WEDNESDAY, April 30th, 2003, AT 10:15 PM, PST

Results From The
"SHOWDOWN"
In Waterloo!

IKF Waterloo, Iowa, USA
IKF and ISCF Promoters Russ O'Connell and Roger Tompkins are pleased to report in with yet another great show in Waterloo Iowa. Here are the bout results below.

1. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
   Matt Albright vs Dave Conger
   Conger took Albright down then was reversed and went to his guard, Conger caught Albright in a Rear choke and took the win at 1:26 of the first round by Tapout.
   
   
2. IKF IR KICKBOXING
   Brianna Hutchinson vs Sherri Zaruba
   They both landed good kicks and punches but Zaruba's leg kicks were to strong for Hutchinson. Zaruba wins by TKO at the end of round 1.
   
   
3. FCR KICKBOXING EXHIBITION
   Aaron Ohrt vs John Lange
   Three rounds of fist and feet is what we saw. It was there first time stepping in the ring and they both did a great job.
   
   
4. IKF FCR KICKBOXING
   Tara Gallardo vs Laura Jo Wessells
   These two girls went none stop for 3 rounds. Gallardo caught Wessells with a front kick that sent her to the canvas in round 2 that gave her the edge. Gallardo wins a close one.
   
   
5. IKF IR KICKBOXING
   Aaron Voldovins vs Darren Cassidy
   Cassidy looked to have better skills but did not get going until the third round. This was a little to late as Voldovins took the win by decision.
   
   
6. IKF FCR KICKBOXING
   Chad Monyelle vs Demetry Lewis
   These two boys fought like men. Lewis took 3 spinning back fist from Monyelle but would not quit. Lewis knocked Monyelle down with a spinning back kick in the 2nd. Monyelles hands were better but Lewis kicks were just to strong. Lewis took this one by decision.
   
   
7. IKF IR KICKBOXING
   Steve Simmons vs Lonnie Hill
   Hill had good boxing skills but had never kickboxed. Simmons leg kicks were to much for Hill as Simmons took the TKO win in round 2.
   
   
8. IKF FCR KICKBOXING
   Nick Anderson vs Sam Armstrong
   Both fighters landed kicks and punches and the fight was even until Armstrong took a standing 8 in the 3rd round. It made the difference as Anderson won by close decision.
   
   
9. IKF FCR KICKBOXING
   Dean Stone vs Jeremy Hodges.
   In round 1, Stone slipped and went down on one knee and Referee Blaine Nichols could not get between them, Stone took a shot to the head and did not seem the same after that. In round 2, Hodges caught Stone with a left hook that sent him to the canvas at 1:28 of round 2 giving Hodges the win by KO!
   
   
10. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Karima Bennett vs Josh Stamp.
    Stamp took Bennett down twice in the first round then set him up for a arm bar. Stamp wins at 1:48 first round.
    
    
11. IKF FCR KICKBOXING
    Trent Tompkins vs Rick Bloyer.
    Bloyer took this fight on two days notice after Jason Ransom backed out. Hats off to Pete Hentrick and Rick Bloyer! The fight was scored but did not go on their records. Tompkins hands never looked better. He is putting his hands and feet together and his boot sweep (Thank Finney for that). Tompkins feet are very fast and powerful and now that he is gaining confidence in his boxing skills I believe he will be a world champion.
    
    
12. MAIN EVENT
    ISCF Light Middleweight Midwest Champion Jon (Little Tito) Hoppes vs Cory Musack
    Musack shot in on Hoppes but caught a kick to the head coming in, then he tied up with Hoppes. It looked like that was a wrong move when Hoppes head locked him to the canvas but Musak rolled him through. Hoppes went to his guard and set up an arm bar. Hoppes retains his ISCF Amateur Midwest Title at 1:48 of the 1st round by Tapout!

For more info on this event please contact Mr. Russ O'Connell at (319) 233-8975 or by e-mail at Tkdoc07@aol.co

TUESDAY, April 29th, 2003, AT 5:40 PM, PST

Finney Team Ready For More Action At
"Midwest Fight Fest"

St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Once again the 2002 Amateur Promoter of the Year, from St. Louis, Missouri, Jesse Finney, (Right) has put together a fight card that is going to be anything less than exciting. On Saturday May 3rd, Lucky's on the Landing will be packed and ready for the "Midwest Fight Fest". There will be 8 IKF and 3 ISCF sanctioned fights on the card.

• The night will start out with one of the Finney's up and coming fighters. Ralph Harr will be facing one of Topeka, Kansas fighters, Mike Long.

• The next two fights are worth more than the ticket price. "Double Trouble" as they are known in Missouri, Erin and Leslie McNamara will both be seeing action. Erin's opponent will be Sara Schneider, of Kansas City, Missouri.
  
  
• Leslie's opponent is out of Topeka, Kansas. The twins are both on a terror after winning 2 of Finney's 4 IKF Nationals US Titles.
• Two time IKF USA National Amateur Champion John Felts out of 21st Century Martial Arts will be fighting James Jones out of Topeka, Kansas.
  
  
• Dylon Leonard is one of Finney's future stars. Leonard has been training with some of the best fighters around and has learned plenty from them. Leonard's opponent is coming from Topeka, Kansas.
  
  
• In the first of the ISCF fights will be a Super Heavyweight fight. Ken Sparks of Rolla, Missouri is coming off a disappointing debut loss, and understands what it takes to win. Brian Steckenrider, of St. Louis, MO, will be making his debut and is looking to start his career with a big win.
  
