SUNDAY, February 26th, 2006, AT 12:50 PM, PT

Fowler Slips Past Droluk
To Claim First IKF Amateur Woman's WORLD Title!
Ash Defeats Garlitts to Claim His Gold!

IKF Amateur Muay Thai Super Lightweight California Title.
The other Title bout of the night was probably one of, if not the best bout of the night. However, with so many great bouts, it wouldn't be possible to even give this award. Dan Ash of San Jose, California, USA took his undefeated 5-0 record to the ring against Travis Garlits of Pacoima, California, USA. Both had great experience in their coaching staff. Ash trained by 2 time IKF National Champion Derek "TNT" Yuen and Travis Garlits, by 7 time Pro world Champion Peter "Sugarfoot" Cunningham.

This would be for the vacant IKF Amateur Muay Thai Super Lightweight California Title. The judges had Ash winning rounds 1 & 2 10-9 while in round 3, judge Butch Stell broke away and gave the round to Garlitts 10-9. In the final deciding round 4, Garlits would need a KO to win or an impressive round with 2 knockdowns. However, it would not be. Ash won two of the judges scorecards 10-9 while judge Allen Reyes liked what he saw in Garlits, giving the round to him 10-9.

Ash would take the title home by unanimous decision 40-36, 39-37 & 39-37 and be the new IKF Amateur Muay Thai Super Lightweight California Title.

Here are the results of all the nights bouts in order.

1. Amateur Mens Muay Thai
   Mark Jiminez (San Francisco, California, USA, 1-0/0, 133, 5'7", 12-3-85, Sam Phimsoutham, 415-584-1111)
   defeated Larry Sharedeen (San Francisco, California, USA, 0-1/0, 134, 5'7", 7-13-82, Jongsanan Fairtex, 415-777-5888) by Unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
   
   
   
2. Amateur Women's Muay Thai
   Kara Potter (San Jose, California, USA, 1-0/0, 145, 5'7", 5-30-78, Derek Yuen, 408-605-0596)
   defeated Reenah Anthony (Concord, California, USA, 0-3/0, 143, 5'7", 2-9-76, George Tsutsui, 925-934-9898) by unanimous decision 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.
   
   
   
3. Amateur Mens Muay Thai
   Norman Valencerina (Union City, California, USA, 1-0/0, 141, 5'9", 24, Jasper Tayaba, 559-978-4202)
   defeated Chris Hom (San Francisco, California, USA, 1-3-1/0, 141, 5'7", 11-30-78, Sam Phimsoutham, 415-333-3496) by unanimous decision 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.
   
   
   
4. Amateur Mens Muay Thai
   Julian Bowers (Antioch, California, USA, 2-1/0, 168, 5'10", 12-20-76, George Tsutsui, 925-934-9898)
   defeated Mark Mims (Sacramento, California, USA, 0-2/0, 165, 6', 2-28-79, John Harris, 916-267-3933) by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
   
   
   
5. Amateur Mens Muay Thai
   Damian Negrete (Concord, California, USA, 1-0/0, 165, 5'10", 7-31-81, George Tsutsui, 925-934-9898)
   defeated Mitchell Folliott (San Jose, California, USA, 0-1/0, 164, 5'9", 9-28-88, Cung Le, 408-729-4468) by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
   
   
   
6. Amateur Mens Muay Thai
   Patrick Cox (San Jose, California, USA, 4-1/0, 171, 5'10", 9-23-76, Derek Yuen, 408-605-0596)
   defeated Zak Bucia (San Francisco, California, USA, 2-3/0, 170, 5'10", 21, Zhong Lou, 415-812-3331) by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
   
   
   
7. Amateur Mens Muay Thai
   Damian Noorbakhsh (San Francisco, California, USA, 2-0/0, 166, 5'9", 4-8-80, Bunkerd Fairtex, 415-794-1409)
   defeated Justin Roman (Gilroy, California, USA, 0-1/0, 165, 5'6", 11-22-88, Cung Le, 408-729-4468) by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
   
   
   
8. Amateur Mens Muay Thai
   Geovanny Encarnacion (Oakley, California, USA, *0-1/0, 136, 5'6", 12-17-80, Dan Black, 925-752-4594)
   and Kenneth Giang (San Francisco, California, USA, 1-*1/0, 135, 5'7", 8-10-88, Sam Phimsoutham, 415-333-3496)
   3-1-06: There bout was declaired a "No Contest" due to the after fight review of the excessive fouls made by Encarnacion. See Below. On the night, Encarnacion won by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28 & 29-27.
   • During the event, Encarnacion committed 3 fouls in the first round that were not called by the bout referee. All three were illegal throws committed by Encarnacion that threw Giang on his head and the other through the ring ropes. Both the California State commission and the IKF took note of this and went directly to Encarnacion's corner to warn him after round 1. In round 2, Encarnacion again fouled and was never called for it. again, both commission representatives went to Encarnacion's corner and warned him for his actions. After the second warning, one of Encarnacion's fans verbally abused the State Commissioner and had to be escorted from the building.
     After the winner was announced the bout became under review and there was discussion of suspending or banning Encarnacion.
     3-2-06: The final decision to this discipline by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) was to suspend Encarnacion indefinitely until he contacts the CSAC directly to discuss his actions. This decision has been upheld by the IKF and other State Commissions until notified differently by the CSAC. Due to this, the IKF has withheld Encarnacion from the IKF Rankings. As of this update Encarnacion has not tried to contact the CSAC.
     
     
     
9. Amateur Mens International
   Yang Xiong (Fresno, California, USA, 1-0/0, 152, 5'5", 11-10-83, Jasper Tayaba, 559-436-4641)
   defeated Kevin Liu (San Francisco, California, USA, 0-2/0, 153, 5'3", 12-13-80, Jeff Chow, 680-703-6985) by majority decision, 28-28, 30-26 & 30-26.
   
   
   
10. Amateur Mens Muay Thai
    Dino Pagtakhan (Richmond, California, USA, 2-1-2/0, 155, 5'7", 12-21-77, Jongsanan Fairtex, 510-672-1947)
    defeated Sean Quinn (Antioch, California, USA, 1-1/0, 158, 5'11", 11-14-85, George Tsutsui, 925-934-9898) by split decision 29-28, 28-29 & 29-28.
    
    
    
11. Vacant - IKF Amateur Muay Thai
    Super Lightweight California Title
    • Dan Ash of San Jose, California, USA (6-0/0, 136, 5'7", 7-25-76, Derek Yuen, 408-605-0596)
      defeated Travis Garlitts of Pacoima, California, USA (4-3/2, 133, 5'8", 1-5-78, Peter Cunningham, 818-634-6066) by unanimous decision 40-36, 39-37 & 39-37.
      
