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THREE STRIKEFORCE TITLES ON THE LINE APRIL 17TH
March 3, 2010
DAN HENDERSON TO CHALLENGE JAKE SHIELDS FOR STRIKEFORCE MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AT BRIDGESTONE ARENA IN NASHVILLE, TENN., ON APRIL 17
Gegard Mousasi Will Defend Light Heavyweight Crown Against “King Mo,”
Gilbert Melendez Risks Lightweight Belt Against Top-Seeded Rival Shinya Aoki
Tickets For World Championship Tripleheader Go On Sale Friday, March 5;
Pre-Sale Begins Tomorrow/Wednesday, March 3, via “STRIKEFORCE Insider”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 2, 2010) –Mixed martial arts (MMA) legend and two-time United States Olympic wrestling competitor Dan Henderson (25-7) will challenge STRIKEFORCE World Middleweight (185 pounds) Champion Jake Shields (24-4-1) in the main event of a highly anticipated STRIKEFORCE fight card at Bridgestone Arena (formerly known as Sommet Center) in Nashville on Saturday, April 17.
In other featured bouts, STRIKEFORCE World Light Heavyweight (205 pounds) Champion Gegard Mousasi (28-2-1) will defend his crown against undefeated MMA star and two-time NCAA All-American wrestling star “King Mo” (6-0) while STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight (155 pounds) Champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez (17-2) will put his title on the line against DREAM Champion and top-ranked Japanese superstar Shinya Aoki (23-4).
An exclusive special pre-sale ticket purchase opportunity for STRIKEFORCE: Henderson vs. Shields will take place for “STRIKEFORCE Insider” e-newsletter subscribers (www.strikeforce.com/signup.asp) beginning at 10 a:m. CT tomorrow/Wednesday, March 3, and ending at 10 p.m. CT on Thursday, March 4. STRIKEFORCE Insiders will receive a special
e-newsletter Tuesday tonight with the pre-sale code.
Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. CT on Friday, March 5 at Bridgestone Arena ticket office, all Ticketmaster locations (800) 745-3000, Ticketmaster online (www.ticketmaster.com) and STRIKEFORCE’S official website (www.strikeforce.com).
One of the most decorated figures in the history of MMA, Henderson, who left the UFC to sign a multi-year agreement with STRIKEFORCE in December 2009, is the only fighter in the sport’s history to simultaneously hold two different titles in two different weight classes (welterweight and heavyweight) for a major fight promotion (PRIDE Fighting Championships).
The 31-year old-Shields, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and resident of San Francisco, captured the vacant STRIKEFORCE middleweight crown with a unanimous five-round decision over fellow superstar Jason “Mayhem” Miller in a live CBS primetime televised matchup at Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Nov. 7, 2009. Shields, who has not suffered a defeat since December 14, 2004, will put a 13-fight win streak on the line when he faces Henderson.
Since 2006, the 24-year-old Mousasi has reeled off 15 consecutive victories to become the top 205-pound fighter in the world. An aggressive, Dutch-Armenian fighter, who relocated with his family from Iran to The Netherlands when he was four-years-old, captured the STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title by impressively stopping Renato “Babalu” Sobral one minute into the first round of their meeting at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. on Aug. 15, 2009.
Unbeaten since he made his MMA debut in Japan with a first round (2:11) TKO over Travis Wiuff on Sept. 28, 2008, the 28-year-old King Mo is a former NCAA Division I All-American and Big 12 wrestling champion for Oklahoma State University. With a mere 11 months of MMA experience under his belt, the Murfreesboro, Tenn.-born fighter decimated two-time UFC tournament champion and MMA legend Mark “The Smashing Machine” Kerr just 25 seconds into their meeting with a barrage of punches on Aug. 28, 2009.
Melendez, a 27-year-old Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu stylist, reclaimed the STRIKEFORCE lightweight belt from the man who took it from him – Josh “The Punk” Thomson – with a five-round unanimous decision in one of the most ferocious battles of all time in the cage at HP Pavilion on Dec. 19, 2009. The stunning victory came just four months after the San Francisco native avenged the only other defeat of his career by stopping Japanese wrestling ace Mitsuhiro “The Endless Fighter” Ishida with an onslaught of punches in the third round (3:56) of a rematch on Aug. 15, 2009.
The 26-year-old Aoki, a dangerous submission expert who holds a black belt in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as judo, is recognized as one of the sport’s premiere 155-pound fighters. His tremendous flexibility has allowed him to surprise many opponents, thus earning him the nickname “Tobikan Judan,” which is Japanese for “master of flying submissions.”
On Oct. 6, 2009, Aoki seized the DREAM lightweight title by submitting superstar Joachim Hansen with an armbar in the second round (4:56) of a championship bout in Yokohama, Japan.
The event will air live on the CBS Television Network on April 17.
STRIKEFORCE in March 2009 signed a multi-year agreement to stage live MMA events on premium cable television network SHOWTIME. The promotion made its live, primetime debut on CBS with the “Fedor vs. Rogers” mega-fight that it co-promoted with M-1 Global on Saturday, November 7 and generated 5.46 million viewers for the main event between the world’s number one heavyweight, Fedor Emelianenko, and superstar Brett “The Grim” Rogers.
About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its "Shamrock vs. Gracie" event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose's HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE, sanctioned by ISKA, has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts (MMA) series with "Shamrock vs. Gracie." In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose.
CONTACT: STRIKEFORCE
Mike Afromowitz
(917) 566-8754
mafromowitz@strikeforce.com
Brener Zwikel & Associates
John Beyrooty
(562) 233-7477
johnnybey@aol.com
Steve Pratt
(818) 462-5602
SteveP@BZAPR.com
ACF - X, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
March 1, 2010
Saturday night, February 27th, Absolute Cage Fights, a MMA promotion company, thrilled the local crowd with ACF-X” an event that definitely to live up to its name.
At their usual venue, the Knoxville Expo Center, ACF-X was a Pro-Am event that featured many of the local fighters you’ve come to know and appreciate, showcasing 3 pro fights and 10 amateur fights.
The fans were not disappointed!
For a blow-by-blow of the Undercard, keep reading. If you’re just interested in your favorite pro-fighter's results, go here.
Also - check back later in the week to view some pictures of the event; I'll post them as soon as they're available!
Tim Boyle vs. Chris Wolfe 155lb'ers
Round 1 and the fight begins. Chris almost immediately gets Boyle in an RNC…and the fight’s over. Chris Wolfe wins by RNC - fast work!
John Harrigan vs. Chris Lussenden (Heavyweight. bout)
Round 1: The fight starts out with Harrigan rushing Lussenden up against the cage; after some dirty boxing, it’s obvious they're not going anywhere. Time to move 'em!
Harrigan takes Lussenden to the ground and rains some power shots to Lussenden’s head. Unfortunately it’s too close to the 10 sec. clapper, so not enough to win the fight before time runs out. End of Round 1.
Round 2: Harrigan takes Lussenden to the ground and immediately he gets him in a rear naked choke, using his arms only…no hooks! Lussenden has heart, but he taps out within seconds.
Shane Hill vs. Scott McDermitt 183 lb. bout
Round 1: The fight starts out pretty exciting with a high kick from McDermitt and then an immediate taken down. Shane's on top, but McDermitt's got him in a good choke and a solid figure 4 leg hold.
Shane breaks free, but McDermitt's got full guard. The ref prompts them to keep fighting, even though they’re going at it already. Shane almost has an RNC on McDermitt.
Lots of reversals in this fight – one minute Shane's on the bottom and almost has a guillotine, but McDermitt gets out quickly; and then Shane traped his arms...
McDermitt manages to break free and starts to light it up with some heavy ground and pound. For some reason, we don't know why, the fighters stand up and motion to the ref...and then the bell goes off. Never did find out what happened!
Round 2: Shane takes McDermitt to the ground immediately after the bell and the crowd cheers for their local fighter. I don’t think McDermitt expected Shane’s rush in and take control strategy.
There's no question Round 2 totally belongs to Shane – he owned McDermitt. At one point he almost got an RNC on McDermitt: the hooks were in and was pounding him, trying to get McD to put his arms up so he could sink in that RNC all the way. Unfortunately – McDermitt held on and lasted 'til the bell.
Round 3: The round starts with both fighters rushing at each other. McDermitt gets Shane up against the cage. Shane gets him in what looks like a standing guillotine and takes McD down to the mat.
McDermitt gets out of Shane's hold and starts to get up, when all of a sudden WOW!!! Shane pulls a reversal, switches to what looks like an arm bar (ref’s in the way) and McDermitt taps out after one second. GREAT FIGHT!
Cody Wilson vs. Rhett Warner 195 lb. bout
First, and I should have said this sooner, whoever picked out the music for this show ROCKS. Good job, guys.
Round 1: This fight's start off by moving FAST! Cody tries to take down Rhett, but he's defending pretty well so far. Then WHAM – Cody gets the take down, and da-ang did that mat shake! Both fighters bounce off the mat - it was that hard, and it woes the crowd.
Cody is on top after taking Rhett down; then Cody gives Rhett his arm and he goes for a kimura. Cody manages to pull out and it's end of Round 1!
Round 2: Nice leg kick by Cody and sweet spinning hook kick. Doesn't connect, but it was nice. Rhett takes Cody down to a guillotine...but Cody quickly escapes. Rhett has Cody against the cage and is trying to pass his guard; OH sweet upkick by Cody, right to Rhett's face. That had to hurt.
Cody next gets Rhett down on the mat and is trying to pass his guard! 10 seconds are left, and he begins a flurry of hammer fists - and Round 2 ends.
Round 3: It's a slugfest...and Cody's got some mean kicks. Kicks definitely count, and there’s no doubt these hurt!
Rhett looks tanked and Cody's not stopping. Another round kick to Rhett's face; now Cody's not even hitting him at this point – he’s pushing him around the ring and up against the cage.
After a short rest against the cage, Cody hammers Rhett with some knees. They head on back to the cage and now Cody is doing a bit of ground and pound of his own.
And it ends in a ground shaking TKO: Cody knocks out Rhett for the win with only 2 seconds left in Round 3. What a great fight by two incredible warriors!
After a short break while the announcer and ring girl pass out some door prizes, the fights begin again.
Jason Kilgore vs. Eric Armstrong 135 lb. bout (TITLE Belt)
Round 1: This fights starts out fast immediately with a slugfest and both fighters trying to get a quick ending. With seconds, Kilgore takes Armstrong to the mat and rains a heavy onslaught of fists down on his face. The punches are too much for Armstrong and he taps out to end the fight. Kilgore wins the Championship Belt.
Marlone Smith vs. Jeremy Holm (Heavyweight for TITLE & ISKA Belt)
Round 1: As the fighters enter the ring, can I just say again the music choices at this event are awesome?!
The fighters rush in at each other. Smith tries to take down Holm, but Holm seems to lose his balance and falls instead. Smith goes for him on the ground, but then HE falls over Holm.
Now they're 'rastling and Smith gets Holm in a rear naked choke. After a quick reversal, Holm's on top. He passes Smith's guard and is punching him nonstop.
Smith tries shrimping out, but Holm's got him tight on the ground. Can't see from here but it really doesn't like Smith's defending himself. The bell rings.
Round 2: These fighters look awkward. They've both got underhooks, and start swinging each other back and forth in the middle of the ring.
WOW - Smith gets a takedown and now has a pretty good RNC. Holm gets out of it thought – good defense. After another reversal it looks like Holm almost had an armbar…and the bell rings!
Round 3: Holm looks tanked. They're coming out a lot slower this round. Smith delivers a really nice knee to Holm’s middle – that one had to hurt.
