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** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... ...SATURDAY,
AUGUST 30, 2003 **
 "2003
USKBA ACTION SPORTS WEEKEND" TO INCLUDE "BATTLEGROUNDS USA MUAY THAI EAST
COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS"
November 8-9, 2003. Mark those dates on your calendar.
The "2003 USKBA ACTION SPORTS WEEKEND" will feature the "2003
USKBA ACTION SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS". Just added to the tournament will
be the "BATTLEGROUNDS USA MUAY THAI EAST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS" presented
by UNLIMITED ARTS.
The "BATTLEGROUNDS USA MUAY THAI EAST COAST
CHAMPIONSHIPS" will be tournament style Muay Thai bouts that will be
open to kids and adults, males and females of all ages. Everyone is invited.
For additional information, contact Ace Ramirex at 201-387-1811, or
visit their website at www.battlegroundsusa.com. |
** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... ...THURSDAY,
AUGUST 27, 2003 **
^
 USKBA
GOES TO JAPAN
Exhibition In Tokyo Marks First Collaboration
Between USKBA and Japan
In 2000, while on a trip to the Ukraine, we had the pleasure of meeting
Mr.
Koichi "Booker K" Kawasaki, the matchmaker for PRIDE. He was
at our "Team USA vs Team Ukraine" events in two of the three cities
we toured with competitions. Although the events consisted primarily of
Full Contact Kickboxing bouts, on one of the events there were a couple
of Shootfighting bouts that he had come to preside over. After three years
of communication between the USKBA and Mr. Kawasaki, the decision
was made to have the USKBA bring a 'kickboxer' to Japan for an exhibition
against one of Japan's pride and joy fighters...Hiroyuki Doi, a
Shootfighting World Champion.
It seems like there are action sport events in Japan at the rate of
one a week. Mr. Kawasaki was looking for a kickboxer to go against Doi
in a five round exhibition to showcase a kickboxer vs a shootfighter. The
rules were altered and the rounds were cut down to three.  One
of the flashier Full Contact Kickboxers, at under 147 lbs, contacted the
USKBA
about taking this exhibition against Doi. Enter Keith "The Hammer" Nesbitt.
Although he dabbled in Muay Thai and Leg Kick fights recently, Nesbitt
was ready to go back to Full Contact Kickboxing and show that he could
hang with Doi in a modified rules bout. Representing the
USKBA for
this exhibition in Japan will be Steve Ventura, owner of NYKK
Gym in New York City and a USKBA ACTION
SPORTS promoter. He will be meeting with Mr. Kawasaki to discuss
future relations between the USKBA and Japan and extending an invitation
to Mr. Kawasaki to bring amateur fighters to the 2003
USKBA ACTION SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS on November 8th & 9th at
RexPlex Sports Complex in New Jersey.
The exhibition between Nesbitt and Doi will take place on Saturday,
August 30th at Velfarre ...one of Tokyo's upscale and well know
dance clubs. The following day, Mr. Kawasaki will be holding a Pancrase
event also in Tokyo. Two action sport events in two days in the same city.
Both are expected to draw sellout crowds. |
** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... SATURDAY,
AUGUST 23, 2003 **
 "COMBATZONE
3" INVADES REVERE MASSACHUSETTS ON SEPTEMBER 20th
Press Release / August 22, 2003 / For Immediate Release
Contact: Bob Trieger / 978.664.0386 / bobtfcp@hotmail.com
AMESBURY, Mass. – Full Contact Kickboxing, as well as
Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts fighting, returns to Revere (MA) on Saturday
night, September 20 with “COMBATZONE 3,” presented by Trilogy/Black Belt
Productions, at Club Lido in the Wonderland Entertainment Center (formerly
Wonderland Ballroom).
“Some of the top pros and amateurs in Full Contact Kickboxing,
Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts are going to be fighting on this show”,
promoter Bruce Marshall said. “We also have some skilled women fighters.
Fans are going to watch an exciting, action-packed show with some great
boxing, kicking and submission holds. This is the sport of the future.”
