** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2003 **

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USKBA ACTION SPORTS GETTING READY TO WELCOME 2004

As we get ready to welcome in 2004, we thank everyone for their participation in USKBA ACTION SPORTS during 2003 and welcome everyone's participation in USKBA ACTION SPORTS during the coming year. Of particular good news to amateur fighters in New York and surrounding areas, is the ability of USKBA ACTION SPORTS to resume amateur events in New York. In 2004, we are planning to sanction at least one amateur event each month in New York. The first event will be King of San Da:USA presents "NEW YORK SHOWDOWN 6" on January 24th in New York City. This event will feature all amateur San Da bouts. During 2004, we will also be sanctioning other amateur action sports in New York. All amateur fighters looking to fight on any of our New York events, should contact: actionsports@uskba.com. Our New York events are in addition to the events we will continue, or begin, to sanction throughout the United States and abroad.

The planning is under way for the 2004 USKBA ACTION SPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Amateur Tournaments to be held in New Jersey on September 4-5, 2004. We appreciate the response from teams from various countries throughout the world and we will be issuing the Letters of Invitation as soon as everything is confirmed. We encourage all amateur fighters from the United States to also take part in this tournament competition. To be added to our mailing list, e-mail: tournament@uskba.com.

We are in the process of changing the "USKBA Champions and Licensed Fighters" section of our website. All USKBA ACTION SPORTS Licensed Fighters will be listed in their respective weight divisions. In addition, all current USKBA ACTION SPORTS Champions will be listed along with their picture and biographical information. It should be noted that USKBA ACTION SPORTS is a member organization. Only current USKBA ACTION SPORTS Licensed Fighters and Champions will be listed. Once your license expires, your title and placement in our database and on our website also expires. Please keep your USKBA ACTION SPORTS licensing current.

We welcome new promoters and fighters. We offer economical sanctioning and insurance of action sports events. Promoters are under no contracts. Try us once and let us show you what we can do for you. Interested promoters can e-mail: promoter@uskba.com. Promoters and fighters can go to the "USKBA Membership and Licensing" section of our website to find additional information and applications.

Above all...USKBA Promoters, Fighters, Member Clubs, Representatives, Associates, ...this website is for you. We welcome, and encourage, our members to submit articles, announcements and any informative words that we might post. We will continue to provide up to date information on our events...we ask you to provide general information that might be of interest to all our members. Suggestions are always welcome.

Let's work together to make 2004 the best year yet!

** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2003 **

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THREE USKBA ACTION SPORTS PROMOTERS SET THEIR EVENT SCHEDULES FOR 2004

Three USKBA ACTION SPORTS promoters have set their tentative schedule of events for the year 2004. The USKBA urges all promoters to set their schedules for the coming year in order to avoid any scheduling conflicts.

USKBA ACTION SPORTS promoters Steve Ventura and David Ross (King of San Da:USA) have scheduled the following "smoker" events during 2004:

• Saturday, January 24, 2004, "NEW YORK SHOWDOWN 6"
• Saturday, April 3, 2004, "NEW YORK SHOWDOWN 7"
• Saturday, June 5, 2004, "NEW YORK SHOWDOWN 8"
• Saturday, November 6, 2004, "NEW YORK SHOWDOWN 9"

USKBA ACTION SPORTS promoters Bruce and Lucinda Marshall (Trilogy Black Belt Productions) have scheduled the following events during 2004:

• Saturday, March 20, 2004, "COMBATZONE 5" at The Matrix in Taunton MA. Features MMA action.
• Saturday, April 17, 2004, "COMBATZONE 6" at The Lido in Revere MA. Features Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA action.
• Saturday, July 3, 2004, "COMBATZONE 7" at The Matrix in Taunton MA. Features MMA action.
• Saturday, July 10, 2004, "COMBATZONE 8" at The Lido in Revere MA. Features Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA action.
• Saturday, September 18, 2004, "COMBATZONE 9" at The Lido in Revere MA. Features Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA action.
• Saturday, October 23, 2004, "COMBATZONE 10" at The Matrix in Taunton MA. Features MMA action.
• Sunday, October 31, 2004, "BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS" Karate Tournament in Newburyport MA.
• Wednesday, November 24, 2004, "COMBATZONE 11 - Turkey Gobbler" at The Matrix in Taunton MA. Features MMA action.
• Saturday, December 4, 2004, "COMBATZONE 12" at The Lido in Revere MA. Features Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA action.

