MORE NEWS OF 3-30-05

POSTED AT 12:10 AM, PT

5th Annual
RE/MAX Kickboxing Invitational
IKF North Central Regional Seeding Tournament
Muay Thai & International Rules

IKF Illinois, USA

On June 11th 2005, IKF Promoter (And North Central Regional Director for MuayThai & International Rules) Ryan Blackorby will host his 5th Annual RE/MAX Kickboxing Invitational. This event is also the IKF Regional Seeding Tournament for Muay Thai & International Rules fighters on their way to the 2005 IKF North American Classic Amateur Kickboxing Championships in Orlando Florida on August 19th, 20th and 21st.

As in previous years the event will be held at the RiverPlex Sports Arena in Peoria Illinois. The event pre check-in date is June 10th. Weigh ins and physicals on the 10th will be from 3:PM to 7:PM. The Rules meeting will be from 7:PM to 7:30 PM. The event will be held on Saturday, June 11th. prelim bouts will run from 10:AM to 2:PM. The tournament Finals and Pro bouts will run from 7:30 PM to 10:PM.

The Main event this year is rematch from their last event. Raul Llopis will face Nat McAntire. Also IKF Champion Jeremy Harminson will be matched against an opponent to be named soon.

To register for the Regional Tournament Click HERE. Once there, click the Registration form link, print off, fill out and mail in to Ryan Blackorby, 802 Hilldale Ave, Washington IL, 61571, with the requested fees. For more information contact Mr. Blackorby at blackrby@mtco.com or or by phone at (309) 657-6787.

TUESDAY, March 29th, 2005, AT 1:45 PM, PT

Changes In
Georgia Martial Arts
On The Horizon

For those interested, earlier today SB 224 past the Georgia House with some changes. If the final version is signed into law we will provide a full analysis of the highs, the lows and all the votes here on the IKF News page. It's premature to say much more at this point other than this bill will bring some major changes to Martial Sports in the State of Georgia. To see these changes scroll down below to the headline, "Kill SB224". To view the bill itself Click Here.

MONDAY, March 28th, 2005, AT 4:50 PM, PT

LTD Productions
Has Success With Another
Fairfield Fight Fest

MORE NEWS OF 3-28-05

Is K-1's Super Heavyweight Picture
Really In Question?
Of Course it IS!

To say K-1 isn't looking at Rick Cheek right now would either be a lie or a statement of someone who has no clue of the sport. We all know K-1 knows what's up, so of course they have him in their sights. However, Cheek has also been given the clearance for a shot at the vacant IKF Amateur MuayThai Rules Super Heavyweight World Title. All that's needed will be his top ranked opponent who at this time is the number 2 contender, IKF Amateur MTR Super Heavyweight European Champion Chris Knowles of Watford, England (11-0-1).

If Knowles is willing to take the challenge the fight could happen as soon as the next month or two. Regardless, the big picture for Cheek will be a spot in an upcoming K-1 USA event. However, here is where questions come in. If Cheek says "Yes" for the upcoming April K-1 in Las Vegas, "Would he be taking the spot of IKF Pro FCR Super Heavyweight World Champion Mark Selbee?" Selbee was first placed in the April 8 man K-1 USA tournament. However, as of recently (Prior to this weekend) they had placed him in a super bout against an opponent to be named. Many have been questioning (Again, as in past K-1 USA Events) the fight line-up for this coming April K-1 USA event. It appears to be a very questionable mix of talent. We all know Mike McDonald, and Carter Williams will give a good "Kickboxing" show and even Dewey Cooper, but why are Glaube Feitosa, Yusuke Fujimoto, Tsuyoshi Nakasako, Gary Goodrich and Sean O'Haire in what is 'Suppose' to be such a prestigious event?

O'Haire claims on his website he has been training in martial arts since age 10 and is a third-degree black belt, was a pro boxer in New Jersey and won 17 Toughmen Competitions in North Carolina. However, if he was a pro boxer anywhere, why can't we find him in any of the Pro boxing listings such as www.boxrec.com? On the K-1 site they claim he has a kickboxing record of 10-1. However the only record we found of him doing any kickboxing was a seconds round TKO loss this past December on K-1's 'Premium 2004 Dynamite' event against Musashi. Also on the K-1 site they claim he has a 8-0 record in MMA. However again, we only found 1 of his MMA fights on record, a win at K-1's Rumble on the Rock on November 20, 2004 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The only place it appears he has made a splash at all is in big time fake wrestling with the WCW.

What about Glaube Feitosa? Is he really a contender for the K-1 USA crown? Why put someone in with a record of 5 wins and 9 loses? Or what about Yusuke Fujimoto, who has lost to 'Butterbean...' by KO (June 29th, 2003, K-1 BEAST II) But who did happen to beat Dewey Cooper at last years K-1 USA, but hasn't everyone? Cooper has built a great Pro Boxing record (12-0-2/8), but he seems to be jinxed in K-1. K-1 has him listed with a K-1 record of 5 wins and 6 loses, but many are wondering where he comes up with his overall record he claims of 29-8 with 17 KO/TKO. The only answer we can come up with is he is including his Pro Boxing record in there and of course, as many do, his amateur kickboxing as well.

Which Gary Goodrich will show up in April? Why ask this? Well he has a 5-7 kickboxing record and combine it with MMA he is 24-21, which shows he can win as easily as he can lose on any outing. In 2004 he went 4-3 with first round KO wins over TOA (1-1), a fighter who calls himself 'The Predator' (Go figure) and Cyril Abidy, a fighter who's winning days pretty much ended back in mid 2003 because since June of 2003 he has lost 6 of his last 8 bouts. If one were going by gambling odds and the numbers, one would hope Goodrich is due for a win soon... Or does the fight game work like gambling... Probably not.

But this line-up gets worse. Take Tsuyoshi Nakasako for example. WHY is he in there? This Japan based fighter has a record of 16 wins and 18 loses and has lost 7 of his last 9 bouts. What makes him a contender? Ya, this makes us want to pay for this PPV showing...NOT!

In the end, what K-1 USA Promoter Scott Coker has on his hands is a terrible line-up. However, there is something many may not know here. If Coker really was the one making all the calls here in matchmaking for these K-1 USA events, we would bet over half these guys wouldn't even be guests at the event. Although we didn't speak to Coker about all this, the rule is, K-1 Japan makes all the final matchmaking decisions here and this time, they are trying to please the Japanese audience who appear to be more interested in big time wrestling instead of winners or stars of this sport known here in North America.

It's no surprise to anyone here, or even the K-1 Japan people that Coker is a great promoter. Why do you suppose they wanted him to promote their K-1 USA Events? However since Coker and Mike Sawyer (Former head of ISKA) teamed up with K-1 Japan, we have missed those 'Super Cards' in San Jose, CA. Coker's smaller Strikeforce cards are just not the same anymore. Surly Coker and Sawyer could create their own MAGA Tournament event, far better than those we have been seeing, and one that would sell to the North American PPV Audiences. If not them, we wish someone would either break the K-1 mold or duplicate it and bring back the REAL mega shows again! Or at least a better 8 man tournament if this is the publics desire. One's we can all be excited to see when they come like K-1 "USE" to be.