Exhausted at this point, they're hanging on to each other. Smith uses the cage to slowly sink down and attempts a standing to seated guillotine. It doesn’t work, and now Holm's on top. He’s got full mount and is starting his own version of ground and pound – and there goes the bell. This was a close fight; let's see if the “he who's on the bottom at the end loses” curse is real.
Unanimous decision - and yes, the “he who's on the bottom at the end of the fight” curse exists. Jeremy Holm takes the win!
Kyle Kohler vs. Drew Kennedy 170 lb. bout (TITLE & ISKA Belt) next!
Round 1: This fight starts out fast, with Kohler getting an immediate takedown. We’re then treated to something not seen enough – Kyle defends well from the ground. He works hard at getting up by delivering his own form of defense with some really nice heel kicks to the back of his grounded opponent, and then gets a quick reversal.
Kyle manages to get to his feet and Kennedy follows – and they start going back and forth, going toe to toe with their punches.
In the clinch now and fighting for position, Kennedy takes Kyle to the ground. He passes his guard easily, but gives Kyle his arm – he almost gets an arm bar.
Still on the ground, Kennedy starts pummeling Kyle. Kyle tries to get out…and gives his back to Kennedy. Twice.
Kennedy tries to sink in his grip for an RNC, but Kyle does a good job of defending. Unbelievable the punishment he’s taking. That’s the end of a very crazy Round 1!
Round 2: fast fight...Kyle takes down Kennedy; Kennedy's on top, but Kyle almost gets a Kimura.
Once again, Kyle gives Kennedy his back. He tries using the cage to escape Kennedy's brutal punches, but the ref finally stops the fight.
Kyle's face is red like raw meat, but he never stopped. Drew Kennedy wins the 170lb Title Championship belt by ref stoppage. Fast, exciting, nonstop fight!
Marshall Manning vs. Adam Dehart 185 lb. bout (TITLE & ISKA Belt)
Round 1: The two fighters come out ready to fight. Manning gets Dehart against the cage and starts driving in some good knees...too good. Looks like Dehart’s going to need a 5 min break while he recoups.
After a short break, the fight starts again, and Manning immediately pins Dehart against the cage again. The two fighters jockey for position and now Dehart has Manning up against the cage and begins some dirty boxing of his own. This fight’s going fast – as now Manning's in control and almost has a guillotine sunk in; Dehart's counters by throwing some knees.
As painful as the knees must have been, Manning takes Dehart from a standing guillotine down – and it’s too much for Dehart. He taps and Manning gets the win!
Undercard (Amateur) Card Results
Tim Boyle vs. Chris Wolfe 155 lb. bout: Chris Wolfe wins by RNC Round 1.
John Harrigan vs. Chris Lussenden (Heavyweight bout): John Harrigan wins by RNC in Round 2.
Shane Hill vs. Scott McDermitt 183 lb. bout: Shane Hill wins in Round 3 via tapout.
Cody Wilson vs. Rhett Warner 195 lb. bout: Cody wins via TKO Round 3.
Jason Kilgore vs. Eric Armstrong 135 lb. bout (TITLE Belt): Jason Kilgore wins in Round 1 via tapout.
Marlone Smith vs. Jeremy Holm (Heavyweight for TITLE & ISKA Belt): Jeremy Holm wins by UD.
Kyle Kohler vs. Drew Kennedy 170 lb. bout (TITLE & ISKA Belt): Drew Kennedy wins by ref stoppage in Round 2.
Marshall Manning vs. Adam Dehart 185 lb. bout (TITLE & ISKA Belt): Marshall Manning wins via guillotine in Round 1.
SARAH KAUFMAN DEFEATS TAKAYO HASHI TO BECOME FIRST STRIKEFORCE WOMEN’S WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION IN HISTORY AT STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGERS
February 28, 2010
February 27, 2010 by strikeforce
Rockhold Crushes Bradley, Saffiedine and Medeiros Victorious On SHOWTIME® At STRIKEFORCE’s birthplace in San Jose
SAN JOSE, CA (February 27, 2009) –Before a sold out crowd of 2,322, former ballet dancer turned undefeated professional mixed martial arts (MMA) star Sarah Kaufman (11-0) became the first STRIKEFORCE Women’s Welterweight (135 pounds) Champion in history by powering her way to a five round unanimous decision over Japan’s Takayo Hashi (12-2) in the STRIKEFORCE Challengers main event at San Jose’s Civic Auditorium on Friday, February 26.
Luke Rockhold (7-1) continued his climb up the middleweight (185 pounds) ladder with a stunning first round (2:24) TKO of Paul Bradley (12-2). A middleweight contest between former South African national wrestling champion Trevor Prangley (22-5-1) and France’s Karl Amoussou (11-2-2) ended prematurely after Prangley accidentally poked Amoussou in the eye, leading to a doctor stoppage and technical draw being declared.
From the outset, Kaufman pressed the action with a stiff jab and one-two punch combinations, but was unable to finish Hashi who repeatedly backpedaled her way out of trouble. Kaufman landed her best shots in the first round, dropping Hashi with a straight right hand.
In the third stanza, Kaufman sent Hashi reeling back and nearly put the Japanese fighter down for the second time in the bout with a straight right hand. After a Kaufman jab snapped Hashi’s head back, Hashi responded by shooting for a takedown that Kaufman stuffed.
A chess match ensued for the remainder of the bout. Kaufman continued to score with her hands and right leg kick while Hashi retreated to avoid imminent danger. All three judges scored every round in favor of Kaufman after the fifth round concluded.
In the first round of their much anticipated matchup, Rockhold dropped Bradley with a right hand to the side of the head. Bradley fought his way back to his feet, but Rockhold quickly went on the attack, scoring a head kick and following up with three straight knee strikes to the body.
Badly battered from the series of blows, Bradley turned his back, prompting the referee to immediately stop the action.
As expected, Amoussou came out of the gates firing punches at Prangley, who covered up and countered the Frenchman’s assault with his own hands. Prangley scored a takedown, but was unable to advance his position from half guard
After the referee stood up the fighters, Prangley, with an open left hand, accidentally poked Amoussou in the right eye. The ringside physician immediately entered the cage and examined Amoussou, who was unable to open his eye, and declared the fighter unable to continue at the 4:14 mark of the first round (According to MMA rules in the state of California, the ringside physician has the discretion to stop a bout in the event that an accidental foul causes an injury).
In other action Yancy Medeiros (5-0) of Waianae, Hawaii dominated Raul Castillo (6-1) at middleweight with continuous flurries throughout the matchup between the pair of unbeaten fighters.
Medeiros stuffed Castillo’s repeated takedown attempts and continued to pour on the punishment with both hands, putting Castillo on the canvas with a right hand in the third round. After an exchange of shots brought the bout to a close, all three judges awarded the fight to Medeiros.
Like Medeiros, Tarec Saffiedine (8-2) maintained an all out stand up offensive in a welterweight (170 pounds) fight with James Terry (7-2) for three straight rounds, opening a cut on Terry’s lower lip and bringing about a welt under Terry’s left eye.
Terry repeatedly attempted to bring the fight to the mat, but Saffiedine defended the takedowns well and responded with more strikes. After three rounds, Saffiedine was declared the winner by all three judges scoring the bout.
Amongst those in attendance at Civic Auditorium, was MMA’s newest star, football legend Herschel Walker, as well as STRIKEFORCE World Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz, and STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez.
During an interview with STRIKEFORCE Challengers host Mauro Ranallo, Walker said, “(MMA) is the toughest sport there is. To step in the cage and go mano-a-mano, there’s nothing like it. It is the toughest training I’ve ever done.”
Regarding his future in the sport, the 47-year-old Walker said, “I will leave that up to my team at AKA (American Kickboxing Academy, San Jose) when I get back in the gym, we’ll see if they say I am capable of going again, we’ll do it again.”
Complete STRIKEFORCE Challengers Results:
Main Card:
Yancy Medeiros def. Raul Castillo – Unanimous Decision (3 Rounds) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Tarec Saffiedine def. James Terry – Unanimous Decision (3 Rounds) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Luke Rockhold def. Paul Bradley – TKO (knees to the body) – 1st Round (2:24)
Trevor Prangley – Technical Draw – Karl Amoussou (doctor stoppage after unintentional foul ) – 1st Round (4:14)
Sarah Kaufman def. Takayo Hashi – Unanimous Decision (3 Rounds) (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Preliminary Card:
Ronald Carillo def. Anthony De Los Santos – submission (armbar) – 2nd Round (1:20)
Steve Dickie def. Alan Lummel – TKO (punches) –1st Round (:33)
Renee Robinson def. Lilia Salas – TKO (punches) – 1st Round (1:06)
Jesse Tobar def. Johnson Nguyen – Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) – 2nd Round (1:24)
Tristan Arenal def. George Miller – TKO (punches) – 2nd Round (:30)
Samuel Bracamnonte def. Chris Stewart – TKO (punches) – 3rd Round (:59)
Wayne Phillips def. Eric Lawson – Submission (armbar) – 1st Round (4:27)
CAGE BRAWL FIGHTING I
February 25, 2010
February 19, 2010
Cage Brawl Fighting (Shane Goins and Jeremy Judd)
Presents “Cage Brawl Fighting I”
http://www.cagebrawlfights.com/
Marriott Meadowview Conference Center
Kingsport, TN
ISKA AMATEUR MMA
Results by ISKA Event Representative: Todd Murray
Bout 1 Lightweight 155 pounds MMA (3x3)
Shane Perrine 6-5 (Brawler, Knoxville, TN) vs. Josh Booher 5-1 (Mountain Empire MMA, Bristol, VA)
Winner Josh Booher by Submit 1:15 of Round 2
Bout 2 Heavyweight 265 pounds and under MMA (3x3)
Shawn Holston 0-0 (Blancke MAA, Mt. Pleasant, SC) vs. David Bell 0-0 (Independent, Kingsport, TN)
Winner David Bell by Submit 0:15 of Round 1
Bout 3 Lightweight 155 pounds MMA (3x3)
Jesse Grissom 6-0 (Team Truth, Cleveland, TN) vs. Ben Sims 2-0 (Upstate Karate, Greer, SC)
Winner Jesse Grissom by Unanimous Decision 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 4 Light Heavyweight 205 pounds MMA (3x3)
Blaze Yeager 0-0 (Independent, Kingsport, TN) vs. Nick Shepherd 0-0 (Independent, Fall Branch, TN)
Winner Blaze Yeager by Submit 2:15 of Round 1
Bout 5 Bantamweight 135 pounds MMA (3x3)
Len Cook 2-0 (Absolute Jiu-Jitsu, Abingdon, VA) vs. Joseph Merrill 0-2 (Independent, Martinsville, IN)
Winner Len Cook by Submit 0:57 of Round 1
Bout 6 Welterweight 170 pounds MMA (3x3)
Josh Best 0-0 (Gracie, Tampa, FL) vs. Joseph Corneroli 4-0 (Upstate Karate, Greer, SC)
Winner Josh Best by Unanimous Decision 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 7 Heavyweight 265 pounds and under MMA (3x3)
Bobby Heck 3-1 (ETMMA, Kingsport, TN) vs. Tyrone Jackson 2-2 (Mountain Empire MMA, Bristol, VA)
Winner Tyrone Jackson by KO 1:02 of Round 1
Bobby Heck 30day Medical suspension by Dr. Morah
Bout 8 Catchweight 160 pounds MMA (3x3)
Chris Brewer 9-2 (One Way Out, Cleveland, TN) vs. Brian Mullins 8-7 (Independent, Big Stone Gap, VA)
Winner Chris Brewer by Submit 1:01 of Round 1
Bout 9 Lightweight 155 pounds MMA (3x3)
Casey Kerr 4-0 (Team Truth, Cleveland, TN) vs. Mike Anderson 3-1 (Mountain Empire MMA, Bristol, VA)
Winner Casey Kerr by Submit 1:19 of Round 1
Bout 10 Featherweight 145 pounds MMA (3x3)
Aalon Cruz 0-0 (Gracie, Tampa, FL) vs. Chris Hall 3-1 (IMA, Lebanon, TN)
Winner Aalon Cruz by TKO 2:22 of Round 3
Chris Hall 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Morah
Bout 11 Welterweight 170 pounds MMA (3x3)
Daniel Crockett 7-1 (Absolute Jiu-Jitsu, Bristol, TN) vs. Daniel Banks 1-0 (Kelly Hero’s, Rogersville, TN)
Winner Daniel Crockett by Submit 1:13 of Round 1
Bout 12 Light Heavyweight 205 pounds MMA (3x3) Series Title
Charlie Exum 2-1 (One Way Out, Cleveland, TN) vs. (William) Anthony Boyd 9-2 (Team Oxendine, Johnson City, TN)
Winner Anthony Boyd by Disqualification 0:10 of Round 1
Charlie Exum 120day ISKA suspension by Todd Murray
Bout 13 Lightweight 155 pounds MMA (3x3) Series Title
Lee Burns 4-2 (One Way Out, Cleveland, TN) vs. Billy Mullins 5-2 (Mountain Empire MMA, Bristol, VA)
Winner Billy Mullins by TKO 2:48 of Round 2
Lee Burns 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Morah
STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGER SERIES
February 22, 2010
ISKA sanctioned championship mixed martial arts promotion Strikeforce will return to its roots when it brings its Challengers fight series to the San Jose Civic Auditorium in San Jose, CA this Friday, February 26. The main event will feature undefeated power puncher Sarah Kaufman (10-0) when she challenges Japan's Takayo Hashi in the first Strikeforce women's World Welterweight championship match-up in history!