USKBA ACTION SPORTS promoter Charlie Sampalis (Sampalis Kickboxing) has scheduled the following events during 2004:

• Saturday, January 31, 2004, "SUPERBOUTS 11" at Manfredo's Gym in Pawtucket RI. Features Kickboxing and various action sports.
• Saturday, March 6, 2004, "SUPERBOUTS 12" at Rhode Island Indoor Sports in Warwick RI. Features Kickboxing and various action sports.

** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2003 **

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KING OF SAN DA:USA "NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS" VIDEO RELEASE

Press Release...12-19-03...NYC
Video tapes of the King of San Da USA "North American Championships" (November 8, 2003) will be available the first week of January 2004. There are two tapes available.

Tape 1: Daytime tournament
Complete coverage of both A and B divisions

Tape 2: Saturday night Super Fights featuring
Ian Morgan (NYKK) vs. Rahsaan Kimbrow (Baltimore San Shou) 
Brad Burrick (Ronin) vs. Derek Szmyt (Boston San Shou)
Gina De La Chesnaye (NYKK) vs. Sheila Gallagher (Boston San Shou)
Vladimir Strelnikov (Borodin Muay Thai) vs. Jordon Trujillo (Baltimore San Shou)
Sarah Ponce (Houston San Shou) vs. Chrissy Yandoli (AFC)
Zurab Besiashvili (Republic of Georgia) vs. Bernard Sfeir (Lebanon)

Each tape is over 90 minutes long!
Individual tapes $25 plus $5 shipping and handling
Pre-order Special: both tapes for only $46 (includes shipping and handling)

Send check or money order payable to "CSH Martial Arts Inc."
c/o NYKK
336 W 37th Street, 5th floor
New York NY 10018

Credit card orders call (212) 239-8619
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** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2003 **

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RESULTS FROM
RESCHEDULED
"RING OF COMBAT 5"

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia had not been blessed with good weather when his "RING OF COMBAT 5", MMA event, was scheduled on December 6, 2004. A blizzard forced the event to be rescheduled to December 14th. The morning of December 14th, the snow began falling again. By the time the 11:00 am weigh-in began, the snow had already accumulated on the ground. But this time, the show would go on. At the 4:00 pm scheduled start time, all the fighters were present and the crowd was still filing in.

"RING OF COMBAT 5" Results(as reported by www.ringofcombat.com)

Mike Murray (Team Tiger Schulmann) def Valodia Gevorgyan (Tiger International) by triangle choke at 4:10 of Round 1.
Anthony Ladonna (Serra/Longo) def Eddie Alvarez (Fight Factory) by KO (punches from the mount) at 3:57 of Round 1.
Mike Stine (Team Tiger Schulmann) def Derex Johnson (Team Endgame) bya KO at 0:21 of Round 1.
Luke Cummo (Serra/Longo) def Mike Thatcher (Alex Wilkie) by triangle choke at 1:53 of Round 2.
Jay Hieron (Bellmore Kickboxing/Rodrigo Gracie) def Jermaine Johnson (Team Endgame) by rear choke at 1:02 of Round 1.
Chris Johnson (Team Tiger Schulmann) def Rob Copenhaver (Practical Fighting Concept) by referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 1:21 of Round 1.
Justin Villella (Villella Fight Team) def Carlos Moreno (Team BAMA) by referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 0:39 of Round 2.

For additional information and pictures, go to www.ringofcombat.com.

** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2003 **

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VLADIMIR BORODIN REPORTS ON THE USKBA IN JAPAN FOR SHOOTBOXING CARD
KLIKFELD DOES BATTLE VERSUS JAPAN'S WORLD CHAMPION

From the very beginning, everything was being handled in a professional way. At the airport in Osaka Japan, we did not have to wait a minute to be greeted. As soon as our passports were stamped on December 5th, we were met by World Shootboxing Association representatives Mr. Kariguchi and Mr. Tanaka, who also served as a translator between Japanese and English. An hour after landing, we arrived at the Landmark-Umeda International Hotel, where everyone was given a separate room. Most hotels in Japan have rooms which are not sized for tall or large people, so we had to manage to use a bath tub which was a size of a barrel, and a bed with the size to fit a 12 year old child. But that was not a problem. In Thailand I slept on the floor. Everything else like food, transportation and sightseeing was very well organized.
 

