Mostafa Mosadegh won the IKF World Championship Belt at Kish Island IKF World Championship Belt bout at The Second Martial Arts Festival at Kish Island, Iran. He managed to beat Alex Anoushian from USA.

The match was Cruiserweight (-86KG) World Championship Title (IKF Rules, Low Kick).

The Second Martial Arts Festival was held from 17th to 22nd July 2010 in Kish Island in the south of Iran.

This event was held by Martial Arts Federation of Iran under auspices of Physical Education Organization of Iran. Hundreds of athletes and official statures took part in this Festival. Present in this event were Grand Master Joe Corley, president of PKA and IKF event representative, Mr Mohammad Noohi, president of Iranian Martial Arts Federation, Mr Mohsen Ahmadi, Secretary General of Iranian Martial Arts Federation, Shihan Amir Mosadegh, IKF Asia’s representative and Master Rahim Mosadegh, IKF Asia’s board of director.

The match was Light weight (-95KG) International Championship Title (IKF Rules, Low Kick).

The Second Martial Arts Festival was held from 17th to 22nd July 2010 in Kish Island in the south of Iran.

This event was held by Martial Arts Federation of Iran under auspices of Physical Education Organization of Iran. Hundreds of athletes and official statures took part in this Festival. Present in this event were Grand Master Joe Corley, president of PKA and IKF event representative, Mr Mohammad Noohi, president of Iranian Martial Arts Federation, Mr Mohsen Ahmadi, Secretary General of Iranian Martial Arts Federation, Shihan Amir Mosadegh, IKF Asia’s representative and Master Rahim Mosadegh, IKF Asia’s board of director.

The match was Cruiserweight (-86KG) World Championship Title (IKF Rules, Low Kick).

Mostafa will fight Alex Anoushian from USA in the finals for the IKF World Championship Belt.

The Second Martial Arts Festival was held from 17th to 22nd July 2010 in Kish Island in the south of Iran.

This event was held by Martial Arts Federation of Iran under auspices of Physical Education Organization of Iran. Hundreds of athletes and official statures took part in this Festival. Present in this event were Grand Master Joe Corley, president of PKA and IKF event representative, Mr Mohammad Noohi, president of Iranian Martial Arts Federation, Mr Mohsen Ahmadi, Secretary General of Iranian Martial Arts Federation, Shihan Amir Mosadegh, IKF Asia’s representative and Master Rahim Mosadegh, IKF Asia’s board of director.

He beat his opponent, Sayan Sirimongkhian from Thailand and won the fierce match on the third round. The match was on the style of Welterweight (-67KG) for the Asian Championship Title (IKF Rules, Low Kick).

The Second Martial Arts Festival was held from 17th to 22nd July 2010 in Kish Island in the south of Iran.

This event was held by Martial Arts Federation of Iran under auspices of Physical Education Organization of Iran. Hundreds of athletes and official statures took part in this Festival. Present in this event were Grand Master Joe Corley, president of PKA and IKF event representative, Mr Mohammad Noohi, president of Iranian Martial Arts Federation, Mr Mohsen Ahmadi, Secretary General of Iranian Martial Arts Federation, Shihan Amir Mosadegh, IKF Asia’s representative and Master Rahim Mosadegh, IKF Asia’s board of director.

IKF Asia is proud to announce that three matches will be held in the style of kickboxing at The Second Martial Arts Festival this year. The fights will be for World and Asian Championships.

The fighter profiles are as follows:

Bout 1 – Heavy Weight World Championship Title (IKF Rules, Low Kick)

Patrice Quarteron (France)

33 Wins (30 (T)KO’s, 3 decisions), 5 Losses

(We tried very hard and used our connections to invite Patrice to Iran to fight with Jafar Ahmadi -who is also a world champion- in this IKF event)

vs

Jafar Ahmadi (Iran)

39 Wins (18 KO’s), 0 Losses, 1 Draw

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Bout 2 – Cruiserweight (-86KG) World Championship Title (IKF Rules, Low Kick)

Alex Anoushian (USA)

49 Wins (11 KO’s), 8 Losses

vs

Mostafa Mosadegh (Iran)

71 Wins (National & International) (43 KO’s), 9 Losses

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Bout 3 – Lightweight (-67KG) Asian Championship Title (IKF Rules, Low Kick)

Sayan Sirimongkhian (Thailand)

