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MONDAY, May 31st, 2011, AT 1:45 PM/ PST

Results From Motagym's
LA NUEVA GENERACION
May 13th, 2011 - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico


  • WHO: Motagym
  • WHERE: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
  • WHAT: IKF Amateur Muay Thai
  • IKF Event Representative: Jorge Alcaraz
  • IKF Event Referee: Jose Luis ( El Rayo) Urive
  • IKF Judges: Prof. Martin Huerta, Prof. Carlos Gonzales, Prof. Miguel Angel Flores
  • IKF Timekeeper: Sr. Rodrigo López
  • Ringside Physicians (MD): Dr. Miguel Angel Aldrete
  • Ambulance Service: JL01 Owner Jose Luis Tello Hernandez
  • IKF PROMOTER: Motagym


By Jose Ruben GOMEZ BERNAL "Matanchen"
Puerto Vallarta has a new National Amateur Featherweight Champion in Muay Thai, Marcos "Niño" Mota.
For 5 round, Marcos "Niño" Mota physically battered Paul "Abusivo" Diaz. "El Niño" sent him to the canvas with a leg kick and from that moment on "Abusivo" felt the precision and punch of el Niño! From the first round Mota was a beast, as Diaz surprised him with an elbow to the back, Mota stayed to his game and was relentless on the offensive.

Diaz never backed down but it was clear after he felt a few of Niño's strikes, he took precautions. In the fourth round Diaz was sent back to the canvas completely limp, but bravely continued to the last minutes of combat. The decision of the judges was a mere formality. When it was officially announced the fans that came to watch this great fight at the Collage Club Greeted the announcement with a standing ovationas Marcos (Niño) Mota, from Puerto Vallarta was clearly the Champion.


Mr. Jorge Alcaraz, on behalf of Felix "El Torito"Perez, of IKF in Mexico,
and the Commission President Manuel Galindo,
put the IKF title Belt on the new
IKF Mexico National Amateur Muay Thai Champion
"Niño" Mota.

HERE ARE ALL THE BOUT RESULTS BELOW...


  1. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 70 Kilos
    Alayan Lara     Puerto Vallarta, (Mota Gym, Manager Odilon Mota)
    defeated Isaias Luna Puerto Vallarta, (Lanna Gym, Manager Carlos Solorio) by Split Decision.

  2. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 80 Kilos
    Fernando (Pitucha) Jimenez     Puerto Vallarta, (Mota Gym, Manager Odilon Mota)
    defeated Alvaro (el panda) Chavez Puerto Vallarta, (Espiry Gym, Manager Carlos Gonzales) by Unanimous Decision.

  3. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 52 Kilos
    Oscar (Escurrido) Oswaldo     Tepic, (Alcesthaibaoxing, Manager Carlos Sedano)
    defeated Jonathan Lozano Mota Puerto Vallarta, (Mota Gym, Manager Odilion Mota) by Unanimous decision.

  4. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 52 Kilos
    Fernando (la Roka) Medina     (Manager Oracio Gutierrez) From Guadalajara
    Defeated Jorge Martinez Puerto Vallarta, (Mota Gym, Manager Odilion Mota) by KO in the2 round 2:30.

  5. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 75 Kilos
    Oscar (el Budita) Ruiz     Puerto Vallarta, (Mota Gym)
    defeated Marcos (el ruso) Blanca (Espyri Gym, Manager Carlos Gonzalez) from Vallarta by TKO at 1:06 of round 2.
    "BUDITA" RUIZ showed progress! It seemed that Marcos "The Russian" Blanca would give him a hard time at the start. However "Budita" endured some kicks and knocked Blanca out in the second round. Good triumph of Budita "Ruiz, and indeed a salute to his grandfather, Kaliman Ruiz, who long pushed children's soccer in Puerto Vallarta

  6. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 60 Kilos
    Arturo (el Guapin) Mota     Puerto Vallarta, (Mota Gym, Manager Odilion Mota)
    defeated Nestor (el Nes Gore) Mercado (Oriente Thaiboxing, Manager Toño Castañeda) by Unanimous Decision.

  7. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 80 Kilos
    Josue (El Lobo) Garcia     Puerto Vallarta, (Motas Gym, Manager Odilion Mota)
    defeated Enrique Jimenez Puerto Vallarta, (Lanna Gym, Manager Carlos Solorio) by KO at 1:18 of round 2.

  8. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 70 Kilos
    Noe (El Destroyer) Mota     Puerto Vallarta, (Motas Gym, Manager Odilion Mota)
    defeated Jonathan Cervantes Puerto Vallarta, (Muay Thai Club, Manager Jorge Estrada) by Unanimous Decision.
    DESTROYER OVER JONATHAN CERVANTES.
    This fight promised to be sensational! And yes, the best of the evening!
    A big fight in the rematch was expected as in their previous bout, Noe "The Destroyer"Cervantes won by a unanimous decision in three rounds. This time out, "Destroyer" and Cervantes did not mince words from the openning bell. In round 1, Noah landed 2 kicks on Cervantes and shook him up. However he absorbed quite well by demonstrating good preparation, because the blows were hard! In rounds 2 and 3 things were going Noah's way as he won the fight unanimously, which was much celebrated by the women's club that accompanied the Vallertense.

  9. IKF PRO MUAY THAI - 65 Kilos
    Francisco Galaviz     (Jorge Vaca Gym, Manager Jorge Vaca)
    defeated Jando Lopez Puerto Vallarta, (Muay Thai Club, Manager Jorge Estrada) by KO at 1:45 of round 2.
    A WILD KO by Galavis!
    In the second headliner a great demonstration of power was given by Francisco Galaviz, a pupil of former world champion Jorge Vaca from Guadalajara. For Francisco it is logical that having a trainer/manager such as Jorge Vaca, bases its actions on boxing in what was far superior to that of Jando's. "Jando" tried to get back into the fight but Galavis made sure it did not happen. In the first round Galaviz sent Lopez to the canvas with a left cross to the chin. At this moment, the fight took its course as Galavis was dominant in the second round and landed a cross on"Jando" chin that sent him to the canvas a second and final time as Galaviz dispatched Alejandro (Jando) Lopez from Vallarta in the second round.

  10. David (El Azteca) Mota (Motas Gym) VS Alex El Diablito (Oriente Thaiboxing, Manager Toño Castañeda )
    STAR FIGHT WITHOUT DECISION
    This was to be an outstanding bout as David "El Azteca" Mota and Alex El Diablito of Aguascalientes were matched and ready to go. However the fight was stopped in the second round when in a "clinch" against ropes, "El Azteca" fell to the ring. The fall flared up a muscle spasm and he could not continue.
    Chairman of the Committee and Contact Sports Box, Manuel Galindo Nolasco, the regulation says that if the fight has not been more than half the rounds fought, is cancelled. When you go in the third round, it goes to the cards to determine the winner. In this case the fall was accidental, so they cancelled the fight. "El Azteca" left with a right cut above the eyebrow.







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Results From Campeonato Muay Thai's
"SUPREME KOMBAT CHALLENGE"
May 13th, 2011 - Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico



On Friday the 13th at the Arena Coliseo it was a real night of Terror and Nightmare as both Mariana (Nightmare) Ramos and Diego (Terror) Llamas, got their hand raised in both their fights for the IKF North Coast Championship. Here are the results from the rest of the card.

  1. Amatuer 70 kilos MMA
    Fernandez Tadeo     From (Samurai Fight Team)
    defeated Jesus (Mantis) Martinez From (Tae Muay Gym) Puerto Vallarta by Decision.

  2. IKF Amatuer Muay Thai 72 Kilos
    Diego Lopez     From (Samuri Fight) Team
    Defeated Pablo (Greco) Murfy From (Tae Muay Gym) Vallarta by Unanimous Decision.
    Despite the loss, Murfy showed lots of heart but little tecnic.

  3. Amatuer MMA 80 Kilos
    Aldo Mancilla     from (Tanke MMA) Guadalajara
    defeated Jose Edgar (el Gato) Rodriguez from (Mai Kheern Gym) By Submision.

  4. Amatuer MMA 80 Kilos
    Alejandro Ramirez     From (Tanke MMA)
    defeated Jose Lopez (Samuri Fight Team)
    A close and bloody battle where Ramirez made a spectacular closing which gave him the victory.

  5. Amatuer MMA 60 Kilos
    Marco Aguirre "PeeWee"     from (Samuri Fight Team)
    defeated Daniel Ulloa From (Mai Kheern Gym) by Decision.
    A good fight that started slow for Marcos but in the third round with powerful leg kicks he took the round and the fight.

  6. Amatuer 82 Kilos MMA
    Hector Zarate     defeated Juan Alberto Morales from (Thai Tui Gym) in the second round by KO.

  7. Amatuer 62 Kilos MMA
    Roy Basañez     (Samuri Fight Team)
    defeated Cuauhtemoc Moreno (Dragon Fighters) by submision in the first round.
    Roy had great determination and good technique as he finished Moreno in the first minutes of the round.

  8. IKF Amateur Muay Thai Rules
    Mexico North Coast Featherweight Title Bout
    Amatuer Muay Thai 57 Kilos.
    Mariana (La Pesadilla) Ramos (Samuri fight team) Guadalajara
    Defeated Valeria Contreras from Gunajuato by TKO at 1:15 of round 3.

  9. MMA
    David (Ronin) Gonzalez     defeated Ricardo Gutirrez by submision in the second round.
    Gutierrez with little MMA training has been given headaches with those that have fought him. However Gonzalez had a diffucult time in the first round but finally in the second round he won by submission.

  10. IKF Pro Full Muay Thai Rules
    Mexico North Coast Welterweight Title
    Diego Llamas Samuri Fight Team in Guadalajara
    defeated Carlos "Hooligan" Zepeda, of Dumaine Gym Leon in Gunajuato at 2:58 of round 1.
    Diego came out wanting to be the Champion more as was demostrated when he started punnishing Zepeda legs and later send him to the canvas in the very start of the round a situation that left Zepeda very damaged. Diego took full advantage as he hit him with a hard elbow that opened a cut on Zepeda's left eyebrow















MONDAY, May 30th, 2011, AT 11:05 PM/ PST

Results From TKO Promotions'
KOMBAT ZONE "New Blood"
MAY 8th, 2011 - Rochester, Kent, England



  1. IKF AMATEUR LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT FCR
    SOUTHERN AREA TITLE
    Bradley Collins (TKO), Strood, England, 6-3, 72.5kilos, 6'2", 22/02/87, Colin Payne, 0044-7912577773
    defeated Ben Heaps (Spartans), Chippenham, England 4-3-2, 71.7 kilos, 5'9", 15/08/90. Carl Mallinson, 0044, by Unanimous decision 49-48, 49-46, 50-47.

  2. IKF AMATEUR SUPER-WELTERWEIGHT FCR
    SOUTHERN AREA TITLE
    Alex Manning (TKO), Ashford, England, 6-1-1, 69.5 kilos, 5'11", 31/12/87, Colin Payne, 0044-7912577773
    defeated Shane Bernhauser (Britannia) Hemel Hempstead, England, 4-2, 69.3 kilos, 5'8", 22/08/88, Nick Morrish, 0044-7813877967, by MAJORITY DECISION 49-47, 48-48, 48-47.

  3. PROFESSIONAL WELTERWEIGHT FCR
    Michael Johnson (Spartans) Sunderland, England, 36-25-2, 65 kilos, 01/08/81, Paul Grieves, 0044-7966258727
    defeated Steve Cook (Pegasus), Aylesbury, England, 3-5 (amateur record to be confirmed), 64 kilos, 5'4", 03/12/88, Trainer, 0044-7831836061, by Split decision 58-59, 58-56, 60-57.

  4. AMATEUR FCR
    Chris Burton (Bullring) Slough, England, 1-0, 62 kilos, 5'9", 08/10/94, Sam Ward, 0044-7796671616
    defeated Lonnie Parrish (Invicta) Sittingbourne, Kent , 0-1, 60 kilos, 5'7", 25/09/94. Ray Askew, 0044-1795-435591, by Unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  5. AMATEUR FCR
    Gee Denne (Hastings KA) Hastings, England, 1-0, 55 kilos, 5'5", 16/08/96, Carl Denne, 0044-7977045180
    defeated David McFayden (Rivals), Scotland, 0-1-1, Scott Allan, 0044-7746715905, by Unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-28.

  6. AMATEUR FCR
    Seb Ibarra (TKO), Maidstone,England, 4-1, 62 kilos, 5'7", 20/08/93, Colin Payne, 0044-7912577773
    defeated James Hill (Bullring) Chalfont St Peter, England, 3-1-1, 63 kilos, 5'10", 16/04/94, by Majority decision 28-29, 28-29, 29-29.

  7. AMATEUR FCR
    Carl Mallinson (Spartans), Chippenham, England, 5-2, 76.6 kilos, 14/05/89, Malcolm Martin,
    defeated James Gridley (Star Kickboxing), Gravesend, England, 3-1, 77 kilos, 21/4/93, Paul Haworth, 0044-7921779852, by Split decision 28-29, 30-27, 30-29.

  8. AMATEUR FCR
    Derek McGarvie (TKO), Ashford, England, 1-0, 74 kilos, 5'7", 21/03/88, Colin Payne, 0044-7912577773
    defeated Tone Baker (Spartans), Chippenham, England, 2-2, 76.8 kilos, 6'0", 25/07/73 Carl Mallinson, 0044-1249444354, by Unanimous decision 30-27, 29-28, 30-27.

  9. AMATEUR FCR
    Sami Salem (Scorpions), Swindon, England, 5-0, 63.5 kilos, 5'10", 06/06/91, Chris Hughes, 0044
    defeated Eddie Smith (Star KB), Gravesend, England, 1-5, 63 kilos, 5'8", 16/07/83, Paul Haworth, 0044-7921779852, by Unanimous decision 29-28, 30-27, 30-29.

  10. AMATEUR FCR
    Claire Carr (TKO), Maidstone, England, 2-0, 61 kilos, 5'7", 10/02/89, Colin Payne, 0044-7912577773
    defeated Zoe Messer (Afan Lido), 0-1, 59.6 kilos, 5'3", 12/07/83, Mark Watkins, 0044-7974951839, by Unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  11. AMATEUR FCR
    Curtis Thompson (Star KB) Gravesend, England, 2-2-1, 66.25 kilos, 6'0", 09/07/90, Paul Haworth, 0044-7921779852
    defeated Mark Periera (AKA), St Leonards, England, 0-2, 68.6 kilos, 5'8", 10/05/75, Bryan Dumbrell tel 0044-7932831183, by Majority decision 29-29, 30-28, 30-27.

  12. AMATEUR FCR
    Richard Newman (Scorpions) Swindon, England, 3-0, 80.1 kilos, 6'1", 14/01/81, Chris Hughes, 0044
    defeated Jack Hart (Fight Factory) Croydon, England, 1-2, 82.5 kilos, 6'2", 21/07/94, Darren Chan, 0044-7702456371, by Unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-28.




