THAI WARS : A new era for Irish Thai Boxing

chprt · 07-07-2012 08:01PM #1

THAI WARS : A new era for Irish Thai Boxing

The 24th of November 2012 will see the beginning of an exciting new televised era for Irish Thai Boxing when the inaugural Thai Wars comes to Dublin’s National Basketball Arena.

The Irish Muay Thai council sanctioned THAI WARS which will initially televised in 36 countries is joint venture between Thai Boxing stalwart and former Irish Middleweight Champion Paddy Clint of Chupasart Promotions and Ferguson Sports Group, the company behind Cage Contender one of Europe’s largest televised MMA promotions. Clint will look after all Thai Boxing related matters while Ferguson Sports will concentrate on promotion, production and broadcasting matters.

" I'm excited at the prospect of televising the Thai boxing talent Ireland has in its ranks to a global audience and all the attention that will generate. Thai Boxing folk are passionate about their sport and Ferguson Sports are passionate about producing great televised entertainment. Chupasart have been successfully promoting Thai Boxing events for a number of years and that when paired with what I bring to the table in terms of promotion and television will create something special

When I entered the MMA market there were one maybe two sporadic Irish broadcasts per year, we have changed that landscape. We now produce 15 or so programmes which when you take repeats into account means that we put Irish MMA on TV over 45 times per year in close to 100 countries. I am fully determined to make this the biggest thing to hit Irish Thai Boxing in the last decade. " – John Ferguson

Thai Wars plan to hold one event in 2012 followed by 4 events in 2013 with the most likely locations being Dublin and Belfast. The initial television deals will see the promotion broadcast in 36 countries with expansion to over 60 countries expected for the 2013 events.

“I am delighted to be involved in this venture with Ferguson Sports. After being involved in the sport for so many years its nice to see it getting it place on mainstream television and a lot more deserved publicity for the sport.

"I look forward to the challenge ahead, in not only promoting top level fights nights but also promoting the sport in Ireland and to pitting the best of the Irish against the rest of the world. Thai Wars scheduled for the 24th of November 2012 will not disappoint fight fans that’s for sure

Thanks to the IMC for all their help and support to date. Thanks also to John Ferguson for bringing me on board.” - Paddy Clint

Further details will be released in the coming weeks, in the mean time you can follow Thai Wars on twitter and Facebook

Facebook.com/ThaiWars
Twitter: @ThaiWars

John Ferguson · 07-07-2012 08:44PM

Really looking forward to this project!!

If there is anything in particular that coaches, fighters or fans want to see let us know and we will take your views on board. From match ups to facilities or anything else let us hear your views!

John Ferguson · 08-07-2012 12:00AM

***** IRISH MUAY THAI COUNCIL STATEMENT *****

The Irish Muaythai Council (IMC) are the recognised governing body for Muaythai in Ireland and are responsible for the promotion and development of Muaythai in Ireland.

For a number of years the IMC have worked to improve the popularity of Muaythai in Ireland through promotions and competitions, and have been involved in the running of events both Nationally and Internationally. The IMC have now taken another step in the promotion of the sport by joining with one of the country's leading promoters John Ferguson and Muaythai coach Paddy Clint.

It is hoped that this joint venture will lead to some major Muaythai events been staged over the coming years in Ireland which will showcase the high standard of Muaythai in Ireland. This will increased the popularity of the sport and bring it in line with some of the more main stream sports in Ireland.

Sean Dillon
President

scotty22 · 08-07-2012 06:19PM

@ ferguson I wood like to c something like this or something similar maybe b4 the fights start r during an interlude....or maybe some female dancers or even other martial artist doing a exhibition with swords...just some quick Brain storming
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZyIkmgToUM

Khannie · 09-07-2012 12:02PM

Looking forward to seeing the line up. Good luck with the venture lads.

Sean had posted this in the other thread (it's gone now)......

sean long wrote: »

This is going to be big for Ireland and muay thai paddy you must have worked hard

John Ferguson · 14-07-2012 08:00PM

THAI WARS : 24th NOV 2012 : DUBLIN

IRISH WELTERWEIGHT TITLE

Sean Hodgers (Louth Thai) -v- Alan "Cannon" Gannon (Chupasart Gym)

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Langka · 15-07-2012 07:53AM

Big well done to John Ferguson and my good friend Paddy Clint for putting Muay Thai were it deserves tobe! Great fight to!

chprt · 15-07-2012 07:08PM

Thanks Jamie, your not a bad lad at heart... and what do you mean "good" friends... I thought we were more phone buddies at this stage

Thanks to Louth Thai for the chance of a crack at seans title. There are only a few lads in Ireland that I would think twice about before matching with my lads and Sean is one of them, very fit, very well schooled and always has his homework done.

I am just hoping I can do my homework better than him and Richie on the 24th.

More fights to be announced soon

Paddy

crosstrainer1 · 17-07-2012 10:51PM

John Ferguson wrote: »

Really looking forward to this project!!

