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FRIDAY, March 30th, 2012, AT 8:00 PM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

TS Promotions Presents
"Hell In Hitchin"
Herts, England



  • WHEN: Saturday, March 31st, 2012
  • WHO: TS Promotions
  • WHERE: Hitchin Town Hall Brand Street Hitchin Herts, England
  • WHAT: IKF MUAY THAI KICKBOXING
  • IKF Event Representative: Carl Sams
  • IKF Event Referees: Mike Fowles
  • IKF Judges: Cleevland Gordon, Lee Beeston, Wayne Rodrigues
  • IKF Timekeeper: Sarah Beeston
  • Ringside Physician: Dr Rachid
  • Ambulance Service: JonAcc Paramedic Services
  • Contact: TS Promotions 004479407175717



IKF PRO
FULL CONTACT RULES
WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
(142.1 lbs. - 147lbs. or 64.6K - 66.8K)


Sukhy Saroya
Stevenage, England
21-6-4
IKF European Champion




VS


Lionel Picard
Levallois, France
43-2
WKA & WAKO World Champion




MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

LTD Productions Presents
"FAIRFIELD FIGHTFEST"
Fairfield, California, USA



  • WHEN: Saturday, March 31st, 2012
  • WHO: LTD Productions
  • WHERE: Allan Will Sports Center, Fairfield, California, USA
  • WHAT: IKF Amateur Muay Thai / Kickboxing
  • IKF Event Representative: Steve Fossum
  • ALL OTHER OFFICIALS APPOINTED BY THE
    CALIFORNIA STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
  • Promoter/Contact: Mr. Tim Stell at (707) 673-6632 or at LTDKickboxing@yahoo.com


  • FIGHT CARD AS OF Friday, March 30th, 2012, 1:26 PM /PST

    Red Corner TOP
    VS Blue Corner BOTTOM

    1. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 159-165
      Carlos Vacarro, Modesto, CA. 0-1, Gene Fields
      VSLlyod Remo, Vallejo, CA. 0-0, 160, 5'10", Trey Howard

    2. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 137-142
      Nick Bellemo, ???, 0-0, 138, Jen Richardson
      VS Raheem Davis, AJ

    3. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 142-147
      Justin Manigal, Fairfield, CA. 1-1, 145, 5'9", 17, Jeff Baca
      VS Ivan Guerrero, San Jose, CA. 0-2, 146, 5'9", Ed Carpio

    4. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 132-137
      Mike Ardon, San Jose, CA. 0-0, 137, Jen Richardson
      VS Thai Tran, Vallejo, CA. 0-0, 137, 5'5", Trey Howard

    5. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 122-127
      Marcel Manzanares, Sacramento, CA, 0-0, 122, Jeff Baca
      VS Kyle Zerbel, CA. 0-1, 5'7", Lisa Jeanson

    6. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 172-179
      Lawrence Gray, 0-1, Paul Heinke
      VSBrandon Horton, Modesto, CA, 2-1, 179, Gene Fields

    7. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 147-153
      Peter Liang, San Jose, CA. 2-1, 152, Jen Richardson
      VS Steve Swaby, Vallejo, CA. 2-1, 152, 5'7"', Trey Howard

    8. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 142-147
      Carlos Galvan, Concord, CA. 2-0, 145, 5'8"', 21, Brandon Banda
      VS Ryan Tioyao, San Francisco, CA. 2-0, 147, 5'8"', Mark Tabuso

    9. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 147-152
      Hector Hernandez, Fairfield, CA. 0-1, 152, Jeff Baca
      VS Hector Culling, Fairfield, CA. 1-0, 152, Pete Padeia

    10. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 137-142
      Anthony Pizzarelli, San Francisco, CA, 2-1, 142, 5'10", 25, Marcy Maxwell
      VS Willy Boatwright, Oroville, California, USA, MMA: 3-9, 5'10", Eddie Cole

    11. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 150
      Anthony Pazmino, Vacaville, California, USA, 0-2, 154, 5'7", Jeff Baca
      VS Israel Ocampo, AJ

    12. IKF Full Rules Muay Thai California Light Middleweight Title
      Dustin Andrick, San Francisco, CA. 3-0, 158, 6'1", 19, Marcy Maxwell
      VS Aaron Luellen, Sacramento, California, USA, 4-0, S: 7-1, 160, 6', 17, 3-29-94, Paul Matsumoto

    13. IKF International Rules Northern California Super Lightweight Title
      Nemo Vier, Fairfield, CA., 8-3, 137, 5'9", 18, Jeff Baca
      VS Franco Guyton, Modesto, CA., 4-3, 137, 5'9", Gene Fields




MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

3D Promotions Presents
"IKF Championship Muay Thai & K1"
Manchester, England



  • WHEN: Saturday, March 31st, 2012
  • WHO: 3D Promotions
  • WHERE: The Trafford Centre Manchester, England
  • WHAT: IKF Muay Thai & K1
  • IKF Event Representative: --
  • IKF Event Referees: Tony Myers
  • IKF Judges: Chris Podesta, Dave Macateer and Paul Beaty
  • IKF Timekeeper: Dawn Willock
  • Medical Team: Quinn Ambulance Service + Doctor
  • Contact: 3D Promotions At 0844 888 9991



IKF PRO MTR/K1
SUPER WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
(147.1 lbs. - 153 lbs. or 66.9 Kg - 69.5 Kg.)


Ric Barnhill
Knutsford, England
21-6-1 - Supergym / Kevin Harper
IKF European Champion




VS


David Chirco
Modena, Italy
24-11, Emiliano Lanci
2 X Italian Champion




MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

MA Action Presents
"IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING
Epic TV Studios, Norwich, England



  • WHEN: Saturday, March 31st, 2012
  • WHO: MA Action
  • WHERE: Epic TV Studios, Norwich, England
  • WHAT: IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING
  • IKF Event Representative: Colin Payne
  • IKF Event Referees: Clive Tennant
  • IKF Judges: Warren Fryer, Nick Aish, Paul Haworth
  • IKF Timekeeper: Ian Lohoar
  • Contact: For More Info Contact IKF Supervisor Colin Payne Tel 0044-7912-577773
  • ON THE WEB: www.maaction.com


KING BOXING
'NEXT GENERATION'
4 MAN KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT!
Featuring 4 of the best young fighters around
George Hennon (TKO) - Steve Raybould (Cleveland KB) - Idris Tabrezi (Black Dragon) - Keith Hamilton (Ireland)





THURSDAY, March 29th, 2012, AT 9:45 PM/ PST


Why Does
International Fight Sports


( IKF Kickboxing - ISCF MMA - IAB Boxing )

-Along With Many Other Contact Organizations -

Endorse BrainPad?



Let The Below Information Help You See The Light!

The info is out there and now the main stream media is asking the question
"Why wasn't the 1993 Brain-Pad study not taken seriously and why the retail community has complete disregarded carrying Brain Pad."

With over 600 class action suits in the NFL Brain-Pad's science has been asked for by attorneys representing former NFL players and the damage inferior mouth guard is being studied in Kansas City currently by a independent team of medical professionals. Even with all this, many can not comprehend why after 2 decades of science and mandates in the United States and Middle East in combat arts why Brain-Pad is not on every youth playing sports! We do have a responsibility to reduce force, and products that increase force should not be sold.

NFL Funded
Mouth Guard Testing 2011

Below is the NFL funded mouth guard testing and analysis on the major (Mouth Guard) brands in the industry. As you will see as far as impact forces being transferred to the head, the upper mouth guards actually accelerated impact forces compared to wearing no mouth guard at all. Only the Brain-Pad Jaw-Joint Protector™ reduced impact forces being transferred to the head. This testing assures individuals who wear the Brain-Pad Jaw-Joint Protector™ are protected by the finest protection currently on the market.


Effect of Mouthguards on Head Responses and Mandible Forces in Football Helmet Impacts.
DAVID C. VIANO,1 CHRIS WITHNALL,2 and MICHAEL WONNACOTT 2
1ProBiomechanics LLC, 265 Warrington Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-2952, USA; and 2Biokinetics and Associates Ltd., 2470 Don Reid Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 1E1, Canada
(Received 21 June 2011; accepted 8 September 2011) Associate Editor Stefan M. Duma oversaw the review of this article.



