RESULTS OF THE FIRST ANNUAL
1999
IKF/RINGSIDE NATIONAL AMATEUR TOURNAMENT

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"Walkin The Walk!"

1999 IKF / RINGSIDE USA National Amateur Tournament
Is A MAJOR Success!!!

A RINGSIDE Sponsored Event

It doesn't get any more "LEGIT" than this Kickboxing fans! The "Best of the Best" Amateur Kickboxers all at ONE EVENT to decide WHO were TRULY the Nations BEST Amateur Kickboxers! Oh, you say the BEST fighters weren't there because YOU or someone you know wasn't there? Sorry!!! That excuse isn't accepted after this weekends SUCCESS! If you THOUGHT you were truly one of the best, you should have found a way to be there to PROVE YOURSELF to everyone else that was there. Now you'll have to wait until next year, even if your excuse was "LEGIT". With that said, we can hardly wait to see more of you there at "Next Years" 2nd annual IKF RINGSIDE National Amateur Tournament. Oh yes... There will be another... and another...and another! This event is here to STAY!

The word was clear the entire weekend. Those who were there, at Harveys Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs Iowa, USA for the 1st annual IKF RINGSIDE USA National Amateur Championship Tournament clearly had "Walked the Walk!" Nationwide, it's CLEAR there are too many amateurs that "CLAIM" to be the Nations best who hold some National title from an organization that's only known in their home state or region of the United States. Or a fighter who holds a title that several other fighters hold across the nation because the organization they fought for never keeps records of their amateur champions. But this wasn't true at Harveys Casino Hotel in Iowa, USA this last weekend. Those who TRULY wanted to see if they were TRULY the BEST among their peers worked hard to raise the money to make the trip to the National Championship Tournament in Iowa.

Now when we say "Raise the money" we don't mean fees to the IKF. We mean their travel fees such as gas or plane fare, hotel and meals. For there were no Registration fees to pay to the IKF for this first National Championship Tournament. Together the IKFRINGSIDE National Finals Tournament Team of RINGSIDE INC., Harveys Casino Hotel, Tournament Host Mick Doyle, the IAA and the IKF, the event they organized was second to NONE. The event had an Outstanding Venue, Top Class Title Belts for the Champions, Outstanding Equipment to use for each and every fight and all was organized like an Olympic event that ran as smooth as silk! Again, this was truly

"THE" EVENT!

Some of you in the USA reading this choose not to attend for various reasons. Maybe you thought the event would be a wash, that there would be no competition or that it would be no big deal like the many other "SO CALLED" National Championships. Well everyone, for your information, as we just said, this event was "THE EVENT" for Every Amateur in the USA who wanted to be recognized as a TRUE National Champion! Those who attended this FIRST EVER True National Amateur Kickboxing Championship Tournament that included fighters from ALL OVER the United States, Sanctioned by a Legit Kickboxing Sanctioning body can now truly say that they have...

"Walked The Walk!"

Our praise goes out to tournament host Mick Doyle of Omaha Nebraska. ( An e-mail link has been given to this article for those looking to pass on your thanks to Mr. Doyle) Mr. Doyle took on the responsibility of helping the fighters, coaches, officials and guests attending the event find a hotel, restaurants as well as organizing all the events officials and various promotional expenses. We thank Harveys Casino Hotel Team Leaders, Verne Welch (Harveys Senior Vice President & General Manager), and Bill Orlando (Harveys Customer Development Manager) who supplied the venue facilities for Saturday and Sunday for FREE when other venues wanted thousands. Your support of this event and future events is Golden to all of us!

If we knew all their names, we would list them all, but there are so many individuals on Mick Doyle's promotional team that we just need to say THANK YOU to them ALL! For without their efforts, many of men and women would not have reached their dream of a National Finalist, let alone, a true National Champion.

We thank the efforts of those behind the scenes that many don't see that helped the event run so smooth that no one ever questioned the events timing. People such as our event Equipment Coordinator Steve Wiley who made sure all the fighters received the correct size and color of gloves along with headgear and shin pads, for without his efforts, such an event would have lasted DAYS!

We thank Vickie Laegeler of Z's Martial Arts in Lake In The Hills Illinois who assisted in finding the CORRECT title belt to give to our many title belt presenters throughout the Finals. Without her, we would have been searching for days.

To all of our event officials under the leadership of Dan Stell and Fred Fitzgerald who worked passionately to make sure the event was fare and safe for everyone. Judges, referees, timekeepers and kick judges. Even though they put in some long hours, their skills and judgement continued sharp as a needle until the end.

We thank Doctor Eric McKillican who kept all the fighters safe throughout the event with the support of our event paramedics. The courage of some of your decisions could have made a difference in a fighters future and we thank you for assuring them all a bright one.

To the trainers, some who travelled as far as 1,700 plus miles by van (HUMAN USMC Kickboxing Team, Camp Pendleton, California) who sacrificed their time, money and efforts to bring their fighters to the event in search of a dream, a goal, a victory. And for some, just to be a part of something so great was victory enough despite a loss, for they could walk proudly away knowing they truly "Walked the Walk", win or lose.

We thank the dedicated commitment to kickboxing excellence by John Brown and Joe Taylor of Ringside Inc. who have supported the IKF throughout the year. Our relationship has been successful for us all who believe in offering more quality to the sport of kickboxing. Ringside Inc. donation of quality equipment for all IKF events and their financial support of paying half the cost of over $5,000.00 in title belts and awards for this event along with the IKF proved their commitment is as good as GOLD! We look forward to many great years in the sport with the IKF and Ringside Inc. connection.

We truly expect next years event to draw double the amount of fighters and we hope to see you there next year to compete to be one of the Best of the Best amateurs in the USA so that you too can say as all these fighters below can, that you truly "Walked the Walk!"

So without further delay, here's the results of this weekends IKF / RINGSIDE USA National Amateur Championship Tournament and the many names of those amateurs who, won or lost, they truly "Walked the Walk!"

SATURDAY PRELIM
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CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS

• FCR = Full Contact Rules
• IR = International Rules / Leg Kick
• MTR = Muay Thai Rules

1. FCR Light Welterweight Prelim
   Mark Greubel of Augusta Georgia defeated Kern Brown of Orlando Florida by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 to advance to the Championship bout against #1 seed KC Giwa of Bloomington Minnesota on Sunday.
   
   
   
2. MTR Welterweight Prelim
   Chayee Xiong of Omaha Nebraska defeated Eric Crump Camp Pendleton California by split decision, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29 to advance to the Championship bout against #1 seed Joey Corro of Milwaukee Wisconsin on Sunday.
   • In the bout, Crump injured his lung from a knee strike and was taken to a local hospital. Due to the injury, he will be held for several days. However, his team had to "Drive" back to California on Monday and they needed to raise money for a plane ticket for Crump to fly back once released from the hospital. After the fund raising effort was announced at Sundays Finals, a travel agent (who asked not to be identified) offered a 25% reduction of a plane ticket. After that, Harveys Casino stepped up and paid for the entire ticket. Now that's SUPPORT! Our GREATEST Thank You to those who stepped up to help this fighter out!
     
     
     
3. FCR Light Middleweight prelim
   Paul Pearman of Augusta Georgia defeated Daniel Tharp of Belton Missouri by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28, 30-27 to advance to the Championship bout on Sunday against the winner to be determined after several bouts.
   
   
   
4. FCR Light Middleweight Prelim
   Robert Klein of Chicago Illinois and Jean Baptiste of Orlando Florida fought to a split decision draw. So they were scheduled to fight a 1 round bout later in the day to determine who would move on, Bout 17 below.
   
   
   
5. MTR Light Middleweight Prelim
   Rob Wiley of Omaha Nebraska defeated William Suddeth of Chula Vista, California by TKO at end of round 1 to advance to the Championship bout against #1 seed Duane Ludwig of Denver Colorado on Sunday.
   
   
   
6. FCR Middleweight Prelim
   Peyton Russell of Minneapolis Minnesota defeated David Lavender of Spring City Tennessee by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 to advance to round 2 on Saturday.
   
   
   
7. FCR Middleweight Prelim
   Zachary Day of Augusta Georgia defeated Robert Rene Jr. of Orlando Florida by TKO at 1:09 of the 2nd round to advance to round 2 Saturday against Peyton Russell of Minneapolis Minnesota (Winner above).
   
