SUNDAY, June 30th, 2002, AT 11:10 AM, PT

GREAT NEWS FOR
Fighters and Trainers
At This Years
2002 IKF USA
NATIONAL FINALS!

It's always Great to hear GREAT NEWS and we have some for all you Trainers and Fighters going to this years 2002 IKF USA NATIONAL FINALS! To begin with, Fighters, you will not be required to pay ANY TICKET FEES for ANY of the 3 sessions of fights (Saturday, Sunday and Sunday Night). You will be given a FREE Ticket for the Sunday Night Event and as always, will be allowed to attend the Sunday Finals event even if your not in the finals.

This news is a great relief to the IKF as well who had previously been told that they would need to pay a Comp Ticket Fee if they let anyone in for free for the Sunday night event. The comp fee was $10. (Which is what the IKF was asking all fighters not in the Sunday night final event to pay) Obviously the IKF couldn't pay for everyone so they had to charge those attending. However, that has just been changed. "We didn't want any fighters to pay for anything more once there except for their own personal expenses." Said IKF President Steve Fossum. "These fighters pay enough as it is to simply GET to the Finals, let alone be expected to shell out more dollars just to see another event."

But there's more Great news! As far as Trainers go, the IKF is please to announce Great News for them as well. This was going to be the first time the IKF was going to charge for a Trainers Laminated Photo ID Badge. The Laminated Photo ID Badge was going to be $20. There was several reasons for this;

1. For easier door secrurity passes for each trainer's entree.
2. For the "Comp Ticket" fee thing again.
3. The expense of the materials for the passes (About $5)
4. Pay the staff to make the passes for each trainer at registration.
5. And finally, to turn away those just asking for a pass just to get in for free.

However now we are happy to announce, we don't have to pay the comp ticket fee for trainers on Sunday Night either so the Laminated Photo ID Badges that were going to be $20, are now Only $5. This will still assist in the need for better door security and the cost of making the Laminated Photo ID Badges as well. However, there are still certain rules for the attaining of these passes;

1. All Cornerman/Trainer who pays their $5 registration fee at registration on Friday night "AND" attends the Cornerman/Trainers rules meeting will receive a Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge directly after the rules meeting. This badge will allow these Cornerman/Trainers backstage and ringside during the event. "ONLY" individuals with one of these Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badges or a Laminated Fighter, Staff, Security or Officials Badge will be allowed into these areas. However, we will not be giving out colored wristbands now.
2. ALL registered Cornerman/Trainers will be allowed to attend all "3" sessions for FREE for General Seating.
3. Every year we have a "Fighters Rules Meeting". At this meeting we discuss Cornerman/Trainers rules as well. So far, every year we've had an incident at ringside during the event with a Cornerman/Trainer who was NOT at this meeting. NO Cornerman/Trainer will receive their Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge unless they are present in this meeting. Simply put, if your not an Officially Licensed and Registered IKF Cornerman/Trainer, you cannot be in the corner. If we do not see your Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge you will be asked to leave Ringside. Non Registered/Licensed Trainers not attending the MANDATORY rules meeting and not paying for their badge will be required to purchase their own event ticket yet still will not be allowed in a corner or in the locker room area.
4. Your Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge is not just a cheap paper. It is a full color IKF USA Nationals Event Card about 4" x 5" with your name, picture and signature on it. laminated with a necklace (Chain or string). It will NOT be available to just anyone. It will be a great memory of this event for you as well. For this reason, please do not ask to buy one for a friend or someone who knows nothing of working a fighters corner.
5. As a courtesy, All "Regional Promoters who are also Cornerman/Trainers will receive their Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge for free.
6. Since there are only 3 cornerman/trainer allowed at ringside during a bout a Maximum of 3 Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge per fighter and no more than 5 Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge will be sold per club/gym.
7. NOTE: Any cornerman/trainers caught lending their passes out to ANYONE will have their passes immediately destroyed and those using the pass and the trainer will be escorted from the session with no refund of pass or fees and will need to purchase a ticket for re-entree. For this reason, sorry but please do not sell, give away or lend your pass to any family, relatives or friends. Thank You.

See you at the National Finals!

SATURDAY, June 29th, 2002, AT 7:45 PM, PT

2002 USA
NATIONAL FINALISTS
GOING UP!

This weekend we have started the long process of loading up all the registered fighters for this years 2002 IKF USA National Amateur Championships. This will take some time to get all the names listed on the finalists pages so please be patient. To see who's already up, check out these pages;

• JUNIOR Finalists
• WOMAN's Finalists
• MEN'S Finalists

We have a lot to go, so if your names not up yet, it's soon to come... See you at the National Finals!

MORE NEWS OF 6-29-02

IKF
Junior Amateurs
Meet Up IN ENGLAND!!!

This Sunday night, June 30th, IKF England Promoter Goff Bates will host IKF Junior amateur Kickboxing in England. Back on April 29th of 2001, Bates promoted the first ever IKF Junior Amateur world Title in Newcastle, England. In the bout, Craig Richardson of England defeated Bruno Susano from Portugal by unanimous decision, 68-63, 69-64 and 69-64 in a GREAT 7 Round "Toe To Toe" THRILLER!

Details of this Sunday's event can be attained by contacting Mr. Goff Bates at 012072 80 427 or through IKF Europe by phone at 44 174 473 9043 or by e-mail at Europe@IKFKickboxing.com

WEDNESDAY, June 26th, 2002, AT 2:00 PM, PT

USA NATIONAL EVENT TICKETS
For Finals Ticket INFO, please see this page HERE!
Tickets Will be Available the week of July 8th, Not the week of the first through TicketMaster at www.ticketmaster.com

POSTED AT 11:20 AM, PT

MORE NEWS OF 6-26-02

Despite The Odds, Smith
"Walks The Walk"
With 24 Registered Fighters!

He had never promoted before and was new to the area but that didn't stop David Smith of the Eagle Academy from fulfilling his passion for the Sport of Kickboxing. Last weekend, Smith and his Team hosted the FIRST EVER IKF North Mountain Regional in Casper Wyoming. His regional included fighters from Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Western North Dakota and Western South Dakota. At least that was all that was suppose to be in his regional. If Smith would have known sooner that IKF Promoter Sven Bean was going to pull out of Hosting the Central Mountain Regional, he would have easily doubled his registration. However, none of us found out until only a few weeks prior to his event date and there was no time to mass market the states of Utah & Colorado. However, he still registered fighters from there.

Smith did everything he could to promote kickboxing in the town of Casper Wyoming and although his crowd was small, according to IKF Event Representative and Referee Danny Stell, (Left) he's off to a great start. "Mr. Smith was a first time promoter and he took on the 2002 IKF North Mountain Regional putting his neck out doing all he could to promote the show." said Stell. With only 24 fighters for 3 rules divisions in the men, women and junior divisions, it was hard to match up actual "Tournament" bouts. In all, there were only 3 actual "Tournament" bouts but Stell and Smith were able to match up 3 other bouts as well.

One thing that Smith added to his regional was a Trophy for each and every fighter, even those who didn't have a fight. EVERYONE received a trophy. Unlike the last 3 years, Ringside Inc. choose not to donate medals as part of their sponsorship this year as 9/11 forced them to make some cutbacks. This meant all the Regional Participants went away with no awards or certificates. However, all National Finals participants will be getting several things at Friday Nights Registration, including participation certificates. The Champions, like last year will still receive Champions Jackets, Autograph Gloves and of course, the IKF National Champions Title Belt (As shown on 2001 National Champion Peyton Russell of Minnesota at right)

This years belts will have an added expense since this is the 10 year anniversary of the IKF. This years belts are made of White Leather instead of Black. White is a more expensive leather but it stands out more in a picture. (As proved by 1999 IKF National Champion Duane Ludwig's belt collection at left who won his "White" IKF Title on another event, not the 1999 Nationals. His 1999 Nationals belt is at the left.)

"David had tropies for the best Junior Girls and Boys Fighters along with Best Adult Fighters." said Stell. "Now that he has a better idea of what to expect in promoting, he's looking forward to working with the IKF on a combined Pro and Amateur event for November of this year." Here's the event results below.

• TOURNAMENT BOUTS
  1. Men's IR Heavyweight: Bill Ballou defeated Bruce Williams by Split decision, 29-28, 29-28 and 28-29.
  2. Woman's IR Middleweight: Sarah Whitney defeated Crystal Beagle by TKO in round 1.
  3. Junior Boys IR Junior Flyweight: MJ Solis defeated Bryse Holyouk by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28 and 29-28.

• WALKOVERS
  • Junior Girls International Rules
    1. Light Heavyweight: Bianca Salis
    2. Light Cruiserweeight: Shannon Wood
    3. Bantamweight: Shantel Chapple
  • Junior Boys International Rules
    1. Bantanweight: Kody Hansen
    2. Cruiserweight: Nic Houser
    3. Super Atomweight: Ethan Beckton
  • Women's International Rules
    1. Strawweight: Christie Yandell
    2. Light Middleweight: Gretchen Small
  • Women's MuayThai Rules
    1. Atomweight: Alisanne Casey
    2. Super Lightweight: Jessica Griffiths
  • Men's International Rules
    1. Bantamweight: Paul Wood
    2. Lightwight: Albert Nolan
    3. Light Middleweight: Chris Archuleta
    4. Super Middleweight: Mark Korzeniowski
    5. Light Cruiserweight: P. J. Reilly
  • Men's MuayThai Rules
    1. Middleweight: Chris Smith
    2. Light Heavyweight: Eusebio Sams

MORE NEWS OF 6-26-02

The Champ is a Champion AGAIN!

Last night June 25 at the Rodeo Nights in Phoenix Arizona, USA, IKF Light Middleweight FCR World Champion Anthony Bartanalli (Left after win with trainers Rhonda and Clement Vierra and close-up at Right) won a 12 round decision for the Arizona State Super Middleweight Boxing Title.

By round 9 Bartanalli had Charles Davis hanging on as Bartanalli continued to hit him from one side of the ring to the other. When the bell rang at the end of the fight, Davis fall to the canvas. Bartanalli looked very good in the bout.

Like many other IKF known kickboxers ( Rick Roufus, Juan Torres, Greg Kirkpatrick, Eric Regan and a host of Female Kickboxers ) Bartanalli uses boxing to inhance his ring skills for kickboxing and in the end, has made him a great kick - BOXER.

Congratulations Champ!

MORE NEWS OF 6-26-02

Medical Community Identifies
Lower Jaw Impacts
As #1 Cause for
Sport Concussions
CLICK HERE
TO READ MORE...

