Two ISKA Championship Contests Highlight an Exciting Night of Kickboxing and Muay Thai in New Zealand
BALCLUTHA, New Zealand — September 26, 2026 — Battle at The Bridge 5 delivered an exciting night of ISKA Championship Kickboxing and Muay Thai at the Te Pou O Mata Au Community Centre, where two reigning champions successfully retained their titles in closely contested battles.
Presented by Robert Ngari Dean, the event featured championship action at both amateur and professional levels, showcasing the competitive strength of New Zealand’s combat sports community.
In the amateur Muay Thai championship contest, ISKA South Island Champion Shaun Spencer, representing Lee Gar, successfully defended his ISKA Amateur South Island Welterweight Muay Thai title against Shem Murdoch of Hammerhead/Forge.
The closely fought contest went to the judges’ scorecards, with Spencer earning a split decision victory to retain his championship belt.
The professional championship bout saw ISKA New Zealand Champion Chase Hayley, representing Otepoti Gym, defend his ISKA Pro New Zealand Super-Cruiserweight Kickboxing Championship at 95kg against Epe Kaihau of ETK.
The two fighters engaged in a demanding five-round championship battle, with neither competitor able to establish a decisive advantage on the judges’ scorecards. The contest was ultimately declared a majority draw, allowing Hayley to retain his ISKA New Zealand title.
Official ISKA Championship Results
ISKA Amateur South Island Welterweight Muay Thai Championship
Shaun Spencer (Lee Gar) def. Shem Murdoch (Hammerhead/Forge) — Split Decision.
Result: Shaun Spencer retains his ISKA South Island title.
ISKA Pro New Zealand Super-Cruiserweight Kickboxing Championship — 95kg
Chase Hayley (Otepoti Gym) vs. Epe Kaihau (ETK) — Majority Draw (5 rounds).
Result: Chase Hayley retains his ISKA New Zealand title.
With two championship belts successfully defended, Battle at The Bridge 5 highlighted the determination of New Zealand’s fighters and the continued development of ISKA-sanctioned competition throughout the country.
Two championship battles. Two titles retained. One memorable night of ISKA action in Balclutha.