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THURSDAY, March 31st, 2011, AT 9:20 PM/ PST

Results From Brittania Kickboxing's
"IKF Pro Am Kickboxing"
March 27th, 2011 - Hemel Hempstead, England


  • WHO: Brittania Kickboxing
  • WHERE: Liquid and Envy, Hemel Hempstead, England
  • WHAT: IKF Amateur and Professional Kickboxing
  • IKF Event Representative: Malcolm Martin
  • IKF Event Referee: Colin Payne
  • IKF Judges: Ian Lohoar, Warren Fryer, Paul Haworth
  • IKF Timekeeper: Nick Aish
  • IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Nick Morrish 0044 7813 877 967


  1. IKF PROFESSIONAL FCR
    Chris Long (Spartans, Calne, England, 18-8 (amateur 26-1) (10-24 Pro Boxing), 63.1 kilos, 5'8", 05/03/80, Simon Belletty longerbox@aol.com)
    Defeated Jon Eames (Bullring, Chesham, 9-4, 65 kilos, 5'7" 19/09/81, Ashley Gettings tel 0044- 7921812495) by TKO in round 4.
    • JON EAMES RECEIVES 30 DAY MEDICAL SUSPENSION TO APRIL 28th, 2011.

  2. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Julia Bocetti (Leicester KB, Leicester, England 2-0. 61.3 kilos, 5'3", 17/10/80, Jagtar Johal tel 0044-7973131993)
    defeated Nicole Cummerford (Ninja Freestyle, Clapham, England, 0-1, 60.7 kilos, 5'6", 08/10/79, Winston Newton Tel 0044-793134359) by Unanimous decision 29-26, 29-26, 30-25.

  3. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Imran Munir (Britannia, Hemel Hempstead, England, 1-0, 72.8 kilos, 5'11", 20/06/80, Nick Morrish tel 0044-7813877967)
    defeated Dan White (Streetwise, 0-1, 72.8 kilos, 13/07/79, Keith Tucker Tel 0044-7989587621) by TKO in round 3.
    • DAN WHITE RECEIVES A 60 DAY MEDICAL SUSPENSION TO APRIL 28th, 2011.

  4. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Walter Gibbs (Britannia, Berkhamsted, England, 1-2-1, 70.5 kilos, 03/06/11, Nick Morrish tel 0044-7813877967)
    defeated Alexis Charalambous (Shaolin KB, London, England, 2-1, 72.8 kilos, Kingsley Morgan, Tel 0044-7903008639) by TKO in round 3.
    • ALEXIS CHARAMBOUS RECIEVES 30 DAY MEDICAL SUSPENSION TO APRIL 28th, 2011.

  5. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Toby Freeman (AKA), Aylesbury, England, 4-2-1, 80 kilos, 6'3", 17/12/90)
    and Carl Mallinson (Spartans, Chippenham, England, 4-2-1, 79.9 kilos, 14/05/89, Malcolm MArtin Tel 0044- 793279767) fought to a Majority Draw 29-29, 30-27, 29-29.

  6. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI
    Lazaro Diaz-Prior (Shaolin KB, Watford, England, 1-0-1, 90.3 kilos, 6'2", 27/11/86, Kingsley Morgan Tel 0044-7903008639)
    and Jamie Hopcraft (Bullring, Berkhamsted, England, 0-0-2, 93 kilos, 5'10", 13/11/90, Ashley Gettings Tel 0044-7921812495) fought to a split decision Draw 29-27, 27-30, 28-28.

  7. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Fraser Weighman (Leicester KB, Leicester, England, 5-0, 96 kilos, 6'3", 27/09/88, Jag Johal Tel 0044-79731331993)
    Defeated Lewis Curran (Briattania, Hemel Hempstead, England, 0-2, 96.8 kilos, 6'1", 14/03/85, Nick Morrish Tel 0044-7813877967) by TKO in round 1.
    • LEWIS CURRAN RECEIVES A 30 DAY MEDICAL SUSPENSION TO APRIL 28th, 2011.




TUESDAY, March 29th, 2011, AT 6:30 PM/ PST

Results of Lincoln Kickboxing Academy Promotions'
"Kickboxing Classics - Back To Basics"
March 26th, 2011 - Lincoln, England


  • WHO: Lincoln Kickboxing Academy
  • WHERE: Yarborough Leisure Centre, Lincoln, England
  • WHAT: IKF Pro & Amateur Kickboxing
  • IKF Event Representative: Nick Aish
  • IKF Event Referee: Wayne Rodrigues
  • IKF Judges: Colin Payne, Warren Fryer, Paul Haworth
  • IKF Timekeeper: Steve Burton
  • IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Shawn Burton and Aaron Robinson at 0044 7900 932 690 or at shawn@lincolnkba.co.uk


IKF Europe would like to congratulate Shawn Burton and Aaron Robinson on a very successful first promotion. The venue was filled to capacity with all tickets sold with an excellent line up of amateur and professional kickboxing. The Burton and Cornick fight in particular was outstanding and a candidate for fight of the year.

We look forward to working with them again

  1. IKF PROFESSIONAL FCR
    James Cornick (Bulldog Gym, Bournemouth, England, 12-5-3, 65.9 kilos, 5'8", 28/06/84, Carl Sams Tel 0044-1202294223)
    and Shawn Burton (Lincoln KA, Lincoln, England, 39-11-1, 65 kilos, 5'6", 02/10/85, Aaron Robinson, shawn@lincolnkba.co.uk) fought to a split decision draw, 58-58, 58-57, 56-60.

  2. IKF PROFESSIONAL FCR
    James Sheperd (Black Dragon, Lincoln, England, 6-5, 118 Kilos, 6'5", 19/09/85)
    defeated Lee Coult (Lincoln KA, Lincoln, England, 7-4, 133 kilos, 6'0", 22/09/76, Shawn Burton tel 0044-7900932680) by 2nd round TKO.
    • LEE COULT RECEIVES A 30 DAY MEDICAL SUSPENSION.

  3. IKF PROFESSIONAL FCR
    Ryan Lyall (Temple, Scotland, PKB: 2-0, AKB: ?, 68.8 kilos, 5'11", 01/11/88, Greg Docherty)
    defeated Aaron Robinson (Lincoln KA, Lincoln, England, 14-9-2, 67 kilos, 5'10", 28/12/86, Shawn Burton tel 0044-7900932680) by KO in round 1.
    • AARON ROBINSON RECEIVES A 45 DAY MEDICAL SUSPENSION

  4. IKF ENGLISH AMATEUR FCR
    LIGHT-MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
    Champion John Whittam (Bulldog Gym, Bournemouth, England, 9-0, 71.3 kilos, 6'1", 16/05/86, Carl Sams Tel 0044-1202294223)
    Defeated Challenger John Lawton (MB Acaddemy, Ipswich, 7-3-1, 71 kilos, 6'1", 09/08/77, Den Turner Tel 0044-7538600977) by TKO in round 4.
    • JOHN LAWTON RECEIVES 30 DAY MEDICAL SUSPENSION.

  5. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Claire Mills (Modka Pumas, Lincoln, England, 5-0,63.7 kilos, 5'9", 18/7/77, Paul Mills Tel 0044-7909331846)
    Defeated Justine Ramsey (Bailang, Telford, England, 2-1. 66kilos, 5'9", Lee Whitfield , Tel 0044-7960524276) by Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 29-28, 29-28.

  6. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Hassan Ali (USKA, Birmingham, England, 4-0, 69.3 kilos, 5'9", 10/12/93, Neil Kelly)
    defeated Scott Brewer (Lincoln KA, Lincoln, England , 0-1. 57.9 kilos, 5'8", 21/07/94, Shawn Burton) by Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  7. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Tom Cunningham (Millenium MA, Ipswich, England, 0-0-1, 69.3 kilos, 5'10", 16/04/87, Andy Tompson Tel 0044-7833682829)
    and Pioter Bulczynski (Lincoln KA, Lincoln, England, 0-0-1, 68.7 kilos, 5'9", 20/05/87, Shawn Burton) fought to a Majority Draw 29-29, 29-28, 29-29.

  8. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Seb Deja (Lincoln KA, Lincoln, England, 1-0-1, 77 kilos, 5'11", 27/03/87, Shawn Burton)
    and Mohammed Usman (USKA, Birmingham, England, 0-0-1, 77 kilos, 5'8". 13/08/87, Neil Kelly Tel 0044-7976703781) fought to a split decision draw 28-30, 29-29, 30-27.

  9. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Tom Scutt (Lincoln KA, Lincoln, England, 2-0, 69 kilos, 6'1", 28/08/91, Shawn Burton tel 0044-7900932680)
    Defeated Guy Miller (Leicester KB, Leicester, England, 0-2, 73.6 kilos, 5'10". 23/06/86, Jagtar Johal, tel 0044-7973131993) by Unanimous Decision 30-25, 30-26, 30-25.

  10. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Matthew Spring (Chikara, Lincoln, England, 2-0, 78.8 kilos, 5'10", 25/09/84, Jez Hall)
    defeated Jack Layton (Impact Gym, Sleaford, England, 0-1, 79.1 kilos, 6'1", 18/04/87, Greg DArmon layton.jack@yahoo.co.uk) by Unanimous Decision 29-27, 29-27, 29-28.

  11. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Jordan McLoughlin (Lincoln KA, Lincoln, England, 2-1-2, 66.3 kilo, 5'8", 22/05/91, Shawn Burton Tel 0044-7900932690)
    defeated Sam Kenny (Chikara, Lincoln, England, 4-2 ,66.3 kilos, 6'0, 09/12/92, Jez Hall Tel 0044-7747353535) by Unanimous Decision 29-28, 30-27, 30-28.

  12. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Roman Sikorski (Lincoln KA, Lincoln, England, 7-1, 74 kilos, 5'11", 31/05/82, Shawn Burton, 0044-7900932690)
    defeated Phil Henton (Impact Gym, Grantham, England, 0-3, 77.7 kilos, 5'10", 07/09/81, Greg Darmon) by TKO in round 2.
    • PHIL HENTON RECEIVES A 30 DAY MEDICAL SUSPENSION.

  13. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Callum Thompson (Lincoln ka, Lincoln, England, 10-5, 82.7 kilos, 6'1", 28/08/90, Shawn Burton tel 0044-7900932690)
    defeated Murray Dadswell (Bailang, Telford, England, 5-2, 85.4 kilos, 6'3", 03/05/90, Lee Whitfield, Tel 0044-7960524276) by Unanimous Decision 48-45, 49-45, 49-45.



THURSDAY, March 24th, 2011, AT 10:00 PM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

Khunpon & Chang Beer Present
"BANGKOK FIGHT NIGHT 9"
Atlanta, Georgia, USA



IKF Amateur Muay Thai
WOMEN'S FLYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE



Monique Travis
Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
8-0/1
2010 IKF World Classic
MTR Bantamweight Champion




VS


Tecia Torres Moncaio
Tamarac, Florida, USA
9-2/1
2010 IKF World Classic
IR Bantamweight Champion




MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Lincoln Kickboxing Academy Promotions Presents
"Kickboxing Classics - Back To Basics"
Lincoln, England



IKF AMATEUR FCR
ENGLISH LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE *DEFENSE
*John Whittam (Champion) VS Tom Smart (Challenger)

IKF Prestige Pro FCR Contest
Shawn Burton (Lincoln KBA) VS James Cornick (Team Bulldog)

IKF International Prestige Pro FCR Contest
Aaron Robinson (England) VS Ryan Lyall (Scotland)

IKF International Prestige Pro FCR Contest
Kev Beckett (England) VS Sam Allen (Scotland)




MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Brittania Kickboxing Presents

"IKF Pro Am Kickboxing"
Cheshum, England





WEDNESDAY, March 23rd, 2011, AT 7:15 PM/ PST

Results From Keddles Promotions'

"CHAMPIONSHIP MUAY THAI"
March 19th, 2011 - Essex, England




IKF Pro MTR (Modified)
Women's Bantamweight World Title

Alexis Rufus
(London, England, 18-2, 53kg, 5'4", 28-04-79 , Alan Keddle 00447940559731)
VS
Lorena Klijn
(Amsterdam, Netherland, 17-1, 54kg, 5'5", 20-09-87, Gergis 0615125869)

In a battle of stylists, two fighters with excellent records gave us a memorable contest. Lorena Klijn came in as slight favorite with an unbeaten 17-0 but Rufus never let her settle.

With a background in Kickboxing previously to moving into Muay Thai, Rufus had the better footwork which made it more difficult for the flat footed Klijn to connect cleanly.

Although the first two rounds could be argued as even (despite only one judged seeing it that way), Rufus began to pull away from the 3rd and at the final bell she inflicted Klijns first defeat and collected the IKF World Title.

WINNER
ALEXIS RUFUS BY UNANIMOUS DECISION
50-45, 50-45, 50-45


IKF Pro MTR (Modified)
Women's Lightweight World Title

Bernise Alldis
(Kent, England, 29-2, 60kg, 5'9", 08-12-87, Alan Keddle 00447940559731)
VS
Severine Guilpin
(Colombes, France, 37-17, 60kg, 5'6", 05-05-82, Sadouki Redha 0033 690 54 71 86)

Bernise Alldis captured the vacant IKF World Lightweight title with a polished performance against tough French challenger Severine Guilpin.

Both of these girls came looking for an early finish with the judges unable to split them in the first two rounds. Alldis showed a bigger variety with her punch combination work and by the 3rd she was also dominating in the clinch.

Severin began to look a little phased as Alldis stepped up a gear, showing excellent fitness and by the close of play there was only one winner. Bernis Alldis... The new IKF World Champion

WINNER: BERNISE ALLDIS BY UNANIMOUS DECISION
50-47, 50-45, 49-47





MORE IKF NEWS...


Thunder Valley Casino Welcomes
Big Kickboxing Show!
First LIVE Fight Show At The Casino
PRESS PAGE CLICK HERE

See The Thunder Valley Casino Event Commercial - Click HERE!

Thunder Valley Casino located in Lincoln, California, USA is one of the premier casinos in the state and will be the location of the next IKF Muay Thai Kickboxing Championship promoted by Rocklin's AK Promotions Company on Saturday, April 30th, 2011.

AK Promotions has been promoting several successful shows in the area over the past two years. Crowds have been packing ballrooms and other fight venues to watch one of the greatest contact sports in the world...Kickboxing! Johnny Davis, President of AK Promotions notes that "Its been a long time coming and finally getting a venue like Thunder Valley Casino to allow Kickboxing events is a sure advancement. We are constantly up against other contact sports and are looking forward showing off the talent of our kickboxing community. Our plans are to produce a dynamite show for all to see on April 30th. Some of the best fighters in the country will be on the card and those in the audience should get ready for a real treat!" says Davis.

Approximately 15 Fights will be on the card including IKF Welterweight Muay Thai Champion Daniel "Hitman" Hodges (L) of Rocklin, CA who will be defending his title against tough Josh San Diego of San Jose, CA. Other locals slated to fight are Rich Davis and Sean Cronin of Rocklin.

Additionally, IKF United States Champion Jon "The Hawk" Pryor (R) of Sacramento will be stepping up for an even bigger title than his current one. A call went out to find Pryor a valid Contender as an opponent and he has been found... Pryor will meet up against undefeated Armin Safiari (Below Left) of Dublin, California for the vacant IKF Muay Thai Super Welterweight "WORLD" Title.

Safiari has a perfect 8-0 record in Muay Thai along with a 7-2 amateur boxing and 2-0 MMA record. He should be the challenge Pryor is looking for. He participated in the 2010 IFMA World Championships in Thailand. However after defeating 3 straight opponents from Brazil, Korea and Belarus he was stopped short of his bid for the IFMA World Title after his 3rd win. Upon his post fight inspection by the tournament doctors, they would not allow him to advance due to a cut he suffered in the last bout. This ruling would be the same for any tournament, even the IKF World Classic. Along with his winning bouts in Thailand he has also fought on a StrikeForce event as an amateur MMA fighter. In August of 2010 in Los Angeles he won the WMC Thailand Cup.

Pryor on the other hand has conquered and defeated all but 1 title challenge he's been up against. the original plan was to have him re-match and hopefully avenge his loss to Skylr Penna. Pryor and Penna hooked up back on July 11th, 2009 in Redwood City, California, USA for the IKF North American Title. However, on this night, Penna was the better fighter as he defeated Pryor by unanimous decision, 49-46 on all 3 judges cards. However Penna was unable to make the date for the challenge so Safiari and his trainer took full advantage of the opportunity.

Since losing to Penna, Pryor has clearly earned the shot at the IKF World Title. He's defeated every other challenger in his division, so it only seems fitting that come April 30th, he will be in the hot seat for his ultimate IKF Title shot!

T.J. Arcangle of San Francisco, CA may have the toughest fight of his career against two time champion Roberto Morales of Elk Grove. Plus, 265lbs Manny Mancha (Below Right) of Fresno / Elk Grove CA will be battling 6'8" Xavier Vigney of Vallejo, CA for the IKF Super Heavyweight California Championship. At press time, newcomer Ed Abosolo of Vallejo will be taking on Aleksander Naumski of San Jose. If approved by the IKF, this bout will be for the vacant IKF Amateur Muay Thai California Light Middleweight title.

The $40 general and $50 Ringside tickets will be a great bargain for the action happening at
Thunder Valley April 30th!

AK Promotions plans to continue to bring exciting kickboxing fight-action to the area with another grand show planned for Friday, July 1st at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento to kick off the July 4th weekend. With the Las Vegas atmosphere complete with special lighting, great drinks and food with a taste of entertainment from the Inferno Dance Team out of Sacramento and not to mention great fights, one hopes that Thunder Valley Casino could become a permanent home for such events.

The show is in part sponsored by Norcal Beverage of Loomis, CA, distributors of Budweiser Beer and The Rocklin Kickboxing and Boxing Club.






More information on tickets etc. will be available at
www.AKPromotions.org
For question contact Johnny Davis at johnnyd@akpromotions.org
(916) 205-4762 or 630-9254.





TUESDAY, March 22nd, 2011, AT 9:15 PM/ PST



FULL Results From Pete Foley's
"WORLDS COLLIDE"
March 12th, 2011 - Galway, Ireland



Foley's Event Was On Fire!
And Sadly, So Was Something Else...

While Pete Foley and his Team were busy with one of the Greatest Kickboxing events in Ireland's history, he was informed of some tragic news... His Gym was on fire...


Still, even with the announcement of the tragic news, it didn't take his focus away from finishing the task at hand... Completing a successful promotion and hoping to have some New IKF World Champions to add to his already impressive fighter stable.

There was plenty of commotion going on during and following the big fire that completely destroyed Pete Foley's (At Right with ring girls Jessica & Charlene from Grooveyard Entertainment ) Kickboxing Gym in the Riverside Commercial Park in Galway Ireland. Even though the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym was burned to the ground, the core element of the club, the people who made it great (and who will do so again), were involved in their biggest and most prestigious night of kickboxing at the Black Box Theatre.

The fire, which made press headlines in all the newspapers and on all the radio stations, TV channels etc. overshadowed the achievements of the Gladiators of the ring and kickboxing was, for a brief moment in time, and for all the wrong reasons, suddenly mainstream.

They say that bad news sells a lot better than good news and this was proven to be so as the photographs on the newspapers mostly showed the carnage and broken buildings that once housed the elite of Irish kickboxing. This article is an acknowledgment to the achievements of the fighters from Galway and all across the country as well as the overseas visitors from as far afield as England, Wales, France and the USA and indeed their coaches and clubmates who are the unsung heroes of the night.

The Black Box Theatre was alive with activity throughout the afternoon with fighters from near and far getting weighed in and prepared for their pre-fight medicals. Officials were preparing their sheets and documentation and the DJ and MC were rehearsing their roles and doing sound checks while the Black Box lighting engineers were busy setting up various colored lights for effect etc. as they were all keen to celebrate 15 years of Black Dragon Kickboxing in the city.

The queue outside was slowly forming and fight fans were excitedly talking about the upcoming battles. All were looking forward to getting in and selecting the best seats and perhaps stocking up at the bar. The security staff were busy controlling the front doors and getting ready to let them in. IKF President Steve Fossum from California, USA was among the officials as he watched IKF Representative Mrs. Jennifer Baranyai explain the rules to the fighters and coaches. The feeling of anticipation was evident among all the fighters who were anxious to get in and do their thing.


  1. AMATEUR FCR 57KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Yvonne Mc Nevin VS Jo-Ann Conlon
    Shortly after the rules meeting, the first fighters were called to the ring. Jo-Ann Conlon from Tralee and Yvonne Mc Nevin from Galway Black Dragon. Both fighters received a huge reception from the sporting audience and after instructions from Referee Mr Paul Cummins, the action got underway. From the bell both girls went at it and Conlon certainly hadn't come all the way from Tralee to make up the numbers as she came straight for Mc Nevin who stood her ground and the battle was on. Mc Nevin seemed the stronger however and forced a standing 8 count on the game Tralee lass in the first round and again in round two. The writing was on the wall for Conlon who was taking too much punishment and the referee called it off at 1.50 of the second round giving Yvonne the victory by TKO.
    WINNER: Yvonne Mc Nevin by TKO at 1:50 of round 2.


  2. AMATEUR IR 64KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Chris McCrudden VS Martin Murray .
    Galways Martin Murray was next in and he took on tough Donegal fighter Chris Mc Crudden. Mc Crudden seemed too strong for Murray and took a well deserved points victory but Murray in true sporting fashion took it on the chin and vowed to come back stronger.
    WINNER: Martin Murray by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-26 & 30-27.


  3. AMATEUR FCR 63KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Valerie Hamilton VS Mags Walsh
    Valerie Hamilton from the Galway camp took on Dragons Lair fighter Mags Walsh from Kilkenny in the third bout and scored a unanimous points victory over the Noresider in an entertaining contest between two upcoming young ladies.
    WINNER: Valerie Hamilton by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 30-28


  4. JUNIOR AMATEUR FCR 54KG - 4 ROUNDS
    Eddie Barnaville VS Levi Lawerence
    This bout was much closer than the scores indicated and was quite possibly the fight of the night! The ever popular Thurles fighter Eddie Barnaville from Pat John Mc Cools camp took on Welsh wizard Levi Lawerence next. This was an International four round contest between two of Europes top junior fighters with Barnaville taking a unanimous decision.
    WINNER: Eddie Barnaville by unanimous decision, 40-37, 40-37 & 40-38.


  5. AMATEUR FCR 67KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Karen Coffey VS Donna Doherty
    Karen Coffey from Galway took on Donna Doherty from Ennis next in an exciting contest between two very determined young ladies. In the end the judges couldn't split them and the result was a very fair draw.
    DECISION: Majority draw, 29-29, 29-29 & 29-28.


  6. AMATEUR FCR 70KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Gary Giles VS Henry Tobann
    Gary Giles from the Galway camp was next to the ring and he faced Henry Tobann from Tommy Delaneys gym in Laois. Giles has never been in a dull contest and this was no exception as both men gave 100% effort with Tobann showing good solid boxing skills and Giles moving in and out of range with some well placed kicks. Gary got the nod on this occasion with a unanimous decision but Tobann, who seemed to really enjoy the fight, will no doubt be back with a bang.
    WINNER: Gary Giles by unanimous decision, 30-28, 30-28 & 29-28.


  7. IKF Amateur FCR International 5 Nations Title
    58KG - 5 ROUNDS
    Catherine Cullinan VS Zoe Land
    The next contest was an IKF Amateur International 5 Nations Title fight between two very talented young ladies with similar records and both National champions of their respective countries. Catherine Cullinan from Galway who won the IKF All Ireland Title on May 15, 2010 and made a successful defence in October of the same year took on IKF English Champion Zoe Land who also won her title in May 2010 and successfully defended it in October 2010. On paper, this was a perfect match and it proved similar in the square ring as both girls gave it their all and the fight went the full championship distance with Claregalway woman Catherine taking a split decision and with it the IKF 5 Nations Featherweight Title.
    WINNER: Catherine Cullinan by split decision, 49-48, 49-47 & 47-49.


  8. AMATEUR FCR 69KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Bryan Merrigan VS Stephen Dent
    Next to the ring was tough nut Bryan Merrigan from Oughterard, Co. Galway and he squared off with Dublins Stephen Dent. Both men had huge support which was very evident due to the noise of the fired up fight fans. This fight started fast and furious with both of them looking for big shots. However Merrigan settled down after the first and coasted his way to a unanimous decision. Merrigan is fast making a name for himself in the Super Welterweight division and is knocking on the door to a title shot. Dent is improving with every fight and is soaking up the experience and will be a fighter to watch in the future.
    WINNER: Bryan Merrigan by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-27 & 29-27.


  9. IKF Amateur All Ireland FCR Welterweight Title
    67KG - 5 ROUNDS
    Darryl Orr VS Alex Novac
    Alex Novac made the 2nd defence of his IKF Amateur All Ireland Welterweight title next to Donegal man Darryl Orr. This too went the championship distance with Orr taking the win and the title back to Donegal. It was a case of the banger versus the technician as Novac tested Orrs chin with some well placed front kicks and big hooks which saw Orrs head rock back several times. However Darryl proved he came from good stock as he rode the storm well and chipped away at Novac using his superior reach to good effect and earned a split decision. With a possible rematch on the cards sometime down the line, this fight could be a good main event on any promotion but in the meantime it was an even sweeter victory for Darryl as it was the Donegal clubs first Title and his couches Joe and Amy Wilson were over the moon.
    WINNER: Darryl Orr by split decision, 49-48, 49-48 & 47-49.


  10. IKF Junior Amateur FCR 5 Nations Light Welterweight Title
    64.5KG - 5 ROUNDS
    Charlie Ward VS Glenn Mc Farlane
    The next fighter to the ring was a young man who has it all... Charlie Ward. Good boxing and kicking skills, heart, fitness and youth and he is the current IKF Junior All Ireland Light Welterweight Champion - a title which he won last May and defended it successfully in Kilkenny last October. His opponent Glenn Mc Farlane came from the well known Bodyshots gym in Belfast and he was last years WKA World Silver Medalist. This contest was for the vacant IKF Junior 5 Nations Light Welterweight title. After instructions from referee Paul Cummins both fighters went at it hammer & tong. Charlie always looked in control and landed some solid kicks followed by some very technical boxing which resulted in Mc Farlane getting a standing count.
    Round two saw Charlie up the pace and once again he had the Belfast fighter in trouble and another count was issued. Although Mc Farlane fought on, it was always going to be an uphill struggle as Ward piled on the pressure landing some text book uppercuts and body shots until the referee called it off just before the end of the round giving Charlie the win by TKO and the IKF 5 Nations Belt.
    WINNER; Charlie Ward by TKO at the end of round 2.


  11. IKF Amateur FCR European Super Lightweight Title
    62.5KG - 5 ROUNDS
    Eric Daly VS Howard Hogg
    The next fight was for the vacant IKF Amateur European Super Lightweight Title. Galways All Ireland and 5 Nations champion Eric Daly who hails from Gort took on current IKF British champion Howard Hogg from Cardiff in Wales. Hogg got a warm welcome from the sporting Irish fight fans but when Daly entered the ring it was nothing short of deafening. After instructions from the referee both men went to war and maintained a blistering pace throughout the entire five rounds after which one judge went for Daly, one for Hogg and another was undecided which resulted in a majority draw. It has to be said that these two young men came to the ring in incredible condition and they both showcased their sport at the highest possible level. It now looks as though it will have to happen all over again - there should be no problem selling tickets for the rematch.
    RESULT: Eric Daly AND Howard Hogg fought to a split decision draw, 49-48 Daly, 49-48 Hogg and 48-48.


  12. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES
    CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE - 88KG - 5 ROUNDS
    Aidan Brooks VS Miletic Nenad
    The next bout was to be for the vacant IKF International Rules World Cruiserweight Title between Aidan Brooks from Dublin and Miletic Nenad from Serbia but now residing in France. However promoter Mr Pete Foley received a telephone call from Nenads camp on Friday as they were about to board the aircraft informing him that Nenad was unable to get through security as he didn't have the required visa to enter Ireland. The French tried everything in their power to get an emergency visa but to no avail and the fight was suddenly off. IKF President Steve Fossum got into the ring to explain to the disappointed fight fans what had happened and awarded Brooks the title by default - a title which Brooks had trained so hard for and was so looking forward to winning by his efforts in the ring instead of the manner in which it came.
    This is sport and sometimes in sport, things happen outside of anyones control but it is indeed a bitter pill for any fighter to have to swallow.


  13. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    WOMEN'S BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE *DEFENSE - 55.5KG - 5 ROUNDS
    *Nicola Collins     (Galway, Ireland, 14-6-3/6) VS Alicia Mermoux (France 10-1).
    Nikki "The Killer" Collins was next to the square ring for her mandatory first defence of her IKF Amateur World Bantamweight title against Alicia Mermoux from France. Mermoux entered the ring undefeated, (10-0) and a two time ISKA World Champion at a different weight. This being said, Collins had it all to do to keep her crown intact.
    The first round got underway and true to form Collins started slow. Mermoux backed her up with some nice side kicks, one of which knocked Collins to the canvas helping Mermoux win round 1.
    In round two Collins took the French Lass down with her trademark footsweeps on two occasions and seemed to unsettle her. After that, although not an explosive bout, Collins maintained the edge enough to keep Mermoux on the losing end of the majority of the rounds as she cruised her way to a comfortable points victory. This was an impressive win for Nikki as her opponent was one of those typically classy European fighters who was taller, a southpaw and she had to really figure out how to break down her defence. However experience told in the end and Nikk "The Killer" Collins retained her IKF World Bantamweight Title by unanimous decision.
    WINNER: Nicola Collins by unanimous decision, 49-46, 48-47 & 49-48.


  14. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE: 81.5KG - 5 ROUNDS
    Cathal Manning     (Galway, Ireland, 23-7-2/6, IKF European Champion) VS Joseph Corneroli (South Carolina, USA, 10-3/5, AMMA: 9-2, 2 X IKF World Classic Champion)
    The last fight of the night was a battle for the vacant IKF Amateur World Light Heavyweight Title between current European champion Cathal "Mean Machine" Manning and two time IKF World Classic Tournament champion Joseph "Crush" Corneroli from South Carolina, USA. By now the crowd were at fever pitch and the atmosphere and anticipation could almost be tasted. Referee Paul Cummins called the two fighters to the centre of the ring for final instructions and at the bell all hell broke loose and both men were on a mission to destroy.
    Manning used his reach well but Corneroli was always dangerous with those big swinging hooks. This fight went the full championship distance with a short pause for the doctor to check Cornerolis left eye after Manning opened a cut with a glazing roundhouse kick much to the satisfaction of the cheering fight fans. As the blood was not flowing into Cornerolis eye, the ringside doctor allowed him to fight on. He made one last ditch effort to take Manning out but Manning was in charge now and landed some big punches to Cornerolis head and body. The bell sounded to end the contest and the referee collected the scorecards and then came the moment when yet another young man from the West Of Ireland was crowned Champion of the World by unanimous decision. The Mean Machine had done it and the roof almost came off the Black Box such was the roar from fight fans.
    WINNER: Cathal Manning by unanimous decision, 50-45, 50-45 & 50-46.






L - R: Charlene (Ring Girl), Den Turner (England Coach)
Zoe Land (English Champion), Ref Paul Cummins
Catherine Cullinan (new 5 Nations Featherweight Champion, Galway)
Pete Foley (Galway Coach), Jessica (Ring Girl)



L - R: Stewart Kirk (Belfast coach), Jessica (Ring Girl)
Glenn Mc Farlane (Belfast), Ref Paul Cummins
Charlie Ward (New Jnr 5 Nations Light Welterweight Champ, Galway)
Pete Foley (Galway Coach), Charlene (Ring Girl).




Mr Steve Fossum (IKF World President, USA)
Aidan Brooks (Dublin, New IKF Cruiserweight World Champ)
Pete Foley (Coach)




L - R: Charlene (Ring Girl), Serge Mermoux (Coach, France), Alicia Mermoux (France)
Referee Paul Cummins (Kilkenny)
Nikki "The Killer" Collins (Defending World Champion, Galway)
Pete foley (Galway Coach), Jessica (Ring Girl).



L - R: Corneroli (USA), Referee Paul Cummins
Cathal Manning (New IKF Light Heavyweight World Champion)




L- R: Ray Thompson (USA Coach), Joseph Corneroli (USA)
Jessica (Ring Girl), Mr. Steve Fossum (IKF World President, USA)
Cathal Manning (New IKF Light Heavyweight World Champion, Galway)
Pete Foley (Coach, Galway), Charlene (Ring Girl)

Promoter Pete Foley would just like to add that some of these athletes train twice a day for these big events in a manner that would match most professional fighters in other combat sports. However they don't get near the recognition they deserve. The big TV deals go to boxing promotions in some countries, MMA in others and the newspapers are full of pictures and reports before and after these events regardless of the outcome. Sadly, when a Kickboxing club from the West of Ireland try to pull out all the stops and bring in elite and top ranked fighters from all across the globe and actually win genuine World Titles they are overshadowed in all the press by a fire that destroyed the very building where they trained to become the best in their field of sport.

Huge thanks goes out to all the behind the scenes people who made the show such a success including the set up crew, Dr Maura Grummell, Order Of Malta, Judges, Referee, fighters, coaches, DJ, MC, Security Staff, Ring Girls, IKF, Glove Runners, Corner staff, management & staff of the Black Box, all the sponsors which included: Safety Direct, Fightingfit.ie, Sally Longs bar, Minihanes of Gort (Supervalu), Headmasters Barbers, Munroes Tavern, Unique Personal Training, Galway Trade Windows, Boston Scientific, Fat Tonys Barbers, Electronic Concepts, Ballybrit Tyre & Exaust Centre, Top Drawer Max, All Class kitchens, Waste water Management Ltd, Clare Haulage Ltd, Richie Darcy from Dicey Reillys in Gort, Sword Security, Wards Hotel, Mocks .ie and Alan Mullholland bookmakers.




FRIDAY, March 18th, 2011, AT 2:00 PM/ PST





THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

Keddles Promotions Presents
"CHAMPIONSHIP MUAY THAI"
Essex, England





IKF PRO WOMEN'S MUAY THAI RULES
LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE



Bernise Alldis
England, 22-2




VS


Severine Guilpin
France, 16-2



AND


IKF PRO WOMEN'S MUAY THAI RULES
BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE



Alexis Roufus
England, 17-2




VS


Lorena Klijn
Netherland, 13-0




THURSDAY, March 17th, 2011, AT 2:10 PM/ PST

Results From Semtexgym.co.uk's
"Xplosion 2: Aftershock"
March 5th, 2011 - Swanley, England




Kieran Keddle became the newest IKF "PRO" World Champion after a classic match up with the very tough Charles Francois from France pushing him all the way. The edge in power though seemed to be with the English fighter and he took the points from two of the three judges to take the vacant IKF title. Both fighters were World Class and worthy challengers for the title! The closeness of the score cards showing the quality of the match up. The French team, obviously disappointed took the verdict with great sportsmanship and would be welcome again I'm sure.

IKF PROFESSIONAL MUAY THAI WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
Kieran Keddle, (Semtex Gym), Orpington, England. 53-22-3, 66.8 kilos, 5'10", 7/8/80, Steve Gladstone,
defeated Charles Francois, Toulouse, France, 27-7, 65 kilos, 5'11", 05/10/86, by Split Decision, 50-49, 47-50, 49-50.

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MORE IKF RESULTS...

Results From AK Promotions'
"IKF MUAY THAI / KICKBOXING"
March 11th, 2011 - Rocklin, California, USA



Bout Results From IKF Representative Rebecca Alvarez

Event & Bout Write-Ups From Our Friends At
www.QuestionableStoppage.com


Josh San Diego of Milpitas, CA
Wins IKF California Title!


Johnny Davis's AK Promotions, fresh off a successful show in Sacramento in January, brought Muay Thai action to Coach's Sports Bar in Rocklin Friday night. The smaller venue was filled with racous fans as a host of fighters sought to prove their mastery of the art of the eight limbs. Three two minute rounds with headgear for most fights, with five rounds and no such protection in the championship match. Ring card duties and halftime dance routine ably handled by the Sacramento Heatwave dancers.


  1. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 137.1-142
    Brian Delapena, San Francisco, 2-1/0, 138.4, 5'6", Kru Sam
    defeated Marquise Ross, Fresno, 0-1/0, 140.6, 5'9", James Contreas by unanimous decision, 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.
    Referee: Ray Balewicz

  2. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 117.1-122
    Cathering (Cat) Feely, San Francisco, 1-0, 121.6, 5'7", Jongsanan
    defeated Michelle Cabatuando, Sacramento, 0-1, 121.8, 5'3", MT Lao by TKO at 1:40 of round 2.
    Referee: Dan Stell
  3. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 132.1-137
    Phil Devera, San Jose, 3-4, 136, 5'7", Derek Yuen
    defeated Alec Gonzales, Vallejo, 1-1, 136.6, 5'7", T. Howard, by TKO at 33 seconds of round 2.
    Referee: Ray Balewicz
  4. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 142.1-147
    John Cabrido, Milpitas, 1-0, 146, 5'8", Rudi Ott
    defeated Joel Douglas, Chico, 0-1, 146, 5'8", B. Clements, by TKO at 1:49 of round 1.
    QS Report: John Cabrido got the better of Joel Douglas with hard punches, forcing a TKO stoppage in the first round.
    Referee: Dan Stell
  5. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 153.1-159
    Sean Cronin, Rocklin, 2-1, 157.4, 5'11", R. Davis,
    defeated Robert Alvarado, Patterson, 0-2, 157.4, 6'2", M. Hermia, by unanimous decision, 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.
    QS Report: Rocklin's own Sean Cronin battled Robert Alvarado at the 159 pound limit. Powered by the friendly crowd, Cronin clearly dominated the first round. Cronin seemed to tire in the second round, but still pressed the action. Alvarado came on strong in the third round, but couldn't make up the deficit from the first two rounds. Cronin came out on top, 29-28 on all three judge's scorecards, and improved his record to 2-1.
    Referee: Ray Balewicz

  6. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 195.1-215
    Anthony Hernandez, Woodland, 0-0-1, 210, 6', D.Morrissey,
    and Frank Tapia, Fresno, 0-1-1, 215, J. Contre, fought to a split decision draw. (IKF Awaiting scores from Source)
    QS Report: Anthony Hernandez met Frank Tapia in a battle of the heavyweights in a classic brawl. Big sloppy punches and kicks from both men. Lots of power and not much grace. The fight ended up a majority draw, so nobody went away happy.
    Referee: Dan Stell

  7. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 132.1-137
    Powell Knogkham, Sacramento, 1-0, 134.4, 5'8", MT Lao
    VS Nemo Vier, Fairfield, 0-1, 133.2, 5'6", BBDC, by "Majority" decision, 27-26, 28-26, 27-27.
    QS Report: Nice contrast of styles between Powell Knogkham and Nemo Vier. Vier pressed the action, while Knogkham hung back and counter-struck. The difference was Knogkham's well-timed leg kicks, which repeatedly caught Vier moving forward and unbalanced Vier and even knocked him down. Knogkham wins in a split decision.
    Referee: Ray Balewicz

  8. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 153.1-159
    Bear Baily, Sacramento, 1-0, 158, 5'11", C. Robinson,
    defeated Tai Ly, San Francisco, 0-1, 158, 5'9", Kru Sam, by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.
    QS Report: Both fighters were very game and aggressive in the match between Tai Ly and Bear Baily, with the difference coming from Baily's crisp, technically superior striking. Bear wins it all three judges cards.
    Referee: Dan Stell

  9. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 147.1-153
    Jeremy Jacildo, Vallejo, 1-0, 152.4, 5'8", T. Howard,
    VS Izzy Morales, Ceres, 1-1, 152.4, 5'10", Mike Duran, by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 27-30.
    QS Report: The best action of the night was found in the scrap at the 153 pound limit between Jeremy Jacildo and Izzy Morales. Both fights were relentless in pressing the action. Jacildo came out ahead with judges and a unanimous decision.
    Referee: Ray Balewicz

  10. VACANT IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    CALIFORNIA WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
    Josh San Diego, Milpitas, California, USA, 3-0, Rudi/Unlimited,
    defeated Anthony Acosta, San. Leandro, 5-2, 5'10", Ramos, by unanimous decision, 50-45, 50-45 & 49-46.
    QS Report: In the main event of the night 5-2 Anthoy Acosta of San Leandro took on 3-0 Josh San Diego of Milpitas, for the vacant IKF California Welterweight title. San Diego, who took this fight as a late replacement, looked very poised in the first three rounds, scoring with his left hand and 1-2 combos. The fight was close, but San Diego was clearly landing more clean shots and by the time the fight reached the championship 4th and 5th rounds, Acosta was showing damage, including welts on his face. In the latter rounds Acosta, sensing that he was behind on the scorecard, began looking for the high head kick in an effort to win the match in one strike. But San Diego kept his guard up and stayed elusive, and Acosta couldn't find the home run shot he was looking for. After five rounds, Josh San Diego is your new champion.
    Referee: Dan Stell




Pictured above: AK Promotions' Johnny Davis, Josh San Diego, Trainer Rudi Ott and Second.


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Results From Absolute Adrenaline's
"Prize Fighters"
March 13th, 2011 - Bournemouth, England




  1. ISCF Amateur MMA: Lightweight
    Mike Pantaleon (Bournemouth, England, 1-1, 67.7kg, 5'6", 20-11-90, Jeff Lawson 01202 294223)
    VS Tom Venning (Yelverton, England, 0-1, 68.0kg, 5'8", 14-07-84, Jimmy Hamilton 00447763801465)
    Winner: Mike Pantaleon by Split Decision 29-28, 27-30, 29-28.

  2. ISCF Amateur MMA: Lightweight
    Sam Ford (Poole, England, 1-1, 68.9kg, 5'9", 26-09-87, Jeff Lawson 00447787743162)
    VS Shaun Luther (Bridgwater, England, 1-0, 70.0kg, 5'9", 10-12-92, Arthur Meek 00447765042414)
    Winner: Shaun Luther by Triangle Choke 1.12 Round 2.

  3. ISCF Pro MMA: Middleweight
    Aidan Mclaughlin (Bournemouth, England, 1-3, 79.9kg, 6'1", 01-07-78, Jeff Lawson 0044-7787743162)
    VS Jimmy Miller (Bournemouth, England, 3-3-1-1disq, 81.0kg, 5'10", 30-07-83, Andy Lawrence 0044-7809158632)
    Winner: Jimmy Miller by Rear Naked Choke 3.31 Round 1.

  4. IKF Amateur FCR Middleweight
    Jason Wheeler ( Bournemouth, England, 5-6, 71.0kg, 5'8", 02-10-81, John Orchard 01202 294223)
    VS Tony Galley (Tring, England, 2-1, 73.6kg, 5'11", 27-02-78, Ashley Gettings, 0044-7921812495)
    Winner: Jason Wheeler by Unanimous Decision 29-27, 29-27, 29-27.

  5. IKF Amateur FCR Super Lightweight
    James Hill (Cheshum, England, 2-0-1, 62.0kg, 6'1", 16-04-94, Ashley Gettings 0044-7921812495)
    VS Alex Fowler ( Bournemouth, England, 0-1, 62.0kg, 5'8", 21-10-87, Dave Hyde 0044-7905 914974)
    Winner: James Hill by Split Decision 29-28, 28-29, 28-30.

  6. IKF Amateur FCR Light Welterweight
    Sawar Hamid (Brighton, England, 13-4-1, 63.0kg, 5'7", 16-08-90, 0044-7725278525)
    VS Mike Brent (Plymouth, England, 7-2-1, 64.0kg, 5'8", 02-11-80, Jimmy Hamilton 00447763801465.
    Winner: Sawar Hamid by RSF 1.32 Round 4.
  7. IKF Amateur MTR (Mod / K1): Welterweight
    Adam Slater (Bournemouth, England, 1-2-1, 65.0kg, 5'8", 17-11-83, Dave Hyde 0044-7905 914974)
    VS Steve Brazier (Poole, England, 0-1 , 66.0kg, 5'6", 08-01-85, Danny Ruegg 0044-7761060926)
    Winner: Adam Slater by Unanimous Decision 30-27, 29-28, 30-28.

  8. IKF Amateur MTR (Mod / K1): Middleweight
    Olli White (Bournemouth, England, 1-0, 74.0kg, 6'0", 13-09-86, Jenny Prowse 01202 294223)
    VS John Fulton (Plymouth, England, 0-1, 75.5kg, 6'1", 04-08-87, Jimmy Hamilton 00447763801465)
    Winner: Olli White By Majority Decision 28-27, 28-28, 29-28.

  9. IKF Pro MTR (Mod): Middleweight
    Darren Cooper (Plymouth England, 3-0, 76.0kg, 6'1", 15-03-84, Jimmy Hamilton 00447763801465)
    VS Brendan Cookman (Bournemouth England, 3-2-1, 74.0kg, 6'2", 03-09-91, Andy Lawrence 0044-7809158632)
    Winner: Darren Cooper By Majority Decision 49-48, 48-47, 49-49.

  10. IAB White Collar Boxing: Super Lightweight
    Henri Johnson (Weymouth, England, 2-0, 62.0kg, 5'7", 04-06-83, John Orchard 01202 294223)
    VS John Woods (Bournemouth, England, 0-3 , 63.0kg, 5'6", 16-04-69, Danny Ruegg 0044-7761060926)
    Winner: Henri Johnson By Unanimous Decision 30-28, 29-28, 30-28.

  11. IAB White Collar Boxing: Middleweight
    Lee Stubbs (Christchurch, England, 2-0, 71.3kg, 5'8", 23-06-88, John Orchard 01202 294223)
    VS Simon Whiting (Bournemouth, England, 0-3, 74.0kg, 5'10", 05-02-72, Greg Winter 00447969721929)
    Winner: Lee Stubbs By Unanimous Decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  12. IAB White Collar Boxing: Super Cruiserweight
    Craig Jones ( Poole, England, 2-3, 88.2kg, 5'11", 30-09-78, John Orchard 01202 294223)
    VS Paul Williams ( Bournemouth, England, 2-0, 89.0kg, 6'0", 10-06-86, Ross Phillips 0044-7920015878)
    Winner: Paul Williams By Split Decision 28-29, 30-27, 28-30.

  13. IAB White Collar Boxing: Super Heavyweight
    Ross Dunham ( Poole England, 0-1, 130.0kg, 5'11", 30-08-78, John Orchard 01202 294223)
    VS Lee Grinrod (Weymouth, England, 1-0, 115.0kg, 6'4", 02-05-90, Tom Ashe 0044-7812140950)
    Winner: Lee Grinrod By KO 1.20 Round 1.
  14. IAB White Collar Boxing: Cruiserweight
    Shaun King (Bournemouth,England, 5-3, 85.0kg, 6'2", 28-08-87, John Orchard 01202 294223)
    VS Lewis Kerley (Bournemouth, England, 6-0, 86.0kg, 6'0", 16-06-92, Danny Ruegg, 0044-7761060926)
    Winner: Lewis Kerley By KO 1.01 Round 1.
  15. IAB White Collar Boxing: Light Heavyweight
    Tony Baker (Chippenham, England, 2-1, 79.0kg, 6'0", 25-07-73, Simon Belletty 0044-7531243807)
    VS Darren Bye (Poole, England, 0-1, 77.5kg, 6'1", 01-09-83, Greg Winter 0044-7969721929)
    Winner: Tony Baker By Majority Decision 29-29, 29-28, 30-29.

  16. IAB White Collar Boxing: Middleweight
    Steve Walker (Cheshum, England, 11-4-2 , 75.0kg, 5'10", 19-09-81, Ashley Gettings 0044-7921812495)
    VS Trevor Soko (Eastleigh, England, 27-6-1 , 73.0kg, 6'1", 04-07-80, Trevor Soko 0044-7932513176)
    Majority Draw 29-29, 29-28, 29-29.

  17. IAB White Collar Boxing: Light Heavyweight
    Greg Howe (Bridgwater, England, 9-4 , 79.0kg, 5;10", 15-01-75, Arthur Meek 0044-7765042414)
    VS Scott Gannon (Weymouth, England, 6-3 , 77.0kg, 5'7", 17-04-84, Tom Ashe 0044-7812140950)
    Winner: Greg Howe By Unanimous Points 30-27, 29-28, 30-27.





MORE IKF RESULTS...

Results From California Black Belt League's
IKF Point Muay Thai / Kickboxing
March 5th, 2011 - Turlock, California, USA




More information on IKF Point Kickboxing events at www.IKFPKB.com or the California Black Belt League www.californiabbl.com



SATURDAY, March 12th, 2011, AT 9:00 PM/ PST



Results From Pete Foley's
"WORLDS COLLIDE"
March 12th, 2011 - Galway, Ireland



QUICK RESULTS
FULL STORY & PHOTOS COMING LATER IN THE WEEK


  1. IKF AMATEUR FCR 57KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Yvonne Mc Nevin     Defeated Jo-Ann Conlon by TKO at 1:50 of round 2.

  2. IKF AMATEUR IR 64KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Chris McCrudden defeated Martin Murray by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-26 & 30-27.

  3. IKF AMATEUR FCR 63KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Valerie Hamilton defeated Mags Walsh by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 30-28

  4. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR FCR 54KG - 4 ROUNDS
    Eddie Barnaville defeated Levi Lawerence by unanimous decision, 40-37, 40-37 & 40-38.
    This bout was much closer than the scores indicated and was quite possibly the fight of the night!

  5. IKF AMATEUR FCR 67KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Karen Coffey and Donna Doherty fought to a majority draw, 29-29, 29-29 & 29-28.

  6. IKF AMATEUR FCR 70KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Gary Giles defeated Henry Tobann by unanimous decision, 30-28, 30-28 & 29-28.

  7. IKF AMATEUR FCR 58KG - 5 ROUNDS
    Catherine Cullinan defeated Zoe Land by split decision, 49-48, 49-47 & 47-49.

  8. IKF AMATEUR FCR 69KG - 3 ROUNDS
    Bryan Merrigan defeated Stephen Dent by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-27 & 29-27.

  9. IKF AMATEUR FCR 67KG - 5 ROUNDS
    Darryl Orr defeated Alex Novac by split decision, 49-48, 49-48 & 47-49.

  10. IKF AMATEUR FCR 64.5KG - 5 ROUNDS
    Charlie Ward defeated Glenn Mc Farlane by TKO at the end of round 2.

  11. IKF AMATEUR FCR 62.5KG - 5 ROUNDS
    Eric Daly and Howard Hogg fought to a split decision draw, 49-48 Daly, 49-48 Hogg and 48-48.

  12. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    WOMEN'S BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE *DEFENSE - 55.5KG - 5 ROUNDS
    *Nicola Collins     (Galway, Ireland, 14-6-3/6)
    defeated Alicia Mermoux (France 10-1) by unanimous decision, 49-46, 48-47 & 49-48.

  13. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE: 81.5KG - 5 ROUNDS
    Cathal Manning     (Galway, Ireland, 23-7-2/6, IKF European Champion)
    defeated Joseph Corneroli (South Carolina, USA, 10-3/5, AMMA: 9-2, 2 X IKF World Classic Champion) by unanimous decision, 50-45, 50-45 & 50-46.




FULL STORY & PHOTOS COMING LATER IN THE WEEK




THURSDAY, March 10th, 2011, AT 7:10 PM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

AK Promotions Present's
"IKF MUAY THAI / KICKBOXING"
Rocklin, California, USA



VACANT
IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
CALIFORNIA WELTERWEIGHT TITLE


Anthony Acosta
San Leandro, California, USA, 5-2




VS


Josh San Diego
Milpitas, California, USA, 3-0

AK PRESS PAGE CLICK HERE!





MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...


