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WEDNESDAY, MAY 30th, 2012, AT 5:00 PM/ PST

Results From MOTO Promotions'
FOR PRIDE
May 25th, 2012 - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

• WHO: MOTO Promotions
• WHERE: Collage Disco, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
• WHAT: IKF Amateur Muay Thai
• IKF Event Representative: Felix Perez
• IKF Event Referee: Luis Uribe
• IKF Judges: Hector Uribe, Carlos Gonzalez & Juan Huerta
• Ringside Physician (MD): Dr. Miguel Angel Perez, MD
• IKF Timekeeper: Yiyo Joya

Noe "The Destroyer" Mota of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco defeated Lucio "The Animal" Hernandez of La Piedad, Michoacan by unanimous decision to win the vacant IKF AMATEUR FULL RULES MUAY THAI Rules National Mexican MIDDLEWEIGHT title.

Noe knocked Mr. Hernandez to the canvas twice in the 5 round slugfest. Once in the first round when he surprised The Animal with a right to the chin and an 8 count by referee Uribe. The second time in the third round with a left cross. doing an outstanding job in the bout was referee Uribe who gave the mandatory count on both knockdowns. Mota improves to 23-3 while Hernandez' drops to 14-4.

Here are how the judges scored it;

Judge Manuel Galindo scored it 49- 45,
Judge Jesus Santana scored it 49-44.
Judge Armando Tapia scored it 50-43, all for the Champion Mota

Below picture Left to Right is Lucio "The Animal" Hernandez - Event Promoter Mr. Mota and Noe "The Destroyer" Mota

TUESDAY, MAY 29th, 2012, AT 1:20 PM/ PST

Results From Stateline Warriors'
IKF North Central Regional
May 25th, 26th & 27th, 2012 - Beloit, Wisconsin, USA

• WHO: Stateline Warriors
• WHERE: Telfer Park / Edwards Arena Beloit, Wisconsin, USA
• WHAT: IKF Amateur Muay Thai & Kickboxing
• IKF Event Representative: Mike Storm
• IKF Event Referee: Al Wichers
• IKF Judges:
  • ALTERNATING: Brian Storm, Melody Wichgers, Bob Schirmer,
    Bill Finn, Rocky Troutman,Craig Monyelle
• Ringside Physician (MD): Dr. Amera Gaballa, MD
• IKF Timekeeper: Cody Monyelle & Cameron Monyelle
• Ambulance Service: TBA
• Promoter: Mr. Craig Monyelle at (608) 365-5425 or by e-mail at ttkb09@yahoo.com
• ON THE WEB: FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE

It was a hot Memorial Day weekend in Beloit, Wisconsin when fighters from Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan came together and competed in the first IKF North Central Regional tournament in the last 10 years. Sanctioned by the International Kickboxing Federation, Craig Monyelle and the folks at National Martial Arts and Fitness hosted the two day event at the Telfer Park Pavilion where fighters competed to earn a possible higher seeding at the prestigious 2012 IKF World Classic this coming July 20, 21 & 22nd in Orlando, Florida.

The fighters registered to compete in one of 3 rules styles, Full Contact, International Rules and Muay Thai.
Here are the results of the tournament...

• FULL CONTACT RULES
  • Men's Light Middleweight
    • Cory Villarreal, (So. Beloit, IL., 2-2-0, 26, 158 lbs., 6', National Martial Arts Academy, Beloit, WI., Craig Monyelle)
      Cory had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Light Middleweight Tournament Champion CORY VILLARREAL
      
      

• INTERNATIONAL RULES
  • Girl's 10-11 Junior Bantamweight
    • Elizabeth Valdez, (Cicero, IL., 1-1-0, 10, 65 lbs., 4', Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer)
      VS Jillian Staffeldt, (Bolingbrook, IL., 0-1-0, 10, 63.8 lbs., 4', Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer)
      Referee Al Wichgers stopped the fight at the end of Round 2.
      Winner by TKO Girls 10-11 Junior Bantamweight Tournament Champion ELIZABETH VALDEZ
      
      
  • Boy's 8-9 Junior Featherweight
    • Federico Perez, (Waukesha, WI., 1-0-0, 8, 68 lbs., Waukesha MMA, Waukesha, WI., Reese Shaner)
      VS Noel Nesbit, (Romeoville, IL., 0-1-0, 9, 67.4 lbs., 4'6", Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer)
      The judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28.
      Winner by Unanimous Decision Boy's 8-9 Junior Featherweight Tournament Champion FEDERICO PEREZ
      
      
  • Boy's 8-9 Junior Welterweight
    • Seth Bell, (Momence, IL., 1-1-0, 9, 79.2 lbs., Dean'z Kickboxing Academy, Momence, IL., Michael Dean)
      Seth had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Boy's 8-9 Junior Welterweight Tournament Champion SETH BELL.
      
      
  • Men's Bantamweight
    • Chad Monyelle, (Beloit, WI., 3-2-0, 22, 122 lbs., National Martial Arts Academy, Beloit, WI., Craig Monyelle)
      Chad had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Bantamweight Tournament Champion CHAD MONYELLE.
      
      
  • Men's Lightweight
    • Nathan Rutowski, (Waukesha, WI. 1-0-0, 28, 131.8 lbs., 5'9", National Martial Arts Academy, Beloit, WI., Craig Monyelle)
      Nathan had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Lightweight Tournament Champion NATHAN RUTOWSKI.
      
      
  • Boy's 14-15 Light Welterweight
    • David Christopherson, (Beloit, WI., 2-0-0, 15, 142.2 lbs., 5'9", National Martial Arts Academy, Beloit, WI., Craig Monyelle)
      David had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Boy's 14-15 Light Welterweight Tournament Champion DAVID CHRISTOPHERSON.
      
      
  • Men's Light Welterweight
    • Jonathon Box, (Milton, WI., 4-0-0, 22, 142.0 lbs., 6'1", Shark Bite MMA, Edgerton, WI., Bill Finn)
      Jonathon had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Light Welterweight Tournament Champion JONATHON BOX.
      
      
  • Boy's 16-17 Super Welterweight
    • Preliminary Match
      • Levi Cahill, (Beloit, WI., 0-2-1, 17, 152.4 lbs., 5'9", National Martial Arts Academy, Beloit, WI., Craig Monyelle)
        VS Dalton Box, (Milton, WI., 2-0-0, 17, 152.4 lbs., 6'1", Shark Bite MMA, Edgerton, WI., Bill Finn)
        Referee Al Wichgers stopped the fight at 1:00 of Round 3 (Corner Stoppage).
        Winner by TKO DALTON BOX.
        
        
    • Championship Match
      • Dalton Box, (2-1-0, 17, 152.4 lbs., 6'1", Milton, WI., Shark Bite MMA, Edgerton, WI., Bill Finn)
        VS Brandon McFall, (3-1-0, 17, 151.8 lbs., 5'8", Lake in the Hills, IL., Rob Zibilski, Huntley, IL)
        Referee Al Wichgers stopped the fight at :55 of Round 1.
        Winner by TKO Boy's 16-17 Super Welterweight Tournament Champion BRANDON McFALL
        **Dalton Box received a 60 day medical suspension.**
        
        
  • Girl's 16-17 Flyweight
    • Brittney Updike, (Edgerton, WI., 3-2-0, 16, 113.4 lbs., Shark Bite MMA, Edgerton, WI., Bill Finn)
      Brittney had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Girl's 16-17 Flyweight Tournament Champion BRITTNEY UPDIKE.
      
      
  • Men's Light Middleweight
    • Marc Winslow, (Beloit, WI., 3-3-0, 21, 164.8 lbs., 5'9", National Martial Arts Academy, Beloit, WI., Craig Monyelle)
      Marc had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Lightweight Tournament Champion MARC WINSLOW.
      
      
  • Boys 16-17 Super Middleweight
    • Nicholas Mariscal, (Chicago, IL., 9-4-0, 16, 167.4 lbs., 5'6", Combat-Do, Cicero, IL.,, Bob Schirmer)
      Nicholas had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Boy's 16-17 Super Middleweight Tournament Champion NICHOLAS MARISCAL.
      
      
  • Men's Super Middleweight
    • James Garrels, (East Troy, WI., 1-2-1, 26, 168.6 lbs., 5'6", Choice Martial Arts, East Troy, WI)
      VS Miguel Vargas, (Milwaukee, WI., 2-0-0, 26, 166.2 lbs., 5'10", Yamatah Gym, Milwaukee, WI., Tieng Phetvixay)
      All judges scored the fight 29-27.
      Winner by Unanimous Decision Men's Super Middleweight Tournament Champion MIGUEL VARGAS.
      
      
  • Men's Light Heavyweight
    • Kevin Tadder, (Sparta, WI., 2-0-0, 34, 174.8 lbs., 6'2", Self Trained)
      Kevin had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion KEVIN TADDER.
      
      
  • Boy's 14-15 Super Heavyweight
    • Zachary Rieken, (Momence, IL., 1-0-0, 15, 234.8 lbs., 5'10", Dean'z Kickboxing Academy, Momence, IL., Michael Dean)
      Zachary had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Boy's 14-15 Super Heavyweight Tournament Champion ZACHARY RIEKEN.
      
      
  • Men's Super Heavyweight
    • Preliminary Match
      • Cory Nelson, (Beloit, WI., 0-1-0, 30, 263 lbs., 6'3", Delavan Martial Arts, Delavan, WI., Joe Moniot)
        VS Alvin Abitz, (Milwaukee, WI., 3-0-0, 18, 226.8 lbs., 6'5", Yamatah Gym, Milwaukee, WI., Tieng Phetvixay)
        Referee Al Wichgers stopped the fight at :56 of Round 3.
        Winner by TKO Alvin Abitz.
        
        
    • Championship Match
      • Alvin Abitz, (Milwaukee, WI., 3-1-0, 18, 226.8 lbs., 6'5", Yamatah Gym, Tieng Phetvixay)
        VS Eric Madill, (Frederic, MI., 2-0-0, 21, 222.4 lbs., 6'0", Coopers Gym, Detroit, MI., Al Cooper)
        Referee Al Wichgers stopped the fight at 1:15 of Round 3.
        Winner by TKO Men's Super Heavyweight Tournament Champion ERIC MADILL.

• MUAY THAI RULES
  • Boy's 8-9 Junior Atomweight
    • Xander Szynkowski, (Lockport, IL., 1-0-0, 8, 52.4 lbs., 4'4", Combat-Do, Crest Hill, IL., Bob Schirmer)
      Xander had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Boy's 8-9 Junior Atomweight Tournament Champion XANDER SZYNKOWSKI.
      
      
  • Girl's 10-11 Junior Welterweight
    • Erika Valdez, (Cicero, IL., 1-1-0, 10, 4', Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer)
      Erika had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Girl's 10-11 Junior Welterweight Tournament Champion ERIKA VALDEZ.
      
      
  • Girl's 16-17 Straw-weight
    • Elizabeth Enciso, (Chicago, IL., 1-0-0, 16, 101.4 lbs., 5', Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer)
      Elizabeth had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Girl's 16-17 Straw-weight Tournament Champion ELIZABETH ENCISO
      
      
  • Girl's 14-15 Flyweight
    • Danika Thibault, (Dekalb, IL., 4-0-0, 14, 114.8 lbs., 5', AHP Boxing/United MMA, Sycamore, IL., Pat White)
      Danika had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Girl's 14-15 Flyweight Tournament Champion Danika Thibault.
      