RESULTS AT LOW SPEED




RESULTS AT HIGH SPEED

The testing at Biokinetics and Associates Ltd was funded by the National Football League. Their support of the research on the effects of mouth guards on head responses is appreciated. The opinions presented here are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NFL. The development of the articulating mandible for the Hybrid III, 8,41 cadaver testing and development of biofidelity corridors for impacts to the chin 6,7,9 and the series of helmet testing reported here were completed while the lead author was a member of the NFL's MTBI Committee and oversaw the research.

*Independent Observations by Dr. Tim Walilko, Phd., Biomedical Engineer at Applied Research Associates - 10 28 2011 "Brain-Pad's performance at 6.7m/s condition was far superior to any other appliance tested. 6.7 m/s Condition - showed a 26.9% reduction in H.I.C. & a 32.4% reduction in overall mandable forces. Both these results are statistically significant.
Other appliances tested actually had increases in S.I. & H.I.C. suggesting that there is an increased risk of concussion with their use. 9.5 m/s Condition - Even in the higher velocity impacts the PRO Plus was superior to the other appliances.".

This is the 3rd in a series of tests that showed the Brain-Pad significantly reduces forces to the base of the skull, TMJ and Brain. The other 2 were 1993 and 2005.

For More On Brain-Pad Click HERE!


SPECIAL NOTE
This post was made by International Fight Sports and it's Associate Organizations.
This is NOT a Paid Advertisement or an Advertisement at all!
International Fight Sports and none of it's Associate Organizations have received any financial or merchandise compensation for this post, nor will they in the future!
This is simply an article to make those involved in contact sports aware of how much Brain Pad could help you!

For another great article on combat sports, click
HERE - Second Impact Syndrome!




WEDNESDAY, March 28th, 2012, AT 4:30 PM/ PST



Details About The IKF World Title Bout
Sheppard Vs Wilesmith
March 24th, 2012 - Robina (Gold Coast) Queensland, Australia
ADDED TO BELOW RESULTS...





Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images AsiaPac




SUNDAY, March 25th, 2012, AT 1:20 AM/ PST

Results From Johnny Davis' AK Promotions'
"IKF Muay Thai / KICKBOXING"
March 23rd, 2012 - Sacramento, California, USA





  1. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 132
    Diondre Perry, Milpitas, California, USA (1-0, 132, 5'5", 9-20-92, Rudi Ott)
    VS Adam Smith, Chico, California, USA (0-2, 131.4, 5'7", DOB, Eddie Cole)
    Winner: Diondre Perry by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-27, 29-27.

  2. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 159
    Trevor Porter, San Luis, Obispo, California, USA (2-0, 163, 5'9", 7-18-987, Luke Riddering)
    VS V.J. Dumaop, (Oakland, California, USA, 0-1, 164, 5'8", DOB, RaKarma Young)
    Winner: Trevor Porter by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.

  3. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 140
    Salvador Becerra, Oakdale, California, USA (1-0, 138.8, 5'9", 10-31-95, Tom Theofanopolus)
    VS Thomas Rodgers, Roseville, California, USA (0-1, 137, 5'8", 3-11-95, Dave Marinoble)
    Winner: Salvador Becerra by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28, 29-28.

  4. IKF "JUNIOR" AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
    NORTHERN CALIFORNIA JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
    James "Stone Cold" Rodriguez, Sacramento, California, USA (2-0, 72.4, 4'9", 1-30-02, Paul Matsumoto)
    VS Brandon Venethongkham, Sacramento, California, USA (2-1, 4'5", 68.8, 9-18-01, Andy K./ Vinnie V)
    Winner: James "Stone Cold" Rodriguez by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27.

  5. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 172
    Sonny Singh, Milpitas, California, USA (3-0, 170.6, 6', 9-19-85, Rudi Ott)
    VS Orlando Perez, Fontana, California, USA (1-2, 172, 5'9", 8-4-90, Dobler's Muay Thai)
    Winner: Sonny Singh by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27

  6. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 127
    Michael Hutchins, Sacramento, California, USA (1-1, 128.8, 5'9", 6-1-91, Keith Miller)
    VS James Sengthong, Sacramento, California, USA (1-1, 121.2, 5'10", 3-22-90 Cedric Robinson)
    Winner: Michael Hutchins by unanimous decision, 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.

  7. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 142
    Anthony Alexander, Sacramento, California, USA (0-3, 140.2, 5'7", 8-31-80, Harry Seperas)
    VS Doug Reynolds, Roseville, California, USA (2-0, 140.8, 5'9", 1-1-93, Dave Marinoble)
    Winner: Doug Reynolds by TKO at 1:46 of round 3.

  8. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 144
    Chase Thorpe, Dublin, California, USA (2-0, 144, 5'10", 2-8-90, Kirian Fitzgibbons)
    VS Castle Williams, San Luis Obispo, California, USA (2-2, 144.6, 5'7", 8-4-94, Luke Riddering)
    Winner: Chase Thorpe wins by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 and 28-29.

  9. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 147
    Izzy Morales, Ceres, California, USA (2-2, 146.6, 6', 8-11-93, Mike Duran)
    VS Mitch Thompson, Sacramento, California, USA (1-3, 146.6, 5'9", 1-10-87, Cedric Robinson)
    Winner: Izzy Morales by split decision, 28-29, 29-28, 29-28

  10. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 125
    Mickey Davis, Antioch, California, USA (1-3, 124.8, 5'6", 8-2-95, Stephanie Gracie)
    VS Aber Boutavong, Sacramento, California, USA (3-0, 122.2, 5'6", 10-26-92, Andy K..Vinnie)
    Winner: Aber Boutavong by corner stoppage at the end of round 1.

  11. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 186
    Eddie Young, Rocklin, California, USA (2-1, 184.5, 6'2", 1-23-88, Rich Davis)
    VS Matt Baker, Concord, California, USA (1-1, 189, 6'2", DOB, Dan Black)
    Winner: Matt Baker by corner stoppage at the end of round 1.

  12. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 195
    David Wheeler, Modesto, California, USA (1-0, 192.4, 5'11", 11-20-85 Matt Miller/ Paul Mendoza)
    VS Mike Spatz, Sacramento, California, USA (1-3, 190.8, 6'2", 9-16-85, Cedric Robinson)
    Winner: David Wheeler by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27.

  13. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 153
    Jeremy Jacildo, Vallejo, California, USA (4-0-1, 151.2, 5'7", 11-23-84 Trey Howard)
    VS Brett Tedoroff, Oakland, California, USA (2-3-1, 152.5, 6', 4-28-82, RaKarma Young)
    Winner: Jeremy Jacildo by DQ (knee to the back) at 0:17 in round 2.







SUNDAY, March 24th, 2012, AT 1:30 AM/ AUSTRALIAN TIME



Results From Thunderlegs Promotions'
"THUNDER DOWN UNDER WWIII"
March 24th, 2012 - Robina (Gold Coast) Queensland, Australia



  1. IAB AMATEUR BOXING
    Quintin Caiey, (Mt. Talampa, QLD, Australia)
    defeated Michael Lawlor (Inveeal, NSW, Australia) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 28-27.


  2. IAB AMATEUR BOXING
    Darcy Nortin (Brisbane, QLD, Australia)
    defeated Drew Robinson (QLD, Australia) by split decision, 29-28, 30-29 & 28-30.


  3. IAB AMATEUR BOXING
    Peter Lancashire (Brisbane, QLD, Australia)
    defeated Joey Evans (Ipswich, QLD, Australia) by unanimous decision, 30-25, 30-27 & 30-24.


  4. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    AUSTRALIAN LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
    5 x 2 Minute Rounds
    Corey Sullivan (Mackay, QLD, Australia, 6-3, 71.2, 6'1", 9-7-86, June Vergara, 044 818 7040)
    defeated Ozan Ulker (Glenroy, Melbourne, Australia, 10-4, 71.3, 5'9", 7-12-76, Self, +61 405426746) by TKO at end of round 3.
    Corey Sullivan is the new IKF Amateur Modified Muay Thai Rules Australian Light Middleweight Champion. PHOTO.
    • IKF has issued Ozan Ulker a 30 day medical suspension for his Knockout until April 25th, 2012.