 A
pair of heavyweight Full Contact Kickboxing eliminator matches headline
“COMBATZONE 3” with four contenders trying to better position themselves
for a future world title shot. In a pair of five round bouts (2-minute
rounds), No. 1 rated Mike "Fighting Irish" Ryan, of New York, faces Jason
“The Trooper” Bonacorsi, of Concord (NH) in Super Fight I, while John “The
Bull” Marzullo, of Providence (RI) squares-off against Scott “The Skull
Crusher” Jones, of Salisbury, in Super Fight II.
Also in Full Contact Kickboxing, Gary “The Bone” Bonenfant,
of Manchester (NH) defends his Super Middleweight Championship Title against
Frank “Goodfella” D’Ambra, of Rochester (NY); Richard “The Fighting Cop”
Feliciano, of New Bedford (MA) seeks to avenge his only loss against Huzon
Alexander, of Vermont, for the middleweight title.
Super cruiserweights Jimmy Rau, of Amesbury (MA) and Matt
Parlagori, of Concord (NH), are scheduled in a three-round match. Middleweights
John Levessour, of Manchester (NH) and Greg Rogers, of Concord (NH), also
battle in a three-rounder for the Combatzone Championship.
Two female matches are scheduled with middleweights Peggy
Morgan, of Manchester (NH) versus Cheryl Hall, of Acushnet (MA), welterweights
Suzie Paschkewitz, of Boston, and Dawna Creighton, of Quincy (MA).
In three-round (2-minute rounds) Muay Thai action, Revere
(MA) cruiserweight Bill Newcomb takes on Derek Szmyt, of Boston; and in
San Shou action; Michael Norman, of Boston, meets James Battle, of New
York City; welterweights Albert Pope, of Riverdale (CT) faces Ian Morgan,
of New York City.
Mixed Martial Arts (“No Holds Barred”) fights with two
five-minute rounds feature cruiserweights Bobby Dias (Dighton, MA)-Bill
Mahoney (Rockland, MA), cruiserweights Lee McNeil (Manchester, NH)-Joe
Borges (Fall River, MA).
All matches and fighters are subject to change.
The doors open at 7 p.m. with the first bout at for 8
p.m. Ticket prices are $30.00 general admission, $50.00 ringside, $65.00
first row ringside, $100.00 VIP stage seating. Tickets are available at
local martial art studios or by calling Bruce Marshall at 978.828.2149
or 603.926.4812 or at Strawberries Music and Video Ticket Outlets and Club
Lido (781.289.3080).
(contact publicist Bob Trieger at 978.664.0386 or bobtfcp@hotmail.com
for press credentials by 12 noon, Sept. 17th). |
** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... THURSDAY,
AUGUST 21, 2003 **
^
 LANE
RETAINS USKBA KICKBOXING WORLD TITLE AND MMA REIGNS SUPREME ON "RING OF
COMBAT 4"
USKBA ACTION SPORTS
Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia's "RING OF COMBAT 4", held
at Caesars Atlantic City on August 15, 2003, produced non stop MMA and
Full Contact Kickboxing action for the Standing Room Only crowd.
 The
USKBA
Full Contact Kickboxing Super Lightweight World Championship Title
was on the line with Champion TIM “Bring The Pain” LANE defending
his title against ERIK "The Hurricane" MARSHALL. Lane truly lived
up to his nickname. This fight was action packed from start to finish!
Round One opened with a very short feeling out process as these two fighters
exchanged kicks and punches. By the middle of the round, Marshall was landing
more punches and kicks. Shortly after, Lane turned up the heat and landed
some solid shots staggering Marshall. In Round Two, Marshall was ready
to wage war. The two exchanged punches, but it was Lane that controlled
the ring landing relentless  body
shots. Round Three was more of the same, these two warriors exchanged strong
punches and kicks. In Round Four, Lane landed some powerful kicks to the
body followed by more big punches. Lane trapped Marshal in the corner and
began to tear him with a barrage of body and head shots dropping Marshall.
Referee Jim Garguilo counted to ten before Marshall was able to get up.
The
winner, and still champion, by KO 1:59 of Round Four ...Tim “Bring The
Pain" Lane.
Now on to the Mixed Martial Arts Action. All bouts were scheduled for
three 5 minute rounds. The night opened up with an explosive bout between
DEREK
JOHNSON and GREG KILLIAN for the Battle of the Cruiserweights.
Johnson was relentless with his take downs. Killian was able to defend
some with solid punches, but Johnson was able to take him to the mat several
times. After some exchanges on the ground the fighters were stood back
up by the  referee.