TUESDAY, June 25th, 2002, AT 7:20 PM, PT

LIVERPOOL ENGLAND RESULTS
From IKF Europe

• 23rd JUNE 2002, BARCELONA, LIVERPOOL ENGLAND, promoted by IKF England Promoters John Rice & Mark Wilson
  1. Exhibition: John Gilbert vs Adam Graham
  2. IKF JUNIOR MTR BRITISH GIRLS TITLE DEFENSE (28kg): Iman Barlow, Assassins, Melton Mowbray, England vs Jessica Isaac, Kirkby T B, Liverpool England: Majority decision current champion IMAN BARLOW successfully defended IKF British title
  3. Robbie Horton, St Helens Martial Arts vs Danny Broughton, Middlesborough K B Full Contact 3 X 2: Unanimous decision Danny Broughton.
  4. Sean Roche, Kirkby T B, Liverpool vs Lee Booth, Oldham, Manchester Thai boxing 3 x 1.5: Referee stopped bout round 3 - winner Lee Booth.
  5. Exhibition: JOHN REYNOLDS vs MATTY RAMSDEN.
  6. Neal Thomas, Liverpool K B Academy vs Mike Price, Liverpool Hope KB 3 x 2: Stopped first round Neal Thomas sustaining injury - winner Mike Price.
  7. Hayley Moss, Cheshire KB vs Sally Bradden, Leeds KB: Fight cancelled due to Moss' mother having car accident on way to venue.
  8. Kevin Noscoe, Kirby T B, Liverpool vs Steve Coles Assassins, Melton Mowbray International Rules 3 x 2: Unanimous decision Steve Coles.

A full story on this event will be posted soon from IKF European director, Alby Bimpson... Details of this event can be attained by contacting IKF Europe by phone at 44 174 473 9043 or by e-mail at Europe@IKFKickboxing.com

MORE NEWS OF 6-25-02

USA Nationals...
July 1st Deadline
Coming Quick!

With only 5 days left until the registration deadline of July 1st for this years 2002 IKF USA National Amateur Championships, many fighters have been waiting until the last minute and now are scrambling to get their registration papers and fees in. Some didn't realize that they still must fill out their required Nationals Registration form and send it in after their regional. "We've had several fighters calling and e-mailing in asking if they were already registered for the finals by going to their regional? The answer is no." says IKF President Steve Fossum. Regardless of their outcome at a regional event, fighters still need to register for the National Finals. Fighters names will not be posted on the Finalists pages until this coming weekend so if your wondering who's going, it's far too early to look. "Like every year, it will take several days to get all the fighters listed on the pages." says Rick Donaldson of the IKF Web News Department. "It's a lot of typing and a lot of organizing." So if your waiting to see who your matched up with before you register, you may find yourself paying one of the Registration Late Fees. Hopefully this won't happen to you.

• If Received here after July 1st, a $25 Late Fee will be assessed to you.
• If your registration is received after July 5th, 2002 you will be charged a $30 Late Fee.
• If your registration is received after July 10th, 2002 will be charged a $35 Late Fee "IF" Your Registration is accepted at all.
• If your registration form is received After July 15th, 2002 will be charged a $40 Late Fee, again, "IF" Your Registration is accepted at all.

In case your confused as to what form to fill out and what fee to pay, here's a simply explanation for everyone...

• For Past Champions to defend their title they need to register with the form found HERE.
• For fighters who had a seeding fight at a regional event, their registration form can be found HERE.
• For a fighter that registered for a Regional Tournament but did not get matched for a fight, their registration form can be found HERE.
• For fighters who did not have a regional in their area and want to attend the National Finals, their form can be found HERE.
• If you missed the Regional Event in your area and want to know if you can still register for the National Finals go to our Question Answer page to find out how by clicking HERE.

Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badges
And Trainers Event Registration Fee

We've had some questions about "WHY" we are charging for Coaches and Trainers passes. We can give you several reasons why this was added for this year.

1. At last years National Finals, some teams asked for as many as 8 cornerman/Trainers passes. A look through the crowd showed many of these individuals never worked a corner over the weekend. This is the first reason, because we only want TRAINERS to be allowed the Cornerman/Trainers privileges. since each pass will have the Registered Individuals picture on it, it will avoid use by anyone else if the pass is lost, stolen or loaned to someone else.
2. Privileges? Yes, there are Privileges. Any Cornerman/Trainer who pays their $20 registration fee at registration on Friday night "AND" attends the Cornerman/Trainers rules meeting will receive a Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge. This badge will allow these Cornerman/Trainers backstage and ringside during the event. "ONLY" individuals with one of these Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badges or a Laminated Fighter, Staff, Security or Officials Badge will be allowed into these areas. Each registered cornerman/trainer and fighter will receive 3 wristbands at the MANDATORY rules meeting. (One for Saturday, 1 for Sunday and 1 for Sunday Night - Different colors and designs for each session)
3. ALL registered Cornerman/Trainers will be allowed to attend all "3" sessions for FREE. Like every year, everyone will be allowed to attend both daytime sessions. However this year we will add a special Sunday Night Session with a selected group of fighters. Only 20-30 fighters will fight on this night. All other Cornerman/Trainers can enter the event for a general admission seat for Free.
4. If you look at successful amateur organizations, "ALL" of them require their coaches to be licensed and registered. some of them charging as much as $75 per event. This registration will allow us here at the IKF to license you as an IKF Cornerman/Trainer and place you in a special listing in our data base. This is a "TRAINERS ONLY" list and will be used for mailing out material of your interest such as event lists, training tips and other things.
5. Every year we have a "Fighters Rules Meeting". At this meeting we discuss Cornerman/Trainers rules as well. So far, every year we've had an incident at ringside during the event with a Cornerman/Trainer who was NOT at this meeting. NO Cornerman/Trainer will receive their Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge unless they are present in this meeting. This is not to mention the family and friends who crowd many of the corners. Simply put, if your not an Officially Licensed and Registered IKF Cornerman/Trainer, you cannot be in the corner. If we do not see your Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge you will be asked to leave Ringside. Non Registered/Licensed Trainers not attending the MANDATORY rules meeting and not paying for their badge will be required to purchase their own event ticket yet still will not be allowed in a corner or in the locker room area.
6. Your Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge is not just a cheap paper. This will be an official IKF Cornerman/Trainers License and will NOT be available to just anyone. For this reason, please do not ask to buy one for a friend or someone who knows nothing of working a fighters corner.
7. The Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge will be approximately 4" X 5", full color, with your name, signature and picture on it with a necklace. It will be your Official Worldwide IKF Cornerman/Trainers License for 1 calendar year.
8. As a courtesy, All "Regional Promoters who are also Cornerman/Trainers will receive their Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge for free.
9. Since there are only 3 cornerman/trainer allowed at ringside during a bout a Maximum of 3 Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge per fighter and no more than 5 Laminated Photo Cornerman/Trainers ID Badge will be sold per club/gym.
10. NOTE: Any cornerman/trainers caught lending their passes out to ANYONE will have their passes immediately destroyed and those using the pass and the trainer will be escorted from the session with no refund of pass or fees and will need to purchase a ticket for re-entree. For this reason, sorry but please do not sell, give away or lend your pass to any fighters family, relatives or friends. Thank You.

• From our understanding, The Host Hotel, The Radisson Has Been SOLD OUT! The ADDITIONAL HOTELS Are;
  • The Clarion, (319) 324-1921, Approximately 1 Block From RiverCenter: $69.00 + Tax (7% sales tax & 5% lodging tax). Always ask for the IKF Kickboxing Rate when booking your rooms.
  • Holiday Inn Davenport, (563) 391-1230,Approximately 4.2 miles (7 minutes) from RiverCenter: $69.00 + Tax (7% sales tax & 5% lodging tax). Always ask for the IKF Kickboxing Rate when booking your rooms.
  • The Lodge in Bettendorf Iowa (563) 359-7141,Approximately 5.7 miles (10 minutes) from RiverCenter but WOW! What a place!!!: $79.00 + Tax (7% sales tax & 5% lodging tax ) Always ask for the IKF Kickboxing Rate when booking your rooms. .

TICKETS
For Finals Ticket info, please see this page HERE!
Tickets for the National Finals will be available sometime during the week of July 1st through TicketMaster at www.ticketmaster.com

MORE NEWS OF 6-25-02

"62" Fighters In A Single Rule Style
- Full Contact -
Register To "WALK THE WALK" At Last weekends
IKF North Central FCR Regional Tournament
Lake Zurich, (Chicago) Illinois, USA

FULL RESULTS AND NEWS COMING LATER THIS WEEK
From Chicago!

FRIDAY, June 21st, 2002, AT 1:00 PM, PT

THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION!
The Final 2 IKF USA National Amateur Tournament Regional Events... And Liverpool England!

IKF North Central FCR Regional Tournament
Lake Zurich, (Chicago) Illinois, USA
JUNE 22nd, 2002

IKF North Central Regional Promoter Rob Zbilski (Right) is all set with his Team Z associates to host this weekends IKF North Central Regional Tournament. The event will be held at Jimmy Z's Ringside Fitness in Lake Zurich, (Chicago) Illinois, USA and will include fighters from Northern Illinois (Alton North), Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana in Full Contact Rules Only, "American style kickboxing, above the waist kicks, Men, Women and *Juniors (*ages 8 – 17)

As of today Zbilski has over 50 amateur kickboxers registered for the event. Some of them include first time fighters like Josh Mather (Left, 160lbs, 23) and Matt Barber (Right, 135lbs, 21) who both come from Superior Kickboxing with coach Jerome Owens in Cedar Rapids Iowa. This is just an example of two fighters who have never been in the ring in a competitive bout that are willing to "Walk The Walk" against anyone at the regional level and hopefully the National Level. Makes you wonder about all those fighters with big long records who won't be there... Makes you also wonder who they fought to get their US Titles... The guy across the street maybe? At least Mather and Barber will find out how they rank in the North Central USA and if they continue their walk to the National Finals, who knows, we may see one as a National Champion... A "REAL" National Champion...

The official weigh-ins as well as the competition itself will be held at Jimmy Z's Ringside Fitness 410 East Main Street, Lake Zurich, Illinois, (847) 550-8333. Those who have registered for this event are competing for the top regional seed in their weightclass for the IKF USA National Amateur Tournament on August 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the RiverCenter in Quad Cities Iowa. If there are more than 8 competitors in a weight class they will hold the first preliminary bouts tonight, June 21st at Jimmy's Ringside Fitness. All preliminary bouts will begin Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00 AM sharp at Jimmy Z's Ringside Fitness. Fighters have been asked to arrive by 10:00 AM for the day's line-up and rules meeting. All finals competitions will begin Saturday evening, June 22nd at 7:00 PM.

