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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2005 ** 
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FIGHTERS ARE "UNLEASHED" IN REVERE MASSACHUSETTS Revere MA...From the promoters USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Zack Tessler and Mario Ramos (World Fighting League)... The World Fighting League presents “UNLEASHED” an exciting night of professional fights in its third Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event on August 6, 2005 at the Club Lido/Wonderland Ballroom in Revere.
“I am very proud of the fight card we have assembled for this event,” said Zack Tesler, President of the World Fighting League, “All of the competitors train very hard and give a good name to Mixed Martial Arts through their dedication and commitment to sportsmanship.” Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an intense and evolving combat sport in which highly skilled professional competitors use interdisciplinary forms of fighting including jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, boxing, kick boxing and wrestling. The sport is gaining popularity in recent months, in part due to the new SPIKE-TV reality television show “Ultimate Fighter.” Doors open at 7:00 pm and the event begins at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $35 for general admission and can be purchased at the door on the night of the event, on the WFL’s website www.WorldFightingLeague.com or through any World Fighting League competitor. Fight card is subject to change. All bouts are USKBA Sanctioned. |
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2005 ** 
"MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS" KEEPS GETTING BIGGER AND BETTER Last week, we posted that USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers (All About Sports) had announced that six USKBA World Champions have accepted the invitation to be Special Guests at the "MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS" presented by the "Mohegan Sun National Karate Championship and Peter Rogers Karate & Kickboxing Center". The "MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS" will be a nighttime event to the "Mohegan Sun National Karate Championship" on October 22, 2005 at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
This will be a once in a lifetime experience to have all these USKBA World Champions in one place meeting the public, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans. These USKBA World Champions will also be on hand to present trophies and championship belts to the participants in the "MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS"nighttime show. Included in the nighttime show will be the Tournament Grand Championships and Tournament Team Competition. During the day, the "Mohegan Sun National Karate Championship" will take place. On October 22nd, Mohegan Sun is the place to be! Additional information and updates will be posted on the USKBA Website in the "MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS" section. From inside the USKBA Website, you can view the "MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS" webpage by clicking on the Mohegan Sun banner, or by clicking HERE. For additional information on this event, contact USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers at 860-204-0003, or email him at progerskobaryu@aol.com, or visit his website at www.koba-ryu.com. Mohegan Sun is conveniently located between New York City and Boston. Created by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut in 1996, Mohegan Sun is a legendary gaming and entertainment destination. Renowned for exceptional service, hospitality and excitement, Mohegan Sun offers some of the region's finest dining, hotel accommodations, live entertainment and retail shopping. Featuring an extraordinary Mohegan-themed design unlike any other in the industry, Mohegan Sun is one of the most unique casinos in the world. Unlike other casino properties, Mohegan Sun features stunning architecture and design. The Casino of the Sky and Wombi Rock reside under the Sky Dome, the world's largest, most spectacular planetarium dome, decorating the casino with an ever-changing display of sparkling constellations. The amazing 7-story waterfall located at The Shops at Mohegan Sun also adds to the breathtaking Mohegan Sun experience. |
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...MONDAY, JULY 25, 2005 ** 
USKBA AMATEUR SAN DA U.S. CHAMPION BRAD BURRICK DESERVES ALL THE CREDIT The new USKBA Amateur San Da United States Champion BRAD BURRICK (Ronin Fight Team, Michigan) deserves all the acclaim he can get. On June 18, 2005, he won the title on USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Steve Ventura and David Ross' "SPORT FIGHTING TITANS" in New York City. Then on July 20, 2005, the Macomb Daily newspaper published a superb article centering around Burrick. These
are Burrick's own words after winning the USKBA Amateur San Da United
States Championship Title...
With
the permission of Macomb
Daily newspaper Sports Editor George Pohly, here is an excerpt from
their article on Burrick entitled "Champion Kickboxer Sharpens Skills",
published July 20, 2005, written by John Hetzler, Macomb Daily Sports Writer...
To read the entire article on USKBA Amateur San Da United States Champion BRAD BURRICK, go to the article on the Macomb Daily newspaper website at www.macombdaily.com/stories/072005/spo_xtreme001.shtml, or click HERE. |
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2005 ** 
ALGIERI AND CAMPBELL VICTORIOUS AND USKBA AMATEUR CHAMPIONS SHOWCASED ON "SUPERFIGHTS - FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS"
In the two WKA-USA professional bouts, Chris Algieri went against Tommy "The Warrior" Rodriguez and Bobby "Jackhammer" Campbell went against James Chaliz. In the WKA-USA Title bout, Chris Algieri and Tommy Rodriguez kept the crowd on the edge of their seats for seconds less than the time of the scheduled eight rounds. Right before the bell ending the final round, Algieri landed a kick to the head of Rodriguez that kept Rodriguez on the canvas. Algieri earned this KO victory. Rodriguez came to fight...and fight he did. Rodriguez, a ring veteran, fought one of his best fights in recent times. Algieri, one of the brightest stars in the future of kickboxing, showed everyone he is ready for all challengers. In the second pro bout, Bobby Campbell proved to be too much for the game James Chaliz. Chaliz made his return to kickboxing in June 2005 with a victory decision. Chaliz has been absent from USKBA events for a couple of years. Campbell, always ready to take on anyone, wants to stay busy and is ready for any fights anywhere. The Campbell-Chaliz bout went the distance with the unanimous decision going to Campbell. While Chaliz proved he can go the distance, Campbell proved he is ready for major title bouts. In fact, Campbell said he will be fighting for the IKF World Championship Title. It looks like both Algieri and Campbell are ready for USKBA World Titles too.
Due to injuries to both fighters, the bout for the vacant USKBA Amateur Female Full Contact Kickboxing Lightweight New York State Championship Title between MICHELLE BUZAN and DENISE SAPIENZA did not happen. It might happen on the next "SUPERBOUTS - Friday Night Fights" event on November 18, 2005. In
other USKBA Sanctioned amateur bouts:
Participating studios; Campbell's Kickboxing, America's Finest Karate & Kickboxing, Bellmore Kickboxing Academy, Kiaiki Dojo, Shaolin Self Defense Centers, Smith's Kickboxing Academy, Panza Kickboxing, US Karate Academy, Ghost Kickboxing, WKBF, NY Boxing and UMAC Dojo. USKBA Officials; Referees - Donnie Carolei, Pat Sullivan / Judges; Steve Ventura, Vinnie Chapple, Devon Cormack, Liana Walters, Pat Sullivan / Scorekeeper and USKBA Event Representative; Liana Walters. For information on future USKBA ACTION SPORTSPromoter Joe Puleio's "SUPERBOUTS - Friday Night Fights" events, call 631-360-8830.
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2005 **
USKBA WORLD CHAMPIONS TO BE SPECIAL GUESTS AT "MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS" USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers (All About Sports) has announced that six USKBA World Champions have accepted the invitation to be Special Guests at the "MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS" presented by the "Mohegan Sun National Karate Championship and Peter Rogers Karate & Kickboxing Center". The "MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS" will be a nighttime event to the "Mohegan Sun National Karate Championship" on October 22, 2005 at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Additional information and updates will be posted on the USKBA Website in the "MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS" section. From inside the USKBA Website, you can view the "MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS" webpage by clicking on the Mohegan Sun banner, or by clicking HERE. For additional information on this event, contact USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers at 860-204-0003, or email him at progerskobaryu@aol.com, or visit his website at www.koba-ryu.com. Mohegan Sun is conveniently located between New York City and Boston. Created by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut in 1996, Mohegan Sun is a legendary gaming and entertainment destination. Renowned for exceptional service, hospitality and excitement, Mohegan Sun offers some of the region's finest dining, hotel accommodations, live entertainment and retail shopping. Featuring an extraordinary Mohegan-themed design unlike any other in the industry, Mohegan Sun is one of the most unique casinos in the world. Unlike other casino properties, Mohegan Sun features stunning architecture and design. The Casino of the Sky and Wombi Rock reside under the Sky Dome, the world's largest, most spectacular planetarium dome, decorating the casino with an ever-changing display of sparkling constellations. The amazing 7-story waterfall located at The Shops at Mohegan Sun also adds to the breathtaking Mohegan Sun experience. |
