotors for this opportunity.

And I heard something about an afterparty? That sounds fucking nice. Then you scottish lads can teach me how to go really loose (if i look at the pictures above, sexy fucking animals :).

Grtz,
Nico

Hi Guy, how are you and will you be at this show? be good to have a chat so you can get me back out to belguim again : ) How is Chris Heynerman doing nowadays i see he's had some good wins?

Looking forward to the show the weeks are flying by! You coming Mr Howson??

the tournament looks great i hope i get to see some of it(is there a fight order yet)?? i've seen a few of those guys fight think it'll be close but my money's on Nico although i'd like to see Mark Grainger do well as he's fought 2 of my mates before. Did someone mention Alex Sneddon fighting? he's a class act!

Any English guys making the trip north for this??

good point nico what about an aftershow party, eh mr/mrs obrien.

You`ll have to see Gary about an after show party I have to be in bed by midnight or I turn in to a pumpkin!!

Remember it`s the S.T.B.A annual award ceremony tomorrow night. All awards will be presented by guest speaker Mr. Tony Myres. dinner will be served 6.45pm and the presentation begins at 8pm.

Yes Mr Crooke i will be there, That wonderfull man Brian Calder has very kindly offered me a place to stay so im defo coming, very interested to see you and Ness and also want to see how Nico gets on, and obviously my little mate Jordan C gunna be kicking ass. Are you coming to M.Skens you reckon Reece??

No worries Andy, you're more than welcome mate anytime.

LOL!!! Yoda, or should I say Mark the Tranny, I can't believed you missed it!

Nico, sorry for the mistake mate, It'll be fixed for the next poster and line-up! I was really looking forward to seeing you fight, but if you think John O'Brien is a "sexy fucking animal", I think you really should avoid any more blows to the head! LOL

Recco, Alex has put fighting on hold just now as he has started Uni, we tried to talk him into it but he has to many commitment!


I’m trying to arrange an after show party in Glasgow, details will probably be out the week or two before the show.

Just of to get ready for the annual awards ceremony, should be good unless Mark tests out his ring-girl outfit!

I am a sexy animal!!

WITAWOO!!! i agree john hehe!!

lilp xxx

Don’t sell yourself short, you’re a goddamn Sexual Tyrannosaurus! Raarrggghhhhh!

Sorry for those fighters and coaches who are still waiting on their ticket allocation, demand has been high and we had to get Braehead to allocate another block of seating to us. This has been done and the new tickets will be distributed tommorrow.

10KIDS TICKETS JOHN PLEASE

any Predictions any1?

any Predictions any1?

Its hard to call most of the fights, the tournament in particular will be fiercely competative and no matter who draws who each will be a fight you would`nt want to miss. Some of the Europeans are unknownto us so its impossible to say 100% who`ll win these bouts. Houston looks superb strong and aggressive and got that hunger back. Carson V Scott will be a cracker which I don`t think will go the distance as these two pack plenty of power. Lex Easton is putting 150% in to his training and it`ll take a mighty fine fighter to beat him!!

As for yourself against Gordon I can`t wait knowing you both this will be a great fight, Gordon does`nt ever ever give up but you know your game plan you have improved vastly in the last year and I think you`ll suprise a few in the crowd. None of the Scottish lads( and lassie`s ) will be beat easily thats for sure there all buzzing! BRING IT ON!!

Drop the beat!;)!!!

Was just wondering,..will there be commentary? And if so by whom?

My vote goes to the best MC in the UK, John "the mullet" Lamb.

Commentary Mark! For the dvd's, how can he do it if he's doing mc?

What have I told you about butting in to adult condversation???

When a show is recorded for broadcast it's quite common for the commentary to be dubbed in at the production stages. So John could easily commentate when he gets a break from "doing" you?

Mark, you're going to bed without supper!!

is that an invite louise

Does it look like it Stevie

Is there any truth in the rumour that Jim Watt is going to help with the ringside commentary, along with a certain well known person who is noted for his exotic haircuts?

I've heard this from two different sources, but not sure if I buy it. Sounds a bit far fetched.

Also heard the names of a few personalities who are supposed to be coming.

I'd love a pass to the VIP lounge!

Who told you that BLZbub? We have a few well-known people supposed to be attending, but I'd be curious to here the names being circulated, you can email me if you like.

It looks like there will be another 2 Ringside tables available, let me know if anyone is interested. We also got another small allocation of tickets at the weekend, the majority are all reserved and been distributed today. I have about 10 adults and about 20 junior tickets left from it, that’s it!

Individual ticket purchases are best done through Ticketmaster or possibly from your local fighter or instructor as they may have some left. John and myself will only be ordering small batches of tickets on a weekly basis from now until the event.

I few modifications have been made to the line-up as expected, but they have actually enhanced what is already an exciting show! Should hopefully post it tomorrow.

as sad as this is i always wanted to be

400th post,

And I thought John had to grow up! LOL

A good snoop never reveals his sources Gary!

So far i've heard, Jackie Bird (I personaly believe this one 100%. Did you know she used to be a backing singer with Echo and the Bunnymen?) WILD!!!
The girl from Chewin the Fat, her name got lost somewhere in my memory bank. Karen something. You know who I mean though. She's very keen on Muay Thai, and been to shows in the past.
Carol Smillie is pally with that ref guy so she's a 'defo'.
Rab C is supposed to be coming, dressed as Gregor Fisher.
The girl who owns that underwear company is a fan.
I've heard of at least 3 big name footballers, another couple from the musical world.

One crazy report says that Claudia Fischer is in Scotland at that time and already has a ticket waiting for her. I don't believe a word of that one, but needless to say, i'll be taking a lot of time over my personal presentation, just in case!

Really looking forward to reading the final line up!

Claudia Fischer is barred due to unsavoury behaviour at some of our previous shows. Lex Eeastons opponent has been confirmed as Gena a Belarussian based in England.

Can't wait! Too excited! Well done to John o Brien & Gary o Brien (JOB and GOB for short) for bringing a show of this caliber to Scotland, even the U.K! Me & my family are proud to be sponsoring the show and all of us from the GTBA are pleased to have John Dick defend his title at this show. Well done!

Final definitive card will be posted in the next two days just waiting on 100% confirmation on a French opponent for Paul Mc Veigh and we`re there. Good luck to all the Scottish fighters and thanks for being patient and helping with photo shoots press interviews etc.

Thanks Raj!