  
• As in all fight cards as the night goes by the fights get better. Rounding out the first half of the nights action, is "Little" Matt Taff. His opponent is Brian Foundstep, of Topeka, Kansas. Make no judgments about a nickname like "little." Taff is only 16 yrs old, but can fight and hit like a 10 year veteran.
  
  
• If anyone remembers anything from the February 3rd show here they should remember this name. "Brazilian" Mike Rothmeyer. Rothmeyer ended his fight quickly, 11 seconds to be exact. Rothmeyer threw a three punch combination and knocked his opponent out COLD! His opponent is Mike Schneider from Kansas City, Missouri. Maybe everyone will see why they call Rothmeyer, "Brazilian" in this fight.
  
  
• Mike Green and John Hoppes fought six months ago in an ISCF sanction fight. This fight had Hoppes winning by arm bar. This time they will be in the ring fighting Full Contact Rules kickboxing.
  
  
• Now for the last three, any of these could stand alone as a Main Event on any card. The first one brings two veterans to the ring. Jose Ponce, from St. Louis, has been in the fight game for quite a while. Now moving to train with Finney's he has extended his experience. An International Rules fighter by trait, he has started fighting more FCR over the last couple years. His opponent is Micheal Johnson, from Topeka, Kansas. Both of these fighters will be out looking for a big win.
  
  
• The last ISCF fight will be exciting. Dustin Fercella, from St. Louis, has been training with Finney's for the last 6 months. He has been training with stand up as well as the ground. He is coming off a disappointing loss, and is looking to show everyone that he has what it takes in the ring. His opponent is Grant Hartwig, from Kansas City, Missouri. Hartwig is coming from a grappling background and also has been training on his stand up.
  
  

The final bout will showcase Kevin "The Hitman" Engel and Frank Nyguen.

Nyguen is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has a 11-0 record, and has fought most of his fights with the USKBA. Engel will be looking to extend his winning streak, and also to show the Kickboxing world that he is one of the Best around.

This is sure to be yet another exciting fight card from St. Louis! If you have never been to one, you need to pack your bags and make the trip! For more info please contact Mr. Jesse Finney at (314) 351-5226 or by e-mail by clicking: HERE or visit their website at www.FinneysKickboxing.com

Special IKF Note:

Remember those 2 special bouts that had Marc Mayfield of the Finney gym matched up with that fighter named Bobby Dixon for Finney's July 12th fight card and Dixon's fighter Robert Bailey scheduled to fight Jesse Finney? Well, if you've been reading the news here, you may remember that earlier this month Dixon had agreed to fight Finney which was provoked by some attacks Dixon was taking on the Kickboxing Message Board about his record (Which he claims to be 31-1). In addition, his credibility was also in question in regards to who his opponents have been to amass such an impressive record.

His acceptance of the fight with Finney was quickly posted on April 10th, praising Dixon of his desire to "Step up to the plate and prove himself." However it didn't take long (1 Day) before someone blew the whistle on Dixon and informed us here at the IKF that he had fought as a Pro Boxer which makes him a "PRO" fighter. Dixon didn't just have 1 pro bout and it "slipped his mind." He had 3 pro fights and a 2-1 record.

When Dixon was exposed, he made the call to Finney to cancel the fight which was a surprise to us here at the IKF We thought he would just do to Finney as he did with Promoters Dan and Tim Stell a few years back. Dan Stell matched Dixon to fight, now IKF Pro World Champion Dave Marinoble (17-1-2 with 8 KO/TKO's) who was the IKF US Champion back then. On that card, Dixon had 2 plane tickets from Orlando Florida to Reno Nevada and never even boarded the plane. In fact, to this day he has never returned a phone call or refunded the Stell brothers their money for the tickets. This is just another sad story.

According to sources interviewed after the fact, Dixon is a fighter who built an impressive fight record fighting untrained fighters in bar promotions he did himself. To this day, the only bout we know of where he fought an actual trained opponent was his loss, when both were amateurs, to current IKF Pro FCR Welterweight United States Champion Eric Marshall (37-5 with 23 wins by KO/TKO) of Bradenton, Florida, USA about 6 years ago. We had hoped this would be a chance for all of us to see Dixon in action and see if his 31-1 "AMATEUR" record he claims is as good as the number. However as of now, it remains a mystery.

AND... Remember the fighter Robert Bailey who was scheduled to fight Jesse Finney on the the same upcoming Finney fight card? Well, earlier this month if you remember we reported that although Bailey and his trainer (Dixon) reported Bailey's fight record as 17-2-1, we found he has a minimum of 3 losses, not 2. As far as those 17 wins, no one seems to know where he got them all. We can only verify about 5 at most. But we won't get a chance to see if he's all he's been promoted to be either. Dixon pulled him off the Finney card as well.

MORE NEWS OF 4-29-03

Shush Makes Noise At SFO IX In
Macon Georgia USA!
Hollywood's Knee Makes A Worse Noise!

Macon, Georgia, USA
IKF and ISCF promoter, Matthew "Mr. Shush" Waller, (Right) is please with the results of this last weekends Submission Fighting Open IX, on Saturday night, April 26 in Macon, Georgia.

With plenty of IKF Kickboxing and ISCF Mixed Martial Arts, Submission Fighting Open IX, had enough explosive action for everyone! Here's the nights results below from the action packed event!