The two exchanged punches. Killian connected with a big right hand sending
Johnson to the mat. As Killian followed up, Johnson nearly fell out of
the ring. The referee stopped the match and restarted the fighters in the
middle of the ring. Johnson was able to regain his composure and weather
the storm. In Round Two, Johnson was able to take Killian to the mat and
throw some heavy punches from Killian’s half guard. Round Three was just
as exciting. At the opening of the round, Johnson shot in for the double
leg as Killian quickly tried for the guillotine choke. When they hit the
ground, Killian switched to a Kimaura attempt, but Johnson walked right
out of it. Killian was however able to roll Johnson and gain top control.
Once on top, Killian landed some heavy body shots then attempted an arm
bar. Johnson, in order to escape the arm bar, rolled out of the ring. The
fighters were stood up once again. For the remainder of the round the two
exchanging punches. Johnson scored another takedown. The fighters were
brought to their feet several times. The fight went to the Judges' Scorecards
and the decision went to the winner by split decision ...Greg Killian.
The second bout of the night was The Battle Of the Women. LAURA d'AUGUSTE
vs. TANYA VLAHAC. This fight was a real show of skill and heart
from both women. At the opening of Round One, they met in the center of
the ring and traded punches. After a brief  exchange,
Laura started landing solid shots straight down the middle, as Tanya tried
to cover up. After weathering that storm, Tanya began firing back and found
herself once again trading blows with Laura. By the end of Round One, Tanya’s
face was beat red and her eye was swollen, but that didn’t slow her down.
Round Two resembled Round One. Laura was clearly controlling the fight
landing just about everything she threw. Tanya attempted a few take downs
but was unsuccessful. Round Three was another exciting round. The two exchanged
punches and kicks once again, but it was Laura that would walk away victorious.
The
winner by doctor stoppage at 1:58 of Round Three ...Laura d'Auguste.
 Next
up was the Battle of the Heavyweights. TOM MULLER vs JOHN ROTONDELLA.
This bout opened with an awesome display of skill by Muller. He opened
the round with a beautiful high round kick, followed by a solid leg kick
and a double leg take down. Rotondella gained half guard, but Muller was
able to pass and get side mount then full mount where he rained down punches.
Rotondella tried to escape but Muller was able to take his back and lock
in a rear naked choke. The winner by submission (rear naked choke) at
3:37 of Round One ...Tom Muller.
The next bout was a Superfight featuring JOSE RODRIGUEZ vs EDSON
CARVALHO. As no surprise, Rodriguez came out throwing heavy leather.
Seconds into Round One,  Rodriguez
connected with a solid right buckling the legs of Carvalho. Rodriguez then
threw Carvalho to the ground and began throwing heavy punches. As Carvalho
regrouped, Rodriguez brought the fight back to their feet. After a brief
exchange, Carvalho scored a single leg takedown. Carvalho gained top control
and applied a compression choke, smothering Rodriguez with his chest. The
winner by Submission (compression choke) at 1:31 of Round One ...Edson
Carvalho.
The Rematch between LUKE CUMMO and DAVID TIRELLI. These
two met at the last "RING OF COMBAT" where the match was stopped
by the doctor for a cut on the nose of Tirelli. In Round One, the fighters
traded punches and take downs. Cummo attempted some submissions but Tirelli
was able to easily defend. In Round Two, after another brief exchange,  Tirelli
pulled guard and attempted a guillotine choke. Cummo pops his head out
and the two stand back up. Tirelli throws a knee. Cummo catches it and
takes Tirelli down. Cummo lands some big punches from the guard of Tirelli
before passing to side mount. Tirelli tries to defend and Cummo takes his
back. Tirelli reverses it and ends up in Cummo’s guard throwing punches
of his own. Early In Round Three, Tirelli lands some big punches on what
seemed to be an exhausted Cummo. Shortly after that Cummo connects with
some solid punches of his own rocking Tirelli . This bout went to the Judges'
Scorecards and the decision went to the winner by unanimous decision
...David Tirelli.
"RING OF COMBAT" Super Light Heavyweight Championship. PETER
“Drago” SELL vs. CHRIS LIGUORI. In Round One, both fighters quickly
went to the ground with Sell in the guard of Liguori. They traded
punches on the ground with Sell getting the better of  the
exchange. Sell worked on passing Liguori’s guard while dropping bombs.
