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City Point, Brooklyn

AFL Muay Thai

May 11th, 2023


Brooklyn, NY - AFL Muay Thai hosted its second fight of the year in stunning fashion returning to the Post BK. Saturday Night Fights, a literal name and a nod to New York Muay Thai history took place on May 6th 2023


The card was ordered by experience levels and rule sets; Novice, Modified and Full Rules.


“It’s important to illustrate the progression of skills, you can’t match the excitement when you feature 6 Full Rules fights, but at the same time we still give opportunity to some debuts performances” said Sean Hinds, Head Matchmaker


The main event, crowd favorite Jason Melendez earned his 5th straight promotional win against a game opponent in Jake Sathmary of New Jersey of Weapons 9


Co-main event had Nyo Win training out of Hinds Combat faced Jhon Robinson from Evolution Muay Thai. Win, a Lethwei competitor, found himself traveling across the globe to take on Robinson after a late change to his original scheduled bout. A “Smart strategy for the heavier Robinson, great tactics by that Evolution team with work in clinch, '' Justin Kwan, Business officer commented post event on Robinson’s win


Following the theme of the night, Cinco de Mayo, fighters received custom shorts and apparel sporting colorways of the Mexican Flag. Guests in attendance enjoyed imported drinks and tacos were provided by a local vendor


A parting comment by CEO, Kit Yeung “It was a great night, I welcome anyone to reach out with their coach, we would be happy to have you come in July”.


Full Event Results


Marcelo Marino vs Sam Moesson

by Unanimous Decision


Thomas Sawicki vs Alban Mujaj

by Unanimous Decision


Brian Leblanc vs Ryan McDonald

by Unanimous Decision


Niteka Raina vs Vanessa Hernandez

by Split Decision


Rashan Mack vs KaPo Lam

Majority Draw


Yun Yong Kim vs Gregory Yang

by Unanimous Decision


Charles Schultz vs Leo Chen

by Split Decision


David Sleziak vs Dillon Bray

by Unanimous Decision


Jhon Robinson vs Nyo Win

by Ref Stoppage


Jason Melendez vs Jake Sathmary

By Unanimous Decision


Sanctioned by: NYSAC and GAMMA USA

Announcer and Host: Justin Manning, DJ Joey

Cameras: Jeff Chu (1st) Evan Gurman (2nd)

Inquire for sponsorships: Info@aflpromotions.com


AFL Muay Thai March 17th, 2023


Brooklyn, NY - AFL Muay Thai concluded its opening year event “Season 2” on March 17th with a thrilling series of matches at City Point, Dekalb Market Hall. The event breakdown included 7 Novice, 5 Modified and 1 Full rules bout. Next event Saturday: May 6th, 2023. Reach out to apply to fight on the card


The main event of this past weekend saw Terry Cho of Kings Williamsburg face off against Romani Alicea of Hard Knocks, Boston. Cho fought hard against Alicea mirroring the younger athlete in pace and grit. Fighters each landed consecutive techniques on various occasions, going “tit for tat”. In step with the veterans at the Boston gym that train at Hard Knocks, Alicea impressed the New York crowd with dynamic striking including a few spinning kicks. In the end, Alicea won by split decision. GAMMA Official Carl Moreno stated “ the fight could have gone either way”.


“He was a very game opponent, such a fun fight, even better experience” Cho reflects post fight


Alicea also took to instagram to express his gratitude to both the organization and his opponent.

“We are glad to have talent come out of state and show style and class” says AFL Executive, David Chan


The night also saw Amber Pak of Hinds Combat Sports, Theresa O'Reily of Church Street Boxing, Niteka Raina from Cornerstone make their competitive debuts delivering unanimous decision wins. Other matches of note included Jhon Correa of Kings WillyB's win against Ryan McDonald of Mauceri Muay Thai by split decision, Ismael Guerrero of Weapons 9's victory over Yousef Othman of Glory by unanimous decision


AFL provides a platform for fighters to showcase their skills and for rising talent to make their mark in the world of Muay Thai. The AFL is excited about the future of the sport and welcomes anyone interested in getting involved to come train at the gyms involved.

Next event is slated for May 6th, 2023. Reach out to apply to fight on the card


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Full Event Results


145.6lbs Frankie Paratore, MK Muay thai vs 145.0 Scott Rousseau, 5-Points

by Split Decision


113.8 Niteka Raina, Cornerstone Wins vs 115.8lb Nhi Nguyen, Diamondheart

by Unanimous Decision


129.6 Jhon Correa, Kings WillyB Wins vs 130.2 Ryan McDonald, Mauceri Muaythai

by Split Decision


134.6 Christian Dexter, Chop vs 133.6 Joe Busa, MK Muaythai

by Unanimous Decision. Busa will be on medical suspension pending rest and recovery from rib injury


