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WEDNESDAY,
July 1st, 2009, AT 5:15 PM/PST
WEB & E-MAIL DOWN
ATTENTION
If you sent an e-mail the IKF, ISCF,
IBL or any of the
International
Fight Sport Companies between the hours of 6:30 AM PST and 4:30
PM/PST, you need to know that we did NOT Receive it.
During this time, our web host company faced an unexpected problem that
closed down all of our websites and hundreds of others. Along with this, the
server problem also dumped any and all incoming e-mails. This unexpected issue
was beyond our control and also beyond the control of our server company. This
being said, if you sent us an e-mail throughout today, we ask that you please
send it again so that we can assist you as needed. Thank you,
International
Fight Sport Companies
WEDNESDAY
NIGHT - 8:15 PM/PST: UPDATE
We are STILL NOT receiving e-mails,
please call us instead... Sorry.
(916) 663-2467
MONDAY,
June 29th, 2009, AT 3:50 PM/PST
PROBLEM SOLVED?
Saturday Scheduling of The Tournament & The
PKB Event
As many who attended last years IKF World Classic can remember, we started our Saturday schedule much later than in the past because we had the IKF/PKB Tournament happening in the morning. This late start to the regular tournament forced the bouts to go WAY TOOO Far into Saturday night. So far that we had to stop the prelim schedule and pick up where we left off on Sunday morning. Well, simply put, we will not allow this to happen this year. Because of what we witnessed, experienced and learned last year, we have two plans to avoid this from happening that we are reviewing currently for the Saturday Tournament Schedule.
What do you think?
As we review the options, we would like
to hear what you have to say. Send us an e-mail by clicking
HERE.
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NEW
IKF OFFICIALS REQUIREMENTS
IKF Officials & Promoters - Read Closely Please
We are in the process of updating our IKF
Officials page located at www.ikfkickboxing.com/Officials.htm
This
update will begin July 1st, 2009 and continue throughout August, 2009. Updates
will be continued under the following new guidelines from that point forward.
Beginning in August, 1st, 2009, we will require ALL IKF Ringside Event Officials be Certified and Licensed as qualified Kickboxing and or Muay Thai Officials. This requirement has come about due to some promoters allowing unqualified officials to work their events. This has followed with some poor decisions or judgements by some officials. These complaints come directly to us from the fighters and trainers. "OFTEN" we have no contact info on these officials who have worked the event(s) in question because the promoter has never sent us their required contact info. Because of this, we cannot contact them to inform them of their errors, require them to attain additional training or even suspend them for any poor actions.
We currently do this with our sister organization for MMA, the ISCF, and it has made "A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE" in the qualifications and experience levels of our ISCF Ringside Event officials. To see how we do it for ISCF, please click this page link HERE! Additional info can also be found HERE!
Here is the breakdown for all IKF Officials License Fees. To register as an IKF Official, each official will be required to pay the below fees each year.
Depending on the Officials experience level and experience history with the IKF, they could also be required to attend an IKF Kickboxing & Muay Thai Certification course to become officially IKF Certified. New Officials will be required to do this as well as "Shadow" work until becoming Officially Certified to work IKF Kickboxing events.
Yearly IKF Officials License Fees are as follows:
MULTIPLY LICENSESTo view the IKF Officials Registration Form, Click HERE.
*QUALIFIED
2009 IKF
WORLD CLASSIC OFFICIALS
To show our appreciation for their help,
those officials working the IKF World Classic Tournament will receive
their IKF Officials license for FREE for the entire year following the
IKF
World Classic Tournament, or August 2009 to July 2010. Currently
registered IKF World
Classic officials can be found by clicking HERE.
(*)
We note QUALIFIED because those working this event MUST already
be qualified as an experienced ring official. This is NOT a "LEARNING"
or "SHADOWING" Event.
FRIDAY,
June 26th, 2009, AT 11:55 PM/PST
JUST
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The Count Is
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"NORTH AMERICAN CHALLENGE 25"
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
WEDNESDAY,
June 24th, 2009, AT 10:00 PM/PST
IKF WC HOTEL ROOMS!
