THE WARRIORS CUP VII READY TO LAUNCH SATURDAY NIGHT

Weapons 9 Muay Thai is pleased to announce yet another exciting installment of the famed Warriors Cup series this Saturday, June 13, at 7:30pm.  Competition teams from the tri-state area will gather to wage battle for the coveted Warriors Cup. 

Doors open at 6:30pm, so get there early to claim your ringside seats.  All tickets are  $30 and available at the door.   

Saturday, March 28 - Local Muay Thai fight fans packed the house at Weapons 9 Muay Thai and were rewarded with 14 exciting bouts.  In this this sixth chapter of the “Warriors Cup,” 28 fighters got a chance to showcase their talents in front of supportive family and friends. 

The amateur bouts featured fighters young and old, novice and experienced.  Making the evening an event to remember was the courage and determination on constant display.  Extremely competitive close decisions, mixed with a few TKO stoppages, characterized the evening.  As the USKBA noted, "Although the talent of the fighters was first rate, the sportsmanship exhibited by the fighters and coaches came in a close second."

USKBA Official Results, Weights, Suspensions (all bouts 3 Rounds x 2 Minutes):

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Welterweight Division
-  Eddie Martinez (150.4 lbs) def Oscar Arizmendi (144.0 lbs) by TKO (referee stoppage) at 1:33 of Round 2.
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Middleweight Division
-  Gaius Ebratt (164.0 lbs) def Stephen Regman (163.4 lbs) by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
USKBA Amateur K-1 Style Female Lightweight Division
-  Kathryn Grooms (126.0 lbs) def Heather Wagner (129.0 lbs) by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Lightweight Division
-  Evan Cannarozz (139.0 lbs) def Scott Krampetz (140.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Welterweight Division
-  James Choi (149.2 lbs) def Chris Siano (152.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Light Heavyweight Division
-  Joe Chernay (180.0 lbs) def Justin Corbalis (173.4 lbs) by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Light Heavyweight Division
-  Mike Fischetti (173.0 lbs) def Darren Chandarjit (167.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-28).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Lightweight Division
-  Darryl Haze (135.8 lbs) def Nick Brown (136.0 lbs) by TKO at 1:47 of Round 2.
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Lightweight Division
-  Francisco Ramos (141.0 lbs) def Matt Jowett (140.4 lbs) by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Light Heavyweight Division
-  Dan O’Sullivan (171.4 lbs) def Matt Guzma (167.0 lbs) by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Middleweight Division
-  Akira Shishido (166.0) def Ryan Gunning (167.3 lbs) by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Lightweight Division
-  Adam Schortz (138.0 lbs) def Benjamin Riley (140.9 lbs) by split decision (30-27, 30-27, 28-29).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Welterweight Division
-  Terry Laberdee (144.0 lbs) def Tyler Husta (146.9 lbs) by TKO at 1:08 of Round 1.
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Middleweight Division
-  Steve Tyrrel (163.8 lbs) def Nick O’Brien (161.8 lbs) by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).

THE BOSS MAKES A VISIT TO WEAPONS 9 GYM

Superstar Bruce Springsteen made a recent trip to Weapons 9 to shoot a music video for the Acadamy Award nominee "The Wrestler."  Pictured below is instructor Joe Pellegrino getting his boxing gloves signed by the man himself.

  


Want to see the finished product?  Pick up the Wrestler video on iTunes.
  
If you've fought on any of our Wariors Cup shows, then you should recognize the surroundings.


Weapons 9 Salutes UFC Champion Georges St. Pierre

January 30, 2009 - Congrats AGAIN to GSP for his dominant performance against BJ Penn.  A great champion and great guy. The best is yet to come!
 

























GSP with Weapons 9 instructor Derek Riddick
during a sparring session.


THE WARRIORS CUP V - SATURDAY NOV 8 - A SUCCESS!!!

The November 8, 2008, WARRIORS CUP V brought together 19 amateur Muay Thai bouts featuring great up and coming Muay Thai talent. Each match was competitive and the crowd loved the action.

All the fighters and camps should be applauded for making this a memorable event, and we thank all the event staff who volunteered their time. If the bouts weren’t enough for a full night’s entertainment, the spectacular Wai Kru demonstration from two of the finest Muay Thai Champions, Kru Phil Nurse and Kru Kansak Sor Ponchit, proved to be icing on the cake. 