Yeah, finally can confirm Lex Easdon will be fighting Gena Tachenka (sorry for the spelling). Who I'm pretty sure fought Fash Ferdosian on one of Master Skens shows and was unlucky not to take the decision despite being much lighter, so should be another cracker!

It would just top the show off to get Paul confirmed with the French MMA fighter!

BTW, who is Claudia Fischer, don you mean Schiffer?

DOH!!!
Yes it should be Schiffer, although I would settle for Claudia Fischer (whoever she may be)

DYSLEXIA RULES KO!!!

Yeah Gena Tachenka also fought Gav Sterrit at the recent show in Wolverhampton.

I should have added Lex's fight is for the IKF World Middleweight Title, as if he didn't have enough!

Good luck Lex!
The Lion Rampant will be roaring you on.

Gena is tough,strong and very experienced another good fight there.

Lex is in a for a hard night against Gena, he's hard as nails and although he is a thai fighter, still very good at FC. Gave John Orchard a real struggle last years....However of course Lex is very very good so looks like a good fight.

Any predictions for Lex and Gena and Match?

Any predictions for the Lex and Gena fight? (Sorry about the last one, long day!)

Never seen Lex fight.

Yoda`s awfy quiet of late what`s he up to??

Don't provoke him! :$

from my experience of yoda, I'd say he might be photoshopping some images!!!! LOL

from my experience of yoda, I'd say he might be photoshopping some images!!!! LOL

I said don't provoke him! LOL

As long as he doesn't project up on the wall at our show it'll be fine! I really shouldn't give him any ideas, the crazy little man was going to go to the Awards ceremony in drag! Still think he would make a great ring girl!

mmm, noi, take a seat, relax, tell me about your experiences with yoda, dont worry i wont tell anyone else, confession is good for the soul my son.

I sense a disturbance in the force!

Paul McVeigh (Dinky Ninja's, Scotland) Vs. Nayeb Hezam (French Top Team, France) - 62kg

This MMA bout is another great addition to the lineup!

can we get the latest lineup

I'll post it tomorrow Stevie, as I'm just heading out. Had a few changes as expected, lost one cracking fight but we we've got another good fight and finally got Lex E and Paul McV confirmed which is great news.

Well done to Hilary Mack who won her fight in Bangkok yesterday. Hilary has been training at Sasiprapa in preperation for her fight at Braehead and her World title fight! in Switzerland at the end of this month. Hilary won the fight on points and is quickly establishing herself as Scotland's best international female fighter. well done Hil!

well done Hilary!!!
congratulations!!!

where did she fight?
which world title is she fighting for?
who against?

She is a busy girl with a fight in BKK on 13th Feb, Switzerland at the end of the month and then again on 12th March!!!

thai-style baby! :)

Well done Hil, doing Caley proud as always.

Not sure who she fought, was in an open-air stadium in Bangkok somewhere and was seemingly raining quite heavily. She is back tomorrow so will find out then, hopefully before she starts to beat everyone up again. she fights Carol Flury but not sure what title.

She has a prfile on womens kickboxing-
26 fights 24 won 2 losses, 4 KOs.

thai style right enough Noi! lol.

Is Hil fighting for -57 kg WKA World Title?

actually, thats MORE than the thai's in the stadiums.... even if they win they are only allowed to fight ever 3 weeks.... Hilary is on for one every two weeks!


go on lass! :)

Yeah, great news for Hil, she told me she knocked the girl down at least once each round, so sounds like a convincing win! Good luck to her for the next one!

Yes she is fighting for the WKA World Title which Carol Flury holds.

Any news on the line-up??? Thanks.

is eddie scott still fighting , if so good luch eddie .carson will have to be fit to beat this man

Sorry for the delay in getting the updated fight card up, I've been up to my neck in it! I'll post it just now!

Unfortunitely the Reece Crooke and Graeme Ness fight is off, with both fighters now being unavailable. All the best to both fighters and I hope they are back in the ring soon, hopefully we’ll see Reece up here again on one of our future shows!

Eddie is still fighting. Although I'm personally not expecting that fight to go the distance, either way!

8-MAN TOURNAMENT (63.5):

Rung (Rungnakhorn) - Thailand
Nico Verresen – Belgium, Chikara Lint
Ian McCulley – Scotland, Caledonian
Mark Grainger – Scotland, Fighting Fit
Lloyd Cochran - Scotland, NKT Barrhead
Alan Jamieson - Scotland, NKT Johnstone
Pete Chung – Scotland, Sortaskin

We are currently looking for a replacement for Arron Hain for our 8-man, awaiting word back from some camps, should have confirmation this week. Andrew O’Brien -NKT Johnstone will be the immediate stand-in if another fighter isn’t sourced!


MUAY THAI FIGHTS:

Rab Burt (NKT Denny) Vs. Tim Thomas (Bedford, ENGLAND) - (5x3mins) 67kg
James Jarvie (Fighting Fit) Vs. Craig Jose (Sor Thanikul, ENGLAND) - (5x3mins) 71kg
Stevie Houston (NKT Johnstone) Vs. Stevie Meikle (Caledonian) - (5x3mins) 67kg
Colin Carson (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddie Scott (Sit Ayuthaya) - (5x3mins) 79kg

ISKA European Super-flyweight:
Rab Weir (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddy Defretin (Team Phenix, FRANCE) (5x3mins) 53kg


STBA Scottish Title:
John Dick (GTBA) Vs. Jonathan Watt (Black Devils) - (5x2mins) 57kg

John Cullen (NKT Clydebank) Vs. Thomas Young (Caly MT) – (5x2mins) 63kg
John Douglas (NKT Barrhead) Vs. Gordon Ross (NKT Denny) - (5x2mins) 67kg
Hilary Mack (Caledonian) Vs. Debby Broeders (Friends Gtm, HOLLAND) - (5x2mins) 63kg
Loopy Lou (Sit Ayuthaya) Vs. Najat (Universal Gym, BELGIUM) - (5x2mins) 63kg

STBA Junior Scottish Title
Dale Murray (NKT Irvine) Vs. Jordan Calder (Caledonian) - (5x1.5mins) 42kg

Ritchie Hocking (NKT Johnstone) Vs. Paul Fallon (Phoenix) - (4x2mins – IFMA Amateur Full Thai Rules) 63kg JUNIOR

KICKBOXING:

IKF World Middleweight
Lex Easdon (Scotland) Vs. Gena Tachenka (Belaraus) (12x2mins) 75kg

MMA:

Paul McVeigh (Dinky Ninja's) Vs. Nayeb Hezam (French Top Team, FRANCE) - 62kg
James Doolan (Dinky Ninja's) Vs. Stewart Grant (ENGLAND) - (3x5mins) 63kg

Well done John and Gary, the fight card looks awesome. Canny wait

Sorry slight mistake Hil!

