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WEDNESDAY,
April 30th, 2008, AT 1:00 PM,
PT
IKF
Europe Proposes Plans To Grow IKF Amateur
Tournaments In Europe!
Today IKF Team Europe
Leaders Neil Holden, Carl Sams and Colin Payne announced they
are hoping to host the first IKF
EUROPEAN CLASSIC AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT in May of 2009. The
timing on this event will be excellent for those preparing for the 2009 IKF World Classic.
Next years, 2009, IKF World Classic Tournament
will be held on July 24th, 25th & 26th. In 2010 the IKF has a choice of two different weekends. July
30th, 31st & August 1st or August 6th, 7th and 8th.
The May IKF
European Tournament date will give the IKF
Europe Athletes a good event to showcase their skills before the IKF World Tournament.
In addition, the IKF
European Tournament will also open doors to other countries who have
been wanting to compete in IKF Tournaments
whether in Europe or at the IKF
World Tournament here in the USA. This request to compete at an IKF Amateur Tournament has been a major requests
from many in Europe who have become frustrated with being forced to have their
Amateur fighters compete against Pro fighters in other European tournaments to
win a Tournament world title. However, many are starting to see the light in
realizing the VAST difference between the IKF
"World" Championships and other tournaments claiming to be "Amateur"
Championships where pros compete side by side with amateurs. The difference in
the awards has also been recognized by many of the European fighters as well who
now want to be a part of the IKF "World"
Championships.
The plan for the IKF European Classic will also help fighters
when they apply for Visa's. Since they would have already competed on an IKF event, it would make things a lot easier for
them. The plan, is to have Full-Contact, Muaythai, OSR and maybe even tie in
with some ISCF MMA Bouts. However, the MMA
bouts are not confirmed since this is not done at the IKF World Classic. A Better idea may be to
run the two fight style events separate as the IKF
and ISCF do here in the USA.
The current plan is to host the event close to Birmingham,
which is the most central UK region with international airports. More to come on
this soon. To see the Awards list
for this years 2008 IKF
World Classic Tournament, click HERE! |
MORE
FIGHT NEWS...
WAKO To
Follow IKF Europe's Idea Of
OPEN SCORING
System
For Kickboxing
Knowing it will be required to be an Olympic Sport, the
European Organization WAKO has made a move to follow in the footsteps of
IKF Europe
in adopting an OPEN SCORING System for kickboxing disciplines in their
Ring Sports of Full Contact, Low-kick, K1-Rules and in Light Contact.
OPEN SCORING
RULES for kickboxing were created by IKF Europe's Director Neil Holden
over 2 years ago as part of his Amateur Kickboxing Association of England (AKA England)
prior to joining forces with the IKF. WAKO
is calling their decision to adopt the rules, "The future of the sport"
and "The future of Open Scoring in Ring Sports". The current
OPEN SCORING RULES used
by IKF can be seen by clicking
HERE.
In Europe, IKF
Europe titles the system as
Olympic Style Rules. However, in the USA, the word "Olympic"
cannot be used unless an Olympic sport, which Kickboxing is not.
WAKO tried an open scoring system in the Light Contact
Junior and Cadets European Championship in Faro, Portugal back in November of
2007 with success. At WAKO's board meeting held November 29th, 2007,
they announced it was their goal to, within a 2 years time period, integrate a
full open scoring with running points.
TUESDAY,
April 29th, 2008, AT 11:00 PM,
PT
IKF
United Kingdom
AT
PAIN AND
GLORY
IKF
United Kingdom: Pain and Glory
is the full contact fightsport flagship of the SENI
show. Unique because it brings together top international fighters, matched
across four fight genres - K1, Kickboxing, MMA and MuayThai, Pain and Glory' has
rapidly become the country's premier genuinely mixed martial arts showcase. Held
as part of the SENI event Pain and Glory forms part of the largest combat
sports event held in Europe
It was also the first time the venue had changed from
Birmingham to London, this time taking place at the prestigious Excel Arena.
One thing was for certain though, the success story simply continued as the ExCeL
welcomed 3,000 spectators. In attendance were many celebrities from both the
fight and entertainment world. Some included Ernesto Hoost, Don 'The
Dragon' Wilson, UFC legend Royce Gracie and
Shannon Lee, the daughter of the Little Dragon himself, Bruce Lee.
This was a fight night that many are saying is quite simply the best they have
witnessed in this country.
Once again, IKF Europe (International
Kickboxing Federation UK) was proud to sanction the kickboxing bouts held at
this years PAIN AND GLORY event. The IKF Judges for this event were, Colin Payne
(Chief Judge), Warren Fryer and Ian Lohoar.
Here are the IKF Kickboxing
Results below.
- IKF FCR
- PROFESSIONAL WELTERWEIGHT
Nick Gill (TS Kickboxing)
vs Maroon Bachir (Germany)
WINNER:
Nick Gill by unanimous decision.
Judge A: 50-43, Judge B: 50-43
Judge C: 50-43
*Bachir penalized 1 point in 2 rounds for low kick count.
- IKF FCR
- PROFESSIONAL SUPER-LIGHTWEIGHT
Qasim 'The Dream'
Nisar (USKA) vs Mohammad Jamal (Germany)
WINNER: Qasim 'The Dream' Nisar by unanimous decision.
Judge A: 50-44, Judge B: 50-44, Judge C: 50-44.
*Jamal
penalized 1 point for low kick count.
- IKFFCR -
PROFESSIONAL WELTERWEIGHT
Suky Shoria (TS Kickboxing)
vs Vedad Muradmerovic (Germany)
WINNER:
Suky Shoria by TKO Round 3.
MORE
IKF RESULTS FROM THIS PAST WEEKEND...
Results From G & G Productions'
"RUMBLE IN THE PARK"
April 26, 2008 - Loves Park,
Illinois, USA
T.J. Gibson
Is
The "NEW" IKF Amateur FCR Heavyweight
World Champion.
- WHO: G & G Productions
- WHERE: Victory Sports Complex Loves Park, Illinois, USA
- WHAT: IKF Kickboxing &
ISCF Mixed Martial Arts
- ISCF Representative: Al Wichers
- IKF Representative: Robert Hinds
- ISCF Referee: Robert Hinds
- IKF Referee: Al Wichers
- ISCF & IKF
Judges: Tony Zamitalo, Kelvin Cadwell, Cheryl Clancey, Anthony Bilus
- DOCTOR: Dr. Charles Dehaan MD
- ISCF PROMOTER: Mr. Todd Green (815)
289-3295 Or At greenacres4080@myway.com
- Amateur Kickboxing (FCR)
Austin Lewis defeated Christian Runquist via TKO at 1:17 of
round 2.
- Amateur Kickboxing (FCR)
Greg Green defeated Shawn Hohol via TKO at 1:51 of round 2.
- Amateur MMA
*Mike Anthony
Vs *Jamie Crossno
Mike Anthony defeated Jaime Crossno via Rear Naked Choke at
2:02 of round 1.
- Amateur MMA
*Eric Huntley
Vs *Matthew Sassolino
Matt Sassolino defeated Eric Huntley via Rear Naked Choke at
1:39 of round 2.
- Amateur MMA
*Chris Zanoni
Vs
*Jon Nagel
Chris
Zanoni defeated Jon Nagel via Referee Stop to Strikes at 2:43 of round 1.
- Amateur Boxing
Tyrell Boose defeated Doug Frye via TKO at 1:19 of round 2.
- Amateur Kickboxing (FCR)
Non Scoring Exhibition: Jarren Norrell vs. Cole Lenington
- Amateur Kickboxing (FCR)
Josh LaBree defeated Jason Christ via Unanimous Decision,
30-25, 30-25, 30-25.
- Amateur MMA
*Anthony Goodwin
Vs Andrew
Dostal
Anthony Goodwin defeated
Andrew Dostal via Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
- Professional Kickboxing (FCR)
Joe Linenfelser defeated Scott Carlson via KO at 1:14 of round
2.
- Professional MMA
ISCF Heavyweight North Central Regional Title
Shayne Adams
Vs
Jason Miller
Shayne Adams defeated Jason
Miller via KO at :31 of round 1.
Shayne Adams is the ISCF
Heavyweight North Central Regional Champion.
- Amateur MMA
*Andrew Navickis
Vs Albert "Jimmy" Cresswell
Albert "Jimmy" Cresswell defeated Andrew Navickis via
Doctor Stoppage Due to Cut prior to round 2.
- Amateur Kickboxing
IKF Amateur FCR Heavyweight World Title
T.J. Gibson defeated Roy Jones via Split Decision, 48-47,
47-48, 46-49.
T.J. Gibson is the IKF Amateur
FCR Heavyweight World Champion.
- Professional MMA
ISCF Lightweight North Central Regional Title
Cal Ferry
Vs Richardo Lamas
Ricardo Lamas defeated Cal Ferry via Guillotine Choke at 4:50
of round 4.
Ricardo Lamas is the
ISCF North Central Regional Champion.
- Ryan Phillips no showed for the weigh-in
and event.
- No call was placed to the promoter. Phillips' has been Fined a $100 Promoter reimbursement fee and Suspended 60 days for his neglect. His opponent Greg
Green competed against Shawn Hohol. Mr. Hohol was originally
scheduled to fight Zach Tennison. Mr. Tennison was extremely helpful and
understanding by giving up his opportunity to fight so both "home town"
fighters Mr. Hohol and Mr. Green could compete in front of a
crowd of fans who bought tickets to see them. The IKF
would like to Thank Mr. Tennison for his over and above
professionalism.
- Joshua Lee was scheduled to fight Andrew Nordmoe. Mr. Lee
was injured at work the day of the event and could not participate.
- Aaron Swenson cancelled.
- (*) To Be
Paid By Promoter - Y.T.P. ISCF
SUNDAY,
April 27th, 2008, AT 7:20 PM,
PT
For
The first Time in Tournament History...
EUROPE TAKES THE LEAD
-
2008
IKF World Classic -
For the first time in IKF Tournament
history, fighters from Europe out-number fighters from North America with a lead
of 10-4. Although
it's early in the game (Most registrations will start coming in about the
middle of May) IKF Europe has made it
clear that they are serious about making the IKF
World Classic the ONLY TRUE AMATEUR World Championships. Ten fighters is
a strong challenge to others who plan to attend the IKF World Classic this year in it's 10th
Anniversary event.
IKF
United Kingdom Full Contact Director Colin Payne (Left) has set
the bar already and there are many more to come. IKF
UK Muay Thai Director Neil Holden also has a large team coming and many
more "Independent" fighters are also scheduled to travel in.
There will be a strong local showing this year as well. Florida trainers
such as David Cummings
has plans on bringing a Team of 25-30 fighters. May is the month to watch the
registered fighters page grow. will your name be on it? We hope to see you there
to "Walk The Walk" with the Best Amateur Kickboxers in the
World!
2008
IKF World Classic - Orlando Florida, July 18th,
19th & 20th!
Here is the list of fighters from Colin Payne's United Kingdom Team
below. ALL are registered for Full Contact Rules.
