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

Source: IFMA.