• Bout 1 - ISCF Grappling Only: Ross Hagerman defeated James Faye.
  1. Round 1: Both fighters working on the clinch and tying up in the corner, most of the round was spend on both fighters working on the take down.
  2. Round 2 : Faye takes Hagerman down but lands in Hagermans guard, this round had Hagerman working at a few submissions but the bell rang before he could finish.
  3. Round 3: Hagerman comes out with a burst of energy looking to end it quickly, he shoots in on Faye and works side control for a keylock.
     
     
• Bout 2: IKF AM Kickboxing: Jason Barrett defeated Robert Canceran
  1. Round 1: Barrett starts off with several kicks yet every strike was answered by Canceran along with some good hands that kept Barrett walking backwards.
  2. Round 2 : Barrett opened with another high kick but Canceran kept pressing the action with several flurries of combinations to Barrett.
  3. Round 3: Robert Canceran could not answer the bell.
     
     
• Bout 3: ISCF 170 AM MMA: Justin Dunn defeated Seth Hecox.
  1. Round 1: Dunn quickly shoots in and takes Hecox down and works from side control. Both fighters exchanged strikes until Dunn gets the full mount and began a rain of strikes to Hecox. Hecox tapps to strikes in round 1.
     
     
• Bout 4: ISCF Amateur MMA: Steve Mitchell defeated Craig Gay.
  1. Round 1: Mitchell works to hold the clinch while Gay is throwing a flurry of strikes from uppercuts to knees, Mitchell sweeps Gay and quickly works for the back. Mitchell gets a Rear naked Choke while Gay is standing up. Gay drops to his back looking to slam Mitchell and get him off his back but Mitchell doesn't let go and gets the Tap.
     
     
• Bout 5: IKF Pro Kickboxing: Clint Wiggins defeated Chris Shore
  1. Round 1: Wiggins uses front kicks to keep Shore back yet Shore worked to close the distance and kept the action pressing on Wiggins and scoring punches when he could see the openings.
  2. Round 2 : Wiggins opened up with his hands this round and Shore answered with his own punches back until Wiggins found the opening he was looking for winning from TKO.
     
     
• Bout 6: IKF Amateur Kickboxing: Shaun Gay defeated Jimmy Canceran
  1. Round 1: Gay starts with a jab followed by a kick but Jimmy was here for awhile and began to press the fight to Gay through out this round.
  2. Round 2 : Gay Stook to his game and covered up while letting Canceran punch himself out, after a flurry of beautiful combinations thrown by Canceran but well covered by Gay, Gay would open up with a flurry of his own.
  3. Round 3: Canceran did not answer the bell, but what else can you do when Paul Pearman is working your opponents corner.
     
     
• Bout 7: IKF Pro Kickboxing: Carl Self defeated Joshua "Hollywood" Hancock.
  1. Round 1: Hancock comes out ready to prove to the crowd he is most deserving of this bout and opens up with a nice round kick and several other high kicks followed by a tornado of hands that had Self backing up. Hancock was ready for a war and was not going to let anyone get in the way until he threw a kick to Self and he pivoted wrong on his leg which caused a break in his Tibia and Fibula as well as dislocating his ankle. Needless to say Hancock could not continue.
     
     
• Bout 8: IKF Pro Kickboxing: Scott Ushery defeated Michael Dupriest.
  1. Round 1: Ushery came in strong and Dupriest followed up with several jabs and strong rights, until Ushery threw a left when Dupriest dropped his gloves for a second and got a KO.
     
     
• Bout 9: ISCF 170 under MMA Finals: Justin Dunn defeated Ran Weathers.
  1. Round 1: Dunn works to get the take down while Weathers tries to keep it all standing, Weathers threw several strikes from Knees to punches that almost had Dunn dazed but Dunn who trains out of the HardCore Gym was not going to let this stop him. He took Weathers down and quickly got the full mount where he opened up his rain of punches again causing the referee Cam McHargue to stop the bout.
     
     
• Bout 10: ISCF 220 up MMA: Sam Holloway defeated Ron Humphreys.
  1. Round 1: Humphreys throws several low thai kicks to Holloway while Holloway was concentrating more on getting his opponent to the ground, at one time Holloway shot in on Humphreys but Humphreys grabbed the ropes and would not let to to prevent him from being taken down. This caused the referee to issue a warning. The bout continued and Humphreys goes back to the leg kicks on Holloway . Holloway continued to shoot but Humphreys would sprawl and follow up with his hands. Holloway traded hands with Humphreys and this bout became a war. At one time Humphreys catches Holloway with a punch and had him dazed but when it went to the ground Humphreys stood up grabbing the ropes and throwing knees to the head of Holloway which the referee issued Humphreys his second warning.
  2. Round 2 : Holloway shoots in with both knees on the ground and Humphreys knees Holloway once again to the head which lead to him getting DQed by the referee for too many fouls.
     
     

For more information, contact Mr. Waller at Gauntletprods@cox.net or (478) 475-1092.

MORE NEWS OF 4-29-03

K-1
Comes To America This Weekend!

K-1 Elimination
Eight Men Enter. One Man Survives!

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: K-1 USA is proud to announce it's 3rd year in Las Vegas. Although titled K-1 "USA", the name only indicates the actual location of the event. The fighters are from North America which includes USA, Canada and Mexico.

This years competition will be staged in the 8,000 seat Mirage Event Center. In addition to the return of 2002 K-1 USA champion Michael McDonald of Vancouver, Canada, this years card will also feature IKF Pro IR World Champion Rick "The Jet" Roufus and former IKF Amateur Champions Carter Williams of Modesto, California, USA and Giuseppe DeNatale of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. On the schedule for the superfights will be IKF Pro San Shou World Champion Cung Le! To read all about this event see the special IKF K-1 News Page by clicking HERE!