8-MAN TOURNAMENT (63.5):

Rung (Rungnakhorn) - Thailand
Nico Verresen – Belgium, Chikara Lint
Ian McCulley – Scotland, Caledonian
Mark Grainger – Scotland, Fighting Fit
Lloyd Cochran - Scotland, NKT Barrhead
Alan Jamieson - Scotland, NKT Johnstone
Pete Chung – Scotland, Sortaskin

We are currently looking for a replacement for Arron Hain for our 8-man, awaiting word back from some camps, should have confirmation this week. Andrew O’Brien -NKT Johnstone will be the immediate stand-in if another fighter isn’t sourced!


MUAY THAI FIGHTS:

Rab Burt (NKT Denny) Vs. Tim Thomas (Bedford, ENGLAND) - (5x3mins) 67kg
James Jarvie (Fighting Fit) Vs. Craig Jose (Sor Thanikul, ENGLAND) - (5x3mins) 71kg
Stevie Houston (NKT Johnstone) Vs. Stevie Meikle (Caledonian) - (5x3mins) 67kg
Colin Carson (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddie Scott (Sit Ayuthaya) - (5x3mins) 79kg

ISKA European Super-flyweight:
Rab Weir (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddy Defretin (Team Phenix, FRANCE) (5x3mins) 53kg


STBA Scottish Title:
John Dick (GTBA) Vs. Jonathan Watt (Black Devils) - (5x2mins) 57kg

John Cullen (NKT Clydebank) Vs. Thomas Young (Caly MT) – (5x2mins) 63kg
John Douglas (NKT Barrhead) Vs. Gordon Ross (NKT Denny) - (5x2mins) 67kg
Hilary Mack (Caledonian) Vs. Debby Broeders (Friends Gtm, HOLLAND) - (5x2mins) 56kg
Loopy Lou (Sit Ayuthaya) Vs. Najat (Universal Gym, BELGIUM) - (5x2mins) 63kg

STBA Junior Scottish Title
Dale Murray (NKT Irvine) Vs. Jordan Calder (Caledonian) - (5x1.5mins) 42kg

Ritchie Hocking (NKT Johnstone) Vs. Paul Fallon (Phoenix) - (4x2mins – IFMA Amateur Full Thai Rules) 63kg JUNIOR

KICKBOXING:

IKF World Middleweight
Lex Easdon (Scotland) Vs. Gena Tachenka (Belaraus) (12x2mins) 75kg

MMA:

Paul McVeigh (Dinky Ninja's) Vs. Nayeb Hezam (French Top Team, FRANCE) - 62kg
James Doolan (Dinky Ninja's) Vs. Stewart Grant (ENGLAND) - (3x5mins) 63kg

Thanks Gary, can't wait to see Supertee in action, he is class. Watch out for this lad he is brilliant.

Great card!

is that how the tournament has been drawn?
... or is that going to be drawn on the night?

Its not been drawn yet Noi, it will be done around the time of the show, I think it'll probably be done at the weigh-in. The only reason I can see for doing it earlier would be for printing the structure in the programme, so it would be easier to follow.

hey barry, eddies asking for you hes lookin forward to the fight and reckons you'll do well on Master Skens show, and DESPITE what gary keeps posting he's fighting at -81 kgs. hes lookin good and i think will do well in the fight.
cheers

stevie

oh and the fights also for colins stba title

and the big lumps buggered of for a romantic meal wi his chick 2nite, im expectin a low turnout too many o my students are in luuuurrrvve.

Shame about the Reece / Graham fight. I was looking forward to that one.
Fantastic card though!

Has Eddie must have been on the burgers to get to 81kgs, best of luck to him.

It shows the strength of the card that a fight like Reeco Vs MTK can be lost and yet the line up's still mouth watering.
Noi mate, yer quite right I've been sitting in a dark wee cave scheming, planning, searching for the appropriate manner for revenge. I've got a couple of things in mind but need to check the legal implications of attacking someone by throwing rabid monkeys at them.
Gary, be afraid be VERY afraid. evil lol!

hi guys sorry i can no longer fight on this show but i broke my leg(fibula) last weekend. I was really looking forward to it and i hope i can still get to fight up there in the future.

good luck with!!

Hi Reece, hope you recover soon mate. Are you still coming up for the show? You can crash at my place if you want to come through mate.

WOW! You broke your fibula Reeco?

how long you out for?

I was out for 6 months when I ripped a ligament in my knee...but that soft tissue damage so you shouldnt be out for that long.

6/7weeks?

sorry to hear about the injury.

How did you break your leg? Good luck lol

Don’t worry about me Mark, I’ve prepared a counter strike encase you get by the legal obstacles! LOL.

Reece, no worries mate, these things happen, just the nature of the sport, did you kick the stairs with your other leg? LOL. It would be great to have you up on another show and we’ll definitely be in touch! I hope you recover well buddy, I had the same injury which I picked up about a year and a half ago, the good news is it heals quite quick as its not really load baring, but the bad news is it still hurts a little when I kick the bag! Not enough to stop me throwing it though!

Just had some good news with the line-up though, so hopefully we'll be able to confirm another cracking A-class fight and another name from the tournament by tomorrow. But I’m sure some bad news will come along to balance it out! Deep breathe! LOL

amazingly i broke it jumping down a few stairs. I was told its a good break(if there is such a thing) and i can hopefully start running in 4-6weeks, only thing is as i landed funny i've damaged some of the ligaments around mu ankle. Apart from all this im turning into a right fat knacker!!

joda thanks for the offer i'll see how it goes and be in touch

Reece,sorry to hear about ya leg get better soon love vinsters x

Stair jumping without a safety net is never a good thing!! will you still be limping up to the show Reece??

Vinnie, can you email me so i can forward you the fighter details your after mate?


Yeah, it would still be good to have you up for the show Reece!

Here is what the guys in the 8man will be fighting for, well that and the prize money obviously.