Also topping the card will be a middleweight contest between wrestling powerhouse Trevor Prangley and Karl Amoussou. Plus, Luke Rockohold (6-1), one of MMA's brightest up and comers, will take on Paul Bradley (12-1) in a middleweight contest - San Jose's James Terry takes on Tarec Saffiedine - Half Moon Bay's Raul Castillo goes head-to-head with Yancy Medeiros - And Concord's Eric Lawson battles San Jose's Wayne Phillips.
COMPLETE FIGHT CARD
Main Card (Televised on Showtime)
Sarah Kaufman (10-0) vs. Takayo Hashi (12-1) Women's Welterweight Championship
Trevor Prangley (22-5) vs. Karl Amoussou (11-2-1)
Luke Rockhold (6-1) vs. Paul Bradley (12-1)
James Terry (7-1) vs. Tarec Saffiedine (7-2)
Raul Castillo (6-0) vs. Yancy Medeiros (4-0)
Undercard (Non-Televised)
Eric Lawson (9-2) vs. Wayne Phillips (3-3)
Chris Stewart (Amateur Debut) vs. Samuel Bracamnonte (Amatuer Debut)
Tristan Arenal (Amateur; 3-1) vs. George Miller (Amateur; 3-1)
Jesse Tobar (Amateur; 2-0) vs. Phil Balducci (Amateur; 1-1)
Renee Robinson (Amateur Debut) vs. Lilia Salas (Amateur Debut)
Steve Dickie (Amateur; 3-0) vs. Alan Lummel (Amateur; 1-0)
Ronald Carillo (Amateur; 1-0) vs. Anthony De Los Santos
DOUBLE WORLD TITLE MEGA EVENT PLANNED FOR VIENNA
February 21, 2010
Vienna, Austria; on March 20th is maybe the biggest event of the Year in Kickboxing and full Muay Thai.
The ISKA World Champion -60 Kg Anna KORCHAGINA will defend her title vs. the current Polish Champion in a bout scheduled for 5 x 2 minutes round. Anna earned her title against the African Champion in Cairo by unanimous decision. The charming “beast from the east” is a real World Champion and is ready to show another excellent performance in Vienna.
The co-main event is Russia's top contender at -64,5 Kg. The famous fighter, Denis LUKASHOV from Moscow will fight for the vacant World Free Style Rules title.
This event will be a cooperative effort between all three of Vienna's most successful event promoters. Top class fighters from Russia , Poland, Serbia and Ukraine will face-off in the ring against Austria's fighting stars.
UPSTATE FIGHT LEAGUE
February 21, 2010
RED CORNER BLUE CORNER
1 Michael Williams vs Jesse Buchanan 170
WINNER: MICHAEL WILLIAMS VIA TKO / 20 SECONDS / RD #1
SUSPENSION: JESSE BUCHANAN 30 DAYS
2 Robert Neil vs Travis Padgett Heavy
WINNER: ROBERT NEIL VIA GUILLOTINE SUB. / 38 SEC / RD #1
3 Skyler Walker vs Josh Smith 135
WINNER; JOSH SMITH VIA TKO / 2:54 / RD #1
SUSPENSION; SKYLER WALKER / 30 DAYS
4 Mike Connor vs Marty Parker 150
WINNER: MARTY PARKER VIA GUILLOTINE SUB. / 1:08 / RD #2
5 John Mylenchek vs Josh Downing 155
WINNER: JOSH DOWNING VIA TKO/ 2:54 / RD #1
SUSPENSION: JOHN MYLENCHECK 30 DAYS
6 Steve Thomas vs Kaleb Savage 175
WINNER: KALEB SAVAGE VIA KO / 2:13 / RD #3
SUSPENSION: STEVE THOMAS 60 DAYS
7 John Jerrard vs Derek Hubbard 135
WINNER: DEREK HUBBARD VIA RNC SUB. / 42 SECONDS / RD #1
8 Daniel Terry vs Armondo Melhorn 170
WINNER: DANIEL TERRY VIA GUILLOTINE SUB. / 1:17 / RD #2
9 Daniel Kilpatrick vs Brett Mullins 195
WINNER: BRETT MULLINS VIA SPLIT DECISION
10 Cody Wilson vs Brandon Bowman 165
WINNER: BRANDON BOWMAN VIA UNANIMOUS DECISION
11 John Richard vs Mark Inge 215
WINNER: JOHN RICHARD VIA TKO / 1:15 / RD #2
SUSPENSION: MARK INGE 30 DAYS
BOY DOG PROMOTIONS, ANDERSON, SC
February 21, 2010
(photo provided by Tiffany Bayona)
RED CORNER BLUE CORNER
MUAY THAI CYRUS NELSON VS KEVIN BONDS 3X2
Winner: Cyrus Nelson via unanimous decision
MUAY THAI ROMAN ROWLAND VS ELIAS BRADY 3X2
Winner: Elias Brady via TKO / 2:00 #1
AM MMA ERIC OHEME VS LANE SPLAWN 3X3
Winner: Eric Oheme via TKO at 2:19 / Rd. #1
Suspension: Lane Splawn 30 Days
MUAY THAI DUSTIN SWILLING VS CHRIS LIVINGSTON 3X2
Winner: Chris Livingston via unanimous decision
AM MMA JUSTIN DRIVER VS CHASE CARVER 3X3
Winner: Chase Carver via submission 56 seconds Rd. #1
MUAY THAI VINNY DO VS ALLEN GREEN 3X2
Winner: Vinny Do via TKO / 59 seconds / Rd. #1
AM MMA CAMERON PAUL VS ELI BROWN 3X3
Winner: Cameron Paul via KO / 17 seconds / Rd. #1
Suspension: Eli Brown 60 days
MUAY THAI CRYSTAL PARRISH VS KRISTEN CARNES 3X2
Winner: Crystal Parrish via unanimous decision
AM MMA AARON BLACK VS JONATHAN VIAGIS 3X3
Winner: Aaron Black via Guillotine Sub. / 39 seconds / Rd. #1
MUAY THAI TRAVIS ASHLEY VS MIAO WANG 3X2
Winner: Travis Ashley via split decision
MUAY THAI JOSH ALEXANDER VS JARROD BATTON 3X2
Winner: Jarrod Batton via TKO / 1:37 / Rd. #1
AM MMA DRE ALLEN VS JOHN GARCIA 3X3
Winner: Dre Allen via TKO at 1:18 / Rd. #2
Suspension: John Garcia 30 days
MUAY THAI JEREMY BARRETT VS CAMRON BRADY 3X2
Winner: Jeremy Barrett via TKO at 1:37 / Rd. #1
PRO MMA RONNIC ROGERS VS RYAN PEACE 3X5
Winner: Ronnic Rogers via Submission from strikes / 4:03 of Rd. #1
WARRIOR CLASSIC VI
February 21, 2010
Weight: Light Middleweight - FR
Kristin Parella defeats Matt Harrison
By TKO at 1:40 of the 2nd round
Weight: Middleweight - OR
Brian Cleary defeats Dustin Robbins
By Unanimous Decision
Weight: Super Heavyweight - OR
Marcus Young defeats Joe Fabrey
By KO at 0:48 of the 2nd round
Weight: Heavyweight - OR
Steve Bobrinchek defeats Billy Christenson
By Split Decision
Weight: Superlightweight - OR
Vincent Pond defeats Andrew Robillard
By Unanimous Decision
Weight: Supermiddleweight - OR
Jon Santana defeats Louis Rivera
By TKO at 0:13 of the 1st round
Weight: Light Middleweight - OR
Sergio Rodriguez defeats CJ Cooke
By Unanimous Decision
Weight: Middleweight - OR
Dave Ramos defeats Jose Gonzalez
By Unanimous Decision
Weight: Middleweight - OR
Alex Melton defeats Louie Santiago
By Majority Decision
Weight: Light Welterweight – OR
Amateur Florida State Light Welterweight Title
Asa Tenpov defeats Victor Kulakovsky
By Unanimous Decision
ISKA UK Affiliate to the AMA
February 16, 2010
ISKA UK Affiliate to the AMA
ISKA UK has affiliated with the AMA (Amateur Martial Arts Association) and is now their official sanctioning body for Kickboxing, Muaythai and freestyle Martial Arts. The AMA founded in 1971 and with a membership of over 95,000 is the oldest and largest Multi-style Martial Arts Association in the UK.
ISKA UK is the largest combat sports sanctioning body in the UK and the ISKA is recognised World wide as both a regulating body for competitive martial arts, and the governing body for amateur and professional kickboxing. This is a major step forward for both associations, the AMA brings a bigger pool and potential competitors, while the ISKA add many years of experience regulating combat sports. AMA members will have a new amateur kickboxing structure including National, European and World Championships.
ISKA UK members will have access to AMA Coaching courses and other services including CRB checks and competitive insurance cover.
ISKA UK AWARDS FOR 2009
February 16, 2010
These awards are exclusive to fighters, trainers and promoters who were involved in ISKA sanctioned events during 2009, the nominees and winners were selected by the ISKA UK Board of Directors. Although there will be no awards ceremony or physical awards we felt that the achievements of the nominees should be recognised
Pro Division
FIGHT OF THE YEAR (Kickboxing)
Nominations
Marlon Hunt v Lucas Wolf
Dale Dixon v Blerim Peeyetree
Mick Crossland v Nigel Thomas
Winner: Dale Dixon v Blerim Peeyetree
FIGHT OF THE YEAR (Muaythai)
Nominations
Daiton Jackson v Andy Brocklebank
Ivan Damyanov v Steven Jones
Helene Garnett v Jorina Baars
Winner: Daiton Jackson v Andy Brocklebank
MALE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR (Kickboxing)
Nominations
Tommy McCafferty
Qasim Nisar
Marlon Hunt
Winner: Tommy McCafferty
FEMALE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR (Kickboxing)
Nominations
Stacy Parker
Katie Sandall
Natalie Bee
Winner: Natalie Bee
MALE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR (Muaythai)
Nominations
Daiton Jackson
ThomasMcCormack
Jordan Watson
Winner: Jordan Watson
FEMALE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR (Muaythai)
Nominations
Michelle Newell
Julie Kitchen
Helene Garnett
Winner: Julie Kitchen
PROMOTER OF THE YEAR (Kickboxing)
Nominations
Trevor Spencer
Allan Clarkin
Bern Giam
Winner: Trevor Spencer
PROMOTER OF THE YEAR (Muaythai)
Nominations
Richard Smith
Gary O’Brian
Darren Morris
Winner: Darren Morris
TRAINER OF THE YEAR (Kickboxing)
Nominations
Trevor Spencer
Neil Kelly
Paddy Toland
Winner: Paddy Toland
TRAINER OF THE YEAR (Muaythai)
Nominations
Richard Smith
Yogi Parekh
Mick Mullaney
Winner: Mick Mullaney
STADHALLE, VIENNA, AUSTRIA
February 8, 2010
Vienna, Austria; Sunday Febr. 7th we had a huge event in Vienna. In Vienna’s most prestigious event hall STADTHALLE in the City centre the new Iron Gym with manager Mr. Helmut RAUCH and Bülent SAGLAM promoted a team fight in MMA vs. new ISKA Slovakia. After 9 hard fights the Austrian team won by 7:2 victories.
Beside the team fights we saw an Intercontinental title fight in MMA , Lincon RODRIGUES from Brazil vs. the Austrian home town boy Willi OTT. After 40 seconds in the first round Lincon won by submission with an arm lock. New Intercontinental champion in MMA Lincon RODRIGUES from Brazil.
Superleague fighter Fadi MERZA from Vienna challenged Italian top class fighter Luca DI SANTO for the World title in OR – 72,30 Kg. In the first round Merza hit Luca with a knee strike on the jaw and referee Fritz EXENBERGER had to give a standing 8 count. The fight continues and after 5 x 3 minutes the international judges from Poland, Serbia and Austria made a clear point decision for Fadi MERZA. New World champion OR – 72,30 Kg Fadi MERZA.
Next big event in Vienna is scheduled in May 9th, again a team fight. This time is new ISKA SERBIA team as guest in Vienna.
BATTLES FOR FAME
February 7, 2010
MMA
Bruno Anic def Ryan McGee by TKO due to strikes at 1:04 of the 1st round.
Mike Green def Mike Bryant by TKO due to strikes at :45 of the 1st round.
Alex King def Josh Langford by TKO due to strikes at :54 of the 1st round.
Bill Sabourin def Matt Hayes by TKO due to strikes at :33 of the 1st round.
Matt Mollman def Josh Selby by TKO due to strikes at :53 of the 2nd round.
Eric Sutton def Brad Stine by TKO due to strikes at :43 of the 1st round.
Kickboxing
Rachel Munro def Eli Roderiguez by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-26, 30-26
Joe O’Neill def Justin Woehler by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27
GREENVILLE XTREME KAGEFIGHTING
February 7, 2010
The folks in Greenville, South Carolina were treated to a night of explosive MMA action with 8 professional and 4 amateur bouts at the beautiful BI LO Center. More than 4,000 people witnessed the excitement as local legend Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson of Upstate Karate / Pitch Black MMA lived up to his reputation as a consumate knockout artist. His opponent, Jeremy Joles fored a contest, taking Stephen to the ground in rounds #1. Stephen worked effectively from the guard position and eventually regained his feet, where Joles was no match for Thompson's accurate and athletic striking skills. The end came at 3;40 of the second round with a blistering head kick followed up by a punching combination. All in all, a great launch to a promising MMA career.
GREENVILLE XTREME KAGEFIGHTING
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
PROMOTER: BRETT MOSES
AMATEUR
WOLFGAND STEIN VS JOSEPH CORNEROLI
WINNER: JOSEPH CORNEROLI VIA TKO AT 1:06 RD #1
SUSPENSION: WOLFGAND STEIN- 30 DAYS
JARED DAVIS VS DANNY CONWAY
WINNER: JARED DAVIS VIA SUBMISSION / ARM BAR 37 SECONDS RD #2
MATT DENNIS VS MAURICE JONES
WINNER: MAURICE JONES VIA SUBMISSION / RNC 2:36 RD #1
MICHEALE WRIGHT VS BEN SIMS
WINNER: BEN SIMS VIA SUBMISSION / GUILLOTINE 1:23 RD #1
PROFESSIONAL
BLAKE WILSON VS JACOB HEBEISON
WINNER: JACOB HEBEISON VA SUBMISSION / GUILLOTINE 3:14 RD #2
RYAN NIKOLUS SMILEY VS CODY BRUNS
WINNER: RYAN NICKOLUS SMILEY VIA SUBMISSION / ARM BAR 2:13 RD #1
LAWSON MCCLURE VS JAMES CAREY
WINNER: JAMES CAREY VIA SUBMISSION / RNC 44 SEC RD #1
CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT VS JEREMIE WILSON
WINNER: CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT VIA SUBMISSION / GUILLOTINE 1:10 RD #1
SUSPENSION: JEREMIE WILSON 30 DAYS
CHRISTOPHER MCNALLY VS JOSHUA EAGANS
WINNER; JOSHUA EAGANS VIA SUBMISSION / GUILLOTINE 2:06 RD #1
JEFFREY THARINGTON VS LEE STUCKEY
WINNER: LEE STUCKEY VIA SUBMISSION / TRIANGLE LOCK 2:33 RD #1
DHIEGO LIMA VS STEVE MONTGOMERY
WINNER: DHEGO LIMA VIA SUBMISSION / TRIANGLE ARM BAR 4:41 RD #3
JEREMY JOLES VS STEPHEN THOMPSON
WINNER: STEPHEN THOMPSON VIA TKO 3:40 RD #2
SUSPENSION: JEREMY JOLES 30 DAYS
CAGE AGGRESSION FIGHT LEAGUE
February 7, 2010
February 6, 2010
Cage Aggression Fight League (Kelvin Stokes)
Presents “February Fallout”
Rockwood National Guard Armory
Rockwood, TN
ISKA AMATEUR MMA - AMATEUR KICKBOXING - YOUTH KICKBOXING - YOUTH GRAPPLING
Results by ISKA Event Representative: Todd Murray
Bout 1 Heavyweight 265 pounds and under MMA (3x3)
Chris Lussenden (Knox Independent/Knoxville, TN) vs. Paul Crane (CAFL /Carryville, TN)
Winner Paul Crane by TKO 0:33 of Round 1
Chris Lussenden 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Sean Grace
Bout 2 Heavyweight 265 pounds and under Youth Grappling (3x2)
Brian Phipps (Brawler University/Harriman, TN) vs. Michael Gorman (CAFL/Lake City, TN)
Winner Brian Phipps by Submit (best 2 out of 3) 1:03 of Round 2
Bout 3 Heavyweight 265 pounds and under MMA (3x3)
Lynn Crockett (Knox Independent/Louisville, TN) vs. Timmy Kever (Knox Independent/Louisville, TN)
Winner Lynn Crockett by Submit 0:27 of Round 1
Bout 4 Lightweight 155 pounds Youth Kickboxing (3x2)
Brody Roberts (Independent/Kingston, TN) vs. Curtis Ward (Caged4Christ/Clinton, TN)
Winner Brody Roberts by KO 0:57 of Round 1
Curtis Ward 30day Medical suspension by Dr. Sean Grace
Bout 5 Featherweight 145 pounds Youth Kickboxing (3x2)
Adam Muse (Next MMA/Jackson, TN) vs. Randall Lloyd (CAFL/La Follette, TN)
Winner Adam Muse by TKO 1:45 of Round 1
Randall Lloyd 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Sean Grace
Bout 6 Featherweight 145 pounds MMA (3x3)
Adam Hatfield (Independent/Pineville, KY) vs. James Click (Independent/Alcoa, TN)
Winner James Click by TKO 1:16 of Round 31
Adam Hatfield 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Sean Grace
Bout 7 Lightweight 155 pounds Kickboxing (3x3)
Nathan Edwards (Caged4Christ/Deerlodge, TN) vs. Todd Taylor (Caged4Christ/Clinton, TN)
Winner Todd Taylor by TKO 0:48 of Round 3
Nathan Edwards 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Sean Grace
Bout 8 Light Heavyweight 205 pounds Kickboxing (3x3)
Jack Harvey (Brawler University/Kingston, TN) vs. Nathan Winstead (Independent/Maryville, TN)
Winner: Jack Harvey by TKO 2:00 of Round 2
Nathan Winstead 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Sean Grace
Bout 9 Welterweight 170 pounds Youth Grappling (3x2)
Justin Stokes (CAFL/Clinton, TN) vs. Jacob Lynch (Caged4Christ/Clinton, TN)
Winner Jacob Lynch by 1 Submit 2:00 of Round 3
Bout 10 Light Heavyweight 205 pounds Kickboxing (3x3)
Matthew Bishop (Independent/Harriman, TN) vs. Sam McGhee (CAFL/Jacksboro, TN)
Winner Sam McGhee by TKO 2:00 of Round 1
Matthew Bishop 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Sean Grace
Bout 11 Featherweight 145 pounds Youth Kickboxing (3x2)
David Goreman (CAFL/Lake City, TN) vs. Chase Smith (Caged4Christ/Clinton, TN)
Winner Chase Smith by TKO 1:21 of Round 1
David Goreman 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Sean Grace
Bout 12 Featherweight 145 pounds Youth Kickboxing (3x2)
Mark Perkins (Independent/Lake City, TN) vs. TJ Wells (Caged4Christ/Heiskell, TN)
Winner TJ Wells by TKO 1:59 of Round 1
Mark Perkins 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Sean Grace
Bout 13 Heavyweight 265 pounds and under MMA (3x3)
Chris Wilson (Knox Independent/Maryville, TN) vs. Trey Milwee (Independent/Ewing, VA)
Winner Trey Milwee by Submit 1:10 of Round 2
Chris Wilson 60day Medical suspension by Dr. Sean Grace
Bout 14 Super Heavyweight 266 pounds and over MMA Series Title (3x3)
Garnett Hicks (Independent/Lake City, TN) vs. Kenny Riddle (Independent/Louisville, TN)
Winner Garnett Hicks by Submit 0:48 of Round 2
Bout 15 Middleweight 185 pounds MMA Series Title (3x3)
Travis Vance (Knox Independent/Maryville, TN) vs. Travis Chitwood (Cage Killers/Halls, TN)
Winner Travis Chitwood by Submit 1:07 of Round 1
THROW-DOWN IN C-TOWN 8
February 7, 2010
ISKA All Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Event
BOUT #1 MIDDLEWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Chris Lindsay - 8/7/91 vs Devin Smith - 3/21/87
WINNER: Chris Lindsay by Tap Out (Strikes) at 1:58 of Round 1
BOUT #2 HEAVYWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Ron Shivers - 9/6/77 vs Clarence Davis - 10/16/69
WINNER: Clarence Davis by Tap Out (Strikes) at 2:38 of Round 1
BOUT #3 BANTAMWEIGHTS SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Chris Rich - 7/18/95 vs Zach Mead - 6/21/94
WINNER: Zach Mead by Tap Out (Arm Bar) at 1:06 of Round 2
BOUT #4 HEAVYWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Marcus Nutting - 4/23/87 vs Devin Robinson - 3/8/88
WINNER: Marcus Nutting Tap Out (Reverse Can Opener) at 1:48 of Round 1
BOUT #5 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Alan Burkhart - 4/19/75 vs Steven Bowman - 10/3/89
WINNER: Alan Burkhart by Majority Decision (29-28, 29-27 & 28-29)
BOUT #6 WELTERWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Sean Madson - 1/21/89 vs Jeff Cowan - 7/19/85
WINNER: Sean Madson by Tap Out (Frontal Choke) at 1:23 of Round 1
BOUT #7 LIGHTWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Paul Hartfield - 3/29/91 vs Tim Glaum - 2/26/87
WINNER: Paul Hartfield by Tap Out (Arm Bar) at 1:27 of Round 1
BOUT #8 LIGHTWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Justin Pruitt - 4/6/84 vs Kyle Supernaw - 1/6/88
WINNER: Kyle Supernaw by TKO (Strikes) at 2:06 of Round 1
Justin Pruitt - 30 Days Medical Suspension Due to TKO (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
BOUT #9 LIGHTWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Todd Brooker - 4/16/87 vs Robert Hawkins - 8/5/90
WINNER: Todd Brooker by Tap Out (Arm Bar) at 1:57 of Round 2
BOUT #10 LIGHTWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Jonavon Loney - 7/27/91 vs Mike Shortino - 1/31/88
WINNER: Mike Shortino by TKO (Strikes) at 2:27 of Round 1
Jonavon Loney-30 Days Medical Suspension Due to TKO (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
BOUT #11 HEAVYWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Steve Myers - 6/29/81 vs David Hammonds - 5/22/90
WINNER: David Hammonds by Verbal Submission at 3:00 of Round 1
STRIKEFORCE GOES GLOBAL
February 3, 2010
LOS ANGELES, February 2, 2010 – Shine International has expanded the ISKA sanctioned, STRIKEFORCE brand internationally, selling more than 70 hours of STRIKEFORCE’s mixed martial arts (MMA) programming in six markets across Europe, Australia and Latin America. Virgin Media Television’s Bravo in the UK, Turner in Latin America, FX in Portugal, Ukraine’s Megasport, Seven Network Australia and Dahlia TV in Italy have all purchased STRIKEFORCE’s library of TV programming.