MORE NEWS OF 4-29-03

Ultimate Battle Night Excites
PACKED HOUSE!
Kwame Stephens, IKF Representative Utah

This was an Excellent production with more to come in the future. Reynaud's next event is scheduled for May 8th, in Sandy, Utah, USA at the Sandy Station, 8925 South - 255 West, Sandy Utah. For Tickets call (801) 352-8032.
For more info call (801) 273-0772 or go to www.northstarnetworks.net.

FRIDAY, April 25th, 2003, AT 5:00 PM, PST

SHOWDOWN
In Waterloo!
Promoters O'Connell & Tompkins Features both Kickboxing and MMA!

IKF/ISCF Waterloo, Iowa, USA
IKF and ISCF Promoters Russ O'Connell and Roger Tompkins (See below photo) have a winning combination in their region. Plenty of fight fans and some great fighters to please them! O'Connell has a dynamic club/gym in Waterloo that features kickboxing, TaeKwonDo, Grappling and weight training. The club, Cedar Valley Pro Fitness is exactly what any champion needs to "Bring It ON!

This Saturday night the crowd in Waterloo will get a chance to see some of those fighters in action in both ISCF MMA and IKF Kickboxing. The featured title bout of the night will be in the ISCF Amateur Mixed Martial Arts division when John Hoppes and Corey Musack battle for the vacant ISCF Amateur Midwest Light Middleweight Title. It's sure to be a night of ACTION In WATERLOO where we have seen crowds well over 1,200, standing room only when O'Connell and Tompkins put on a show. But still, some say "Where the heck is Waterloo, Iowa?" Such a comment informs us that those inquiring just don't get around. Well, neither did we until we visited the 5 Sullivan Convention Center a couple of years back to see yet another surprising HOT SPOT for American Kickboxing and MMA! However those who have been there know that in Waterloo, when the fights come to town, one name comes to mind more than anyone. Super Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion "THUNDER FOOT" Trent Tompkins!

Tompkins (Right with father Roger on Left and Trainer Russ) of Waterloo, Iowa, USA is 21 now but he started training with O'Connell at age 10 in TaeKwonDo. He was no superman or muscleman back then. Tompkins was well out of shape about 160 lbs and maybe 4' tall and as Trent has said, "About 2" from being a perfect circle." However, at 208, 6'2" Trent gets to have the last laugh now. He's a lean, mean fighting machine who has represented the style of TaeKwonDo proudly, a style he can credit his powerful kicks to. As a Super Heavyweight he knocked out his last two opponents with spinning hook kicks to the HEAD! He holds an impressive record of 14 wins and no loses with 8 KO/TKO's and has won the IKF USA Nationals and IKF North American Super Heavyweight Titles. But he's got more than physical skill, Tompkins currently attends the University of Northern Iowa majoring in Technology Management holding down a 4.0 GPA.

Tompkins has come down in weight to 208 (Previously fighting at 217) for tomorrow nights bout to fight Jason Ransom of Beloit Wisconsin, USA. Ransom is no push over himself. He's come up in weight from Super Middleweight to weigh-in at 195 and holds a record of 10-2.

So if your looking for some great fights and a great crowd, check out these Iowa boys! There's a reason why the IKF USA Nationals has been held in Iowa 4 out of the 5 years of it's existence! It's FIGHT COUNTRY! For more info on this event please contact Mr. Russ O'Connell at (319) 233-8975 or by e-mail at Tkdoc07@aol.co

MORE NEWS OF 4-25-03

Shush To Make Noise For
IKF And ISCF This Saturday Night!
Matthew Waller's SFO IX to bring MMA and FCRKB to Macon, Georgia, USA

This Article was moved up from an Earlier Posting Below

Macon, Georgia, USA: IKF and ISCF promoter, Matthew "Mr. Shush" Waller, (Right) has an exciting array of mixed martial arts and full contact rules kickboxing action in store for his Middle Georgia audience at his Submission Fighting Open IX, set for this Saturday night, April 26 in Macon, Georgia. In fact, Waller, who has been primarily known for his MMA productions, is setting off into some new territory, pro kickboxing bouts.

"You cannot ignore the numbers and crowd response," says Waller, "The Selbee versus Hudson fight taught me a lot. As an old tang soo do guy myself, I realized that it was in my best interests to start putting on some American rules kickboxing bouts to broaden my audience base and bring in people who thought that kickboxing ceased to exist once the PKA left ESPN in the 1980's."

Waller has aggressively moved in that direction, putting on three (3) Professional IKF full contact rules bouts on his card, that is also scheduled to feature several amateur kickboxing bouts and ISCF amateur bouts. A slight venue change did not slow Waller down at all. "We are now in Club Southbeach, and will have a great show there," commented Waller. "I had some problems unexpectedly come up with the first place and was worried. Then, Mike Carlson (IKF & ISCF World Team Member), as always, gave me some great guidance. From there, I went to his friend and attorney "Bad" Johnny Markwalter, who worked things out so that we could get into a new location smoothly. Once again, the Augusta crowd selflessly came though for us BIG TIME!"

The number of professional full contact kickboxing bouts has outstripped what any promoter has done in recent memory. True to form, Waller is bashful about taking personal credit for the effort, "We have great fight camps and athletes and the most active scene here in the country," says Waller, "That is a credit to the team the IKF and ISCF has put together."

