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Zach George
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POSTED AT 10:45 AM, PT

NOT
AN IKF EVENT

With the change of IKF Command in England, it's become common practice for several UK Promoters to claim their kickboxing events are IKF Sanctioned. A reminder to everyone, that if you have been told that a certain event is an IKF Sanctioned Event and it is NOT listed on IKF Upcoming Events Page (Here), then it IS NOT an IKF Sanctioned Event! If you know of such an event, please notify us by e-mail at main@ikfkickboxing.com This Includes Events ANYWHERE in the World.

The latest finding is a Promoter in England claiming to have IKF title fights on his events. We have been informed by some of our England Associates that the promoters name is Steve Kerridge of Aveley Essex. To note, "As of today's date" Mr. Kerridge has not sanctioned his upcoming event with the IKF, which means, he could still do so, but has not as of this posting. If he does, you will see his event listed on the IKF Upcoming Events Page (Here),

However, as of this time, his event is not IKF Sanctioned. Mr. Kerridge has never been an IKF Director in the UK. The event in question is, Championship Kickboxing at the Circus Tavern in Meads Coerner, Purfleet, Essex, UK (England) on Sunday, the 17th of June, 2007.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd, 2007, AT 2:30 PM, PT

IKF/ISCF
The Beginning For Future Fight Champions!
Giving Amateur Fighters A Platform To Grow

THURSDAY, MARCH 22nd, 2007, AT 8:20 PM, PT

THIS WEEKENDS IKF & ISCF ACTION!

Ark - La - Tex - Promotions Presents
IKF Amateur Kickboxing &ISCF Amateur MMA
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

• WHEN: Saturday Night, March 24th, 2007
• WHO: Ark - La - Tex - Promotions
• WHERE: Down Town Shreveport River Front Pavillion, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
• WHAT: IKF Amateur Kickboxing &ISCF Amateur MMA
  • IKF Amateur Kickboxing
  • ISCF Amateur MMA
• ISCF & ISCF Representative: John Munz
• IKF Referee: Russell Thames
• ISCF Referee: George Graham
• PROMOTER: For More info Please Contact Mr. David Cox at (318) 687-3127 or at dcox@caddo.org

• FIGHT CARD AS OF Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 - 8:00 PM PST
  
  
  1. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
     Miles Bray Vs Andrew Myers
     
     
  2. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
     Wesley Allen Vs Tim Myers
     
     
  3. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
     Tony Kelly Vs Brian Fisher
     • The above Tony kelly is NOT this Tony Kelly.
       
       
  4. IKF AMATEUR IR KICKBOXING
     Greg Grace Vs Scott Mutter
     
     
  5. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
     Mark Audleman Vs Chris Jones
     • The above Chris Jones is neither of these Chris Jones, who is also a heavyweight or this Chris Jones.
       
       
  6. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
     Jacob Hart Vs Rafel Miramontes
     
     
  7. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
     Kregg Jones Vs Lewis Imler
     
     
  8. IKF AMATEUR IR KICKBOXING
     Richard Mutter Vs Kevin Sanford
     
     
  9. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
     Nicholas Jackson, Vs Danny Allen
     
     
  10. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
      Jason Preston Vs Jason McCarty
      • ISCF Needs Preston's HEIGHT & DOB BEFORE Approved & Allowed to Fight.
        
        

• MMA Stand By Fighters
  1. Buddy Caskey - 170.1 - 185
  2. Zack McDonald - 145.1 to 155
  3. Darrin Gesford - 170.1 to 185
  4. Joseph Freid - 175.1 to 185

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21st, 2007, AT 11:50 AM, PT

Coming Later This Week....

IKF Has Some Connections with the
Fastest Rising MMA Production Known As The
International Fight League (www.IFL.tv)!

TUESDAY, MARCH 20th, 2007, AT 1:10 PM, PT

Pure Force V "Vendetta"
March 31, 2007

The Pure Force V "Vendetta" main event will be a rematch between "Bobby Gunz" Martinez of Team Truth and Davion "Mr. Perfect" Peterson of Modern Gladiator Fight Gym/Damage Incorporated. Look for sparks to fly as Martinez, a 2 Time Golden Gloves Champion, and Peterson, a 2 Time Big Ten Wrestling Champion, battle it out in this "Vendetta" Main Event matchup.

These two BodogFight veterans last met this past New Year's Eve. Both fighters came with there "A" games, but there could only be one winner. In their first meeting, Peterson was victorious via a split decision. In this awesome main event, Martinez will be looking for redemption, and Peterson will be looking to prove that the decision is final. See these two collide at Pure Force V "Vendetta" on March 31, 2007 in Tinley Park, Illinois!

Also, don't miss the co-main event as Kevin "The Bad Boy" English of Duneland Vale Tudo faces Dustin Neace of Damage Incorporated. Tinley Park is going to be rocked with an great evening of Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing action featuring over 20 awesome professional and amateur bouts. For more information or to purchase tickets online visit www.pureforcemma.com but be aware, most of the Great seats are "SOLD OUT".

VIP Ringside SOLD OUT, Gold Tables SOLD OUT, Gold Table Seats SOLD OUT, but we do have Silver Reserved Seats for $35 in Advanced/$40 At the Door and our General Admission Seats (1st Come, 1st Served Seating) for only $30.

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IKF BACK
Down Under!

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It's OFFICIAL!
The IKF WILL Be Having A
NOVICE DIVISION
At This Years IKF World Classic!

As of today, after a lot of discussion about it over the last 3 weeks, it became official that the IKF will be offering a Novice Division at this years IKF World Classic Tournament!

