• WHO: Mohsen Mansoori (Eric) Vs. Nongoh Citmato
• WHERE: Fairtex Stadium, Pattaya, Thailand
• WHAT: IKF Pro Kickboxing K-1 Rules
• IKF Representative: Shihan Amir Mosadegh
• IKF Referee: Cinat Tanviset
• IKF JUDGES: Sakchai Munsurim, Narupong Harit, Anthony Alongkot
• EVENT DOCTOR: Boorapa Apichat
• PROMOTER: Persian International Martial Arts Federation (PIMAF)

IKF Asia is proud to present the Grand Prix match between Mohsen Mansoori (Eric) from Iran and Nongoh Citmato from Thailand in the style of kickboxing with K-1 Rules.

This match is part of a play off for the Grand Prix match for the Asian Championship belt and also for the prize of $5,000 and will be held on 29th of January. This is the first prize to be awarded from IKF Asia in Thailand.

Mohsen Mansoori was the winner of the playoff that was held on 12th of December last year versus Sanomsak Sitsurapon, also from Thailand.

Shihan Amir Mosadegh, president of PIMAF and IKF Asia representative, wishes both players good luck and hopes to witness a great match tomorrow.

• WHO: Mohsen Mansoori (Eric) Vs. Sanomsak Sitsurapon
• WHERE: Pattaya, Thailand
• WHAT: IKF Pro Kickboxing K-1 Rules
• IKF Representative: Shihan Amir Mosadegh
• IKF Referee: Dennoi Soponkit
• IKF JUDGES: Sompon Lukaa , Yodsunpon Sitchaipum, Yodsan Munsurim
• EVENT DOCTOR: -
• PROMOTER: Persian International Martial Arts Federation (PIMAF)

For the first time, the biggest match Thailand has ever seen was held by IKF Asia. This match was held between Mohsen Mansoori the Iranian kickboxing champion and Sanomsak Sitsurapon Thai boxing champion from Thailand in the style of kickboxing with K-1 Rules.

There was a lot of excitement in the Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand as this was the first qualifier, being sanctioned by IKF Asia in Thailand. A lot of crowd gathered to watch the match and they were cheering the fighters heavily. During this event, many Thai promoters showed enthusiasm to hold more such matches in Thailand and preliminary agreements were made.

The Thai champion had a higher advantage over the Iranian fighter on the ring, because most of the crowd who were Thai, were cheering for him. This put a lot of pressure on Iranian fighter.

This match is part of a play off for the Grand Pris match for the prize of $5,000 to be held next year, on 25th of January. This is the first prize to be awarded from IKF Asia in Thailand.

In the first round, the fighters tested their opponent’s skills and followed a close fight. In the second round, despite the brilliant and powerful performance by the Thai champion, Mohsen Mansoori attacked the Thai fighter and showed off his fighting skills and broke the opponent’s ribs with a back kick and won the match by Knock-Out point.

After the match, the winner was announced and the Iranian flag was raised in the stadium. Eric qualified to fight in the Asian Championship Title to be sanctioned by IKF Asia for the first time in Thailand. He will fight fiercely for the IKF Asia golden belt and the prize money of $5000.

Shihan Amir Mosadegh, president of PIMAF and IKF Asia representative, congratulates Eric for the victory and the great performance he showed and wishes him luck in the future fights.

Mr. Hoost had been invited to Iran by Iranian Martial Arts Federation through Dr. Abedi. He organized the whole stay of Mr Perfect in Iran and did a very fine job with coordinating a smooth ceremony in his honor.

The chairman of Iranian Martial Arts Federation, Mr Mohammad Noohi together with IKF Asia representative and PIMAF president, Shihan Amir Mosadegh, welcomed Grand Master Ernesto Hoost in Tehran and hosted two seminars and a training session for Iranian fans.

Mr. Perfect is a 4-time K-1 World Champion. He attended two training sessions for more than 600 male and female fighters and left a sensational memory for everyone here.

Shihan Amir Mosadegh who spent the most time with Mr. Hoost, describes his experience:

“Since early times when I watched K-1 videos and followed the matches closely, one fighter has always been my maestro and my mentor. I want to talk about Mr Perfect. He has always defeated his opponents with utmost power and strength. I have always dreamt of training with him. Because I have always believed that there has never been a greater and mightier fighter than Mr Perfect. I am very pleased that with his presence in Iran and with the support and cooperation of IKF Asia, we were all given the opportunity to learn and train with him.”

He added: “During these training sessions, I realised that not only Mr Hoost posseses superior techniques and power, he is also a very modest and warm hearted human being. He attentively attended two large seminars and training sessions and spoke with and educated the Iranian fighters.”

On the last night of his stay in Iran, a memorable ceremony was held for Mr. Ernesto Hoost and Master Laurent Daussy, who is one of the prominant Karate Coaches in Neterlands. Also present was Mr Heino Heiwegen, Mr Hoost’s Team Manager and Mr Mohsen Ahmadi, Secretary of Iranian Martial Arts Federation.

That was a very memorable night for the Iranian martial arts family.

Shihan Amir Mosadegh has a final meeting with Mr. Hoost and his programs manager about IKF and kickboxing in Asia and some exchanges were made about future cooperations between IKF Asia and Mr. Hoost’s Organization.

The following, are some of the photographs taken from his visit to Iran. We wish him and his family a great and prosperous life.