IKF and ISCF World President, Steve Fossum is enthusiastic about Waller's decision to diversify as well. "Anytime you can offer your fans more action it's a plus for the promoters and anytime you can offer pro fighters an opportunity in our sport it's a plus for everyone." Says Fossum. "We have some great amateur fighters out there but there is not much incentive for them to turn pro. It comes down to the bottom line, the promoters of our sport NEED TO MAKE MONEY, or why promote? When the promoter does well, the sport does well which means more opportunity for fighters. I am very pleased that Matthew will have "PRO" Kickboxing on his event. I can't think of one pro fighter out there that can honestly say, 'I'm busy enough fighting.' Promoting pro kickboxing in some states is very expensive so when the opportunity presents itself as it did for Matthew, it's better for all those in pro kickboxing. This gives the amateurs something to look forward to, otherwise, what's the incentive to turn pro?

Featured bouts will include IKF World Rated professional kickboxer, Joshua "Hollywood" Hancock making his much anticipated return to professional kickboxing against Carl Self, from the Ren Halverson camp in coastal Georgia. Southeastern favorite Clint "Wildman" Wiggins is also scheduled to see action in a professional kickboxing bout against Chris Shore.

SFO IX will be held at Club Southbeach, with matches starting at 6:00. From I-75 South, take exit 171 ( Riverside Drive exit) and make a left, go under the bridge and make the turn right just before you get to the gas station, Jocks N Jills will be on your right and the venue is straight to the left . Waller says that fans should keep an eye on the IKF and ISCF news pages for updates, as well as his Georgia Fight Scene web page. The projected SFO IX card is set forth below. For more information, contact Mr. Waller at Gauntletprods@cox.net or (478) 475-1092. Here's the nights fight card as of today.

• ISCF Mixed Martial Arts
  • 170 MMA: Seth Hecox Self, Vs Justin Dunn, HardCore Gym.
  • 220 & Under MMA Bracket: Craig Gay, Suua Kai, Frankie Parkman, South Side BJJ and Steve Mitchell, LA Boxing.
  • 221 & up MMA: Sam Holloway, LA Boxing Vs Ron Humphry, Suua Kai.
  • Pro 170 MMA: Chayanne Bucannon, Suua Kai Vs Chris Conley, Shootwrestling.

• IKF KICKBOXING
  • AMATEUR: Super Welterweight: Regie Kitchens, AMAA, Vs Robert Canceran, Total Knockout
  • AMATEUR: Super Middleweight: Shaun Gay, VMAC, Vs Jimmy Canceran, Total Knockout
  • AMATEUR: Light Cruiserweight: John Handsford, Self, Vs Josh Reuben, Self
  • PRO: Heavyweight: Clint Wiggins, AMAA, Vs Chris Shore, Total Knockout
  • PRO: Cruiserweight: Scott Ushery, AMAA, Vs Michael Dupriest, Total Knockout
  • PRO: Cruiserweight: Joshua "Hollywood" Hancock, Vs Carl Self.

THURSDAY, April 24th, 2003, AT 3:00 PM, PST

Ultimate Battle Night TONIGHT
In UTAH USA!

IKF and ISCF Promoter Mr. Griffin Reynaud is all set to hosts tonights, April 24th IKF and ISCF Action at "Sandy Station" in Sandy Utah. The event will feature both IKF and ISCF Amateur bouts. Sandy Station is located at 8925 South - 255 West, Sandy Utah, USA

The nights ISCF Event Representative will be Mr. Andrew Poulos and the nights IKF Event Representative will be Mr. Kwame Stephens. The ISCF Event Referee will be Mr. Steve Gomm and the IKF Event Referee will be Mr. Drew Poulos. The nights judges include, Extreme Challenge Middleweight Champion, Jennifer Howe along with Chris Kluge and Brandon Cornaby. For tickets call: (801) 352-8032. For fighter info call (801) 273-0772.

Heres a rundown on Tonights
ACTION!

Louis Florez, 0-0, Vs. Chris Rossiter, 0-0.
Jack Avery, 3-3, Vs. Dustin Dearing, 0-0.
Nate Veldhouse, 0-1, Vs.Travis John D-Addabbo, 0-0.
Dan George, 0-0, Vs. Jaren Cobar, 0-0.
Mickee Porrit, 5-0, Vs. Benjamin Harold Moore, 4-2.

For More Fight Info Go To
www.northstarnetworks.net

THURSDAY, April 17th, 2003, AT 1:00 PM, PST

IKF North Central
MuayThai & International Rules Regional

MORE NEWS OF 4-17-03

5 Time UFC Champion
Pat Militech
To Teach Seminar In Sterling, Illinois, USA!

Sterling, Illinois, USA:
Mike Mattox of the Sterling Muay Thai Camp is proud to announce that Pat "The Croation Sensation" Militech (R) will be teaching a seminar on May 3rd from 10:AM to 2:PM. Pat will be teaching one session each of Submission Wrestling, Muay Thai and Militech Conditioning Method.

The cost is $60 in advance or $70 at the door. Payments may be set to the gym's address: Westwood Sports, Attn: Mike Mattox, 1900 Westwood Dr. Sterling Illinois, USA. 61081. Credit card payments are accepted. For directions or to call in a credit card payment, call (815) 622-6201.

