About Us
A federation built on discipline and legitimacy
Founded to unite scattered clubs under one credible national body, PNGKBF today sanctions competition in ten disciplines, certifies coaches and officials, and represents Papua New Guinea in the international combat sports community.
Headhunter KO Fight Promotion
Uniting PNG's warriors. Elevating combat sports to the world stage.
Headhunter KO Fight Promotion is PNG's premier professional combat sports promotion company, registered under Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) of Papua New Guinea. Built on the rich heritage and natural fighting spirit of our nation, Headhunter KO is established to manage, promote and sanction professional combat sports across Papua New Guinea- Including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), K-1, and professional boxing. We bridge the gap between grassroots talent and elite professional opportunities, serving as the ultimate platform for PNG fighters to hone their craft, rise through the ranks and earn global recognition.
Governance & Leadership
National administration of amateur and professional kickboxing, from licensing officials to sanctioning promoters.
Legal Authority
Registered under the IPA Act as the sole recognised kickboxing authority in Papua New Guinea.
National & Regional Structure
Coordinating provincial, district and LLG associations while maintaining international affiliations.
Youth & Community Impact
Combat sports as a vehicle for discipline, gender equality and community development.
Leadership
President Stanley Nandex
A national figure in PNG combat sports, President Nandex has spent decades taking fighters from village halls to international rings. Under his leadership the federation has professionalised athlete clearance, medical safety and event sanctioning, while opening pathways for young men and women in every region.
“We are not building fighters alone. We are building citizens with discipline, respect and a future.”
Vision 2050
Aligned to Pillars 1 and 6
Our programs deliver directly against PNG Vision 2050: Human Capital Development, Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment (Pillar 1), and Strategic Planning, Integration and Control (Pillar 6) through structured national governance.
Human Capital
Coach and official certification, school programs and athlete education across 18 provinces.
Youth & Gender
Girls' divisions, women in officiating, and community gyms that keep young people out of trouble.
Integrated Governance
One national register of clubs, athletes and sanctioned events, reported to government partners.