Gary Langford &
Albert Ross
Presented
International kickboxing
at the Skea-n- Dhu Hotel

Aberdeen was the setting for an International kickboxing extravaganza on April 1st
Gary Langford & Albert Ross will feel very please with the event even though their main fighter young David Hastie wasn't crowned champion.
Here is a brief rundown on the bouts:-

He was to Hastie on the night - Scotland's David Hastie got off to a slow start against his French opponent Jean Pierre Ordono. Ordono looked to have the fight under his complete control after knocking Hastie to the canvas in both the first and second rounds. It was not until the third round that Scotland young brave heart found a little of his past form. It was clear by the start of the fourth round the only way for him to win was by way of knockout and it nearly came after Hastie connected with several kick and punch combinations in the fifth and final round at the packed Skea-n- Dhu Hotel - hastie's supporters rose to their feet in support for the local man, but some how the French man withstood the heavy attacks, but in the end he just couldn't find the knock out blow. Hastie lost the fight by a single point and plans for a rematch are already in the pipeline. However, he will probably have to travel abroad for his revenge bout. Well done to Jean Pierre Ordono from France, at 38 it's a great achievement to defend his title.

Former WKN British challenger; Douglas Morrison had the fight of his career when he fought the WKN Irish Champion Owen Flatley. Surprisingly, Flatey found himself on the canvas after excellent right hand found it's way through the Irish mans guard - Morrison went on to beat the Irishman by unanimous point's decision. This will be one to watch out for when the pair met in Galway on the 6th of May for a rematch.

Gary Noade from Downpatrick's North Ireland furthered his unbeaten record on Sunday when he beat Matt Turner of England at the Skean Dhu Hotel in Aberdeen Scotland. Turner made himself very difficult to hit for most of the fight demonstrating a unauthardox style of fighting, but Noade's better boxing skills helped him to win by a close margin.Well done both boys.


Mark's Feet of Flames prove too good -Lisburn's Mark McGuigan won in great style when he travelled to Aberdeen Scotland with a team of four other Prokick fighters. McGuigan won in the first round by KO when he struck his Scottish counterpart on the head with a sweetly landed right roundhouse kick. This is the second time Mark has won in this fashion in three fights and has once again proved he will be one to watch out for in the future.

Close encounter for Belfast's newest Kickboxer - Belfast's Darren Thompson fought in Aberdeen against a very strong and experienced Scot, Steve Kitchiner. Darren got off to a very nervous start in the first fight of his career. He was under a lot of pressure in the early stages but managed to keep his focus. Thompson came back very strong against the Kitchiner who found himself on the receiving end of some powerful and inch perfect kicks. The fight was closely fought to the end and was declared a draw by the WKN judges.

Simon Baird travelled to Scotland for the second fight of his career. He won his first back in February by TKO. However, Simon's opponent failed his pre fight medical and was refused permission to fight. Therefore Simon won his second fight by way of walk over.

Belfast Gary Hamilton - Hamilton was involved in a demo bout with two young Scottish prospects he nursed the pair over two rounds each, no decision was given.

2 WKN Scottish Titles - the first of the two Scottish titles saw Darren Thompson win in a very one-sided encounter against Miguel Gomez. The referee Andrew Harron stopped the fight in the 2nd round to prevent Gomez from taking any more punishment.

The second battle of the Scot's saw Hugh Whyte and Allan Thomas both do battle in what was the best fight of both men's careers. Early on Wythe was caught well with a powerful straight right hand which had him on rocky ground, enough for the Referee to give him a count. However, Hugh Whyte gallantly fought his way back into the fight despite the early shock. Both men caught each other with some great combo's - it was now up to the Judges to decide.... Whyte won by a very small margin and was crowned WKN Scottish Champion. Congratulations to both men who displayed one of the best fights of the night.

Willie Whyte back on form - Scotland William Whyte is with out a doubt back on form. The young Scot displayed some of the most spectacular moves of the night including several spinning back kicks, which proved the most punishing to fellow Scot Richard Towler. Whyte won by a second round TKO after the Referee stopped the bout.

RESULTS:
William Whyte (Scotland) VS Richard Tower (England) (Won by TKO 2nd Round)
Steve Kitchiner (Scotland) VS Darren Thompson (N. Ireland) (DRAW)
Gary Noade (N. Ireland) VS Matt Turner (England) (Won by points)
WKN Scottish Title:
Hugh Whyte VS Allan Thomas (Won by points)
Dave Krasjuck (Scotland) VS Mark McGuigan (N. Ireland) (Won by 1st round KKO)
Douglas Morrison (Scotland) VS Owen Flatley (Ireland) (Won by points)
WKN Scottish Title: Daryn Thompson VS Miguel Gomez (Won after RSF 2nd round)
WKN Intercontinental Title:
David Hastie (Scotland) VS Jean Pierre Ordono (France) (Won by points decision)

This event was sanctioned by the WKN (World Kickboxing Network)

Officials:
Stéphane Cabrera (World President)
Billy Murray Judge
Andrew Harron (Referee/Judge)
Ellion Nouvel (Referee/Judge)
Heather Robertson (Kick counter) Lynda Ross (Kick counter)
Time Keeper Mr Colum McDonald

Promoters: Gary Langford & Albert Ross

All the fighters from the night....