September 2nd, 2011 - Sacramento, California, USA
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September 2nd, 2011
Johnny Davis' AK Promotions Presents
"IKF Muay Thai /
KICKBOXING"
Doubletree
Hotel,
2001 Point West Way
Sacramento, California, USA
LIVE FULL
CONTACT MUAY THAI / KICKBOXING
-12 EXCITING BOUTS!-
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Doors and Bar Open At 5:30 - Fights At
7:PM
$40 General
$50 VIP Ringside
(Rows 2, 3 & 4)
$80 VIP Ringside
(Limited-Guaranteed
1st row and free a drink)
Add $10 at the Door
On-Line Tickets At
www.AKPromotions.tix.com
ALL OTHER INFO AT
www.AKPromotions.org
For More Info Contact Mr. Johnny Davis at (916)
205-4762 or 630-9254 or by e-mail at johnnyd@akpromotions.org
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SUNDAY,
July 31st, 2011, AT 3:00 PM/
PST
Gentle Giant
Vigney...Set to Defend....Ready For The World!
IKF
US Super Heavyweight Champion Xavier Vigney defends title in Sacramento
September 2nd!
Xavier
Vigney
IKF Amateur
United States
Super
Heavyweight Champion
Muay Thai / Kickboxing! Say
it loud and say it proud!
Muay Thai /
Kickboxing! How great thou art! What can one say when you have some
of the most talented fighters in the world and some of the most disciplined
fighters in the world showcasing the best of themselves each and every time they
are given the opportunity. They do not do this for the millions of dollars that
other contact sports enjoy. They do not do if for TV exposure as there is little
of that; They do it for the most part for one reason...PASSION!
Kickboxers and Muay Thai Fighters around the world had to take a second or third
seat to other contact sports but what Kickboxers and Muay Thai Fighters are
starting to realize again is that indeed they are special athletes that will
stand tall on any stage anywhere on the planet! What Kickboxers and Muay Thai
Fighters are realizing more and more is that the dedication and hard work they
put in the gym deserves to be showcased in front of the elites of the world and
the millions of fight fans who enjoy their pure exploits of brilliant
athleticism.
Passion, it burns in every real fighter and its this passion that so many in the kickboxing world have that will take the sport to the next level and those that continue to come out to kickboxing shows that are put on well etc. will show why TV executives, huge casino owners and mega sports entertainment companies are simply missing the boat by not getting on board! To put it simply...they are missing their Starbucks moment but perhaps soon...someone will wakeup and "smell the coffee," step up and give the fighters, fans and the sport what it deserves!
With another AK promotions event being scheduled for early to mid. October in preparation for the First Annual IKF West Coast Classic Tournament that will be held in Sacramento at the Radisson Hotel in late November. This event will have fighters from around the world participating in this "Golden Glove Style" tournament in assorted rules styles. Adding to a full weekend of action-packed fights will also be vendors, movie stars and more...the future is getting brighter for Kickboxing and Muay Thai!
For those that have been in the audience at one of the many AK promotions shows held mostly in the Sacramento, California area over the past three years, you have witnessed several fighters like Jon "The Hawk" Pryor of Sacramento ascend to the top of his division and now is the man to beat as the new IKF World Champion. You have also witness fighters like Daniel "Hitman" Hodges of Rocklin, California win numerous titles in rugged good old fashion, never a dull - moment brawls. T.J. Arcangle of San Francisco, California continues to display technical brilliance in his quest for the IKF World Title and newcomer, Ed Abosolo of Vallejo, California is determined to demonstrate he will be a force to recon with for sometime.
However, of these one of the most impressive performances has been the comeback kid who fought his way back to the top of the division after suffering a devastating knockout! Xavier "Sagat" Vigney of Pleasant Hill, California has the skill, personality and stature to begin to change the game for the sport! Skill-wise, his boxing ability is as good as the Klitchko brothers who both stand around 6'7" or 8" and are current Boxing world Champions. Fight fans love the big guys! Personality- wise... Vigney is simply one of the most personable people you would ever want to meet and one you would want as your neighbor as well as for a role model for your kids. At 6'8", he's noticeable in any arena and will make you take notice, as you should when he steps into the room or the ring. Vigney's gentle giant demeanor on the outside of the ring is a contradiction to what we witness in combat...he a wrecking machine trying to get you out of there...believe that!