On December 6th, the day before the fight, I had a chance to check my fighter's (Vlad Klikfeld) weight and to have training and warm up sessions at Mr. Kurosawa's Shootboxing Gym. At the gym we were also provided with videotapes of our opponent's fights, which was very unexpected. In most cases foreign promoters are hiding any possible information about the fighter you are going to face in the ring. In the evening, we were invited to a dinner at one of the best traditional Japanese restaurants in Osaka. The food was just awesome. One cannot even imagine what Japanese chefs can do with regular onions, carrots and chicken. The taste of the food was simply amazing.

On Sunday, December 7th (the day of the fight), we had the doctor's check up, where fighters were seen by one of the most experienced sport medicine specialists in Japan. Every fighter was given a drug and anabolic usage test. After that we had a rest period for about two hours and then the show started at the Osaka Civic Cultural Center. The opening ceremony for "S of the World Vol 6" was very theatrical with confetti and flying ribbons thrown at the ring. Officials were called and announced, loud and respectful, by one of the best kickboxers in the world, former champion Mr. Caesar Takeshi, founder of World Shootboxing Association. Then the fights started. The regular fights were three rounds each and tittle fights were five rounds each all with one minute breaks between rounds. It was very interesting to see how the Japanese audience was watching the fights in total silence, reacting loud only when a punch or a kick successfully reached one of the competing fighters. Totally different from our events in America where everybody is trying to tell the fighter what to do on the ring. Also, very interesting for me as a trainer, was to watch the faces of the Japanese fighters while being hit or kicked. Japanese fighters do not show pain on their face even when they are suffering from good powerful shots. Even on the way down to the canvas, they don't change their face and don't show pain. It is something quite new for me to work on with my fighters. It happened that our fight was the Main Event of the evening and the fight before us was the fight between a Japanese champion and an Australian challenger. All Japanese fighters are very well trained and for them to lose to a foreigner is a big shame. Fights were going very fast and within about two hours fight number seven was called. That was the fight of the Australian fighter, who was just a 19 year old beginner, facing a 31 year old Japanese champion. Japanese fighter had to defend his tittle, and was not very serious about his opponent who really looked as a beginner. But, we all know in the fighting business that anything can happen. In the second round the Australian kid throws a tremendous left hook right to the chin of his opponent and knocks him out cold. The audience is in silent shock as the guy who got knocked out is a real star there. Winner announced, trophies given and our fight is being called next.

It's very hard when in the ring you have to combine fighting attacks with the knowledge that you need only a knock out to win the fight. Without the KO, the home town fighter has an advantage in everything. And here, my fighter Vlad Klikfeld is facing World Shootboxing Champion Ogata Kenichi, one of the best Japanese fighters and someone who has fought the best fighters worldwide. On the other hand, you becoming the best by fighting the best. We began putting our plan together which was to take Kenichi out with good long distance boxing attacks along with push, side and back kick combinations. At the very beginning of the first round, Vlad delivers tremendous right strait to Kenichi's left eye. Vlad's job has begun because I can see the start of the swelling on Kenichi's eye. Kenichi goes on the ropes, in full defense, missing right hook to the floating rib and round house kick in the same spot. Feeling the danger he's in, Kenichi attempts to make a submission and throw, legal techniques by Shootboxing rules. Knowing that Shootboxing allows standing submissions and throws, I spent several weeks training Vlad in Russian Sambo that gave us good results. None of Kenichi's attempts to throw Vlad, and get the points, were successful. At the end of the first round, Vlad delivers a perfect jumping back kick to Kenichi's chest. The bell rings to signal the end of the first round. In the corner, I advise Vlad to make a big blow with left body hook to the liver as I see a big opening on Kenichi's defense. Round two. Here happens something I would never expect to occur. At the beginning of the round, Kenichi is faking a right straight to the head and blows left inside low kick right into the Vlad's left knee. Vlad goes down and gets up and referee right away gives first standing 8 count. This Kenichi move was similar to a Professional illegal move which was used by Filho when he fought Rick Roufus in K-1. Filho kept kicking Roufus' knees until Roufus could not even walk. I felt the power of that blow on Vlad and began to worry. Usually, in kickboxing or thaiboxing, kicks to the knees are prohibited by rules and I expected the referee to worn Ogata for that. But nothing happened and the fight went on. I caught Vlad's iron face look and understood something was wrong...a torn ligament I predicted. Kenichi felt it too, and in the next moment threw his second right low kick to Vlad's left knee, landing like a cannon. Same story, referee does not do anything but give another 8 stand count. Vlad started limping and the crowd went crazy. Vlad jumped in doing everything possible to catch Kenichi. They both were deliver blows back and fourth, During one of Vlad's right high kicks, Kenichi shows his real superiority and experience. At the very same moment of Vlad's kick, Kenichi catches Vlad with a super speed right low kick (cut kick in pro language) in the same spot (left outside knee section of the supporting leg) as the previous two knee kicks. Kenichi follows his kick with a left body hook.
Vlad can't walk because of the injury. Referee stops the fight and the announcement is made that Kenichi is a TKO winner. Sad, but what is done is done. For Vlad, it's a very good learning experience by facing a fighter with more then 60 pro fights on his record and seeing the world and other fighting systems and specialists.