This will be Zbilski's 3rd year for hosting the North Central Regional tournament. For more info on this event please contact Mr. Rob Zbilski at (847) 458-8333 or by e-mail by clicking: teamz@3di.net

MORE NEWS OF 6-21-02

IKF North Mountain Regional Tournament
Casper, Wyoming, USA
JUNE 22nd, 2002

IKF North Mountain Regional Promoter David Smith of the Eagle Academy in Casper, Wyoming is all set to host this weekends IKF North Mountain Regional. The event will be held at the Casper Fairgrounds in Casper, Wyoming, USA and will include fighters in all three rule styles (FCR - IR - MTR) from Montana, Idaho, Western South Dakota, Western North Dakota and Northern Wyoming. Those who have registered for this event are competing for the top regional seed in their weightclass for the IKF USA National Amateur Tournament on August 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the RiverCenter in Quad Cities Iowa. All preliminary and Finals bouts will be on Saturday, June 22nd. Here are the registered fighters as of a few days ago;

• Name, Gym, Weight, Rule Style, Age, Sex
  1. Bianca, Sidekick, 80, Int, 11, Female.
  2. Shannon, Eagle Academy, 90, Int, 12, Female.
  3. Shantell, Diversified, 120, Int, 13, Female.
  4. Rachale, Eagle Academy, 145, Int, 16, Female.
  5. Christie, Eagle Academy, 106, Int, Adult Female.
  6. Gretchein, Sidekick, 135, Int, Adult Female.
  7. Ali Casey, MTI, 120, Int, Adult Female.
  8. Jessica, MTI, 140, Int, Adult Female.
  9. Sara, Sidekick, 155, Int, Adult Female.
  10. Crystal Beagle, Eagle Academy, 157, Int, Adult Female.
  11. Bryse Holyoak, Diversified, 60, Int, 8, Male.
  12. MJ, Sidekick, 60, Int, 8, Male.
  13. Cameron, CMAA, 60, Int, 9, Male.
  14. Josh, Sidekick, 105, Int, 11, Male.
  15. Ethan, Eagle Academy, 100, Int, 12, Male.
  16. Nic, Diversified, 96, Int, 13, Male.
  17. Michale, Sidekick, 110, Int, 13, Male.
  18. Paul Wood, Eagle Academy, 125, Int, Adult Male.
  19. Brandon, Sidekick, 128, Int, Adult Male.
  20. Matt, Sidekick, 143, Int, Adult Male.
  21. Mike, Sidekick, 150, Int, Adult Male.
  22. Chris A, Eagle Academy, 155, Int, Adult Male.
  23. Chris Smith, MTI, 165, Int, Adult Male.
  24. Todd, Diversified, 170, Int, Adult Male.
  25. Roy, Sidekick, 175, Int, Adult Male.
  26. Mark K, Colorado, 175, Int, Adult Male.
  27. PJ Reilly, Colorado, 185, Int, Adult Male.
  28. Eusevid Sams, MTI 185, Int, Adult Male.
  29. Bruce Williams, Sidekick, 205, Int, Adult Male.
  30. Bill Boule, Colorado, 225, Int, Adult Male.

For more info on this event please contact Mr. David Smith at (307) 473-7140 or by e-mail by clicking David@EagleAcademy.com or at his website at www.eagleacademy.com

MORE NEWS OF 6-21-02

IKF LIVERPOOL... ENGLAND!!!

This Sunday night, June 23rd, IKF England Promoters John Rice & Mark Wilson will host their IKF Kickboxing event in Liverpool England featuring both Pro and Amateur bouts. Details of this event can be attained by contacting IKF Europe by phone at 44 174 473 9043 or by e-mail at Europe@IKFKickboxing.com

MORE NEWS OF 6-21-02

K-1
Produces
KNOCKOUT
Video!

The K-1 USA Group has produced a Dynamic Action Packed video of the most dramatic and hardest-hitting knock-outs ever delivered on the K-1 Tournament circuit with punches, kicks, and knee strikes. Brace yourself for the action you are about to witness! For more info, contact K-1 at newsletter@k-1usa.net

WEDNESDAY, June 19th 2002, AT 4:20 PM, PT

IKF USA NATIONAL FINALS
-"ATTENTION AMATEUR FIGHTERS!"-
Don't Miss The National Finals Registration
Deadline Of July 1st!

This is a reminder that the National Finals Registration Deadline is July 1st for this years Finals Event. As most should know by now, this years IKF USA National Amateur Championships will be August 2nd, 3rd and 4th in Davenport Iowa, USA! If you have already competed at one of the IKF USA National Amateur Tournament Regional Events, you are "NOT" automatically registered for the National Finals. To Register for the National Finals, go to this form HERE!

• If you did not have a regional in your area and wish to attend the National Finals by direct walkover, please register at this page HERE.
• If you missed the Regional Event in your area and want to know if you can still register for the National Finals go to our Question Answer page to find out how by clicking HERE.
• If you were a 2001 National Champion and are attending the National Finals to defend your title, go to this page to register HERE.
• If you registered for a Regional Event and you didn't have an opponent you will receive a $15 credit towards your National Finals Registration AND be seeded higher than other fighters that did not attend or register for a Regional Seeding Tournament at all. To register for the National Finals it will cost you $25 instead of $40.00. To register CLICK HERE! Make sure you include a note as to why you are only paying $25 instead of $40.00 or you will be charged the difference at the National Finals Weigh-in.

DON'T MISS THE DEADLINE(S): Any fighter who's Registration form is RECEIVED (Not Postmarked) here at the IKF Headquarters AFTER JULY 1st, 2002 will be charged additional Late Fees. All Late Fees must be paid along with your registration. If not, you will be charged this fee when you weigh-in on Friday, August 2nd. These Late Fees are as follows;

• If Received here after July 1st, a $25 Late Fee will be assessed to you.
• If your registration is received after July 5th, 2002 you will be charged a $30 Late Fee.
• If your registration is received after July 10th, 2002 will be charged a $35 Late Fee "IF" Your Registration is accepted at all.
• If your registration form is received After July 15th, 2002 will be charged a $40 Late Fee, again, "IF" Your Registration is accepted at all.

Coach & Trainers Pass.
Since there are so many people who try to sneak into these events, this will be the first year that we will need to charge for cornerman/trainers passes. The other reason for this is to police each fighters corner. Only registered cornermen are allowed into each fighters corner. The cost of each cornerman/trainers registration and pass is $20.00. Cornermen and Trainers will register on Friday during the hours of 12 noon and 7 PM at the RiverCenter Arena. (Right) These Official IKF Cornerman/Trainer Passes will have the cornerman/trainer's name, signed name and picture on a very nice 2002 IKF USA National Amateur Tournament Card and are laminated with a necklace.

• ONLY cornerman/trainers who attend the MANDATORY rules meeting will receive their event passes. All cornerman/trainers will sign and print their name on their cornerman/trainers passes and show a picture I.D. to attain their pass.
• In addition to the cornerman/trainers full signed and printed name, each cornerman/trainers will have their picture taken upon registration for their pass and the PICTURE will be pasted on their pass to avoid use by anyone else if the pass is lost, stolen or loaned to someone else.
• Each registered cornerman/trainer and fighter will receive 3 wristbands at the MANDATORY rules meeting. (One for Saturday, 1 for Sunday and 1 for Sunday Night - Different colors and designs for each session)
• For door security reasons, Trainers not attending the MANDATORY rules meeting will be required to purchase their own event ticket.
• Each pass will allow the cornerman/trainer free admission into the trainers section on the Special Sunday Night Event.
• Since there are only 3 cornerman/trainer allowed at ringside during a bout a Maximum of 3 Cornermen/Trainers wristbands per fighter and no more than 5 wristbands will be sold per club/gym.
• Cornerman/trainer who have fighters fighting on the Special Sunday Night Event will not be required any additional fees.
• NOTE: Any cornerman/trainers caught lending their passes out to ANYONE will have their passes immediately destroyed and those using the pass and the trainer will be escorted from the session with no refund of pass or fees and will need to purchase a ticket for re-entree. For this reason, sorry but please do not sell, give away or lend your pass to any fighters family, relatives or friends. Thank You.

We urge everyone to book their hotel rooms as soon as possible also. The Host Hotel, Radisson Quad Cities Plaza from what we understand today is sold out, however, it wouldn't hurt to call to verify this. This hotel is connected to the RiverCenter by a skywalk. For reservations call: (563) 322-2200. 111 East 2nd Street, Davenport, Iowa, 52801. Rooms here were locked in at $69 per night + Taxes (7% sales tax & 5% lodging tax). Room Total: $77.28. Make sure you ask for the IKF Kickboxing Rate when booking your rooms. The regular room rate is $89.00 plus all the taxes. Our code word is KICK. For more info go to, www.radisson.com/davenportia.

• ADDITIONAL HOTELS:
  • The Clarion, (319) 324-1921, Approximately 1 Block From RiverCenter: $69.00 + Tax (7% sales tax & 5% lodging tax). Always ask for the IKF Kickboxing Rate when booking your rooms.
  • Holiday Inn Davenport, (563) 391-1230,Approximately 4.2 miles (7 minutes) from RiverCenter: $69.00 + Tax (7% sales tax & 5% lodging tax). Always ask for the IKF Kickboxing Rate when booking your rooms.
  • The Lodge in Bettendorf Iowa (563) 359-7141,Approximately 5.7 miles (10 minutes) from RiverCenter but WOW! What a place!!!: $79.00 + Tax (7% sales tax & 5% lodging tax ) Always ask for the IKF Kickboxing Rate when booking your rooms. .

Tickets for the National Finals will be available July 1st through TicketMaster at www.ticketmaster.com

MORE NEWS OF 6-19-02

WORLD CLASS CONDITIONING CLINIC

This is a special announcement to inform those interested that in late June or early July Mike Mattox' Championship Karate & Kickboxing in Sterling & Dixon Illinois will be hosting a WORLD CLASS CONDITIONING CLINIC with Kevin Braunskill. Kevin is a former NFL football player and Olympic sprinter. He finished 5th in the '92 games and 3rd at the 96 World Championships. Kevin brings a world of knowledge to Mike Mattox' Championship Karate & Kickboxing gym and they want to share it with you.