      
      
12. Vacant - IKF Amateur Woman's Full Contact Rules
    Middleweight World Title.
    • Amateur Women's Full Contact Rules
      Jennifer Fowler of San Jose, California, USA, (6-0/1, 164, 5'8", 1-13-76, Cung Le, 408-729-4468)
      defeated Jenna Droluk of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, USA (17-4/2, 162, 6', 10-2-77, Rory Bussey, 610-316-3877) by split decision 49-46, 49-46 & 47-48.

For more info, please call Mr. Dan Stell at (707) 372-0882 or by e-mail at bambamstell@aol.com

FRIDAY, February 24th, 2006, AT 12:20 PM, PT

THIS WEEKENDS IKF EVENTS

Droluk & Fowler
Go For The ULTIMATE IKF Gold!
Ash & Garlitts Also Seek The Gold!

MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND

Gladiators Mark
Ten Years In Milwaukee
Fan Support Honored With Huge Show February 24th

Friday, February 17, 2006, Milwaukee, WI USA
Gladiators February Show Celebrates Ten Years in Milwaukee
The Gladiators Fighting Series will mark it's ten year anniversary of producing Kickboxing & Mixed Martial Arts events in Milwaukee, (WI) with a special show "X - A Decade in the Making," Friday, February 24, 2006 in the Ramada Convention Center Grand Ballroom, 6401 South 13th Street, Milwaukee. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with an "Awesome Amateurs" undercard, the main card starts at 8:00 p.m.

When Duke Roufus began promoting shows in 1996 he had a good feeling that Milwaukee was home to a good base of fans that would support the higher end type of shows he wanted to offer. Roufus remembers the moment he knew, "I fought my first fight here in Milwaukee on July 20, 1989. I knew then that the people here in Milwaukee were loyal and appreciative fans of Kickboxing."

Roufus went on to fight in Milwaukee 11 times with an undefeated record of 11-0. During that span he won the IKF Pro MTR World Title and a North American Title fighting in his hometown.

On June 3, 1993 he won the WKA North American Championship versus Missouri's Zinnie Reynolds, on December 4, 1998 he won the IKF Pro MTR World Heavyweight Championship versus New Zealand's Hiriwa Te Ringi, then defended the IKF World Title on May 19, 1999 against Australia's Grant Barker. (Left).

In his last three Milwaukee outings Roufus fought K-1 fighters Dewey Cooper of Las Vegas, (NV), IKF Mexican Champion Pedro Fernandez and Croatia's 4-Time World Champion Sinisa Andrijesivic, with five of his eleven fights being part of Gladiators Fighting Series.

"This sport has taken me all over the world from my humble home in Milwaukee. I love fight sports very much. I am happy to help build combat sports here in Milwaukee," Roufus proudly said. He continued, "I have fought on every continent except Africa and Antarctica, but for me there was no better Colosseum then the ones we built here! I watched the excitement that overseas fans had and I knew I had to help make this sport grow here."

Ten years later his hunch has proven correct. The fans support is tremendous with people coming from all parts of Wisconsin, the midwest and beyond. Top fighters have travelled from across the world to fight in Milwaukee and many others have gone on to fight in K-1, Kickboxing's most prestigious fighting circuit. In short, the fans and fighters have made Milwaukee America's Kickboxing hotbed, with title of Mixed Martial Arts mecca close to being added very soon.

In Milwaukee, the Gladiators Fighting Series played host to the 2002 Las Vegas K-1 Qualifying 8-Man Tournament, which the winner of advanced to the K-1 finals in the Tokyo Dome. Gladiators fighters have gone on to fight at Bangkok's famed Rajadamnern Stadium and in the UFC's Octagon. Milwaukee has played host to fighters from all over the USA, Australia, Belarus, Canada, Croatia, Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, the United Kingdom and Yugoslavia.

Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts is where it's at today as evidenced by the wild success of the Ultimate Fighting Championship's reality series "The Ultimate Fighter" and subsequent broadcast of their live events on SpikeTV, K-1 Kickboxing on ESPN and Pride Fighting Championships rebroadcast on Fox SportsNet. Heading into 2006, these exciting "ringsports of the future" are collecting new fans in droves as their popularity grows exponentially.

Over 15 bouts are planned for "X- A Decade in the Making" and will feature MMA Heavyweight Champ Ben "Berzerker" Rothwell, Kenosha (WI) and Milwaukee's former UFC fighter and local legend Adrian Serrano, along with a host of hungary fighters from coast-to-coast looking to make a name for themselves in the fight game. The Las Vegas style grand ballroom show offers fans a night of non-stop Kickboxing & MMA action they will not soon forget. This is full-throttle fighting at it's best.

Tickets: $25.00 Reserved Theater seats are available and can be reserved by calling (414) 967-7767. Tickets may also be purchased at the Duke Roufus Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts & Boxing Academy, 111 West Virginia Street in Milwaukee. Please call (414) 967-7767 or visit www.dukeroufusgym.com for academy hours.

"X - A Decade in the Making" will be available on DVD ($20.00 + S/H) and may be ordered by calling (414) 967-7767. VISA and Mastercard are accepted for all event ticket and DVD purchases.

"X - A Decade in the Making" is presented by Kyle Monreal Painting, WLUM 102.1 FM and Shepherd-Express.com with additional sponsorship from ABC - A Branovan Company, All Construction, Branded Steer Restaurant, Combat Sports International, Curtis Universal Ambulance, Cush Lounge, Duke Roufus Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts & Boxing Academy, Euro Cafe' Bar, Joey Buona's Pizzaria & Grill, MilwaukeeNights.com, On The Border, ProKarateWeekly.com, Share Chemical Corporation, Phil Repetti/Bill Anderson/Jordan Chiropractic, Attorney Martin Stein, Sunbusters, Tendercar, Rick Winter DDS/Hampton Dental, Windy Muaythai Equipment and World Fight Warehouse.
Roundcard girls provided by On The Border.
For the nights Fight Card CLICK HERE!
For more information please call Scott Joffe, Ad Cetera Sports, (414) 967-7767.

What "REALLY" Happened To Tonights
IKF MAIN EVENT
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin...
Fulton Vs Barry?

Travis Fulton, of Waterloo, Iowa pulled out of tonights MAIN EVENT bout against Patrick Barry, (13-1-1) of New Orleans, LA. Fulton claimed to Promoter Duke Roufus that he had to be in Court Today.

However, the reality of this was that Fulton took a Pro Boxing bout in at the Tachi Palace Casino & Hotel in Lemoore, California last night. In the bout, Fulton was dropped twice by Pro Boxer Travis Walker (15-0-1 with 13 KO's) and eventually lost by TKO at 1:54 of round 2.

