First Intercontinental title for Africa
Posted by Joker on September 13th, 2009
Wiener Neudorf, Austria; Promoter Richard BAUMANN invited Ukrainian female Top fighter Olena KAZUNINA from Union Gym in Lviv for ISKA Intercontinental title fight – 54,50 Kg vs. the strong Egyptian Zeinab MAAMOUN from Sobih academy Cairo and African Champion.
Unfortunately Kazunina broke her right Hand few days before the fight and so Olga DENISENKO was the best replacement for her.
The fight starts after playing booth anthems and Maamon started with few punches and lowkicks, Denisenko hit back with some good shots. Second round equal, Maamoun moved forward and Denisenko landed some right straight punches. Beginning third round the Ukrainian had her best time, landed nice lowkicks and Maamoun must step back . This round was scored for Denisenko but round four goes back in the Egyptian corner. Round five Ukrainian Denisenko tried everything to succeed and won again the last round.
After 5 rounds of a closed female title fight the judges scored with 2:1 for Zeinab MAAMOUN.
Coach and ISKA EGYPT president Mr. Mohamed SOBIH was very happy about first Intercontinental title Champion for Egypt and ISKA AFRICA federation.
Next event on September 18th in Lviv / Ukraine the Moroccan Iman CHAIRI CHABALOU challenge the MMA European Champion Olena OVCHINIKOVA for the World title in OR - 56,40 Kg.