San Manuel Brings Full-Rules Muay Thai to the I. E. for the First Time

On Thursday, November 9, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino brings full-rules Muay Thai martial arts to the Inland Empire for the first time ever. Tickets are available now at the San Manuel Box Office or at Ticketmaster.com for $45, $65, and $100. The fights begin at 7:30 p.m.

Known for its action-charged Fury in the Ring boxing matches and popular Mixed Martial Arts programs, San Manuel now goes a step further in hosting a night of Muay Thai combat. The event is presented in conjunction with World Championship Muay Thai Promoter Dennis Warner and In Sync Productions, Inc. Headlining the 10-bout card is an IKKC World Lightweight Championship match pitting Kaensak Soh against Mohamed Etajiri.

Meaning literally Thai Boxing, Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand. The fights feature punches, kicks, elbows, knees, standing grappling, and head-butts to wear down and/or knock out one's opponent. Training methods develop devastating power, speed, and superb cardiovascular endurance.

Included in the evening's activities is one of its more unique aspects: a pre-fight ritual called the Wai-Khru, which means respecting the teacher. It is a dance meant to pay respect to the fighter's instructor. It is also a way for a combatant to stretch and warm up as well as to relax and prepare his or her body and mind for the upcoming bout.

Full Rules Muay Thai

**Weigh-in at the casino on November 8

WCK Event November 9th, 2006

**Subject to change

Red Corner Blue Corner Bout Length

Julien Lugo vs Nicholas Nguyen 3x2min

Shane Del Rosario vs Tyler Grear 3x2min

Ismael Gonzalez vs Neil Chatchaiyan 4x3min

Christina Martin vs Roxy Richardson 4x2min

Craig Buchanan vs Peter Kaljevic 4x3min

Jared Lara vs Robert Carvajal 4x2min

Baxter Humbry vs George Morales 5x3min

IAMTF North American Featherweight Championship

Romie Adanza vs Ryan Ratcliffe 5x2min

IKKC World Muay Thai Lightweight Championship

Kaensak Soh. Pleonchit vs Mohamed Ettajiri 5x3min

About San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino

In 1986, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino began operations with a high-stakes bingo hall and a few hundred employees. Over the years it has evolved and changed, transforming into what it is today -- a full service gaming and entertainment phenomenon with over 3,000 employees. Drawing approximately 2.2 million visitors every year, and paying out nearly two billion dollars in cash, prizes and giveaways, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino is the new destination for fun for Southern California. Just a 70-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles, guests will find the hottest mix of gaming and entertainment around. The casino boasts 2,000 of the latest slots, live poker and Vegas-style blackjack, high-limit gaming, high-stakes bingo, and a generous players reward program. But gaming isn't their only attraction. Tie in their wide assortment of great tasting dining options and the incredible entertainment in their state-of-the-art showroom, and it makes for one unforgettable experience. For more information on San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino, please visit their Web site at http://www.sanmanuel.com or call 800-359-2464.

CONTACT: Priscilla Sohn

San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino

909-382-2222 x271

psohn@sanmanuel.com