Lb St Kg |	↑date↓	| ratings off on		|

		date	Lb	opponent	Lb	W-L-D	last 6	location
		2010-03-27	125¼	Alexander Miskirtchian	126	17-2-1		Basket Club de Ciney, Ciney, Namur, Belgium	L	TKO	4	12
	~ referee: Daniel Van de Wiele | judge: Bela Florian 26-30 | judge: Robin Dolpierre 27-29 | judge: Sergio Silvi 27-29 ~ ~ WBC International featherweight title ~
		2009-06-19	126	In-Suk Song	126	9-4-		Citizen Hall, Osan City, South Korea	W	KO	6	12
	~ time: 0:53 | referee: Jae-Bong Kim | judge: Anek Hongtongkam 49-45 | judge: Nam-Chul Park 48-46 | judge: Kyung-Ha Shin 48-46 ~ ~ vacant WBC International featherweight title ~
		2009-01-29		Narong Jakkaphantours		-1-		Khon Kaen, Thailand	W	KO	2	6
		2007-12-28		Ariel Delgado		11-4-1		Yasothorn, Thailand	L	KO	3	12
	~ time: 1:42 ~ ~ WBC Asian Boxing Council super bantamweight title ~
		2007-10-15		Kompetch Twins Gym		8--		Lop Buri, Thailand	W	TKO	8	12
	~ time: 2:56 | referee: Cherdchai Srirat | judge: Teera Naovangvaraha 67-67 | judge: Chaweng Kutket 67-66 | judge: Kriangsak Thonghong 67-66 ~ ~ WBC Asian Boxing Council super bantamweight title ~ Or Muangklang down twice in the final round.
		2007-09-03		Boido Simanjuntak		11-5-		Nongchang District, Uthai Thani, Thailand	W	KO	2	6
		2007-05-29		Thitichon Singwancha		9--		Kalasin, Thailand	W	UD	12	12
	~ referee: Thawut Plumsamran | judge: Sawaeng Taweekoon 115-112 | judge: Tanawat Wongsasan 115-112 | judge: Surat Soikrachang 115-112 ~ ~ WBC Asian Boxing Council super bantamweight title ~ interim title Thitichon downed in 10th
		2007-03-16		Obote Ameme		31-12-1		Thairath 93 School, Kabinburi, Prachinburi, Thailand	W	TKO	5	6
		2007-01-31		Gun Tinular		4-5-		The Mall Shopping Center, Ngamwongwan, Nonthaburi, Thailand	W	PTS	6	6
		2006-11-30		Kularbdang Kiatkrerin		24-13-		Khaolak Beach, Pang-nga, Thailand	W	PTS	6	6
		2006-07-24		Fonthong Sithseanyu		debut		Nong Khai, Thailand	W	PTS	6	6
		2006-03-16		Fahdaeng Sor Sakyai		debut		Nonthaburi, Thailand	W	PTS	6	6
		2005-12-19		Yaikubfah Por Rawee		debut		Ongkarak, Nakornnayok, Thailand	L	PTS	6	6
		2005-08-25		Suayai Maprathorapee		debut		Thon Buri, Thailand	W	PTS	4	4
		2005-05-06		Noy Singtachai		debut		Chumphon, Thailand	W	PTS	4	4
		2005-03-12		Yakyaisri Phupapha		debut		Phang Nga, Thailand	W	PTS	4	4

vs

Behrooz Mohammadi (Iran)

66 Wins (National) (28 KO’s), 4 Losses

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Bout 4 – (-91KG) International Championship Title (ISCF Rules, ISCF/MMA)

Syed Mohammad Sadjadi (Afghanistan)

3 Wins, 2 Losses

vs

Shahrooz Panahi (Iran)

10 Wins, 4 Losses, 1 Draw

The Second Martial Arts Festival will be held from 17th to 22nd July 2010 in Kish Island in the south of Iran.

This event is held by Martial Arts Federation of Iran under auspices of Physical Education Organization of Iran. It is expected that hundreds of athletes and official statures will take part in this Festival.

The main style attended to in this festival will be kickboxing and so, IKF Asia will cease the opportunity to send fighters to the event and promote IKF Asia to the fans.

More information is available from the official website at www.2ndfestival-ma.com.

This event is held by Martial Arts Federation of Iran under auspices of Physical Education Organization of Iran. It is expected that hundreds of athletes and official statures will take part in this Festival.

The main style attended to in this festival will be kickboxing and so, IKF Asia will cease the opportunity to send fighters to the event and promote IKF Asia to the fans.

More information is available from the official website at www.2ndfestival-ma.com.

Shihan Amir Mosadegh discussed and trained the latest IKF Kickboxing trends and techniques and also introduced IKF Asia and IKF/PKB to the participants.

