June 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello

On Friday, May 30, RFC Promotions brought high-octane action to Long Island City with its K-Series Kickboxing event at the Melrose Ballroom.

The showcase featured a stacked lineup of both amateur and professional fighters, from neighborhood gyms to international talent, all competing in front of a packed crowd and pay-per-view audiences tuning in from home.

The event, held at 36-08 33rd St., kicked off at 6 p.m. and delivered 19 fast-paced bouts full of grit and heart, with matchups ranging from first-time competitors to seasoned veterans. The promotion was founded by Ricky Vllasaliu, a WKU European kickboxing champion, amateur Muay Thai titleholder, and owner of Rigoro gym, which has locations in New York, New Jersey, and Prishtina, Kosovo — his hometo

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