TUESDAY, April 15th, 2003, AT 9:40 AM, PST

Georgia's Gauntlet Productions
Changes Venue

ISCF & IKF Georgia, USA
Gauntlet Productions Promoter Mr. Matthew Waller (L) announces today that due to scheduling conflicts and extenuating circumstances beyond their control that the location of The Submission Fighting Open 9, originally scheduled for April 26th, 2003 at The SportsTowne Bar & Grill Arena, has been moved to

Club SouthBeach
4821 Sheraton Drive, Macon, Georgia, USA

The new venue is only one exit down from the previous one off of I-75 and should prove to be easily accessible to everyone. We hope that this slight change in logistics does not inconvenience anyone. We still have a few openings on the card for MMA fighters so anyone interested please email the Gauntlet Productions Promotional Team at gauntletprods@cox.net

FRIDAY, April 11th, 2003, AT 10:00 AM, PST

Hicks & Darby Ready For
King Of The Mountain II Tonight!

Watkinsville (Athens) Georgia USA
ISCF and IKF Promoters Scott Hicks and Noel Darby are all set to host tonights ISCF and IKF action at the Oconee County Civic Center in Watkinsville, Georgia, USA. The event will feature both ISCF Mixed Martial Arts Bouts and IKF Kickboxing bouts. For more information please contact Mr. Scott Hicks at (706) 254-3195 or by e-mail at Reb140@aol.com or Mr. Noel Darby at (770) 680-3700 or by e-mail at hct-noel@earthlink.net

Scott Hicks (R)
Daniel Scott Hicks is a former US Marine and has studied several martial art disciplines with 25 years experience. He has studied the styles of Ninjutsu under Bud Malstrom, Sil Lum Kung Fu, (Black Sash) Wing Chun Kung Fu (Green Sash) Jeet Kune Do and Kali under Sifu Francis Fong, and Sifu John Stover. He studied Muay Thai under Kru Billy Malone. He has trained in Thailand at the Ko Yao Boxing Camp, and at the Phetnoi/ SKV Gym under Arjarn Piathueng Tongpakwan. He is the Head trainer of the Pla Charlarm Muay Thai Camp, he has trained several National and Regional Champions. He is also bi-lingual in English and Cherokee.

MORE NEWS OF 4-11-03

Finney's Next Fight Card
Features Kickboxing & MMA!..

Springfield, Illinois, USA
The Finney Team is already organized for their next event, May 3rd, in St Louis. The event will include amateur bouts in both IKF Kickboxing and ISCF Mixed Martial Arts. Here's the nights fight card that is currently scheduled.

1. IKF Kickboxing
   Mikey "Babyface" Fusco (St. Louis, MO) -vs- Ricky Weir ( Topeka, KS)
   
   
2. IKF Kickboxing
   Leslie McNamara (St. Louis, MO) -vs- Sarah Schneider (KC, MO)
   
   
3. IKF Kickboxing
   Dylan Leonard (St. Louis, MO) -vs- Nick Anderson (Waterloo, IA)
   
   
4. ISCF MMA
   Brian Steckenrider (St. Louis, MO) -vs- Ken Sparks (Rolla, MO).
   
   
5. IKF Kickboxing
   Matt Taff (St. Louis, MO) -vs- Brian Foundsrep (Topeka, KS).
   
   
6. ISCF MMA
   "Brazilian" Mike Rothmeyer (St. Louis, MO) -vs- Mike Schneider (KC,MO).
   
   
7. ISCF MMA
   "Mean" Mike Green (St. Louis, MO) -vs- John Hoppes (Waterloo, IA).
   
   
8. ISCF MMA
   Kyle Handcock (St. Louis, MO) -vs- Mike Searcy (KC, MO).
   
   
9. IKF Kickboxing
   Jose Ponce (St. Louis, MO) -vs- Jay Dinsdale (Waterloo, IA).
   
   
10. ISCF MMA
    Dustin Fercella (St. Louis, MO) -vs- Grant Hartwig (KC, MO).
    
    
11. IKF Kickboxing
    Kevin "The Hitman" Engel (St. Louis, MO, 18-3, 8 KO) -vs- Roy Kilgore (Columbus, Ohio, 14-0, 13 KO)
    
    

For more info please contact Mr. Jesse Finney at (314) 351-5226 or by e-mail by clicking: HERE or visit their website at www.FinneysKickboxing.com

FRIDAY, April 4th, 2003, AT 5:20 PM, PST

Who Can Use The IKF or ISCF Name?

Only Those Who SANCTION With US!
A Lesson Chad Mason of Iowa Will Learn The Hard Way

For the Full Story
CLICK HERE!

WEDNESDAY, March 26th, 2003, AT 11:10 PM, PST

All-Style Fighting Presents
ISCF MMA BOUTS

Belleville, Illinois, USA
ISCF Promoter Mr. Randy Greenman is all set to host some ISCF MMA action this Friday night, March 28th at the Belle-Clair Expo Center in Belleville, Illinois, USA. The ISCF Event Representatives will be Mr. Mike Rogers and the ISCF Event Referee will be Mr. Jay DiAmoto. for more event info please contact Mr. Randy Greenman at (314) 832-3489 or by e-mail at mikesatmoms@aol.com

THURSDAY, March 13th, 2003, AT 5:10 PM, PST

WINTER WARS 2003 Photo Page!

MORE NEWS OF 3-13-03

POSTED AT 1:40 PM, PST

Attorney Bo Hunter
Profile Of An Avid Supporter
IKF And ISCF Counsel In Georgia, USA, Provides Insights On Sanctioning, Politics And The Martial Sports

Click HERE!