In fact, if anyone can do it, A REAL Heavyweight "North America" Tournament card would feature North American Super Stars of our sport like these guys below (Granted there are others, but we selected these for this article). You remember them... The WINNERS!

• Our Selected MAIN LINE-UP
  
  
  1. Mike McDonald, Vancouver, BC, Canada
     • Mike is ALWAYS a winner in our book!
  2. Carter Williams, Modesto, California, USA
     • A crowd favorite, he needs to refocus on winning!
  3. Rick Roufus, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
     • You can never go wrong with the All American Kickboxer!
  4. Mike Sheppard, Glenville, West Virginia, USA
     • Mike has surprised many recently, and could surprise all in this mix too.
  5. Duke Roufus, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
     • He's making a comeback this June, for the 3rd time, and you all know what the 3rd time is...
  6. Mark Selbee, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
     • Only knows Full Contact? Ya right, serve up a leg kick to all comers Mark!
  7. Giuseppe DeNatale, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
     • NO ONE has the heart he has, and we greatly miss it!
  8. You guys can fill in the remaining 8th spot...
     • Oh wait... If he wants to turn pro, this spot is already taken kids...
       • Please welcome to the Mix, RICK CHEEK!

Now that would be a card not only worth a PPV fee, but we would fly to Vegas to see it!

THURSDAY, March 24th, 2005, AT 10:45 PM, PT

LTD PRODUCTIONS
Ready For
"Fairfield Fight Fest"

TUESDAY, March 22nd 2005, AT 2:10 PM, PT

BORDER WARS!
Team Z ROCKS AGAIN!
By Julie A. Frye, IKF Representative

March 18, 2005, Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA
nce again, IKF Promoter Rob Zbilski puts on a spectacular show! This show was top notch and not one person left the venue disappointed. The Nights Main Event was a 5 round Professional Full Contact Bout between Kyle McElroy of Palatine, Illinois trained by Rob Zbilski vs. Sayed Hatim of Chicago, Illinois trained by Fernando Elgato. In the bout Hatim missed 2 kicks in the first round, 4 in the second and 2 in the 3rd which really made the scores lop-sided. McElroy put a lot of pressure on him and landed several spinning back fists to stun Hatim. In the end, McElroy won by a unanimous decision, 50-42, 50-43, 49-44.
Here are the remainder of the nights results below:

1. Junior Boys FCR
   Alex Portocarrero (Buffalo Grove, Illinois trained by Tommy Bach) vs. Kevin Mitchell (Collinsville, Illinois trained by Tom Whitaker)
   Alex Portocarrero won this bout by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 and 30-28.
   
   
2. Junior Girls FCR
   Laryssa Zarate (Huntley, Illinois trained by Rob Zbilski TEAM Z) vs. Alexandria Cunningham (Collinsville, Illinois trained by Tom Whitaker)
   Zarate (2004 IKF North American Champion) won this bout by unanimous decision, 30-26, 29-27 and 30-27.
   
   
3. Men's FCR Light Cruiserweight
   Justin Hanlin (Lake Zurich, Illinois trained by Jerry Macelli of Jimmy Z's Ringside Fitness) vs. Adam Johnson (Palatine, Illinois trained by Kyle McElroy)
   At 1:48 of Round 1 Janlin sent Johnson to the mat with a HARD right cross and Johnson couldn't answer the 10 count. The winner by KO - Justin Hanlin.
   
   
4. Junior Boys FCR
   Simon Buettner (Huntley, Illinois trained by Rob Zbilski TEAM Z) vs. Bobby Potter (Palatine, Illinois trained by Kyle McElroy)
   Simon Buettner (2004 IKF North American Champion) won this bout by SPLIT decision, 30-29, 29-28 and 30-29.
   
   
5. BOXING
   Greg Adjuntas (Huntley, Illinois trained by Rob Zbilski TEAM Z) vs. Andy Brandl (Clinton, Wisconsin trained by Pete Hetrick)
   Greg Adjuntas won this bout by a unanimous decision, 30-28, 29-28, and 29-28.
   
   
6. Junior Boys FCR
   This was an EXHIBITION fight due to the 24 pound weight difference between these two Juniors. Isaac Hudson (Trained by Big Lou) vs. Mike Artemenkov (Lake Zurich, Illinois trained by Jerry Macelli Jimmy Z's Ringside Fitness) These boys fought extremely hard and with a lot of heart.
   
   
7. Women's Featherweight FCR
   Felice Herrig (Huntley, Illinois trained by Rob Zbilski TEAM Z) vs. Liz McKay (Granite City, Illinois trained by Tom Whitaker) Felice Herrig won this bout by SPLIT decision, 29-30, 30-29, 30-29.
   
   
8. Junior Girls FCR
   Sarah Ross (Huntley, Illinois trained by Rob Zbilski TEAMZ) vs. Heather Fitzgerald (Collinsville, Illinois trained by Tom Whitaker) WHAT A FIGHT!!!!! Ross (2 Time IKF National and 2004 IKF North American Champion) lived up to her undefeated record and won this bout by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-28, 30-27.
   
   

For more info on this event please contact Team Z at (847) 669-7833 or at info@teamzs.com

MORE NEWS OF 3-22-05

Kill SB224
By Matthew Corsey
To Read This Bill Click Here

As many of you (In Georgia, USA) already know, the sport of MMA faces a crisis in the state of Georgia. The issue at hand is proposed legislation titled SB224. This bill has already passed through the GA Senate, largely due to the fact that many in the GA MMA community were unaware of the bill prior to its Senate passage. The bill is now coming up for discussion and a possible vote in the GA House of Representatives.
What many of you may not know is that this bill has the potential to affect the sport of MMA across the country.

When most people think of MMA in the US, they think of the UFC. What many people do not know is that this high-profile promotion only represents a fraction of one percent of the athletes who engage in and support the sport of MMA.
The vast majority of MMA athletes and sportsmen fight in small, grass-roots shows throughout the United States. These shows are the only venue in which an amateur or little-known professional fighter will likely ever compete. Often turning little or no profit, these shows are supported by legions of loyal fans and promoted for only one reason—for the love of the sport of MMA.
The state of Georgia has long been a national leader in the promotion and development of the sport of MMA. Georgia hosted one of the earliest UFCs, as well as other large promotions like the WEF, the RSF, Shidokan and the WEFC. But have you ever heard of the Gauntlet Trials? The Cagefighter Championships? The Fight Party? The Throwdown in V-Town? Winter Wars? Fall Brawl? Compound Fracture? The Submission Fighting Open? All of these promotions and more take place right here in the state of Georgia. Fighters from all over the country travel to GA—often at their own expense—just for the chance to participate in this great sport of MMA. Indeed, some have even gone so far as to call GA an "MMA Mecca" for the sheer number of shows promoted here very year.