Although unconfirmed, as it stands right now the Novice Division will be for fighters with 3 fights or less. This could change as well as be different between the Junior and Adult Divisions. Some of the items still being discussed include but are not limited to:

• RULE STYLES
  • The number of Rule Styles available for the Novice Division Fighters may only be 2 instead of 3 to assure there will be enough fighters in each division to hold a division.
    
    
• WEIGHTCLASSES
  • As in the Rule Style issue, this would be done to assure there will be enough fighters in each division to hold a division.
    
    
• AWARDS
  • Although belts may not be the Novice Champions main award we can assure all Novice Division competitors that they will still be getting some great awards that may include things such as plaques, trophies and other awards, but not just a little medal. in fact, we may still give a belt to these contenders, just different than the Open Class Champions.
    
    
• COMPETITORS - CONTENDERS
  • Who will be allowed to compete in the Novice Divisions will be determined by several things that will include age and number of fights. We would like to have Novice Divisions for both Juniors and Adults. We feel if a Novice Junior Division is created it should not depleted the Junior divisions and in fact, should generate more competitors. These details should be determined within the next week and will be posted here on the News Page.
    
    

As we finalize these new divisions additional details will be posted here. There are two other "Surprises" we are working on for Saturday Night at the Tournament as well, but we will inform you of these things a bit later. In the mean time, we look forward to seeing you at "The SHOW!"
For more info on the IKF World Classic Tournament Click HERE!

FRIDAY, MARCH 16th, 2007, AT 2:05 AM, PT

THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION

No Xclusions, Inc. Presents
"FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS!"
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

• WHEN: Friday Night, March 16th, 2007
• WHO: No Xclusions, Inc.
• WHERE: Plush - Jacksonville, Florida, USA
• WHAT: "FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS!"
  • IKF Amateur Kickboxing
• IKF Representative: Lee Braden
• IKF Referee: Daniel Benaitis
• PROMOTER: For more info please contact Mr. Thomas Fischer at (904) 744-9995
  or by e-mail at noxclusionsinc@aol.com

1. Justin Miller vs Kenny Tong
2. Mr. Smiley vs Sean Brady
3. Corey Vandyke vs Rob Washington
4. AmieleGendive vs Laurel Leach
5. Scotty Logan vs Todd Hudson
6. Quinten Singleterry vs Josh Fornier
7. Gator vs Troy Mansccalco
8. Chris Tillum vs Stan Thomas
9. Aaron Hill vs Eric Seigfried
10. Leslie Stratton vs Mark Wade
11. Justin Gage vs James Mason
12. Thomas Manning vs Dwayne Farnell
13. Rod Pruit vs Brian Flores
14. Mark McCorkle vs Brian Reuter
15. Devon Flagler vs Richatrd Smith
    
    
    • ALTERNATES
      • Wesley Prince
        James Mason
        Brian Stalvey
        Mark Suggs
        Alejandro Carlson
        Haris Hergic
        Paul Dillon
        Thomas Florence Serhay
        Terry Cohen
        Kevin Garcia
        Jahmal McLennan
        Danny Dustin.

MORE IKF KICKBOXING NEWS!!

2007 IKF World Classic..
Moving South!
Government Politics Killed Chicago!

Despite Two Assurance from the Illinois State Boxing Division back in November of 2006 when the Illinois Venue contract was signed and again in late January, 2007, On Tuesday, March 13th, Rafael Caro of the Illinois State Professional Boxing Board informed the IKF that his boss, Ron Pachello had changed his decision on "Sanctioning Bodies Promoting Their own events" as the IKF has does with this Tournament for the last 8 straight years.

Because of this, the IKF was forced to move the location of the 2007 IKF World Classic. Because of the short notice, the IKF had to move fast in making this decision so competitors could have time to change travel plans. In this effort, the IKF wanted to keep the Tournament on the same scheduled weekend. Despite the IKF's desire to keep the location in the Midwest, such options were not available on the same scheduled weekend for the space needed for the Tournament. However, the IKF was able, on extremely short notice, to lock in a Great Venue in Orlando, Florida, USA.

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RESULTS FROM
"KICKFEST"
March 10th, 2007 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA

IKF & ISCF Representatives Mike & Teri Storm
Exactly one week after what some say was the largest snowstorm since 1998 went through the Great Plains, the folks in Waterloo, Iowa were ready, rowdy and looking for some action which is exactly what Promoter Russ O'Connell gave them on Saturday, March 10th with KICKFEST 2007 at the 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.

Russ put together an event that combined International Rules Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts that included not one but TWO title fights. The ISCF Amateur Iowa State Lightweight Title and the ISCF Amateur Iowa State Middleweight Title were both up for grabs in the co-main event. Recognition must also be given to Brian Robinson, Jason Miller, Jamie Mether, Shawn Price, Rhonda Harmening, Amanda Malonie and juniors Noah Dinsdale, Marcus Harrison, Jordan Harrigan and Alex Herrara for putting on some fine exhibitions for the capacity crowd. Here are the results of the fights:

1. International Rules Light Welterweight
   Bobby Kastli, 1-0-0, Waterloo, IA, Russ O'Connell vs, Steve Woock, 0-1-0, Des Moines, IA
   Round 1: Kastli had a tremendous height and reach advantage which he used to stalk Woock around the ring. He threw left jabs and right crosses throughout the round while Woock tried to keep him off with kicks to Kastli's legs and body. Toward the end of the round, Kastli waded through Woock's kicks and delivered a left/right combination that bloodied Woock's nose and sent him retreating for the remainder of the round.
   Round 2: This round was nearly a duplicate of the first round. Kastli continued his left/right combinations and added some kicks of his own. Woock continued to throw his kicks in an effort to stall Kastli's attack but was ineffective through most of the round.
   Round 3: Kastli came across the ring at the start of the round and executed a solid kick to Woock's body that made Woock double over and wince in obvious pain. Kastli failed to follow-up on it and allowed Woock to recover. Shortly after that, Kastli delivered another left/right combination to Woock's head, stunning Woock but again Kastli failed to follow-up and allowed Woock to recover. The round ended with Kastli following Woock around the ring as described in the first two rounds.
   All judges scored the fight 30-27, winner by Unanimous Decision, Bobby Kastli.
   