      
  • Boy's 16-17 Bantamweight
    • Michel Williams, (Bolingbrook, IL., 1-0-0, 16, 120.4 lbs., Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer )
      Michel had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Boy's 16-17 Bantamweight Tournament Champion MICHEL WILLIAMS.
      
      
  • Men's Featherweight
    • Cameron Monyelle, (Beloit, WI., 1-1-0, 20, 124.2 lbs., 5'5", National Martial Arts Academy, Beloit, WI., Craig Monyelle)
      Cameron had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Featherweight Tournament Champion CAMERON MONYELLE.
      
      
  • Boy's 12-13 Super Lightweight
    • Israel Menes, (Milwaukee, WI., 1-0-0, 12, 132.2 lbs., Yamatah Gym, Milwaukee, WI., Tieng Phetvixay)
      Israel had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Boy's 12-13 Super Lightweight Tournament Champion ISRAEL MENES
      
      
  • Men's Super Lightweight
    • Robert Taylor, (2-0-0, 19, 135.8 lbs., Lake Geneva, WI., Delavan Martial Arts, Delavan, WI., Joe Moniot )
      Robert had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Super Lightweight Tournament Champion ROBERT TAYLOR.
      
      
  • Women's Super Lightweight
    • Lawanda Long, (Milwaukee, WI., 2-0-0, 23, 136 lbs., 5'4", Yamatah Gym, Milwaukee, WI., Tieng Phetvixay)
      VS Luisa Oliver, (Cicero, IL., 0-1-0, 35, 135.6 lbs., 5'6", Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer)
      The judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28.
      Winner by Unanimous Decision Women's Super Lightweight Tournament Champion LAWANDA LONG.
      
      
  • Boy's 12-13 Light Welterweight
    • Luis Rodriguez, (Cicero, IL., 1-0-0, 13, 140.2 lbs., 5'6", Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer )
      Luis had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Boy's 12-13 Light Welterweight Tournament Champion LUIS RODRIGUEZ
      
      
  • Men's Light Welterweight
    • Jose Torres, (Chicago, IL., 5-1-0, 19, 142 lbs., 5'4", Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer)
      Jose had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Light Welterweight Tournament Champion JOSE TORRES.
      
      
  • Men's Welterweight
    • William Beckner, (East Troy, WI., 0-1-0, 23, 146.2 lbs., 5'9", Choice MMA, East Troy, WI., Ed Anderson)
      VS Thomas Person, (Machesney Park, IL., 2-1-0, 24, 145.2 lbs., 6'0", Bryce Franck Kickboxing, Love's Park, IL., Bryce Frank)
      The judges scored the fight 29-27, 29-27 and 28-28.
      Winner by Majority Decision Men's Welterweight Tournament Champion THOMAS PERSON.
      
      
  • Men's Middleweight
    • Devin Smith, (Beloit, WI., 2-0-0, 19, 162.8 lbs., 5'11", National Martial Arts Academy, Beloit, WI., Craig Monyelle)
      VS Jacob Bierdemann, (Eagle, WI., 0-1-0, 20, 163.2 lbs., 6'0", Choice MMA, East Troy, WI., Ed Anderson)
      All judges scored the fight 30-27.
      Winner by Unanimous Decision Men's Middleweight Tournament Champion DEVIN SMITH
      
      
  • Boy's 16-17 Super Middleweight
    • Brian Castruita, ( Chicago, IL., 2-2-0, 16, 166.4 lbs., 5'7", Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer)
      Brian had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Boy's 16-17 Super Middleweight Tournament Champion BRIAN CASTRUITA.
      
      
  • Boy's 14-15 Super Middleweight
    • Luis Tenezaca, (Berwyn, IL., 0-1-0, 15, 168.2 lbs., 5'6", Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer)
      VS Samuel Taylor, (Plainfield, IL., 1-0-0, 14, 166.8 lbs., 5'9", Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer )
      The judges scored the fight 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28.
      Winner by Split Decision Boy's 14-15 Super Middleweight Tournament Champion SAMUEL TAYLOR.
      
      
  • Men's Super Middleweight
    • Preliminary Match
      • Richard Carter, (New Berlin, WI., 2-1-0, 36, 169.4 lbs., 6'3", Waukesha MMA, Waukesha, WI., Reese Shaner)
        VS Richard Abraham, (Streamwood, IL., 11-3-0, 26, 171 lbs., 5'9", Team Toro, Itasca, IL., Ricardo Perez & Tim Tokarz)
        The judges scored the fight 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28.
        Winner by Split Decision RICHARD ABRAHAM.
        
        
    • Championship Match
      • Richard Abraham, (Streamwood, IL., 12-3-0, 26, 171 lbs., 5'9", Team Toro, Itasca, IL., Ricardo Perez & Tim Tokarz)
        VS Jesset Campos, (Milwaukee, WI., 2-4-0, 21, 171.6 lbs., 5'8", Yamatah Gym, Milwaukee, WI., Tieng Phetvixay)
        Referee Al Wichgers stopped the fight at 1:13 of Round 3.
        Winner by TKO Men's Super Middleweight Tournament Champion RICHARD ABRAHAM.
        
        
  • Men's Light Heavyweight
    • Angelo Rivera, (Chicago, IL., 1-0-0, 19, 178.6 lbs., Combat-Do, Cicero, IL., Bob Schirmer)
      Angelo had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion ANGELO RIVERA
      
      
  • Men's Cruiserweight
    • Steven Winston, (Chicago, IL., 2-0-0, 28, 188.4 lbs., 6'0", Team Hell Fire, Chicago, IL., Winston Matthews)
      Steven had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Cruiserweight Tournament Champion STEVEN WINSTON.
      
      
  • Men's Light Heavyweight
    • Termestress Street, (Rockford, IL., 1-0-0, 30, 174.8 lbs., 6'0", No Joke, Rockford, IL, Rich Whitenack)
      Termestress had no opponent in this division and received a "walkover" victory.
      Men's Light Heavyweight Tournament champion TERMESTRESS STREET
      
      
  • Men's Super Heavyweight
    • Preliminary Match
      • Saenphet Ratsavong, (Milwaukee, WI., 1-1-0, 23, 222.2 lbs., 5'7", Yamatah Gym, Milwaukee, WI., Tieng Phetvixay)
        VS Shamir Enrique Garcia-Romero, (Westland, MI., 5-0-0, 23, 224.8 lbs., 5'11", Cooper's Gym, Detroit, MI., Al Cooper)
        Referee Al Wichgers stopped the fight at 1:57 of Round 2.
        Winner by TKO SHAMIR GARCIA-ROMERO.
        
        
    • Championship Match
      • Shamir Enrique Garcia-Romero, (Westland, MI., 6-0-0, 23, 224.8 lbs., 5'11", Cooper's Gym, Detroit, MI., Al Cooper)
        VS Gabriel Sayeg, (Milwaukee, WI., 0-1-0, 25, 230.8 lbs., 6'2", Waukesha MMA, Waukesha, WI., Reese Shaner)
        Referee Al Wichgers stopped the fight at 1:18 of Round 1.
        Winner by TKO Men's Super Heavyweight Tournament Champion SHAMIR GARCIA-ROMERO
        **Gabriel Sayeg received a 60 day medical suspension.**

THURSDAY, MAY 24th, 2012, AT 3:20 PM/ PST

THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

Stateline Warriors Present
IKF North Central Regional
Beloit, Wisconsin, USA

• WHEN: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 25th, 26th & 27th, 2012
• WHO: Stateline Warriors
• WHERE: Telfer Park / Edwards Arena Beloit, Wisconsin, USA
• WHAT: IKF Amateur Muay Thai & Kickboxing
• IKF Event Representative: Mike Storm
• IKF Event Referee: Al Wichers
• IKF Judges: Melody Wichers , Brian Storm and Rick Stellwagon
• Ringside Physician (MD): Dr. Amera Gaballa, MD
• IKF Timekeeper: TBA
• Ambulance Service: TBA
• Promoter: Mr. Craig Monyelle at (608) 365-5425 or by e-mail at ttkb09@yahoo.com
• ON THE WEB: FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE

HOWEVER
Anyone Attending This Regional Tournament WILL attain Higher Seeding
If they Register For The IKF World Classic Before The First Deadline of June 8th, 2012.

MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

MOTO Promotions Presents
FOR PRIDE
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

• WHEN: Friday, May 25th, 2012
• WHO: MOTO Promotions
• WHERE: Collage Disco, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
• WHAT: IKF Amateur Muay Thai
• IKF Event Representative: Felix Perez
• IKF Event Referee: Luis Uribe
• IKF Judges: Hector Uribe, Carlos Gonzalez & Juan Huerta
• Ringside Physician (MD): Dr. Miguel Angel Perez, MD
• IKF Timekeeper: Yiyo Joya

WEIGH-INS LAST NIGHT
Noe Mota (L) 74 kilos ----- Lucio Hernandez (R) 72 kilos

IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT MEXICO NATIONAL TITLE

Noe Mota Zep
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
23-3

VS

Lucio Hernandez
La Piedad, Michoacan
14-3

AVET Project
American Veterans Empowerment Team! Brings focus upon and heightens awareness to the needs of
United States Service Men and Women, and to other needy Americans,
Providing programs and services of assistance, Entertainment and counselling by enlisting the public's aid.
www.AVETProject.org

Pete Foley (Galway Coach), Charlie Ward, James Ward (Galway - Winner),
Paul Cummins (Kilkenny - Referee) Connor Broderick (Thurles), Pat John Mc Cool (Thurles Coach)

Jean Nait (French Coach), Billy O Sullivan (Waterford Coach)
Eddy Nait (France - New IKF Light Welterweight European Champion),
Paul Cummins (Referee), Dylan Moran (Kilmacthomas), Martin Moran.

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Kelly Copeland
Rochester, England - TKO

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James Gridley
Swanley, England - Star KB

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Steven Raybould
Billingham, England -Cleveland KB

1. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
   BRITISH LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE
   Kelly Copeland (Rochester, England, 6-0, 59kg, 5'8", 10-16-87, Colin Payne, 07912577773)
   defeated Jodie Whitaker (Basildon, England, 5-5-1, 59kg, 5'7", 12-8-91, Ricky Judd, 07800 829027) by Corner Retirement Round 4.
   Jodie Whittaker receives a 30 day medical suspension until June 14th, 2012..
   
   
   
   
2. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
   BRITISH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
   James Gridley (Swanley, England, 7-1, 72kg, 6'2", 4-21-93, Paul Haworth, 07921779852)
   defeated Mark Anderson (Hastings, England, 9-3-1, 74kg, 5'10", 2-12-77, Phil Eaton, 07966220286) by TKO Round 4.
   Mark Anderson receives a 30 day medical suspension until June 14th, 2012..
   
   
   
   
3. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
   BRITISH JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE
   Steven Raybould (Billingham, England, 7-1, 56kg, 5'8", 9-15-96, Ron Gray, 07939130942)
   defeated George Hennon (Snodland, England, 8-1, 58kg, 5'7", 9-7-94, Colin Payne, 07912577773) by unanimous decision 49-47, 49-46, 50-46.
   
   
   
   
4. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
   Liam Wells (Rainham-Essex, England, 2-0, 65kg, 5'10", 1-18-96, Paul Green, 07852131888)
   defeated Raheem Parvaiv (Telford, England, 0-2, 65kg, 5'7", 4-19-96, Lee Whitfield, 07960524276) by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-26, 30-26.
   
   
   
5. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
   Bradley Fothergill (Chatham, England, 1-0, 53kg, HEIGHT?, 1-23-95, Colin Payne, 07912577773)
   defeated David Pritchard (Newcastle, England, 0-1, 54kg, 5'6", 7-27-94, Toni Phillips, 07791342247) by unanimous decision 30-28, 30-28, 29-28.
   
   
   
6. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
   Harry Hennon (Snodland, England, 1-0, 39kg, 4'11", 12-25-96, Colin Payne, 07912577773)
   defeated Ian Moore (Athlone, England, 3-2, 41kg, 5'0", 1-8-97, Aaron McGrath, 085 1328205) by majority decision 30-27, 29-29, 30-27.
   
   
   
7. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
   David Alfrey (Hailsham, England, 1-0, 76kg, 6'1", 11-15-88, Mark Edwards, 0778 0600730)
   defeated Will Thomas (Bexhill, England, 0-1, 78.5kg, 5'11", 2-3-91, Phil Eaton, 07966 220286) by majority decision 30-27, 30-28, 29-29.
   
   
   
8. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
   Stevie Pitt (Birmingham, England, 3-2, 55kg, 5'4", 12-17-92, Colin Treasure, 07956602885)
   defeated Kay Sumner (Gillingham, England, 4-2, 56.5kg, 5'3", DOB?, Colin Payne, 07912577773) by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.
   
   
   
9. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
   Sarah Felton (Newcastle, England, 3-2, 51kg, 5'2", 1-8-85, Toni Phillips, 07791342247)
   defeated Jenna Yates (Ashford, England, 2-2, 51kg, 5'3", 8-16-85, Colin Payne, 07912577773) by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-26, 30-26.
   
   
   
10. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
    Danny Elgar (Bexhill, England, 1-0, 80kg, HEIGHT?, 8-29/85, Matt Braybrook, 07792758970)
    defeated Glen Smith (Eastbourne, England, 0-1, 80kg, 6'1", 7-22-92, Sam Davies, 07826161145) by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-27, 30-26.
    
    
    
11. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
    Jake Gladwish (Bury St Edmonds, England, 5-1, 66kg, HEIGHT?, 12-7-91, Peter Dunnett, 07799555518)
    defeated Wayne Russell (Basildon, England, 4-3, 68kg, 5'11", 5-13-88, Tony Williams, 07713161164) by unanimous decision 30-27, 29-28, 30-27.
    
    
    
12. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
    Tom Everard (Rochester, England, 1-0, 71kg, 6'2", 7-16-86, Colin Payne, 07912577773)
    defeated Danny Grant (Basildon, England, 1-1, 71kg, 5'9", 2-4-90, Ricky Judd, 07800 829027) by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 29-28.
    
    
    
13. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
    Gareth Evans (London, England, 1-1, 74.5kg, 5'8", 4-20-82, Paul Green, 07852131888)
    defeated Lee Cooper (Ipswich, England, 2-7, 72kg, 5'9", 5-31-81, Richard Stephens, 07979311086) by unanimous decision 30-27, 29-28, 30-27.
    
    
    

• WHEN
  • Thursday, June 14: Time: 12 pm to 6 pm (Introduction, warm up, philosophy, course outline)
  • Friday, June 15: Time: 8 am to 4 pm (all day training. there will be an reception at 6 to 8 pm to celebrate Sensei's 60th birthday with him.)
  • Saturday, June 16: Time: 6 am to 12 pm (morning run, more classes and certification exam)
• WHERE
  • Team Karate Centers, 21038-A Victory Blvd. Woodland Hills, California, 91367
• WHERE TO STAY
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• WHO CAN ATTEND
  • Anyone interested in learning the "Ukidokan" Kickboxing method of Sensei Benny.
• FAQ
  • Do I have to be there for the entire time?
    • Yes but if you need to arrive later than the start time please contact us to assist you.
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    • You can call Sensei Fariborz at 818 355-1107 and register by phone.
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    • Congratulations! Please email your full name and your contact information (address, phone and e-mail) along with a brief history of your martial arts to BennyTheJet52@gmail.com.
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    • Please bring running shoes, boxing gloves, shin guards, groin protector, headgear and mouthpiece.
  • What should I wear during training?
    • You can wear whatever you feel comfortable in. We do not encourage wearing a full traditional uniform, so please wear kickboxing shorts or pants.
  • How can I get certified with Sensei Benny?
    • You will have an opportunity to test for "level 1" after the completion of the seminar on Saturday.

Johnny Davis' AK Promotions released today that June 29th, 2012 will be the date of their next IKF World Championship Promotion. The event will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, California. There will be approximately 15 fights comprising of men, women and juniors. The show is set up in a Las Vegas fight night environment loaded with great drinks, food, music and Muay Thai Kickboxing action!

The main event of the evening will be the always exciting IKF World Light Middleweight Champion Ed Abosolo (Left) of Vallejo, California. His challenger will be top contender Aleksandar Naumoski (Right) of San Jose, California. This matchup will be one of the best fights of the year! Although Abosolo is extremely talented....Naumoski who sports a mohawk and speaks with a strong accent is a serious, take no prisoners type of fighter and is not only coming for revenge of a narrow loss to Abosolo in the IKF West Coast Classic Tournament in November, 2011 but is chomping at the bits to prove he is the real champ!

Also, fighting sensation and women's IKF West Coast Classic Champion - Cat Feeley of San Francisco is looking to get another title around her waist as her challenger is soon to be announced. Sacramento's own Bantamweight rising star, Aber Bouthongham will also be looking to claim his first title against forthcoming opponent.

Other championship fights and a full undercard will be announced in the weeks ahead for a great night of IKF Muay Thai Championship Kickboxing entertainment in Sacramento, California!

Trainers in California would like to have their fighters on this event are asked to send their fighters full stats to johnnyd@akpromotions.org or call (916) 205.4762. Include, name, weight class, height, all fight records, address and contact info for trainer.

AK Promotions
is one of the leading promotions of Muay Thai Kickboxing in the State of California.
For more information on sponsorships etc., contact them at www.IKFKickboxing.com/AKPromotions.htm or go to www.AKPromotions.org

Tickets are on sale now at www.AKPromotions.org
Or By Calling (916) 205-4762 or by e-mail at johnnyd@akpromotions.org

Click on Ticket to Reserve Your Seat (s) Now...Pick Up at the Door!
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1. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
   Joe Hayes, (Cork, Ireland, 1-0, 55kg, 5'4'', 08-23-97, Liam Og Griffin 086 1019937 )
   defeated William Fox, (Swansea, Wales, 0-2, 55kg, 5'3'', 08-26-99, Mark Watkins 07974 4951839) by TKO in round one.
   William Fox has been issued a 30 day medical suspension due to the TKO until 11th June, 2011.
   
   
   
   
2. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
   Dalton John, (Swansea, Wales, 4-1, 38kg, 5', 11-17-00, Mark Watkins 07974 495183)
   defeated Jack Power, (Waterford, Ireland 4-3, 37.5kg, 5'1'', 03-10-00, Vinny O Brien 083 4218676) by judges decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
   
   
   
   
3. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
   Troy Nolan, (Galway, Ireland, 1-0, 79kg, 6'4'', 07-07-96, Pete Foley 087 8119227)
   defeated Ryan Erkal, (Waterford, Ireland, 0-1, 78.2kg, 6'2'', 03-10-97, Pat Rockett 087 9396661) by judges decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
   
   
   
   
4. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
   Kieran Jones, (Swansea, Wales, 3-1, 43kg, 5', 11-01-97, Mark Watkins 07974 4951839)
   defeated Magnus Joleht, (Waterford, Ireland, 3-1, 42kg, 5', 09-09-98, Pat Rockett 087 9396661) by judges decision, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28.
   
   
   
   
5. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
   John Fitzgerald, (Waterford, Ireland, 1-0, 73.5kg, 5'11'', 08-19-81, Self 087 7406262)
   defeated John Kiely, (Shannon, Co. Clare, 0-1, 72kg, 5'10'', Howard Vincent 086 1256806) by TKO in round one.
   John Kiely has been issued a 30 day medical suspension due to the TKO until 11th June, 2011.
   
   
   
   
6. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
   Mark O Mahoney, (Waterford, Ireland, 1-1, 70kg, 6'4'', 05-18-94, Pat Rockett 087 9396661 )
   defeated Andy Mc Donald, (Carlow, Ireland, 0-1, 70kg, 6'', 08-19-88, John Fitzgerald 087 7406262) by judges decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
   
   
   
   
7. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
   Paul Collins, (Waterford, Ireland, 1-0, 73kg, 6'3'', 07-09-86, Pat Rockett 087 9396661)
   defeated Marcin Sienkiewicz, (New Ross, Ireland, 0-1, 73kg, 176cm, 03-22-86, John Fitzgerald 087 7406262) by judges decision,30-28, 30-28, 30-28.
   
   
8. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
   Darren Keane, (Waterford, Ireland, 2-0, 76, 6'3'', 04-14-90, Pat Rockett 087 9396661)
   defeated Hugh Carr, (New Ross, Ireland, 77kg, 6'3'', 08-23-89, John Fitzgerald 087 7406262) by TKO in round 3.
   Hugh Carr has been issued a 30 day medical suspension due to the TKO until 11th June, 2011.
   
   
   
   
9. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
   Yvonne Mc Nevin, (Galway, Ireland, 6-1-1 Kickboxing, 1-0 boxing, 56kg, 157cm, 08-04-73, Pete Foley 087 8119227)
   and Chloe Thomas, (Swansea, Wales 1-1-1 kickboxing, 1-0 boxing, 58kg, 5'3'', 08-11-91, Mark Watkins 07974 4951839) fought to a majority draw, 30-28, 30-30, 29-29.
   
   
   
   
10. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Jan Wascyiewicz, (Tramore, Ireland, 5-0, 94kg, 177cm, 12-01-83, Pat Rockett 087 9396661)
    defeated Alan Brett, (New Ross, Ireland, 0-1, 93kg, 5'11'', 11-29-87, John Fitzgerald 087 7406262) by judges decision, 30-29, 30-26, 30-28.
    
    
    
    
11. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Brett Egan, (Dungarvan, Ireland, 4-1, 86.4kg, 6'3'', 05-16-86, Vinny O Brien 083 4218676)
    defeated Bart Novak, (New Ross, Ireland, 1-1, 83kg, 176cm, 06-26-84, John Fitzgerald 087 7406262) by judges decision, 30-26, 29-26, 30-26.
    
