Balmoral Lee Gar Promo NZ v OZ

Hello Everyone

ROGUE will be paying Balmoral LEE GAR with Lolo Helimuli and co a visit, to get an inside to their build up for Friday the 14th July' fight night NZ v OZ.
This promises to be a fire-cracker with some very talented names in the mix. We can expect some toe to toe action and it will be good entertainment.

Venue is the ASB Stadium in Kohimarama Auckland NZ.

So tune in late tomorrow, ROGUE should have some exclusive inside edge and footage from Balmoral LEE GAR.

Cheers and thanks

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ROGUE Magazine paid a visit to Balmoral Lee Gar for an exclusive insight into the prep for the BLG Promo, this Friday night @ ASB Stadium in Kohimarama
Auckland New Zealand.

The fight card is a ffire cracker, full thai rules and we will see some carnage.... that i will gurantee!!!!

Commonwealth Heavy Weight Title (Main event)

Hori Bellass (Balmoral) V Glen Sewell (Australia-defending WMC AMA Champ)


NZ Heavy Weight contest

Vinni Mahoni (Balmoral) V Charlie Smilee (Taurunga)


Light Heavy Contest

Richard Nolan (City Lee Gar) V Shannon Wilson (Jackal Gym)


Light Middle weight contest

Terry Jack (Pathai Gym) V Mike Johnson (Scott Thomson Highlanders)

Plus 7 More Undercard crackers !!!!

Talking to Lolo Helimuli The main focus of the night will be on the main event. "Hori has been doing a put a load of work into this fight and in great shape, i'm confident he will win the title for New Zealand".

He further added "The undercard fights are great and will be entertaining, also Vinni Mahoni has stepped upto the heavy ranks from cruiserweight and should have the speed to get the better of Charles Smilee".

Its going to be a great night and July is certainly looking to deliver its share of thrills. The bout with Terry Jack and Mike Johnson' going to be a sizzler. After a disappointing night @ the K-1 OCNA Leg 1 undecard he will be out to send a message that he is back. Mike Johnson though is no easy beat. He is as tough as it gets. This one is worth the money you will pay to watch.

"This is a grduge match".... Lolo added.

Talking to The "Soldier" Hori Belass he had some hard hitting statements.

Q. Whats you’re feeling about the fight, especially with full thai rules?

A. We've both fought thai rules both here and in Thailand, it's going to be a great fight and we'll see how we go on the night. Glen's a great fighter, but my prep has been great especially with my sparring. We'll see on the night, look forward to it.

Q. What kind of fight are we going to see? A KO? Maybe...?

See how we go really. Whichever way Glen and myself ...its going to be a tough fight. I want to go there and give it my best and have a great fight, be a world champion. Yeah.... we'll see how it goes on the night.

Q. Any final thoughts?

A. Nah...just want to be a world champion. Just go there and fight really.

This my friends will be a spectacle. So where ever you are get your selves over to ASB Stadium on friday. You will not be dissapointed. It will be a war. Straight from the house of champions. BALMORAL LEE GAR.

ROGUE Magazine wishes the fighters well and hope to see a great show for the fans.

P.S: Will have some more posts shortly. Cheers and Thanks.

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The "Soldier" Hori and the great trainer Lolo....looking sharp and ready for battle. We could see the Soldier stepping in to the K-1 Frame? maybe next year? who knows.... perhaps another champ in the making.

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Ticket Info for the event

Contact 021 0304490 Mr Lolo Helimuli
General Entry : 25$
VIP Seats x 10/table: 550$

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Appologies for not having the complete fight card, BLG will confirm all fighters names tomorrow. Check late tomorrow it should be up. We wish them all the very best.

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Boa

My boys name is Jamie Johnson,

Should be a great fight as he has allready Ko'd Terry Jack in there last outing earlier on this Year,

Looks like a good night. I remember when Hori first stepped into the scene at Philip Lam's, about the same time Choppa started. Its great to see he is still going strong.

Good luck to everyone

Good Luck Lollo

Appologies Highlander....

The names were given to me as are, Jamie Johnson it is sir.
Yeah everyones looking forward to this night, and hope to see you there.

If Jamie has gotten a KO on Terry, well...well... it's all set for a war!!!

Good luck to you Scotty and Jamie. Look fwd to seing you.

