2006 IKF
AMATEUR
WORLD CLASSIC

RESULTS
U.S. Cellular Center
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, USA
JULY 28th, 29th & 30th, 2006

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On Any Given Sunday


As IKF Ambassador Brooks Mason said two years ago,
"The saying in football is that on any given Sunday any team can win. The champions of our sport will have no easy time at the IKF Championships as the best of the best come to meet the challenge. Fighters rise to the task when faced with great talent and our returning champions surely provide that. Don't hand out the belts quite yet as new talent will certainly emerge and increase the field of fighters to watch. I am positive there will be great fights for all the belts and we will enjoy the best tournament in America. Looking forward to seeing all of you."
Uncle Brooks


"Bring It ON!"
Once Again, The Yearly IKF Tournament Sets The Standard For Who Is The
"Best Of The Best!"
And This Time, The Message Is Heard Worldwide!


Since the beginning the IKF has lived and grown by the words of writer Robert Frost,

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


Like the quote, the IKF has always looked for ways to "Change The Game" for the better instead of following the ways of old. The yearly IKF Tournament is no different. Having no pattern or example to follow, the IKF was the first organization to promote an Amateur Kickboxing Tournament in America. Over the past 8 years as the boundaries of the Tournament grew along with the participation, others have tried to follow the trail of the Tournament idea by attempting duplication. However, what they discovered was that such work was hard to duplicate in following the Tournament path. On the plus side is that the addition of the other Tournaments have provided additional opportunities for the amateur kickboxers. On the minus side it means more fighters make the decision to either stay close to home (and who could blame them with the high cost of travel today) or simply go to a smaller tournament with less competition to win their yearly tournament titles. Still, regardless of their decision, all in attendance each and every year at the yearly IKF Tournament say the same thing, "There is no other Tournament that will ever be like this one... This is indeed, 'The' Tournament where the TRUE 'Best Of The Best' are found each and every year since 1999."

The inaugural year was 1999. That year 72 fighters "Walked The Walk" and 33 champions were crowned. However this Tournament was not created by just one individual or was it a dream of just one. It was, as it always has been, a creation of "Teamwork!" With the coordinated efforts of people like Joe Taylor or Ringside Boxing, Mick Doyle of Nebraska, Rob Zbilski of Illinois, Duke Roufus of Wisconsin and IKF President Steve Fossum, what started as a USA Tournament has grown worldwide in only it's 8th year of existence.

For 8 straight years now the yearly IKF Tournament has set the standard for what a REAL Championship Tournament should be for Amateur Kickboxers! From the details of the website fighter listings and matchmaking BEFORE Tournament day to the many awards given on Championship Sunday, the system that has been generating Champion after Champion has been hard to duplicate by those seeking to build their own Championship event.

After five years of accepting fighters from the United States only, the IKF answered the request of other North American Countries in 2004 and opened the Tournament up to a "North American" Classic Tournament. Over the years, the IKF has built the yearly tournament into one of the largest "TRUE AMATEUR" Kickboxing Tournaments in the World. We say "True Amateur" because there are other Tournaments around the world just as large if not larger in number of attendance and prestige, but they allow Professional fighters to compete. In addition, some of these tournaments claim to have over 1,500 competitors at their Tournaments, but a closer look uncovers the reality that only about 200 are actual "REAL" Kickboxers while the others are semi contact, point karate fighters that call themselves kickboxers. Of those 200, many are Professional fighters too.

The IKF Tournament is the only Amateur Kickboxing Tournament that only accepts Amateurs fighters. This year over 60 fighters were turned away from around the world after the IKF discovered they had fought as professionals in either Kickboxing, Mixed Martial arts or Boxing.

This year the IKF answered the call of the many outside North America that have often asked to attend by expanding the name to the IKF "WORLD" Classic Amateur Kickboxing Tournament. In numbers, sadly, 86 fighters were unable to attain their visas to attend this year. Hopefully we will see them next year. One would think that expanding the fighter acceptance worldwide would add to the number of fighters who would register to "Walk The Walk". Instead, just the opposite happened. Many did not think they or their fighters were ready to compete on a "World" stage against competition from around the world and in turn, choose not to attend. Well... Except for those who "Walked The Walk" this past weekend anyway. This is not a report to point out who did not come, but a detailed report about Who DID COME! Who showed up to "Walk The Walk!" and "Bring It ON!"

This year saw some of the BEST Fights the Tournament has EVER fielded. In all, 191 fighters showed up, 189 made weight and 186 actually competed for the 62 IKF World Classic Tournament Titles. This is a report about "Those who dared to Walk The Walk with the BEST from around the World and Bring It ON!"

And now, with an apology for our computer problem delays, we present to all of you the results of the 2006 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing Tournament.


54 JUNIOR BOYS
2 REGISTERED JUNIOR BOYS "NO SHOWED"


  • Junior Bantamweight - 52 lbs. - 58 lbs. - 23.63 Kg - 26.36 Kg
    • 8-9 Year Olds: INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Terri Storm
      1. CHAMPION: Kaden Fondren, Nampa, Idaho, USA, 8-2/3, 58, 4'3", 8, 11-18-97, Chris Reyna, (208) 463-9999 defeated
      2. SECOND: Collin Fischer, Huntley, Illinois, USA, 1-1/0, 58, 4'4", 8, 6-29-98, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-26 & 30-26.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Kaden Fondren defeated Philip Washington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 0-1/0, 55, 4'8", 9, 12-17-96, Mike Hess, (703) 922-5147 by TKO at :49 seconds of round 2.

  • Junior Featherweight - 58.1 lbs. - 64 lbs. - 26.37 Kg - 29.09 Kg
    • 9-10 Year Olds: MUAY THAI RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Derek Webber, Carroll, Iowa, USA, *2-1/0, 61, 4'4", 9, 11-15-96, Pete Peterson, (712) 792-8178 defeated
        • (*) Entered the event with no wins, 0-1.
      2. SECOND: Marques Harrison, East Moline, Illinois, USA, 1-1/1, 55, 4'1", 10, 6-30-96, Mike Smith, (309) 755-5425 by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Derek Webber defeated Edgar Delgadillo, San Diego, California, USA, 3-1/0, 64, 3'6", 10, 4-11-96, Victor M. Beltran, (619) 429-8269 by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.

  • Junior Lightweight - 64.1 lbs. - 70 lbs. - 29.10 Kg - 31.81 Kg
    • 8-9 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Lee Branham
      1. CHAMPION: Logan Howard, Kernersville, North Carolina, USA, 4-1/1, 68, 4'7" 9, 11-22-96, Frank Price, (336) 287-1070 defeated
      2. SECOND: Cody Chadwell, Danville, Kentucky, USA, 4-1/0, AB: 1-3, 67, 4'6" 9, 8-15-96, Rodney Finn, (859) 236-7113 by unanimous decision 30-27, 29-28 & 29-28.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Cody Chadwell defeated Jacob Fuller, Nampa, Idaho, USA, 3-1/0, 65, 4'8", 8, 10-16-97, Chris Reyna, (208) 463-9999 by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.

    • 9-10 Year Olds: INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Terri Storm
      1. CHAMPION: Luke Lessei, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, 5-2/0, 68, 4'6", 10, 4-10-96, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012 defeated
      2. SECOND: Jonathan Schweinefuss, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 4-1/0, 63, 4'5", 9, 12-26-96, Mike Hess, (703) 922-5147 by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 27-30.

  • Junior Welterweight - 70.1 lbs. - 76 lbs. - 31.82 Kg - 34.54 Kg
    • 11-12 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Chuck Wolfe
      1. CHAMPION: Nicholas Torrance, Evans, Georgia, USA, 8-1/1, AB: 1-1, 75, NEED HEIGHT, 11, 12-3-94, Mark Greubel, (706) 737-0911 defeated
      2. SECOND: Taylor Waite, Meridian, Idaho, USA, 5-4/0, 75, 4'8", 11 12-28-94, Chris Reyna, (208) 463-9999 by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.

  • Junior Middlerweight - 76.1 lbs. - 82 lbs. - 34.55 Kg - 37.27 Kg
    • 10-11 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Mick Fowels
      1. CHAMPION: John Marone, Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA, 2-1/0, 82, 4'9", 10, 6-29-95, Ray Thompson, (864) 967-3930 defeated
      2. SECOND: Adrian Muradian, Huntley, Illinois, USA, 1-1/0, 78,- 4'8", 10, 7-23-95, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.