SB224 spells the death of this vibrant MMA scene in GA, and establishes a solid precedent for the death of the MMA community in many other states should their legislators choose to follow in Georgia's footsteps.
The main purpose of SB224 is to hand full control of MMA in GA to the GA Athletic Commission. While AC involvement may not sound like a negative on the face of things, the fact is that the proposed bill will serve only to line the pockets of the AC while crushing the vibrant MMA community here in Georgia.
What a lot of fans do not realize is that many MMA shows make very little money. In fact, many MMA promotions actually LOSE money when all of the accounting is said and done. These promotions barely squeak by, financially speaking, and the losses are absorbed by dedicated individuals who give up personal assets to promote the sport.

Under SB224, every sanctioning body will have to pay a $1000 annual fee to the AC. This fee will naturally be passed onto the promoters. But the fees don't end there. Each promoter will have to pay a $500 annual fee just to promote! Each promoter will also have to pay the sanctioning bodies for the right to be sanctioned, for referees and judges, and for event representatives to watch over each promotion. Under SB224, the AC has the right to demand that AC representatives also be present at cost to the promoter. Sounds costly? Well now add in the "per-bout" fees that the AC can charge under the bill. Will the fees ever end? Not quite yet! Promoters are also required to pay the AC a fee of 5% of GROSS receipts from the promotion, up to a maximum of $40,000!

If any of you have worked with a small promotion or even owned a small business, you know how hard it is to turn a profit. Overhead, labor costs, taxes, insurance, cleanup, concessions, etc. leave little or nothing left to profit. Often the margin is in the low single digits. If further reduced by these proposed fees, the cost becomes outrageous.
SB224 will create a climate where only the independently wealthy will be able to promote.

Proponents of SB224 have argued that AC involvement will prevent corruption in promoting MMA. Yet certain GA MMA promoters have e-mails from the boxing commission indicating that those who oppose this bill will have a very difficult time trying to promote once it passes. Furthermore, I have been told that one promoter close the AC has even bragged that his fees will be waived if the bill passes. And this is the way they stop corruption?

There has also been much ado about the proposed "10-year felon ban" clause in the bill. Proponents of the bill try to frame the issue so that they can smear anyone against the bill as being "pro-felon." This is a straw-man argument. In point of fact, no one who has promoted MMA in GA within the past year would be hindered by this clause. This clause is just one more tool that those in favor of SB224 can use to distract concerned citizens from the real issues.

The solution is not to amend SB224, or to turn a blind eye to its passing. The very sport of MMA may indeed rest on the passage or failure of this bill. SB224 does not need to go any further than it has already gone. The destruction of MMA in GA would be a crippling blow to the sport as a whole.
I have been informed that the bill is currently under review by GA congressman Earl Erhart. Rep. Erhart (eaeh@facilitygroup.com) sits on several powerful committees and has the power to stop this bill in its tracks. Today I urge you to e-mail congressman Erhart and let your voice be heard. Do not stand by while our sport is destroyed by the powerful "old boys" network of connected promoters, politicians, and commissioners. Please e-mail Congressman Erhart (eaeh@facilitygroup.com) right now.

If you are unsure of what to write, you may copy the following e-mail, or use it as a starting point.

____________________

Dear Representative Erhart,
Please vote AGAINST SB224. SB224 will cripple or destroy the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Georgia, and also stands to hinder many other combat sports affected by the broad language of this bill. The fee structures proposed by SB224 will eliminate many if not all of the current martial sport promotions in the state of Georgia. Georgia has long been a national leader in martial sport. SB224 will serve to eliminate this position of leadership, and relegate Georgians to the role of spectators in the sports they love and support. In these days of tight budgets and excessive regulation, the last thing Georgia taxpayers want or need is bigger and more invasive government. Please do your part to keep this state a national leader in martial sports.
Respectfully,
XXXXX X. XXXXX

____________________

The above can be e-mailed to: eaeh@facilitygroup.com

And for those who wish to go the extra mile and contact the rest of the GA House of Representatives, you can find their e-mails by CLICKING HERE!
Thanks for all that you do to keep our sport alive!
"NOTE: The opinions expressed above are strictly those of Matthew Corsey and do not necessarily reflect those of IKF, ISCF or any of its advisory board members, all of whom serve in a voluntary, non-binding and completely advisory capacity for IKF and ISCF."

MORE ON SB224

SB224 Eliminates
College Wrestling in Georgia
By James Corbett

It has come to my attention that SB224 will completely eliminate sanctioned college wrestling events in Georgia. SB224 does not list the National Collegiate Wrestling Association, (NCWA - www.ncwa.net), as a body legally empowered to sanction collegiate wrestling in Georgia.

The following post-secondary schools in Georgia compete in NCWA events
(Source: http://www.ncwa.net/Teams/NCWA%20College/teams?state=true#Georgia):
Georgia NCWA Teams
School State Conference
Georgia College and State University Georgia Southeast
Georgia Tech Georgia Southeast
Kennesaw State Georgia Southeast
Mercer University Georgia Southeast
University of Georgia Georgia Southeast

Again, these teams compete in NCWA events within the state of Georgia which would be ILLEGAL according to SB224.
Also, teams from outside of Georgia compete here in NCWA events. They bring dollars which not only help fund our collegiate wrestling teams, they also boost local economies as well.
SB224 needs to be stopped before it passes the House. Not only will it make collegiate wrestling events illegal, but will also cripple other combat sports including Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Karate and Grappling/Jujitsu tournaments.
If you require any more information about SB224, please contact me as needed at (229) 460-0664.
Sincerely
James Corbett

MORE NEWS OF 3-22-05

See What Brain Pad has new For 2005!

CLICK HERE!

MONDAY, March 21st, 2005, AT 2:50 PM, PT

Nicole Hess
Takes Home Another Title
Special Sent To The IKF

FRIDAY, March 18th, 2005, AT 1:50 PM, PT

Team Z's
2005 Border Wars

IKF Illinois, USA
Tonight IKF Promoter Rob Zbilski and his Team Z promotional team will host "2005 Border Wars" (MISSOURI Vs ILLINOIS) at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake Illinois, USA. The Pro Main Event for the night will feature former IKF National Amateur Champion Kyle McElroy Vs Brian Sessman. The night will also feature Sarah Ross & Laryssa Zarate. For more info on this event please contact Team Z at (847) 669-7833 or at info@teamzs.com

WEDNESDAY, March 16th, 2005, AT 1:20 PM, PT

In What USA States are
Kickboxing and or MMA Legal?

We here at the IKFand ISCF (International Sport Combat Federation - MMA) seem to be asked this question a lot. So, we thought we would create our own chart to keep track of the status of this on our site. To see the current list as of the posting of this news today, CLICK HERE.

Keep in mind though that this list will be updated as often as we receive information from States across USA. If you have any info that can assist or be added to this chart please e-mail it to either info@iscfmma.com or main@ikfkickboxing.com
Any assistance in helping with the accuracy of this chart will be greatly appreciated.