This is not a Kickboxing, Grappling, MMA, Karate, etc. seminar. This is on how to get into world class condition for the ring. Kevin will teach the techniques and principle necessary to take you to the next level, without "peaking" too soon or hurting yourself. As you know, martial arts as a whole is far behind the time in scientific conditioning and true cross training. Mike Mattox' Championship Karate & Kickboxing wants to help in changing that. The clinic will be at Westwood Sports, 1900 Westwood Dr Sterling (where the IKF North Central MuayThai & International Rules Regional was hosted by Mr. Mattox) and will cost apporx. $25. Once they have an exact date and fee we will re-post this message again. Or, for more info, please contact Mr. Mike Mattox at (815) 288-4998 or by e-mail at championshipkickboxing@hotmail.com

TUESDAY, June 18th 2002, AT 1:10 PM, PT

Strout Stops Durant
In Round 2 To Claim The Vacant
IKF Amateur North American Title On
Heavyweight Gladiators!

Ad Cetera Sports, IKF Wisconsin, USA: Ad Cetera Sports hosted yet another exciting event at the Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA this last weekend. This event, entitled, The "Blitz Power Mints Heavyweight Gladiators Professional Kickboxing Series" featured both Pro and Amateur bouts. The main focus for us here at the IKF was the quest for the vacant IKF Amateur MTR North American Light Middleweight Title.

This bout featured Duke Roufus Gym's Jason "Knock 'em Out" Strout (Left) and Mark Durant (Right) of Winnipeg, Canada's famed Sik-Tai Muaythai Centre.

In the end, Strout defeated Durant of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada by TKO at 42 seconds of the second round to claim the vacant title.

Here's how the rest of the action went on the night...

IKF AMATEUR BOUTS

• MuayThai Rules
  • Light Middleweights: Bob Howden defeated Domingo Zuniga (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) by unanimous decision. Zuniga took a standing eight count in the second round.
  • Super Lightweights: Casey Garza (Burlingham, Wisconsin, USA) defeated Rocky Zuniga (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) by unanimous decision.
  • Tony Randazo (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) defeated Alessio Ziel ( New Holstein, Wisconsin, USA) by unanimous decision. Alession Ziel was knocked down in the second round.
  • Jason Strout (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) defeated Mark Durant (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) by TKO at 42 seconds of round two earning the IKF North American Light Middleweight Title.

PRO BOUTS - HEAVY / SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS

• K-1 Rules
  • Dave Carini (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) defeated Harold Johnson (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) by disqualification at 1:39 of the first round. Johnson repeatedly refused to follow the referee's commands.
  • David Roberts (Memphis, Tennessee, USA) defeated Steve Witt (Kansas City, Missouri, USA) by Knockout at 1:00 of the first round.
  • Rob Smith (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) defeated John LeBlanc (Chicago, Illinois, USA) by unanimous decision.
  • Lance Cartwright (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) defeated Simon Diouf (Chicago, Illinois, USA) by split decision.
  • Kelly Leo (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) defeated Brad Fowler (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) by Knockout at 54 seconds of the first round.
  • Horace Craft (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) defeated Mark Miller (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA) by knockout at 1:08 of round three.

For more information or tickets, please call Scott Joffe at (414) 319-1151 or visit
www.DukeRoufusGym.com.

MORE NEWS OF 6-18-02

IKF South East Regional On Internet Radio

Of the 23 Championship Bouts that were fought at the IKF South East Regional Event, 10 were selected for the evening show which also included some ISCF Mixed Martial Arts Action. The evening event was live on Aggression TV Internet Radio Program. However, for those that missed it, you can hear it again by clicking HERE!

The broadcast plays in the free RealAudio player. It does not work in Windows Media Player. Also, the broadcast will just stream to your computer and immediately start playing without the need to download the whole broadcast first. Most people should have this program already installed on their computer. If not, you can visit the following direct link to get it by clicking HERE!

Although IKF President Steve Fossum was originally scheduled to do event commentary with Johnny Walls on the night, there were more important duties that took him away from this position for the night. So instead, a quick decision was made to put IKF Promoter and Champion Trainer Ray Thompson (Left) in to do commentary for the first half of the program while ISCF Promoter Matthew Waller (Right) took over the second half of the program.

Both Thompson and Waller filled in great considering being put on the spot with no preparation for the job. Neither Thompson or Waller had ever done commentating before so it was a learning experience for both. Thompson, being first at the mic, only had about 2 minutes to get ready to go on air. Usually, the IKF has Johnny Davis (Right) and Fossum doing most event commentary. However along with being the event Representative with IKF South East Representative Elizabeth Carlson, Fossum was also needed to be the event MC for the night. Davis was unable to make the trip to Valdosta since he is in the process of moving and we weren't sure how necessary it was to have him at the event. Now that we know how exciting Internet Broadcasting can be, we plan to send Davis to the next one. However, once Thompson got relaxed and settled into the role, he seemed to have a good time at it as well. With all the other jobs Fossum handles at events maybe a Thompson/Davis combination will be heard in the future...

Keep in mind that this was the first time we ever tried such a broadcast for an IKF event. With the way things turned out, we expect to be doing more of this type of live broadcasting in the future.

Special thanks to Aggression TV's President Johnny Walls and IKF South East Regional Promoter James Corbett (Left) for making all this happen!

MORE NEWS OF 6-18-02

NYKK Gym
In New York Announces
OPEN HOUSE!

NYKK Gym (New York Kickboxing & Kung Fu) in Midtown will have an open house on Saturday, June 29, 2002. They will be offering free classes and a number of demonstrations. There will also be special membership packages offered on that day "ONLY".

• Schedule of Events
  • 11 AM: FREE fitness kickboxing class.
  • 12:20: Demonstration of San Shou techniques.
  • 1 PM: Sparring demonstration by members of NYKK competition team.
  • 2 PM: Demonstration of grappling techniques.
  • 3 PM: FREE San Shou kickboxing class

NYKK Midtown Gym offers New York's finest instruction in Fitness Kickboxing, San Shou (Chinese Kickboxing), Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Western Boxing, "Street Smart" Self Defense and Submission Grappling. Their modern, state of the art facilities has all the equipment one needs to get in the best shape of your life and develop all your fighting skills.

They have Flexible Schedules so finding a class suited to your life-style is never a problem. For more information contact us at NYKK Gym, Midtown, 336 W 37th Street, 5th floor, NY NY, 10018. Phone number: (212) 239- 8619 or visit

www.NYKKGym.com

News for Monday, June 17th,
But was not completed until late at night,
TUESDAY, June 18th 2002, AT 2:20 AM, PT

92 Amateur Kickboxers Register To
"Walk The Walk!"
As IKF South East Regional Tournament Sets NEW Regional RECORDS!

IKF South East Regional Promoter James Corbett (Left) has set his place in IKF History for now with a new record for most Registered Amateur Fighters at an IKF Regional Tournament event and Most Regional Bouts as well. Corbett's South East Regional Tournament Registered 92 Fighters in all 3 main rule styles and the featured 39 Regional Tournament Bouts. The event took place last Saturday, June 15th at the Lowndes County Civic Center/Fairgrounds in Valdosta Georgia.

Although the regional included Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama and Eastern Tennessee, not 1 fighter showed up to fight from the entire state of Florida leaving many at the event thinking "No Florida Amateurs were willing to Walk The Walk..."

Regardless, there were plenty of Amateur Kickboxers present willing to prove their skills to their peers as they fought for top seeding at the IKF USA National Amateur Championships in August. Adding to Corbett's record was a record number of listeners on the www.AggressionTV website. Of the 23 Championship Bouts, 10 were selected for the evening show which also included some ISCF Mixed Martial Arts Action. According to Corbett, Aggression TV's proprietor Johnny Walls told him the broadcast meter showed the listener range to be between 1,800 and up to 2,200+ throughout the event which was broadcast live via Aggression TV's Internet Radio Program.

Here's the event results...

