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02 JANUARY 2011, MIAMI, FLORIDA: WORLD BOXING FORUM (WBF-BOXING) IS THE NEW PARTNER OF WKL FOR PROFESSIONAL, NEP-PRO BOXING AND THE NEW LIGHTBOXING SPORT.
05 FEBRUARY 2011, EGYPT: NATIONAL LIGHTCONTACT CHAMPIONSHIP WKL.
+ ASIA LIGHTCONTACT TITLE WKL
12 FEBRUARY 2011,N.IRELAND: EUROPEAN AM FULLCONTACT TITLE WKL -60KG.
NEW EUROPEAN AMATEUR CHAMPION WKL -60KG JOSHUA FERRY (N.IRELAND)
18 MARCH 2011, ARGENTINA: ARGENTINA KICKBOXING EVENT WKL.
20 MARCH 2011, BARCELONA , SPAIN: EUROPEAN MUAYTHAI TITLE WKL.
ZANCHI CORRADO (ITALY) WIN BY DECISION OVER MANUEL HINOJO (SPAIN)
25 MARCH 2011, EGYPT: FULLCONTACT GALA WKL.
05 APRIL 2011, GERMANY: GERMAN CLASSICS.
09 APRIL 2011, NOTHERN IRELAND: WORLD & EUROPEAN KICKBOXING TITLES WKL.
Welter Weight World Amateur Title WKL:
Barry McGuire vs Wilson Snoddy - Wilson Snoddy became the new World Champion by Unanimous points decision
Middle Weight World Amateur Title WKL:
Michael Sweeney vs Thomas McNeill - Michael Sweeney became the new World Champion by Unanimous points decision.
Light Weight European Amateur Title WKL:
Shawn Montgomery vs Chris McKeag - Shawn Montgomery won the Title with a 2nd round TKO stoppage.
Middle Weight European Amateur Title Anto Healey Vs Stevie McIvoy - Anto Healey became the new European Champion after Stevie McIvoy was unable to come out for the 2nd round.
5 Nations Heavy Weight Title WKL:
Phelim Halligan vs Bill Little - Phelim Halligan became the new 5 Nations champion on a unamimous points decision.
Jnr Middle Weight Irish Title WKL:
Pat Murphy vs Rory Stewart - Rory Stewart bacame the New Irish Champion with a split decision win.
Super Heavy Weight Irish Title WKL:
Gary Walsh vs Jason Fox - Gary Walsh won the Title 3rd round KO
Super Heavy Weight Ulster Title WKL:
Jamie Martin vs Karl Brooks - Jamie Martin won the Ulster title after a second round resignation by Karl Brooks corner.
16-17 APRIL 2011, BRAZIL : COPA BRAZIL INTERNATIONAL WKL.
23 APRIL 2011, CANADA: WORLD AMATEUR MUAYTHAI TITLE WKL -72Kg.
WKL World Junior Middleweight Full MuayThai Rules Title - 5 X 2 Minute Rounds
Peter Arbeau (Calgary/Miles) vs. Ryo Saito (Japan/Tatsuno)
NEW WORLD CHAMPION PETER ARBEAU BY TKO IN 4º ROUND!
From the opening bell this was a great fight, easily 'The Fight of the Night'. At stake was the WKL World Middleweight MuayThai Title and both athletes looked very fit and focused as they entered the ring. As the bout started, Japanese athlete Saito had one thing in mind and that was cornering and catching the Canadian Arbeau with a knockout shot. Complimenting Saito's skills was an incredible desire to have the hardware around his waist. Looking larger, more muscular, and physically stronger than Arbeau, Saito had techniques and tactics to back up his physical appearance. Arbeau looked very calm and smart in this fight utilizing movement and angles to try and keep Saito from setting. In the first two rounds, Arbeau kept up a very busy work pace and was mixing up his shots very well. Saito, not to be outdone was not shy at exchanging leather as often as he could. Some connected as Arbeau had his bleeding nose dealt with in between rounds one and two. As the bout continued, though Arbeau got some good shots through, Saito looked unfazed and would move forward and kept exchanging with the Canadian. At the end of the 3rd round, Arbeau landed a strong left hook and then pummeled in several head kicks. Saito was dazed and given a standing eight. As the bout commenced again the round ended and Saito had time to recover in his corner. In the 4th round, Saito took several good shots that shook him and then Arbeau smelled blood forcing the fight into the clinch trying to and then, landing several knees to the face. Saito was given another standing eight count and as the bout recommenced, still looked shook. Arbeau pounced and followed up with nice head kicks and started a long sustained attack from which Saito suddenly countered. Arbeau, undaunted by the resistance pounced back in and threw an onslaught of punches, kicks, elbows and knees. Having seen enough sustained pressure and no answering by Saito, fearing for the well being of the Japanese athlete, the referee stopped the fight seconds before the bell went off ending the 4th round. The crowd erupted into a standing ovation. Saito was visibly upset but he represented himself and his country with skill, pride, honor, and unquestionable desire. This fight will be talked about in Calgary for years to come. Congratulations to Peter Arbeau on the new hardware around his waist, the WKL World Middleweight Amateur MuayThai Title. Ryo Saito won the award for the Best Out of Town Athlete and deservedly so.
