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EARLY AND LATE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION OFFERED

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UPDATE: CHANGES IN ULTIMATE ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 24, 2002

The 2002 Ultimate Elimination Tournament is changing:

• The date is being changed to November 2, 2002. This is being done for many reasons including; conflicting events at the same time at the venue, numerous registration forms not received, sponsor contacts on vacation, commitments not fulfilled from studios, late posting of rules and regulations. We apologize for the necessity of changing dates, but we feel that the new date will assure a more successful event. We hope that everyone registered for the August 24th date will continue to be registered for the November 2nd date. We will begin posting the names of all registered competitors.
• The name of the tournament is being changed to "USKBA ACTION SPORTS MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2002". This will be the first annual tournament and all champions from November 2, 2002 will be invited back in 2003 to defend their titles.
• There will be "five" Action Sport Divisions instead of "six". The San Shou Division will not take place due to another San Shou event taking place the same day. Our intent is to bolster our sports not compete or conflict with other organizations or events. As demand increases for additional Action Sport Divisions, we will be happy to include them on our tournaments.

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"BRAWL AT THE BEACH" READY FOR SEPTEMBER 21ST IN MASSACHUSETTS

From new USKBA Promoter Dave Dunton (T2S Promotions)...

REVERE, Mass. - T2S Promotions announces "Brawl at the Beach," a professional kickboxing show featuring world champion Tommy "The Terminator" Kimber against Randall "The Perfessor" Pogue, Saturday night, September 21 at the Wonderland Entertainment Complex (formerly the Wonderland Ballroom).

Kimber, born in Lynn MA and residing in Salem MA, sports a 17-2 pro record with 9 knockouts. The 37-year-old Kimber, KRANE World Super Middleweight Champ faces Pogue, of Pennsylvania, the reigning USKBA World Light Heavyweight Champion, in the 10-round main event for the ISKA/USKBA North American Unification Championship. The winner will fight ISKA World Super Middleweight title-holder Tony "TNT" Ventura, of New Bedford, in a scheduled November card in Revere.

"We're going to take kickboxing to another level in Massachusetts," T2S Promotions' founder Dave Dunton said. "This is a big fight. People want a lot of action and entertainment; they'll get both at the 'Brawl at the Beach.' We going to give people things they've never seen at a kickboxing show; world-class matches and an unbelievable night of entertainment."

"This fight is extremely important to me," Kimber added. "It's going to set the tone for me to reach my goal of unifying the world titles in the super middleweight division and then meeting Don "The Dragon" Wilson in the ultimate fight. Randy's the No. 1 contender and I'm right behind him. Dave's a different promoter, what kickboxing really needs. He went after the best quality fighters, carefully matching styles, to get the best possible fights."

On the undercard; Peter "F-16" Kaljevic meets Gary "The Bone" Bonenfant, Felisberto "The Joker" Fernandes, of Dorchester via Cape Verdi, squares off against Edelmiro Montero, and amateur competition matches Boston against New York kickboxers. All fighters and bouts are subject to change.

Tickets are $100.00 VIP (includes pre-fight buffet and post fight party), $50.00 ringside and $25.00 general admission. For tickets and/or information call T2S Promotions (978.745.0927) or the Wonderland Entertainment Complex (781.289.3080). Tickets may also be purchased at all Strawberry locations or by calling 1-800-MYSEATS. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for VIP guests, 6 p.m. for the general public, with the first bout scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

For press credentials contact publicist Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.0386.

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UPDATE: TOURNAMENT DATE MOVED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2002

The 2002 Ultimate Elimination Tournament is changing dates from August 24, 2002 to November 9, 2002. Final arrangements are being made with the venue. All registered competitors will be notified by mail. We will post additional updates when they become availaable.