Liguori answered back with solid strikes from the bottom. In Round Two,
Sell gets a takedown and regains top control. Liguori avoids a Kimaura
attempted by Sell and is able to get to his feet, but Sell shoots and takes
him to the mat with a double leg. Liguori reverses and takes top control
landing some big punches of his own. Sell was able to get off of his back
and tried to double leg Liguori. Liguori was able to sprawl, hold control
and land a few  more
punches until the end of the round. Round Three was the best round. There
was non stop action. Liguori lands a couple of punches before Sell double
legs him and gains side control and connects with some solid punches. Sell
made a few submission attempts. Liguori escapes them and lands more punches.
Liguori stands but Sell quickly takes him back down. They get back up,
clinch and fall back to the mat and Liguori gets side control and drops
big punches. They stand back up and as Sell goes for another take-down,
the bell rings putting an end to this awesome fight. The winner, and
champion, by split decision ...Peter “Drago” Sell.
"RING OF COMBAT" Cruiserweight Championship. Champion JAMES
GABERT vs. EDDY ROLON. Round One saw the fighters quickly hitting
the mat with Gabert in Rolon’s guard. They were both active with Gabert
maintaining top control while Rolon was trying to lock Gabert's leg with
his own legs. Eventually they stalemated and the referee stood  them
back up. Rolon under hooks Gabert's arm and tries to roll him, but Gabert
is able to base out and regain top control. In Round Two, Rolon throws
a leg kick, Gabert catches it and slams Rolon to the mat. Gabert again
takes side mount and throws punches. After Rolon neutralized Gabert's punches,
the referee again brings the fighters back to their feet. Gabert landed
some strong leg kicks before clinching and going back to the mat with Rolon
in Gabert's guard. Rolon then stands out of Gabert's guard and does a front
flip to pass guard (this move looked like it came right out of the books
of Sakuraba)! Gabert was able to  regain
top control just before the round ended. In Round Three, the fighters clenched
and exchanged knees. Gabert scores another takedown and gets top control
once again. Rolon reaches back for an ankle lock but Gabert escapes, takes
top control and lands some punches. Rolon again neutralized the punches
of Gabert and the referee stands them back up. Rolon tries to pull guard
but Gabert gets full mount and starts throwing down punches. Rolon escapes
looking for a heel hook. Gabert tries for the same but loses it and lands
some good body shots. Seconds later, the round ends. The winner, and
still Champion by unanimous decision ...James Gabert.
Main Event Super Fight. NICKY “The Mad Monkey” SERRA vs RICK McCOY.
The fight opened with a brief exchange. The fighters quickly clinch landing
some good body shots.  Serra
showed why he’s called “The Mad Monkey” by jumping into a flying triangle
taking McCoy to the mat. Once on the ground, Serra tightened the triangle
and threw a barrage of heavy punches to the head of McCoy while occasionally
looking over to his corner smiling. McCoy tried to escape but the triangle
was too tight and he eventually tapped out. The winner by submission
(triangle choke) at 2:58 of Round One ...Nicky Serra.
All bouts were USKBA ACTION SPORTS Sanctioned
under the auspices of the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, Larry
Hazzard, Commissioner, Sylvester Cuyler, Chief Inspector. The
referees were Dan Miragliotta, Kevin Mulhull and Jim Garguilo.
The judges were Kuhn Fred Fitzgerald, Shihan Fred Corritone and
Master
Frank Borosso. Participating studios included; Panza Kickboxing,
Hollobaugh's Kickboxing, Team Tiger Schulmann, Serra-Longo Competition
Team, Team End Game, Pitt's Pen, Tri-State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team, Team
Renzo Gracie, Total Fitness and Team Prodigy.
For information on future "RING OF COMBAT"
events, contact USKBA ACTION SPORTS
Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia at
718-372-9089.^ |
** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... SATURDAY,
AUGUST 16, 2003 **
 LANE
"BRINGS THE PAIN" AND RETAINS USKBA WORLD TITLE BY 4TH ROUND KO
If
there was any doubt in anyone's mind about how good USKBA Full Contact
Kickboxing Super Lightweight World Champion TIM "Bring The Pain" LANE
is, just ask anyone lucky enough to be at Caesars Atlantic City last night.