  5. IAB AMATEUR AUSTRALIAN
    MIDDLEWEIGHT BOXING TITLE
    Darren Finn (Inverell, NSW, Australia, AB: 19-2, KB: 13-1)
    defeated Evan Stewart (Kempsey, NSW, Australia, 16-3) by unanimous decision, 50-44, 50-45 & 49-42.
    Darren Finn is the new IAB Amateur Australian Middleweight Boxing Champion. PHOTO.


  6. IKF INTERCONTINENTAL
    FULL CONTACT RULES WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
    Jarkko Jusilla (Vaasa, Finland, 50-20-1/15, 66.3, 6-28-79, Kristian Santikko, 358 44 550 4352)
    had already won his title on the scales when first opponent Ntokozo Mgwaba of Durban, KZN, South Africa failed to pass his Visa out of South Africa. However, having travelled approximately 40 hours from Finland, Jusilla still wanted to fight. So a potential substitute, Shannon Forrester of Cairns, QLD, Australia, (68-18-2/22) stepped in. However Forrester weighed in 9 kilos heavier than Jusilla. The spread was outside of the allowed weight spread, so the two did a 3 round exhibition.
    Jarkko Jusilla of Vaasa, Finland is the new IKF Full Contact Rules Intercontinental Welterweight Champion.


  7. IKF AMATEUR FULL MUAY THAI RULES
    LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
    Davor Matarugic (Auckland, New Zealand, 24-3-1/11, 80.6, 6'3", 10-19-88, Eddy Lee, 0275 811447)
    defeated Jarrod Mellor (Cairma, QLD, Australia, KB: 5-3, AB: 8-5, 80.7, 1.86cm, 6-3-89, Shannon Forister, 0422849551) by Knockout at 1:56 of round 3.
    Davor Matarugic is the new IKF Amateur Full Muay Thai Rules Light Heavyweight World Champion.
    • IKF has issued Jarrod Mellor a 45 day medical suspension for his Knockout until May 10th, 2012.


  8. IKF PRO INTERNATIONAL RULES
    HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
    Mike Sheppard (Elizabeth, WV, USA, 23-6-1/18, PB: 20-13-1/9, 97.2, 6'2", 5-25-75, Leon Ramsey, (304) 871-6080)
    defeated Robert Wilesmith (Liverpool, NSW, Australia, 15-1/14, 96.2, 6'2", 3-19-65, Deane Lawler, 045 114 0770) by TKO at 1:33 of round 3.
    Mike Sheppard is the new IKF Pro International Rules Heavyweight World Champion.
    • IKF has issued Robert Wilesmith a 60 day medical suspension for his Knockout until May 25th, 2012.



SHEPPARD VS WILESMITH
BOUT RECAP
Photos by Matt Roberts/Getty Images AsiaPac

This was the nights main event which matched up USA's Mike "Lightning" Sheppard (22-10-1/16) against Robert "Thunderlegs" Wilesmith (15-0) of Australia. This bout had a lot of hype and drama leading up to it so the question was, "Would the bout be bigger than the hype?"

While many knew who Mike Sheppard was, (Current IKF FCR World Champion & Pro Boxer) there was little if anything known about the Robert Wilesmith and this is where the drama rose up. There were a series of circumstances that lead up to this bout (Click Here To Read Them...) with emotions and passion spilling in from all angles. Wilesmith had stated an amateur record of 15-0 and a pro record of 15-0 with 14 KO/TKOs. Although there were questions surrounding proof of his previous bouts claiming the undefeated combined pro and amateur record of 30-0, Sheppard didn't care. He simply trained as he would have for any other opponent coming into the ring claiming a 30-0 record. This being said, to put it straight out there, both fighters had trained for a strong World Title bout.

Round one started slow, as we all thought it would. Sheppard wanted to see what kind of "Thunderlegs" Wilesmith had in his leg kicks he kept hearing Robert talk about and Wilesmith wanted to see what kind of "Lightning" Sheppard had in his punching since Sheppard is also a pro boxer. However neither fighter showed the other anything in round one that would send any kind of a message. Sheppard landed some head and body shots while Wilesmith got in a few jabs but not one strong landing leg kick. Towards the end of the round though the two clashed heads, which after the bout created some surprising stories in the Australian Press. Wilesmith would admit to others both in the ring and over the next two days that he had brought his head down and forward just like he did when he played Rugby Football. But he was surprised when the one who got cut was him.

Clearly the headbutt was caused when Wilesmith's head leaned into Sheppard, however, days after the bout, Wilesmith had a different memory of the moment when giving an interview to the Australian media. "We clashed heads," Glasson-Wilesmith explained. "There was a bit of controversy. I was watching the video and it looks like he did it intentionally." Well, to begin with, Wilesmith is right on one account, it did look like he did it intentionally, but the "HE" was Wilesmith, NOT Mike Sheppard. We here as eye witnesses of this bout were pretty shocked to read this on the internet. Although an uneventful round, as the round came to an end, there was no question as to who won it. If not for the inexperience of one of the Australian judges, Sheppard would have won round 1 on all 3 judges cards, 10-9. However, one of the Australian judges gave round 1 to Wilesmith, despite him only landing a few jabs.

As round 2 started, Wielsmith's corner had stopped his head from bleeding so the fight was on again. However, as this round started, Sheppard realized he wasn't afraid of any "Thunderlegs" so he came out strong. Sheppard rocked Wilesmith with body shots and left - right combinations along with several kicks including a good head kick. To his credit, Wielsmith proved one thing, that he had a hard head. As the round was closing out, Sheppard landed some bombs on Wilesmith that rocked him. Instead of covering up as most fighters would to protect themselves, Wilesmith smiled at Sheppard and actually waved him to come again. Wilesmith wanted everyone to think that he was having no problem taking Sheppard's blows, yet in reality, it was just the jesters of a fighter who had no answer to his opponent's offense. Saying that Wilesmith weathered Sheppards storm is not a compliment of skill... Having a hard head is not a compliment of skill... However, it's what Wilesmith kept doing which seemed to be the only things keeping him in the fight. As the round came to a close, this time there was no question as all three judges saw this round easily 10-9 for Sheppard.

As round 3 started, Sheppard came out with no hesitation scoring punch after punch to Wilesmith's head and body. What many had hoped to be a tremendous fight quickly turned into a one sided frenzy. Sheppard was now landing shot after shot without any real resistance. Wilesmith would continue his only reply which was a smile back at Sheppard as if he wasn't hurt, but at ringside, the message was clear. From the corner prior to the round, Wilesmith was drained. Not only did he not have any answers to Sheppards attack, he had no gas to stand to weather Sheppards shots anymore. Sheppard charged several times as Wilesmith just turned his back to him. It was clear this bout was coming to an end soon.

An article on line after the bout made the comment "Thunderlegs once again proving why he has that nickname as he destroyed Sheppard's legs." However, we had to ask what fight the writer was watching because Wilesmith's legs were no concern to Sheppard in this fight. Even Wilesmith's corner wondered why he never even turned his hips into any of his kicks. Maybe it was inexperience in the ring or fear of Sheppard countering? Who knows. What we do know is Wilesmith didn't throw "1" strong landing leg kick on Sheppard all night, so to say Wilesmith "Destroyed" Sheppards legs comes from the eyes of a blind man.

As we past the 1 minute mark in round 3, Sheppard drove the bloodied and battered Wilesmith into his own corner. It was there that Wilesmith would turn his back again to try and escape Sheppard. After referee Dan Stell stopped Sheppard from his attack, the two squared up again. A few blows later and Wilesmith was leaning over. Sheppard could have very well landed several telling head shots, but almost as if he felt sorry for him, choose to go to the body instead to finish Wilesmith off. Finally Wilesmith went down. Stell started the count, but Wilesmith would not make the count. This long awaited bout was over and Elizabeth, West Virginia, USA's Mike Sheppard would win the IKF World Title by KO at 1:33 of round 3. Sheppard improved to 23-10-1 with 17 wins by stoppage while Wilesmith adds a loss to his record. A loss that will likely be his last kickboxing bout.