Right after the fights, the official dinner was given to the fighters, officials and sponsors. During the dinner, Mr. Caesar Takeshi, president of World Shootboxing Association, gave a speech about the growing popularity of fighting sports worldwide and about the friendly steps being made between the United States Kickboxing Association and World Shootboxing Association in the future. After Mr. Takeshi talked, I was given time for a speech as the USKBA representative. I expressed our thanks to Japanese promoters, sponsors and officials and to Mr.Takeshi himself for inviting us to the show. I talked about the next time we meet, we will bring a full team to Japan and promised that next time we will be more prepared as we have now seen the best Japanese fighter level. After the dinner, the major sponsor of the show, Mr. Koichi Hatayama, chairman of the biggest Japanese private security company ARES, invited best fighters for a farewell party to a privately owned club. We were among those invited. At the party, Mr. Hatayama told everybody that he was very impressed with the foreign fighters' competing skills and techniques used in the fights. He thanked all the trainers for delivering the authentic training methods used in their work outs and welcomed everybody to come back again for future competition.

Early the next morning, right on time, the transportation arrived to take us to the airport. It felt good to come back to the USA. The experience was rewarding and promised a future of continuing relations between the USKBA and the World Shootboxing Association. We look forward to the next opportunity. I will begin Shootboxing training classes in my gym to better prepare the fighters who will make up USKBA TEAM USA the next time we go to Japan. I can be contacted at MuaythaiNY@aol.com, or by calling 718-332-7993.

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LOU NEGLIA'S "RING OF COMBAT 5" READY TO GO THIS SUNDAY

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia's"RING OF COMBAT 5", planned for Saturday, December 6th, will be ready to roll this Sunday, December 14th, at RexPlex Sports Complex in Elizabeth NJ. RexPlex Sports Complex is located across from Newark Airport, off of Exit 13A of the New Jersey Turnpike. Doors will open at 3:00 PM and the action will begin at 4:00 PM. This event will feature some of the top talent in MMA competition. Many fighters what have appeared on USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia's  events have gone on to the UFC and other major MMA promotions.

All tickets purchased for the Saturday night December 6th "RING OF COMBAT 5" show will be honored on Sunday, December 14th. If you have any questions, or need to purchase tickets, you may call Louis Neglia’s Martial Arts Academy at (718) 372-9089 or email msachs@tsk.com. 

** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2003 **

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USKBA TO START SANCTIONING AMATEUR EVENTS IN NEW YORK STATE AGAIN

The USKBA will be back in New York State sanctioning amateur events. The first amateur event will be "NEW YORK SHOWDOWN 6" to be held on Saturday, January 24, 2004 at NYKK GYM, located at 43 West 24th Street, 3rd Floor, in New York City. For information, call 212-242-2453. This event will be an all amateur San Shou/San Da event. 

The USKBA is working on a program to sanction at least one amateur event in New York each month. These events are being coordinated with full cooperation with the New York State Athletic Commissionand in full compliance with NY State law. Under this cooperation, we are working on Full Contact Kickboxing, San Shou/San Da and Muay Thai amateur events in New York. 