   
   
8. FCR Super Middleweight Prelim
   Joel Poindexter of Kansas City Missouri defeated Johnny Ransom of Clinton Wisconsin by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 to advance to the Championship bout against #1 seed Shawn Stallard of Detroit Michigan on Sunday.
   
   
   
9. IR Super Middleweight Prelim
   Darren Freeman of Susanville California defeated Paul Donelson of Omaha Nebraska by TKO at 1: 20 of the 3rd round to advance to the Championship bout scheduled for later on Saturday.
   
   
   
10. IR Super Middleweight Prelim
    Tony Barton of Omaha Nebraska defeated Justin Russell of Memphis Tennessee by TKO at 1:08 of the 2nd round to advance to the Championship bout against Darren Freeman of Susanville, California above, scheduled for later in the day Saturday.
    
    
    
11. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    IR Light Cruiserweight Division
    Greg Davis of Aurora Colorado defeated Jose Castro of Camp Pendleton California by unanimous decision, 30-25, 30-24, 30-24.
    
    
    
12. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    FCR Flyweight Division
    Eric Andrews of Calumet City Illinois defeated Joe Taylor of Lake In The Hills Illinois by split decision, 30-27, 30-28, 28-29.
    
    
    
13. MTR Featherweight Prelim
    Josh Tarman of Milwaukee Wisconsin defeated Monserrat Mendez of Oceanside California by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-26, 30-26 to advance to the Championship bout on Sunday against #1 seed, Hawk Chhim of Modesto, California.
    
    
    
14. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    MTR Light Welterweight Division
    Christopher Tyre of Camp Pendleton California defeated Carl Ecksted of Omaha Nebraska by split decision, 29-28, 27-29, 27-29.
    
    
    
15. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    MTR Super Middleweight Division:
    Harvey Grasse of South Milwaukee Wisconsin overcame a dislocated shoulder he suffered when he fell during a clinch in the bout to defeat Ricardo Sanders of Camp Pendleton California by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27.
    
    
    
16. MTR Heavyweight Prelim
    Steve Bass of Omaha Nebraska defeated Harvey Green of Camp Pendleton California by TKO (Referee Stopped bout due to experience) at :51 of round 1 to advance to the Championship bout on Sunday against #1 seed, Jason Johnson of Milwaukee Wisconsin..
    
    
    
17. FCR Light Middleweight Prelim
    Robert Klein of Chicago Illinois and Jean Baptiste of Orlando Florida fought a 1 round tie breaker because of their split decision draw in bout 4 above in which Baptiste won. Baptiste advances to the next round and will fight the first fight on Sunday against #1 seed Aaron Lassi of Duluth Minnesota.
    
    
    
18. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    FCR Middleweight Division
    Zachary Day of Augusta Georgia defeated Peyton Russell of Minneapolis Minnesota by TKO at 1:56 of round 2.
    
    
    
19. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    IR Super Middleweight Division
    Darren Freeman of Susanville California defeated Tony Barton of Omaha Nebraska by KO at 1:28 of the 2nd round to bring an end of the scheduled bouts for Saturday.
    
    
    

SUNDAY PRELIM
AND
CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS

1. FCR Light Middleweight
   In the only non championship bout of the day, (Because of the split decision draw bout & added 1 round fight-off on Saturday) Aaron Lassi of Duluth Minnesota defeated Jean Baptiste of Orlando Florida by split decision, 30-27, 29-28, 28-30 to advance to the Championship bout which is the last scheduled bout of the day against Paul Pearman of Augusta Georgia.
   
   
   
2. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
   FCR Super Lightweight Division
   Charles Baron of Chicago Illinois defeated Heath Fonnest of Forest Lake Minnesota by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
   
   
   
3. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
   IR Super Lightweight Division
   Jonathan Border of Memphis Tennessee defeated Robert Burns of Carlsbad California by TKO at 1:11 of the 3rd round.
   
   
   
4. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
   MTR Super Lightweight Division
   Dan Rawlings of Euclid Ohio defeated Chris Brammer of Omaha Nebraska by TKO at 1:56 of round 1.
   
   
   
5. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
   Woman's FCR Welterweight Division
   Jennifer Thyssen of Depree Wisconsin defeated Amy Johndrow of Horn Lake Mississippi by TKO when the doctor stopped the bout after round 1.
   
   
   
6. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
   MTR Featherweight Division
   Hawk Chhim of Modesto California defeated Josh Tarman of Milwaukee Wisconsin by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27.
   
   
   
7. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
   FCR Light Welterweight Division
   Mark Greubel of Augusta Georgia defeated KC Giwa of Bloomington Minnesota by Split decision, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29.
   
   
   
8. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
   IR Welterweight Division
   Phillip Swain of Camp Pendleton California defeated Damon Cline of Kansas City Missouri by Split decision, 28-29, 29-28, 30-27.
   
   
   
9. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
   Woman's MTR Super Lightweight Division
   Lisa Morrison of San Diego California defeated Sarah Baker of St. Paul Minnesota by Split decision, 30-27, 28-29, 30-27.
   
   
   
10. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    FCR Welterweight Division
    Derrick Samuels of Orlando Florida defeated Arvind Gavali of Chicago Illinois by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.
    
    
    
11. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    MTR Welterweight Division:
    Joey Corro of Chicago Illinois defeated Chayee Xiong of Omaha Nebraska by TKO at 1:55 round 2.
    
    
    
12. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    Woman's MTR Flyweight Division
    Angela Rivera of Hespeira California defeated Deb Davey of Dixon Illinois by TKO at 1:09 of round 1.
    
    
    
13. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    FCR Super Welterweight Division
    Kevin Miller of Chicago Illinois defeated Scott Akins of Memphis Tennessee by Split decision, 29-28, 28-29, 30-28.
    
    
    
14. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    MTR Super Welterweight Division
    Jim Downey of Milwaukee Wisconsin defeated Matt Kenney of Omaha Nebraska by TKO at break of round 1 & 2.
    
    
    
15. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    MTR Lightweight Division
    Nathaaniel McIntyre of Brooklyn Ctr. Minnesota defeated Vantha Chhim of Modesto California by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28.
    
    
    
16. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    IR Heavyweight Division
    Bryan Waid of Jasper Alabama defeated Mark Baier of Arvada Colorado by TKO at 1:28 of round 1.
    
    
    
17. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    FCR Super Heavyweight Division
    Jack Nilsson Jr. of Augusta Georgia defeated Allan Samp of Vinemont Alabama by TKO at :52 of round 1.
    
    
    
18. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    MTR Light Middleweight Division
    Duane Ludwig of Denver Colorado defeated Rob Wiley of Omaha Nebraska by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28, 30-28.
    
    
    
19. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    MTR Heavyweight Division
    Jason Johnson of Milwaukee Wisconsin defeated Steve Bass of Omaha Nebraska by TKO at 1:16 of round 3.
    
    
    
20. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    FCR Super Middleweight Division
    Shawn Stallard of Detroit Michigan defeated Joel Poindexter of Kansas City Missouri by KO at 1:36 of round 2.
    
    
    
21. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    FCR Light Heavyweight Division
    David Pareja of Flossmoor Illinois defeated Robert Carlton of Arlington Texas by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27.
    
    
    
22. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    MTR Light Heavyweight Division
    Brian Fowler of Milwaukee Wisconsin defeated Ben Lankow of Camp Pendleton California by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
    
    
    
23. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    MTR Cruiserweight Division
    Brad Fowler of Milwaukee Wisconsin defeated Kareem Rogers of Camp Pendleton California by TKO at 1:36 of round 1.
    
    
    
24. IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    FCR Light Middleweight Division
    Aaron Lassi of Duluth Minnesota defeated Paul Pearman of Augusta Georgia by unanimous decision, 30-28, 30-27, 29-28.

WALKOVER WINNERS

These fighters opponents registered to attend the National Finals but did not show up.

• IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT "WALKOVER" CHAMPION
  FCR Heavyweight Division
  Tim Mazurkiewicz of Beloit Wisconsin won by forfeit when Darryl Rudd of Memphis Tennessee failed to show up at the weigh-ins or the event.
  
