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The Best of The Best


BY KUHN FRED FITZGERALD
(Right)


It was a competition for Championships, and a Championship competition, named the IKF/Ringside USA National Amateur Kickboxing Championships. It was held at the magnificent Harvey's Casino Hotel, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, outside of Omaha Nebraska. This event was the brainstorm of Steve Fossum, Dan Stell, Joe Taylor, and Mick Doyle, who was contacted to host the event. Make no mistake about it, these people had the dream, and then made the dream come true. There were many others who devoted there time, and expertise, just to name a few, Jeff Mullen, Vicki Monyelle, Rob Zbilski, Duke Roufus, Mike Carlson, Kevin Neuman, there are so many others, we thank all of you. Without devoted people like this these highly trained athletes would not have an opportunity to test their skills.

Is this how the Olympics started in 1896, with just an idea and a group of people dedicated to the Martial Arts, willing to pay the price for success? I am sure there are many fighters who stayed away thinking this was just another bogus event that would never happen, well it did happen, and the best fighters in the United States competed on September 2, and 3rd 2000 for the honor of being called the Champion of the USA in their weight class.

If you feel you or your fighter would have won, well get ready now for next year, which will be bigger yet, contact the IKF, find out what is needed for you to enter, we welcome every one, this event is here to stay, if you are a serious MuayThai fighter, or Kickboxer you will want to be part of this historic competition. I will mention some fighters that I might have had personal contact with, either because I refereed them or we were both in the right place at the right time, don't be offended it I fail to mention your name.

Every competitor has a compelling story, Sgt. Ricardo Sanders and the Marine Kickboxing Team, driving half way across the United States to compete, the magnificent Sunshine Fettkether, with her thunderous leg kicks, trained by Bob Karmel. She is destined for greatness. Trisha Hill, who leveled her opponent with the most spectacular technique of the competition. Duke Roufus with his meticulously prepared MuayThai fighters. How about 14 year old Boomer Fischer, who in her other life is probably your average teenage girl, with make up, girl friends and Britney Spears, but today she is sitting having her hands wrapped, by her fine trainer Benny Voyles, preparing for combat, her hard body evidence of hundreds of hours training in the gym, with a focus that says, I will not be denied, she did win the Championship.

How many other fighters would achieve greatness, did the spirit of the Indian Warriors that lived here decades ago influence their performance, or did they just fight better than they ever did before, or are they just that good, I don't know, but what I do know is I have never seen more determination, more heart, than I did in these two days. As an Official I am pleased to tell you, with over 70 fights, over 150 rounds of hard hitting, not one injury. Why? Because the rules were clear and understood, first class equipment, and the best Officials in the USA, who are committed to the safety of the fighter.

The great Officials who live and breath this sport are: Dan Stell the head of IKF Officials, simply the best Kickboxing Referee, Terry Storm, the best woman Referee in the USA, Mike Storm who controls the ring with sheer power, Carlton Duncan who has achieved the confidence he has been looking for, Scott Weeks, who has the competence to do what ever he puts his mind to. I have left out many of the fine Judges, there is Colleen, Tony, and I know there are more, please send your names to me.

A special thanks to the physician at ringside the celebrated neurologist Dr. Reyes. As I said, I have left out many important names, of fighters and trainers, please fax or E-Mail me (ffitzgerald@monmouth.com) with your personal story, it will be very important to me, my fax number is (732) 918.3333. See you next year.




THURSDAY, September 7th, 2000, AT 1:15 AM PT


UPDATED AT: 3:45 PM On Thursday, September 7th, 2000.


Who Are The
BEST
Amateur Kickboxers In The
USA?
They Were ALL Present To
"Walked The Walk"
At This Years
IKF/RINGSIDE National Amateur Kickboxing Championships!

What can be said of a weekend that brought "THE BEST" Amateur Kickboxers around America to 1 Event? What can be said of the sacrifices that each individual made just to get there in the first place? What can be said of the HEART that EVERYONE showed in their quest to win "THE" National Kickboxing Title?

There are no words to explain the feeling each of us had this past weekend. Words are cheap when it comes to performance and what we all witnessed this past weekend at Harveys Hotel Casino in Council Bluffs Iowa USA was THE BEST that America had to offer in Amateur Kickboxing!

As someone put it, "If you're an amateur kickboxer that claims to be the best and you weren't in Iowa this last weekend maybe you should re-think your personal opinion... Because THE BEST Amateur Kickboxers In America were in Iowa this last weekend and if you weren't there... Well....

We'll be posting more stories about last weekends event later in the week. Other stories that will be submitted to us here at the IKF Headquarters by those who were there. A story about our event Title Belts is being held back until we see how a certain company handles a slight problem we had with them... which those who were there know what were talking about... Pictures that will be mailed to us by the fighters and fans will be added to this article soon as well as we get them in. But for now, lets bring you the most important part of the show, the fight results of the Amateur Fighters across the USA who Walked The Walk at this years IKF/RINGSIDE National Amateur Kickboxing Championships.




