ISKA UK Crowns New World Bantamweight Muay Thai Champion

Louis Fairhurst Stops Gonzalo Tebar to Capture ISKA World Title

BOLTON, ENGLAND – A spectacular finish highlighted Ultimate Fight Night on July 26, 2026, as Louis Fairhurst (England) claimed the ISKA World Bantamweight Muay Thai Championship (55 kg) with a stunning second-round knockout victory over Gonzalo Tebar (Spain).

Promoted by David Knowles, the event took place at the Hideout Arena in Bolton and featured elite Muay Thai competition under the ISKA banner, with the world championship serving as the evening’s main attraction.

Fairhurst delivered an impressive performance from the opening round, showcasing sharp technique, composure, and relentless pressure against the experienced Spanish challenger. The decisive moment came in the second round, when Fairhurst landed a perfectly timed elbow strike that ended the contest by knockout, earning him the coveted ISKA World Bantamweight Muay Thai title.

The victory marks a major milestone in Fairhurst’s career, establishing the English standout as the new world champion in the 55 kg division. His performance demonstrated the high level of technical Muay Thai that continues to emerge from the United Kingdom’s growing combat sports scene.

Gonzalo Tebar entered the championship bout as a determined challenger and battled bravely throughout the contest, but Fairhurst’s precision and finishing ability proved to be the difference on the night.

Ultimate Fight Night once again delivered an exciting evening of world-class action, with the championship showdown providing fans at the Hideout Arena a memorable finish. As ISKA continues to showcase top-level Muay Thai around the globe, Louis Fairhurst now begins his reign as the new ISKA World Bantamweight Muay Thai Champion, adding another prestigious world title to the organization’s international championship roster.