The TKO of course would have taken him out of tonight's bout, but lets call it what it REALLY is! Fulton "SCREWED" the Fight Fans, Promoter Duke Roufus and his opponent, Patrick Barry, out of tonights Main event Fight, and this will be remembered for a LONG TIME!

Fulton has been training with Russ O'Connell in Iowa for his kickboxing and MMA bouts. However he has Corky Halverson listed as his Boxing trainer and his Boxing Manager as Chad Bergmeier. Fulton has as a Pro boxing record of 14-14.

Fulton has been placed on a 60 day fight suspension by the IKF and will be fined for contracting a Pro Boxing bout inside 45 days prior to a contracted IKF Pro Kickboxing bout on this event. The fine has yet to be determined but it will be based upon Barry's fight purse, refunded Ticket sales and promotional fees for the Main Event bout.

More on this as it develops.

MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND

Team RoundKick Presents
"Duke'n It Out In Winterset"
Winterset, Iowa, USA

Tomorrow night, February 25th, Team RoundKick will Present ROUND KICK RUMBLE V, "Duke'n It Out In Winterset" at the Keystone Banquet Hall in Winterset, Iowa, USA.

Sorry but no press release or bout schedule was sent to the IKF in regards to this event. For more info, please contact Mr. Pete Peterson at (712) 792-8178 or by E-mail at pete@teamroundkick.com or go to www.RoundKickRumble.com

MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND

Leroy Lake Presents...
WHO'S THE DADDY
Ipswich, England

This Saturday night February 25th, IKF Promoter Leroy Lake will Present,
IKF Kickboxing,
Who's The Daddy, "TWO MEN IN ONE MAN OUT".

The event will take place in Ipswich, England.

Sorry but no press release or bout schedule was sent to the IKF in regards to this event. For more info please contact IKF European Director Alby Bimpson by e-mail at alby@ikfkickboxing.com

THURSDAY, February 23rd, 2006, AT 2:30 PM, PT

Bimpson Brings India
Into The IKF

IKF India Press
The AIKC (All India Kickboxing Council) under the direction of Daniel Isaac has joined hands with the Worlds Largest Kickboxing Organization, the IKF (International Kickboxing Federation).

The appointment was made last night by IKF President Steve Fossum. Today, IKF European Director Alby Bimpson informed Isaac of his appointment as the new IKF Representative of India. Bimpson has been working with Isaac for some time now through IKF Europe and he gives great praise to him.

Assisting with Isaac's decision to join forces with the IKF was the establishment of the IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing Tournament. There are several countries in Asia and Europe looking to get more involved with the IKF now that they have opened up their IKF Amateur Tournament (One of, if not 'The Largest - Kickboxing Only -FCR, MTR, IR- " Tournaments in the World) to the rest of the world.

"We have not worked much in building IKF Europe for the last 3 years." Said IKF President Steve Fossum. "We have been too busy building IKF North America. However, we plan a major expansion over the next year as we build up the IKF in other parts of Europe along with Asia, South America, Africa and South America."

In addition, the sister organization of the IKF for Mixed Martial Arts, the ISCF (International Sport Combat Federation) is currently in discussions about having Isaac head the India division of the ISCF. The ISCF, like the IKF, sanctions MMA events worldwide. Isaac works with K1 Japan for MMA fighters and kickboxers to be promoted in Japan. Later this year one of his best welterweight and heavyweight fighters will compete at the K1 Heros show in Japan.

Isaac would like to express his thanks to IKF World President Steve Fossum for his new appointment. The IKF India office will begin its operations by hosting an 8 man tournament with fighters in the welterweight, cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions later this year. For more details contact wasa@rediffmail.com They will also be bringing a full team to the IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing Tournament in July.

WEDNESDAY, February 22nd, 2006, AT 6:20 PM, PT

When Perception Hides Reality

Things in our sport are happening all the time. Some good, some bad. Still, there are some things that give off the "Perception" of being the greatest thing around when in fact, there is more behind it than many might see. In a discussion about such things, someone offered us this little story, that we thought some of you may enjoy.

"The Thread in Our Lives"
A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap.
Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning. "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said, "Mr. Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me. I cannot be bothered by it."
The mouse turned to the pig and told him, "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The pig sympathized, but said, "I am so very sorry, Mr. Mouse, but there is nothing I can do about it but pray. Be assured, you are in my prayers."
The mouse turned to the cow and said "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The cow said, "Wow, Mr. Mouse. I'm sorry for you, but it's no skin off my nose."

So, the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected, to face the farmer's mousetrap alone. That very night a sound was heard throughout the house -- like the sound of mousetrap catching its prey. The farmer's wife rushed to see what was caught. In the darkness, she did not see it was a venomous snake whose tail the trap had caught. The snake bit the farmer's wife. The farmer rushed her to the hospital, and she returned home with a fever.

Everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup's main ingredient. But his wife's sickness continued, so friends and neighbors came to sit with the farmer around the clock. To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig.
The farmer's wife did not get well; she died. So many people came for her funeral, the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide enough meat for all of them.
The mouse looked upon it all from his crack in the wall with great sadness.

So, the next time you hear someone is facing a problem and think it doesn't concern you, remember -- when one of us is threatened, we are all at risk. We are all involved in this journey called life. We must keep an eye out for one another and our Sport, and make an extra effort to encourage one another.

REMEMBER: EACH OF US IS A VITAL THREAD IN ANOTHER PERSONS TAPESTRY; OUR LIVES ARE WOVEN TOGETHER FOR A REASON.

MONDAY, February 20th, 2006, AT 7:30 PM, PT

QUICK RESULTS FROM
WINTER WARS 2006
Full Story Coming Later This Week...

Augusta, Georgia, USA
An "EXCELLENT" job by new IKF & ISCF Promoter Rob Blandenburg and his Dynamite Promotional Staff as they hosted over 1,100 spectators who came to watch a Great night of IKF Kickboxing and ISCF Mixed Martial Arts. A full story will be posted later this week but for now, here are the quick results below.

1. Junior Amateur Kickboxing
   Asa Ten Pow defeated Chad Harmon, by unanimous decision 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.
   
   
2. Junior Amateur Kickboxing
   Nicholas Torrence defeated Tye Skala, by TKO at :27 seconds of round 1.
   
   
3. Amateur MMA Heavyweight
   Benjamin Bradley, defeated Chris Stancil by arm bar at :45 seconds of round 1.
   
   
4. Amateur Kickboxing - Heavyweight
   Sam King defeated Chris Slocum by TKO (3 Knockdown rule) at 1:29 of round 1.
   
   
5. Amateur Kickboxing - Heavyweight
   Tony Suchan, defeated James Cole by TKO at 1:54 of round 2.
   
   
6. Amateur MMA - Super Heavyweight
   Donald Hulgan, defeated Adam O'Malley by TKO at :27 seconds of round 1.
   
   
7. Amateur Kickboxing - Welterweight
   Michael Griffin, defeated Brian Hires by TKO at 1:43 of round 1.
   
   
8. Amateur MMA - Light Heavyweight
   Christopher McNally, defeated Adam Shoe by triangle choke.
   
   
9. Amateur MMA - Featherweight
   Dwayne King defeated Jason Nicholson.
   
   
10. Pro FCR KICKBOXING
    Steve Dement defeated Josh Hancock, by Knockout at :43 seconds of round 1.

• MMA Fighter Steve Mcdonald No Showed.
  
