TUESDAY, January 29th, 2013, AT 9:10 AM/ PST

IKF & ISCF
Promoters Give Back!

Such great actions by these individuals speak volumes of the promoters who are a part of the ISCF & IKF.
"It was quite meaningful to me to be a part of all this along with what the ISCF & IKF has done here in Florida." Said ISCF & IKF Referee Josh Rutgers.
"It's inspiring to see such upstanding people in the fight sport industry offer back so much. This is what truly sets the ISCF/IKF apart"

All of us here at the ISCF & IKF would like to thank Promoters
Gene Bautista and James Corbett and their amazing promotional teams for doing so much to help so many.
We all look forward to the next event.

IKF & ISCF RESULTS...

Results From Suck it Up Fight Promotions'
"3rd Annual Fight For The Veterans"
January 26th, 2013 - Jacksonville, Florida, USA

• WHO: Suck it Up Fight Promotions
• WHERE: UNF Arena, 4567 Saint John's Bluff Road, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
• WHAT: ISCF Amateur MMA & IKF Amateur Kickboxing
• ISCF/IKF Event Representative: Connie Barden
• ISCF/IKF Event Referee: Eric Skates & Daniel Benaitis
• ISCF/IKF Judges: Jack Hodges, Marcus Fulinua, & TBA
• Ringside Physician (MD): Dr. Samon
• ISCF/IKF Timekeeper: Debbie Sutton
• Promoter: Mr. Gene Bautista at (904) 644-7999 or at Frank@FCFC.comcastbiz.net
• ON THE WEB: www.FirstCoastFullContact.com
  OR FightForVeterans.eventbrite.com

1. IKF Amateur International Rules Kickboxing
   Tyler Hanson, (Merritt Island, Florida, USA, 2-0, 149, 5'9", 12-16-88, Brian, (321) 917-7693)
   VS Nicholas Brannon, (Fairburn, Georgia, 1-2, 147, 5'11", 6-20-95, William Thurman, (678) 799-1689)
   Winner: Ty Hanson KO at 22 seconds of round 1.
   • Nick Brannon has been issued a 45 day Medical suspension until 3-14-13.
     
     
2. ISCF Amateur MMA
   **George Melvan, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 2-0, 157, 5'9", 1-15-85, Thomas Cassaro, (904) 370-0026)
   VS **Randolph Fields, (Brunswick, Georgia, USA, 1-1, 158, 6'1", 10-7-84, Jozef Szasz, (912) 230-9267)
   Winner: George Melvan Unanimous decision judges scores of 30-27, 29-28, 29-28.
   • Is the above Randolph Fields actually this Randolph Fields?
     
     
3. ISCF Amateur MMA
   ****Doug Rizzo** (Yulee, Florida, USA, 2-2, 153, 5'10", 7-25-12, Danny Avola, (904) 701-8102)
   VS Alex Cook, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 1-2, 157, 5'9", 2-5-89, Luiz Palhares, (615) 243-6233)
   Winner: Doug Rizzo TKO at 2:59 of round 1.
   • Alex Cook has been issued a 30 day Medical suspension until 2-26-13.
     • (****) Rizzo has been suspended until he shows proof of Date of Birth.
       At the last ISCF Sanctioned event he fought on he gave his DOB as 10-29-85.
       
       
4. IKF Amateur International Rules Kickboxing
   Sean McCleary, (Brunswick, Georgia, USA, 0-2, 175, 6', 1-27-92, Joszsef Szasz, (912) 230-9267)
   VS James Pla, (Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 1-2, 174, 6'2", 1-11-88, Roan Jucao, (770) 364-0777)
   Winner: Sean McCleary -Split Decision 29-28, 30-27, 28-29.
   
   
5. ISCF Amateur MMA
   **Chris Conley, (Yulee, Florida, USA, 2-0, 136, 5'6", 8-8-88, Billy Mitchell, (904) 374-4186)
   VS **Morgan Jared, (Kingsland, Georgia, USA, 0-1, 134, 5'9", 1-5-95, Kris Kofstead, (912) 552-7624)
   Winner: Chris Conley-Split Decision 29-28, 29-28, 28-29.
   