During the seminar, Black Belt test from Dan 1 to Dan 3 took place and the qualifiers were awarded with relevant belts and certificates.

The Iranian fighter withstood heavy attacks from Nongoh Citmato, his well-known Thai opponent and despite the clear disadvantage from the crowd and environment, managed to win the match.

The crowd cheered endlessly for the fighters as the announcer introduced them and Nongoh entered the stadium dancing the famous Thai martial arts moves.

Once the referee blew in his whistle, both fighters started the match and in the first round, the audience witnessed some fascinating kicks as both fighters were analyzing and examining each other’s opponents.

Coaches from both sides were watching the match closely and repeatedly reminded the fighters of proper techniques for them to apply.

In this match, which was the first IKF Golden Belt Championship to be held in Thailand, many tourists from various countries were present and excitedly applauded the fighters.

At the end, it was the Iranian fighter, Mohsen Mansouri who managed to win the match by continuously and rigorously attacking the Thai fighter. On round 5, both fighters showed an extremely exciting performance and provoked the crowd to cheer loudly and created an overwhelming atmosphere in the stadium.

Mohsen Mansouri who is known as Eric, managed to win the match with a close score and won the championship and brought joy to the audience and to his coach.

• WHO: Mohsen Mansoori (Eric) Vs. Nongoh Citmato
• WHERE: Fairtex Stadium, Pattaya, Thailand
• WHAT: IKF Pro Kickboxing K-1 Rules
• IKF Representative: Shihan Amir Mosadegh
• IKF Referee: Cinat Tanviset
• IKF JUDGES: Sakchai Munsurim, Narupong Harit, Anthony Alongkot
• EVENT DOCTOR: Boorapa Apichat
• PROMOTER: Persian International Martial Arts Federation (PIMAF)

IKF Asia is proud to present the Grand Prix match between Mohsen Mansoori (Eric) from Iran and Nongoh Citmato from Thailand in the style of kickboxing with K-1 Rules.

This match is part of a play off for the Grand Prix match for the Asian Championship belt and also for the prize of $5,000 and will be held on 29th of January. This is the first prize to be awarded from IKF Asia in Thailand.

Mohsen Mansoori was the winner of the playoff that was held on 12th of December last year versus Sanomsak Sitsurapon, also from Thailand.

Shihan Amir Mosadegh, president of PIMAF and IKF Asia representative, wishes both players good luck and hopes to witness a great match tomorrow.

• WHO: Mohsen Mansoori (Eric) Vs. Sanomsak Sitsurapon
• WHERE: Pattaya, Thailand
• WHAT: IKF Pro Kickboxing K-1 Rules
• IKF Representative: Shihan Amir Mosadegh
• IKF Referee: Dennoi Soponkit
• IKF JUDGES: Sompon Lukaa , Yodsunpon Sitchaipum, Yodsan Munsurim
• EVENT DOCTOR: Danuwong Tanjararak
• PROMOTER: Persian International Martial Arts Federation (PIMAF)

For the first time, the biggest match Thailand has ever seen was held by IKF Asia. This match was held between Mohsen Mansoori the Iranian kickboxing champion and Sanomsak Sitsurapon Thai boxing champion from Thailand in the style of kickboxing with K-1 Rules.

There was a lot of excitement in the Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand as this was the first qualifier, being sanctioned by IKF Asia in Thailand. A lot of crowd gathered to watch the match and they were cheering the fighters heavily. During this event, many Thai promoters showed enthusiasm to hold more such matches in Thailand and preliminary agreements were made.

The Thai champion had a higher advantage over the Iranian fighter on the ring, because most of the crowd who were Thai, were cheering for him. This put a lot of pressure on Iranian fighter.

This match is part of a play off for the Grand Pris match for the prize of $5,000 to be held next year, on 29th of January. This is the first prize to be awarded from IKF Asia in Thailand.

In the first round, the fighters tested their opponent’s skills and followed a close fight. In the second round, despite the brilliant and powerful performance by the Thai champion, Mohsen Mansoori attacked the Thai fighter and showed off his fighting skills and broke the opponent’s ribs with a back kick and won the match by Knock-Out point.

After the match, the winner was announced and the Iranian flag was raised in the stadium. Eric qualified to fight in the Asian Championship Title to be sanctioned by IKF Asia for the first time in Thailand. He will fight fiercely for the IKF Asia golden belt and the prize money of $5000.

Shihan Amir Mosadegh, president of PIMAF and IKF Asia representative, congratulates Eric for the victory and the great performance he showed and wishes him luck in the future fights.