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TUESDAY, August 23rd, 2005, AT 3:45 AM, PT


Only ONE Word...
AWESOME!


Only one word can describe this years IKF North American Classic Amateur Kickboxing Tournament... AWESOME! It was an outstanding weekend of great kickboxing!

As IKF Ambassador Brooks Mason explained two years ago,
On Any Given Sunday
"The saying in football is that on any given Sunday any team can win. The champions of our sport will have no easy time at the IKF Championships as the best of the best come to meet the challenge. Fighters rise to the task when faced with great talent and our returning champions surely provide that. Don't hand out the belts quite yet as new talent will certainly emerge and increase the field of fighters to watch. I am positive there will be great fights for all the belts and we will enjoy the best tournament in America. Looking forward to seeing all of you."
Uncle Brooks

However, this year, due to some personal reasons, Brooks was unable to make it, and he was truly missed by us all. And Brooks, you missed a Great Show! With a total of 240 fighters in attendance, it will go down on record as the LARGEST Amateur Kickboxing Tournament ever held in North America. But enough of the talk. We will save the stories for later, so for now, here are the complete results of this years 2005 IKF North American Classic Amateur Kickboxing Championships...


63 JUNIOR BOYS
3 REGISTERED JUNIOR BOYS DID NOT FIGHT


32 JUNIOR GIRLS
ALL REGISTERED JUNIOR GIRLS SHOWED UP AND FOUGHT


28 ADULT WOMEN
1 REGISTERED WOMAN DID NOT SHOW TO FIGHT


117 ADULT MEN
7 REGISTERED ADULT MEN DID NOT SHOW




FRIDAY, August 19th, 2005, AT 11:35 PM, PT


The
LARGEST EVER!


Before registrations tonight, 251 of the 270 pre-registered Amateur Kickboxers from around North America were still scheduled to be in Orlando at the 2005 IKF North American Classic Amateur Kickboxing Championships. By the end of registrations, only 11 were not in the final cut. They included,

All the Adult Women and Junior Girls showed up! The 240 fighters who will be "Walking the Walk" tomorrow shattered the old Tournament record of 220 set last year in Orlando. If your not here, your missing the

Largest Amateur Kickboxing Tournament EVER Held in North America!

Give it up for these fighters who are all set to step into the ring and prove in front of their peers, where they stand against the BEST in North America!




OFFICE CLOSED


A reminder that the IKF & ISCF Headquarters will be
Closed from Sunday, August 14th, 2005
until
Monday, September 5th, 2005.

On Sunday, August 14th we pack up and embark on our 3,000 mile road trip to the
2005 IKF North American Classic
Amateur Kickboxing Championships in Orlando Florida.

After this event we will be taking 2 weeks to travel back - visiting various locations for the 2006 NAC. This years event is at the Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa In The Walt Disney World Resort,
August 19th, 20th and 21st.



FRIDAY, August 12th, 2005, AT 5:40 PM, PT


AIRPORT SHUTTLE
INFORMATION

Airport Code: MCO
The hotel is located 17 miles from the airport and there is a $12.50 per person Shuttle Fee one way.
Or $25 Round Trip (Discounted for us from $29.00 with coupon below).
We suggest Large Teams should rent a van if desired.
It may cost less depending upon the number on your Team.


CLICK HERE FOR
SHUTTLE COUPON






MORE NEWS OF 8-12-05



POSTED AT 11:20 AM, PT



FIGHTERS - TRAINERS!

We STILL Need The Following information from the following fighters
By 5:PM West Coast Time "TODAY!"