Let us make one thing very clear.
There is an article out on the internet (HERE) that has some comments such as "but the loss of blood form the head gash and a broken nose took its toll." Bloodloss had NOTHING to do with this bouts outcome. Sheppard simply beat Wilesmith down with shot after shot. Yes, Wilesmith was bleeding quite a bit, but to say the blood was "Gushing" is an over statement. We have seen a lot worse blood in some elbow cut Muay Thai fights for example.

Along with this comment, Wilesmith has made quotes such as, "If it wasn't for the head clash, I reckon I would have won." Well, not sure what bout he was thinking about because after round 2 started, we saw this bout only going one way, Sheppard's!

At age 47, Robert Glasson-Wilesmith got his shot. We will say that he "Walked the Walk" when he could have turned away. He took his criticism all the way to the ring. However, with comments like the ones we noted, we can only hope his ego does not overshadow his deserved pride. The only sad thing is how this bout is now being played out in the media with quotes from Wilesmith and writers who interviewed him saying, it was a "Tremendous fight" or an "Out right War" are far from the truth. This was no close bout. As we noted above, Saying that Wilesmith weathered Sheppards storm is not a compliment of skill... and having a hard head is not a compliment of skill... But it can keep you standing...

When Wilesmith quotes to a paper, "He hit me with his best and I kept going. He kicked me fair in the head and I laughed at him." although factual quotes, last we heard, taking shots are not ways to score points... If this were true, Ken Shamrock should have been declared the winner in his last bout with Tito Ortiz in the UFC (The Final Chapter).

If Wilesmith's goal along was to prove his toughness to his critics, well, he won that battle. However toughness and being a winner don't always fall into the same result. But if this was what he was looking for, Wilesmith can have that title of being "Tough!" The title of someone who could take a lickin and keep on tickin... At least for 3 rounds anyway...


Photos by Matt Roberts/Getty Images AsiaPac












A general view in Australia at Skilled Park on March 24, 2022 on the Gold Coast.
Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images AsiaPac


FRIDAY, March 23rd, 2012, AT 8:40 AM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

Johnny Davis' AK Promotions Presents
"IKF Muay Thai / KICKBOXING"
Sacramento, California, USA









CHECK OUT THE EVENT COMMERCIAL
CLICK HERE!



On-Line Tickets Available At
www.AKPromotions.tix.com



INFO AT

www.AKPromotions.org

PRESS PAGE CLICK HERE!






THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

Jordan Pallen Presents
"IKF Point Muay Thai / Kickboxing"
Burlingame, California, USA

Semi-Contact - No Knockouts! Muay Thai, International Low and Hi Kick Styles- Men, Women and Children!





MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...



Thunderlegs Promotions Presents
"THUNDER DOWN UNDER WWIII"
Robina (Gold Coast) Queensland, Australia




IKF Pro International Rules Heavyweight World Title



Mike Sheppard
Glenville, West Virginia, USA
CURRENT IKF FCR WORLD CHAMPION
KB: 22-6-1/17, Pro Team: 2-1/2
Pro MMA: 2-1, Pro Boxing: 20-13-1/9, ABX: 42-3/31




VS


Robert Wilesmith
Brisbane, Queensland
Australia
15-0/14

For The Full Story Behind This Event & The Above Title Bout - "CLICK HERE"



AND...


UPDATED 3-24-12 AUSTRALIAN TIME
IKF PRO
Intercontinental Full Contact Rules "SUPER" Welterweight Title



Jarkko Jissila
Team Finland
10-1/2, 143




VS


Shannon 'F16' Forrester*
Cairns, QLD, Australia
68-18-2/22

(*) Ntokozo Mgwaba (Durban, KZN, South Africa) Failed to pass his Visa out of South Africa - Forrester stepped in the day of the event.


PLUS




IKF AMATEUR
FULL MUAY THAI RULES
Light Heavyweight World Title


"Deadly"
Davor Matarugic
Lee Gar Gym
Auckland, New Zealand
23-3-1/11
WKBF Super Middleweight
WMC Light Heavyweight




VS


*Jarrod Melor
F16 Gym
Queensland, Australia
5-2-2/1 AB: 12-1
(*) Special Consideration
As Contender
Replacement.



AND...


IKF AMATEUR
MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
Australian Light Middleweight Title
69.6 kg - 72.2 kg


Ozan Ulker'
Thunderlegs
Townsville, Queensland
Australia
TO BE CONFIRMED




VS


Cory Sullivan
Boxon Muaythai Gym
Mackay, Queensland
Australia
5-3/1



IAB BOXING TOO......


IAB AMATEUR
Australian Middleweight Boxing Title
70.1 kg - 72.72 kg


Darren "Ferocious" Finn
Inverell
N.S.W, Australia
AB: 16-3




VS


Evan "Bones" Stewart
Hills Gym
Kempsey, NSW, Australia
13-2








MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...



March 24th, 2012, MTBOXING.CO.UK MTB3 Presents
"IKF CHAMPIONSHIP MUAY THAI"
Johnstone, Scotland




IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI
WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
ACTUAL TITLE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED OR APPROVED BY IKF HEADQUARTERS



LLOYD COCHRAN
Scotland
11-11-2





MARTIN CONROY
Ireland
14-6




MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

First Coast Full Contact Presents
"NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS II"
Jacksonville, Florida, USA







TUESDAY, March 20th, 2012, AT 2:55 PM/ PST



Hello Everyone...
Due to our IKF Australia World Title Event
OUR OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED
Until Tuesday, March 27th.
Have a Great week And Weekend...



MONDAY, March 19th, 2012, AT 9:45 AM/ PST

Results From PAK Fight Promotions'
PAK 4 "Stand Up And Fight!"
March 18th, 2012 - Fresno, California, USA




  1. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 142-147
    Raymond Cabanas, (Fresno, California, USA, 0-1, 147.5, 5'8", 12-12-93, James Contreras, (559) 346-7371)
    VS Gonzalo Aguilar, (Fresno, California, USA, 1-0, 146, 5'11", 1-12-93, Enn Janthakhun (Fairtex), (415) 722-1353)
    WINNER: Gonzalo Aguialar by unanimous decision, 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.

  2. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 186-195
    Anthony Westbury, (Westbery) (Bakersfield, California, USA, 1-0, 195, 6'3", 9-25-89, Eric Nolan (661) 833-3367)
    VS Andrew Gonzalez, (Fresno, California, USA, 0-1, 196, 6'1", 9-11-12, Keo Sychanthavong, (559) 355-2622)
    WINNER: Anthony Westbury by Split decision, 29-28 , 29-28 & 27-30.

  3. IKF INTERNATIONAL RULES: 179-186
    Guiherme Faria, (San Paulo, California, USA, 1-0-1, 183.5, 6'4", 12-7-85, Jeff Chow, (415) 876-1122)
    VS Jose Gonzalez, (Exeter, California, USA, 0-1, 184, 6', 10-4-87, Scott Harper, (559) 280-0794)
    WINNER: Guiherme Faria by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
  4. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 180
    Matthew Fleucet, (Woodland Hills, California, USA, 0-1, 177, 5'10", 8-10-83, Benny Urquidez, (818) 421-4564)
    VS Anthony Hernandez, (Sacramento, California, USA, 1-0, 179, 6'1", 2-4-80, Jeff Baca, (916) 281-7006))
    WINNER: Anthony Hernandez by Split decision, 29-28 , 29-28 & 28-29.
  5. IKF INTERNATIONAL RULES: 153-159
    Luan Nguyen, (Fresno, California, USA, 0-2, 148.5, 5'7", 12-24-91, John Cho, (559) 917-8730)
    VS Brandon Chew, (San Francisco, California, USA, 1-0, 149, 5'4", 7-3-89, Tat Wong, (415) 752-5555)
    WINNER: Brandon Chew by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 30-27.
  6. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 215+
    Titus Areckal, (Woodland Hills, California, USA, 0-1, 226.5, 5'10", 6-26-74, Benny Urquidez, (818) 421-4564)
    VS Kai Sanpei, (San Luis Obispo, California, USA, 1-1, 226, 6', 8-16-89, Albert Malatamban, (805) 534-4157)
    WINNER: Kai Sanpei by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.

