DECEMBER 2005 ARCHIVE
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** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2005 ** 
RESULTS FROM ANGELO DI BELLA KARATE & KICKBOXING "2005 INNER SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS" IN MONTREAL
From the youngest to the oldest, this event not only showed tremendous skill but also demonstrated indomitable spirit. Each competitor showed courage, respect and a never-quit attitude. At the end, every competitor not only walked out with a medal, they walked out as champions, emphasizing the school’s commitment to build champions not only in the ring and but most importantly in life. The results of the event were as follows: Bout
#01 ~ Jessica Rubeo - Gold / Daniella Merulla - Silver
The
referees were; Sarah Jalali and Julien Neri. The judges were; Emerson
Turnier, Annie Di Bella, David Paiva and Mary Garreffa. The Angelo
Di Bella Karate & Kickboxing School is located at 9620 St. Michel
Blvd. in Montreal Quebec, Canada, The phone number is 514-387-KICK (5425).
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** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2005 ** 
WFL "MORTAL CONQUEST" - RESULTS FROM MASSACHUSETTS USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Zack Tesler and Mario Ramos (World Fighting League) held their Standing Room Only “MORTAL CONQUEST” event on December 3, 2005, at Club Lido/Wonderland Ballroom in Revere, Massachusetts. The card included three WFL Title bouts and an action packed undercard. The
results:
The USKBA ACTION SPORTS Event Representatives were Jim and Maria Eanes. The referee was Kevin MacDonald. The judges were Francis Holder, Steve Rita and Eric Zychowicz. The scorekeeper was Maria Eanes. The timekeeper was Mike Barker. All bouts were USKBA ACTION SPORTS Sanctioned. For additional information on USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Zack Tesler and Mario Ramos' '"MORTAL COMBAT", go to the WFL website at www.wfl.tv. |
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** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2005 **
USKBA ACTION SPORTS WELCOMES NEW PROMOTER WITH "UNTAMED 2: RING OF FURY" MMA EVENT IN MASSACHUSETTS
Scheduled
Bouts:
"UNTAMED 2: RING OF FURY" will be held at the Holiday Inn, located at 31 Hampshire Street in Mansfield, Massachusetts (508-339-2200). The doors open at 6:30 pm and the bouts will begin at 8:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased on the Full Force Production website located at www.fullforce.tv. For additional ticket and general information, visit their website or call 978-804-1565. |
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** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2005 ** 
2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS PHOTOGRAPHS FROM 2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS AMATEUR TOURNAMENTS NOW AVAILABLE With
two photographers running around the entire day between two rings at the
"2005
USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur Tournaments, most of
the action was The photographs are excellent action shots. The photographers were able to capture the action by using their keen eyes and talent for shooting action sports. The photographers were able to shoot the action from the Full Contact Kickboxing, San Da, Thaiboxing, Continuous Contact and Kung Fu Tournaments. In 1992, Edmund Herman founded Umoja Photography. Every image that he shoots preserves the character of the subject or genre allowing the viewer a window seat in. Edmund's work has appeared in various publications. He was Reverend Al Sharpton's personal photographer for five years. Edmund has also been the photographer at many martial art events, gaining him the expertise of capturing action shots. Edmund and Umoja Photography services are available by appointment. Visit the Umoja Photography website at www.umojaphoto.com to view the pictures from the "2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur Tournaments, or for additional information. |
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** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2005 ** 
MARZULLO DECISIONS RUIZ AS THE TWO WORLD CHAMPIONS COLLIDE ON "SUPERBOUTS" IN RHODE ISLAND The results are in from USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Charlie Sampalis' (Sampalis Kickboxing) "SUPERBOUTS" that was held on November 26, 2005 at Rhode Island Indoor Sports in Warwick, Rhode Island.
In
amateur USKBA Sanctioned Full Contact Kickboxing action:
"SUPERBOUTS" was sanctioned by USKBA ACTION SPORTS and conducted under the auspices of the Rhode Island Boxing Commission. The USKBA Certified Officials were: Referee; Robert Kimber / Judges; David Hayes, Steve Ventura, Vincent Chapple / Timekeeper; Faith Trost / Scorekeeper; Christina Trost / Event Reps; Faith Trost, Heather Hynes, Christina Trost. Ring Announcer; Jonas Nunez Jr. For
information on future USKBA ACTION SPORTS
Promoter Charlie Sampalis events, call
401-497-9887.