   
   
2. Mixed Martial Arts Welterweight
   Nick Kilburg 1-0, Waterloo, IA, Russ O'Connell vs, Neil Meier 2-3, East Moline, IL, Mike Smith
   Round 1: At the start of the round, Meier came across the ring and tried to end the fight with one strong looping right hand to Kilburg's head but he missed and threw himself off-balance and to the canvass. Kilburg appeared reluctant to fight on the ground and as a result he let Meier back to a standing position. They moved around the ring until a clinch got Meier close enough to Kilburg to allow Meier to wrap his arms and legs around Kilburg, pulling him down to the canvass. Kilburg managed to maintain a top mount while throwing punches at Meier. Kilburg slid back and attempted an ankle look with no result eventually giving it up and standing bringing both fighters to their feet. Next it was Kilburg's turn to attack. He rushed Meier, took him down and quickly got onto Meier's back with his hooks in and a rear choke. Meier defended the choke well enough to survive till the end of the round.
   Round 2: It was Kilburg's turn to want to take the fight to the canvass. He attacked Meier and took him down and controlled Meier from a top and side mount during the first half of the round. Eventually the action stalled and Referee Dean Stone stood both fighters up and started them again. Again, Kilburg attacked and took Meier down to the canvas and finished the last half of the round much like he started the first half.
   Round 3: Kilburg took Meier down early in the round and was able to gain side control where he delivered several knees to Meier's body. Meier twisted away from the knees and was able to tie Kilburg up at which time they became inactive and were stood up to fight. Kilburg took Meier down again and the round ended with Kilburg on top.
   All judges scored the fight 30-27, winner by Unanimous Decision, Nick Kilburg.
   
   
   
3. Mixed Martial Arts Welterweight
   Matt Bauler 2-10, Waterloo, IA, Russ O'Connell vs, Tyler Reams 6-1, Charles City, IA
   Round 1: Bauler came across the ring attacking with his head down. Reams caught him coming in and caught Bauler in a guillotine choke forcing Bauler to tap out at :50 seconds of the first round.
   Winner by Tapout, Tyler Reams.
   
   
   
4. International Rules Heavyweight
   Roy Jones, 3-0-0, Waterloo, IA, Russ O'Connell vs, Casey Johnson, 2-3-0, Roscoe, IL, Rick Bloyer
   Round 1: Both fighters came at each other early. Johnson, the shorter of the two fighters had to bull his way inside to hit Jones while Jones was content to stay outside with his superior reach advantage. Both gave as good as they got with neither fighter hurting the other. Toward the end of the round, Johnson, showboating, dropped his hands and allowed Jones to punch him in the head with 5 good shots to prove he couldn't be hurt and probably not scoring a lot of points with the judges. There were very few kicks thrown in the round.
   Round 2: The action in this round was much like the first. Jones appeared to be able to move a little better this round and was able to keep Johnson from crowding him as much.
   Round 3: A tired Jones was less able to keep Johnson off this round. Johnson was able to connect with shots to Jones' head and body on several occasions during the round but Jones refused to go down. A better round for Johnson but it was too little too late. There were very few kicks thrown in the fight.
   Judges scored the fight 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, winner by Unanimous Decision, Roy Jones.
   
   
   
5. Mixed Martial Arts Lightweight
   Joe Ayala 3-0, Waterloo, IA, Russ O'Connell vs, Kyle Reams 2-2, Charles City, IA
   Round 1: Reams attacked Ayala early, picking Ayala up around the waist and dumping him on his back. Reams controlled the top mounted position for the greater part of the round. Reams made a mistake by getting too high and allowing Ayala to get a leg around his neck and getting him in a triangle choke. At 2:20 of the round Reams ended up tapping out.
   Winner by Tapout, Joseph Ayala.
   
   
   
6. International Rules Light Middleweight
   Josh Bumgarner, 3-1-0, Waterloo, IA, Russ O'Connell vs, Joe Duncan, 1-2-0, Roscoe, IL, Rick Bloyer
   Round 1: Bumgarner came ahead and began tagging Duncan with about a dozen left/right combinations to Duncan's head that had Duncan retreating the whole round. Duncan seemed unable to mount any offense to get on track.
   Round 2: Bumgarner started the round with a few kicks but soon went back to the left/right combinations that worked for him in the first round. Duncan attempted to finish the round strong with a short burst but was not able to do enough to take the round.
   Round 3: Bumgarner appeared as if he felt he had the fight won and was content to stay away from Duncan. Duncan became bolder and showed more offense by moving forward as Bumgarner backed away. Duncan's offense was not enough to move the judges decisions in his direction.
   All judges scored the fight 30-27, winner by Unanimous Decision, Josh Bumgarner.
   