Better Book Them NOW For The World Classic!
Today we got word that rooms are booking FAST for this years IKF World Classic. This being said, if you want to get the Special IKF Rate you better call NOW and get your rooms booked! As advertised, the Regular Room rate for this time of year at the Marriott World Center is at $249.00 and up. Our special IKF Room rate is only $129.00. This discounted rate will be honored 3 days prior and 3 days after the event based on availability.
HOTEL CUT-OFF DATE
Reservations
by attendees must be received on or before July 2,
2009 (the "Cut-Off Date"). At the Cut-Off Date,
Hotel will review the reservation pick up for the Event and release the
unreserved rooms for general sale, and determine whether or not it can accept
reservations based on a space and rate available basis at the group rate after
this date.
When Booking rooms, Ask for the IKF Kickboxing Room Rate! The hotel Phone Number is (407) 239-4200 or within the United States and Canada call toll-free: +1 888 236-2427. For all Hotel info just click HERE!
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IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS
IKF OFFICIALS...
The
IKF World Classic
NEEDS
YOU!
With the
11th
Annual, 2009
IKF World Classic Tournament
approaching fast, we still need more ring officials! To see who is currently on
our list go to www.ikfkickboxing.com/WCOfficials.htm
We know there are a lot more Kickboxing Officials in the South East and we need them to help out if they can. They do not have to be IKF Registered Officials either. We welcome ANY and ALL Qualified Kickboxing and Muay Thai Officials to the Tournament.
We are in need of Judges, Referees, Doctors and Timekeepers. If you can help out, the fighters and other already confirmed Tournament Officials would greatly appreciate it.
IKF IS BUYING YOUR MEALS
As long as you work more than a bout or two here and there, this year the IKF will be paying for the lunches and dinners of our dedicated Officials. For Saturday and Sunday we will have meal vouchers for the Food Court which usually includes a hamburger, chips and a drink. However, the big plus here is that the IKF will also be buying your dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. The Friday night dinner will be a specially catered dinner just for officials located in a private room for the officials meeting. The same will take place for Saturday and Sunday nights as well.
If you are an experienced and qualified Kickboxing or Muay Thai official that can donate your time to work at this years 11th Annual, 2009 IKF World Classic Tournament we would love to book you now. Your work also includes a free IKF Officials T-Shirt (For new officials, A $20 deposit is required up front and returned to you with verification of the minimum number of bouts worked and you keep the shirt if you worked.) To volunteer for an officials position please e-mail us at main@ikfkickboxing.com and in the subject line, make sure it says, IKF WC Official. Thanking you in advance for your help.
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Results From BAILANG PROMOTIONS
"IKF Amateur and
Professional Kickboxing"
Telford, England
The IKF - Europe welcomed first time promoter Bailang Promotions to the fold with their very successful event. The event promoted by the Father and Son team of Dave and Lee Whitfield was held at the luxury venue the Telford International Centre and was a big success drawing fighters from all over the UK.
They have already set the date for their second event and the IKF Europe team
looking forward to working with them again then.
Picture courtesy of
www.kickboxingphotos.co.uk
the official approved photographers for IKF
Europe.

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IKF
UK
NEWS
The IKF-UK wish to
announce that with immediate effect Mr. Neil Holden (Right) will
be stepping down as Director for IKF
Europe. Due to both increasing family and
business commitments he feels that he can no longer give the time to the job
that he feels is required. However Neil will remain very much a part of
the IKF team and will continue to promote
his very successful events with IKF
sanctioning.
Carl Sams
(Left)
and Colin Payne (Right, below Neil), previously in charge of
Full Contact activity will now take up the positions of Co-Directors for
IKF Europe and
all contact and enquiries regarding IKF
sanctioning should now be directed through them. Anyone interested in discussing
further IKF sanctioning or any other
enquiry with regards to past and future IKF
events should contact them via e-mail at
ikfkickboxing-europe@btconnect.com
All correspondence will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Carl and Colin would like to thank Neil
for both his hard work over the past 2 years and also for his faith in them in
suggesting to IKF President Steve Fossum that they take
over. They hope to build upon the good work he has done and further strengthen
the IKF's position as a major force within
Kickboxing in all its codes.
