WMC I-1 World Muaythai Grand Prix 2008 Hong Kong

Super promoter Kim Yip, the Hong Kong Muaythai Association and the WMC put on another sold out event in Hong Kong.

The WMC I-1 has become one of the most prestigious events in the China region and again it was a night to remember.

The main supporting bout was an all female fight between Boom Lee from Hong Kong/Canada versus Queen Latvia from South Africa.  Boom showed the crowd why she is one of the top watched fighters on the WMC network.

WMC I-1 WGP Quarterfinal 1
Andrei Kulebin (Belarus) vs Leonardo Amendoim Monteiro (Brazil)
The perfect opening fight, with the Brazilian fighter putting on a show by taking Kulebin to the limit.  The World champion put on a smart performance winning by unanimous decision.

WMCI-1 WGP Quarterfinal 2
Mehdi Zatout (France) vs Raul Llopis (USA)
This was with no doubt one of the best fights of the night, both boys really showing world class Muaythai. A very close decision to France but respect must go to the USA fighter proving they can go toe to toe with anyone in the world.

WMCI-1 WGP Quarterfinal 3
Rudolf Durica (Slovakia) vs Santichai (Thailand)

This has been the fight the audience have been waiting for-  Durica, the WMC Intercontinental Champion versus the ever popular Santichai. A solid performance by both fighters but Durica fighting very smart and taking the decision.

WMCI-1 WGP Quarterfinal 4
Kieran Keddle (United Kingdom) vs Peyman Shahrokni (Sweden)
This was another anticipated fight with Kieran Keddle taking on Peyman.  It was a crowd pleasing fight with Keddle taking the point decision.


WMCI-1 WGP Semifinal 1
Andrei Kulebin (Belarus) vs Mehdi Zatout (France)
A fantastic performance by both fighters. Zatout showing a little too much respect in the opening round but in rounds 2 and 3, there were some great exchanges, but Kulebin was on top of his game, taking a point decision

WMCI-1 WGP Semifinal 2

Unluckily Durica had to withdraw because of an injury, so Santichai was back in the game against Kieran Keddle.

Santichai (Thailand) vs  Kieran Keddle (United Kingdom)

Keddle showing a little toomuch respect in the first half of the fight and opened up too late with Santichai fighting smartly and taking the point decision.


WMCI-1 WGP Final
Andrei Kulebin (Belarus) vs Santichai (Thailand)

This fight had the crowd on their feet as the two crowd favorites squared up in a very close fight and Kulebin taking a split point decision, defending his WMC I-1 Belt. Andrei Kublein wins the WMC I-1 World Tournament.  Congratulations from everyone.