- ADULT MEN
- Dan Chubb, TKO Kickboxing, 5-0, 68 kilos, 4-13-81, WELTERWEIGHT
- Ashley Collins, TKO Kickboxing, 9-2-1, 81.4 kilos, 9-14-88, LIGHT
HEAVYWEIGHT
- Tom Cunningham, TKO Kickboxing, 2-0, 68 kilos, 10-11-87, WELTERWEIGHT
- Neil Wyborn, TKO Kickboxing, 1-0, 68 kilos, 8-7-84, WELTERWEIGHT
- Joe Wells, TKO Kickboxing, 2-0, 59 kilos, 8-25-88, FEATHERWEIGHT
- Matt Gilbert, TKO Kickboxing, 5-2-1, 72.5 kilos, 6-14-83, LIGHT
MIDDLWEIGHT
- Ashley Hook, TKO kickboxing, 3-3-1, 72.5 kilos, 10-9-88, LIGHT
MIDDLWEIGHT
- Pat Sheehan, Invicta Kickboxing, Trainer: Ray Askew, 6-0, 72.5
kilos, 3-26-84, LIGHT-MIDDLEWEIGHT
- ADULT WOMEN
- Carla Jessup, TKO kickboxing, 5-5-1, 54.5 kilos, 12-10-86, BANTAMWEIGHT
- JUNIOR GIRLS
- Louise Orton, TKO Kickboxing, 2-0, 3-8-91, JUNIOR
FEATHERWEIGHT
To keep track of the registered fighters as they come in, click
HERE! The
fighters above will be added to this page later this week.
MORE FIGHT NEWS!
Think Kickboxing
Is Dead?
Pictures Courtesy FEG
Well, if so, maybe you can explain why so many showed up this past weekend
in the photo below. Our friend Monty DiPietro (K-1 International
Publicist) of the K-1 media department sent us these and several other snap
shots. The event was the K-1 World Grand Prix '08 Europe Final in Amsterdam,
where Errol Zimmerman became the K-1 WGP '08 Europe Champ.
The stand-up fight sport of kickboxing is far from dead in
Europe. As for the USA, what seems to be declining are not kickboxers (Fighters)
but kickboxing PROMOTERS. The first amateur kickboxing fight card in the
State of California this year happened last night at San Francisco's Kezar
Pavillion. They were nothing short of spectators or fighters as a full house (Around
2,500 people) witnessed "26" fights! The sad thing though
is the head Representative of the California State Athletic Commission made it
publicly clear he has no love for Amateur Kickboxing and Muay Thai... Probably
Amateur MMA either, but that's another story for another time.
The K-1 World Grand Prix '08 Europe Final attracted a sellout
crowd of some 20,000 to the
Amsterdam Arena and was broadcast live across Japan on the Fuji TV network.
In the final Zimmerman met Belorussian Zabit
Samedov. Both fighters tested early with low kicks, Zimmerman
stepping in with the right straight punch and missing with the knee; Samedov
pressing with fists but off-target with his spinning back kick. In the second,
Samedov's footwork and speed served him well as he pounded in a
right-left combination; while Zimmerman surprised his opponent with a
flying knee. A bit of clinching slowed the action some in the third, before Zimmerman
landed several punishing blows. Samedov was fast and aggressive right to
the final bell, working a wide variety of punching attacks. A close contest and
a majority decision -- the deep disappointment showing on Samedov's face
when Zimmerman's hand was raised.
FRIDAY,
April 25th, 2008, AT 3:50 PM,
PT
THIS
WEEKENDS ACTION!
G & G Productions Presents
"RUMBLE IN THE PARK"
Loves Park, Illinois, USA
- WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 2008
- WHO: G & G Productions
- WHERE: Victory Sports Complex Loves Park, Illinois, USA
- WHAT: IKF Kickboxing &
ISCF Mixed Martial Arts
- ISCF Representative: Al Wichers
- IKF Representative: Robert Hinds
- ISCF Referee: Robert Hinds
- IKF Referee: Al Wichers
- ISCF & IKF
Judges: Tony Zamitalo, Kelvin Cadwell, Cheryl Clancey, Anthony Bilus
- DOCTOR: Dr. Charles Dehaan MD
- ISCF PROMOTER: Mr. Todd Green (815)
289-3295 Or At greenacres4080@myway.com
IKF AMATEUR FCR *HEAVYWEIGHT
WORLD TITLE TJ Gibson,
Minnesota, USA VS Roy Jones, Waterloo,
Iowa, USA
(*) Number 1 Ranked Wade Hayness Past On This Bout.
ISCF PRO LIGHTWEIGHT NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL TITLE Cal Ferry Vs Ricardo
Lamas
ISCF PRO HEAVYWEIGHT NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL TITLE Shane Adams Vs
Jason Miller
|
ISCF
PRO
LIGHTWEIGHT NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL TITLE
Cal Ferry Vs Ricardo
Lamas
ISCF
PRO
HEAVYWEIGHT NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL TITLE
Shane Adams Vs
Jason Miller
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING - AS OF: FRIDAY,
APRIL 25th, 2008, 10:40 PM/PST
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Greg Green
Vs Ryan Phillips
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Shawn Hohol
Vs Zach Tennison
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Kyle Dietrich
Vs Aaron Swenson
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Andrew Nordmoe
Vs Joshua Lee
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Doug Frye Vs
Thomas Boose
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Christian
Runquist Vs Austin Lewis
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Jarren Norrell
Vs Cole Lenington
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Josh Labree Vs
Jason Christ
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Roy Jones Jr.
Vs Tyron Jr. Gibson
- AMATEUR MMA AS OF: FRIDAY, APRIL 25th, 2008,
10:40 PM/PST
MORE
IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND!
Tricia McKeary, Keith Nathan, Neil Holden
In
Association With IKF/AKA England Present
"IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS"
Altrincham, England
- WHEN: Sunday, April 27, 2008
- WHO: Tricia McKeary, Keith Nathan, Neil Holden, In Association
With IKF/AKA England
- WHERE: Altrincham, England
- WHAT: IKF Kickboxing
- IKF Representative: Neil Holden
- IKF PROMOTER: Tricia McKeary, Keith
Nathan, Neil Holden In Association With IKF/AKA England - Mr. Neil Holden at
U.K. : 07973 - 43 - 18 - 18 or by e-mail at NARHolden@aol.com
- ON THE WEB: www.AKA-England.org
MORE
IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND!
K-Star Promotions Present
'Return To The Tower!'
Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
- WHEN: Sunday, April 27, 2008
- WHO: K-Star Promotions
- WHERE: Tower Ballroom, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B169EE, England
- WHAT: IKF Kickboxing &
ISCF Mixed Martial Arts
- IKF Representative: Pele Nathan
- IKF Referee: Craig Neild
- ISCF PROMOTER: Mr. Steve Logan (
0044-121-331-4074 )or by e-mail at
stevelogan@btconnect.com
- ON THE WEB: www.AKA-England.org
IKF
Pro Muay Thai
With 3
IKF Championship Bouts
IKF Pro MTR British
Super Lightweight Title
Dave
Copestake (K-Star Gym - Steve Logan)
Vs
Alex James (Studio 2000)
IKF Pro MTR British Light Welterweight Title
Karl Kopestake (K-Star Gym - Steve Logan)
Vs Thomas
McCormack (Wicker Gym - Mick Mullaney)
IKF Pro MTR British Super
Middleweight Title
Mehndi Firoozi
(Wicker)
Vs Shaun Lomax
(Combat Sports)
THURSDAY,
April 24th, 2008, AT 4:20 PM,
PT
IKF
PKB At The World Classic!
Registration
Now Open For 2008
IKF World Classic Point Kickboxing
Tournament!
Early registration is requested
|
Many are excited about the new addition of IKF Point Kickboxing
to this years 2008
IKF World Classic. The tournament
itself will be held on July 18th, 19th & 20th, 2008 in Orlando, Florida at
the outstanding World Marriott Center... the Largest Marriott in the
World!
Like the Full Contact Kickboxing divisions, this years Semi Contact, Point
Kickboxing will have open registration and you will be able to see how many
people are in your division. We wanted you to know up front who is in your
division so that you know that you will more than likely have competition if
you attend to the event...barring last minute injury etc.
Moreover, you will be able to move to another division if for some reason
your first choice is not available. Therefore, we want you to sign up as early
as possible if you are even thinking about attending the mega event for
Kickboxing! Don't wait to see who's there because someone else may be
waiting too. The only way to assure that someone is in your division is for
you to sign up first! Click the PKB Logo
at left to Register.
IKF Point Kickboxing was presented as an
exhibition style at the 2007
IKF World Classic as several
champions emerged and were really tested as the competition heated up! Many who
witnessed IKF /PKB
for the first time found out that this semi contact competition is real, minus
the knockouts as they are not allowed. But IKF /PKB is a big challenge for those who try
it...be it - beginner or advanced fighters. The comments and popularity of the
2007 Tournament assures us that many more will come from around the world as
they did from country's like Canada, Egypt and across the United
States. We hope to see you there this year...in shape and ready to do
battle!
Some of 2007 Champions have said they will be returning to recapture the
2008 Championship and it may be only up to you to change this course! Bring
It On and sign up early! It's going to be a great 10th Anniversary Celebration for the
2008 IKF
World Classic!
For more information contact IKF /PKB President Johnny Davis by
e-mail at johnnyd@akpromotions.org
or by calling (916) 205-4762. For more info on the 2008
IKF World Classic - Click
HERE! For more
info about IKF Point Kickboxing click
HERE! |
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MORE ON IKF PKB...
2007
IKF World Classic Point
Kickboxing Results Inaugural Event Had Positive Reaction!
|
|
At last years 2007 IKF World Classic
the IKF Point Kickboxing was presented as a "Demonstration
/ Exhibition Style" and it was no disappointment! As the first event
came to an end in Orlando, Florida there were many who had a lot of positive
things to say about this newer concept of semi- contact fighting here in the
United States. Most who witnessed it testified to the importance of its
existence for the future growth of kickboxing in several styles. Moreover, they
too saw the incubator process that this type of event will be for the future of
kickboxing.
What happened last year was a showcase of what
IKF Point Kickboxing is all about. Many
have been seeing some forms of semi-contact continuous fighting cropping up in
different arenas lately. However, the IKF
wanted them to see what the original idea of this realistic fighting program
should be like. In the words of IKF/PKB President Johnny Davis "Several
groups are now attempting to duplicate the program, however, I caution them
because kickboxing can be dangerous as any contact sport can be and without
proper controls, someone could get hurt. Our goal is to show the world the
intentions of this concept in showcasing a few fights with good control but good
action as well and allowing it to become a model for future events and I believe
we have been successful in doing just that."
One thing for sure in the words of IKF
President Steve Fossum, "I see the IKF Point Kickboxing
divisions as a big part of the IKF World Classic. The more kickboxing trainers
who put their fighters into it, the more they see how this style really does
help them progress to the next level.
One of those trainers who had put off attending the Point
Kickboxing events was Billy Olsen of Santa Rosa California. Olsen
trains former IKF Tournament Champion and
IKF California State Champion Rick
Cheeks (Right, with trainer Olsen to the right, 19-0/17, 2-0, Team
Kickboxing, 4-1 MMA, 245, 6'4"). Cheeks will be fighting for an
IKF Professional World Title June 20th,
of this year in Montego Bay, Jamaica against Patrice Quattron of France
(26-0/26, 265, 6'6") "I wish I knew about this sooner."
said Olsen, "I would have had my fighters doing this long ago!"
Semi Contact fighters from around the world will now have yet
another outlet to showcase and hone their skills for pursuit of their future
endeavors in the great sport of kickboxing! (Pictured at Right - Chris
Jameson of High Point, NC Lands Side Kick on eventual winner Paul Dillon of
Florida)
Although small because it was not intended to be a big part of
the World Classic tournament like this year, the 2007 PKB event was a learning
experience for all involved. We at the IKF
saw some of the issues right up front. One issue that we will resolve this year
is to post entries as they come in like we do for the other fighting styles.
That way, fighters from around the world will know who is in their division as
well as use their option to move into another division if not enough
participation. Last year, we were lucky and were able to match fighters close
enough in their weight division that travel from as far as Egypt and Canada as
well as parts of the U.S.
Fighters, Coaches and fans gathered around the floored- ring to
witness the action first-hand. Since they were never posted last year due to the
small size of the exhibition style, here are the results of some great
semi-contact action that kicked off an even greater event in the IKF World Classic
loaded with full contact action! |
Sixteen year old Hayley Tennier traveled from Ontario,
Canada to show that her prowess on the semi contact circuit in Europe was not
fluke. She did prove that she certainly has skills and understands the sport
well as she flashed her excellent jabs and crosses combined with extended
lengthy legs to defeat the tough and gritty 16 year old Fatima Cornidez
of Silver City, New Mexico who showed up that same day ready to do battle. Fatima,
gave Hayley everything she could handle and then some...after the three-
two minute rounds, both fighters were breathing heavy and glad the bout was over
as Hayley pulled off a Unanimous Decision making her coach Mitch
Bendiera of Progressive Martial Arts of Ontario, Canada very happy!
Hayley Tennier became the first ever IKF World Classic Point Kickboxing
Champion as a Lightweight and in the
female division with this well deserving victory! In her own words "I
had a great time and will be back next year!"
Next, the Men's Light Heavyweight division took the floor ring
to show their stuff! Garrick Velat of High Point, North Carolina, USA
stepped up to take on Salhah Azzazi who came all the way from Elshankia,
Egypt to participate. Azzazai did show some skill in effectively
landing an axe kick to the head of Velat on numerous occasions.
However, it was the aggressiveness of Velate and a constant barrage of
punches and kicks that out pointed Azzazi for a Split Decision win. Valat
would become only the second person to win an IKF World Classic Point Kickboxing Title for
Light Heavyweight. Both men were clearly exhausted after throwing so many
punches and kicks as was encouraged by their trainers and the center referee
over the three- two minute round period.
After receiving a bye in his original division, Chris
Jamison of High Point, North Carolina felt that he wanted more action and
stepped in to fight Paul Dillon of Holly Hill, Florida. This was perhaps
the best fight IKF Point Kickboxing fight
of the day as both men landed good punches and showed some skill with their
kicks! It was clear that both wanted the title and the crowd really got into
their fight as the intensity increased by each round although it was clear that
each man was being challenged from a conditioning viewpoint. But the new IKF World Classic Point
Kickboxing Title would go to Paul Dillon for the Middleweight
division, Chris Jamison won first in his original division of Light
Heavyweight where he received the bye...while Paul Dillon defeated Richard
Williams of Camp Puerde, Arizona by injury default. Both Dillon and
Jamison look forward to returning next year to defend their titles with
even more diverse competition.
As a special feature in last year's IKF World Classic, the point kickboxing did
exactly as it intended...to show others what it was all about. Based on the
comments after seeing about 20 rounds of of IKF Point Kickboxing action, we can be
confident that IKF
Point Kickboxing will become a fixture at the World Classic!
Special thanks to IKF
official Terri Storm who kept the ring moving and suggested that she
liked the Point Kickboxing concept so much that she "might consider
competing next year!" That would be a welcomed event to witness her in
action...and perhaps is an early challenge to other women who may be considering
the IKF semi contact arena of Point
Kickboxing. More thanks goes to judges Tony Storm, Michael Lee and Rick
Rosenbaum. |
SPECIAL
AWARDS
AT THIS YEARS
IKF WORLD CLASSIC!
|
This being the 10th year of the IKF World Classic, it will be our goal to
make it a little more special than in the past 9 years. For this years event,
each fight division will have additional "Special" Awards that
will be given only to their rule divisions.
These "Special Awards" will be in addition to
the always custom IKF
World Classic Title Belts. Our first special additional award
announcement will be for the Adult Men's Muay Thai divisions. Each Champion in
the 10 Adult Muay Thai will receive this beautiful metal Muay Thai fighter
statue ( naikanomtom ) engraved with the 2008
IKF World Classic and their weight
division on it.
More "Special Awards" will be announced over the next
two months.
"Awards are a major part of our tournament."
Said IKF President Steve Fossum. "As
amateurs, we want these great fighters to walk away with not only great memories
but something special to remember their experience by which is the main reason
we want to send every fighter home with an award of some kind."
As in past years, all fighters will receive custom raised print
color certificates and custom tournament medals. Second place and Champions
receive more awards which include glass plaques, autograph gloves and of course,
all (All age groups) the Champions will be awarded the
2008
IKF World Classic Championship Belt.
The question everyone has been asking is the same every year... "What color
are the belts?" That will be announced soon.
This year the IKF wants
everyone to go away with more, especially the contenders who don't make it to
the final championship bouts. This included the Chief Trainers of each fighter
as well who will all receive special gifts.
The IKF is also working
organizing a special "Welcome Banquet Dinner" free to all
registered fighters and trainers on Friday night. This of course will depend on
securing sponsorship for it since the IKF
would be required to use the Hotel Catering for the dinner which could be as
much as $20 per plate per person. Still, if a sponsor can be found, this would
be a great way to kick off a great event.
As already mentioned, more special additions for the "10th
Annual" IKF Tournament will be
announced over the next two months so keep watch. The IKF
tournament has proven for the last 9 years that it is 'THE' Tournament for
Amateur kickboxers. It's always been the largest "ALL AMATEUR"
Kickboxing tournament in the world and the IKF
hopes to keep that prestigious title this year.
North American Amateur kickboxers don't need to travel overseas
to be crowned one of the "Best AMATEUR Kickboxers in the World!"
All they have to do is make a trip like IKF
Europe and the rest of the "REAL AMATEUR Fighters" in the
world plan to do this year to Orlando Florida, USA... |
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We hope to see you all there to
"Walk The Walk"
And
"Bring It ON!"
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WEDNESDAY,
April 23rd, 2008, AT 8:10 PM,
PT
IKF
Welcomes Promoter Arthur Meek
To
IKF UK Team
IKF Europe:
The IKF UK is pleased to announce that Arthur Meek
will be joining the team and sanctioning with the IKF
for his next event set for 22nd June, to be held in Bridgewater, Somerset,
England.
Arthur has been involved in Martial Arts for many years
and is one of the highest ranked Black Belts in Wado Ryu Karate in
England as well one of the driving forces behind full contact martial Arts in
the South West of England. Both a former national and European Karate Champion
and amateur boxer Arthur has been involved as a trainer of kickboxing
since the early 90's before taking the plunge as a promoter in 2004.
This next event will feature IKF
sanctioned Amateur and Professional Kickboxing as well as MMA. Zoe Mason
and Anne Otterwell will meet for the IKF
Professional Southern Area Super Lightweight title and local fighter Chris
James will meet Rob Burbridge for the IKF
Amateur English Super Middleweight title. All of us here at the IKF welcome Arthur to the IKF.
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IKF NEWS
Photos From Mike Sheppard and Antoine McRae
World Title War!
MONDAY,
April 21st, 2008, AT 12:10 AM,
PT
Sheppard
Captures Vacant
"IKF Pro Cruiserweight World Title
In A 12 Round WAR Against McRae
Results From Pro
Performance Presents
"IKF WORLD TITLE ACTION"
April 19th, 2008 -
Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
On the Friday before his IKF
World Title fight, number 1
Ranked Pro Full Contact Rules Cruiserweight Mike Sheppard
said on a local Virginia radio station that he was hoping for a knockout win
over his top ranked opponent Antoine McRae of Elizabeth New Jersey.
What Sheppard didn't expect to face though was someone that has never
been down in his fight career. Sheppard hit McRae with the power
of a diesel truck throughout 12 rounds of non stop action but his powerful shots
were like driving into a rock faced mountain. McRae gave his share of
powerful shots back to Sheppard as well, but it was Sheppard
that landed the majority of the heat to win the judges unanimous decision after
all 12 rounds of World Title action.
Sheppard also landed the majority of kicks throughout
the bout averaging 11 kicks per round to McRae's 9. Sheppard
threw with far more power as McRae tried to score points with his
deception and quickness. McRae came close to not making his kick count
in rounds 5, 8 and 9 as he tried to score more with his hands. In fact, it was
round 7 where some thought McRae was going to turn up the heat as he
jumped around the ring as if he had been saving himself for the later rounds and
went on to win round 7 from all three judges and pulled a draw score from 2 of
the 3 judges in round 8. At the end of 8, the total scores from the three West
Virginia Commission judges were split with one for McRae and the other 2
were for Sheppard but not by much. However Sheppard proved he
truly did have enough in his tank as he turned up his own heat in the final 4
rounds, winning each from all three of the judges. In the end, it was the
strength of persistence that kept Mike Sheppard pressing forward to take
the vacant IKF PRO FCR Cruiserweight World
title by unanimous decision.
This was one of those classic bouts that would have made great
TV and great strides for the sport of kickboxing. However, as many great
kickboxing bouts have claimed over the years, only those in attendance will have
the memory of two great warriors giving their all for 12 full rounds on April
19th, 2008 in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. As for those who missed it, all we
can say is, we hope you make the next great fight, live in a city near you.
Also on the night was the quest for the vacant PKF
Super Heavyweight title. In the end, Bill Shahan of Virginia took the
title by a TKO win at 1:40 of round 4. The undercard bouts for the night
included 6 amateur boxing bouts.
- WHO: Power Promotions & Pro Performance
- WHERE: Pro Performance Fitness Expo, Pro Performance Arena, In
Milan Park Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
- WHAT: IKF Pro Kickboxing
- IKF Representative: Steve Fossum
- IKF Referee: Dan Stell
- Judges: West Virginia State Commission appointed
- IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Leon Ramsey at
(304) 462-5744 or by e-mail at ramseypetro@rtol.net
FRIDAY,
April 11th, 2008, AT 3:00 PM,
PT
THIS
WEEKENDS
IKF ACTION!
Power Promotions & Pro Performance Presents 2nd
Annual
"IKF
WORLD TITLE ACTION"
Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
- WHEN: Saturday Night: April 19th, 2008
- WHO: Power Promotions & Pro Performance
- WHERE: Pro Performance Fitness Expo, Pro Performance Arena, In
Milan Park Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
- WHAT: IKF Pro Kickboxing
- IKF Representative: Steve Fossum
- IKF Referee: Dan Stell
- IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Leon Ramsey at
(304) 462-5744 or by e-mail at ramseypetro@rtol.net
PLUS
7 Round Super Heavyweight FCR Bout
Undercard Of Amateur Kickboxing and Amateur Boxing
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IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND
Bridgestone Gym Presents
"ARMAGEDDON XPLOSION"
Dublin, Ireland
- WHEN: Saturday Night: April 19th, 2008
- WHO: Bridgestone Gym
- WHERE: Riverside Club, South Cicular Road, Dublin, Ireland
- WHAT: IKF Pro & Amateur
Kickboxing
- IKF Representative: TBA
- IKF Referee: TBA
- IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Paul Kelly at 00353
(0) 872591425 or at bridgestone@muaythai.com
- ON THE WEB: www.BridgestoneMuayThai.com
IKF PRO MUAY THAI WELTERWEIGHT EUROPEAN TITLE Robert Doyle (Dublin. Ireland, 15-8-2
) VS Richard Cadden (Leeds, England,
24-18-1)
IKF PRO MUAY THAI FEATHERWEIGHT IRISH TITLE William Murphy (Cork, Ireland) VS
Robert McGivern (Belfast, Ireland)
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MORE
IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND
Black Dragon Presents
IKF Junior
Irish Championships
Galway, Ireland
- WHEN: Sunday Night: April 20th, 2008
- WHO: Black Dragon
- WHERE: Oranmore Community Centre, Galway, Ireland
- WHAT: IKF Kickboxing
- IKF Representative: TBA
- IKF Referee: TBA
- IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Pete Foley by
e-mail at pfugym@hotmail.com
- ON THE WEB: www.BlackDragon.ie
TUESDAY,
April 15th, 2008, AT 12:10 PM,
PT
Results From No Xclusions, Inc.
"Friday Night Fights"
April 11th, 2008 -
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- WHO: No Xclusions, Inc.
- WHERE: Plush - Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- WHAT: IKF Amateur Kickboxing
- IKF Representative: Lee Barden
- IKF Referee: Daniel Benaitis
- IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Thomas Fischer at
(904) 744-9995 or by e-mail at noxclusionsinc@aol.com
Plush continues to pack the
house with their monthly IKF Kickboxing
events. They would like to thank coaches from Smiley's Athletix, Kenny
Barry and Jahmal McClinnan from World Martial Arts for their
continued support and providing such skilled fighters. They couldn't put on
such a great event if they didn't have the support of such great coaches and
gyms. Some of the best moments of the night were:
Bill McNeil had challenged Brian Stalvey last month - Bill's
record was1-2 and Brian Stalvey was 9-5
Bill won the match by unamious decision from all of the judges. There
was a rematch between Tryone Brisby and David Blackburn.
David did a great job but Tryone won the match. Looking forward
to next month. They have a rematch schedule between Oscar Williams and
Charlie Herrera. Their next event will be on May 18th.
all these events have been great for the Florida fighters, but the real
question is, "How many of them will be 'Walking The Walk' to this
years IKF
World Classic?" We hope to see a big Florida crowd at
this years IKF
World Classic to join in with the rest of the world's best
Amateur Kickboxers. Here's the nights results below.
- Amateur Full Contact
Rules
William McNeil (St Augustine, Florida, USA,
2-2, 230, 6'', 10-07-77, Self, 904-347-6136)
defeated Brian Stalvey
(Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 9-6, 225, 6'2", Self, 904-737-4332)
by unaminous decision with judges scoring the bout 28-27, 29-28, 29-26.
- Amateur International
Rules
Alex Ferguson (Jacksonville, Florida, USA,
2-0, 175, 6', 6-13-88, Garrit Joseph, 904-399-8686 )
defeated Charles
Gillespie (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 0-1, 180, 6', 10-27-87, Chris
Tillem, 904-509-8677) by TKO At 1:52 of round 2.
- Amateur International
Rules
Caleb Frisbee (Middleburg, Florida, USA,
5-0, 168, 5'11", 11-24-87, Team Relentless, 904-237-2044)
defeated
Nick Thomas (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 3-3, 165, 5'9",
11-13-83, Self, 904-477-1517) by TKO at 1:18 of Round 2.
- Amateur International
Rules
This bout was scored a "NO Contest"
due to groin kick at the begining of round 1 and fighter couldn't continue.
Kyle Pitman (Orange Park, Florida, USA, 0-0, 145, 5'9", 1-7-87,
Self, 904-272-3856)
and Daniel Gray (Jacksonville, Florida,
USA, 150, 0-0, 5'9", World Martial Arts, 904-642-3150)
- Amateur International
Rules
Jonathan Moore (Jacksonville, Florida, USA,
141, 1-0, 5'9", 10-12-89, Ryan Lee, 904-894-6961)
defeated, Matt
Hayt (St Augustine, Florida, USA, 0-1, 138, 5'6", 8-2-88, Gareth
Joseph, 904-371-0829) by KO At 1:58 into round 3.
- Amateur Full Contact
Rules
Tyrone Brisby (Jacksonville, Florida, USA,
6-2, 180, 6', 6-2-88, World Martial Arts, 904-642-3150)
defeated David
Blackburn (Orange Park, Florida, USA, 1-2, 175, 5'11", 8-31-81, Mr
Smiley, 904-861-7658) by unaminous decision with judges scoring the bout
30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
- Amateur International
Rules
Jonathan Logan Murphy (Jacksonville,
Florida, USA, 141, 1-0, 5'10", 4-28-87, World Martial Arts, 904-642-3150)
defeated
Levi Cleveland (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 0-1, 138, 5'6",
1-8-82, Self, 904-589-4800) by TKO at 1:10 of round 3.
- Amateur Full Contact
Rules
Tracy Jackson (Jacksonville, Florida, USA,
2-0, 190, 6'1",11-20-81, Self, 904-343-0078)
defeated Alfred
Hoppert (Orange Park, Florida, USA, 0-1, 183, 5'10, 4-2-84) by TKO
at the end of round 2.
- Amateur Full Contact
Rules
Terry Blackburn (Middleburg, Florida, USA,
6-0, 254, 6', 8-17-80, Mr. Smiley, 904-861-7658 )
defeated Brenton
Stowers (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 6-4, 250, 6'3", 2-15-84, Self,
904-412-7205) by TKO at the end of round 1.
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IKF RESULTS
Results From Carl Sams Absolute Adrenaline
"VENDETTA"
March 16th, 2008 -
Bournemouth, England
- WHO: Carl Sams
- WHERE: Littledown Leisure Center, Bournemouth, England
- WHAT: IKF Pro Kickboxing &
Pro Mixed Martial Arts
- IKF Representative: Colin Payne
- CONTACT: Mr. Carl Sams at 01202 294223 or by e-mail at
member@bnetwork.fsnet.co.uk
- ON THE WEB: www.AbsoluteAdrenaline.tv
- Kris Cann (Bulldog) Vs Lee Lucus (King Tiger)
WINNER: Cann by decision.
- Sam Gray (Bulldog) Vs Paul Haworth (Puma).
WINNER: Gray by decision.
- Gordon Childs (Dorchester Kick) Vs John Gisby (Cage
Gym)
WINNER: Childs by decision.
- Chris James (Bridgwater) Vs Eric Laffin (Puma)
WINNER: James by TKO Round 3.
- James Cornick (Bulldog) Vs Calum Smith (Dragonfoot)
WINNER: Cornick by TKO Round 2nd.
- Mo Kargbo (Bulldog) Vs Marco Coelho (Portugal)
WINNER: Kargbo by KO Round 4.
- Ross Phillips (Bulldog) Vs Mark Townley (Puma)
WINNER: Townley by decision.
- Simon Millward (SDCS) Vs Qasim Nisar (USKBA)
WINNER: Nisar by KO in Round 5.
- Scott Rowley (Bulldog) Vs
Scott Gannon (King Tiger)
WINNER:
Rowley by decision.
- IKF 5 Nations Amateur
Welterweight Title
Daniel Winstanley (Bulldog
- England) Vs Paul Huish (Black
Dragons - Eire)
This bout ended in a Draw
- IKF
European Super Lightweight Title
Natalie Bee (Mugendo
England - defending Champion) Vs Sandra
Ernano (Portugal - Challenger)
WINNER:
Bee by KO in Round 4.
- ISCF Pro MMA
- Sam Rocha (Bulldog) Vs
Nigel Marchment (Southampton).
WINNER:
Rocha, Guillotine Choke in Round 1.
- Lee Mullholland (Bulldog) Vs
Scott Pooley (Poole Ju Jitsu)
WINNER:
Pooley by Strikes in Round 1.
- Lee Cutler (Machine Martial Arts) Vs
Simon Critchell (King Tiger)
WINNER:
Cutler by Strikes in Round 1.
SUNDAY,
April 13th, 2008, AT 9:00 PM,
PT
IKF RESULTS
"England vs
Portugal"
April 6th, 2008
Ben Barwise
Leon Segar
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IKF
TITLE RESULTS
- IKF
Junior English 37kg
Liam Lambourne (Lumpini, Crawley) Vs Leon Segar (Keddles)
Winner on points siplit decision - Leon Segar
(Keddles)
- IKF
Junior British Title 48kg
Karen Matrtin (Nai Khanom Tom, Scotland) Vs Jade Nicholls (Scorpions)
Winner unaminous points decision - Jade Nicholls
(Scorpions)
- IKF
Junior British Title 43kg
Connor Rickman (Keddles) Vs Danny Whitlock (Sukothai)
Winner unaminous points decision - Connor
Rickman (Keddles)
- IKF
Southern Area Title 60kg
Jo Abrehert (Scorpions) Vs Jenny Sawyer (Newbury)
Winner unaminous points decision - Jo Abrehert
(Scorpions)
- IKF
Southern Area Title 75kg
Ben Barwise (Lumpini, Crawley) Vs Mark Little (Fight Factory)
Winner on points Unaminous decision - Ben
Barwise (Lumpini, Crawley)
- IKF
European Title 60kg
Rob Storey (Keddles) Vs
Paulo Calhau (Nevershake, Portugal)
Winner unaminous points decision - Rob Storey
(Keddles)
- IKF
English Title
This bout did not Happen due to last minute
pull out (injury) |
Jade Nicholls
Rob
Storey
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FRIDAY,
April 11th, 2008, AT 3:00 PM,
PT
THIS
WEEKENDS
IKF ACTION!
No Xclusions, Inc. Presents
"Friday Night Fights"
TONIGHT - Jacksonville,
Florida, USA
- WHEN: Friday Night: April 11th, 2008
- WHO: No Xclusions, Inc.
- WHERE: Plush - Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- WHAT: IKF Amateur Kickboxing
- IKF Representative: Lee Barden
- IKF Referee: Daniel Benaitis
- IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Thomas Fischer at
(904) 744-9995 or by e-mail at noxclusionsinc@aol.com
- FIGHT CARD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th, 2008
- Jeremy Chastian Vs Alfred Hoppert
- Charlie Hererra Vs Oscar Williams
- Alex Ferguson Vs Chad Gilispie
- Adam Fausnito Vs Caleb Frisbee
- Jonathan Moore Vs Matt Hyat
- Aaron Hill Vs James Mason
- Brian Stalvey Vs William McNeil
- Joe Stores Vs Anthony Alexander
- ALTERNATES AS OF APRIL 11th, 2008
- Kurt Kurley
- Daniel Gray
- Kyle Pitman
- Sam Fuller
- Levi Clevland
THURSDAY,
April 10th, 2008, AT 10:30 PM,
PT
RESULTS FROM
"PURE
FORCE VII - Glory"
April 5th, 2008 - Tinley Park,
Illinois, USA
- WHO: HCX International, LLC - Entertainment
- WHERE: Holiday Inn Select / Tinley Park Convention Center, 18501 S
Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, Illinois, 60477, USA
- WHAT: IKF Amateur Kickboxing &
ISCF Amateur MMA
- IKF & ISCF
Representative: Mike Storm
- IKF & ISCF
Referee: Al Wichgers
- IKF & ISCF
Judges: TBA
- DOCTOR: Doctor: Bruce Hertz MD
- IKF & ISCF
PROMOTER: Mr. James Hill at (815) 730-3800 or by e-mail at
info@hcxinternational.com
- ON THE WEB: www.PureForceMMA.com
On Saturday, April 5th, 2008, the guys at HCX
International put together a powerful fight card at the Holiday Inn
Convention Center in Tinley Park, Illinois. They brought amateur adult men and
women in from Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan, many of whom were making
their debuts in the ring, to energize fight fans with a Muay Thai Rules and
Mixed Martial Arts event. They started the card with a fine Muay Thai Rules
exhibition between Anthony Fearn and Tyler Smock, both of
Illinois. These guys demonstrated to the crowd what could be expected when the
fighting started later. Here Are The Results of the Night
Submitted by Michael Storm,
IKF/ISCF
Representative
- Women's Featherweight Muay Thai
Michelle
Perry, 1-0-0, Team Blast, Madison, WI, Mike Vaughn, vs.