There is no doubt that the answer you will get is..."WOW!" At 1:59 of Round
4, Lane KO'd challenger and WKO, PKF, IKF and ISKA
Champion ERIK "The Hurricane" MARSHALL to retain his USKBA World
Title.
Not only was this bout a treat to all Full Contact Kickboxing fans, but
the win was also a fitting present to USKBA Kickboxer Kelly Hinton.
Lane and Hinton will be married later this week. If ever there was role
model for youngsters to get on the right track and straighten their lives
out, Lane is it. Lane has come from the streets to World Kickboxing Champion
by hard work and determination. Congratulations and best wishes to Tim
and Kelly!
The full story, and pictures, of this bout and
all other USKBA Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia's "RING OF COMBAT
4" action will be posted as soon as the article is completed by special
correspondent John Potenza. |
** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... WEDNESDAY,
AUGUST 13, 2003 **
 TIM
"Bring The Pain" LANE
USKBA WORLD CHAMPION
"RING OF COMBAT 4" / AUG. 15,
2003
On August 15, 2003, USKBA Super Lightweight World Champion
TIM "Bring The Pain" LANE will defend his title against ERIK MARSHALL
on World Champion Louis Neglia's "RING OF COMBAT 4" at Caesars Atlantic
City. We put Tim Lane "In The Spotlight" to learn more about
this World Champion.
 Q:
What
style(s) of ring sports do you compete in?
A: My style of sportfighting is Full Contact Kickboxing.
Q: Where do you train,
how do you train, who do you train with and how long have you been training?
A: A) I mainly train in Greenvale N.Y., but I also travel
around the tri-state area for sparring partners.
B) I train my kickboxing and boxing
with the Undisputed Super HeavyWeight Champion of the World Derek Panza
and my mitt man is Keith Trimble who has sharpened my punches and kicks
like a razor!
C) My strength and conditioning coach
is Scooter Honig who has been absent from my last 4 fights due to being
on tour with LL Cool J, but now that he is back I am in the best shape
of my life and I am stronger than I have ever been.
Q: What is your occupation?
A: I am a full time kickboxing instructor.
Q: What do you consider
to be the best fight of your career?
A: I do not feel like I have had a best fight yet, if
Erik Marshall does not quit early, he will be my best fight due to
the fact that I have had all the proper training with all my people in
my camp.
Q: What do you attribute
your success to?
 A:
I attribute my success to hard work and dedication.
Q: Who do you look up
to?
A: I look up to my parents, they are very hard working
people who always tried to guide me in the right direction!
Q: What would you like
our USKBA Website visitors to know about your personal and family life?
A: I love my family and I only have one princess in my
life, named Kelly Hinton, who has stuck by my side threw all the hard times
of my fight career and is the inspiration of so much of what I do in my
life. Five days after the fight her name will be Kelly Lane!!!!!!
Q: What are your thought on
your upcoming fight with Erik Marshall?
A: I am going to destroy Erik Marshall!
Q: What message would
you like to give anyone who wants to follow in your footsteps by becoming
a fighter?
A: Anyone wanting to follow in my footsteps as a sportfighter
I would have to say to them "STAY IN SCHOOL!!!!!" You have to have
something to fall back on in case of injury which happens all the time
in the sport of fighting. So listen up, "GET YOUR EDUCATION".
We thank Tim Lane for taking the time
to be "In The Spotlight".
Anyone wishing to contact Tim Lane may do so by
e-mailing tim_lane@uskba.com.
Come see Tim Lane in person as he defends his
USKBA
Super Lightweight World Championship Title on August 15, 2003 on
USKBA
Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia's "RING OF COMBAT 4" at Caesars
Atlantic City. For tickets and information, call 718-372-9089.
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** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... TUESDAY,
AUGUST 12, 2003 **
ERIK
MARSHALL
USKBA WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER
"RING OF COMBAT 4" / AUG. 15,
2003
On August 15, 2003, ERIK MARSHALL will fight USKBA
Super Lightweight World Champion TIM "Bring The Pain" LANE for Lane's
title on World Champion Louis Neglia's "RING OF COMBAT 4" at Caesars
Atlantic City. We put Erik Marshall "In The Spotlight" to
learn more about this worthy challenger.
