Two new WKN European champions have been crowned in the Indian Ocean, as World Kickboxing Network made its return to Réunion Island on Saturday, February 19. The event presented by Team Robert took place at Gymnase du Moufia in Saint-Denis, featuring a series of matchups with local and international competitors.
In one of the championship bouts Abdelslam Hiyani claimed WKN European lightweight belt by TKO in the fourth round against Sala Kevan. In another title clash Alexis Laugeois earned WKN European super lightweight strap by unanimous decision against Vincent Naxos.
The event marked the return of international kickboxing to Réunion, following the previous WKN championship show held in June 2019.
Stephane Cabrera, President of World Kickboxing Network, was in attendance.
Abdelslam Hiyani & Alexis Laugeois lift WKN European titles at ‘Fight Night Muay Thai K1’ by Team Robert in Saint-Denis, Réunion ? pic.twitter.com/ebGYnMZqzj
— World Kickboxing Network (@WKNkickboxing) February 20, 2022
Fight Night Muay Thai K1 results
WKN European lightweight title, oriental rules, 5×3
Abdelslam Hiyani (France) def. Sala Kevan (Reunion) by TKO (R4)
WKN European super lightweight title, oriental rules, 5×3
Alexis Laugeois (France) def. Vincent Naxos (Reunion) by unanimous decision
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