Tam McCourt Captures ISKA World Title at Historic POWER of SCOTLAND 40

Scottish Fighter Claims World Championship Gold During Promotion’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

PAISLEY, Scotland — May 16, 2026 — POWER of SCOTLAND celebrated a major milestone as promoter Gary O’Brien presented the organization’s 40th event and 20th anniversary celebration at the Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley.

The landmark event was headlined by an ISKA World Championship Muay Thai bout for the Featherweight division at 57kg, featuring Scotland’s Tam McCourt against Morocco’s Ossama Bouchiba.

With a world title on the line and a passionate home crowd in attendance, both athletes entered the ring determined to leave with championship gold. After a competitive contest, McCourt earned a unanimous decision victory over Bouchiba to capture the ISKA World Featherweight Muay Thai Championship.

The victory marked one of the biggest achievements of McCourt’s career and provided a memorable moment for Scottish fans attending the promotion’s anniversary event. Capturing a world title on home soil added even greater significance to an evening already filled with celebration and championship-level competition.

POWER of SCOTLAND 40 served as a fitting tribute to two decades of the promotion’s contribution to Muay Thai in Scotland, bringing together fighters, coaches, officials, and supporters to celebrate the sport’s continued growth.

With the win, Tam McCourt becomes the new ISKA World Featherweight Muay Thai Champion at 57kg, adding his name to the list of Scottish athletes who have reached the pinnacle of international Muay Thai competition.