Revised at 8:05 PM, August 12th

JUNIOR BOYS



  1. David Cynar, Chesapeake, Virginia, USA, Clark Walters, (757) 681-0173
  2. Luke Lessei, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012
  3. Cesario Ordonez, Chicago, Hts, Illinois, USA, Big Lew, (708) 243-1368
  4. Michael Blake, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012
  5. Nicholes Mariscal, Cicero, Illinois, USA, Bob Schermer, (708) 222-8100
  6. Carlos Garcia, Berwyn, Illinois, USA, Bob Schermer, (708) 222-8100
  7. Daniel Dring Jr., Sherwood, Arkansas, USA, Danny Dring, (501) 834-3537
  8. Jayme Brower, Carroll, Iowa, USA, Pete Peterson, (712) 792-8178
  9. Austin Thomas, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012
  10. Mario Solis, JR, Nampa, Idaho, USA, Chris Reyna, (208) 463-9999
  11. Jose Mariscal, Cicero, Illinois, USA, Bob Schermer, (708) 222-8100
  12. Isacc Hudson, University Park, Illinois, USA, Big Lew, (708) 243-1368
  13. Angelo Rivera Jr., Chicago, Illinois, USA, Angelo Rivera Sr., (708) 222-8100
  14. Jaden Veach, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012
  15. Jacob Lewis, Camp Verde, Arizona, USA, Richard Williams, (928) 300-0281
  16. Brandon Lane, Martinez, Georgia, USA, Bobby Wilson, (706) 799-3201
  17. Kevin Mitchell, Granite City, Illinois, USA, Tom Whitaker, (619) 344-9675
  18. Thomas O'Grady, Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA, Travis Alexander, (571) 217-8863
  19. Andy Martin, Alexander City, Alabama, USA, Russell Wright, (256) 395-4609
  20. Jeff Lavin Jr. Fredricksburg, Virginia, USA, Chris Manuel, (540) 907-1428
  21. Kevin Dusza, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, CSK, (757) 491-1733
  22. Steven Bunnell, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, Craig Smith, (757) 491-1733
  23. Alex Desnica, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Freestyle Kickboxing, (773) 736-8200


JUNIOR GIRLS



  1. Maryann Flury, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012
  2. Calli Kathleen Waite, Meridian, Idaho, USA, Chris Reyna, (208) 463-9999
  3. Haley Rothmeyer, Carroll, Iowa, USA, Pete Peterson, (712) 792-8178
  4. Mariah Betts, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012
  5. Rebecca Mione, Lohrville, Iowa, USA, Pete Peterson, (712) 792-8178
  6. Allie Oudthone, Jacksonville, Arkansas, USA, David Oudthone, (501) 744-7515
  7. Heather Han, El Paso, Texas, USA, Master Han, (915) 751-2777
  8. Rachael Mione, Lohrville, Iowa, USA, Pete Peterson, (712) 792-8178
  9. Lauren Herrig, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012
  10. Stephanie Han, El Paso, Texas, USA, Master Han, (915) 751-2777
  11. Naomi Ferguson, Carroll, Iowa, USA, Pete Peterson, (712) 792-8178
  12. Kayla Oudthone, Jacksonville, Arkansas, USA, David Oudthone, (501) 744-7515
  13. Stephanie Mariscal, Cicero, Illinois, USA, Bob Schermer, (708) 222-8100
  14. Jerica Veach, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012
  15. Ann Graff, Carroll, Iowa, USA, Pete Peterson, (712) 792-8178
  16. Heather Fitzgerald, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, Tom Whitaker, (618) 344-9675
  17. Dijana Njegromirovic, Norridge, Illinois, USA, Jim Klauba, Freestyle Kickboxing, (773) 736-8200


ADULT WOMEN



  1. Shelley Evans, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mike Miles, (403) 244- 8424.
  2. Ginny Grigsby, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Tony Tucci, (678) 903-0100


ADULT MEN



  1. James Shin, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Ray Sarkine, (317) 241-5425
  2. Scott Mukaddam, Plantation, Florida, USA, Paul Danos, (954) 592-0695
  3. Liajdub Vang, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, Richard Yebunohu
  4. Paul Marfort, Coral Springs, Florida, USA, Roger Krahl, (954) 742-5753
  5. Scott Biggerstaff, Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA, Big Lew, (708) 755-1351
  6. Alfredo Marfort, Coral Springs, Florida, USA, Roger Krahl, (954) 742-5753
  7. Rafael Bayowa, Chesapeake, Virginia, USA, Clark Walters, (757) 548-9550




WEDNESDAY, August 10th, 2005, AT 1:15 PM, PT


NAC
PHOTO FEE
REMINDER


On EVERY NAC Registration Form is the MANDATORY request "Please include a HEADSHOT PHOTO (2" x 2") of yourself."