    
    
    
12. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    Gary Manogue, (Galway, Ireland, 17- 0 kickboxing, 1-0 boxing, 71kg, 6'1'', Pete Foley 087 8119227)
    defeated Andrew Davies, (5-9-1, 74.5, 5'8'', 06-19-79, Mark Watkins 07974 4951839) by judges decision, 40-36, 40-37, 40-36.
    
    
    
    
    
    
13. IKF AMATEUR FULL CONTACT RULES
    All Ireland Lightweight Title Bout
    Shane Mc Connell, (Waterford, Ireland, 5-3 kickboxing, 1-0 boxing, 60kg, 5'10'', 11-25-95, Pat Rockett 087 9396661)
    defeated Shane Marum, (Portlaoise, Ireland, 2-1 kickboxing, 2-2 boxing, 2-2-1 MMA, 60kg, 5'8'', 18-12-86, Liamie Marum 087 4335555) by judges decision, 50-45, 49-46, 49-46.
    
    
    
    

Highlight Reel From
May 5th Cinco de Mayo 2012 Event
Oakland, California, USA

IKF Amateur FCR British Middleweight Title **Defense

**James Gridley
Star KB

VS

Mark Anderson
Fighting Tigers

Vacant IKF Amateur FCR British Lightweight Title

Kelly Copeland
TKO

VS

Jodie Whittaker
Basildon F/Style

Vacant IKF Junior Amateur FCR British Featherweight Title

George Hennon
TKO

VS

Steven Raybould
Cleveland KB

These two young men recently met in the final of the
KING Boxing 4 Man Tournament and you can see their GREAT fight On you Tube!
Click The YouTube Link Below

Everyone who has ever promoted any kind of an event before or been associated with promoting events would agree that getting fans or spectators to a venue is the key to an events success. Every weekend around the world, people are presented with options as to how to spend their time, whether it be a weeknight or weekend, 10 minutes or days at a time, these individuals will end up making their decisions based up on their excitement or admiration of these events whether they be sporting events or anything else that sells an admission ticket. The point we are trying to make here is that for an event or a sport to be successful, there needs to be a loyal following of those who admire what the event(s) present to them.

As if selling tickets to a fight sport event isn't tough enough, this past Saturday night, it seems that every fight sport around the USA ended up suffering a little because of one simple issue... "Too much to choose from..."

With the well known "Party" holiday of Cinco De Mayo already pulling fight fans away from live events, add to it that last Saturday night also featured a top headlining Pro Boxing event (Mayweather vs. Cotto), a Free Fox Sports UFC MMA event ("UFC on Fox 3" - Nate Diaz vs Jim Miller) and already, the options for any loyal fight fan starts to become stressful.

This past Saturday night, AK Promotions went "Head to Head" with all three of these things. Adding to this, another fight event (Amateur MMA) was also taking place in the bay area. If you had to guess as to what the crowd would be at AK Promotions Amateur Muay Thai event as it went up against all these things, some would have felt safe in saying a few hundred at best. Well, the good news for AK Promotions was that the rival MMA event was the overall loser on the night as it drew maybe 150 to 200 spectators while the good news for AK was that it's crowd was closer to 1,000. The bad news was that AK was hoping for a crowd twice that size. However, don't let the empty seats fool you. As compared to previous AK Promotions events, this one ranked up there with one of their best.

Yes, there were some empty seats, which a lot were most likely empty due to the fact that local superstar John "BEG SEXY" Hurney's (L) title bout was over at the weigh-ins when his scheduled opponent Gary Grant "NO SHOWED!" A NO SHOW is without a doubt the most insulting, degrading and destructive thing a fighter can do to his or her opponent, the promoter as well as the many fight fans who wanted to see the fight. This event had other local Superstars on it, but AK Promotions had put a lot into the match-up of Hurney and Grant. Sadly now for Grant, he has been suspended Indefinitely and also now faces a Promoters Expense Reimbursement fine which could very possibly end his fighting career.

So now we have talked about the competition and some negative things that may have kept a potential larger crowd away... Enough of that, lets let everyone know what they missed now. If you were one of those fight fans that choose to not use your DVR and simply record the TV Events, you missed a Great Night of Muay Thai at the Oakland Convention Center in Oakland, California! AK Promotions had one of the most impressive venue set-ups it has ever had. In our opinion, if EVERY Amateur or Pro Kickboxing / Muay Thai promotion looked like the AK Promotions event did this past Saturday night, Kickboxing and Muay Thai WOULD BE ON TV! However, sadly, too many promoters are satisfied with a large room with all the lights on and the words Kickboxing and or Muay Thai on their poster in hopes of a sellout crowd. For years, Kickboxing and Muay Thai Promoters just don't get it. Success in the stand up sports of Kickboxing and Muay Thai is NOT just in Great Fights! If this were true, Kickboxing and Muay Thai would have EASILY been one of those televised events shown this past Saturday night and EVERY weekend right along with Pro boxing and the UFC!

However, what so many promoters forget to pay attention to is the "PRESENTATION" of their product. Presentation is more often than not, far more memorable than the production of the product. Don't get us wrong... We're not saying a beautiful venue with bad fights are more "Memorable" than a bad venue and Great Fights. The truth here is, NEITHER is a solution to success in our mighty Stand-up Sports of Kickboxing and Muay Thai! We as the kings of Stand-up fighting (Kickboxing and Muay Thai) have already been embraced by the public. Years ago, when Maurice Smith scored a Head Kick KO in an MMA event, MMA fight fans realized how much more exciting the Stand up fight game was as compared to a grappling or even a ground and pound fight on the floor of a cage is. Those of us in the Stand-up game have already been presented with opportunity... We just need to embrace it more seriously! As fight promoters, more need to take a vacation to California and watch what AK Promotions is doing. AK Promotions "AMATEUR" event are FAR MORE Prestigious than ANY of the Pro events we have seen in the last 5 years. We know this sounds insulting, but take it for what it REALLY is... It's SAD...

Fight Fans love Great Fights. We all know this. However, Fight Fans love a great presentation too! Short of the Great Fighters now with UFC, when they first started, UFC would be just another Cage Fight production without all their Production Quality. Look at UFC Today! It's an OUTSTANDING Presentation from the fights to the venue! It's a Prestigious SHOW! K-1 would have been just another kickboxing event, until they added in fire, lights and explosions. As promoters of the "Stand-up" fight sports, you can't succeed on just a great fight. You have to have a great presentation along with the Great Fight so EVERYONE remembers it! The Super Bowl is just another football game without the presentation. This is where AK Promotions has shined over the last couple years. Where some promoters just keep repeating their same ol presentation (And NEVER really Growing) AK Promotions has been getting better and better with not just their matchmaking, but their event presentation as well.

Here is a point to make to prove our point here...
If you, as a fight fan, truly think other Kickboxing and or Muay Thai Promotions are doing great events, WHY isn't our sport on TV? Here is the honest answer for all of you... The sports "PRESENTATION" is terribly inconsistent. We have spoken to "A LOT" of broadcast companies from Internet production to Free TV to Pay Preview and ALL of them tell us the same thing... "We can't trust the events we go to, to be Production Quality!" Some have great fights, but terrible venue, bad lighting, bad sound, inexperienced MC, sloppy DJ's, unsanctioned bouts attached with inexperienced officials and the list goes on and on. To sum it all up, the Stand-up Sports has failed itself.

Here is another issue we have heard from those in the TV World... "Too many promoters have decided to start their own 'Sanctioning Body' to avoid paying a sanctioning fee or paying quality officials, but that's not the real issue with these promoters... 'Most of their title fights are CRAP!" Yes, someone from a TOP TV Production company actually used that very phrase to us... They went on to explain how unlike in Pro boxing, fighters don't even have to be qualified to fight for a title. It's even worse in MMA where a "Sanctioned" Title is even seen less. "Promotional" titles are slowly killing every promotion under the UFC in MMA. In Kickboxing and or Muay Thai, it's getting to be the same way... Promoters are either creating their own sanctioning bodies so their fighter Bob can fight for a World title against Stan across the street. This concept is duplicated every weekend, state to state, country to country, so often, that even true fight fans don't even know what is a legit Title fight any more. As what happened with Traditional Martial Arts and the prestige of Black Belt, McDojos are popping up around the globe... "Give them a belt every 2 months and they will keep paying their monthly dues and you will be a rich karate school!" The same is happening with fight sports. Promoters creating their own McChampions, or money hungry sanctioning bodies selling Title Sanctioning for two fighters no one knows... And no one knows about them for one very important reason.... NO ONE out there has RANKINGS!

Without Rankings, HOW do these promoters and or sanctioning bodies determine which fighters are "Title Contenders?" Because of all these McChampions, our sports are being laughed at by the general public and admired less and less by the true Fight Fans! However, we have only ourselves to blame for the lack of our success. We have allowed promoters to create their own sanctioning bodies, or create their own champions... Just like in the Martial Arts, but instead of the top prize being a Black Belt, now it's a Title Belt! The true question is... "What is the value of the title?"

How long with the Stand-up sports of Kickboxing and Muay Thai continue to short change our fight fans? Putting fighters in a ring is only part of the work to make Kickboxing and Muay Thai a top Fight Sport. We all sat on our duffs and watched MMA not just pass us up, but SPRINT past us at the speed of light! MMA was new, and exciting to the fight fans, and the promoters followed in this excitement. PRESENTATION was Key for those who remained successful. We all watched it happen, right in front of our eyes. Our ISCF MMA Sanctioning body has been a major part in the success of MMA, so we were right there in the front seat. All of us saw what was making MMA a top sport, but no one cared to LEARN from the MMA excitement.

Our "Quote of the Day" was left up over the weekend for a very important reason. WE ALL needed to keep reading it. Even us here at the IKF! What was it?

"Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish"

A quote by Apple Computer founder Steve Jobs. Too many of us, even some of the top Pro Kickboxing and or Muay Thai promoters in the sport have become settled, content in their promotional efforts. None of us are truly trying and succeeding to be BETTER! To Stay HUNGRY and keep hunting for that better event, better production, better opportunity of the sport. As an exciting sport, we have become complacent... The WORSE thing ANY of us could be. We have stopped Hunting for that BETTER production, for that Better event, more legit title fights... Why?

Back to the beginning of our article here...
ALL of us have stopped being Hungry and become complacent... except for AK Promotions! As AK Promotions Sanctioning partner, we have created more LEGIT and Ranked Champions than any other promotion! A FACT that we are proud of. However, it's not enough. While AK Promotions has been working hard at getting better and better FOR YOU and For The SPORT, others have been keeping those who are holding our sport back, in business... We are not saying "Only support an AK Promotions event." However, we are about ready to say just that if other promotions don't start stepping up and try and improve the value of their PRODUCTION! AK Promotions has created an outstanding stage for the Amateur Kickboxers and Muay Thai fighters. They have a goal to start promoting PRO Kickboxing and Muay Thai as well... However, if they are not supported, they too, like others, may stop being hungry and become complacent... Or worse yet, we may lose one of the Great Promoters of our sport, simply because people don't see the need to help support them... Is this what you Fight Fans really want? To allow one of the few Promoters who is giving his all to give you a DYNAMIC - Pro Style Venue Arena to fight in, to get discouraged, complacent and come to the conclusion, "Is this all there is?"