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Results From MA Action's
"International Kickboxing"
May 21st, 2011 - Norwich, England



IKF KICKBOXING HEADLINES LAUNCH OF
NEW MARTIAL ARTS TV CHANNEL


IKF Europe were proud to be asked to be involved in the launch of the new martial arts Internet Channel www.maaction.com. - With demonstrations and competitions in Karate, Taekwondo, Forms and K1 taking place it was the contest of IKF Amateur FCR Kickboxing provided by IKF Europe that was the highlight of the night.

Sarwar Hamid from England and Eric Daly from Ireland provided a fantastic display of kickboxing that was full of action from start to finish and in fact was a good candidate already for fight of the year. The winner at the end was Hamid but Daly was far from disgraced and already his coach Peter Foley has put in a request for a rematch which we understand will be held in Ireland in the autumn

IKF INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR FCR LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT BOUT
Sarwar Hamid (KICKS), Brighton, England, 15-5-1, 63.4 kilos, 5'8", 26/05/88, Chris Kent info@kicks.org.uk defeated Eric Daly (Black Dragon), Galway, Ireland, 17-9-1, 63 kilos, 5'9", 22/7/87, Peter Foley, 00353-878119227, by Unanimous decision 49-46, 49-47, 49-47.





WEDNESDAY, May 25th, 2011, AT 10:05 PM/ PST

AS OF TODAY,
2 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST OF 5 DEADLINES WE HAVE
102 REGISTERED FIGHTERS
FOR THE 2011 IKF WORLD CLASSIC

Last Year, 2 Days Prior To The First Deadline We Had 76 Registered Fighters
So We Are Already 26 Fighters Ahead Of Last Year.


TO SEE THE COMPLETE
REGISTERED FIGHTERS LIST CLICK
HERE

For Totals From Past Years Click HERE!





BELOW POSTED AT 11:10 AM/ PST

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

FIRST DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY - MAY 27th!



  1. WHAT HAPPENS AT FIRST DEADLINE, THIS FRIDAY - MAY 27th?


  1. REGISTRATIONS Received After MAY 27th, 2011
    will be charged an ADDITIONAL $30 Late Fee "IF" Your Registration is accepted at all.
    This Late Fee May Be Paid At the Finals Weigh-ins PRIOR to your weigh-in.
    Regional Seeding DOES NOT APPLY for any fighter registering Late - After the first deadline

  2. REGISTRATIONS Received After June 3rd, 2011
    will be charged an ADDITIONAL $40 Late Fee "IF" Your Registration is accepted at all.
    This Late Fee May Be Paid At the Finals Weigh-ins PRIOR to your weigh-in.
    Regional Seeding DOES NOT APPLY for any fighter registering Late - After the first deadline

  3. REGISTRATIONS Received After June 9th, 2011
    will be charged an ADDITIONAL $50 Late Fee "IF" Your Registration is accepted at all.
    This Late Fee Must be paid along with your registration.
    Regional Seeding DOES NOT APPLY for any fighter registering Late - After the first deadline

  4. REGISTRATIONS Received After June 16th, 2011
    will be charged an ADDITIONAL $60 Late Fee "IF" Your Registration is accepted at all.
    This Late Fee Must be paid along with your registration.
    Regional Seeding DOES NOT APPLY for any fighter registering Late - After the first deadline

  5. REGISTRATIONS Received After June 21st, 2011
    will be charged a FLAT FEE of $135.00 - "IF" Your Registration is accepted at all.
    This Late Fee Must be paid along with your registration.
    Regional Seeding DOES NOT APPLY for any fighter registering Late - After the first deadline

  6. LATE ADDITION REGISTRATIONS:

7-1-11: NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER
FRIDAY, JULY 1st, 2011 AT 3:00 PM/PST PACIFIC TIME!




MORE 2011 IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...

CHECK YOUR STATS!
CORRECT ALL FALSE OR MISSING INFO

It is MANDATORY for everyone who is registered to fight in the IKF World Classic Tournament to assure ALL your listed stats and information is correct. If any of it is found to be incorrect you risk being dropped from the tournament.
THIS INCLUDES the correct spelling of your name, city, state you are from, trainers name, fight record, HEIGHT, age, date of birth. So at this time we urge ALL Registered Fighters to check out their listing. If something is missing such as your record or height, we need you to e-mail it to us ASAP!

BAD PRINTING?
It is VERY Possible we could not read your writing on your registration forms. We happen to know we have A LOT of cities, trainer names, etc. misspelled or listed incorrect because we simply could not read your writing. This has been especially true for the faxed registrations.

NO SECOND CHANCES!
Your opponents have listed all of their info, but are you someone who did not list your date of birth? Height? or something else? To be fair to Everyone, we make ALL requested info MANDATORY!
You will NOT be given the chance to correct or tell us your correct info AT THE TOURNAMENT!
Once July 1st has past, we look at all info as truthful and accurate.
IF you have any missing info after July 1st, even your height, you will be automatically dropped from the tournament.
THIS INCLUDES ANY MMA FIGHTS!

MORE 2011 IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS TO KNOW... COMING SOON...


SEE YOU IN ORLANDO!




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Results From Sam Phimsoutham's
"LEGENDS" BATTLE IN THE BAY
May 21st, 2011 - San Francisco, California, USA





If you have been involved in the Muay Thai fight World within California, chances are you know exactly who Kru Sam (Right - Phimsoutham) is. Years ago it was easy to spot him with his long and sleek pony tail that stretched to his waist. At first glance you thought you were looking at some Martial Arts movie star. However Kru Sam is known for much more than that long pony tail he sported years ago. He has been a trainer of Champions for years in both amateur and professional kickboxing and Muay Thai. He has sought out opportunities for his fighters and travelled the world with them to achieve their many goals of someday becoming a Champion.

Muay Thai is a lifestyle with Kru Sam and his well known World Team USA - www.WorldTeamUSA.com. His fighters have been fighting on IKF Sanctioned events for years now and taking home a good portion on IKF Gold back to their World Team USA Headquarters in San Francisco, California. However, this past weekend, Kru Sam found himself on the other side of the production as well as he and his World Team USA Crew hosted "LEGENDS" BATTLE IN THE BAY at the well known Asian Heritage Street Celebration in downtown San Francisco.

As in the past, over 100,000 people crowded the streets this year and although 100,000 could not fit at ringside, what we can say was there wasn't an empty seat available. Kru Sam and his team featured 11 exciting Muay Thai bouts and 1 Pro MMA bout. His plans were to feature a total of 15 Amateur Muay Thai bouts but problems setting up the fight ring forced a late start of the event that had to be over by 6:PM so the streets could re-open.

On the card was 4 IKF title bouts and all 4 held up to their proposed Title Excitement! Of them included what was planned to be the day's main event. However, due to the timing, all the title bouts were held in the middle of the show to assure they would take place. In the main event bout, Kru Sam's own Kevin Arceo (San Francisco, California, USA, 10-2/0) battled against Nick Baletera (Sacramento, California, USA, 7-4, AMMA: 5-2, AB: 1-1) for the vacant IKF Amateur Full Rules Muay Thai Rules Welterweight United States Title. In round 1 it looked to be Baletera's title to lose. He cut Arceo over the eye and clearly won the round. However, for some reason Baletera seemed to ease off in rounds 2, 3 and 4 which allowed Arceo to take the judges nod. In round 5 Baletera came back hard, but it was too little, too late after giving away the middle rounds as Arceo took the title home by unanimous decision, 48-47 on all 3 judges cards.

Brandon Del Gaudio, also from Kru Sams in San Francisco (5-0/1) shocked the crowd in his title bout. What appeared to be a fight well under his opponent, Edward Mukhamedshen (Richmond, California, USA, 5-1/0, AB: 10-0) control, Del Gaudio threw an explosive combination of hands and dropped Mukhamedshen. After an 8 count, Del Gaudio went right on the attack again and seconds later, Del Gaudio found himself standing over his knocked out opponent, 1:19 of round 3. Del Gaudio proudly took home the vacant IKF Amateur Full Rules Muay Thai Light Heavyweight West Coast Title.

With the vacant IKF Amateur Modified Rules Muay Thai Super Lightweight California Title on the line Steve Tamayo (Dublin, California, USA, 5-0/2) faced off against Benjie Bernardino (Hayward, California, USA, 3-2/1) From start to finish Tamayo set the pace and kept control and seemed to be on his way to an obvious unanimous decision victory. However when the judges cards were read, the good news was he did indeed take home the title, however it was by split decision. Judges Bruce Rassmussen & Susan Thomas-Gitlin scored the bout 40-36, 40-36 while judge Marshall Walker scored it 37-39 for Bernardino. All unofficial IKF scorecards at ringside had the bout 40-36 for Tamayo. Regardless, Tamayo was crowned the new IKF Amateur Modified Rules Muay Thai Super Lightweight California Champion.

The last of the 4 IKF title bouts featured Jesus Sosa (Oakland, California, USA, 6-2/1) and well known Gaston Balanos (San Ramon, California, USA, 7-3-1) for the vacant IKF Amateur Full Rules Muay Thai Super Lightweight California Title. This was not Balonos' first quest for an IKF Title. In October of last year he faced Daniel Hodges (Rocklin, California, USA, 4-1-1) in a rematch against Hodges for the IKF Amateur Modified Muay Thai Rules California Welterweight Title. The two had previously met in July of last year and that bout ended in a majority draw, 39-37 Bolanas, 38-38 & 38-38. When the smoke cleared in their October rematch, Hodges had defeated Balanos by majority decision, 47-46, 50-45 and 47-37.

On this day Balanos was on the hunt for the IKF Gold that has slipped away now twice. The first two rounds seemed to be strong rounds for both fighters as the two exchanged blow after blow. However it was in the third that saw the hammer come crashing down on Balanos' dreams for a title that was looking to be his as Sosa landed a shot that Knocked Balanos out at :26 seconds of round 3. Sosa took home the vacant IKF Amateur Full Rules Muay Thai Super Lightweight California Title.

By the end of the event it was clear that Kru Sam and his Team had to be proud of their work, as were the many fans who were able to see some of the best Muay Thai action around. With Kru Sam's efforts, he and other California IKF Promoters such as AK Promotions' Johnny Davis have made it clear that "Stand Up" fighting is without a doubt on a resurgence after the explosion of MMA the last few years. Sell out crowds are now common on many of the IKF Kickboxing & Muay Thai events as more and more fight fans want to see stand-up fighting. We look forward to more exciting IKF Events like this one and we hope to be ringside at next years Asian Heritage Street Celebration with Kru Sam again! Great work Everyone!









HERE ARE THE FULL EVENT RESULTS


  1. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI 147
    Anthony Pizzaell (San Francisco, California, USA, 1-0/1, 144.5, 5'8", 11-29-87, Jongsanan, (415) 516-6224)
    defeated Dimitri Albert (Arroya Grande, California, USA, 0-1/0, 140, 5'5", 9-13-84, Kru Albert, (805) 534-4417) by TKO at :39 seconds of round 3.

  2. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI 135
    Andrew Carurro (Danville, California, USA, 1-1/0, 145, 5'8", 3-8-86, Coke Chunahawat & Mike Regnier, (510) 444-5269)
    defeated John Cabrido (Fremont, California, USA, 1-1/0, 146, 5'10", 10-5-83, Rudi Ott, (408) 446-2151) by unanimous decision, 30-28, 29-28 & 30-27.

  3. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI 110
    Alexandra Garcia (Pacifica, California, USA, 1-0/0, 109, 5'2", 9-17-91, Christofer Stewart, (650) 580-8510)
    defeated Jaclyn (Jackie) Marr (San Ramon, California, USA, 0-1/0, 109, 5', 9-28-88, Kirian Fitzgibbons, (415) 308-0231) by unanimous decision, 30-26, 29-27 & 29-27.

  4. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED RULES MUAY THAI
    SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT (137 lbs) CALIFORNIA TITLE - 4x2
    Steve Tamayo (Dublin, California, USA, 5-0/2, 136, 5'8", 1-29-90, Kirian Fitzgibbons, Kirian Fitzgibbons, (415) 308-0231)
    defeated Benjie Bernardino (Hayward, California, USA, 3-2/1, 136.5, 5'7", 7-30-86, Evan Esguerra, (415) 740-7841) by split decision.
    Judges Bruce Rassmussen & Susan Thomas-Gitlin scored the bout 40-36, 40-36 while judge Marshall Walker scored it 37-39 for Bernardino. All unofficial IKF scorecards at ringside had the bout 40-36 for Tamayo.

  5. IKF AMATEUR FULL RULES MUAY THAI
    LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (172.1 lbs. - 179 lbs) WEST COAST TITLE - 4x2
    Brandon Del Gaudio (San Francisco, California, USA, 5-0/1, 174, 6'1", 12-24-76, World Team USA, (415) 333-3496)
    defeated Edward Mukhamedshen (Richmond, California, USA, 5-1/0, AB: 10-0, 5'10", 9-18-74, Rakarma Young, (510) 472-9025) by Knockout at 1:19 of round 3.

  6. PRO MMA 140
    Evan Esguerra (Foster City, California, USA, PMMA: 4-3-1, 140, 5'7", 7-13-78, Self, (415) 740-7841)
    defeated Tony Boyles (Kelseyville, California, USA, PMMA: 5-7, 147, 5'10", 6-26-86, Bob Preson, (707) 349-9006) by unanimous majority decision, 29-29, 29-28 & 30-27.

  7. IKF AMATEUR FULL RULES MUAY THAI
    SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT (137 lbs) CALIFORNIA TITLE - 4x2
    Jesus Sosa (Oakland, California, USA, 6-2/1, 133.7, 5'7", 3-26-82, Ivan Ramos, (510) 685-0612)
    defeated Gaston Balanos (San Ramon, California, USA, 7-3-1, 136.5, 5'7", 9-14-92, Kirian Fitzgibbons, (415) 308-0231) by Knockout at :26 seconds of round 3.

  8. IKF AMATEUR FULL RULES MUAY THAI
    WELTERWEIGHT (142.1 lbs. - 147 lbs.) UNITED STATES TITLE - 5x2
    Kevin Arceo (San Francisco, California, USA, 10-2/0, 144.5, 5'7", 3-2-82, World Team USA, (415) 333-3496)
    defeated Nick Balestra (Sacramento, California, USA, 7-4, AMMA: 5-2, AB: 1-1, 146, 6'2", 9-9-91, Jeff Baca, (916) 281-7006) by unanimous decision, 48-47 on all 3 judges cards

  9. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI 124
    Brianna Van Buren (Gilroy, California, USA, 2-1/0, AMMA: 1-0, 123.5, 4'11", 8-4-93, Anthony Figeroa, (408) 310-9125)
    defeated Nicole Boardman (San Luis Obispo, California, USA, 0-1, 122.5, 5'6", 9-20-90, Kru Albert, (805) 534-4157) by split decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 28-29.

  10. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI 155
    Chrisente Joaquin (San Jose, California, USA, 4-1/1, 157.5, 5'10", 8-25-84, Cung Le, (408) 391-6720)
    defeated Hugo Rivera (Antioch, California, USA, 3-2/0, 159, 5'8", 3-12-95, Dennis Guila, (925) 354-3434) by TKO at 1:29 of round 3. - Rivera became exhausted in round 2 and kept grabbing Joaquin. In round 3, he grabbed Joaquin several times when finally, having enough of this, referee Jon Schorle stopped the bout.

  11. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI 147
    Nick Chinchilla (Antioch, California, USA, 3-1/0, 149, 5'8", 11-8-94, Dennis Guila, (925) 354-3434)
    defeated David Bridges (Concord, California, USA, 0-1/0, 153, 5'8", 10-15-11, Dan Black, (925) 813-0229) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.

  12. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI 170
    Bracko Ezher Salihbasic (San Jose, California, USA, 2-0,/0, 167.5, 6'2", 2-25-86, Derek Yuen, (408) 605-0596)
    defeated Matt Baker (Walnut Creek, California, USA, 0-1/0, 172.5, 6'5", 5-21-91, Dan Black, (925) 813-0229) by unanimous decision, 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.




The Kru Sam Ring Girls






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Results From California Black Belt League and Anthony Stockton's
"IKF Point Muay Thai / Kickboxing"
May 21st, 2011 - Ripon, California, USA




More information on IKF Point Kickboxing at www.IKFPKB.com or see www.californiabbl.com for entire calendar.





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Results From Billy O' Sullivan's
"IKF Fight Night"
May 21st, 2011 - Waterford, Ireland



IKF Promoter Mr. Billy O' Sullivan put on a first class Full Contact Kickboxing Event in the Bridge Hotel, Waterford this past weekend. On the night were 14 well matched fights that entertained the almost full ballroom of enthusiastic fight fans. The show had something for everyone with some very technical juniors starting it off and displaying their skills followed by a series of full contact & low kick bouts featuring male & female combatants. The main event was a four round eliminator contest between Limericks Sean Benson and Dylan Moran from Waterford with the winner taking on No. 1 contender Sean Gallagher from Dublin on October 1st for the IKF All Ireland Junior Lightweight Title in Cappaquin. This was an exciting contest which went the full distance with Moran catching the judges eyes on this occasion.

The IKF would also like to welcome on board some new officials who did a first class job at the event and they are: Whitney and Paul Huish from Galway and Ian Walsh from Waterford who were the judges and Yvonne Mc Nevin from Galway who was the timekeeper. Mr. O' Sullivan would like to thank all the officials, sponsors, fight fans, set up/down crew and indeed anyone who helped make the show such a success.


  1. IKF AMATEUR LIGHT CONTACT
    Bradley Kirwan (Waterford) defeated Philip Beehan (Kilkenny) by unanimous decision, 20-18, 20-18, 20-18.

  2. IKF AMATEUR LIGHT CONTACT
    Jack Power (Waterford) defeated Paul Haden (Kilkenny) by unanimous decision, 20-19, 20-18, 20-19.

  3. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Geina Mc Grath (Waterford) defeated Threse Burke (Kilkenny) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  4. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Dean Daskelirios (Waterford) knocked out Ian Hogan (Kilkenny) at 52 seconds into round one.
    • IKF Ireland has issued Ian Hogan a 45 day medical suspension for the KO until July 7th, 2011.

  5. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    David Aherne (Tralee) defeated Keith Moroney (Waterford) by majority decision, 29-29, 30-29, 30-29.

  6. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Leona Trautt (Galway Black Dragon) defeated Ruth Fitzgerald (Waterford) by unanimous decision, 30-26, 30-26, 30-26.

  7. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Ross Halligan (Waterford) defeated Dan O' Connor (Limerick) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-30, 30-29.

  8. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Stephen Rooney (Waterford) and Philip Ryan (Kilkenny) fought to a split decision draw, 28-29, 29-29, 30-27.

  9. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES
    Robbie Walsh (Tralee) defeated Joe Harte (Waterford) by unanimous decision, 27-30, 27-30, 27-30

  10. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    James Regan (Tralee) and Luke Short (Limerick) fought to a majority draw, 28-29, 29-29, 29-29

  11. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Dermot O' Rourke (Kilkenny) defeated James Egan (Tipperary) by TKO Round two.
    • IKF Ireland has issued James Egan a 30 day medical suspension for the KO until June 22nd 2011.

  12. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Robbie Parle (Waterford) defeated Kevin Cosgrove (Limerick) by TKO Round Two.
    • IKF Ireland has issued Kevin Cosgrove a 30 day medical suspension for the KO until June 22nd 2011.

  13. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Sean O Neill (Waterford) defeated Hugh Harris (Tralee) by split decision, 30-27, 30-27, 29-30

  14. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Dillon Moran (Waterford) defeated Sean Benson (Limerick) by unanimous decision in an IKF eliminator bout, 40-34, 40-34, 40-34.










THURSDAY, May 19th, 2011, AT 9:05 PM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

May 21st, 2011
Upstate Karate Presents
2011 IKF WORLD CLASSIC CENTRAL EAST COAST
REGIONAL SEEDING TOURNAMENT
Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA








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Billy O' Sullivan Presents
"IKF Fight Night"
Waterford, Ireland






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California Black Belt League and Anthony Stockton Presents
"IKF Point Muay Thai / Kickboxing"
Ripon, California, USA






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Sam Phimsoutham Presents
"LEGENDS" BATTLE IN THE BAY
San Francisco, California, USA






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MA Action Presents
"International Kickboxing"
Norwich, England



INTERNATIONAL FCR SUPER-LIGHTWEIGHT AMATEUR BOUT
Sarwar Hamid (England ) Ranked Number One in England VS Eric Daly (Ireland) All Ireland Champion




WEDNESDAY, May 18th, 2011, AT 11:05 PM/ PST

Results From Layer's Sports Bar & Grill, Total Building Systems Inc. & Golden Cobra Center of Fitness'
"Fight Hard/ Play Hard III"
May 14th, 2011 - Cottonwood, Arizona, USA



  1. AMATEUR EXHIBITION
    Ellas Rodriguez (Blended Arts Dojo, Youngtown, Arizona, USA)
    AND Ernesto Cambrerus (Healthy Kicks Imperial Beach, California, USA)

  2. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR MUAY THAI
    Arianna Ogle (Champs Kickboxing, Camp Verde, Arizona, USA )
    VS Jacqueline Cambevos (Healthy Kicks Imperial Beach, California, USA)
    Winner by Decision Jacqueline Cambevos

  3. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR MUAY THAI
    Mardquez Mestas, (Golden Cobra Cottonwood, Arizona, USA, 75, 9)
    VS Connor Carpenter, (Sitan Gym, Chandler Arizona, USA, 75)
    Winner by Decision Connor Carpenter

  4. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR MUAY THAI
    Destry Dalrymple, (Sitan Gym/(GC), Chandler, Arizona, USA, 115, 14)
    VS Jacob Hawk, (Rosales Kickboxing, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 110, 14)
    Winner by Kick KO to the Head: Destry Dalrymple

  5. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR MUAY THAI
    Andreas Ponce, (Golden Cobra, Cottonwood, Arizona, USA, 132, 13)
    VS John Bruer, (Sitan Gym Chandler, Arizona, USA, 128, 14)
    Winner by Decision John Bruer

  6. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES
    Patrick Quick Jr., (Khalid's Martial Arts/ (GC), Chandler, Arizona, USA, 130, 16)
    VS Mark Cano, (Healthy Kicks Imperial Beach, California, USA)
    Winner by Decision Mark Cano

  7. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES
    Travis Clay, (Sitan Gym (GC), Chandler, Arizona, USA, 135, 27)
    VS Patrick Quick Sr., ( Khalid's Martial Arts/ (GC), Chandler, Arizona, USA, 130, 35)
    Winner by TKO in round 1: Travis Clay

  8. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR MUAY THAI
    Jakie Montijo, (Champs Kickboxing/(GC), Camp Verde, Arizona, USA, 120, 15)
    VS Rachael Padila, (Sitan Gym, Chandler Arizona, USA, 125, 15)
    Winner by TKO in round 3: Rachael Padila

  9. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
    LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT SOUTH MOUNTAIN REGIONAL TITLE
    Phil Gage, (Blended Arts Dojo/(GC), Youngtown, Arizona, USA, 159)
    VS Dorian Dixon, (Rosales Kickboxing, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 159, 18)
    1. R-1: Both fighters came out hard but Dixon landed better combo's.
      After Gage went down three times, the match was stopped at 1:08 of the first round.
      Winner and New South Mountain Regional Champion: Dorian Dixon


  10. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
    SOUTH WEST REGIONAL TITLE
    Jesse "The Beast" Duran, (Golden Cobra, Cottonwood, Arizona, USA, 136, 15)
    VS Abel Alhambra, (Healthy Kicks, Imperial Beach, California, USA, 132, 15)
    1. Round 1: Both fighters showed they came to win this title. Alhambra hit Duran with a good hand and foot combo and just when it looked like he had the upper hand, Duran came back very hard with hand and feet combo's. At the end of the flurry Duran did a spinning back fist, but the elbow landed on the bridge of the nose of Alhambra. The Elbow hurt Alhambra bad and Duran saw that and jumped on his opponent not knowing his elbow did the damage. After some good combo's, referee Jere Grimes stopped the match for the doctor to check Alhambra. He had a big cut across the bridge of his nose.
      The fight was stopped.
      From ringside we saw the elbow land. We went to see the video replay and saw the same thing.
      Since the accidental injury happened in round 1, this bout was ruled a No Contest.
      It looked like a start of a great championship fight. We need to see a Rematch!












At the end of the event we gave out an Outstanding Fighter Award.
The winner of this award was Rachael Padila for her TKO win. She surely will be a Future Champion.
I would like to thank Richard Williams the promoter of this great event.
It was very well run and he took very good care of all of us.
I've got one thing to ask to Mr. Williams. When is the next event, I would love to be here again.






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Results From AK Promotions In Conjunction With PAK Fight Promotions'
"Stand Up And Fight!"
May 15th, 2011 - Fresno, California, USA



  1. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES - 153.1-159
    Drew Milczand ( Clovis, California, USA, 3-0/0, 155, 5'6", 12-10-83, Ike Spear, (559) 704-5276 )
    defeated Andrew Nguyen ( Fresno, California, USA, 0-1/0, 160, 5'10", 3-5-90, Johm Cho, (559) 255-9796 ) by split decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 28-29.

  2. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 179.1-186
    Tanner Marlowe ( Bakersfield, California, USA, 2-1/0, 188, 6'2", 7-19-92, Eric Nolan, (661) 833-3367 )
    defeated Hong Heng ( Fresno, California, USA, 0-1/0, 195, 5'8", 3-4-84, Enn Quiet Storm, (415) 722-1353 ) by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.

  3. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES - 153.1-159
    Nick Renardo ( Santa Maria, California, USA, 1-0/1, 155, 5'7", 7-25-76, Kru Albert Malatamban, (805) 534-4157 )
    defeated Manuel Hernandez ( Bakersfield, California, USA, 0-2/0, 155, 5'10", 10-30-82, Ho Kim Wong, (661) 932-5613 ) TKO at 1:48 of round 2.

  4. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES - 179.1-186
    Diego Rivera ( Fresno, California, USA, 1-0/0, 189, 5'11", 5-31-85, Lavvy Heredia, (559) 304-3287 )
    defeated Lee Walker ( Exeter, California, USA, 0-1/0, 190, 5'10", 11-26-79, Scott Harper, (559) 280-0794 ) by unanimous decision, 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.

  5. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 153.1-159
    Harley Maldonado ( Fresno, California, USA, 1-0/0, 159, 6', 7-9-93, James Contreras, (559) 346-7371 )
    defeated Bobby Thao ( Fresno, California, USA, 0-1/0, 165, 5'9", 3-19-85, Enn Quiet Storm, (415) 722-1353 ) by unanimous decision, 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.

  6. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES - 172.1-179
    Jeremy Berumen ( Fresno, California, USA,, 1-0-1/0, 179, 5'9", 4-1-85, Keo Sychan, (559) 720-7783 )
    defeated Josh Subjack ( Dos Palos, California, USA, 0-1/0, 180, 5'10", 3-15-90, Ernesto Cortez, (209) 628-0544 ) by split decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 28-29.

  7. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 142.1-147
    Marcel Cypian (Bakersfield, California, USA,, 1-0/0, 145, 5'9", 7-30-90, Eric Nolan, (661) 833-3367)
    defeated Brandon Ruscoe ( Merced, California, USA,, 0-1/0, 145, 5'6", 10-14-87, Tom Theofanoponlus, (209) 482-6505 ) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 30-27.

  8. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES - 142.1-147
    Jimmy Ang ( Fresno, California, USA, 2-3/1, 144, 5'6", 12-14-91, Jason Von Flue, (559) 473-8311 )
    defeated Craig - Kyle Schmidt ( Bakersfield, California, USA, 0-2/0, 145, 5'9", 4-28-88, Kim Wong, (661) 863-8533 ) by Head Kick KO at :25 seconds of round 1.

  9. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES - 159.1-165
    Cory Duran ( Fresno, California, USA, 1-0/1, 165, 5'10", 9-13-89, John Cho, (559) 225-9796 )
    defeated Chase Gulstrom ( Merced, California, USA,, 0-1/0, 165, 5'8", 8-1-91, Christopher Abnesey, (209) 617-1684) Knockout at 1:50 of round 2.

  10. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES - 165.1-172
    Jesse Espinoza ( Bakersfield, California, USA, 1-0/0, 170, 6', 3-8-84, Eric Nolan, (661) 833-3367 )
    defeated Ricardo Garcia ( Riverbank, California, USA, 1-2/0, AMMA: 1-0, 165, 5'8", 2-11-91, Tom Theofanoponlus, (209) 482-6505 ) by split decision, 29-28, 28-29 & 30-27.

  11. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 172.1-179
    Coda Taylor ( San Luis Obispo, California, USA, 3-2/0, 179, 5'9", 3-5-87, Kru Albert Malatamban, (805) 534-4157 )
    defeated Matthew Salazar ( Visalia, California, USA, 0-1/0, 178, 5'9", 8-24-86, Doug Marshall, (559) 308-6605 ) by unanimous decision, 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.

  12. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES - 165.1-172
    Reuben Fairbanks ( Clovis, California, USA, 2-0/0, 175, 5'9", 11-10-82, Keo Sychan, (559) 355-2622 )
    defeated Abraham Tellez ( Bakersfield, California, USA, 0-1/0, 181, 5'11", 10-3-91, Raul Rodriguez, (661) 378-4354 ) by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.