It is now just over 2 years since the re-launch of the IKF in Europe under its new management team. From the beginning, IKF-UK has adopted a policy of growth through quality rather than one of quantity whilst looking to implement many of the things that people have felt were needed for the sport even if it initially hurt its business as a sanctioning body as its high standards were not ones that some were happy to accept for their own events, even if those same people supported them in principle. It's probably fair to say that most of this work has been done so far in the Full contact Kickboxing area where it was felt initially that a concentrated effort was required if the IKF was to show it had anything substantial to offer the sport and not just become 'another set of initials'. Many of the things we have implemented since have now it seems been adopted by others albeit sometimes to a lesser degree but we feel this is a good thing if it moves the sport forward. The IKF-UK are happy to work with any group if it feels this will help the sport in general. Evidence of this has already been seen with the co-operation between IKF and the ISKA on items such as safety with medical suspensions through the sharing of information.
Some of the things we feel proud to have brought to the Full Contact area are:
AMATEUR RANKINGS
The IKF
have been the first association to implement rankings purely for amateur kickboxing that are open
to ALL fighters who follow a generally accepted amateur code whilst being
regularly updated. We would like to mention the hard work of Dawn Willock
(Right) at MAGB for her work in this area and her commitment to
the amateur structure she has worked so hard to push forward. We are pleased
that so many people are now referring to 'the rankings'. Even non-IKF promoters are using the
IKF
rankings and fighters positions in them to justify the fights they
are putting on.
A commitment to Amateur kickboxing and its development was always foremost amongst our agenda and the strength of the fighters now coming through is proof for us that we were correct to adopt this having watched the work Dawn had done as an independent promoter. The standard of IKF amateur champions we believe is outstanding and the rankings have helped to highlight some outstanding talent such as Jake Richards, Ashley Collins, Daniel Winstanley, Louise Orton, Sam Allen and many many more. Some associations have still to make a firm commitment to supporting the development of amateur kickboxing but the IKF has from day one implemented a clear divide between the amateur and professional codes.
PROFESSIONAL ROUNDS
Seeking
to raise the level of the sport the IKF
have established clear bout durations for the professional fighters totally
separate from amateur bouts. We have become the first body to introduce 10
rounds for the British Professional title, a move designed to raise both
the profile and prestige of this all important title. Since then other
associations have moved to increase the number of rounds for their domestic
titles and although none have moved theirs to 10 rounds we salute their
initiative to raise the bar for the professional titles, a move that we feel
would not have been made without the enthusiastic support we have received for
the increased rounds we have introduced. For the first time in many years the
title of British Champion has regained the prestige that has been
missing for some time.
TITLE QUALIFICATION
The
IKF has become the first sanctioning body
to publicly outline its title criteria and this was published previously. This
moves the sport further away from a promoter being able to promote a title fight
simply because it suits the needs of his show and that the of the ticket selling
fighter he promotes. This we feel strongly is in the best interests of the
sport.
SAFETY
IKF-UK are very keen
to raise the level of safety measures wherever possible. All medical suspensions
are now made public in an attempt to protect fighters who may decide to take a
fight shortly after a stoppage loss and we have looked to support any
suspensions made public by other associations. We have been the first
association to bring in stricter rules on hand wrapping and all hand wraps have
to be signed by an official in charge at all IKF
sanctioned events. The gloves used by all fighters have to be supplied by the
promoter and must be of identical brands in each bout. Again we feel this was a
ruling that was way overdue for the sport and further underlines our commitment
to safety.
FUTURE
The
new management of the IKF have no targets
for growth for the near future, leaving the expansion of IKF activity to be guided by quality rather than
market forces. Some promoters have upon application for sanctioning decided to
withdraw once they are made aware of the guidelines that we wish to see in place
and also when we have refused a title fight as it did not adhere to our title
qualification criteria. We are happy with this determined as we are that the
integrity of any titles fought for must be in line with what we have set out for
the sport.