Any amateur fighters who would like to appear on these events should e-mail info@uskba.com and provide suitable information to be considered. Any promoters who would like to schedule an amateur USKBA Sanctioned event in New York should e-mail promoter@uskba.com.

** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2003 **

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NEITHER SNOW NOR SLEET NOR BLIZZARD CAN STOP POGUE FROM UNIFYING WORLD TITLES

It was an eagerly awaited Full Contact Kickboxing bout between two respected athletes for the USKBA and ISKA World Championship Titles. The maximum agreed weight limit was 172 lbs. USKBA World Champion RANDALL "The Perfessor" POGUE came in at a cut 168 lbs. ISKA World Champion TONY "TNT" VENTURA came in at a cut 170 lbs. This was to be a scheduled 12 Round battle using unified rules of the USKBA and ISKA under the auspices of the Massachusetts Boxing Commission. The first few seconds of the bout set the pace. At the opening bell, Pogue rushed Ventura and kept on him. Ventura was able move back and come at Pogue. Pogue kept busy and fought a smart round as he crowded Ventura to the point where there were a few seconds left in the round and Ventura had five kicks remaining. Ventura was able to shoot off a few kicks, but fell 2 short of the mandatory 8 kicks per round. This was to be Pogue's night. During the 12 rounds, Ventura had 2 rounds where he missed the MKR (Minimum Kick Rule) resulting in a point deduction in each of the two rounds. In one round, Pogue was issued a one point deduction for kicking in the back. In another round, Ventura was issued a point deduction for holding behind the head. Pogue controlled the fight with side kicks and effectiveness. Ventura was on the canvas, courtesy of Pogue, in three rounds. Pogue finished strong by winning the last three rounds on all judges' scorecards. At the end of 12 rounds, the judges were called on to render the decision. Judge D'Agostino scored the fight 118-107.5, Judge Rita scored the fight 119-102.5 and Judge Markauskas scored the fight 118-105 for the winner by unanimous decision and USKBA and ISKA World Champion ...Randall Pogue (see top photo of ISKA President Cory Schafer, Randall Pogue, Promoter Bruce Marshall and Tony Ventura).

On Saturday, December 6, 2003, USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Bruce and Lucinda Marshall ran the fourth installment of their "COMBATZONE" series. Seems like a simple statement, however, running this event was nothing short of a miracle. A few days before the event, the weather forecast was ominous. Two snow storms were heading to New York and New England. The promoters, Bruce and Lucinda, made calls to all the fighters, the Commission, the sanctioning bodies and everyone they could think of who was associated with their event. Even though the weather forecast was tentatively bad, there was a chance the Boston area would not be hit hard. The day before the event, it was now definite that the Boston area would not be spared. Bruce and Lucinda did not want to spoil what was to be a big event for the sport. But how could this event go on? Who would travel in such inclement weather to watch a mixture of Kickboxing and MMA bouts? Was the Main Event for the unification of theUSKBA and ISKA World Titles with Pogue and Ventura enough to bring people out? Pogue didn't have to travel all the way from Philadelphia...Ventura didn't have to travel away from his family in New Bedford...ISKA President Cory Schafer didn't have to fly all the way up from sunny Florida...Huzon Alexander didn't have to travel from the snowstorm's hardest hit area in Vermont...Renat Myrzabekov didn't have to travel all the way from where the storm first hit in New York...all the Massachusetts Boxing Commission people and Officials, led by Commissioner Leo Gerstel, didn't have to come down for a weigh-in the day before and travel back to the venue in the midst of the blizzard...all the fighters didn't have to honor their word to come to fight...the USKBAbabes' Paige didn't have to travel from New York knowing that she might be stranded in Massachusetts...and the spectators didn't have to brave the snow and wind for this event...BUT THEY ALL DID! And above all, promoters Bruce and Lucinda didn't have to face possible financial ruin by paying purses, venue rental, sanctioning and insurance fees, hotel rooms and much more by holding an event that might not have 10 spectators in attendance. They took a gamble that paid off when things came together and hundreds of spectators walked through the door. It may not have paid off financially, but the hundreds of fans and competing fighters were treated to a good show and were not disappointed.