NOTE: Bouts are listed by weight-classes, NOT by order they were fought.
Also, all records include wins and loses of this weekends event.

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS - (Ages 8-15)

  • FCR: JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT: 60.1-65 LBS.
    1. Chad Monyelle,10, 4'4", 61, Beloit, WI, 1-0/0, Trainer Craig Monyelle won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision, (28-26, 29-26 & 28-27) over;
    2. Jimmy Ryder, 9, 4'1", 65, Omaha, NB, 0-1/0, Trainer Mick Doyle.


  • MTR: JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT: 70.1-75 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Fred Fitzgerald: IKF MuayThai Referee
    1. Justin Lawrence, 10, --, 74, Pacific, MO, 9-0/0, Trainer Benny Voyles won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-24, 30-24, 30-24) over;
    2. Nathan Hicks, 12, 4'6", 71, Dubuque, IA, 1-1/0, Trainer Dean Lessei who had advanced to the Championship round by a split decision victory (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) over;
    3. Bryce Ryder, MTR, 10, 4'2", 75, Omaha, NB, 0-1/0, Trainer Mick Doyle.


  • MTR: BANTAMWEIGHT: 120.1-125 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Joe Taylor: Tournament Co-Founder & Ringside Inc. Representative.
    1. Matt Bentley, 15, 5'4", 126, Omaha, NB, 3-0, Trainer Mick Doyle won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) over;
    2. David Flurry, 13, 5'2", 123, Dubuque IA, 0-1/0, Trainer Dean Lessei.


  • FCR: FEATHERWEIGHT: 125.1-130 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Brooks Mason: Champion Trainer.
    1. Kasper Harrison, 15, 5', 130, Detroit, Michigan, 5-0/1, Trainer Elliot Cooper won the National tournament title by unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-26) over;
    2. Shane Shappley, 15, 5'7", 126, Memphis, TN, 1-1/0, Trainer Jimmy Blann who advanced to the Championship Round by a TKO victory at the end of round 1 over;
    3. Tysen Johnson, 14, 5'6", 126, Omaha, NB, 0-1, Trainer Mick Doyle.
    4. Jeremy Longwel,13, 5'7", 126, Omaha, NB, 0-1, Trainer Mick Doyle was defeated by Kasper Harrison in the preliminary round by TKO at the break of the 2nd and 3rd round.


  • IR: LIGHTWEIGHT: 130.1-135 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Vicki Monyelle: 2000 IKF/RINGSIDE Nationals Tournament Staff.
    1. Boomer Fischer, 15, 5'2", 135, Pacific, MO, 6-1/0, Trainer Benny Voyles won the National tournament title by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) over;
    2. Niki Burton, *16, 5'3", 126, Dubuque, IA, 4-1/0, Trainer Dean Lessei (* Was 15 At Regional) who advanced to the Championship round by a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) victory over;
    3. Bette Mullins, 14, 5'3", 134, Collierville, TN, 0-1/0, Trainer Jonathan Border.
    4. Jackie Ryder, 14, 5'3", 132 Omaha, NB, 0-1/0. Trainer Mick Doyle lost in the opening preliminary round to Champion Boomer Fischer, by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-26, 30-26.







WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS


  • MTR: FLYWEIGHT: 112.2 LBS. & Below:
    Belt Presented By: Kongnapa: Pro World MuayThai Champion
    1. Rhea Fontanilla, MTR, 19, 4'11", 101, Adelanto, CA, 2-1/0, Trainer Jim VanOver won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27 over;
    2. Ashley Healey, MTR, 16, 5'2", 104, Dubuque, IA, 0-1/0, Trainer: Dean Lessei.


  • FCR: FLYWEIGHT: 120 LBS & BELOW
    Belt Presented By: Dr Reyes: Nationals Ringside Phisician.
    1. Suzanne Anderson, 31, 5'1", 120, Bloomington, MN, 5-0/0, Trainer C. B. Bunkholt won the National Tournament title by unanimous decision over;
    2. Blanca Gutierrez, 34, 5', 115, Pacifica, CA, 5-2-5/0, Trainer Danovis Dee Pooler who advanced to the championship round with a unanimous decision victory over;
    3. Brenda Harrison, 26, 5'6", 110, Atlanta GA, 6-3/0, Trainer Eddie Monger.
    4. Rene' Brodacz, 32, 5'1", 117, Lake Zurich, IL, 4-1/0, Trainer Team Z was defeated in round 2 by champion Suzanne Anderson after a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) victory in round 1 over;
    5. Khristine Miller, FCR, 25, 5'2", 117, St Louis, MO, 1-1/0, Trainer Jesse Finney.


  • FCR: LIGHTWEIGHT: 128.1 LBS. - 132 LBS
    Belt Presented By: Scott Mincey: Pro World Kickboxing Champion.
    1. Trisha Hill, (Right) 24, 5'3", 127, Lawerenceville, GA, USA, 10-0/3, Trainer Gary Brown won the National Tournament Title in impressive fashion with a spinning crescent kick KO at 1:09 of the 3rd round in what was "The Women's Bout of the Tournament over;
    2. Katie Ehrhardt, 21, 5'9", 128, Lake Zurich, IL, 7-2/1, Trainer Team Z who had advanced to the championship round with a unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 28-29) victory over;
    3. Paula Duncan, 39, 5'3", 130, Simpsonville, SC, 3-0/1, Trainer Ray Thompson.
    4. Susan Shea, 26, 5'7", 130, Minneapolis, MN, 3-1/0, Trainer CB Bunkholt lost in the opening preliminary round to Champion Trisha Hill by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
      • Triche Rasmussen, 29, 5'4", 129, Seaside, CA, 0-0-1/0, Trainer Adam Rogers was unable to attend due to personal reasons.


  • MTR: LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT: 132 + LBS. - 139.7 LBS. NO CHAMPION
    • Sarah Baker, 20. 5'9", 137, Brooklyn Center, MN, 5-2/1, Trainer Greg Nelson, opponent, Megan Lewis, 25, 5'8", 135, Rockfalls, IL, 0-0/0, Trainer Mike Mattox dropped out of the tournament the week of the event so Baker did not attend.


  • FCR: WELTERWEIGHT: 142.1 LBS. - 147 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Tim Mazurkiewicz: 1999 IKF/RINGSIDE National Tournament Champion.
    1. Rebecca Preacher, 36, 5'8", 148, Simpsonville, SC, 11-1/1, Trainer Ray Thompson won the National Tournament Title with a split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) victory in one of the closest bouts of the tournament over;
    2. Jennifer Thyssen, 27, 5'5", 143, DePree WI, 11-2-1/4, Trainer Derek Kaio who advanced to the Championship round with a unanimous decision (30-25, 30-24, 30-24) victory over;
    3. Jennifer Repa, 19, 5'8", 145, St Louis MO, 4-1/0, Trainer Jesse Finney who advanced to round 2 after her opening round victory over Amy Petrich below.
    4. Summer Miller, 23, 5'11", 145, Augusta, GA, 3-1/1, Trainer Mike Carlson was defeated in her first preliminary bout by Champion Rebecca Preacher.
    5. Amy Petrich, 27, 5'5", 146, Lake Zurich, IL, 0-1/0, Trainer Team Z was defeated by TKO at the end of round 2 by Jennifer Repa in the opening round.


  • MTR: WELTERWEIGHT: 139.7 + LBS. - 147.4 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Joe Taylor: Tournament Co-Founder & Ringside Inc. Representative.
    1. Sunshine Fettkether, 24, 5'8", 145, Mesa, AZ, 5-2-1/2, Trainer Bob Karmel won the National tournament title with a TKO victory at :49 seconds of round 1 over;
    2. Julie Jackle, 19, 5'9", 141, Milwaukee, WI, 3-4/0, MGR: John Jackle.


  • FCR: LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT: 153.1 LBS. - 159 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: C. B. Bunkholt: Pro World Kickboxing Champion
    1. Amy Barabasz, 27, 5'6", 159, Detroit, MI, 4-1/0, Trainer Scott Mincey came from the lowest seed in the division to win the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) over;
    2. Lannie Gault, 29, 5'5", 159, St Louis MO, 3-3/2, Trainer Jesse Finney who was the number 1 seed.
    3. Season Miller, 20, 5'5", 159, Rockfalls, IL, 0-4/0, Trainer Mike Mattox lost to Champion Amy Barabasz by TKO at 1:36 of round 1.


  • MTR: LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT: 147.4 + LBS - 156.2 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Brooks Mason: Champion Trainer.
    1. Lisa Stecki, 18, 5'10", 156, Milwaukee, WI, 6-0/0, Trainer Duke Roufus won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) over;
    2. Tammy Roza, 21, 5'3", 152, Omaha, NB, 2-3/0, Trainer Mick Doyle.





MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS


  • FCR: FLYWEIGHT: 120.1 LBS. AND BELOW
    Belt Presented By: Elliot Cooper: IKF Trainer.
    1. Joe Taylor, 20, 5'7", 115, Lake in the Hills, IL, 2-3/1. Trainer: Rob Zbilski won the National Tournament Title by majority decision (29-26, 28-28, 29-26) over;
    2. Eric Andrews, 18, 5'8", 117, Clement City, IL, 3-1/1.