Vigney's full package will garner attention from the naysayers and when they see him fight, they will also be impressed with this young man who unless someone can stop the "Sagat Train" is destined to become a world champ! Friday, September 2nd, in Sacramento at the Doubletree Hotel, 6'5", Matt King of Dublin will get his chance. With his 6 wins with only 2 losses, he should give Vigney a run. However, if he is not successful, the rest of the world is welcome to send in their request to try and derail one that currently seems unstoppable on his quest to the top!
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As mentioned earlier, we have watched Jon Pryor climb to the top of his division. He was the hunter but is now the hunted as those from around the world are watching his every move. Up next is a young talented fighter out of Phoenix, Arizona that many have not seen here but have heard is a lean and mean fighting machine. Damien Early with 12 wins and only one defeat and sports a 6' frame at 153 lbs, will push Pryor to his limits in his attempt to take the title back home. We know Pryor has fast feet and hands. However, we often have to wonder what Pryor will show up. If the Pryor with heart and passion and the will to obtain his title shows up, he will walk out still champion as he will show us the skills we know he has but sometimes fails to let it go. However, if Pryor is not on board that night, Early could be crowned the new champion and the IKF World Championship will travel back to Arizona around the waist of the new champion.
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Ed Abosolo is a star and a champion! He just is! If you have the opportunity, walk up to this guy, you will feel stardom written all over him. Frankly, as one spectator in the audience at his last fight noted..."he is one of the coolest fighters you have ever witnessed in the ring." Dancing on his entrance to the ring, calculating his opponent's every thought with precision and has an offensive and defensive strategy for every move. Abosolo enters the ring like its his office and the opponent is visiting for a business meeting. After he dismantles them, he bows and shakes their hand showing respect but at the same time, he confidently gives notice to everyone in the Light Middleweight and Middleweight division that he is the man to beat... so come get some! Coming to get some will be Abosolo's toughest challenge to date, Armin Safiari, an international undefeated fighter who plans to reduce Abosolo to just another fighter. "Fearless" as his Trainer Kirian Fitzgibbons proclaims and puts it plain..."Armin will beat Ed" he makes no bones about it but the task is yet to be accomplished and we will only know after the final bell of this excellent match for the gold on September 2nd.
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In another title fight in a night loaded with championship fights, Jesus Sosa of San Leandro, California who is the current IKF California Welterweight Champion is a throw-back fighter with guts and balls to go with it! He comes at you like a bull but with tricks like a matador and with heavy hands that will knock you out as he showed his last two opponents. Eric Luna of San Jose, California has been around awhile and has a lot of experience with excellent training by his world champion coach Derek Yuen. However, we are not sure he has ever seen the likes of Sosa. If Sosa shows any of the potential he has shown in recent fights, Luna may want to polish up his game plan and be sure he is ready for a war because for sure that is exactly what this exciting match up will be!
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Again, AK Promotions is presenting two very talented junior fighters. Both fighters have a ton of "Smoker and unregulated" experience mostly because the State of California has only recently allowed Junior Kickboxing fighters to compete. Although, they are making their official debut, both fighters have well over 18 fights each and will show great techniques.
Word is out on Dakota Huizar of Concord, California that he is one of the most talented juniors out there. However, we have seen Robert Burgess of Ceres, California and he is no joke either. This bout like many who saw the last junior bout are saying that it could be the fight of the night…Yes, with all of the great matches schedules, these two juniors could steal the show. Both are so hungry and determined and both know that with a win an IKF title opportunity is surely coming soon and that is with almost certainty. So, there will be a lot at stake for these two juniors and the only question left is who will want it most and be willing to "go to the mud" for the victory. We will see!
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Ok, along with an incredible line up of fighters from across the state and beyond including a great rematch that ended in a draw on the last card between Manuel Engberson, of Sacramento, California and Jeremy Jacildo of Vallejo, California, September 2nd will be yet another great evening of IKF Championship Kickboxing and yet another showing of the greatness of the fighters who will be performing for a packed house in the Grand Ballroom of the Doubletree Hotel.
Muay Thai / Kickboxing! Say it loud and say it proud! It's coming and coming strong! See you September 2nd at the Doubletree! Tickets on Sale Now!