   
   
7. ISCF Amateur Iowa State Lightweight Title
   Mike Plazola, Mike Plazola, 6-2, Waterloo, IA, Russ O'Connell vs, Tory Bogguess, 6-3, Silvis, IL
   Round 1: Plazola attacked first to take Bogguess down. On the way down, Bogguess put Plazola in a guillotine but was unable to maintain the choke from the bottom.Bogguess was able to reverse the position but was unable to gain any advantage. The whole round consisted of both fighters continually changing positions from bottom to top with neither able to take clear control. It was a very fast paced round with all three judges giving the edge in the round to Bogguess.
   Round 2: As the round started, Bogguess ran across the ring and threw a flying "Superman" punch that landed on the face of Plazola knocking Plazola on his back with his head under the ropes. Bogguess failed to follow-up on the knockdown and allowed Plazola to get up where the round continued much as the first round did. While Plazola was on his back, Bogguess started to stand at which time Plazola threw an illegal up-kick hitting Bogguess in the face. Referee Dean Stone stopped time and admonished Plazola for the strike. The round ended with all three judges giving the round to Bogguess.
   Round 3: Bogguess attempted a flying knee to start the round but missed Plazola and was taken down by Plazola. Plazola was able to get a full top mount on Bogguess in Bogguess' corner where he proceeded to punch Bogguess in the face repeatedly. Bogguess was unable to defend himself from the barrage of punches and tapped out at 1:59 of the round.
   Winner by Tapout and ISCF Amateur Iowa State Lightweight Champion Mike Plazola.
   
   
   
8. ISCF Amateur Iowa State Middleweight Title
   Jeff Bunger 7-2-1, Waterloo, IA, Russ O'Connell vs, David Severe 4-2, Davenport, IA, Gary Schroeder
   Round 1: Bunger came out and landed a right hook to Severe's jaw putting Severe on his back. Bunger jumped on Severe and from the top position he proceeded to punch at Severe's head. Severe was able to block many of the punches and defended himself to the satisfaction of Referee Dean Stone. After surviving the onslaught, Severe was able to work his way back to a standing position just to have Bunger charge him again and take him down once more. Severe, from the bottom, was able to slide a hip out from underneath Bunger and managed to reach behind Bunger's back and lock a kamura onto Bunger's arm. Bunger had his hand poised and was ready to tap when Severe slipped and lost the arm lock. Severe was able to slip out the side and rolled onto Bunger's back. Severe hooked his feet around Bunger's waist and between his legs laying Bunger flat onto his stomach. Severe then proceeded to pound Bunger on the head. Referee Dean Stone stopped the fight at 3:45 of the round when Bunger proved incapable of effectively defending himself from this position.
   Winner when referee stopped the contest and ISCF Amateur Iowa State Middleweight Champion David Severe

For more info please contact Mr. Russ O'Connell at (319) 404-4407.

IKF Champion Ross Kicks Off
Unique Vaulting Routine
By JUSTIN STOFFERAHN - editorial@nwherald.com

SPECIAL NOTICE!

"BAM BAM" Stell
Changing Connections!

Dan Stell wants those who want to know that he now has a NEW e-mail address!

You can now contact "Bam Bam" at

bambamstell@yahoo.com

MONDAY, MARCH 12th, 2007, AT 8:25 PM, PT

RESULTS FROM
"WARRIORS!"
March 10th, 2007 - Grand Casino, Hinkley, Minnesota, USA

IKF Representative Mitz Bandiera
This past Saturday night, IKF Promoter Bobby Anderson held his Warriors Fitness and Fight Promotions in Hinckley Minnesota at the Grand Casino. Mr. Anderson and the Casino staff did a great job in getting the Full Contact Kickboxing show off to a great start. Last year Anderson and Tim Runquist faced off as the main event. This year, their "Sons" Chuck Anderson and Cody Runquist fought for the vacant IKF Junior Amateur FCR Minnesota State Middleweight Title. "Like father like son" the two Kickboxers put on a stand up performance for the full house in Hinckley. It was a great night of fighting as all the bouts were evenly matched, good show Mr. Anderson! Here are the nights results below:

1. IKF FCR Kickboxing Heavyweight
   Bill Gilbert, Cambridge Minnesota, 1-0, 202, 6'2", 24, Randy Read
   VS
   Rob Tougas, Thunder Bay Ontario Canada, 0-1, 214, 5'9', 24, PMA
   It was the first time for both athletes and they put on a toe to toes performance.
   Winner by unanimous decision Rob Tougas, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.
   
   
   
2. IKF FCR Light Heavyweight
   Rueben St. John, Hinckley, Minnesota, USA, 6-3/1, 5'6", 19, Bobby Anderson
   VS
   James Carver, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, 3-0/1, 5'11", 18, PMA
   Winner by unanimous decision Rueben St. John, 29-27, 29-27, 29-28.
   
   
   
3. IKF FCR Junior super middleweight
   Hunter Whiteis, Cambridge Minnesota, USA, 0-1, 5'11", 16, Derek Reid
   VS
   Cody Lennstrom, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, 2-0, 5'10", 15, PMA
   Winner by unanimous decision Cody Lennstrom, 28-27, 29-26, 29-27.
   
   
   
4. IKF Junior Amateur FCR
   Minnesota State Middleweight Title
   Chuck "The Bulldog" Anderson, Hinckley, Minnesota, USA, 5-0, 5'9", 16, Bobby Anderson
   VS
   Cody Runquist, Aurora Minnesota, USA, 5-3/2, 5'7", 15, Tim Runquist
   Winner by unanimous decision Chuck Anderson, 40-35, 40-35, 40-35.
   
   
   

Up next for IKF Promoter Bobby Anderson will be the Minnesota "Full Contact Rules" Regional Tournament on May 15th, 2007...
The Road to the WORLD CLASSIC!
For more info please contact Mr. Bobby Anderson at (320) 384-7409 or at warrior@youbetnet.net

IKF Representative Mitz Bandiera
On his way to last years IKF World Classic Tournament, IKF Trainer, Fighter, Promoter and Representative Mitz Bandiera (R) almost lost his life in a motorcycle accident. He has went through an amazing recovery and we are please to see him back at events again!