  
  
• MMA Fighter Philip Truell, pulled out of the fight directly before the event stating he was too small to fight scheduled opponent Jason Gates. Truell weighed in at 174 and Gates was 185.
  
  
• MMA Fighter Shaun McCoy didn't think his opponent made weight, but he did. McCoy didn't want to fight so he was replaced with his team-mate Dwayne King who's opponent Steve Mcdonald no showed.

For more info contact Mr. Rob Blandenburg at (706) 836-1493 or e-mail at rob@augustamartialarts.com or go to www.augustamartialarts.com

WEDNESDAY, February 15th, 2006, AT 6:05 PM, PT

WINTER WARS
2006
Augusta, Georgia, USA

• February 18th, 2006
• Rob Blandenburg's Augusta Martial Arts Presents WINTER WARS 2006!
• Pro & Amateur Kickboxing & MMA
• Fort Gordon, Gym 3, Augusta, Georgia, USA
• For more info contact Mr. Rob Blandenburg at (706) 836-1493 or e-mail at rob@augustamartialarts.com
  ALSO GO TO www.augustamartialarts.com
  
  

MORE NEWS OF 2-15-06

IKF North Central
Muay Thai and International Rules
Regionals

Registrations have begun for the IKF North Central Muay Thai and International Rules Regionals on April 28th & 29th. This year the 2006 IKF North Central Regional Competition heads North to Tinley Park, Illinois.

The "Standoff Classic" will include an exciting Daytime Tournament followed by an explosive Finals Event with featured mixed martial arts bouts. The North Central tournament will include fighters from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota (TBA).

The venue for the event will be the beautiful Holiday Inn Tinley Park Convention Center (Left). The Convention Center boasts a 200+ room hotel, with an indoor pool, and the Bananas Bar & Grill restaurant. For more tournament and ticket information call (815) 730-3800 or log on to www.standoffkickboxing.com

• To register for the tournament:
  1. Log on to the Regional registration Page by clicking HERE.
     
     
  2. You can also go to www.standoffkickboxing.com to print a registration form.
     
     
  3. Make Payment by Phone: via Visa, Master Card, Discover, Debit or Check
     
     
  4. Make Payment by Mail: Mail check to the address below
     
     
  5. Mail registration form to the address below or Fax to (815) 726-6649
     • Mailing Address and Checks Payable:
       HCX Mixed Martial Arts
       2405 Essington Rd Unit B PMB69
       Joliet, Illinois 60435
       
       
• REGISTRATION DEADLINE for this Regional is APRIL 15th, 2006.
  
  
• For additional Regional event Info CLICK HERE!
  
  
• For more info about the 7th Annual -2006- IKF WORLD CLASSIC Amateur Kickboxing Tournament, JULY 28th, 29th & 30th, CLICK HERE!

Note: Credit or debit card payments must be made over the phone.

TUESDAY, February 14th, 2006, AT 10:40 PM, PT

DO YOU HAVE
WHAT IT TAKES???

IKF Illinois, USA
March 3rd, 06 will mark the second show of 5 that Z's Martial Arts and Promoter Rob Zbilski will be putting on this year. There is plenty of time left to "Walk the Walk" against some of the Midwest's finest female competitors.

Rob is looking to math up three girls for that night's event. If you feel you have what it takes, please call Promoter Rob Zbilski at (847) 669-7833. The event is scheduled for Friday March 3rd, 06' at The Crystal Lake, Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Below are the particulars of the three female fighters looking for opponents.

• Sarah Ross, 16W - 0L, Age 15, Height: 5'6", 137-145lbs., Will Consider an Adult Opponet
• Felice Herrig, 8W - 2L, Age 21, Height: 5'4", 120-130lbs.
• Laryssa Zarate, 6W - 3L, Age 15, Height: 5'5", 105-112lbs., 3 of her 6 wins were over same girl.

MORE NEWS OF 2-14-06

RESULTS FROM
Kickfest 2006
Saturday, February 11, Waterloo, Iowa, USA

By Mike & Terri Storm, IKF Representatives
Standing room only was the scene at Kickfest 2006 hosted by Russ O'Connell in Waterloo, IA. The crowd was treated to an evening of Mixed Martial Arts exhibitions, a special guest appearance by UFC Veteran Mike Van Arnsdale and two action packed IKF title fights.

1. IKF Men's Amateur Light Middleweight Full Contact Central US Title Bout
   • Chris Cichon of Minneapolis, MN USA (6-3, 158, 6'0", 23, 10-22-82, Justin Whiley, (612) 372-2856) defeats Frank Young of Bettendorf, IA, USA (9-3, 159, 5'7", 21, 10-11-84, Mike Smith, (309) 755-5425) by unanimous decision 40-36, 40-36 & 40-36.
     Round 1: The bout opened with Cichon throwing a selection of kicks before Young responded with a barrage of punches. An exchange of round kicks ensued before Cichon landed a punching combination. Each fighter took turns in offering attacks before Young slipped dodging a Cichon side kick. The round ended with Cichon landing a round kick on Young's side.
     Round 2: Again the round opened with Cichon's kicks, but Young was prepared to block and evade. The fighters then landed simultaneous jab-cross combinations to the head. Cichon backed Young into the corner, but Young was able to walk out and respond unhurt. Cichon upped his attack and landed a strong round kick while ending the round again backing Young into the corner.
     Round 3: The third round repeated the pattern established in the first two rounds and kept referee Blaine Nichols busy following the fast action. Young was able to land a powerful right round kick to Cichon's side. Cichon responded with a side kick bouncing Young off the ropes. The last 10 seconds was all Cichon with a series of punches and no response from Young.
     Round 4: The final round highlighted Cichon's conditioning and polished skills. Young was again backed into the corner, but still in the game as he walked out and offered single kicks and punches in response. The fight ended with Young's hands down and Cichon again handing his opponent a blow that should have knocked Young down if not for the ropes being there to keep him up. The title was awarded with Chris Cichon winning every round on all three judges scorecards.
     