 Q:
What
style(s) of ring sports do you compete in?
A: I compete in Full Contact Kickboxing.
Q: Where do you train,
how do you train, who do you train with and how long have you been training?
A: I train at Hollobaugh's Kickboxing Center with Sensei
Mike Hollobaugh and at my place the other days. We train with focus pads,
heavy bag, kicking shields, circuit training and lots of sparring. I have
been training for over ten years with Sensei Mike and Vickie Hollobaugh.
Q: What is your occupation?
A: I'm a fitness instructor and I do Home Improvements.
Q: What do you consider
to be the best fight of your career?
A: My best fight as an amateur was with Scotty Mock and
my best professional fight was twelve hard rounds with Herman Arias. I
beat Herman for the WKO and PKF World Title Jr. Middleweight titles.
Q: What do you attribute
your success to?
 A:
I attribute my success to hard work, dedication, and training from Sensei
Mike Hollobaugh. Also, to all the champions that have come out and trained
with me at Hollobaugh's Kickboxing Center. I would like to thank
all of my sparring partners for being there for me.
Q: Who do you look up
to?
A: I look up to my family for putting up with long hours
of training and being alone when I have to fly to different places to fight.
Q: What would you like
our USKBA Website visitors to know about your personal and family life?
A: I want people to know that I do whatever I have to
do to achieve my goals. I have trained really hard for this fight and I
am very focused. I enjoy spending time with my wife, two kids and
my friends. I really like getting together with family and friends
and having cookouts.
Q:
What are your thought on
your upcoming fight with Tim Lane?
A: My fight with Tim Lane will be tough, but I will come
out the CHAMPION.
Q:
What is your ultimate goal?
A: To be the best kickboxer and roll model for my kids
and kids all over the world that are wanting to become future kickboxers.
Q: What message would
you like to give anyone who wants to follow in your footsteps by becoming
a fighter?
A: I would say to all future fighters to stay focused,
do it for yourself and no one else. You have to have your family
or the ones closest to you on your side or it makes it harder.
We thank Erik Marshall for taking
the time to be "In The Spotlight".
Anyone wishing to contact Erik Marshall may do
so by e-mailing erik_marshall@uskba.com.
Come see Erik Marshall in person as he goes for
the
USKBA Super Lightweight World Championship Title on August 15,
2003 on
USKBA Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia's "RING OF COMBAT
4" at Caesars Atlantic City. For tickets and information, call 718-372-9089.
Visit the USKBA Website tomorrow when we put TIM
"Bring The Pain" LANE... "In The Spotlight". |
** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... SUNDAY,
AUGUST 10, 2003 **
 USKBA
CHAMPION TAREK RASHED WINS BOXING DEBUT
Press Release by Tommy "Bee" Bottone / August 10,
2003
In a scheduled four round Junior Middleweight battle that
took place at Jimmy's Bronx Cafe on August 8, 2003, Tarek " The Lebanese
Tiger "Rached of Ridge NY defeated Brooklyn's Mangie Conteh. This
was Tarek Rached's pro boxing debut.
Round 1: The fight started out with good action
as Rached took control with some strong right hands and his opponent firing
back with some good counters. Rached had the edge in this round.
Round 2: Rached tried to come out strong
again but his opponent came out faster and landed some good shots causing
Rached to fight hard. Rached landed a good right hand counter dropping
his opponent in this round.
Round 3: Rached tried to continue where he
left off the previous round, but his opponent had a different plan. Conteh
came out on fire and out punched Rached to win the round. Conteh showed
Rached that he was in a real fight and he must step up to the plate if
he wants to win.
Round 4: This was the round in which Rached
had to show that he was good enough to be a pro boxer. Rached is known
for his excellent kicks in kickboxing. Now Rached proved he can box as
well. He started out fast and landed some strong punches early causing
his opponent to spit out his mouth piece many times. The referee issued
a one point deduction on Conteh for doing this.
Rached won by unanimous decision. After the fight, Rached
said on Metro TV that he wants to improve on his boxing and wants to become
a boxing champion and do as well in boxing as he has done in kickboxing.
Tarek Rached is a Pro kickboxer, formerly of Lebanon,
now training with TOMMY "BEE" BOTTONE (AFC  Kickboxing
in Middle Island NY) in Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and K-1 Rules fights.
