By Andreas Georgiou
Renowned French Muay Thai kickboxer Karim Bennoui is set to replace the injured Keith McLachlan at YOKKAO 10 against Panicos Yusuf in a 5×3 -62kg fight.
Fighting out of Gym boxing St Fons – Team Nasser K the 26 year-old boasts a 34-9-3 record and is considered one of France’s top Thai fighters. Nicknamed “Le Chirurgien” translated in English as “The Surgeon” Bennoui takes pride in slowly and methodically wearing down his opponent to breaking point.
Bennoui’s biggest achievements include holding both the I.S.K.A. World Kickboxing Championship -62kg and It’s Showtime World Champion -61 kg in 2011.
Opponent Panicos Yusef (36-3-5), is a Mediterranean fighter, and is coming off a huge career win versus Rittuak Kaewsamrit at YOKKAO 8. His career achievements include holding the WRSA European title and ISKA Four Nations belt.
The Supershow of YOKKAO 10 –and YOKKAO 11 will be held Saturday October 11 in Bolton at the Reebok Stadium, and there are more additional changes expected; details will be released soon so be sure to check back here often.
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Supershowdown Presents Yokkao 11
Muay Thai Full Rules 5X3
(1) Kongsak Sitboonmee vs. Tim Thomas 65Kg
(2) Dean James vs. Runmai 56Kg
(3) Brad Stanton vs. Crice Boussoukou 67Kg
(4) Soloman Wickstead vs. Kriss Addis 72.5Kg
(5) Dan Mcgowan vs. Nestor Rodriguez 54Kg
(6) Josh Turbill vs. Tommi Mccormick -68Kg
(7) Sam Jackson vs. Luca Fonda 70Kgs
(8) Myk Estlick vs. Kieron Jessop 63.5Kg
Supershowdown Presents Yokkao 10
Muay Thai Full Rules 5X3
(1) Jordan Watson vs. Mickael Piscitello 70Kg
(2) Pakorn Pk Muaythaigym vs Greg Wotton 63.5Kg
(3) Panicos Yusuf Vs Karim Bennoui 61.5Kg
(4) Ste Long Vs Salah A 68Kg
(5) John Dennis vs. Brian Totty 65Kg
(6) Tim Nutter vs. Ste Foy 61Kg
(7) Chris Whittle vs. Marcus Compton 61.5Kg
(8) Leif Taggart vs. Shane Farquarson 60Kg
Pre-Event Muay Thai 5 X1.5/2
(1) Kai Laithwaite vs. Sammy Baruca 51Kg
(2) Jordan Williams vs. Liam Mcgrandles 62Kg
(3) Dakota Ditcheva vs. Leigh Newton 48Kg
(4) Lauren Huxley vs. Megan Hooper 62Kg
(5) Luke Riley vs. Luciana Mendola 42Kg