  7. IKF INTERNATIONAL: 132.1-137
    Michael - Mike - Lee, (San Francisco, California, USA, 0-1, 133, 5'6", 2-11-83, Tat Wong & Jeff Chow, (415) 876-1122)
    VS Ruben Casanova, (Fresno, California, USA, 2-0, 138, 5'7", 10-21-82, Keo Sychanthavong, (559) 355-2622)
    WINNER: Ruben Cassanova by Split decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 28-29.
  8. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 172-179
    Andrew Olivarez, (Fontana, California, USA, 0-2, 178, 5'10", 11-30-84, Bryan Dobler, (909) 518-9459)
    VS Abraham Tellez, Bakersfield, California, USA, 2-1, 177, 6', 10-3-91, Raul Rodriquez, (661) 378-4354)
    WINNER: Abraham Tellez by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 29-28.

  9. IKF INTERNATIONAL RULES: 165-172
    Nick Hillman, (San Luis Obispo, California, USA, 1-2, 165.5, 5'9", 12-9-88, Albert Malatamban, (805) 534-4157)
    VS Jessie Espesito, (Bakersfield, California, USA, 3-0, 169, 5'11", 3-8-84, Eric Nolan (661) 833-3367)
    WINNER: Jessie Espesito by unanimous decision, 29-27, 30-26 & 30-26
  10. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 159-165
    Harley Maldonado,(Fresno, California, USA, 3-1, 160.5, 6'2", 7-9-93, James Contreras, (559) 346-3771)
    VS Andrew Nguyen, (Fresno, California, USA, 1-2/1, 165.5, 5'10", 3-5-90, Enn Janthakhun (Fairtex), (415) 722-1353)
    WINNER: Harley Maldonado by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 29-28.
  11. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 142-147
    Jose "Ole" Oseguera, (Fontana, California, USA, 3-1/0, 141, 5'5", 12-22-93, Bryan Dobler, (909) 518-9459)
    VS Marcel Cyprian, (Bakersfield, California, USA, 2-0, 143, 5'10", 7-30-90, Eric Nolan (661) 855-3367)
    WINNER: Marcel Cyprian by Knock Out at the very end of round 2.
  12. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 186-195
    Frank Tapia, (Fresno, California, USA, 2-2-1/0, 202, 5'11", 6-19-77, James Contreras, (559) 346-7371)
    VS Stephen Ladd, (Fairfield, California, USA, 0-3, 204, 5'9", 11-10-85, Jeff Baca, (916) 281-7006)
    WINNER: Frank Tapia by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
  13. IKF INTERNATIONAL RULES: 117-122
    Honorea ( Nori ) Lim, (San Francisco, California, USA, 2-0, 119.5, 5'5", 6-11-83, Tat Wong & Jeff Chow, (415) 876-1122)
    VS Nicole Boardman, (San Luis Obispo, California, USA, 0-3, 119.5, 5'6", 9-20-90, Albert Malatamban, (805) 534-4157)
    WINNER: Honorea ( Nori ) Lim by Split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.
  14. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 215+
    Melvin Wells Jr, (San Bernardino, California, USA, 4-1, 209.5, 6'2", 4-30-69, Benny Urquidez, (818) 421-4564)
    VS Manuel Mancha, (Maderra, California, USA, 5-2/5, AMMA: 2-0, 277, 6'1", 11-6-85, Keo, Malipet, Jeff Baca, (859) 359-2622)
    WINNER: Manny Mancha by TKO at 1:10 of round 2.
  15. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: 132-137
    David Catano Jr., (Sanger, California, USA, 3-0/2, 130, 5'6", 6-11-82, Jason Von Flue, (805) 431-7376)
    VS Tyler Wombles, (Hunnington Beach, California, USA, 3-1, 136, 5'9", 10-11-88, Rafael Cordiero, (714) 726-0876)
    WINNER: David Catano Jr. by Knock Out at :21 seconds of round 3.




FRIDAY, March 16th, 2012, AT 8:00 PM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

PAK Fight Promotions Presents
PAK 4 "Stand Up And Fight!"
Fresno, California, USA







THURSDAY, March 15th, 2012, AT 8:40 PM/ PST

Results From Absolute Adrenaline Ltd's
"STRICTLY BUSINESS"
March 11th, 2012 - Bournemouth, England




  1. IKF PRO FCR - SUPER WELTERWEIGHT
    James Cornick (Bournemouth, England, 15-6-3, 69.5kg, 5'8", 6-28-84, John Orchard, 01202294223)
    VS Mads Valencia (Bergen, Norway, 16-6, 70.kg, 5'8", 12-20-89, Trevor Ambrose, 00444793865414)
    WINNER: James Cornick by Unanimous Decision 58-56, 60-55, 59-55.

  2. ISCF MMA - WELTERWEIGHT
    Jimmy Johnstone (Bournemouth, England, 6-2, 76.9kg, 6', 11-29-72, Mikah Atkinson, 00447719732443)
    VS Stuart Davies (Banbury, England, MMA: 10-14-1 MTR: 8-5-1, 76.9kg, 5'11", 7-24-83, Sandy Holt / Mick Broster, 004477886703370)
    WINNER: Jimmy Johnstone by Rear Naked Choke Submission 3:22 Round 1.

  3. IAB WHITE COLLAR BOXING - LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT
    Ross Terry (Maidstone, Kent, 4-0, 70.0kg, 5'8", 7-16-86, Colin Payne, 00447912577773)
    VS Lee Stubbs (Bournemouth, England, 3-1, 70.0kg, 5'8", 6-23-88, John Orchard, 01202294223)
    WINNER: Ross Terry by Unanimous Decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  4. IAB WHITE COLLAR BOXING - SUPER WELTERWEIGHT
    Luke Cuthill (Bournemouth, England, 2-0, 69.0kg, 5'9", 10-21-84, Cornelius Carr, 00447985062616)
    VS Nick Gater (Bournemouth, England, 0-1, 68.5kg, 5'8", 12-14-83, John Orchard, 01202294223)
    WINNER: Luke Cuthill by Split Decision 28-29 29-28 29-28.

  5. IAB WHITE COLLAR BOXING - HEAVYWEIGHT
    Ian Squire (Bournemouth, England, 1-0, 93.0kg, 6'3", 4-10-78, Steve Bendall, 00447855942151)
    VS Adam Urban (Bournemouth, England, 0-1, 91.kg, 5'8", 2-26-74, John Orchard, 01202294223)
    WINNER: Ian Squire by Majority Decision 29-28, 29-28, 30-30.

  6. IAB WHITE COLLAR BOXING - HEAVYWEIGHT
    Ben Evans (Bournemouth, England, 0-0-1, 90.5kg, 6'3", 3-11-85, John Orchard, 01202294223)
    VS Nick Briant (Bournemouth, England, 0-0-1, 92.kg, 6'1", 10-1-84, Cornelius Carr 00447985062616)
    WINNER: Majority Draw 29-29, 29-29, 30-27.

  7. IAB WHITE COLLAR BOXING - MIDDLEWEIGHT
    James Crowe (Boutrnemouth, England, 2-1, 76.0kg, 6'0", 11-8-84, Cornelius Carr, 00447985062616)
    VS Chris Bull (Chippenham, England, 1-1, 75.0kg, 5'10", 10-9-91, Chris Long, 00447766476749)
    WINNER: James Crowe by Split Decision 28-29 29-29-29-28.

  8. IAB WHITE COLLAR BOXING - SUPER WELTERWEIGHT
    Heidi Guldseth (Bergen, Norway, 1-0, 66.kg, 5'9", 10-21-77, Trevor Ambrose, 00444793865414)
    VS Clara Norman (Bournemouth, England, 0-1-2, 68.5kg, 11-18-70, Jenny Prowse, 01202294223)
    WINNER: Heidi Guldseth by Split Decision 30-27, 28-29, 29-28.

  9. IKF AMATEUR FCR - LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
    Odd Anders Vedding (Bergen, Norway, 1-0, 81.0kg, 6'2", 5-31-88, Trevor Ambrose, 00444793865414)
    VS Shaun King (Bournemouth, England, 1-4, 80.5kg, 6'2", 8-28-82, John Orchard, 01202294223)
    WINNER: Odd Anders Vedding by TKO (Corner retirement end round 2).