However, many overlook this MANDATORY request part of this form. If you do not send in a passport size HEADSHOT PHOTO for your Tournament Fighter Pass by AUGUST 12th, 2005, you will be charged a $10 Photo Fee, REGARDLESS or not if you bring your own photo to registration.

Every fighter who we do not have a photo of, will see under their name, on their registration page the words NEED PHOTO. That is a link that goes to the Photo Page that can be found by CLICKING HERE

Please Mail All Photos to

PHYSICAL ADDRESS FOR FED-EX OR UPS EXPRESS
IKF - Ringside Gym
9385 Old State Highway
Newcastle, CA, 95658
*Rear of Building

REGULAR MAILING ADDRESS
IKF
P.O. Box 1205
Newcastle, CA, 95658

E-mailed Photos or Photos sent on disk will not be accepted due to viruses.




MONDAY, August 8th, 2005, AT 11:15 PM, PT


RESULTS FROM THE
Round Kick Rumble II

In Lake View, Iowa, USA


Terri Storm, IKF Representative
Friday, August 5, 2005 was the date for Roundkick Rumble II in Lake View, Iowa promoted by Pete and Pam Peterson. What an outstanding event! The Petersons pulled out all the stops.

IKF Pro Full Contact Rules United States Super Middleweight Champion Randy Pogue was on hand to sign autographs during the fights and present a Kickboxing seminar on Saturday morning. Fighters from several states came to battle in front of old and new fans from a variety of Midwest communities. Rookie fighters as well as veterans showed that quality training and a lot of heart can make anyone a winner. Here are the nights results.


  1. Daniel Reum (0-0-0) Manteno, IL vs. Eddie Cox (0-1-0) Joliet, IL: Super Welterweight MTR
  2. Joe Powers (0-0-0) Peoria, IL vs Ryan Clark (1-0-0) Des Moines, IA: Middleweight MTR
  3. Randy Bartels (0-0-0) Carroll, IL vs Chris Garrity (0-0-0) Omaha, NE: Heavyweight IR
  4. James Lyons (3-0-0) Washington, IL vs Frank Young (7-2-0) Davenport, IA: Lightweight MTR
  5. Kyle Stevens (0-0-0) Carroll, IA vs Brad Bragg (0-3-0) Decatur, IL: Super Heavyweight MTR.
  6. Jason Skowl (0-1-0) Decatur, IL vs Maksim Shcherbiy (2-0-0) Omaha, NE: Middleweight MTR.
  7. Chase Green (8-1-0) Rockford, IL vs Tim Gorham (5-3-0) Omaha, NE: Super Middleweight MTR.

For more info check out www.TeamRoundKick.com
or contact Mr. Pete Peterson at (712) 792-8178 or by E-mail at pete@teamroundkick.com




MORE NEWS OF 8-8-05



Mid-West Fight Fest
July 29th 2005
By Chuck Wolfe, ISCF/IKF Midwest Representative


On Friday July 29th Shamrock and Blue Corner Promotions packed the Clarion Hotel and Grand Ballroom to the hilt with people and lots of great action inside the ring. This was one of the best events for Kickboxing and MMA that I have seen here in Kansas City in a long long time. There were 11 fights, 7 were ISCF MMA and 4 were IKF Kickboxing. All of them kept the 1000+ fans very well entertained. Congratulations to Jesse Finney /Shamrock and Ben Nogueras /Blue Corner on a great event.

It was a record night for attendance and liquor sales for the hotel that has been doing fights sense 1993. The results are as follows:


  1. ISCF MMA Light Heavyweight
    Damien Salazar
    of Liberty, MO. vs Kenny Allen of Rock Island IL.
    This one was very close with Allen winning 29 to 28 on all judges cards.