• Adult Women's FCR
  • Atomweight - 117 Lbs & Below
    1. Brenda Harrison defeated
    2. Jan Adams by split decision, 30-27, 28-29 and 30-27.
  • Super Lightweight - 132.1 Lbs. - 137 Lbs.
    1. Susan Wood defeated
    2. Billie Jo Griewisch in the final by Majority Decision who defeated
    3. Kathy Hagler in the prelim by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 and 27-30.
• Adult Men FCR
  • Featherweight - 124.1 Lbs. - 128 Lbs.
    1. Dallas Crowe defeated
    2. Jason Beck by Head Kick TKO at :15 seconds of round 3.
  • Super Lightweight - 132.1 Lbs. - 137 Lbs.
    1. Justin Pickett defeated
    2. Byron Webb by DQ (Missing Equipment at start of bout.)
  • Light Welterweight - 137.1 Lbs. - 142 Lbs.
    1. Jason Kuhn defeated
    2. Reginald Kitchens by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 and 30-27.
  • Welterweight - 142.1 Lbs. - 147 Lbs.
    1. Walter Barber defeated
    2. Jeff Williams by TKO at 1:16 of round 1.
  • Super Welterweight - 147.1 Lbs - 153 Lbs.
    1. Walter Mccall defeated
    2. Mike Crocker by unanimous decision, 30-26, 30-26 and 30-27.
  • Light Middleweight - 153.1 Lbs. - 159 Lbs.
    1. Shaun Gay defeated
    2. Eric Taylor by TKO at 1:56 of round 2 when Taylor's corner threw in the towel.
  • Middleweight - 159.1 Lbs. - 165 Lbs
    1. Rod Llaneza defeated
    2. Todd Moon by TKO at 42 seconds of round 2 with a great body shot who defeated
    3. Randall Carr by KO at 1:58 of round 1.
  • Super Middleweight - 165.1 Lbs. - 172 Lbs.
    1. Shannon Hudson defeated
    2. John Ganner by unanimous decision 30-28, 29-28 and 29-28 who defeated
    3. Joel Weldon by TKO at 1:12 of round 3 in the prelim.
    4. Ryan Robertson who had lost to Hudson in the prelim had advanced when
    5. Mike Wood couldn't continue due to injury he suffered when he defeated
    6. Stevie Dement by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27 and 29-28.
    7. Josh Williams weighed in the night before but was a no show at the event losing by default.
  • Light Cruiserweight - 179.1 Lbs. - 186 Lbs
    1. David Bales defeated
    2. Joe Jobes by TKO at the end of round 2.
  • Cruiserweight - 186.1 Lbs. - 195 Lbs.
    1. Adrian Turpin defeated
    2. Andy Foster by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28 and 30-27
  • Heavyweight - 195.1 Lbs. - 215 Lbs.
    1. David Jackson defeated
    2. Steve Parker by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27 and 30-27.
    3. Chris Vega had lost to Jackson in round 1 by TKO at 1:31 of the first round.
    4. Kyle Brown lost to Parker by TKO at 1:27 of round 2.
• Adult Men's IR
  • Super Lightweight
    1. Curt Mickle defeated
    2. Joe Laughlin Jr. by knockout at 1:31 of round 2.
• Adult Men MTR
  • Super Lightweight
    1. Dustin Bensing defeated
    2. Kiranty Kroneji by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-26 and 30-27. This bout was stopped at 1:34 of round 3 due to an un intentional injury to Bensing (Dislocated Knee) and it went to the scorecards.
  • Super Welterweight - 147.1 Lbs - 153 Lbs.
    1. Nihad Husic defeated
    2. Ron Young by unanimous decision 29-28, 30-28 and 30-28.
  • Light Middleweight - 153.1 Lbs. - 159 Lbs.
    1. Phillip Botha defeated
    2. Jin Kim by split decision 30-28, 28-30 and 29-28 who defeated
    3. Gary Spencer by TKO at 1:48 of round 1
    4. Frank Maryska was defeated by Botha in round 1 by TKO at the end of round 2
    5. Aaron Avitan was defeated by Jin Kim by TKO at 1:07 of round 1
  • Middleweight - 159.1 Lbs. - 165 Lbs.
    1. Adam Gil defeated
    2. Michael Bengochea by unanimous decision 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28.
  • Light Heavyweight - 172.1 Lbs. - 179 Lbs.
    1. Daniel Ancheta defeated
    2. Michael Israel by unanimous decision 30-27, 29-27 and 30-26.
  • Light Cruiserweight - 179.1 Lbs. - 186 Lbs
    1. Larry Briggs defeated
    2. Michael Weldon by TKO at 1:31 of round 1 who had earlier defeated
    3. Bryan Shea by TKO at :25 seconds into round 1.
  • Cruiserweight - 186.1 Lbs. - 195 Lbs.
    1. Yahosuah Yohuda defeated
    2. Tyrone Goodwin by TKO at the break of round 2 and 3.
  • Heavyweight - 195.1 Lbs. - 215 Lbs.
    1. Marshall Berger defeated
    2. Able Barbour by unanimous decision 30-28, 30-27 and 30-27 who defeated
    3. Joel Fuernsinn by "Extra Round" decision. It was a split decision draw after 3 rounds so they fought an extra round.
  • Super Heavyweight - 215.1 Lbs. And Above
    1. Brad Baker defeated
    2. David Beach by TKO at 1:35 of round 1 who had earlier defeated
    3. Richard Cox by TKO at 1:30 of round 1.

Some of the Walkover fighters elected to match up with bouts of compatible competitors after the daytime event and here are those results... - The referee for these bouts was Mr. Russell Lane. -

1. Penny Degraw defeated Tiffany Owen by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27 and 30-27.
2. Terrie Hicks defeated Andrea Zalas by unanimous decision 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27.
3. Jesse Hendrix defeated Kieran Garcia by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28 and 29-28.
4. Andre Camarena defeated Christopher Garcia by TKO at end of round 1.
5. John Groves defeated Jeremy Powell.
6. Jeremy Garcia defeated Jose Altamirano by split decision 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28.
7. John Geiger defeated Jeremy Powell by split decision 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28.
8. Steve Hall defeated Zachary Myers by TKO at 1:48 of round 1 when Myers corner threw in the towel.

• Walkover Winners
  • Junior Girls FCR
    • Junior Lightweight - 65.1-70 Lbs: Alecia Nicole Crocker
    • Atomweight - 105.1-110 Lbs: Amanda Rawl
    • Light Welterweight - 140.1-145 Lbs: Andrea Zales
  • Junior Boys FCR
    • Junior Atomweight: Nathan McCall
    • Junior Bantamweight - 55.1-60 Lbs: Jesse Hendrix
    • Junior Featherweight - 60.1-65 Lbs: Kieran Garcia
    • Junior Light Cruiserweight - 85.1-90 Lbs: Christopher Garcia
    • Junior Cruiserweight: Jose' Altamirano
    • Junior Cruiserweight: Andre' Camarena
    • Light Atomweight - 100.1-105 Lbs: Nicolas Finley
    • Flyweight - 115.1-120 Lbs: Jeremy Garcia
    • Featherweight - 125.1-130 Lbs: Jeremy Powell
    • Lightweight - 130.1-135 Lbs: Jeremy Duncan
    • Super Lightweight - 135.1-140 Lbs: Billy Heslop
    • Super Lightweight - 135.1-140 Lbs: John Geiger
    • Welterweight - 145.1-150 Lbs. Timothy Hendrix
    • Super Middleweight - 165.1-172 Lbs: Fadey Abdul-Jabar
    • Super Middleweight - 165.1-172 Lbs:John Groves
    • Light Cruiserweight - 179.1-186 Lbs: Zachary Myers
    • Cruiserweight - 186.1-195 Lbs: Michael Wade
  • Junior Boys IR
    • Flyweight: Bradley Aldrich
    • Super Middleweight - 165.1-172 Lbs: Steve Hall
    • Light Cruiserweight: Damien Frost
  • Adult Women FCR
    • Bantamweight - 120.1 Lbs. - 124 Lbs: Tiffany Owen
    • Lightweight: 130 Summer Miller
    • Super Welterweight - 147.1 Lbs - 153 Lbs. Terrie Hicks
  • Adult Women IR
    • Featherweight - 124.1 Lbs. - 128 Lbs: Penny Degraw
  • Adult Women MTR
    • Middleweight - 159.1 Lbs. - 165 Lbs. Sara Golshani
  • Adult Men's FCR
    • Light Heavyweight - 172.1 Lbs. - 179 Lbs. Stephen Thompson
    • Super Heavyweight - 215.1 Lbs. & Up: Dalero Berkley
  • Adult Men's MTR
    • Super Lightweight - 132.1 Lbs. - 137 Lbs. Kiranty Kroneji
    • Light Welterweight - 137.1 Lbs. - 142 Lbs. Tom Crowley

• Registered No Shows...
  • FCR Light Welterweight - 137.1 Lbs. - 142 Lbs. Dusty Mccall
  • FCR Light Middleweight - 153.1 Lbs. - 159 Lbs. Nick Panausis Jr.
  • MTR Light Heavyweight - 172.1 Lbs. - 179 Lbs. Glen Spencer
  • Light Heavyweight - 172.1 Lbs. - 179 Lbs: Ryan Smith
  • MTR: Super Heavyweight - 215.1 Lbs. & Up: Jack Nilsson

The referee for the Full Contact Rules Bouts was Mr. Dan Stell. The Referee for the International Rules and MuayThai Bouts was Mr. Gary Brown. Bout Judges included Sean Wohl, Lane Collyer, Ron Giterie and several others. We thank them all for their assistance. For more info on this event please contact Mr. James Corbett (229) 245-8622 or by e-mail at jscorbett@datasys.net

MORE NEWS OF 6-17-02

IKF
Comes To The Heart Of Mexico
And IKF Mexico Title Switches Hands...

With over 20 million people, Mexico City Mexico should be a hot ticket for kickboxing. With all the great Pro Boxers coming out of the country one would expect the same for the sport of kickboxing. However, this hasn't been true... At least not yet.

The sports growth there has been scared as well as held back by an organization and it's leader who only had himself in mind when it came to success for the sport. With a well known reputation of corrupt actions this organizations leader was the only one gaining any ground in Mexico's Kickboxing scene, and the ground he attained has been in his own pocket book.

Mexico kickboxers like IKF Pro MuayThai Rules Mexico Super Heavyweight Champion Pedro Fernandez (Left) and IKF Pro International Rules Super Welterweight Mexico Champion Miguel Reyes (Right) of Tijuana Mexico, IKF Pro MuayThai Rules Middleweight Mexico Champion Adolfo Lozano (Below Right) of Puerta Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico and top Pro MuayThai Rules Super Heavyweight fighter Raul Ramero of Mexico City (Below Left) all use to fight for this organization. All had to pay their dues and a little more just to get booked for bouts in Mexico.

Over the last few years with the assistance of IKF Mexico Representative Douglas Dickey, all 3 of them have been fortunate enough to be offered opportunities to fight outside of Mexico on IKF Sanctioned events. However, when they did so, all were shamed in Mexico's only magazine for the sport which is also published by the same overpowering organization that "use to" rule in Mexico.

Unlike how the IKF operates, this Mexico organization wanted to keep all the Mexico fighters, promoters and trainers in Mexico. He didn't want any of them to leave Mexico to fight and when they did, he celebrated when they lost by writing such claims in e-mails and in his magazine as "See what happens when you don't fight for me." However like in many places around the World,

"The Game Has Changed" in Mexico.

Mexico has been cast aside for a long time now as far as worldwide exposure for the sport of kickboxing. Although well known for its many top boxers, very few know of the many talented kickboxers that are in the country. It's a country where no other top kickboxing sanctioning body will venture to, to sanction events any more because of problems they faced there in the past. The IKF isn't short of any of these same problems but instead of turning their back on the Country, the IKF has continued to improve conditions for the fighters, trainers and promoters with each event.

With the growth of the IKF in Mexico, the sports future looks very bright for all involved. All the corruption of the lone Mexico organization is soon to be a thing of the past as many in the country are eager to follow the IKF's established rules, regulations and requirements for everyone. The Teamwork concept in the IKF is what has brought kickboxing to yet another level all around the world today and in Mexico, it will be no different. So far the trainers and fighters the IKF has worked with are all proud to be a true part of the IKF World Wide Team instead of just a pawn in someone elses game.

It may take some time, but at least there's light at the end of the tunnel now instead of false hopes and promises others have given them over the years. Over the last year the IKF has sanctioned bouts in Puerta Vallarta, Jalisco, Tijuana, Tecate and now Mexico City Mexico. Last Thursday was the the first of many IKF Sanctioned events in Mexico's largest city, Mexico City. It was a great kick-off to a bright future for the sport there.

IKF Promoter Raúl Romero (Right) has several reasons to be excited after his IKF Sanctioned Mexico City event last Thursday Night, June 13th. Not only did he have a successful event with great bouts but he can also be pleased his fighter accomplished the goal he set out to do, which was dethrone the current IKF Pro International Rules Mexico Lightweight Champion Jose Guardado (Below Left, 12-1/9) of of Ensenada Baja California Mexico. However, the outcome came at a price for the new Champion, Carlos Gutierrez (Below Right) of Ciudad De Mexico Retador, Mexico.