Cheers and thanks
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What time start?

Doors open @ 6.30 PM Evening
Should be an action packed night 12 fights all up i beiliev. Still waiting for confimation on the whole card.

Cheers and thanks
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Still waiting on the rest of the names for the fight card to be confirmed.

Hoping to get a word or two from Glen Sewell, if time permits. Stay tuned in.

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Not Long to go now.... make sure you dont miss out if you are in Auckland tonite.

Three cheers to Balmoral and hopefully NZ see a champ in Hori Belass tonite!!!

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Quick cap on the results of the night.....

Pati Afoa (ETK) Unanimous Vs Jeremy Tewhau (Highlanders): Crusierweight

Tino Tusai (BLG) Unanimous Vs Mike Russ (Jonahs Gym): Heavyweight

PJ Heem Vs. Sam Hutton (Exhibiton) Both Juniors from BLG : Great show!!!

Sam Hutton (BLG) Points Vs Sivarn Hermez (ETK) : Fight of the night

Lauren Pringle (BLG) Points Vs Debbie Grifith (Marty Taranaki)

Paula Lakai (ETK) Draw Vs Ben Reinsfield (Rotorua Free Style)

Vini Mahoni(BLG) Unanimous Vs. Charlie Smiler (Taurunga)

Shanon Foreman Vs Simon Chamberlin (Both BLG) Exhibition

Main Event:

Hori Bellass (BLG) Unanimous Vs. Glen Sewell (Australia)
New WMC World champion!!!!

Congrats to all fighters and ROGUE will have the indepth details tomorrow. Good nite.

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Fight report and aftermath

The Balmoral promo had a few early setbacks with many a fighter pulling out last minute due to injury. This left Lollo Helimuli in a dilemma and last minute adjustments. But all credit to him, BLG put on a show to excite with fighters stepping in @ absolute eleventh hour notice. ROGUE and fight fans hail their commitment.

The cold winters night was one to remember as Hori "The Soldier Belass", did what he said he wanted to do. Become a wolrd champion. So thats one more to add to the house of champions. Well done Hori! Kia Kaha.

The Match report

Fight 1 :

In the opening cruiserweight clash Pat Afoa a fast up and coming hardy youngster from ETK got the better with a clear points win over Highlanders Jerryu Tewhau who took the fight at short notice. Pat did have a bit of blood on his nose and well done Jerry for going the distance. Decent Opener.

Fight 2:

Jonah's gym fighter Mike Russ sporting a Fu Man Chu beard took on BLG Tono Tusaui, who took out Mikes front thigh and piled on some punishing points. The heavy boys entertained, one Clear winner. Well done!!!

Fight 3:

The next exhibition fight was a peach. The juniors from BLG PJ Heem and Sam Hutton showed some of the seniors about foot work, and landing combos and moving away. These kids will go all the way, I have no doubt. We should be proud of such quality and technique (moreover the heart) shown by these kids. 10/10. Muay Thai was the winner!!!

Fight 4 : The fight of the night

Cruiserweight newcomers Sivarn Hermez from ETK and BLG' Taytum Hutton went blow for blow. They traded, shook off some meaty blows and kicks to the face. The crowd rose to their feet, and it was entertainment. Both fighter went the distance with the BLG fighter getting the judges call. Taytum landed a flush shin to the face but lacked the experience to finish Sivarn off, despite frantic calls to push forward by his corner. Great fight.

Fight 5:

The fiesty womens lightweights of Lauren Pringle from BLG and Debbie Griffith form Marty Taranaki, was a classic. Both women showed great technique and Lauren who got the split points dec. loved the clinch and grapple. She got some telling knees, ahead of a peach of a teep (push kick) and some nice thigh kicks by Debbie. Well done girls!!!

Fight 6:

ETK' big boy and debutant Paula Lakai went head to head with Ben Reinsfield of Rotorua Freestyle. Both showed plenty of enthusiasm, and Ben got the points early up and eventually the match on a split dec. He opened a nice little shiner on the bottom of Paulas left eye. ROGUE learnt later on that it was actually a draw. Some confusion exists on the dec. Will clarify shortly. Not the most entertaining fight.