  2. ISCF MMA Welterweight
    Parker Southworth
    of Kearney, MO. vs Bryant Hill of Overland Park, KS.
    This one did not take to long for Parker to win by tap out :45 of the first round.

  3. Full Contact Rules Kickboxing, Super Middleweight: Rob DeTray of Independence, MO. vs Jeff Porter of Little Rock AK.
    DeTray won the first round 10-8 with a right hand knock down but had a eye injury that kept him from answering the bell for round two. Porter by TKO at the start of the 2nd round.

  4. ISCF MMA Middleweight
    Seben Costner
    of Overland Park KS. vs Dustin Phillips of Blue Springs, MO.
    Phillips wins big with a TKO at 2:30 of the first round.

  5. Muay Thai Heavyweight: Rodger Jackson of Overland Park KS. vs Evan Mitchell Kansas City, MO.
    This fight went the distance but was very one sided as Jackson won every round on all judges cards 30-27 taking the win by Unanimous Decision.

  6. ISCF MMA Middleweight
    David Hancock
    of Overland Park KS. vs L.C. Davis of Kansas City, MO.
    Davis was fast and clean with his fists and his grappling. He scored a TKO at 1:30 of the 2nd round.

  7. ISCF MMA Light Heavyweight: Derrick Spain of Overland Park, KS. vs Josh Johnson of Kansas City, MO.
    After a close first round, Johnson jumped all over Spain earning a win by TKO at :57 of round 2.

  8. ISCF MMA Super Heavyweight: Cody Harris of Kearney MO. vs. Thad Owens of Overland Park KS.
    Owens wins by Tap Out at 2:25 of the first round.

  9. Full Contact Rules Kickboxing, Light Middleweight
    Melvin Hartly
    of Kansas City North vs William Griffin of Little Rock, AK.
    Hartley knocked Griffin down at the end of round one but Griffin beat the count. Hartley pounded on Griffin to start round 2 forcing the referee Kevin Engle to stop this one. Hartley by TKO at :54 of the 2nd round.

  10. ISCF MMA Light Heavyweight
    Tommy Elben
    of Overland Park KS. vs. James Bunch of Kansas City, MO.
    Bunch started fast but Elben caught up fast winning by Tap Out at 2:24 of the first round.

  11. ISCF MMA Heavyweight
    John Cornett
    of Overland Park KS. vs. Jeramy Smith of Kansas City, MO.
    Smith did little to stop Cornett who looked impressive in stopping Smith by TKO at 2:50 of the first round.

I can't hardly wait for the next show here in K.C. on Sept. 16th. featuring number 1 ISCF Ranked Bobby Volker

For more info on this event please call Mr. Jesse Finney at (314) 608-3104 or by e-mail at jesse@finneyskickboxing.com or see their website at www.FinneysKickboxing.com or contact Mr. Patrick Harrington of the Blue Corner Group at pharrington@thebluecorner.com or Mr. Benjamin Nogueras at bnogueras@thebluecorner.com or go to www.TheBlueCorner.com




MORE NEWS OF 8-8-05


ANOTHER UPDATE OF
Comparing The Numbers...
And Setting More RECORDS!


Listed below are the current numbers heading into the final week before the final deadline of August 10th (August 12th for those who really want to pay the big late fee) for this years 2005 IKF North American Classic! If the numbers stand, we could have "8" NEW RECORDS. Get ready everyone to

"Walk The Walk & Bring It ON!"