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** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2005 **
2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS TURNOUT AND TALENT AT 2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS AMATEUR TOURNAMENTS BEYOND EXPECTATIONS After many obstacles were placed in the path to hold the "2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur Tournaments, the obstacles were dealt with and the "2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur Tournaments turned out to be a very successful event that reached way beyond the organizer's and Tournament Coordinators' expectations. The decision was made to move the date of the "2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur Tournaments to December 10, 2005 after it was learned that the original venue had permanently closed. Listening to the comments from some of the competitors and trainers, that had attended previous USKBA Action Sports Tournaments at the old venue and had now experienced the new venue, it seems that they preferred the Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, New Jersey. The announcement will be made shortly concerning the 2006 USKBA ACTION SPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Although this year's tournament was an 'open' tournament, the expectation was that we would see competitors from local areas. Even though we had received many requests for Letters of Invitation, we had established and publicized that there would be no Letters of Invitation issued for this event. This did not stop teams of competitors from Brazil and Mongolia. To everyone's surprise, they showed up at the early weigh-in on Friday, December 9th, to register for the tournament. In addition, competitors from California, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, as well as many other states, filled Saturday, December 10th with two boxing rings of tremendous amateur action in Full Contact Kickboxing, San Da, Thaiboxing and Continuous Contact competition. Add to this a team of competitors from Ohio, a team of competitors from Rochester NY and a busload of people from Montreal, and the recipe for a great event had been formulated. This was the first year for the Chan Tai San Memorial Kung Fu Tournament and its participation in the "2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur Tournaments. When everyone saw the Kung Fu Tournament competition, many people asked if we would hold it again next year so they can compete. From the reactions and comments of the spectators, trainers and competitors in attendance at the "2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur Tournaments, this tournament was definitely a huge success. If any accolades, other than already noted, are to be given, they should be given to the Tournament Coordinators and Referees. David Ross and Steve Ventura worked hard on their San Da and Kung Fu Tournaments and worked with Vladimir Borodine on his exciting Thaiboxing Tournament. Angelo Di Bella and Jonas Nunez Jr. worked hard to guarantee the success of the Full Contact Kickboxing and Continuous Contact Tournaments, with Jonas even serving as referee. As usual with many USKBA Sanctioned events, Head Referee Donnie Carolei provided excellent reffing and was so pumped, he jumped from ring to ring to assist wherever he could. David Ross, Steve Ventura, Vladimir Borodine, Angelo Di Bella, Jonas Nunez Jr. and Donnie Carolei have basically been involved with the USKBA since its inception. Joining this talented and dedicated bunch of great people, was semi-newcomer Chris Wagner. Chris had long been a fighter on many USKBA Sanctioned events and is now making his mark as an excellent referee. Great photographs of the tournament are located at www.umojaphoto.com. Competitors and spectators can browse through the photos and purchase any photos they wish. The graphic above is a small indication of the shots they have. Combat Sports International provided the Windy Brand Gloves for the "2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur Tournaments. In the days and weeks to come, we'll be posting complete results and additional articles on the "2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur Tournaments. Thanks to everyone for making the "2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur Tournaments an event to remember. We'll see everyone in 2006 for an even bigger and better tournament. |
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** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2005 **
2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS THE TIME HAS COME! USKBA ACTION SPORTS AMATEUR TOURNAMENTS READY TO ROLL THIS SATURDAY IN NEW JERSEY The time has come for the "2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur Tournaments in Full Contact Kickboxing, San Da, Thaiboxing and Continuous Contact. There will also be the Chan Tai San Memorial Kung Fu Tournament. All this will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2005 at the Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, New Jersey. For competitors and spectators, the schedule is as follows:
Saturday,
December 10, 2005
Saturday,
December 10, 2005
Saturday,
December 10, 2005
Saturday,
December 10, 2005