Card Subject to Change
$40 General
(Rows 2,3 & 4)
$50 VIP
Ringside
(Rows 2,3 $ 4)
$80 VIP Ringside
(Limited-Guaranteed
1st row and free a drink)
Add $10 at the Door.
Doubletree
Hotel, Friday, September 2nd, 2011
2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
Doors Bars Open at
5:30 - Fights at 7:PM
On-Line
Tickets At
www.AKPromotions.org
(916) 205-4762 or
Rocklin Kickboxing Club (916) 630-9254
ALL OTHER INFO AT
www.AKPromotions.org
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THURSDAY,
September 1st, 2011, AT 9:00 AM/
PST
IKF
CHAMPIONSHIP KICKBOXING
This Friday
in Sacramento, California!
Get Your
Tickets Now!
IKF US Super Heavyweight Champion Xavier
Vigney Defends Against Matt King of Dublin!
"Portions" of this
article were previously run on the July, 2011 News Page
However there has been
additional news and changes added to the version below.
Muay Thai / Kickboxing!
Say it loud
and say it proud!
Muay Thai / Kickboxing! How great thou art!
What can one say when you have some of the most talented fighters in the world
and some of the most disciplined fighters in the world showcasing the best of
themselves each and every time they are given the opportunity.
They do
not do this for the millions of dollars that other contact sports enjoy. They do
not do if for TV exposure as there is little of that; They do it for the most
part for one reason...
PASSION!
Kickboxers
around the world had to take a second or third seat to other contact sports but
what kickboxers are starting to realize again is that indeed they are special
athletes that will stand tall on any stage anywhere on the planet! What
Kickboxers are realizing more and more is that the dedication and hard work they
put in the gym deserves to be showcased in front of the elites of the world and
the millions of fight fans who enjoy their pure exploits of brilliant
athleticism.
Passion... It burns in every real fighter and its this passion that so many in the kickboxing world have that will take the sport to the next level and those that continue to come out to kickboxing shows that are promoted and produced with that same kind of PASSION, will show why TV executives, huge casino owners and mega sports entertainment companies are simply missing the boat by not getting on board!
To put it simply...they are missing their Starbucks moment but perhaps soon...someone will wakeup and "smell the coffee," step up and give the fighters, fans and the sport what it deserves!
Along with tomorrow nights event, another AK Promotions event has been scheduled for October 8th at the Oakland Convention Center in Oakland, California, USA in preparation for the First Annual IKF West Coast Classic Tournament that will be held in Sacramento at the Sacramento Radisson Hotel in late November. The First Annual IKF West Coast Classic will have fighters from around the world participating in this "Golden Glove like" tournament in assorted rules styles adding to a full weekend of action-packed fights, vendors, movie stars and more... Simply put,
"The future is getting brighter for Kickboxing! And all of us here at the IKF can feel it comin!"
For those that have been in the audience at one of the many AK Promotions shows held mostly in the Sacramento, California area over the past three years, you have witnessed several fighters like Jon "The Hawk" Pryor of Sacramento ascend to the top of his division and now is the man to beat as the new World Champion. Unfortunately the IKF was informed that a late injury took Pryor out of this event this week. Pryor was due to defend his IKF World Title against top ranked Damien Early, Early is from Phoenix Arizona and has 12 wins and only one defeat. His impressive 6' frame at 153 lbs. made this bout quite possibly one of the toughest test yet for Pryor in the ring. The IKF and AK Promotions were hoping to get this bout moved to AK Promotions October event, however Early and his camp has another commitment for him elsewhere, so sadly, this match-up will have to wait awhile. AK Promotions and the IKF are looking to see who Pryor can defend against in October and should have a challenger named soon.
You have also witness fighters like Daniel "Hitman" Hodges of Rocklin, California win numerous titles in rugged good old fashion, never a dull - moment brawls! T.J. Arcangle of San Francisco, California continues to display technical brilliance in his quest for an IKF World Title and newcomer, Ed Abosolo of Vallejo, California is determined to demonstrate he will be a force to recon with for sometime.
