AUGUST 2005 ARCHIVE
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** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2005 **
RESULTS FROM "ROCK -N- BRAWL" AMATEUR KICKBOXING IN MANSFIELD, OHIO

On Saturday, August 13, 2005, USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Doug Benavides (Double-Cross Boxing & Kickboxing)held another USKBA Sanctioned event in Ohio entitled "ROCK -N- BRAWL". This was a two day event that featured music bands on Friday, August 12th and an all Amateur Kickboxing show on Saturday, August 13th. These events will took place at the Eastbrook Center, located at 720 5th Avenue in Mansfield, Ohio.

USKBA OHIO Representative Jim Cofer was on hand to make sure everything ran smooth and in compliance with the Ohio State Athletic Commission. Tina Cofer took care of all paperwork including; weigh-ins, licensing of fighters and scorekeeping.

The results were as follows:

  • CHAD BLEVINS successfully defended his USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Super Light Heavyweight Ohio State Championship Title against Joe Bridenbaugh by unanimous decision (39-37, 39-37, 40-36).
  • RUSSELL HUFFMAN def Kevin Spangler by split decision (29-28, 30-27, 27-30).
  • JACOB COFER def Nathan Benavides (Junior bout) by referee stoppage at 1:27 of Round 2.
  • JOE SMITH def Jaron Pettis by 3rd Round TKO.
  • KIM PREDMORE def Lauren Breznicki by unanimous decision.
  • MIKE DAVIDSON def Nick Adkins by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27).
  • SOM AFTABIZADEH def Jesse Glass by TKO at :40 of Round 2.
  • TYLER GREAR def Lonny Spencer by TKO (referee stoppage) at 1:50 of Round 1.
  • JOSIAH MILLS def Nick VanHaase by majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28).
  • Nicholas Orton and Michael Williams fought an exhibition.
  • Casey Benavides and David Carroll fought an exhibition.
The USKBA Event Representative was Jim Cofer. The USKBA Event Coordinator was Tina Cofer. The referee was Herman Horn. The judges were Kelli Cofer, Mike Ginter and Bryan Hall. The scorekeeper was Tina Cofer. For information on future USKBA Promoter Doug Benavides events, call 419-989-3370. To fight on a USKBA Sanctioned event in Ohio, contact USKBA OHIO Representative Jim Cofer at zerodeal@willard-oh.com.


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** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2005 **
USKBA LONG TIME OFFICIAL, PATRICK SULLIVAN, IS IN HOSPITAL

Everyone in the New York City area, who has been to a USKBA Sanctioned event, knows him. In fact, most people associated with ring sports in the New York City area know him. In addition to being a USKBA Official, he is a USA Amateur Boxing Official, a New York State Licensed Pro Boxing Referee and a Daily News Golden Gloves Champion. He is Patrick Sullivan. The USKBA has had the pleasure of working with Pat for the past eight years. In eight years, the USKBA has not heard one negative statement coming from Pat. He has always been there to help promote our sports. Even with his many years of expertise in reffing USKBA Sanctioned events, at the conclusion of every event, he would always inquire "How did I do?" In addition to his involvement with kickboxing and boxing, he is also a member of the Armed Services Reserves.

Two days ago, we received word that Pat, while at his Reserves training, had fallen and hit his head on the floor. He was in the hospital. A call to the hospital gathered the information that he was in 'Special Care' and that no other information could be given. Tonight we talked to his wife. It seems that Pat is in Intensive Care with a concussion, skull fracture and blood clots by his brain. The plan is that he will remain at the current hospital for 2 weeks and then be transferred to a rehabilitation center for extensive rehabilitation.

Pat was recently married. At the last event (July 22nd) he officiated, he was elated that his wife had just given birth. Pat is, and will always be, a valued member of the USKBA Family. We wish him a speedy recovery. Our thoughts, prayers and support are with the Sullivan Family. Anyone wishing to send Pat and his family an email of support, can send it to: pat_sullivan@uskba.com. We will personally deliver all emails to him. Cards and written letters can be mailed to: Pat Sullivan, c/o USKBA, PO Box 109, Emerson NJ 07630. We will personally deliver all cards and letters mailed to him.