  13. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 195.1-215
    Anton James ( Bakersfield, California, USA, 2-0/0, 215, 6'1", 2-4-85, Eric Nolan, (661) 833-3367 )
    defeated Frank Tapia ( Fresno, California, USA, 0-2-1/0, 210, 5'11", 6-19-77, James Contreras, (559) 346-7371 ) by split decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 28-29.

  14. IKF AMATEUR --- ??? --- RULES - 127.1-132
    David Catano ( Sanger, California, USA, 2-0/0, AMMA: 2-2, ABX: 1-0, 135, 5'6", 6-11-82, Jason Von Flve, (805) 431-7376 )
    defeated Alfred Martinez ( Groveland, California, USA, 0-1/0, 135, 5'4", 3-28-68, Tom Theofanoponlus, (209) 482-6505 ) by unanimous decision, 29-27 on all 3 judges cards.





TUESDAY, May 17th, 2011, AT 6:10 PM/ PST

Results from Iron Pit Productions & Diamond Mountain Casino's
"HIGH DESERT BRAWL"
May 14th, 2011 - Susanville, California, USA



  1. ISCF Amateur MMA Middleweight
    *Ron Echevea (Reno, Nevada, USA, 1-0, 183.8, 6'1", 2-28-76, Richard Montoya, (775) 527-1980)
    defeated *Steve Walker, (Susanville, California, USA, 0-1, 182, 6', 1-3-69, Rudy Valentine (530) 251-5454) by tap out due to a head and arm triangle choke from mount at 2:32 of round one.
    REFEREE: Sean McCawley
    JUDGES: Randy Partain, Stephen Ladd, Dan Stell

  2. IKF Amateur IR Kickboxing - Lightweight
    Tanesha Lohr, Susanville, California, USA (1-0, 129.4, 5'2", 12-8-89, Tater Lohr, (530) 254-6013)
    defeated Alyssa McAdams, Reno, Nevada, USA (0-1, 128.2, 5'4", 7-19-89, Richard Montoya, (775) 527-1980) by Unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28, 29-28.
    REFEREE: Dan Stell
    JUDGES: Randy Partain, Stephen Ladd, Sean McCawley

  3. IAB Amateur Boxing Light Heavyweight
    Dakota Sisk, Gridley, California, USA (1-1-1, 175.2, 5'10", 11-18-91, Lance Andes, (530) 870-6671)
    defeated Trevor Baum, Susanville, California, USA (0-1, 171,6'2", 8-30-92, Gary McCoy, (530) 249-1328) by split decision, 29-28, 28-29, 29-28.
    REFEREE: Dan Stell
    JUDGES: Randy Partain, Stephen Ladd, Sean McCawley

  4. ISCF Amateur MMA CATCHWEIGHT
    *Brian Moore (Susanville, California, USA, 1-0, 206, 5'10", 1-19-85, Rudy Valentine (530) 251-5454)
    defeated *Zachery Dotson, (Susanville, California, USA, 0-1, 186.8, 5'9", 2-28-90, Independant (530) 250-5400) by KO at :08 of round one.
    Zachery Dotson has been issued andefinate suspension from fighting.
    Although the pre-fight physical by Dr. David Elliott Altman, M.D. (530)-898-1100 showed that Mr. Dotson was able to fight, after being Knocked Out the Dr. found Mr. Dotson to have alcohol on his breath. He was taken to the hospital released.
    REFEREE: Dan Stell
    JUDGES: Randy Partain, Stephen Ladd, Sean McCawley

  5. ISCF Amateur MMA Light Heavyweight
    John Butcher, (Susanville, California, USA, 1-3, 191, 6'3", 1-9-80, Rudy Valentine (530) 251-5454))
    defeated *Juan "Carlos" Sotel, (Grass Valley, California, USA, 0-1, 191.4, 5'9", 5-20-81, Jay Perry (530) 559-7010) by TKO at 2:57 of round one.
    Juan "Carlos" Sotel has been issued a 45 day suspension due to an eye injury.
    Subconjuctival hemorrhage as listed by Dr. David Elliott Altman, M.D. (530) 898-1100.
    Suspension at 45 Days until June 30th, but MUST present a doctors clearance to fight again.
    REFEREE: Sean McCawley
    JUDGES: Randy Partain, Stephen Ladd, Dan Stell

  6. IKF Amateur Muay Thai, Middleweight
    Rudy Valentine, Susanville, California, USA (1-0, 164.8, 5'7", 12-21-58, SELF, (530) 251-5454)
    defeated Jay Perry, Grass Valley, California, USA (0-1, 160.6, 5'9", 9-4/-71, SELF, (530) 559-7010) by Unanimous decision, 30-26, 29-28, 30-26.
    REFEREE: Dan Stell
    JUDGES: Randy Partain, Stephen Ladd, Sean McCawley

  7. ISCF Amateur MMA Heavyweight
    *Matt Mccrary, (Reno, Nevada, USA, 1-0, 244.4, 6'5", 1-9-86, Richard Montoya (775) 815-0907))
    defeated Audie Noneo, (Susanville, California, USA, 5-2, 259.6, 6'1", 6-19-71, Rudy Valentine (530) 251-5454) by Verbal tap out due to an Americana Arm Lock at 2:31 of round one.
    REFEREE: Sean McCawley
    JUDGES: Randy Partain, Stephen Ladd, Dan Stell

  8. ISCF Amateur MMA Welterweight
    Steven Lively, (Susanville, California, USA, 1-1, 169.2, 6'3", 1-24-90, Rudy Valentine (530) 251-5454)
    defeated *A.J. Landry, (Grass Valley, California, USA, 0-1, 176, 6'2", 12-29-92, Jay Perry (530) 559-7010) by TKO Due to Ground and Pound at :52 of round one.
    A.J. Landry has been issued a 30 day suspension due to the TKO until June 15th, 2011.
    REFEREE: Sean McCawley
    JUDGES: Randy Partain, Stephen Ladd, Dan Stell

  9. ISCF Amateur MMA Lightweight
    Chuck McCoulghan, (Susanville, California, USA, 4-1, 155.6, 5'9", 9-14-74, Rudy Valentine (530) 251-5454)
    defeated *Luke Fitzgerald (Reno, Nevada, USA, 0-1, 154.4, 5'6", 10-11-78, Richard Montoya (775) 815-0907)), by KO at 1:17 of round three.
    Luke Fitzgerald has been issued a 45 day suspension due to the KO until June 30th, 2011.
    REFEREE: Dan Stell
    JUDGES: Randy Partain, Stephen Ladd, Sean McCawley

  10. ISCF Amateur MMA Heavyweight
    Mike Morales (Susanville, California, USA, 5-1, 244.6 5'11", 11-5-85, Rudy Valentine (530) 251-5454)
    defeated Tyler Adiego, (Grass Valley, California, USA, 5-3, 259.4 6'1", 7-7-85, Jay Perry (530) 559-7010) by TKO Due to Ground and Pound at 2:59 of round two.
    Tyler Addiego has been issued a 30 day suspension due to the TKO until June 15th, 2011.
    REFEREE: Dan Stell
    JUDGES: Randy Partain, Stephen Ladd, Sean McCawley





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Results From Capital Entertainment LLC's
"Operation Knockout"
May 14th, 2011 - St. Roberts, Missouri, USA



  1. ISCF AMATEUR FLYWEIGHT MMA
    Nick Fannin, Osage Beach, Missouri, USA, 12-4, 125, 5'5", 12-30-82, Rob Howard, (573) 353-1427
    VS Donte' Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 4-3, 125, 5'5", 10-18-88, Shelby Graham (314) 397-7120.
    WINNER: FANNIN by TAP OUT (Guillotine) at 3:22 of Round Two.

  2. ISCF AMATEUR LIGHTWEIGHT MMA
    Jabioya Kendricks, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 1-0, 155, 5'9", 12-2-1980, Shad Howard, (573)694-9755
    VS Drew Wilson, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 0-2,155, 5'9", 04-27-88, Rob Howard, (573) 353-1427.
    WINNER: KENDRICK by TKO (Due to Strikes) at 3:56 of Round One.
    Wilson - Medical Suspension 30 days due to TKO from (Strikes).

  3. ISCF AMATEUR BANTAMWEIGHT MMA
    Kyle Gilleland, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 5-1, 145, 5'11", 06-14-92, Rob Howard, (574) 353-1427
    VS William Lee, Springfield, Missouri, USA, 0-1,145, 5'9", 01-19-91, Robert Hicks, (417) 343-1115.
    WINNER: GILLELLAND by TAP OUT (Rear Naked Choke) at :47 of Round One.

  4. IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING 165
    Josh Benne, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 2-0, 165, 6'0", 10-10-94, Rob Howard, (574) 353-1427
    VS Ethan Watson, Mexico, Missouri, USA, 0-1, 165, 5'10", 08-08-93, Independent, (573)567-2131.
    WINNER: BENNE by UNANIMOUS DECISION 28-29, 28-29, 28-29.

  5. ISCF AMATEUR LIGHTWEIGHT MMA
    Jarred Fitzpatrick, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 5-3, 170, 6', 11-4-89, Rob Howard, (574) 353-1427
    VS Aaron Mick, Overland Park, Kansas, USA, 1-3, 155, 6'1", 04-28-89, Aaron Mick
    WINNER: FITZPATRICK by TAP OUT (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:38 of Round 1.

  6. ISCF AMATEUR FEATHERWEIGHT MMA
    Henry Brewer, Mexico, Missouri, USA, 1-4, 145, 6', 11-21-74, Rob Howard, (573) 567-2131
    VS Gary Farrow, Osage Beach, Missouri, USA, 2-4, 145, 5'9",04-15-88, Rob Howard, (573)353-1427.
    WINNER: BREWER by TKO (Due to Strikes) at :58 of Round One.
    Farrow - Medical Suspension 30 days due to TKO from (Strikes).

  7. ISCF AMATEUR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT MMA
    Lance Lee Springfield, Missouri, USA, 4-3, 205, 5"8, 6-28-87, Robert Hicks, (417) 343-1115
    VS Tom Walton Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 2-0, 205, 5'11", 12-11-91, Rob Howard, (573) 353-1427.
    WINNER: WALTON by TKO (Due to Strikes) at :56 of Round One.
    Lee - Medical Suspension 30 days due to TKO from (Strikes).

  8. IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING 115
    Josh Pitts Lee's Summit, Missouri, USA, 0-1, 115,5'6", 06-30-97, Brian Davidson, (573) 353-1427,
    VS Corbin Howard Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 1-0, 115,5'2", 05-09-97, Rob Howard, (573) 353-1427.
    WINNER: HOWARD by UNANIMOUS DECISION 27-30, 27-30, 27-30.

  9. ISCF AMATEUR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT MMA
    Nathan Etgeton Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 9-8, 205, 5'9", 05-01-86, Emanuel Peaks, (573) 694-9755
    VS Cory O'Connor, Red Oak, Texas, USA, 0-1, 205, 6', 07-19-90, Independent, (573) 353-1427.
    WINNER: ETGETON by Disqualification (Due to Illegal Strikes to back of the head) at 2:14 of Round Two.
    Etgeton - Medical Suspension 30 days due to Illegal Strikes back of the head.

  10. ISCF AMATEUR LIGHTWEIGHT MMA
    Zac (Zachary) Metcalf, Osage Beach, Missouri, USA, 3-2, 155, 5'6", 10-23-86, Rob Howard, (573) 353-1427
    VS Brent Harris, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 1-1, 155, 6'3", 10-3-85, Emanuel Peak, (573) 694-9755.
    WINNER: HARRIS by TAP OUT (Due to Guillotine) at 3:35 of Round Two.
    Metcalf - Medical Suspension 30 days due to TKO from (Strikes).

  11. ISCF AMATEUR LIGHTWEIGHT MMA
    David Heard, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 7-0, 155, 5'8",08-08-86, Emanuel Peak, (573) 694-9755
    VS Anthony Ross, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 6-1, 155, 6'1", 10-23-89, Rob Howard, (572) 353-1427.
    WINNER: HEARD by UNANIMOUS DECISION 27-30, 28-29, 27-30.

  12. ISCF AMATEUR MIDDLEWEIGHT MMA
    Fred Michels, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 6-0, 185, 5'11", 1-16-90, Rob Howard, (576) 353-1427
    VS Jason Patton, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 11-10, 185, 6'1", 01-30-75, Emanuel Peak, (573) 694-9755.
    WINNER: MICHEL by SUBMISSION (Due to Strikes) at 1:08 of Round Three.

  13. ISCF AMATEUR BANTAMWEIGHT MMA
    Fierce Taylor, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 10-2, 135, 5'6", 11-07-89, Emanuel Peak, (573) 694-9755,
    VS Malshon Ball, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 36-16, 135, 5'9", 07-25-90 , Rob Howard, (573) 353-1427.
    WINNER: TAYLOR by TAP OUT (Due to Guillotine) at :42 of Round Three.






MORE IKF RESULTS...

Results From First Coast Full Contact's
"The Back Yard Brawl"
May 14th, 2011 - Jacksonville, Florida, USA



  1. IKF Amateur Full Contact Rules
    Jordan Navarro, Orange Park Florida, USA, 1-0, 5'9, 149, 6-9-92, Gene Bautista 904-644-7999
    VS Brian Lugo, Jacksonville Florida, USA, 0-1, 5'10"149, 5-11-94, Ruben Torres 904-624-9182
    Brian Lugo received 30 day suspension due to TKO until 6-14-11.
    Winner: Jordan Navarro by Tko at 1:16 of round 3

  2. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 145
    Robert Gillon, Palatka, Florida, USA, 1-0, 5'10", 142, 12-17-88, Robert Gillon, 229-669-8782
    VS Thomas Bruce, Dade City, Florida, USA, 0-1, 143, 5'9", 1-23-85, JC Karate, 330-231-9098
    Winner: Robert Gillon by KO at 1:36 if round 3
    Thomas Bruce received 45 day suspension due to KO until 6-30-11

  3. ISCF Amateur MMA 205
    Cody Rolling, Tavares, Florida, USA, 1-0, 204, 6', 6-4-88, Melven Thompson, 386-266-0129
    VS Dennis Burdett, Lake City, Florida, USA, 0-1, 205, 6', 5-19-79, Jeff Roberts, 352-516-3114
    Winner: Cody Rolling by Unanimous decision with judges scores of 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  4. IKF Amateur International Rules
    Jeremy Snyder, Orange Park Florida, USA, 1-0, 6', 244, 12-4-83, First Coast Full Contact 904-644-7999,
    VS Kristian Lurias, Jacksonville Florida, USA, 0-1, 216, 6', Ruben Torres 904-624-9182
    Winner: Jeremy Snyder by TKO at 48 seconds of round 3.
    Kristian Lurias received 30 day suspension due to TKO until 6-14-11

  5. ISCF Amateur MMA 165
    Rich O'Toole, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2-0, 165, 5'11", 3-31-85, Paul Rodriquez, 407-967-0988
    VS Garrett Strickland, Keystone Heights, Florida, USA, 0-1, 163, 6', 12-11-90, Pete Santiago, 352-214-8144
    Winner: Rich O'Toole by Tap Out 1:35 of round 2

  6. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Patrick Reehl, Jacksonville, Florida, USA , 2-0, 145, 5'10", 9-8-87, Griffin Van Winkle, 904-962-3413
    VS Christian Erklens, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 1-1, 146, 6', Combat Club, 904-495-1510
    Winner: Patrick Reehl by KO at 2:02 of round 1.
    Christian Erklens received 45 day suspension due to KO until 6-30-11.

