Meet Your Officials
We at ISKA recognize the fact that you will be giving your best at this event and we want to give you OUR BEST. The following officials for this event have been hand selected for THE ISKA THAILAND OPEN. We will be offering Official Rules Meetings each and every morning prior to competition opening to ensure that you are fully aware of ALL rules and judging criteria to guarantee fair and honest competition!
LASZLO HUVE
Event coordinator - Head of Officials
Muay Thai & Kickboxing official since 2014 (holds 9 certifications)
Veteran of 200+ combat sports events including Glory & Friday Night Fights.
International Tournament experience including Spain, Italy, Thailand, South Korea, Poland, UK and Indonesia.
MICHAEL WALTER
Event Coordinator - Logistics
Muay Thai & Kickboxing official since 2016 (holds 11 certifications)
Veteran of 200+ combat sports events including Freedom Fighters and Professional Fight League.
International Tournament experience including UK, Thailand, Indonesia, Austria and Germany.
Bryan Miner - USA
Course presenter - ISKA MMA
Bio coming soon...
Alexa Marie - USA
ISKA Senior Official
Bio coming soon...
Chase Walden - USA
Professional Muay Thai Fighter who's experience includes Glory, Lion Fight and Channel 13 Thailand.
Muay Thai & Kickboxing Official since 2010
International Officiating in Canada, Wales, Bali & Germany
ISKA TEAM USA Muay Thai Coach For 2023 ISKA World Championships in Munich, Germany
Todd Anderson - Canada
Course Presenter - ISKA MMA
Professional MMA Referee & Judge since 2010
Officiated World Titles for UFC, Bellator & PFL
ABC Conference Instructor
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Blackbelt
Scottie Sawade
Officiating Combat sports since 2009
Veteran of over 1000 bouts
International experience including Italy, Guatemala, Thailand, Mexico & Bali
Cory Schafer - USA
ISKA World President
Bio coming soon...
To be announced...
Bio coming soon...
Sagat Phonthawee - Seminar Presenter
YES, He's The man that was the inspiration for the Streetfighter character!
Sagat Petchyindee (สกัด เพชรยินดี; born Wirun Phonphimai (วิรุฬห์ ผลพิมาย) on November 30, 1957), also known as Sagat Phonthawee (สกัด พรทวี), is a Thai former professional boxer, Muay Thai fighter, actor and trainer who is considered one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time. He was a 3 time Lumpinee Champion, 3 time Rajadamnern Champion and Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion
