MONDAY, January 30th, 2012, AT 7:15 PM/ PST

Results From Deadgame Fight School's
"RUMBLE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS"
January 28th, 2012 - Elkton, Florida, USA

• WHO: Deadgame Fight School
• WHERE: St. Johns County Fairgrounds Elkton, Florida, USA
• WHAT: IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING & ISCF AMATEUR MMA.
• IKF Kickboxing & ISCF Event Representative: Connie Barden
• IKF Kickboxing & ISCF Event Referee: Eric Skates & Rob Rosario
• IKF Kickboxing & ISCF Judges: Derek Dunham, Calvin Wade & Alternating 2nd Referee.
• Ringside Physician (MD): Dr. Chris Zubb
• IKF Kickboxing & ISCF Timekeeper: Amanda Reed
• IKF Kickboxing & ISCF PROMOTER: Mr. Josh Rutgers at (904) 982-0099 or by e-mail at joshrutgers@deadgamefightschool.com
• ON THE WEB: www.RumbleAtTheFairgrounds.com

1. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 205
   **Aaron Strawmeier, Warner Robbins, Georgia, USA, 2-1, 206, 6'6", 11-7-90, Bob Hillis, (478) 256-3567
   VS **Ellis Curry, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 0-1, **211, 6', 1-17-77, J.D. (904) 614-4195
   Winner: Aaron Strawmeier BY Split Decision, 30-27, 29-28, 28-29.
   Aaron Strawmier was issued a 30 day suspension due to concussion until 2-29-12.
   
   
2. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 150
   Bradley Stratton, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 2-0, 155, 5'10", 5-13-85, The Body Shop, (904) 814-6032
   VS Dallas Byrd, Palatka, Florida, USA, 1-2, 155, 5'11", 7-15-92, Pak's Karate, (386) 937-3959
   Winner: Bradley Stratton by Split Decision 29-28, 29-28, 28-29.
   Dallas Byrd was issued a day medical suspension due to concussion until 2-29-12
   
   
3. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 155
   Jacob Brunelle, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 5-0, 158, 5'8", 10-2-77, J D 904-338-8197
   VS **Tyler Rhinhart, Altamonte Springs, Florida, USA, 0-2, 159, 5'9", 11-10-93, Ryan Badran, (407) 409-3093.
   Winner Jacob Brunelle by Submission at 50 seconds of round 2.
   
   
4. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 205
   **Nathaniel Rodriguez, Holly Hill, Florida, USA, 7-0, 177, 5'9", 7-3-86, Todd Cutler, (386) 589-7115
   VS Matt Monk, Deland, Florida, USA, 4-2, 172, 5'10", 10-2-86, Rich Crunkilton, (386) 689-0498.
   Winner: Nathaniel Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.
   
   
5. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 185
   **John Barber III, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 1-0, 181, 5'11", 3-14-74, Josh Rutgers, (904) 982-0099
   VS Jesse Biesiada, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 0-1, 181, 5'8", 10-17-83, Self, (904) 347-6455.
   Winner: John Barber by KO :54 seconds of round 1.
   Jesse Biesiada was issued a 45 day medical suspension due to KO until 3-13-12.
   • ISCF is asking if the above John Barber is this John Barber?
     
     
6. ISCF AMATEUR MMA HEAVYWEIGHT
   **Timothy Loew, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 1-0, 289, 6'3", 9-26-92, Pak's Karate, (386) 937-3959
   VS **Jeffrey Kriesen, St Augustine, Florida, USA , 0-1, 240, 6'1", 7-11-87, John Mahlow, (904) 449-3560.
   Winner: Timothy Loew: Unanimous Decision 29-27, 29-28, 29-28.
   
   
7. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 170
   **Matthew Douglas, Lake City, Florida, USA, 1-0, 169, 6'1", 6-8-88, Self, (386) 965-3699
   VS **Jonathan Eberlein, Jacksonville, Florida , USA, 0-1, 169, 6', 12-22-85, Self, (352) 281-2076.
   Winner: Matt Douglas by TKO at 2:16 of round 2.
   Jonathan Eberlein was issued a 30 medical day suspension until 2-27-12.
   Matt Douglas was issued a 30 day medical suspension until 2-27-12.
   
   
8. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 185
   Justin Sumter, Stateboro, Georgia, USA, 2-0-1, 189, 6'2", 11-16-89, Nathan Key, (706) 799-1622
   VS **Zak Elkins, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 3-2, 192, 6', 1-22-78, John Dominick, (716) 860-4414.
   Winner: Justin Sumter by TKO at 1:12 of round 2.
   Zak Elkins was issued a 30 day medical suspension due to KO until 3-13-12.
   