  7. ISCF Amateur MMA 170
    Cam Soto, Gainesville Florida, USA, 3-0, 167, 5'9", 5-7-88, Mike Lindemuth, 954-895-2699
    VSAnthonty Golando, Jacksonville Florida, USA, 0-3, 167, 5'11", Dean Craft, 904-230-8279
    Winner: Cam Soto by KO at 1:49 of round 3.
    Anthony Golando received 45 day suspension due to KO until 6-30-11

  8. IKF Amateur International Rules
    Melissa Eads, Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA, 2-0, 134, 5'9", 6-3-77, First Coast Full Contact, 904-644-7999
    VS Bella Onody, Orlando, Florida, USA, 0-1, 134, 9-18-89, Alister Wilson, 407-310-1188
    Winner: Mellissa Eads by unanimous decision 29-26, 29-26, 29-26.

  9. ISCF Amateur MMA 185
    Tony Guillen, Orlando, Florida, USA, 1-1, 184 , 6', 11-30-79, Vinnie Sammero, 321-682-1277
    VS Adam Burke, Orange Park, Florida, USA, 0-1, 185, 6', 6-28-77, First Coast Full Contact, 904-644-7999.
    Winner Tony Guillen by TKO at 33 seconds of round 3 referee stopped the match.
    Adam Burke received 30 day suspension due to TKO until 6-14-11.

  10. ISCF Amateur MMA 175
    Josh Tolleson, Jacksonville Florida, USA, 1-0, 173, 6', 1-16-84, Roberto Quatero, 904-866-8229
    VS Raymond Alton, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 0-1, 173, 5'11", 11-22-83, Training Yard, 904-349-0990.
    Winner: Josh Tolleson by Tap out in Round 3.

  11. ISCF Amateur MMA 170
    Mike Castillo, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 2-1, 170, 6'1", 8-1-78, First Coast Full Contact, 904-644-7999
    VS Phillip McAlpin, Lake City, Florida, USA, 2-1, 172, 6', 8-25-79, Melvin Thompson, 386-266-0129.
    Winner: Miguel Castillo by unanimous decision with scores of 20-18, 20-18, 20-18





MORE IKF RESULTS COMING TOMORROW - WEDNESDAY!





FRIDAY, May 13th, 2011, AT 2:10 PM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

Campeonato Muay Thai Presents
"SUPREME KOMBAT CHALLENGE"
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico




IKF PRO FULL RULES MUAY THAI
MEXICO COSTA NORTE WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
Campeonato Nacional IKF Welterweight


Diego Llamas
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
4-2



Marlon Hunt
Irapuato, Guanajuato Mexico
4-2

AND


IKF AMATEUR WOMEN'S FULL RULES MUAY THAI
MEXICO COSTA NORTE FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE
Campeonato Femenil Nacional Ameteur IKF Featherweight


Mariana Ramos
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
4-0/3



Jaqueline Castañeda
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
3-2



SEE THE VIDEO FOR THIS UPCOMING EVENT BY CLICKING
HERE!






MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Motagym Presents- (PROMOTORA MOTAGYM)
LA NUEVA GENERACION - (THE NEW GENERATION )
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico




IKF AMATEUR FULL RULES MUAY THAI
MEXICO FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE


Marco Antonio Mota Ayon
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
11-1



Paul Diaz
Tepic Nayarit, Nayarit, Mexico
9-1





MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Iron Pit Productions & Diamond Mountain Casino Presents
"HIGH DESERT BRAWL"
Susanville, California, USA






MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

First Coast Full Contact Presents
"The Back Yard Brawl"
Jacksonville, Florida, USA







MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Player's Sports Bar & Grill, Total Building Systems Inc. & Golden Cobra Center of Fitness Proudly Present
"Fight Hard/ Play Hard III"
Cottonwood, Arizona, USA




IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT
SOUTH MOUNTAIN REGIONAL TITLE



Phil Gage
Youngtown, Arizona, USA




Dorion Dixon
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA



IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
SOUTH WEST REGIONAL TITLE



Jesse Duran
Cottonwood, Arizona, USA




Abel Alhambra
Imperial Beach, Calfornia, USA





MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

ACOM-SPORTS Presents
"IKF POINT KICKBOXING"
Hialeah, Florida, USA





MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

AK Promotions In Conjunction With PAK Fight Promotions Presents
"Stand Up And Fight!"
Fresno, California, USA



Doors Open At 1:PM - Fights Begin At 2:PM

Weigh-ins- 8:AM - 10:AM
Tickets: $25 Advance - $30 At The Door
FOR TICKETS CLICK HERE






WEDNESDAY, May 11th, 2011, AT 6:25 PM/ PST


Results From Pete Foley's
"IKF Fight Night"
May 7th, 2011 - Menlo Park, Ireland



The Menlo Park Hotel, Galway was the place to be on Saturday night when Black Dragon Promotions put on a top class IKF Officially Sanctioned show featuring Full Contact Kickboxing & K-1 bouts at its very best. The show had a few problems with some last minute pull outs but the quality of the bouts on offer more than made up for it and the fight fans certainly got their moneys worth. Ken Horan was to fight Simon Moynihan in what should have been an epic battle between two of the former greats of Irish kickboxing but a lack of communication saw the fight fall through and a disappointed Ken had trained so hard for nothing only finding out at the weigh ins.

Current IKF Junior Amateur All Ireland & 5 Nations Light Welterweight Champion Charlie Ward who won the Irish title in Galway in May 2010 and made a successful 1st defence in Kilkenny last October and then went on to win the IKF 5 Nations Title by TKO in March this year was due to fight K-1 rules against a Thai Boxer from Cork. However the fight fell through with the Cork fighter being injured.

Bryan Merrigan was also due to fight a Cork Thai boxer but this fight was also pulled due to the Corkman hurting his back. Recently crowned IKF World Champion Cathal Manning was due to fight Richard Beale from Waterford but Beale announced his retirement a few days before the event. With all of these quality fights now off the card one would wonder how the event could go ahead but several of the fights that went ahead could have headlined any show anywhere.

The Darryl Orr & Gary Giles fight was the stuff of legend and will be talked about for some time to come in Irish Kickboxing circles as both men gave their all. In the end, Darryl took a close majority decision on this occasion. Leona Trautt showed serious potential in her first outing against tough Laois girl Rachel Ryan. Trautt earned a unanamous points victory much to the delight of her army of fans. Dylan Casey pulled off a great win over Limericks Dan O' Connor and the decision was also unanamous. Martin Murray drew with Corks Ryan Keane in an exciting K-1 rules bout and Mike Bannon took a majority decision over Dubliner Evan Walker in a tough but technichal K-1 bout. Alex Novac beat Polish native Woijtek Tomaschevsko, also fighting out of Spartans Muay Thai camp in Cork in one of the most entertaining fights of the night by unanamous decision under K-1 Rules. Eric Daly defeated Donegals Chris Coyle by unanamous decision in another classic K-1 rules battle.
Full Results as follows:

  1. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Carle Dimycia (Limerick) defeated Pearse Fahy (Galway) by TKO round 2.
  2. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Leona Trautt (Galway) defeated Rachael Ryan (Laois) by unanamous decision, 30-28, 30-28, 30-28.

  3. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Dylan Casey (Galway) defeated Dan O' Connor (Limerick) by unananamous decision, 30-28, 30-28, 30-28.

  4. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Darryl Orr (Donegal) defeated Gary Giles (Galway) by majority decision, 28-30, 28-29, 30-30.

  5. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Joleen Riley (Thurles) defeated Whitney Huish (Galway) by majority decision, 29-30, 29-29, 29-30.

  6. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI - K1 RULES
    Mike Bannon (Galway) defeated Evan Walker (Dublin) by majority decision, 30-29, 29-28, 29-29.

  7. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI - K1 RULES
    Martin Murray (Galway) & Ryan Keane (Cork) fought to a split decision draw, 29-29, 30-28, 28-29.

  8. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI - K1 RULES
    Alex Novac (Galway) defeated Woijtek Tomaschevski (Cork) by unanamous dedcision, 30-26, 30-26, 30-26.

  9. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT
    Eric Daly (Galway) defeated Chris Coyle (Donegal) by unanamous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

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The DVD of the show will be ready in a few days and will be available from the Galway Black Dragon Gym at a cost of 15 Euro.

The next big Black Dragon Promotion will be in the Gort Community Centre on September 24 when Eric Daly will once again attempt to lift the vacant IKF European Super Lightweight Title against a ranked fighter from central Europe. Also on the card will be Jason Mannion rechallenging All Ireland Champion Ciilin Boyce from Donegal for the Featherweight Crown. Thurles favourite Eddie Barnaville will take on Scotlands Aaron Towns in a 4 round International on the same card and local heroes Cathal Manning & Charlie Ward will also be in action. Keep a close eye on www.blackdragon.ie for all your Kickboxing/K-1 news or indeed on Facebook.





MONDAY, May 9th, 2011, AT 1:10 PM/ PST

Results From Gionco International's
"TOTAL MAYHEM"
MAY 6th, 2011 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada



  1. AMATEUR MMA 145
    Jojo 'Buzoka' Landnignin, (West Cost BJJNew Westminster, BC) defeated Norm Nadeau, (Team Bad Boy Outreach Surrey BC) by leg triangle in round 1.
  2. AMATEUR MUAY THAI 153
    Ronnie Gill (Bisla Martial Arts Surrey BC) defeated Franco Palines (Posener's Muay Thai Vancouver)
  3. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 170
    Zach Zacharias, (Island Warriros, Campbell River, BC) defeated James Lepage (EKKERT Fight Team, Vancouver, BC) by referee stoppage in round 2.
  4. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 155
    Tyler Denniston, (Victoria Martial Arts, Victoria, BC) defeated Pul Aya, (WACHAL'S Martial Arts, Surrey, BC) by Unanimous decision.

  5. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 170
    This bout was approved and scheduled to be Amateur Kickboxing on the Approved bout list but was changed to Amateur MMA.
    Chris Anderson (C V MMA, Courtney, BC) defeated Cass Young (Team Bad Boy Outreach, Surrey, BC) by KO in round 2.
  6. KICKBOXING EXHIBITION 150
    Mark Cadiz (WACHAL's Martial Arts Surrey BC) vs Pat Alec (ITK NorthVancouver BC)

  7. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 160
    Josh Williams (Final Round Duncan BC ) defeated Brandon "Fuji" Takahara (WACHAL'S Martial Arts, Surrey, BC) by Knockout at 31 seconds of round 1.
  8. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 155
    Kalen Johl (ITK North Vancouver BC) defeated Louie Claman (EKKERT Fight Team Vancouver)
  9. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI 190
    Rakniranh Keohavong, (WKX, Surrey, BC) defeated Gurmeet Gill (WACHAL'S Martial Arts Surrey BC)
  10. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 205
    *Herbert Moon, (Island Warriros, Campbell River, BC) defeated Gord Mosley, (EKKERT Fight Team, Vancouver, BC) by Knockout in round 1.
  11. ISCF AMATEUR MMA HEAVYWEIGHT
    Robin Laybourn, (Aegis Athletics, Richmond, BC) defeated Ab Shubear, (ITK New Westminster, BC) by TKO (Ground and pound) at 58 seconds of round 1.
  12. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI 150
    Tom Mattu, (WKX, Surrey, BC) defeated Alex Tribe, (Peterec's Kickboxing, Victoria, BC) by Knockout in round 1.
  13. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI
    LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT BRITISH COLIMBIA TITLE BOUT
    Stas Tatarinov, (WACHAL'S Martial Arts, Surrey, BC) defeated Tyler Bate (Williams Lake Muay Thai, Williams Lake, BC) by Knockout in round.
  14. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 205
    Erin Downy, (W K X, Surrey, BC) defeated Shevy "THE GOAT" Nasim (ITK, North Vancouver, BC) by TKO in round 1.
  15. ISCF AMATEUR MMA HEAVYWEIGHT
    Damien Martindale (Brazilian Ju-Jitsu SchoolAstoria, OR) defeated Adam Santos (Morganti Ju- Jitsu Canada, Richmond, BC) by unanimous decision, winning by simply laying on Santos for most of the fight.






SUNDAY, May 8th, 2011, AT 12:51 AM/ PST

Results From Mike Lind's
"Rumble In The Valley"
May 7th, 2011 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA



Marlon Hunt
Wins IKF World Title
In Full 12 Round Battle!

The Main event of Mike Lind's "Rumble In The Valley" had pretty much everything associated with the fight game connected to it. It started with the loss of proposed featured World Title contender Bill Jardine dropping out of the World Title fight on March 22nd. The IKF and Lind thought they had a credible replacement to battle top ranked World Title contender Marlon Hunt of England in TJ Gibson. Things looked promising for Gibson as a replacement contender against Hunt so all was a GO! At this time Hunt had suggested the title be changed from the Light Heavyweight title to the vacant Light Cruiserweight (179.1 lbs - 186) World title to make it easier for Gibson to make the weight. Gibson who also does Pro Boxing was already ranked in the Light Cruiserweight division but always comes down from Cruiserweight or Heavyweight for his fights. Both agreed and again another green light was given.

However a few days later, Lind was informed Gibson could not take the fight due to a Boxing bout contract he had for a fight on May 20th against Ray Edwards at the Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota. So back to work Lind went in trying to secure yet a third contender for Hunt. Enter IKF Pro United States Super Middleweight (165.1 lbs. - 172) Champion Randy Pogue. Pogue had not been very active at all since winning his IKF Title on July 8th, 2005 in Kansas City, Missouri when he defeated John JJ Barnes of Kansas City, Missouri, USA by TKO at end of round 4 due to head kick. At 41 years old, there was a question whether or not this was a good decision for Pogue of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Throughout his fighting career he had fought in virtually every full contact fight sport. His records in them included a Pro Kickboxing record of 20-5-1/4, a quick stint in Chuck Norris's short lived World Combat League. A Pro Boxing record of 8-9-2/2, a win in his only Pro MMA bout and of course, an extensive amateur career where he compiled a record of 15-1 with 6 KO's.