We are still waiting to confirm the replacement for the 8man so if anyone is interested please let us know. Hopefully have another name by the end of the week.

Beautiful belt, mate. Sorry about the Reece v. Graeme fight. Heal fast, Reece.

very pretty, did you make it out of one of johns old poser belts from the 80's

Yeah cracking belt, I saw it last night, nice one Hilary in getting that made.

Nice belt!

Samuel Peter from Holland will be entering the 8man tournament.

And I was in jail in the 80`s!!

Reeco you big numpty, how many times have you been told not to run or jump down the stairs eh??lol. Seriously though mate thats a nightmare and i hope youre back at it soon, take it easy mate and make sure youre healed up properly before making a come back, the last thing you want is come back too soon and leg still be messed up. All the best mate.

sorry to here about ur leg reece was really lookin forward to that fight! hope u can make it up for the show though. hope it heals fast mate.

jjd, who was it that let one go in the picture with Reeco on your profile? LOL

yoda!!! have u smelt him recently lol

What you trying to imply?!!! LOL

Lex vs Gena for the world title is off. I have just heard this. Cant get in contact with the promoter to see if this is true. Can someone confirm this because Gena is well up for it.

News travels fast, I'm promoting the show and literally only found out 3 hours ago! LOL.

Unfortunately Lex has been injured and basically can't train for the next fortnight, so won't get near the weight for the World Title with Gena. Obviously both Lex and Gena will be very disappointed as are we the promoters, as it would have been a great fight, but this is just the nature of the sport! Hopefully this fight can happen later in the year, as Lex has already expressed interest in rescheduling the bout.

Rather than let down his support completely, Lex is now currently searching for an opponent at a heavier weight to fight over fewer rounds. So anyone interested please contact Lex ASAP.

As I said, these are common occurrences that you have to deal with when promoting. But the line-up for the show is still crammed with quality fights and ticket sales are going well, just over 3 weeks to go and can’t wait!

Olddog who did you try to contact??

Hi,
Guys, i still have Geoff if he's not injured tommorow at the Showtime show??
Give me a call asap..
Best Regards,

Guy

Guy you are quickly becoming my HERO, contact you tomorrow. Thanks

If you guys want to see the showtime show..Check out Eurosport 2 sunday at 20:30u , that's euro time..

sorry, that was a bit off topic..
I Apoligize, do not tell Brian, he will ban me forever!!

LOL, don't worry my lips are sealed!

Guy you have mail mate!

fook get well soon reeco

Hi Liam maximum respect to you on your title win, any plans to come to Scotland?

yeah i would like to fight there but its up to mr smith really....if something good came up whilst i was in the uk i would love to come up

10000

Been talking to a few people that haven't seen the venue, so thought I'd post a couple of pictures to show you the size of this place, MASSIVE! Obviously will look a fair bit different with the the crowd, ring layout and tables etc, but will give you an idea! I get so excited everytime I go in, wish I was fighting on it!

Been talking to a few people that haven't seen the venue, so thought I'd post a couple of pictures to show you the size of this place, MASSIVE! Obviously will look a fair bit different with the the crowd, ring layout and tables etc, but will give you an idea! I get so excited everytime I go in, wish I was fighting on it!

Theres a fair chance that I`ll get lost bringing fighters to the ring!! can we hire a guide dog?

Don John King prays that we can match Liam Harrison on our next show!

hey john to prevent getting lost, just leave yoda standing near the ring and your nose will find his ass

That venue is awesome.

I have been all over the World with my fighters and we have seen a lot of beautiful venues over the years but I have to say that I am impressed.

I really hope you guys fill it. I will give you a call John as I think I have an idea that might help.

I can't wait!!!:)

Apologies to anyone trying to get tickets through ticketmaster either by phone or internet! They have to keep increasing the capacity on their system by increments for some reason and failed to notice that they had reached their limit. I have been assured that the system will have another 500 tickets on now. See:

http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/18003B87E6D4D554?artistid=946763&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=102

I will be collecting another 300 today, so anyone that has given me their ticket needs will have them in the next few days.

Thanks for the kind words Dave! Although we're going to stop selling tickets well before we fill it, as we think the show will be much better if we just use 2/3 of the Arena and keep the layout more square. We'll roughly section off the Arena in line with the Basketball Net on the bottom picture, which we only need to sell around another 800 tickets to do. We don't want anyone having a poor view etc, we want everyone leaving having a great time. Saying that, it will still be huge!

wow! thats massive!!!!
Is that about the size of the NEC Areana for SENI?

whats the capacity?

Loopy I hope your bringing a bus load of supporters??

Was at the venue a couple of days ago. It is absolutley overwelming! I would love to be fighting on this show! Even with Lex & Reeco not competing its going to be one hell of a show! You don't want to miss it!

Don John King? Nice one Gary but he cant pull it off! Suits him though lol

Rung a possible opponent for Liam?

Public forums are not the place for fight offers...
if this is to be taken seriously direct it through mr. smith/contact details on badcompany website. :)

anything is possible!

cheers.

Hi Noi, not sure about the NEC, but Braehead has a capicty of about 6,000 depending on the layout you use, obviously the fact we have VIP tables and only want to use 2/3 brings this down a fair bit. But I'm confident about getting our target crowd which will make the place look crammed, but still let everyone there have a great time!

You never know Raj, but Noi's right, we should leave the match-making to Don John!

Was not a fight offer mate, as i am not a promoter (yet). Just wanted some views. lol

Personally, I think Liam would be too strong for Rung now.

Raj, I've managed to free up another table for you mate, will phone your dad later.

After liams win on thursday for the WPMF World Title(63.5) and his Phuket Stadium Title (68kgs) defence next week.... Liam is on the up and up at the moment.

...although I have never seen Rung fight, my loyalty (heart and mind) would definately go for Liam to win. :)

Excellent! Need to get you the logos mate. lol

Yes you do!!!

Can you come to Carlito's tonight? I'm there anutime after 5:30pm

There's a bus running yes! Of course! Everyone wants to see Loopy Lou do the business:) lol

I would have to agree with Gary. Liam is just too hot for Rung. I can think of one or two Scottish guys who, although not quite in the same league as Liam, are definitely not too far off the pace.

Tantalising prospect for the future though

your 63kgs blzbub, you gettin ready to challenge

who dont you think is far off the pace?

