January 16th, 2011 - Sacramento, California, USA






EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT




January 16th, 2011

AK Promotions Present
"IKF Muay Thai / KICKBOXING"
Doubletree Hotel
Sacramento, California, USA


IKF AMATEUR MTR
UNITED STATES SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE



John "Big Sexy" Hurney
San Jose, California, USA
4-0/1, 229, 6'2"





Manny "Macho Man" Mancha
Madera, California, USA
4-0/1, AMMA: 2-0, 274, 6'2"



IKF AMATEUR MTR
UNITED STATES SUPER WELTERWEIGHT TITLE *DEFENSE



*Jon Pryor
Sacramento, California, USA
6-2-1





Josh Kretschmann
Elk Grove, California, USA
6-1/0, AB: 1-0



IKF AMATEUR MTR
WEST COAST WELTERWEIGHT TITLE



Daniel "Hitman" Hodges
Rocklin, California, USA
4-1-1





Anthony Gonzales
Dublin, California, USA
5-0-3




January 16th, 2011, AK Promotions"IKF Muay Thai / KICKBOXING", Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento, California, USA
FIGHT CARD AS OF
Friday, January 14th, 2011, 11:20 PM/PST
-Bouts Subject to Change-


BOUT

RED CORNER

RULE STYLE
WEIGHTCLASS

BLUE CORNER

-1-

Daniel Hernandez
Oakland, California, USA
0-0, Rakarma Young

AMATEUR MUAY THAI
142.1-147

Marlo Custudio
Milpitas, California, USA
0-0, 5'5", Rudi Ott

-2-

Rich Davis
Rocklin, California, USA
0-0, 6'1", RKB John Noble

AMATEUR
MODIFIED MUAY THAI
215.1-+

Frank Tapia
Fresno, California, USA
0-0, 5'11, James Contreas

-3-

Robert Gomez
Modesto, California, USA
0-0, 5'6", Jesse Vasquez

AMATEUR MUAY THAI
153.1-159

Kevin Rodas
Concord, California, USA
0-0, 5'7", Dan Black

-4-

Hugo Dominguez
Patterson, California, USA
2-0, 6'1", Jeff Baca

AMATEUR
MODIFIED MUAY THAI
220-225

Xavier Vigney
Pleasant Hill, California, USA
3-1, 6'8", Dan Black

-5-

Jesus Sosa
San Leandro, California, USA
3-2, 5'7", Ivan Ramos

AMATEUR MUAY THAI
142.1-147

Josh Sandiego
Milpitas, California, USA
3-2, 5'11", Rudi Ott

-6-

Steve Clacken
Vallejo, California, USA
0-0, 5'10", Trey Howard

AMATEUR MUAY THAI
147.1-153

Kevin Bee
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
0-2, 6', Franky Chavez