He has been training in New York for the past year. Before coming to New
York, Rached fought in over 40 countries in kickboxing competitions winning
titles in Full Contact and Low Kick Rules with many organizations such
as the WPKA, WAKO and WKA. Since being in the United States, he has also
become the USKBA U.S. Champion in Low Kick Rules.
For more info on upcoming fights for Tarek Rached check
out: www.ringoffirekickboxing.com.
If anyone is interested in having Rached fight on any event, contact Tommy
Bottone at tommy@ringoffirekickboxing.com.
Keep an eye on Tarek Rached as he continues his climb
in boxing ! |
** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... TUESDAY,
AUGUST 5, 2003 **
^
SAPP
TO TACKLE KIMO ON AUGUST 15TH IN K-1 EVENT IN LAS VEGAS
Superheavyweights to get it on in K-1 rules Superfight
at “K-1 Battle of the Bellagio”
***For Immediate Release*** / From Mike Afromowitz / July 22, 2003
What happens when an irresistible force collides with
an immovable object? K-1 is about to let the world find out on Friday,
August 15th when Kimo Leopoldo clashes with Bob “The Beast” Sapp at Las
Vegas’ Bellagio Hotel and Casino during “K-1: Battle at the Bellagio.”
The event will be televised live on Pay-Per-View.
 Yesterday,
the premiere martial arts combat sports promotion officially named the
6 foot 2 inch, 275-pound Leopoldo as the opponent of the most watched man
in mixed martial arts, whose appearance in Sin City next month will mark
his first in the United States. The two superheavyweights will meet
in a three, three-minute round K-1 rules Superfight.
Leopoldo, a 34-year-old, eight fight veteran of the UFC
and former Pride competitor, is coming off of an impressive first-round
stoppage of fellow original UFC combatant, David “Tank” Abbott. Just
shy of the two-minute mark of their fight on June 6th at UFC 43, Leopoldo
slapped on a triangle choke which forced Abbott into submission.
The meeting with the 6 foot 3 inch, 375-pound Sapp will
mark only the second time in his career that Leopoldo, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
player more accustomed to punishing his opponents on the mat, will lace
up the boxing gloves for a K-1 bout. In 1995, he was pitted against
Japanese fighter Masaaki Satake and abruptly stopped with a left hook in
the second round. Four months ago, Leopoldo employed the help of
Eddy Millis, commander-in-chief of Rancho Cucamonga, California’s Shark
Tank martial arts training center, to bring his kicking and punching skills
up to par with the rest of his game.
Considering his precarious past, Leopoldo’s willingness
to jump into a bout with the monstrous figure who, twice knocked out four-time
K-1 World Grand Prix champion Ernesto Hoost last year, comes as little
surprise. During his early adulthood, before he found his calling
in the combat ring, Leopoldo kept all kinds of bad company in order to
earn enough money to survive. He later turned to religion as a means
of steering himself in an honest direction. To remind himself to
stay on this path, he tattooed Jesus’ name across his midsection and an
oversized cross on his back.
Sapp, meanwhile, has increasingly been on the radar of
the United States media, which has taken a keen interest in his career
switch from NFL lineman to martial arts wrecking machine. Appearances
in the pages of ESPN magazine and hip-hop bible, The Source, were bolstered
by recent Sapp interviews on FOX Sports Network and Black Entertainment
Television (BET). On Monday, June 23rd, Sapp arguably made his most
significant crossover to date when he graced the cover of leading daily
business newspaper, The Wall Street Journal. |
** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... MONDAY,
AUGUST 4, 2003 **
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 USKBA
OFFICIALS CERTIFICATION SEMINAR IN MIDWEST
USKBA OHIO Representative Jim Cofer has
announced the date for the first Midwest USKBA Officials Certification
Seminar...Friday, September 5, 2003. The seminar will be held at Golden
Lotus Martial Arts at 16 E. Pearl Street in Willard, Ohio and will
begin at 6:00 pm and go until approximately 10:00 pm. This seminar will
certify; Referees, Judges, Scorekeepers, Timekeepers and Kickcounters.