AK Promotions' Johnny Davis and us here at the IKF have been trying our best to not face such words as the reality of Kickboxing and Muay Thai... "Is this all there is?" However, without the support of true Fight Fans, Trainers, Fighters and more so, TRUE Promoters, this may very well be what we all will soon face... "Is this all there is..." AK Promotions can't do it alone around the world. For this very reason, the IKF needs more promoters like Johnny Davis and his AK Promotions crew that are Hungry and want to be more than just a building with a ring and some chairs and a few fights. WE ALL NEED MORE to propel our sport to another level.

The IKF is the ONLY sanctioning body in the world today that keeps both Pro and Amateur Rankings in all the fighting rule styles. Yes, THE ONLY ONE! That's not being arrogant, or just us bragging, it's a fact. Now before you blow this off, ask yourself, as a fight fan, promoter, trainer, FIGHTER... How Serious are YOU in this? If you're not serious, and all you care about is a belt, we can tell you where to just buy one and save fighting some unranked opponent to be able to wear one. Heck, this is what happened to traditional Martial Arts! Earning a Black Belt was too hard for too many, so some business exec. from a company called EFC stepped in and "Changed Martial Arts Forever!" In most schools, Black Belts are now as easy as heck to get, and sadly, the general public believes these Black Belts are as good as those earned 30 years ago... Well, we all know they most are far from it! Are the fight sports now the next McFranchise? Are "CHAMPIONS" becoming a dime a dozen? Do you really need us to answer that for you?

If your a Champion, ask yourself, "How prestigious is the title you hold, or your team-mate"
Where can we all read about your title? When you retire, where can you still prove you held a title? The only Champions you can find this kind of information on are IKF Champions. Most other sanctioning bodies have outright told us, "It's too much work keeping track of all the different Champions." Gee, it wasn't too much work to go to the bank and cash your sanctioning check though... was it...

AK Promotions could save a bundle on every event by either going with another sanctioning body or by just creating their own Champions... So why don't they? AK Promotions believes, as the IKF does, that Quality does not come easy. Just writing a check to a sanctioning body or to a belt company for a belt is not the road to Quality. It's not the road to making our sport Legit either. EVERY contender on every AK Promotions event, as well as other IKF Sanctioned events, must Qualify for their title shot. It could be much easier, and less expensive for Johnny Davis, but he doesn't just do it for AK Promotions... He does it for the fighters fighting on his events! He only wants a CREDIBLE and or LEGIT Champion associated with his events. Not just a convenient or local fighter who is inexpensive to bring in. But ultimately, AK Promotions does all this FOR THE SPORT!

Ok, by now, most of you are probably thinking... "Why so angry? Is the IKF upset?"
Well, to answer honestly, YES WE ARE!
We are upset and afraid for what could happen to our Great Sport if no one stands up NOW to say something!
We are upset because no one has been the "SENSEI" per say, in our sport and kept us all in line! There is no discipline in our sport anymore.
We as Martial Artist have become less disciplined and many in our sport have lost integrity and exchanged it for the mighty Dollar!

Kickboxing and Muay Thai was moving forward STRONG in 2004 and 2005, and we were all just steps from the most successful time of the sport. Then, a few let their egos get in the way, their pocketbooks and we all broke apart. Everyone wanted their own Sanctioning bodies, their own tournaments, their own Champions... We all lost sight of the big picture and we all paid the price...

Within a year, MMA EXPLODED onto the scene as no other fight sport had. During this time, our ISCF MMA division Exploded as well. The IKF was still busy, but promoters we had built into icons of the sport decided they were so big, they didn't need IKF, as they believed they were bigger than everyone. There was no more TEAM in our sport. Kickboxing and Muay Thai was breaking apart and as the Stand-up Sports were fighting for position, MMA surpassed us without even a challenge... ALL of us allowed this to happen.... However, the question now is, how many of us can come back together and work to build this sport again?

AK Promotions has been committed, as have some other promotions. However, we all need to work hard like AK Promotions has. We ALL as a whole need to bring our sport to a different level. We ALL need true, legit competition to make us better... WE ALL NEED DISCIPLINE!

Those of you who are weak in your efforts, you will be offended by this article... However, those of you who are True Champions inside, TRUE Promoters inside, YOU will all realize that we all need to "Step UP!" If we stay where we are today, we will never get where we all want to be... The only question now is, WHO will really Step up?!

This past weekends AK Promotions event STEPPED UP! AK Promotions wanted to give multi time junior Champion Katrina Nahe a TRUE Challenge for a TRUE World title. So, AK brought in a fighter that the IKF determined was the BEST Challenge for Nahe... Tisha Balentien who came in all the way from Almere, Holland. Balentien was no beginner. With a fight record of 34-5-1/11, she was ready to challenge Nahe for the vacant IKF Junior Girls Amateur Modified Muay Thai Bantamweight World Title... note... This was a "JUNIOR" Title!

There was loads of hype prior to this bout and by the time these two took center stage, all that hype and smack talkin proved legit as both brought their A GAME to those Fight Fans in attendance. Although Nahe had far less experience record wise, her background in IKF Point Kickboxing proved helpful in her timing as well as targeting. While Nahe was scoring in the outside game, Balentien was racking up points while in the clinch with her knees. The two came out explosive in every round and each focused on their strong points. Balentien continued to win the inside knee battle, but it was Nahe who was winning the outside fight. By the time the fight ended, many thought it could go either way. Us at Ringside thought there would only be a point difference between the two. However, when the judges cards were tallied, only one judge saw it close like us. Judge Marshall Walker had it 48-47 while judges Ray Belowitz and Susan Thomas-Gitlin both had it 49-46. The winner, by unanimous decision was Katrina Nahe.

Prior to the Tisha Balentien - Katrina Nahe Title bout, Alec Gonzales of California (7-1) and Travis Clay of Arizona (5-2) met up for the vacant IKF Amateur "Full" Muay Thai Rules Western United States Lightweight Title. This was by far one of the most exciting bouts of the night. Gonzales and Clay went hard and fast for all 5 rounds and the scores alone do not express how close these two were. in the end, Judge Martin Sammon and Susan Thomas-Gitlin had it 49-46 while Judge Marshall Walker had it 48-47, all 3 for the new Champion Alec Gonzales by unanimous decision.

The nights main event was a Title Defense. T.J. Arcangle of San Francisco, California (12-1) has won several IKF titles. He had won the IKF Amateur Modified Muay Thai Light Welterweight World Title on October 8th, 2011 on another AK Promotions event in this very same venue in Oakland, California, USA. In the bout, he faced top contender John Hamm of Calgary, Alberta, Canada (22-12/9). After 5 rounds of some of the best fighting techniques we had ever seen Arcangle produce he defeated Hamm by unanimous decision, 50-44, 49-45 and 49-45.

For his defense, he would need to take on another top contender, Nicholas Chasteen of Tempe Arizona (16-3/6) Well before the bell rang, Arcangle knew he had his work cut out for him as his 141 pound contender also had a good 3 inches of height to his advantage. Chasteen stepped up to the scales at 6'1" to Arcangle's 5'8". Seeing this we wondered how Arcangle's game plan would battle the taller Chasteen.

From the opening bell, we must say that it often appeared as though Chasteen was the aggressor. Although lean and tall, it was clear that his slender physic was packed with plenty of explosive muscle. However, it also seemed that although Chasteen was agressive, Arcangle was blocking most of his shots and getting off some effective counters. Throughout all 5 rounds, Arcangle never appeared to be the aggressor. He simply remained patient and waited for Chasteen to attack. Chasteen seemed to always be the one to engage, but once he did, Arcangle would slip, move and counter. It was a well planned strategy against the taller Chasteen that seemed to be working. In the end, two of the three judges agrees as Judge Susan Thomas-Gitlin and Marshall Walker scored it 49-46 Arcangle and Judge Ray Belowitz scored it 48-47 Chasteen. Arcangle keeps his title on this night, but like the Balentien - Nahe title bout, we wouldn't mind seeing these two go toe to toe again.

Here is the nights full round-up and bout stats.

1. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
   Bobby Seronio III, (Vallejo, California, USA, 0-1, 110, 5'4", 5-21-98, Bobby Seronio, Jr., (707) 980-2524.)
   VS Mark Climaco, (Fremont, California, USA, 1-1 ,111, 5'2", 11-6-97, Daniel Kim, (510) 498-8889)
   WINNER: Mark Climaco by split decision:
   • Judge Martin Sammon: 29-28, Climaco
   • Judge Susan Thomas-Gitlin: 30-27, Climaco
   • Judge Ray Belowitz: 30-27, Seronio
     
     
2. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
   Marcus Alvior, (Daly City, California, USA, 0-1, 147, 5'5", 12-6-90, Robert Prakantree & Casey Morton, (415) 494-5049)
   VS Jake Haas, (Santa Rosa, California, USA, 2-0, 146.5, 5'8", 11-2-91, Ben Brown, (707) 292-2541)
   WINNER: Jake Haas by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
   
   
3. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
   Diondre Perry, (Milpitas, California, USA, 2-0, 132.5, 5'5", 9-20-92, Rudi Ott, (510) 913-6849)
   VS Edgar Arroyo, (Costa Mesa, California, USA, 0-1, 132.2, 5'8", 12-14-92, Frankly Chavez, (949) 903-2511)
   WINNER: Diondre Perry by unanimous decision, 30-27 all 3 judges cards.
   
   
4. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
   Timothy Kamal, (Chico, California, USA, 2-2, 157.5, 5'8", 6-3-88, Eddie Cole, (530) 354-0361)
   VS Nick Hillman, (San Luis, Obispo, California, USA, 2-2, 159.5, 5'9", 12-9-88, Kru Albert Malatanban, (805) 534-4157)
   WINNER: Nick Hillman by unanimous decision, 30-*26 on all 3 judges cards.
   • (*) Kamal was deducted 1 point for a low blow (Knee to groin) after 2 warnings by referee Dan Stell.
     
     
5. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
   Brandon Umipig, (Vallejo, California, USA, 0-1, AMMA: 1-3, 170.2, 5'9", 3-23-84, Kru AJ Camarce, (707) 331-9048)
   VS Rich Stachowski, Jr. (Oakland, California, USA, 1-0/1, 172, 5'11", 7-2-85, Ganyao, (415) 570-3253)
   WINNER: Rich Stachowski, Jr. by TKO at 1:59 of round 1.
   REFEREE: Ed Collantes
   
   
6. IKF AMATEUR "FULL" MUAY THAI RULES
   WESTERN UNITED STATES LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE
   Alec Gonzales, (Vallejo, California, USA, 8-1, 131, 5'6", 6-30-92, Trey Howard, (707) 373-4125)
   VS Travis Clay, (Mesa, Arizona, USA, 5-3, 132, 5'8", 11-22-83, Thiago Azevedo, (480) 275-7820)
   WINNER: Alec Gonzales by unanimous decision:
   • Judge Martin Sammon: 49-46.
   • Judge Susan Thomas-Gitlin: 49-46.
   • Judge Marshall Walker: 48-47.
     