“STRIKEFORCE is the leader in mixed martial arts content as proven by the huge demand for their programming around the world. They have the world’s best fighters, the world’s best events and they know how to translate that into fast-paced programming that captures what will soon be the most popular sport in the world,” said Chris Grant, President of Shine International.
This includes 30 episodes and 56 hours of fights that have aired on NBC and SHOWTIME®, respectively. Internationally distributed content includes upcoming live fights through February 2012 as well as STRIKEFORCE Challengers fights, pitting STRIKEFORCE up-and-comers against each other. After signing a landmark deal to air live events on SHOWTIME last year, STRIKEFORCE earned the premium network its highest MMA rating ever on August 15, 2009 with “Carano vs. Cyborg.”
About Shine International
Shine International is the sales and distribution arm of the Shine Group, a leading independent production and distribution company focused on exploiting worldwide intellectual property rights through scripted and alternative television formats. Shine International distributes programming from the growing library of programming of the Shine Group, including Reveille, Kudos, Dragonfly, Princess Productions and Metronome, along with a broad array of programming acquired from independent producers and U.S. networks, to more than 150 countries worldwide.
About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its "Shamrock vs. Gracie" event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose's HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE, sanctioned by ISKA, has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts (MMA) series with "Shamrock vs. Gracie." In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose.
For further information, please contact:
Karlyn Nelson
Freud Communications (US)
(323) 866-6060
karlyn.nelson@freud.com
Mike Afromowitz
STRIKEFORCE
(917) 566-8754
mafromowitz@strikeforce.com
XTREME CAGEFIGHTING FEDERATION XCF 11
February 2, 2010
Sat. Jan. 30th 2010
FM Productions Presents:
Extreme Cagefighting Federation XCF 11
Shrine Mosque
Springfield, MO.
Pro/Am MMA Event
Amateur Fights and Results Regulated by ISKA MMA Missouri
Professional Fights and Results Regulated by MO. State Office of Athletics
Amateur Fight Results as follow:
FIGHT #1 LIGHTWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Zachary Wells Vs Nick Medina
WINNER: Nick Medina by TKO (Strikes) at 2:17 of Round 1
Zachary Wells - 30 day Medical Suspension due to Referee Stoppage (Strikes)
1/30/2010 to 3/2/2010
FIGHT #2 FEATHERWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Chris Brandenburg Vs Ryan Smith
WINNER: Chris Brandenburg by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:20 of Round 2
FIGHT #3 BANTAMWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Chuck Edins Vs Jay Thomson
WINNER: Jay Thomson by Unanimous Decision (29-28) all Judges Cards
FIGHT #4 MIDDLEWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Jared Gibbs Vs Zied Khalaf
WINNER: Jared Gibbs by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:05 of Round 3
FIGHT #5 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Nathan Bartlett Vs Shawn Casswell
WINNER: Shawn Casswell by Tap Out (Strikes) at 1:24 of Round 1
FIGHT #6 WELTERWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
James Davis Vs Matt Woods
WINNER: James Davis by Tap Out (Arm Bar) at 2:35 of Round 1
FIGHT #7 FEATHERWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Mark Nguyen Vs John Wills
WINNER: Mark Nguyen by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
FIGHT #8 MIDDLEWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
Tyler Johnson Vs Bryan Roberts
WINNER: Bryan Roberts by Unanimous Decision (29-28) all Judges Cards
LONDON INTERNATIONAL OPEN
February 2, 2010
ISKA UK in association with the SENI show and Fighters Inc. will stage the inaugural London International Open on the 29th may 2010 at the Excel London. The Freestyle Tournament will include categories for Semi-Contact, Light-Contact and Forms for men women and children, novice, intermediate and seniors
The tournament will also act as the qualifiers for the ISKA 2010 Amateur World Championships in Almeria Spain. The two highest placed English competitors in each Senior category will qualify for the England World Championship Team. All 1st place winners will earn a seeded position in the US OPEN 2010 (will not have to fight in the first round of their category).
All competitors will get free entry to the SENI show the largest Martial Arts and Combat Sports trade show in the World
A Full list of categories for the London International Open will be announce soon
Clifton Finley the new ISKA UK Amateur Director
February 2, 2010
Former multi-World Champion Clifton Finley has been appointed ISKA UK Amateur Director. Clifton brings a wealth of experience and is already busy appointing directors for each amateur discipline in preparation for the London International Open on the 29th May, Excel London
Clifton started training in Kung Fu at the age of 17 his desire for competition fighting in the early 90’s was made apparent when he entered his first major Competition at the Famous F.S.K. Open in Manchester. After Winning the Grand Championships within the First Year he Joined 5 times WAKO World Champion Alfie Lewis’s F.S.K.A Association knowing that if he wanted to be the best he had to Join the best.
Since winning numerous British and European Championships in his Career which stretched over two decades some of his most prized titles included being Crowned World Champion in Canada at the WKA in 2000, this was followed by yet another world title this time with the W.F.F.O in 2002. Success never stopped there for Clifton, a year later he was voted Peterborough Evening Telegraph Sports Personality of the Year, the following year he clinched the Sports man of the Year. With twenty years of teaching experience and a formidable Competitive C.V. Clifton remains one of the most humble and approachable instructors.
After retiring in 2004 to dedicated his time to teaching in his home town he is very committed and generously wants to share his knowledge and passion for the sport with the next generation. He only came out of retirement in 2009 to clinched The WAKO World Crown in Italy in the Vets at the tender age of 43 This 5th Dan Black belt has done and won every major title out there but he still strives for more success.
Clifton in looking forward to the ISKA World Amateur Championship in Almeria Spain 2nd-7th November where he plans to field a strong UK team
STRIKEFORCE MIAMI RESULTS
January 31, 2010
Saturday, Jan. 30, Live on SHOWTIME From BankAtlantic Center, Miami, Florida
SUNRISE, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2010) – Nick Diaz (21-7) of Stockton, Calif., won his sixth straight and the first-ever STRIKEFORCE welterweight championship with a 4:38, first-round TKO over Marius Zaromskis (13-4) of London, England, and the first and only STRIKEFORCE Female lightweight champion, Cris Cyborg (9-1) of Curitiba, Brazil, successfully defended her 145-title for the initial time with a third-round TKO over Marloes Coenen (17-4) of Deventer, Holland, in the co-featured matches of an action-packed mixed martial arts card before 8,156 at BankAtlantic Center Saturday on SHOWTIME®.
In other results on the main portion of Strikeforce’s first event in 2010, former pro and college football superstar Herschel Walker of San Jose, Calif., made his pro MMA debut at age 47 a winning one, registering a third-round TKO (2:17) over Hungarian-born Greg Nagy (1-2) of Phoenix, Ariz., former two-time world champion “Ruthless’’ Robbie Lawler (17-5, 1 NC) of Granite City, Ill., rallied from the brink of defeat to score a spectacular 3:33, first-round knockout (punches) over Melvin Manhoef (24-7-1) of Amsterdam and unbeaten Bobby Lashley of Coconut Creek, Fla., won his Strikeforce debut and improved to 5-0 with a 2:06, first-round TKO over Wes Sims (22-13-1, 2 NC) of Lancaster, Ohio.
The event, presented by SHOWTIME and STRIKEFORCE, aired live simultaneously on SHOWTIME® and on the Web (Strikeforce: All Access) at http://strikeforce.sho.com. The SHOWTIME telecast began at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast); the Strikeforce: All Access webcast went at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
In a fight streamed live on EA SPORTS™ MMA website (www.easportsmma.com), Jay Heiron (19-4) of Las Vegas took a unanimous three-round decision over Joe Riggs (32-11) of Phoenix to put him in position to possibly fight for the Strikeforce welterweight title.
Southpaw Diaz, a talented, Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, mostly outclassed Zaromskis in the match for the vacant world title. Diaz decisively defeated the Dutchman at his own game: striking.
“I’ll fight anybody,’’ said Diaz, who has been victorious in seven of his last eight and hasn’t lost in more than two years. I felt real good fighting again at 170. But the guy I really want is Gegard Mousasi.’’
Cyborg had to work hard to defeat the courageous Coenen, who at no point seemed intimidated by the powerful Brazilian bomber and fought like it. She certainly wasn’t totally overwhelmed and presented Cyborg with more problems than the vast majority of Cyborg’s opponents.
In the end, Cyborg was too tough and rough. “I’m very happy to win this fight,’’ said Cyborg shortly the heated scrap was stopped at 3:40 of the third. “It was a good fight. I think I could have done more but she was the toughest fighter I’ve faced and has a great heart. I admire her a lot.’’
Coenen, a strikingly attractive submission whiz who couldn’t take down Cyborg, wanted the fight to continue. “This is extremely disappointing to say the least,’’ she said. “This was for a world title. It should have been allowed to go a little longer. I wanted to fight.’’
A native of Wrightsville, Ga., Walker was satisfied with his performance in his highly-anticipated, much-publicized debut. Endurance-wise, he didn’t fight like a man his age. He was still breathing easily during the post-fight interview.
“I feel good but I didn’t do many things right and I still have a lot to learn,’’ said Walker, the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner and a two-time Pro Bowl competitor. “The experience itself was exciting and I thank my opponent for fighting me. It’s tough to fight an old man. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
“I thought I’d be more nervous. I’m an MMA fighter now. I earned a little bit of a stripe tonight. This is one of my biggest athletic achievements ever.’’
Nothing was going right for the left-handed Lawler for more than three minutes as the highly regarded Manhoef had his way. But a savage overhand right rocked Manhoef and a left that caught him on the way down ended matters almost immediately.
“I knew this guy was really a killer, but I knew I would catch him,’’ Lawler said. “When he looks to finish, he really loads up. I just lured him in and got him.