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2005 **
USKBA FAMILY WELCOMES NEW MEMBER CLUB "BWARRIOR/NYC MARTIAL ARTS" IN NEW YORK
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005 ** 
CHAN TAI SAN MEMORIAL BANQUET
Sunday,
November 6, 2005
This event is open to anyone who would like to come together in memory of Master Chan. For tickets you can visit "NY San Da" at 336 W 37th Street, 5th Floor, NY NY 10018, or call us (212) 239-8619, or send an email to LKFMDC@att.net with the subject line "CTS banquet". A memorial book will also be issued at that time, if you are interested in sponsorship or advertising in the program, send email to LKFMDC@att.net with the subject "SPONSOR". With
respect
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...MONDAY, JULY 18, 2005 **
THIS FRIDAY'S "SUPERFIGHTS - FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS" TO FEATURE FOUR USKBA CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE BOUTS
The USKBA Amateur Championship Title bouts will be; BRIAN ROCHFORD defending his USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Welterweight United States Championship Title against EARL IGLESIA, MATT BERMAN and KYLE MURRAY fighting for the vacant USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Super Lightweight Northeast Championship Title, MICHELLE BUZAN and DENISE SAPIENZA fighting for the vacant USKBA Amateur Female Full Contact Kickboxing Lightweight New York State Championship Title, BRITTANY FARAH fighting BRITTNEY KREIT for the vacant USKBA Amateur Female Full Contact Kickboxing Middleweight New York State Championship Title. The professional bouts will feature Chris Algieri vs Tommy Rodriguez and Bobby Campbell vs James Chaliz. For tickets and additional information on USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Joe Puleio's "SUPERBOUTS - Friday Night Fights" event, call 631-360-8830. |
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2005 **
USKBA PROMOTER PETER ROGERS ANNOUNCES AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT AT MOHEGAN SUN CASINO
This will be a great opportunity for amateur fighters to fight at one of the best venues in America. The fight card has not been determined at this point. Any amateur fighters in Full Contact Kickboxing, San Da and Thaiboxing who would like the opportunity to fight on this card, should contact the USKBA at actionsports@uskba.com. Please provide all pertinent information and contact information. For additional information on this event, contact USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers at 860-204-0003, or email him at progerskobaryu@aol.com, or visit his website at www.koba-ryu.com. Mohegan Sun is conveniently located between New York City and Boston. Created by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut in 1996, Mohegan Sun is a legendary gaming and entertainment destination. Renowned for exceptional service, hospitality and excitement, Mohegan Sun offers some of the region's finest dining, hotel accommodations, live entertainment and retail shopping. Featuring an extraordinary Mohegan-themed design unlike any other in the industry, Mohegan Sun is one of the most unique casinos in the world. Unlike other casino properties, Mohegan Sun features stunning architecture and design. The Casino of the Sky and Wombi Rock reside under the Sky Dome, the world's largest, most spectacular planetarium dome, decorating the casino with an ever-changing display of sparkling constellations. The amazing 7-story waterfall located at The Shops at Mohegan Sun also adds to the breathtaking Mohegan Sun experience. |
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2005 **
THE NEXT "USKBA CERTIFIED OFFICIALS SEMINAR" TO BE HELD AUGUST 13TH IN CONNECTICUT