     
7. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
   Raheem Davis, (Vallejo, California, USA, 2-0, 143, 5'7", 5-13-95, Kru AJ Camarce, (707) 331-9048)
   VS Salvador Becerra, (Modesto, California, USA, 2-1, 140.2, 5'9", 10-31-95, Tom Theofanopulos, (209) 482-6505)
   WINNER: Raheem Davis by unanimous decision:
   • Judge Ray Belowitz: 29-28.
   • Judge Susan Thomas-Gitlin: 30-27.
   • Judge Marshall Walker: 30-27.
     
     
8. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
   Thai Tran, (Fairfield, California, USA, 3-0, 130.5, 5'4", 2-12-90, Trey Howard, (707) 373-4125)
   VS Ethan Conte, (Newark, California, USA, 0-1, 131.5, 5'4", 9-8-94, Daniel Kim, (510) 498-8889)
   WINNER: Thai Tran by split decision:
   • Judge Ray Belowitz: 30-27 Tran.
   • Judge Martim Sammon: 29-28 Tran
   • Judge Susan Thomas-Gitlin: 30-27 Conte.
     
     
9. IKF JUNIOR GIRLS AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
   BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
   Katrina Nahe, (Antioch, California, USA, 7-0/3, 114, 5'4", 7-10-97, Dennis Guila, (925) 354-3434)
   VS Tisha Balentien, (Almere, Holland, 34-6-1/11, 111.5, 5'2"/158m, Ropie Adriaan, +061152001)
   WINNER: Katrina Nahe BY unanimous decision;
   • Judge Ray Belowitz: 49-46.
   • Judge Marshall Walker: 48-47.
   • Judge Susan Thomas-Gitlin: 49-46.

     IKF JUNIOR GIRLS AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
     JUDGES		JUDGE MARSHALL WALKER		___	JUDGE RAY BELOWITZ		___	JUDGE SUSAN THOMAS-GITLIN
     ROUND	___	NAHE	BALENTIEN		NAHE	BALENTIEN		NAHE	BALENTIEN
     -1-		9	10		10	9		10	9
     -2-		10	9		10	9		10	9
     -3-		10	9		10	9		10	9
     -4-		10	9		10	9		10	9
     -5-		9	10		9	10		9	10
     BOUT TOTALS		-48- ____________	-47- ____________		-49- ____________	-46- ____________		-49- ____________	-46- ____________
     WINNER: Katrina Nahe by Unanimous Decision Judge Marshall Walker: 48-47, Judge Ray Belowitz: 49-46 and Judge Susan Thomas-Gitlin: 49-46. Referee Dan Stell.

     
     
     
10. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
    Carlos Bosquez, (San Jose, California, USA, 0-1, AMMA: 0-1, 219.5, 5'10", 6-15-82, Rudi Ott, (510) 913-6849)
    VS Kzi Sanpei, (San Luis, Obispo, California, USA, 2-1, 218.5, 6', 8-16-89, Kru Albert Malatanban, (805) 534-4157)
    WINNER: Kzi Sanpei by split decision:
    • Judge Ray Belowitz: 30-27 Sanpei.
    • Judge Martin Sammon: 29-28 Sanpei.
    • Judge Marshall Walker: 30-27 Bosquez.
      
      
11. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    WEST COAST HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
    John Hurney, (San Jose, California, USA, 5-1-2, 213.5, 6', Kirian Fitzgibbons)
    VS Gary Grant, (Antioch, California, USA, 6-2, 215, 5'10", Oakland Gym)
    WINNER: John Hurney by forfeit.
    • Grant NO SHOWED at weigh-ins. Promoter called and texed him "SEVERAL" times, but Grant never replied.
      Gary Grant has been placed on INDEFINATE SUSPENSION and Fined a "Promoters Reinbursment frr of $1,500.00 payable to AK Promotions.
      Suspension remains until fine is paid in full.
      
      
12. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
    Sonny Singh, (Milpitas, California, USA, 4-0, 164.5, 6', 9-19-86, Rudi Ott, (510) 913-6849)
    VS Romel Custodio, (San Jose, California, USA, 2-2, 164.5, 5'11", 11-3-81, Enn Fairtex, (530) 320-7972)
    WINNER: Sonny Singh by unanimous decision:
    • Judge Susan Thomas-Gitlin:: 30-27.
    • Judge Martin Sammon: 29-28.
    • Judge Marshall Walker: 30-27.
      
      
13. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
    LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE **DEFENSE
    **T.J. Arcangle, (San Francisco, California, USA, 14-1, 141, 5'8", 10-24-88, Kru Sam Phimsoutham, (415) 333-3496)
    VS Nicholas Chasteen, (Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 17-4-3/6, 141.5, 6',1", 11-9-88, Bob Karmel, (602) 549-4866)
    WINNER: T.J. Arcangle by split decision:
    • Judge Susan Thomas-Gitlin scored it 49-46 Arcangle.
    • Judge Marshall Walker scored it 49-46 Arcangle.
    • Judge Ray Belowitz scored it 48-47 Chasteen.
      
      

IKF AMATEUR
MODIFIED MUAY THAI LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT
WORLD TITLE **DEFENSE
137.1 lbs. - 142 lbs.

**T.J. Arcangle
San Francisco, California, USA
12-1, 140, 5'8", 10-24-88
Sam Phimsoutham, World Team USA

VS

Nicholas Chasteen
Tempe Arizona, USA
16-3/6, 142, 6', 1990
Bob Karmel

IKF JUNIOR GIRLS AMATEUR
MODIFIED MUAY THAI BANTAMWEIGHT
(110.1 lbs. - *115 lbs. 50.04 Kg - *52.27 Kg)
WORLD TITLE
TITLE CONFIRMED

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

VS

Tisha Balentien
Almere, Holland
27-4-1/11, 5'2"
Ropie Adriaan / Ropie Gym

IKF AMATEUR FULL MUAY THAI RULES
WESTERN UNITED STATES LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE

Alec Gonzales
Vallejo, California, USA
7-1, 5'6"
IKF West Coast Champion
Trey Howard

Travis Clay
Mesa, Arizona, USA
5-2-1, 5'8"
USMTA Arizona Champion
Thiago Azerado

IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
WEST COAST HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE

John Hurney
San Jose, California, USA
5-1/2, 6'2"
Kirian Fitzgibbons

Gary Grant
Antioch, California, USA
*7-2-1/1, 5'10"
Dennis Guila

WEDNESDAY, May 2nd, 2012, AT 5:15 PM/ PST

Get Ready To
"Walk The Walk"
At This Years
2012 IKF World Classic
"The most prestigious, all Amateur, Kickboxing and Muay Thai Tournament in the World!"

IT'S ALSO THE 20th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE IKF!

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

This years 2012 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing & Muay Thai Championship Tournament "Return Of The Gladiators" will also be the "20th" Year Anniversary of the International Kickboxing Federation!

This years IKF World Classic will be held on July 20th, 21st & 22nd.
The event will also be at a new Resort Hotel, the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA!
We will have a 60,000 square foot Ballroom at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort that is twice the size as last years Classic.

MAKE IT A VACATION!

Fighters, Trainers, Family & Friends, use the IKF Kickboxing name and book your rooms for not only the days of the Tournament,
but you can also book at the IKF Rate of Only $135 Per Night,
5 Days Prior to the IKF Tournament and 5 Days After!

(July 15th Through July 27th!)

There are only a limited number of "Additional Room Nights" Available outside our IKF Event Date Room Block,
So you need to book these early while they last.
- Hotel Phone Number: (407) 996-6338 or from inside USA (866) 996-6338 -

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

For Hotel Booking Info Click HERE!

MORE IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...

SOME GREAT NEWS
FOR THIS YEARS FIGHTERS!

NO MORE ADULT MEN OR WOMEN
WEIGHT GAPS
At This Years
2012 IKF World Classic
CHAMPIONSHIPS
MORE JUNIOR DIVISIONS AS WELL!

As some may remember from last years IKF World Classic we were forced to create weight gaps between some of the weight classes to assure the weight spreads between weightclasses met Florida State requirements. Well, this year we decided to eliminate the weight gaps and simply ADD more weight classes. We added in 5 More Adult Men weight Divisions. We added in 4 More Adult Women weight Divisions and the best news for the Juniors out there is that we added in 10, yes, TEN More Junior Weight Divisions.

This will help a lot of people decide easier what weightclass they can register in to. Keep in mind though that as in every previous year of the IKF Tournament if a bracket does not have at least two fighters in it you will see notes by certain fighters names asking them to confirm or deny certain bracket moves. In some cases fighters may be asked to do what is called a "CATCH WEIGHT" division. For example, lets say we have 2 fighters in the Light Welterweight division (137.1 lbs. - 142 lbs.) and 2 fighters in a Welterweight division (142.1 lbs. - 147 lbs.). Well, as most know by now, it takes a minimum of 4 fighters to make a legit "Tournament" bracket (Legit Tournament bracket meaning each fighter has at least 2 fights to win the title). For this reason, we would be asking all 4 fighters to meet at a determined weight division between the two weight classes such as between 140lbs and 145lbs. Fighters will also be asked other options such as moving to a different weight division or different rule style.

MORE IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...

Dates To Note About
THE FIRST DEADLINE DATE
Of The 2012
IKF World Classic

1. WHAT HAPPENS AT FIRST DEADLINE OF JUNE 8th, 2012?
   • A LOT!
     • Today, May 2nd, we are 37 days away from the FIRST DEADLINE of JUNE 8th, for this years 2012 IKF World Classic Tournament.
     • The only BRACKETS or WEIGHT DIVISIONS that remain open and available to join by end of day of the first deadline day of JUNE 8th will be those with a minimum of 1 fighter registered in them. So if you are waiting for a bracket to fill, you could very well miss out on fighting in your preferred weightclass and rule style if you don't register prior to the First Registration Deadline of JUNE 8th!
       
       
       
     • At the end of the first deadline, "SEEDING" no longer matters for fighters who may have fought in a "Regional Seeding Tournament" as well as last years Champions (Who automatically attain a number 1 seeding if they register in before the first deadline and in the same division as they won last year).
       • After the first deadline of JUNE 8th, seeding is confirmed by the date your registration is received.
       • After the first deadline date of JUNE 8th, 2011 Champions (As in the same weightclass & Rule Division as 2011) will no longer be automatically seeded number 1.
       • After the first deadline date of JUNE 8th, having registered for a Regional Seeding event will not give you a higher seeding.
       • Prior to the first deadline of JUNE 8th, if you are not a returning 2011 Champion and you do not attend a Regional, you will be seeded according to WHEN your registration was received here at the IKF Offices - 2011 Champions and 2012 Regional participants will be seeded above you up until the first deadline date of JUNE 8th.
       • After the first deadline of JUNE 8th, ALL FIGHTERS will be seeded according to WHEN your registration is RECEIVED here at the IKF Offices, NOT POSTMARKED.
         
         
   • LAST YEARS NOTES
     • Last year, 30 days prior to the first deadline we had 11 registered fighters.
     • Today (May 2nd, 2012) we are 37 days prior to the first deadline and we have 15 Registered Fighters.
     • Last year, 4 days prior to the first deadline we had 70 registered fighters.
     • Last year, 2 days prior to the first deadline we had 102 registered fighters.
     • By the end of the first deadline day last year the first deadline record was broken (For the second year in a row) with a record number of 175 registered fighters.
     • When the registration stopped, we ended up with 282 Registered Fighters for the 2011 IKF World Classic of which, 226 Fighters made it to Orlando to "Walk the Walk!"
       