All questions and concerns for the Tournament should be directed to the respective Tournament Coordinators: San
Da and Kung Fu Tournaments
Thaiboxing
Tournament
Full
Contact Kickboxing and Continuous Contact Tournaments
Please understand that it will be difficult to answer emails and phone calls that are received after Friday morning. Good Luck to Everyone! See you this weekend. Don't forget to make your plans to visit New York City while you are here for the Tournament. The Christmas Tree is up and lit at Rockefeller Center, the skaters are skating and the stores are ready with their Holiday Animated Displays. Our plan is to provide a great day of action sport competition and finish in enough time to give everyone a chance to visit New York City at night. The venue is located a quick drive from The City, or relax and take the Train. The Train Station is one block from the venue. |
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** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of... ...SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2005 **
WFL "MORTAL CONQUEST" TAKES OVER MASSACHUSETTS TONIGHT Headlining “MORTAL CONQUEST” tonight will be the return of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran, and former USKBA Champion, Jorge "El Conquistador" Rivera of Framingham, MA. He recently fought in the UFC event at Mohegan Sun and was victorious. "MORTAL CONQUEST" begins tonight, Saturday, December 3, 2005, at 8:00 pm at Club Lido/Wonderland Ballroom in Revere MA. Tonight's Professional MMA action will include WFL Title bouts that will also feature the first WFL Female Title bout. "MORTAL CONQUEST" is presented by USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoters Zack Tesler and Mario Ramos (World Fighting League). The scheduled line-up is as follows:
Undercard
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the event begins at 8:00 pm. If any tickets remain, they can be purchased at the door tonight. The best way to purchase tickets is online at 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... ...FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2005 ** 
ALGIERI WINS WKA WORLD TITLE AND MORE RESULTS FROM "SUPERFIGHTS" IN NY
The
results of USKBA Amateur Sanctioned bouts:
The
results of WKA-USA Professional Sanctioned
bouts:
USKBA Officials: Referees; Donnie Carolei, Patrick Sullivan, Fred Corritone, Chris Wagner. Judges; Vincent Chapple, Don Kanehl, Patrick Sullivan, Chris Wagner, Fred Corritone, Donnie Carolei. Participating clubs for USKBA Sanctioned bouts: Shaolin Self Defense Centers, AFC Kickboxing, Cormack Kickboxing, Bellmore Kickboxing Academy, UMAC, Panza Mixed Martial Arts, Top Mui Thai, US Karate Academy, Kiaiki Dojo, Kingsway Boxing, King Ken's Martial Arts. For additional information on WKA-USA sanctioned bouts, go to their website at www.wkausa.com. For
information on future "SUPERBOUTS" events, call 631-360-8830.
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From
the promoter...USKBA CANADA Promoter Angelo Di Bella (Angelo
Di Bella Karate & Kickboxing) held his "2005 Inner School
Championships" on December 23, 2005 at the Angelo Di Bella Karate Kickboxing
School in Montreal. The event consisted of 50 highly energetic competitors
ranging in age from 4 years old to 15 years old. For the majority of the
competitors, this was their very first competition. There were 22 bouts
and an exhibition fight. Each bout consisted of 3 action packed - 1 minute
rounds.
captured
by 
The
Main Event featured two USKBA World Champions facing off against
each other in a non-title bout. USKBA Full Contact Kickboxing Super
Cruiserweight World Champion JOHN "The Bull" MARZULLO faced off against
USKBA
Full Contact Kickboxing Super Light Heavyweight World Champion LOUIS "Bad
Boy" RUIZ. This bout was scheduled for 10 rounds and went the distance.
In the first round, Marzullo went right at Ruiz. In looked like Ruiz was
content in using the first round as a 'feeling out' round. The judges gave
this round to Marzullo. In the second round, Marzullo repeated his action
from the first round. This time, Ruiz fought back, but two judges gave
this round to Marzullo and one judge gave this round to Ruiz. In the third
and fourth rounds, Ruiz poured it on. Looking like a little bull, Ruiz
looked like he wanted to end the fight with a KO. But Marzullo has a great
chin and is known to withstand a lot of punishment. Ruiz won these rounds
on all judges' scorecards. In the fifth round, which Marzullo won on two
of the three judges' scorecards, Marzullo was issued a one point deduction
from referee Robert Kimber for constantly being warned about leading with
his head and bumping his head into Ruiz's head. Both fighters worked the
sixth round with Marzullo winning the round on two of the three judges'
scorecards. After six rounds, the fight was even at 57-56 in favor of Ruiz.
Ruiz had gone up in weight to fight Marzullo and it seemed that the added
weight was about to have an affect on Ruiz. Marzullo came out in the seventh
round and put constant pressure on Ruiz. Ruiz took whatever Marzullo had
to give, but mounted no threat on his own. The seventh and eighth rounds
belonged to Marzullo. Marzullo was ahead by one round. Ruiz came back to
win the ninth round. The fight was now even with one more round to go.
