Triangle Kickboxing Promotions presents Lightning Strikes XVII

MUAY THAI/KICKBOXING
PRO-AM

TBA

Lightning Strikes Proam

For the past 11 years, the Lightning Strikes Kickboxing & Muay Thai ProAm Series 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 Lightning Strikes roster today and take your next big step forward.

Triangle Kickboxing Promotions Ring Setup

Lightning Strikes Muay Thai & Kickboxing

Triangle Kickboxing Promotions’ Lightning Strikes Muay Thai & Kickboxing Series brings the most exciting amateur and professional Muay Thai & Kickboxing events to Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina.
 
We are deeply passionate about these sports and work tirelessly to create action-packed events that showcase both up-and-coming talent and seasoned strikers from across the country.  Each fight night delivers intense matchups that keep the crowd on the edge of their seats.
 

All Lightning Strikes ProAm events are regulated by the North Carolina Boxing and Combat Sports Commission (NCBCS) and sanctioned by the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF), ensuring the highest levels of competition and safety.

We can’t wait to see you at our next event!

FIGHT RESULTS

LIGHTNING STRIKES XVI
NOVEMBER 15, 2025

IKF Sanctioned Bout Card

Promoter: Don Rodger
IKF Representative: Jody Brendle
Judge #1: Jody Brendle | Judge #2: Andrew Hopper | Judge #3: Tony Geouge
Referees: Dale Frye, Chris Lewter  & Jen Stirlen | Timekeeper: Kaycee Welch
Announcers: Bruce Foster, Shahzeel Khokher, Jacques Gornail & Bobby "Wasabi" Martin
Physician: Dr. John Neidecker

BOUT
FIGHTERS
WINNER
RESULTS
REMARKS
1 Tarna Batelman vs. Morgan Kinne Batelman UD: 30/27, 29/28, 30/27. Lightweight
2 Noah Hafez vs. Micah Hall Hafez UD: 27/30, 27/30, 28/29. Light Middleweight
3 Froylan Olivarez vs Ernest Hawkins Hawkins TKO @ 1:28 in Round #2. Olivarez 30-Day Suspension. Middleweight
4 Franklin Lainez vs. Noel Meza Meza TKO @ 1:31 in Round #3. Lainez 30-Day Suspension. Super Heavyweight
5 Inderson Mirchandani vs. Jamil Haymon Mirchandani UD: 30/27, 29/28, 30/27. Lightweight
6 Augustus Simmers vs. Robert Worthington Simmers/IKF Super Cruiserweight Full Rules Muay Thai Champion. Simmers 30-Day Suspension. Worthington 30-Day Suspension. UD: 50/45, 49/46, 49/46 IKF Super Cruiserweight
7 Luke Thigpen vs. Xavier Almonte Almonte SD: 27/30, 28/29, 28/29. Heavyweight
8 Alayna Noonan vs. Julia Benson Benson UD: 27/30, 27/30, 28/29. Bantamweight
9 Anthony Rosario vs. Jamil Haymon Rosario UD: 30/27, 30/27, 29/28. Catchweight 148 (+/-2)
10 Jan Nunez vs. Anthony Campbell Nunez TKO @ 1:35 in Round #3. Campbell 30-Day Suspension. Super Heavyweight
11 Zion Bailey vs. Zacharia Ignacio Bailey SD: 48/47, 47/48, 48/47. Welterweight
12 Ned Burgess vs. Jonathan Reid Burgess SD: 28/29, 29/28, 29/28. Welterweight
13 Braden Batista vs. Casey Box Box SD: 28/29, 28/29, 29/28. Light Middleweight
14 Johnathan Benitez vs. Ricky Bokavich Benitez TKO @ :59 in Round #3. Bokavich 30-Day Suspension. Welterweight
15 John Onuora vs. Brandon Halley Onuora/IKF NC Interstate Light Middleweight MMT Champion. UD: 49/46, 50/45, 50/45. IKF Light Heavyweight
16 Jaiden Domer vs. Ed Holley Domer TKO @ 1:04 in Round #1. Holley 30-Day Suspension. Lightweight
17 James Kinney vs. Niles Marks Marks UD: 28/29, 27/30, 28/29. Light Heavyweight
18 Amari Battle vs. Tyrik Moore Moore UD: 27/30, 28/29, 27/30. Light Middleweight
19 Caleb Seagle vs. Kameron Wallace Seagle SD: 49/46, 48/47, 47/48. Pro Super Lightweight Bout