   
6. IKF Amateur International Rules Kickboxing
   Muhhamed Amirov, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 1-0, AB: 5-2, 150, 5'11", 9-7-94, Michael Knight, (904) 520-0965)
   VS Hugo Acero, (Brunswick, Georgia, USA, 0-1, KB: 3-0, 5'8", 8-10-90, Jozsef Szar, (912) 230-9367)
   Winner: Muhhamed Amirov Unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
   
   
7. ISCF Amateur MMA
   Esau Bright, (Keystone Heights, Florida, USA, 2-1, 210, 5'10", 11-13-82, Pete Santiago, (352) 214-8144)
   VS ****Cody Rollings, (Lake City, Florida, USA, 2-2, KB: 4-0, 208, 6'1", 6-4-88, Ronnie Frazier, (904) 333-3183)
   Winner: Esau Bright: Tap Out -Key lock at 2:29 of round 2.
   • (****) Rollings fought on the ISCF Sanctioned First Coast Full Contact's "The Back Yard Brawl" May 14th, 2011, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, but did not register.
     
     
8. IKF Amateur International Rules Kickboxing
   James Spriggs, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 1-0, 185, 6'2", 11-23-73, Gene Bautista, (904) 644-7999)
   VS Tim Hollingsworth, (Brunswick, Georgia, USA, 1-1, 179, 5'11", 7-20-84, Jozsef Szasz, (912) 230-9267)
   Winner: James Spriggs Unanimous Decision 29-28, 30-27, 29-28.
   
   
9. IKF Amateur International Rules Kickboxing
   Nelson Blanco, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 1-0, 167, 5'8", 1-12-85, Jamie, (904) 881-5066)
   VS William Thurman, (Fayetteville, Georgia, USA, 0-1, 169, 6', 6-7-93, Nick Brannon, (770) 584-2478)
   Winner: Nelson Blanco TKO at 1:26 of round 3.
   • William Thurman has been issued a 30 day Medical suspension until 2-26-13.
     
     
10. ISCF Amateur MMA
    **Royce Hollingsworth, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 2-0, 140, 5'9", 3-6-92, Billy Mitchell, (904) 514-4186)
    VS Jamal Thorne, (Ocala, Florida, USA, 1-1, 139, 5'7", 7-4-88, Self, (352) 512-1423)
    Winner: Royce Hollingsworth Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
    
    
11. ISCF Amateur MMA
    **Colin Schoelen, (Fernandina, Florida, USA, 1-0, 206. 6'4", 6-3-77, John Williams, ( 904) 583-4412)
    VS **Albert McCowin, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 1-1, 201, 5'10", 4-9-90, CONTACT INFO)
    Winner: Colin Shoelin Unanimous Decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
    
    
12. IKF Amateur International Rules Kickboxing
    Nathan Boyette, (Gainesville, Florida, USA, 5-5, MMA: 1-3, 6'4", 6-8-83, Ryan Hodge, (352) 233-3777)
    VS Vince Seabrook, (Greenville, South Carolina, USA, 4-1, 167, 5'9", 10-20-82, Rodney Wilson, (864) 354-0144)
    Winner: Nathan Boyette-Split Decision 30-27, 30-27, 27-30.
    
    
13. ISCF Amateur MMA
    **Jerome Robinson, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 1-0, 154, 5'9", 11-28-89, Jamie Harrison, (904) 881-5066)
    VS **Patrick Webley, (Brooklyn, New York, USA, 0-1, 160, 7-17-90, Jamal Thorne, (352) 512-1923)
    Winner: Jerome Robinson -Tap Out at 2:18 of round 1 -Rear Naked Choke.
    
    
14. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Terrell Walker, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 3-2, 160, 5'6", 4-29-91, Keith Morreira, (707) 761-8601)
    VS **Orbe Cesar, (Miami, Florida, USA 0-1, 164, 5'7", 11-3-88, Jimmy, (352) 642-5063)
    Winner Terrell Walker Tap Out -Choke 1:01 of round 2.
    