No Stevie, not even if I was allowed a baseball bat and a pack of Rottweilers.

noi666, I'm not going to mention any names. I think that would put the guys under unreasonable pressure, but I do reckon that there are a couple who are showing the potential to perform on a much bigger stage.

That’s a bit biased BLZbub. I think some of our guys might give Liam a work out, but he is one of the best in the country and too much for our guys to handle just now. In the future hopefully some of our guys can get up to Liam's level!

I've just distributed the allocation I have and I have 100 here if any fighters or instructors need any more, really need to let me know ASAP. I'll hopefully be getting one more small allocation at the end of the month, after that everyone will be sent to the box office, which means they will have to pay the booking fee and fighters will lose their commission.

I don't think I'm being biased Gary (certainly not my intention). I happily acknowledge that Liam is a fantastic talent who is a great ambassador for sport and country, and looks to have a solid ongoing future. I am a huge fan.
But dont you think that we have talent up here? I'm sure you can think of a couple who, with the right backing and input, could come close to Liams standard.

Having potential to perform on a bigger stage and fighting Liam Harrison are 2 totally different things I'm afraid. Liam fights constantly on the big stage and his level of opposition is of a very high standard and he is a world ranked fighter. Without being disrespectful I don't see anyone up here to trouble him, just my honest opinion.

Not knocking our guys mate, the sport is making huge developments up here, and I think we are improving at a faster rate than a lot of countries, so hopefully we'll reach that level, but we've still a long way to go! I just think it would be no more than a work out for Liam at this stage, unfortunitely!

Well said Gary, someone that talks sense.

Hi guys, just to inform you guys that Nico Verresen has fought a fantastic fight yesterday and was one of the best fights of the night yesterday. After the fight he was left with zero bruises making him training this week allready preparing for the Scotland Adventure...We have put the show on www.kickbox.nl and www.superpro.be. Kickbox.nl is the most read thaiboxingforum with 15000 members and we will make shure anybody there will know about the great work and effort done bye THE O'BRIENS....The rest of the team that will come over to Scotland is very excited to be a part of this great show and will try to give the Scotland crowd what the want and that is exciting , hard fights..THis week we will give the people her on ax pictures of our team. So keep watching this thread as we will introduce our team to the Scottisch public and so people will be able to put a face on the names. I will not post a picture of myself on this thread as ticketsale may rise to much..Mostly female..sales that is..

your a man of principle guy,
lookin forward to meeting you all, and well done to nico

LOL, brilliant Guy! That sounds great about the introduction into your team and thanks for putting the word out about our show! We couldn't have done this show without you, so thank you very much!

Oh, and glad Nico is ok, one less thing to worry about, next! LOL

HI again,
Just to clear things up. It's not my team that will come over but a joined force , Universal Gym, FRiends Gym Holland, Chikara Gym and Team HTK. Offcource we will come over all together as a team but it's surtenly not me who have put the hard work in each and one of them. Nico Verresen is trained by Mario Francis, Samuel Peter Wia & Debby Broeders is trained by Dennis Krauweel, Najat Hasnouni is trained by Murat Derecki and Ahmedi Bejan is the only HTK Team member , HTK being the gym where i am sweaping the floor and give people money to come and fill the gym.

Got the posters the day John you could have sent more than 4 as there is a lot of places i can put them .

cheers
Craig T

I don`t believe it Craigs learned to write!!!

Hi Guy, I know you are bringing different gyms mate, I was referring to the group coming over that you have bery kindly pulled together! Looking forward to meeting you all!

Craig, we'll get more out to you mate, I have a over 1000 left. We need you to sort out the tickets yesterday, can you give me a shout when your free, cheers!

Will do gaz

lets keep this topic about the awesome show thats comin up and not me pls.....i will close in sayin i would love to fight on a top show like this one in the future and i will not be fighting at either of the above weights when i return to the uk i will be fighting at my usuall of 61-62kg.
p.s good luck jordan C.

Spot on Champ. I hear you!

Liam, you'll be fighting on this show anyway, well at least your mini version will be! LOL.

It was good to here that Nico is coming into the show without any injuries, I wonder if Rung will pick up anything at Master Sken's show, all just adds to the uncertainty of the tournament! There is also the unknown quantity of the Dutch Fighter Samuel Peter Wia. Still can’t predict a winner, I think it’ll be down to the draw. A lot of people seem to think Rung will take it, but the quick nature of 3x3mins will suit the other fighters better. I really hope it lives up to expectation! I also wouldn’t write-off Lloyd, he looks as if he is back to his best, he’s sharp, fit and running over people in training!

To rule out Lloyd Cochrain would be very stupid I think.

Especially how good he is looking just now! No one has mentioned him by now but I think its a perfect fighting weight for him and that his fitness and style is perfect for this! As i said its the luck of the draw, but I'd expect him to be there or there abouts, saying that, I can see them all there or there abouts! LOL. I should be a politician

Had a few people asking if there is a seperate ticket for Juniors. There is and its £10. I'm pretty much all out of Junior tickets, but can get more if needed, just need numbers or you can get them through Ticketmaster.

ill be returning some junior tickets on sun gary

Can you email me what you want to return, John has asked everyone to return tickets this week or at least let us know what by Wednesday, I only no of 5 tickets getting returned so far. no point us taking out loads more when we can redistribute some.

Still not heard from anyone else returning tickets, which is good news!

Anyone with the odd one left, let me know by tomorrow (Wednesday), as I'm expecting to get another small batch on Friday and that will probably be the lot! i know the odd spare ticket might sell towards pay day, but it makes our job to redistribute them a lot harder if we don't have them this week. Thanks!

A few Nico Verresen pictures of this weekend. Nico was on fire this weekend against Christo Dimitrakakis (The Gloden Greek).

A few Nico Verresen pictures of this weekend. Nico was on fire this weekend against Christo Dimitrakakis (The Gloden Greek).

A few Nico Verresen pictures of this weekend. Nico was on fire this weekend against Christo Dimitrakakis (The Gloden Greek).

A few Nico Verresen pictures of this weekend. Nico was on fire this weekend against Christo Dimitrakakis (The Gloden Greek).

A few Nico Verresen pictures of this weekend. Nico was on fire this weekend against Christo Dimitrakakis (The Gloden Greek).

A few Nico Verresen pictures of this weekend. Nico was on fire this weekend against Christo Dimitrakakis (The Gloden Greek).

A few Nico Verresen pictures of this weekend. Nico was on fire this weekend against Christo Dimitrakakis (The Gloden Greek).