In a professional 5 Round Full Contact Kickboxing Heavyweight bout, JASON "The Trooper" BONACORSI did battle with RANDY OLIVEIRA. This bout was originally scheduled between Bonacorsi and REUBEN "Legs of Stone" COLON for the USKBA Full Contact Kickboxing Heavyweight Northeast Championship Title. When promoter Marshall found out, two days before the bout, that Colon had failed his medical, Oliveira (trained by Tony "TNT" Ventura) stepped in to take this non-title fight. This was to be the hard hitting Oliveira's pro debut. Since Colon could not fight and gave such short notice, Bonacorsi was awarded the USKBA Full Contact Kickboxing Interim Heavyweight Northeast Championship Title. The new improved Bonacorsi proved too much for the powerful Oliveira. After getting knocked down at 42 seconds into the first round, Oliveira got back up and stood toe to toe with Bonacorsi. Bonacorsi sent him to the canvas again. The referee stopped the fight. We're bound to see Oliveira back fighting in the Heavyweight Division soon. His time will come. The winner by referee stoppage TKO at :52 of Round 1 ...Jason Bonacorsi.

In an MMA bout for the USKBA Middleweight United States Championship Title, JOAO AMARAL (New England Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) met up with RENAT MYRZABEKOV (Renzo Gracie) in a scheduled 3 five minute rounds match. Amaral has trained many MMA champions. Myrzabekov is know for his kickboxing-tae kwon do kicking ability. These two fighters met in the center of the ring and proceeded to attempt to get the advantage on each other. The action went to the canvas and Amaral gained the mount position and began striking at the head of Myrzabekov. Myrzabekov was able to defend the strikes of Amaral. Myrzabekov tied Amaral up and maneuvered into position for the submission. Amaral defended and Myrzabekov gained control of Amaral's leg. Myrzabekov applied pressure on Amaral's leg and Amaral tapped out. The winner by tapout at 1:55 of Round 1 ...Renat Myrzabekov. Myrzabekov was awarded the USKBA Championship Belt by Massachusetts Boxing Commissioner Leo Gerstel (see photo at right).

There were two additional USKBA Title bouts that didn't happen. MIKE LITTLEFIELD (Boneyard) was to fight for the USKBA MMA Light Heavyweight United States Championship Title. He showed up. His opponent didn't. HUZON ALEXANDER (Vermont) was to fight for the USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Super Middleweight United States Championship Title. His opponent, Scott Weyant, did not show up or call the promoter. Littlefield was awarded the USKBA MMA Interim Light Heavyweight United States Championship Title and Alexander was awarded the USKBA Amateur Interim Full Contact Kickboxing Super Middleweight United States Championship Title (see photo at left...Huzon Alexander on left and Mike Littlefield on right).

One of the brightest stars in the future of MMA is LEIGH MACNEIL (Murphy's Gym/JBA). He's impressive and fun to watch. This time he was going up against BRIAN WILSON (Martial Arts Academy of Kingston). Wilson came in to this bout with more experience then Macneil. But Macneil proved too much for Wilson. It took 37 seconds for Macneil to get Wilson to submit by way of chokehold. In another MMA bout, two newcomers squared off for a scheduled 2 five minute rounds match. RUSSELL GRAVIER (JBA) and MANDELA KPONOA (Dragon Lair) opened this event with a quick display of MMA techniques. At 1:06 of Round 1, the end came when Kponoa was able to get Gravier to tapout.

"COMBATZONE 4" was well worth the trip. The blizzard did not deter the commitment of the fighters, officials, sponsors or fans. Special thanks goes out to ISKA President Cory Schafer for his commitment and love of the sport and Bruce and Lucinda Marshall for making "COMBATZONE 4" a reality. This event also showed what could be done by everyone 'working together'. For information on future USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Bruce and Lucinda Marshallevents, call 978-828-2149.
 

** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2003 **

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FORMER USKBA WORLD CHAMPION MARCO SIES SHARES HIS HAPPINESS

Former USKBA World Champion MARCO "Baby Face" SIES recently became the proud papa to the future USKBA Female World Champion. Michelle Sies was born on November 10, 2004 at 9:06 PM in Maryland. Marco said "it was probably the most exciting moment of my life, especially because I had the chance to witness her come out into the world", he continued "this definitely begins a new chapter in my life and I can anticipate lots of happiness and joy. This will be a whole new learning experience."