  • FCR: FEATHERWEIGHT: 124.1 LBS. - 128 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Craig Monyelle: Pro U. S. Full Contact Champion.
    1. Justin Pickett, 17, 5'4", 128, Augusta, GA, 3-0/0, Trainer, Mike Carlson won the National Tournament Title by TKO at :59 seconds of round 1 over;
    2. Billy Byrd, 23, 5'10", 125, Aurora, IL, 11-3-2/2, Trainer: Rocky Troutman who was the #1 seed.
    3. Joseph Balkis, 30, 5'5", 128, Calumet City, IL, 5-5/2, Trainer: Glen Hudson lost to Champion Justin Pickett by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in the opening round.
      • Derrick Jones, 19, 5'6", 126, Clarksdale, TN, 6-0/1, Trainer Leroy Curtis was a NO SHOW with no phone call to cancel or any notice...


  • MTR: FEATHERWEIGHT: 120.1 + LBS. - 125.4 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Fred Fitzgerald: IKF MuayThai Referee.
    • Josh Tarman, 24, 5'2", 125, Milwaukee, WI, 4-2/2, Trainer Duke Roufus, won the National Tournament Title by walkover after his opponent, Darin Zabriskie, 24, 5'6", 125, Brooklyn Center, MN, 2-1/0, Trainer Greg Nelson, came down sick on the second day of the Tournament. Zabriskie, had defeated Jerry Anthis, MTR, 20, 5'4", 125, Omaha, NB, 1-0/0, Trainer Mick Doyle, by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in the opening round the day before. After word of Zabriskie, being sick, Anthis was offered the bout but was injured from the previous days bout.


  • IR: SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT: 132.1 LBS. TO 137 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Mike Carlson: IKF Representative & ISCF Director
    1. Casey Garza, 25, 5'7", 137, Milwaukee, WI, 1-0/0, Trainer Duke Roufus won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) over;
    2. Cris Tyre, 21, 5'7", 137, Quantico, VA, 6-3/1, Trainer Ricardo Sanders.


  • FCR: SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT: 132.1 LBS. TO 137 LBS.
    • Troy Mason, 35, 5'5", 137, St Louis, MO, 0-0/0, (60 Am Bx) Trainer Jesse Finney won the National Tournament Title by Walkover after he traveled through the middle of the night Friday night from St. Louis Missouri only to find out that his opponent, Andre Pittman, 18, 5'6, 136, Clarksdale, TN, 5-0/2, Trainer Leroy Curtis, was a NO SHOW. Pittman nor trainer Leroy Curtis never called anyone to announce they were never coming.


  • MTR: LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT: 132 + LBS. - 139.7 LBS
    Belt Presented By: Fred Fitzgerald: IKF MuayThai Referee.
    1. Neal Fox, 28, 5'9", 139.5, Milwaukee, WI, 6-3-2/4, Trainer Duke Roufus won the National Tournament Title by split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) over;
    2. Nathaniel McIntyre, 30, 5'8", 133, Minneapolis, MN, 6-1/3, Trainer Greg Nelson.


  • FCR: LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT: 137.1 LBS. TO 142 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Mark Greubel: 1999 IKF/RINGSIDE National Tournament Champion.
    1. John Greubel, 16, 5'10", 140, Martinez, GA, 3-0/0, Trainer Mike Carlson followed in brother Mark's footsteps to win the National Tournament Title with a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) victory over;
    2. Mario Williams, 23, 5'9", 140, Calumet City, IL, 6-2-1/0, Trainer Charles Baron. Williams had advanced to the Championship bout with a unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) victory over;
      • Achour Esho, 19, 5'8", 140, Skokie, IL, 5-2-1/0, Trainer Mark Streater.
      • Mike Fusco, 24, 5'6", 142, St Louis, Missouri, 0-1/0, Trainer Jesse Finney lost to Champion John Greubel, in the opening round by split decision, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29.


  • FCR: WELTERWEIGHT: 142.1 LBS. TO 147 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Dan Stell: IKF Co Founder & Head of IKF Officials.
    1. Kyle McElroy, FCR, 24, 5'11", 147, Lake Zurich, IL, 13-1-1/3, Trainer Team Z won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) in a bout that was MUCH CLOSER than the scores appear. This would have been a GREAT TV Bout. The victory was over;
    2. Tom Poey, FCR, 21,5'8", 148, Virginia Beach, VA, 6-3/2, Trainer Curtis Bush who advanced to the Championship round with a unanimous decision victory in another great bout over;
      • Ben Norgaraus, FCR, 27, 5'8", 146, St Louis, MO, 13-3/5, Trainer Jesse Finney
      • Paul Edmonds, FCR, 23, 6', 145, Augusta, GA, 1-4-1/0, Trainer Mike Carlson lost in the opening round to champion Kyle McElroy, by KO at 1:00 minute of the second round.
        • Phil Hommerding, FCR, 21, 5'11", 146, Duluth, MN, 5-1-1/1, Trainer Bill Lassi was a NO SHOW with no phone call to cancel or any notice..