Having said all that, we are now entering the busiest period of IKF activity and would like to thank all those promoters and clubs who have decided to support the IKF in its aims and we look forward to working with them.
ADULT MEN FCR
CHAMPIONS
Atomweight No Champions
IKF
Super Lightweight British Champion: Stacey Gosden, Hove
IKF
Super Heavyweight British Champion: Kevin Smiles, UK-Blyth
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IKF
FEMALE SUPERFIGHT
SET TO GO!
Exciting confirmation
came the week of July 15th that the clash between WKA World Champion
Tracey Reno and IKF World
Champion Natalie Bee has been confirmed! Natalie has been one of
the busiest Full Contact Champions anywhere in the World and this fight will
further cement her growing reputation as one of the best pound for pound female
fighters in the world. This bout is scheduled for the top of the bill on Absolute
Adrenaline - Most Wanted at The Opera House in Boscombe on 20th September,
2009.
As a match up it never looked likely with Bee at Lightweight and Reno at Bantamweight. But at Featherweight (Bee coming down and Reno up) this could be the female fight of the year. Both girls can box and are explosive in their own right. Their fitness is also on a level and if neither finds an equalizer it will be 12 rounds of fast paced carnage.
On the line will be the IKF
and ISKA World Title belts as the ISKA has agreed to co-sanction
the fight for their title as well on this IKF
event.
Further details will follow as the event approaches.
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KICKBOXING
Coming
Back To
Sacramento, California!
AK Promotions in BACK in the Full Contact
promotions business!
"Those of you who've kept with us and the
International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) know that we never strayed too far away as
we have been growing the sport of kickboxing through other means like the
popular IKF Point Kickboxing Divisions."
Said AK Promotions Johnny
Davis (Right) "IKF Point Kickboxing
is continuing to prove that it's a true incubator for the sport of kickboxing as
we witness more and more fighters starting out in this semi contact division and
moving into the full contact arena more prepared than in the past."
The goal of growing the sport of kickboxing and using IKF Point Kickboxing as a means to find talent has always been a part of the plan. That plan has just come a step closer to reality again as Davis and his Team are preparing to put on some of the most exciting Full Contact Kickboxing action under the many styles of IKF Kickboxing! With talented men and women who are hungry for a fight, waiting for their chance to showcase their skills to friends, family and fans, Davis feels assured that they will have an abundance of talent for fans to witness for a long time.
"It's also our goal to find and build recognizable champions to the general public. This will take a strategic plan and the right fighters. Therefore, we hope that others will work with us in promoting quality shows as well as making us aware of any untapped talents waiting for their chance to shine."
Davis recognizes that other promoters are putting on some quality shows in other areas in CA. "We applaud them for keeping this great sport alive and well. We want to make sure that we respect other kickboxing promoter's scheduled dates and try and stay as far away from their event dates as possible in order to try and give everyone an opportunity to be successful. I hope that they will return the favor."
Davis will start his shows out small and conservative with plans to grow in larger venues and fights as they increase their following. "We will do what we can for the fighters but due to the size of the venue at this time again we have to be conservative. However, it will be a great way to build the records of fighters, and showcase their skills to family and friends and prepare them for bigger things to come. Everyone will be treated with the upmost respect and fairness on our shows as is required with all IKF Sanctioned events."
Davis' First Event will be Sunday, September 6th, 2009 in Rancho Cordova, CA at the Tommy T's Comedy and Dinner Theatre. They are currently matchmaking and would like for trainers to send in to them their fighter (s) information to johnnyd@akpromotions.org
The show will be under the authority of the California State Athletic Commission and sanctioned by the IKF. "Thanks again for your past and future support! We look forward to working with you!" Said Davis.
TUESDAY,
June 23rd, 2009, AT 8:30 PM/PST
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Results From LTD Productions In Association With PACO
Present
"VACAVILLE FIGHT FEST"
June 20th, 2009 - Vacaville,
California, USA
It had been over 2 years since Stephan "Wonderboy" Thompson
stepped into a boxing ring as a competitor. A simple slip in a bout forced him
into two major knee
surgeries that proved
to be very successful from what we saw this past weekend. Facing Thompson
on the other side of the ring was Brandon Banda. Banda of Concord,
California, USA had a very successful amateur kickboxing career with a record of
8-1-1 and an IKF Amateur Muay Thai Light
Heavyweight California title to go along with it and a couple others. He won his
IKF title back on May 23rd, 2003 in
Stockton, California when he defeated well known IKF
Champion Derek Yuen by unanimous decision. Banda made a switch over to
Pro MMA last year and so far has compiled a Pro MMA record of 1-1.