TUESDAY, March 15th, 2005, AT 12:40 PM, PT

SHOCKER IN ENGLAND
As Last Second Replacement EPSTEIN
Captures IKF Amateur World Title

IKF England
IKF European Director Alby Bimpson called it correctly when he said "This replacement fighter I have seen fight myself and he was of a very good standard although his record of fights may indicate inexperience, I can assure you this is not the case." The event was held in Kings Hall Herne Bay, Kent, England and promoted by IKF Promoter Lee Whittington on Saturday the 12th of March 2005,

Great call by Bimpson as Englands Mark Epstein scored a TKO Victory at 29 seconds into the 3rd round over highly favored Alan Fenandes of India. We say "Highly favored" because Fenandes has been preparing for this bout for months while Epstein was booked the week of the bout. Epstein stepped in to replace top contender Andrew Kypriano (Who is the current IKF European Champion) when Kypriano went down with Influenza. Congratulations to Mark 'The Beast' Epstein who is now the new IKF Amateur Muay Thai Heavyweight World Champion!

Here are the full results of the nights card below.

1. 64kg. MTR
   Martin Osborne, Sevenoaks, Kent Vs Bernie Mendieta, Bournemouth
   Winner Bernie Mendieta Unanimous Decision.
   
   
2. 70kg. MTR
   Jack Brackley, Sevenoaks, Kent Vs Tom Kent, London
   Winner Tom Kent Unanimous Decision.
   
   
3. 63kg. MTR
   Brian Whittle, London Vs Edward Stone, Tankerton
   Winner Edward Stone Majority Decision.
   
   
4. 85kg. MTR
   Michael Crocker, Vs Robbo Robson, Horsham
   Winner Robbo Robson, Unanimous decision
   
   
5. 49kg. MTR
   Denise Mellor, Bournemouth, Vs Clare Aldridge, London
   Winner Denise Mellor Unanimous Decision.
   
   
6. 74kg. MTR
   Neil Savage, Herne Bay, Vs Mark Russell, London
   Winner Mark Russell Unanimous Decision.
   
   
7. 64kg. MTR
   Grete Helle Bergen, Norway, Vs Joanne Mckenary, Watford, England
   Winner Joanne Mckenary Majority Decision.
   
   
8. 62kg. MTR
   Matthew Hook London, Vs Nick Kay, London
   Winner Nick Kay Unanimous Decision.
   
   
9. 66 kg . MTR
   Danny Connaughton, Vs Mark Reynolds, Watford
   Winner Mark Reynolds Majority Decision.
   
   
10. 71kg. IR
    Zak Chai, Broomfield, Kent Vs Matthew Davies, Penzance, Cornwall
    Winner Zak Chai Unanimous Decision.
    
    
11. 78kg. MTR
    Andrew Stemler, London Vs Jason Barrett, London
    No Contest - Accidental Injury To Face In 1st Round.
    
    
12. 76kg. MTR
    John Snook, Bournemouth Vs Sam Wilson, Watford
    Winner Sam Wilson Majority Decision.
    
    
13. 79kg. MTR
    Mark Elia, Vs Deano Durant, London
    Winner Deano Durant Referee Stopped Bout Round 2 at 1:17.
    
    
14. 88kg. IR
    Ross Coloa, Lyminge, Kent Vs Adam Baine
    Winner Adam Baine Majority Decision.
    
    
15. 92kg. MTR
    Richard Fisher, Whitstable, Kent Vs Paul Smith, Watford
    Winner Paul Smith Unanimous Decision
    
    
16. 81kg. IR
    Geoff Dabbs, Vs Darren Jackson, Whitstable, Kent
    Winner Geoff Dabbs Unanimous Decision
    
    
17. 112kg. MTR: 5 X 2
    Tomas Rosvoll, Bergen Norway Vs Christian Knowles, Watford
    Winner Christian Knowles Majority Decision
    
    

MORE NEWS OF 3-15-05

POSTED AT 11:50 AM, PT

Oudthone Wins IKF Title At
"ROUND KICK RUMBLE"
By IKF Event Representative Terri Storm

IKF Carroll, Iowa, USA
IKF Promoters Pete and Pam Peterson set up a great card of International and Muay Thai fights at the Carroll High School Gym in Carroll Iowa. The card was loaded with a variety of weight classes and experience levels. Great support from the community and other kickboxing camps made the night a huge success.

The main event featured two Junior Girls battling for the vacant IKF Junior Girls IR Bantamweight Central Regional Title between Lauren Herrig of Dubuque, Iowa, USA and Kayla Oudthone (Right) of Jacksonville, Arkansas USA. This was a much anticipated fight and credit has to be given to the fans who stuck it out to the end of a very long night. Oudthone's strategy was to use her legs to intimidate Herrig, but Herrig was not afraid to bridge the gap and fight toe to toe with Oudthone. In the first half of round two, Oudthone landed a spinning backfist to Herrig. In the second half, Herrig tried to advance, but Oudthone waited and was able to repeatedly stop her. In the third round, Herrig began to look tired and by the fourth round, it was all Oudthone as Herrig took an 8 count after a receiving a hard punch. The unanimous decision and vacant IKF Junior Girls IR Bantamweight Central Regional Title went to Kayla Oudthone of Jacksonville, Arkansas USA.

Here are the results of the nights bouts below.

1. Junior Boys Lightweight IR
   Tien Nguyen (Team RoundKick) Vs Michael Blake (Team Singto)
   These two young juniors opened the show with an exciting match. Blake used kicking and punching combinations while Nguyen preferred to attack the head with punches. Blake landed a solid head punch and later punched Nguyen to the ground for an 8 count. Ngyuen came out fighting hard in the second round, but Blake was able to gain control for the rest of the bout, winning in a unanimous decision.
   
   
2. Light Middleweight MTR
   Tim Gorham (Team Doyle) Vs Andy Brandl (Team Singto).
   The first Muay Thai fight of the night was a match between two experienced fighters. The first round resembled an international rules bout, but the second and thirds rounds proved to be all Muay Thai. In the second round, Gorham landed a roundkick to Brandl's head which seemed to fire up Brandl rather than slow him down. However, Gorham was able to get the upperhand during clenches and the ensuing exchanges. In the third round, Gorham again connected a roundkick to Brandl's head. Although Brandl kept up the fight, wear and tear began to show. The unanimous decision was awarded to Gorham.
   
   
3. Junior Girls Bantamweight IR
   Naomi Ferguson (Team RoundKick) Vs Kayla Carpenter (Team Singto)
   The crowd loved this fight. Two strong fighters provided constant action for this bout. Both were stronger than their size would have you believe, and both could take a hit. Carpenter may have surprised Ferguson in the opening round with her level of intensity, but Ferguson did not wait to respond and match attacks. Ferguson was able to push Carpenter back a couple of times with front kicks, but Carpenter offered strong round kicks to the body. The split decision was given to Carpenter.
   