Fight 7:

Vini the Hurricane Mahoni took on Charles Smiler who didnt have much to smile last night. Vinni completely dominated and won a clean, crisp fight. He is the fighter who impressed me the most and his step to heavy should give other fighters something to think about. Great ring craft and nice tech. He piled on the points and Charley tried his best to put a brave face on, and went the distance. One way traffic.

Fight 8:

Exhibition was re-defined. Shannon Foreman and Simon the Spike Chamberlain reminded me of Michael Owen and David Beckham trying Muay Thai. Big ups to them for filling up the fight card and which ever way the crowd got a fight, well something like that. Spikes hair was spikey, Toni and guy?
Well done gents!!!

Main Event:

Big Glen Sewell from Australia (defending WMC World champ) who took the fight at short notice with a flue stricken Hori "The Soldier" Belass under full thai rules, went the distance of five rounds. Four out of five were hard to separate, and probably in the fourth Hori did slightly better in the clinch. Some big knees and good repeat combos did the scoring. The ring couldnt hold them, literally with both of them having near misses on tossing them self over. Hori and Glen both traded some meaty front thigh kicks but my biggest disappointment was not seeing a single elbow. Glen was graceful in defeat and Lollo paid a glowing tribute to him, "at this level it takes time to prepare and well done and thanks Glen, for taking the fight at such short notice..."

Glen said "i have no excuses although it was short notice....well done to Hori on his win...". Both fighters showed professionalism and it was nice to see them acknowledge a warm crowd. Hori said he wanted to be World champ before the fight and he did it. " I am really happy i won, and want to thank my trainer and fans". When ROGUE asked him what next, and maybe a K-1 debut, he said " Its upto my trainer now, i just want to keep fighting" Good job Hori. NZ is proud of you.

It would be a tough proposition to contain a 100% fit Hori Belass. He did BLG and a gym ROGUE know very well in Thailand proud, Sasipara. He wore the red and gold trim with the BLG in front and the Sasipara at the back. He did them proud and especially Lollo, on a fantastic event and produced yet another champ. "I am proud of Hori, especially that he was in bed with the flue last 2 days..."

Await the complete works and edgy side to the show on ROGUE Magazine coming to a stand near you in AUGUST!!!!

Cheers and thanks

how was it a wmc world title when hori has a wkbf belt on in the last pic????

Hmmm...thats correct, interesting that we all missed the obvious. It was announced as a WMC title and he is clearly wearing the WKBF belt. Will clarify and post later tonite or tomorrow. Pls note all pre-fight details and fight night details are published as per given and notified to ROGUE Magazine.

cheers and thanks

I can assure you that that cannot be a WMC World Title fight. Glen Sewell is nowhere near that level. Paul Slowinski held that title. Glen Sewell is at most an Aust Champion. Better get your facts right.

Hello everyone

As pictured Hori won the WKBF title and was already the holder of the WMC NZ Title. So the WKBF Commonwealth title is now an addition to his spoils.
Sorry for the confusion and no offense intended.

So Hori is now the WMC Hevayweight NZ Champ and WKBF Commonwealth champ.
Congrats to Hori, it is a title worthy of credit.

Cheers and Thanks.

the fight was originally for the WMC world title i think, but that fighter pulled out and instead the WKBF title was put on the line.

Great night despite the setbacks, anyone whos in auckland will realise how bad the flu has been recently which was a reason a lot of fighters pulled out. Tino was only drafted in the day before the fight! but once it got underway it was a great event, no KOs but personally id rather watch a full 3 round exciting fight than a quick knockout. great night for balmoral too, you know i think people are just going to stop fighting anyone wearing a red shirt!

Thanks Alex, for the clarification. Yeah the flues been nasty.
However fights are better than no fights, and the fighters deserve all the kudos.

Go The BLG!!!

Cheers and thanks

Go Hori,

Well done brother from all of the crew down in Dunedin,great stuff as usual lollo,see you when you come down for our show august 19th uso.

One of the entertainers of the night, young Taytum Hutton and Lollo Heimuli. Taytum certainly put on a show and threw some big shots en-route to a points win.

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ETK's Paula Lakai and Rotorua Freestyles Ben Reinsfield. Ben has a slip here, although it was announced as a win for Ben, it was supposed to have been a draw. Good first up debut for Paula.

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One of the entertainers of the night, young Taytum Hutton and Lollo Heimuli. Taytum certainly put on a show and threw some big shots en-route to a points win.

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