  • IR: SUPER WELTERWEIGHT: 147.1 LBS. TO 153 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Dan Stell IKF Co Founder & Head of IKF Officials.
    1. Juan Escobar, IR, 19, 5'11", 152, Watsonville, CA, 10-3-1/5, Trainer Dennis Sangundel won the National Tournament Title with a unanimous decision (30-24, 30-24, 30-24) victory over;
    2. Bryan Helfirich, IR, 17, 5'6", 153, Dixon, IL, 3-5/2, Trainer Mike Mattox.


  • FCR: SUPER WELTERWEIGHT: 147.1 LBS. TO 153 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Rob Zbilski: IKF North American Representative.
    1. Richard Whitenack, FCR, 30, 5'7", 150, Rockford, IL, 9-3-1/7, Trainer Team Z won the National Tournament Title by TKO at 1:26 of round 2 over;
    2. Josh Jennings, FCR, 24, 5'8", 152, Hudson, Iowa, 4-2/2, Trainer Russ O'Connell


  • FCR: LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT: 153.1 LBS TO 159 LBS:
    Belt Presented By: Curtis Bush: 4 Time Pro World Full Contact Champion.
    1. Anthony McGaughey, 22, 5'11", 156, Norman, OK, 17-0/14, Trainer Scott Mincey won the National Tournament title by TKO at 1:22 of the 3rd round over;
    2. Marc Mayfield, 5'9", 159, St Louis MO, 17-5-1/3, Trainer Jesse Finney.
    3. Frank Glover, FCR, 25, 5'9", 159, Lake Zurich, IL, 4-1/0, Trainer: Team Z lost in the opening round to Champion Anthony McGaughey, by TKO at 1:59 of round 3.
      • Aaron Lassi, 23, 5'10", 158, Duluth, MN, 17-5-1/1, Trainer Bill Lassi and
      • Zachary Day, 36, 5'10", 159, Augusta, GA, 10-1/5, BX: 10-2/0, Trainer Mike Carlson were both NO SHOWS with no phone call to cancel or any notice..


  • IR: LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT: 153.1 LBS TO 159 LBS:
    Belt Presented By: Kongnapa: Pro World MuayThai Champion.
    1. Adam Rogers, (Right) 37, 5'10", 159, Seaside, CA, 8-3/3, Trainer Rick Noble won the National Tournament Title by a unanimous decision (30-26, 30-25, 30-25) over;
    2. Kurt Leda,17, 5'10", 157, Omaha, NB, 0-1/0, Trainer Mick Doyle.


  • FCR: MIDDLEWEIGHT: 159.1 LBS TO 165 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Rob Zbilski: IKF North American Representative.
    1. Stephen Thompson, 17, 6', 165, Simpsonville, SC, 11-0/5, Trainer, Ray Thompson won the National Tournament title by unanimous decision (30-23, 30-24, 30-24) over;
    2. Peyton Russell, 30, 6', 165, Bloomington, MN, 15-3/4, Trainer C. B. Bunkholt who was the number 1 seed.
    3. Mike Mason, 32, 6', 165, St Louis, MO, 14-2/5, Trainer Jesse Finney had originally won by split decision with 2 judges giving him the win at, 29-28, 29-28 with 1 judge giving it to Thompson 30-27. However, an expected protest of the bout (Expected due to the crowd reaction) by Thompson's trainer, Ray Thompson brought the bout under protest review. After the review, all 4 new judges gave the bout to eventual Champion, Stephen Thompson, 30-27.


  • MTR: LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT: 147.4 + LBS - 156.2 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Steve Wiley: Nationals Equiupment Coordinator.
    1. Rob Wiley, 21, 5'9", 156, Omaha, NB, 9-2-1/3, Trainer Mick Doyle won the National tournament title by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) over;
    2. Jason Strout, 23, 5'10", 152, Milwaukee, WI, 8-1/2, Trainer Duke Roufus who advanced to the Championship bout by a TKO victory at :34 seconds of round 1 over;
      • Matthew Theobald, 28, 5'11", 153, Iowa City, IA, 0-1/0, Trainer Crris Weitz.
      • Shaman Brown, 27, 5'9", 150, Atlanta, GA, 4-2-0, Trainer Pedro Vilallobos lost to Champion Rob Wiley in the opening round by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28.