Pete Foley Presents

"WORLDS COLLIDE"
Galway, Ireland



"3"
IKF
WORLD TITLE BOUTS



IKF
AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE



Cathal Manning
Galway, Ireland
22-7-2/6
IKF
European Champion



VS



Joseph Corneroli
South Carolina, USA
10-2/5, AMMA: 9-2
2010 IKF
World Classic Champion





IKF
AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES
CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE



Aidan Brooks
Dublin, Ireland
10-5/5
IKF European Champion



VS



Miletic Nenad
France
TBA





IKF
AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
WOMEN'S BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE *DEFENSE



*Nicki Collins
Galway, Ireland
13-6-3/6
CURRENT
IKF WORLD CHAMPION



VS



Alicia Mermoux
France
10-0
CURRENT
ISKA WORLD CHAMPION







MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Absolute Adrenaline Presents

"Prize Fighters"
Bournemouth, England





TUESDAY, March 8th, 2011, AT 2:45 PM/ PST

The 2011 IKF World Classic Is Now On
FACEBOOK!




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Results From TS Kickboxing Promotions'
"IKF Championship Kickboxing
March 4th, 2011 - Stevenage, Herts, England



VACANT IKF PRO FCR
EUROPEAN WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
Sukhy Saroya (Stevenage, England, 20-6-4-1nc, 66.7kg, 5'7", 5-22-83, Trevor Spencer, 004479407175717)
VS Kamel Boutekrapt ( Temple, France, P/A: 59-8, 66.1kg, 5'10", 8-29-91, Holmose, 0623546468)

Following the withdrawal of original opponent Scott Rowley through injury, French fighter Kamel Boutekrapt was offered the opportunity to contest the European Title against England's Sukhy Saroya.

Boutekrapt's overall fight record was 59-7, and we soon saw the lightening skills he possessed. Making a fast start he looked to take the first couple of rounds as Saroya settled into the contest. At times Saroya looked confused but as anyone who has seen him before will testify, Sukhy wakes up just before mid-way and gets stronger form then on. This night was to be no exception. Mid-way through the 3rd he found Boutekrapt's weak spot on the right side of the body and from there he set every combination up around it. The Frenchman slowed from "amazing" to just "very good" and by round 7 Saroya looked as though he may even get the stoppage.

The distance was a clear issue for Boutekrapt having rarely fought over 5 rounds and Saroya took full advantage. Although at times the Englishman would be stunned by combinations, Boutekrapt was unable to sustain the pace. The final round was a toe to toe affair. Boutekrapt looking for the stoppage and Saroya opting to stand and trade, because he likes too. The final result was a unanimous one.

WINNER: Sukhy Saroya by Unanimous Decision: 100-91, 98-91, 98-93.




SATURDAY, March 5th, 2011, AT 8:15 PM/ PST



Acosta

Acosta Vs San Diego
Headlines March 11th Kickboxing Event
Coach's Sport Bar!
Friday, March 11th
5681 Lonetree Blvd. Rocklin, California
Doors/Bar- 5:30- Fights 7:PM

PRESS PAGE CLICK HERE


San Diego

As Kickboxing continues to rise in popularity, AK Promotions based out of Rocklin continues to give opportunity to fighters to show their skills in front of packed houses of screaming fans! Johnny Davis President AK Promotions just completed a sellout show in Sacramento at the Doubletree Hotel in January and is pleased with the progression of the sport over the past few years. Next month, March 11th, 2011 the winds will blow in yet another opportunity for fight fans to witness the fury of when feet and fists are the weapons of choice.

Coach's Sports Bar is nestled on the outskirts of Rocklin, California located at 5681 Lonetree Blvd. in a relatively young community filled with soccer, baseball and football as primary sports. However, when IKF kickboxing hits town, one bets the club will sell out fast as the town's male population are also big fans of contact sports and the already huge following for AK Promotions' events.

Approximately 13 fights are currently matched for the card. One fighter from Rocklin is also scheduled to fight as well as The Inferno Dancers of Sacramento will perform on the show. Sean Cronin who trains at the Rocklin Kickboxing and Boxing Club and fights at the 159lbs weight limit, will be fighting his third fight. Cronin who has very strong kicks and punches is hoping for a big win in front of his home town crowd.




IKF West Coast Champion and Rocklin resident Daniel "Hitman" Hodges will not be on the card as he is preparing for a bigger show set for Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, California on April 30th, 2011. On March 11th the main event was originally planned to be an exciting rematch title fight for the IKF West Coast Welterweight Muay Thai Championship between Robert Morales of Elk Grove, California and Anthony Acosta of San Leandro, California, USA. However due to illness Morales pulled out of the fight just this past Wednesday. Stepping in will be up and coming contender Josh San Diego who is undefeated and trained by former IKF Champion Rudi Ott of Milpitas, CA. San Diego (Below Right) who is excited about the opportunity for an IKF California title shot will be taking on the always tough Anthony Acosta (Below Left) of San Leandro, California.

Don't Miss This Great Event...
Based on early reports, this event will be sold out and only friends and associates of the gyms on the show may have tickets! However, there are limited ringside seats currently available and limited general admission will be available at the door... Ringside seats can can still be reserved online at

www.AKPromotions.org

Ringside reserved seats will not be held thirty minutes after the show.
Regardless of your form of martial arts, you will not want to miss this BIG night of Las Vegas Style Fights in Rocklin!
Advance and Reserved tickets will be honored first at the door.

Reserve Your Seats On Line! Tickets are $40 advance general, $50 Advance Ringside (1st two rows or Stage)add $10 more at the door! Order Securely Now with your Credit Card online at www.AKPromotions.org or by calling (916) 205-4762 or 630-9254. Pick up tickets at Rocklin Kickboxing and Boxing Club located at 4415 Granite Drive Ste. 600 in Rocklin. See our You Tube Commercial - Just click the link below...




MORE FIGHT NEWS...


Jason Reeves
Disappoints AGAIN!
This Time He Grounds THE JET!


Jason Reeves (L) signing his contract to fight
Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson
back in 2004.

Some here may remember the major disappointment Jason Reeves of Aberdeen, Mississippi, USA brought to the kickboxing ring with his pathetic performance against Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson back on November 6th, 2004. Thompson knocked Reeves out only 1 minute into round 1 with a right hand. Well, we say Knockout because he didn't get up, but in reality, it was more like a "Fall Down"...

Well, Reeves has resurfaced again, and disappointed "Again" but this time as a Promoter. Back in June of 2010, Reeves contacted Kickboxing Legend Rick "The Jet" Roufus about fighting in Mississippi. He informed Roufus that he was planning the event for November 12th in Tupelo, Mississippi. About a month or more prior to the event, Roufus got a call from Reeves and Reeves explained the Roufus that he was not going to be able to get his promoters license before his November scheduled event. Reeves claimed that someone from the commission lied to him, however, it was later discovered that he hadn't even applied for his license.

Roufus found out and accepted the scenario Reeves told him and was ready to move on. He didn't want to lose out on all the training and preparation he had put in for the promised fight on Reeves proposed event so Roufus got in touch with Oklahoma promoter and former kickboxing legend himself, Dale Cook.

Cook was promoting a fight the same day in Tulsa, Oklahoma and he and Cook discussed him fighting Jeff Ford. However, as time got closer, for whatever reasons, Ford drops out of the picture and the fight is lost.

Hours, days and weeks of training lost, not to mention the promises of money, "The Jet" was left on the runway looking for a new destination to fire away. To his surprise, in late November, Jason Reeves enters his plans again. Reeves claims he is going to do his show in April or May and he wants to confirm Roufus will fight current IKF East Coast Champion, Kelly Leo of Oakwood, Georgia, USA, (33-10-1/18). Reeves was so sure of the match-up, he went and posted it on his facebook page.

Reeves wanted Leo to go to former IKF World Muay Thai Champion, Khunpon's event in Atlanta and start promoting the fight without a signed contract from Roufus or Leo. Reeves promised over and over to Roufus that he was going to be paid 20% of his purse up front due to the fact of the last event being moved. Roufus gave him until the end of January to make good on his promised word. All this time, Roufus was losing his patiences with reeves because Reeves often seemed unsure of his own promises he kept making.

As January was approaching Reeves tells Roufus he couldn't do 20% now and said he could only do 10%. Obviously Roufus was not pleased. Yet another broken promise by Reeves. Roufus expressed his anger and disappointment to Reeves over the phone, and from the conversation, Reeves uses Roufus' attitude as yet another excuse, this time telling Roufus he was upset with his discussion with him so he is now taking him off his event...

Looking back on it now, chances are great that Reeves had no intention of sending Roufus and deposit. So here was Rick Roufus, a legend in Kickboxing, putting his trust in a promoter who gave him his word. His word he would "Do the right thing!" In the end, Reeves turned out to be the "SAME" Jason Reeves he was when he "Fell Down" against Thompson after only 1 minute in the ring, begging for a rematch, to redeem himself he said. However this was a redemption opportunity no one thought he deserved. He had his chance, a great opportunity put before him, and he just fell down, hoping for his payday.


Rick "The Jet" Roufus



Hopefully he won't try and redeem himself against Roufus. Roufus made it clear he want's no part of him! Of all people to get angry at you Jason... you pick Rick Roufus? As if the "Wonderboy" lesson didn't teach you enough, you keep reaching for the stars.

So why this article?
Roufus contacted us and wanted to make sure other fighters don't get caught up in the promises, hopes and dreams of promoters like Jason Reeves. We agreed with him, so we made sure you read about this here on the IKF news page. Promoters like Reeves who come on strong with big glorious ideas that will "Shock the world" and in the end, they fizzle out. How many more chances will people give a promoter like Jason Reeves? He no longer fights, so no one believes in him enough to put him on a fight card. So now he want's to hurt other peoples fighting careers?

Jason, you may want to pick up your phone and offer a sincere apology to Roufus... On second thought, he's probably not taking your calls any more, so maybe just a card.




THURSDAY, March 3rd, 2011, AT 7:15 PM/ PST


Get Ready To
"Walk The Walk"
At This Years
2011 IKF World Classic

It's that time of year again as everyone is training hard to get ready to "Walk the Walk" at the IKF World Classic Tournament.

This years 2011 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing & Muay Thai Championship Tournament "Return Of The Gladiators" will be a little earlier in the month on July 15th, 16th & 17th. Once again the event will be held at the Largest Marriott In The World,

The Orlando World Center Marriott Resort
in Orlando, Florida, USA!

MAKE IT A VACATION!

Fighters, Trainers, Family & Friends, use the IKF Kickboxing name and book your rooms for not only the days of the Tournament, but you can also book at the IKF Rate of Only $134 Per Night, 5 Days Prior the the IKF Tournament and 5 Days After! That's about $150 less per night as compared the the regular rate!

(July 11th Through July 22nd!)

There are only a limited number of "Additional Room Nights" Available outside our IKF Event Date Room Block,
So you need to book these early while they last.