**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2005 **
DAN LUCAS TO DO BATTLE AGAINST ANTOINE McRAE ON "RUMBLE IN ROCHESTER 5"

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Gym Rochester, in association with Nathaniel's Pub, will be holding "RUMBLE IN ROCHESTER 5" this Saturday, August 27, 2005 at the magnificent ESL Sports Centre in Rochester NY. USKBA Full Contact Kickboxing Heavyweight World Champion DAN "The Lizard" LUCAS will be fighting the Main Event title bout against ANTOINE "The Joker" McRAE. However, the bout will be sanctioned by the WKA-USA. McRae will be putting his recently won WKA United States Championship Title on the line. McRae won the title by beating kickboxing veteran "Fighting Irish" Mike Ryan. McRae is a young and powerful kickboxer capable on ending a fight in one punch. Lucas is certainly a fighter who can take a punch. Lucas, since winning the USKBA World Championship Title, has been plagued by injuries. In one instance, he was going to the airport to travel to a scheduled fight and he hit his head and opened a gash that required stitches. But now, Lucas says he feels the best he has felt in a long time. He does not take McRae lightly, but he does want to show all his fans in Rochester, that he is back...better than ever. This Main Event pits two powerful heavyweights against each other. Can this bout go the distance? We'll find out Saturday night.

The Feature Bout will have USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Super Heavyweight Eastcoast Champion SEAN THOMPSON defending his title against Flex Gym's Head Instructor CHRIS HERZOG. The undercard will feature some of the best kickboxing talent from the Rochester area. All bouts are subject to change. For tickets and additional information, call 585-271-0541.

**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2005 **
"CT SMOKER 2" SIZZLES WITH AMATEUR KICKBOXING ACTION

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers (All About Sports) held another smoker, "CT SMOKER 2", at his studio in Norwich CT on August 13, 2005. This time, the support he received from USKBA Member Clubs and fighters was overwhelming. USKBA World Champion Angelo Di Bella (Angelo Di Bella Karate & Kickboxing) brought his fighter Julien Neri, along with a busload of people, all the way from Montreal, Canada. USKBA World Champion Tommy "Bee" Bottone (AFC Kickboxing) brought USKBA Amateur World Champion Lennox Chance and fighters John Gilliam, Jennifer Sweeney and Mina Sarihasan from the outer reaches of Long Island, New York. Sensei Brayner Martinez (BWarriors) brought fighter Mark Scanlon from New York City. Local support included fighters from; All About Sports, Komushin Ryu Academy, New Century Kenpo, Rodriguez Karate Academy, Team Neves and Elite Martial Arts.

Results as follows:
Continuous Contact
Mina Sarihasan def Melissa Bonilla at 1:21 of Round 2 (fighter retires from fight).
Continuous Contact
Jordin Soler def Christina Ocasio by unanimous decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
Kevin Ortiz def Mark Scanlon by TKO at 1:00 of Round 1.
Full Contact Kickboxing
Nicholas Pepper def Joseph Lamperelli by unanimous decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
Ramon Texiera def Julien Neri by unanimous decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
Lauren Chunko def Jennifer Sweeney by unanimous decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
Matt Sawyer def John Ayala by split decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
Andy Jones def Jacob Pajor by majority decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
Sean Scott def Preston Scott by TKO at 1:21 of Round 2.
Full Contact Kickboxing
Lennox Chance and John Gilliam fought an exhibition.

Congratulations to all the participating fighters. Win, lose or draw, everyone gained one fight of valuable ring experience. The referee was; Charles Morse. The judges were; Travis Grillo, Kevin Meisner, Kellie Morse-Stone. The scorekeeper was; Jennifer Morrison. The timekeeper was; Ruston Thompson, Jr. The kickcounters were; Kirk Hanson, Patricia Avery. The equipment runners were; Stacey Coleman, Julian Arias. Although all the fighters came through "CT SMOKER 2" in one piece, Angelo Di Bella's son Jonathan thought he'd go against a marble table at the hotel before the event. Well, the marble table won Round 1. Jonathan needed stitches to close a gash on his forehead. Always a trooper, Jonathan got his stitches and returned to watch the fights. We can all learn a lesson from the brave and energetic Jonathan Di Bella. Keep an eye on him if he decides to follow in his father's footsteps.

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers' next event is scheduled for October 22, 2005 at Mohegan Sun. During the day, he will be running the Mohegan Sun National Karate Championship and at night, he will be running the Mohegan Sun Challenge of Champions. For information, call 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.


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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2005 **
USKBA WORLD CHAMPION DAN LUCAS TO DEFEND TITLE AGAINST KICK WORLD CHAMPION RONNIE COPELAND

On Friday, September 16, 2005, USKBA Full Contact Kickboxing Heavyweight World Champion DAN "The Lizard" LUCAS will be defending his title against RONNIE "The Kid" COPELAND. This bout will be the Main Event of The Way of Champion Foundation presents "THE NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS". As Lucas is defending his USKBA Title, Copeland will be defending his KICK Heavyweight World Championship Title. In addition, the WKKO will be awarding their World Title to the winner of this bout. The winner will walk away with 3 World Championship Titles.