“He was chopping and chopping and he was really hurting me with the leg kicks. When I felt the first one land, I knew I could get one more in and finish, and that’s what I did.’’
Lashley, who wants to fight for a world title, said Saturday’s exercise against the 6-foot-10-inch Sims was an excellent learning experience.
“Anytime you win and learn something, it’s a good night,’’ he said. “Sims is a tall guy who came in with nothing to lose, almost like he didn’t care, and those are the guys that are usually the hardest to fight.
“I want to continue to step up.’’
Hieron outpointed Riggs by the scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28: “I wanted to beat Joe and show that I am a top fighter,’’ Heiron said. “I want to fight the winner of Diaz-Zaromskis. Actually, I hope it is Diaz but I don’t care.’’
STRIKEFORCE: Miami will be available On Demand beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Mauro Ranallo called the action on SHOWTIME with MMA expert Stephen Quadros and MMA superstar Frank Shamrock serving as expert analysts.
In Saturday’s non-televised results: Pablo “The Hurricane’’ Alfonso (5-1), Jacksonville Fla., submitted (armbar) Marcos “Parrumpinha” DeMatta (8-1), Coconut Creek, Fla., at 1:47 in the first round (140 pounds); Hayder Hasan (3-1), Coconut Creek, KO 2 (2:42, punches) over Ryan Keenan (3-1), Orlando, Fla., at 170 pounds; John Kelly (4-0), Miami, submitted (rear naked choke) Sabah Homasi (2-0), West Palm Beach, Fla., at 2;48 of the second round (170 pounds); Michael Byrnes (1-2), Port Saint Lucie, Fla., won a majority decision (30-27 twice and 29-29) over David Zitnik (4-7), Sunrise, at 155 pounds; David Gomez (1-2), Miami, won a unanimous decision (30-27 three times) over Craig Oxley (0-3), Miami (145 pounds); ad Joe Ray (1-0), Miami, TKO 1 (3:14, strikes) over John Clarke (0-1), Hollywood, Fla. (170 pounds).
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Fit Factory Fighting Championships
January 30, 2010
January 30, 2010
Fit Factory Fighting Championships (Gene Click)
Presents “Fit Factory Fighting Championships II”
Sevierville County High School
Sevierville, TN
ISKA AMATEUR MMA
Results by ISKA Event Representative: Todd Murray
At Gene Click’s, Fit Factory Fighting Championships, Matthew Tran (from Easley, South Carolina fighting for Team Huskey out of Asheville, North Carolina) became the new ISKA 135lb Tennessee State Title Holder. Matt defeated a very game Chad “Lil Evil” Perrine (who holds two other title belts from other local promotions) by submission in 2:28 of the first round. It was a fast paced fight; Matt came out with some quick hand work followed by some high flying kicks reminiscent of Cung Lee who he acutely favors, Chad counter punched and kicked, then immediately shot in for the takedown. Once on the ground it looked like Chad was going to have his way with his normal ground and pound, when Matt transitioned from an attempt at rubber guard to a kimora, Chad attempted to roll out of it, but Matt rolled through with him ending up on top with the arm locked up tight causing him to tapout. Congratulations to Matt Tran.
Bout 1 Welterweight 170 pounds MMA
Shane Hill (Hard Knox/Knoxville, TN) vs. Kyle Kohler (Brawler University/Oak Ridge, TN)
Winner Kyle Kohler by KO 1:51 of Round 3
Shane Hill 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Charise B Johns
Bout 2 Lightweight 155 pounds MMA
Preston Johnson (Mountain Empire MMA/Jonesboro, TN) vs. Scott Holtzman (Shield Systems/Knoxville, TN)
Winner Scott Holtzman by TKO 1:03 of Round 1
Bout 3 Bantamweight 135 pounds MMA
Dustin Wilson (Independent/Maryville, TN) vs. Chris Wilson (MOAB Fighting Concepts/Fayetteville, GA)
Winner Chris Wilson by TKO 0:18 of Round 1
Dustin Wilson 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Charise B Johns
Bout 4 Featherweight 145 pounds MMA
Austin Reece (Team Huskey/Weaverville, NC) vs. Kelby Atchley (Fit Factory/Seymour, TN)
Winner Kelby Atchley by Submit 0:29 of Round 1
Bout 5 Middleweight 185 pounds MMA
Travis Vance (Independent/Maryville, TN) vs. Jerry Bentley (Team Oxendine/Kingsport, TN)
Winner Jerry Bentley by Submit 0:29 of Round 1
Bout 6 Welterweight 170 pounds MMA
Mike Anderson (Mountain Empire MMA/Abingdon, VA) vs. Justin Strange (Independent/Powell, TN)
Winner Mike Anderson by TKO 1:50 of Round 1
Bout 7 Lightweight 155 pounds MMA
Chase Boruff (Independent/Maryville, TN) vs. Chris Wolff (Knox MMA/Pigeon Forge, TN)
Winner Chris Wolff by Submit 0:45 of Round 1
Bout 8 Welterweight 170 pounds MMA
Chris Boyd (Mountain Empire MMA/Bristol, TN) vs. Daniel Veals (Fit Factory, Seymour, TN)
Winner: Daniel Veals by TKO Dr. Stoppage due to cut 0:49 of Round 1
Chris Boyd 30day Medical suspension by Dr. Charise B Johns
Bout 9 Heavyweight 265 pounds and under MMA
Chris Wilson (Independent/Maryville, TN) vs. Emanuel McMullens (Jones Ultimate Karate/Shelby, NC)
Winner Emanuel McMullens by TKO 0:17 of Round 1
Chris Wilson 30day Medical suspension by Dr. Charise B Johns
Bout 10 Lightweight 155 pounds MMA
Roy Sanders (Team FAST/Coeburn, VA) vs. Shane Perrine (Brawler University/Harriman, TN)
Winner Shane Perrine by Submit 2:45 of Round 3
Bout 11 Super Heavyweight 266 pounds and over MMA
Daniel Wagner (Tuco O Tapa/Elizabethton, TN) vs. Kaleb Arnold (Team Oxendine/Bristol, TN)
Winner Daniel Wagner by KO 2:45 of Round 2
Kaleb Arnold 30day Medical suspension by Dr. Charise B Johns
Bout 12 Bantamweight 135 pounds MMA ISKA 135lb State Title Fight
Matthew Tran (Team Huskey/Easley, SC) vs. Chad Perrine (Brawler University/Harriman, TN)
Winner Matthew Tran by Submit 2:28 of Round 1
Bout 13 Middleweight 185 pounds MMA Series Title Fight
Justin Fisher (Knox MMA/Rockwood, TN) vs. Justin Barido (Fit Factory/Sevierville, TN)
Winner Justin Fisher by KO 0:21 of Round 1
Justin Barido 30day Medical suspension by Dr. Charise B Johns
Bout 14 Welterweight 170 pounds MMA Series Title Fight
Drew Kennedy (Pinnacle MMA/Strawplains, TN) vs. Brandon Bowman (MOAB Fighting Concepts/Fayetteville, GA)
Winner Drew Kennedy by KO 1:26 of Round 1
Brandon Bowman 14day Medical suspension by Dr. Charise B Johns
Bout 15 Heavyweight 265 pounds and under MMA Series Title Fight
Tyrone Jackson (Mountain Empire MMA/Bristol, VA) vs. Jeremy Holm (Team R.H.E.K/Gastonia, NC)
Winner Jeremy Holm by TKO 2:56 of Round 1
Tyrone Jackson 7day Medical suspension by Dr. Charise B Johns
Bout 16 Light Heavyweight 205 pounds MMA Series Title Fight
Zachary Klouse (Renegade Boxing/Stanley, NC) vs. Anthony Boyd (Team Oxendine/Bristol VA)
Winner Anthony Boyd by Unanimous Decision 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 17 Lightweight 155 pounds MMA Series Title Fight
Josh Booher (Mountain Empire MMA/Bristol, TN) vs. Troy Dollar (Team Oxendine/Mountain City, TN)
Winner Troy Dollar by Submit 0:28 of Round 1
QUEST FOR THE TITLE V
January 25, 2010
January 23rd, 2010
Victoria, BC, Canada
Promoters: Keith Varga and Lisa Mellett
ISKA Official: Ian Johnston
Judges: Greg Turnbull, Earl Bennett, Mickey Griffith and Brent Shemilt
Score Keeper: Sandy Ibrams
Time Keeper: Donny Dornick
Photos: The Photography Elf, and Arnold Lim @ mmaringreport.com
Steve Drane – Lindsay Ball (Canadian Champ) – Ian Johnston
Quest for the Title 5 was another major success for fighters and fight fans alike. This was another sell-out crowd for The Quest and fight fans were asking for number 6 before the last bell was rung.
Marco Caffiero vs. Rami Ladki 179.1-186
These two men put on a great show and the 1st round was any man’s win. However, Caffiero started consistently throwing Ladki to the canvas throughout the 2nd round and 2 out of 3 judges awarded this win to … Marco Caffiero.
Kieran Mueller vs. Jay Jauncey 124.1-128
Early in Round 1 Mueller took a serious liver shot and you could hear the groan 5 rows back. Mueller fought on courageously, but Jauncey finally brought him down with 2 devastating leg kicks. Jay Jauncey wins, 1:33 in the 1st round.
Chase Ingalls vs Corey Black 159.1-165
This was the shortest fight of the night and a good lesson to come out with your hands up! Chase Ingalls slammed an unbelievably quick back-leg kick into the jaw of Corey Black on the first throw of the night. Black was down for several minutes. KO to Inglass 00:06 in round 1. Eight year old Loukas Papaloukas had the quickest camera and got this one in action.
Lindsay Ball vs. Jessica Gladstone 124.1-128 (Canadian Featherweight Title)
This was a 1 round fight, but not a mismatch at all. Jessica Gladstone and Lindsay Ball were trading place on the judges score cards for almost 90 seconds, but Ball found the target with an overhand right. Following the shouts of her cornerman and Coach, Stan Peterec, she threw it again and again and again, each time connecting solidly on the cheek and jaw of Gladstone and quickly brought the fight to an end. Ball wins the vacant Canadian Featherweight Title at 1:45 of round 1.
Sylvan Herberger vs. Robbie Espenberg 159.1-165
It pays to be a well rounded fighter! This fight was fantastic action and round 1 was toe to toe. But in round 2, Espenberg showed his exceptional boxing proficiency and Herberger just didn’t know how to handle that. The ref stopped the action at 1:30 in the 2nd round. Winner - Robbie Espenberg!
Mike Downey vs. Mike Houle 179.1-186
This was a split decision for good cause. Downey came in looking strong and a good 10 lbs heaver then Houle, but Houle was well trained, strong and had a great chin. Houle was the first to put the pressure on anytime there was a break in the action, which gave him the edge, and the tenacity of these two fighter made for a great fight. Houle got this close decision.
Greg LaMothe vs. Tom Mattu 147.1-153
Undoubtedly the fight of the night! These two fighters were closely matched, highly skilled and they both showed up to win. Even with all the skill in the ring both men had to prove they had strong leg and good chins. Well done Gentlemen. All three judge - 2 rounds to 1, the winner - Tome Mattu.
Brian Chou vs. John Hamm 142.1-147
This was the fight everyone was waiting for and no one could have been disappointed in the action. Both fighters had excellent technique, were very strong and are a credit to the sport. However, Chou was in a class of his own. The leg speed on Chou is second to none, and his punching combinations are complex and blindingly fast. It is credit to John Hamm’s training and skills as a fighter that this went to the score cards at all. A unanimous decision for Chou. It is high time for Chou to start fighting for some ISKA title belts!