   
9. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 155
   Amar Cox, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 6-0, 159, 6', 2-6-78, Josh Rutger, (904) 982-0099
   VS **Frank Farmer, Maclenny Florida, USA, 1-1KB 2-4, 5'9", 10-23-87, Self, (904) 408-9450.
   Winner: Amar Cox by KO at 2:29 of round 1.
   Frank Farmer was issued a 45 day medical suspension due to KO until 3-13-12.
   
   
10. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 200
    **Leonard Myers, Sanderson, Florida, USA, 1-2, 204, 6', 4-6-88, Self, (386) 688-3788
    VS Brandon Scofield St Augustine, Florida, USA, 1-1, 206, 5'11", 11-10-80, D. Stoltz, (904) 325-0018.
    Winner: Leonard Myers by Submission at 1:20 of round 1.
    • BY MISTAKE, the MMA Database has the above Brandon Scofield linked to a Brandon Scheffield.
      The above Brandon Scofield is NOT PRO.
      
      
11. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING 165
    Hugh McGulloway, Lake Mary, Florida, USA, 1-1, 157, 5'11", 3-31-81, Dorian Baupire, (407) 409-3093
    VS Nick Spikes, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 1-1, 160, 6'1", 3-25-93, Bulldog Boxing, (904) 982-0063.
    Winner: Hugh McGilloway by Split Decision, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29.
    
    
12. ISCF AMATEUR MMA SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
    Colter Masters, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 2-0, 270, 6', 9-6-86, Todd Raven, (904) 814-6032
    VS **Jeremy Dennis, Palatka, Florida, USA, 0-1, 400+, 5'11", K C Holliman, (386) 206-6178.
    Winner: Colter Masters by TKO at 1:40 of round 1.
    Jeremy Dennis was issued a 30 day medical suspension due to concussion until 2-29-12
    
    
13. ISCF AMATEUR MMA SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
    **Justin Gatchell, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 1-0, 240, 6', 12-10-85, Self, (904) 814-2614
    VS John Zink, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 0-2, 278, 6'1", 10-30-88, Derek St John, (904) 325-2164.
    Winner: Justin Gatchell by TKO at 2:00 of round 2.
    John Zink was issued a 30 day medical suspension due to concussion until 2-29-12
    
    
14. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 155
    **Tyler Pittman, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 1-0, 164, 5'7", 3-13-93, Josh Rutgers, (904) 982-0099
    VS **Del Wood, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 0-1, 159, 5'11", 9-3-85, J D, (716) 860-4414.
    Winner Tyler Pittman by Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 29-28, 30-27.
    
    
15. VS ISCF AMATEUR MMA 155
    Timothy Russell, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 5-0, 220, 5'11", 3-20-92, Todd Raven, (904) 814-6032
    VS **Zach Alexander, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 2-3, 233, 6'1", 11-30-88, John Mahlow, (904) 449-3560.
    Winner: Tim Russell by Split Decision, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29.
    
    
16. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI
    Raymond Butts, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 1-1, 183, 5'11", 5-23-80, Chameleon MMA, (904) 683-7540
    VS Justin Anderson, Sanford, Florida, USA, 0-3, 183, 5'9", 12-19-86, Ryan Badran, (407) 409-3093.
    Winner: Ramon Butts due to Disqualification due to knees to face.
    
    
17. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 145
    **Louis Demott, Middleburg, Florida, USA, 1-0, 147, 5'9", 7-14-89, Sean Beavor, (904) 716-1468
    VS Dean Craft, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 0-5, 152, 5'6", 8-27-73, Self, (904) 616-8061.
    Winner: Louis Demott by Submission at 1:44 of round 1.
    
    
18. ISCF AMATEUR MMA HEAVYWEIGHT
    **Billy Oliver, Palatka, Florida, USA, 3-0, 246, 5'11", 7-14-93, Pak's Karate, (386) 937-3959
    VS Danny Dustin, Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA, 0-1, KB: 5-4, 250, 6', 5-29-82, Self, (904) 607-0347.
    Winner: Billy Oliver by Unanimous Decision, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27.
    Danny Dustin was issued a 30 day medical suspension until 2-27-12.
    
    
19. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 155
    **Howard Medors, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 2-1, 158, 5'11", 11-15-82, Josh Rutgers, (904) 982-0099
    VS **Alfredo Lopez, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 0-1, 156, 5'7", 7-9-93, Frank Ortiz, (904) 599-4009.
    Winner: Howard Medors by Submission at 1:28 of round 1.
    