  10. IKF AMATEUR FCR - HEAVYWEIGHT
    Patrick Halforty (Maidstone, England, 4-0, 89.0kg, 6'2", 30-3-79, Colin Payne, 00447912577773)
    VS Paul Williams (Bournemouth, England, 3-1-1, 88.kg, 6', 6-10-86, Ross Phillips, 00447920015878)
    WINNER: Patrick Halforty by Split Decision 29-28 27-30 30-27.

  11. IKF AMATEUR FCR - WELTERWEIGHT
    Juris Poskus (Bridgwater, England, 2-1, 65.5kg, 5'9", 10-7-86, Arthur Meek, 00447765042414)
    VS Corey Clarke (Leicester, England, 0-1, 66.0kg, 5'9", 09-18-92, Dazz Clarke, 00447979458091)
    WINNER: Juris Poskus by Unanimous Decision 29-27, 29-27, 29-27.

  12. IKF PRO MTR (MOD) - WELTERWEIGHT
    Martin Avery (Southampton, England, 1-0, 66.5kg, 5'9", 9-5-90, Sean Toomey, 004479461530820)
    VS Steve Brazier (Poole, England, 0-5, 67.0kg, 5'5", 1-8-85, Dan Ruegg, 00447761060926)
    WINNER: Martin Avery by Unanimous Decision, 50-44, 50-44, 50-44.

  13. IKF AMATEUR K1 - WELTERWEIGHT
    Dean Alexander (Bournemouth, England, 10-1-1, 65.kg, 5'10", 4-11-92, Jenny Prowse, 01202294223)
    VS James Hill (Stevenage, England, 3-2, 65.5kg, 6', 4-16-94, Ash Gettings, 00447870150762)
    WINNER: Dean Alexander by Unanimous Decision, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27.





PHOTO OF THE WEEK...



"CSA Champions"
Coach Kirian (Center) of CSA Gym
"What this picture means to me as a Coach, it highlights years of hard work, dedication, sacrifice, blood, sweat, tears, wins, losses, joy, heartbreak, fights every weekend, tons of travel and time away from our families, through it all these people have been my friends, my team and my "other"family, they work all day everyday (sometimes with 2 and 3 "real" jobs as well) to get better, be better, to be more then they were yesterday....what makes this picture so special to me is that many of these people represent the forgotten, the overlooked, and the damaged... in this picture you will see abused and neglected children from broken homes, people born with debilitating chronic health issues, immigrants who came to this country with nothing, women who have survived and overcome domestic violence, people who have come back from career ending injuries, people who lost their parents far to young, recovered alcoholics and drug users, people who were once well over 300 Pounds, people who have been institutionalized and given up on... what do I see?? I only see Survivors, Fighters, and Champions....People who no matter what life has thrown at them NEVER GAVE UP...this is my Family!"
"CSA GYM = Champions in the Ring...Champions in Life!"
Coach Kirian, CSA Gym




MORE IKF RESULTS...

Results From James Wallis'
"ADRENALIN FIGHT NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP"
March 3rd, 2012 - Swansea, Wales




At a packed Oceania Nightclub James Wallis retained his IKF European title with a clear points win over Germany's Rene Tauber who despite an impressive record did not threaten at any time to take the title from Wallis. In the co-main event the exciting fight for the IKF Amateur World title between Kelly Mainwaring and Monika Markowska ended in a draw. The 3 judges unable to split them after 5 hard fought rounds. No one likes a draw and so a rematch is being sought for early summer.


  1. VACANT IKF AMATEUR FCR
    ATOMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
    Kelly Mainwaring (Swansea, 16-2-1, 49 kilos, 5', 8-10-82, Andy Morgan, 0044-7795271676)
    and Monika Markowska (Jersey UK, 12-2-1, 50 kilos, 5'2", 30-07-75, Dev Barrett, 0044-7931640488) fought to a majority draw, 50-46, 47-49, 49-49

  2. IKF PRO FCR
    SUPER-MIDDLEWEIGHT EUROPEAN TITLE
    Champion James Wallis (Swansea, Wales, 20-5-1, 78 kilos, 10-5-83, 5'10", Andy Morgan, T0044-7717766172)
    Defeated Challenger Rene Tauber (Germany, 45-6, 78 kilos, 19/11/78, 6'0", Self tel -1774035873 by Unanimous decision 100-88, 99-88, 100-87

  3. ISCF PRO MMA
    Dan James (Swansea, Wales, 6-4, 76 kilos, 21-1-81, 5'9", Chris Rees, 0044- 7546410199)
    defeated Steve Wright (Swansea, Wales, 2-4, 77 kilos, 12-5-90, 6', Self) by Tapout via Rear naked choke 1min 33 secs of 1sr Round

  4. ISCF PRO MMA
    Gareth Penny (Bridgend, 2-0, BX: 13-3, KB: 3-3, 77 kilos, 10-2-83, 5'10". Self, 0044-7525000445)
    Defeated Josh Dennis (Swansea, 2-7, BX: 30-9, KB: 1-1, 77 kilos, 2-10-89, 6'1", Eddie Grove, 0044-7942966161) by Tapout due to Triangle Choke at 1:48 of round 1.

  5. IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING
    Chris Rose (Swansea, 2-1, 78 kilos, 28-1-80, 5'10", James Wallis)
    defeated Scott Keane (Pembroke, 0-2, 76 kilos, 4-8-80, 6', Carl Keane, 0044-1646683003) by unanimous decision 30-28, 30-28, 29-28

  6. IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING
    Tyler Thomas (Cardiff, 1-0, 67 kilos, 24-12-92, 5'11", Denzil Lawrence)
    defeated Geraint Brown (Swansea, 0-1, 64.9 kilos, 5-7-91, 5'9", David North, 0044-7825323058) by unanimous decision, 30-25, 30-25, 30-25

  7. IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING
    Adam Rogers (Swansea, 2-1, 88.4 kilos, 30-7-85, 6'2", Hugh Ruse, 0044-7941632574)
    defeated Darren Morcom (Swansea, 0-1, 90 kilos, 12-3-87, 6'1", David North, 0044-78255323058) by TKO in round 2.

  8. IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING
    Michael Sandford (Swansea, 6-1, 70 kilos, 8-2-91, 5'11", Lee Carter, 0044-7515939953)
    defeated Robert Ellick (Bridgewater, 5-4, 70 kilos, 13-4-86, 5'10", Arthur Meek, 0044-7765042414) by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27

  9. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Dan Ellis (Bridgend, 1-0, 84.1 kilos, 19-10-87, 6', James Wallis, 0044-7837630084)
    defeated David Cook (Swansea, 0-1, 83.1 kilos, 21-12-79, 5'7", Barton John, 0044-7752513477) by Referee stoppage 2in 20 secs of 1st round

  10. IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING
    Radoslaw Krajnik (Cardiff, 1-0, 90 kilos, 5-3-85, 6'4", Denzil Lawrence, 0044-7932253849)
    defeated Christian Moretto (Swansea, 0-1, 94 kilos, 9-2-85, 6'2", James Wallis, 0044-7837630084) by majority decision 29-29, 30-29, 30-29

  11. IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING
    Chloe Thomas (Port Talbot, 1-0, 58 kilos, 11-8-91, 5'2", Mark Watkins, 0044-07974951839)
    defeated Nicola Giles (Bridgewater, 0-1-1, 59 kilos, 16-12-89, 5'2" Arthur Meek, 0044-7763242277) by TKO in round 1.