The main purpose of the "USKBA Officials Certification Seminar" Program is to lay a foundation for all Officials at USKBA Sanctioned events. An emphasis is placed on honesty and integrity, USKBA Rules and Regulations and how to enforce them, and paperwork needed to fulfill the requirements. The seminar is an interactive one where participants will put to use the material that is covered. The goal is to have all USKBA Certified Officials understand and utilize the USKBA requirements for officiating at USKBA Sanctioned events. This will translate into quality and fair officiating that will be the same at all USKBA Sanctioned events anywhere. The end result will be that the fighters, promoters, fans and the action sports involved, will benefit by higher level of officiating. The seminar is open to all who want to be referees, judges, timekeepers, scorekeepers and kickcounters (Full Contact Kickboxing). For additional information, or to request a USKBA Officials Certification Application, contact Master Peter Rogers at 860-204-0003, or email him at progerskobaryu@aol.com, or visit his website at www.koba-ryu.com. "The more we put into our action sports, the more we get back." This is the opportunity to bring action sports and USKBA Sanctioned events to a higher level. Participate in the "USKBA Officials Certification Seminar" Program. |
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...MONDAY, JULY 11, 2005 ** 
"USKBA CERTIFIED OFFICIALS" PROGRAM MOVES FORWARD WITH NEW YORK CERTIFIED OFFICIALS The main purpose of the "USKBA Officials Certification Seminar" Program is to lay a foundation for all Officials at USKBA Sanctioned events. An emphasis is placed on honesty and integrity, USKBA Rules and Regulations and how to enforce them, and paperwork needed to fulfill the requirements. The seminar is an interactive one where participants will put to use the material that is covered. The goal is to have all USKBA Certified Officials understand and utilize the USKBA requirements for officiating at USKBA Sanctioned events. This will translate into quality and fair officiating that will be the same at all USKBA Sanctioned events anywhere. The end result will be that the fighters, promoters, fans and the action sports involved, will benefit by higher level of officiating. The USKBA welcomes
the following new USKBA CERTIFIED OFFICIALS from New York:
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2005 **
THE SHOW WILL GO ON FOR THE WORLD FIGHTING LEAGUE'S "UNLEASHED" IN MASSACHUSETTS The situation for MMA in Massachusetts has been an unknown entity for the last month. While the Massachusetts Boxing Commission has said that they regulate the sport, local municipalities have not given licenses, or approvals, for certain venues to hold these events. Although the reasons for refusal of licenses or approvals seem to have nothing to do with any direct problems with the sport, certain unfounded and preconceived notions prevailed and one promoter, not affiliated with the USKBA, was forced to move his event to another location in Massachusetts. The week after that event, USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Bruce Marshall was allowed to run his "COMBAT ZONE 11" at Lido-The Nightclub in Revere MA...with the Massachusetts Boxing Commission's sanctioning. USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter's Zack Tessler and Mario Ramos (World Fighting League) have just informed the USKBA that their event "UNLEASHED", planned for August 6, 2005 at Lido-The Nightclub in Revere MA, will go on. "UNLEASHED" will mark the return of UFC Fighter JORGE "El Conquistador" RIVERA to Massachusetts. The current schedule of bouts includes:
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2005 ** 
FIGHTERS WANTED FOR UPCOMING USKBA SANCTIONED EVENTS IN NEW YORK AND CONNECTICUT
USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Joe Puleio (Top Kick Championship Kickboxing) is looking for opponents for the following amateur Full Contact Kickboxing fighters:
 Saturday,
August 13, 2005 / "USKBA AMATEUR KICKBOXING 2" / Norwich CT
USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers (All About Sports) is looking for amateur fighters for his next smoker event at his studio in Connecticut. Please contact; USKBA
ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers at 860-204-0003.
