Champions Fight League - CFL #15 delivered a thrilling afternoon of international kickboxing at the ProKick Gym, showcasing talent from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Germany and Holland. From opening bell to final count, fans were treated to grit, skill, heart and spectacular finishes. In one of the two main events, Jay “The Belfast Samurai” Snoddon powered his way to the WKN Professional British K1 Featherweight Title, stopping Scotland’s Shay Barnett in the first round.
Fight Report
Jay Snoddon delivers the right hand that set up the finishing punch to Shay Barnett, the left hook to the body - a 1st round TKO
In the joint main event: Shay started with fast, looked as if he had a plan, throwing a wide variety of techniques and staying at long range, but few of his shots found their mark. Jay remained composed, took his time, and pressed forward behind disciplined footwork. When the opening appeared, he landed a crisp right hook followed by a sharp left hook to the body — the decisive combination that ended the contest.
German referee Klaus Hagemann stopped the fight after Barnett, despite rising at the count of nine, looked unable to continue. It was a sharp and clinical display from Snoddon, who now adds the professional British belt to his All-Ireland title.
Snoddon’s next challenge is already set for 31st January 2026 in Nîmes, France, where he will face Jordan COCCU in a rematch. COCCU holds one of only two professional wins over Snoddon, giving this bout extra meaning. Jay will take a short break over Christmas before beginning a focused four-week training camp.
Team-mate James Braniff will also feature on the Nîmes fight card.
The Trilogy: Young vs. Menzer — Settled at Last
The second main event brought a long-awaited conclusion to a rivalry stretching back years: Ian Young (Northern Ireland) vs Uwe Menzzer (Rostock,Germany) — the trilogy.
Its done and dusted no more please!
A former Irish League footballer turned kickboxer, Young met former WKN world champion Menzzer for their third and final showdown. Both retired athletes stepped back into the ring for this one special occasion, with Young inspired in part by his son Jude, who now trains at ProKick.
The bout delivered exactly what fans came to witness — a fitting final chapter to one of ProKick’s most unique international rivalries. With the trilogy now complete and the score finally put to rest, both men hinted that their next challenge may lie far from the ring… with hiking mentioned as their next shared adventure.
WKN International K1-Style – 4×2 Rounds – 68–70kg
Dan Braniff (N. Ireland) 70kg vs. Jassanprint Singh (Hamburg, Germany) 67.9kg WINNER: Braniff – Points
Flying knee by Dan Braniff at CFL15
A highly technical contest from start to finish. Braniff displayed crisp kicking combinations, sharp boxing and clever knee work, controlling the pace throughout the four rounds against a talented tough German from Hamburg. A clean execution and composed strategy from Braniff made the judges’ decision straightforward: a clear points win for Dan Braniff.
WKN International Amateur (Teenagers) – 3×2 – 68-70kg
Max Murray (N. Ireland) 69.2kg vs. Petrus Zagatiti (Sokudo Gym, Holland) 70.1kg WINNER: Murray – Points
The Irish amateur champion, 16-year-old Max Murray, faced 18-year-old Petrus Zagatiti from the renowned Sokudo Gym in Hoorn. Petrus brought his trademark aggression, going forward and throwing heavy shots from the start
Max Murray (N. Ireland) 69.2kg vs. Petrus Zagatiti (Sokudo Gym, Holland) 70.1kg
Max, however, fought with maturity beyond his years — disciplined ring craft, sharp counters and refusal to be dragged into a brawl. As the rounds progressed, Max scored the cleaner work and showed good ring awareness.
The judges awarded the decision to Max Murray after a highly educational and entertaining fight for both young talents.
Owen White (ProKick) 61.5kg vs. Shea Dillon (Golden Dragon) 62.1kg WINNER: White – 3rd Round KO
Owen White stormed into the first round looking unstoppable — and it seemed the fight might not last long. But in the second, Dillon surged back, finding his rhythm and putting White under pressure as the momentum shifted
WKN Pro-Am Northern Irish Title – K-1 Rules – 4×2 – 62.1kg Owen White (ProKick) 61.5kg vs. Shea Dillon (Golden Dragon)
Round three became a war. Both fighters, cut and bloodied, fought like champions. Then, with the bout hanging in the balance, Owen dug deep, fired a perfectly timed right uppercut, and sent Dillon to the canvas. Referee Rowena Bolt counted him out.
Owen White is the new WKN Northern Irish K-1 Featherweight Champion.
WKN International Amateur (Teenagers) – 3×2 – 57kg
Reuben Graham (N. Ireland) 57kg vs. Redouan El Aouad (Sokudo Gym, Holland) 56.6kg WINNER: El Aouad – Points
A brilliantly matched clash between two rising teenage stars. Redouan used his trademark Dutch-style round kicks and long knees, one of which landed hard and forced Reuben to step off and recover
WKN International Amateur (Teenagers) - K-1 Oriental Rules 3x2 - 57kg Rueben Graham 57kg (N,Ireland) vs. Redouan El Aouad 56.6kg (Sokudo Gym Holland)
Reuben fought with courage, intelligence, and heart — showing refined technique in the later rounds and refusing to back down despite Redouan’s experience advantage.
A fantastic learning fight for both young athletes, with Redouan edging out the decision.
Every time Parkinson steps into the ring, it becomes a slugfest — and this one was no different. McSweeney came out hard in the first two rounds, landing heavy punches and kicks, putting Cameron in serious trouble more than once
But in true ProKick spirit, Parkinson rallied in the final round with a massive comeback, pushing McSweeney to the brink and nearly turning the fight around. The Waterford fighter survived the bell, and the judges gave him the nod.
A brave performance from both men, with McSweeney taking the victory.
Light-Contact Low-Kick – 3×1 – 40–42kg
Leo Smith (ProKick) vs. Evan O’Connor (PT’s KB Club, Derry/Londonderry) WINNER: Smith – Points
Leo Smith (ProKick) vs. Evan O’Connor (PT’s KB club Derry / LondonDerry)
Two young talents — ages 11 and 13 — delivered a stylish, crowd-pleasing performance. Having met previously in an exhibition at Stormont, this time it was competitive. After three energetic rounds filled with skill and confidence, the judges awarded the win to Leo Smith.
A brilliant effort from both boys
Opener – Demo Bout – 3×1 – Catchweight
Jude Young (ProKick) vs. Ethan Rodgers (ProKick) Exhibition – No Decisio
Opener – Demo Bout – 3×1 – Catchweight Jude Young (ProKick) vs. Ethan Rodgers (ProKick) Exhibition – No Decision
When Jude’s original opponent withdrew at short notice, team-mate Ethan stepped up to ensure Jude could appear on the same card as his father Ian Young, who headlined the event in his trilogy bout with Germany’s Uwe Menzer.
Two future ProKick prospects giving the crowd a great display to start the event.
Thank You
A massive thank you to everyone who made CFL #15 possible:
Our visiting teams from Germany, Holland, Scotland, the Republic of Ireland, and our home fighters from Northern Ireland
All officials, helpers, and event staff
Adele, for all her hard work behind the scenes
The WKN – World Kickboxing Network for sanctioning and supporting the event
And to all the supporters who gave up their Sunday afternoon to witness international kickboxing at the ProKick Gym
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Until next time — thank you for supporting ProKick and CFL #15!
