Fairtex Classic Fights in Peoria, IL

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The Fairtex Classic Where History and Tradition Build Tomorrow’s Champions On September 25 and 26 The RiverPlex in Peoria, IL will play host to the inaugural Fairtex Classic, amateur Muay Thai National championships. You are invited to take part in what we hope to make an annual event and the premiere showcase for the backbone of combat sports, the young and ambitious amateurs.


The Fairtex Classic will feature only one fight style category modified Muay Thai (no elbows and knees to the head). Fighters will be split among 8 weight divisions in male or female categories and compete in all day qualifiers on Saturday afternoon in a two-ring venue. The tournament will culminate with the championship bouts of each weight division in the early evening and two pro bouts with the main event featuring the world famous Bunkerd Fairtex vs. Raul Llopis.
When: Friday September 26, 2003 to Saturday September 27, 2003


Where: The RiverPlex in Peoria, IL http://www.peoria.org


How: Contact Ryan Blackorby for more on registration and tournament details blackorby@bitwisesystems.com


Fighters’ Registration: $30 complete Contact blackorby@bitwisesystems.com


Accommodations $81 per night at the Holiday Inn Peoria http://www.holidayinnpeoria.com Shuttle service to and from the Peoria airport Walking distance to the fight venue The RiverPlex Airfares: http://www.expedia.com/


Tentative itinerary Friday September 26, 2003 3pm-7pm Weigh-ins and physicals 7pm-7:30pm Rules Meeting 7:30pm-8pm Officials Meeting


Saturday September 27, 2003 7am Brackets and match ups posted 9am Tournament starts 5pm End of qualifiers 7:30pm Championship bouts (Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers) Pro Bouts: Bunkerd Fairtex vs. Raul Llopis Jeremy Harminson vs. TBA

[brian(IL)]

Hey is that you Dave? If so, this is Brian from your classes about 1 - 1 1/2 yrs ago. I definately will be making the drive down for this event!!! Is anyone fighting from Ryan's gym? Any former students of yours? I've been banging the bag and running quite a bit for the last year or so, got my weight up to 210 so I am happy... How are you doing?

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Brian,
I kinda remember a goofy guy named Brian, had me get him dates with all the ugly girls. (Psst., that necklace I gave you was made out of Bacon, I didn't have the guts to tell you back then)
You on Roids now? I thought you weighed about 180 last time I saw you.
And Yeah Ryan will be involved because he is the Promoter. This is a big deal, I hope everybody realizes it.
I see you when you come down.

[brian(IL)]

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Brian,
I kinda remember a goofy guy named Brian, had me get him dates with all the ugly girls. (Psst., that necklace I gave you was made out of Bacon, I didn't have the guts to tell you back then)
You on Roids now? I thought you weighed about 180 last time I saw you.
And Yeah Ryan will be involved because he is the Promoter. This is a big deal, I hope everybody realizes it.
I see you when you come down.

Bahaahaa, necklace made out of bacon?!?! Anyways no roids here just been hitting the weights hard. I'll see you down there, can't wait!

[zoti]

What kind of protection ?

Amature rules mean Amature Muay Thai rules ? As in using shin pads, a head gear and a chest protector or does it mean no protection other than a groin protector and a mouth guard ?

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Yes,
Amateur Rules means Amateur Rules. We probably wont see the chest protectors, at least I havent seen them at any Midwest events in the past, but Fairtex and the Promoter will decide that.
Just a mouthguard & groin protector, that is a Professional fight.
That is why there will be 2 Pro bouts scheduled at the end of the event with Bunkerd vs Raul Llopis, and Jeremy Harminson's fight, so everybody can see the difference.