Hey Nico's not too bad! ;) Tell him hi. lol

nothing less than i expected from a fighter of nicos calibre....saw "the golden greek" fight in japan he got blown away in 40 secs bye genki yamamoto. i think nico will win this tournament....and the scottish crowd will defo like his style

Updated Fight Card!


Inter Communications 8-MAN TOURNAMENT (63.5):

Rung (Rungnakhorn) - THAILAND
Nico Verresen – Chikara Lint, BELGIUM
Samuel Peter Wia – Friends Gym, HOLLAND
Ian McCulley – Caledonian, SCOTAND
Mark Grainger – Fighting Fit, SCOTAND
Lloyd Cochran - NKT Barrhead, SCOTAND
Alan Jamieson - NKT Johnstone, SCOTAND
Pete Chung – Sortaskin, SCOTAND


MUAY THAI FIGHTS:

Rab Burt (NKT Denny) Vs. Tim Thomas (Bedford, ENGLAND) - (5x3mins) 67kg

ISKA European Super-flyweight:
Rab Weir (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddy Defretin (Team Phenix, FRANCE) (5x3mins) 53kg

James Jarvie (Fighting Fit) Vs. Craig Jose (Sor Thanikul, ENGLAND) - (5x3mins) 71kg

STBA Lightheavyweight Scottish Title:
Colin Carson (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddie Scott (Sit Ayuthaya) - (5x3mins) 81kg

STBA Featherweight Scottish Title:
John Dick (GTBA) Vs. Jonathan Watt (Black Devils) - (5x2mins) 57kg

John Cullen (NKT Clydebank) Vs. Thomas Young (Caly MT) – (5x2mins) 63kg
Alan Hunter (Highlanders) Vs. Stevie Meikle (Caledonian) - (5x2mins) 67kg
John Douglas (NKT Barrhead) Vs. Gordon Ross (NKT Denny) - (5x2mins) 67kg
Hilary Mack (Caledonian) Vs. Debby Broeders (Friends Gtm, HOLLAND) - (5x2mins) 63kg
Loopy Lou (Sit Ayuthaya) Vs. Najat Hasnouni (Universal Gym, BELGIUM) - (5x2mins) 63kg

STBA Junior Scottish Title
Dale Murray (NKT Irvine) Vs. Jordan Calder (Caledonian) - (5x1.5mins) 42kg

Ritchie Hocking (NKT Johnstone) Vs. Paul Fallon (Phoenix) - (4x2mins – IFMA Amateur Full Thai Rules) 63kg JUNIOR


MMA:

Paul McVeigh (Dinky Ninja's) Vs. Nayeb Hezam (French Top Team, FRANCE) - (3x5mins) 62kg
James Doolan (Dinky Ninja's) Vs. Stuart Grant (ENGLAND) - (3x5mins) 63kg

KICKBOXING:

Craig Bradford (Paisley Kickboxing) Vs. Greg Doherty (Motherwell Kickboxing) (5x2mins) 75kg

Gary will be returning sume tickets not sure how meny yet will let you no in the next few days
Cheers
Craig T

Is Hillary fighting at 63kgs?

gary will be returning about half a dozen juniors, and i might need a couple of more senior, i will let u know before sunday.

cheers

stevie

Sorry Mark, I keep posting the same mistake! I'll fix it now!

Inter Communications 8-MAN TOURNAMENT (63.5):

Rung (Rungnakhorn) - THAILAND
Nico Verresen – Chikara Lint, BELGIUM
Samuel Peter Wia – Friends Gym, HOLLAND
Ian McCulley – Caledonian, SCOTAND
Mark Grainger – Fighting Fit, SCOTAND
Lloyd Cochran - NKT Barrhead, SCOTAND
Alan Jamieson - NKT Johnstone, SCOTAND
Pete Chung – Sortaskin, SCOTAND


MUAY THAI FIGHTS:

Rab Burt (NKT Denny) Vs. Tim Thomas (Bedford, ENGLAND) - (5x3mins) 67kg

ISKA European Super-flyweight:
Rab Weir (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddy Defretin (Team Phenix, FRANCE) (5x3mins) 53kg

James Jarvie (Fighting Fit) Vs. Craig Jose (Sor Thanikul, ENGLAND) - (5x3mins) 71kg

STBA Lightheavyweight Scottish Title:
Colin Carson (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddie Scott (Sit Ayuthaya) - (5x3mins) 81kg

STBA Featherweight Scottish Title:
John Dick (GTBA) Vs. Jonathan Watt (Black Devils) - (5x2mins) 57kg

John Cullen (NKT Clydebank) Vs. Thomas Young (Caly MT) – (5x2mins) 63kg

Alan Hunter (Highlanders) Vs. Stevie Meikle (Caledonian) - (5x2mins) 67kg

John Douglas (NKT Barrhead) Vs. Gordon Ross (NKT Denny) - (5x2mins) 67kg

Hilary Mack (Caledonian) Vs. Debby Broeders (Friends Gtm, HOLLAND) - (5x2mins) 56kg

Loopy Lou (Sit Ayuthaya) Vs. Najat Hasnouni (Universal Gym, BELGIUM) - (5x2mins) 63kg

STBA Junior Scottish Title
Dale Murray (NKT Irvine) Vs. Jordan Calder (Caledonian) - (5x1.5mins) 42kg

Ritchie Hocking (NKT Johnstone) Vs. Paul Fallon (Phoenix) - (4x2mins – IFMA Amateur Full Thai Rules) 63kg JUNIOR


MMA:

Paul McVeigh (Dinky Ninja's) Vs. Nayeb Hezam (French Top Team, FRANCE) - (3x5mins) 62kg

James Doolan (Dinky Ninja's) Vs. Stuart Grant (ENGLAND) - (3x5mins) 63kg


KICKBOXING:

Craig Bradford (Paisley Kickboxing) Vs. Greg Doherty (Motherwell Kickboxing) (5x2mins) 75kg

Go on SCOTAND!!!

:)

Would that be SCOTLAND even Mordan?! LOL

hey

i wont be able to make the event because i've got a first aid course 9am to 5pm im well gutted....dont even think i could make it up from killie for the last couple of hours :o( ...is it def 2 till 8? :o)

craig bradford is a realy good gona see some moves from him :)

Hi ,
Debby Broeders vs Hilary Mack is not at 63kg i suppose??
LOL

Could finish at midnight Jo Jo!!!