A message from Mitz!
"To all my friends out there, Once again, thank you for your support and help during my time of need. My condition now is much better then when we last spoke, I'm out of the hospital and working on my recovery day to day. The therapist are amazed at how far I've come. In the beginning I was told that I would never walk or be able to lead a normal life. Today, I'm running, training and doing what I loved the most, kickboxing. I do cherish each moment of life, as this accident has taught me to never give up, even if you are down. I look forward to seeing you all at more events soon."
Mitz Bandiera

FRIDAY, MARCH 9th, 2007, AT 3:35 PM, PT

One Of Those Stories...
From The 2006 IKF World Classic!

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FIGHT CLIPS!

THURSDAY, MARCH 8th, 2007, AT 11:55 PM, PT

THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION!

Shamrock Promotions Presents
"Midwest Fight Fest"
Springfield, Illinois, USA

• WHEN: Saturday Night, March 10th, 2007
• WHO: Shamrock Promotions
• WHERE: Springfield, Illinois, USA
• WHAT: Midwest Fight Fest
  • IKF Kickboxing
• IKF Representative: Ben Nogueras
• IKF Referee: Mark Wasem
• PROMOTER: Mr. Jesse Finney (314) 608-3104
  or by e-mail by clicking jesse@finneyskickboxing.com
• ON THE WEB: www.ShamrockPromotionsLLC.com

• AMATEUR KICKBOXING
  
  
  1. Todd Metcalf Vs Nick Walenga
  2. Dale Pope Vs Dale Stolte
  3. Steve Ward Vs Joey Baughman
  4. Leif Mueller Vs Josh Nordin
  5. Josh Crissy Vs Dale Stolte
  6. Darin Rock Vs Jeff Emerson
  7. Nick Reeder Vs TBA
  8. Jeff Christie Vs Ike Heimlich

MORE IKF & ISCF ACTION THIS WEEKEND

Russ O'Connell Presents
"KICKFEST"
Waterloo, Iowa, USA

• WHEN: Saturday Night, March 10th, 2007
• WHO: Russ O'Connell
• WHERE: 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• WHAT: "KICKFEST"
  • IKF Kickboxing
  • ISCF MMA
• ISCF & IKF Representative: Mike Storm
• ISCF Referee: Dean Stone
• IKF Referee: Marco Medina
• PROMOTER: For More info Please Contact Mr. Russ O'Connell at (319) 404-4407.

ISCF
Amateur Iowa State Lightweight Title Bout
Mike Plazola Vs Tory Bogguess

ISCF
Amateur Iowa State Middleweight Title Bout
Jeff Bunger Vs David Severe

• IKF Amateur Kickboxing
  
  
  1. Noah Dinsdale Vs Marcus Harrison
  2. Roy Jones Vs Casey Johnson
  3. Jordan Harrigan Vs Alex Herrara
  4. Josh Bumgarner Vs Joe Duncan
  5. Bobby Kastli Vs Steve Woock

• AMATEUR MMA Fight Card As Of: Thursday, March 8th, 2007 - 5:00 PM PST
  
  
  1. Nick Kilburg Vs Neil Meier
  2. Matt Bauler Vs Tyler Reams
  3. Joe Ayala Vs Kyle Reams
  4. Mike Plazola Vs Tory Bogguess
  5. Jeff Bunger Vs David Severe

MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND

Warrior Fitness & Fight Promotions Present
"WARRIORS!"
Grand Casino, Hinkley, Minnesota, USA

• WHEN: Saturday Night, March 10th, 2007
• WHO: Warrior Fitness & Fight Promotions
• WHERE: Grand Casino, Hinkley, Minnesota, USA
• WHAT: "WARRIORS!"
  • IKF Kickboxing
• IKF Representative: Mitz Bandiera
• IKF Referee: Mark Wasem
• PROMOTER: For More Info Contact Mr. Bobby Anderson at (320) 384-7409
  or at warrior@youbetnet.net

IKF
"JUNIOR" Amateur FCR
Minnesota Middleweight State Title
Chuck Anderson Vs Cody Runquist

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RESULTS FROM THE
RoundKick Rumble IX - "March Meltdown"
West Des Moines Iowa, USA

IKF Representative Mike & Terri Storm
Snow, snow, and even more snow, a little ice, a closed interstate, several closed highways, snowed in fighters, a snowed in ring announcer and more snow. Did we mention the SNOW!? That pretty much sums up for the dates of March 2nd and 3rd in the Midwest. However, there was a bright side to the blizzard in Des Moines, Iowa... RoundKick Rumble IX!

This amateur and pro fight card at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines Iowa had so many things going against it, yet it was one of the best fight cards Pete and Pam Peterson have ever promoted. Our hats are off to the Petersons and their staff! PSDA partnered with the US Army to produce a fabulous night and the crowd showed their appreciation to the fighters with incredible support.

Before the results, a pat on the back goes to Able Mahaffey, Ryan Clark, Rocky Gabriel and Cody Moberly. In spite of their opponents failure to make it to the event, they put on a good show in their exhibition bouts. Here are the nights results below.

1. IKF IR Super Cruiserweight
   Danny Sturm, 2-1, Team RoundKick, Ankeny, IA vs Logan Wirth, 1-2, Team Geyston, Springfield, IL
   Round 1: Sturm opened with a jab/cross combo followed by body and leg kicks. Wirth stayed upright and focused. He soon was able to time Sturm and effectively evade. Sturm's hands kept Wirth occupied and prevented Wirth from landed any solid hits. The round ended in a flurry of punches by both fighters.
   Round 2: Sturm continued the same strategy from round 1. Wirth tended to grab and push Sturm when he needed to stop Sturm. Neither fighter was really hurt, but Sturm was able to land left hooks to Wirth's head. Wirth was not afraid to advance and landed a straight left punch to Sturm's head. Just before the bell, Sturm executed a jumping straight punch to Wirth's head.
   Round 3: Sturm started the final round with an onslaught of right/left hooks and was able to land many. Wirth was also swinging but not making solid contact. As the fighters began to tire, Wirth began to take control of the fight in the middle of the round. Sturm began using more kicks to Wirth's body and legs. At the end of the bout, Sturm and Wirth gave all they could with obviously heavy arms.
   The judges scored it 28-29, 30-27, 30-27, split decision, Danny Sturm.
   