-7-

Ed Abasolo
Vallejo, California, USA
1-0, 5'9", Trey Howard

AMATEUR MUAY THAI
153.1-159

Fred Estrada
Sacramento, California, USA
0-0, 5'8", Cedric Robinson

-8-

Cliff Smith
Elk Grove, California, USA
1-1, 5'11", Mike Chue

AMATEUR MUAY THAI
179.1-186

Christian Johnson
Sacramento, California, USA
0-0, 6'1", Cedric Robinson

-9-

IKF AMATEUR MTR
WEST COAST WELTERWEIGHT (142.1-147) TITLE

Daniel Hodges
Rocklin, California, USA
4-1-1, 147, 5'9", RKB, John Noble

VS

Anthony Gonzales
Dublin, California, USA
4-0/3, 145, 5'8", Kirian Fitzgibbons

-10-

IKF AMATEUR MTR
UNITED STATES SUPER WELTERWEIGHT (147.1-153) TITLE *DEFENSE

Josh Kretschmann
Elk Grove, California, USA
5-1, 153, 5'7", 11-1-80, Jeff Baca

VS

*Jon Pryor
Sacramento, California, USA
6-3, 154, 5'6", Cedric Robinson

-11-

Arturus Barkauskas
San Francisco, California, USA
4-4, 5'10, Jongsanan

AMATEUR MUAY THAI
142.1-147

Anthony Acosta
San Leandro, California, USA
4-2, 5'10, Ivan Ramos

-12-

Ray Pena
Modesto, California, USA
0-0, 5'8", Jesse Vazquez

AMATEUR MUAY THAI
186.1-195

Brandon Horton
Ceres, California, USA
0-0, 5'10", Miguel Duran

-13-

Ron Jacildo
Vallejo, California, USA
0-0, Trey Howard

AMATEUR MUAY THAI
127.1-132

Anthony Aruelio
Concord, California, USA
0-0, Dan Black

-14-

IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MTR
UNITED STATES SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE

Manuel "Macho Man" Mancha
Madera, California, USA
4-0/3, AMMA: 2-0, 274, 6'2", Jeff Baca

VS

John "Big Sexy" Hurney
San Jose, California, USA
4-0/1, 229, 6'2", Kirian Fitzgibbons




MLK THREE DAY WEEKEND!
Doors and Bar Opens at 4:30PM- Fights At 6:PM!
Championship Muay Thai - Hi and Low Kick bouts loaded with Feet and Fists of Fury!
Men and Women Fghts!


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On Line Thursday December 16th, 2010



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For More Info Contact Mr. Johnny Davis at (916) 205-4762 or by e-mail at johnnyd@akpromotions.org



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TUESDAY, December 14th, 2010, AT 12:55 PM/ PST

Big Kickboxing Event Returns to Sacramento
On MLK Weekend...Doubletree Hotel!

Plus, Adds New Fight Venue! Welcomes The Sacramento Heatwave Basketball Team & Inferno Dancers!

AK Promotions posted their first date for their IKF Muay Thai Kickboxing Championship fights with the California Athletic Commission to be on Sunday, January 16th, 2011 at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, California. The three day Holiday weekend celebrated as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday is an excellent weekend to host such an exciting sporting event for those in the area looking for something to do with the extra time. In the past year, these events have witnessed packed houses in the Grand Ballroom of the Doubletree Hotel and have gotten rave reviews from spectators as a must see event! Some of the best Kickboxers in the State fight on this show and with great action, music, lights, cameras, etc... It's like Las Vegas in Sactown!

Local champions will headline the fight card featuring.. newly crowned IKF Welterweight Muay Thai Champion Daniel "Hitman" Hodges of Rocklin, California will be stepping up to fight for the IKF West Coast Title taking on undefeated contender Anthony Gonzales of Dublin, California.

Additionally, IKF United States Champion Jon "The Hawk" Pryor of Sacramento, Champion will defend his title against tough Josh Kretchmann of Elk Grove, California and Plus, headlining the show will be the conclusion of the IKF United States Super Heavyweight Championship elimination tournament between 265lbs Manny 'Macho Man' Mancha of Elk Grove by way of Fresno, California taking on 250lb John Hurney of Dublin, California.

Both fighters ended their last bouts on October 8th, 2010 in one round with spectacular knockouts! Hurney scored a huge overhand right to KO, 6'8" Xavier Vigney of Vallejo, California and Mancha took out Hugo Dominguez of Patterson, California in only 14 seconds of the first round with a huge kick to the head!

Another deal has been confirmed with AK Promotions and local Strikes Entertainment Center in conjunction with Coaches Sports Bar (Below) of Rocklin, California and Elk Grove, California. AK Promotions will be promoting a series of smaller events at these well equipped facilities complete with state of the art lighting, sound, full bars, restaurants, bowling, arcades, rock climbing and large screens throughout the entire facility.

Coaches Sports Bar's quaint atmosphere will provide a perfect fight night for any sports fan! Coaches Sports Bar is the closest thing to a Las Vegas Casino short of being at an actual casino. The first show at Coaches Sports Bar will be held on Friday, March 11th, 2011 at their Rocklin, California facility located at 5681 Lonetree Blvd. in Rocklin, California.