    
20. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 235
    **Benjamin Cromer, Palatka, Florida, USA, 1-0, 208, 6', 11-14-89, C C Corey, (386) 325-3743
    VS **Vernon "K C" Holliman, Palatka, Florida, USA, 1-2, 233, 6'3", 10-7-85, Self, (386) 206-6178.
    Winner: Benjamin Cromer by Submission at 1:44 of round 2.
    
    
21. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 175
    **Dominic Stouder, St Johns, Florida, USA, 2-0, 175, 6'6", 1-18-92, Brannon Hicks, (904) 226-2257
    VS **Mitch Knowles, Palatka, Florida, USA, 2-1, 178, 5'8", 2-8-87, C C Corey, (386) 716-9615.
    Winner: Dominic Stouder: Due to shoulder dislocation at .52 seconds of round 1.
    Mitch Knowles was issued a 30 day medical suspension due to TKO until 2-27-12.
    
    

• THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULED FIGHTERS DID NOT FIGHT
  
  • Trevor Norris
  • Corey Elkins
  • Travis Alexander
  • Bert Smallwood
  • Scott Bacsi
  • Caleb Robinson
  • Cody Thayer

FRIDAY, January 27th, 2012, AT 4:00 PM/ PST

THIS WEEKENDS IKF & ISCF ACTION...

Deadgame Fight School Presents
"RUMBLE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS"
Elkton, Florida, USA

• WHEN: Saturday, January 28th, 2012
• WHO: Deadgame Fight School
• WHERE: St. Johns County Fairgrounds Elkton, Florida, USA
• WHAT: IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING & ISCF AMATEUR MMA.
• IKF Kickboxing & ISCF Event Representative: Connie Barden
• IKF Kickboxing & ISCF Event Referee: Eric Skates & Rob Rosario
• IKF Kickboxing & ISCF Judges: Derek Dunham, Calvin Wade & Alternating 2nd Referee.
• Ringside Physician (MD): Dr. Chris Zubb
• IKF Kickboxing & ISCF Timekeeper: Amanda Reed
• IKF Kickboxing & ISCF PROMOTER: Mr. Josh Rutgers at (904) 982-0099 or by e-mail at joshrutgers@deadgamefightschool.com
• ON THE WEB: www.RumbleAtTheFairgrounds.com

• FIGHT CARD AS OF Friday, January 27th, 2012, 7:45 PM /PST
  
  
  1. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 145
     Trevor Norris, 1-0
     VS Louis Demott, 0-0
     
     
  2. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 150
     Dallas Byrd, Palatka, Florida, USA, 1-1, 150, 5'11", Stephanie Matos
     VS Bradley Stratton, St Augustine Florida, USA, 1-0, 151, 5'10", 5-13-85, Kevin Taylor
     
     
  3. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 170
     Jon Eberlein, 0-0 VS Matt Douglas, 0-0
     
     
  4. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 185
     John Barber III, 0-0
     VS Jessee Biesiada, St. Augustine, Florida USA, 0-0, 185, 5'8", 10-17-83, Self
     • ISCF is asking if the above John Barber is this John Barber?
       
       
  5. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 185
     Zak Elkins, 3-1,
     VS Justin Sumter, Statesboro, Georgia, USA, 1-0-1, 185, 6'2", 11-16-89, Colin Smith
     
     
  6. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 155
     Amar Cox, Jacksonville Florida, USA, 5-0, 155, 6', 2-6-78, Josh Rutgers
     VS Frank Farmer, 3-4
     
     
  7. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 265 - SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
     John Zink, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 0-2, 279, 6'1", 10-30-88, Derek St John
     VS Justin Gatchell 0-0
     
     
  8. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 235
     K.C. Holliman, 1-1
     VS Ben Cromer, 0-0
     
     
  9. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
     Billy Oliver
     VS Danny Dustin, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 0-2-1, 242, 6', 5-29-82, Self
     
     
  10. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 150
      Dean Craft, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 0-4, 149, 5'6", 8-27-73, Self,
      VS Corey Elkins, Ocala, Florida, USA, 2-5
      
      
  11. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - HEAVYWEIGHT
      Jeff Kriesen, 0-0
      VS Tim Loew, 0-0
      
      
  12. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
      Colter Masters, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 1-0, 274, 6', 9-6-86, Kevin Taylor
      VS Jeremy Dennis, 0-0, 430.
      