  
  
• IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT "WALKOVER" CHAMPION
  MTR Super Heavyweight Division
  Ryan Quendensley of Omaha Nebraska won by forfeit when Innocent Otukwu of Nashville Tennessee failed to show up at the weigh-ins or the event.
  
  
  
• IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT "WALKOVER" CHAMPION
  Woman's IR Bantamweight Division
  Tracey Kuschel of Omaha Nebraska won by forfeit when Thong Souksavath of Nashville, Tennessee failed to show up at the weigh-ins or the event.
  
  
  
• IKF RINGSIDE TOURNAMENT "WALKOVER" CHAMPION
  MTR Junior Light Heavyweight Division
  Anthony Kindel of Milwaukee Wisconsin won by forfeit when Carlos Flores of Bakersfield, California failed to show up at the weigh-ins or the event.

THURSDAY, September 2nd, 1999, AT 1:00 AM - PST

Past News on our Page as we Approached the FINALS

IKF / RINGSIDE USA Nationals...

"Walkin The Walk!"

A RINGSIDE Sponsored Event

Nearly a year ago, IKF President Steve Fossum and RINGSIDE INC. Representative Joe Taylor came up with a dream idea to unite the amateur ranks of kickboxing here in the United States. To bring North and South, East and West together to find out who truly is "The Best of the Best" of the American Amateur Kickboxers. It was an idea that many had talked about, to build a strong and solid foundation for the sport here in America, but that was all with those who discussed it in the past. It was all just talk.

Together Taylor and Fossum knew the challenge would be hard and maybe even impossible with so many different sanctioning organizations in America. Against them would be everything from organizational politics to financial hardships for everyone involved. Finding the fighters would be a task in itself, but finding promoters to fill a card for a regional was to prove even harder. As if that wasn't enough problems in their plan, there were many others... How to please everyone that wanted to participate? Where would the finals be? What rule styles should be offered? How big should the title belts be? How much would the awards cost? How can it be affordable for the fighters yet helpful for the promoters? What would such a challenge cost emotionally, financially and physically for the strain of stress alone could stop such a dream dead in it's tracks.

As the idea grew, Ringside's Taylor put the challenge out to Fossum. "Can it be done?" he asked. "If you think you can, I challenge you to make it happen." What Taylor didn't know though was a challenge is all that IKF President Steve Fossum needed. For Fossum has always lived by the famous quote;

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

As a martial artist of over 20 years, Fossum achieved a total of 13 degrees of black belt in 3 different styles. As a fighter, he won a combined 6 International and 11 National titles in point fighting, hand to hand combat and of course, full contact kickboxing. As a school owner he built the largest karate & kickboxing training facility on the West Coast, USA at over 17,000 square feet in size. When challenged by other sanction bodies who said, "If you think you can do better, do it." he did, and the IKF has long been proof of that. When challenged the same way by a Title Belt company that had terrible customer service, he started the IAA (International Awards and Apparel) so the IKF promoters would never deal with terrible customer service again. Yes, Fossum's accomplishments have been many, but the fact he says, says it all.

"The ONLY reason "I" have succeeded is because of the TEAM around me."

says Fossum. Knowing the strength of the IKF TEAM, Fossum begin to put the plan into action. This was NEVER a "ONE" man challenge. It was a Challenge to the IKF TEAM to see if they could truly "Walk the Walk". And as ANY successful TEAM would respond, battles have been won, one after another on the way to the final battle of the first ever 1999 IKF / RINGSIDE National Amateur Kickboxing Tournament.

Now, almost a year later, Fossum and Taylor's dream idea has become a reality, but NOT ALONE!!! With THE TEAM! The stage is set for the last chapter of this event. The combined efforts of now "ONE" TEAM, The IKF RINGSIDE INC. TEAM have had a GREAT YEAR working up to this event. All of you who were a part of it worked to prove it could be done if we were willing to put in the time, effort and financial support it needed to succeed. We proved that if we all were willing to do our jobs being what we each do best and "Walk Our Walk" we could make it happen. We are all truly ready for "THE BIG SHOW!" If you want to know who's on stage, check out our Final list of our National Championship Qualifiers by clicking Here!