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However, of these, one of the most impressive performances has been the comeback kid who fought his way back to the top of the division after suffering a devastating knockout! Xavier "Sagat" Vigney However many thought the referee on that bout should have given Vigney an 8 count when John Hurny of San Jose, California clocked him with a huge overhand right at :59 seconds of round 1. Instead the referee just stopped the fight. Regardless, Hurny advanced to fight for the vacant IKF Super Heavyweight USA Title against Manuel Mancha who on that same night, took out Hugo Dominguez of Patterson, California in only 14 seconds of the first round with a head kick KO! To Vigney, Hurny was getting to fight for the title he believed was HIS! Hurny went on to defeat Mancha by Head Kick Knockout at 1:44 of Round 3. As time went by, Dominguez was out of the title hunt. However, both Mancha and Vigney desperately desired to earn their way back for another shot at the Champ. So, on April 30th, 2011 in Lincoln, California, USA Vigney and Mancha stepped up to fight for the vacant IKF Amateur Muay Thai California Super Heavyweight title. In the end, we saw a drastically improved Vigney win the Title over Mancha by TKO at 1:17 of round 4. When we say "Drastically Improved" what we mean is pretty direct. Against Hurny, Vigney looked confused, not sure of himself and his own potential. He seemed to still be learning how to use his size in his favor as well as his simple weapons such as his jab. However, against Mancha, he had not only found his confidence, but also his jab, his cross, his knees and a load of other weapons he and trainer Dan Black had worked on. In a short time, Black had transformed the 6'7" Vigney into a legit as well as feared "Fighting Machine!" He was tall, but no longer slow and sloppy. His punches snapped, and snapped the heads of his opponents as well. He had proven he truly deserved to meet Hurny again in a much desired rematch for Hurny's IKF USA Title... The title Vigney believed was HIS! So be it... The two met up in what would be Hurny's first IKF title defense. There is an old saying in the fight game, "It's easier to go after the title than it is to defend it." A lesson Hurny seemed to learn on this night. We're not saying Hurny didn't want to win, or didn't want to stay on top. However, what we are saying is that the Hurny we saw on this night was not the "HUNGRY" Hurny we saw when he won the title! From start to finish, Vigney showed he wanted what he thought should have been his in the first place much more than the Champion showed he wanted to keep it. (Action of this bout at right) In the ring with the two this time would be a more seasoned, experienced referee, Dan Stell. As the final bell sounded, there was no doubt from anyone. We all knew there was a new Champion, and a proud one at that as Vigney got his revenge, defeated and took from Hurny the IKF Super Heavyweight USA Title by unanimous decision, 49-44 on all 3 judges cards. |
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AMATEUR MMTR UNITED STATES *Vigney makes home in of Pleasant Hill, California. He has the skill, personality and stature to begin to change the game for the sport! Skill-wise, his boxing ability is as good as the Klitchko brothers who both stand around 6'7/8" and are current World Boxing Champions. Fight fans love the big guys! Personality- wise... Vigney is simply one of the most personable people you would ever want to meet and one you would want as your neighbor as well as a role model for your kids. At 6'8", he's noticeable in any arena and will make you take notice, as you should when he steps into the room or the ring. Vigney's gentle giant demeaner on the outside of the ring is a contradiction to what we witness in combat...he's a wrecking machine trying to get you out of there...Believe that! Vigney's full package will garner attention from the naysayers and when they see him fight, they will also be impressed with this young man who unless someone can stop the "Sagat Train" is destined to become a World Champion! Tomorrow night, September 2nd, in Sacramento at the Doubletree Hotel, 6'5" Matt King of Dublin will get his chance. With his 6 wins with only 2 losses, he should give Vigney a run. However, if he is not successful, the rest of the world is welcome to send in their request to try and derail one that currently seems unstoppable on his quest to the top! |
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AMATEUR FULL MUAY THAI RULES Ed Abosolo (L)...is a star
and a Champion! "He is one of the coolest fighters you have ever witnessed in the ring." Dancing on his entrance to the ring, calculating his opponent's every thought with precision and has an offensive and defensive strategy for every move. Abosolo enters the ring like its his office and the opponent is visiting for a business meeting. After he dismantles them, he bows and shakes their hand showing respect but at the same time, he confidently gives notice to everyone in the Light Middleweight and Middleweight division that he is the man to beat... so come get some! |
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Coming to get some and do some taking too will be Abosolo's toughest challenge to date, Armin Safiari. (R) Safiari is an international undefeated fighter (8-0, AMMA: 3-0) who plans to reduce Abosolo to just another fighter.