 

 NJSACB Official Weights, Results, Suspensions:

Special Wai Kru Demonstration
- Kru Phil Nurse and Kru Kansak Sor Ponchit
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Super Lightweight Division
- (139.5 lbs) Clement Quartey wins by split decision (30-27, 30-27, 28-29) three rounds over (140.25 lbs) Javier Guzman.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Junior Division
- (112.5 lbs) Julian Amiano wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) three rounds over (109.0lbs) Alec Weisbrot.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Lightweight Division
- (134.75 lbs) Chris Archer wins by TKO at 0:33 of round one over (129.5 lbs) Seth Kligernan.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Middleweight Division
- (158.0 lbs) Eric Shaeffer wins by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) three rounds over (158.0 lbs) Tal Segev.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Featherweight Division
- (124.0 lbs) Terin Swanson wins by TKO at 1:25 of round two over (125.0 lbs) Hussam Elkazaz.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Super Middleweight Division
- (162.25 lbs) Kevin Clark wins by split decision29-28, 30-27, 28-29) three rounds over (164.5 lbs) Ryan Gunning
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Female Welterweight Division
- (138.75 lbs) Kristen Pernicano wins by unanimous decision30-27, 29-28, 29-28) three rounds over (137.75 lbs) Jessica DeStefano.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Super Lightweight Division
- (140.25 lbs) Matt Jowett wins by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) three rounds over (139.0 lbs) Greg Lachaga.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Super Middleweight Division
- (165.0 lbs) Jamel Dean Craig wins by unanimous decision29-28, 30-27, 29-28) three rounds over (168.0 lbs) Sergio Aguirre.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Welterweight Division
- (143.5 lbs) Lou Finateri wins by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) three rounds over (143.75) George Francis.
* Francis suspended 30 days
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Super Welterweight Division
- (154.5 lbs) Mark Dwyer wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) three rounds over (155.5 lbs) James Choi.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Heavyweight Division
- (207.0 lbs) Rob Hill wins by TKO at 1:16 of round two over (197.5 lbs) Anibal Colon.
* Colon suspended 30 days and needs neurological clearance
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Female Lightweight Division
- (126.5 lbs) Heather Wagner scratch versus (137.75) Alicia Bourne. * Bourne fails weigh-in.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Super Welterweight Division
- (152.0 lbs) Khaled Zeidan wins by TKO at 1:36 of round three over (149.0 lbs) Hussam Abassi.
* Abassi suspended 30 days
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Super Middleweight Division
- (166.25 lbs) Chris Schilling wins by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) three rounds over (167.0 lbs) Tom Kazanecki.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Super Lightweight Division
- (136.0 lbs) Timothy Amorin win majority decision (30-26, 29-27, 28-28) three rounds over (136.0 lbs) Daryl Haze
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Super Middleweight Division
- (162.0 lbs) Osvaldo Dominguez wins by TKO at 1:32 of round three over (162.75) Alex Asch.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Super Welterweight Division
- (151.0 lbs) Andre Laureano wins by split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) three rounds over (148.5 lbs) Will Espinal.
USKBA Amateur Muay Thai Light Heavyweight Division
- (174.0 lbs) Chris Fanelli wins by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) three rounds over (174.0 lbs) Tom Murphy.

Participating Studios; American Top Team, Champions Fitness, Fatjo's MMA, Five Points, Infinite MMA, Kpoz Muay Thai, Kru Training Camp, North Jersey Muay Thai, Sitan Gym, Sit Kangmongkam, The Wat, TSK MMA, Varlaro's Gym, Weapons 9.

USKBA Certified Officials; Referees - Chris Wagner and Donnie Carolei. Judges - Tom Velasquez, Robert Tanco and alternate Referee. Scorekeeper - Ellen Rubin. NJSACB Inspector – Todd Manfredi. Additional Officials; Timekeeper - Jessica Partin. Ringside Physician - Dr. Sherry Wulkan.

"THE WARRIORS CUP V" was regulated by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, General Counsel Nick Lembo and sanctioned by USKBA Action Sports.