116.6lb Amber Pak, Hinds vs 115.8 Jerrra Blues, 5 Points

by Unanimous Decision


153.8 Ismael Guerrero, Weapons 9 vs 155.4 Yousef Othman, Glory

by Unanimous Decision


115.4 Lani Lim MK Muay Thai vs 115.4 Hannah Scott, UMA

by Split Decision


108.0 Theresa O'Reilly, Church Street vs 108.0 Julia Howe, 5-Points

by Split Decision


Rob Padilla, OmniStrike 150lb vs Jerry Zhang, Hinds

by Unanimous Decision


145.6 Steven Carson, Two Bridges vs 146.2 Ayruz Zohidov, Kings Rego

By Split Decision


110.4 Taylor Bell Chop and Chops vs 110.4 Sherneca Clark. 5-Points

by Unanimous Decision


172.0 Romani Alicea, Hard Knocks vs Terry Cho, Kings WillyB 170.4

by Split Decision


Sanctioned by: NYSAC and GAMMA USA

Announcer and Host: Justin Manning, DJ Joey

Cameras: Jeff Chu (1st) Evan Gurman (2nd)

Inquire for sponsorships: Info@aflpromotions.com




AFL Muay Thai

March 17th, 2023 - Tickets on sale now




AFL is back in Brooklyn, New York but this time taking the fight to City Point, Dekalb Market Hall.


The downtown mix-used commercial space known for food, shopping and entertainment will the Muay Thai destination for Friday fights

All athletes have weighed in. See full results below.


As always the card hosts notable rising talent fighters, debut competitors, and returning faces.


Starting with the main event, Terry Cho of Kings Williamsburg vs Romani Alicea of Hard Knocks Boston


Cho was unable to fight his last scheduled AFL match in 2022 due to his opponent pulling out from medical reasons moments before the match. He found himself in 2023 in a similar circumstance as his original contracted opponent, Ameer Khtattab reported an hand injury and disqualified himself for the event. Romani makes his way from Boston, Massachusetts, as Philadelphia’s Khattab pulls out


Hailing from Hard Knocks Gym, under Kru Bill Newcomb and Coach Jake Manini. Alicea trains in the stable of New England’s elite. Athletes include Stephen Walker, the undefeated Lion Fight Champion, and many others.


Unphased from the fighting pedigree, Cho and the coaching staff at Kings Williamsburg accepted the change of opponent in minutes. “He doesn’t care, he will fight anyone” an affiliate of the Brooklyn gym reflected on Cho.


Moving to the rest of the card, the pre-professional Muay Thai league invited the area’s rising talent to also honor the ring on Friday. A collection of debut performances and previous AFL participants from new gyms and veterans alike.


Former cornerman of 2 past AFL events and a member from Hinds Combat Sports, Amber Pak, will have her first ever Muay Thai fight tomorrow night. When asked what made Pak apply to partake in the show. She had this to say


“I truly never thought I would fight! (but) after seeing my friends go through it… it made me realize that I could do it too”.


Having corner AFL athletes like Frankie Basilio and Phoebe Liang, Pak, is as she says, “excited to be on the other side of the ropes”


“I say this every time but this is exactly how we grow the sport,” Managing Director, Justin Kwan responds. “Let’s also not forget Theresa O’Reily, also making her debut, training out of Church Street Boxing, she was in our audience, worked with GAMMA commission to help officiate and sanctioned events, she now steps into the ring for her first ever fight, it's fantastic! I welcome anyone interested in this sport, to simply start, come train at the gyms you see here, introduce yourself, bring a friend, this is Muaythai”

AFL welcomes new gyms, names include Yousef Othman, from Glory MMA, coached by ONE Championship fighter and Youtuber Jeff Chan of MMA Shredded, Ryan McDonald coming out of upstate New York’s Mauceri Muay Thai and the first fighter from Unlimited Martial Arts NYC under Sifus Anthony Fontana and Phil Cruz, Hannah Scott.




Full Weigh-In Results

145.6 Frankie Paratore, MK vs 145.0 Scott Rousseau, 5-Points

113.8 Niteka Raina, Cornerstone vs 115.8lb Nhi Nguyen, Diamondheart

129.6 Jhon Correa, Kings WillyB vs 130.2 Ryan McDonald, Mauceri Muaythai

133.6 Joe Busa, MK vs 134.6 Christian Dexter, Chop

116.6lb Amber Pak, Hinds vs 115.8 Jerrra Blues, 5 Points

155.4 Yousef Othman, Glory vs 153.8 Ismael Guerrero, Weapons 9

115.4 Lani Lim MK Muay Thai vs 115.4 Hannah Scott, UMA

108.0 Theresa O'Reilly, Church Street vs 108.0 Julia Howe, 5-Points

150lb Jerry Zhang, Hinds vs 154lb Rob Padilla, OmniStrike (Rob failed to make weight, coaches agree to proceed)

145.6 Steven Carson, Two Bridges vs 146.2 Ayruz Zohidov, Kings Rego

110.4 Taylor Bell Chop and Chops vs 110.4 Sherneca Clark. 5-Points

172.0 Terry Cho, Kings WillyB vs170.4 Romani Alicea, Hard Knocks



Sanctioned by: NYSAC and GAMMA USA

Announcer and Host: Justin Manning, DJ Joey

Cameras: Jeff Chu (1st) Evan Gurman (2nd)





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