A “Perfect” Day at Akurei MMA and Contender Fight Academy

It was an all round “perfect” day for martial arts in the north east today as Akurei MMA and Contender Fight Academy had the pleasure of Mr Perfect himself showing two packed out gyms his skills; some of which he used to win the K-1 World GP 4.

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Contender Promotions: K-1 Next Generation

We all know Contender Promotions put on some of the best shows in the country, not just the north east.

Now heading into 2017, Contenders chief Garry Bell and the rest of his team are building a solid platform for the next generation of north east K-1 stars with a full junior-only card in January.

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Another Huge Bout Added to Contenders Promotions’ K-1 Rising Stars in July

Contender Promotions chief Garry Bell, who has recently been appointed North England Director for the World Kickboxing Association, has added yet another huge bout to the K-1 Rising Star: New Blood card in July that is sure to excite North East fight fans.

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Contender Promotions: Two top bouts added to K-1 Rising Stars card in June

Contender Promotions champion Lucy Lister, fighting out MFA Sheffield, will put her gold on the line against a legitimate opponent on June 11th.

Lister is not only the current Contender Promotions champion, she is also a phenomenally rounded fighter and is talented in various stand up martial arts, making her stand up style extraordinary to watch.

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