   
   
2. IKF IR Heavyweight
   John "Crazy" Mendeitta, 2-1, Team RoundKick, Pleasant Hill, IA vs Tony Overlin, 0-1, Team DeVore, Mt. Zion, IL
   Round 1: A feeling out round for both fighters. Each fighter seemed reluctant to mix it up throwing occasional punches but neither with much effect. The edge probably went to Mendeitta for a series of back leg leg kicks to Overlin's front leg.
   Round 2: Overlin started the round with a series of punches trying to take early control of the round. Crazy was successful in stalling the attack by tying Overlin up and then proceeded to attack Overlin with the leg kicks to finish the round.
   Round 3: Both fighters came forward with punches to start the round. Overlin leaned in with his head down and caught a right upper cut on the jaw earning him a standing 8-count from Referee Terri Storm. The rest of the round finished with flurries of punches from both fighters.
   All judges scored the fight 30-26 in favor of John "Crazy" Mendeitta.
   
   
   
3. IKFIR Light Middleweight
   Brian Schulz, 0-1, Team RoundKick, Pleasant Hill, IA vs Will Ryan, 1-0, Team Geyston, Springfield, IL
   Round 1: Schulz dominated the opening seconds of the bout and it took a few moments for Ryan to respond. Schulz never let up until Ryan slipped and hopped right back up. Schulz controlled the movement with his hand work all over the ring. Ryan had a difficult time working his strategy, but was able to throw an occasional leg or body kick.
   Round 2: Schulz began this round as well, but Ryan was ready this time. Using kicks, Ryan was able to keep Schulz at a distance. In the middle of the round, Ryan was still throwing kicks, but not as strong. Schulz was able to get inside where he was stronger and began using legs as well. Something was working in Ryan's favor as he again gained control and bloodied Schulz's nose.
   Round 3: Ryan started the final round with kicks. Schulz responded, but Ryan was able to effectively fight while stepping backward. Schulz pushed Ryan all over the ring, which frequently ended in clinches. However, this bout was IR, so the referee had to break them up. Ryan bounced back quickly and in the last 30 seconds of the round, Ryan threw a series of round kicks to tire and slow Schulz.
   All three judges saw the fight 28-29 in favor of Ryan.
   
   
   
4. IKF IR Middleweight
   Shawn Ellis, 0-1, Red Dragon Fight Team, Des Moines, IA vs Eric Newingham, 2-2, Team DeVore, Mt. Zion, IL
   Round 1: From the opening bell both were fighting for position. Repeated head punches to Ellis led to an 8 count by referee Carl Duncan. After the count, Newingham continued to throw right crosses to Ellis's head and the corner threw in the towel at 1:25 of the round.
   
   
   
5. IKF MTR Light Heavyweight
   Jason Tart, 0-2, Team RoundKick, Pleasant Hill, IA vs Jake Fox, 2-0, Janjira Muay Thai, Wichita, KS
   Round 1: Tart started the fight with 3 strong kicks to Fox's legs and body. Fox appeared unphased and came back with a series of left and right punches backing Tart up. Fox then proceeded to throw kicks of his own followed by powerful knees to Tart's body in the clinch to finish the round.
   Round 2: The round started much the way the first round ended. Fox controlled the clinches with his knees to Tart's body and backed Tart up with punches and kicks when not in the clinch.
   Round 3: An exhausted Tart tried to survive the round by holding Fox but only succeeded in taking more knees to the body.
   All judges scored the fight 30-27 in favor of Jake Fox.
   
   
   
6. IKF IR Light Heavyweight
   Jeff Cunningham, 2-2, Team RoundKick, Boone, IA vs Chris Perry, 2-2, Team DeVore, Mt. Zion, IL
   Round 1: Cunningham was patient while stalking Perry around the ring. He came forward with a left hook/right cross combination that should have put Perry down but somehow Perry fought back. Still, it only took Cunningham a few more seconds to land a devastating left hook square onto Perry's chin putting Perry down on the canvas.
   Referee Terri Storm stopped the fight here at 1:08 of the round.
   
   
   
7. IKF IR Light Middleweight
   Adam Brown, 4-3, Team RoundKick, Pleasant Hill, IA vs Casey Wiley, 0-3, Team DeVore, Mt. Zion, IL
   Round 1: For the first time of the evening, the fighters started out cautious. Throughout the round, controlled exchanges led to a display of blocking and footwork drills. At the end of the round, Brown was able to land a couple of punches to the head.
   Round 2: Wiley began with several high kicks. Brown joined in and they exchanged simultaneous round kicks. Wiley continued, but dropped his mouthpiece. At time in, Wiley was all legs. Brown looked for his opportunity and in the last 30 seconds of the round, Wiley looked winded. The crowd yelled for Brown to attack. At the bell, Wiley's mouthpiece again dropped out of his mouth. Referee Mike Storm warned Wiley to keep his mouthpiece in his mouth.
   Round 3: Wiley chose to use his legs again and increased his speed and power slightly. Brown landed a strong leg kick to counter. The fighters closed in and ended up in a clinch on the floor. Wiley walked around the ring tired and Brown capitalized by cutting off the ring and using punches. In the final seconds, the crowd and Brown's corner were screaming for a big finish.
   The judges scored the split decision 30-27, 28-29, 29-28 in favor of Brown.
   
