Siam Warriors delivered another strong evening of Muay Thai at the Parochial Hall in Cork on Saturday, October 10, with a card featuring closely matched contests, competitive amateur action and several high-level international bouts. 

Presented by Martin Horgan and Siam Warriors Cork, the event featured action across N-class, C-class, Pro K1, Pro-Am and A-class contests, with championship titles on the line throughout the evening.

From the opening bouts to the headline contest between Eric Hehir and Jake Peacock, the show provided plenty of competitive action. Thomas Casey claimed the ISKA Muay Thai Lightweight Irish Title, while Peacock became the inaugural WBC Muay Thai Siam Warriors champion following an injury stoppage in the main event.

Amateur and C-Class Action

ISKA Muay Thai Junior Four Nations Title 

The amateur action included a Junior Four Nations title contest between Mason Marshall of Spartan and Brian Churm of Phoenix Newcastle.

Both young fighters showed their ability in a competitive contest, offering a showcase of their respective skill sets. It was Churm who ultimately emerged victorious, taking the title back to Phoenix Newcastle after a decision win.

Rossi Franzoni vs Scott Collins

Rossi Franzoni faced Scott Collins in a C-class contest, with Franzoni taking the decision victory after another competitive matchup.

Adam Callanan vs Nathan Vaughan

At 64kg, Adam Callanan faced Nathan Vaughan of Spartan. Callanan secured the win by decision, adding another victory to the Bomb squad team's results on the night.

Pierre Monny vs Venzo Rodriguez

The C-class action continued at 70kg, with Pierre Monny taking on Enzo Rodriguez. Rodriguez came away with the decision victory following their contest.

Tadhg English vs Jay Snoden — Pro K1, 68kg

The professional K1 contest between Tadhg English of Valhalla and Jay Snoden of Pro Kick provided one of the night's more decisive finishes.

Snoden scored multiple knockdowns against English before the referee brought the contest to an end in the third round. It was a significant performance from the Pro Kick fighter, who secured the stoppage victory.

Guila Comini vs Casey Tsai — 61kg

In the Silver Series, Guila Comini of Siam Warriors Cork faced Casey Tsai of Courage at 61kg.

Comini secured the decision victory, delivering a strong result for the home team.

Corey O'Malley vs Slava Ibrahimov — 63kg

Corey O'Malley of Siam Warriors Cork met Slava Ibrahimov of Phoenix Tralee at 63kg.

O'Malley took the decision win after a competitive contest, providing another positive result for Siam Warriors Cork.

Aideen Mullins vs Alyssa Dalby — 67kg

Aideen Mullins of Siam Warriors Cork faced Alyssa Dalby of Semtex London at 67kg.

Dalby claimed the decision victory, earning an important win against home opposition.

Spencer Keaty vs Sean Olaniyi — 75kg

The Pro-Am action included a 75kg contest between Spencer Keaty of Macroom and Sean Olaniyi of Assassins.

Olaniyi took the decision victory after their matchup.

Championship Action

Thomas Casey vs Jose Viera — ISKA Muay Thai Lightweight Irish Title

One of the night's standout contests saw Thomas Casey of Dublin Thai challenge Jose Viera of Vieira Martial Arts for the ISKA Muay Thai Lightweight Irish Title at 61kg.

Viera entered the contest with his typically aggressive approach, looking to take the initiative and put pressure on Casey. Casey, however, responded with excellent movement and sharp boxing, finding opportunities to land cleanly while managing the distance.

Both fighters had their moments throughout the contest, with Viera continuing to press forward and Casey demonstrating composure under pressure. As the fight progressed, Casey appeared increasingly comfortable implementing his game plan, using his movement and boxing to control the exchanges.

It was an impressive performance from Casey, who earned the decision victory and left Cork with the ISKA Muay Thai Lightweight Irish Title.

Lloyd Fitzgerald vs Adam McEvoy — Pro-Am, 69kg

The Pro-Am action continued at 69kg as Lloyd Fitzgerald of Samson faced Adam McEvoy of Eastside.

McEvoy secured the decision victory, taking the win after a competitive contest between the two fighters.

International A-Class Action

Liam Devaney vs Eugene Lawrence — 83kg

Liam Devaney of Thurles Martial Arts faced Eugene Lawrence of Assassins, UK, in an international A-class contest at 83kg.

Devaney produced a strong performance, bringing the contest to a close with a referee stoppage in the third round. It was a notable result for the Thurles Martial Arts fighter against international opposition.

Lee Walton vs Lee Mackay — 67kg

At 67kg, Lee Walton of Dublin Thai took on Lee Mackay of OBS Glasgow in another international A-class matchup.

Mackay secured the victory by referee stoppage in the second round following a series of counts against Walton.

Walton protested the stoppage and was keen to continue, demonstrating his determination to remain in the contest. However, the referee deemed it necessary to intervene and bring the fight to an end.

While the decision was clearly frustrating for Walton, the referee's responsibility is to prioritise fighter safety, and Mackay was awarded the stoppage victory.

WBC Muay Thai Siam Warriors Title — 66.7kg

The evening concluded with an international main event as Eric Hehir of Courage Muay Thai faced Jake Peacock of Dunamis, Canada, for the WBC Muay Thai Siam Warriors Title at 66.7kg.

The contest began at a fast pace, with both fighters exchanging kicks from the opening moments. An early exchange saw Hehir take a count, but he immediately looked to move forward and recover the lost ground.

As the action continued, Peacock landed a kick that struck Hehir's arm and caused a serious injury. The referee stopped the contest in the opening round, bringing the main event to an unfortunate early conclusion.

The result saw Peacock crowned the inaugural WBC Muay Thai Siam Warriors champion.

While the finish was not the outcome either fighter would have wanted, congratulations are due to Peacock on the title victory. We also wish Hehir a full and speedy recovery following the injury.

Another Strong Night for Siam Warriors

Siam Warriors Superfights once again delivered a well-presented evening of Muay Thai in Cork, with competitive matchups across the card and strong performances from both Irish and international fighters.

Thomas Casey's victory to claim the ISKA Muay Thai Lightweight Irish Title was one of the night's standout results, while the international A-class contests provided further high-level action. Peacock's main-event victory brought the evening to a close, albeit in unfortunate circumstances for Hehir.

Credit goes to Martin Horgan and the Siam Warriors team for putting together another busy card and providing a platform for fighters at different stages of their careers.

From the amateur contests through to the championship bouts, the event offered a reminder of the depth of competition across the Irish Muay Thai scene and the continued presence of international talent on Irish cards.