Once again, this was an exciting night for kickboxing in Minnesota! The event featured six exciting fights, four Amateur and two Pro. The fighters promised to give the crowd a great show and they did not disappoint. The night was full of hard hitting, high action, and close fights! Thank you to all competitors. Hats off to New World Combat who travelled all the way from Texas. They have been to Minnesota several times and are always game to "Walk the Walk!"

Here are the Nights Results:

1. Amateur Muay Thai
Fernando Aguilar (Fort Worth, Texas, USA, BX: 0-1, 135.4, 5'7", 6-29-91) VS Lee Lor (Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA, 1-1, 141.4, 5'6" 12-31-79)
This fight started off with hard slapping kicks and punches from Aguilar. Both fighters were in good condition as the fight progressed. Lor began to display more technical Muay Thai in the clinches and with knee strikes. However both fighters' clinches were clean with the knee strikes solid and clear. In the end it was Aguilar with more hands and kicks that won the split decision.

Winner: Fernando Aguilar by Split Decision: 30-27, 28-29, 30-27.
REFEREE: Greg Nelson
JUDGES: Ralph Lee Judges: Brain Campbell, Rick Anderson, Mike Duffy.

2. Amateur Kickboxing
Matt Hunter (St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, 2-0, 150.6, 5'9" 9-13-86) VS Adam Patneaude (Isanti, Minnesota, USA, 3-1, 149.6, 5'6", 11-13-73)
This was a classic fast paced 3 round amateur fight. The fighters came out very busy and determined to put the other down. Patneaude seemed to be the dominate driver of the fight with ring control and hard hits, however it was Hunter that had more poise and scored more shots for the win.

Winner: Matt Hunter by Split Decision: 30-27, 29-28, 28-30.
REFEREE: Ralph Lee
JUDGES: Brain Campbell, Rick Anderson, Mike Duffy.

3. Amateur Muay Thai
Mario Martinez (Fort Worth, Texas, USA, KB:1-0, BX, 3-1, 141.2, 7-12-86) VS Sean Paulson (Plymouth, Minnesota, USA, 1-0, 138.8, 5'8", 12-18-79)
First round was controlled by Martinez with slapping punches, leg kicks and body shots he was the initiator and landed lots of punches. Round 2 was closer, however it was Martinez with the more damaging punches and all around control. Round 3 goes to Paulson as Martinez seemed to slow down and Paulson found his groove making Martinez miss with timing and movement. Paulson looked great and put it all together to finish strong, but too little too late.

Winner: Mario Martinez by Unanimous: 30-27, 29-28, 29-28
REFEREE: Ralph Lee
JUDGES: Brain Campbell, Peyton Russell, Mike Duffy

4. Amateur Kickboxing
Hector Orozco (New Hope, Minnesota, USA, 5-0 boxing, 0-1, 155.8, 5'8", 11-27-87), VS Cody Runquist (Aurora, Minnesota, USA, KB: 5-2, BX: 2-2, 164.2, 5'7", 6-18-91)
1st round It seemed as if Runquist was not fully warmed or ready to fight and entered the ring a little too casual. Orozco came out smoking and landed several punches that dropped Runquist for the first 8 count. He was a little shaky during the count but gained his composure and resumed the fight. Orozco again landed several punches following with a hard slapping roundhouse kick to the neck and jaw that dropped Runquist for the second time. With the heart and spirit of a fighter Runquist rose to fight but when referee Ralph Lee saw how unsteady he was he waved the fight to a close.

Winner: Hector Orozco by TKO At 1:11 of round ?
* Cody Runquist has been issued a 30 day medical suspension due to his TKO loss.
REFEREE: Ralph Lee
JUDGES: Brain Campbell, Peyton Russell, Mike Duffy.

5. Pro Muay Thai
Troy Hill (Hinckley, Minnesota, USA, KB: 0-1, MMA: 23-9, 168, 5'11", 10-19-74) VS Adam Morin (Coon Rapids, Minnesota, USA, 4-1, 164, 5'10", 1-14-80)
Both fighters began with respect for each other, cautiously feeling each other out as pros do. Hill initiated some wild kicks and really showed the style and aggression of an MMA fighter while Morin kept his Muay Thai poise and strong stance while waiting for his opportunity. That opportunity came early in the second round. Morin landed a crushing leg kick after several well placed leg kicks. Hill showed the damage by limping and grimacing. Morin seized the moment and rushed in for a clinch. He then delivered several knee strikes to the same damaged leg of Hill. At this point Referee Ralph Lee waved the fight over and Hill had to be helped out of the ring.

Winner: Adam Morin by TKO at 47 seconds of round 2.
* Troy Hill has been issued a 30 day medical suspension due to his TKO loss.
REFEREE: Ralph Lee
JUDGES: Brain Campbell, Rick Anderson, Mike Duffy.

6. Pro Muay Thai
Nathan Bagby (Fort Worth, Texas, USA, 3-1, 171, 5'11", 11-18-82) VS David Morin (Blaine, Minnesota, USA, 2-0, 169.2, 5'10", 2-13-82)
Early in the fight Bagby looked more the experienced Muay Thai fighter with his good stance, calm and poise. Morin was more the straight forward brawler type. In the first round, it was Morin's strength that overcame Bagby with a roundhouse kick to the ribs. It didn't appear the kick was that hard, however Bagby had to take a knee for an 8 count. In round 2, Morin tried to build upon the damage to Bagby's ribs with heavy shots of punches and kicks. Bagby survived the round. In round 3 things began to slow down because Bagby finally landed some effective shots and both fighters grew cautious. But it was still Morin that won the round. In round 4 Babgy figured out his game plan and was able to counter Morin with better timing, stance, and patience. Round 5 was the best round for both fighters and for the crowd. The round was more technical and even. Both fighters landed leg kicks, punches and knees from the clinch but again it was Morin's strength that came out on top.

Winner: David Morin by Unanimous decision: 40-45, 49-46 and 50-45, 45-49.
REFEREE: Ralph Lee
JUDGES: Brain Campbell, Rick Anderson, Mike Duffy.