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On the other side of the ring would be not just a fighter nearly 10 years younger, but one who had already acquired "7" Pro World Titles on his way to an outstanding Pro Kickboxing record of 35-1 with 16 KO's. Hunt built his impressive Pro career after he had accomplished an Amateur Kickboxing career that would be the envy of any fighter! As an Amateur kickboxer he compiled a record of 48-2 with 32 wins coming by Knockout. Hunt is a fighter with a Room Full of Title Belts, and a resume of accomplishments that "Should" make ANY Fighter think twice. Adding to this, once he took his shirt off at the event weigh-ins, many just paused and said, "Oh Crap! I feel for Pogue..."

However it wasn't just wins Hunt had acquired over the years. He won the WFKKO Cruiserweight World Pro Title back on August 19th, 2006 in Te Awamatu, New Zealand when he defeated New Zealander Brad Johansson over 12 Rounds. He also won the WFKKO Super Cruiserweight World Title on March 9th, 2008 in Sheffield, England when he defeated ISKA World Champion Waine Turner over 12 Rounds.

His list of accomplishments also included winning the WAKO Pro Light Cruiserweight World Title in Doncaster, England on June 29th, 2008 when he defeated World Muay Thai Champion Christian Di Paolo over 12 Rounds. However, he didn't just sit on this title. This past February 23rd he went to Chelyabinsk, Russia to defended it against Russian Sergei Bogdan. Although he lost the bout, the reality here is, he didn't just "Sit" on it like a lot of Kickboxing Champions do in todays world.

In October of 2008 he won both the WKBC & GOLDENBELT Light Heavyweight World Title in Ipswich Suffolk, England when he defeated Benoit Bourhis over 12 Rounds. In March of 2009 he won the ISKA Light Heavyweight World Title in Ipswich, Suffolk, England over 2 time World Champion Lukas Wolf over 12 Rounds. In June of 2010 he won the WKA Light Heavyweight World Title, again in Ipswich, Suffolk, England when he defeated World Champion Robert Cassells, again, over 12 Rounds. He already has plans for June 10th when he will be fighting for the WKN World title against French champion Jean Luc Benoist.

So did anyone notice a pattern here that Pogue possibly did? Lots of World Title wins, but none by TKO or KO. Pogue also knew very well someone who had defeated Hunt when he was an amateur, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson. Whether or not Pogue discussed any proposed strategy of the bout with Thompson, no one has said. However what we can say is that Pogue didn't just have a gameplan for Hunt... It was a gameplan that almost won him the IKF World Title over the highly favored Hunt.

Well some may have been saying "Oh Crap! I feel for Pogue..." There was one person for sure in the room that was saying, "Oh Crap! I feel for HUNT!" that person was "The Professor" himself, Randy Pogue!
Pogue had something with him that very few in the fight game ever figure out...Sure, like every seasoned Champion he had Experience. But more so, Pogue came to the dance on this night, as he always has, with outstanding "Fight Intelligence!" There's a reason Pogue's nickname has been "The Professor", and Hunt himself was about to find out just how Pogue was able to put together a "Masterful" game plan and quiet all the doubters that simply matched up the 3 "A's" for this bout which were Age, Abs and Accomplishments.



Enough of the TALK, lets get to the action!




IKF PRO FULL CONTACT RULES
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
Marlon Hunt (Suffolk, England, P: 36-1/16, A: 48-2/32, 174.6 5'10", 12-1-78, Rogier, (+31623229252) )
VS
Randy Pogue (Atlanta, Georgia, USA, PK: 20-6-1/4, Pro Team: 0-1/0, AK: 15-1/6, Pro Boxing: 8-9-2/2, - P/MMA: 1-0, 5'10", 175, 11-14-69, Self, (610) 715-3722)

ROUND 1
Within "Seconds", and we mean "Seconds" as in like 10-15 seconds, Hunt proved his power to Pogue as he threw and landed a "Thunderous" right leg round kick on Pogue's arm directly in front of us. EVERYONE in the room expressed the exact same thing we did, "Holy Crap Batman!" The kick was one of, if not "THE LOUDEST" we have EVER heard land on a body. This includes the mighty kicks we have seen and heard from top Thai Fighters! This thing was THUNDER! It made many of us wonder, "With kicks that powerful, how is Hunt NOT Knocking out his recent opponents?" However to everyone's surprise, Pogue simply took it in stride, as if it were just an extra large speed bump on his way to the finish line. What none of us really knew though was what kind of damage this Thundering kick did to Pogue, only "Seconds" into the fight. And neither did he.

For whatever reasons, Hunt didn't press the fight too hard in round 1. We truly thought he would take advantage of his favoritism and come out with an exploding attack, much like we were use to seeing from former IKF Heavyweight Full Contact World Champion Dennis Alexio! (Talk about a Full Contact Fighter we TRULY loved to watch and Truly miss...) Pogue on the other hand was simply methodical... Picking and choosing his shots as if he was simply scoring points, and we don't mean that in a bad way.

As round 1 ended, Pogue clearly won the kick count 14-6. Lucky for Hunt the IKF no longer has the kick count rule. However this of course made Referee Dan Stell go to Hunt's corner and warn him if he missed the kicks in round 2, points would indeed be taken. On the judges cards, two of them must have been scoring for the "Shock and Awe" and not for the obvious "Points" we saw Pogue scoring and both gave the opening round to Hunt, 10-9 while the other judge gave it to Pogue, 10-9.

Now keep in mind this was scheduled for "12" Rounds. We could go through our notes and inform you of the high's and lows of every round but instead, we will just hit the important notes. Total kick count, round scores and accumulated scores. With this being said, here's the bout rundown...




Watching from Ringside, it just didn't seem like either fighter had the other in any imminent danger of being knocked out. Although Hunt dropped Pogue with the side kick, Pogue shook it off and jumped right back up. What impressed us about Hunt was obvious to everyone in the room. He seemed to press when he needed to and threw just enough to win the rounds he did. However, sitting ringside, we were able to witness what pretty much everyone else in the room seemed to miss. The strategy Pogue had worked out with his cornerman Jason Schear Throughout the bout Schear would shout various strategic words that would command Pogue that it was time to impalement a certain strategy. The plan got more and more impressive to us at ringside as the fight moved forward. Others in Pogue's corner included experienced trainer Justin Whiley and multi time IKF Champion Chris Cichon.

When the scores were tallied it was Hunt who took home the IKF Gold this time by unanimous decision, judge Mike Madden had the bout 115-112, judge Jim Bardon had the bout 118-109, and judge Brooks Mason had the bout 116-111. Although we were not in raging disagreement with the decision, we did think the battle was much closer.

As far as the kick count went, after all 12 rounds Hunt had thrown 149 kicks... Pogue who had exploded in rounds 1-6 with 84 kicks ended the battle with a tally of 155.

Something that we noticed was Pogue throwing more kicks and less and less punches as the rounds went on. He seemed to score often with his punch combinations in the early rounds but as the fight moved on, we saw less and less of his hands. On the other hand, we were surprised that we didn't see more "Explosive" power from the chiseled Hunt, especially after the opening round kick he threw in round 1. A kick that made even former IKF World Champion Mike LaBree happy he was retired. Oh and speaking of that kick, What kind of damage did it do? Well, here is where the overall picture of things becomes interesting. Keep in mind that within "Seconds" of round 1, Hunt landed a "Blistering" kick on Pogue's arm that we said was the loudest kick we had ever heard at ringside. After the event was over, Pogue found out that it's possible some of that noise came from.... A Bone Breaking! Now we're not just talking about a slight break, we're talking about a "BROKEN BONE!" How Broken you ask?
Feast your eyes on this X-Ray;

Looking back now it's amazing what Pogue accomplished in 12 rounds. With only "10 Days" notice Pogue went "12 Rounds" with a "7 Time World Champion" who was a full weightclass above his own fight weight. Not only that, Pogue battled for 12 rounds with only 1 arm... And coming from someone who is also a Professional Boxer, it makes you wonder a couple of things... 1, what could Randy have accomplished if he had say a month or two to prepare for this bout? 2, What could Randy have done if BOTH his arms were healthy throughout the bout... Oh, and there is a third thing... What could Randy have done against a contender in "His" own weightclass of Super Middleweight 165.1 lbs. - 172 lbs?

On the flip side, we don't want to down play what Marlon Hunt accomplished. He came to fight and came to take the IKF Title home to England. He didn't do it in his backyard, he traveled across the ocean to "Walk the Walk!" We made an issue about Marlon not knocking out his opponents in his World Title wins. We only brought this up because he had such an impressive KO ratio as an Amateur. What many may fail to see here is that Marlon battled as a True Warrior for "12 Full Rounds" for pretty much EVERY World title he has won. That may even say more than a multi time Champion with a lot of quick knockouts.

As we sum all this up, there are now other questions. Will Randy Pogue be given another IKF World Title shot at 41? "Without a doubt!" Says IKF President Steve Fossum. "Randy showed strength beyond all and proved to us that he is living proof of the saying, 'your as young as you feel!' Randy looked 25 out there and proved he is more deserving than anyone!"

Well, if so, than against who? Who can promote such a Pro World title? Fossum and Referee Dan Stell both feel Randy, if his arm heals and if he wants to fight at this weight again, is more deserving than anyone else in Marlon's first defense. Sure, there is talk of Bill Jardine being given the shot again, but maybe a better decision would be either let Pogue have the shot or have Jardine now prove himself against Pogue? Surly these are just thrown out there ideas, but they are things to think about.

As for Hunt, will he make the move to have his first IKF Title defense on one of his own promotions? This would be the right thing to do since he now holds the title, but does it make more sense "Hosting" his own title defense or being paid what he's worth, if a promoter steps forward, to defend it on another promotion? Defending ones title is not as cut and dry as one may think. To explain further, there's a good piece about this very issue you can read by clicking HERE.

Word on the street is that Hunt is already planning to come back to the USA and make his first defense this fall against the original number 1 contender, Bill Jardine. However there may be a setback to this as Promoter Mike Lind has said he is not sure if he want's to continue with Promoting. If not, one of his sponsors ( SugarDaddyInc) may be willing to step up and host TWO IKF World Titles. One being the Hunt - Jardine bout and the other for Randy Pogue against a top contender in his weight class such as IKF Super Middleweight European Champion Mehdi Lacombe of France or IKF Super Middleweight Commonwealth Champion Craig Bradford of Scotland. The IKF Pro FCR Super Middleweight World title is currently vacant, and waiting for a promoter to host.

The other option may be that Pogue can come down in weight and fight for the IKF Middleweight World title against current Champion John Orchard of England. Regardless, the IKF has clearly determined that even at 41, Randy Pogue has proved he is a top Title Contender who is very deserving of his IKF World title shot. Now all we need is a Promoter to step up and "Walk the Walk" to make it happen.

Great work by Mike Lind and all his staff. As always it was a pleasure seeing our good friend Sky Drysdale as the event ring announcer. The event was well coordinated by Mike's partner, Tom Sullivan who ALWAYS does a Great Job!




UNDERCARD RESULTS


  1. AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING 160
    Joel Ellenbecker (Neenah, Wisconsin, USA, 1-1/1, 160.4, 5'9", 5-28-91, Matt Schaefer, (920) 858-3092)
    defeated Sai Tremblay (Red Rock, Ontario, Canada, 0-1, 161, 5'8", 5-19-92, Dave Tremblay, (807) 889-0670) by Knockout from Left Hook at 1:45 of round 1.

  2. AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING 160
    Moluwai Subah (Barnsville, Minnesota, USA, 1-1/0, 162.8, 5'9", 10-22-76, Tim Mullen, (612) 867-7440)
    defeated Jesus Alfaro (Elgin, Illinois, USA, 1-1, 157, 5'6", 12-25-77, Ulies Bamero, (773) 824-5264) by unanimous decision, 30-*23 on all 3 judges cards.
  3. AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING 155
    Chris Schultz (Mondovi, Wisconsin, USA, 2-6, 152.4, 5'9", 7-11-83, Mike Lind, (715) 864-3787)
    defeated Tom Galdenzi (Houston, Texas, USA, 1-2, 152.8, 5'9", 1-13-89, Jon Fletcher, (936) 697-2998) by unintentional injury TKO at :09 seconds into round 1 - Galdenzi dislocated his shoulder.

  4. AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING: Super Heavyweight
    Jason Jensen (Blane, Minnesota, USA, 2-0/0, 256.6, 6'2", 7-22-81, Heath Fonnest, (651) 303-2705)
    defeated Mike Yount (Stanley, Wisconsin, USA, 5-7/0, 247.6, 6', 1-29-85, Mike Lind, (715) 864-3787) by unanimous decision as all 3 judges scored the bout 30-27.

  5. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    NORTH CENTRAL LIGHT CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE
    Tom Rush (North Branch, Minnesota, USA, 4-0/0, 182.6, 6'1", 7-23-80, Heath Fonnest, (651) 303-2705)
    defeated Scott Legus (Bloomington, Minnesota, USA, 14-7-1/0, 182.2, 6', 5-22-91, Tim Mullen, (952) 881-1201) by majority decision, 38-38, 39-37 and 39-37.

  6. PRO FCR KICKBOXING
    Jon Lewis (Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, P: 1-0/1, A: 16-2, 142.4, 5'6", 10-1-78, Heath Fonnest, (337) 780-1135)
    had a successful pro debut as he defeated Dale Bennett (Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, P: 5-3-1, A: 3-0, PMMA: 3-3-2, AMMA: 14-4, 138.8, 5'9", 9-25-82, Jason Slawinski, (715) 938-2980) by TKO from a left hook body shot at 1:22 of round 1.

  7. PRO FCR KICKBOXING
    Josh Kasee (Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, 2-0, MMA: 7-2, 157.9, 5'9", 9-18-87, Self, (920) 606-1079)
    defeated Neil Halmstad (Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, 5-3/0, 162.6, 5'10", 2-9-75, Mike Lind, (715) 864-3787) by TKO at 1:49 of round 4.
  8. IKF PRO FCR
    LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
    Marlon Hunt (Suffolk, England, P: 36-1/16, A: 48-2/32, 174.6 5'10", 12-1-78, Rogier, +31623229252) )
    defeated Randy Pogue (Atlanta, Georgia, USA, PK: 20-6-1/4, Pro Team: 0-1/0, AK: 15-1/6, Pro Boxing: 8-9-2/2, - P/MMA: 1-0, 5'10", 175, 11-14-69, Self, (610) 715-3722) by unanimous decision, 115-112, 118-109, 116-111.




THURSDAY, May 7th, 2011, AT 8:40 AM/ PST


IKF PRO FCR
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

All weighed in and ready to GO!

Marlon Hunt (Suffolk, England) weighing in at 174.6 and Randy Pogue (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) at 175.