   
4. Junior Girls Bantamweight IR
   Haley Rothmeyer (Team RoundKick) Vs Maryann Flury (Team Singto)
   This was a repeat match up of the 2004 NAC finals. From the beginning, both young ladies felt the win was theirs. However, Rothmeyer won the first round by staying inside and attacking the head. Flury came out in the second round with greater speed and tried to gain control early, Rothmeyer tried every tactic she had to stop Flury. During the third round, Flury came out again knowing she had to win the round, but Rothmeyer wanted the win too badly and won by unanimous decision. Neither one ever showed signs of being tired or wanting to stop. I would have loved to have had a punch counter on this one.
   
   
5. Exhibition: Boys Super Welterweight Boxing
   Brogan Hardy (Team RoundKick) Vs Chris Handlos (Team RoundKick)
   The first of two exhibition matches of the evening featured boxing. This was rather serious for an exhibition with 8 counts given to prove it. I can't image what a sanctioned bout would be like for these two.
   
   
6. Woman's Middleweight MTR
   Charmaine Tweet (Team Roufus) Vs Regina English (Team Doyle).
   This match up had fighters from two well know Muay Thai camps. From the get go, the clench made the difference in this fight. In round one, the ladies were getting used to each other. In round two English came out strong and Tweet was ready. Tweet was able to use her height advantage, but also was good in the clench landing strong knees to English's body. English had to know she was in for a fight. English ended up with two 8 counts from knees to the abs. In the third round, Tweet stayed on top of English and English again took an 8 count. Tweet got the unanimous decision.
   
   
7. Junior Boys Bantamweight IR
   J.T. Miller (Team RoundKick) Vs Jaden Veach (Team Singto).
   This was a tough fight for J.T. Miller, but he hung in as Jaden Veach demonstrated his boxing skills during the first round. During the second round, Veach was able to provide a flurry of unanswered attacks giving Miller two standing 8 counts. One has to hand it to Miller, however, he came out for the third round with a vengeance. In the end, Veach was awarded the unanimous decision.
   
   
8. Junior Boys Light Heavyweight IR
   Jayme Brower (Team RoundKick) Vs Austin Thomas (Team Singto).
   The fight began with even exchanges between Brower and Thomas. The second round started with Thomas in control, but Brower was able to take the lead. The third round was a repeat of the second with the unanimous decision going to Brower.
   
   
9. Junior Boys Bantamweight IR
   Derek Webber (Team RoundKick) Vs Luke Lessei (Team Singto)
   Two fast fighters met for the 9th bout of the night. Lessei was able to dominate the first round, but Webber was able to keep bringing on the fight. Webber was better able to get inside Lessei during the second round, but Lessei was able to punch and kick more effectively. In the third round, both fighters showed they were in it to win it. In the end, Lessei's ring experience benefited him well as he was given the unanimous decision, but Webber showed he has what it takes.
   
   
10. Middleweight MTR
    Andy Uhlenkamp (Team RoundKick) Vs Jason Skowl (Team Decatur)
    Another exciting Muay Thai match. Skowl showed from the beginning that he wanted to be the aggressor and used strong leg kicks. Uhlenkamp was able to use his height in a clench. Both were able to land knees to the body. Round two began with an exchange of leg kicks followed by all out boxing. It looked like someone was going to be knocked out, but it was anyone's guess at who. During the third round, the battle was on and the blood poured. The unanimous decision was earned by Uhlenkamp.
    
    
11. Junior Girls Middleweight IR
    Allie Oudthone (Team Prathet) Vs Mariah Betts (Team Singto)
    A 2004 NAC champion faced an eager Allie Oudthone looking to improve her record. Oudthone used her height and legs to try and shake Betts's confidence. Betts began the second round with more confidence, but both fighters seemed cautious of each other. In the final round, Betts took early control of the fight challenging Oudthone's ability to regroup. Betts landed several kicks to Oudthone's abs. At the end of the round, Oudthone did regroup with strong kicks and punches that seemed to come out of nowhere. Betts won the split decision.
    
    
12. Cruiserweight MTR
    Kyle Weickhardt (Team Roufus) Vs Henry Bierman (Team Singto).
    Two very powerful fighters met in the 12th bout. In the second round, Weickhardt was accidentally hit in the groin and then impacted by a leg kick that seemed to leave his strength dwindling. Weickhardt ended the round, however, with a left round kick to Bierman's head. Figuring out what works, Weickhardt landed another strong roundkick on Bierman's head and referee Mike Storm began a standing 8 count. Soon it was realized that the kick impacted Bierman too much and the contest was stopped at 1:46 in the third round. Weickhardt was given the win.
    
    
13. Super Middleweight IR
    Dave Muhlbauer (Team RoundKick) Vs David Gotlich (Team Rising Phoenix)
    Muhlbauer began this fight as the aggressor and dominated the first round. In the second, Muhlbauer was able to effectively land both kicks and punches frequently and effectively. In the third round, Gotlich was able to bloody Muhlbauer's nose, Muhlbauer was still giving it everything he had. The unanimous decision went to Muhlbauer.
    
    
14. Exhibition: Junior Girls Welterweight IR
    Ann Graff (Team RoundKick) Vs Erica Ousley (Team Prathet).
    This fight was originally scheduled to be a sanctioned fight between Graff and Ousley. However, due to Ousley weighing in too much above Graff, the fight could not be sanctioned and the respective coaches agreed to an exhibition. Ousley was able to use height and reach to punch Graff's head. Graff was able to handle the hits and fight back. Graff led the second round with an overhand right to Ousley's head. Ousley was able to fight back strong until she lost her contact. The third round of this exhibition was cancelled due to the lost contact.
    
    
15. Super Heavyweight MTR
    Brad Bragg (Team Decatur) Vs Rafael Czaplicki (Team Roufus)
    The fight opened with Czaplicki working the center of Bragg's body. During the second round, Czaplicki worked leg kicks and was able to block Bragg's spinning backfists. Czaplicki was patient in looking for opportunities. In the third round, Bragg was looking to score points and was very committed to his attacks. Bragg tried winning in the clench, but the clenches weren't clean enough to last. At the end of the fight, Bragg landed a spinning backfist to Czaplicki's head. Czaplicki won by split decision.
    
    
16. Super Heavyweight MTR
    Matt Huffman Vs Chuck Baxter (Team Singto)
    This was the fastest match of the night. Baxter was very powerful and dropped Huffman to the canvas with a punch to the head. Referee Carl Duncan stopped the contest at 57 seconds in the first round.
    
    

For more event info please contact Pete or Pam Peterson at (712) 792-8178 or by E-mail at pete@teamroundkick.com or go to www.TeamRoundKick.com

IKF NOTE: We would like to point out that this was a very long event and the report above was OUTSTANDING by IKF event Representative Terri Storm! Great job Terri! This is what we desire from ALL our IKF event representatives when they send in their mandatory fight reports. We would also like to thank the Storm's IKF Officials crew who Mike & Terri Storm put together for this event at a fantastic, affordable fee for the promoters. In closing, the Storms gave the Peterson's great scores on their Promoters Score Sheet and we would like to congratulate Pete and Pam Peterson for an outstanding job on their first IKF Sanctioned event. We are sure that we speak for everyone involved in this event when we say we all look forward to the next one.