I was just thinking that John.20+ fights (mostly 5 rounders) could go on well after 8pm!

Will there be a dvd of the show ?

Hi Guy, thats why I reposted the 2nd lineup, now reads 56kg, I hope! LOL.

It is a lot of fights, but assuming some people may pull out and stoppages and the fact that the MMA tend to finish quickly, we're expecting it to be finished by 8.

Unlikely that there will be a DVD for general sale as there is rights issues with the footage, so Jo Jo, your going to miss it! LOL if you can't re-arrange your 1st Aid course let me know and we'll postpone it as a week! LOL

thats unfortunate about the dvd.

would have liked to have seen it.

There are still plenty of tickets!

Just joking with you all as thats the way scotland was spelt on the line up for the 8 man tournament. Line up still looks good, wish Big eddie good luck from me and Morv.

Dan

Najat Hasnouni, she will be fighting Miss Loupy Lou.

Phenix is same gym as Farid Villaume is from Eddie Defretin is no fool good line up.

Najat Hasnouni, she will be fighting Miss Loupy Lou.

Debby Broeders (Friends Gym Holland) she will be fighting Hilary Mack.

Samuel Peter Wia will join Nico in the 8-man tourny.

OI! Loopy Lou not Loupy Lou!;/

;)

I`m afraid Louise that you will now be known as Loupy!!! And it`s totally made my day.

No I wont John and I just want to say I will not be sticking up for you anymore, next time Gary and the gang rip into you, your on your own! Im with the crowd! You are a weirdo who fancies mark hendrie dressed as a woman!

But he looked good dressed as a woman?? Fairs fair!!

Good luck to My older brother Andrew and James Travers and Adam Stevenson who will be fighting in Ireland this weekend.The lads will be travelling over to county Cork with fight coach Mr. Robert Quinn (now nearing 50 years of age)

We are hoping to bring some of the Irish fighters over later this year as we are always well treated by the Cork Muay Thai club.

Bobby is no where near 50 he told me he is 23 nearly 24 i will not have lies about this man and his lovely full head of jet black hair.

good luck to them john but cant have much luck if they are related to you...lol

il prob just get a ticket anyway and hopefully i'l get to see some action....the course was already booked and was 40 quid so cant do anythin about it....apart from cry!!

What kind of excuse is that Jo Jo! This is the only chance you’re going to get to see fights like this in Scotland, we'll until the next show! LOL

Yoda, I hope you've been quiet because you've been practising your ring walk! We’ve still not sorted out a ring girl and I think we should start a petition to get Yoda to get the red dress on again!

Good luck to the guys going to Ireland!

Just to let you know that the draw for the 8-man Tourny will be drawn live on BBC Radio Scotland on Sat 11th March between 9am-10am. Be afraid, John and I will be on and fighting over what songs we get to play, so the bouts might start earlier than expected. john has already selected "Dude Looks Like a Lady" by Aerosmith, for our ring-girl Yoda!

You can listen through the web: www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/radioscotland/

do u think i'l pass as a junior :o) il go in ma tracksuit...........

or do i get discount if i smile?...lol

Don`t smile JoJo I`ve seen your teeth it`s the Ayrshire diet of spam fags and superlager that does it!!

ha ha..............cheeky cheeky!! i'l just use the ayrshire patter then!

gary

i would get a ticket if i was in scotland.

but i'm in Brisbine

Still no excuse!

LOL John! I thought you'd come out with some Ayrshire scum comment!

JoJo, I'm sure you'd see a bit of action, but you should try and postpone, just fake a letter from your mum saying your not well!

lol at Gary:)

im no goin anymore for john's cheek............forget it!!lol

We will be doing a demo in the Braehead Shopping Centre on Monday March 6th and have the day slot in the middle of the shopping centre. This will be a great chance to advertise the sport and show! 382,000 people pass through the centre in the average week, so its good exposure.

If any of the fighters and coaches are free on the Monday and would be willing to help out it would be much appreciated! We have a few names already, but the more the better! I think the best format would be to have the fighters etc doing padwork and just keep changing and maybe some sparring. I'm also going to organise some screens to show some fight footage.

If you're interested give me an email or a phone and we'll sort it out!

Cheers,

Gary.

Gary the decision is maybe and that’s final.

That sounds promising! You could even do a dress rehersal at our demo in the centre? I promise I'll stop John trying to get off with you!

have you stopped driving yet john ??

I take it he was supposed to phone you when he stopped driving? LOL He's working mate, he'll phone you tomorrow I'm sure! I've hardly spoke to him today and i get a phone call every hour on the hour!

lol

im free mate dnt work till 11pm mon i can help :)

Thanks Colin, as I said the more the better, especially if they are fighters. I'll be meeting the events manager on Mon/Tues to arrange it, so I'll let you know the plan ASAP!

Count me in Gary, what time?

Fantastic mate, thanks! We'll be there early to set the area up before 9 am, I think the centre opens at 10am, but it will be quiet first thing, so not sure what the plan is. I'll find out what time it will get busier and plan it from there, I'd imagine about lunch, I'll be in touch buddy!

Anyone else free on Monday 6th?

Im back if anybody want`s to phone!!

Nobody then?

Its ringing!

u know it john ;p

john, parlaiz frances???

i dont have uni till 1 30 that day and its near paisley anyway so i will be able to help out to if u need it mate.

If i can get a lift i will be there let me know wat time and i will try and bring along some of my troops as well
Craig T

Thanks Craig and jjd, I'll be in touch!

BTW, 600 posts!

gary obrien was the happiest man on earth when rung stopped lee collvile and left the ring with no injuries.
thanks for your help mate, and rung still wants a massage from the wee man

stevie

Your right Stevie, complete sense of relief, I nearly jumped in the ring to do front flips with him! I'm glad he made it quick instead of making me go through 5 rounds of it! It was my pleasure to help him in the corner, well apart from when he was clearing out his tubes, the guys in the same dressing room will know what I mean! LOL.

Got some of the stuff arranged for the Demo in Braehead on Monday 6th. We basically have all day to do what we like, 9am-9pm. So we'll probably be breaking it up into a few different small training sessions on the pads and sparring, which I think is a better way of advertising the sport as opposed to us kicking apples off swords from 9am-9pm. But I'm open to suggestions? I'm going to try and organise some Plasma TV's if I can to show some fight DVD's.