However, due to the size of the venues, those interested in attending will need to purchase their tickets as soon as they go on sale or risk the high probability of the event selling out because of the large following for Kickboxing and AK Promotions events in the area.

Although these shows will be in smaller venues, they will not be scaled down in quality as they will have some of the best fighters in the sport on the card with great food, drinks and entertainment! As a backup to selling out the venue, there will be an overflow party room where fight fans can... for a cheaper price, see the fights on huge wall to wall projected screens... complete with table, chairs, food and drink service. Additionally, you will have to be 21 or over to the attend these exciting fights as it stands right now.

AK Promotions also announced that the exciting Sacramento Heatwaves Pro Basketball team and their Inferno Dancers (Below) will also be at the January 16th event at the Doubletree. Players will be on hand to meet and greet the fight fans and the dancers will entertain the crowd throughout the evening between the exciting fights.


For the first half of the year, AK Promotions is planning an exciting fight season for fans to enjoy the great sport of IKF Muay Thai Kickboxing. Kickboxing is one of the greatest contact sports on the planet! AKP is determined to show the world why Kickboxing deserves to stand beside other contact sports and is always seeking sponsorship partners.

AK Promotions is also pleased to announce the continued support of Markstein Beverage distributors of Budweiser Beer of Sacramento, California for 2011.

For More Info Go To...


www.AKPromotions.org

or contact Johnny Davis at johnnyd@akpromotions.org or at (916) 205-4762 or at 630-9254.




TUESDAY, January 11th, 2011, AT 6:25 PM/ PST

Can
"Macho Man" & "Big Sexy"
Help Turn The Tide For Kickboxing?

Sunday, January 16th, Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento, CA, USA - Doors: 4:30, Fights 6:PM




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Its not often when you get a chance to see big men in battle these days. Now that boxing doesn't have great recognizable heavyweight champions like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Lennox Lewis or Mike Tyson, there is just not a lot going on in the Heavy or Super Heavyweight divisions in fight sports. The big guys always brings the curious sports fan from all walks out to witness them at work. Well, the time has come again for the 'big guys' to do battle again this Sunday, January 16th in Sacramento, CA, USA.

This will be the day, the ever growing popular IKF Muay Thai Kickboxing Championship will present two big men in action...in fact about 500lbs of them in the ring, going to war for the vacant IKF United States Modified Muay Thai Championship...commonly known as K1 rules.

John "Big Sexy" Hurney (only the women closest to him knows what this title really means) of San Jose, CA will bring his total arsenal to try and chop down his opponent. We know that he has a big overhand right, as he landed it on his last 6'8" opponent and KO'ed him in round one, but can he land that same punch again or will he have the opportunity to show us yet more?

His opponent Manny "Macho Man" Mancha of Elk Grove by way of Fresno, CA seems to be the real deal as his trainer Jeff Baca tells it... "Manny has been training like a maniac for this fight and wants it badly!" Based on his 14 second head-kick Knockout of his last opponent that left everyone in the audience in awe of his athleticism for a big guy, he will give Hurney all he wants and then some.

If both men plan to leave it all in the ring, this could be a fight of great proportions and one that will continue to move the great sport of Kickboxing higher on the knotch as being one of the most exciting contact sports in the world!

Even more bang for the buck, the highly talented Jon "The Hawk" Pryor of Sacramento will have the toughest fight of his career as outsiders are seeing it against Josh Kretchmann of Elk Grove, CA. Word has it that Kretchmann is the real deal and will take Pryor to the abyss of his inner soul in challenging him for Pryor's IKF United States Title.

The "Hitman" Daniel Hodges of Rocklin, CA, has his eyes on capturing a world title soon. He has been stepping up each time. However, this time he's taking on one of the toughest opponents in the division on his quest to capture the gold. Already the IKF California Champion, he's now going for the vacant IKF West Coast Title against undefeated Anthony Gonzales of Dublin, CA. Gonazales has deceiving looks that can not be taken lightly. Out of his five fights, he has an impressive 3 knockouts. It goes to show that there is something there that any opponent in front of him needs to be Leary of. Hodges and Gonzales should bring great entertainment to the evening as both men are looking to step up another notch!