 Saturday,
September 17, 2005 / "RETURN OF THE TITANS" / New York City NY
USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Steve Ventura and David Ross are looking for amateur Muay Thai and San Da fighters for their next event in New York City. Please contact; USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter David Ross at 212-239-8619. |
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2005 ** 
PROMOTER ODMAN REVITALIZES KICKBOXING IN CANADA WITH "LES GUERRIERS DU KICK BOXING PROFESSIONNEL"
Promoter Odman is a class act. His events are top notch. "LES GUERRIERS DU KICK BOXING PROFESSIONNEL" was his second kickboxing event in recent months. People in attendance said that more spectators were at this event than the last one. Promoter Odman has been talking about running another event before the end of the year. He might have found the recipe to revitalize Full Contact Kickboxing in Canada. He is aligning himself with great fighters and people who care about Full Contact Kickboxing. USKBA
World Champion Angelo "The Italian Tornado" Di Bella, a native of Montreal,
sponsored the event by providing exquisite, and large, trophies for all
the fighters. In addition, The USKBA Pro Full Contact Kickboxing Welterweight Eastern Canadian Championship Title bout between Dany Descoteaux and Brad Fowler provided a shot in the arm for the sport as both fighters gave a kickboxing clinic with great punching and kicking techniques. This was definitely a big step in revitalizing kickboxing in Canada. Kickboxing's "Wonderboy", Stephen Thompson spent more time out of the ring than in it. His bout with Walter Baric lasted a little over one minute. Give Baric credit for standing toe to toe with Thompson. Give Thompson credit for getting the job done. After the fight, Thompson was mobbed as he walked through the audience. It seemed that everyone wanted a picture with Thompson and an autograph. Although from the Southern United States, Stephen and his father Ray Thompson, has teamed up with Victor Theriault (Stephen's Canadian Promoter) to do their part in revitalizing kickboxing in Canada. Add
to the above mix Kickboxing Champion Ronnie Copeland (www.teamcopeland.net)
also traveling from the Southern United States to Montreal for this event
and Muzammal "Abu Zayd" Nawaz bringing a team of fighters from Ontario,
and the recipe is almost complete for revitalizing kickboxing in Canada.
With Promoter Odman serving up additional events, supporting these events
will complete the recipe.
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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 **
 DESCOTEAUX
DECISIONS FOWLER FOR USKBA CANADIAN TITLE ON "LES GUERRIERS DU KICK BOXING
PROFESSIONNEL" IN MONTREALIn
a fight that could not have been closer, and with all judges scoring it
the same way, DANY DESCOTEAUX won a unanimous decision over Brad
Fowler to capture the USKBA Pro Full Contact Kickboxing Welterweight
Eastern Canadian Championship Title. The scores of the 5 round bout
were 49-48, 49-48, 49-48, all in favor of Descoteaux (see
photo at right). The Descoteaux-Fowler bout was the only bout on Canadian Fight Promoter Joe Odman's "LES GUERRIERS DU KICK BOXING PROFESSIONNEL" event that the USKBA was involved with. The event was sanctioned under Canadian Athletic Commission rules. The Descoteaux-Fowler bout for the USKBA Title was confirmed days before the actual bout. The USKBA was privileged to be involved in this event. Canadian Fight Promoter Joe Odman is someone who has a love for the sport that clearly shows through his production. "LES GUERRIERS DU KICK BOXING PROFESSIONNEL" was held on July 2, 2005, at Le Medley in Montreal Canada. Promoter Joe Odman will soon be busy working on his next event. His events should not be missed. The USKBA will be posting an additional article and pictures from the star studded "LES GUERRIERS DU KICK BOXING PROFESSIONNEL" event. With well known kickboxing personalities Angelo Di Bella, Ronnie Copeland, Stephen Thompson, Ray Thompson, Vic Theriault, Muzammal Nawaz, plus others, in attendance, Promoter Odman may just have the right recipe for resurrecting Full Contact Kickboxing in Canada. |
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Now
it's one week later, and USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers (All
About Sports) is announcing that in addition to the six USKBA
World Champions previously mentioned, another four USKBA World Champions
have accepted the invitation to be Special Guests at the "MOHEGAN SUN
CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS". USKBA Super Middleweight World Champion
TOMMY "Bee" BOTTONE, USKBA Lightweight World Champion MARCO "Babyface"
SIES, USKBA Featherweight World Champion DEVON "The Energizer" CORMACK
and USKBA Super Bantamweight World Champion BILLY "El Boricua" MAYSONET,
will be joining USKBA Super Heavyweight World Champion DEREK PANZA,
USKBA Heavyweight World Champion DAN "The Lizard" LUCAS, USKBA Super Light
Heavyweight World Champion LOUIS "Bad Boy" RUIZ, USKBA Light Heavyweight
World Champion RANDALL "The Perfessor" POGUE, USKBA Super Welterweight
World Champion ANGELO "The Italian Tornado" DI BELLA and USKBA Super
Lightweight World Champion TIM "Bring the Pain" LANE at the "MOHEGAN
SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS".