14 MAY 2011, TARRAGONA, SPAIN: IKARASPORT EVENT + NATIONAL LIGHTCONTACT TITLE WKL.
2 REGIONAL KICK-LIGHT TITLES WKL.
DANI NAVARRETE WIN THE SPAIN LIGHTCONTACT PRO TITLE WKL.
15 MAY 2011, YEMEN: FULLCONTACT GALA WKL.
21 MAY 2011, TARRAGONA, SPAIN: WORLD K1 TITLE WKL.
+ 2 NATIONAL MUAYTHAI TITLES WKL
JUANMA CHACON (SPAIN) WIN BY DECISION THE WORLD K1 TITLE WKL OVER ALEJANDRO MONTERO (ARGENTINA).
29/30 MAY 2011, PORTUGAL: NATIONAL PORTUGAL CHAMPIONSHIP WKL.
04-05 JUNE 2011, MENGIBAR, SPAIN: WKL-SPAIN MUAYTHAI DELEGATE SEMINAR.
08 JUNE 2011, LITHUANIA: WORLD LOWKICK TITLE WKL.
LOLI REQUENA (SPAIN) NEW WORLD CHAMPION WKL -50KG
19 JUNE 2011, BRAZIL: COPA LIGHTCONTACT WKL .
02 JULY 2011, IRELAND: ALL IRELAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WIMAAO/WKL.
02 JULY 2011, LOS ANGELES: DON WILSON HALL OF FAME WKL 2010.
02 JULY 2011, EGYPT: ISMAILIA KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIP.
10 JULY 2011, PAKISTAN: WKL PRESENT THE NEW NATIONAL WKL BELT FOR ALL WKL LEVEL NATIONAL AND REGIONAL TITLES .
23 JULY 2011, CALGARY, CANADA: WOMEN NORTH AMERICAN MUAYTHAI TITLE WKL.
NICCI SOUTIERE(CANADA) WIN BY 3rd ROUND TKO OVER CARESSA KIBLER(USA)
13 AUGUST 2011, BRAZIL: K1 SEMINAR IN WKL BRAZIL
10 SEPTEMBER 2011, ALMERIA, SPAIN: NATIONAL K1 TITLE WKL.
SEPTEMBER 2011, ARGENTINA: AMERICAN CONTINENT TITLE WKL + SOUTH AMERICAN TITLE WKL.
GASTON MONROE NEW AMERICAN CONTINENT CHAMPION.
17 SEPTEMBER 2011, CANADA: CANADA-CHALLENGER 2 - EXPLOSION-.
SEPTEMBER 2011, EGYPT: K1 GALA TITLES WKL.
30 SEPTEMBER 2011, BOLIVIA: INTERNATIONAL EVENT WKL.
30 SEPTEMBER 2011, CANADA: CANADA MUAYTHAI TITLE WKL.
KIARASH MOGHADDAM NEW CANADIAN CHAMPION MUAYTHAI WKL.
21 OCTOBER 2011, CANADA: NORTH AMERCAN CHALLENGER WKL..
01 NOVEMBER 2011,BRAZIL: 4 WORLD TITLES WKL.
Titulo K-1 ate 56 kilos WKL
José Welington Morais-Brasil x Marcos G. Manchon- SPAIN
WORLD CHAMPION Marcos G. Manchon - SPAIN.
Titulo K-1 ate 79 kilos WKL.
Giuliano de Lima-Brasil x Antonio J. Totosa- SPAIN
WORLD CHAMPION Antonio J.Totosa – SPAIN
Titulo MMA- 75 kilos WKL
Tomeya S. Filho-Brasil x Sergio Miguel - Angola
WORLD CHAMPION Tomeya S. Filho - Brasil.
Titulo MMA + 90 Kilos WKL.
Ivo Rodrigo-Brasil x Rafael Silva - Portugal
WORLD CHAMPION Rafael Silva - Portugal.
TBA 2011, USA: NATIONAL USA LIGHTCONTACT TITLES WKL.
TBA 2011, ROMANIA: GALA KICKBOXING CLASS-B WKL.
13 NOVEMBER 2011, LONDON: 4 WORLD LIGHTCONTACT TITLES WKL.
19 NOVEMBER 2011, SPAIN: WORLD K-1 CHAMPIONSHIP WKL -86KG.
CESAR CORDOBA (SPAIN) vs T.B.A
19 NOVEMBER 2011, BRAZIL: 2 WORLD K1 TITLES WKL and 2 WORLD MMA TITLES.
DECEMBER 2011, SPAIN: INTERCONTINENTAL TITLES WKL.
27 DECEMBER 2011, THAILAND: WORLD MUAYTHAI TITLE WKL.
Konkeanlek Sitpholek (Thai) 59KG WORLD CHAMPION WKL FIRST DEFENCE!!!.
+ 2 WORLD MUATHAI TITLE WKL + INTERCONTINENTAL MUAYTHAI TITLE WKL.
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