SATURDAY, March 12th, 2005, AT 9:50 AM, PT

IKF Amateur World Title
Sees Last Second
Change!

IKF England
IKF promoter Lee Whittington was faced with a drastic change for his event tonight. The scheduled IKF Amateur Muay Thai Heavyweight World title bout between Whittington's fighter Andrew Kypriano of England and Alan Fenandes of India was forced to make a last second change this week. Earlier this week, Kypriano (Who is the current IKF European Champion) went down with Influenza. They hoped he would recover in time for the show, but he has not.

There is no doubt that Whittington has put a lot of money into the show and has paid all the air fares and expenses to bring in the fighter and his trainer from India. Because of this IKF European director Alby Bimpson and Whittington moved quickly to fill the spot within only a couple of days. Bimpson said that Whittington put forward another one of his fighters to fill the slot. WMTO thai boxing champion Mark 'The Beast' Epstein. Epstein weighs 206 lbs. (94kg) and stands 5'9" tall. Although his overall record fell short of being IKF Amateur World Title qualified, Bimpson and Whittington were left with little choice on such short notice.

"This replacement fighter I have seen fight myself and he was of a very good standard although his record of fights may indicate inexperience, I can assure you this is not the case." Said Bimpson. The bout and event takes place tonight in Kent, England. Sorry but no additional press release information was provided by IKF England or Whittington.

THURSDAY, March 11th, 2005, AT 11:30 AM, PT

The British are Coming. . . BACK
Results From The Rumble at The Lodge "The British are Coming...BACK!"
By IKF Representative Scott Fischer
Photos By Paul Schneider

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Mexico Promoter
Perez
Does It Again!

Rizo, Brian, Ponce & Palomera
All Capture IKF Pro Mexico National Titles

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Shamrock's
Springfield Results

IKF Springfield, Illinois, USA:
After the fifth year of putting on the Ansar Shrine Fight Night, the event still has its luster. Once again selling more tickets than the previous year, The Ansar Shrine had an amazing turn out for the annual event. After the dinner was served the fights were getting ready to heat up. On the card were 2 boxing and 6 Kickboxing fights. The fighters were from all over the Midwest. St. Louis, Missouri., Waterloo, Iowa., Sawginaw, Michigan, and Hannibal, Missouri were all represented. Here are the nights results:

1. Kickboxing
   Eric Hansen (St. Louis, MO) defeated Brett Oelengburg (Waterloo, IA) by unanimous decision. 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
   
   
2. Kickboxing
   Jamie O'Hare (St. Louis, MO) defeated Amy Johnson (Waterloo, IA) after Johnson couldn't answer the the bell to start the 2nd round.
   
   
3. Boxing
   Chris Durken (St. Louis, MO) defeated Vince Haddley by TKO when the referee stopped the fight in the 2nd round.
   
   
4. Kickboxing
   Tim Connors (St. Louis, MO) defeated Jason Barrows (Davenport, IA) by KO at :50 in the 1st round.
   
   
5. Kickboxing
   Michelle Hurschla (St. Louis, MO) defeated Rena Jackson (Sawginaw, MI) by TKO at 1:10 of the second round.
   
   
6. Boxing
   Matt Taff (St. Louis, MO) defeated Eric Johnson (Hannibal, MO) by unanimous decision 60-57, 60-57, 59-58.
   
   
7. Kickboxing
   Sam Winberg (Waterloo, IA) defeated Robert Schneider (Sawginaw, MI) by TKO at 1:30 in the 1st round.
   
   
8. Kickboxing
   Josh Fischer (St. Louis, MO) defeated Riley Herman (Waterloo, IA) by KO at 1:00 in the 1st round.
   
   

For more information check out www.finneyskickboxing.com or call (314) 608-3104.

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Oudthone Wins IKF Title At
"ROUND KICK RUMBLE"

IKF Carroll, Iowa, USA
While we are still awaiting the full results from this event, we understand that IKF Promoters Pete and Pam Peterson did an OUTSTANDING job! The main event featured two Junior Girls battling for the vacant IKF Junior Girls IR Bantamweight Central Regional Title between Lauren Herrig of Dubuque, Iowa, USA and Kayla Oudthone (Right) of Jacksonville, Arkansas USA. Although unofficial, our sources reporting have informed us that Kayla Oudthone won the title on this night.

We hope to have full event results posted as soon as we receive them from the Peterson's or the Storms. In the mean time, for more event info please contact Pete or Pam Peterson at (712) 792-8178 or by E-mail at pete@teamroundkick.com or go to www.TeamRoundKick.com

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Smith & Walters
IKF East Coast Classic

IKF Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Although we don't have all the results in yet, we have been informed that this years East Coast Classic was a smashing success! Look for the complete results soon. IKF Promoter Craig Smith, like many of us this time of year, is a little under the weather right now, but when he feels better, he will assist in getting us the complete results. congratulations to all the East Coast Classic Tournament Champions and keep watch for results soon.

For more info call (757) 491-1733 or e-mail to kickingboxing@aol.com

WEDNESDAY, March 2nd, 2005, AT 11:00 PM, PT

Plenty Of IKF Action This Weekend!
5 Events In ALL!

Lets Begin in Illinois, USA!

THE BRITISH ARE COMING. . .
BACK!
To Loves Park, Illinois, USA

IKF Illinois, USA
This Saturday night, March 5th, the IKF will be sanctioning 5 different events. All of them will be unique and all will have Great Action, but only one will feature an IKF Pro World Title Bout. This weekend, IKF Promoter Sky Drysdale (Click) and his Sky's The Limit Production company will present RUMBLE IN THE PARK: THE BRITISH ARE COMING, . . BACK!

The event will take place at the Forest Hills Lodge in Loves Park, Illinois. On the headline will be the much anticipated rematch of current IKF Pro FCR Light Cruiserweight World Champion Mike 'Tension' Nevitt (Left) of Sycamore, Illinois USA (24-0/11, 5'11" AK: AKB: 27-2/17) vs the number 1 IKF Ranked Light Cruiserweight contender James 'Pretty Boy' Watling (Right) of Morpeth, England United Kingdom (11-5-1/0, 6'1")

The first match-up between these two was back on November 30th, 2002 in Rockford, Illinois. In that match-up Nevitt defeated Watling by unanimous decision 118-111, 118-110 and 118-111. Ever since there has been talk of a re-match and now it will finally happen.

The doors at 6:30 PM and the first bell is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. Tickets start at $20.00 and will be available at 1-800-595-4849 or online at www.tix.com
For more info please contact Sky Drysdale by E-Mail at: SkyDryKing@aol.com

As of press time, here are the scheduled bouts. The bouts shown are not in any particular fight order.