In the opening round, the two went toe to toe making the decision for who won a hard one to make. All 3 judges though (Reyes of Tijuana, Mexico, Cuellar of Aguascalientes St., Mexico and Fernandez, also of Tijuana Mexico) had Gutierrez up 10-9 on all their cards. Our independent cards are like the commentators cards in a televised fight, not the "Official" Judges scores. Our independent score cards at ringside scored the round 10-10.

Round 2 was a bit closer to the other judges than us at ringside. Judge Cuellar and Reyes scored it even at 10-10 while Judge Fernandez gave it to the Champion 10-9 like we did.

In round 3, Guardado took a strong punch that staggered him a he didn't go down. referee Ubillado Vega (Right) stepped in to give him an 8 count though. When the judges cards came in both judge Cuellar and Fernandez scored it 10-8 for Gutierrez while Reyes scored it like we did 10-9 Gutierrez since we didn't think the standing 8 was a big factor in the round.

In round 4, Gutierrz seemed to pick up the pace being excited about giving the Champ a standing 8 count in the previous round. In round 4 Gutierrz started scoring more while the Champ Guardado threw less. In the end, all of us but judge Cuellar gave the round to Gutierrz. Judge Cuellar scored the round even at 10-10.

Round 5 seemed to favor the Champion Guardado to us. Although neither fighter was landing big points, Guardado was the one who pushed the fight. At the end of round 5 though, all 3 judges gave the round to the Challenger Gutierrez while we gave it to the Champion, Guardado. But keep in mind, our independent cards do not count in the scoring.

Going into the 6th round, of the judges, 2 of the 3 had Gutierrez winning all 5 rounds. Judge Cuellar had Gutierrez leading 50-47, judge Reyes had Gutierrez leading 50-45 while judge Fernandez had it a little closer at 49-45. Our independent scoring at ringside had both fighters even at 48-48 after the 5 rounds with 2 remaining for the International Rules Mexico National Title.

As round 5 started, both fighters seemed a bit wild and it was here that caused the stoppage of the bout. At the 1:19 mark of the 6th round, the two fighters butted heads causing a large cut above Gutierrez' eye. Upon recommendation of the ringside physician, the bout was stopped and was required to go to the judges cards. Since the 6th round was more than half way over, the judges were instructed to score the 6th round. Two of the 3 judges (Reyes and Cuellar) gave the round to Gutierrez while judge Fernandez gave it to the Champion Guardado. we didn't score the final round on our independent card. In the end the title switched hands over to the Challenger and now New IKF Pro International Rules Mexico Lightweight Champion Carlos Gutierrez who improved his Pro fight record to 10 wins with 2 loses.

Due to the way the bout ended, Gutierrez will be required to rematch Guardado before defending the title or before getting a shot at a higher title. This was Guardado's first defense of the title and also his first loss in the ring after going 12-0 with 9 KO/TKO's. He won the title back in March of 2001 against David Serrano of Tijuana, Mexico (13-4-5 with 7 ko's/tko's). It was 7 rounds of non stop action and in the end, the more active Guardado took the unanimous decision victory over Serrano, 68-65, 69-64 and 70-63 to become the first ever IKF Pro Mexico National Champion.

Here's how the other bouts of the night came out;

1. IKF AMATEUR MuayThai Rules: Oscar Mendoza (53kg, 1-0/0) of Mexico City, Mexico defeated Emiliano Garcia (51kg, 0-1/0) of Mexico City, Mexico by unanimous decision, 29-25, 30-25 and 29-25.
2. IKF AMATEUR MuayThai Rules: Erick Mejia (63kg, 4-0/1) of Mexico City, Mexico defeated Marco Pizarro (63kg, 6-1/0) also of Mexico City, Mexico by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 and 30-28.
3. IKF AMATEUR MuayThai Rules: Enrique Medina (68kg, 7-2/1) of Mexico City, Mexico defeated Benjamin Dominguez (70kg, 0-1/0) of Mexico City, Mexico by Majority Decision, 29-28, 30-27 and 30-30.
4. IKF AMATEUR MuayThai Rules: Emanuel De la luz (67kg, 1-0/0) of Mexico City, Mexico defeated Roberto Gil ( 65kg, 0-1/0) of Mexico City, Mexico by Split Decision, 30-27, 30-27 and 28-30.
5. IKF AMATEUR MuayThai Rules: Ricardo Carmona (71kg, 1-0/0) of Mexico city, Mexico defeated Armando Almanza (71kg, 0-1/0) of Mexico City, Mexico by TKO at 1:23 of round 1.
6. IKF PRO MuayThai Rules - 4 Rounds- : Carlos Mendoza (125 lbs, 1-0/0) of Tijuana, Mexico defeated Francisco Ramos (120 lbs, 7-2/1) of Mexico City, Mexico by split decision, 39-38, 37-39 and 38-37. The final round of this bout was the BEST round of the entire night! It was a WAR!
7. IKF PRO MuayThai Rules - 4 Rounds- : Alfredo Morales (147 lbs, 5-1/2) of Mexico City, Mexico defeated Victor Galban (142 lbs, 15-2/0) by Knockout at 33 seconds into the 2nd round. Galban took a standing 8 count in round 1 and after it he didn't have much left. This could have easily been over in round 1.
8. IKF PRO International Rules - 4 Rounds- : Edwin Aguilar (182.5, 30-1/16) defeated Antonio Torres (180.5 lbs, 15-2/5) by TKO in the 2nd round.

For more info on this event, please contact Mr. Raul Romero by e-mail at mexicankickfighter@hotmail.com

COMING LATER IN THE WEEK

Results From Milwaukee Wisconsin and Full Results from last weekends IKF Amateur British Championships in Kettering, England... Until we get them... We can't Post Them...

TUESDAY, June 11th 2002, AT 3:30 PM, PT

THIS WEEKS IKF EVENTS...

From Mexico to USA to England, IKF fight fans will have plenty of IKF action to read about today and come next Monday when we post all the results. Our IKF tour this week starts off in Mexico City, Mexico where the Main Event will be a defense of an IKF Pro Mexico National Title on Thursday night, June 13th. Next we head east for the weekend where starting early Saturday morning, June 15th we will begin the prelims of the IKF USA South East Regional Tournament in Valdosta Georgia, USA. Later that night will be the South East Finals while we also head over to the northern Midwest up in Milwaukee Wisconsin where Ad Cetera Sports will feature the quest for the vacant IKF Amateur North American MuayThai Title. We close out the weekend with a quick trip across the Atlantic to Kettering, England where on Sunday, June 16th top amateur British fighters will compete in the IKF Amateur British Championships. Here's the rundown on all the action...

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Mexico City Mexico
JUNE 13th, 2002

This will be IKF Promoter Raúl Romero's (Right) first IKF event. Romero is also an IKF fighter as well so he knows the sport well. His Main event will feature the IKF Pro International Rules Mexico Lightweight Title Defense against Mexico Champion Jose Guardado (Left, 12-0/9) of of Ensenada Baja California Mexico against challenger Carlos Gutierrez of Ciudad De Mexico Retador, Mexico.

Guardado won his title back in March of 2001 against David Serrano of Tijuana, Mexico (13-4-5 with 7 ko's/tko's). It was 7 rounds of non stop action and in the end, the more active Guardado took the unanimous decision victory over Serrano, 68-65, 69-64 and 70-63 to become the first ever IKF Pro Mexico National Champion. Guardado last fought on March 9th, of this year in Tijuana Mexico when he defeated Jose Luis Rodrigues of Tecate Mexico with a spinning hook kick to Rodrigues' head at 1:16 of round 5 that put an end to the bout.

Other IKF Pro bouts on the night will include Francisco Calvo vs Jorge Bejar and Francisco Ramos vs Carlos E. Mendoza. The amateur undercard will include the bouts of Armando Almanza vs Cesar Montalvo, Roberto Gil vs Emanuel De la luz, Enrique Medina vs Benjamin Dominguez, Erick Mejia vs Marco Pizarro, and Emiliano Ramirez vs Oscar Mendoza

Top Pro Mexico fighter Edwin Aguilar was scheduled to fight Heath Harris of California but Harris pulled off the card last week for unknown reasons and as of press time, no replacement had been made. For more info on this event, please contact Mr. Raul Romero by e-mail at mexicankickfighter@hotmail.com

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IKF South East Regional Tournament
Valdosta, Georgia, USA
JUNE 15th, 2002

IKF South East Regional Promoter James Corbett (Left) is all set for his first IKF Regional Tournament this Saturday June 15th at the Lowndes County Civic Center/Fairgrounds in Valdosta Georgia.

As of today Corbett has over 85 amateur kickboxers registered for the event. Event weigh-ins will take place Friday night and the prelim bouts will begin Saturday morning. Those who advance to the finals will compete in the night-time portion of the event for the top regional seeding for the IKF USA National Amateur Tournament on August 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the RiverCenter in Quad Cities Iowa.

The South East Regional includes fighters from all 3 main IKF Rule styles from the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama and Eastern Tennessee. The Finals portion of the event will be broadcast via Internet radio starting at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.

Fight fans will be able to "tune-in" to the evening finals via the World Wide Web. To tune into this broadcast simply go to www.AggressionTV website. (We suggest prospected listeners go to this site before the event to assure they have the necessary items to download the broadcast.)

For more info on this event please contact Mr. James Corbett (229) 245-8622 or by e-mail at jscorbett@datasys.net

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IKF Amateur North American Title
Featured On Ad Cetra Sports
Heavyweight Gladiators Event!
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, JUNE 15th, 2002
Ten Action Packed Bouts Feature the Big Bombing Heavyweights in America's Kickboxing Hotbed!

Ad Cetera Sports: Ad Cetera Sports presents the Blitz Power Mints Heavyweight Gladiators Professional Kickboxing Series on Saturday, June 15, 2002 in the Rave Ballroom, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, (414) 342-7283. A total of ten bouts are planned for the nights action which will include the quest for the IKF Amateur MTR North American Light Middleweight Championship between Duke Roufus Gym's Jason "Knock 'em Out" Strout (Left) and Mark Durant (Right) of Winnipeg, Canada's famed Sik-Tai Muaythai Centre.