  • Junior Light Heavyweight - 82.1 lbs. - 88 lbs. - 37.28 Kg - 40.00 Kg
    • 12-13 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Chuck Wolfe
      1. CHAMPION: Blake Bowman, Danville, Kentucky, USA, 4-0/0, AB: 5-0, 88, 4'10" 12, 1-28-94, Rodney Finn, (859) 236-7113 defeated
      2. SECOND: Cesario Ordonez, Chga Hts, Illinois, USA, 3-2/1, 80, 4'8", 13, 1-30-93, Big Lew, (708) 243-1368 by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.

    • 10-12 Year Olds: INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Terri Storm
      1. CHAMPION: Abel Alhambra, San Diego, California, USA, 5-1/0, 80. 4'9", 11 1-25-95, Victor M. Beltran, (619) 429-8269 defeated
      2. SECOND: Tushar Kamath, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 1-1/0, 87, 4'10", 12, 5-13-94, Mike Hess, (703) 922-5147 by unanimous split decision 29-28, 29-28 & 27-30.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Abel Alhambra defeated Erich Fischer, Robertsville, Missouri, USA, 0-1/0, 88, 4'7", 10, 6-24-95, Frank Fischer, (636) 271-7771 by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
          • Tushar Kamath defeated Tyler Wuebker, Carroll, Iowa, USA, 0-1/0, 87, 4'7", 10, 4-4-96, Pete Peterson, (712) 792-8178 by split decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 27-30.

  • Junior Cruiserweight - 88.1 lbs. - 95 lbs - 40.01 Kg - 43.18 Kg
    • 9 & 10 Year Olds: MODIFIED INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Dalton Voyles, Pacifica, Missouri, USA, *1-0/0, 88, 4'6", 9, 7-18-96, Benny Voyles, (636) 271-7006 defeated
        • (*) Entered the event with no wins, 0-1.
      2. SECOND: Austin Thomas, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, 3-5/0, 94, 4'9", 10, 9-28-95, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012 by unanimous decision 30-22, 30-24 & 30-23.

  • Junior Heavyweight - 95.1 lbs - 102 lbs. - 43.19 Kg - 46.36 Kg
    • 11 - 12 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Lee Branham
      1. CHAMPION: Caz Zyks, Carpentersville, Illinois, USA, 3-1/1, 91, 4'11", - 12, 6-22-94, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 defeated
      2. SECOND: Austin Lewis, Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA, 2-2/1, 100, 4'11", 11, 11-3-94, Jerry Miceli, (847) 550-8333 by TKO at 1:29 of round 1.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Austin Lewis defeated Jayme Brower, Carroll, Iowa, USA, 1-6/0, 91, 4'8", 12, 4-4-06, Pete Peterson, (712) 792-8178 by unanimous decision, 30-25 on all 3 judges cards.

    • 13-14 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Lee Branham
      1. CHAMPION: Tyler Price, Pfafftown, North Carolina, USA, 13-3/2, 94.5, 5'1", 14, 7-10-92, Frank Price, (336) 692-1070 defeated
      2. SECOND: Jesse Chadwell, Danville, Kentucky, USA, 2-0/0, AB: 5-0, 98, 5'2" 13, 10-13-92, Rodney Finn, (859) 236-7113 by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Jesse Chadwell defeated Chandler Duncan, Arlington, Tennessee, USA, 0-0/0, 98, 5'4", 13, 9-10-92, Porter/Martin, (901) 850-7899 by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 29-28.

  • Flyweight - 109.1 lbs. - 116 lbs. - 49.55 Kg - 52.72 Kg
    • 14-15 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Lee Branham
      1. CHAMPION: Sean Felts, Pacifica, Missouri, USA, 7-2/0, 108, 5'5", 14, 1-3-92, Benny Voyles, (636) 271-7006 defeated
      2. SECOND: John Merow, S. Beloit, Illinois, USA, 6-3/1, 110, 5'2", 14, 8-28-91, Craig Monyelle, (815) 389-8501 by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Sean Felts defeated Todd Metcalf, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 0-1/0, 116, 5'7", 14, 8-25-91, Jesse Finney, (314) 608-3104 by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 30-27.

    • 12 - 13 Year Olds: INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Michael Reid, Chicago, Illinois, USA, *1-0/0, 116, 5', 12, 2-4-94, Peter Ferrius, (815) 521-0877 defeated
        • (*) Entered the event with no wins, 0-1.
      2. SECOND: Jaden Veach, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, 3-3-4/1, 115, 5'1", 12, 11-15-93, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012 by unanimous decision 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.

  • Bantamweight - 116.1 lbs. - 123 lbs. - 52.73 Kg - 55.90 Kg
    • 14-15 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Chuck Wolfe
      1. CHAMPION: Zach King, Danville, Kentucky, USA, 14-0/8, AB: 4-0, 122, 5'5" 14, 5-16-92, Rodney Finn, (859) 236-7113 defeated
      2. SECOND: Alex Portocarrero, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, USA, 8-1/0, 121, 5'1", 15, 8-25-91, Tommy Bach, (847) 977-4847 by split decision 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.
        • Kevin Mitchell, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, 8-4/2, 123, 5'11", 15, 8-4-90, Galen Patterson, (618) 344-9775 - No showed at the event.

  • Super Lightweight - 130.1 lbs. - 137 lbs. - 59.10 Kg - 62.27 Kg
    • 16-17 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee ---
      1. CHAMPION: Michael Evans, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, *2-1/0, 135, 5'7", 17, 11-5-88, Danny Dring, (501) 834-3537 defeated
        • (*) Entered the event with no wins, 0-1.
      2. SECOND: Luke King, Danville, Kentucky, USA, 2-1/0, AB: 4-1/0, 136, 5'7", 16, 12-13-89, Rodney Finn, (859) 236-7113 by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Michael Evans defeated Richard Willette, Momence, Illinois, USA, 0-1/0, 132, 5'9", 16, 6-6-90, Michael Dean, (815) 472-2240 by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
            • Christopher Young, Collierville, Tennessee, USA, 0-0/0, 137, 5'9", 17, 7-20-89, Porter/Martin, (901) 850-7899 - No showed at the event.

    • 12 - 13 Year Olds: INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee ---
      1. CHAMPION: Anthony Fearn, Crest Hill, Illinois, USA, 3-3/1, 118, 5'4", 13, 12-29-92, Ron Hill, (815) 557-8155 defeated
      2. SECOND: Jared Sturghill, Collierville, Tennessee, USA, 0-1/0, 137, 5', 12, 9-12-93, Porter/Martin, (901) 850-7899 by TKO at the end of round 1.

    • 16-17 Year Olds: MUAY THAI RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Chad Monyelle, S. Beloit, Illinois, USA, 19-5/1, AB: 0-1/0, 132, 5'7", 16, 11-8-89, Craig Monyelle, (815) 389-8501 defeated
      2. SECOND: Sergio Lopez, San Diego, California, USA, 1-1/0, 135, 5'8", 16, 9-30-89, Victor M. Beltran, (619) 429-8269 by unanimous Decision, 29-25, 28-26 & 28-27.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Sergio Lopez defeated Seth Grabinsky, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 0-1/0, 132, 5'8", 17, 12-14-89, Trevor Smandych, (403) 208-1296 by Split Decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 28-29.

  • Welterweight - 142.1 lbs. - 147 lbs. - 64.55 Kg - 66.81 Kg
    • 14-15 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES
      1. CHAMPION: Scott Legus, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, *1-0-1/0, 144, 5'11", 15, 5-22-91, Legus Bunkholt, (612) 220-6565 defeated
        • (*) Entered the event with no wins, 0-0.
      2. SECOND: Caleb Plant, Ashland City, Tennessee, USA, 2-4/0, AB: 1-0/0, 144, 14, 7-8-92, Richie Plant, (615) 426-7930 by unanimous decision 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Caleb Plant defeated Cameron Lamb, Augusta, Georgia, USA, 0-2/0, 145, 5'7", 14, 8-8-91, Mark Greubel, (706) 284-5926 by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.

    • 14-15 Year Olds: MUAY THAI RULES
      1. CHAMPION: Eli McGlothlin, Bald Knob, Arkansas, USA, 4-2/0, 145, 5'9", 14, 3-25-92, Danny Dring, (501) 834-3537 defeated
      2. SECOND: Billy Clark, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA, 3-1/1, 141, 5'9", 15, 3-24-91, Samuel Adams, (918) 488-0707 by split decision 30-27, 29-28 & 28-29.