THURSDAY, May 5th, 2011, AT 1:00 PM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

Gionco International Presents
"TOTAL MAYHEM"
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada



IKF Amateur Modified Muay Thai
British Columbia Light Middleweight Title



Stas Tatarinov
WACHAL'S Martial Arts
Surrey, BC
4-0, 5'9"





Tyler Bate
Williams Lake Muay Thai
Williams Lake, BC
5'11"





MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Mike Lind Presents
"Rumble In The Valley"
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA



IKF PRO FCR
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
-VACANT TITLE-



Marlon Hunt
Suffolk, England
P: 35-1/16, A: 48-2/32,
5 Time World Champion





Randy Pogue
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
P: 20-5-1/4 A: 15-1
2 Time World Champion



ALSO...

IKF AMATEUR FCR
LIGHT CRUISERWEIGHT NORTH CENTRAL TITLE
-VACANT TITLE-



Scott Legus
Bloomington, MN, USA
14-6-1, 6'





Tom Rush
North Branch, MN, USA
3-1, 6'1"



  • COMPLETE FIGHT CARD AS OF Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 9:18 PM/PST

    1. AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Sal Tremblay VS Joel Ellenbecker

    2. AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Jesus Alfaro VS Mduwai Subah

    3. AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Tom Galdenzi VS Chris Schultz

    4. AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Jason Jensen VS Mike Yount

    5. IKF AMATEUR FCR
      NORTH CENTRAL LIGHT CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE
      Tom Rush VS Scott Legus

    6. PRO KICKBOXING: Whitney Waddel VS Neil Halmstad

    7. PRO KICKBOXING: Dale Bennett VS Jon Lewis

    8. IKF PRO FCR
      WORLD LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
      Marlon Hunt (England) Vs Randy Pogue (USA)





MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...


Pete Foley Presents
"IKF Fight Night"
Menlo Park, Ireland






MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

TKO Promotions Present
KOMBAT ZONE "New Blood"
Rochester, Kent, England








WEDNESDAY, May 4th, 2011, AT 6:50 PM/ PST

ANSWERING THE QUESTION OF
"WEIGHT SPREADS"
For The 2011 IKF World Classic

Over the last few weeks we have been getting a lot of e-mails related to the Weight Classes for this years 2011 IKF World Classic. The main question has been:

"The weight classes this year for the IKF World Classic seem to have some gaps in them.
For example: Men's Welterweight is 143-150lbs and Light Middleweight is 153-160lbs.
I'm just curious if that's a typo or if that's what it's supposed to be?"

Well, it's not a typo so let us explain it here for you.
In the past, we have always had a 9.9 lb weight spread for the ADULT DIVISIONS. Although our weight spreads for the "Tournament" were always 9.9 lbs., There has NEVER been a spread of weight more than 5 lbs in any division during the IKF Tournaments. Every year, every fighter came in at the TOP of the weight of the weight class. So if a spread was say 140.1 to 150, all the fighters would come in at the top of the division between say 145-150. In that division, none of the fighters ever came in at the lower weight of the division of say, 140.1 to 145. So the question is, WHY was it changed?

Well, the change was not made simply because of the reasoning above. The reasoning above though made it easier for us to abide to some new rules in Florida that could have cost the Tournament another $10 - $15,000 in additional belts and awards for "ADDED" divisions.

This past fall the Florida Commission changed the rules in regards to "Weight Spreads" which made the gaps between the weights much less. When completed, they had "21" weight Divisions where before there was only 14. From this, we had 2 choices;

  1. We could add more weight divisions going from the regular tournament 11 to "21". If we did this, it would add in the following;
    This would be the addition of "60" added weightclasses, which would have the potential of adding in "36" more title belts, for JUST the Adult Divisions...
    Imagine how many more divisions and belts we would need if we needed to add all this for the Juniors as well... At around $345 per belt, this would be an additional $20, 700.00 for the Adult Divisions ALONE.
    If we did this, we would have to be "Prepared" to spend this additional costs for belts, if all the divisions filled up. Of course, the chances of them all filling up are slim and none, but the "Potential" is there. However, if we were to do this, we would need to raise the registration fee from $55 to around $125.00 per fighter at a "Minimum".

  2. The other logical choice we had was what we actually did. We didn't want to raise the fee, so we compromised and did what we did, which in reality, didn't change anything other than the "Perception" of less weight classes, when in reality, we have the same, just less spreads between each one. Hopefully that all makes sense.

To see all the WEIGHT DIVISIONS for this years 2011 IKF World Classic, Click HERE.



We look forward to seeing you all in Orlando!




MORE IKF NEWS...

POSTED TODAY AT 11:35 AM/ PST

Results From Joslin's Martial Arts and Johnny Davis' AK Promotions'
"IKF Point Muay Thai / Kickboxing"
APRIL 30th, 2011 - Lincoln, California, USA




Special thanks to Ron and Dave Joslin for having IKF Point Kickboxing as a part of their martial arts tournament. More information at www.IKFPKB.com




TUESDAY, May 3rd, 2011, AT 11:45 AM/ PST

Results From Head To Head Promotions'
"ROYAL RUMBLE"
May 1st, 2011 - Bridgwater, England




  1. IKF Pro FCR British Super Middleweight Title
    Chris James (Bridgwater England, P: 7-4-1, Am 4-2-1, 76.9kg, 6'2", 7-29-86, Arthur Meek, 07765042414)
    VS James Wallis (Swansea Wales, 15-5-1, 6'1", 76.8kg, 5'9", 5-10-83, Andy Morgan, 00447837630084)
    WINNER: James Wallis by Split Decision 96-94, 95-96, 96-94.

  2. ISCF Pro MMA Southern Area Middleweight Title
    Scott Clist (Trowbridge, England, Pro: 4-0, Am: 5-8-1, 5'10", 77.2kg, 12-15-78, Self, 0044-7916571371)
    VS Jimmy Millar ( Bournemouth, England, Pro 5-4, Am: 4-2, 77.2kg, 5'10", 7-30-83, Andy Lawrence, 0044-7809158632)
    WINNER: Scott Clist by Submission (Guillotine) 1:28 of round 2.

  3. ISCF Amateur MMA: Welterweight
    Tom Furinval (Trowbridge England, 0-1, 73.9kg, 5'10", 8-27-90 , Scott Clist, Revolution Gym, 00447916571371)
    VS Rob Homan (Whitehaven, England, 2-0 , 74.7kg, 6'0", 12-14-80, Darren Norris, Hybrid MMA, 00447717791314)
    WINNER: Rob Homan by Submission 1:24 or round 1.

  4. ISCF Amateur MMA: Lightweight
    Shaun Luther     (Bridgwater, England, 4-2, 69.2kg, 5'9", 12-10-92, Arthur Meek, All or Nothing, 00447765042414)
    VS Jamie Pritchard (Newquay England, 3-1, 65.95kg, 5'10", 11-18-91, Mark Rowlett, Koncept Gym, 00447725029299)
    WINNER: Shaun Luther by Submission 0:58 of round 1.

  5. ISCF Amateur MMA: Middleweight
    Niall O'Malley (Trowbridge England, 0-1 , 83.0kg, 6'1", 7-2-92, Scott Clist, Revolution Gym, 00447916571371)
    VS Lucas Marcinkowski (Taunton England, 1-0, 83.8kg, 6', 6-18-89 , Christian Nadolski, Spartan YMCA, 00447546004812)
    WINNER: Lucas Marcinkowski by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  6. ISCF Amateur MMA: Welterweight
    Steve Parr (Bridgwater England, 0-2, 70.9kg, 5'11", 1-30-77, Arthur Meek, All or Nothing, 00447765042414 )
    VS Brendan Cookman (Bournemouth England, 3-1, 74.4kg, 6'2", 9-3-91, Andy Lawrence, House of Pain, 0044-7809158632)
    WINNER: Brendan Cookman by TKO 1:13 of round 1.
  7. ISCF Amateur MMA: Featherweight
    Dougie Dickson (Trowbridge England, 0-1, 65.0kg, 5'7", 3-24-89, Scott Clist, Revolution Gym, 00447916571371)
    VS Andy Stone (2-0, 63.2kg, 5'8", 8-20-87, Darren Norris, Hybrid MMA, 00447717791314)
    WINNER: Andy Stone by Submission (Triangle Choke) 2:10 of round 1.

  8. ISCF Pro MMA Featherweight
    Carl Dixon (Trowbridge England, Pro: 0-1, Am: 2-2-1, 65.0kg, 5'5", 1-19-84, Scott Clist, Revolution Gym, 00447916571371)
    VS Kyle Bishop (Barnstaple England, Pro:2-0, Am: 2-1-2 64.5kg, 5'7", 4-19-87, Lee Bishop, Barnstaple MMA, 00447717247665)
    WINNER: Kyle Bishop by Submission 1:33 of round 1.

  9. IKF Amateur FCR Light Cruiserweight
    Alistair Maclean (Taunton, England, 1-0, 83.1kg, 6', 4-22-89, Arthur Meek, All or Nothing, 0044-7809158632)
    VS Andy White (Ilminster, England, 0-1, 82.0kg, 6'1", 6-25-87, Mark Pengelly, Pengelly Kick, 0044-7786318869)
    WINNER: Alistair Maclean by Unanimous Decision 30-27, 29-28, 30-27.

  10. IKF Amateur FCR Light Middleweight
    Jason Hartnell (Bridgwater, England, 1-0, 72.4kg, 5'10", 12-16-88, Arthur Meek, All or Nothing, 0044-7809158632)
    VS Ian Hunter (0-1, 73.6kg, 5'10", 7-10-69, Sid Green, Heron Kick, 0044 7522035164)
    WINNER: Jason Hartnell by Unanimous Decision 29-27, 29-27, 29-27.

  11. IKF Amateur FCR Middleweight
    Anita Godbeer (Bridgwater, England, 2-0, 71.2kg, 5'9", 2-13-82, Arthur Meek, All or Nothing, 0044-7809158632 )
    VS Hayley Beatty-Long (Stevenage, England, 0-4, 74.1kg, 5'6", NEED DOB, Tracey Beatty, Real Boot Camp, 0044-7776485387)
    WINNER: Anita Godbeer by Unanimous Decision 29-28, 30-27, 30-27.

  12. IKF Amateur FCR Light Middleweight
    Luke Hardwell (Bridgwater, England, 2-1, 72.9kg, 6', 9-30-92, Arthur Meek, All or Nothing, 0044-7809158632)
    VS Mike Sandford (Swansea, Wales, 4-0, 70.4kg, 5'11", NEED DOB, Lee Carter, WCKA Warriors, 0044-7515939953).
    WINNER: Mike Sandford by Unanimous Decision 29-28, 30-27, 29-28.

  13. IAB White Collar Boxing
    Danny Paulsom (Taunton, England, 3-1, 86.7kg, 5'8", 5-17-71, Arthur Meek, All or Nothing, 00447765042414)
    VS Lewis Kerley (Bournemouth, England, 5-0, 84.7kg, 6', 6-6-92, Andy Lawrence, House of Pain, 0044-7809158632)
    WINNER: Lewis Kerley by Split Decision, 28-29, 29-28, 29-28.









MONDAY, May 2nd, 2011, AT 9:30 PM/ PST

Results From AK Promotions'
"Rumble In The Valley"
April 30th, 2011 - Lincoln, California, USA




AK Promotions And IKF Kickboxing / Muay Thai
Meet Challenge With SUCCESS!

First Live Fight Event At The Beautiful
Thunder Valley's Casino

In Lincoln, California, USA!

AK PRESS PAGE - CLICK HERE

Weeks ago we brought attention to the fact that the Sacramento region was on the verge of losing their Pro Basketball team, the Sacramento Kings. Well, lucky for Sacramento it seems the Kings may end up sticking around for at least another year. However there is better news for the Sacramento region, regardless of the Kings decision. This area will continue to reap the rewards of Championship Muay Thai Kickboxing from fight promoter Johnny Davis' AK Promotions with the help of the officials and overall staff of the IKF

This past Saturday night was the first ever full contact style fighting event at the prestigious Thunder Valley Casino located just outside of the Sacramento region on the outskirts of Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln. Thunder Valley had been looking at the possibilities of having fight events at their facility for some time now. However, what they don't realize is how blessed they were to have AK Promotions host their first event.

Instead of cutting corners like many other "Indian Casino Fight Promotions" who often appoint their own friends as event officials, AK Promotions contracted with the IKF to handle all sanctioning and regulatory duties to oversee the event for fairness and safety. The combination of an outstanding promotional team provided by AK Promotions and the work of all the IKF Officials on hand made for a VERY Successful night of Championship Muay Thai Kickboxing at Thunder Valley!

Championship Muay Thai Kickboxing is nothing new to AK Promotions and of course, regular work for the IKF Team. AK Promotions has been sanctioning with the IKF since the mid 90's and together they have seen each other grow to worldwide exposure. AK Promotions last several events have been outright sell outs from smaller venue's like Coaches Sports Bar in Rocklin to the largest ballroom at the Double Tree Hotel in Sacramento (Where they will be again on July 1st) Every event has brought back outstanding fighters who have been climbing the IKF rankings and achieving legit IKF Titles. Many of the fighters on Saturdays event along with their fighters have been with AK Promotions and the IKF for Years.

While other Northern California Muay Thai and Kickboxing promoters have fallen away, AK Promotions continues to keep a steady pace of consistent Championship events. With them, the fighters have seen their own success from the many opportunities AK Promotions and the IKF have provided for them. It's a combination that wins for everyone and with many more events planned for AK Promotions the only question is, where will they all be?

Sacramento's Double Tree Hotel has always been one of AK's homes, but other venues are now calling, asking them to bring their Championship success to their hotel or fight venue. If anyone here at the IKF has a say, we would love to work with the staff and facilities at Thunder Valley again and we are sure many would agree. However, that decision is up to AK Promotions and Thunder Valley so we can only hope they will have us back again.

We here at the IKF would like to thank all the outstanding staff of AK Promotions and the staff at Thunder Valley who helped make this outstanding "Sell Out" event a great success. We would also like to point notice to the outstanding group of officials who helped with regulating fighter fairness and safety for this event. Without a doubt we had some of the best officials in the fight business take time from their other schedules to be a part of this event.

Event Referee Dan Stell of Vacaville. Referee and Judge Terry Burton from Fairfield. Marshall Walker from Richmond. Bill Douglas from North Highlands. Timekeeper Velinda Stell from Vacaville. Ringside Physicians Dr. Gary Furness and Dr. Cesar Banda and some guys who took care of fighters in the locker rooms, sacrificing to help them with everything without being able to witness the entire event, Jeff Foley & Sean McCawley who travelled up from Napa, California. The IKF event Representative was IKF President Steve Fossum. All did an outstanding job and we thank you all for your work.

Well, that should cover how great the event was overall, but we are sure you all want to read about the action, so here are the nights results. We also included some words from Craig Baracco of the website, www.QuestionableStoppage.com - His thoughts below will be headlined with the note, QS: Thanks Craig for your write-up of the event!

Photos are from Chris Kisela - www.ChrisKiselaPhotography.com



  • Fight weights listed are actual weights at Friday's event weigh-ins.
  • Fight RECORDS are fight records AFTER Saturday's event.