"Fearless" as his Trainer Kirian Fitzgibbons proclaims and puts it plain..."Armin will beat Ed" he makes no bones about it but the task is yet to be accomplished and we will only know after the final bell of this excellent match for the gold tomorrow night!
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AMATEUR FULL MUAY THAI RULES Sosa will meet up against Eric Luna (R) of San Jose, California, USA. To some, Sosa is a throw-back fighter with guts and balls to go with it! He comes at you like a bull but with tricks like a matador. Adding to this is his heavy hands that will knock you out as he showed his last two opponents. Luna has been around awhile and has a lot of experience with excellent training by his world champion coach Derek Yuen. His fight record stands at an impressive 14-2. Some of that experience was in winning the Gold Medal in the Light Welterweight division at the 2009 IMFA world championships held in Bangkok, Thailand. If Sosa shows any of the potential he has shown in recent fights, Luna may want to polish up his game plan and be sure he's ready for a war because that is exactly what this exciting match up will be! However, If Sosa did his homework, he knows that Luna is no pushover, and has plans to bring home the IKF Gold this time. One thing Luna can be assured of... Unlike when he defeated Sterling Seymour back in 2008, AK Promotions and the IKF will indeed have a Title Belt for him, unlike the defunct WCSC promoter who keeps telling him, "I have your belt in my office and I'll bring it to you." |
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Promotions is once again presenting two very talented junior
fighters. Both fighters have a ton of "Smoker and unregulated"
experience mostly because the State of California has only recently allowed
junior Kickboxing fighters to compete. Although, they are making their official
debut, both fighters have well over 18 fights each and will show great
techniques.
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Word is out on Dakota Huizar (L) of Concord, California that he is one of the most talented juniors out there. However, we have seen Robert Burgess (R) of Ceres, California and he is no joke either. This bout, like many who saw the last junior bout, are saying that it could be the fight of the night…Yes, with all of the great matches schedules, these two juniors could steal the show. Both are so hungry and determined and both know that with a win an IKF Title opportunity is ASSURED! So, there will be a lot at stake for these two juniors and the only question left is "Who will want it most and be willing to 'go to the mud' for the victory." We will see! |
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Along with an incredible line up of fighters
from across the state, this will once again be yet another great evening of IKF Championship Kickboxing and yet another showing
of the greatness of the fighters who will be performing for a packed house in
the
Grand Ballroom of the Doubletree Hotel.
Muay Thai / Kickboxing!
Say it
Loud and say it Proud!
It's coming and coming strong! See you Tomorrow
Night at the Doubletree!
Tickets on Sale Now!
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FIGHT CARD AS OF
Thursday, September 1st, 2011, 11:00 AM/PST
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Card Subject to Change
$40 General
(Rows 2,3 & 4)
$50 VIP
Ringside
(Rows 2,3 $ 4)
$80 VIP Ringside
(Limited-Guaranteed
1st row and free a drink)
Add $10 at the Door.
Doubletree
Hotel, Friday, September 2nd, 2011
2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
Doors Bars Open at
5:30 - Fights at 7:PM
On-Line
Tickets At
www.AKPromotions.org
(916) 205-4762 or
Rocklin Kickboxing Club (916) 630-9254
ALL OTHER INFO AT
www.AKPromotions.org
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SATURDAY,
September 3rd, 2011, AT 3:50 PM/
PST
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Results From AK Promotions'
"IKF
Championship Muay Thai Kickboxing"
September 2nd, 2011 - Sacramento, California,
USA
Vigney, Abosolo &
Luna
ALL TAKE HOME
IKF GOLD!
All Fight Results Reported To
The Official Worldwide Database For Kickboxing & Muay Thai!
Click Here For Fight Sports Insider
Details!
PHOTOS BY GLENN BERG
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IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI -
147.1-153
FIGHT GLOVES PROVIDED BY
For more info call AK Promotions at (916) 205-4762
or Rocklin Kickboxing Club (916) 630-9254
ALL OTHER INFO AT
www.AKPromotions.org
OR
AK PROMOTIONS PRESS PAGE - CLICK
HERE!
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