WEDNESDAY, March 12th, 2003, AT 10:10 PM, PST

"COWTOWN RUMBLE RESULTS!"
March 8th, Hilton Garden Inn, Independence, Missouri, USA

IKF/ISCF Independence, Missouri, USA: IKF/ ISCF promoters, Mr. Dan Tharp and Mr. Oren Gauteraux completed a second successful event at the Hilton Garden Inn ballroom in Independence, Missouri last Saturday night, March 8th. The event, the Cowtown Rumble was a sold out crowd of over 800 with standing room only, this show exceeded the expectation of fans and even the promoters. Hosting a total of 13 fights which included two TaeKwonDo matches, the action had the crowd standing on their feet for the better part of the evening. The fans that came were treated to outstanding amateur fights. One can only imagine what the talent will be in the future. The following are the evenings bouts:

1. IKF 135 Lb. Full Contact
   This was a spirited bout by two first timers. Aaron Coy over Chris Sublette by unanimous decision - 3 Rounds.
   
   
2. Junior TKD
   Zak Zimmerman over Sam Parkison by unanimous decision - 3 Rounds.
   
   
3. ISCF 160 Lb. MMA
   Both first time fighters, they showed no sign of timidness and began trading strikes. Ryan Bailey landed heavy punches and leg kicks and Joe Mabin scored some dramatic knees to Bailey's chin. Round 3 would prove to much for Bailey and Mabin achieved side mount and finished the fight with a scarf choke. Mabin over Bailey by submission. A true fight….Cowtown wants to see both fighters back.
   
   
4. IKF 200 Lb. Full Contact
   On first impression this seemed like a mismatch but the shorter of the two - Scott Staney attacked Matt Baum tenaciously. After a flurry of punches and kicks. Baum had received a standing 8 count. The second one……Baum declined to continue. Staney over Baum TKO in round 1.
   
   
5. IKF 185 Lb. Muay Thai Exhibition
   Although an exhibition, UFC veteran Curtis Stout entertained the audience with great boxing, leg kicks and knees. Steve Carr was a game competitor as well but Curtis showed why he has competed in top levels of the combat sports.
   
   
6. IKF 130 Lb. International Rules
   This proved to be a tough match for the ladies. Kelly King being the more experienced of the two was caught early on with a spinning backfist by Sarah Schneider. King never seemed to fully recover though coming back in the third. Sarah Schneider by unanimous decision - 3 Rounds over Kelly King.
   
   
7. 130 Lb. TKD
   Pinky Admire over Jadi Brown.
   
   
8. IKF 240 Lb. Full Contact
   Although these two were from the same gym they went at it with all their might. Shane Rowe by unanimous decision - 3 Rounds over Mark Donahue.
   
   
9. ISCF 190 Lb. MMA
   This match should have been labeled 'young guns'. Both winning their first matches in dramatic fashion and a solid wrestling background, it was full of fireworks. Hargis came out in the first with with strong knees and punches but Kimmons was game on his feet as well. Both scored blows that would fell an average man. Round 2 proved too much for Hargis as he tapped out from punches from the mount. Winner Rob Kimmons by way of tapout in round 2.
   
   
10. IKF 165 Lb. Muay Thai
    This was a very well matched fight although both fighters were not fighting their original opponents due to drop outs at the last minute. Dan Edmonds from Iowa City Iowa came game , armed with great leg kicks and knees for a first timer. But Jason Self from Topeka Kansas , used his punches to fight his way to a victory , although it was a split decision. Winner Jason Self by split decision - 3 Rounds over Dan Edmonds
    
    
11. ISCF 175 Lb. MMA
    This match had fans on their feet from the beginning. Bobby Volker, a local favorite took on a game fighter in Joseph Garza from Tulsa Oklahoma. It proved to be a technical match on the ground with heavy bombs standing. Garza could not answer the bell after round 2. Winner Bobby Volker.
    
    
12. IKF 175 Lb. Full Contact
    This was a rematch of Johnny Burns a local favorite versus Tony Stumpf of Omaha Nebraska. Full of punches and kicks, many questioned the final verdict of a split decision for Burns. But he proved to be the victor. Winner Burns by split decision - 3 Rounds.
    
    
13. ISCF 205 Lb. MMA
    This was indeed the main event of the night. Fairn Otis faced off against Steve Schneider, both from the Kansas City area. This fight was a war with bombs being thrown on both sides. After a shaky first round Otis secured the final two rounds for a unanimous decision despite the protests from the crowd…….could there be a rematch?

All in all the night was a huge step forward for the combat sports in the Kansas City area. Any fighters seeking match ups for the next event please call (816) 229-6611 or email at muaythaimaniac@lycos.com

TUESDAY, March 11th, 2003, AT 2:30 PM, PST

Martial Arts Superstar Jet Li To Be Honored In Las Vegas
And Some Other Names We Know Through The IKF & ISCF

March 11, 2003, Ewa, HI, Las Vegas, NV.
It was announced today that Martial Arts Action movie superstar Jet Li will be honored by the Hawaii Martial Arts International Society in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 12, 2003. He will be inducted into the Hawaii Martial Arts International Society's prestigious "International Martial Arts Hall Of Fame".

"Jet Li is an international martial arts movie star and he has accomplished great things in Hollywood, but he is being honored by our Society as a Martial Artist and for his contribution to the martial arts community as a whole, he is a legitimate martial arts champion capturing five gold medals in the National Wu Shu Championships at the age of eleven (11) and eventually became the National Coach. We are proud and honored to be able to have him as a part of the Hawaii Martial Arts International Society's family, he has earned this recognition and honor." Stated HMAIS Chairman Professor Jamie Abregana, Jr.