If there is anything in particular that coaches, fighters or fans want to see let us know and we will take your views on board. From match ups to facilities or anything else let us hear your views!

will it be held as a separate from the cage competion or along side on the same show

John Ferguson · 17-07-2012 10:59PM

crosstrainer1 wrote: »

will it be held as a separate from the cage competion or along side on the same show

2 totally different and seperate brands. Both aimed at different markets and different sports.

chprt · 23-07-2012 03:02PM

match making is coming along nicely for Thai Wars, any coaches looking to get their fighters on the show email me sooner rather than later

thanks paddy

paddyclint at gmail dot com

John Ferguson · 02-08-2012 07:08AM

84kgs

Myles Price (Carlow Muay Thai) -v- Eoin O Mahoney (Waterford Muay Thai)

Magic M · 02-08-2012 12:34PM

John Ferguson wrote: »

84kgs

Myles Price (Carlow Muay Thai) -v- Eoin O Mahoney (Waterford Muay Thai)

Ahmmm 78kg I believe its set at jack I'v cut down on the jam donuts as of late

haha

Jason McCabe · 02-08-2012 12:40PM

I've seen talk to 2 different Thai councils in Ireland

Will there be fighters from both camps?

chprt · 02-08-2012 06:59PM

Apologies Myles and JF

I was given the wrong weight by someone... who is used to dealing in half hundred weight of spuds and not in kgs

The fight is set at 78.0kg

Jason - With out wanting to open a can of worms on this thread, as this thread is purely about the upcoming "Thai Wars" show

There is the IMC - Irish Muay Thai Council - A national governing body NGB, and therefore part of the Sports Council of Ireland, as such we then have to follow certain rules and regulations and met criteria set out by them.

There is a second group, for lack of a better name, who I will add, for various reasons are not part of the IMC.

Joining the IMC is straight forward, make your interest known and IMAC - Irish Martial Arts Committee, will take you through the process of it all. This is standard now as far as I know, you no longer apply to the NGB of the martial art group you wish to join but to IMAC themselves

thanks Paddy

John Ferguson · 15-08-2012 01:47PM

IRISH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE

Sean Long (Courage Gym) Vs Jono Bracken (Bridgestone Gym)

Peetrik · 15-08-2012 01:57PM

That fight alone will make the entry fee worth it!

G'wan Jono!

John Ferguson · 15-08-2012 02:11PM

Peetrik wrote: »

That fight alone will make the entry fee worth it!

G'wan Jono!

On that note

Tickets are available from Premier Tickets NOW!!

Fighters and other outlets will have tickets early next week too.

Thai Wars · 15-08-2012 03:32PM

IRISH WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
Sean Hodgers (Louth Thai) -v- Alan "Cannon" Gannon (Chupasart Gym)

IRISH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
Sean Long (Courage Gym) Vs Jono Bracken (Bridgestone Gym)

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
"Magic" Myles Price (Carlow Muay Thai) -v- Eoin O Mahoney (Waterford Muay Thai)

chprt · 15-08-2012 08:50PM

If you think that one is good Pat wait till you see your next gym mate who gets a mention here

It shaping up to be an excellent fight night, promoting the best of the talent that we have in Ireland

Paddy

Khannie · 15-08-2012 09:20PM

Peetrik wrote: »

That fight alone will make the entry fee worth it!

Agreed. Should be a cracker. Can't wait.

Thai Wars · 15-08-2012 11:27PM

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT

Stephen Mealeady (Bridgestone Gym) -v- Son Yodyut (Thailand)

martinh · 16-08-2012 02:00PM

Looking good Stephen goen be busy when he's back goen have a big fight for title when he's back hope it's goen be 1 the top French boys they must be up there as contenders.

Peetrik · 16-08-2012 02:08PM

martinh wrote: »

Looking good Stephen goen be busy when he's back goen have a big fight for title when he's back hope it's goen be 1 the top French boys they must be up there as contenders.

Yeah would love to see him jump in with Yetkin Ozkul

Thai Wars · 16-08-2012 05:27PM

FEATHERWEIGHT

James o Connel (Courage Thai) -v- Paul O Keefe (SJP Cork)

alanrebelsw · 16-08-2012 05:49PM

Shud have got rungravee for a rematch with meleady..he's some fighter..