Alex Paulsen, 0-1-0, Jho Boun Martial Arts, Mokena, IL Jho Moraga
Round
1: Perry begins with jabs, hooks and kicks to Paulsen's head and
body that backs her up. Paulsen throws leg kicks and front kicks to
Perry's body in an attempt to stall the attack. Perry, the
shorter of the two fighters, appears determined to be the aggressor as she
charges forward. Perry throws a front kick to Paulsen's body
but Paulsen answers with a left/right combination to Perry's
head and forces Perry to tie her up. In the clinch, Perry
proceeds to throw knees to the body of Paulsen. Paulsen appeared
uncomfortable in the clinch so she pushed Perry away. Perry
steps right up and throws a strong right hook to Paulsen's head that
staggered her and forced Referee Al Wichgers to step in and issue a
standing 8 count. As the fight resumed, Perry charges forward and tries
to deliver more damage to the head and body of Paulsen right before the
round ended. Perry took a strong edge in the round due to the 8 count.
Round
2: Perry begins attacking at the opening of the round. Paulsen
threw kicks and punches at Perry which had little effect on her. Perry
continued moving in and attacking, she front kicked Paulsen in the
stomach and put her down but Paulsen got right back up. It was called a
flash knockdown but it got a rise out of the crowd. Perry, relentless,
keeps moving forward. Paulsen valiantly fought back was not able to
stop Perry. Perry's attack was strong, it forced Referee Al
Wichgers to step in and stop the match at 1:12 of the round.
Winner by TKO-Michelle Perry.
- Men's Welterweight Muay Thai
Sean
Barnett, 0-1-0, Peak Submission Shootbox, St. Mary's, OH, Jody Poff, vs.
Tyler Parr, 1-0-0, Bob Long's Silverbacks, Galesburg, IL, Ashley Sanchez
Round
1: Parr begins with a leg kick which Barnett answers with a pair
of punches. Parr then throws two round kicks toward Barnett's
head that just miss the target. Barnett moves in and ties Parr
up. Parr pushes him away with his left hand and hits him with his
right. Again, Barnett ties Parr up and pulls Parr's
head down as he throws knees. Referee Al Wichgers breaks the fighters
and warns Barnett for pulling down on Parr's head. Parr throws
a round kick and this time hits Barnett in the head. Barnett
answers with a leg kick and then ties Parr up attempting to knee him to
the body. Parr pushes him off and lands a right hook to Barnett's
head. The edge in the round went to Parr on all judges' cards.
Round 2: Barnett starts with a kick to Parr's stomach which
is answered by a stronger kick from Parr to Barnett's stomach.
They exchange leg kicks. Parr then throws a leg kick followed by a
right hook to the head of Barnett. Parr throws another round
kick towards Barnett's face that just misses but he follows it up with a
right hook to Barnett's face. Barnett lands a right hook to
Parr's head and several unanswered leg kicks that back Parr up.
It was a closer round than the first with two judges giving the edge to Parr
and one to Barnett.
Round 3: Barnett starts with a leg kick
which is answered by a Parr left/right combination to Barnett's
head. Barnett throws a left kick to the body followed by a punch and
then he ties Parr up. Barnett begins taking the lead on the
exchanges by getting off first and beating Parr to the punch. Barnett
the obvious aggressor in the round and ha a much better round. As the bell ends
the fight, Parr threw a round kick to the head of Barnett who
threw a round kick to Parr's body. The body shot knocked an off-balance
Parr down in a flash knockdown. All judges scoring the round for Barnett.
The final scorecards read 28-29, 29-28 and 28-29. Winner by
Split Decision, Tyler Parr.
- Men's Welterweight MMA
James
Fritz, 0-0-0-1, HCX International, Shorewood, IL, Hill Bros., vs.
Brett
Bartnik, 0-0-0-1, Jho Boun Martial Arts, Mokena, IL, Jho Moraga
Round
1: Both fighters exchange kicks to the body. Fritz throws a leg kick
which is answered by a left/right combination from Bartnik to Fritz's
face that puts Fritz down. Bartnik comes forward but Fritz
scrambled to his feet and meets him standing. Bartnik throws another
pair of punches to Fritz's face and Fritz answers with punches
of his own. Both fighters circle the ring as they look for an opening. Fritz
shoots for a takedown and misses. Both fighters move to their feet and separate
allowing Referee Al Wichgers to step in and stop time. He calls Dr.
Grace Akiens in to look at a cut under the eye of Jimmy Fritz that
he received during the earlier exchanges. The doctor determined that is was too
severe for Fritz to continue and stopped the fight at 1:21 of the round.
Since the fight had not completed the first round, it was
issued a "NO CONTEST".
- Men's Light Cruiserweight Muay Thai
Josh
Daniels, 1-0-0, Team Blast, Madison, WI, Mike Vaughn, vs.
Brian Strick, 0-1-0, Shiru Tora Academy, Madison Hgts., MI, Lisa Dzik
Round
1: Daniels comes across the ring and throws a flurry of punches to Strick's
head. Strick turns away so Daniels wraps him up and begins
throwing knees to the body. Strick pushes Daniels off and
throws a front leg sidekick to Daniels' body. Daniels walks
through it, ties Strick up and begins throwing knees to his body. In
the process, he pulls Strick's head down and lands an illegal knee to the head
that forces Referee Al Wichgers to stop the fight and issue Daniels
a warning for the knee to the head. As the fight resumes, Daniels comes
in and knees Strick once again in the head. The referee stopped time
and deducted one point from Daniels for the illegal blow. Strick
charged forward as the fight continued and wildly threw punches at the head of
Daniels as the bell rang to end the round and then continued punching
after the bell forcing the referee to stop him an admonish him for the action.
All judges gave the edge in the round to Daniels but due to the point
deduction, it ended up an even round.
Round 2: Daniels begins the
round with a clinch and a left knee to Strick's body. They break, Daniels
moves in calmly and throws powerful, straight punches to the head and body of
Strick, forcing Strick back and between the ropes. Daniels
steps back, lets Strick out and continues to hit Strick. Strick
fights back but is unable to keep Daniels from coming forward. Strick
throws a spinning backfist which is answered by a spinning backfist from Daniels
as the bell rings to end the round. All judges score the round for Daniels.
Round 3: Strick throws a right as Daniels throws a
front kick to Strick's body. Strick, looking very tired, throws
wild punches at Daniels. Daniels moves forward and begins throwing
several unanswered left/right combinations to the head of Strick that
back him into the corner. Referee Al Wichgers steps in and issues an 8
count and then sees that Strick is not able to continue so he stops the
fight at 1:38 of the round.
Winner by TKO, Josh Daniels.
- Men's Middleweight Muay Thai
Nick
Bismack, 1-0-0, Independent, Coldwater, MI, Cyrus Washington, vs.
Erik Braun, 0-1-0, Peoria Athletic Club, Peoria, IL, Nam Do
Round 1:
Bismack grabs Braun around the head and throws knees to Braun's
body and in the process spins Braun's headgear around. Referee Al
Wichgers stops time for an equipment repair and then the fight resumes.
Bismack comes in with left/right combination followed by a front kick to
the body that backs Braun up. Bismack grabs Braun
around the neck, throws a pair of knees and then steps back and throws eight
unanswered punches to the head of Braun followed by a knee and then four
more head shots. Braun goes down and receives an 8 count. The fight
continues as Braun comes across the ring toward Bismack who is
waiting in the neutral corner. Bismack hits Braun with a
left/right combination followed by another knee and then steps back. He dances
around and then throws a round kick that hits Braun in the head and puts
Braun down at 1:29 of the round.
Winner by KO, Nick Bismack.
- Men's Lightweight MMA
Efrain
Vazquez, 1-0-0, HCX International, Plainfield, IL, Hill Bros.,
vs.
Ramon
Soto, 0-1-0, Independent, Aurora, IL, Self
Round 1: Soto
begins with a pair of punches that are answered by a round kick to the leg of
Soto from Vazquez. Vazquez throws two punches to the face of
Soto who answers with a couple of upper cuts that drop Vazquez
to his knees. He gets up and Soto continues throwing punches to Vazquez'
head. Soto moves forward with a flurry of head punches that back Vazquez
to the corner. Vazquez wraps his arms around Soto's head and
throws a left knee into Soto's ribs that hurt him. He backs away and
Vazquez throws two left round kicks to Soto's head that daze
him. He moves in and throws two knees to the body and then flings Soto
down onto the ground. Soto, face down on the mat with Vazquez
on top and punching him, taps out at 1:26 of the round.
Winner by Tapout-Efrain Vazquez.
- Men's Super Middleweight Muay Thai
Dan
Westlake, 1-0-0, Peak Submission Shootbox, St. Mary's, OH, Jody Poff, vs.
Michael Bambach, 0-1-0, Shiru Tora Academy, Madison Hgts. MI, Lisa Dzik
Round
1: The fighters exchange punches to the head, knees to the body in the clinch
and then knees to the groin. With time stopped for recovery, Westlake
appeared to receive the most damage in the exchange of low blows. As the fight
continues, they exchange leg kicks then tie up and exchange knees. Both
fighters step back and throw very wild looping punches at each other. Bambach
moves forward with his head low as Westlake throws flurries of punches
trying to catch him with his hands down as well. The round ends with the edge
going to Westlake on all cards.
Round 2: Bambach comes forward and throws a left round kick to the
body but takes a left hook to his own body that puts him down in a flash
knockdown. Bambach throws a left round kick the Westlake's
body. Westlake catches the leg and throws a left/right /left
combination to Bambach's head and staggers him forcing Referee Al
Wichgers to step in and issue an 8 count. Bambach moves in with his
head down again and tries to punch at Westlake. Westlake answers with a
left/right/left/right combination that put Bambach down on his knees and
his mouthpiece out at 1:51 of the round.
Winner by TKO, Dan Westlake.