Marco went on to say "I definitely want to continue teaching as it is a big part of my life. I will continue to grow as a master and with my home at Kicks Karate. Helping it grow, I'll grow with it. We have a lot of plans including opening a couple of new locations." He added, "At the moment, I'm in discussion with USKBA officials and some promoters about fighting for the USKBA crown. My last fight was held this past April in Santiago Chile, where I knocked out Aaron Sharkey in the 2nd round for the PKF World Title. Due to my inactivity in the past year, I am considering doing a tune up fight maybe in the beginning of the upcoming year. After that I am negotiating a fight with the WAKO World Champion of Brazil. The fight is to be held in South America an late April 2004. After all of my injuries, I am very happy to be back in training. To all of the USKBA fans, I promise that Marco "Baby Face" Sies is going to look even better than before, and is going to bring back all of the exciting action and kicking that has always characterized him."

Everyone at the USKBA wishes Marco and his family continued joy and happiness.

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LOU NEGLIA'S "RING OF COMBAT 5" RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 14TH

Due to an unusually large number of last minute fighter injuries, USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia's "RING OF COMBAT 5", planned for Saturday, December 6th will be postponed until Sunday, December 14th. Doors will open at 3:00 PM and the action will begin at 4:00 PM. All tickets purchased for Saturday, December 6th night show will be honored on Sunday, December 14th.

The promoters have offered the following statement, "We apologize for any inconvenience but we want to provide our spectators with the level of competition that everyone has grown to expect." If you have any questions, you may call Louis Neglia’s Martial Arts Academy at (718) 372-9089 or email msachs@tsk.com. 

** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2003 **

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GREAT USKBA ACTION TO CLOSE OUT 2003

This weekend will offer USKBA action that will close out another banner year for USKBA ACTION SPORTS.

On Saturday, December 6, 2003, USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Bruce and Lucinda Marshall will offer up the fourth installment of their "COMBATZONE" series. "COMBATZONE 4" will feature Kickboxing and MMA bouts that will have 5 USKBA Championship bouts. The Main Event will be a USKBA-ISKA Full Contact Kickboxing Unification World Championship bout betweenUSKBA World Champion RANDALL "The Perfessor" POGUE and ISKA World Champion TONY "TNT" VENTURA. Making a special appearance will be the USKBAbabes...featuring Paige and Lauren. The action takes place at LIDO-The Nightclub in Revere MA. Tickets are on sale by calling USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Bruce Marshall at 978-828-2149.

In another event on Saturday, December 6, 2003, USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia will offer up the fifth installment of his "RING OF COMBAT" series. This time the action moves to RexPlex Sports Complex in Elizabeth NJ. RexPlex Sports Complex has served as the home of the USKBA ACTION SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS and is slated to be the venue for the 2004 USKBA ACTION SPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. "RING OF COMBAT 5" will feature all MMA action and showcase some of the best MMA talent including future stars of the sport. For tickets and information, call USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia at 718-372-9089 or call RexPlex Sports Complex at 877-REXPLEX, or visit their website at www.rexplex.com. RexPlex Sports Complex is located across from Newark Airport on the New Jersey Turnpike, Exit 13A, next to IKEA.

On Sunday, December 7, 2003, USKBA ACTION SPORTS Director of Muay Thai Vladimir Borodin will be in the corner of his fighter VLAD KLIKFELD as he does battle in a Shootboxing bout in Osaka Japan as part of the "S OF THE WORLD - VOL 6" Shootboxing event. Japan has a talented group of young Shootboxers. USKBA ACTION SPORTS Director of Muay Thai Vladimir Borodin believes that Klikfeld may be more than what the promoters were looking for. Klikfeld stand way over 6 feet tall which should prove to be more then his opponent can handle. We'll get all the details when Mr. Borodin returns from Japan.

** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2003 **

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USKBA MMA EVENTS TO BE COVERED ON
BAD BREED TV

Good news for MMA fans...USKBA ACTION SPORTS Sanctioned MMA events will be covered on BAD BREED TV, on their website and in their publication due out at the end of December 2003. Their publication coverage will begin in 2004, while their website coverage begins with this Saturday's "COMBATZONE 4" event in Massachusetts.

BAD BREED TV offers MMA fans a unique look into MMA events not only through their website and newspaper, but through their internet broadcasting of MMA events.

** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2003 **

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GOOD NEWS FOR 2004!

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FIRST USKBA AMATEUR EVENT IN NY IN OVER ONE YEAR

On January 24, 2004, the first USKBA Sanctioned event to take place in New York in over a year will be held at NYKK Gym, located at 43 West 24th Street, 3rd Floor in New York City. This will be an ALL AMATEUR event and will follow the strict guidelines of the USKBA in accordance with the New York State Athletic Commission. Only amateur USKBA Licensed Fighters will be allowed to fight on these events. USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Steve Ventura and David Ross (NYKK Gym/King of San Da:USA) will be hosting their "NEW YORK SHOWDOWN" series of events. These events may be scheduled once every month. This is a great opportunity for area amateurs to sharpen their skills and get ring experience. Any amateurs wanting to compete in the "NEW YORK SHOWDOWN" series should contact NYKK Gym at 212-242-2453.

Saturday and Sunday, September 4-5, 2004 are the announced dates for the "2004 USKBA ACTION SPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS" being held in the USA. Theses dates coincide with Labor Day Weekend, a time when people are back from vacation and school is beginning. While we continue to work on adding countries that will be sending amateur teams to our tournament to compete, we also focus on competitors from inside the United States. This will be an exceptional chance to for American fighters to step up and compete on an International level. 

The "2004 USKBA ACTION SPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS" is scheduled to take place at RexPlex Sports Complex in Elizabeth, New Jersey USA. RexPlex Sports Complex is conveniently located across from Newark Airport. Tournament hotels will announced shortly. The "2004 USKBA ACTION SPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS" is scheduled to include tournaments in Full Contact Kickboxing, San Da, Muay Thai, Continuous Contact and Submission Grappling and also include a full Martial Arts tournament. To add your name to our mailing list of updated information, e-mail tournament@uskba.com.

** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2003 **

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RANDALL "The Perfessor" POGUE
USKBA WORLD CHAMPION
"COMBATZONE 4" / DEC. 6, 2003

On December 6, 2003, USKBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Randall "The Perfessor" POGUE will defend his title against ISKA Super Middleweight World Champion TONY "TNT" VENTURA on TBBP's "COMBATZONE 4" at LIDO-The Nightclub in Revere MA. We put Randall Pogue "In The Spotlight" to learn more about this USKBA World Champion.

Q: What style(s) of ring sports do you compete in?
A:  I compete in full-contact kickboxing and sometimes boxing.

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 my martial arts school in Collegeville, PA.  I try to balance my training between periods devoted to skills, conditioning, technique, movement, etc.  I train alone, with my students, and also at area gyms to get sparring.  I've been competitive in kickboxing for about 12 years.

Q:  What is your occupation?
A:  My occupation is martial arts school owner and personal trainer.  I have a small training studio at my school.

Q:  What do you consider to be the best fight of your career?
A:  The best fight of my career was my first pro title fight. It was in Lancaster, PA. My opponent was from Lancaster, and his trainer was not only the promoter of the show, but also the president of the sanctioning body. The promoter's wife was one of the judges. Then I got knocked down in the 1st round. I came off the canvas and won a 9 round decision.

Q:  What do you attribute your success to?
A:  I attribute my success to my movement and my constant study of the arts.

Q:  Who do you look up to?
A:  Growing up, I looked up to Bruce Lee. As an adult kickboxer, I admire Don Wilson and Kathy Long.

Q:  What would you like our USKBA Website visitors to know about your personal and family life?
A:  I'd rather not get too much into my personal life, but I am single and plan on remaining that way at least until I get to meet the USKBAbabes.

Q: What are your thought on your upcoming fight with Tony Ventura?
A:  There is certainly some water under the bridge between Tony and I. I expect a difficult fight. I did well in our last meeting, but Tony and his spinning backfist are always dangerous.

Q: What is your ultimate goal?
A:  I'd like to earn belts under as many of the sanctioning bodies as is realistic, but I'd like to stay most active with the USKBA, which has provided me with the greatest opportunities to travel the world and grow as a fighter.

Q:  What message would you like to give anyone who wants to follow in your footsteps by becoming a fighter?
A:  Save your brain...pick another sport. If the quality of your brain isn't an issue, train hard, watch fights, and study as hard as you train.