  • Light Middleweight - 153.1 lbs. - 159 lbs. - 69.55 Kg - 72.27 Kg
    • 14-15 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Mick Fowles
      1. CHAMPION: Nathan Key, Augusta, Georgia, USA, 3-0/1, 155, 6'1", 17, 7-21-89, Mark Greubel, (706) 737-0911 defeated
      2. SECOND: Kayode (KC) Giwa, Robensdale, Minnesota, USA, 5-2/1, 159, 6', 17, 9-24-88, CB Bunkhult, KC Giwa, (952) 881-1201 by unanimous decision 29-26, 29-26 & 29-28.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Kayode (KC) Giwa defeated Kenneth Burrows, Danville, Kentucky, USA, 1-1/0, 158, 6', 17, 10-8-88, Mr. Finn, (859) 583-1179 by split decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 28-29.
          • Nathan Key defeated Andrew (AJ) Poulsen, Nampa, Idaho, USA, 0-1, 155, 5'11", 16, 3-14-90, Bruce Williams, (208) 880-0418 by TKO at 1:06 of round 1.



28 JUNIOR GIRLS
ALL REGISTERED JUNIOR GIRLS SHOWED UP AND FOUGHT


  • Junior Lightweight - 64.1 lbs. - 70 lbs.
    • 9-10 Year Olds: INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Calli Waite, Meridian, Idaho, USA, 5-2/0, 65, 4'6", 10, 7-1-96, Chris Reyna, (208) 463-9999 defeated
      2. SECOND: Kellen Phillips, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 2-1/0, 70, 4'10", 10, 10-21-95, Mike Hess, (703) 922-5147 by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-25 & 29-26.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Kellen Phillips defeated Maryann Flury, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, 4-2/0, 65, 4'5", 10, 10-17-95, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012 by Split Decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.

  • Junior Middleweight - 76.1 lbs. - 82 lbs. - 34.55 Kg - 37.27 Kg
    • 9-10 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Mick Fowels
      1. CHAMPION: Kassandra Kasper, Huntley, Illinois, USA, 1-0/1, 80, 4'10", 9, 10-28-96, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 defeated
      2. SECOND: Isabelle Kendall, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 2-1/0, 79, 4'10", 10, 6-28-96, Mike Hess, (703) 922-5147 by TKO at 1:14 of round 2.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Isabelle Kendall defeated Elle Fischer, Robertsville, Missouri, USA, 0-1/0, 79, 4', 9, 4-2-97, Frank Fischer, (636) 271-7771 by unanimouis Decision, 29-27, 30-26 & 30-26.

  • Junior Light Heavyweight - 82.1 lbs. - 88 lbs. - 37.28 Kg - 40.00 Kg
    • 10-11 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Glen Legus
      1. CHAMPION: Alexis Cocanougher, Danville, Kentucky, USA, 4-0/0, 90, 5', 11, 9-21-94, Rodney Finn, (859) 236-7113 defeated
      2. SECOND: Amanda Zbilski, Lake In The Hills, Illinois, USA, 0-1/0, 90, 4'9", 11, 11-21-94, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 by unanimous decision, 29-24, 28-25 & 28-25.

  • Junior Heavyweight - 95.1 lbs - 102 lbs. - 43.19 Kg - 46.36 Kg
    • 10-11 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Glen Legus
      1. CHAMPION: Amy Rogers, Pacifica, Missouri, USA, 2-0/1, 101, 5'1", 17, 4-7-89, Benny Voyles, (636) 271-7006 defeated
      2. SECOND: Kelli Cooper, Augusta, Georgia, USA, 2-1/0, 102, 5'2", 17, 6-8-89, Mark Greubel, (706) 737-0911 by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.

  • Junior Heavyweight - 95.1 lbs - 102 lbs. - 43.19 Kg - 46.36 Kg
    • 12-13 Year Olds: INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Scott Fischer
      1. CHAMPION: Mariah Betts, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, 9-0/3, 101, 5'2", 12, 11-5-93, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012 defeated
      2. SECOND: Kay'ce Petko, Pacifica, Missouri, USA, 1-2/0, 93, 5', 14, 10-22-91, Benny Voyles, (636) 271-7006 by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Kay'ce Petko defeated Amanda Honwytewa, Camp Verde, Arizona, USA, 0-2/0, 102, 5'3", 14, 2-9-92, Richard Williams, (928) 300-0281 by Split Decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 28-29.

  • Atomweight - 102.1 lbs. - 109 lbs. 46.37 Kg - 49.54 Kg
    • 14-15 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Chuck Wolfe
      1. CHAMPION: Heather Han, El Paso, Texas, USA, 8-0, AB: 5-0, 109, 5'3", 15, 10-29-90, Master Han, (915) 751-2700 defeated
      2. SECOND: Laryssa Zarate, Elgin, Illinois, USA, 7-4/2, 104, 5'4", 15, 10-27-90, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 by majority decision 28-28, 30-27 & 30-27.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Heather Han defeated Danielle Byrne, Chicago , Illinois, USA, 2-4/0, 109, 5'2", 15, 2-2-91, Jim Klauba, (773) 736-8200 by Unanimous Decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
          • Laryssa Zarate defeated Jessica Mobbs, Collierville, Tennessee, USA, 0-1/0, 104, 5'5", 15, 10-11-90, Porter/Martin, (901) 850-7899 by TKO at 1:20 of round 3.

  • Bantamweight - 116.1 lbs. - 123 lbs. - 52.73 Kg - 55.90 Kg
    • 16-17 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee ---
      1. CHAMPION: Brittany Anic, Pacifica, Missouri, USA, 11-2/6, 120, 5'2", 16, 7-14-90, Benny Voyles, (636) 271-7006 defeated
      2. SECOND: Cristal Argomaniz, Island Lake, Illinois, USA, 2-1/0, 122, 5'2", 17, 4-21-89, Mark & Stephanie McCumber, (815) 578-9362 by unanimous decision 29-28, 30-27 & 30-27.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Brittany Anic defeated Katy Perez, McHenery, Illinois, USA, 0-1/0, 125, 5'3", 17, 2-1-89, Mark & Stephanie McCumber, (815) 578-9362 by Unanimous Decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
          • Cristal Argomaniz defeated Kristin Andras, Huntley, Illinois, USA, 6-3/3, 119, 5'8", 16, 7-12-90, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 by Split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 27-30.

  • Bantamweight - 116.1 lbs. - 123 lbs. - 52.73 Kg - 55.90 Kg
    • 13-14 Year Olds: INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Victoria Beltran, San Diego, California, USA, 10-1/0, 118, 5'2", 13 10-3-92, Victor M. Beltran, (619) 429-8269 defeated
      2. SECOND: Jill Herring, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, 0-1/0, 118, 5'3", 14, 12-24-91, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012 by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Victoria Beltran defeated Noemi Ortiz, Wauconda, Illinois, USA, 0-0/0, 123, 5'5", 13, 6-9-93, Mark & Stephanie McCumber, (815) 578-9362 Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.

  • Super Lightweight - 130.1 lbs. - 137 lbs. - 59.10 Kg - 62.27 Kg
    • 14-15 Year Olds: INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Stephanie Han, El Paso, Texas, USA, 8-0, AB: 15-3, 132, 5'7", 15, 10-29-90, Master Han, (915) 751-2700 defeated
      2. SECOND: Natalya Speece, San Diego, California, USA, 2-1/0, 135, 5'3", 15 12-19-90, Victor M. Beltran, (619) 429-8269 by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-26 & 29-27.

  • Super Welterweight - 147.1 lbs - 153 lbs. - 66.82 Kg - 69.54 Kg
    • 15-16 Year Olds: FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Mick Fowles
      1. CHAMPION: Sarah Ross, Algonquin, Illinois, USA, 18-0/2, 141, 5'7", 15, 8-25-90, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 became the *FIRST 5 Time Tournament Champion when he defeated
      2. SECOND: Jerica Veach, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, 6-2/0, 153, 5'9", 16, 12-11-89, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012 by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
        • (*) Ross won her 5th Tournament Title on the 3rd bout of the day. The Second 5 Time Champion of the Tournament was Adult Men's Justin Lawrence , who won his Title on bout number 4 of the day. John Greubel of Augusta, Georgia, USA was the third fighter to win a 5th IKF Tournament Title later in the day on bout number 31.