AS OF TODAY - MONDAY, AUGUST 8th
2004 Numbers Taken Form Tournament FACTS & STATS Page

STAT

2004 IKF NAC
TOURNAMENT

2005
RED INDICATES
NEW OR
CURRENT RECORD

CURRENT
RECORDS

Total Registered Fighters

257

Currently At
*252
(*) 248 Still Coming
But 252 actually registered

265
2001/Kansas City

Final Number Of Fighters Who Actually "FOUGHT" On Event

220

Unknown
Yet

220
2004/Orlando

Number Of Bouts Fought

150

Currently At
163

150
2004/Orlando

Total Title Bouts Fought

58

Currently At
70

61
2002/Iowa

Junior Boys

64

Currently At
67

64
2004/Orlando

Junior Boys Full Contact

50

Currently At
42

50
2004/Orlando

Junior Boys International

14

Currently At
25

14
2004/Orlando

Junior Boys MuayThai

0

Currently At
0

5
2000/Iowa
& 2001/Kansas City

Junior Girls

28

Currently At
31

28
2004/Orlando

Junior Girls Full Contact

13

Currently At
13

16
2002/Iowa

Junior Girls International

13

Currently At
16

13
2004/Orlando

Junior Girls MuayThai

0

Currently At
2

1
1999/Iowa

Adult Men Fighters

90

Currently At
120

115
2001/Kansas City

Adult Men Full Contact

50

Currently At
61

65
/2001/Kansas City

Adult Men International

19

Currently At
17

36
2003/Iowa

Adult Men MuayThai

21

Currently At
40

30
2001/Kansas City

Adult Women Fighters

34

Currently At
30

34
2001/Kansas City
& 2004 Orlando

Adult Women Full Contact

20

Currently At
19

28
2002/Iowa

Adult Women International

6

Currently At
4

13
2001/Kansas City

Adult Women MuayThai

8

Currently At
6

13
2001/Kansas City




MORE NEWS OF 8-8-05


What State Will Be
Most Represented?


What are the current leading STATES with MOST Fighters attending as of press time today? Although not as close of a race as last year, again Illinois (with 32) and Virginia (with 22) are leading the pack, but Florida and Iowa are coming on.

In 2004 (Click Here) Virginia registered 30 fighters of which all but one showed up giving them the 2004 Title for Largest Number of Fighters From one State. Illinois came in second as they registered 27 fighters and all of them made it to the Finals. Although Georgia registered 29 fighters, only 22 made it to the 2004 NAC which put them in 3rd in 2004. Who will win this title for 2005? We only have a few days left to see. Listed below are the leading states followed by where they are this year compared to how many they had registered "BEFORE" registration last year.

  1. Illinois -32- (2004: 27)
  2. Virginia -22- (2004: 30)
  3. Florida -19- (2004: 2)
  4. Iowa -18- (2004: 13)
  5. Georgia -17- (2004: 29)
  6. Ontario, Canada -14- (2004: 8)
  7. North Carolina -12- (2004: 6)
  8. Alberta, Canada -11- (2004: 6)
  9. California -10- (2004: 7)
  10. Missouri -10- (2004: 0)
  11. Arkansas -9- (2004: 14)
  12. South Carolina -9- (2004: 13)
  13. Tennessee -8- (2004: 3)
  14. Arizona -7- (2004: 7)
  15. Idaho -6- (2004: 4)
  16. Wisconsin -6- (2004: 10)
  17. Michigan -4- (2004: 9)
  18. Texas -4- (2004: 13)
  19. Indiana -3- (2004: 6)
  20. Mississippi -3- (2004: 5)
  21. Kentucky -2- (2004: 0)
  22. Minnesota -2- (2004: 2)
  23. Alabama -2- (2004: 0)
  24. Oklahoma -2- (2004: 2)
  25. Colorado -2- (2004: 6)
  26. New Jersey -2- (2004: 0)
  27. New York -2- (2004: 2)
  28. Ohio -2- (2004: 0)
  29. Maryland -1- (2004: 0)
  30. New Brunswick, Canada -1- (2004: 0)
  31. Nevada -1- (2004: 0)
  32. Pennsylvania -1- (2004: 3)

Also wondering, where are these showings that sent fighters to the 2004 NAC:




FRIDAY, August 5th, 2005, AT 1:10 PM, PT




THIS WEEKEND IN THE IKF


Round Kick Rumble
II

Tonight In Lake View, Iowa, USA


IKF Lake View, Iowa, USA
Tonight, IKF Promoters Pete and Pam Peterson will host another exciting night of Round Kick Rumble II at the Lakewood Ballroom in Lake View, Iowa, USA. General Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door, Ringside $20 advance, $25 at the door, VIP Table For 4: $120.00. The night's doors open At 6:PM and the Fights start at 7:30 PM.