      
  13. ISCF AMATEUR MMA 155
      Tyler Rhinhart, 0-1
      VS ***Jacob Brunelle, Jacksonville Florida, USA, 4-0, 155, 5'8", 10-2-77, J.D. Fight System
      • (***) 11-1-2011: The ISCF has suspended Jacob Brunelle, until his registration fees have been paid.
        He represented himself as ISCF Registered on this event, however, he is not.
        
        
  14. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING - 165
      Nick Spikes, 0-0, VS Hugh McGilloway, 0-1.
      
      
  15. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 165
      Mitch Knowles, 2-0, VS Bert Smallwood, 0-0
      
      
  16. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 205
      Nathaniel Rodriguez 6-0, Todd Cutter Fight School
      VS Matt Monk, Deland, Florida, USA, 4-1, 205, 5'10", 10-21-86, Chris Van Valkenburg, Impact House
      
      
  17. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 155
      Howard Medors, 1-1 VS Alfredo Lopez, 0-0
      
      
  18. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 215
      Scott Bacsi, 0-0
      VS Cody Thayer, Palatka, Florida, USA, 2-1, 212, 5'10", 12-26-92, Stephanie Matos
      
      
  19. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 205
      Ellis Curry, 0-0
      VS Aaron Strawmeier, Georgia, USA, 1-0, 205, 6'6"
      
      
  20. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 200
      Leonard Myers, 0-2
      VS Brandon Scofield St Augustine, Florida, USA, 1-0, 192, 5'11", 11-10-80, Self
      • Verified by the Louisiana Boxing & Wrestling Commission,
        The MMA database has a Brandon Scheffield listed with the above Brandon Scofield.
        Mr. Scofield is an AMATEUR with no pro bouts.
        However, Mr Scheffield has 1 pro fight.
        The two should be separated to "2" different database pages.
        
        
  21. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 220
      Zak Alexander, St. Augustine, Florida, USA, 2-0
      VS Timothy Russell, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 4-0, 215, 5'11", 3-20-92, Todd Raven
      
      
  22. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI
      Raymond Butts, 0-1,
      VS Justin Anderson, 0-2
      
      
  23. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 155
      Del Wood, 0-0, 9-3-85
      VS Tyler Pittman, 0-0
      • This bout is unconfirmed.
        
        
  24. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - 175
      Travis Alexander, Florida, USA, 2-0, 175
      VSCaleb Robinson, 1-0, 155, The Training Yard Muay Thai

• Alternates
  • Michael Tucker, 0-0, 180, American Top Team, Jacksonville MMA
  • Dominic Stouder, 1-0, 170, Krav 3 Fitness MMA
  • Jarvel Brown, 0-0, 170, Kickboxing St. Augustine Combat Club
  • Thomas Manning, St Augustine Florida, USA, 4-4, 155, 5'10", 1-27-88, John Mahlow
  • Luke Putsay, 2-0, 125, Bulldog Boxing MMA
  • Chiekwi -Chris- Nwokoji

GREAT FIGHT PIC......

On the January 15th event at the Double Tree Brandon del Gaudio delivers what he calls
"The Diagonal Kick"
on his way to defeated Coda Taylor of San Luis Obispo, California, USA by unanimous decision, 50-45, 50-45 & 49-46.
to win the IKF Amateur Full Muay Thai Rules West Coast Super Middleweight Title
This was a "Great Fight Pic!"

If your a Fighter, Trainer, Fight Fan or Fight Team with a great photo of someone tied to the IKF like this one,
send it to us in a .jpg file to main@ikfkickboxing.com

Just Something To Check Out...

2011 Vet of the Year (Surprise) !!!
Many people may have forgotten about this man's time in the U.S. Army. He's the son of an Air Force General, and an accomplished Golden Gloves boxer. He graduated from Pomona College with a B.S. degree, and then became a Rhodes Scholar from Oxford University.

He joined the U.S. Army at the prompting of his father. After graduating from Officer Candidate School he attended and graduated from both Army Airborne and Ranger training at the very top of each class. He was selected for U. S. Army Special Forces Training but refused so that he could attend pilot training where he earned his wings, and became an accomplished U.S. Army helicopter (gun ship) pilot, and achieved the rank of Captain.

He was about to be promoted to the rank of Major, and appointed to teach at West Point when he resigned his commission from the Army to go into music and acting. You can tell in this video that his time in the military means a lot to him. I won't give away who it is. Just watch. I bet you'll be surprised as surprised as I was! CLICK HERE.

