15th June 2011 saw an exciting press conference in Bangkok’s Royal Thai Army Club to announce the kick-off of the WMC World Muaythai Stand Off which will mark the inauguration of the new “WMC Stadium” located in Pomona, California, USA.
At the helm of the project, Dr. Joe Vivo and Pongsan Ekyothin of Push Kick Promotions whom extended their deep gratitude to the WMC for the support in making this project a reality.
Dr. Joe addressed and audience and stressed how with the WMC’s support and cooperation, the traditions and values of the sport will be maintained…. “Without the special efforts of all involved, the traditions and values of muaythai will have certainly been compromised if not completely changed on American soil. The uncompromising Full Rules Muaythai in California is now the norm instead of the exception with the cooperation of the WMC and the California State Athletic Commission”.
The project is set to span a time-line of over a year’s worth of events, with the first event of the series on July 16th 2011 and ending with the final event on November 3rd 2012.
WMC World Muaythai Stand Off Event Plan
2011
July 16th “World Stand Off” @ WMC Stadium, Pomona, California USA
Thailand vs USA
Thailanf vs Brazil
November 5th “World Stand Off” @ WMC Stadium, Pomona, California USA
Thailand vs Brazil
Cambodia vs France
Thailand vs Philippines
2012
March 3rd “World Stand Off” @ WMC Stadium, Pomona, California USA
Thailand vs Russia
Thailand vs Philippines
June 2nd “World Stand Off” @ WMC Stadium, Pomona, California USA
Thailand vs Brazil
Cambodia vd Brazil
September 8th “World Stand Off” @ WMC Stadium, Pomona, California USA
USA vs Brazil
Thailand vs Holland
November 3rd “World Stand Off” @ WMC Stadium, Pomona, California USA
Thailand vs Russia
USA vs Russia
The Program for the 16th of July looks to be filled with exciting bouts and entertainment. Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan also assured that in keeping with the mission of the WMC to preserve and uphold the traditional aspects of muaythai, a full Thai musical band will be flown to California, air tickets courtesy of Thai Airways.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE – 16th July, “World Stand Off” @ WMC Stadium, Pomona, California USA
4:00 pm Doors open
5:30 pm Opening ceremony:
■Thai Temple Drum & Dance
6:00 pm Under card fights
■Beto Rodriguez (Team Florez) vs. Chris Minor
■George Amirian (Ken KB-MT)) vs. Rajesh Narine (LA Boxing)
■Ming Freeman (WSC Muaythai) vs. Victor Perez (Saekson MT)
■Artee Panghongkeow (MTA)
■Ruben Lahn (World Muaythai Gym) vs. Oscar Sanchez (Team Oyama)
■Mike Krauska (Red Scorpion Gym) vs. George Perez (Doblers Gym)
8:00 pm Break
■Crespi Taiko Drum: Razz Purcell, Blaine O’Brien
■US Marines Color Flag Ceremony: National Anthem
8:30 pm Professional Bouts (5)
– Thailand vs. USA 135lbs NEUNGSIAM ”THE ROCK” SAMPHUSRI vs. CHARLES ”MANTIS” WILLIAMS
– Thailand vs. USA 155lbs GORNPET ”DIAMOND HANDS” DEJRAT vs. KY HOLLENBECK
– Thailand vs. USA 154Lbs CHONGLAG “NO WAIT” KEAWIT vs. BAXTER ”ONE ARM BANDIT” HUMBY
– Thailand vs. USA 154lbs EKPRACHA ”HITMAN” MENTON vs. WILLIAM ”THE BULL” SRIYAPAI
– Thailand vs. Brazil 135lbs. LERDSILA ”MR. LIGHTNING” vs. SHEYMON Da SILVA