Sorry but no press release was sent in by press time. however, all additional info can be found at www.TeamRoundKick.com
For more info please contact Mr. Pete Peterson at (712) 792-8178 or by E-mail at pete@teamroundkick.com




MORE NEWS OF 8-5-05


MAIL
DEADLINE!

Saturday, August 13th.


Please do not mail items (Photos, late fees, birth certificates) to arrive her after Saturday, August 13th. We will be closing our office on Sunday, August 14th. This is the day we pack up and embark on our 3,000 mile road trip to the NAC in Orlando Florida.

So again, DO NOT send us something that may arrive here AFTER Saturday, August 13th. If you do, we will never get it. If you can't get it here before Saturday, August 13th, just hang on to it until we see you at the NAC Registrations.

Our office will re-open on Monday September 5th.




THURSDAY, August 4th, 2005, AT 6:30 PM, PT


"TWO"
Fighter Brackets


They are the nightmare and worry of every fighter and trainer in the Tournament, not to mention the most expensive and controversial of the entire event. They are a nightmare because every fighter and trainer in a TWO Fighter bracket will be worried they will lose their opponent until they step in the ring with him and her. If they drop out between now and fight time, it leaves the other fighter very little time to make a change, if any. Worse yet will be the fighter and trainer who pay their way to the "SHOW" only to find out their opponent was a "NO SHOW" without any prior notice.

There will be NO Walkover Champions this year. Sure, we said it last year and made some awards, but this year it's for real. If a fighter becomes the only fighter in their bracket by end of weigh-ins, they won't go home with anything.

For this reason, we are asking ALL the fighters who are currently in TWO Fighter brackets and their trainers to consider moving to another bracket to assure there will be someone across from them in the ring come Championship Sunday.

We won't be adding any more divisions now either because to do so will be a cost of over $400 per division. There is a rush/late fee for another belt, and not to mention the addition of other awards and logistics here. ALL fighters who are by themselves in a weightclass now need to determine WHERE they will move to, if they want to move at all. If possible, also call your opponents trainer and make sure they are OK with moving to a larger bracket.

Regardless, there will still be fighters who choose to stay in their TWO fighter bracket. So, for the record, we want to remind you again, "There will be NO Walkover Champions this year." However from the looks of things, there will surly be over 60 fighters going home with some IKF Gold from the 2005 IKF North American Classic Amateur Kickboxing Tournament. Hopefully you or your fighter will be wearing one. Good Luck everyone.




MORE NEWS OF 8-4-05


HOTEL
ALMOST SOLD OUT!


If you haven't booked your room yet for this years 2005 IKF NAC, you better get busy and do so because the Host Hotel is

Almost
SOLD OUT!

Remember, ALL fighters need to stay at the host hotel.

At registrations you will be asked for your room number and Hotel Registration confirmation. This is because in case we need to contact you for bout or schedule changes. At two of our past Tournaments we had Fighters get injured in their bout and we needed to contact their parents who were not in the venue at the time of their bouts. Also at some past tournaments we had some fighters we needed to locate due to bout changes but we could not find them in the event room or in the hotel because they were at another hotel sleeping. Due to these issues causing a lot of problems, we do not want to face such issues again. This is why this is a *MANDATORY RULE now for competitors.
(*) Except for Fighters who live in Florida.

As you should know by now the Host Hotel is the Wyndham Palace Resort And Spa in the Walt Disney World Resort. Here is the Hotel Booking info:

When you book, we strongly suggest you register for their Wyndham ByRequest It gives you Free Local Calls, Free Domestic Long Distance calls, Free High Speed Internet Access, Free Beverage of your choice In Room upon Check-in and Free Welcome Snack of your choice In Room upon Check-in. There are other benefits too. For full Hotel information pleaseClick Here.