Katrina Nahe
Antioch, California, USA
7-0/3, 5'4"

VS

Tisha Balentien
Holland
27-4-1/11, 5'2"

AK Promotions President Johnny Davis (Right) and his AKP Team is proud to announce they have confirmed the long awaited World Title fight between Katrina "The Storm" Nahe of Antioch, California, USA (*7-0 with 3 KO'TKO's) and Tisha Balentien of Almere, The Netherlands (Holland) Many here in the USA know about Nahe's accomplishments and many in Europe most likely know about Balentien's However, for those around the world reading this, it's probably best we get you all aquainted with both of these outstanding fighters

Tisha Balentien has an obvious impressive record of 27 wins with 4 loses. 11 of those wins came by way of KO or TKO. (YouTube She comes from one of the most prominent areas in the world for Kickboxing...Holland!

Few reading this need us to name drop some of the greatest fighters in the world from Holland, but just to make a point, lets just point out one who just so happens to be a female too... Legendary and undefeated Lucia Rijker! When Rijker retired from fighting she had an impressive pro record of 37-0, with 25 of her wins coming by way of KO or TKO. Without a doubt she was one of the best known female fighters in the world in her day and perhaps ever. While living here in the United States she later turned to professional boxing and amased a perfect 17-0 record with 14 of her wins coming by way of KO or TKO! We just added Rijker to our "Where are they Now" page, so if you don't know much about her, make sure you read about her below after we bring you up to speed on Nahe and Balentien.

Balentien is an extraordinary talent in Holland and has also dominated her divisions for years. Strong, aggressive with bad intentions is one way to describe this confident fighter who is eager to test her experience against the skills of Nahe! At 15 years old, Balentien possesses speed, power and tenacity that is sure to give Nahe her toughest battle if not her first defeat.

Managed by Joroen Jaring of Euphron International Sports Business, and trained by Ropie Adriaan of ROPIEGYM they are confident in their young fighter and feel she has what it takes to become a world champion. Her very proud mother ( Deborah Landvreugd ) is at the top of the world now and thankful for this opportunity. Deborah had called the IKF to inquire about this years 2012 IKF World Classic Tournament in Orlando Florida. While her and Fossum spoke, Fossum though if this girl is all her mom says she is, she may be the top contender we've been looking for to match up against Nahe in a legit World Title bout. Fossum's first thought was to match the two up at the World Classic Tournament as a special presentation bout. However, the IKF has a policy for the World Classic to try and not make any one bout, more important than the Tournament Title bouts. So Fossum presented the idea to Davis. Davis was not only excited, but proud to be offered such an opportunity. "Steve (Fossum) and I had been searching for a legit and credible opponent to match-up against Nahe for a long time now." Said Davis. "Deborah's call to the IKF came at the perfect time and presented the perfect opportinity for both ladies."

In the phone conversation with Davis, Balentien's mom stated "My daughter has worked very hard and deserves this shot and I want to do everything I can to make it happen for her!" By the sound in her voice, one gets the impression that Balentien is not traveling across the North Atlantic Ocean to go back empty handed.

Johnny Davis

Across the ring from Balentien will be Katrina Nahe. Believe it or not Nahe Vs Balentien will be seen as one of the most anticipated fights in Muay Thai Kickboxing in the United States in years by some circles. Nahe who is 5'4" and 14 years old has built a huge following to the size of what you see with professional athletes with literally hundreds of fans attending her fights. She has been training and fighting since the tender age of 5 years old and has dominated her divisions in the sport from day one.

Katrina has won Three IKF World Classic Tournament titles (2007, 2009, and 2011. As many here know, the IKF World Classic Tournament.

To add, just this past fall she also won the title at the 2011 IKF International West Coast Classic in Sacramento, California, USA. Both tournaments are in there own way, similar to the Golden Gloves tournament for boxing. In 2010 she won the IKF Junior Amateur Girls Western United States title on the scales when her opponent Aneka Otto of Scottsdale, Arizona failed to make the 105 weight, weighing in at 107. However, to prove her worth, Nahe fought her in a non title bout anyway, and won by unanimous decision, 39-37, 39-37 & 40-36.

Those who have witnessed Nahe in action know that she is like a demolition crew with non stop kicks, punches, knees and some attitude to boot. Laying it all on her opponents until they often give-in to the pressure! In an article on the internet somewhere, someone claimed the IKF stated that Nahe was the "IKF's Most Feared Teenage Female Fighter in the World". However, the IKF never made such a claim, and as a sanctioning body, would never make such a claim of any fighter. A claim that could be made though would be that Katrina is "ONE OF the Most Feared Teenage Female Fighter in the World" and the reason for such a claim would be that it's been hard for promoters to find a match for her. This is why this is such an important opportunity for BOTH Ladies, because THE SAME can be said for Balentien. She too has also had a tough time finding opponents.