Don't just make it an Event, Make It A Vacation!

For Hotel Booking Info Click HERE!







Dates To Note About
THE FIRST DEADLINE DATE
Of The 2011
IKF World Classic



  1. WHAT HAPPENS AT FIRST DEADLINE, MAY 27th, 2011?




Who Was KING in 2010?
Team Greubel, Augusta, Georgia, USA Had
7 IKF World Classic Champions!
They included...
Cord Conaway, Belvedere, South Carolina, USA, 19-3/0, 95, 5'1", 13
Nathan Key, Augusta, Georgia, USA, 27-2/12, AMMA: 2-1, 159, 6'1"
Tony Lester, Augusta, Georgia, USA, 13-2-3/0, 160, 5'11", 26
Edgar Nickson II, North Augusta, Georgia, USA, 14-2/0, 140, 5'5", 21
Amika Olchovik, Augusta, Georgia, USA, 5-0/0, AB: 1-0/0, 130, 5'8", 25
Stephanie Stafford, Augusta, Georgia, USA, 10-7/1, 110, 5'3", 41
Nicholas Torrance, Evans, Georgia, USA, 20-2/6, 128, 5'5", 15
CONGRATULATIONS TEAM GREBEL!


See You In Orlando!






THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

TS Kickboxing Promotions Presents
"IKF Championship Kickboxing
Stevenage, Herts, England




VACANT
IKF PRO FCR
EUROPEAN WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
Sukhy Shoria (England) VS Kamel Boutekrapt (France)




MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Semtexgym.co.uk Presents
"Xplosion 2: Aftershock"
Swanley, England




IKF PRO MTR WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE



Kieran Keddle
England


VS



Charles Francois
France




MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Californina Black Belt League Presents
IKF Point Muay Thai / Kickboxing
Turlock, California, USA







WEDNESDAY, March 2nd, 2011, AT 10:30 PM/ PST

Results From Adrenalin Fight Nights'
"IKF PRO / AM KICKBOXING & ISCF AMATEUR MMA"
February 19th, 2011 - Swansea, Wales




IKF KICKBOXING

  1. IKF AMATEUR FCR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
    Will Bladon (Swansea, Wales, 3-3, 80.5kg, 5'9", 07-11-86, Andy Morgan 00447837630084)
    VS Mike Hayel (Cardiff, Wales, 2-4-1, 83.5kg, 6'1", 11-09-83, Denzil Lawrence TBC)
    WINNER: WILL BLADON by UNANIMOUS POINTS: 29-28 30-27 30-27.

  2. IKF AMATEUR FCR WELTERWEIGHT
    Mike Sandford (Swansea,Wales, 3-0, 67.8kg, 6'0", 02-08-91, Lee Carter, 00447515939953)
    VS Shaun John ( Swansea,Wales, 0-2, 65.5kg, 5'4", 29-05-88, Gus Glibert 00447944767773)
    WINNER: MIKE SANDFORD by UNANIMOUS POINTS: 30-26 30-26 30-26.

  3. IKF AMATEUR FCR MIDDLEWEIGHT
    Craig Kendall (Neath Wales, 11-4, 79.0kg, 6'1", 12-09-88, Kelly Mainwaring 00447795271676)
    VS Chris Leigh Jones (Swansea, Wales, 7-3, 78.0kg, 5'10", 09-06-83, Lance Jones 00447545190817)
    WINNER: CRAIG KENDALL By TKO (Cuts) 1.25 R1
  4. IKF PRO FCR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
    James Wallis (Swansea Wales, 13-5-1 , 6'1", 78.0kg, 5'9", 10-05-83, Andy Morgan 00447837630084)
    VS Chris Jones (Swansea Wales, 7-5, 78.3kg, 6'1", 18-07-83, Gus Gilbert 00447944767773)
    WINNER: JAMES WALLIS by TKO 1.26 R4


ISCF MMA

  1. ISCF AMATEUR MMA HEAVYWEIGHT
    Anthony Morgan (Pencader, Wales, 1-0, 104.0kg, 6'2", 09-03-77, Mark Quick, TBC)
    VS Daniel Williams (Llanelli,Wales, 0-1, 101.0kg, 6'2", 25-07-89, Independent, 00447854374813)
    WINNER: MORGAN by RNC 1.55 R1

  2. ISCF PRO MMA LIGHTWEIGHT
    Dai Thomas (Llanelli, Wales, Am: 0-1 Pro: 0-1, 70.0kg, 5'8", 09-02-88, James Wallis, 00447837630084)
    VS Craig Allen (Clydach, Wales, 1-5, 70.0kg, 5'10", 29-04-96, Steven Harris 0044783129203)
    WINNER: DAI THOMAS by GUILLOTINE 0.30 R2.

  3. ISCF PRO MMA WELTERWEIGHT
    Jamie Sexton (Cardiff, Wales, 1-1, 75.2kg, 5'10", 17-01-88, Independent, TBC)
    VS Liam Bennett (Llanelli, Wales, 0-1, 76.4kg, 5'9", 20-12-84, Chris Rees 00447717009809)
    WINNER: JAMIE SEXTON by G&P 0.55 R1.
  4. ISCF PRO MMA BANTAMWEIGHT
    Robert Bunford (Carmarthan, Wales, Am:2-1 Pro:3-1, 59.3kg, 5'7", 28-05-82, James Thomas, TBC)
    VS Jamie Barrett (Swansea, Wales, 2-4, 60.9kg, 5'4", 11-04-86, Warlow 012794566123)
    WINNER: ROBERT DUNFORD by RNC 1.00 R1.

  5. ISCF PRO MMA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
    Jamie Evans ( Cardiff, Wales, Am: 1-0 Pro: 1-0, 91.0kg, 6'2", 15-02-84, Jamie Rogers, TBC)
    VS Steve Wright (Swansea, Wales, Am: 0-2 Pro: 0-1, 90.5kg, 6'1", 12-05-90, Independent 00447504633319)
    WINNER: JAMIE EVANS by G&P 1.20 R1.




MORE IKF FIGHT NEWS...

Results From TKO Promotions'
KOMBAT ZONE "STEP UP!"
February 20th, 2011 - Kent, England



  1. IKF AMATEUR 5 NATIONS
    SUPER-MIDDLEWEIGHT FCR TITLE
    Rob Burbridge (TKO, Maidstone, England, 14-4, 78.5 kilos, 6'1", 14/1/85, Colin Payne tel 0044-7912577773)
    defeated Chris Lovell (5 Elements, Basildon, England, 78.5 kilos, 5'9" , 20/07/83, Tony Willis Tel 0044-7713161164) by unanimous decision, 49-46, 50-45, 50-46

  2. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Lewis Miles (Falcons, Margate, England, 4-0-1, 68.4 kilos, 5'10", 30/07/90, Mark White Tel 0044-7974733782)
    defeated Curtis Thompson (Star KB, Gravesend, England 1-2-1, 68 kilos, 6' 09/07/90 Paul Haworth tel oo447921779852) by unanimousdecision 29-26, 30-25, 30-26.

  3. IKF AMATEUR 5 NATIONS
    MIDDLEWEIGHT FCR TITLE
    Hovo Tadevosyan (HKA, Hastings, England 5-0-1, 75 kilos, 6'0" 10/11/81 Carl Denne tel 0044-7949221946)
    defeated Sean O'Neill, (Waterford, Ireland, 14-6, 73.8 kilos, 5'11", 18/05/87 Billy O'Sullivan Tel 00353-861696035) by unanimous decision 48-46, 47-46, 49-44.

  4. IKF PRO FCR
    ENGLISH WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
    James Cornick (Bulldog Gym, Bournemouth, England, 13-5-2, 66.8 kilos, 28/06/84, Carl Sams Tel 0044-1202294223)
    defeated Dan Chubb (TKO, Maidstone, England, 2-3 (amateur 10-0), 67 kilos, 6', 13/04/81, Colin Payne Tel 0044-7912577773) by unanimous decision 79-71, 79-73, 80-72.

  5. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Sami Salem (Scorpions) Swindon, England, 4-1, 64.5 kilos, 5'8", 06/06/91, Dan Hughes)
    Defeated Mark Periera (AKA, Hastings, 0-1, 66kilos, 5'8" 10/05/75, Bryan Dumbrell Tel 0044-7932831193) by Majority decision 29-28, 28-29, 30-28.

  6. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Kelly Copeland (TKO, Rochester, England, 1-0, 57.5 kilos, 5'8", 16/10/87, Colin Payne Tel: 0044-7912577773)
    defeated Rachel Shaw (Black Dragon, Galway, Ireland 1-1, 58 kilos, 5'6, 08/01/92, Peter Foley) by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-26, 29-27.

  7. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Kay Sumner (TKO, Gillingham, England, 2-0, 55 kilos, 5'3", 15/11/83, Colin Payne Tel 0044-7912577773)
    defeated Yvonne McNevin (Black Dragon, Galway, Ireland, 2-1, 55.5 kilos, 5'4", Peter Foley Tel 00353-878119227) Majority points decision 29-28, 29-28, 29-29.

  8. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Claire Carr (TKO, Maidstone, England, 1-0, 61 kilos, 5'7", 10/02/89, Colin Payne tel 0044-7912577773)
    defeated Valerie Hamilton (Black Dragon, Galway, Ireland, 2-1, 62 kilos, 5'6", 26/06/85, Peter Foley Tel 00353- 878119227) Majority points decision 29-29, 30-27, 30-29.

  9. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Ben Barr (Walton, Weybridge, England, 3-0, 72.5 kilos, 5'9, 06/03/80, Mark Lodge)
    defeated Luke Hollis (5 Elements, Rayleigh, England, 0-1, 72 kilos, 01/08/88, Tony Willis tel 0044-7713161164) by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  10. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Josh Wilson (TKO, Maidstone, England. 1-0, 76.3 kilos, 5'11", 12/03/93, Colin Payne Tel 0044-7912-577773)
    defeated Jack Hart (Fight Factory, Hooley, England, 0-1, 79.9 kilos, 6'2", 21/07/94, Darren Chan Tel 0044-7702456371) by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.

  11. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Joe Wells (TKO, Strood, England, 6-3-1, 60 kilos, 5'6", 25/08/88, Colin Payne tel 0044-7912577773)
    defeated Dimitri Kalides (Scorpio, Middlesborough, 3-4, 59.6 kilos, 5'9", 17/06/93, Gary Jowers Tel 0044-777822167) by Majority decision 29-28, 29-28, 30-30.