NEW POSITION FOR SHIHAN SEN THE RESPECTED PRESIDENT OF ISKA INDIA
January 25, 2010
The Indian Martial arts annual General Meeting was held on 24th January in New Delhi where the President of ISKA INDIA, Shihan Sen was elected as a Joint Secretary in All india karate Federation Recog by Govt.of India and Indian Olympic association.
This is a great step for ISKA in India and we wish Shihan Sen all the best in offering his services to the Athletic society in India.
INTERNATIONAL REFEREES SEMINAR IN MUNICH, GERMANY
January 25, 2010
Munich, Germany; The annual referee seminar in Munich was very successfully. 32 International referees participated the seminar designed to make certain that ISKA rules, regulations and policies are maintained consistently throughout the European continent.. Many new licenses were awarded based on the results the official's exams.
The next international referee seminar will be in Lviv, Ukraine, February 18th -20th 2011.
The ISKA EUROPEAN council also took the opportunity to meet. ISKA
European President and Executive Council member Fritz Exenberger (Austria) and European Vice President and Executive Council member Davut Sidal (Turkey) are pictured offering congratulations on a successful event.
NIGHT OF THE 8 III, BETTER THAN EVEN EXPECTED
January 25, 2010
NIGHT OF THE EIGHT III was way more exiting than was evem expected by the audiences. An outstanding 8 Men Tournament in the weight category of -70 kg under ISKA k-1 Rules.
They were all the best that Iran had to offer in -70kg & it turned to be an unbelievable night for all who attended the show.
Due to an excellent match making done by Shihan Najafi (ISKA IRAN) the bouts were very close & the audiences witnessed a first class kickboxing gala by all the meaning.
All of the fighters gave their best & there were Hamid Mohammad Poor a K-1 max Veteran & Saeed Chardoli who made it through the final.
Saeed Chardoli had relatively esier since he finished both his pre finals by KO & he had picked up less injuries, unlikely Hamid Mohammad poor who had to fight his way to the final through 2 pre final fights each with 1 Ex.round.
At the end of the night it was Saeed Chardoli who took the crawn after 3 hard rounds of fighting plus 10,000,000Rls Price Money.
Night of the 8 is a series of VIP galas promoted by ISKA IRAN & ISKA ASIA. According to the Local rules in Iran, Professional fights are not allowed & therefore all the fighters in these events are forced to use head guards, although they follow the professional rules during the fights.
ISKA ASIA Team wished that you were all there to enjoy this very event.
(note: Even professional fighters in Iran are required to wear headgear and shin/instep protection)
Michel LAUBSCHER appointed ISKA Director in Switzerland
January 25, 2010
Möhlin, Switzerland; With immediate effect ISKA has appointed new leadership in SWITZERLAND. Michel LAUBSCHER has been appointed national director for all ISKA operations in Switzerland.
Michel is a Krav Maga expert and has many years experience in both Kickboxing and traditional martial arts. We have every confidence in Mr. Laubscher’s ability to direct the ISKA operation in his native Switzerland, and look forward to a long and beneficial relationship. Look for the new website, www.iska-suisse.com to be up and running very soon.
XTREME FIGHT NIGHT
January 24, 2010
Presents “Live MMA”
The Electric Cowboy
Chattanooga, TN
ISKA AMATEUR MMA-AMATEUR KICKBOXING-AMATEUR MUAY THAI
Results by ISKA Event Representative: Todd Murray
Bout 1 Featherweight 145 pounds MMA
Jacob Herrington (Faith MMA/Gainesville, GA) vs. Derrick Hubbard (Team Truth/Cleveland, TN)
Winner Derrick Hubbard by Unanimous Decision 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 2 Lightweight 155 pounds MMA
Josh Carlyle (Faith MMA/Gainesville, GA) vs. BJ Huff (Rough Necks MMA/Canton, GA)
Winner Josh Carlyle by Submit 2:03 of Round 1
Bout 3 Welterweight 170 pounds Muay Thai
Allen Greer (The Basement/Atlanta, GA) vs. Pat Krell (LA Fitness/Dunwoody, GA)
Winner Pat Krell by KO 1:54 of Round 2
Bout 4 Lightweight 155 pounds MMA
Stephen Sisk (Team Ground Control/Dayton, TN) vs. Anthony Coats (Wave Fitness/Fort Oglethorpe, GA)
Winner Anthony Coats by TKO 1:23 of Round 1
Bout 5 Middleweight 185 pounds MMA
Daniel Watson (Full Throttle MMA/Oakwood, GA) vs. Octavian Washington (Messiahs Martial Arts/Columbus, GA)
Winner Octavian Washington by Unanimous Decision 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 6 Middleweight 185 pounds MMA
Lyle Brown II (Team Ground Control/Dayton, TN) vs. David Smallwood (Faith MMA/Gainesville, GA)
Winner David Smallwood by TKO 2:54 of Round 3
Bout 7 Welterweight 170 pounds MMA
TJ Harris (Full Throttle MMA/Oakwood, GA) vs. Joey Martian (Rough Necks MMA/Canton, GA)
Winner TJ Harris by Split Decision 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 8 Featherweight 145 pounds MMA
Thomas Heaton (Faith MMA/Gainesville, GA) vs. Nathan Lindsay (Wave Fitness, Fort Oglethorpe, GA)
Winner: Nathan Lindsay by Split Decision 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 9 Featherweight 145 pounds MMA
Matt Keller (The Fight Factory/Chattanooga, TN) vs. Hector Espinosa/Messiahs Martial Arts/Columbus, GA)
Winner Matt Keller by TKO 0:06 of Round 1
Bout 10 Bantamweight 135 pounds MMA
Chris Williams (Parts Unknown MMA/Snellville, GA) vs. Vance Hively (Team Truth/Cleveland, TN)
Winner Chris Williams by Submit 2:06 of Round 2
Bout 11 Lightweight 155 pounds Kickboxing
Phillip Grayson (Team Ground Control/Dayton, TN) vs. Lee Cain (Faith MMA/Gainesville, GA)
Winner Lee Cain by TKO 0:52 of Round 2
Bout 12 Heavyweight 265 pounds and under MMA
Adrian Thompson (Faith MMA/Gainesville, GA) vs. Ron Cotton (Messiahs Martial Arts/Columbus, GA)
Winner Adrian Thompson by Split Decision 3:00 of Round 3
XTREME FIGHTING CHAMPIONS
January 16, 2010
January 16, 2010
Xtreme Fighting Champions (Doug Day)
Presents “Caged Vengeance”
National Guard Armory
Athens, TN
ISKA AMATEUR MMA-AMATEUR KICKBOXING- AMATEUR GRAPPLING
Results by ISKA Event Representative: Todd Murray
Bout 1 Bantamweight 135 pounds Grappling
Curtis Helton vs. Derrick Hubbard
Winner Derrick Hubbard by Submit 2:45 of Round 3
Bout 2 Middleweight 185 pounds Kickboxing
CJ Deaton vs. Lucas Johnson
Winner Lucas Johnson by TKO 0:49 of Round 1
Bout 3 Lightweight 155 pounds MMA
Robert Craig vs. Joey Turner
Winner Robert Craig by Submit 2:30 of Round 1
Bout 4 Lightweight 155 pounds Kickboxing
Chris Brewer vs. Corey Gard
Winner Chris Brewer by TKO 1:30 of Round 1
Bout 5 Featherweight 145 pounds Kickboxing
Vance Hively vs. Cody Trisdale
Winner Vance Hively by TKO 1:33 of Round 1
Bout 6 Middleweight 185 pounds MMA
Joshua “Shuster” Jarvis vs. Josh Couch
Winner Joshua “Shuster” Jarvis by Unanimous Decision 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 7 Welterweight 170 pounds Kickboxing
Chester McClain vs. Lee Burns
No Winner Fight Scored a Draw 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 8 Middleweight 185 pounds Grappling
Jarrett Nash vs. Mark Becker
No Winner Fight Scored a Draw 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 9 Welterweight 170 pounds MMA
Wendell Hurless vs. Jessie “The Joker” Grissom
Winner Jessie “The Joker” Grissom by Unanimous Decision 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 10 Super Heavyweight 266 pounds and over MMA Series Title
Marlone Smith vs. William Deal
Winner Marlone Smith by KO 0:28 of Round 1
Ryan Couture and Larry Mirr Successful at TUFF-N-UFF
January 13, 2010
Written by Knoxville MMA Examiner Katrina Belcher Tuesday, 12 January 2010 14:04
On January 10th, 2010, at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, Tuff-N-Uff and MTX Audio presented FIGHT NIGHT III - a 14 bout fight card, complete with headline fights by Larry Mir and Ryan Couture.
In the 155 pound fight, Ryan Couture of Xtreme Couture fame fought against Joe “Hollywood” Tussing of Team Warrior Concepts.
Next, fans saw Larry Mir, cousin of former UFC Champion Frank Mir, fight Chris Barden of Wand Fight Team in the 145 pound bout.
The card also featured the Bowler brothers, Jesse and Colt “45”, both of Filipino MMA in two separate fights.
Before the fights, Barry Meyer, President and Founder of Tuff-N-Uff, said: “We are pulling out all the great fights to highlight our return to the Las Vegas Strip at Fight Night III.” Per Meyer: “This event was private the last two years and this year’s should sell out quick. We should also have some great celebrities in the crowd such as Randy "The Natural" Couture, Frank Mir, Wanderlei Silva and many more!”
To see which fighters had a good time - please see the results below!
Fight 1: Joel Black vs. John Hahn
--Hahn wins by TKO (strikes) @ 1:28 of round 1.
Fight 2: Jesse Bowler vs. Dustin Chevalier
--Chevalier wins by KO (punch) @ 16 seconds of round 1.
Fight 3: Shane Larsen vs. Eric Center
--Larsen wins via split decision.
Fight 4: Paul Garcia vs. Charles Lee
--Lee wins by TKO (strikes) @ 58 seconds of round 1.
Fight 5: Colton Bowler vs. Jesse Romero
--Romero wins via unanimous decision.
Fight 6: Tim Bowman vs. Brandon Donnelly
--Bowman wins by TKO (strikes) @ 32 seconds of round 1.
Fight 7: Tommy Gavin vs. Jake Swinney
--Swinney wins by TKO (armbar) @ 1:31 of round 1.
Fight 8: Roman Isbell vs. Scott Kelsey
--Isbell wins via unanimous decision.
Fight 9: Junior Gomez vs. Richard Junio
--Junio wins by TKO (armbar) @ 1:35 of round 1.
Fight 10: Jon Gorton vs. Gil Guardado
--Guardado wins via unanimous decision.
Fight 11: Alex Brooks vs. Justin Vadnais
--Brooks wins by TKO (strikes) @ 44 seconds of round 3.
Fight 12: Maurice Senters vs. Jimmy Jones (135lbs. Title Defense)
--Jones wins by TKO (strikes) @ 2:43 of round 1.
Fight 13: Anastacio Cruz vs. Larry Mir
--Mir wins by TKO strikes @ 35 seconds of round 1.
Fight 14: Joe Tussing vs. Ryan Couture
--Couture wins by TKO (rear-naked choke) @ 1:07 of round 1.
DENNIS KO'S ISHIKAWA
January 10, 2010
British Lightweight Standout John Dennis fought on KRUSH 5 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on the 4th January 2010. He featured in the main event against Japan’s Noaki Ishikawa under K-1 Rules. The match was arranged by ISKA UK.
Dennis blasted the former All Japan Champion Ishigawa knocking him down three in the first round. On the third knock down the referee stepped in to save Ishigawa from more punishment, Dennis was elated with his spectacular debut in Tokyo. The KRUSH promoters were very impressed and said Dennis will be invited back, there was even talk of a multi-fight deal.