At press time, there are 15 exciting bouts scheduled to kick off at 6:PM this Sunday at the beautiful Doubletree Hotel's Grand Ballroom. With 6 consecutive shows promoted by Johnny Davis' AK Promotions in the Sacramento and Fresno, CA area, more and more fans are anticipating these exciting events with growing enthusiasm as champions are being born, crowned and delivered to the delight of fight fans!

Although the entire fight card is loaded with great fights between fighters from across the State...plus, with two excellent semi main event title fights, there is still growing anticipation of the fight between the two 'Big Men'... "Macho Man" and "Big Sexy" that may signal that the tide has turned for the great sport of Kickboxing!

Don't Miss This Great Event!
Regardless of your form of martial arts or just a sports fan, you will not want to miss this BIG night of Las Vegas Style action right in Sac-town! Tickets are selling very fast and, general admission tickets are already very limited...

Get Your Tickets Now...
Reserve Your Seats On Line!
(Note: The online general admission tickets may be remove mid-week once advance sales are tabulated)
So Do it Now!
Tickets are $10 more at the door!
Order Securely Now at

www.AKPromotions.org

or by calling
(916) 205-4762 or 630-9254.

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TUESDAY, January 17th, 2011, AT 10:30 PM/ PST

Results From AK Promotions'
"IKF Muay Thai / KICKBOXING"
January 16th, 2011 - Sacramento, California, USA



Special Thanks To RINGSIDE.com For The Event Gloves!


  1. AMATEUR MUAY THAI 147.1-153
    Marlo Custudio, San Jose, California, USA, 1-0, 153, 5'8", 1-14-89, Rudi Ott, (510) 913-6849, defeated Daniel Hernandez, Oakland, California, USA, 0-1, 150, 5'10", 11-5-72, Rakarma Young, (510) 472-9025, by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 30-27.


  2. AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI 215.1-+
    Richardson Davis, Rocklin, California, USA, 1-0, 235, 6'1", 10-16-91, RKB John Noble, (916) 205-4762, defeated Frank Tapia, Fresno, California, USA, 0-10, 214, 5'11, 6-19-77, James Contreas, (559) 346-7371, by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 29-28.


  3. AMATEUR MUAY THAI 153.1-159
    Robert Gomez, Ceres, California, USA, 1-0, AMMA: 1-0, AB: 1-0, 152, 5'5", 5-21-91, Jesse Vasquez, (209) 484-3006, defeated Kevin Rodas, Concord, California, USA, 0-1, 155, 5'7", 8-27-90, Dan Black, (925) 813-0229, by unanimous decision, 30-25, 30-25 & 29-26.


  4. AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI 220-225
    Xavier Vigney, Pleasant Hill, California, USA, 4-1, 223, 6'7", 4-29-90, Dan Black, (929) 813-0229, defeated Hugo Dominguez, Patterson, California, USA, 3-3, 221, 5'11", 8-1-87, Mitch Heremia, (408) 421-8660, by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.


  5. AMATEUR MUAY THAI 142.1-147
    Josh San Diego, Milpitas, California, USA, 3-0, 146, 5'10", 3-8-85, Rudi Ott, (510) 913-6849, defeated Jesus Sosa, Oakland, California, USA, 4-2, 143, 5'6", 3-26-82, Ivan Ramos, (510) 685-0612, by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.


  6. AMATEUR MUAY THAI 153.1-159
    Steve Clacken Jr., Vallejo, California, USA, 1-0, 158, 5'10", 6-3-88, Trey Howard, (707) 373-4125, defeated Kevin Bee, Costa Mesa, California, USA, 0-3, 155, 6', 9-22-92, Franky Chavez, (949) 903-2511, by Knockout at :18 seconds of round 2.


  7. AMATEUR MUAY THAI 159.1-165
    Edwardo Abasolo, Vallejo, California, USA, 2-0, 159, 5'9", 10-25-86, Trey Howard, (707) 373-4125, defeated Fred Estrada, Sacramento, California, USA, 0-1, 162, 5'8", 8-25-82, Cedric Robinson, (916) 424-5425, by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.