Back in February of this year Strout made his first bid at this vacant title against number 3 IKF Ranked MTR Light Middleweight Joe Zychoka of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (After this bout, Zychoka moved down to Super Welterweight where he is now ranked #1) on the K-1 Qualifier Event. In the end the bout was scored a majority draw, 47-47 even, 48-46 Strout and 47-47 even. On the same night, Durant met up with #2 IKF Ranked MuayThai Middleweight Harvey Grasse of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. As in Strout's bout, these two also fought to a draw but it was a split decision draw, 29-29 even, 29-28 Durant and 29-28 Grasse.

Since Zychoka moved down in weight another opponent was needed for Strout. Enter Mark Durant. Durant is currently ranked #3 in the Amateur MTR Middleweight division. Strout and Durant last met in October of 2000 in Green Bay, WI (Non IKF Event) where Strout won a split decision war. Since then the two have been on a collision course that sets up a much anticipated, heated, grudge rematch.

Durant feels he won the last meeting between the two and is eager to show Strout what he is made of. Strout, who is just as eager to prove to Durant once-and-for-all who the better fighter is, commented, "As my coach, Duke Roufus, would say 'I'm comin' out two guns a blazin', kickin' butt, takin' names and stealing girlfriends. It's gonna' be ka boom, ka bapp time.' I'm takin' Mark Durant to the Knock 'em Out Strout Hotel!"

As far as the rest of the card, action will be fast and furious. The Main Event bout will feature 1999 IKF USA National Amateur Cruiserweight Champion"Bad" Brad Fowler (Left kicking) of Milwaukee's Duke Roufus Gym against Kelly Leo "The Lion" (Right) of Atlanta GA. Fowler brings an extensive Amateur background in Muaythai as he attempts to duplicate that success in the Pro ranks. Leo last fought in February on the Milwaukee K-1 Qualifier losing in the first round to Andre Walker by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards. Leo, on the other hand, is well versed in Karate and full contact rules (Above the waist) Kickboxing, and is a former Georgia State Boxing Champion. The contrast in styles should make for a great match.

In other action, Milwaukee Kickboxer Horace "The Real Deal" Craft, fighting out of the Box Off Gym in Cudahy, WI takes on Iron City Gym's Mark "The Shark" Miller (Left) of Pittsburgh, PA in the other featured bout of the evening. Craft, a popular fixture on the local fight seen, won a hard fought, unanimous decision over Shawn Crays of Memphis, TN, February 9, 2002 on the K-1 Milwaukee Qualifier. Craft is looking forward to his featured bout against the experienced Miller. "I welcome this match against Miller in my hometown, in front of my fans. I know I am the superior fighter. This bout will, once again, show the fans that Horace Craft is the real deal!"

Others appearing on the undercard include...

Milwaukeeans "Devastating" Dave Carini (in his Pro debut) Rob Smith, 2001 IKF USA National Amateur MTR Light Heavyweight Champion Ben Dauck (Left) Jason Wetzel and 2000 IKF USA National Amateur IR Super Lightweight Champion and 2001 IKF USA National Amateur MTR Light Welterweight Champion Casey Garza (Right) of Burlington, WI.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The first Kickboxing bout starts at 7:00 p.m. The Pro Card starts at 8:00 p.m. A total of ten bouts are planned. A limited amount of $50.00 VIP Gold Circle Ringside, $30.00 Ringside Reserved and $20.00 Balcony Reserved tickets are available. Tickets may be reserved by phone or purchased in advance at the Duke Roufus Gym, 111 W. Virginia St., Milwaukee, (414) 319-1151 or purchased at the door. VISA, Master Card and checks are accepted. The Rave Ballroom Box Office, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 342-7283, also has a limited amount of $30.00 Ringside Reserved tickets available.

The Official Post Fight Party will be held at Pitch's Miss Katie's Diner, 1900 W. Clybourn, (414) 344-0044. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of Miss Katie's Free Parking & Shuttle to and from the event and their popular late night menu. This is a great chance for fans to meet the stars of Heavyweight Gladiators. The Official Weigh-In & Fan Appreciation Party on Friday, June 14th will be at Bar Milwaukee, (1044 Old World Third St., Milwaukee, www.dukeroufusgym.com (414) 765-0652,) beginning at 8:00 p.m. They will also host the official Heavyweight Gladiators Post Fight Dance Party. The event is sponsored by Blitz Power Mints, Shepherd Express, Bar Milwaukee, Teamsters Local 200 & 344, Pitch's Miss Katie's Diner, Fairtex Gear.com, Amelia's on Layton, Sunbusters, Rosie's on Water, Dr. Phil Repetti/Jordan Chiropractic, Bell Ambulance, The Eastsider, Atty. Martin Stein and Hampton Dental Clinic.

For more information or tickets, please call Scott Joffe at (414) 319-1151 or visit www.dukeroufusgym.com. All bouts are subject to change without notice.

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IKF
Amateur British Championships
Kettering, England, JUNE 16th, 2002

IKF Promoter Morris Young (Left) will be the host of this Sunday's IKF Amateur British Championship Tournament to be held in Kettering, England.

Details of this event can be attained by contacting IKF Europe by phone at 44 174 473 9043 or by e-mail at Europe@IKFKickboxing.com

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Peoria Article Added at 10:45 PM PT

Muay Thai Kickboxing Explodes
In Peoria, Illinois, USA!

RE/MAX Kickboxing Invitational

For the second straight year IKF MuayThai Kickboxing took center stage at the Classic Sports Festival. This year promoter Ryan Blackorby teamed up with RE/MAX Unlimited to bring some of the best pound for pound kickboxers in the United States to this great sports festival. With a solid amateur under card and exceptional main event, the RiverPlex Arena literally exploded with excitement at this years IKF RE/MAX Kickboxing Invitational

The show began with six amateur fights that could have been the main event:

1. Marshall Blevins vs Robert Blake. Both fighters came out cautious in the first round, with Blevins looking to land leg kicks and Blake countering with punches and knees. The pace soon picked up with both fighters landing great punch and kick combinations. Blake pressed his knee attack and found repeated success. In the end, Blake took the win by Majority Decision, 30-27, 30-27, 28-29.
2. Chandler Lowe vs Charles Pemble. This fight was a barn burner. Both fighters came to fight and they both went on the attack. Lowe is known for his exceptional kicks and Pemble for his big right hand. Today the right hand prevailed. After three hard fought rounds the score was 30-27 on three judges scorecards for Charles Pemple by Unanimous Decision.
3. Mike Price vs Brian Shanrock. Shanrock started the fight with several well placed leg kicks. This seemed to stimulate Price to apply more pressure. Price landed several very clean punch combinations collimating with a knock down in the 3rd round. Shanrock showed tremendous heart as he continued to battle Price to a decision. In the end it would be Mike Price by Unanimous Decsion, 30-26, 30-26, 30-27.
4. Kyle Groenwold vs Bernie Moran. This was a scored exhibition since both athletes train out of the same gym, the Peoria Athletic Club. We don't think anyone told either of them though. Both fighters landed their share of crisp combinations. This fight took place solely at punch and kick range. As a special exhibition decision, Kyle Groenwold took the win by Majority Decision, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29.
5. Bryan Medlin vs Ron Wilson. This was the only Mixed Martial Arts contest on the card. Medlin who was fresh off his IKF North Central Regional Championship victory was eager to prove himself in the MMA arena. Wilson a veteran of the Midwest MMA scene was willing to oblige. The pace of the fight was blinding with two take downs and several stand up exchanges. The 1st round was dominated by Medlin with all three judges giving him the nod 10-9. Wilson was unable to continue due to an eye injury sustained in the 1st round so in the end, Medlin took the victory by TKO Stoppage leading 10-9, 10-9, 10-9 on the judges cards.
6. Eric Stein vs Ben Yelle. This was the co-main event. Stein is the current IKF Amateur MTR Illinois State Welter Weight Champion. Since they were unable to find any Illinois based competition to defend his title against, promoter Ryan Blackorby brought in a tough kid from Michigan by the name of Ben Yelle. These two athletes went right to work, with both fighters pushing the action. After three rounds hometown boy Stein was ahead on two of the three judges scorecards. This is where Stein has built a reputation of tiring out his opponents with long knee battles that leave his opponents worn and wiry. Tables were turned today, for it was in the next two rounds that Yelle took control. Yelle ought to change his ring name to the SPOILER for he dealt a defeat to the West Peoria native. Both fighters left the ring to a standing ovation, every fan at the RiverPlex was treated to not only a great fight, but a display of true HEART. Yelle won it by Unanimous Decision, 48-47, 48-47, 49-46.
7. Jeremy Harminson (Left) vs Kwame Stephens (Right). Illinois native and crowd favorite, Jeremy Harminson entered the ring to thunderous applause. Waiting in the squared circle was a rugged Kwame Stephen's, who shared the number 1 spot with Harminson. This bout would not only decide a new MuayThai middleweight Champion, but also who would become the lone #1 contender for the middleweight division. Stephen's looked ripped and ready for battle. Just six years ago Stephen's was competing as a Cruiserweight. Today he weighed in at a trim 161 lbs, this is obviously a man who knows what hard work is all about. Harminson and Stephen's met in the center of the ring to receive instruction from referee David Rogers, it was then that you could see the determination in both athletes eyes. They each wanted to take this BELT home.
   • Round 1. Harminson sets a quick pace that seems to pressure Stephen's more traditional Thai strategy of starting slow in the 1st round. They exchange several kick/punch combinations with Harminson using more of a boxing style. Then the explosion. Half way through the 1st round Harminson lands a solid right hand, sending Stephens to the canvas. In a display of true Muay Thai spirit Stephen's jumped to his feet, referee David Roger did not rule it knock down because of Kwame's quick recovery. (In MuayThai Rules, "FLASH" Knockdowns are not counted as a knockdown if the downed fighter rises quickly) Harminson was not to be denied though, he immediately went in for the kill. After several unanswered punches and knees, Stephen's received a standing 8 count.
   • Round 2. This round started off just as fast as the last had ended, but know Stephen's was using more head movement and pursuing his knee attack. The fighters started to find more of rhythm to the fight and settled in to a more livable pace.
   • Round 3. Harminson continued to box and Stephen's continued to knee. Stephen's received a two minute rest as result of a unintentional low blow. Both fighters acted professional and continued with their opposing strategy's.
   • Round 4. Stephen's best round, not only because he unleashed an effective leg attack, but Harminson lost a point for holding the ropes. Harminson seemed content to stick and move, saving up energy for his final offensive.
   • Round 5. Both athlete came to the center the ring at the start of the round and embrace as a sign respect. These two veterans acted so honorable and professional its hard to believe that either one of them could consider this fight anything but a victory. Then the bell rang and they resumed their struggle. Harminson boxed, Stephen's kicked and kneed. Stephen's received another break halfway through the round, claiming another low blow. Harminson denied the foul and taunted Stephen's to continue the action. Stephen's came out angry and oblige Harminson to a slug fest. Harminson got the better of Stephen's in this exchange and soon went back to the clinch. As the fight ended nearly 600 fans rose to their feet in appreciation of the saga they were privileged to have witnessed. For five rounds these two warriors persevered for and chance to earn one of the most prestigious titles in the sport of kickboxing. As the MC made the announcement, it was a unanimous decision, 48-45, 47-46, 47-46 for your new IKF Pro MuayThai Rules United States Middleweight Champion,Jeremy Harminson

The referee and judges should be commended on a job well done. For more info on this event, please contact IKF Promoter Ryan Blackorby at (309) 672-3090 or by e-mail by clicking HERE or go to his ad site by clicking HERE!