    
15. IKF Amateur International Rules Kickboxing
    Kevin Alford, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 1-0, 165, 6', 4-8-83, David Kim, (904) 777-2287)
    VS Shawn Snyder, (Gainesville, Florida, USA, 0-1, 165, 5'7", 5-27-85, Michael Lindemuth, (352) 642-4461)
    Winner: Kevin Alford Unanimous Decision- 30-37, 30-27, 30-27.
    
    
16. IKF Amateur International Rules Kickboxing
    Ben Doomes, (Jesup, Georgia, USA, 2-0, 186, 6', 4-10-85, Jozsef Szasz, (912) 230-9267)
    VS Corey Thompson, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 0-2, l92, 5'10", 6-20-89, Keith Morreia, (707) 761-8601)
    Winner: Ben Doomes TKO at 1:28 of round 2.
    • Corey Thompson has been issued a 30 day Medical suspension until 2-26-13.
      
      
17. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Jesus Ocasio, (Apopka, Florida, USA, 5-0, 189, 6'3", 6-14-83, Charlie Benham, (321) 439-1108)
    VS Ramon Butts, (Jacksonville Florida, USA, 3-3, 183, 5'11", 5-23-80, Vit Singh, (904) 683-7540)
    Winner: Jesus Ocasio- Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28.
    
    
18. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Miguel - Mike - Castillo, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 4-3, 186, 5'7", 8-1-78, Gene Bautista, (904) 525-9468)
    VS Phillip McAlpin, (Lake City, Florida, USA, 6-5, 188, 5'8", 8-25-79, Ronnie Frazier, (386) 333-3183)
    Winner: Mike Castillo Unanimous Decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
    
    
19. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    FLORIDA STATE MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE: 170.1 - 185
    Zach Elkins (Fleming Island, Florida, USA, 7-2, 183, 6', 1-22-78, First Coast Full Contact, (904) 644-7999)
    VS Brad Taylor (Branford, Florida, USA, 13-6-1, 185, 6'2", 8-8-89, Ronnie Frazier, (904) 333-3183)
    Winner: Zack Elkins Rear Naked Choke at 2:37 of round 1.

MORE IKF & ISCF RESULTS

Results From Kage Wars Promotions'
"ISCF MMA"
January 26th, 2013 - Panama City, Florida, USA

• WHO: Kage Wars Promotions
• WHERE: Bay Banquet Hall, Panama City, Florida, USA
• WHAT: ISCF/IKF Amateur Kickboxing & ISCF Amateur MMA
• ISCF/IKF Event Representative: Lee Barden
• ISCF/IKF Event Referee: Josh Rutgers
• ISCF/IKF Judges: TBC
• Ringside Physician (MD): Dr. Lanway Ling
• ISCF/IKF Timekeeper: Amiele Gendive
• Promoter: Mr. Alden Darouse at (805) 522-7045 or at alden.darouse@yahoo.com

1. ISCF Amateur MMA
   **Brian Piccolo, (Panama City, Florida, USA, 4-2, 189, 5'11", 1-7-78, Tim Silva, (850) 319-7452)
   VS **Dustin Rainer, (Panama City, Florida, USA, *5-2, 190, 5'7", 4-19-90, Elite Wolf Pack, (706) 366-0034)
   Winner: Brian Piccolo by TKO at 2:31 of round 2.
   • Dustin Rainer is under suspension until cleared by doctor due to knee injury.
     
     
2. IKF Amateur International Rules Kickboxing
   Cameron Graham, (Panama City, Florida, USA, 1-0, 231, 6'2", 12-28-94, Self, (850) 326-6892)
   VS Jonathan Clarke, (Panama City, Florida, USA, 0-1, 213, 5'10", 9-22-90, Elite Wolf Pack, (853) 527-8178)
   Winner: Cameron Graham from a KO at 1:30 seconds of round 1.
   • Jonathan Clarke has been issued a 45 day medical suspension until 2-26-13.
     