- Men's Welterweight Muay Thai
Matt
Olson, 1-2-0, Team Blast, Madison, WI, Mike Vaughn, vs. Brian Skjold,
0-7-2, Southside Dojo Guerilla Fight Team, Portage, MI
Round 1: After the
fight begins with an exchange of leg kicks from the outside and knees in the
clinch. Olson takes the lead with an inside leg kick followed by a
left/right combination to the head and a knee to the body of Skjold. He
continues with a flurry of left/right combinations which put Skjold down
and earns an 8 count from Referee Al Wichgers. As the fight continues,
Skjold throws a round kick to the head of Olson that was
blocked. Olson moves forward and watches for another chance to land
power shots on Skjold. Skjold throws punches but many were
blocked by Olson who then throws an overhand right and a left hook to
Skjold's face that forces Skjold to grab on and tie Olson
up. As the round ends, the fighters exchange knees in the corner. The edge in
the round went to Olson due to the 8 count.
Round 2: Olson
starts with a pair of front kicks that back Skjold up. Skjold
ties Olson up and they try to exchange knees. The referee separates
them after a period of inactivity and then Olson comes forward with a
pair of left/right combinations followed by a left hook to the jaw of Skjold
that puts him down on his back and earns him another 8 count. Acknowledging
that he wishes to continue, he receives a glancing left/right combination from
Olson followed by a left upper cut to his chin and an overhand right in
the corner of the ring that puts him down again and earns him a second 8 count.
At the bell, Olson throws another left/right combination but Skjold
survives the round. The round went to Olson because of the two 8
counts.
Round 3: Olson, possibly wanting to finish the fight, throws
straight punches to the head of Skjold who answers back with punches of
his own but has the majority of them blocked by Olson. Skjold throws
more punches and to want to take the lead in the round. Olson will
allow Skjold to punch himself out and then come back with the left/right
combinations that worked for him in the earlier rounds.
Winner by Unanimous Decision, Matt Olson, 30-24, 30-24 and
30-24.
- Men's Cruiserweight Muay Thai
Ryan
Zielinski, 0-1-0, Team Blast, Madison, WI, Mike Vaughn, vs.
Anthony Tangorra, 1-0-0, Olympian Centre/Xtreme Couture, Schiller Park,
IL
Round 1: Zielinski opens with a punch, Tangorra answers
with leg kicks and then puts him arms around Zielinski's head and begins
throwing powerful knees to Zielinski's body that hurt him and backs him
through the ropes. Referee Al Wichgers breaks the fighters and brings
Zielinski back into the ring. Tangorra then throws a left/right
combination to Zielinski's head and puts him down forcing the referee to
step in and issue an 8 count to Zielinski. As the fight resumes, Tangorra
throws two leg kicks and two right hooks to Zielinski's body that put
him down again and earns him another 8 count. Tangorra charges in with
kicks and punches that over power Zielinski and forces Referee Al
Wichgers to step in and stop the fight at 1:43 of the round.
Winner by TKO, Anthony Tangorra.
- Men's Welterweight MMA
Sonny
Bordonado, 1-2-0, Team Reckless, New Lenox, IL, Bill Novak, vs.
Joseph
Negri, 2-1-0, Southside Dojo Guerilla Fight Team, Portage, MI,
Jason Jackson
Round 1: Negri comes in with a leg kick and then
shoots in for a double leg takedown. He picks Bordonado up and drops
him on his back with Negri in a side mount. Negri tries to
throw his leg over as Bordonado twists around and slips out the back
leaving bother fighters standing. Negri moves in with his arms around
Bordonado and backs him into the corner.
Negri reaches down and drops Bordonado with a single leg
takedown. Negri again tries to get a stronger mount but allows Bordonado
to twist out and stand again. Negri ducks under a punch and gets to
Bordonado's back with both fighters standing. Bordonado
attempts a standing roll to shake Negri but Negri rolls with him
and ends up on top with Bordonado on his back. Negri took the
edge in the round with superior takedowns and aggressiveness.
Round 2: Both
fighters start cautiously at first until Negri shoots in and takes Bordonado
down. Bordonado from legs around bottom, pulls Negri's head
down to neutralize any "ground and pound". With Bordonado's
arms and legs wrapped around him, Negri stands and then falls on Bordonado
to shake him loose. He begins throwing punches to Bordonado's body that
cause Bordonado to tie him up again. Negri stands and allows
Bordonado to stand which allows Negri to shoot in and pick Bordonado
up and drop him on his back. He works his way around to Bordonado's
side and grabs an arm and sits out into a match ending arm bar just as the bell
rings to end the round allowing Bordonado to survive the round and
continue the fight. The edge in the round went to Negri on all cards.
Round
3: Bordonado starts with a left hook that Negri ducks under and
shoots for a double leg takedown but only succeeds in backing Bordonado
into the corner where Bordonado is able to throw and land a couple of
knees to Negri's body. Negri keeps pushing Bordonado up against
the ropes until he can get his arms around the waist and pick him up and put him
down. Negri is able to get a full mount but gets too high and allows
Bordonado to twist out and reverse positions on Negri who twists
out himself and gains the top again. Negri spins around and attempts a
guillotine choke on Bordonado as the bell rings to end the fight. All judges
scored a really good fight 30-27.
Winner by Unanimous Decision, Joe Negri.
- Men's Heavyweight MMA
Rob
Galloway, 2-0-0, Peak Submission Shootbox, St. Mary's, OH, Jody
Poff, vs.
Arnold
Adams, 2-1-0, Bushido, Chicago, IL, Eugene Coker
Round 1: Adams starts with a left jab to the face of Galloway
as Galloway shoots in for a take down. Adams sprawls to avoid
the takedown and attempts a guillotine choke but as he throws his legs around
Galloway's body to apply the pressure, Galloway pulls his head
out and gains a top mount. Adams, with legs around bottom, works to
hold and control Galloway's arms to prevent punches. Galloway
working to improve his position, slips and falls off of Adams allowing
Adams to twist and reverse positions on Galloway. Now with Adams
in a full mount on top of Galloway, he begins to rain punches down on
Galloway. Galloway turns to his stomach with Adams high on his
back allowing Galloway to slide out the back and stand. With both
fighters up, Galloway comes in with his head down and tries a takedown
but Adams avoids it. Adams throws a right leg round kick to
Galloway's head followed by a left spinning backfist and a right hook to
the head that puts Galloway down onto the canvas causing a stoppage of
the fight at 2:41 of the round. Referee Al Wichgers reports that the
final blow was an illegal punch to the back of Galloway's head and
therefore disqualifies Adams in the fight.
Winner by Disqualification, Rob Galloway
- Jeff Charlebois, from HCX International, in Joliet, IL was scheduled
to fight on the card but ended up having no fight when his opponent,
Ben Gladem failed to show up for the event.
At press time no knowledge of why Gladem was not there was available.
ISCF: Gladem has been fined a
$150 Promoters Reimbursement fee (due to the promoter) and suspended 60
days or until fine is paid and time done.
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IKF RESULTS...
RESULTS FROM
"Shrine
Fight Night"
April 5th, 2008 - Springfield,
Illinois, USA
- WHO: Finney's Kickboxing
- WHERE: Springfield, Illinois, USA
- WHAT: IKF Amateur Kickboxing
- IKF Representative:
*Jim Howell
- IKF Referee: Mark Wasem - Jimmy
Donahue (?)
- IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Jesse Finney (314)
608-3104 or by e-mail at
jesse@finneyskickboxing.com
- ON THE WEB: www.FinneysKickboxing.com
Nights Results submitted by Rob Donaker Records shown are
records after their bout below.
- Eric Newingham (Team DeVore, 6'1",
160, 4-2) Vs Josh Spain (Team DeVore, 5'7", 145,
1-0)
Exhibition Bout No Winner.
- Michelo Pryor (Team Geyston, 170, 1-1) Vs Ryan
Phillips (Team Flemming, 6'3", 165, 0-1)
WINNER: Pryor won by Split decision 29-28, 29-28, 28-29.
- Paul Stenger (Team DeVore, 5'11", 165, 0-0) Vs
Zac Tennison (Team Flemming, 18, 5'8", 163, 0-2)
WINNER: Stenger won by 2 round KO.
- Nick Walenga (Team Lanna Muay Thai, 6', 148, 2-1) Vs
Kyle Deitrick (Team Flemming, 134)
AFTER
3 ROUNDS THIS BOUT ENDED IN A DRAW - HOWEVER, due to various circumstances the
IKF has ruled this bout a "NO CONTEST".
- Vincent Eazelle (Team Geyston, 5'11", 195, 3-0) Vs
Josh Stewart (Patrick Riley's Team House of
Pain, 5'11", 195, 0-1)
WINNER: Eazelle
won unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
- Tanner Waits (Whitakers PMA, 6'1", 205, AB: 18 Bouts?
) Vs Justin Abate(Team Flemming, 6'4, 210, 5-6-0)
WINNER: Waits won by second round KO.
- It is unknown as of press time why these
fighters did not fight:
- Devin Hinton (Team Flemming, 5'8",
160, 0-1)
- Brick Welch (Team Lanna Muay
Thai, 125, 0-0)
- Rick Christie (Team DeVore, 5/11",
165, 1-1)
MONDAY,
April 4th, 2008, AT 6:00 PM,
PT
THIS
WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...
Finneys Kickboxing Presents
"Shrine Fight Night"
Springfield, Illinois, USA
- WHEN: Saturday, April 5th, 2008
- WHO: Finney's Kickboxing
- WHERE: Springfield, Illinois, USA
- WHAT: IKF Amateur Kickboxing
- IKF Representative: Jim Howell
- IKF Referee: Mark Wasem
- IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Jesse Finney (314)
608-3104 or by e-mail at
jesse@finneyskickboxing.com
- ON THE WEB: www.FinneysKickboxing.com
- FIGHT CARD AS OF Tuesday, March 18th,
2008, 8:40 PM-PST
- AMATEUR IR
Justin Abate (Team Flemming, 6'4,
210, 5-5-0) Vs Tanner Waits (Whitakers PMA, 6'1", 205
)
- AMATEUR IR
Josh Spain (Team DeVore, 5'7",
145, 1-0)
Vs Devin Hinton
(Team Flemming, 5'8", 160, 0-1)
- AMATEUR IR
Michelo Pryor (Team Geyston,
170, 0-1)
Vs Ryan
Phillips (Team Flemming, 6'3", 165, 0-0)
- AMATEUR MTR
Vincent Eazelle (Team Geyston,
5'11", 195, 2-0)
Vs
Josh Stewart (Patrick Riley's Team House of
Pain, 5'11", 195, 0-0)
- Eric Newingham (Team DeVore, 6'1",
160, 4-2) Vs TBA
- Nick Walenga (Team Lanna Muay
Thai, 6', 150, 2-1) Vs TBA
- AMATEUR IR
Paul Stenger (Team DeVore, 5'11",
165, 0-0)
Vs Zac Tennison
(Team Flemming, 18, 5'8", 163, 0-2)
- AMATEUR IR
Rick Christie (Team DeVore, 5/11", 165, 1-1)
Vs TBA
- Brick Welch (Team Lanna Muay
Thai, 125, 0-0) Vs TBA
IKF & ISCF ACTION THIS
WEEKEND...