EVENT RESULTS FROM ADANA, TURKEY
January 10, 2010
Location: Cukurova University
Visitors: 3500 FULL House
Brodcast: FOX TV, Adana TV ( Region )
ISKA Worldtitlefight -96.40kg Orienatlrules (K-1)
Bahadir Sari (Turkey) v.s. Eric Sauer (Surinam)
Winner Bahadir Sari of K.o. in Round 2
ISKA Europeantitlefight -69.50kg Thaiboxing
Erkan Varol (Turkey) v.s. Thilo Schneider (Germany)
Winner Thilo Schneider winner of T.K.o. in Round 4
Orientalrules (K-1) 3x3min. -72.30kg.
Tevfik Sucu (Turkey/Tempel F.S.) v.s. EARL HARRY MARICA (Surinam)
Winner of Points Tevfik Sucu
Orientalrules (K-1) 3x3min. -75.00kg.
Yahya Alemdag (Turkey) v.s. Omar Anmrani (Marocco/Tempel F.S.)
Winner of K.o in Round 3 Yahya Alemdag
Orientalrules (K-1) 3x3min. -69.50kg.
Atakan Aslan (Turkey) v.s. Timo Seidel (Germany/Tempel F.S.)
Winner of T.K.o in Round 3 Atakan Arslan
Orientalrules (K-1) 3x3min. -81.40kg.
Mehmet Aksoy (Turkey) v.s. Priest West (Germany)
Winner of T.K.o (injury) in Round 1 Mehmet Atasoy. Prist West is from USA Live
in Germany, is verry well fighter
Orientalrules (K-1) 3x3min. -69.50kg.
Hakan Ertugrul (Turkey) v.s. Hatai Sabanow (Kazastan)
Winner of T.K.o in Round 1 Hakan Ertugrul
Orientalrules (K-1) 3x3min. -72.30kg.
Murat Göktepe (Turkey) v.s. Akis Sariyev ( Kazachstan)
Winner of Points Akis Sariyev
Orientalrules (K-1) 3x3min. -75.00kg.
Ali Cenik (Turkey) v.s. Ramazan Beyazkaya ( Turkey )
Winner of K.o. in Round 3 Ali Cenik
Orientalrules (K-1) 3x3min. -72.30kg.
Adem Bozkurt (Turkey) v.s. Saban Saban ( Kazastan )
Winner of K.o. in Round 2 Adem Bozkurt
CAGED AGGRESSION FIGHT LEAGUE
January 9, 2010
www.cageaggression.com
Presents “Resolution”
West La Follette Elementary School
La Follette, TN
ISKA AMATEUR MMA-AMATEUR KICKBOXING- AMATEUR GRAPPLING
Results by ISKA Event Representative: Todd Murray
Bout 1 Flyweight 125 pounds Kickboxing
Eric Ridenour vs. Eric Armstrong
Winner Eric Armstrong by TKO 1:30 of Round 1
Bout 2 Featherweight 145 pounds MMA
James Click vs. Bobby Cobb
Winner James Click by Submit 0:49 of Round 2
Bout 3 Lightweight 155 pounds Youth Grappling
Curtis Ward vs. Jesse Calbaugh
Winner Jesse Calbaugh by submit 2:00 of Round 3
Bout 4 Welterweight 170 pounds MMA
Dustin Smith vs. Naythen Edwards
Winner Dustin Smith by TKO 0:07 of Round 1
Bout 5 Middleweight 185 pounds MMA
Courtney Moore vs. Jack Harvey
Winner Jack Harvey by Majority Decision 3:00 of Round 3
Bout 6 Flyweight 125 pounds Youth Kickboxing
Harley Bailey vs. Jason Buckner
Winner Harley Bailey by Unanimous Decision 2:00 of Round 3
Bout 7 Welterweight 170 pounds Youth Grappling
Brody Roberts vs. Wesley Phillips
Winner Brody Roberts by Submit 2:00 of Round 3
Bout 8 Featherweight 145 pounds Youth Kickboxing
Adam Muse vs. Chase Smith
Winner Adam Muse by TKO 0:56 of Round 2
Bout 9 Middleweight 185 pounds Youth Kickboxing
Jacob Lynch vs. Rowan Sharp
Winner Rowan Sharp by TKO 0:39 of Round 2
Bout 10 Middleweight 185 pounds MMA
Josh “Rocky” Lange vs. Travis Vance
Winner Josh “Rocky” Lange by Submit 2:32 of Round 2
Bout 11 Super Heavyweight 266 pounds and over Kickboxing
Chris Braden vs. Sam McGee
No Winner Technical Draw 1:54 of Round 1
Bout 12 Middleweight 185 pounds MMA
James Newton vs. Eric Bedwell
Winner James Newton by TKO 1:34 of Round 2
Bout 13 Welterweight 170 pounds MMA Series Title
Jonathan Gilliam vs. Kyle Kohler
Winner Kyle Kohler by Submit 2:20 of Round 2
Bout 14 Light Heavyweight 205 pounds MMA Series Title
Justin Fisher vs. Preston Witick
Winner Justin Fisher by TKO 2:31 of Round 1
Bout 15 Heavyweight 265 pounds and under MMA Series Title
Chris Wilson vs. Mickey Braden
Winner Mickey Braden by TKO 3:00 of Round 1
Bout 16 Flyweight 125 pounds Women’s MMA Series Title
Rebecca Daugherty vs. Linda Worley
Winner Linda Worley by TKO 1:49 of Round 2
2009 US OPEN / ISKA WORLD MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE RE-AIRED ON ESPN2
January 7, 2010
THE 2009 US OPEN / ISKA WORLD MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE RE-AIRED ON ESPN2 IN A SPECIAL BROADCAST ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH FROM 9:00 - 10:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
THE SHOW IS COMPRISE OF MATERIAL TAKEN FROM THE ISKA WORLD BREAKING CHAMPIONSHIPS AND THE SPECTACULAR "NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS" FEATURING EXTREME WEAPONS AND FORMS, DEMONSTRATION TEAM, WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELF DEFENSE AND A "EUROPE VS. USA" INTERNATIONAL ALL-STAR TEAM POINT FIGHTING EVENT.
ROBBIE LAWLER VS. MELVIN MANHOEF, JOE RIGGS VS. JAY HIERON SET FOR STRIKEFORCE: MIAMI JAN. 30
January 7, 2010
NEW YORK (January 6, 2009)– Knockout artists “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (16-5) and Melvin “No Mercy” Manhoef (24-6-1) will square off with each other in a middleweight (185 pounds) contest at the STRIKEFORCE: Miami mixed martial arts (MMA) event at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on Saturday, January 30. Wrestling powerhouses Joe “Diesel” Riggs (32-10) and Jay “The Thoroughbred” Hieron (18-4) will face off at welterweight (170 pounds).
The 27-year-old Lawler, one of MMA’s most explosive punchers, will attempt to rebound from the first round (2:02) submission (guillotine choke) he suffered at the hands of Jake Shields in the main event the first-ever STRIKEFORCE fight card in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, June 6, 2009.
One fight prior to the meeting with Shields, Lawler, who hails from Granite City, Illinois, thrilled millions of fans when he unleashed his wrath on Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith in the main event of the live, CBS primetime televised event held in Stockton, California on July 26, 2008.
Born in San Diego, California, Lawler relocated with his family to Bettendorf, Iowa where, at the age of 16, he became a protégé of MMA legend Pat Miletich. Just three years later, Lawler exploded onto the MMA scene, emerging victorious in his first seven starts.
Lawler’s second round KO of Steve Berger at UFC 37.5 on June 22, 2002 made history when it became the first MMA fight ever to air on cable television during an episode of Fox Sports Net’s The Best Damn Sports Show, Period.
A seven time veteran of UFC action, Lawler also made a splash in the now-defunct PRIDE Fighting Championships when he scored a crushing knockout on Joey Villasenor with a flying knee a mere 22 seconds into their matchup at Las Vegas, Nevada’s Thomas and Mack Center on October 21, 2006.
Manhoef, one of STRIKEFORCE’s newest signees who hails from Amsterdam,
Netherlands, notched his latest conquest just days ago at the annual New Year’s Eve K-1 “Dynamite!” event in Japan when he scored a first round (1:49) TKO on former top 10 ranked Kazuo Misaki with a barrage of punches.
His arrival in STRIKEFORCE comes after Manhoef reached the semifinal round of the 2008 DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix tournament by scoring first round TKOs on Dae Won Kim and legendary champion Kazushi Sakuraba on May 11, 2008 and June 15,2008 respectfully.
His well-known battle cry “When I fight, I am willing to die” has translated into Manhoef’s explosive style of fighting, one that has helped him earn 22 of his 30 career MMA wins and 27 of his 45 career kickboxing victories by way of knockout.
Manhoef’s tenure in K-1, the world’s premiere stand-up fighting league, dates back to February 24, 2002. During his tenure with the Japanese promotion, he has triumphed over the likes of former K-1 tournament champions Stefan Leko and Ruslan Karaev, whom Manhoef crushed with a left hook only 31 seconds into their meeting in Amsterdam on June 23, 2007.
Riggs, a 27 year old native of Phoenix, Arizona, will attempt to extend a four fight win streak that began with his second round (2:05) TKO of Luke Stewart in a STRIKEFORCE: Destruction bout at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California on November 21, 2008.
In his last effort under the STRIKEFORCE banner, Riggs dominated hard-hitting “The New York Badass” Phil Baroni for three consecutive rounds of action before walking away with a unanimous judges’ decision victory at St. Louis’ Scottrade Center on June 6, 2009.
Hieron, a former nationally ranked NCAA wrestler for Hofstra University, has been victorious in each of his last six starts. The Long Island, New York native made his STRIKEFORCE debut in his last effort, earning a unanimous decision win over Jesse “J.T. Money” Taylor at HP Pavilion on August 15, 2009.
A former troubled teen, Hieron has since become an inspiration, winning a world title with the now defunct International Fight League (IFL) and relocating to Las Vegas in order to train with the fight squad headed by MMA legend Randy “The Natural” Couture.
Tickets for STRIKEFORCE: Miami are on sale at the BankAtlantic Center ticket office and Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000 as well as online at www.Ticketmaster.com and www.Strikeforce.com.
In the main event, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Nick Diaz (20-7) of Stockton, California will take on fellow superstar and DREAM welterweight (170 pounds) champion Marius “The Whitemare” Zaromskis (13-3) of Siaulial, Lithuania at welterweight.
STRIKEFORCE Women’s World Lightweight (145 pounds) Champion Cris Cyborg (8-1) of Curitiba, Brazil will put her title on the line against Marloes Coenen (17-3) of Deventer, Holland.
Football legend Herschel Walker (0-0) will make his highly-anticipated MMA debut against an opponent that has yet to be determined. Undefeated heavyweight and former WWE champion Bobby Lashley (4-0) will make his STRIKEFORCE debut during the event.
Doors at BankAtlantic Center will open for the event at 6:30 p.m. The first non-televised, preliminary bout will begin at 7:30 p.m.
The live SHOWTIME telecast of STRIKEFORCE: Miami will begin at 10 pm ET/PT (delayed on the west coast) and will include as many as five bouts.
STRIKEFORCE in March 2009 signed a multi-year agreement to stage live MMA events on the premium cable television network. The promotion made its live, primetime debut on CBS with the “Fedor vs. Rogers” mega-fight that it co-promoted with M-1 Global on Saturday, November 7 and generated 5.46 million viewers for the main event between the world’s number one heavyweight, Fedor Emelianenko, and superstar Brett “The Grim” Rogers.
About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995,STRIKEFORCE has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.” In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose.
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