The cost of the seminar will be $45 and will include (upon completion);
USKBA patch, USKBA ID Card and License, USKBA Certificate. Certification
is valid for one year. Limited spaces in class. Contact USKBA OHIO Representative
Jim Cofer for additional details or to sign up at 419-935-8621 or 419-935-0067,
or e-mail: zerodeal@willard-on.net.
"2003
USKBA ACTION SPORTS WEEKEND" TO INCLUDE "KICKBOXING AND CONTINUOUS CONTACT
CHALLENGE"
November 8-9, 2003. Mark those dates on your calendar.
The "2003 USKBA ACTION SPORTS WEEKEND" will feature the "2003
USKBA ACTION SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS". Just added to the tournament will
be the "KICKBOXING AND  CONTINUOUS
CONTACT CHALLENGE" presented by REK SUITS.
The "KICKBOXING AND CONTINUOUS CONTACT CHALLENGE"
will be tournament style Kickboxing and Continuous Contact bouts
that will open for kids and adults, males and females of all ages. Everyone
is invited. For additional information, call Michelle or Jerry Fontanez
at 508-558-0400, or e-mail reksuits@aol.com,
or visit their website at www.reksuits.com.
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** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... SUNDAY,
AUGUST 3, 2003 **
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"XTREME FIGHTING 5" MMA
RESULTS FROM FALL RIVER MA
 USKBA
ACTION SPORTS Promoter Don Banville put together a KO evening
of MMA bouts entitled "XTREME FIGHTING 5" at The Matrix in Fall
River MA on July 26, 2003. The Main Event featured JOE POMFRET (Reality
Self Defense) going against EDDY ROLON (Team End Game/BAMA). At
the beginning of Round 1, Pomfret suffered what seemed to be called an
accidental head cut that had the doctor looking at it and Pomfret's corner
quickly closing it. Under Massachusetts Commission rules, if the cut opened
again the bout would be stopped. Nobody wanted an end to the fight on that
rule. Both fighters continued. At the beginning of Round 2, Pomfret opened
a head cut on Rolon. This time, Pomfret would not let up on the pounding
and the referee stepped in to call a halt to the fight. The winner by
TKO at :25 of Round 2 ...Joe Pomfret.
In other MMA action; BILL MAHONEY (South Shore Sportfighting)
def Bobby Dias (Boneyard) by submission at 4:08 of Round 1, TOM
LAWLOR (JBA) def Rich Mitchell (Williams Martial Arts) by KO
at :54 of Round 1, MARCUS DAVIS (CHOI) def Roger Brackett
(Lakeville TKD) by submission at 2:47 of Round 1.
For information on future USKBA ACTION SPORTS
Promoter Don Banville events, call 508-801-3963.
 FORMER
USKBA WORLD KICKBOXING CHAMPION, MISSY "THE FURY" FIORENTINO, KO'S HER
WAY TO 7-0 ON ESPN2
On Friday, August 1, 2003, former
USKBA Amateur
World Kickboxing Champion MISSY "The Fury" FIORENTINO advanced her
ranking in Professional Female Boxing on ESPN2 in a show at the Hampton
Beach Casino in New Hampshire. Her TKO victory over Liz Drew increased
her record to 7-0 with 5 KO's. What was amazing, and commented on by boxing
commentator Teddy Atlas, was that Fiorentino, over 5 rounds, had punchstat
numbers that showed her throwing over 100 punches per round...and that's
a 2 minute round, not a 3 minute round that they have for men. Fiorentino,
expertly trained and coached by USKBA Promoter Charlie Sampalis,
pounded Drew for 5 rounds so bad that Drew could not see and would not
answer the bell for the final round. Fiorentino takes another step toward
her goal of the World Title.
photo courtesy of RoundCardGirlz.com |
** USKBA
ACTION SPORTS News of... SATURDAY,
AUGUST 2, 2003 **
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 KICKBOXING
WORLD MOURNS LOSS OF MUAY THAI WORLD CHAMPION ALEX GONG
On Friday, August 1, 2003, a possible road rage
incident (as reported by San Francisco TV CBS Channel 5) may have led to
the gunshot death of World Muay Thai Champion and founder of Fairtex
Combat Sports Camp ALEX GONG. Everyone at the USKBA is proud
of Alex Gong and all his accomplishments in our sports and in life. Our
thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone whose lives he touched
at this time of sadness.
For additional information on Alex Gong and related
articles to this incident, please visit the following links:
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