     
2. IKF Men's Professional Super Heavyweight Muay Thai Central US Title Bout
   • Travis Fulton of Waterloo, IA USA (Kickboxing: 9-0, 255, 6'0", 28, 05-29-77, Russ O'Connell, (319) 234-1935) defeats Clayton Miller of Ottumwa, IA, USA (5-1, 225, 5'10", 30, 04-07-75, Albert Newberry, (641) 684-1863) by unanimous decision.
     Round 1: This battle began with Fulton backing Miller into a corner. Miller went down from a series of knees to the body and one to the head resulting in an 8 count early in the round. It appeared it was going to happen again, but Miller dug deep and took control in a clench. In the next clench, Fulton repeatedly used his knees, but Miller overcame them. Fulton followed the clench with a left punch stunning Miller and followed again with knees.
     Round 2: In the second round, both fighters attacked the legs. Miller appeared better prepared as Fulton tried to use his size and lean on Miller and tire him out quickly. Fulton got his arms around Miller and threw him with a Muay Thai throw. Miller, with apparent shoulder pain, did not immediately get up from the throw and referee Mike Storm gave him an 8 count. Miller continued to work Fulton's legs, but the kicks did not appear to affect Fulton. At the end of the round, Fulton may have been getting tired as he leaned on Miller in the clench. Miller was able to get two head shots in at the end of the round.
     Round 3: The third round began slower as the fighters settled down and the dynamics changed. Miller used better boxing skills to counter Fulton's brawling style and landed several combinations controlling most of the round until Fulton was once again able to get inside and again put his weight on Miller and throw him.
     Round 4: In the fourth round Miller again was the aggressor as Fulton continued his attempts to lean on Miller. Miller anticipated this and stifled Fulton's attempts. Fulton began making the first attack to establish the clench where he could better control the fight. Fulton threw Miller into the ropes and both came out exchanging single punches to the head. The round ended with Miller landing a solid jab to Fulton's head at the bell.
     Round 5: Round five was a demonstration in distance fighting. Miller continued to kick Fulton's legs, but still was not able to weaken his stance. As Miller had the advantage at a distance, Fulton bridged the gap by plowing and attempting a throw. The final 10 seconds of the bout was a clench with Fulton throwing knees and Miller punching in a corner. Had the fight been longer, the outcome may have been different. However, in the end, Travis Fulton unanimously won the title.
     
     
3. Exhibitions by:
   • Kyle Baker, Brian Price, Adam Harper, Shawn Nolan, Shaun McDougal, John McElroy, Marcus Harrison, Alex DeRosa, Josh Bumgarner, Josh Pankey, Ben Smith, and Andy Bach.

For More Info Contact Russ O'Connell at (319) 234-1935 or by e-mail at Tkdoc07@aol.com

MORE NEWS OF 2-14-06

New Promoter John Castillo
Decides To Cancel Show
After Unethical Actions Of Others

New IKF and ISCF Promoter John Castillo of Illinois found out the hard way how corrupt the Promoting business can be when competing with those who "Do things their own way, and don't follow the rules of the game." He now knows that there is rarely a "Good Buddy" system among Promoters, especially those in the same town as him.

You guys know who you are, and soon enough, the World will know. However, for now, due to legal reasons, we will continue our investigation into the unethical acts of another Moline Illinois Promoter and some of his related associates in Illinois and Iowa that forced an IKF and ISCF Promoter to put a stop to his event. Those in question will soon be forced to share their reasons in court as a lawsuit is inevitable here. The lawsuit could also be tied into the Illinois Boxing Commission for making unregulated demands on a Promoter where they had no jurisdiction.

Seems these individuals, who simply did not want the competition of Castillo, told several fighters "If you fight on Castillo's event, you will never fight for me and other promoters again!" From the outcome, their threats worked since Castillo lost 2/3rds of his fight card the week leading to his event. But that's not all. This event could have still went forward with 5 or 6 fights. What else happened is beyond legal and ethical standards.

These guys went on to contact the Illinois Boxing Commission and "Bad Mouthed" Castillo and his event to them. What made things bad for the Illinois Boxing Commission is that they contacted Castillo last week and forced several regulations upon him. However, the Illinois Boxing Commission has "NO" Legal Jurisdiction over MMA or Kickboxing.

Four calls by us here at the ISCF and IKF were made to Rafeal Carro (spelling ?) on Friday to ask him to explain why he was personally placing regulations on an event he had no jurisdiction over. However, no calls were returned until today which was made at 7 AM Pacific time to our message machine. The call was returned to him 3 times today and all we received was an answer machine for the State of Illinois Boxing Commission.

Attorney's for the IKF & ISCF have been contacted and informed of the situation and they have made it clear that the State's interaction in this matter is highly illegal and could bring Federal Penalties for the State regulating a sport they have no jurisdiction over. Adding more insult to injury, Carro went a step further and informed the venue where the event was scheduled to take place (Moline Community Center, Moline, Illinois, USA) that they would lose their liquor license if the event went forward without their approval. This was also past on by local law enforcement who again, had "NO" jurisdiction or regulatory authority over MMA or Kickboxing in the State of Illinois. They threatened Castillo that if the event went on without them getting a direct approval from the Illinois Boxing Commission that they would show up and close it down.

Castillo had "EVERYTHING" in order, unlike the Promoters who went on the warpath against him. These other promoters are currently under investigation for not having Fighter Medical Insurance and also having Pro fighters fight Amateurs. Neither Promoter in question has ever Sanctioned ANY of their events, yet they went after Castillo, even though he was "Doing it RIGHT!"

Castillo had all his sanctioning fees paid, the TOP IKF and ISCF Officials scheduled to attend his event as event officials. He had a medical doctor, of which these other Promoters "Rarely" have. He had paramedics scheduled to be at ringside as well. Still, the State insisted on an approval of the venue from the local fire department which should have been no problem.

By days end Friday, the reality of all this was that Rafeal Carro of the Illinois Boxing Commission simply left Castillo hanging. He would not return any of our calls or Castillo's and could not be found to either confirm or deny the event he threatened to shut down. Due to this, no one had any guarantee that the local law enforcement agencies would not show up and close the doors down. With this as the case, Castillo made the decision to cancel the event, which was supported by us here at the IKF and ISCF. He choose to do this rather than risking more money lost.

Still, he is out thousands of dollars in not only spent money but lost potential income, not to mention the damage those involved did to his reputation. The losses will be charged to those involved in destroying his event which will include those who attacked him and very possibly, the Illinois State Boxing Commission who appear to have, "Doing a pale a favor" by placing unregulated restrictions and demands on Castillo. All involved thought they could show their power, while in the end, they will surly be showing their wallets instead.

More on this as it develops.

