K1 Pro Night Features 30 Fighters At Space 42 Arena In Abu Dhabi

The K1 Pro Night is set for Saturday, December 14, at Space 42 Arena in Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi. Organised by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation with the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO Pro), this event aims to boost the sport's profile and enhance UAE athletes' performance in global competitions.

Participants from 24 countries will compete, including fighters from the UAE, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Japan, China, Brazil, Italy, Serbia, the Netherlands, Romania, Uzbekistan, and Morocco. This diverse lineup highlights Abu Dhabi's growing status as a kickboxing hub. The championship will feature 15 bouts showcasing top professionals across various categories and weight divisions.

The main event will see Serbia’s Nikola Todorovic face Spain’s Jordi Requejo Coronado for the World Super Middleweight Title. Todorovic has an impressive record of 27 wins with 15 knockouts. Requejo has achieved 13 wins with five knockouts. In another anticipated match-up, UAE national team star Mohammed Touizi will compete against Portugal’s Ricardo Hilario for the Intercontinental Flyweight Title.

All fighters underwent medical checks and weigh-ins today at Space 42 Arena. A press conference followed these procedures. Key figures present included Ali Khouri from the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation and Carlos Ramognali of WAKO Pro. The main event fighters also attended: Nikola Todorovic, Jordi Requejo Coronado, Mohammed Touizi, and Ricardo Hilario.

The preliminary fights are scheduled to start at 4:30 PM with the main card beginning at 7:30 PM and continuing until 11:30 PM. Face-offs between preliminary and main card fighters have already taken place to build anticipation for tomorrow's matches.

Ali Khouri expressed gratitude for the support from UAE leadership: "We deeply appreciate the generous support and attention our wise leadership provides to the Federation and to the development of Muay Thai and kickboxing in the UAE. This support has driven the sport to achieve remarkable global standings."

Federation's Commitment to Global Standards

Khouri highlighted their commitment to hosting international championships: "We are proud to host some of the world’s top professionals and welcome all international participants to Abu Dhabi. The Federation has completed all organizational preparations for this professional championship, which adds tremendous value to our calendar of events. We are committed to building a platform that enables UAE athletes to shine globally."

Carlos Ramognali shared his enthusiasm: "We are thrilled to launch the K1 Pro Night in Abu Dhabi, featuring 15 electrifying matchups with global participation. Events like these are integral to our mission of expanding the sport worldwide. We commend the UAE Federation’s efforts in elevating kickboxing and attracting professional tournaments while adopting world-class practices to grow the sport."

This event not only showcases top talent but also strengthens Abu Dhabi's position as a key player in international kickboxing events.

With inputs from WAM