       
       

• Also, the IKF North Central Regional happens on May 25th, 26th & 27th,
  so a lot of fighters from that region will wait to register the week after that regional.
  
  
  
• SEE ALL THE 2011 INFO BY CLICKING HERE!
  
  
  
  

MORE IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...

REGISTRATION DEADLINES...
There Are "FIVE" Registration Deadlines

1. REGISTRATIONS Received After JUNE 8th, 2012
   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 14th, 2012
   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 20th, 2012
   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 26th, 2012
   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 12:01 AM July 2nd, 2012 to 12:00 AM/PST July 3rd, 2012:
   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:
   • For the first time, the IKF will accept what is called "LATE ADDITION REGISTRATIONS". These Registrations are as follows:
     • Registrations Received Between 12:01 AM/PST July 3rd, 2012 until 3:00 PM/PST Friday, July 6th.
     • Registration Fee of $155.00. ($160 if by Credit Card)
     • MUST INCLUDE HEADSHOT PHOTO! No Photo, NO REGISTRATION!
       • Photo can be mailed if RECEIVED at IKF Office BEFORE Friday, July 6th at 3:00 PM/PST.
       • Or sent as a jpg file via e-mail to main@ikfkickboxing.com
     • These fighters will not be listed in the event Program Books.

NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER
FRIDAY, JULY 6th, 2012 AT 3:00 PM/PST PACIFIC TIME!

MORE IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...

NOVICE DIVISIONS?
Say it Aint So!

Well, after being asked every year for the last 4 years to add a NOVICE division (FIGHTERS WITH *3 FIGHTS OR LESS ) to the IKF World Classic Championships we finally did so. However, the responses we have been getting from this decision are actually more negative than positive so the jury is still out as to if we will have a Novice division in the future.

Many have noted to us that this has been a "Cry for numbers" move as other tournaments have done around the World. They have noted where other tournaments do this, the actual tournament itself loses it's legitimacy of determining true Champions of the weightclasses and rule styles they represent. In doing so, the loss of credibility make the tournament title worth much less. When this has been added, the actual "OPEN" division shrinks considerably and the vast majority of the tournaments title contenders are simply beginners (Or those claiming to be beginners as there is no true way of checking a fighters fight record) that will now win the very same Tournament Title Belt as the "OPEN" Tournament Champions do. In doing so, although the event will pack more registration dollars, it's credibility ends up sinking to the bottom of the Tournament credibility scale... Or at least with the "Experienced" fighters and trainers it does.

The IKF Tournament system was the first ever Amateur Kickboxing and Muay Thai Tournament in the United States. For the last 13 years, the IKF has worked to make each year better than the last with more and better awards, more fighter gifts, better venue for the contending fighters to fight in and on and on. Every year the IKF has accomplished this. Every year the IKF World Classic has been better than the year before.

Sure, the IKF could just pick an inexpensive hotel maybe even charge less and give less and most likely, make a lot more money. However, the IKF Tournament has never been about making money. The IKF is not a promoter. The IKF created the IKF Tournament system so that every fighter from first the USA, then North America and now worldwide can come and have the opportunity to win a WORLD Tournament Title against other fighters looking to do the same. To TRULY be "The Best of the Best!" No fighter has ever been turned away from the IKF tournament.

The true question now is,

"Will a Novice Division be a welcome addition to the IKF World Classic?"

To make sure the Novice Division is separated from the OPEN Division, Novice Division fighters will fight for large Trophy cups, as did the Novice Division at last years IKF West Coast Classic Tournament. (See photos L & R). Although it's not a belt, these are not cheap or light Trophy Cups either. They weigh as much if not more than the awarded Title Belts.

One of the e-mails we received summed it all up and it went as so...
"According to the IKF West Coast Classic Tournament results page, you (IKF) had 39 Championship Divisions. Of them, 11 were Novice Divisions or roughly 28% of the total number of fighters. Of those Novice Divisions, all were adult divisions. Three were adult Novice women's divisions and 8 were adult men's Novice divisions. Within those Novice divisions, of the 120 or 130 fighters that fought (185 had Registered) at the IKF West Coast Classic Tournament, only 24 were Novice Division Fighters or roughly 18%."

He finished with,
"What I'm trying to say is, when your novice numbers exceed your open division numbers, it's a clear indicator that the true open class fighters are not taking your tournament seriously or as a legit or credible championship tournament. Although a novice division is a great place for real beginners to start, how can you be sure they are true beginners? I know for a fact of some fighters that attend events as novice fighters and they are far from novice, but no one knows because you can't be sure. A lot of them attend if they can still win the same belt the open champions do, thus making them appear to their friends as good as an open champion, which is why a true open fighter will be looking for the tournaments without or with very few novice division fighters. The worse thing that can happen though is if your novice numbers get up to like 40, 50 or even 60 percent of the total number of fighters fighting. When this happens, your tournament becomes no more prestigious that your weekly karate tournament. I hope this doesn't happen to the IKF Tournament."

Regardless of what we have been reading from others, we hope the IKF World Classic Novice division will add another option for the beginning fighters wanting to attend this years Tournament. If the novice division numbers are low, maybe it's a good thing. Maybe the e-mailer above has a point. That he and others want to keep the the IKF World Classic as "The most prestigious, all Amateur, Kickboxing and Muay Thai Tournament in the World!" As for us here, we would be proud to just be included as one of them...

MORE IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...

• 2011 IKF World Classic Champions
  ALPHABETICAL ORDER OF FIGHTER
  
  
  1. Amin Almelik, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  2. Parker Anderson, Belmont, Michigan, USA
  3. Ryan Badran, Lake Mary, Florida, USA
  4. Andrew Ballenger, Caron, Georgia, USA
  5. Jorge A Bucchi, San Diego, California, USA
  6. Raul Bustamante, San Jose, San Jose, Costa Rica
  7. Marco Capobianro, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  8. Keelie Cargill, Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
  9. Angel Carranza, Hatillo, Puerto Rico
  10. Chris Cichon, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
  11. Kelly Copeland, Kent, England
  12. Steven Copeland, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
  13. Jason Dunaway, Martinez, Georgia, USA
  14. Kenna Chamlee, Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
  15. Catherine Fulgham, Jacksonville, Arkansas, USA
  16. Jeremy Garrett, Amarillo, Texas, USA
  17. Aleksandr Gershman, Brooklyn, New York, USA
      • Shared Title with Team-mate Leonid Orel.
  18. Angelo Giuliano, Middleburg, Florida, USA
  19. Rickie Gomes, Beloit, Wisconsin, USA
  20. Beka Gulbatashvili, Brooklyn, New York, USA
  21. Stephanie Halcrow, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  22. Laurel Holloway, Woodside, New York, USA
  23. Shaima Ibrahim, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  24. James Issacs, Apopka, Florida, USA
  25. Nathan Key, Augusta, Georgia, USA
  26. Gabriella Labbee, Walshville, Illinois, USA
  27. Jackie Lachalelle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  28. Brandon Leaman, St. Johns, NL, Canada
  29. David Lenson, Staten Island, New York, USA
  30. Reshat Mati, Staten Island, New York, USA
  31. Darryl Marin, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
  32. Mary Matia, Cumming, Georgia, USA
  33. Jimmy Miller, Amarillo, Texas, USA
  34. Jason Milman, Staten Island, New York, USA
  35. Katrina Nahe, Antioch, California, USA
  36. Detwaun O'Connor, Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
  37. Leonid Orel, Brooklyn, New York, USA
      • Shared Title with Team-mate Aleksandr Gershman
  38. Sergio Ortiz, Escazi, San Jose, Costa Rica
  39. Jean Paul Osafo, Rockford, Michigan, USA
  40. Jared Pearlman, Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
  41. Michael Perez, Scarburough, Ontario, Canada
  42. Adam Poore, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
  43. Melissa Reaume, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  44. Hugo Rivera, Antioch, California, USA
  45. Leagh Rogers, Woodruff, South Carolina, USA
  46. Kayla Marie, Self Cherry Log, Georgia, USA
  47. Stephen Sherlock, Augusta, South Carolina, USA
  48. Evrett Sims, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
  49. Tecia Torres, Marietta, Georgia, USA
  50. Monique Travis, Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
  51. Devorius Tubbs, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  52. Nemo Vier, Fairfield, California USA
  53. Jared Williams, San Diego, California, USA
  54. James F. Wilson, Arlington, Virginia, USA
  55. Robbie Wiseman, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
  56. McKenzie Wright, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  57. Ali Zimmerman, South Augusta, South Carolina, USA

See You In Orlando!

FOR ALL IKF WORLD CLASSIC INFO
-CLICK HERE!-

TUESDAY, May 1st, 2012, AT 5:40 PM/ PST

Bay Area's Kickboxing Fight Fiesta Nears For
Cinco de Mayo!
May 5th, 2012- Oakland Convention Center- Doors 4:PM- Fights 6:PM

This Saturday Oakland Convention Center, Cinco De Mayo.
One of the leading promoters in California, Johnny Davis' A.K. Promotions is all set to host another IKF "Mega' fight Night this Saturday at the Oakland Convention Center (1001 Broadway) in , Oakland, California for Cinco de Mayo 2012! The event will feature a night of live IKF Muay Thai Kickboxing "Fight Fiesta" to kickoff celebrations for Cinco de Mayo!

Delicious adult drinks and food, blasting music and great fights... all in a Las Vegas environment! The event will host some of the best fighters in Muay Thai! There will be approximately 15 fights, four exciting IKF Title fights, including two IKF World Title bouts! This will be one of the largest Kickboxing events in the Bay Area in years with some fighters coming as far as the Netherlands. The undercard will feature some of the best up and coming fighters comprised of men and women from across the State of California! For more information go to www.AKPromotions.org or call (916) 205-4762.

Tickets are on sale now at
www.AKPromotions.org

$40, $50, $80...add $10 at the door.
Get them early and save by using your credit card on line.
Doors and Convention Center Bars open at 4:PM.
Come early for Happy Hour Music and Fun! Fights Start at 6:PM!

CINCO de MAYO Commercial - CLICK HERE!

Check Out These Clips Of The Two Junior Ladies
Fighting For The IKF World Title!
Click The YouTube Links To See Them...

Tisha Balentien


Katrina Nahe

MORE IKF NEWS...

2012 North Central Regional
Featuring: Kickboxing / International Rules (leg Kicks ) & Muay Thai
& Junior Divisions ( 8yrs and Older 60 lbs and Over )

Beloit Wisconsin is home for the 2012 IKF North Central Regional Seeding Tournament this coming May 25th, 26th and 27th. Stateline Warriors and the Monyelle Family have been involved in Kickboxing Tournaments since 1988 when Mr. Monyelle won his Amateur Title. This year they have combined their resources with the Wisconsin visitors beau to do the 2012 IKF North Central Regional Seeding Tournament.