  12. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Josh Ellis (Bridgend, 1-0, 67.7 kilos, 20-1-92, 5'4", Mark Edwards- 0044-7837630084)
    defeated Dale Mason (Llanelli), 64 kilos, 27/05/87, 0-1 (kickboxing 1-3), 5'9", self tel tba by RSF in 40 secs of the 1st round

  13. IKF AMATUER KICKBOXING
    Billy Goodrick (Pembroke, 1-0, 79.5 kilos, 8-2-91, 6', Karl Keane, 0044-7748633928)
    defeated Robert Brown (Swansea, 0-1, 78 kilos, 22-9-89, 5'10", James Wallis) by majority decision 29-29, 29-28, 30-28

  14. IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING
    Lance Jones (Swansea, 4-4-1, 63.3 kilos, 15-5-82, 5'10", Liam Elton, 0044-7426972727)
    defeated Jonathan Evans (Swansea, 4-3, 61.9 kilos, 8-12-82, 5'8", Kelly Mainwaring, 0044-7795271676) by unanimous decision 28-27, 29-26, 29-27

  15. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Dean Owen (Mount Pleasant, 1-0, 77.2 kilos, 22-4-88, 6'2", Kevin Reed, 0044-7870317729)
    defeated Julian Evans (Swansea, 0-1, 74.7 kilos, 22-3-88, 5'10", Matthew Evans, 0044-7807146663) by Referee Stoppage at 2:03 of round 2.
    v
  16. IKF AMATEUR KICKBOXING
    Sion Rees (Swansea, 1-1, 70 kilos, 23-4-90, 5'9", Hugh Ruse, 0044-7941632574)
    defeated Martin Jones (Pembroke, 0-1, 70.6 kilos, 1-12-82, 5'9", Carl Keane, 0044-7748633928)




WEDNESDAY, March 14th, 2012, AT 1:00 PM/ PST

Results From Taurus Gym & McMillan's Gym's
'THE THROWDOWN'
February 26th, 2012 - Plymouth, England




  1. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - LIGHTWEIGHT
    Kennan Fowlie (Cornwall, England, 1-2, 65.0kg, 5'8", 11-03-90, Jimmy Hamilton 00447763801465)
    VS Shaun Smallbones (Bridgwater, England, 0-1, 66.2kg, 6'0", 10-10-91, Martin Butler 00447584191057)
    WINNER: Kennan Fowlie by TKO G&P 1:43 Round 2
  2. IKF PRO MTR (MOD) - MIDDLEWEIGHT
    Ro Allen (Plymouth, England, 1-1, 74.0kg, 6'1", 01-22-91, Jimmy Hamilton 00447763801465)
    VS Amir Gharaati (Swansea, Wales, 0-1, 75.0kg, 5'11", 06-30-83, Simon Gibbons 00447756664663)
    WINNER: Ro Allen by Unanimous Points 50-44 50-44 50-44.

  3. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - FEATHERWEIGHT
    Neil Owen (Bridgwater, England, 1-1-1, 62.2kg, 5'5", 02-01-81, Martin Butler 00447584191057)
    VS Greg Reeves (Plymouth, England, 1-1-1, 62.0kg, 02-25-88, Jimmy Hamilton 00447763801465)
    WINNER: Split Decision Draw, 28-30 29-29 29-28.

  4. IKF AMATEUR MTR (MOD) - WELTERWEIGHT
    Montana Attard (Plymouth, England, 2-0, 65.1kg, 5'9", 12-10-93, Tom Barlow 01752262233)
    VS James Thompson (Plymouth, England, 0-3, 65.2kg, 5'10", Jimmy Hamilton 00447763801465)
    WINNER: Montana Attard by TKO 1:29 Round 2.
  5. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
    Jake Mcleman (Plymouth, England, 1-0, 90.0kg, 6'2", 05-22-88, Danny MacMillan 00447773037523)
    VS Toby Harris (Bridgwater, England, 0-1, 91.2kg, 5'11", 04-26-91, Martin Butler 00447584191057)
    WINNER: Jake Mcleman by Majority Decision 30-28 29-27 28-28.

  6. IKF AMATEUR MTR (MOD) - SUPER WELTERWEIGHT
    Louis Aitken (Plymouth, England, 1-0-2, 67.7kg, 5'6", 06-09-95, Tom Barlow 01752262233)
    VS Aaeiron Ormes (Plymouth, Devon, 1-3-1, 69.2kg, 5'5", 07-25-84, Jimmy Hamilton 00447763801465)
    WINNER: Majority Draw 50-47 48-48 48-48.

  7. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - LIGHTWEIGHT
    Jamie Reynolds (Plymouth, England, 3-2, 68.0kg, 5'10", 07-22-92, Danny MacMillan 00447773037523)
    VS Paul Carrot (Bridgwater, England, 3-7-1, 68.0kg, 5'10", 07-30-87, Arthur Meek 00447765042414)
    WINNER: Jamie Reynolds by Rear Naked Choke Submission 2:59 Round 1.

  8. ISCF AMATEUR MMA - WELTERWEIGHT
    Mark Ogden (Bridgwater, England, 1-0, 77.1kg, 5'10", 09-27-68, Martin Butler 00447584191057)
    VS Dane Wakeham (Plymouth, England, 0-3, 75.0kg, 5'11", 06-24-88, Jimmy Hamilton 00447763801465)
    WINNER: Mark Ogden by TKO 1:01 Round 2.
  9. ISCF PRO MMA - LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
    Harry Mcleman (Plymouth, England, 5-1, 85.0kg, 6'1", 11-14-86, Danny Macmillan 00447773037323)
    VS Milan Tomes (Bridgwater, England, 5-6, 86.0kg, 6'1", 03-18-80, Martin Butler 00447584191057)
    WINNER: Harry Mcleman by TKO 1:25 Round 3.




FRIDAY, March 9th, 2012, AT 3:00 PM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

California Black Belt League Presents
"IKF Point Muay Thai / Kickboxing"
Ripon, California, USA



Semi-Contact - No Knockouts! Muay Thai, International Low and Hi Kick Styles- Men, Women and Children!





MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...



Mike Burke Presents
"IKF Junior Light Contact Competition"
Meath, Ireland






MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Absolute Adrenaline Ltd Presents
"STRICTLY BUSINESS"
Bournemouth, England







THURSDAY, March 8th, 2012, AT 8:30 PM/ PST


Kickboxing Show Brings Excitement
To Sacramento Hotel!
The Woodlake Hotel

Friday, March 23rd, 2012, The Woodlake Hotel of Sacramento, CA (Formerly The Radisson Hotel) located at 500 Leisure Lane will be the location for another exciting edition of IKF Muay Thai Kickboxing. The popular show that features up to 17 bouts of full contact kickboxing action between men and women, will return to Sacramento laced with a Las Vegas appeal to the delight of the thousands of fight fans!

Local promotions company AK Promotions based out of Rocklin, CA will be producing this exciting event. AK Promotions is one of the most aggressive promotions company in the area for putting on such events and have been noted as one of the best promotions companies for Kickboxing in the country. The shows are loaded with action, theatrical lighting, beautiful ring girls, adult beverages and lots of great food combined with blasting music and videos to set the stage for a great evening out on the town.

IKF Muay Thai Kickboxing events have been packing ballrooms in the Sacramento area for the past four years but still remains under the radar to major media. However, it continues to grow in leaps in bounds as AK Promotions events are expanding across the State. On May 5th in celebration of Cinco De Mayo AK Promotions will promote their second event at the newly renovated Oakland Convention Center, located in Oakland CA with fighters coming as far as the Netherlands!

Official weigh-ins for the Sacramento show will take place at the Woodlake Hotel starting at 8:AM on Friday morning March 23rd. Doors and Happy Hour bars will open in the ballroom at 5:PM and fights will start at 7:PM. Parking is available at the hotel for a nominal fee. Tickets range from $40 to $80.



The show is under the authority of the California Athletic Commission and
Sanctioned by the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF)
The event is in part sponsored by Tecate beer, distributed by DBI Beverage of Sacramento, CA.

CHECK OUT THE EVENT COMMERCIAL
CLICK HERE!

Tickets are now available at supporting gyms and are available on line at

www.AKPromotions.org
Or contact AK Promotions via e-mail at johnnyd@akpromotions.org or call (916) 205-4762.




MONDAY, March 5th, 2012, AT 9:20 AM/ PST


Soldiers Deck of Cards
ALWAYS Remembering Our Veterans



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Real Mental Preparation Training for Fighters.
Watch This Short Video.

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IKF RESULTS...