   
   
8. IKF PRO MTR Light Middleweight
   Marshal Blevins, 2-0, Miletich Fighting Systems, Davenport, IA vs Douglas Edwards, 0-2, Janjira Muay Thai, Wichita, KS
   Round 1: One of the big differences between pro and amateur is the speed of the techniques. The fighters used quick exchanges. Each fighter went down in a pair of flash knockdowns. Both worked efficiently in clinch. Edwards used combinations well and Blevins was able to follow up quickly.
   Round 2: Edwards looked for an opportunity to get in close. He found it by catching Blevins' round kick and forcing a clinch. In clinches, Edwards used his height advantage to put pressure on Blevins. Blevins was able to grab Edwards and land a knee squarely in the body. Edwards pushed forward and Blevins ended up on the ground in another flash knockdown. Both fighters still looked comfortable in the fight as if the game plan was going their way.
   Round 3: They both threw harder techniques in the final round, but not as many combinations. Blevins showed to be a little more in control of the round by managing the movement and slowing or completely blocking Edwards' advances. Neither fighter seemed to be affected by the other's techniques. The last 10 seconds was a clinch.
   The judges scored the fight 29-28, 29-28, 30-27 unanimously for Blevins.
   
   
   
9. IKF PRO MTR Light Middleweight
   Jeremy Stephens, 1-0, Des Moines Mixed Martial Arts, Des Moines, IA vs Ricky Cabrales, 0-1, Janjira Muay Thai, Wicjita, KS
   Round 1: Stephens had plenty of energy and opened with a jumping right punch to Cabrales' head. He continued with a jumping left knee to the body. Both landed, but Cabrales stayed strong. Stephens then delivered 3 left jabs to Cabrales' body. Cabrales was getting visibly annoyed and received a flash knockdown from a punch. The following clinch had both fighters throwing hard knees. Stephens began to taunt Cabrales and then dropped Cabrales by repeated assaults with head punches and then pushed him to the ground. Cabrales couldn't get up immediately and received an 8 count. The round ended with Stephens delivery a series of knees.
   Round 2: Stephens started cutting off the ring immediately. Cabrales knew to expect the jump knee and effectively blocked it when thrown. Cabrales was repeatedly caught in the corners or on the ropes. Stephens was able to bridge the gap with his hands and followed up with his knees. Cabrales was able to squeeze Stephens in a clinch, but not able to block everything or deliver devastating blows. A series of punches and knees knocked Cabrales down again which led to another 8-count. Stephens taunted Cabrales again after the knock down earning him a warning from the referee for his behavior in the corner between rounds.
   Round 3: In the first 5 seconds of the last round, Stephens knocked Cabrales down again with a series of punches. Sweat in Cabrales' eye made it difficult for him to see, but he continued with the warrior spirit. At 54 seconds into the round, Referee Mike Storm stopped the fight when Stephens delivered punches to the head and Cabrales was on the canvass again.

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Up Close and Personal with...

Dan "Bam Bam" Stell

Sacramento, CA - March 7th, 2007 : We thought it might be a good idea to dig into the mind of one of our silent heroes in the martial arts today...Mr. Dan Stell of Fairfield, CA. Most martial artist / kickboxers know him as 'Bam Bam' relative to his impressive knockout wins in his amateur & professional kickboxing career. Dan works relentless to perfect his craft. He knows the rules and regulations and knows them well. As the Head of Officials for the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) and a licensed and certified referee for the California State Athletic Commission, many have seen him at work but perhaps few know a lot about him. This is our effort to assist you in getting to know Dan just a little better.

Those of us who dedicate our lives to the martial arts rarely get the recognition perhaps deserving. Sacrifices made by a few are many times not brought to the attention of the masses. However, there are those out there who burn the midnight oil and work tirelessly to assure a future for martial arts in particular Kickboxing, Boxing and MMA. Although the job of the referee could be a critical life-line between two combatants giving their all to get the win, too often they are the unsung heroes. I clearly remember introducing a referee to a friend as one who had officiated high profile fights and the comment back was "no one remembers the referee!" I remember the look on the ref's face as slightly embarrassed.

Hopefully in our interview with Dan, you will become more familiar with the thoughts and ideas of one who is recognized around the world and becoming a model for many to follow. By his own admission, he's not perfect and occasionally makes mistakes (don't we all) but one thing for sure...when "Bam Bam" is the center of your event, you will get 100% effort; 100% fairness and 100% commitment to making your event successful! So, without further ado please enjoy our Up Close and Personal conversation with ... Mr. Dannn "Bam Bammm" Stellllll!

• AKP: We're here today with Mr. Dan Stell...Dan, how are you?
  DS: "Pretty good! How are you?"
  
  
• AKP: Fine! Dan elaborate a little on how long you've been in the martial arts and what got you started?
  DS: "I got started when I was nine years old. Everyone was into the Bruce Lee movies...me and my brothers got started and we went from there. "
  
  
• AKP: Tell me a little about your career? Do you fell that you accomplished everything in your career that you wanted?
  DS: "A lot of these things you want to accomplish but you never do. Hey, I'm satisfied with what I got. I won four titles and I'm pretty happy with that."
  
  
• AKP: You were a professional...right?
  DS: "Right."
  
  
• AKP: Did you ever fight outside the U.S.
  DS: "No. All of my fights were in the United States."
  
  
• AKP: What kind of record did you end up with?
  DS: "I was 17-0-15 KO"s!"
  
