All other Ghana guys fight on the tournament. Mr. Exenberger, ISKA AUSTRIA president said more then 600 fighter are registered already, almost on month before.  Teams from Europe, Africa, Asia and USA send their best fighters. The main event in the tournament is the team fight in point fighting for cash price 5.000 Euro !!!

The last team who entered yesterday the tournament was a huge team from Indian Kick boxing federation with 30 people. Don´t miss this huge event in Austria, the heart of Europe. Send your request to the promoter himself, Mr. Walter HOFBAUER, mail

Kampala, Uganda; for the very first time UKBF promoted from ISKA AFRICA sanctioned Uganda Open tournament. Various neighbour countries attend this event and although the organisation was not perfect most of the participating fighters were satisfied.  Many photos about this historical event in the gallery. Hope to see more countries next Year and the tough fighters from UKBF and Mr. Eddie Gombya in Spain.

Uganda promise to send a big and strong team to ISKA World Championships in Alicante / Spain in November to challenge the World class elite fighters and to bring medals back to Kampala.

Next big events in Africa are in Luxor, April 22nd,  Egypt Open on May 3rd, in Yaounde May 28th, pro event in Bejaia, Algeria July 5th, in Adis Abbeba July 18th Ethiopian Open and in Capetown / RSA All African Open tournament August 6th. For all details check the online schedule and the downloads for the invitations.

Austrian TV will cover the show live and the media interest is huge. Mr. Lawrence says self-confident he likes to beat the Europeans at home.

There is re-match signed, where the European Champions are coming to Accra, maybe a team match 7 vs. 7,  depending on the sponsor. If the sponsor ship is good a team fight Africa vs. European team is also possible.

More news about coming here soon. If you want to participate in Austrian Open, one of the biggest events in Europe, just send a mail ISKA AUSTRIA headoffice.

Come and meet the world …

More than 900 fighters participated last Year in that event and this Year even more will come. The rumour said a team of the best ISKA EUROPE fighters will participate in point fighting and Full contact. ISKA family around the world support this huge event , which is in the same level like Asian Championship or European Championship.

Further is this event an excellent , suitable preparation for the upcoming ISKA Kickboxing World Championship in Almeria, Spain in November 2nd -7th.

Don´t miss this event, for further information contact Mr. Paul Cave, send mail.

Beside the team fights we saw an Intercontinental title fight in MMA , Lincon RODRIGUES from Brazil vs. the Austrian home town boy Willi OTT. After 40 seconds in the first round Lincon won by surrender with an arm lock. New Intercontinental champion in MMA Lincon RODRIGUES from Brazil.

Superleague fighter Fadi MERZA from Vienna challenged Italian top class fighter Luca DI SANTO for the World title in OR – 72,30 Kg. In the first round Merza hit Luca with a knee strike on the jaw and referee Fritz EXENBERGER had to give a standing 8 count. The fight continues and after 5 x 3 minutes the international judges from Poland, Serbia and Austria made a clear point decision for Fadi MERZA. New World champion OR – 72,30 Kg Fadi MERZA.

In other results on the main portion of Strikeforce’s first event in 2010, former pro and college football superstar Herschel Walker of San Jose, Calif., made his pro MMA debut at age 47 a winning one, registering a third-round TKO (2:17) over Hungarian-born Greg Nagy (1-2) of Phoenix, Ariz., former two-time world champion “Ruthless’’ Robbie Lawler (17-5, 1 NC) of Granite City, Ill., rallied from the brink of defeat to score a spectacular 3:33, first-round knockout (punches) over Melvin Manhoef (24-7-1) of Amsterdam and unbeaten Bobby Lashley of Coconut Creek, Fla., won his Strikeforce debut and improved to 5-0 with a 2:06, first-round TKO over Wes Sims (22-13-1, 2 NC) of Lancaster, Ohio.

The event, presented by SHOWTIME and STRIKEFORCE, aired live simultaneously on SHOWTIME® and on the Web (Strikeforce: All Access) at http://strikeforce.sho.com. The SHOWTIME telecast began at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast); the Strikeforce: All Access webcast went at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
In a fight streamed live on EA SPORTS™ MMA website (www.easportsmma.com), Jay Heiron (19-4) of Las Vegas took a unanimous three-round decision over Joe Riggs (32-11) of Phoenix to put him in position to possibly fight for the Strikeforce welterweight title.

Southpaw Diaz, a talented, Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, mostly outclassed Zaromskis in the match for the vacant world title. Diaz decisively defeated the Dutchman at his own game: striking.

“I’ll fight anybody,’’ said Diaz, who has been victorious in seven of his last eight and hasn’t lost in more than two years. I felt real good fighting again at 170. But the guy I really want is Gegard Mousasi.’’