Results From K Star Promotions'
"GET BACK IN THE RING"
February 25th, 2012 - Edgbaston, England




  1. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    Daniel Zak (Oxford, England, 3-2, 68.8kg, 6", 6-10-88, Parnpetch 07734053522)
    VS Renaldo Santos (London, England, 2-1, 68.8kg, 5'8", 5-29-88, Daniel Sam, 07852224394)
    WINNER: Renaldo Santos By Unanimous Decision: 50-48, 50-49 & 50-49.

  2. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    Ravi Rawji (Birmingham, England, 1-2, 67.8kg, 5'11", 5-14-92, Steve Logan 07866365963)
    VS Graeme Leggatt (Redditch, England, 2-1, 65.kg, 5'7", 1-19-87, Kevin Dorman, 07954430646)
    WINNER: Ravi Rawji By Unanimous Decision: 50-46, 50-48, 50-46.

  3. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    Marc Williams (Birmingham, England, 1-3, 67.0kg, 5'9", 1-26-85, Peter Hefford, 07838468583)
    VS Simon Forrest (St. Ives, England, 0-1, 66.5kg, 5'9", 7-12-85, Shaun Boland, 07816762848)
    WINNER: Marc Williams By Unanimous Decision 49-46, 50-45, 50-45.

  4. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    Luke Davis (Birmingham, England, 1-0, 56.7kg, 5' 10', 10-28-88, Damien Trainor, 07515374465)
    VS Dan Howard (Ramsey Cambs, England, 0-1, 56.9kg, 5'7", 12-5-92, Shaun Boland, 07816762848)
    WINNER: Luke Davis By Unanimous Decision, 50-48, 50-48, 50-48.

  5. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    Jason Kemp (Hereford, England, 0-1, 62.0kg, 6' , 3-20-85, Gary Jones, 07818508763)
    VS Adam Aiwamiszekski (Redditch, England, 1-0, 63.9kg, 5'8", 12-30-85, Kevin Dorman, 07954430646)
    WINNER: Adam Aiwamiszekski By Unanimous Decision, 50-49, 50-49 & 50-48.

  6. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    James Dore (Birmingham, England, 1-0-1, 78.0kg, 5'11", 12-27-88, Steve Logan, 07866365963)
    VS Ismael Paulo (London, England, 0-0-1, 76.0kg, 5'8", 5-14-91, Daniel Sam, 07852224394)
    RESULT: Majority Draw: 48-47, 48-48, 48-48.

  7. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    James Thomas (Birmingham, England, 0-2, 73.5kg, 5'8", 5-16-80, Self, 07766148948)
    VS Kurtis Farr (Ely Cambs, England, 1-1, 74.9kg, 6'2", 10-28-91, Mark Weller, 07889082621)
    WINNER: Kurtis Farr By Majority decision, 48-49, 48-49, 49-46.

  8. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    Andrew Gartside (Birmingham, England, 2-1, 70.8kg, 6'1", 4-2-83, Steve Logan, 07866365963)
    VS Jason Mitchell (St.Ives, England, 0-1, 71.2kg, 6'1", 5-2-85, Shaun Boland, 07816762848)
    WINNER: Andrew Gartside By Majority Decision 40-48, 50-48, 49-49.

  9. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    Olegs Jablonins (Oxford, England, 5-2, 71.9kg, 5"8', 10-28-87, Parnpetch, 07734053522)
    VS Aaron Turner ( Redditch, England, 5-2-1 , 69.3kg, 5"10', 10-11-87, Kevin Dorman, 07956430646)
    WINNER: Olegs Jablonins by TKO 1.19 R 4.

  10. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    Mark Timms (Birmingham, England 5-0-1, 84.kg, 6'3", 11-3-88, Steve Logan, 07866365963)
    VS Thomas Kamara (London, England, 2-2, 81.2kg, 5"10", 7-10-91, Daniel Sam, 07852224394)
    WINNER: Mark Timms By Unanimous Decision 50-47, 50-47, 50-48.

  11. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    Steve Jones (Stoke on Trent, England, 4-1, 70.kg, 6', 6-8-90, J. Steele, 07817357461)
    VS Max Skidmore (Lincoln, England, 2-2, 70.kg, 5'7", 12-8-87, Leigh 07757984266)
    WINNER: Steve Jones by Unanimous Decision 50-46, 50-47, 50-45.

  12. IKF PRO MODIFIED MUAY THAI RULES
    Nathan Epps (Birmingham, England, Pro: 7-6, Am; 13-3, 72.kg, 6', 5-5-90, Steve Logan 07866365963)
    VS Marley Zonenburg (London, England, Pro 2-0, Am 4-3-1, 73.9kg, 6'2", 5-6-93, Paul Marut, 0208 525 4555)
    WINNER: Nathan Epps by Unanimous Decision 49-48, 50-48, 48-47.

  13. IKF PRO MTR (MODIFIED) MIDLANDS AREA
    LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
    Darren Sutton (Birmingham, England, 4-2-1-2, 64.2kg, 5'5", 3-22-72, Steve Logan, 07866365963)
    VS Tom Holland (Redditch, England, 5-2-1, 64.5kg, 6'1", 11-30-90, Kevin Dorman, 07921521270)
    WINNER: Tom Holland By Majority Decision 47-48, 49-48, 46-48.




FRIDAY, March 2nd, 2012, AT 5:10 PM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

James Wallis Presents
"ADRENALIN FIGHT NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP"
Swansea, Wales




IKF
AMATEUR WOMEN'S FCR
ATOMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
Kelly Mainwaring
(Wales - IKF European Champion, 16-2)
VS
Monica Markowska
((Jersey) WAKO World Champion, 12-2)



AND...




IKF
PRO FCR EUROPEAN
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
James Wallis
(Wales - Champion 18-4-1)
VS
Rene Teuber
(Germany, 45-5)





MORE IKF NEWS...






Holland's Balentien
Sends Video Message For Nahe
On Their Upcoming
World Title Fight In The USA!

Today, 15 year old Junior Flyweight World Contender Tisha Balentien of Holland and her camp released a video message for her upcoming fight against undefeated and multiple IKF World Classic Champion...14 year old Katrina "The Storm" Nahe of Antioch, California, USA.

The IKF Muay Thai World Title match is scheduled for Saturday, May 5th, 2012 in Oakland, California, USA. The fight will be held at the Oakland Convention Center. Balentien's message is clear,

"I'm going to win the world title."

The video message includes Balentien training for her bout and showing explosive kicks and boxing techniques. Balentien's trainer, does not mix his words and simply says "The Dutch fighters have the best Muay Thai in the world and I'm not impressed with American style Muay Thai fighters...Tisha is going to kick Katrina's ---!"...he ends with a big smile :)

Although Juniors, this will be one of the most anticipated Muay Thai fights in a long time. With the aggressive fighting style of both young ladies, it's hard to imagine that either will take a step back! It will be an exciting and memorable evening in a Las Vegas fashion for two of the best junior female fighters in the World to showcase their skills!

Johnny Davis' AK Promotions is proud to bring this fight together. As with his many promotions before, this will be a first rate show. The Junior title will be overseen by world recognized IKF Officials, specially trained as officials for Muay Thai.

"Unlike some promoters who promote their own fighters for titles, I don't have any ties with either fighter." said Davis. "I'm just excited I was given the opportunity to bring these two fighters together. As an event Promoter, I just want the best fighter to win! Period! That's what its all about."

Davis and everyone involved in this bout are just wanting both fighters to do as asked of any and every fighter... To end their bout knowing they gave their all! As the saying goes, if the bout is close, we would hate to be one of the judges. For big fights like this, trainers always tell their fighters, "Don't leave it to the judges!" That's not an insult to ANY judge, just a reality of every trainer and fighter. No one wants to question a decision, and chances are, with the way these two ladies ROCK, it may not go to a decision!

If you are a fight fan, this is surly one of those "MUST SEE" match-ups!
Without a doubt, It's going to be awesome!


Watch The Video HERE!

With numerous inquiries already for tickets, they are on sale now and more information to come at
www.AKPromotions.org.
For more info, call (916) 205-4762.




PHOTO OF THE WEEK...





Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson after he defeated Jeremy Joles by TKO in his UFC MMA Debut at UFC 143!




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