Congratulations to the athletes selected for USMF National Muaythai Team 2009! They are the elite group of athletes that have earned the honor to represent USA at the upcoming IFMA World Cup 2009 in quest of the “GOLD” medals and in Honor of the Authority King of Thailand’s 82nd Birthday.

This year is expected to be the largest of all IFMA World Championships with over 120 country teams attending under the watchful eyes of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), General Assembly of International Sports Federation (GAISF), Thailand Sports Authority, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), TAFISA, and other international sporting agencies.

The tournament dates are from November 27 to December 5, 2009 and will be held at The Mall Ngamwongwan Fashion Island - MCC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.

The USMF National Muaythai Team 2009 will consist of:
Team Manager: Anthony Lin
Team Coaches: Jongsanan “The Wooden Man” Fairtex, Kirian Fitzgibbons
Assistant Coaches: Rudi Ott, Nung Fairtex
Doctor: Dr. David Smith
Team Representatives/Officials: Kayan Sitsanthaparn, Marcy Maxwell
Team Legal Advisor: Kenn Ellner
Referee: TBD
Videographer/Photographer: Bean, Larn, Cheryl Garcia, Marcus Ubungen and team
Media/Writer: Muay Thaimes Magazine and Vincit Magazine (TBD)

Team A Male:
Michael Chase (75-81 kg division)

Team B Male:
Jason Andrada (54-57 kg)
Tyler Cronin (57-60 kg)
Eric Luna (60-63.5 kg)
Bryan Petro (63.5-67 kg)
Eric Faria (67-71 kg)
Daniel Kim (71-75 kg)
Eric Utsch (75-81 kg)
Andres Sales (81-91 kg)

Team Female:
Jill Guido (48-51 kg)
Lindsey Marino (51-54 kg)
Marasella Badillo (54-57 kg)
Jade Hayes (57-60 kg)
Amber Pope (60-63.5 kg)
Katie Toliao (63.5-67 kg)

Team Junior Male:
Roel Alvarado (51-54 kg)
Austin Lingo (54-57 kg)
Gaston Balonas (57-60 kg)

(To convert from kg to lb, use 2.2 lbs/kg)