20 ADULT WOMEN
3 REGISTERED WOMEN "NO SHOWED"


  • Flyweight - 112 lbs. & Below 50.00 kg & Below
    • FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Glen Legus
      1. CHAMPION: Lori Burney, Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA, 6-3/1, 112, 5'4", 33, 8-12-72, Ray Thompson, (864) 505-4237 defeated
      2. SECOND: Mariea Snyder, High Point, North Carolina, USA, 2-1/0, 111, 5'1", 8-16-75, Danny Dring, (501) 834-3537 by unanimous decision 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.

  • Flyweight - 112 lbs. & Below 50.00 kg & Below
    • MUAY THAI RULES
      • Shelley Evans, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 14-5/4, 111, 5'3", 47, 4-16-59, Mike Miles, (403) 244- 8424, showed up to fight but her opponent, Kim Till of Aurora, Colorado, USA, 0-0, 112, 5'3", 20, 3-2-86, Christian Allen, (303) 246-0907, did not. Both of Christian Allen's woman fighters "NO SHOWED" without a phone call to anyone. ALL 3 "NO SHOW" adult women were from Colorado. The other two were Sandra Gajski of Centiennial, Colorado, USA, 0-0/0, 121, 5'7", 30, 3-14-76, Christian Allen, (303) 246-0907 and the FIRST fighter to register for the tournament, Cynthia Bress of Denver, Colorado, USA, 4-1/0, 125, 5'3", 11-20-79, Clarence Thatch, (303) 523-9912. Two of the three women who "NO SHOWED" left their opponant without a fight.

  • Bantamweight 112.1 - 121 lbs. - 50.91 kg - 55kg
    • INTERNATIONAL RULES
      • Magdalena Holden, Davenport, Iowa, USA, 0-0/0, 121, 5'6", 24, 4-14-82, Nick Tarpin, (563) 386-4240, showed up to fight but her opponent, Sandra Gajskiof Centiennial, Colorado, USA, 0-0/0, 121, 5'7", 30, 3-14-76, Christian Allen, (303) 246-0907, did not. Both of Christian Allen's woman fighters "NO SHOWED" without a phone call to anyone. ALL 3 "NO SHOW" adult women were from Colorado. The other two were Kim Till of Aurora, Colorado, USA, 0-0, 112, 5'3", 20, 3-2-86, Christian Allen, (303) 246-0907, and the FIRST fighter to register for the tournament, Cynthia Bress of Denver, Colorado, USA, 4-1/0, 125, 5'3", 11-20-79, Clarence Thatch, (303) 523-9912. Two of the three women who "NO SHOWED" left their opponant without a fight.

      • Magdalena Holden, Davenport, Iowa, USA, 0-0/0, 121, 5'6", 24, 4-14-82, Nick Tarpin, (563) 386-4240, and Shelley Evans, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 14-5/4, 111, 5'3", 47, 4-16-59, Mike Miles, (403) 244- 8424 agreed to fight each other for the Bantamweight IR Title. However on fight day, Evans had food poinsing and was unable to fight. Since it was a match confirmed AFTER weigh-ins and registrations, Magdalena Holden was awarded the title by forfeit.

      • Bantamweight IR "WALKOVER" CHAMPION: Magdalena Holden

  • Bantamweight 112.1 - 121 lbs. - 50.91 kg - 55kg
    • FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee ---
      1. CHAMPION: Felice Herrig, Huntley, Illinois, USA, 9-2/2, 120, 5'4", 21, 9-18-84, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 defended her 2005 Title when she defeated
      2. SECOND: Stacy Chung, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, 3-4/0, 117, 5'5", 29, 7-11-76, Mitz Bandiera, (807) 623-5425 by unanimous decision 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.

  • Lightweight - 121.1 lbs. - 132 lbs. 55.04 kg - 60 kg
    • INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Terri Storm
      1. CHAMPION: Jennifer Han, El Paso, Texas, USA, AKB: 86-4/?, AB: 86-16/?, 125, 5'5", 6-25-83, Master Han, (915) 751-2700 defeated
      2. SECOND: Elizabeth Nagy, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, USA, 1-2/0, 130, 5'7", 27, 1-18-79, Matt DeWolf & Josh Usera, (605) 718-8889 by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
        • Cynthia Bress, Denver, Colorado, USA, 4-1/0, 125, 5'3", 11-20-79, Clarence Thatch, (303) 523-9912 - No showed at the event.

  • Light Welterweight - 137.1 lbs. - 142 lbs. 62.31 kg - 64.54 kg
    • FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee ---
      1. CHAMPION: *Terrie Hicks, Augusta, Georgia, USA, 18-9/4, 142, 5'7", 39, 7-25-65, Mark Greubal, (706) 737-0911 defeated
      2. SECOND: Michelle Hurchla, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 5-1/1, AB: 5-1/3, 138, 5'6", 26, 8-14-79, Jesse Finney, (314) 608-3104 by Split decision 30-27, 30-27 & 28-29.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Michelle Hurchla defeated Megan Kelly Corbeil, Ontario, Canada, 3-3/1, 138, 5'4", 19, 3-22-87, Ray Blais, (705) 534-2456 by Unanimous Decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 30-27.
          • Terrie Hicks defeated Grete Helle Bergen, Norway, 4-3/2, 64kg, 5'10", 24, 10-30-81, Trevor Ambrose, (+47) 93 86 54 14 by Unanimous Decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 29-28.
            • (*) Terrie Hicks past away on November 5th, 2006. For more info Click Here.

  • Welterweight - 142.1 lbs. - 150 lbs. 64.59 kg - 68.18 kg
    • FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Mick Fowels
      1. CHAMPION: Jamie O'Hare, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 4-0/1, AB: 5-0/3, 150, 5'10", 23, 9-2-82, Jesse Finney, (314) 608-3104 Successfully defended her 2005 title when she defeated
      2. SECOND: Katie Davis, Fredricksburg, Virginia, USA, 6-7/0, 145, 5'7", 22, 5-19-84, Travis Alexander, (571) 217-8863 by Unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Katie Davis defeated Leslie Stoll, Loves Park, Illinois, USA, 4-1/2, 143, 5'8", 2-7-76, Rich Whiteneck, (815) 986-5425 by Unanimous Decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.

  • Heavyweight - 175.1 lbs. - 200 lbs. MAX 79.59 kg. to 90.90 kg. MAX
    • MODIFIED INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee ---
      1. CHAMPION: Constance Thomason, Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA, 3-0/0, 185, 5'11", 37, 8-1-68, Ray Thompson, (864) 505-4237 defeated
      2. SECOND: Natalie Cavin, F Naples, Florida, USA, 2-1/0, 199, 5'7", 19, 10-1-86, Danny Dring, (501) 834-3537 by Split decision 30-27, 29-28 & 28-29.
        • Saturday - Prelim ROUND 2
          • Natalie Cavin defeated Lisa Beachler, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, 0-1/0, 175, 5'8", 23, 9-14-82, Steve Beachler, (402) 685-5862 by Unanimous Decision, 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.
          • Constance Thomason defeated Danielle Wilson, Collierville, Tennessee, USA, 1-2/0, 199, 5'6", 29, 5-23-77, Jonathan Border, (901) 283-0871 by Unanimous Decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
          • Saturday - Prelim ROUND 3
            • Natalie Cavin defeated Laura Richart, Bloomington, Minnesota, USA, 6-4/0, 193, 5'6", 26, 4-6-80, CB Bunkholt, (952) 881-1201 by Unanimous Decision, 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.




86 ADULT MEN
5 REGISTERED MEN "NO SHOWED"
1 REGISTERED MAN DID NOT MAKE WEIGHT
1 REGISTERED MAN REGISTERED INTO THE WRONG RULE STYLE


  • Lightweight - 122.1 lbs - 130 lbs. - 55.45kg - 59.9 kg.
    • INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Rob Menigoz, St. Anne, Illinois, USA, 7-1/2, 130, 5'7", 19, 4-24-87, Peter Ferrius, (815) 468-6755 defeated
      2. SECOND: Deejay Jones, Kernersville, North Carolina, USA, 7-3/1, 126, 5'6", 24, 8-20-81, Frank Price, (336) 692-1070 by Unanimous decision 30-27, 29-28 & 28-29.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Rob Menigoz defeated Kim Morris Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, 20-10/6, AB: 3-2/1, 130, 5'3", 37, 12-12-68, Shayne Morgan, (403) 952-5582 by Unanimous Decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
            • Alexander Liu, Aurora, Colorado, USA, 0-0/0, 130, 5'5", 22, 10-3-83, Christian Allen, (303) 246-0907 - No showed at the event.

