Matchmaking is now underway for Lightning Strikes XVI. Over the past 11 years, Lightning Strikes has evolved into one of the nation’s premier fight series dedicated exclusively to the striking arts—Muay Thai and Kickboxing. Sanctioned by the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF), our events continue to raise the bar, delivering explosive, high-level matchups that feature the best amateur and professional talent from across the U.S.
Our mission has always been clear: elevate the sport while providing fighters with the platform they need to launch or level up their careers. Whether you’re a hungry newcomer or a seasoned warrior, this is your opportunity to gain real exposure, sharpen your craft, and prove you belong among the elite.
Join the LS XVI roster today and take your next big step forward.
BOUT |
FIGHTERS |
WINNER |
RESULTS |
REMARKS |
| 1 | Noel Meza vs. Cody Morazan | Noel Meza | TKO @ :49 in Round #3. Morazan 30-Day Suspension. | Super Heavyweight |
| 2 | Julia Benson vs. Terri Redmond | Julia Benson | Unanimous Decision: 30/27, 30/27, 30/27. | Bantamweight |
| 3 | Bradley McKeever vs. Ethan Lowder | Ethan Lowder | TKO @ 1:31 in Round #1. McKeever 30-Day Suspension. | Lightweight |
| 4 | Aaron Kirwan vs. Michael Vatter | Aaron Kirwan | Split Decision: 28/29, 29/28, 29/28. | Welterweight |
| 5 | Keenan Milleham vs. Leonard Harris | Leonard Harris | Unanimous Decision: 28/29, 28/29, 27/30. | Light Heavyweight |
| 6 | Colby Smith vs. Ernest Hawking | Ernest Hawking | Unanimous Decision: 26/30, 26/30, 26/30. | Middleweight |
| 7 | Ivan Garcia vs. Isaac Cleveland | Ivan Garcia | Split Decision: 29/28, 28/29, 29/28. | Welterweight |
| 8 | Dave Nugent vs. John Onuora | John Onuora | TKO @ 1:24 in Round #1. Nugent 30-Day Suspension. | Light Middleweight |
| 9 | Ezekiel Rangel vs. Nick Gallazzi | Nick Gallazzi | TKO @ :54 in Round #2. Rangel 30-Day Suspension. | Lightweight |
| 10 | Isaac Crowder vs. Morgan Sellers | Isaac Crowder | Unanimous Decision: 30/27, 30/27, 30/27. | Light Heavyweight |
| 11 | Rae'Sae Settles vs. Dorian Copper | Dorian Copper | Unanimous Decision: 28/29, 28/29, 27/30. Copper Indefinitely Suspended Pending Ortho Clearance. | Lightweight |
| 12 | Ameer Corbett vs. Demetrius Rudolph | Ameer Corbett | Unanimous Decision: 29/28, 30/27, 30/27. | Super Heavyweight |
| 13 | Ricardo Olivares vs. Jaiden Domer | Jaiden Domer | Unanimous Decision: 27/30, 27/30, 27/30. | Lightweight |
| 14 | Jocque Hunter vs. Travonne Thomas | Jocque Hunter | Split Decision: 28/29, 29/28, 29/28. | Light Heavyweight |
| 15 | Jesus Montes De Oca vs. Devon Washington | Devon Washington | Split Decision: 28/29, 27/30, 29/28. | Light Welterweight |
| 16 | Cole Fister vs. Adrian Delacruz | Cole Fister | Unanimous Decision: 30/27, 30/27, 30/27. | Middleweight |
| 17 | Caton Stidham vs. Caleb Seagle | Caleb Seagle | Majority Decision: 47/47, 46/49, 46/48. Seagle is the IKF NC Light Welterweight Champion. | Light Welterweight |
| 18 | Zion Bailey vs. Jackson Whitley | Zion Bailey | Unanimous Decision: 50/45, 49/46, 50/45. Bailey is the Defending IKF East Coast Champion. | Welterweight |
Triangle Kickboxing Promotions has proudly led the charge in shaping the Kickboxing and Muay Thai scene in North Carolina. Since 2016, we’ve gone beyond promoting events—we’ve helped advance rules, elevate safety standards, and establish a more professional landscape for the striking arts across the state.
What began in North Carolina has since expanded along the East Coast, and we’re now collaborating with talented athletes, coaches, and teams from across the country. Our Lightning Strikes series continues to be the go-to platform for high-level Kickboxing and Muay Thai competition in the Carolinas and beyond, giving fighters the exposure and experience they need to reach the next level.
As the only dedicated, IKF-sanctioned Kickboxing and Muay Thai promotion in North Carolina, we remain focused on growing the sport—one athlete, one event, and one opportunity at a time.
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