• 2-15-06 - To Add:
  1. It appears that the commission is attempting to assert their supposed authority over kickboxing and MMA based upon Section 7.5 of the Professional Boxing Act which reads, in relevant part:
     • (b) The Department, in consultation with the State Boxing and Wrestling Board, shall adopt rules defining the term "ultimate fighting exhibition" and distinguishing such exhibitions from the legitimate boxing and wrestling contests permitted under this Act and the exhibitions or contests of the martial arts and other sports that are traditionally conducted with respect for the safety and protection of the participants.
  2. The commission is in the process of making rules as to the direct regulation of kickboxing and MMA, both amateur and pro. This information came directly from Mr. Carro himself, as one of our associates had spoken to him recently concerning the requirements for each sport. He stated that whether they go into effect or not was contingent on the actions of the IL legislature. If they do, the public comment period required by IL law before agencies make rules would be some time in March.

MORE NEWS OF 2-14-06

The "Thunder" Goes Quiet
David Thunder Cummings Announces Retirement

After 22 years as a professional athlete David Thunder Cummings has informed us that it is time to hang up the gloves for good. The years of competing have been very good to many but the injuries are mounting up and he does not feel he can keep competing on the World level.

"I must say in reflecting upon my career, I had much more fortune in the first 15-17 years but my love for the sport kept me going and motivated." Said Cummings. "I have had a very long and fortunate career having the ability to travel and compete in 43 countries. I shared the ring with some of the best our sport has known and won World and International Titles with WKA, ISKA, IKBO, USMTA, IMTA, WKC, WKBA and KICK."

Cumming's final record is 145-44-2 and he has competed from Bantomweight to Cruiserweight. Here is a list of some of the fighters he has had the privilege to compete with: Makote Ohe, Rikki Onedero, Kenjiro Tatsum, Takashi Murahama, Saekson Janjira, Sakasam Fairtex, Bunkerd Fairtex, Rungrich O' Smith, Victor Solier, Wim Nuyens, John Orchard, Robert Coquette, Sankasit Khanenstit, Bowy Chawaikan, Dida Diafat, Abel El Quandili, Khalid el Quandili, Sebastion Farina, Rick Kilmer and Kanat Yurinoff.

"Thank you to all of those who have supported me over the years and to my great trainers: Bill Packer, Tommy Williams, Ray McCallum, Mike Bell and Dick Woods. I plan to stay involved in the sport helping the new generation of fighters by training athletes and sharing my overseas contacts to get more exposure to American talent overseas. My next trip is to take Fernando Calleros to fight George Pattison for the WKC Welterweight World Title."

Respectfully, David Thunder Cummings.

David can be contacted at davekicks2003@yahoo.com

MORE NEWS OF 2-14-06

Bobby Campbell
Wins Pro Boxing Debut

Number 1 IKF Ranked (FCR) Lightweight Bobby Campbell made his Pro Boxing debut this past Friday with a win over Devon Cormack at the Hilton Hotel in Huntington, NY, USA. Campbell won a unanimous decision. The fight weight was 123 lbs.

Campbell of Long Island, New York has a Pro Kickboxing record of 11-4-1 and an amateur kickboxing record of 16-5. He fought for the IKF World title twice. The first ending in a draw back on September 27th, 2005 and in a rematch on January 20th, 2006 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, he lost to Champion Tommy Bach of Buffalo Grove, Illinois by unanimous decision, 115-113, 116-112 and 116-113. there has been talk of these guys fighting again but no date has been set yet.

Oddly enough, Cormack of Westbury, New York, USA is also a Pro Kickboxer too with a pro record of 18-2-1/4, and an amateur record of 8-0/2. even more so, Cormack is the current IKF Pro FCR United States Flyweight Champion. He won his IKF title on May 11, 2002 in Crystal Lake, Illinois when he defeated Dan Siewerth of Chicago, Illinois, USA by TKO in round 3.

Cormack caught Campbell in the first round, putting Campbell down. But the ever determined and strong willed Campbell got off the canvas and immediately began firing back but still lost the round 10-8 on the judges cards.

Although Cormack won round 1, 10-8, Campbell came on strong from there on out. He won rounds, 2, 3, and 4 on all three judges scorecards which brought him the win by unanimous decision, 38-37, 38-37, 38-37. Congratulations, Bobby on your first pro boxing win and better luck to Devon in his next match-up.

SUNDAY, February 12th, 2006, AT 1:20 AM, PT

Title Bout Results From
2006 IKF East Coast Classic
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

All the results and more bout details along with our event story will be posted tomorrow afternoon (Monday). A GREAT event by IKF Mid Atlantic Representatives Craig Smith & Clarke Walters that featured over 80 fighter in all. Here are "JUST" the nights title bout results below.

1. Junior Girls 9 & 10 Years Old
   Shalynn Atkins defeated Kiara Spencer by TKO at 1:09 of round 2.
   
   
2. Junior Boys 11 & 12
   Bobby Jones defeated James Martinez by TKO at end of round 1.
   
   
3. Junior Boys 9 & 10 Years Old Bantamweight
   Justin Swanson won by forfeit when his opponent did not show-up.
   
   
4. Junior Boys 9 & 10 Years Old Junior Lightweight
   Josh Virgili defeated Al Mills by TKO at 1:13 of round 2.
   
   
5. Junior Boys 13 & 14 Lightweight
   Joseph Murphy defeated Jeremy Rodriguez by TKO at :26 seconds of round 1.
   
   
6. Junior Boys 13 & 14 Years Old Junior Light Heavyweight
   Jared Briones defeated Shawn Moore by TKO - Corner Stoppage at :53 seconds of round 2
   
   
7. Junior Girls Under 9
   Katelynn Whithead defeated Carly Dinsmoor by split decision 30-27, 30-28 Whithead and 29-28 Dinsmoor.
   
   
8. Junior Boys 11 & 12 - 85
   Nicholas Torrance defeated Dillon Tarvin by unanimous decision 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.
   
   
9. Junior Boys 11 & 12 - 105
   Jamael & Jabari Rashead both took home the title.
   Due to some no shows, these two brothers had to be placed in the same division.
   In doing so, both won their prelim bouts and made it to the finals.
   Rather than fight each other, they both took the "No Contest" and were both crowned winners.
   
   
10. Junior Boys 13 & 14 - 118
    Kevin Moore defeated Christopher Meeks by unanimous decision 29-28, 30-27 & 29-28.
    
    
11. Junior Boys 50 lbs. & Below
    Colby Schneider defeated Lance Tweedy by unanimous decision, 29-27, 30-26 & 30-26.
    
    
12. Junior Girls Featherweight 15 & 16 Years Old
    Christina Monaco defeated Noelle Bryan by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
    
    
13. Junior Boys 15 & 16 Years Old
    Scott Ward defeated Scott Starr by TKO at :56 seconds of round 2.
    
    
14. Junior Boys Light Middleweight 15 & 16 Year Olds
    Jeff Lavin defeated Edwin Wells by TKO at the end of round 1.
    
    
15. Junior Boys 6 & 7 Year Olds
    Wes Sorry defeated Raekwon McClary by 4th round tie breaking round.
    After 3 the scores were 28-28, 29-27 McClary & 28-28, a majority draw.
    In the 4th round, Sorry won by majority decision 2 judges to 1.
    