MORE NEWS OF 8-4-05



POSTED AT 10:55 AM, PT

IMPORTANT
For ALL NAC
Fighters & Trainers!

There are some important issues we need to address with all of you that we keep getting e-mails on. MANY of these issues are related to rules and regulations for the event as well as procedures for registration etc. Please note the following issues you NEED to be aware of below. IF you know someone who does not have internet access, PLEASE inform them of these issues to avoid any consequences by event time.


  1. CORRECT FIGHT RECORD
  2. MISSING INFO
  3. BIRTH CERTIFICATES
  4. COACH/TRAINER/CORNERMAN PHOTOS
  5. PHYSICAL ADDRESS
  6. LATE REGISTER SEEDING
  7. MATCHMAKING
  8. LEAVING US PHONE MESSAGES





TUESDAY, August 2nd, 2004, AT 7:25 PM, PT


Comparing The Numbers...
And Setting More RECORDS!

Check out the current numbers heading into the final week before the final deadline of August 10th for this years 2005 IKF North American Classic! If the numbers stand, we could have "6" NEW RECORDS. Get ready everyone to

"Walk The Walk & Bring It ON!"


AS OF TODAY - TUESDAY, AUGUST 2nd
2004 Numbers Taken Form Tournament FACTS & STATS Page

STAT

2004 IKF NAC
TOURNAMENT

2005
RED INDICATES
NEW OR
CURRENT RECORD

CURRENT
RECORDS

Total Registered Fighters

257

Currently At
222

265
2001/Kansas City

Final Number Of Fighters Who Actually "FOUGHT" On Event

220

Unknown
Yet

220
2004/Orlando

Number Of Bouts Fought

150

Currently At
125

150
2004/Orlando

Total Title Bouts Fought

58

Currently At
66

61
2002/Iowa

Junior Boys

64

Currently At
62

64
2004/Orlando

Junior Boys Full Contact

50

Currently At
37

50
2004/Orlando

Junior Boys International

14

Currently At
23

14
2004/Orlando

Junior Boys MuayThai

0

Currently At
2

5
2000/Iowa
& 2001/Kansas City

Junior Girls

28

Currently At
30

28
2004/Orlando

Junior Girls Full Contact

13

Currently At
14

16
2002/Iowa

Junior Girls International

13

Currently At
14

13
2004/Orlando

Junior Girls MuayThai

0

Currently At
2

1
1999/Iowa

Adult Men Fighters

90

Currently At
101

115
2001/Kansas City

Adult Men Full Contact

50

Currently At
46

65
/2001/Kansas City

Adult Men International

19

Currently At
18

36
2003/Iowa

Adult Men MuayThai

21

Currently At
32

30
2001/Kansas City

Adult Women Fighters

34

Currently At
29

34
2001/Kansas City
& 2004 Orlando

Adult Women Full Contact

20

Currently At
17

28
2002/Iowa

Adult Women International

6

Currently At
4

13
2001/Kansas City

Adult Women MuayThai

8

Currently At
6

13
2001/Kansas City




MONDAY, August 1st, 2005, AT 9:25 PM, PT


RESULTS FROM
IKF Thai & Kickboxing Show
July 31st, 2005 - Middlesborough, England - Promotor Carl Reid


  1. Imran Ahkter vs Luke Richardson
    Result: Winner Imran Ahkter - stoppage 2nd round.

  2. 3 x 2 James Halton vs Dominic Felix
    Result: Winner Dominic Felix KO 1st round.

  3. 3 x 2 Jim Chapman v Lee Jones
    Result: Winner Lee Jones Unanimous decision.

  4. 5 x 2 IKF AMATEUR NORTH EAST AREA FCR 86 KG TITLE
    Chris Broughton vs Steve Mutch
    Result: Winner Steve Mutch Unanimous decision

Sorry, IKF Europe did not submit any contact info for Promoter Carl Reid.