  • IR: MIDDLEWEIGHT: 159.1 LBS TO 165 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Mick Doyle: IKF Nationals Host & Trainer.
    1. Narayan Stitt, 28, 5'10",165, Seaside, CA, 5-0/1, Trainer Rick Noble won the National Tournament Title by "Overtime" Unanimous decision... Yes, OVERTIME. After 3 rounds, the judges scores were 28-28, 28-28 and 30-26 which would have been a Majority Draw. Since there are no draws in the tournament, the 2 fought a 4th round tie breaker which Stitt won 10-9 over;
    2. Ronell Huston, 29, 5'9", 160, Detroit, MI, 5-2/4, Trainer Elliot Cooper who was the number 1 seed of the division.
    3. Bryan Corley, 20, 6', 160, Omaha, NB, 2-1/0, Trainer Mick Doyle lost his opening round bout to Champion Narayan Stitt 29-27, 29-27, 30-27.


  • MTR: MIDDLEWEIGHT: 156.2 + LBS. - 165 LBS
    Belt Presented By: Craig Monyelle: Pro U. S. Full Contact Champion.
    1. Chris Weitz, 20, 6', 165, Milwaukee, WI, 10-0/0, Trainer Dean Lessei won the National Tournament title by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) over;
    2. Harvey Grasse, 26, 5'10", 165, Milwaukee, WI, 4-2/0, Trainer Duke Roufus.


  • FCR: SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT: 165.1 LBS TO 172 LBS:
    1. Jesse Finney, 25, 6', 175.5, St Louis, MO, 18-0/14, self trained became the first National Tournament Champion of the weekend with a split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) victory over;
    2. Mark Brennan, 30, 5'11", 171, Simpsonville, SC, 9-3-2/1, Trainer, Ray Thompson on Saturday. We apologize to Mr. Finney that there was no official "In ring belt presentation" on his bout. It took us awhile to come up with a belt and at the end of his bout, we didn't have the belt ready to present yet... Those at the event know why...... Which is coming in another story later...


  • IR: SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT: 165.1 LBS TO 172 LBS
    Belt Presented By: Jesse Finney: 2000 IKF/RINGSIDE National Tournament Champion & IKF Promoter.
    1. Paul Donelson, 25, 5'11" 172, Omaha, NB, 7-4/3, Trainer Mick Doyle won the National Tournament title by unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 30-26) over;
    2. Chris Carter, 22, 6'3", 168, Quantico, VA, 0-1/0, Trainer Ricardo Sanders.


  • SS: SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT: 165.1 LBS TO 172 LBS
    Belt Presented By: Dan Stell: IKF Co-Founder & Head of IKF Officials.
    1. Wayne Wilks, 30, 6', 172, Philadelphia, PA, 6-2/2, Trainer James Walsh, made history as he became the first ever to win an IKF National Amateur Tournament San Shou Title Bout. His victory came by an impressive HEAD KICK KO at :35 seconds of round 1 to;
    2. Raymond Jenkins, 26, 5'10", 160, Detroit, MI, 0-0/0, Trainer: Elliot Cooper.


  • FCR: LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT: 172.1 LBS TO 179 LBS
    Belt Presented By: Rob Zbilski: IKF North American Representative.
    1. John Ingram, 22, 6'2", 179, St Louis, MO, 9-1/6, Trainer Jesse Finney won the National Tournament Title by majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28) in a bout that could have went either way over;
    2. Paul Pearman, 39, 5'8", 173, Augusta, GA, 8-3/3, Trainer, Mike Carlson. The bout was protested on 2 points. 1: To over-rule a knockdown that was counted against Pearman, which it was and 2: to re-score the bout. After the protest review, 2 of the 4 judges scored the bout for Ingram, 29-28 while the other 2 scored it 30-27 for Ingram. Still a close bout. This bout would make an excellent rematch!


  • MTR: LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT: 165 + LBS. - 178.20 LBS
    Belt Presented By: Mike Storm: IKF National Tournament Referee.
    1. Derek Yuen, 32, 5'11", 176, Milwaukee, WI, 10-3-0/5, Trainer Duke Roufus won the National Tournament Title by TKO at 1:32 of round 2 over;
    2. Kevin Brown, 31, 5'8", 178, Omaha, NB, 2-1/2, Trainer Mick Doyle.


  • FCR: LIGHT CRUISERWEIGHT: 179.1 LBS TO 186 LBS
    Belt Presented By: Terry Storm: IKF National Tournament Referee.
    1. Michael Ivey, 22, 5'10", 186, Quitman, MS, 2-0/0, Trainer Larry Kern won the National Tournament Title by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 27-30) over;
    2. Scott Fischer, 32, 5' 10", 186, Lake Zurich. IL, 3-1/0, Trainer Team Z.


  • IR: LIGHT CRUISERWEIGHT: 179.1 LBS TO 186 LBS
    Belt Presented By: Joe Taylor: Tournament Co-Founder & Ringside Inc. Representative.
    1. Michael Ross, 26, 6'4", 183, Detroit, MI, 3-0/0, Trainer Elliot Cooper won his National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-23, 29-26, 29-24) over;
    2. Nick Benton, 21, 5'11", 186, Omaha, NB, 0-1/0, Trainer Mick Doyle.