    
16. Adult Men's Featherweight
    Evan Reyes defeated Dante Frias by corner stoppage at :48 seconds of round 2.
    
    
17. Adult Men's Cruiserweight
    Dennis McClenny defeated Tim Carter by TKO at :50 seconds of round 3.
    
    
18. Adult Men's Heavyweight
    Wayne Rocco defeated Casey Cash by split decision, 28-27, 28-27 Rocco, 28-27 Cash.
    
    
19. Adult Men's Super Heavyweight
    Patrick Christman defeated Travis Beverly by unanimous decision 30-27, 29-28 & 30-27.
    
    
20. Adult Men's Super Welterweight
    Matt Thomas won his title by injury forfeit when his finals opponent, Brian Martin (Back injury) could not fight after being injured in his previous bout.
    
    
21. Adult Men's Welterweight
    Adam Ronsick won his title by injury forfeit when his opponent, Dave Thomas, (Knee injury) could not fight after being injured in his prelim bout.
    
    
22. Adult Men's Light Middleweight
    Joe Hathaway defeated Steve Martin by unanimous decision, 29-27, 29-27 & 30-28.
    
    
23. Adult Men's Middleweight
    Dean Lavin defeated John Koy by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
    
    
24. Adult Men's Light Cruiserweight
    Ryan Bacch defeated Kelly Mitchell by TKO at 1:27 of round 1.
    
    
25. Adult Men's Light Heavyweight
    Adam Jurkowski defeated David Ping by 4th round tie breaking round.
    After 3 the scores were 29-29, 29-28 Ping and 29-28 Jurkowski, a split decision draw.
    In the 4th round all 3 judges gave it to Jurkowski by unanimous decision.
    
    
26. Special Feature Championship Bout - Adult Men's Cruiserweight
    Mike Decker defeated David Lowrey by TKO (3 knockdown rule) at 1:49 of 2nd round.
    
    
27. Special Feature Championship Bout - Adult Men's Middleweight
    Mike Morello defeated Steve Mann by split decision, 49-46 and 49-48 Morello and 49-47 Mann.

WEDNESDAY, February 8th, 2006, AT 12:50 PM, PT

THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION

East Coast Classic
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

• February 11th, 2006
• Craig Smith & Clarke Walters Present IKF East Coast Classic
• Amateur Kickboxing Tournament

KICKFEST
Waterloo, Iowa, USA

• February 11th, 2006
• Russ O'Connell Presents IKF CHAMPIONSHIP KICKBOXING
  • *The MMA Portion of this event has been cancelled. All MMA Bouts are Light contact "Exhibitions" Only.
• Mcelory, Auditorium Pavilion, Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• IKF TITLE BOUTS
  • IKF Pro MTR Super Heavyweight Central US Regional Title
    Travis Fulton Vs Clayton Miller
    IKF Amateur FCR Light Middleweight Central US Regional Title
    Chris Cichon Vs *Frank Young
    (*) Young is listed as having 2 Pro MMA bouts back in 2003 and 2004. However, we have received one e-mail from the promoter of one of the events confirming he did not get paid or fight as a pro on his event. As of this posting, we are awaiting confirmation from the second promoter to assure us he was not paid or fought as a pro fighter on their event either.
• For More Info Contact Russ O'Connell at (319) 234-1935 or by e-mail at Tkdoc07@aol.com
  
  
  

VALENTINES DAY MASSACURE
Moline, Illinois, USA

• February 11th, 2006
• Oriental Arts Promotions Present VALENTINES DAY MASSACURE
• IKF Amateur Kickboxing & ISCF Amateur MMA
• Moline Community Center, Moline, Illinois, USA
• For more information contact John Castillo at (309) 764-8832 or by e-mail at oriental_arts@sbcglobal.net
  
  
  

MORE NEWS OF 2-8-06

RESULTS FROM
J. Gilbey's IKF & Golden Belt MMA Eliminator
January 28th, Cambridgshire, England

Today, 2-8-06 From IKF Europe
What a fantastic night of MMA kickbox/thai boxing. Starting off with MMA fight in which the winners will qualify for the next round of the Golden Belt. Here are the nights results below:

1. Dan Marlow Vs Dave Leach
   • Dan Marlow winning TKO in the 1st round.
     
     
2. Alan Lee Vs Israel Costa
   • Alan Lee winning TKO in 1st round.
     
     
3. Kickboxing: J Gilbey Vs Lee Worbozing
   • This fight going the distant with Lee Worbozing winning by a unanimous decision.
     
     
4. MMA. Tom Lohman Vs Nigel Yardy
   • Winner Tom Lohman by submission in 1st round.
     
     
5. MMA. Lee Elliot Vs Tom Fardon
   • Winner Lee Elliot KO'd Fardon in Round 1.
     
     
6. Shane Rea Vs Adam Turner
   • Winner Adam Turner KO'd in Rea in Round 1.
     
     
7. MUAY THAI: Matt Fitch Vs Mick Trott
   • Close fight majority decision to Mick Trott.
     
     
8. MUAY THAI: Patrick Owen Vs Pantsthuk
   • Unanimous decision going to Pantsthuk.
     
     
9. MMA.Rob Broughton Vs Peter Cousins
   • Unanimous decision Peter Cousins.
     
     
10. MMA. Afnan Saheed Vs Paulo Milano.
    • 1st round win Paulo Milano.
      
      

All MMA winners will go forward to the 2nd round of the Golden Belt eliminators. A big thank you to J Gilbey for a fantastic night, we are looking forward to the next one. Alby Bimpson

TUESDAY, February 7th, 2006, AT 7:30 PM, PT

A Funny Story...
Well...To Us...

Earlier today someone said to us, "You must be taking a break, I don't see a lot of things updated on the IKF site today."
In which we replied... "No, we didn't get much time to work on the IKF site today. However, you forget, we have been VERY Busy on our ISCF Page. Especially the fighter confirmations on the ISCF Events page. See for yourself by clicking HERE.
The new ISCF Rule for Amateur MMA fighters has kept us VERY busy with researching fighters background. To see this new ISCF rule for 2006 click HERE!
Oh and lets not forget keeping the ISCF Rankings updated too. For Amateurs click HERE and for the Pro MMA Fighters click HERE

Sometimes, it's the things you don't see that keep us busy around here the most... Have a Great week...