Peetrik · 16-08-2012 09:44PM

Sure we've already seen him *beat Rungravee, Sorn vs Meleady will be a cracker of a fight

alanrebelsw · 16-08-2012 10:14PM

Ok I'll go along with that,good luck to him anyhow

Colm.Mahon · 17-08-2012 06:33AM

sorn and meleady will be a cracker

Thai Wars · 18-08-2012 04:03PM

WELTERWEIGHT

Mike Harty (Hanuman Gym) -v- Robert Doyle (Bridgestone Gym)

Thai Wars · 20-08-2012 09:46AM

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT
Stephen Mealeady (Bridgestone Gym) -v- Son Yodyut (Thailand)

IRISH WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
Sean Hodgers (Louth Thai) -v- Alan "Cannon" Gannon (Chupasart Gym)

IRISH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
Sean Long (Courage Gym) Vs Jono Bracken (Bridgestone Gym)

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
"Magic" Myles Price (Carlow Muay Thai) -v- Eoin O Mahoney (Waterford Muay Thai)

FEATHERWEIGHT
James o Connel (Courage Thai) -v- Paul O Keefe (SJP Cork)

WELTERWEIGHT
Mike Harty (Hanuman Gym) -v- Robert Doyle (Bridgestone Gym)

oc_pl · 20-08-2012 10:45AM

Good to see Rob Doyle back.

stephen louth thai · 22-08-2012 04:48PM

This line up is top class already cant wait to see what else is in store

Thai Wars · 22-08-2012 04:57PM

MIDDLEWEIGHT

Neil Culligan (Chupasart) -v- Stephen Mulvaney (Laocra)

John Ferguson · 29-08-2012 02:40PM

So folks, educate me a little if you will. Of the fights matched so far which are your picks?

Peetrik · 29-08-2012 03:02PM

Meleady, Gannon, O'Mahoney, Doyle, not sure about the rest.

I would have said Culligan over Mulvaney before seeing Mulvaney against Ormond but I was impressed with him in that fight, less showboating and more striking maybe, should be a good scrap anyway.

chprt · 29-08-2012 09:46PM

Thanks Pat

aint too many giving us a chance with Sean Hodgers

I dont want to comment on who I will think will win, as there might be a conflict of interests there, but I am very excited to put Irish Thai Boxers in the limelight, promoting the top Irish fighters, and putting Irish Thai Boxing on the telly.

A new era for Irish Muay Thai..

Logical_Bear · 30-08-2012 09:36AM

looking forward to this.Some great fights lined up and its excellent to see it televised too.It will give the irish fighters a lot of exposure

oc_pl · 31-08-2012 10:57AM

1. Mealeady
2. Hodgers
3. Tough one to call but I'll go with Jono
4. O' Mahoney
5. Another tough one to call I'll go with O' Keefe
6. Harty
7. Culligan

John Ferguson · 01-09-2012 05:23PM

Those punters among you will be happy to know that at least 1 mainstream bookmaker chain will be carrying odds for Thai Wars

Full details will be released over the next couple of weeks.

Khannie · 03-09-2012 03:51PM

Some great fights there. Looking forward to seeing Donkey against Paul O' Keefe. That should be a war. Both love to push forward. Rob against Mike should see some great kicking too.

John Ferguson · 12-09-2012 06:03AM

Khannie wrote: »

Some great fights there. Looking forward to seeing Donkey against Paul O' Keefe. That should be a war. Both love to push forward. Rob against Mike should see some great kicking too.

Frustratingly most fights on this card have now changed in one way or another so far. We will get an updated card posted this afternoon.

Thai Wars · 16-09-2012 11:55AM

Junior Welterweight
Stephen Hodgers -v- Son Yodyut

Irish Welterweight Title
Brian Long -v- Alan Gannon

Light Heavyweight
Myles Price -v- Gary Walsh

Featherweight
James O Connell -v- Matthew Phillip McKeown

Junior Welterweight
Mike Harty Hanuman -v- Gurtake Singh

Junior Middleweight
Neil Culligan -v- Rob Doyle

Junior Welterweight
Tony Olin -v- Sean Wall

Matches to be confirmed

Aslan Bisayev -v- TBC

Sean Long -v- TBC

Gary Ormond -v- TBC

Felix Ameeroedien -v- TBC

lionheart_ma · 16-09-2012 01:43PM

Looking forward to fighting on this! Lineup is shaping up to be a great night of fights. Looking forward to seeing Yodyut back in action! He's training hard for this fight and he is a very dangerous and entertaining fighter when he is fit! I have never seen hodger fight but I hear Yodyut is in for a tough fight.

Above is a clip of Yodyut in action against tim Thomas. That fight was at 67kg and Yodyut walks around at 65kg.

chprt · 25-10-2012 02:43PM

Full line up will be announced next week, some very exciting match ups to be made and with odds in the bookies, there is gonna be some money flying about on this..

paddy

Colm.Mahon · 25-10-2012 06:09PM

chprt wrote: »

Full line up will be announced next week, some very exciting match ups to be made and with odds in the bookies, there is gonna be some money flying about on this..

paddy

Looking forward to it

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JohnMc1 · 29-10-2012 10:33PM

Light Heavyweight? Myles must have got an early start on the Christmas parties.

John Ferguson · 30-10-2012 09:17AM

JohnMc1 wrote: »

Light Heavyweight? Myles must have got an early start on the Christmas parties.

Lol or maybe he is still going from last Xmas!

THAI WARS : A new era for Irish Thai Boxing

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