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Get ready for Gut Check 60, the latest explosive chapter in the Gut Check Championship Series! On Saturday, February 21, 2026, top strikers collide in adrenaline-fueled Muay Thai and kickboxing battles packed with elbows, knees, clinches, and relentless action.
Live at NBN Sports Academy in Wilmington, Delaware—experience the raw power and warrior heart up close!
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Wilmington, Delaware (February 21, 2026)
Presented by Gut Check Promotions
Gut Check 60 delivered exactly what fight fans crave: nonstop action, high-level technique, and the gritty heart that defines the region's combat sports scene.
Held on February 21, 2026, at NBN Sports Academy (4101 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE), the event showcased rising talent, seasoned veterans, and championship-level performances under Glory Rules and Muay Thai Rules.
If you're searching for top kickboxing or Muay Thai events in the Northeast—especially near Philadelphia—Gut Check continues to stand out, and Delaware showed up loud and proud for a stacked night of fights.
The full card was streamed live, and if you missed it, the complete replay is now available on-demand at Fight Club Live TV ($29.99—includes full event).
(175 lb, Muay Thai Rules) (Main Event)
The main event lived up to the hype. John Robinson entered as the clear crowd favorite, but Jacob Arrowsmith and Team Lotus made it far from easy. Robinson realized early he was in for a tougher fight than expected.
Arrowsmith showed impressive growth and maturity, edging each round as the fight progressed. He wanted this win badly and earned a unanimous decision in a technical, high-level Muay Thai battle.
(150 lb, Glory Rules) (Co-Main Event)
Nonstop action from bell to bell. Jen Rosario landed heavy shots early and made her presence felt, but Tarna Batelman kept pushing forward and took over with superior pace. Batelman's vicious clinch knees became a key weapon in the later rounds.
Batelman pulled out the split decision in a high-output war.
(135 lb, Muay Thai Rules)
Jameer Wilson came in looking intimidating and dangerous, making Stein work early with all the tools. But Wilson appeared to gas out as time went on, allowing Stein's confidence to grow round by round. Stein stayed composed, built momentum, and did enough to edge the scorecards for the split decision.
(135 lb, Glory Rules)
Matt Wetherhold came out firing bombs and landed a hard right that temporarily wobbled Martino. But that shot flipped the switch—Martino fired back immediately, hurting Wetherhold with a short right hand that opened the door for a flurry. Wetherhold turned under pressure, suffered multiple knockdowns, and the referee called a halt.
(155 lb, Gut Check Championship Series – Glory Rules Championship)
A championship-worthy 5-round technical battle. Marvin Smith's speed, timing, and composure proved the difference. He dropped Willis with a sharp right hand at the end of Round 2—a huge momentum swing in a tight contest.
When the final bell rang, Marvin Smith was crowned the 155 lb Gut Check Kickboxing Champion.
(135 lb, Glory Rules)
In his debut, Asa Hinson rose to the occasion against experienced Jack Missett. Hinson showed superior skill and composure, while Missett's grit kept it honest. Hinson controlled key moments to earn the decision.
(155 lb, Glory Rules)
Both came out aggressively, but David Sykes made an immediate statement by dropping Byrne twice in Round 1 with heavy right hands and snapping left hooks. Sykes built a strong lead early; Byrne rallied late, but it was too little too late.
Sykes took the fight on short notice and still delivered a nonstop-action banger.
(170 lb, Muay Thai Rules)
Debuting against veteran John Montebon, Nick Brennan showed no hesitation. He showcased a well-rounded skill set, controlled pace and distance, and earned a clear unanimous decision.
(205 lb, Glory Rules)
Joey Milano came in with immediate pressure, clean punches, and intent to finish fast. The referee stepped in at just 27 seconds of Round 1 for a lightning-quick TKO.
(185 lb, Glory Rules)
A competitive, back-and-forth war with neither fighter giving ground. Both had strong moments, but Abdelkhalek's timely offense and composure proved just enough for the split decision victory.
(205 lb, Glory Rules)
Darieus Baker weathered an early onslaught from Mal Pierre, then pulled the fight into deeper waters. His durability and ring awareness helped him gain control and edge the scorecards in a hard-fought heavyweight clash.
(165 lb, Glory Rules)
A gritty, technical battle with momentum swinging multiple times. Lorfink dropped Gibbs with vicious knees and punches; Gibbs answered with a devastating head kick. As the fight wore on, Lorfink's superior conditioning became the difference—he rallied strong, dropped Gibbs again, and controlled the key moments to secure the win.
(135 lb, Glory Rules) (Opening Bout)
Sean Casey and Westley Belliard-Perez set the tone with a fast-paced, back-and-forth opener. Both traded combinations and pushed the tempo from the bell—an action-heavy curtain-raiser that showcased the depth of the 135-pound division.
Gut Check Promotions has built a reputation for stacking cards with athletes who come to win—and Gut Check 60 was no exception. The pacing stayed high, matchups were competitive, and the crowd got a full spectrum of striking: clean boxing, sharp kicks, clinch work, and heavy pressure.
If you're looking for standout kickboxing or Muay Thai near Philadelphia, Gut Check 60 in Wilmington was the kind of card that reminds you why live combat sports hits different.
Wilmington and the greater Philadelphia region continue to produce elite strikers, and Gut Check Promotions provides one of the best stages for that talent to shine. Competitive matchmaking, real intensity, and fighters who leave it all in the ring—this is the blueprint.
Gut Check Promotions is building momentum event after event.
If you missed Gut Check 60 at NBN Sports Academy in Wilmington, Delaware, keep your eyes on what's next—because the next card will be even bigger.
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📍 Venue: NBN Sports Academy, 4101 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19808
🗓️ Start Time: Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 07:00 PM

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