The Featured Bouts are scheduled to include; Lemont "Bad Boy" Davis vs Tommy "The Phenom" Poey in a Professional non-title bout, Heather "Tiger" Stevens and the Professional debut of Steve "The Warrior" Mann.

All fighters interested in fighting on the undercard, or anyone wanting to purchase tickets or obtain additional information, should contact Clark Walters at 757-548-9550, or email thunder@blackhawkkickboxing.com. The event website is www.blackhawkkickboxing.com.

This event will take place at Chesapeake City Park. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the first bout begins at 7:00 pm.

**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2005 **
CONNECTICUT AND OHIO PLAY HOST TO THIS WEEKEND'S USKBA SANCTIONED EVENTS

This weekend promises to showcase some terrific amateur kickboxing talent in Connecticut and Ohio. In addition to two USKBA Sanctioned events, there will also be a "USKBA Officials Certification Seminar" in Connecticut.

On Saturday, August 13, 2005, USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers (All About Sports) will present "CT SMOKER 2" at his studio located at 31 Clinton Avenue in Norwich, Connecticut. "CT SMOKER 2" will feature local amateur kickboxing talent... the stars of tomorrow.

If any fighters would like to fight on this event, contact Grandmaster Peter Rogers at All About Sports Training and Fitness Center, 860-204-0003, or email info@allaboutsportsllc.com, or visit the event website at www.allaboutsportsllc.com. The first bout is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm.

Earlier in the day, USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Peter Rogers (All About Sports) will be hosting the next "USKBA Officials Certification Seminar" on Saturday, August 13, 2005 at his studio. The people attending this seminar will have a chance to utilize what they learn later that night at "CT SMOKER 2", the amateur kickboxing smoker at All About Sports. With this "USKBA Officials Certification Seminar", Connecticut will join Ohio, New York and Rhode Island as states with USKBA Certified Officials and move the USKBA closer to its goal of having only USKBA Certified Officials at USKBA Sanctioned events. 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.

Also on Saturday, August 13, 2005, USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Doug Benavides (Double-Cross Boxing & Kickboxing) will be holding another USKBA Sanctioned event in Ohio. "ROCK -N- BRAWL" will be a two day event that will feature Music Bands on Friday, August 12th and an all Amateur Kickboxing show on Saturday, August 13th. These events will take place at the Eastbrook Center, located at 720 5th Avenue in Mansfield, Ohio.

USKBA OHIO Representative Jim Cofer will be on hand to make sure everything runs smooth and in compliance with the Ohio State Athletic Commission. Past USKBA Sanctioned events in Ohio have proven to be successful and have helped to establish an ever growing pool of talented fighters. One of the USKBA Champions from Ohio, Kenny Blackburn, will be fighting on the "Mohegan Sun Challenge of Champions" on October 22, 2005.

For tickets and additional information on "ROCK -N- BRAWL" , contact the promoter at 419-989-3370. To fight on a USKBA Sanctioned event in Ohio, contact USKBA OHIO Representative Jim Cofer at zerodeal@willard-oh.com.

**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005 **
PROMOTER POSTPONES "RETURN OF THE TITANS" EVENT IN NYC

From the promoter..."Dear friends... I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is that one of the best cards ever in San Da will be held at the Mohegan Sun Casino on October 22nd, bringing our sport the attention it deserves. In related news, San Da continues to grow, occupying me with a number of personal projects as well. Finally, we are in discussion once again to host our annual tournament.

Thus, the bad news is that I have to postpone the next "Sport Fighting Titans" event. Since the event offers both beginners and champions a venue to showcase their skills, it deserves real attention and shouldn't be anything but the finest show it can be. With so much on my table right now, I can't honestly say that I can do that for September 17th, so I am postponing the show.

Rest assured, when the Mohegan Sun show is over and the date for the next tournament is set, we will return with the "Sport Fighting Titans" shows, bigger and BETTER!"

David A Ross / NY San Da Gym / www.NYSanDa.com / (212) 239-8619

**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2005 **
RIVERA, CLIFFORD AND LEE VICTORIOUS AS FEATURED BOUTS ON ACTION FILLED "UNLEASHED"

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Zack Tesler and Mario Ramos (World Fighting League) held another installment of their WFL series of MMA events on August 6, 2005 at Lido-The Nightclub in Revere, Massachusetts. This installment was entitled "UNLEASHED". If there was ever an appropriate name for an event, this was it. Not one bout went to a judge's decision. Referees Kevin MacDonald and Steve Rita did a great job watching over the action. In bouts that went past the first round, a review of Judges Boeri, Zychowicz and Holder's scorecards found all the judges in agreement as to the winners of the rounds.