MONDAY, February 6th, 2006, AT 9:40 PM, PT

Gonzales Keeps His Promise...
Wins By TKO Over Smith!
Triple F Kickboxing - February 3rd, Sacramento, Radisson Hotel!

Ironically, AKP caught up with Gonzales' trainer Jongsanan Fairtex to compliment him on his boxing skills and how well his fighter did. Jongsonan reply was more like...".he looked ok but he slapped a little with some of his punches." ...What? So, if this is an indication that he is going to continue to work on making him even better- world beware! We are not sure whether Gonzales plans to continue to make predictions on the outcome of his fights but we do know that he plans are to continue his quest to obtain an IKF amateur world title by the end of the year and soon after turn pro! If he continues to impress everyone and win fights as big as he won this one, it will be no doubt those in attendance last night saw the seedlings of at least a future amateur world champion!

The AKP Staff would like to give Special Thanks for all of the Gyms that participated. It is only for because of their support that these events are successful! Also special thanks to AKP assistant Mr. Rick Cronin for keeping the fighters gloved and getting them to the ring in a timely fashion. Also thanks to Toni at Foster Graphics for her excellent photography and contributions to this article. Special Thanks too to Nasser Niavaroni Promoter of Uppercut Promotions for allowing AKP to assist them with their events. Thanks again!

• KICKBOXING RESULTS - This event also featured Pro Boxing
  • Woody McCovey of Redding, CA defeats Omar Clark of Sacramento, CA by TKO at 1:25 of the third round.
  • Jeremiah Metcaf of Modesto, CA defeats Aaron Gerwer of Roseville, CA by Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 30-27.
  • IKF Amateur Muay Thai West Coast Super Welterweight Championship Bout
    Christian Gonzales of San Francisco, CA defeats Nathan Smith of Modesto, CA by TKO at 1:35 of the 4th round to claim vacant IKF Amateur MTR West Coast Super Welterweight Title.

For more information contact Uppercut Promotions at (916) 782-4757. For Match Maker for Kickboxing contact AKP at (916) 205-4762 or go to www.akpromotions.org

FRIDAY, February 3rd, 2006, AT 1:40 PM, PT

THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION

MIDWEST FIGHT FEST
Amateur Kickboxing & Boxing
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

• February 3rd, 2006, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Shamrock Promotions Presets Midwest Fight Fest
  • Ritz Carlton
  • More Info: Mr. Jesse Finney (314) 608-3104 or by e-mail by clicking jesse@finneyskickboxing.com or see our website at www.ShamrockPromotionsLLC.com
    
    
    
    

Smith & Gonzales
Shoot For IKF State Title!
Sacramento, California, USA

• February 3rd, 2006, Sacramento, California, USA
  • Uppercut & A.K. Promotions Present IKF Kickboxing & Pro Boxing
  • Radisson Hotel
  • More Info: Johnny Davis at (916) 205-4762 or by e-mail at johnnyd@akpromotions.org - www.AKPromotions.org
    For Tickets Call (916) 726-5425

MORE NEWS OF 2-3-06

Kelly KO'S Croushorn In The 9th
To Capture IKF Pro FCR US Super Lightweight Title
Kansas City's Battle Star XXVI

IKF Representative Chuck Wolfe, Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, USA:
DANGERFIRE PROMOTIONS Co-Promotors Craig "KidFire" Cummings and "Dangerous" Damon Reed once again brought action and excitement to the fightworld! The seven pro boxing bouts held much promise due to the caliber of opponents matched! And, to no surprise, the highlight of the evening was the outstanding performance by the Main Event world-class Kickboxers, Mike Kelly (Peculiar, MO) and Dillon Croushorn (St Louis, MO)!

The Main Event, scheduled for ten rounds, went a multi-faceted nine ~ ending with Kelly's awesome combination of a straight left to the solar plexus, followed by a searing left leg round to the head, ending with a flurry of punches! Croushorn fell to the canvas, forcing Referee Kevin Champion to count him out! The last round was set up expertly throughout the bout by Kelly! Always a technician in his fights, Kelly brought his vast universal fight experience into the ring. Kelly's previous bouts have been largely in the USA and Europe, garnering him opportunities to sharpen his tools with a variety of fighters.

1. The first round had Kelly landing 11 to Crushhorn's 14 Kicks! This started the fight on what appeared to be an even keel, with two Judges giving it to Kelly (10-9) and one to Crushhorn (10-9).
2. The second round also proved Croushorn to be the more aggressive kicker matching his 15 kicks to Kelly's 9! What Kelly lacked in aggressive kicks, he more than made up for landing two strong right hand counters as the round ended, giving the round unanimously to Kelly (10-9).
3. As the fighters stepped out for the third round, Kelly stepped up the pace and Croushorn continued to land kicks (12 to Kelly's 10). Kelly combined his kicks with three solid right counters and one beautiful left hook, connecting squarely with Croushorn's head! Again, a unanimous round for Kelly (10-9)!
4. The fourth round was much the same; however, as Croushorn began his fade, Kelly only grew stronger! Kelly had round four (10-9 all judges).
5. The fifth round saw the fighters come out in a feverish pitch! Kelly landed a dropping blow to Croushorn, earning him a 10-8 victory round.
6. More than half way thru the fight, Croushorn was feeling the result of the previous round with Kelly dominating with clean left/rights to the head! Kelly 10-9 again!
7. The seventh round saw Croushorn continuing to fade and Kelly continuing to gain strength and momentum, throwing an awesome front kick straight into Crushhorn's face, drawing first blood! The crowd was going wild! Kelly 10-9!
8. As the fighters approached the eighth round, Kelly amazingly picked up his kicking pace, landing 14 sharp kicks to Croushorn's 10; but at 1:34 into the round Kelly landed what appeared to be an accidental low blow, causing a badly needed 3-minute rest period for Croushorn. Croushorn returned with a vengeance, jumping all over Kelly in the corner, ending the round his strongest - and finally earning a round (10-9 by all judges).
9. Into the ninth (and ultimately final) round, Kelly started landing much stronger kicks! At :30 into the round Kelly landed a straight left hand directly into Croushorn's solar plexus, followed by the stunning head kick and punch combinations! The exciting end of the round introduced Mike Kelly, as the new IKF United States Super Lightweight Kickboxing Champion ! Congratulations to both warriors!

WEDNESDAY, February 1st, 2006, AT 7:10 PM, PT

Ultimate Boxing & Kickboxing
Triple F Kickboxing set to "Kickoff" With Pro Boxing
This Friday Night, February 3rd, Sacramento, Radisson Hotel!

MORE NEWS OF 2-1-06

Saying Good Bye To The
GREAT ONE!



Grand Master Carlson Gracie
Leaves Us At 72
Carlson Gracie Sr. - 1932 - 2006