• IKF Amateur Kickboxing
  Jeremy Hodges Vs Bill Jardine
  
  
• IKF Amateur Kickboxing
  Dennis Jones Vs Chris Scott
  
  
• IKF Amateur Kickboxing
  Justin Rasner Vs Bryan Koza
  
  
• IKF Amateur Kickboxing
  Ben Miller Vs Gustavo Aaron Rodriguez
  
  
• IKF Amateur Kickboxing
  Nick Rasner Vs Brad James
  
  
• IKF Amateur Kickboxing
  Mark West Vs Jeremy Holland
  
  
• IKF Amateur Kickboxing
  Bobby Potter Vs Geoff Porter
  
  
• IKF Amateur Kickboxing
  Isaac Hahn Vs John Cantu
  
  

The nights officials will include, Rob Zbilski, IKF Event representative. Scott Fischer, Referee. The three judges will be Mike Fitzgerald, Rick Sollo & Joe Gangi.

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Like Before Perez' Is Ready To Put On a Show
4 IKF Pro Mexico National Titles

This Saturday night, March 5th, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, IKF Promoter Felix Perez will host one of his greatest events. Following up his dual IKF World Title show last November, this time Perez will host FOUR IKF Pro Mexico National title bouts along with a full supported undercard.

The MAIN EVENT will be a REMATCH for the IKF Pro IR Middleweight Mexico National Title. Back on November 27th, 2004 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Corpus defeated Rizo Lopez of Mexico City, Mexico by unanimous decision, 67-66, 67-66 & 68-65.

Israel Vargas Corpus
CURRENT IKF CHAMPION
of Puerto Vallarta, México
Vs
Victor Rizo Lopez
of México, D. F.

The SEMI-MAIN EVENT will be a REMATCH for the IKF Pro MTR Light Welterweight Mexico National Title. Back on November 27th, 2004 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Brian defeated Mendieta of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico by unanimous decision, 48-46, 49-45 & 49-45.

Carlos "Internacional" Brian
CURRENT IKF CHAMPION
of México, D. F.
Vs
Adalid "Diamante" Mendieta
of Puerto Vallarta, México

The next title will be for the vacant IKF Pro IR Welterweight Mexico National Title between

Rafael "El Veneno" Ponce
of Puerto Vallarta, México
Vs
Edgar Balero Rangel
of México, D. F.

Rounding out the four title bouts will be for the vacant IKF Pro MTR Welterweight Mexico National Title between

Cesar "El Mego" Palomera
of Puerto Vallarta, México
Vs
Gerardo Ramirez
of México, D. F.

Mr. Perez and the IKF would like to send a special "Thank You" to Sixto Ponce and Michael Bruno of Fairtex Gear, Inc. for providing the official fight gloves for the event. For more event info please contact Mr. Felix Perez at 322 - 22 - 237 - 84 or at eltorito@prodigy.net.mx

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Herring & Oudthone
Will Meet for The IKF Brass At The
ROUND KICK RUMBLE

IKF Carol, Iowa, USA
This Saturday night, March 5 in Carroll, Iowa, USA, Pete and Pam Peterson and their TeamRoundKick will presents the ROUND KICK RUMBLE!
The Main Event of the night will feature the quest for the vacant IKF Junior Girls IR Bantamweight Central Regional Title between Lauren Herring (Left) of Dubuque, Iowa, USA and Kayla Oudthone (Right) of Jacksonville, Arkansas USA.

Herring (6-2/1) from Dubuque, Iowa, USA is trained by veteran trainer Dean Lessei. She is the 2004 IKF/TKO North American Junior Division Bantamweight Tournament Champion. She won the title when she defeated Rochelle Williams of Camp Verde, Arizona by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-25 & 30-26.

Oudthone (6-2/0) is from Jacksonville, Arkansas, USA and is trained by her father David Oudthone. At the 2004 IKF/TKO North American Tournament she lost her bout in the first round bracket to Rochelle Williams by unanimous decision.

Here are the other bouts as known as of press tile tonight.
Bout Lineup and match-ups subject to change:
Team Singto: Dubuque, IA
Team Doyle: Omaha, NE
Team Roufus: Milwaukee, WI
Team Decatur: Decatur, IL
Team Toro: Chicago, IL
Prathet Muay Thai: Jacksonville, AR

1. Junior Boys Lightweight IR
   Tien Nguyen (Team RoundKick) Vs Michael Blake (Team Singto)
   
   
2. Exhibition: Super Heavyweight IR
   Jared Hansen (Team RoundKick) Vs Kyle Stevens (Team RoundKick)
   
   
3. Junior Girls Bantamweight IR
   Naomi Ferguson (Team RoundKick) Vs Kayla Carpenter (Team Singto)
   
   
4. Junior Girls Bantamweight IR
   Haley Rothmeyer (Team RoundKick) Vs Maryann Flury (Team Singto)
   
   
5. Exhibition: Boys Super Welterweight Boxing
   Brogan Hardy (Team RoundKick) Vs Chris Handlos (Team RoundKick)
   
   
6. Super Heavyweight MTR
   Brad Bragg (Team Decatur) Vs Rafael Czaplicki (Team Roufus)
   
   
7. Welterweight MTR
   Abe Kuhl (Team Doyle) Vs TBA
   
   
8. Junior Boys Bantamweight IR
   J.T. Miller (Team RoundKick) Vs Jaden Veach (Team Singto).
   
   
9. Junior Boys Junior Light Heavyweight IR
   Jayme Brower (Team RoundKick) Vs Austin Thomas (Team Singto)
   
   
10. Junior Boys Junior Bantamweight IR
    Derek Webber (Team RoundKick) Vs Luke Lessei (Team Singto)
    
    
11. Middleweight MTR
    Andy Uhlenkamp (Team RoundKick) Vs Jason Skowl (Team Decatur).
    
    
12. Junior Girls Junior Middleweight IR
    Allie Oudthone (Team Prathet) Vs Mariah Betts (Team Singto)
    
    
13. Cruiserweight MTR
    Kyle Weickhardt (Team Roufus) Vs Henry Bierman (Team Singto).
    
    
14. Exhibition: Middleweight MTR
    Pete Peterson (Team RoundKick) Vs Joel Merrick (Team RoundKick).
    
    
15. Woman's Welterweight MTR
    Heather Hutchins (Team Rumble Boy) Vs Jerica Veach (Team Singto).
    
    
16. Exhibition: Boys Welterweight Boxing
    Chris Handlos (Team RoundKick) Vs Lee Henely (Team RoundKick).
    
    
17. Junior Girls Welterweight IR
    Ann Graff (Team RoundKick) Vs Erica Ousley (Team Prathet).
    
    
18. Woman's Middleweight MTR
    Charmaine Tweet (Team Roufus) Vs Regina English (Team Doyle).
    
    
19. Light Middleweight MTR
    Tim Gorham (Team Doyle) Vs Andy Brandl (Team Singto).
    
    
20. Super Middleweight IR
    Dave Muhlbauer (Team RoundKick) Vs David Gotlich (Team Tharp)
    
    
21. Super Heavyweight MTR
    Chuck Baxter (Team Singto) Vs TBA
    • For Photos & Fighter Line-up CLICK HERE!
      
      

The event will take place at the Carroll High School Gym, 2809 N. Grant Road in Carroll, Iowa, USA. For more event info please contact Pete or Pam Peterson at (712) 792-8178 or by E-mail at pete@teamroundkick.com or go to www.TeamRoundKick.com
The nights IKF Event Representative and Referee positions will be shared by IKF Officials Mike & Terri Storm.