Lido-The Nightclub was packed with enthusiastic fans waiting to see some of their favorite fighters in action. They were not disappointed as Zack Tesler and Mario Ramos put together a fight card that had 17 total bouts, including two WFL Title bouts and the return of UFC Fighter Jorge "El Conquistador" Rivera to Massachusetts. All the fighter weights were in accordance with USKBA Weight Division and fight standards and all fighters passed the doctor's pre-fight medicals. Now it was time for the fighters to show the fans what they came to see.

In the Main Event and Feature Bouts; JIM CLIFFORD successfully defended his WFL Lightweight Title by defeating Matt Martin by submission (triangle choke) at 1:20 of Round 1, MATT LEE defeated Dyrell Walker by Referee Stoppage (no defense-excessive blows) at 2:25 of Round 2 for the WFL Welterweight Title, JORGE RIVERA defeated Danny Vega by Referee Stoppage (side choke) at :47 of Round 1 in the Superfight.

In other bouts (scheduled two 4-minute rounds):
DANA BLOUIN def Rich Mitchell by referee stoppage (excessive blows) at :18 of Round 1.
MARK RAPOSO def Dawson Walton by referee stoppage (excessive blows) at :18 of Round 1.
AUSTIN PHILBIN def Reuben Urmeneta Jr by submission (triangle choke) at 1:18 of Round 1.
MANDELA KPONOU def Anthony Alberti by submission (armbar) at 2:27 of Round 1.
ROBERT PUPA def Douglas Brown by referee stoppage (excessive blows) at :58 of Round 2.
DON AMARASINGHE def Joshua Spearman by submission (triangle choke) at 1:59 of Round 1.
CEASARIO DeSOUZA def Gary Bonenfant by referee stoppage at 1:36 of Round 1.
MICHAEL HANSEN def Eric Brown by submission (rear naked choke) at 1:37 of Round 1.
JOSEPH KREWKO def Bruce Hodge by referee stoppage (excessive blows) at :58 of Round 2.
JASON KADIMA def Charles Mitchell by submission (armbar) at 1:14 of Round 1.
DENNIS KEEFE def Andy Cook by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:03 of Round 1.
ALDO SANTOS def Johnathan MacPhee by referee stoppage at 3:05 of Round 1.
ALEXANDER CHIANURASHVILI def Brian Glover by referee stoppage at 3:22 of Round 2.
ERIC LARSON def Kier Beveridge by submission (rear naked choke) at 1:23 of Round 1.

This event was USKBA ACTION SPORTS Sanctioned. Officials; referees Kevin MacDonald, Steve Rita / judges; Chuck Boeri, Eric Zychowicz, Frances Holder / USKBA Event Representatives; James and Maria Eanes / scorekeeper; Maria Eanes. For information on future USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Zack Tesler and Mario Ramos (World Fighting League) events, visit the WFL Website at www.WorldFightingLeague.com.


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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2005 **
"UNLEASHED" MARKS THE RETURN OF UFC FIGHTER JORGE "EL CONQUISTADOR" IN REVERE MASSACHUSETTS

Headlining “UNLEASHED” tonight will be the return of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran, and former USKBA Champion, Jorge "El Conquistador" Rivera of Framingham, MA. This will be his first fight in Massachusetts in over 3 years.  He recently fought current UFC title holder, Rich “Ace” Franklin. “UNLEASHED” (at the Club Lido/Wonderland Ballroom in Revere MA) will be an exciting night of professional fights in the third Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event presented by USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Zack Tesler and Mario Ramos (World Fighting League). 

“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.

**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2005 **
PROMOTER LOUIS NEGLIA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2005

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia has announced the dates of his next three events:

Friday, September 23, 2005 / COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE / The Capitale in New York City / Pro-Am event featuring Full Contact Kickboxing and Thaiboxing.

Saturday, October 8, 2005 / JUNIOR FIGHTERS / New Jersey / Amateur Junior Fighters event featuring Full Contact Kickboxing and Thaiboxing.

Saturday, October 29, 2005 / RING OF COMBAT / Asbury Park Convention Hall in Asbury Park NJ / Professional MMA action.

For tickets and information, contact USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia at 718-372-9089. Visit his website at www.louneglia.com.
 
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