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ProKick Team Score Three Stoppage Victories in Cyprus
March 07, 2026
The ProKick team delivered a perfect night in Cyprus as all three Belfast fighters secured emphatic stoppage victories at the WKN International Kickboxing event held at a five-star resort in Paphos. Under the promotion of long-time ProKick collaborator Chris Christodoulou, the Belfast contingent once again demonstrated the strength and depth of the ProKick system — finishing the night with three wins by KO and TKO.
Grace Goody's dominant victory over Fotini Franki has put her back in the running for a title.
ProKick Team Score Three Stoppage Victories in Cyprus
Jay “The Belfast Samurai” Snoddon
Winner by KO – Round 1
In the co-main event, Jay Snoddon faced Cypriot Thai boxing specialist Gabriel Lacovou in what began as a fast and aggressive contest.
Lacovou came out of the blocks with real intent, throwing rapid kicks and combinations in the opening round, attempting to put the Belfast man under early pressure.
But Snoddon remained composed.
In the closing seconds of the first round, Snoddon expertly deflected a front kick from Lacovou before firing back with a perfectly timed straight right hand. The shot landed clean and instantly rocked the Cypriot fighter, sending him down heavily.
The referee immediately began the count and waved the contest off — declaring Snoddon the winner by knockout in the first round.
Grace “The Smiling Assassin” Goody
Winner by TKO – Round 2
Grace Goody produced one of the most dominant performances of the night against Fotini Franki, making a clear statement that she is firmly back in title contention.
From the opening bell Goody controlled the tempo, using a sharp jab and precise low kicks to dismantle her opponent’s balance and rhythm.
As the fight progressed, Goody increased the pressure. Her timing and accuracy proved too much for Franki to handle.
In the second round Goody delivered the finishing sequence — landing a powerful knee strike that left Franki unable to continue, forcing the referee to step in and stop the contest.
A convincing TKO victory and a superb performance from the Belfast fighter.
Reuben Graham
Winner by TKO – Round 2
The youngest member of the travelling ProKick team, 16-year-old Reuben Graham, showed maturity beyond his years against the aggressive Cypriot fighter Maninos Demetriou.
Demetriou came out “like a bat out of hell,” throwing everything in the opening round in an attempt to overwhelm the Belfast teenager.
But Graham remained calm under pressure, weathering the early storm with discipline and composure.
In the second round the momentum shifted dramatically.
Graham began to assert himself, unleashing a relentless barrage of punches, kicks and knee strikes that repeatedly found their target. The sustained attack forced the referee to step in and stop the contest late in the second round, awarding Graham the victory by TKO.
The ProKick Way
After a successful night for the Belfast team, coach Billy Murray praised the efforts of his fighters and the professionalism of the event.
For Murray, the message remains unchanged:
Commitment.
Preparation.
Respect.
The ProKick Way.
The team also extended their sincere thanks to promoter Chris Christodoulou for once again providing the opportunity for international competition and continuing to showcase world-class kickboxing in Cyprus.
For Murray and his fighters, the journey continues — with new challenges, new opponents and new chapters still to be written.