KALJEVIC WINS SPLIT DECISION TO CAPTURE USKBA SAN SHOU TITLE ON "SUPERFIGHTS" IN NY 

It was the Main Event of the kickboxing/grappling spectacular event "SUPERFIGHTS" and it was for the USKBA San Shou Light Heavyweight World Championship Title. Two accomplished fighters in a challenge for top honors in a sport that continues to grow. This bout was so special that Steve Ventura (NYKK Gym) was called in to be the Official USKBA Representative for this bout as well as future San Shou bouts. The contenders for the title were USKBA Full Contact Super Middleweight World Champion TOMMY "Bee" BOTTONE and USKBA Full Contact Super Welterweight International Champion PETER "F-16" KALJEVIC. Both fighters had experience in other fighting sports. Both fighters have fought the best. Both fighters wanted top honors. Details of this fight will be posted shortly, as USKBA Representative Steve Ventura is completing the article. Simply put, Kaljevic won a split decision and the championship title. Mr. Ventura will definitely attempt to unsimplify this bout. Congratulations to both fighters for bringing something new and exciting to "SUPERFIGHTS" and the fans.

The Main Event of Bottone/Kaljevic proved to be the icing on the cake for USKBA Promoter Joseph Puleio's (Top Kick Championship Kickboxing) "SUPERFIGHTS" held on July 26, 2002 at SportsPlus Event Center in Lake Grove NY. This packed event, from beginning to end, showcased great fights in Full Contact Kickboxing, Grappling and San Shou.

In a professional Full Contact 4 Round bout for the USKBA Super Featherweight NYS Championship Title, former USKBA Champion KEITH "The Hammer" NESBITT faced off against BOBBY CAMPBELL. The first round saw Nesbitt and Campbell being cautious but providing kicks and punches galore. Nesbitt won the round on all three judge's scorecards. The second round had the opposite effect as Campbell won the round on all 3 judge's scorecards. The third round was close enough to have two judges giving it to Campbell and one judge giving it to Nesbitt. The last round turned into the championship round. Nesbitt seemed too slow for Campbell and fought the entire round as if he could smell victory. All 3 judges gave the round to Campbell. The scoring was as follows; Judge Kanehl scored the fight 38-38 even, Judge Cormack scored the fight 39-37 and Judge Ventura scored the fight 39-37 for the winner by majority decision... Bobby Campbell.

In a Grappling 6 minute bout for the USKBA Light Heavyweight NYS Championship Title, USKBA Full Contact Champion KADIR squared off against CHRIS ORLANDO. Orlando has excelled on past "SUPERFIGHTS" events and has become one of the best grapplers in the area. Kadir, although his forte is Full Contact Kickboxing, has also fought in many other styles of fighting. The match went to the canvas quickly as both fighters tried to gain the advantage. This match seemed a contest of who could get the other to submit the fastest. At one point, Orlando grabbed Kadir's gi by the neck and attempted a choke. The positioning was wrong and Kadir was able to get out of Orlando's grasp. Shortly thereafter, Orlando attempted the choke on Kadir again. This time, Orlando was successful and put Kadir to sleep. Orlando explained after fight that he had the perfect positioning as he was able to put pressure on Kadir's carotid artery. The winner of the bout at 1:56 was... Chris Orlando.

In an amateur Full Contact 3 Round bout for the USKBA Super Lightweight Northeast Championship Title, KYLE MURRAY and CHRIS ALGIERI faced off against each other. In this contest between two exceptional fighters that went the distance, the action was non stop. It was hard to decide if the fighters or the judges had the hardest job. The first round saw both fighters coming out at the bell and beginning their respective offenses. Two judges gave the round to Algieri while one judge gave the round to Murray. The action and offense didn't stop with the first round. Both fighters continued it for the next four minutes. Although the decision of which fighter won the next two rounds was hard to determine, all three judges gave the rounds to Algieri. Judge Cormack scored the fight 29-28 and Judges Kanehl and Ross scored the fight 30-27 for the winner by unanimous decision... Chris Algieri.