  • Super Lightweight - 130.1 lbs. - 137 lbs. - 59.10 kg - 62.27 kg
    • FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee ---
      1. CHAMPION: Justin Pickett, North Augusta, Georgia, USA, 12-3/3, AB: 5-0/1, 131, 5'5", 22, 8-18-83, Steve Dement (706) 421-6115 defeated
      2. SECOND: Alex Tiria, Huntley, Illinois, USA, 0-2/0, 136, 5'6", 31, 6-20-75, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 by Unanimous decision 30-25, 30-25 & 30-26.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • Alex Tiria defeated Jordan Allan, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, 10-6/2, 133, 5'5", 19, 6-17-87, Mitz Bandiera, (807) 623-5425 by Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.

  • Super Lightweight - 130.1 lbs. - 137 lbs. - 59.10 kg - 62.27 kg
    • INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee ---
      1. CHAMPION: John Greubel, Augusta, Georgia, USA, 19-0-1/2, 137, 5'11", 24, 2-13-82, Mark Greubel, (706) 737-0911 became the *Third 5 Time Tournament Champion when he defeated
      2. SECOND: Jessy Jimenez, Camp Verde, Arizona, USA, 0-1/0, 140, 5'6", 26, 11-12-79, Richard Williams, (928) 300-0281 by Unanimous decision 30-27, 29-28 & 29-28.
        • Saturday - Prelim
          • John Greubel defeated Umaer Haq, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 10-4/0, 132, 5'9", 18, 2-9-88, Mike Hess, (703) 922-5147 by Split Decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.
            • (*) Greubel was the third fighter to win a 5th IKF Tournament Title on bout number 31 in ring number 2. In ring number 1, (FCR) Justin Lawrence won his 5th Tournament Title on the 4th bout of the day. The FIRST 5 Time Champion of the Tournament was Junior Girls, Sarah Ross, who won her Title on bout number 3 of the day.

  • Light Welterweight - 137.1 lbs. to 142 lbs. 62.31 kg - 64.54 kg
    • MUAY THAI RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Nathan Smandych, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 11-5/2, 140, 5'8", 22, 3-22-83, Mike Miles, (403) 244- 8424, Successfully defended his 2005 title when he defeated
      2. SECOND: Mark Trillas, Weston, Florida, USA, (*1-1/0) - 11-3/0, 142, 5'9", 25, 7-14-80, Raul Llopis, (954) 540-2510 by Unanimous decision 29-27, 29-28 & 29-27.
        • (*) After the event it was discovered that Mr. Trillas was not truthful about his fight record. The truth is, he has a fight record of 11-2, not 0-1 as he registered with.

  • Welterweight - 142.1 lbs. to 147 lbs. 64.59 kg - 66.81 kg
    • FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Scott Fischer
      1. CHAMPION: Justin Lawrence, Pacifica, Missouri, USA, 29-0/15, 141, 5'7", 16, 5-15-90, Benny Voyles, (636) 271-7006, became the *Second 5 Time Tournament Champion when he defeated
      2. SECOND: Christopher Huberts, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 3-3/2, 147, 5'11", 26, 2-22-80, Dave Smith, (630) 369-8055 by TKO at 1:59 of round 1.
        • (*) Lawrence won his 5th Tournament Title on the 4th bout of the day. The FIRST 5 Time Champion of the Tournament was Junior Girls, Sarah Ross, who won her Title on bout number 3 of the day. John Greubel of Augusta, Georgia, USA was the third fighter to win a 5th IKF Tournament Title later in the day on bout number 31.

  • Welterweight - 142.1 lbs. to 147 lbs. 64.59 kg - 66.81 kg
    • INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Mark Diffley, Peoria, Illinois, USA, 4-0/0, 147, 5'8", 22, 8-30-83, Ryan Blackorby, (309) 672-3090 defeated
      2. SECOND: John Hamm, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 3-1/1, 145, 5'9", 24, 5-25-82, Trevor Smandych, (403) 863-4074 by majority decision, 29-29, 30-27 & 29-28.
        • Clifford Larson, Camp Verde, Arizona, USA, 12-10/2, 147, 5'9", 24, 4-4-82, Richard Williams, (928) 300-0281, was not able to make his fight weight at weigh-ins.

  • Welterweight - 142.1 lbs. to 147 lbs. 64.59 kg - 66.81 kg
    • MUAY THAI RULES: Championship Bout Referee Terri Storm
      This was the LARGEST Bracket of the Tournament - 8 Fighters
      1. CHAMPION: Benjamin Culbertson, Polo, Illinois, USA, 5-0/1, 147, 5'9", 20, 2-3-86, Trirong, (815) 184-8499 defeated
      2. SECOND: Phil Leier, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 17-8/5, 147, 5'11", 21, 5-21-85, Mike Miles, (403) 244-8424 by Split decision 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 2
          • Benjamin Culbertson defeated Jose Ibarra, San Diego, California, USA, 2-2/0, 145, 172cm, 28, 8-11-78, Victor M. Beltran, (619) 429-8269 by unanimous Decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
          • Phil Leier defeated Marc Nopprapun, Houston, Texas, USA, 0-1, 147, 5'9", 19, 7-17-86, Self, (823) 606-0619 by unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
            • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
              • Marc Nopprapun defeated Matt Bentley, Wayne, Nebraska, USA, 7-2-1/0, AB" 1-0/1, 147, 5'7", 22, 6-17-84, Mick Doyle, (402) 498-9592 by unanimous Decision, 29-25 on all 3 judges cards.
              • Jose Ibarra defeated Rylee Sisk, Dahlonega, Georgia, USA, 0-2/0, 147, 5'11", 21, 4-9-85, Self, (770) 560-3041 by unanimous Decision, 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.
              • Benjamin Culbertson defeated Michael Musto, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 6-1/2, 147, 5'8", 22, 10-6-83, Trevor Smandych, (403) 863-4074 by unanimous Decision, *30-25, 30-27 & 29-28.
                • (*) IKF is checking to see if this score was transferred correctly from score cards. There is no change in decision, only a possible typo on the 25 score.
              • Phil Leier defeated Creston Glanz, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, 1-2/0, 147, 6'1", 18, 8-3-87, Samual Adams, (918) 527-8743 by unanimous Decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 30-27.

  • Super Welterweight - 147.1 lbs. to 153 lbs. 66.82 kg - 69.5 kg
    • FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Mick Fowles
      1. CHAMPION: Bill Mathies, Bourbonnais, Illinois, USA, 14-6/8, 152, 5'10", 19, 8-22-86, Rob Zbilski, (864) 669-7833
      2. SECOND: Chris Cichon, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, 6-4/1, 152, 6', 23, 10-22-82, Justin Whiley, (651) 633-0107 defeated by Split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.

  • Light Middleweight - 153.1 lbs to 159 lbs. 69.6 kg - 72.3 kg
    • INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee ---
      1. CHAMPION: Brunon Sokolowski, New Lenox, Illinois, USA via Poland, 4-0/1, 155, 5'9", 25, 10-29-89, Jaroslaw Rogala, (773) 934-4519 defeated
      2. SECOND: Dennis Ho Peoria, Illinois, USA, 4-2/1, 155, 5'9", 19, 6-21-87, Ryan Blackorby, (309) 672-3090 by TKO at 1:22 of round *1.
        • (*) Round may be incorrect - IKF is checking to confirm.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 2
          • Brunon Sokolowski defeated Kyle Staten, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 3-1/0, 155, 5'11", 17, 7-6-88, Mike Hess, (703) 922-5147 by unanimous Decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
          • Dennis Ho defeated Steve Snyder, High Point, North Carolina, USA, 2-2/0, 159, 5'9", 1-5-70, Danny Dring, (501) 834-3537 by unanimous Decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
            • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
              • Kyle Staten defeated Nick Kay, London, England, 2-2-1, 68kg/149, 5'9", 17, 11-15-88, Lee Whittington, 07841538366 by TKO at 1:46 of round 1.
              • Steve Snyder defeated Thuan Nguyen, Davenport, Iowa, USA, 1-3/1, 158, 5'5", 20, 1-6-86, Nick Tarpin, (563) 386-4240 by unanimous Decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 30-27.
              • Dennis Ho defeated Hans Burnett, Cottonwood, Arizona, USA, 0-1/0, 159, 5'9", 25, 7-12-80, Self, (928) 451-1481 by TKO at 1:15 of round 2.