     
3. ISCF Women's Amateur MMA
   **Vanessa ( Marie - Grimes ) (Panama City, Florida, USA, 0-3, KB: 3-1, 117, 5'6", 12-6-84, Atwell MMA, (850) 630-1919)
   VS **Brianna Smith, (Wetumpka, Alabama, USA, 2-3, 114, 5'7", 7-12-90, John Tesch, (850) 607-0833)
   Winner: Vanessa Grimes TKO at 2:10 of round 2.
   • Brianna Smith has been issued a 30 day Medical suspension due to TKO until 2-26-13.
     
     
4. ISCF Amateur MMA
   **JJ Roberts, (Wewahitchka, Florida, USA, 4-4, 162, 6', 4-20-89, Bret Adams, (817) 863-6992)
   VS **Zechariah Rainer, (Panama City, Florida, USA, 1-9, 158, 5'6", 9-3-87, Elite Wolf Pack, (706) 366-0034)
   Winner: JJ Roberts by TKO at 30 seconds of round 2.
   • Zechariah Rainer has been issued a 30 day Medical suspension due to TKO until 2-26-13.
     
     
5. ISCF Amateur MMA
   **Erimus Mills, (Panama City, Florida, USA, 11-9, 156, 6, 6-14-89, Brett Adam, (850) 401-3642)
   VS **Justin Cooper (Pensacola, Florida, USA, 0-1, 159, 5'10", 3-5-92, Sensei Wilkerson, ( 850) 261-1398)
   Winner: Erimus Mills by Tap Out at 1:01 of round 1.
   • Is the above Justin Cooper actually this Justin Cooper?
     
     
6. IKF Amateur International Rules Kickboxing
   Seth Bryan, (Tallahassee, Florida, USA, 4-0, 150, 6'1", 5-6-94, Shane Weinische, (850) 508-1132)
   VS Adam Colvin, (Panama City, Florida, USA, 11-4, 160, 5'10", Self, (850) 628-5059)
   Winner: Seth Bryan by Split Decision 30-27, 28-29, 30-27
   
   
7. ISCF Amateur MMA
   **Yehanathan Baumon, (Panama City, Florida, USA, 4-0, 135, 5'5", 4-13-86, Brett Adams, (817) 863-6992)
   VS **Steve Crawford, (Tallahassee, Florida, USA, 1-1, 135, 5'10", 2-12-83, Shane Weinischke, (850) 508-1132)
   Winner: Yehanathan Baumon by Tap Out (Triangle Choke) at 2:13 of round 1.
   
   
8. ISCF Amateur MMA
   **Sedric Johnson, (Panama City, Florida, USA, 4-4, 176, 6'1", 9-4-84, Brett Adams, (817) 863-6992)
   VS **Osnit Holozier, (Tallahassee, Florida, USA, *6-1, 176, 5'9", Shane Weinichke, (850) 508-1132)
   Winner: Sedric Johnson by Tap Out (Choke) at 1:50 of round 1.
   • Is the above Sedric Johnson actually this Sedric Johnson?
     
     
9. ISCF Amateur MMA
   **Brock Weaver, (McIntosh, Alabama, USA, *15-7, 156, 6', 12-5-91, Jimmy Mills, (251) 458-0579)
   VS **Brandon Jenkins, (Panama, City Florida, USA, 16-13, 155, 6', 9-30-91, Brett Adams, (817) 863-6992)
   Winner: Brok Weaver by Unanimous Decision.
   
   
10. IKF Amateur International Rules Kickboxing
    Billy Henaga, (South Port, Florida, USA, 2-0, 199, 5'10", 3-9-93, Stan Atwell, (850) 630-1919)
    VS Jonathan Dailey, (Crawfordville, Florida, USA, 3-0, 201, 5'10", 3-26-90, Shane Weinschke, (850) 508-1132)
    Winner: Billy Henaga by Split Decision 29-28, 29-28, 27-30.
    