  1. AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 147.1-153
    Tai Ly, San Francisco, California, USA, 1-1, 152.6, 5'9", 28, 4-11-83, Kru Sam Phimsoutham, (415) 333-3496
    VS Kevin Rodas, Concord, California, USA, 0-2, 153.4, 5'7", 20, 8-27-90, Dan Black, (925) 813-0229
    WINNER: Tai Ly by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
    • QS: Tai Ly quickly took control of his 153 lbs limit fight with Kevin Rodas, pressing the action through all three rounds to claim the unanimous decision.


  2. AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 112.1-117
    Nathan Janis, Concord, California, USA, 0-1, 116.8, 5'2", 15, 6-6-95, Dan Black, (925) 813-0229
    VS Roman Nava, San Leandro, California, USA, 1-0, 117, 5'5", 15, 2-29-96, Ivan Ramos, (510) 685-0612
    WINNER: Roman Nava by unanimous decision, 30-26, 30-26 and 30-27.
    • QS: Sharp, fast exchanges marked the fight between debuters Nathan Janis and Roman Nava at 117 lbs. Nava repeatedly rocked Janis with knee strikes on his way to the unanimous decision win.


  3. AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 122.1-127
    Ron Jacildo, Belmont, California, USA, 1-1, 126, 5'8", 23, 4-1-88, Trey Howard, (707) 373-4125
    VS Kingston Nguyen, Oakland, California, USA, 1-1, 125.2, 5'8", 18, 12-30-92, John Morrison, (925) 212-8751
    WINNER: Kingston Nguyen by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 29-28.
    • QS: Ron Jacildo and Kingston Nguyen traded shots for the full three rounds, but Nguyen landed more frequent and harder blows and came out ahead 29-28 on all cards.


  4. AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 132.1 137
    Michael Hutchins, Sacramento, California, USA, 0-1, 136.6, 5'9", 19, 6-1-91, Keith Miller, (916) 468-8163
    VS Nemo Vier, Fairfield, California, USA, 1-1, 136.6, 5'6", 17, 5-26-93, BBDC, (707) 372-0882
    WINNER: Nemo Vier by TKO at 1:21 of round 2.
    • QS: Both Michael Hutchins and Nemo Vier threw cation to the wind in the first round of their 137 pound tilt, attacking all out. But in the second round, Vier's strikes began to score in earnest, and after Hutchins was knocked down for the second time and referee Terry Burton called the fight. Vier by TKO, 1:21 of the second.
    • Michael Hutchins has been given a 30 day medical recovery suspension from training and 45 day medical recovery suspension from competition.


  5. IKF AMATEUR "FULL" MUAY THAI RULES
    CALIFORNIA LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT (153.1-159) TITLE
    Ed Abasolo, Vallejo, California, USA, 4-0, 159, 5'10", 24, 10-25-86, Trey Howard, (707) 373-4125
    VS Brooks Hurd, San Jose, California, USA, 3-1-1/2, 155.2, 5'8", 29, 5-7-81, Kirian Fitzgibbons, (415) 308-0231
    WINNER: Ed Abosolo by TKO at :31 seconds of round 2.
    • QS: The first title fight of the night was for the IKF California Light Middleweight strap between Ed Abasolo and Brook Hurd. This title fight allowed for full Muay Thai rules, including elbow strikes and Abasolo took full advantage, landing a nasty elbow strike to Hurd's head that opened a huge cut. The ring-side doctor needed just one look to see that Hurd couldn't continue. Abasolo by doctor stoppage.
    • Brooks Hurd has been given a 60 day medical recovery suspension from training and 60 day medical recovery suspension from competition due to cut on his head from overhand elbow.


  6. AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 153.1-159
    Sean Cronin, Rocklin, California, USA, 3-1, 157, 5'11", 20, 11-30-90, Rocklin Kickboxing, (916) 205-4762
    VS Dave Mundell, Carmichael, California, USA, 0-1, MMA: 1-0, 160.8, 5'11", 23, 5-20-87, Mike Chue, (916) 912-2024
    WINNER: Sean Cronin by TKO at :08 seconds into round 2 after head punch.
    • QS: Dave Mundel started his match with Sean Cronin with a flurry of stylized kicks. But Cronin was able withstand Mundell's initial assault and stay in the fight. Mundell quickly tired, and Cronin was able to settle in and land his overhand right. Mundell, dazed and gassed, was offering no defense and and referee Dan Stell called the fight for Cronin.
    • Dave Mundell has been given a 30 day medical recovery suspension from training and 45 day medical recovery suspension from competition.


  7. AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 132.1-137
    Victor Chan, San Francisco, California, USA, 3-1/1, 137, 5'6", 24, 6-23-86, Chris Hom, (415) 812-2944
    VS Jesus Sosa, Oakland, California, USA, 4-2, 135.6, 5'7", 29, 3-26-82, Ivan Ramos, (510) 685-0612.
    WINNER: Jesus Sosa by TKO at 1:35 of round 2.
    • QS: Jesus Sosa's 1-2 punch combo found a home on Victor Chan's chin all through their 137 lbs fight, with Chan knocked into a standing eight-count twice before and referee Dan Stell called it. Sosa by second round TKO.
    • Victor Chan has been given a 30 day medical recovery suspension from training and 45 day medical recovery suspension from competition.


  8. IKF "FULL" MUAY THAI RULES
    LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT (137.1-142) UNITED STATES TITLE
    TJ Arcangle, San Francisco, California, USA, 10-1, 139.8, 5'8", 22, 10-24-88, Kru Sam, (415) 333-3496 Phimsoutham
    VS Roberto Morales, Elk Grove, California, USA, 6-2, 140, 5'8", 23, 5-29-87, Jeff Baca, (916) 281-7006.
    WINNER: TJ Arcangle by unanimous decision, 49-46, 49-46 and 49-46.
    • QS: A classic Muay Thai fight was fought between TJ Arcangle and Roberto Morales for the IKF US Light Welterweight title. Arcangle (who before the fight preformed the full traditional Thai pre-fight dance) proved to be the faster striker, landing better hits through five rounds against the athletic and very game Morales. Arcangle ended the fight ahead on all cards and the new champion.
    • Roberto Morales has been given a 180 day medical suspension and requirement of X-Ray: Must be cleared by Doctor (MD) to compete again.


  9. AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 127.1 - 132
    Powell Kongkham, Sacramento, California, USA, 1-1, 132.6, 5'8", 17, 7-19-93, Ajarn Andy, (916) 568-9104 VS Dee Alhadi, San Jose, California, USA, 4-0, 132.2, 5'6", 23, 12-23-87, Derek Yuen, (408) 605-0596
    WINNER: Dee Alhadi by TKO at :23 seconds of round 3.
    • QS: Dee Alhadi punched his way to victory over Powell Kongkham. Kongkhan stayed in it until the third, scoring in the clench with knees, but then Alhadi's power proved too much and and referee Dan Stell stopped it at 23 seconds into the third.
    • Powell Kongkham has been given a 30 day medical recovery suspension from training and 45 day medical recovery suspension from competition.


  10. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
    CALIFORNIA SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (215.1- Above) TITLE
    Xavier Vigney, Pleasant Hill, California, USA, 6-1, 226, 6'7", 21, 4-29-90, Dan Black, (925) 813-0229
    VS Manuel Mancha, Chowchilla, California, USA, 4-2/4, AMMA: 2-0, 268.6, 6'2", 25, 11-6-85, Jeff Baca, (916) 281-7006
    WINNER: Xavier Vigney by TKO at 1:17 of round 4.
    • QS: A battle of contrasting body types marked the battle for the IKF California Super Heavyweight as 6'7" Xavier Vigney took on 6'2" 268 lbs Manuel Mancha. Vigney, who is so tall that he enters the ring by stepping over the top rope, had a huge reach advantage and used that advantage to great effect. Mancha was taking repeated punches as he moved forward but proved to have an anvil of a head, pressing gamely forward despite the punishment Vigney was dealing him, including two inadvertent low blows that stopped the action for a time. But in the end, Mancha had no answer for Vigney's reach and referee Dan Stell called the action at 1:17 of the third round. Vigney will challenge Jon "Big Sexy" Hurney for the IKF US Super Heavyweight title at the next AK Promotion event in July.
    • Manuel Mancha has been given a 30 day medical recovery suspension from training and 45 day medical recovery suspension from competition.


  11. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
    WEST COAST WELTERWEIGHT (142.1-147) TITLE *DEFENSE
    *Daniel Hodges, Rocklin, California, USA, 6-0-1, AMMA: 0-1, 146.2, 5'9", 24, 3-31-87, Rocklin Kickboxing, (916) 205-4762
    VS Josh San Diego, Milpitas, California, USA, 4-1, 156.6, 5'10, 26, 3-8-85, Rudi Ott, (510) 913-6849
    WINNER: Daniel Hodges by split decision, 48-49, 49-46 and 46-49.
    • QS: A close-fought split decision between Daniel Hodges and Josh San Diego for the IKF West Coast Welterweight title. San Diego won the earlier rounds with his evasive fighting style, moving in to land strikes and moving out to evade the counter. But as the fight progressed Hodges was able to trap San Diego in the corners of the ring, doing damage once San Diego ran out of room. The last two rounds belonged to Hodges, with the fight decision coming down to a very close third round. Two of three judges scored the fight for Hodges.
    • Daniel Hodges has been given a 60 day medical recovery suspension due to a cut over his eye caused from an accidental head butt.


  12. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
    SUPER WELTERWEIGHT (147.1-153) WORLD TITLE
    Jon Pryor, Sacramento, California, USA, 7-3, 151.8, 5'7", 21, 11-29-89, Cedric Robinson, (916) 601-9702
    VS Aleksander Naumaski, San Jose, California, USA, 8-3, 152.4, 5'9", 31, 4-2-80, Derek Yuen, (408) 605-0596
    WINNER: Jon Pryor by unanimous decision, 48-47, 48-47 and 48-47.
    • QS: The main event of the evening was a tilt between Jon Pryor and Aleksander Naumaski for the vacant IKF Super Welterweight Muay Thai World Title. Each fighter in the match had their strategy and stuck to it through all five rounds. Pryor pressed forward, throwing hooks to body and head. Naumaski looked to tie up Pryor in the clench and score with leg kicks. Pryor clearly looked frustrated by Naumaski's tactics as his trademark power was smothered in the clench and Naumaski's leg kicks continued to land. But Pryor continued to land body blows and after five rounds was able to edge out the victory and claim the title, 48-47 on all three scorecards.




























Ed Abasolo


















Xavier Vigney AND Manuel Mancha

AK Promotions & IKF Muay Thai Kickboxing
will return to the Double Tree Hotel in Sacramento July 1st!

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MORE IKF RESULTS...


Results From Black Dragon Donegal Promotions'
"IKF Fight Night"
April 30th, 2011 - Ramelton, Ireland


  • WHO: Black Dragon Donegal Promotions
  • WHERE: Ramelton Community Centre, Ramelton, Ireland
  • WHAT: IKF Championship Kickboxing
  • IKF Event Representative: Pete Foley
  • IKF Event Referee: TBA
  • IKF Judges: TBA
  • IKF Timekeeper: TBA
  • IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Joe Wilson, Mob: 00353 86 8774382


The Donegal Black Dragon Kickboxing Club in association with the IKF (International Kickboxing Federation) held a super Full Contact Kickboxing promotion in the Ramelton community centre, Ramelton, Co. Donegal on Saturday night and it was attended by over 400 passionate fight fans who certainly got their moneys worth. Promoter Joe Wilson and his wife Amy put together an excellent fight card despite having to overcome several obstacles and although the stress levels may have been high, the end result had to worth all the hard work. The MC was excellent, the DJ was on cue, the ring girls were beautiful, and the camera man even had copies ready of the DVD within two hours of the show being over.

The results are as follows:


  1. Patrick Mc Fadden from Donegal Black Dragon defeated Claude Barrett from Ross Barretts gym, Cappaquin by majority decision, 30-28, 30-30, 29-28.

  2. Ian Doody from Li Ching Wu, Dublin defeated Olly Wilson by unanamous decision, 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.

  3. Kayleigh Reddy from Ross Barretts gym, Cappaquin defeated Briget Molloy from Josie Murrays Gym, Donegal by unanamous decision, 30-26, 30-27 & 30-28.

  4. Ross Mc Carthy from Billy O Sullivans Gym, Waterford defeated Gareth Fisher from Donegal Black Dragon by unanamous decision, 30-27, 30-28 & 29-28.

  5. Finbarr Kelly from Pete Foleys Gym, Galway defeated Paul Boyce in round two by Referee stoppage.
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  6. David Fisher from Donegal Black Dragon and James Ryan from Ross Barretts Gym, Cappaquin fought to a majority draw, 30-29, 30-30, 29-29.

  7. Geina McGrath from Billy O Sullivans Gym, Waterford defeated Kerriane Coyle from Donegal Black Dragon by unanamous decision, 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.

  8. Kayleigh Reddy from Ross Barretts Gym, Cappaquin (who fought earlier in the night but went in again to oblige the promoter) defeated Noelle Magee by majority decision, 30-30, 30-29 & 30-28.

  9. Chris Coyle from Donegal Black Dragon defeated Sean Cumiskey from Pete Foleys Gym, Galway by Majority decision, 29-28, 30-30, 30-28.

  10. Charlie Ward from Pete Foleys Gym, Galway defeated Darryl Orr from Donegal Black Dragon by Majority decision, 30-30, 30-28 & 30-28.

  11. IKF Amateur FCR All Ireland Featherweight Title
    Ciilin Boyce from Donegal Black Dragon defeated Jason Mannion from Pete Foleys Gym, Galway by Majority decision, 47-50, 49-47, 50-49, for the IKF Amateur FCR All Ireland Featherweight Title. This fight had the crowd on their feet throughout and was one that had everyone holding their breath for the result due to the closeness of the bout. A rematch has already been arranged for September 24th in Gort Community Centre on the undercard to Eric Dalys European Title fight.

The Sean Gallagher Memorial Trophies for fighter of the night went to Kayleigh Reddy from Cappaquin and to Charlie Ward from Pete Foleys Gym in Galway.

The next big IKF Promotion is this Saturday May 7th in the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway entitled "Middle Ground" and its a fundraiser for the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club which was destroyed by fire in March. The club of course, is now back up & running in a new premises and is fully operational and almost back to spec and this show in the Menlo should be a real treat for stand up fight fans as for the first time, a team of Kickboxers will take on a team of Thaiboxers under K-1 rules. There are 14 fights scheduled and the first half is Full Contact Kickboxing while the second half is the K-1 fights. Doors open for this exciting show at 6.30 PM with the first fight set for 7:PM and tickets are available from the Galway fighters, the Black Dragon Gym or the Menlo Park Hotel. Contact Promoter Mr. Pete Foley on 087 8119227 for more details.





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