  • Light Middleweight - 153.1 lbs to 159 lbs. 69.6 kg - 72.3 kg
    • MUAY THAI RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Brad Wall, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 25-11/8, 159, 5'11", 29, 1-17-77, Mike Miles, (403) 244- 8424, Succxessfully defended his 2005 title when he defeated
      2. SECOND: Kenny Finister, San Bernardino, California, USA, 11-4/0, 159, 5'9", 29, 2-8-77, Jim VanOver, (760) 900-8289 by Split Decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 27-30.
        • (*) Round may be incorrect - IKF is checking to confirm.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 2
          • Brad Wall defeated David Flurry, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, 11-6/0, 158, 5'7", 19, 1-6-87, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012 by unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
            • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
              • Brad Wall defeated Matthew Sztelle, Urbana, Illinois, USA, 0-1/0, 155, 5'8", 28, 7-7-77, Ryan Blackorby, (309) 657-6787 by unanimous Decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
              • Kenny Finister defeated Jeremy Latour, Bellevue, Nebraska, USA, 0-1/0, 158, 6', 19, 12-23-86, Mick Doyle, (402) 498-9592 by TKO at end of round 1.

  • Middleweight - 159.1 lbs to 165 lbs. 72.4 kg - 75 kg
    • FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Mick Fowels
      1. CHAMPION: Cody Freeland, Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA, 3-0/0, 165, 5'9", 19, 2-11-87, Ray Thompson, (864) 505-4237 defeated
      2. SECOND: James Kamau, Mwangi Mwangi, Nairobi, Kenya, 46-9-2/15, AB: 106-21-10/28, 74kg/162, 5'11", 39, Self by Unanimous Decision, 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
          • Cody Freeland defeated Clint Martin Augusta, Georgia, USA, 4-4/1, 160, 6'2", 24, 7-14-81, GMMA, (706) 737-0911 by Split Decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 28-29.

  • Middleweight - 159.1 lbs to 165 lbs. 72.4 kg - 75 kg
    • INTERNATIONAL RULES
      1. WALKOVER CHAMPION: Abraham Han, El Paso, Texas, USA, 79-12, 162, 5'11", 9-29-84, Master Han, (915) 751-2700.
        • By error, Han's scheduled opponent was placed in the IR Division by mistake. Although this error was not discivered by his opponants trainer prior to weigh-ins, the IKF made the decision at weigh-ins to move Han's scheduled opponant, Dean Durrant of London, England where he had registered in the MTR Division. Because of this error that was not caused by Han, and the fact that he travelled to the event thinking he had a bout, the IKF awarded him a "Walkover" title.

  • Middleweight - 159.1 lbs to 165 lbs. 72.4 kg - 75 kg
    • MUAY THAI RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Joe Zhu, Mahornet, Illinois, USA, 4-0/0, 165, 6'1", 19, 1-16-87, Ryan Blackorby, (309) 657-6787 defeated
      2. SECOND: Dean Durrant, London, England, 4-1/0, 75kg/165, 6', 30, 11-12-75, Lee Whittington, 07841538366 by TKO at :25 seconds of round 2.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 2
          • Dean Durrant defeated Chris Thompson, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, 7-4/1, 165, 5'11", 26, 9-11-79, Chuck Daly, (719) 271-1349 by unanimous Decision, 29-28, 29-27 & 29-27.
          • Joe Zhu defeated Joe Kauder, Cascade, Iowa, USA, 1-1/0, 164, 5'9", 25, 5-18-81, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012 by TKO at :58 seconds of round 2.
            • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
              • Dean Durrant defeated Matt Taira, Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA, 3-4/2, 162, 5'9", 27, 9-6-78, Self, (619) 865-1715 by TKO at :36 seconds of round 1.
              • Joe Zhu defeated Chris Cheesman, London, England, 1-2-1/1, 75kg/165, 6', 28, 4-27-78, Lee Whittington, 07841538366 by TKO at end of round 2.

  • Super Middleweight - 165.1 lbs to 172 lbs. - 75.1 kg - 78.2 kg
    • FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Glen Legus
      1. CHAMPION: Simon Buettner, Carpentersville, Illinois, USA, 13-3-1/2. AB: 1-0/1, 170, 5'9", 17, 12-16-88, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 defeated
      2. SECOND: Chris Eppley, Pacific, Missouri, USA, 9-2/5, 170, 6', 25, 5-25-81, Benny Voyles, (636) 271-7006 by majority decision, 28-28, 29-27 & 29-27.
        • J.R. Gates, Bradenton, Florida, USA. 3-1/1, 170, 5'11", 20, 11-15-85, Erik Marshall, (941) 727-3300 - No showed at the event.

  • Super Middleweight - 165.1 lbs to 172 lbs. - 75.1 kg - 78.2 kg
    • INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Terri Storm
      1. CHAMPION: Tom Kent, London, England, 5-0/0, 75kg/165, 6', 17, 7-2-89, Lee Whittington, 07841538366 defeated
      2. SECOND: Ryan Pyles, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 3-3/2, 172, 5'9", 23, 6-21-83, Jesse Finney, (314) 608-3104 by the only "Overtime" round of the Tournament. after 3 it was 29-27 Kent, 28-28 & 28-28. Kent had a point deduction for holding the head which forceds the majority draw, but he won the 4th round by unanimous decision.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
          • Ryan Pyles defeated Josh Knutson, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, 0-1/0, 172, 5'9", 21, 8-15-84, Mick Doyle, (402) 498-9592 by TKO at 1:42 of round 2..
          • Tom Kent defeated Rob Morrow, Joliet, Illinois, USA, 3-1/0, 172, 6'3", 20, 9-3-85, Ron Hill, (815) 730-3800 by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.

  • Super Middleweight - 165.1 lbs to 172 lbs. - 75.1 kg - 78.2 kg
    • MUAY THAI RULES: Championship Bout Referee Glen Legus
      1. CHAMPION: Adam Bayne, London, England, 6-1/0, 77kg/169, 5'11", 21, 1-2-84, Lee Whittington, 07841538366 defeated
      2. SECOND: Alex Berrios Jr., Brandon, Florida, USA, 4-1/0, 170, 5'11", 20, 3-2-86, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012 by Split decision, 29-28, 30-28 &28-29.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
          • Adam Bayne defeated Aaron Gerwer, Citrus Heights, California, USA, 4-3-1/2, 170, 6'3", 24, 2-7-82, Cedric Robinson, (916) 424-5425 by Unanimous Decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
          • Alex Berrios defeated Marko Martinez, Caldwell, Idaho, USA, 2-1/1, 170, 6'3", 20, 2-10-86, Bruce Williams, (208) 463-9999 by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 29-28.

  • Light Heavyweight - 172.1 lbs to 180 lbs. - 78.3 kg - 81.4 kg
    • INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Scott Fischer
      1. CHAMPION: Adam Cella, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 4-0/3, 180, 6'3", 21, 6-26-85 Jesse Finney, (314) 351-5226 defeated
      2. SECOND: Michael Novitzky, Sherwood, Arkansas, USA, 2-3/0, 179, 6'1", 26, 5-25-80, Danny Dring, (501) 834-3537 by majority decision, 28-28, 29-27 & 29-27.
        • Naeem Brewinton, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 0-2/0, 180, 5'11", 28, 1-20-78, Mike Hess, (703) 922-5147 - No showed at the event.

  • Light Heavyweight - 172.1 lbs to 180 lbs. - 78.3 kg - 81.4 kg
    • MUAY THAI RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: Scott Clark, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 30-4-1/18, 177, 5'10", 28, 10-8-77, Mike Miles, (402) 244-8424 successfully defended his 2005 Title when he defeated
      2. SECOND: Brian Swstsenbary, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA, 4-3/0, 179, 6', 1-20-82, Samuel Adams, (918) 527-8743 by TKO at 1:09 of round 1.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 2
          • Brian Swstsenbar defeated Daniel Kim, Houston, Texas, USA, 3-3/1, 179, 6'1", 24, 12-2-81, Kru Pong, (832) 244-8769, by Split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 27-30.
            • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
              • Brian Swstsenbar defeated Vernon Uptergrove, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, 0-2/0, 177, 5'10", 22, 7-31-83, Will Whitlow, (901) 373-8107 by TKO at 1:35 of round 2.
              • Scott Clark defeated Jan Franks, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, 0-4/0, 179, 5'11", 29, 6-4-77, Mick Doyle, (402) 498-9592 by unanimous decision, 30-25, 30-25 & 30-24.
                • Kyle Groenewold Delavan, Illinois, USA, 4-3/0, 180, 28, 12-8-77, Ryan Blackorby, (309) 657-6787 - No showed at the event. Trainer said he injured his shoulder.