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Smith & Walters Setting Records
For IKF East Coast Classic
Amateur Kickboxing Tournament

IKF Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA:
While other IKF Sanctioned events this weekend will have plenty of IKF Title excitement, none of them will have what IKF Promoters Craig Smith (Left) and Clark Walters (No photo on file) will have...

OVER 100 Fighters!

Smith and Walters are setting new records for this weekends event, their IKF East Coast Classic. Its looking to be the largest kickboxing event in the Country besides the IKF NAC. As of 5:40 PM, EST, they still have "106" registered fighters with another 5-10 more expected at weigh-ins. This years event seems to be at a larger scale than even last years event.

Some fighters to watch who will be in attendance include, Michael Holcomb, Roger Belch, Ben Russel, The Scoggins Brothers, Mike Decker, Evan Thompson, Tony Thompson, Becky Holloran, Lori Burney, Jenna Droluk, Terri Hicks, David Cynar (son of D-Man), Umar Hak, Travis Qualls, Chris Barrineau, Damien Hatcher, Steve Mann, Kent Eanes, Mike Harris, Charles Baines and Rafael Bayona. These are all current IKF National and or IKF NAC Champions.

Some of these names are high profile such as the Thompson's. As usual this event will not be short of any Kickboxing celebrities. Those in attendance at ringside will include Nicole Hess, Mark Selbee, Joe Lewis, Ronnie Copeland, Randy Pogue, Eric Easter, Ray Thompson, Steven Thompson, Mike Hess, Maria Hess (the best of the Hess's), the list goes on and on. Not only will there be great amateur fighters in the ring, but this event is also a virtual "Who's Who" of Kickboxing. And lets not forget Playboy Playmate, Stephanie Glasson who has become a big fan of the sport over the last year.

Along with all these stars will be "The Star" of kickboxing, Joe Lewis (Right). Lewis will be having a Fighters Seminar Friday night, March 4th at the Surfside Inn which is the location of the East Coast Classic. The seminar will start at 7:PM in the Ballroom of the Inn. Fees are only $20.00 per person. This will be taking place while the physicals and weigh-ins are taking part.

"This is one of those events I will truly miss not being able to attend." Said IKF President Steve Fossum. "Craig, Clark and their dynamic staff have done an outstanding job along with the assistance of Pro World Champion Ronnie Copeland who handled the Registered Fighters Page. When all these individuals get together, the TEAMWORK will make this event even more outstanding!"

Smith hopes that next year he can bring in others such as IKF Head of Officials, Dan Stell, IKF World Ambassador Brooks Mason and Fossum too and a few others that hope to attend the event. Ring Girls this year are Craig Smith's own personal training clients. As for this year, if you are near Virginia this weekend, you won't want to miss the East Coast Classic in Virginia Beach, Virginia!

• LOCATION: Surf Side Inn, 1211 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
• HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 800-437-2497
• WEIGH-INS AND PHYSICALS: Friday, March 4th at the Surf Side Inn between 5:PM and 10:PM.
  • If you cannot make this time and still plan on competing, you would have to be at the Surfside Inn by 8:AM Saturday morning for your physical and weigh-ins. This is only for late comers.
• RULE STYLE: Full Contact ONLY
• EVENT START TIMES:
  • Juniors: 9:AM Saturday morning.
  • Adults: 1:PM Saturday afternoon
    • There will be 16 fight finals advancing to the night time show.
• TICKET PRICES
  • Daytime Only Prices: General Admission: $8.00, Ringside: $15.00
  • Night Time Only Prices: General Admission: $20.00, Ringside: $30.00
  • All Day and Night Prices: General Admission: $25.00, Ringside: $40.00
• Sponsored Tables
  • Tables are still available: $150.00, $300.00, $500.00, $750.00 and $1,000.00.
• MORE INFO: For more info call (757) 491-1733 or e-mail to kickingboxing@aol.com

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One Week Later
Shamrock Promotions
Fights Again!

Having just completed one of their best events ever last weekend, (See article below) this Saturday night Shamrock Promotions is putting on its 5th Shrine Fight Night, for the Ansar Shrine Temple in Springfield, Illinois, USA. The Ansar Shrine Temple is one of many Shrine organizations that raises money for the many Shrine Hospitals all over the world.

Every year this event has been getting bigger and bigger. The night starts off with a cocktail and hors' dourves hour then into the dinner. The dinner consists of Prime Rib, Salad and Twice Baked potato. Then the fights kick off, which is what everyone is there for.

Here is the fight card as of press time today:

1. IKF Amateur Kickboxing
   Josh Fischer (St. Louis, MO) vs Riley Herman (Waterloo, IA)
   • Just last week Fischer defeated Allen Volkween of St. Petersburg, Florida by TKO. Volkween didn't answer the bell at the start of the third round.
     
     
2. IKF Amateur Kickboxing
   Sam Winberg (Waterloo, IA) vs Robert Scheaner (Cedar Rapids, IA)
   
   
3. IKF Amateur Kickboxing
   Tim Connors (St. Louis, MO) vs Jason Barrows (Davenport, IA)
   • Just last week Conners defeated Josh Sarder of Flora, Illinois by TKO at :33 in the first round.
     
     
4. IKF Amateur Kickboxing
   Michelle Hurschla (St. Louis, MO) vs Rena Jackson (Michigan)
   
   
5. Amateur Boxing
   Matt Taff (St. Louis, MO) vs TBA
   • Just last week Taff defeated Dan Keely of St. Louis, MO by disqualification. Amateur boxing rules that if you get 3 points taken in the same round it is a disqualification.
     
     
6. IKF Amateur Kickboxing
   Eric Hansen (St. Louis, MO) vs Brett Johnson (Waterloo, IA)
   
   
7. IKF Amateur Kickboxing
   Jaime O'Hare (St. Louis, MO) vs Amy Johnson (Michigan)
   
   
8. Amateur Boxing
   Chris Dorken ( St. Louis, MO) vs Vince Haddley (Springfield, IL)
   
   
9. Amateur Boxing
   Mike Gladney (St. Louis, MO) vs Mark Williams (Springfield, IL)
   • Gladney will be trying to get back on the winning track having lost to Kevin "The Hitman" Engel of St. Louis, Missouri last week by a split decision.
     
     

For more information check out www.finneyskickboxing.com or call (314) 608-3104.