  8. AMATEUR MUAY THAI 179.1-186
    Christian Johnson, Sacramento, California, USA, 1-0, 183, 6'1", 7-6-76, Cedric Robinson, (916) 424-5425, defeated Cliff Smith, Rancho Cordova, California, USA, 1-2, 183, 5'11", 6-14-81, Mike Chue, (916) 549-4430, by unanimous decision, 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.


  9. IKF AMATEUR MTR
    WEST COAST WELTERWEIGHT (142.1-147) TITLE

    Daniel Hodges, Rocklin, California, USA, 5-1-1, 146, 5'9", 3-31-87, RKB, John Noble, (916) 205-4762, defeated Anthony Gonzales, Dublin, California, USA, 4-1/3, 147, 5'8", 10-25-89, Kirian Fitzgibbons, (415) 308-0231, by unanimous decision, 49-46, 50-45 & 48-47.
  10. IKF AMATEUR MTR
    UNITED STATES SUPER WELTERWEIGHT (147.1-153) TITLE *DEFENSE

    IKF Defending Champion *Jon Pryor Sacramento, California, USA, 7-3, 152, 5'7", 11-29-89, Cedric Robinson, (916) 424-5425, successfully defended his IKF title in dramatic fashion when he defeated Josh Kretschmann, Elk Grove, California, USA, 6-2, 150, 5'8", 11-1-80, Jeff Baca, (916) 281-7006, by Knockout at 1:57 of round 1.
  11. AMATEUR MUAY THAI 142.1-147
    Anthony Acosta, San Leandro, California, USA, 5-2, 145, 5'10", 6-27-84, Ivan Ramos, (510) 685-0612, defeated Arturas Barkauskas, San Francisco, California, USA, 5-5, 146.5, 5'10", 5-26-82, Jongsanan, (415) 777-5888, by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.


  12. AMATEUR MUAY THAI 186.1-195
    Brandon Horton, Ceres, California, USA, 1-0, AMMA: 2-2, 195, 5'10", 5-15-79, Mike Duran, (209) 537-5780, defeated Ray Pena, Modesto, California, USA, 0-1, 190, 5'8", 5-30-81, Jesse Vazquez, (209) 484-3006, by split decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 28-29.


  13. AMATEUR MUAY THAI 127.1-132
    Ron Jacildo, Vallejo, California, USA, 1-0, 129, 5'8", 4-1-88, Trey Howard, (707) 373-4125, defeated Anthony Aruelio, Concord, California, USA, 0-1, 131, 5'6", 6-2-87, Dan Black, (929) 813-0229, by Knockout from a spinning backhand at 1:08 of round 1.


  14. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MTR
    UNITED STATES SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE

    John "Big Sexy" Hurney, (Right Kicking) San Jose, California, USA, 5-0/2, 235, 6'2", 11-17-82, Kirian Fitzgibbons, (415) 308-0231, defeated Manuel "Macho Man" Mancha, (Right - Red Shin Guards) Madera, California, USA, 4-1/3, AMMA: 2-0, 270, 6'2", 11-6-85, Jeff Baca, (916) 281-7006, by Head Kick Knockout at 1:44 of round 3.



PHOTOS FROM
AK Promotions'
"IKF Muay Thai / KICKBOXING"


Photos By Chris Kisela
(408) 688-6469 - chriskisela@gmail.com
www.ChrisKiselaPhotography.com



Daniel Hodges of Rocklin, California, USA (Left, 5-1-1, 146, 5'9")
Lands a Solid Kick On Anthony Gonzales of Dublin, California, USA (Right, 4-1/3, 147, 5'8")
Hodges went on to win the vacant
IKF AMATEUR MTR WEST COAST WELTERWEIGHT (142.1-147) TITLE
By Unanimous Decision, 49-46, 50-45 & 48-47.