beautiful
and well made. My opponent was Feliz Mejia from the Grapplers Gym
who was currently ranked 3rd in the US. We fought 5 rounds at 3 minutes
each to decide who would be the champ. The match went to decision
and 2 of the 3 judges gave me every round. Feliz Mejia was a tough
opponent with his speed and foot work but I was able to do enough to win
the match. At one point in the match we were all given a scare as
Feliz neck hit the ropes as I was throwing him. After a quick look
over by the doctors he showed great heart and continued to fight like a
true warrior. Several family and friends enjoyed the other fights
and the event was run very organized. I’d like to thank Steve Colegio
who has been training with me for 4 or 5 years now. Steve Colegio
always shows up when I need someone to spar that is skilled (which is hard
to find) and makes sure I’m squared away to fight. I wouldn’t be
successful without his help. I’d also like to thank; Curtis Chapman
for pad holding. He has become one of the best! Nabil Baize for sparring,
holding pads, and cornering. Melissa Miller for sparring. Louai Mishack
for cornering. And my family and friends for the great support!"
friends
and cut down on his social activities as he begins a strict workout schedule
for an upcoming bout. He sets up his own training regimen, working out
in his drive to move into the professional ranks of the United States Kickboxing
Association. San Da -- a form of Chinese self-defense and a martial art
-- is his passion. "As far as sacrifices, there are a lot," Burrick said.
"I do give up a lot of money, but that's no big deal. The hard part is
time because you have to be so committed." His road to the championship
started long ago. Burrick began taking martial arts when he was 9 years
old, and his training intensified when he enlisted in the Army Rangers
after graduating from Sterling Heights High School. Wherever he's gone,
he's excelled, winning a world tournament last year in New Jersey. Others
share his passion. In turn, he shares his passion with others, teaching
students through his company, Ronin Services LLC, at Xtreme Fitness in
Sterling Heights. "If I retire from fighting," Burrick said, "I want to
promote." But Burrick's not ready to retire.
USKBA
ACTION SPORTS Promoter Joe Puleio (Top
Kick Championship Kickboxing)
held another installment of his "SUPERFIGHTS - Friday Night Fights"series
at the Sports Plus Events Center in Lake Grove NY. "SUPERFIGHTS - Friday
Night Fights" combined professional and amateur kickboxing bouts on
one event. The amateur bouts were sanctioned by the USKBA and the
professional bouts were sanctioned by 
In
the main USKBA Title bout, BRIAN ROCHFORD successfully defended
his USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Welterweight United States
Championship Title against EARL IGLESIA. This bout went the
distance of four rounds. While Iglesia came out ready to take this fight
to Rochford, Rochford's experience proved too much for Iglesia. Rochford
showed an impressive combination of kicking and punching techniques. Iglesia
never backed down and was able to mount his own offense that consisted
mainly of punching. As a result of Rochford pressing the fight, Iglesia
had a hard time making the Minimum Kick Requirement causing point deductions.
The judges scored this bout 40-32, 40-32, 40-32 for the winner by unanimous
decision, and still USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Welterweight
United States Champion ...Brian Rochford.
In
a bout for the vacant USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Super Lightweight
Northeast Championship Title, MATT BERMAN and KYLE MURRAY
squared off in a scheduled three round contest. Both Berman and Murray
have fought in USKBA Sanctioned bouts for many years. This time
they were fighting for the USKBA Title. Berman, the smaller of the
two, has been active fighting in the New York area. Murray had moved to
California during the past year and was coming back to take this fight.