Despite what Nahe has faced up to now, she has never faced anyone like the 5'2" wrecking machine that's displayed all over You Tube clips in Tisha Balentien! Her YouTube commericials laced with raw lyrics tell an inside story to the mental toughness that she brings to the ring.

ADDING TO IT ALL...
This is more than just a match-up. It's one thing to bring two PRO Fighters together from different countries, but to bring in someone from "HOLLAND" to match-up against top ranked Katrina Nahe of Antioch, California, USA is simply unheard of in todays economy. "Back in the 90's we saw lots of fighters traveling back and forth between here and Europe or Australia or Asia. However, most likely due to the economy, it's just not happening much anymore." Says IKF Kickboxing President Steve Fossum. "AK Promotions has stepped up to the plate and committed to do 'Whatever it takes' to advance the sport of kickboxing and Muay Thai, and because of their commitment, we too feel an obligation to stand side by side to help them and all of us, bring the sport to a different level."

Two very confident, courageous young champions will clash on this Cinco De Mayo Fight Fiesta weekend and it will be a momentous occasion for all in attendance! This fight will prove not only the great future of these young fighters but also show the greatness of the sport of IKF Muay Thai & Kickboxing!

WHO
Katrina Nahe, Antioch, California, USA, 7-0/3, 5'4", VS Tisha Balentien, Holland, 27-4-1/11, 5'2".

WHAT
International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) Junior Girls Flyweight Muay Thai World Title

WHEN
Saturday, May **5th, 2012
(**) Date may change to May 4th, if the rumored Super Boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquio takes place. At press time, the bout only looks like a rumor and one can only believe this bout is still many more months away. However, it they do choose May 5th in the next few weeks, the Nahe vs Balentien bout will move to May 4th or the following weekend. More info coming soon.

WHERE
Oakland Convention Center in Oakland, California, USA. The two thousand seat venue is expected to be packed with cheering fans.

AK Promotions
For those who may not be familier with AK Promotions, they are one of the busiest and most prestigious Amateur Kickboxing / Muay Thai Promotions in the nation right now. AKP specializing in the growth of the ever popular Muay Thai Kickboxing events and is based out of Rocklin, California, USA.AKP's President is no stranger to the sport. Johnny Davis is from Dillon, South Carolina, USA and currently resides in Rocklin, California. Nicknamed "Superfoot", from 1980 to 1984 Davis won numerous regional kickboxing titles before beating Alvin Prouder for the PKA World Welterweight Title in 1985. In 1987 he won the FFKA Title and also won the ISKA U.S. Middleweight Title that year in a bout featured on ESPN. During his career he won a total of 6 Kickboxing titles and retired in 1988 with a final record was 25 wins and 6 losses, with 13 wins by KO. He continued to stay involved in martial arts. In 1996 he promoted several kickboxing matches in California and became involved with the International Kickboxing Federation, IKF. In 2002 he released an autobiographical training manual entitled The Art of Kickboxing. That same year he started his own promotional company AK Promotions. Johnny is also the World President of IKF Point Kickboxing (IKF/PKB - www.IKFPKB.com
In 2009 he opened up his Rocklin Kickboxing & Boxing Club in Rocklin, California, USA.
For a history of Davis' events click HERE.

Fight fans get ready for a great night of action and one of the most exciting bouts ever in the sport!

Tickets are on sale now at www.AKPromotions.org
or for more information contact AK Promotions President Johnny Davis at (916) 205-4762 or by email at johnnyd@akpromotions.org

IKF AMATEUR FULL MUAY THAI RULES
LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

Ed Abosolo
Benicia, California, USA
6-0/0, 5'10"
IKF United States Champion

Damien Early
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
13-1/5, 6'
USMTA Regional Champion

IKF AMATEUR FULL MUAY THAI RULES
WEST COAST LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE
127.1 to 132 lbs.

Dee Alhadi
San Jose, California, USA
7-0, 5'6"
IKF Lightweight
California Champion

Alec Gonzales
Vallejo, California, USA
6-1, 5'6"
IKF Lightweight
Contender

IKF AMATEUR FULL MUAY THAI RULES
WEST COAST SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
165.1 lbs. - 172 lbs.

Brandon Del Gaudio
San Francisco, California, USA
5-1/1, 6'1"
IKF Light Middleweight
West Coast Champion

Coda Taylor
San Luis Obispo, California, USA
6-0, 5'9"
IKF Super Middleweight
Contender

Stephen With Father Ray Thompson

Abraham Lincoln once said, "I will prepare and some day my chance will come."...