I'll hopefully have a better idea what the plan is by Wed, but if people are only available at certain times or if there is a time that suits them best, let me know and I'll arrange it around it if I can! This is a good chance to get another 550 ticket sales, which we are aiming for in the next 2 weeks to really pack out the Arena configuration we’ve planned. But is also a good way of advertising the sport in general!

m free all day m8 glad all went well with rung :D

In that case Colin, I expect you to be their from the start to the death! LOL. Thanks mate, I'll see you at training.

Unfortunitely Rab Burt has had to pull out with an injured hand. So Tim Thomas will now be fighting Ahmedi Bejan, who is a very good fighter.

where is he from?

BELGIUM

lol noice, hope you kno m just goin 2 look good in ma shorts ;p

Colin, you been out on the sauce again?

Sorry Raj, should've said that! Can't believe its less than 2 weeks till the show!

I should add that I'm even more excited about the 8man! Lloyd really is getting better every week and this tourny is perfect for his style! Rung was looking clinical at Master Sken's show! The Europeon boys are an unknown quantity, but everyone is expecting good things! As for the other Scottish guys, I've not seen them training, I'm sure they will all be in top form, they'll want to make a name for themselves on this stage and are all quality fighters! I hope I get to see most of the show!

I thought Rung performed really well at Skens and was a great crowd pleaser, so good luck to him in the 8-man. And all the Best to Eddie Scott, glad to hear you're back in the ring mate.

the sauce never touch it on a weak day or fri or sun. yup lloyds is looking good n hiting like a horse n m not enjoying it lol :D

is john douglas fighting full thai? for anybdy who has not seen john fight they are in for a treat

John Douglas is fighting modified rules over 5x2mins as it says on the fight card. Its only his first adult fight, so it was a bit much to ask him to fight with elbows, especially with an experienced fighter like Gordon Ross. But the next time he fights will probably be Full Thai.

Good stuff. All the best 2 John and the rest of the fighters. Should be a good show.

Had a few changes to the card as normal, but still loads of great fights, see below for UPDATED FIGHT CARD.

Inter Communications 8-MAN TOURNAMENT (63.5):

Rung (Rungnakhorn) - THAILAND
Nico Verresen – Chikara Lint, BELGIUM
Samuel Peter Wia – Friends Gym, HOLLAND
Ian McCulley – Caledonian, SCOTLAND
Mark Grainger – Fighting Fit, SCOTLAND
Lloyd Cochran - NKT Barrhead, SCOTLAND
Alan Jamieson - NKT Johnstone, SCOTLAND
Pete Chung – Sortaskin, SCOTLAND


MUAY THAI FIGHTS:
Tim Thomas (Bedford, ENGLAND) Vs. Ahmedi Bijan (Superpro, BELGIUM) - (5x3mins) 69kg

ISKA European Super-flyweight:
Rab Weir (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddy Defretin (Team Phenix, FRANCE) - (5x3mins) 53kg

James Jarvie (Fighting Fit) Vs. Craig Jose (Sor Thanikul, ENGLAND) - (5x3mins) 71kg

STBA Lightheavyweight Scottish Title:
Colin Carson (NKT Irvine) Vs. Eddie Scott (Sit Ayuthaya) - (5x3mins) 81kg

STBA Featherweight Scottish Title:
John Dick (GTBA) Vs. Jonathan Watt (Black Devils) - (5x2mins) 57kg

John Cullen (NKT Clydebank) Vs. Thomas Young (Caly MT) – (5x2mins) 63kg

Alan Hunter (Highlanders) Vs. Stevie Meikle (Caledonian) - (5x2mins) 67kg

John Douglas (NKT Barrhead) Vs. Gordon Ross (NKT Denny) - (5x2mins) 67kg

Hilary Mack (Caledonian) Vs. Debby Broeders (Friends Gtm, HOLLAND) - (5x2mins) 56kg

Loopy Lou (Sit Ayuthaya) Vs. Najat Hasnouni (Universal Gym, BELGIUM) - (5x2mins) 63kg

STBA Junior Scottish Title
Dale Murray (NKT Irvine) Vs. Jordan Calder (Caledonian) - (5x1.5mins) 42kg

Ritchie Hocking (NKT Johnstone) Vs. Paul Fallon (Phoenix) - (4x2mins – IFMA Amateur Full Thai Rules) 63kg JUNIOR


MMA:

Paul McVeigh (Dinky Ninja's) Vs. Nayeb Hezam (French Top Team, FRANCE) - (3x5mins) 62kg

James Doolan (Dinky Ninja's) Vs. Frederic Fernandez (French Top Team, FRANCE) - (3x5mins) 64kg


KICKBOXING:

Craig Bradford (Paisley Kickboxing) Vs. Vinny Ferguson (Fraizerburgh Kickboxing) (5x2mins) 75kg

What time fighters gonna have to be there on the day Gary?

why is there no english fighters in the tourney?
and are you planning on doing this format at heavier weights?

Loupy, We've only provisionally sketched in times for activities on the day and these are changing all the time. We'll try and get all of the briefings and stuff done at the weigh-in if we can get everyone to attend at the same time, that way you just have to worry about being there to fight!

The show is definitely kicking off at 12 noon with the junior bouts then straight into the modified bouts. The main event starting at 2pm with the start of the 8man, which will be separated by the main features on the card. The day will then round off with the other modified rules bouts. This structure is a little different to normal when you have the main features at the end. But as we have a lot of fights (including your ritual dance! : P) and if there is no pull-outs or KO's then it will be a long day, so the main features will be put on in the middle of the show.

BTW, your fight is at 63.5kg


Keepyerguardup, we'll definitely be considering running the tournament in the future and at different weights. We will obviously have to see how this feature works. It has been difficult to organise, but I’m sure it will be fantastic if the K1-Max that John and Bobby organised was anything to go by! The reason there are no English fighters is simply because we could not source any fighters. We were accepting any fighters interested through this thread. Maybe next time there will be more fighters in England interested. We are very happy with the line-up for the 8-man and would encourage having as many fighters from different countries as possible in the future!

Here is a look at the minimium required layout, if there is a last minute surge of ticket sales then the stage will be taken back and ring brought more central. But as stated before, the intention is to keep the layout as square as possible.

Going to be a craking show cant wate only under a week yes

Does anybody know how James Travers and the others got on in Ireland?

Willie, you have mail.(dont want to hijack the thread)

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