  
• AKP: Wow! (laugh) that's impressive! I do remember seeing you fight and you definitely had some 'skills'!
• AKP: As an American Kickboxer, where all kicks are thrown above the waist... Do you prefer (personally) that style over International Rules where kicks to the legs are allowed and Muay Thai where you can do the later and use knees?
  DS: "Back then no one got paid and hardly gets paid now and you had to work on another job to make a living." I had one International rule fight and that was it for me." (Dan alluding to the additional damage those kicking to the legs receive above and beyond that of non-leg kick fighters)
  
  
• AKP: I understand that you were one of the co-founders of the IKF...tell me more about your affiliation with the IKF and how it all got started and how that's working out today.
  DS: "Back in 1991, I met Steve Fossum (Current President of the IKF) at a show with another promoter and he asked me if I was fighting and I said no, my brother is and later we would meet at another show. He and I hooked up and I started teaching a kickboxing program at his school. One day after class, we were frustrated that we never knew who was ranked where and who the champions were for our fighters to challenge. So, one night after training we were at Denny's restaurant talking about our frustration about no real rankings for amateurs so we figured that the only solution would be to start our own ranking system, from that came the idea to start an organization which led to the idea to start the IKF."
  
  
• AKP: So you played an intricate role in forming the IKF? You must be very proud of its accomplishments today?
  DS: "Yes!"
  
  
• AKP: Fast forward...today you are a veteran referee of all types of fights Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA...I know that you are very concerned with the safety of the fighters...what are some of the signs you look for to determine when a fighter is just...done?
  DS: "Fatigue!...Tired!...you just have to remember the number one thing is about the safety of the fighters. Being a fighter myself, you always have that instinct to keep on going and going but there is a time you have to quit! I think your corner-men really need know that even more about fighters and throw the towel in rather than waiting for the referee to stop the fight."
  
  
• AKP: Do you ever feel obligated to stop a fight...if its a small fight or a big fight... do you kinda' get a little bit into the crowd for what they might be wanting see...even if a fight is going bad for one of the fighters...do you maybe... let it go longer or do you just make a decision and do what you gotta' do?
  DS: "I do what I gotta' do! Every fight is the same...whether its a three rounder or four rounder or world title fight...safety is the number one issue! If the fighter is hurt and you gotta stop the fight... then you do it!"
  
  
• AKP: I know you have great passion for the sport of kickboxing but MMA has grown tremendously in the past couple years. What kind of hope can you give to the kickboxers out there who are dreaming about bigger paydays etc.?
  DS: "Everybody talks a good game with Kickboxing and everybody wants a world title, everybody wants a gig and you gotta' do what you want. You got to make a move...find the right promoter and a venue and start nailing down some fights!"
  
  
• AKP: As you know, I'm a big fan of IKF Point Kickboxing, it will be in the IKF World Classic this coming August in Chicago. You where even the first referee for the first IKF Point Kickboxing Event about five years ago in San Jose, CA. Do you feel that PKB can recycle and, or resurrect the sport of kickboxing.
  DS: "PKB is a stepping stone, you got to have a stepping stone to help develop your fighters right before the amateur full contact fights or you won't have good pros...so, its needed!"
  
  
• AKP: You are a referee and judge for the State of California. Sometimes, you have some funny calls but of course judging is subjective. What do you think about some of the bad calls and what can be done about them? Do you think we will be able to ever resolve bad calls are is this resolvable?
  DS: "Judging a fight, you got three judges and you got your own opinion. You have a lot of judges that go the old school way and will always give a close fight to the hometown fighter. But what you got to do is just watch the fight closely and judge it fairly. Everybody deserves a 'fair shake!' A good example was a fight with former world boxing champion Greg Haugen...right there in San Rafeal, California and I went against the home town fighter and gave the fight to Haugen. The whole place went into shambles'!"
  
  
• AKP: Do you think there are a lot of politics in judging?
  DS: "Yes, it is! That's what I like about kickboxing and MMA, a lot of the judges know the fighters and there is a little more respect there in the ring and when judging a fight."
  
  
• AKP: Do you feel that your past in the martial arts as a fighter and referee gives you a little more insight on judging fights?
  DS: "Absolutely! I figure that's the edge I have on some of the judges and referees in which some of them have never been in the ring. I feel I have an edge too because, I have been in there, I have passion for the sport and I want to make sure I give fighter's a fair shake."
  
  
• AKP: When you are in the ring, are you actually judging the fight as you are refereeing. Being that you were a fighter, can you see the punches, kicks a little better than perhaps someone who has never been in the ring...better yet, should you be a judge too while refereeing?
  DS: "No...you got to make a split second call and don't have time to watch the fight per say and once again, your job as a referee is for the safety of the fighter. Honestly, sometimes I see two guys fighting and I wonder...is this all these guys got and it makes me want to come back and fight...! (laugh) But there is a time to step down and never go back in the ring. And I feel the same as a referee. When you're too old and you can't be in there with conditioning and timing, I think its time to step down and go to the sidelines and become a judge." :)
  
  
• AKP: OK Bam, when everything is all said and done...when you are too old to jump around in the ring to ref.'; too blind to see the fighters or do anything physical in the sport.... :) how would you like for all of the people you've touched; those you have trained; refereed; those who have seen you around the world on TV; and those young fighters who for the past eight years have witnessed you work the IKF National/World Classic Kickboxing Tournament ... how would you like to be remembered?
  DS: "I would really like to be remembered as a fair, referee, fair judge and a fair person all around! That's all you can look for...nothing bad to say about me and the job I've done but...saying that... I plan to be around for a long time in some capacity!" (laugh)

"The true test of a person is not during times of comfort and convenience but in times of trials and tribulation" as paraphrased by the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..

This saying fits Dan like a glove. Through good times and bad, he continues to stand tall, remain committed and grace the ring with his presence, knowledge and passion! He sincerely cares about the sport and the fighters. Be sure you let him know how much you appreciate his efforts next time you see him! Forward March!

The Dan Stell interview was conducted by IKF/AKP Staff Writer Johnny Davis. More information at www.AKPromotions.org More on Dan Stell... Click Here.

MONDAY, MARCH 5th, 2007, AT 10:50 PM, PT

Up Close and Personal with...
Dan "Bam Bam" Stell!

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