The momentum in the final round went back and forth. If one was rooting
for Marzullo, there were moments when he had that round. If one was rooting
for Ruiz, there were moments when he had that round. When the final bell
rang, the fans looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders. It was
clear that the winner was about to be announced and it was difficult to
determine the winner. Whatever the result was, it was clear that Promoter
Sampalis, and fighters Marzullo and Ruiz, gave the fans a 10 round sensational
bout. After 10 rounds of kickboxing action, all three judges scored the
fight 95-94 for the winner by unanimous decision ...John Marzullo.
One
of the Featured bouts had ERIC "The Prince" PINARRETA going against
AHMET
PEPIC. Pinarreta was putting his pro undefeated record against a fighter
with a record of 35-5. This bout was scheduled for five rounds. Pinarreta
looked sharp and focused. Pepic looked experienced and ready to handle
anything Pinarreta had. Pinarreta was the aggressor and scored with some
sharp kicking and punching techniques. Pepic played defense mostly but
had his moments on offense. Pinarreta opened a cut on Pepic's head in the
second round. Peter Kaljevic, Pepic's cornerman, was able to get the cut
to stop bleeding and the fight progressed. The third round ended with Pinarreta
ahead in the scoring. The bell was about to ring for the fourth round,
when Kaljevic talked to referee Kimber which prompted Kimber to wave his
arms signaling the end of the fight. The winner by TKO at 2:00 of Round
3 ...Eric Pinarreta.
In
the second Feature Bout, JASON "The Trooper" BONACORSI went
against CARLOS RODRIGUEZ. The bout was scheduled for five rounds.
Bonacorsi, a fan favorite, continues his climb to reach his goal of winning
a World Title. Rodriguez has beaten some of the best, but recently had
turned his fighting career to taking MMA bouts. From the opening bell,
Bonacorsi was putting everything he had into each punch and kick. Rodriguez
fought back, but Bonacorsi seemed sharp. All three judges gave this round
to Bonacorsi. Rodriguez turned it on in the second round, but Bonacorsi
wasn't finished trying to dominate the fight. Two judges gave this round
to Bonacorsi and one judge gave this round to Rodriguez. Bonacorsi poured
it on in the third round and won the round on all judges' scorecards. The
fourth round saw Bonacorsi unrelenting and Rodriguez doing everything he
could to stay in the fight. Two judges gave this round to Bonacorsi and
one judge gave this round to Rodriguez. In the fifth and final round, Bonacorsi
overwhelmed Rodriguez and showed why he is of champion caliber. Bonacorsi
floored Rodriguez with body shots and kicks. It looked like the fight was
over. Rodriguez got up to finish the round. But Bonacorsi swarmed over
Rodriguez not even allowing Rodriguez to get in the mandatory eight kicks
per round. The decision went to the judges' scorecards. The judges scored
the fight 48-45, 50-42, 50-42 for the winner by unanimous decision ...Jason
Bonacorsi.
The
results of the "2005 USKBA ACTION SPORTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS" Amateur
Tournaments will be posted as soon as all the paperwork is submitted and
verified. Many people worked behind the scenes to ensure the success of
this tournament. In the near future, we will be devoting a special article
to these truly dedicated and giving people.
Friday,
December 9, 2005
USKBA
ACTION SPORTS Promoter Joe Puleio (Top
Kick Championship Kickboxing)
held another installment of his very successful "SUPERFIGHTS" series
at the Sports Plus Events Center in Lake Grove NY on November 18, 2005..
"SUPERFIGHTS"
will be a combined professional and amateur kickboxing event. The amateur
bouts were sanctioned by the USKBA and the professional bouts were
sanctioned by 
Throughout
the entire exciting amateur and professional bouts on "SUPERFIGHTS",
the most uplifting happening of the evening was when Referee Patrick
Sullivan entered the ring to ref his first bout after being injured
in a fall and after coming out of a coma. Patrick was very appreciative
of all the warm wishes for his recovery. It was good to see Patrick back
where he belongs. The USKBA Officials are headed by Referee Donnie
Carolei. In addition to having Referee Patrick Sullivan back,
this event also saw the return of Referee Fred Corritone, after
his move to Virginia. As if this wasn't enough great officiating, Referee
Chris Wagner is making his mark at USKBA Sanctioned events too.
After being certified as a USKBA Official, he is doing a terrific
job whenever he works.