  • Cruiserweight - 180.1 lbs. - 190 lbs. - 81.5 kg - 86.3 kg
    • FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Mick Fowles
      1. CHAMPION: Adam McDermid, Mt. Iron, Minnesota, USA, 13-3/0, 190, 6'2", 3-31-82, Frank Maki defeated
      2. SECOND: Nick Reeder, Columbia, Missouri, USA, 1-1/0, 186, 6', 27, 4-16-79, Jesse Finney, (314) 608-3104 by Unanimous Decision 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
          • Adam McDermid defeated Tony Black, Quispamsis, New Brunswick. Canada, 14-7/2, 190, 6'1", 29, 3-31-77, Rob Doley, (506) 847-4022 by Split decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 27-30.
            • Sam Winberg, Waterloo, Iowa, USA, 5-0/5, 190, 6'2", 28, 3-19-78, John Higdon, (319) 269-1424 - Showed up at the event registered here in FCR. He had won his regional as a MTR/IR Fighter and IKF had a note on his listing since 7-3 asking if he really wanted to be in FCR or was this a mistake? However Winberg never responded. Due to tournament rules, IKF could not move him to another rule style and he choose not to fight FCR. Although this was not the fault of the IKF, and in addition, a refund was not required, the IKF did give him a refund.

  • Cruiserweight - 180.1 lbs. - 190 lbs. - 81.5 kg - 86.3 kg
    • INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee ---
      1. CHAMPION: Jesse Lawerence, North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, 4-0/2, 190, 6'3", 27, 1-17-79, Danny Dring, (501) 834-3537 defeated
      2. SECOND: Brandon Gammage, Wildwood, Missouri, USA, 0-1/0, 190, 6'1", 17, 7-19-88 Jesse Finney, (314) 608-3104 by Unanimous Decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
          • Jesse Lawerence defeated P.J. Reilly, Grand Junction, Colorado, USA, 10-7/3, 190, 5'11", 28, 12-26-77, Tom Bolger, (970) 263-9122 by Split decision, 29-28, 29-289 & 30-27.

  • Cruiserweight - 180.1 lbs. - 190 lbs. - 81.5 kg - 86.3 kg
    • MUAY THAI RULES: Championship Bout Referee Terri Storm
      1. CHAMPION: Mike Aref, Champaigne, Illinois, USA, 7-0/2, 190, 6'4", 31, 5-13-75, Ryan Blackorby, (309) 657-6787 Successfully defended his 2005 Title when he defeated
      2. SECOND: Henry Bierman, Platteville, Wisconsin, USA, 5-4/0, 190, 5'11", 22, 2-28-84, Dean Lessei, (563) 588-1012 by Unanimous Decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
          • Mike Aref defeated Mark Sayer, Houston, Texas, USA, 3-2/1, AB: 1-4/0, 185, 5'9", 24, 9-16-81, Self, (832) 298-8872 by Unanimous Decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
          • Henry Bierman defeated Keith Dornan, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, 0-1/0, 186, 6'1", 18, 3-3-88, Mick Doyle, (402) 498-9592 by Split decision, 29-28, 29-289 & 28-29.

  • Heavyweight - 190.1 lbs. - 215 lbs. - 86.4 kg - 97.7 kg.
    • FULL CONTACT RULES: Championship Bout Referee Mick Fowles
      1. CHAMPION: Mark Mortensen Jr., Fox Lake, Illinois, USA, 11-4-1/4, 205, 6', 27, 6-28-06, Kyle McElroy, (847) 776-5425 defeated
      2. SECOND: Nate Emmons, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, 5-3/1, 205, 6', 29, 6-7-77, Mike Lind, (715) 225-3980 by Unanimous Decision 28-26 on all 3 judges cards.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
          • Nate Emmons defeated Bill Shanko, Lake In The Hills, Illinois, USA, 3-1-1/2, 205, 5'11", 32, 11-29-73, Rob Zbilski, (847) 669-7833 by Unanimous Decision 30-26, 29-27 & 29-27.

  • Heavyweight - 190.1 lbs. - 215 lbs. - 86.4 kg - 97.7 kg.
    • MUAY THAI RULES: Championship Bout Referee Carlton Duncan
      1. CHAMPION: John Ladd, Nampa, Idaho, USA, 8-0/1, 215, 6'4", 27, 10-6-78, Bruce Williams, (208) 463-9999 defeated
      2. SECOND: Barret Myers, Dewey, Arizona, USA, 4-3/0, 202, 6'2", 27, 1-27-79, Self, (928) 713-1027 by Unanimous Decision 39-27 on all 3 judges cards.
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
          • John Ladd defeated Jason Honeycutt, Rogersville, Missouri, USA, 7-2/4, 210, 5'9", 26, 7-10-79, Tony Trithara & Chuck Wolfe, (417) 496-9222 by Unanimous Decision 29-28, 30-27 & 30-27.

  • Super Heavyweight - 215.1 lbs. and above - 97.8 kg And Up
    • INTERNATIONAL RULES: Championship Bout Referee Terri Storm
      1. CHAMPION: Michael Dean, Momence, Illinois, USA, 9-1/1, 265, 6'2", 36, 12-26-69, Rob Zbilski, (864) 669-7833 defeated
      2. SECOND: Jason Holoohek, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, 0-2/0, 305, 5'10", 30, 9-13-75, Mick Doyle, (402) 498-9592 by Unanimous Decision 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.

  • Super Heavyweight - 215.1 lbs. and above - 97.8 kg And Up
    • MUAY THAI RULES: Championship Bout Referee Terri Storm
      1. CHAMPION: Justin Carver, San Diego, California, USA, 3-1/1, 235, 6'2", 29, 9-19-76, Victor M. Beltran, (619) 429-8269 defeated
      2. SECOND: Donnell Sykes, Kankakee, Illinois, USA, 10-2/5, 265, 6'1", 33, 11-26-72, Peter Ferrius, (815) 468-6755 by TKO at 1:01 of round 2
        • Saturday - Prelim - ROUND 1
          • Donnell Sykes defeated Robin Finley, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 3-4/3, 230, 6'1", 35, 1-21-71, Mike Miles, (403) 244-8424 by Unanimous Decision 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
            • Bruce Gormley, Springhill, Florida, USA, 1-1/0, 235, 6'1", 20, 9-10-85, Dan Rawlings, (352) 544-1197 - No showed at the event.




So... Where did the '62' 2006 IKF World Classic Title Belts Go?
Check here and see...


TRAINER/GYM, Hometown, State, Country

# OF FIGHTERS

TEAM TITLES

TEAM Zbilski, Lake In The Hills, Illinois, USA

14

7

TEAM Voyles, Pacific, Missouri, USA

7

5

Team Greubal, Augusta, Georgia, USA

8

5

TEAM Thompson, Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA

4

4

TEAM Han, El Paso, Texas, USA

4

*4
(*) 1 Walkover Champion

TEAM Miles, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

6

3

TEAM Dring, Sherwood, Arkansas, USA

7

3

TEAM Finn, Danville, Kentucky, USA

7

3

TEAM Beltran, San Diego, California, USA

7

3

TEAM Blackorby, Peoria, Illinois, USA

5

3

TEAM Reyna, Nampa, Idaho, USA

4

2

TEAM Lessei, Dubuque, Iowa, USA

11

2

TEAM Whittington, London, England

5

2

TEAM Price, Pfafftown, North Carolina, USA

3

2

TEAM Ferrius, Chicago, Illinois, USA

4

2

TEAM Finney, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

7

2

TEAM Monyelle, Beloit, Wisconsin, USA

2

1

TEAM Williams, Nampa, Idaho, USA

3

1

TEAM Peterson, Carroll, Iowa, USA

3

1

TEAM Hill, Joliet, Illinois, USA

1

1

TEAM Bunkholt, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

2

1

TEAM Trirong, Polo, Illinois, USA

2

1

TEAM Rogala, New Lenox, Illinois, USA

1

1

TEAM Maki , Mt. Iron, Minnesota, USA

1

1

TEAM McElroy, Fox Lake, Illinois, USA

1

1

TEAM Tarpin, Davenport, Iowa, USA

2

*1
(*) Walkover Champion


How Dare You Dream!
The 8th Annual IKF World Classic Kickboxing Championships
By Johnny Davis

As I sit here at my desk reminiscing over all that transpired this past weekend...it's a bit overwhelming! There is so much to be said but not enough time to get it all in, so I will be as brief as possible.