A reminder to EVERYONE that such an event would never be possible if not for the STRONG SUPPORT of OUR IKF TEAM which includes our Fighters, Trainers, Officials the Regional Promoters and of course their understanding FAMILIES & LOVED ONES who have sacrificed "A LOT" of Quality Time to allow us to prepare for this event. We know it hasn't been easy to "Make It Happen" but together as the IKF TEAM, we can say "We've come this far, now lets Finish WALKIN THE WALK!"

As we have said before, but it needs to be said again, A "MAJOR THANKS" to all our IKF regional promoters that sacrificed their time, money and efforts to bring the fighters together. To provide a quality venue so that these great fighters can challenge their peers in a fare and safe competition. To provide them with a truly worthy goal that shall be contested among their peers.

To our first ever regional promoter, Jeff Mullen of Tennessee, who learned with IKF President Steve Fossum that keeping composed and patient as martial artists have their values under pressure. For together, their organizational skills were tested greatly on this first regional event and many lessons were learned.

To Rob Zbilski of Chicago and Duke Roufus of Wisconsin who used the TEAM concept together to promote some of the greatest Muay Thai and Full Contact Bouts we have seen. Proof that Team Work succeeds in every arena.

To Dan Rawlings of Ohio who discovered promoting and fighting are not as glorious as they seem, but if one stays focused, ones goals can still be succeeded.

To Marshall Hamil of California who entered cautiously into the IKF TEAM from other associations as many of us did but now stands as a proud supporter along with his dedicated Human Marine Team. Semper Fi Marshall.

To Caroline Mixon of Florida who battled politics and the ways of the past of some fighters who wanted to stay home and win a title from an unknown organization and not be truly recognized around the world rather than Walk The Walk with the IKF as some of her own champions have. She has faced battle after battle with the OLD SCHOOL people and succeeded greatly with her perseverance and dedication. She is the example of Stand Strong!

To Mike Carlson of Georgia who for so long flew only the PKC flag but united the efforts and fighters of the PKC and the IKF together to prove no world or sport is too small for those working to improve it. The Team concept has worked together with the IKF and PKC consistently now for over a year and even back as far as 1992 when they combined efforts on an event that included 3 PKC & 2 IKF World titles in South Lake Tahoe Nevada, USA that was aired live on Showtime Television.

To Sven Bean of Colorado who put his heart, time and financial backing into an event for the fighters and sacrificed his personal gain to make sure they had a place compete, no matter what the costs.

And finally, to Mick Doyle of Nebraska and the Team of Harveys Casino Hotel in Iowa who have faced the pressure of organizing us all. Together they have faced the daily pressure of bringing OUR TEAM to the finals and making us feel at home while so far away. From what we can see, they are prepared to truly Walked The Walk to not only bring the TEAM together, but to offer us all an atmosphere worthy of winners. for remember everyone, no matter who wears the belts home, you are ALL WINNERS because you have all "Walked the Walk!"

And on that note, we salute you all out there on the IKF TEAM "WORLDWIDE". Together we are ALL a part of something great for the sport of kickboxing. In the beginning, founders Steve Fossum and Dan Stell had a dream, but that dream could have never become a reality as it is today without ALL OF YOU! For all of us on OUR TEAM must remember to do our jobs and do them well. We all have our special talents and we need to focus on them. For as the saying goes;

"Great things can be accomplished by those who don't care who gets the credit!"

OK TEAM... We hope to see you at THE SHOW!
Now lets have some fun.....

1999 Finals Qualifiers

JUNIOR QUALIFIERS

We will ONLY have 1 Juniors Bout; Anthony Kindel, (13) Milwaukee, Wisconsin (85 lbs) vs Carlos Flores, (11) Bakersfield, California (85 Lbs), International Rules. This bout will be fought on SUNDAY.

Carlos Flores Never showed up for this highly anticipated bout. Kindel won by walkover-forfeit.

• 1999 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT EVENTS
  
  
  • South East Division 2 - April 17th
    
    
  • North Central - April 17th
    
    
  • FIRST REGIONAL: Central East Division - April 2nd & 3rd
    
    
  • South West Division - July 31st
    
    
  • South East Division 1 - August 7th

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