Thompson too has his sights on an MMA career and has been training with one of the best MMA fighters out there, Georges St-Pierre up in Canada. His past is well known to many here on the IKF site and his list of titles reads like a shopping list at a major super market ON "Free Friday"... If there ever were such a day... To see for yourself, you can review his profile page by clicking HERE.
However on this night, it was kickboxing in the ring. However, on this night, California saw a style of kickboxing it rarely sees anymore. A Style that made California Kickboxing a top sport in the 90's with names like Francis Farley, Javiar Mendez, Eric Regan, Dave Marinoble, Brian Schwartz, Dennis Alexio and of course, Don "The Dragon" Wilson. this was American Style, Full Contact above the waist kickboxing, the original kickboxing.
Leave it to a fighter like Thompson to open some eyes and spark some excitement in this style of kickboxing. As flashy as ever with his well known turnback side kicks meeting up with his opponents ribs and his classic "Blitzing" into his opponents comfort zone. Thompson thrilled the crowd with hand and feet combinations not seen in this state since fighters like Eric "The Hitman" Regan and Dave "Madman" Marinoble were winning their titles. in respect to Banda, he was extremely tough. Thompson hit him with some shots that would have brought the majority of his past opponents to the mat, never to stand again. Although he started relaxed, Thompson finished with an explosive "BANG" as the final round was coming to a close, Thompson unleashed his hands for a multi strike fury that sent Banda to the canvas, and ending the fight and winning by Knockout.
Banda was no easy opponent for Thompson who, as noted above, had not been the competition ring for over two years. Banda is mainly a Muay Thai fighter who eagerly accepted the opportunity to face the "Wonderbuy". It will be exciting to see Banda in the ring again fighting his favored Muay Thai style. As for Thompson, even Banda would agree that he showed a different style of kickboxing that California fans are now excited to see more of. The flashy high, spinning and deceptive kicks of Full Contact American style Kickboxing.
The issue now is who will Thompson face next?
Who will step up?
Will the possible match-up of WCL Karate star Raymond
Daniels vs the Wonderboy fall away as other highly anticipated bouts
such as Regan Vs Marinoble or Rick Roufus Vs Dennis
Alexio? Will the sport support such a bout and pay both fighters what they
should be worth? Although Daniels has yet to truly prove himself in the
Full Contact "Ring", those reading here know, it's a bout Thompson
would love to have. Reason is, Daniels was Thompson's opponent
when he blew out his knee in the opening seconds of a WCL fight. A
highly anticipated bout that never saw an end. However, on the flip side of that
coin is the question, "Does Daniels even deserve a fight with
Thompson?" Well, some say yes, others say no, but regardless of
opinion, many would love to see these two go at it. Both would
display a flashy style that has since been long gone from the fighting ring with
their high spinning kicks and explosive blitzing.
If the bout never happens, it won't hurt either's career. Daniels has a good career as a point karate fighter and hopes the WCL will open up yet another season. As for Thompson, his date with destiny is easy to call, a soon to be announced date for a Pro World Title shot. Only issue is, WHO will promote it and where? Any Takers?
Here are the entire nights results...
A PHOTO MOMENT AFTER THE
EVENT
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RESULTS...
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Results From
Golden Cobra Center Of Fitness &
Yavapai-Apache Nation Recreation Presents
"ULTIMATE WARRIOR BATTLE"
June 20th, 2009 - Camp Verde,
Arizona, USA
We all saw an outstanding event put on by IKF Promoter, Richard Williams and the Yavapai-Nation. This event was well run and the matches were evenly match. Adding to this great night of fights was the support from so many different gyms that brought their fighters who included,
HERE ARE THE NIGHTS RESULTS...