  • IR: CRUISERWEIGHT: 186.1 LBS TO 195 LBS.
    • WINNER: Clint Zimmerman
    • Quincy Morris, 23, 5'11", 195, Stillwater, OK, 1-0/1, Trainer Ladell Elliot was a NO SHOW
      with no phone call or cancelation notice giving Clint Zimmerman the Title automatically.
      Zimmerman being the warrior he is, choose to move to the Heavyweight Division and "FIGHT" for the
      title against opponents heavier than him.. See IR Heavyweight Division Below...


  • FCR: HEAVYWEIGHT: 195.1 LBS. TO 215 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Carlton Duncan: IKF National Tournament Referee.
    1. Dylan Horsley, 31, 6'1", 200 Augusta, GA, 10-1/2, Trainer, Mike Carlson won the National Tournament Title by TKO at 1:51 of round 3 over;
    2. Rick Bloyer, 31, 6'2", 214, Beloit, WS, 7-2/5, Trainer Craig Monyelle.
      • Dan Erickson, FCR, 25, 6'6, 214, Duluth, MN, 4-0/1, Trainer Bill Lassi was a NO SHOW with no phone call or cancelation notice.


  • IR: HEAVYWEIGHT: 195.1 LBS. TO 215 LBS.
    Belt Presented By: Christopher Tyre: 1999 IKF/RINGSIDE National Tournament Champion.
    1. Clint Zimmerman, 24, 6'1", 190, Davenport, IA, 6-0/6, Trainer Nick Tarpein moved up in weight so he could have a bout since his opponent (Quincy Morris) in the Cruiserweight Division was a NO SHOW at the weigh-ins. Not only did he do well... Not only did he end up winning the National Tournament Title but he won both his bouts by TKO! He won the Championship bout by TKO at 1:58 of round 1 over;
    2. Steve Bass, 29, 6', 213, Omaha, NB, 7-4/0, Trainer Mick Doyle, who was moved from the MuayThai division due to the weight limit. Bass had won his preliminary bout by TKO at the break of round 1 & 2 over;
      • Clint Wiggins, 27, 6'1", 205, Millen, GA, 4-3/0, Trainer Mike Carlson.
      • Marshall Davis, 28, 6', 200, Lawerenceville, GA, 1-2/0, Trainer Pedro Villabrosos lost by TKO at :57 seconds of round 1 to Champion Clint Zimmerman.


  • MTR: HEAVYWEIGHT: 189.20 + LBS. - 200.2 LBS.
    1. Brent Reeves, 20, 6'2", 193, Scottsdale, AZ, 3-0-1/3, Trainer Bob Karmel won the National tournament title by Walkover. His opponent was forced to move due to weight that was not his own error. Because of the move, it left Reeves without an opponent, giving him an automatic win by Walkover.


  • IR: SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT: 215.1 LBS. AND UP.
    Belt Presented By: Kevin Miller: 1999 IKF/RINGSIDE National Tournament Champion.
    1. Kurt Hasley, 32, 6'3", 236, Chattanooga, TN, 3-1/3, Trainer Chet Blalock won the National Tournament Title by TKO at 1:25 of round 1 over;
    2. Edward Harrington, 30, 5'11", 215, Drexel Hill, PA, 10-1/6, Trainer David Son who advanced to the Championship bout after winning by TKO at :57 seconds of round 3 over;
      • Terrance Meehan, 32, 5'10", 225, Quantico, VA, 1-0/0, Trainer Ricardo Sanders in the first round.
      • R. J. (Robert) Bruland, 24, 5'10", 230, Omaha, NB, 1-0-1/0, Trainer Mick Doyle lost in the opening round to Champion Kurt Hasley, by TKO at 1:13 of round 2.



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Referee Fred Fitzgerald Watches Close



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So there you have it kickboxing fans. The BEST of America! Now we're sure there are some critics out there who will say that the IKF National Amateur Tournament was no big deal. These comments of course only come from those who choose not to make the sacrifices to get to the event and put their skills to the test against THE BEST in the first place! We're sure some lacked the finances or the time and we truly regret had true personal problems to deal with which forced them to cancel from the event, so we exclude them from our comments here...

In the end, what is the price of being the BEST? Being the best takes sacrifices because if it were so easy to do, everyone would be doing it. Which speaks for us here at the IKF as well. The National Amateur Tournament is not a profit promotion for us by any means. But that's not WHY we do it. The $10,000+ that comes out of our pocket for related expenses is done for the same reason the fighters sacrifice to come to the event in the first place.

"Because to be the best, you must make sacrifices!"