    

MONDAY, January 28th, 2013, AT 8:28 AM/ PST

Challenger Remembered...

IN MEMORY OF THOSE LIVES LOST ON THIS DAY OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER DISASTER.

At exactly 11:28 AM EST today the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after lift-off.
It was one of the saddest events of our lifetime and one of those events where you remember where you were, and what you were doing when you heard the awful news.
President Reagan was to give a State of the Union address that evening; instead he delivered one of his greatest speeches ever.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd planned to speak to you tonight to report on the state of the Union, but the events of earlier today have led me to change those plans. Today is a day for mourning and remembering. Nancy and I are pained to the core by the tragedy of the shuttle Challenger. We know we share this pain with all of the people of our country. This is truly a national loss. "

"Nineteen years ago, almost to the day, we lost three astronauts in a terrible accident on the ground. But, we've never lost an astronaut in flight; we've never had a tragedy like this. And perhaps we've forgotten the courage it took for the crew of the shuttle; but they, the Challenger Seven, were aware of the dangers, but overcame them and did their jobs brilliantly. We mourn seven heroes: Michael Smith (Pilot), - Dick Scobee (Francis Scobee - Mission Commander) - Judith Resnik (Mission Specialist 2) - Ronald McNair (Mission Specialist 3) - Ellison Onizuka (Mission Specialist 1) - Gregory Jarvis (Payload Specialist 2) and Christa McAuliffe (Payload Specialist 1)
We mourn their loss as a nation together. "

"For the families of the seven, we cannot bear, as you do, the full impact of this tragedy. But we feel the loss, and we're thinking about you so very much. Your loved ones were daring and brave, and they had that special grace, that special spirit that says, 'Give me a challenge and I'll meet it with joy.' They had a hunger to explore the universe and discover its truths. They wished to serve, and they did. They served all of us."

" We've grown used to wonders in this century. It's hard to dazzle us. But for twenty-five years the United States space program has been doing just that. We've grown used to the idea of space, and perhaps we forget that we've only just begun. We're still pioneers. They, the members of the Challenger crew, were pioneers. And I want to say something to the schoolchildren of America who were watching the live coverage of the shuttle's takeoff. I know it is hard to understand, but sometimes painful things like this happen. It's all part of the process of exploration and discovery. It's all part of taking a chance and expanding man's horizons. The future doesn't belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave. The Challenger crew was pulling us into the future, and we'll continue to follow them. "

"I've always had great faith in and respect for our space program, and what happened today does nothing to diminish it. We don't hide our space program. We don't keep secrets and cover things up. We do it all up front and in public. That's the way freedom is, and we wouldn't change it for a minute. We'll continue our quest in space. There will be more shuttle flights and more shuttle crews and, yes, more volunteers, more civilians, more teachers in space. Nothing ends here; our hopes and our journeys continue. I want to add that I wish I could talk to every man and woman who works for NASA or who worked on this mission and tell them: "Your dedication and professionalism have moved and impressed us for decades. And we know of your anguish. We share it.""

"There's a coincidence today. On this day 390 years ago, the great explorer Sir Francis Drake died aboard ship off the coast of Panama. In his lifetime the great frontiers were the oceans, and a historian later said, 'He lived by the sea, died on it, and was buried in it.' Well, today we can say of the Challenger crew: Their dedication was, like Drake's, complete."

"The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for the journey and waved goodbye and 'slipped the surly bonds of earth' to 'touch the face of God.' Thank you."
Ronald Reagan, January 28, 1986

• Francis R. Scobee – Mission Commander
• Michael J. Smith – Pilot
• Ellison S. Onizuka – Mission Specialist 1
• Judith A. Resnik – Mission Specialist 2
• Ronald E. McNair – Mission Specialist 3
• Christa McAuliffe – Payload Specialist 1
• Gregory B. Jarvis – Payload Specialist 2