Early Thursday and Friday morning fighters, trainers, family and friends began arriving at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cedar Rapids , Iowa, this year's host hotel for the 8th Annual IKF World Classic Kickboxing Championship Tournament. (July 28th, 29th and 30th) The actual event was held at the perfectly designed venue adjacent to the host hotel, The U.S. Cellular Center. Over 60 championship fights would happen this weekend and would need to be split among the nearly 200 eager fighters as the purest form of 'thrill of victory and agony of defeat' would be on display in its most candid fashion! This IKF World Classic would be one of the best ever! It was organized, had outstanding fights and ran like a well oiled machine! At least four other countries attended this prestigious event: Poland , England , Kenya and Canada with representation from Mexico making this IKF Classic a real world event! There were several other countries attempting to attend but due to complication in acquiring a Visa, their efforts were futile this year but perhaps we will see them next year!

It would not be long before the hotel would reach it maximum capacity packed with anxious fighters just waiting their chance at the brass IKF Championship belts! The Hotel's (Free) Shuttle service reported a steady stream of "fight people" that came in as the trips to the airport went late into the night. Fighters and trainers told horror stories trying to get to the event due to some bad weather that delayed many flights. Well known trainer out of Virginia Mike Hess refused to take a chance on missing the event and risk his team not getting a connecting flight and instead paid a whopping $500 for a taxi from the airport in Chicago, Illinois to get there on time! Please, no one is to ever say that Kickboxers are not dedicated and loyal to making sure their fighters get the opportunity to obtain their dreams! Way to show Mike! In addition to Mike, I'm sorry to say, that IKF Trainer, Fighter and Promoter Mitz Bandiera of Canada was in a motorcycle accident traveling down to the event and as I understand it is in critical condition. (We wish him well...more on this later)

The point here is dedication! Mainstream businesses and potential sponsors really need to take another look at our sport! The IKF is ready! The fighters, trainers and fans are ready! We ask you and those large companies you associate with who could benefit from this excellent event to Bring it On! We are ready for the big time! I regress...

Around noon on Friday, fighters and trainers lined the front lobby of the Cellular Center to start the official weigh-ins. Many of the fighters were hungry because of lack of food and water from attempting to make their weight. In the end, there was only one fighter that was eliminated due to not being able to make his required weight. This was a real message to everyone that discipline must prevail when attending an IKF event! There is no tolerance for one not making the weight class they signed up for. This may cause another fighter who has made the sacrifice of hundreds if not thousands of dollars and then not have a fight, it's a major disappointment! Have discipline...make the weight! In spite of this one incident, what I recognized was the seriousness of the fighters this year...its clear that most of their trainers understand the severity of not making weight. Several fighters were witnessed walking around in sauna suits and running moments before the event to assure that weight would not be an issue. It's also clear that the sport of Kickboxing is acquiring more professional/amateurs which will only make it ascend that much faster in the mainstream of worldwide sports.

After weigh-ins, participants gathered for a meeting of rules and a message from IKF President Steve Fossum who is the driving force behind the tournament and the organization. I need you to hear me when I say this, I am veteran of the sport and with all of my years in the game, I know of no one more devoted to the success of the tournament and the future of Kickboxing than Steve. I don't think many realize the sacrifice he makes to see this event through. From driving thousands of miles to assure the belts arrive safely; to staying up wee hours in the morning making sure every detail is covered with his hard working paid staff as well as the many of volunteers and supporters who worked all night to assure brackets were ready to start elimination day.

I can not begin to tell you the things he does to take care of the fighters...you already know about all the awards etc. that one gets for attending the Classic...but trust me on this...there is so much more! I will leave it at that. (Those reading this article should drop an email sometimes just to let him know that you appreciate his work in trying to make dreams come true for the thousands who dare dream of making a living at this sport someday!) Again, I regress... All fighters were reminded by Steve that they are doing something that so many others only talk about doing...Walking the Walk! Those attending are putting their money and skill where their heart is to reach their goals and even those that did not go home with a championship this time deserve the utmost respect for just being willing to show up!

As the meeting continued, several awards were giving out. The most attended region awards were over 40 custom plaques given to those from Illinois, the State/Region with the most attending fighters. Other awards were for Dedication, Teamwork and Persistence in building the IKF around the world and went to IKF Team Europe Directors, Alby Bimpson and Mike Fowles of England, IKF Top Regional Promoters HCX Martial Arts out of Illinois, IKF trainer and Promoter Rob Zbilski of Illinois and IKF Officials Mike and Terri Storm of Nebraska. Another award went to Mary Lee Malmberg, Director of Sports Tourism for the Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Mary Lee was the one who organized the entire package to bring the IKF to Cedar Rapids. The officials of the event were from around the world: London, England, Mexico, Canada and across the United States. There was literally over a thousand years of judging experience to assure that every one got as much of a fair shake as subjectivity would allow.

The Judges huddled around the stage as Steve gave words of encouragement and streamlined some of the rules to be followed. It was an enthusiastic crowd as they yelled and clapped throughout the meeting especially when the 2006 championship belt was presented in its chosen color purple this year... symbolizing royalty and passion!

The next day (Saturday) early at 9:30 am the elimination began and the first fight set the stage for what was to be an entire weekend of great action! Throughout the day, your eyes and neck would became fatigued! It was like being at a Serena Williams tennis match and trying to keep up with her high powered balls...left to right both rings were full of non stop fighting in assorted rule styles of Kickboxing! Fighters displayed unbelievable talent and skill! But most of all they were hungry to win! It showed early on in the fighter and trainer's eyes that the next eight minutes could very well change the rest of their life!

Elimination day ended and fighters filed out of the arena battered and bruised! Some limped in serious pain while others sported newly tattooed blackened eyes! Taped, iced and bandaged, they all left with one thing on their minds, I will be back tomorrow to take home the championship or at least I gave my best! As we know in this business, some of those who weathered elimination day dreams would be fulfilled while others would come up short come championship Sunday! The Hotel lobby seemed quieter Saturday night as fighters walked by me in a daze as though they were seeing their opponents with every step and every blink! Numb eyes, cold stares and blunt conversation seemed to be the theme of the evening for those that survived the battlefield on the first day!

However, for those that fell short on elimination day, it was not a good evening at all. I approached several fighters to see how they'd done and the mere asking of the question made their heads drop in their chests! I felt I had to console several fighters that evening as they seemed to look and react as though it was the end for them. My words were simple...Never Give Up! Later, some of those fallen warriors would thank me for seeing the signs of quitting on their faces and gave me a nod as to say, I heard you and will be back next year....way ya' go!

Bright and early Championship Sunday morning, fighters big and small, male and female lined up yet again...putting on their brave and poker faces as to say I'm not afraid and I'm not hurt! But one knows that if nothing else the fear of the unknown had to creep into their souls and make them second guess their abilities. But most were convincing... the 'Healing Fairy' must have visited them the previous evening because many of their injuries from the previous day seemed to had disappeared...at least they wanted you to believe that! Compellingly enough, when the bell rang for their fight, those I thought were injured stepped it up and did indeed take home a championship! They showed that if you really want it, fight through the pain and go and get it...and they did!

Throughout the day, fighters came by the IKF merchandise booth to take home valuable souvenirs to show all who wanted to see that on this special weekend they stepped up and 'Walked the Walk' like a true champion. As one fighter told me in tears standing proudly with his belt and other awards displayed on and around him " I can't began to explain what I'm feeling right now, its kind of the very opposite of what I feel when I lose. All I know is that I will never forget this moment and look forward to feeling it again next year!" His father resonated these emotions "I'm speechless" as the tears rolled down his face...of course by this time, I needed a tissue as well. This is what the IKF is all about...allowing dreams to come true...if only for one year, if only for one moment!













The IKF goes above and beyond to take care of their fighters...not only with top quality awards; providing proper medical insurance for all participants and giving them their proper due in press releases etc., on their website ( www.IKFKickboxing.com)! The IKF cares about every fighter and wants to make everyone who participants in their events feel welcomed! So, for those that I spoke to this weekend and expressed how excited they were in being there; for those that watch this year with anticipation of competing next year; for those little pee wee fighters walking around garbed in IKF clothing and the proud parents saying that this event is part of their future; for those who fell a little short this year by being knocked out or losing by close split decisions; and finally to those that might be feeling they either lack the skills or the courage to step into the ring...How Dare You Dream!... they can come true you know...if you don't believe me, ask one of the sixty plus champions crowned this past weekend at the 8th Annual IKF World Classic Kickboxing Championships! If you believe it, you can achieve it but never give up! Forward March!

How Dare You Dream!


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