HCX International, LLC - Entertainment Presents
"PURE FORCE"
Tinley Park, Illinois, USA
- WHEN: Saturday, April 5th, 2008
- WHO: HCX International, LLC - Entertainment
- WHERE: Holiday Inn Select / Tinley Park Convention Center, 18501 S
Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, Illinois, 60477, USA
- WHAT: ISCF Amateur MMA &
IKF Amateur Kickboxing
- ISCF & IKF
Representative: Mike Storm
- ISCF & IKF
Referee: Al Wichgers
- ISCF Judges: TBA
- DOCTOR: Doctor: Bruce Hertz MD
- ISCF PROMOTER: Mr. James Hill at
(815) 730-3800 or by e-mail at info@hcxinternational.com
- ON THE WEB: www.PureForceMMA.com
- AMATEUR MUAY THAI BOUTS
- MUAY THAI EXHIBITION: Tyler Smock Vs Anthony Fearn
- Ryan Zeilinski Vs Anthony Tangorra
- Michelle Reynolds Vs Andrea Caines - MT
- Matthew Olson Vs Brian Skjold - MT
- Erik Braun Vs Nick Bismack - MT
- Sean Whalen Vs Tom Westwater - MT
- Michael Bambach Vs Dan Westlake - MT
- Tyler Parr Vs Sean Barnett - MT
- Michelle Perry Vs Alex Paulson - MT
- Josh Daniels Vs Brian Strick - MT
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IKF NEWS...
RESULTS FROM
"IKF Amateur Muaythai and Kickboxing Championships"
March 21st, 2008 - Leigh,
Manchester, England
- WHO: Leigh Kickboxing Tatsudo Dragon Gym
- WHERE: Lowton Civic Hall, Leigh, Near Manchester WA3 2AH
- WHAT: IKF Amateur Kickboxing O.S.R. Format.
- IKF Representative: Neil Holden
- IKF Judges:
- 1st Judge ( Chief Judge ) Pele Nathan
- 2nd Judge : Matt Castle - Altrincham
- 3rd Judge : Tony Parker - Leigh
- 4th Judge : Daryl Ellis - Warrington
- 5th Judge : Lee Green - Urmston
- IKF Referee: Craig Booth
- IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Dave Eckersley
0044-7775-788-043
Saturday, 29th March 2008 was the date A.K.A. England in partnership
with David Eckersley and the
Dragons Gym - Leigh staged the 2nd event of the 2008 season. The venue
for this competition was Lowton Civic Hall, in Leigh, near Wigan, England.
This IKF sanctioned Kickboxing
competition was conducted under AKA's
Olympic Style Rules (IKF's
Open Scoring Rules) similar to Olympic Amateur Boxing known as 'Open
Scoring' using electronic score boards.
The OSR
rules are proving very popular now with even more schools in attendance at this
event, as more athletes look to compete in a safe competition format. Of
particular attraction to the OSR
format is the 'Outclass' rule, that ensures an athlete is protected
form taking too much punishment.
This comes into effect through the 'Open Scoring' on the electronic
scoreboards, and should an athlete be losing to an opponent by 20 points or more
a contest is stopped due to 'Outclass'.
Here Are The Nights Results...
- IKF Amateur OSR Ladies Britsh Middleweight title
( DEFENCE - DEFENSE )
- IKF Amateur OSR Ladies Britsh Welterweight title
- IKF Amateur OSR British Light Middleweight title
- IKF Amateur OSR English Light Welterweight title
( DEFENCE - DEFENSE )
- IKF Amateur OSR English Middleweight title,
Supporting athletes travelled from across the United Kingdom as competitors,
and the local community from Leigh showed their appreciation by giving everyone
tremendous support. This amateur martial arts championships was organised thanks
to the support of the official 2008 sponsor of the A.K.A.
England Circuit, one of the worlds leading martial arts equipment suppliers
MAR International (www.qualitymartialarts.com). Everyone that was
involved in this event would like to thank Mr Ali proprietor of M.A.R.
International for his support, as well as Steve Fossum, the president of
the International Kickboxing Federation.
Here are the night's Results:
- IKF
Amateur OSR
Kickboxing
British Middleweight Title 'DEFENCE'
- Chantell Cameron ( Milton Keynes - Lee Hasdell ) CHAMPION
vs
Janet Hartley ( Leigh - Dave Eckersley )
Scores: 20 - 41, Winner Cameron.
- IKF
Amateur OSR.
Kickboxing
British Light-Middleweight Title
- Robert Lightburn ( Warrington - Mark Matthews ) vs
Ben Marshall ( Tee-Side - Mike Carr )
Scores: 60 - 90, Winner Marshall.
- IKF
Amateur
OSR
Kickboxing
English Light-Welterweight Title 'DEFENCE'
- Ryan O'Donnell ( Warrington - Mark Matthews ) CHAMPION vs
Matthew Murt ( Cornwall - Al Oakley )
Scores: 47 - 70, Winner Murt.
- IKF
Amateur OSR
Kickboxing
English Middleweight Title
- Andy Roberts ( Leigh - Dave Eckersley ) vs
Justin Hassell ( Altrincham - Pele Nathan )
Scores: 103 - 65, winner Roberts.
Results from the Support Bouts
- Light-Heavyweight
Nominated 'Best Bout of the Night!' Ste
Martin ( Warrington - Mark Matthews ) vs
Mark Walsh ( R.A.F. - Dan Reagan ) Scores:
123 - 105, winner Roberts.
- Super-Heavyweight
John Brough - 17 Fraser Opie - 27
- Heavyweight
John Paul Emanu Vs Ken Marsh - No
Contest
- Light-Heavyweight
Neil Ditchfield - 94 Alexander
Twiselton - 101
- Cruiserweight
Joe Holman - 137 Darren Cooper-Smith
- 143
- Middleweight
Alan Lee - 19 Danny Wier - 39
- Cruiserweight
Andy Hawkins - 49 Robbie Harrison -
15
- Ladies Super-Middleweight
Rachael Wolfenden - 35 Cath Stroud -
69
- Light-Middleweight
Danny Garth - 101 Kyle Walker - 77
- Ladies Welterweight
Angela Atkinson - 70 Natalie Sharkie
- 37
- Light-Middleweight
David Charlesworth - 17 Randy Savage
- 45
- Light-Middleweight
Adnan Rashid - 87 Chris Southern - 69
- Cruiserweight
David Corless-Smth - 40 Michael
Reynolds - 22
FOR MORE INFO
ON THIS GREAT EVENT CLICK HERE
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IKF EUROPE NEWS...
TKO Promotions Is Proud To
Announce Their Next IKF Event
Casino
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Sunday, May 11th, 2008
THE LAST CHALLENGE
The
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consistently one of the best kickboxers in the UK for over a decade. Taking
titles at every level from area to English,to British to European and finally to
World level, George has decided to hang up the gloves. However there is
no easy touch for him to finish on as George will meet former IKF North American Amateur Champion Mike 'Mad
Dog' Morello from Santa Barbara, California, USA (9-6-1/2) who
will be come looking to further his own World title ambitions and a win over
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ROB BURBRIDGE
(TKO) VS ANDREW MORELLO
(USA)
An international Amateur Super Middleweight contest. Rob
is currently 5 wins with just 1 loss and sits at the top of the IKF British Amateur Rankings, however he takes a big
step up here and meets Mike's brother Andrew.
IKF
SOUTHERN AREA AMATEUR WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
DAN CHUBB (TKO) VS
BEN THOROLD (CKA)
Two unbeaten amateurs meet for their first title shot. Dan is
coming off a very good win over Micheal Bannon from Ireland whilst Ben
has been very busy for the past year so both will be in good form.
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IKF EUROPE NEWS...
IKF-UK Announces New Outline
For Domestic Pro Titles
By Colin Payne (R) and Carl Sams (L) - IKF
United Kingdon Full Contact Representatives
Carl Sams
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The
IKF-UK
are pleased to announce the first British full contact title fight to be
sanctioned since the formation of the new IKF
team. On June 8th Scott Rowley and Chris Deakins will meet for
the IKF British Super-Welterweight
Title. The first such event that is planned for this coming year.
As those in the sport know we initially announced that the IKF would not be sanctioning domestic professional
title fights for the time being as there was a constant voice from within the
kickboxing community about the lack of credibility and the mess that British
titles were in. With a firm belief that the British title should be one of
prestige that matches our counterparts in Boxing we have decided that one of our
mission statements will be that of a body who actually listens to the community
needs and acts for the good of the sport.
To not sanction domestic titles for a while was the only
solution open to us and one we still feel would help the situation. To be honest
we looked for others to join us, to look at the bigger picture and at least
restrict the proliferation of titles, however, whilst most of the community
agreed with it in theory, to back it in practice has been perhaps too forward thinking.
Week by week titles are still being fought for, many of which lack the quality
and meaning that the title is worthy of and which still challenge the
credibility factor. |
Colin
Payne
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Fortunately, many within the sport have supported our stance,
but have also called upon us to use the ideals we have set out to help
strengthen the value domestic professional titles should have and not to be
deterred from that mission by the insistance of some groups to sanction title
fights that offer nothing in the way of credibility and real value to the sport.
So, in accordance with what many have been asking, we have decided that the time
is right to once more sanction IKF
domestic professional titles. At least on this one, no-one can blame the
sanctioning bodies as in fact fighters, coaches & promoters have led this
decision and we suppose that's a nice thing to be able to say for once!
IKF will provide domestic
titles BUT we still feel very strongly about the standards that should
be set. This for us is still all about the titles having real meaning within the
sport; the BRITISH title for example will mean just that, a title
contested only by the very best from within the sport.
IKF's eligibility criteria's are aiming to be higher than
normal UK standards and this we feel bridges the gap nicely between the
needs of the sport and of the community wanting to fight for IKF titles. Ultimately this will not please
everyone. Promoters sometimes just want titles on their event regardless of
standard and that will be where it stops for us and we will not be afraid to say
no to a promoters request unless they meet the required standard. If that means
they then sanction elsewhere, well that is something that we will live with
happily in the knowledge that quality MUST be the foundation of all decisions
made in this matter.
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- BRITISH TITLE
- Will be fought over 10 rounds instead of 7 rounds which has been the norm
for many years. However we feel the duration of the contests should match the
prestige of the title at stake. 10 rounds is a true test of a professional
fighter hoping to be called the Champion of their country. We will also be
looking to add further meaning to the work conducted by the IKF with amateur fighters and so this further
separates the two, giving added strength to both codes.
- We realise that this puts us out of step with every other sanctioning body
and we have had the comment from one trainer that this seems unfair to the
fighters. However firstly we have clearly set our intention for the IKF British title to be a TRUE British title
and we feel strongly that the British title in kickboxing should be one of
prestige, in much the same way it is in Boxing. To this end 10 rounds is a true
test for a professional fighter hoping to be champion of their country. We hope
this clears up any misunderstanding on this issue.
- All title challengers will HAVE to be ranked accordingly in the
INDEPENDENT British rankings to be afforded the opportunity to compete
for IKF titles. They have been copied
elsewhere and they are a constant talking point within the sport, but no one can
deny that the rankings are THE first serious attempt to truly rank the
top fighters in the country.
- If the British title is vacant, both challengers should come from within
the top 10, one of which must be in the top 4.
- The title must be defended twice within a 12 months period , one being
against the designated mandatory challenger whilst any second defence should be
against a top ten fighter with current good form. The IKF
will provide a list of those contenders if required.
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- ENGLISH TITLE
- Will be 8 rounds duration.
- At least one of the challengers for the vacant title must be ranked in the
top 10, the second challenger can be outside top 10 but must be approved by the
IKF.
- Title must be defended twice a year. Although there will be no mandatory
challenger, significant fighters may not be overlooked where practical. A list
of contenders will be provided where possible.