  12. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Oliver Edwards (Invicta, Minster, England, 1-0, 65.5 kilos, 5'11", 15/12/94. Ray Askew, Tel 0044)
    defeated Dean Hicks (TKO, Chatham, England, 0-1-2, 65.5 kilos, 18/1/94, Colin Payne Tel 0044-791257773) by majority decision 29-28, 29-29, 30-29.

  13. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Glen Coleman (Scorpio, Middlesborough, England, 7-1-1, 69 kilos, 5'10", 08/12/88, Gary Jowers Tel 0044-7778221676)
    and Alex Manning (TKO, Ashford, England, 5-1-1, 70 kilos, 31/12/87, Colin Payne tel 0044-7912577773) fought to a Majority draw, 29-29, 28-29, 30-30.

  14. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Patric Halforty (TKO, Maidstone, England, 1-0, 86.5 kilos, 6'2, 30.-3/79, Colin Payne tel 0044-7912577773)
    defeated Luke Dowell (Basildon Fresstyle, Basildon, Essex 0-1, 88 kilos, 5'11", 11/10/86, Ricky Judd, Tel 0044-7800829027) by TKO in round 3.
  15. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Kieran Jones (Scorpio, Middlesborough, England, 5-0, 63.7 kilos, 14/11/92, Gary Jowers Tel 0044-778221676)
    defeated Eddie Smith (Star Kickboxing, Gravesend, England, 1-5, 63 kilos, 16/07/83, Paul Haworth Tel 0044) by TKO in round 1.




MORE IKF FIGHT NEWS...

Battleground Promotions Presents
"IKF PRO/AM KICKBOXING & ISCF AMATEUR MMA"
February 19th, 2011 - Birmingham, England




  1. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Darren Chapman (TEK, Nottingham, England, 3-0-0, 64kg, , 05-05-90, Avinder Panisar, 07748 1133413)
    defeated Anthony Byrne (BMAC,Birmingham, England,0- 1-1, 64 kg, 5'11", 02-07-86, H Willock) by unanimous decision, 30-25, 30-25, 30-25.

  2. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Simba Khan (Battleground, Birmingham, England,1-0-0, 74kg, , 18-12-96, H Willock, 01213)
    defeated Conrad Hyndmarsh (Black Cobra, Stoke-on-Trent, England,0- 1-0, 75 kg, 5'7", 12-12-96, Doug Clarke, 07971 1744665) by unanimous decision, 27-26, 28-25, 27-26.

  3. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Billy Gallett (Battleground, Birmingham, England, 2-0-1, 67kg, 5'10", 26-05-82, H Willock, 01213 4 3038003)
    defeated David Gillan (Devils Pit, Ashby de la Zouch, England,7-2-0, 65 kg, 5'10", 07-04-91, Johnny Gillan, 07748 677854) by tapout round 2.

  4. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Robert Mathlin (Devils MA, Cardiff, Wales, 3-3-0, 62kg, , 19-08-92, Chris Sparkes, 079718838423)
    defeated Haroon Rafiq (BMAC,Birmingham, England, 4-2-0, 62 kg, 5'4", 10-12-86, H Willock, 012134 303800) by majority decision, 30-25, 28-28, 29-27.

  5. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Paul Saunders (Battleground, Birmingham, England, 3-0-0, 74kg, 5'7", 29-08-79, H Willock, 01213 4 3038003)
    defeated Ryan Mason (Devils Pit, Ashby de la Zouch, England,2-1-0, 76 kg, 6'2", 07-10-89, Johnny Gillan, 07748 677854) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  6. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Ben Franklin (BMAC, Birmingham, England,1-0-0, 70kg, , 01-04-85, H Willock, 012134 303800)
    defeated Abbas Gusaseb (Zen Shin, Birmingham, England, 0-1-0, 70 kg, 5'7", 28-08-81, John Richards, 0121 233 25775) by referees stoppage round 1.
  7. IKF AMATEUR MT
    Omar Ashman (Battleground, Birmingham, England, 1-0-0, 74kg, 5'8", 28-12-83, H Willock, 01213 4 3038003)
    defeated Sean Shuttleworth (Devils Pit, Ashby de la Zouch, England,0-1-0, 74 kg, 5'7", 06-11-89, Johnny Gillan, 07748 677854) by referees stoppage round 2.
  8. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Phil Evans (KMA, Carmarthen, Wales, 4-2-0, 77kg, 5'10", 16-11-86, Chris Sparkes, 07971 8838423)
    defeated Danny Harkin (BMAC, Birmingham, England, 2-2-0, 75 kg, 5'11", 28-08-82, H Willock, 012134 3038005) by majority decision 29-28, 29-28, 29-29.

  9. IKF PROFESSIONAL FCR
    Rob Stevens (BMAC, Birmingham, England, 12-1-0, 62kg, 5'4", 31-12-85, H Willock, 01213 4 303800)
    defeated William Saidi (Team Varnier, Agen, France, 3-1-0, 63.5 kg, 5'10", 02-07-91, M Varnier, 06 89 15 28 285) by unanimous decision, 58-53, 58-54, 58-54.




MORE IKF FIGHT NEWS...

Results From TKO Promotions
"IKF PRO / AM KICKBOXING
Gravesend, Kent, England




KICKBOXERS GIVE IT ALL FOR CHARITY

TKO Promotions would like to express their thanks to everyone who supported this very special event held in support of the Lou Street Trust to help the family of Louise Street who unfortunately has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. All the officials of the IKF donated their services free of charge and special thanks must go to Mr Ross Barrett from Ireland who paid for the expenses of his team to attend. The fight that was scheduled to feature Irish fighter Dillon O'Connor was unfortunately lost through injury and therefore the cost of travel that Ross had personally paid for was also lost, so the promoters would like to place on record their appreciation for this fantastic gesture in support of the appeal and their generosity won't be forgotten.


  1. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Jack Hart     (Fight Factory, Croydon, England, 1-1, 79.7kg, 6'2", 21/07/94, Darren Chan, tel: 0044-7702456371) defeated James O'Connor (South East Essex KB, Burnham, England,0- 1, 79.5kg, 6'1, 18/06/91, Brian Brown tel 0044-7960708794) by unanimous decision, 30-24, 30-24, 30-24.

  2. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Lewis Miles (Falcons Kickboxing, Minster, England,4-0-1, 70 kg,5'9" , 30/07/90, Mark White, Tel 0044- 7974733782) defeated Ronnie Haynes (Taurus, Plymouth, England,2-4-1, 71.75 kg, 5'10, 30/09/82, Jimmy Hamilton) by unanimous decision, 30-25, 30-25, 30-25.

The event was supported by demonstration bouts by both local Kickboxers and Boxers and the whole event was a resounding success with most importantly a large amount of money raised for the appeal.




MORE IKF FIGHT NEWS...


Results From Enigma Promotions'
"IKF Fight Night"
February 26th, 2011 - Mayo, Ireland


  • WHO: Enigma Promotions
  • WHERE: Dalton Hotel, Main St. Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland
  • WHAT: IKF Kickboxing
  • IKF Event Representative: Mr. Joe Wilson
  • IKF Officials: Ms. Catherine Cullinane, Mr. Cathal Manning, Mr. Chris Coyle, Mr. Mick Bland
  • Kick Counters: Mr. Charlie Ward, Mr. Eric Daly
  • Ringside Physician (MD): TBA
  • IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Karl Egington: 00353 85 7393729


On Saturday February 26th 2011, Mr Karl Egington of Enigma Kickboxing, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland held his first kickboxing promotion under the sanction of the International Kickboxing Federation. The Dalton Hotel was to be the intimate venue where fight fans would witness some excellently matched bouts with the finale being an IKF Irish Light Middleweight Title fight between the highly rated Michael Sweeney (Enigma) and the experienced and durable Kayne Nelson (Dragonslair, Kilkenny).

Both fighters wasted no time getting down to business, exchanging strong blows throughout the first round. Sweeney put his extensive boxing experience to good use while Nelson ducked, weaved and returned well timed kicks.

The second round started off in the same manner, however, the power in Sweeney's punches began to tell near the end of the round with Nelson going down for a count. Nelson was not ready to give up yet and fought his way back into the round.

Round three began and Sweeney could smell victory, abandoning his kicks for some devastating combinations of punches to the body and head. At the conclusion of the third round, the referee decided that Kayne Nelson had absorbed enough punishment and called an end to the bout, raising Michael Sweeney's arm in victory, the new IKF AM FCR All Ireland Light Middleweight Champion.

Following the bout, ringside physician, Dr. Maura Grummell, with the agreement of event representative Joe Wilson, recommended a medical suspension from all contact sports for Kayne Nelson for a period of 45 days.


  1. IKF KICKBOXING
    Julias Kustas (Enigma, Mayo)
    defeated John O' Brien (Ken Horan Club, Galway) by unanamous decision 29-26, 29-26, 29-26.

  2. IKF KICKBOXING
    Martin Lavin (Enigma, Mayo)
    fought Dave Mannion (Ken Horan Club, Galway) to a majority draw 29-29, 27-30, 29-29.

  3. IKF KICKBOXING
    Chris Coyle (Donegal Black Dragon)
    defeated Nicky Cashin (Top-Pro Gym, Kilkenny) by TKO in the 3rd round.
    • Nicky Cashin has been medically suspended for 30 days due to his TKO until 28 March 2011.

  4. IKF KICKBOXING
    Billy Crowdle (Top-Pro Gym, Kilkenny)
    stopped Linas Kleponis (Enigma, Mayo) in the 1st round.
    • Linas Kleponis has been medically suspended for 30 days due to his TKO until 28 March 2011.

  5. IKF KICKBOXING
    Ariel Villanuva (Galway Kickboxing)
    defeated Anto Healy (Enigma, Mayo) by unanamous decision 29-28, 29-28, 30-28.

  6. IKF KICKBOXING
    Paudie O Connor (Ken Horan Club, Galway)
    defeated Phelim Halligan (Enigma, Mayo) by unanamous decision 29-27, 30-26, 30-26.

  7. IKF AMATUER FCR
    All Ireland Light Middleweight Title
    Michael Sweeney     (Mayo, Ireland, 3-1, 70.9kg, 5'8", 12-25-79, Enigma Gym, Karl Egington 00353 85 7393729)
    defeated Kayne Nelson (Kilkenny, Ireland, 17-11-2, 72.4kg, 5'11", 12-1-87, Dragons Lair Gym, Bernard Doyle, 00353 86 8175604) by TKO in the 3rd round.
    • Due to the severity of the stoppage the IKF Representative on duty, Mr. Joe Wilson and Dr Maura Grummell recommended a 45 day suspension for Kayne Nelson who won't be fit to fight again until April, 12th, 2011.




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