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CHAMPIONS PROFILE
Former IKF National Amateur Champion Matt Bentley Walks The Walk In and Out Of The Ring!

Matthew Bentley of Omaha, Nebraska, USA is an IKF Adult Men's competitor at the age of eighteen and a 2000 IKF USA National Junior MuayThai Rules Bantamweight Champion. Matt has had a lot of things to deal with through his life. His father was killed by a drunk driver when he was just seven years old and he was raised by a single mother and four older sisters. He got into Kickboxing when he was nine, and has been training, fighting, and teaching ever since. His trainer Mick Doyle was a real inspiration to Matt. He's been a positive influence for him, and one heck of a role model. So for that we applaud Mick.

Matt, like we said has been training for nine years, and to the day has only had seven fights, which we can proudly say he has won six of those seven. He has competed on the past three IKF USA National Amateur Championship Tournament. In 1999 he fought an exhibition with Anthony Kindel which he dominated with throws and sweeps. In 2000 he fought David Flurry who Matthew defeated by unanimous decision. In 2001 he was defeated by a fighter who made it into the IKF Amateur Hall of Fame, Robert Elledge.

at last years event Matt had a humbling experience for himself. He didn't train like he should have and he lost because of it. Things have changed in his training this year. He just graduated High School and is now headed off to Wayne State College to study to become an Elementary School Teacher. He's been training hard not only for the sport of Kickboxing, but for Rugby as well. He has plans to be a member of the WSC Rugby team next spring and on top of that, Matt is planning, with the help of Mick Doyle and others on opening a gym next year in Wayne, Nebraska, so as one can see, his plate is pretty full.

We thought this news was important to post today because it came to us here at the IKF in a very touching e-mail. The person who sent it wanted to tell us how great the sport of Kickboxing/MuayThai has been to Matthew and how good the tournament has been for him. Also, what a great roll model coaches like Mick Doyle are, not only to Matt but to kids all over the place, and how dedicated Matt has been in his training.. For this, we here at the IKF give a special Champions Salute to Matt, his coach Mick Doyle and even more so to someone who cares greatly about him, his brother, Caleb A. Bentley. Thank you Caleb. It's family like you that keep Champions like Matt going STRONG!

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New Daily Hit Record
For IKFKickboxing.com Of
82,940 HITS!

The IKF web site continues to get more and more traffic exposure as marked by yesterdays new Daily Hit Record of 82,940 Hits. "As far as what day this happened on, it was no surprise it was set on a Monday which is the most popular day for the site and the same day all the previous daily hit records were made." says IKF President Steve Fossum. "It's too bad that some promoters miss the high traffic Monday by not getting their event results in immediately after their events. Monday is the best day for reading all the news."

As noted many times before, web viewers increase greatly on Mondays since so many want to read about what happened in kickboxing over the weekend. This makes Mondays the highest rated traffic days for the site and the best news days for any news articles. The old Daily Hit Record was set earlier this year on Monday, May 6th with a record of 78,842 Hits. This months traffic increase has been assisted by the recent IKF USA National Amateur Tournament Ad that appeared in Black Belt Magazine this month along with the front web page on www.RINGSIDE.com as well as in the Ringside Spring & Summer catalog advertising the USA Nationals Event.

According to web traffic company Alexa.com, the IKF continues to be the most visited kickboxing sanctioning body site on the web and continues to dominate it's closes competitor in web traffic by over three times the traffic exposure. (IKF ranked at 148,867 this week - closest sanctioning site is WMTC at 456,437) The IKF started doing traffic hit counts on the IKF site in May of 2001. The total hit count for the first 10 days in June is 575,017 Hits. The average daily Hit count for June 2002 is currently at 57,501 Hits. So far in June of 2002, here are the most popular (Most visited) top 10 pages on the site, not including the most visited Front Main Page;

1. IKF News Page
2. IKF Upcoming Events Page
3. Gyms in USA Page
4. 2002 IKF USA National Amateur Tournament Main Page
5. IKF Rankings Page
6. IKF USA South East Regional
7. IKF Men's Pro MuayThai Rankings
8. IKF Picture Gallery Page
9. IKF Men's Full Contact Rules Rankings
10. Main Rules Page

MONDAY, June 10th, 2002, AT 11:00 AM, PT

Collyer's
IKF Mayhem in Midtown
ROCKS!
QUICK RESULTS

Atlanta, GA June 8, 2002: IKF and ISCF Promoter Lane Collyer (Right) has once again completed another successful as well as exciting IKF and ISCF Event in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The nights Main Event proved to be as exciting as one would ask for as Ronnie Copeland of High Point, North Carolina, USA (PKB: 20-3-1/17, AMKB: 10-3-1/2, PBX: 7-1/6, 6'4", 220) faced off against Mike Sheppard (10-0-1 with all but 1 win coming by KO/TKO) of Glenville, West Virginia.

This bout was sure to be an exciting one with the two Pro Full Contact Rules Super Heavyweight fighters going for the vacant IKF East Coast Super Heavyweight Title. However no one thought it would end the way it did... These two athletes proved that big men can come to fight, and maintain a high level of skill and intensity throughout a seven round fight. Here's the round by round action...

1. In round 1, the kicks belonged to Copeland, but Sheppard produced big dividends by himself landing with tight solid punching throughout the round.
2. Round 2 was a continuation of Round 1 with Sheppard closing the gap and preventing Copeland from using his reach, landing solid punches along the way.
3. In round 3, Copeland began scoring with high kicks, causing bleeding to Sheppard who remained undaunted, still throwing and landing his powerful punches.
4. In round 4, Copeland became more aggressive, scoring with combinations. His "stepped up" attack clearly affected Sheppard who missed a kick in this round.
5. In round 5, Sheppard answered Copeland's kicks with a right hand that "stood up" the Carolinian Copeland. It was now Copeland who began to look fatigued and frustrated.
6. In round 6, Sheppard seemed to be attempting to finish Copeland, rocking him repeatedly with solid punches and forcing him to clinch to stop his intensified attack. At this point it was clear, round 7 would be "THE WAR!"
7. In round 7, Copeland comes on late in the round with a series of kicks while Sheppard was against the ropes.

When the judges cards came to the score table, the results we're fitting to such a great sea-saw battle. The final decision on the cards was a Majority Draw which means the title remained vacant... So the question is... "Will we see these two great Super Heavyweights Toe to Toe again?"

Here's the remainder of the nights bouts...

• Bout 1: ISCF: Amateur Light Welterweight: Harris Norwood vs. Shane Presley
  1. Round 1: Norwood scored early with strikes causing Presley to tie-up and take him down to the mat. After receiving some hard knees from Presley, Norwood was able to pull Presley into his guard. Presley managed to escape a triangle choke attempt by Norwood and again executed knee strikes from the side mount position.
  2. Round 2: Presley avoided Norwood's strikes, took him down and fell into Norwood's guard. Presley stood up and the fighters faced each other standing, both showing signs of fatigue. The action again went to the ground, with Presley landing strikes while in Norwood's guard.
  3. Round 3: At the outset of the final round, both fighters cautiously stalked each other. As the action went to the ground, Norwood brought the crowd to its feet by flying through the air with an attempted diving right cross to Presley who was on the ground. Presley again wound up in Norwood's guard and the action slowed on the ground. Then, the action picked back up as the fighters stood. Presley attempted a guillotine choke and dropped to his guard, but Norwood escaped the submission attempt at the close of the round.
     • Winner: Presley by unanimous decision.
• Bout 2: ISCF: Amateur Light Middleweight: Jake Pruitt vs. Brendan Dumont
  1. The action never slowed in this one! Dumont avoided Pruitt's striking and the action went to the ground with Pruitt striking at Dumont from the ground. Dumont avoided a guillotine attempt and began striking. Pruitt then reversed, got Dumont's back and tried a rear naked choke with Dumont escaped. Pruitt wound up in Dumont's guard and Dumont forced Pruitt to submit via a keylock from the guard.
     • Winner: Dumont by submission in 2 minutes and 30 seconds of the first round.
• Bout 3: ISCF: Amateur Light Welterweight: Scott Johnson vs. Shawn Porter
  • Winner: Porter by default when Johnson failed to appear.
• Bout 4: IKF Pro Heavyweight: Darren Walters vs. Mark Selbee
  • Round 1: Selbee scored early with a solid shin kick to the body and used his height and reach to score early on in the round. As the action slowed, Walters began to periodically land some single shots, with the fighters clinching often.
  • Round 2: Walters responded to Selbee's attack with a left hook that scored solidly. The fighters opened up with Selbee scoring with kicks and Walters' responding with punches. Selbee then fired a brutal overhand right that dropped Walters and ended the fight by KO.
    • Winner: Selbee by KO in 1 minute and 38 seconds of the second round.
• Bout 5: IKF Pro Cruiserweight: Gary Reed vs. Mike Nevitt To Nevitt, this was just suppose to be a mild tune-up bout for his upcoming IKF World Title bout in November. However, as we noted before, Reed had other plans. Here's the action round by round...
  1. Round 1: Both fighters looked sharp, landing precise techniques. Reed scored with a head level round kick, which did not seem to slow Nevitt, who responded with solid punches.
  2. Round 2: Nevitt landed the round kicks early, both to the body and head. Reed, withstood Nevitt's onslaught well but was knocked into the ropes by a right hand. Reed maintained his composure, stayed off the canvas, and completed the round.
  3. Round 3: Nevitt continued to pick up the pace, throwing flurries of kicks and punches. Reed stayed the course, landing single shots. Nevitt maintained control of the round and sent Reed toward the ropes with a side kick as the bell rung.
  4. Round 4: R