In another amateur Full Contact 3 Round bout, CHRISSY YANDOLLI and CORINNE MANGAN faced off against each other for the USKBA Female Lightweight L.I. Championship Title. Both these fighters are well known and respected. Yandolli owns other USKBA Championship Titles and Mangan was fighting for her first. Yandolli tried to take control of the first round by displaying punching and kicking technique. Mangan wouldn't back down and showed her own display of technique. The three judges gave the first round to Yandolli. The second round saw Mangan getting more aggressive, however it seemed that effectiveness was on Yandolli's side. Referee Pat Sullivan had cautioned Mangan for holding. Two judges gave the round to Yandolli and one judge had given it to Mangan. The final round saw Mangan giving it all she had. Yandolli is not one to give up even if she feels she's ahead. Again Mangan was warned by the referee. Towards the end of the round, Mangan received a one point deduction after not heeding the warnings. At the end of three rounds, Judges Cormack and Ross scored the fight 30-26 and Judge Kanehl scored the fight 29-27 in favor of the winner by unanimous decision... Chrissy Yandolli.

In another amateur Full Contact 3 Round bout, JENNIFER SWEENEY and JENNY NEDELL faced off against each other for the USKBA Female Welterweight L.I. Championship Title. This bout went the distance and had to be the toughest bout to score. No round had all three judges agreeing on who won it. The first round should have been an indication to the outcome. One judge gave the round to Sweeney, one judge gave the round to Nedell and one judge scored it even. The second round had two judges giving the round to Sweeney and one judge giving it to Nedell. The final round had two judges giving the round to Nedell and one judge giving the round to Sweeney. After three hard fought rounds, this bout was declared a draw.

In other bouts
Pro Full Contact Kickboxing
KEN HEWSKI def RAY COONEY by split decision.
Grappling
MATT BERMAN def STEVE CASTELLI by 8-0.
Full Contact Kickboxing
SHAMOS FARLEY def JOE LISA by unanimous decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
JOSH FOLEY def MICHAEL GIORDANO by unanimous decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
OMARI CARNEY def SHAWN CAMPBELL by unanimous decision.
Grappling
AL GORDAN def STEPHEN SERIO by 4-0.
Full Contact Kickboxing
MICHAEL QUINONES def JASON BENNETT by majority decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
MICHAEL PERDIOS def RYAN McKENNA by unanimous decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
CHRIS O'BRIEN def AUBREY WILSON by unanimous decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
ZACHARY NUDELL def MATT BERMAN by unanimous decision.

The USKBA Referees were Donnie Carolei and Pat Sullivan (Full Contact Kickboxing) and Phil Theadoro (Grappling). Pat Sullivan also refereed the San Shou bout. The USKBA Scorekeeper was Paige Flori. For information on future Top Kick Championship Kickboxing events, call 631-360-8830.^

USKBA FAMILY INCREASED BY TWO

The USKBA is proud to post the following release from USKBA Full Contact Super Middleweight World Champion TOMMY "Bee" BOTTONE;

Great news on a personal note :

John Bottone ( Promoter of Ring Of Fire Kickboxing ) and his wife Maria are the proud new parents of my new nephew Tyler Bottone. 

Keith Youngs ( World Kickboxing Champion ) and his wife Colleen are the proud new parents of Thomas Youngs.

Both Tyler and Thomas are healthy boys and look like they will be strong fighters in the future. Congratulations to John and Maria Bottone and Keith and Colleen Youngs on their very special additions to their families.

There's always something that throws one back in to reality when one's mind is filled with major thoughts of minor problems. USKBA Promoter Bruce Marshall (Trilogy/Black Belt Productions) has had his own problems lately. His health had been in question. After undergoing a procedure recently, he seems to be on the road to recovery. He is receiving great care from his wife Lucinda and son Marley. When reached by phone, Bruce just wanted to let everyone know he had to cancel his scheduled events on August 2nd and September 6th but assured everyone that he will be back, better than ever, for his scheduled event on October 25th.

Bruce has been promoting USKBA Sanctioned events for years. Bruce has been promoting events for many many years. Most people in our field know Bruce Marshall. For those who don't know him, he happens to be a pioneer in kickboxing. We know he will be back promoting, and just like he says..."bigger and better". The thoughts of all USKBA Associates, Promoters, Member Clubs and Licensed Sportfighters are with Bruce. He is one of our family.

Anyone wishing to send messages of support to Bruce Marshall, can e-mail him at bruce_marshall@uskba.com.