For one such Fighter, that time is NOW!
With such an exciting fighting style, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA, for many was sure to bring the excitement back into Kickboxing. As he turned Pro in 2004 he won his pro debut against Kadir Kadri of West Babylon, New York, USA (PKB: 13-6-1/5, AKB: 14-4-1/6, 192, 6'1") Rattling off 18 straight pro wins later, the question that has faced many kickboxers like Thompson was, "What's next?"

Sadly (for Kickboxing that is...) at the time, it was the beginning of the MMA Explosion as UFC and Spike made a TV deal that would change the fighting world as everyone had known it! Thompson, like many Kickboxers or Muay Thai Fighters, faced a crossroads... Stick with what he knows he's good at (Kickboxing) or look to the future, work hard and somehow make the transition into a world unknown to him at the time, Mixed Martial Arts.

For Thompson, and his Trainer/Father, Ray Thompson (At Left with Stephen in Montreal, Canada) it was a decision they would make and never look back on... It was into the world of Mixed Martial Arts! Of course there are many stories along the way as Thompson made the transformation. His MMA debut came on February 5, 2010 at the Greenville Kage Fighting event in Greenville, South Carolina against another MMA fighter making his Pro Debut, Jeremy Joles. Joles had a pretty good Amateur MMA career going 6-4, but for those looking on, many thought more about his 10 bout MMA experience against Thompson's NONE! Most predicted the young, innocent looking Thompson would learn an MMA lesson from Joles right out of the gate and would hobble (or maybe on a stretcher according to some) out of the MMA Cage back to kickboxing. Well, for the record, "We've heard this kind of talk MANY times before..."

Like in many of his epic Kickboxing bouts, Thompson wasn't introduced to MMA this night... Instead, "MMA WAS INTRODUCED TO THE WONDERBOY!"

After soaking in some desired "Cage Time" in round 1, Thompson worked over Jeremy Joles as he had done in well over 50 straight bouts before him, and as in every bout before this one, the result was the same, stopping Joles by TKO at 3:40 of round 2.

ISCF MMA promoter Brett Moses played an important role in Thompson's Pro MMA career promoting 3 of his 5 bouts. During this time Thompson travelled as much as possible to learn more and more about the world of MMA as well as how to become a world class MMA Fighter. Time spent with MMA Superstars such as UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and former UFC middleweight Nate Marquardt were as valuable as gold as Thompson soaked in as much as he could while gaining more and more respect from fighters like them. Time went by and after the UFC decided not to feature the 170 lb division in their upcoming show, Thompson probably thought a major door had closed on him and his much desired Pro MMA Career. However, today, all that changed...

MMAWeekly.com Staff: An injury has forced a change to the UFC 143 card as Mike Stumpf is out, and Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson has been signed as his replacement.

UFC officials announced the move on Tuesday with Thompson now facing former 'Ultimate Fighter' competitor Justin Edwards on the Super Bowl weekend card.

First profiled by MMAWeekly.com in Oct 2011, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson is a life long martial artist who started out as a very successful kickboxer before moving into the world of MMA.

Thompson amassed an incredible 57-0 record as a kickboxer with 40 knockouts to his credit, but a knee injury forced him to the sidelines and that's where his attention turned to MMA.

His record has remained perfect as a fighter and Thompson has also picked up some training with UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and his coach Firas Zahabi in Montreal over the last several months.

Thompson was actually brought into their camp in Oct last year as a double to mimic what opponent Carlos Condit was expecting to do in his fight with St-Pierre.

Now Thompson gets his chance on the biggest stage as he makes his UFC debut on Feb 4 in Las Vegas.

Rich Davis

MLK Weekend will not only be for millions around the world giving homage to a great man who preached peace and gave a sense of hope to all mankind, but it will also be a weekend for athletes coming together in sport to showcase their skills, demonstrating respect and discipline while entertaining the packed house of spectators!

The Doubletree Hotel located at 2001 Point West Way in Sacramento will be the meeting place for this occasion of approximately 15 bouts that will take place in the squared circle to see who reigns superior with feet and fists fury! The show will kick off as previous shows have with a traditional Lion Dance presented by Gee Yung Lion Dance Assoc. of San Francisco. The Lion Dancers will bless the arena in a beautiful ceremonial performance just in time for the Chinese New Year.