• 150-160lbs DIVISION
  1. Marco Antonio Arreola (Oakdale MMA, Oakdale, California, USA)
  2. Ryan Caynak (Morgan's Martial Arts, Lodi, California, USA)
     
     
• 135 lbs DIVISION
  1. Ryan Hadley (Morgan's Martial Arts, Lodi, California, USA)
  2. Jared Denys (Dynamic MMA, Modesto, California, USA)
     
     
• 12 YEAR OLD GIRLS DIVISION
  1. Krissy Theofanopoulis (Sonora MMA, Sonora, California, USA)
  2. Jolina Pardila (N Motion, Stockton, California, USA)
     
     
• 125-135lbs GIRLS DIVISION
  1. Claudia Almanzar (Morgan's Martial Arts, Lodi, California, USA)
  2. Andrea Poyorena (N Motion, Stockton, California, USA)
     
     
• Heavyweight MENS DIVISION
  1. Manuel Ruiz (Dynamic MMA, Modesto, California, USA)
  2. Tobin Harding (Morgan's Martial Arts, Lodi, California, USA)
     
     
• Open Weight DIVISION
  1. Ryan Caynak (Morgan's Martial Arts, Lodi, California, USA)
  2. Anthony Howard (Sonora MMA, Sonora, California, USA)
     
     
• 135-145lbs GIRLS DIVISION
  1. Brieta Carpenter (Robinson's Tae Kwon Do North, Elk Grove, California, USA)
  2. Claudia Almanzar (Morgan's Martial Arts, Lodi, California, USA)
     
     

FRIDAY, January 4th 2013, AT 6:00 PM/ PST

Former Multi Time IKF WC Champion
Tecia Torres
Ready For Second Pro MMA Bout!

Tecia Torres of North Lauderdale, Florida, USA is a Multi Time IKF Muay Thai Champion. Torres is 16-4/2 in Kickboxing / Muay Thai, 7-0 in amateur MMA and is 1-0 in Pro MMA. Torres will be hoping to keep her MMA record flawless this Saturday, January 5th in Kansas City, Kansas at the Invicta Fighting Championships when she takes on Paige VanZant.

Out of 4 trips to "The Show" Torres won the IKF World Classic Tournament 3 times. Her wins were her last 3 World Classic appearances in a row.

• 2009
  At her first IKF World Classic appearance in 2009 in Orlando Florida, Torres defeated her first two opponents by decision before losing in the Championship bout to Tiffany Connell of Bradenton, Florida by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 29-28.
  
  
• 2010
  At the 2009 IKF World Classic in Orlando Florida, Torres first defeated Lacey Roberts of Denham Springs, Louisiana by unanimous decision, 30-26, 30-26, 30-26. In her second bout of the day she defeated Lakesha Springle of Augusta, Georgia, USA by majority decision, 30-26, 29-27, 28-28. The next day in her Championship bout she defeated Jacqui Bradley of Burlington, Ontario, Canada by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 to take home the title.
  
  
• 2011
  At the 2011 IKF World Classic in Orlando Florida, Torres defeated Carolina Muñoz of San Pedro, San Jose, Costa Rica by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-26 & 30-27 to take home the title.
  
  
• 2012
  At this years 2012 IKF World Classic in Orlando Florida, Torres first defeated Karina Montero of Altamonte Springs, Florida by unanimous decision, 30-26 on all 3 judges cards. In her second bout of the day she defeated Michele Burke of Jacksonville, Florida by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards. The next day on Championship Sunday she defeated Nicole Ball of Arlington, Virginia by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 30-28 to take home the title.
  
  
• Tecia's MMA database page can be found by clicking HERE.
  
  

Torres has been matched up against a fighter that is known to the IKF's sister organization for MMA, the ISCF. Former Ultimate Reno Combat fighter Paige VanZant, who fought her 1 and only amateur bout on a URC - ISCF Sanctioned event in Reno, Nevada. Her bout against Torres will be her 3rd Pro MMA bout. Paige's mma database page can be found by clicking HERE.

