Warrior’s Cup 30 Recap
With an elbow heard around the world, Kate Allen of 8 Limbs Muay Thai academy in Philadelphia closed out the night of an amazing show. Warrior’s Cup 30 in Flushing, Queens highlighted some of the best and brightest in the East Coast Muay Thai scene. 15 fights were put on at the Queen’s Theatre–an unusual venue to hold a ring. It felt as though the audience was watching a play in their stacked seats. A show was definitely put on, with several bouts vying for the “Fight of the Night”.
The theater was packed and completely sold out–many were still waiting outside to get in up until the very last fight. Teammates and family kept each other posted on the results via text messages, Facebook updates, or the occasional runner to let a group know whether to be cheerful or somber. New York Fighting was on hand, tracking every punch, kick, knee, and elbow. Full results are listed below, along with Josh Brandenburg’s (@drinkandsmilenow) highlight photos of the night.
Super Middleweight Bout
Daniel “Smooth” Santiago–Maisonets/Iron Rooster Gym (1-1) vs. Zack Ferris–8 Limbs Muay Thai (2-0)
Winner by 3rd Round TKO: Zack Ferris
Middleweight Bout
Victor De La Cruz–Square Circle Muay Thai (1-0) vs. Raphael Angobaldo–RingSport Muay Thai (0-1)
Winner by Split Decision: Victor De La Cruz
Welterweight Bout
Dionys “El Tigre” Dume–Rajasi Muay Thai (3-2) vs. “Furious” George Pitskais–Rami Elite (6-0)
Winner by Unanimous Decision: George Pitskais George Pitskais
Super Featherweight Bout
Nick “Razor” Rossman–Level Up Boxing (4-6) vs. Ron King Jr.–Yamasaki Academy (10-9)
Winner by Unanimous Decision: Ron King Jr.
Light Heavyweight Bout
Elvin Johnson–Rajasi Muay Thai (5-2-1) vs. Sean “Woody” Woodham–Jai Su Gym (5-5)
Winner by Unanimous Decision: Elvin Johnson
Welterweight Bout
Dillan Joucoo–Five Points Academy (9-5) vs. Ethan Geffen–RingSport Muay Thai (8-3)
Winner by Unanimous Decision: Ethan Geffen
Super Welterweight Bout
Kaleb Hunter–8 Point Muay Thai (15-1) vs. Adama Aubry–8 Limbs Muay Thai (12-5-2)
Winner by Majority Decision: Kaleb Hunter
Middleweight WC Title Defense
Frank “Chopper” Wells–The Institute (9-4) vs. Remi Singh–Sitan Gym (16-6)
Winner by Majority Decision and New: Remi Singh
Bantamweight WC Title Bout
Aracely Valenzuela–8 Point Muay Thai (20-5) vs. Anne Lieberman–Renzo Gracie Academy (9-4)
Winner by Unanimous Decision and New: Aracely Valenzuela
Super Middleweight WC Title
Gary “Silverback” Mack–Level Up Boxing (7-0) vs. Ramon “Machine” Maldanado–MK Muay Thai (8-4)
Winner by Majority Decision and New: Gary Mack
Featherweight USMTA Title
Ricardo Mixco–Crazy 88 (9-2) vs. Joel Esteves–Sitan Gym (11-4)
Winner by Majority Decision and New: Ricardo Mixco
Welterweight WC Title Defense
Rob “Goblin” Lin–The Wat (11-7) vs. Adam “Highly Illegal” McCann–8 Limbs Muay Thai (14-5-2)
Winner by Unanimous Decision and New: Adam McCann
Super Middleweight WC Title Defense
John “T-1,000” Esposito–The Institute (5-6) vs. Bryan “The Bear” Burgos–Kings Combat Fitness (8-3)
Winner by Unanimous Decision and Still: Bryan Burgos
Welterweight USMTA Title Bout
Mark Anthony Marrero–Renzo Gracie Academy (10-4) vs. Chris Tapia–Weapons 9 Gym (10-9)
Winner by Unanimous Decision and New: Mark Anthony Marrero
Super Welterweight USMTA Title Defense
John “Johnny Love” Pina–Ardon Sweet Science (20-4) vs. Chanon Kuldraree–Stamford Fight Club (12-5)
Winner by Majority Decision and Still: Chanon Kuldraree
Super Bantamweight WC Title Bout
Erin “Dr. Doom” Jimenez–Level Up Boxing (13-7) vs. Kate “The Beast from the Northeast” Allen–8 Limbs Muay Thai (9-3-1)
Winner by Unanimous Decision and New: Kate Allen
Fight Coverage: Pari Aryafar
Photos: Joshua Brandenburg