This event NEEDS to be done! It's how we TRULY find out who really are THE BEST Amateur Kickboxers in America instead of matching 2 guys from the same town for an Amateur U.S. title or worse yet, an amateur World title... Regardless of where one lives, what one can afford. If a fighter truly wanted to be there, they would have found a way to get there. The stories we heard of the sacrifices that were made were beyond belief. The Gladiator Spirit in the eyes of each fighter and trainer during their bouts was just as evident in their passion as they told us how they "MADE IT HAPPEN" to sacrifice and commit to get to the event in the first place. Someone put it a bit stronger when she said, "If your parent was dieing, you would find a way to get there. It's all a matter of priority. What's important to you? Claiming to others that your the best or actually BEING THE BEST?"

Some critics may look at the results above and say that some Champions didn't have much competition against some opponents with losing records or worse yet, with no fights at all. Some call these people easy winners. "We call them CHAMPIONS!" Why? Because when they made the commitment to attend the National Championships, they didn't know who there competition was. They just knew they wanted to prove to every challenger and their peers in the crowd that they were the best and they did it.

Look at the fighters with no fights, or losing records that entered this Tournament. What was their plan? To take a vacation trip to "IOWA" of all places and just lose again? Or was their quest far greater... To be match up against the best and see who comes out Champion? If you have a great record as an amateur and were not there, how does it make "YOU" look compared to those without great records or no records at all that DID make the sacrifice to be there?

Wondering where the TRUE ring warriors are still? We'll tell you where they were last weekend... In Iowa battling for the National Championships. Where great records, wins and losses mean nothing when the event begins. Only 1 quest, 1 goal... To be the National Amateur Kickboxing Champion! And those who lost? They were the SECOND BEST in the Nation, the 3rd, the 4th and so on...We'd like to inform you all that the competitors at this years 2nd annual IKF National Amateur Kickboxing Championships gave us the best that Amateur Kickboxing could ever offer! "THE BEST!"

We can't count the number of times that someone came up to us and said the level of skill, HEART and competition was so much higher than last year. Not that last year was bad at all, but their opinion was of surprise as to the level of skill and heart these fighters fought at. With such a great challenge to each, it clearly brought out the best in every ring warrior present! It was clear what all of us there witnessed this weekend, We all saw THE BEST in the USA!

You question this? Know someone that could have won a title at this years National Amateur Championships? Well, as the saying goes...

"Many Talk the Talk, but only REAL Champions WALK THE WALK!"

It was clear to us that EVERYONE who entered the ring in Council Bluffs Iowa, USA this last weekend was a TRUE CHAMPION, win or lose! They were the warriors who were not afraid to take on the unknown challenges that lay ahead of them. Not afraid of WHO they would face eye to eye in the ring of battle. Great records and past titles meant nothing compared to the feeling of victory in winning a true National Championship! Their sacrifices to make it to Iowa were great and excuses few. Which is why we salute each and every one of the mighty amateur ring warriors that WALKED THE WALK this last weekend.

So, what's left for the critics? The ones who still don't think that the National Amateur Tournament IS THE MAIN EVENT For all USA Amateur Kickboxers? What do we have to say to these critics? Two things. 1, "Where were you?" and number 2 pretty much sums up everything we have just said.... It speaks for itself;


"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with dust, sweat and blood... At the best he knows the triumph of high achievement, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."
Theodore Roosevelt



SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE & COMPANIES...


Stanley Davis Kickboxing
& Travis Air Force Museum
Fairfield, CA, USA
Official Event Sponsor.





UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
Official Tournament Title Belt Shipping Sponsor


TO ADD...

The idea of such an event from Ringside Inc's. Joe Taylor to the forming of the IKF/RINGSIDE relationship through Taylor and IKF President Steve Fossum is yet another success story of the tournament and kickboxing itself. After 3 years, Taylor will be leaving Ringside, moving up yet another step in his personal career. But he leaves behind a lasting impression of his commitment to the National Tournament on all of us involved in it that will continue for many years to come.

Taylor's commitment to the tournament and the sport of kickboxing itself inspired the IKF to strive for excellence in his eyes and achieved it. Taylor may not be with Ringside Inc. at next years event, but he will be there as a very special guest with a front row seat all to his own. We wish you nothing but the best Joe and we believe we speak for everyone when we say, "Thanks for all you've done to bring the tournament from just an idea... just some talk to the true National Amateur Kickboxing Championships that "Walks The Walks!" You will ALWAYS be an IKF Champion wherever you hang your hat. We'll miss you Joe. Good Luck...

Taylor's leaving opens the door for additional sponsorship for the 2001 Tournament as well. There has already been interest from several large corporate sponsors along with other equipment companies.

The IKF will be meeting with several of these companies over the next few months to see what they can offer what is not just the ONLY True National Amateur Kickboxing Championships but also a first class event.

Also being discussed is the location of next years event. Since it is certain that TV will be involved, several hotels and casinos have expressed interest to the IKF over the last few weeks leading up to this years event.




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