VanZant and Torres have 1 common MMA opponent, Amber Stautzenberger. Torres beat her in a 3 round decision in Florida when Torres was an amateur and Stautzenberger had a 4-2 record. In VanZant's 2nd pro fight she fought Stautzenberger, also winning by a 3 round decision, in Texas.

Although neither are knockout artist, this should be an interesting match-up. Many have thought VanZant turned pro way too soon after only 1 amateur mma bout. However after 2 wins, she has put some of the skeptics to rest. Although not a lot, while under 18, she has had amateur boxing bouts as well, but it's been said that she did not have a winning record.

At weigh-ins today (Below) Torres weighed in at 115.6 while VanZant weighed in at 113.8.

Needless to say, "ON PAPER" (Which has proven not to mean a lot) Torres would have a head and shoulders advantage above VanZant in the experience category. However, this is an MMA bout, where there are so many variables, and anything can happen in the flash of a second. Once again, The Invicta Fighting Championships will take place this Saturday, January 5th in Kansas City, Kansas.

ANOTHER
IKF
WOMEN CHAMPION
On This Event!

Also on tomorrow's Invicta Fighting Championships event will be current IKF Pro Muay Thai European Flyweight Champion Joanne Calderwood of Glasgow, Scotland. This is Calderwood's second appearance on the Invicta Fighting Championships event having won her last bout this past October against Ashley Cummins by Knockout at 3:15 of round 1. Tomorrow night Calderwood will face off against Livia Von Plettenberg of Austria. It's been said that Von Plettenberg is a Matt Lindland protégé and European Muay Thai Champion. However, we could not find "ANY" info of her even doing any Muay Thai, let alone being a European Muay Thai Champion in a web search. Regardless, if she's trained by Matt Lindland, she's sure to be ready to put on a show with Calderwood.

Calderwood is 4-0 as a Pro MMA fighter and this will be Von Plettenberg's 2nd Pro MMA bout.

Calderwood(19-2 in Muay Thai) won the IKF Pro Muay Thai European Flyweight title on September 13th, 2009 in Glasgow Scotland when she defeated Maria Curriki of Madrid Spain by unanimous decision.

All of us here at IKF Kickboxing & ISCF MMA would like to wish everyone the best of luck this weekend.

Invicta Fighting Championships
Invicta Fighting Championships (www.InvictaFC.com) is a world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight series dedicated to providing female athletes with a major platform to hone their skills on a consistent basis. Founded in 2012 by longtime MMA executive Shannon Knapp and sports aficionado Janet Martin, Invicta is committed to pioneering the future growth of women's MMA by promoting the best possible matchups between female competitors and identifying and developing future superstars of the sport.

MONDAY, December 31st, 2012, AT 6:20 PM/ PST

"Keep To The Code!"

With so many making New Years Resolutions during this time of so many of us questioning our powerful political leaders, I thought I would take action instead of just talking about what I dislike about those in power. From here forward, I think all of us Fight Sport Officials need to take some of the same lessons many are wishing of our government leaders and put these lessons into ACTION! This being said, to all of our Officials with IKF Kickboxing, - ISCF MMA and IAB Boxing, I'd like to introduce you to our new motto… Yes, it's been used before by a popular movie, but I'm sure they won't mind when they know what we are referring to… For all of us Officials, let it be from here forward known that whenever any of us use the phrase,

"Keep To The Code!"

It shall ALWAYS refer to the following code for all of us as officials when working to help advance the fight sports with fairness and safety in mind. Our CODE is,

"Always DO the RIGHT Thing!"

That shouldn't be too hard to follow, and to add to it, post this where you can see it and read it EVERY DAY,

"How hard is it to Do the Right Thing? IT'S NOT, SO DO IT!"

May all of you enter 2013 with the Greatest of Goals and that you accomplish them all with the values of
Honor, Courage, Loyalty, Discipline, Honesty, Integrity, Benevolence, Politeness, Respect, Sincerity, Commitment and Self-Control!
Values we ALL should live by… ALWAYS!

Happy New Year Everyone!
See you all in 2013!

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