CHRIS TRAN AND PATRICK YEE GO THE DISTANCE AT MAYHEM XIII
   
October 2 - New York - Weapons 9 instructor Chris Tran fought a tactical 5-round battle against a game Patrick Yee of Sitan Gym of New York.  In front of a packed house and under the bright lights of the Roseland Ballroom, Tran opened the card and set the tone for the rest of the evening’s fights.  The veteran fighter looked as crisp as ever, landing his hallmark right cross seemingly at will.  Yee, however, proved to be a formidable opponent and scored quality strikes of his own, though none appeared to rattle Chris.  To both fighter’s credit, this was a match that showcased refined Muay Thai skills.  We saw effective use of the clinch and right round kicks, the prominent weapons of Thaiboxing.  In the third round, Chris connected with a left hook off the clinch that had Yee wobbling at the knees.  Yet, in the end, Yee captured victory on the scorecards.  Still, there was no “loser” in this match.  It went the distance, and both Yee and Tran earned the respect of the other, as well as the esteem of the hundreds in attendance.
 
Competitive fighting is no easy task.  Countless hours of training are brought to bear in five “brief” 2-3 minute rounds.  You need both confidence and conditioning for success.  Win, lose or draw, there is a great sense of personal accomplishment knowing that you prepared as best you could, and gave your very best effort at the battle.  Taken in that context, the score on the judges’ cards matters very little.  Congrats to Chris Tran for getting in there last Thursday night and giving his all, not just for Weapons 9, but also for himself.

 

WEAPONS 9 TRAINS WITH AJARN CHAI SIRISUTE

September 13 - Princeton, NJ:  On September 13th, a small group of Weapons 9 students had an opportunity to train with Ajarn Chai Sirisute, one of the true pioneers of Muay Thai in America.  In a 2-day seminar hosted by the Princeton Academy of Martial Arts, the ageless Ajarn Chai came to Princeton's Hun School to share his unique perspectives on training and fighting.       



Pictured left to right: Larry M., Dean M., Heather L., , Ajarn Chai, Derek R., Chris T., Dave T., Jessica P., Ranjit B.

THE WARRIORS CUP IV SET FOR JUNE 14, 2008
Weapons 9 is pleased to present the next chapter of this great Muay Thai Warriors saga.  Who are the region's rising Thaiboxing stars?  Find out Saturday, June 14, at 7:30PM at 121 Jersey Ave in New Brunswick, NJ.  But come early.  Doors open at 6:30pm ($25 admission) and we expect a packed house to view the action!      





NJ TIGERS vs. OKLAHOMA DESTROYERS on JUNE 7
In the final match of the '07/ '08 World Combat League season NJ will face  the hometown Oklahoma Destroyers at Tulsa's Expo Fair Pavilion. Both teams will be out for blood having come within a few points of contending for the league title. New Jersey's heavy hitters, including Weapons 9 instructor Derek Riddick (pictured below 4th from the left) will be out for vengeance in Tulsa in this their last contest of the season.

WEAPONS 9 CONGRATULATES GSP!!!
Weapons 9 Muay Thai congratulates Georges St. Pierre ("GSP") for regaining the UFC Welterweight Title on 4/19/08 at
UFC 83.  GSP dominated Matt Serra from the opening bell, ultimately winning the welterweight title via submission in the 2nd round.    

Pictured right: GSP and sparring partner Derek Riddick












NORTH JEREY MUAY THAI'S OGNJEN TOPIC
TAKES EAST COAST TITLE  BEFORE PACKED HOUSE AT
THE WARRIORS CUP III 






























                                        
 
THE WARRIORS CUP III is billed as the springboard for up and coming talent, and on Saturday March 15th the event stood up to its reputation.  Fighters came from as north as Connecticut and as far south as Atlanta, GA to give the audience a highly inspirational night of combat.  While not every participant took home the coveted WARRIORS CUP, each fighter proved there were no losers exiting the ring.  All displayed tremendous character and fighting spirit.  

Our special thanks go to the participating studios:

- AFS
- Borodin’s Muay Thai Gym
- Fatjo's MMA
- IMATC
- North Jersey Muay Thai
- Sitan Gym USA
- Sityodtong CT
- Trammell Fitness & Martial Arts/Atlanta 
- Varlaro’s Muay Thai Camp,
- WAT Gym

For full coverage please go to www.uskba.com.

RESULTS: 

MAIN EVENT: USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Lightweight East Coast Championship Title
-  Ognjen Topic (139.8 lbs) def Philip Sehenuk (134.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46).

FEATURED EVENT: USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Junior Division / Weapons 9 Junior Title
-  Vincent Pineno (89.8 lbs – 13 yrs old) def Alec Weisbrot (108.2 lbs – 11 yrs old) by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Welterweight Division
-  Turan Hasanov (153.4 lbs) def Jaral Bowman (153.6 lbs) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Middleweight Division
-  Anthony Daleo (165.2 lbs) def Kingsley Opoku (164.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Junior Super Featherweight Division
-  Joshua Geller (130.4 lbs – 14 yrs old) def Terin Swanson (123.8 lbs – 14 yrs old) by split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29).