At the opening bell, these two fighters went at each other. Murray used
his height and reach to his advantage. When Murray threw his kicks, it
looked like they covered the entire ring. Berman was in there to fight
and never let up. Berman was able to work on the inside. Murray was able
to work on the outside and the inside. When Murray had the distance, he
was able to land effective punches and kicks. In fact, the judges are required
to write down the basis for awarding the round to a fighter. In most cases,
they gave the rounds to Murray based on "more effective techniques". When
the three rounds were over, the judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27, 30-27
for the winner by unanimous decision, and USKBA Amateur Full Contact
Kickboxing Super Lightweight Northeast Champion ...Kyle Murray.
The
third USKBA Title bout was supposed to be for the vacant USKBA
Amateur Female Full Contact Kickboxing Middleweight New York State Championship
Title. BRITTANY FARAH was making her fourth USKBA Sanctioned
appearance in the ring. She was ready to put her winning record on the
line to fight for this USKBA Championship Title. Unfortunately,
right before the fight, the call came in that her scheduled opponent would
not be able to make the fight. Promoter Puleio, not wanting to disappoint
the fans and all the people who came to see Farah, still wanted to find
someone to take the fight against Farah. Calls were made and contacts were
initiated. By the time that Farah's bout was to happen, there was no luck
in finding an opponent. Farah, having trained for this fight only to find
out the day of the fight that it would not happen, was awarded the USKBA
Amateur Female Full Contact Kickboxing Middleweight New York State Championship
Title belt.
USKBA
Super Heavyweight World Champion DEREK PANZA, USKBA Heavyweight World Champion
DAN "The Lizard" LUCAS, USKBA Super Light Heavyweight World Champion LOUIS
"Bad Boy" RUIZ, USKBA Light Heavyweight World Champion RANDALL "The Perfessor"
POGUE, USKBA Super Welterweight World Champion ANGELO "The Italian Tornado"
DI BELLA and
USKBA Super Lightweight World Champion TIM "Bring the
Pain" LANE will be on hand to meet attendees, sign autographs and take
pictures. They will also be at the "MOHEGAN SUN CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS"
to see the USKBA Amateur Championship bouts in Full Contact Kickboxing,
San Da and Thaiboxing. Perhaps in the near future, we'll be seeing these
attending USKBA World Champions defend their titles at 
From
the organizers... In honor of the late Master Chan Tai San's birthday,
his disciples will offer the first annual "Chan Tai San Memorial Banquet"
in New York City.
USKBA
ACTION SPORTS Promoter Joe Puleio (Top
Kick Championship Kickboxing)
will hold another installment of his "SUPERFIGHTS - Friday Night Fights"
series at the Sports Plus Events Center in Lake Grove NY. "SUPERFIGHTS
- Friday Night Fights" will be a combined professional and amateur
kickboxing event. The amateur bouts are sanctioned by the USKBA
and the professional bouts are sanctioned by 
USKBA
ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers (All About Sports)
has announced that there will be a nighttime event at the "Mohegan Sun
National Karate Championships" on October 22, 2005 at the 
In
it's heyday, Full Contact Kickboxing was extremely popular in Canada. Since
the advent of Mixed Martial Arts, an increase in boxing events and the
stringent regulations by Canada's government, amateur and professional
Full Contact Kickboxing has been on the decline. However, one would not
know this if they had attended Canadian Fight Promoter Joe Odman's "LES
GUERRIERS DU KICK BOXING PROFESSIONNEL" event this past Saturday in
Montreal.
Tanya
Rossi and Julien Neri, from Angelo Di Bella Karate Kickboxing,
were scheduled to fight exhibitions on "LES GUERRIERS DU KICK BOXING
PROFESSIONNEL". Rossi ended up with an injury days before the event.
That left Neri to open the show. As the first bout, Neri did a kickboxing
exhibition against John Nash. Some of the loudest applause of the
night came from the sections that had Di Bella's students as spectators.
His students can really 'get into' a fight (see
photo at right). Di Bella, and his students,
are doing their part in revitalizing kickboxing in Canada.
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Both
fighters showed the audience tremendous kicking and punching techniques.
One thing that can be said about most Canadian kickboxers is that they
have great kicks. Ax kicks, spinning kicks, roundhouse kicks... the kicks
were definitely flying in the Descoteaux-Fowler bout.