SATURDAY,
June 20th, 2009, AT 4:00 PM/PST
Record Breaking Day!
Fighter
Registration Update For The
11th
Annual, 2009
IKF World Classic Tournament.
It was the largest single day fighter registration ever for the IKF Tournament program. In all, 71 Fighters Registered yesterday to bring the registration total to 166 as of our first deadline.
OK, yes we thought we had 167, however one of the fighters never paid his registration fees by yesterday so we can't fairly count him. He and some others are still listed on the Pending Fighters Page located HERE.
Today we received even more registrations, but as noted, everything received here at the IKF Headquarters after Friday June 19th will have a late fee. Here are the fighters who made up that single day record below. We are listing them to let them know that they made it inside the "FIRST" of 5 deadline dates.
All of the above fighters will be added into the various registered fighter pages within the next few days along with additional registered fighters we received today and in the future.
Also on Monday, you may see some changes in the seeding in the divisions. This is because now that first deadline has past, we will begin to follow the official seeding rules and properly seed each fighter in each division. Also note that if there are no fighters registered in a certain division by yesterday's first deadline, that division is officially CLOSED, so please do not send in your registration for a CLOSED division.
Have a good weekend everyone!
FRIDAY,
June 19th, 2009, AT 8:45 PM/PST
SHATTERED!
Fighter
Registration Update For The
11th
Annual, 2009
IKF World Classic Tournament.
That's the latest word here at ground zero. Last year (2008) the record for number of registered fighters by first deadline was tied with 2007 at 131. Although the count is not exact yet, the number of registered fighters as of first deadline tonight is around 167!!!
YES, *167!
Last year with only 14 days to go until the FINAL Deadline we were at 174, only a few registered fighters away. In the end last year, we registered 262 fighters and of them, 227 showed up to "Walk The Walk!"
Due to events this weekend we may not be able to post all the registered fighters we received today which was in the neighborhood of 70 fighters. However, we assure everyone that as of noon Monday, all currently registered fighters will be posted on the registered fighters page located HERE.
Our final registration deadline is not until July 10th, which is still 21 days or 3 weeks away. To review all the upcoming deadlines just click HERE.
We look forward to yet another record breaking year at this years 11th Annual, 2009 IKF World Classic Tournament. and we are also looking forward to seeing the top Amateur Fighters and the Top Trainers in the World "Walk the Walk and BRING IT ON!"
(*) This number does not include registered fighters for the Semi Contact point kickboxing.
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LTD Productions In Association With PACO Present
"VACAVILLE FIGHT FEST"
Vacaville, California, USA
PRO KICKBOXING MAIN
EVENT
FEATURING THE RETURN OF
Stephen "Wonderboy
Thompson
VS Fellow
IKF Champion
Brandon
Banda
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Golden Cobra Center Of Fitness & Yavapai-Apache
Nation Recreation Presents
"ULTIMATE WARRIOR BATTLE"
Camp Verde, Arizona, USA
WEDNESDAY,
June 17th, 2009, AT 9:30 PM/PST

"It's
All About
THE BELT
Baby!"
This has been the phrase that fighters have used to separate the IKF Championship Tournament from all others. "What will I win for my efforts?" The IKF wants to make sure that EVERY Fighter's effort is worth something GREAT!
This is why from the very first IKF Tournament back in 1999, the IKF Tournaments have ALWAYS been known for their great awards, Especially their CUSTOM MADE Championship Belts!
With that being said,
We
present to you the
2009 IKF
World Classic Championship Belt...

YA BABY!
Unlike in the past, the center IKF World Classic logo is all metal, not a sticker type of material.
This is an all leather belt with stitched edge trimming.
Red Jewels surround all three gold plated metal plates and snaps
And YES, EVERY CHAMPION in the Full Rules Kickboxing divisions will receive one of these beautiful Championship belts, even in the Junior division!
Oh and by the way...
We are at
71 *Confirmed Fighter's
Today... And Climbing...
(*) 72
Who actually registered
REMAINDER OF JUNE 2009 NEWS - CLICK HERE
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