Quartu Sant’Elena, Sardinia — December 14, 2024: The Pala Ferrini arena was electrified as Hearts on Fire 10, promoted by Mauro Serra, showcased a sensational evening of MuayThai action. The event featured four WBC MuayThai title bouts, offering fans in Sardinia an unforgettable night of combat sports.
WBC Amateur Mediterranean Lightweight Title
Spain’s Erik Cases claimed the WBC Amateur Mediterranean Lightweight title in a closely contested bout against Italy’s Mattia Tappara. The split decision victory highlighted Cases’ technical precision and relentless pace, edging out the hometown fighter in a fight that could have gone either way.
WBC Mediterranean Under-18 Mini Flyweight Female Title
Sofia Kazuki of Spain emerged victorious in the under-18 female division, defeating Italy’s Karol Mereu by unanimous decision to claim the WBC Mediterranean Mini Flyweight title. Kazuki displayed remarkable composure and tactical superiority, earning a well-deserved triumph over the resilient Mereu.
WBC National Super Welterweight Title
In a dramatic contest for the WBC MuayThai National Super Welterweight title, Fabio Pinna thrilled the Sardinian crowd with a fourth-round TKO victory over Federico Loi. Pinna’s powerful strikes and relentless aggression overwhelmed Loi, solidifying his status as one of Italy’s rising stars in MuayThai.
WBC Mediterranean Welterweight Title
The night concluded with another nail-biter as Italy’s Federico Mazza edged out Spain’s Roger Barrul by split decision to capture the WBC Mediterranean Welterweight title. Mazza’s grit and tactical approach earned him the narrow victory, sending the Italian crowd into a frenzy.
An Unforgettable Night for MuayThai
Hearts on Fire 10 was a testament to the growing popularity and excellence of MuayThai in the Mediterranean region. Promoter Mauro Serra once again delivered a high-caliber event, fostering the development of the sport across Europe. Fans left the Pala Ferrini arena eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the WBC MuayThai journey.
With rising stars like Erik Cases, Sofia Kazuki, Fabio Pinna, and Federico Mazza now holding WBC titles, the future of MuayThai looks brighter than ever in Italy and Europe.