Cyborg had to work hard to defeat the courageous Coenen, who at no point seemed intimidated by the powerful Brazilian bomber and fought like it. She certainly wasn’t totally overwhelmed and presented Cyborg with more problems than the vast majority of Cyborg’s opponents.
In the end, Cyborg was too tough and rough. “I’m very happy to win this fight,’’ said Cyborg shortly the heated scrap was stopped at 3:40 of the third. “It was a good fight. I think I could have done more but she was the toughest fighter I’ve faced and has a great heart. I admire her a lot.’’
Coenen, a strikingly attractive submission whiz who couldn’t take down Cyborg, wanted the fight to continue. “This is extremely disappointing to say the least,’’ she said. “This was for a world title. It should have been allowed to go a little longer. I wanted to fight.’’

A native of Wrightsville, Ga., Walker was satisfied with his performance in his highly-anticipated, much-publicized debut. Endurance-wise, he didn’t fight like a man his age. He was still breathing easily during the post-fight interview.

“I feel good but I didn’t do many things right and I still have a lot to learn,’’ said Walker, the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner and a two-time Pro Bowl competitor. “The experience itself was exciting and I thank my opponent for fighting me. It’s tough to fight an old man. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
“I thought I’d be more nervous. I’m an MMA fighter now. I earned a little bit of a stripe tonight. This is one of my biggest athletic achievements ever.’’
Nothing was going right for the left-handed Lawler for more than three minutes as the highly regarded Manhoef had his way. But a savage overhand right rocked Manhoef and a left that caught him on the way down ended matters almost immediately.

“I knew this guy was really a killer, but I knew I would catch him,’’ Lawler said. “When he looks to finish, he really loads up. I just lured him in and got him.

“He was chopping and chopping and he was really hurting me with the leg kicks. When I felt the first one land, I knew I could get one more in and finish, and that’s what I did.’’
Lashley, who wants to fight for a world title, said Saturday’s exercise against the 6-foot-10-inch Sims was an excellent learning experience.

“Anytime you win and learn something, it’s a good night,’’ he said. “Sims is a tall guy who came in with nothing to lose, almost like he didn’t care, and those are the guys that are usually the hardest to fight.
“I want to continue to step up.’’
Hieron outpointed Riggs by the scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28: “I wanted to beat Joe and show that I am a top fighter,’’ Heiron said. “I want to fight the winner of Diaz-Zaromskis. Actually, I hope it is Diaz but I don’t care.’’

STRIKEFORCE: Miami will be available On Demand beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Mauro Ranallo called the action on SHOWTIME with MMA expert Stephen Quadros and MMA superstar Frank Shamrock serving as expert analysts.

In Saturday’s non-televised results: Pablo “The Hurricane’’ Alfonso (5-1), Jacksonville Fla., submitted (armbar) Marcos “Parrumpinha” DeMatta (8-1), Coconut Creek, Fla., at 1:47 in the first round (140 pounds); Hayder Hasan (3-1), Coconut Creek, KO 2 (2:42, punches) over Ryan Keenan (3-1), Orlando, Fla., at 170 pounds; John Kelly (4-0), Miami, submitted (rear naked choke) Sabah Homasi (2-0), West Palm Beach, Fla., at 2;48 of the second round (170 pounds); Michael Byrnes (1-2), Port Saint Lucie, Fla., won a majority decision (30-27 twice and 29-29) over David Zitnik (4-7), Sunrise, at 155 pounds; David Gomez (1-2), Miami, won a unanimous decision (30-27 three times) over Craig Oxley (0-3), Miami (145 pounds); ad Joe Ray (1-0), Miami, TKO 1 (3:14, strikes) over John Clarke (0-1), Hollywood, Fla. (170 pounds).

They were all the best that Iran had to offer in -71kg & it turned to be an unbelievable night for all who attended the show.

Due to an excellent match making done by Shihan Najafi (ISKA IRAN) the bouts were very close & the audiences witnessed a first class kickboxing gala by all the meaning.

All of the fighters gave their best & there were Hamid Mohammad Poor a K-1 max Veteran & Saeed Chardoli who made it through the final. Saeed Chardoli had relatively easier since he finished both his pre finals by KO & he had picked up less injuries, unlikely Hamid Mohammad poor who had to fight his way to the final through 2 pre final fights each with 1 extra round.

At the end of the night it was Saeed Chardoli who took the crown after 3 hard rounds of fighting plus 10,000,000 Rls Price Money.

Night of the 8 is a series of VIP galas promoted by ISKA IRAN & ISKA ASIA. According to the local rules in Iran, Professional fights are not allowed & therefore all the fighters in these events are forced to use head guards, although they follow the professional rules during the fights.

ISKA ASIA Team wished that you were all there to enjoy this very event.

Dr. S. A. Moinshirazi (Picasso)
ISKA ASIA

President

ISKA AFRICA regret this step, but Mr. Sobih was reminded by mails and phone calls,  but he did not transfer any money for his debit, as he promised to do so.

Now we are looking for a new director in this position. If you are interested send your CV.

Olakunle AWOYELE won Silver in the amateur division – 71 Kg. Beside ISKA KICKBOXING is MMA very strong sport in Nigeria. For 2010 are few events scheduled, in Nigeria as well as international with Nigeria top class fighters.

We expect a strong team from ISKA NIGERIA for the upcoming Kickboxing World Championships in Almeria in November.