MORE IKF NEWS


RESULTS FROM
IKF Kickboxing Dinner Show
July 31st, 2005 - Weston Football Club Weston Super Mare England



Promotor: Stuart Davies. Weston Warriors George Katsimpas and Matt Martin both well and truly put Weston Academy of Martial Arts and Weston Warrior Kickboxing on the International map on Sunday the 31st of July. George and Matt both fought for IKF Title bouts.

The show was a small event specifically organized by Stuart Davies for George and Matt to fight for these IKF titles. The IKF had insisted that George challenge for the European title as an agreement had been made for George to Fight for the IKF World title later this year either in Spain or Scotland if George held a top class IKF Pro Belt. Stuart also wanted to showcase his other fighters champion Matt Martin and up and coming Gay Bettle.

First up from the club was Gary Bettle and he took on a more experienced fighter from Wales. The fight was a tough affair and unfortunately had to be stopped in the 2nd round as the Welsh fighter dislocated his shoulder. Gary did a great job keeping the bigger fighter under control. Gary gave away nearly a stone in weight. There will be a rematch at Fightclub 8 later this year.

IKF Amateur England Middleweight Full Contact Title
Mat Martin entered the ring to fight for the IKF English title against an undefeated fighter from King Tiger Gym Weymouth. Dan Webb is a top up and coming fighter with a great future and this fight was excellent. Matt had to change his approach for this fight and really worked his socks off to ensure a convincing win over this top young fighter. Matt worked the body shots and kicked the mandatory eight kicks per round with great effect. Matt won unanimously on points.

IKF Pro European Middleweight Full Contact Title
George Katsimpas entered the ring for his toughest fight yet for a 10 round IKF European title. Katsimpas faced Gena Tacachenco from Belarus with a fighting record of 39 fights with 37 wins. This was a major fight and Tacachenco is known to be one of the toughest and fittest fighters in the world. This was always going to be a battle from beginning to end. George only having eight fights experience and only going over 4 rounds once would need to give it all to get a result in this fight. The early part of the fight saw both fighters clash with some explosive body shots and head kicks. George had the better of the fight during the early rounds and continued to make Gena miss. In the fourth and fifth rounds things were a little closer. George had to really dig in but was doing enough not to loose the rounds. There was a major turning point in the seventh George unleashed a barrage of head punches and the referee the famous Ronnie Green stepped in and gave Gena a standing count. George continued to apply the pressure and worked really hard to ensure he did not loose his lead. The closing round Stuart Davies, George's coach, insisted he pressured the Belarusian and win the last round. George came out guns blazing and really let Gena know who the boss was. George went on to take the unanimous decision win with the congratulations and agreement from Gena's corner. Mark Woodard a professional referee and martial artist who has judged TV fights said it was the best Kickboxing fight he had ever seen. George well and truly now placed his name amongst the best fighters in the World.

Here are all the nights results below.

  1. (72 kg 3 x 2 FCR) John Boy Jones, Vipers, England, Wales vs Dean Pratt, Exeter, Scorpions, England
    Result: Draw

  2. (74 kg 3 x 2) Dan Horrigan, Jon Greens KB, England vs Paul Sweeting, Weston, England.
    Result: Winner Dan Horrigan TKO 2nd round 20 seconds.

  3. (88 kg 3 x 2 FCR) Alid Jones, Vipers, Wales vs Gary Bettle, Weston, England
    Result: Winner No contest Doctor stopped fight.

  4. (78 kg 3 x 2 FCR) Darren Forrest, Bristol, England vs Mike Wells, Cobra, England.
    Result: Winner Mike Wells - Unanimous decision.

  5. IKF Amateur England Middleweight Full Contact Title
    (5x2 FCR) Dan Webb, Tiger Gym, Weymouth, England vs Matt Martin, Weston Warriors, England
    Result: Matt Martin by Unanimous decision.

  6. IKF Pro European Middleweight Full Contact Title
    Gena Thachena, Belarus vs George Katsimpas, Weston Warriors, England
    Result: George Katsimpas by Unanimous decision.

For more info please contact Mr. Stuart Davies at 01934 645006 or at warriorgym@btconnect.com or go to www.wama.co.uk



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