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- AREA TITLE ( Southern,
Midland, Northern - Known as REGIONAL in some areas.)
- Will be 6 rounds duration (IKF
Amateur title fights are 5 rounds so this further separates the two codes)
- Both challengers for the vacant title can be inside or outside of the top
10 but with the approval of the IKF MINIMUM
FIGHT REQUIREMENT FOR ANY CHALLENGER FOR AN IKF
FULL CONTACT TITLE IS 5 PROFESSIONAL FIGHTS.
- Challengers outside these criteria can only contest said title with
approval of IKF UK.
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Whilst looking at professional Boxing, we recognise that
fighters holding a World title with one of the recognised sanctioning bodies
will not be fighting for domestic titles. To this end the IKF will formally recognise that recognised World
Champions of historically and geographically established associations as being
ineligible for domestic title contention until such time that they no longer
hold that title. As an illustration, if a World champion sits at number 1 in the
rankings then the number 2 ranked fighter will effectively take on the position
of number 1 and so on downwards.
The eligibility, as said, will be Independent Ranking driven.
HOWEVER the independent rankings WILL NOT be IKF Title driven! IKF
will be treated like any other sanctioning body when approaching rankings
decisions. We know there will be cynics regarding this, but we are very public
with how we rank fighters along with our colleagues in the ranking who are NOT
connected to the IKF in any way so please
contact us if you ever have concerns about this and we will happily justify
ourselves and re-assess situations where required.
It is our intention that the Independent British Rankings will
now be used for the purpose they were created. To establish true champions at
all levels following a code that is universally accepted. We are grateful to the
IKF for backing this concept and look
forward to bringing you the real champions of this sport.
As a final side note, we would ask all IKF past domestic champions who are still active and
hold an IKF belt to communicate with us.
We will track down as many as possible to establish those who wish to defend
titles under the new and improved conditions. Should you wish to retain your
title you will be expected to defend against a ranked contender or forfeit the
belt. If you have moved on to a higher class, we would expect you to vacate but
will attempt to communicate with you in the first instance.
Thank
you all for your continued support.
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THURSDAY,
April 2nd, 2008, AT 4:40 PM,
PT
IKF
To Be A Part Of Jamaica Event With 3 Other
Sanctioning Bodies WBC
Muaythai, IMTC Muaythai and IKKC
Muaythai
Well known Kickboxing Promoter Dennis Warner of
California has been one of the few major promoters in North America staying
faithful to promoting kickboxing and not moving over to the fast growing sport
of Mixed Martial Arts. Warner has not only been consistent in his
promotions in California and Nevada but has also brought some of the top
kickboxing talent to his events from around the world as well as building up top
local stars.
This past year on July 7th, 2007 at the Hollywood Park Casino
in Inglewood, California, Warner hosted the
IKF Pro Muay Thai Light Cruiserweight
World Title bout between Denis Grachev of San Diego, CA, USA Via Russia
(Pro: 16-2, Amateur KB: 123-18/40 Pro Boxing: 2-0/1) and
IKF Pro Muay Thai North American Champion
Manson Gibson of Chicago, Illinois, USA, (103-9-2/63, (30 Kick KO's)
AM KB: 10-0-1/8). In that bout, Grachev came out victorious with a
TKO victory over Gibson at :27 of round 3.
This coming June Warner has plans for yet another
exciting event but in doing so, he will take his promotional skills on the road
to Jamaica where he will bring together "4" different sanctioning
bodies for an unprecedented event that will include "10" World
Title Fights. Here is the events fight card as of today in no particular
order.
2008 RISARC and the Caribbean Classic Golf Invitational (CCGI)
Foundation has teamed up with Warner to host a Pro Muay Thai event at their 4th
Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament and Charity Event to be held June 18th - 22nd
in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Proceeds will be used to purchase computers and
establish technology learning centers in primary schools in Jamaica.
The four-day event will feature a full schedule of star-studded
events ranging from the Thursday evening Weigh-in Conference and Culture Night
Kick-Off Extravaganza to the Golf Tournament and Muay Thai Fight and Expo on
Friday, concluding with the 2nd Day Golf Tournament and the CCGI Gala Awards
Dinner on Saturday night. Proceeds from the annual event will help make
children's dreams come true, by providing computers to establish much-needed
technology learning centers for primary schools in Jamaica.
"We are very excited that our efforts have already
resulted in the delivery of over 500 new Dell computers to Jamaican primary
schools." explains Richard Stephenson, Founder and Chairperson
of CCGI Foundation and RISARC Foundation. "We have received a number of
glowing letters from teachers about how valuable these computers are to the
students. We are pleased that the students are using the computers as learning
tools for research, assignments and projects."
Supporting this fantastic cause is a celebrity guest roster
sprinkled with Olympic champions, famous recording artists, top Hollywood
comedians, actors, writers, and more.
The guest roster includes individuals such as Michael
Strahan (NY Giants, 2008 Super Bowl Champion), Cedric The
Entertainer (Dr. Dolittle 2, Barbershop, Johnson Family Vacation, Be
Cool) Anthony Anderson (Transformers, The Departed) Ed
Moses (Olympic Swimmer-Gold Medalist) Bill Bellamy (Any
Given Sunday, Host of Last Comic Standing) and many more. Friday nights
schedule of events will feature the highly anticipated Muay Thai fight with an
international line-up.
Muay Thai Fight Night Celebrity Golf &
Culture Festival June 20, 2008
- 4 IKF
WORLD TITLES
- IKF Pro Middleweight
World Title.
- John Wayne Parr (Australia) vs Marco Pique (Holland)
- Parr: 56-19-4,/28, Pro Boxing: 10-3/10. Pique: Dutch
WPKL Champion.
- IKF Pro Cruiserweight
World Title.
- Manson Gibson (USA) vs Edwin Aguilar (Mexico)
- Gibson: 103-9-2/63, (30 Kick KO's) AM KB: 10-0-1/8. Aguilar:
119-3/87, 10-0 Boxing,
15-7 MMA
- IKF Pro Super
Heavyweight World Title.
- Rick Cheek (USA) vs Patrice Quattron (France)
- Cheek: 19-0/17, 2-0, Team Kickboxing,
4-1 MMA, 245, 6'4", Quattron: 26-0/26,
265, 6'6"
- CO-SANCTIONED TITLE
IKF & IKKC Muaythai Light Heavyweight World
Title.
- Manu N'toh (USA, IKKC Champion) vs Vicente Vielvoye
(Holland)
- 3 WBC WORLD TITLES
- WBC Muaythai Super
Welterweight World Title.
- Malaipet Team Diamond (USA) vs Yodsaenklai Fairtex
(Thailand, Current Welterweight Champion)
- WBC Muaythai
Middleweight World Title.
- Lamsongkram Chuwattana (Thailand, Champion Middleweight) vs
Farid Villaume (France ) -
- WBC Muaythai Super
Cruiserweight World Title.
- Ashwin Balark - (Holland) vs Steve McKinnon (Australia)
-
- 3 IKKC WORLD TITLES
- IKKC Muaythai
Cruiserweight World Title.
- Clifton Brown (Canada) vs Kaoklai Kannorasingh (Thailand)
- IKKC Muaythai Women's
Lightweight World Title.
- Germaine de Randamie (Holland, Champion) vs Julie
Kitchen (England)
- CO-SANCTIONED TITLE
IKF & IKKC Muaythai Light Heavyweight World
Title.
- Manu N'toh (USA, Champion) vs Vicente Vielvoye
(Holland)
- 1 IMTC WORLD TITLES
- Baxter Humby (USA-Canada) vs Jiangtao Dong (China)
- IKKC Super Welterweight World Title.
- PLUS THESE UNDERCARD BOUTS
- Claudia Vidaurri (USA) vs Joanna MacEachem (Australia)
- Women's Featherweight Bout
- Dylan Resnedov (Australia) vs Genki Nakamura (Japan)
- Jr. Lightweight Bout
The launch to announce the event in Jamaica is this Saturday at 7:30 PM. In
attendance with Warner will be Clifton Brown, Malaipet Team Diamond,
Baxter Humby and Claudia Vidaurri. |
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IKF RESULTS...
RESULTS FROM "SHOWDOWN!"
March 28th, 2008 -
Independence, Missouri, USA
- WHO: Blue Corner
- WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn Independence 19677 E Jackson Drive,
Independence, Missouri, USA, 64057
- WHAT: ISCF Amateur Mixed Martial
Arts
- ISCF Representative: Steve Crawford
- ISCF Referee: Rob Kimmons
- ISCF Judges: Neal Fletcher, Rusty
Sullivan, Mark Mitchell
- DOCTOR: TBA
- ISCF PROMOTER: Mr. Benjamin Nogueras
Jr at (913) 568-8009 or e-mail at bnogueras@thebluecorner.com
- ON THE WEB: www.TheBlueCorner.com
- AMATEUR MMA
Andrew
Powell
VS
Chris
Milne Chris Milne Defeated Andrew
Powell by Rear naked choke 2:45 in Round 1.
- AMATEUR MMA
Josh
Roberson
VS
Steve
Snodgrass Josh Roverson Defeated
Steve Snodgrass by Tapout at 1:35 in Round 1.
- AMATEUR MMA
Lonnie Dodge VS
Josh
Sisk Lonnie Dodge Defeated Josh
Sisk by Verbal Submission due to Strikes at 2:13 of Round 1.
- AMATEUR MMA:
Jamison
Tevis
VS
Michael
Anthony Mayer
Jamie Tevis Defeated Mike Mayer by Tapout in a
Rear Choke at .39 seconds of Round 1.
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING
Paul Witworth
VS Alex Rakestraw Paul Witworth Defeated Alex Rakestraw by Split Decision.
- AMATEUR MMA
Cory Reiling VS
Rusty
Fredrick Cory Reiling Defeated
Rusty Fredrick by Tapout due to strikes at 2:54 of Round 1.
- AMATEUR MMA
Matt
McClure
VS
Chris Talley Matt McClure Defeated Chris Talley by Referee Stoppage due to
Strikes at 1:18 of Round 1.
- AMATEUR MMA
Van Powell VS
Dominic
Cantu Van Powell Defeated Dominic
Cantu by Tapout way of Guillotine choke at 2:08 of Round 2.
- AMATEUR MMA
Kevin
Speierman
VS
Ian
Barnett Ian Burnett Defeated Kevin
Speirman by Tapout to a Rear Choke at 1:42 of Round 1.
- AMATEUR MMA
Tim Tripp VS
Fred
Givhan Tim Tripp Defeated Fred
Givhan by Unanimous decision.
- AMATEUR MMA
*Adam Jensen VS
Thomas
Link Adam Jensen Defeated Thomas
Link by Rear Choke Tapout at 2:40 of Round 1.
- AMATEUR MMA
Mike Goodman VS
Mike
Tysdal Mike Goodman Defeated Mike
Tysdal by Rear Choke Tapout at 2:08 of Round 2.
- AMATEUR MMA
Chris Barrows VS
Jason Ivey Chris
Barrows Defeated Jason Ivy by Tapout due to Armbar at 21 seconds of Round 1.
- AMATEUR MMA
Brandon Koontz
VS
Nick Nolte Nick
Nolte Defeated Brandon Koontz by Gator roll Choke Tapout at 1:16 of Round 1. |
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