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Middleweight Division
-  Edward Thornton (160.9 lbs) def Dan Champa (159.8 lbs) by TKO (referee stoppage) at 1:34 of Round 2.

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Middleweight Division
-  Anthony Lawrence (165.6 lbs) def John Wolcott (165.2 lbs) by TKO (referee stoppage) at 1:40 of Round 2.
*  Wolcott issued 30 day suspension

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Welterweight Division
-  Rubin Lopez (144.6 lbs) def Christopher Basile (144.6 lbs) by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Cruiserweight Division
-  Daniel Lickun (188.6 lbs) def Gjergs (George) Lekic (183.8 lbs) by TKO (doctor stoppage) at 2:00 of Round 2.
*  Lekic issued 30 day suspension

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Junior Division
-  Roman Gutin (96.6 lbs – 12 yrs old) def Julian Amiano (96.6 lbs – 11 yrs old) by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Junior Division
-  Daniel Kisel (70.6 lbs – 10 yrs old) def Frankie Amiano (64.4 lbs – 9 yrs old) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

JOIN US FOR THE THE WARRIORS CUP IV ON JUNE 14, 2008 

AJARN APHIRAUK TO VISIT WEAPONS 9

Weapons 9 Muay Thai is pleased to sponsor a training day with legendary Thai trainer Aphirauk Meungchaiyapun  on Saturday, Feb 16.  Known for his high energy and love of teaching, Ajarn will be making his second appearance at Weapons 9.  This seminar, running from 11AM -3PM, should prove to be a great day of learning or refining your technical skills.  All levels are welcome.   


WEAPONS 9 WARRIOR NICK HARRISON
GIVES VALIANT EFFORT AT
COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE

1/25/08 - New York City - Known for its beautiful atmosphere, New York's Capitale was center stage for yet another night of exciting kickboxing action.  In 2008's first Combat at the Capitale, our own Nick Harrison went toe-to-toe with TSK's Jimmy Rivera.  Typical of TSK fighters, Rivera was aggressive from start to finish.  And though Harrison arguably displayed the finer Muay Thai skills in all three rounds, the judges placed greater value on Rivera's higher productivity and awarded Rivera the unanimous decision.  Both fighters fought with much spirit and determination and deserve congratulations for their effort.   



STANDING ROOM ONLY AT
THE WARRIORS CUP II

A packed house witnessed 
THE WARRIORS CUP II on 12/8/07.  Though only one fighter from each match took home the coveted Warriors Cup, there were certainly no losers in the ring, as each competitor displayed tremendous fighting spirit.

We wish to thank the audience for coming out to support these fine athletes, some of whom were making their fighting debut.   


Here are the results:

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Middleweight Division
- Liam Kerrigan (164.0 lbs) def Brock Billings (165.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Welterweight Division
- Jeffrey Hsieh (154.5 lbs) def Francesco Scardiano (154.0 lbs) by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Middleweight Division
- Anthony Daleo (166.0 lbs) def Joshua Presner (164.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Welterweight Division
- Carlos Alesandro (153.9 lbs) def Jared Buffalino (151.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Light Heavyweight Division
- Chris Kretzer (168.0 lbs) def Chris Siano (160.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Middleweight Division
- Dan Champa (161.5 lbs) def Christopher Varriale (154.0 lbs) by split decision (29-28, 30-27, 28-29).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Super Middleweight Division
- Anthony Lawrence (167.0 lbs) def Andrew Han (167.0 lbs) by split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Juniors Division
- Terin Swanson (117.0 lbs) def Patrick Reynolds (113.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Juniors Division
- Vincent Pineno (86.0 lbs) def Elijah Abouelazm (89.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Juniors Division
- Julian Amiano (92.0 lbs) def Joseph Andrade (90.0 lbs) by split decision (30-27, 30-27, 28-29).


Special thanks to the participating gyms:

-  Champions Fitness - NY
-  Fatjo's MMA - NJ
-  N. Jersey Muay Thai - NJ
-  Sitan Gym - PA
-  Sityongtong - CT
-  UFAI - VT 
-  Varlaro's Muay Thai - NJ
-  Wat - NY