This show will be a particularly special occasion for two fighters as they challenge for a shot at becoming the top Light Middleweight amateur fighter in the world for the International Kickboxing Federation ( IKF). Damien Early (See Poster at Right) of Phoenix Arizona (12-1) will go head to head with undefeated Ed Abasolo (See Poster at Right) of Vallejo, California ( 8-0 ). This should be an excellent fight and testament to great skill and will power!

Others taking center stage that evening will be Dee Alhadi of San Jose, California battling Alec Gonzales of Vallejo, California for the IKF Lightweight Muay Thai title in full rules which includes the use of elbows.

Coda Taylor of San Luis Obispo, California will take on Brandon Del Guadio for the IKF California Super Middleweight Championship in full rule Muay Thai. This should be a good matchup as both trainers are well known in the fight industry and should have both fighters ready for the test!

At press time, IKF Full Muay Thai Rules West Coast Super Welterweight Champion Quincy Schoeman, (7-3) of Oakdale, California is in the process of seeking a new opponent for another title opportunity as his opponent, Anthony Acosta of San Leandro, California was injured in training for the fight. Those interested with the right skills and ready for the challenge can contact AK Promotions at (916) 205-4762.

However, there will be no limit of great action on this holiday Sunday evening! Here is a short run down of some anticipated fights that should delight the fans!

Skilled Rich Davis (L) of Rocklin, California who many have witnessed his impressive kicking and boxing technique in semi contact IKF Point Kickboxing competition and a few full contact fights will be taking on long awaited rival Gary Grant (R) of Antioch, California. Both men have been eying each other for years and were suppose to meet at last Fall's IKF West Coast Classic that was recently held in Sacramento at the Radisson Hotel...a tournament much like the IKF World Classic which resembles the Golden Gloves in Boxing. Based on the weight classes each fighter signed up for, Davis was unable to make the weight...allowing a walkover win for Grant. This time around, there will be no excuses and both men are expected to come in ready and able to do battle! The big question is...who will be able to walk out of the ring with bragging rights? Who's willing to give the extra 10% to get the "W"?...it all remains to be seen! This should be a delightful battle between two heavyweight fighters seeking to carve their path in the world of Kickboxing.

Additionally, tall and slim fighting machine and IKF/PKB prodigy Robert Burgess (L) of Ceres, California will fight local Modesto rival Jamie Pheap. If Burgess can get by Pheap, there's sure to be a title opportunity in the near future. For those who may remember 6'3" Eric Regan out of Roseville, California who was an IKF Champion Kickboxer and later won a title in Pro Boxing, to see Burgess in action is almost identical to that of Regan.

Both Burgess and Pheap are from the same area but different gyms and both are seeking to prove who has the better training :)...yep, should be high drama in this one! Trainer/ fighter Ivan Ramos of San Leandro will take on Elvin Deleon of Vallejo who stepped in to replace Phil Devera of San Jose. Ramos was originally scheduled to fight Devera but due to reason out of his control, Devera had to pull out but is looking for another shot at Ramos down the road. Ramos, as well as Deleon's team always brings a big crowd, so this fight should be full of electricity!

Here is what if for sure...
This will be a remarkable evening for Muay Thai Kickboxing and one that you must mark your calendar to attend!
Tweet, text, Facebook, email or call your friends and let them know the place to be on Sunday, January 15th...at the Doubletree in Sac-town!
Tecate beer will be on board as well as beautiful ring girls, blasting music and lights! Get your tickets now as this event may sellout!

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Things also look good for Bell Tran (6-1) to make his first defense of his IKF Full Muay Thai Rules California Bantamweight Title next month, on Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at AK Promotions Oakland, California event. Tran won the title this past October 8th, 2011, in Oakland, California when he defeated Ron Jacildo by unanimous decision, 48-47, 48-47 & 49-46. His challenger will be IKF West Coast Classic Champion - Marlon Telmo of Fairfield, California (6-4).

Side Note: AK Promotions is also making resolutions to make it a momentous year for the sport of Muay Thai Kickboxing in the State of California.
They are planning seven to eight shows throughout Northern California including being the promotional partner of the IKF's, IKF West Coast Muay Thai Kickboxing Classic in Sacramento in the Fall of 2012!
Plus, they will continue to develop its IKF Point Kickboxing semi contact divisions as this too is important to the future of Kickboxing.
So, a full year of action in in the plans to make this a great year for Kickboxing. Moreover, AKP will continue to develop champions and their following with hopes of promoting professional fights in the near future. They continue to pursue a TV Deal, larger sponsors etc. all to help take the sport to its deserving place in sports entertainment. Your support of AK Promotions is always appreciated. Forward March!

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