At present time they have 38 entry and counting. ( Entry to be listed on Statelinewarriors.com ) Gyms such as Z's Martial Arts (Huntly ,IL), National MAA/Team Thump (Beloit, WI), No Joke MA (Rockford, IL), United MMA (Dekalb,IL), Core MA (Rockford ,IL), Dean'Z Kickboxing (Moline, IL), Sharbite MMA (Fort Atkinson ,WI), Combat Do (Cicero, IL), Top Ten (Chicago, IL) with more coming from Rufus Sports (Milwaukee, WI), Old School Wrestling (Huntly, IL), Bushido MA (Chicago, IL), Attrition MA (Rockford, IL)

Special Guest will be former IKF Super Heavyweight World Champion of Cable, Wisconsin, USA, "Mean" Mike Labree.

The target plan is for a majority of the event proceeds to help with the expensive for participants from the North Central Region who are going to the IKF World Classic Tournament in Orlando Florida this coming July 20th, 21st & 22nd.

Although the Regional Tournament is not mandatory, along with the hope of financial help, keep in mind that participation in a Regional Tournament will help gain you better seeding at the IKF World Classic Tournament. Stateline Warriors reports that entries to come from Rufus Sports, Combat Do, Team Top Notch, CUMA and many More.

• Stateline Warriors is currently working on these Financial issues to help with fighters expenses for this years IKF World Classic Tournament;
  This is for all the Fighters in the Regional with the Portions being distributed Equally among participants going to the IKF World Classic Tournament.
  • Discounted Hotel for Regional
  • Discounted cost for Mandatory Physicals for the IKF World Classic Tournament.
    On this we are working on our doctor either doing the complete physicals the weekend or another date at our cost.
    Meaning what he is charging us for the event or a discounted FEE.
  • Discounted food from local Restaurants.
    We have several Restaurants Committed to discount for Fighters.
  • Discounted Flight to Orlando Florida.
    Stateline Warriors is working with Airline for a Group Rate to Orlando, Florida.
  • Reimbursement of Regional Fee upon Entry in World Tournament!
    Yes, Stateline Warriors will reimburse the Regional registration Fees to all Fighters going to the IKF World Classic Tournament to be applied towards their World Classic entry Fee.
  • Help with Expenses if Profit warrants it Such as
    • Plane Fare and Hotel in Orlando at the IKF World Classic!

• Regional Hotels Under Stateline Warriors Group Rate
  1. $52 plus Tax, Econo Lodge, 608-365-8680, Milwaukee Road, Beloit, WI, 53511
  2. $69.99 plus Tax, Comfort Inn, 608-362-2666, Milwaukee Road, Beloit, WI, 53511
  3. $99 plus Tax, Fairfield Inn, 608-365-2200, Milwaukee Road, Beloit, WI, 53511

More Info Contact Craig Monyelle at 608-365-5425 or E-mail at nat365kick@yahoo.com

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Results From Head To Head Promotions'
"Cage Fighting Championships"
April 28th, 2012 - Bridgwater, England

• WHO: Head To Head Promotions
• WHERE: Junction 24, Bridgwater, England
• WHAT: IKF Kickboxing & ISCF MMA
• IKF/ISCF Event Representative: Carl Sams
• IKF/ISCF Event Referees: Nathan Ward
• IKF/ISCF Judges: Lee Beeston, Malcolm Martin, Tom Ashe
• IKF/ISCF Timekeeper: Sarah Beeston
• Ringside Physician: Dr. Luke Smith
• Ambulance: South West Paramedic Services
• Promoter: Arthur Meek at 00447765042414

1. ISCF Amateur MMA Southern Area Lightweight Title
   Rikki Gullis (Trowbridge, England, 3-2, 67.5kg, 5'10", 2-28-85, Stu Pike, 0044 7859922035 )
   VS Andy Stone (Plymouth, England, 5-0, 66.2kg, 5.9", 8-20-87, Darren Norris, 00447717791314)
   WINNER: Andy Stone by Rear Naked Choke Submission 0:43 round 2.
   This was a very evenly matched contest with both men having similar builds and stats. Some early trading gave way to a wrestling battle that saw submission attempts and escapes at a high rate. The pace was fast and furious and it was only a matter of time before one of these guys made a mistake. With one judge going even and one each way at the end of the first there was everything to play for in the 2nd. But Gullis made a quick mistake and Stone never let him off the hook. An explosive victory and first ISCF belt for Andy Stone.
   
   
2. IKF Amateur FCR British Super Welterweight Title
   Rob Ellick (Bridgwater, England, 8-4, 69kg, 5'8", 4-13-86, Arthur Meek, 00447765042414)
   VS Mike Sandford (Cardiff, Wales, 7-1, 69kg, 5'9", 8-2-91, Lee Carter, 00447515939953)
   WINNER: Mike Sandford by unanimous decision 50-47, 48-47, 50-48.
   Having held the Southern Area title and with the English champion unavailable, Rob Ellick stepped up to face the Welsh wizard Mike Sandford. With the title having been vacated by Ryan Edmundson, Sanford jumped at the chance to cross the water from Wales to challenge for it. And he did not disappoint. His movement at times confused Ellick who just wanted to close him down. But it was not to be. A classy performance and no doubt about the decision and new champion Mike Sandford.
   
   
3. IKF Pro FCR Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title
   Chris James (Bridgwater, England, 10-9-1, 78.9kg, 6'2", 7-29-86, Arthur Meek, 00447765042414)
   VS Matt Martin (Weston, England, 6-5-2, 80.2kg, 6'2", 8-2-91, Stuart Davies, 00447976528497)
   WINNER: Chris James by unanimous decision 59-55, 59-56, 60-54.
   These two campaigners have both fought and won at the higher level in the careers but this one was about re-building following tough losses. Neither man has ever been stopped and tonight was always going to be a distance affair. James was stepping up a weight division and Martin down one in this all west country clash. From the start Martin was playing catch up as James used quicker footwork and sharper punching to rack up the points. There were moments when Matt Martin looked to be in trouble but his big heart always pulled him back into the fight. But at the end it wasn't close, with judge Malcolm Martin (no relation) scoring a shut out and the others not far behind. A good win for Chris James who is back on track
   
   
4. ISCF Pro MMA International Bout
   Kyle Bishop (Barnstaple, England, 4-1, 65.3kg, 5'7", 4-19-87, Lee Bishop, 01271321739)
   VS Ismael Padavia (Talance, France, 5-3, 66.0kg, 5'9", 7-13-81, Jason Ponet, 0033683613154)
   WINNER: Ismael Padavia by RSF 3:35 round 2.
   Kyle Bishop receives 30 day medical suspension until 28th May 2012
   
   
5. IKF Amateur FCR: Light Middleweight
   Connor Bannister (Taunton, England, 1-0, 70.3kg, 5'10", 11-14-95, Mark Monk, 0044773458934)
   VS Dylan Nation (Taunton, England, 0-1, 69.8kg, 5'8", 10-10-96, Grant Harris, 00447554519687)
   WINNER: Connor Bannister by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
   
   
6. IKF Amateur FCR: Super Lightweight
   Lewis Jordan (Bridgwater, England, 5-8-1, 63.6kg, 5.8", 07-28-92, Arthur Meek, 00447765042414 )
   VS Grant Mallinson ( Chippenham, England, 11-1, 66.0kg, 6'1", 12-04-95, Carl Mallinson, 01249 464354)
   WINNER: Grant Mallinson by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28, 30-27
   
   
7. IKF Amateur FCR: Cruiserweight
   Michail Pankin (Bridgwater England, 0-1, 84.3kg, 5'7", 12-12-84, Arthur Meek, 00447765042414 )
   VS Adam Cooper (Taunton, England, 1-0, 81.8kg, 6'2", 10-23,84, Mark Monk 00447773458934)
   WINNER: Adam Cooper by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 20-27.
   
   
8. IKF Amateur FCR: Welterweight
   Juris Poskuus (Bridgwater, England, 2-2, 66.0kg, 5.9", 10-07-86, Arthur Meek 00447765042414 )
   VS Dean Bradley (Neath Wales, 2-0, 66.7kg, 5'6", 02-06-89, James Wallis, 00447837630084)
   WINNER: Dean Bradley by majority decision 28-28, 29-28, 30-28.
   
   
9. ISCF Amateur MMA: Heavyweight
   Tom Playll ( Bridgwater, England, 2-1, 115.3kg, 6'4", 12-23-89, Arthur Meek, 00447765042414 )
   VS Niall Howard (Melksham, England, 1-0, 121.0kg, 6'4", 08-13-89, Stu Pike, 00447859922035 )
   WINNER: Niall Howard by TKO 1:53 round 3.
   Tom Playll receives 30 day medical suspension until 28th May 2012
   
   
10. IKF Amateur FCR: Light Heavyweight
    Luke Hardwell (Bridgwater, England, 0-1, 57.5kg, 5'4", 12-12-95, Martin Lawson, 00447584191057)
    VS Mitch May (Corsham, England, 1-0, 55.8kg, 5'3", 04-25-90, Stu Pike, 00447859922035)
    WINNER: Mitch May by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-26, 30-26.
    
    
11. ISCF Amateur MMA: Welterweight
    Tom Furnival (Trowbridge, England, 2-2, 69.5kg, 5.9", 08-27-90, Scott Clist, 00447916571371)
    VS Pete Cravan ( Bridgwater, England, 0-1, 68.7kg, 5'4", 02-26-76, Martin Lawson, 00447584191057 )
    WINNER: Tom Furnival by TKO 0:14 round 1.
    Pete Cravan receives 30 day medical suspension until 28th May 2012
    
    
12. ISCF Amateur MMA: Welterweight
    Andy Willis ( St Austell, England, 3-1, 75.6kg, 5'9", 06-24-87, Phil Harris, 00447974537441)
    VS Rich Sheppard ( Chippenham, England, 3-2, 76.1kg, 6'2", 01-25-90, Stu Pike, 00447859922035 )
    WINNER: Andy Willis by Ground & Pound stoppage 2:58 Round 3.
    Rich Sheppard receives 30 day medical suspension until 28th May 2012
    
    
13. ISCF Amateur MMA: Lightweight
    Paul Carrotte ((Bristol, England, 2-7, 67.2kg, 5'10", 07-30-87, Arthur Meek, 00447765042414))
    VS Dane Wakeman ( (Plymouth, England, 1-3, 69.9kg, 5'11", 06-24-88, Jim Hamilton, 00447763801465) )
    WINNER: Dane Wakeman by TKO 1:47 Round 3.
    Paul Carrotte receives 30 day medical suspension until 28th May 2012.
    
    
14. ISCF Amateur MMA: Welterweight
    Si Cross, (Bridgwater,, England, 0-1, 71.8kg, 5'9", 02-26-88, Arthur Meek, 00447765042414)
    VS Tim Bridgen ( Bridgwater,, England, 1-0, 73.7kg, 5'8", 03-30-79, Martin Lawson, 00447584191057 )
    WINNER: Tim Bridgen by unanimous decision 30-28, 29-28, 29-28
    
    
15. ISCF Amateur MMA: Lightweight
    Shahair Assioua ( Trowbridge, England, 1-2, 65.0kg, 5'8", 05-31-87, Scott Clist, 00447916571371)
    VS Kennan Fowlie ( Plymouth, England, 2-3, 65.9kg, 5'8", 11-03-90, Jim Hamilton, 00447763801465)
    
    

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