IKF AMATEUR MTR WEST COAST WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION
Daniel "Hitman" Hodges

PICTURED: L-R: Johnny Davis (AK Promotions) - Wayne Wilson (Background - Ring Announcer) - Dan Stell (CSAC Referee) -
Daniel Hodges, Steve Fossum (IKF President) Hussein Rasuli (Rocklin Kickboxing) - Ring Girl, John Noble (Rocklin Kickboxing)






Jon Pryor of Sacramento, California, USA (Right, 7-3, 152, 5'7")
Goes for a Muay Thai Sweep On Josh Kretschmann of Elk Grove, California, USA (Left, 6-2, 150, 5'8")
Pryor went on to Successfully Defend his
IKF AMATEUR MTR UNITED STATES SUPER WELTERWEIGHT (147.1-153) TITLE
By Knockout at 1:57 of Round 1.






IKF AMATEUR MTR UNITED STATES SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION
Jon "The Hawk" Pryor

PICTURED: L-R: Ring Girl, Dan Stell (CSAC Referee) Jon Pryor,
Steve Fossum (IKF President) Cedric Robinson (Pryor's Trainer) Johnny Davis (AK Promotions)



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John "Big Sexy" Hurney of San Jose, California, USA (Left Kicking, 5-0/2, 235, 6'2")
Lands Several Kicks on Manuel "Macho Man" Mancha of Madera, California, USA (Right, 4-1/3, AMMA: 2-0, 270, 6'2")
Hurney went on to win the vacant
IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MTR UNITED STATES SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
Head Kick Knockout at 1:44 of Round 3.





IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MTR UNITED STATES SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
John "Big Sexy" Hurney

PICTURED: L-R: Dan Stell (CSAC Referee) John Hurney, Steve Fossum (IKF President) Johnny Davis (AK Promotions)




The following article is by Marc McLaughlin of the Sacramento Press.com
We liked it so much we wanted to make sure it will be available here on the IKF Press Pages for years to come. Great work Marc!



Mayhem at Doubletree
Article & Photos Below by Marc McLaughlin








AK Promotions put a little fight into Sacramento with an International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) Muay Thai Kickboxing card that made you want to shadowbox your way home.

The Doubletree Hotel may have seen its fair share of events in the past, but probably not too many that included a thousand screaming fans, a Budweiser bonanza of beer and twenty-eight fighters thirsting for their chance to take the ring. The thousand or so attendees swirled around the ballroom like a calm wind before a storm, eagerly awaiting the start to the mayhem and the chance to see their fighter enter the ring.

In Muay Thai both the fighters and fans respect the discipline and the traditions, paying homage to the sport and the culture with every bout. From the traditional headwear to the prayer rituals, the fighters make the ring a sanctuary as well as a battlefield. This is a sport where hundreds or thousands of fans from all walks of life can come together, watch men fight with hands, knees and feet and still not fight themselves. At one point an audience members yelled the name of his friend, a losing opponent, and then made a derogatory comment about the winner. The losing fighter stood on the ring and said, "We don't do that, no, we don't do that." In a world of professional athletes being arrested, disrespecting fans and yelling at their coaches, it is nice to see a sport that emphasizes respect among its followers and athletes alike.

With the prerequisite introductions, singing of the anthem and show-girls walks over, the stage was set for the fights to begin; and there would be plenty of action to go around. With fourteen different fight cards, three of which were title fights, the action was endless. Even the fights that were billed as 'build-up' fights were exciting and eventful. At the end of each fight the opponents would shake hands and/or hug and again show that, although brutal, this is a sport of respect and not violence.

All in all, it was a great way to spend an evening; watching fourteen fantastic matches with a thousand screaming fans behind you. There were cool people, great fights and an atmosphere of aggression that was tempered with respect and calm. As the fighters left with their trophies or title belts and an ample amount of bruises, the audience cheered and laughed with each other. After photographing three title bouts in boxing and four UFC title matches that was a site not expected. Hats-off to Johnny Davis and the people at AK Promotions, as well as the IKF, for putting on an evening that encompassed a blend of action and Thai culture at the same time.
















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