Jet Li has starred in such movies as "THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE", "KIDS FROM SHAOLIN", "MARTIAL ARTS OF SHAOLIN", "BORN TO DEFEND", "DRAGON FIGHT" , "THE MASTER" , "BLACK MASK" , "LETHAL WEAPON 4" , "ROMEO MUST DIE" , "KISS OF THE DRAGON" , "THE ONE" and his most recent project with Rap Music Mega Star "DMX" titled "CRADLE 2 THE GRAVE" which is out in theaters now. Li has broken box office records Internationally and has introduced a whole new generation to martial arts. He is a true martial artist and has been training since the age of seven(7). He was trained under Wu Ben. And at that early age he got the privilege to be part of the first ever Wu Shu team to tour the West, performing at White House when President Richard Nixon was in office. His achievements in martial arts include him winning the Championship in Chinese National Martial Arts Contest from 1974 to 1979, 5 consecutive years.

Other notables being inducted at this extravaganza include Martial Arts Movie Super Star Steven Seagal, Wrestling Legend "Hulk Hogan", UFC's Dan "The Beast" Severn, Martial Arts action star TJ Storm of "Mortal Kombat" fame, Martial Arts action star and Gold Medalist Stephanie Cheeva of "Martial Law" and "VIP", Sifu Andy Ching of Tiger Claw Magazine, Martial Arts Legends Grandmaster Ron Van Clief and Grandmaster Frank Sanchez, Steve Fossum Founder of the International Kickboxing Federation, "IKF", Sifu Larry Hartsell founder of the Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Grappling Association, International Singer Katiuska Hanohano of Elvis Fame, Master Michael Matsuda of the "Martial Arts History Museum", Master Alan Goldberg founder of "Action Martial Arts Magazine", Louis "Falcon Coperis" Velazquez, former pro wrestling champion and creator of Karate Kidz Online and many others that will be honored at this extravaganza.

Also that evening they will be honoring great martial artist from around the world such as Grandmaster Dano Meadows, Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro, Grandmaster Leo Fong, Grandmaster Al Cunningham, Grandmaster Jim Arvanitis "Father of Modern Pankration", Professor Jody Perry, Professor Steven Dowd, Master Rio Altaie, Sifu Lamar Davis II, Grandmaster Daniel Verkerke and Master Carlos Velez.

This historic event will all take place at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada on Saturday July 12, 2003. "We are getting an overwhelming response so far and it keeps growing daily, our concern is that seating is limited and do ask that those that wish to attend please make sure to secure their tickets before making travel arrangements because tickets can not be purchased at the door" Statement from the HMAIS Event Committee. For more information see the website at www.hmaisociety.org

MONDAY, March 17th, 2003, AT 10:00 PM, PST

For Scheduling Georgia Promotions..."Just Say Shush"
IKF And ISCF Assistant State Director Matthew Waller
To Take On Scheduling Role in Georgia, USA for IKF & ISCF.

Successful IKF and ISCF. promoter and World Team Member, Matthew "Shush" Waller, (Right) who also serves as IKF/ISCF assistant state director in the Peach State, will handle the task of coordinating upcoming events in Georgia, USA. "We have a very active fight community here," said Waller, "I would put us up against any state in the country in terms of making opportunities available to competitors. That is a credit to the IKF and ISCF teams that we have here."

Waller adds that his biggest challenge will be to balance all of the competing interests for the benefit of all involved, "We want more events, but we want them to be credible and safe. We want to make sure that we have a situation where all of the promoters on our team have a shot at being successful, all over the state, and not just one location. We also want to protect the integrity of the martial sports, and avoid anything that would give IKF, ISCF, their team or supporters a bad name."

IKF and ISCF World President, Steve Fossum, believes that Waller is the right man for the job, "Georgia is a state that has an unprecedented number of events and fighters. This is because of the great leadership that we have had there over the years. Even though there are a lot of events down there, our Team is very dedicated towards working together and making sure that everyone can benefit."
Waller took the time to describe the basics of how the application process will work, "Promoters should send a Georgia promotional application to me, with a copy to IKF/ISCF counsel in Georgia, Robert "Bo" Hunter, III. From there, we will coordinate with IKF and ISCF headquarters, as well as our team here, and try to assist qualified promoters as much as we can through the application process."
Fossum adds that the protocols in Georgia are important for IKF and ISCF overall goals, "Mr.Hunter is a respected member of the bar in Georgia and has been an avid supporter of the positive development of the martial sports in that state. Involving him as our counsel in the application process will assist all involved."
Fossum admonishes that new promoters, in particular, should get an application package to Hunter at least 90 days prior to a planned event, "We want to make sure that all involved can unequivocally trust any promoter carrying the IKF and ISCF letters. We already like to receive applications at least 60 days out, getting them to Mr. Waller and Mr. Hunter sooner will help things go much more smoothly for prospective promoters." More information on the application process will be posted soon, until then, Waller says, to contact him directly, "I will do all that I can to move things along. But if people wait too long to get the process started, then they will have done themselves a disservice. Also, we have always met down here, around every six months to try to map things out as much as we can. It is probably time for me to schedule another one soon" Matthew Waller can be reached at gauntletprods@cox.net or call (478) 475-1092.

MORE NEWS OF 3-10-03

Same Location - Different Building
For 2003 IKF South East Regional

Valdosta, Georgia, USA:
IKF South East United States Regional Promoter Mr. James Corbett (Right) has announced that his 2003 IKF South East U. S. Regional will be held again in Valdosta, Georgia. The location will again be the Lowndes County Civic Center and Fairgrounds, however, the event will be held in Building D, which is adjacent to Building A. Click HERE to see a diagram of the location. A map to the Civic Center can be found

The IKF sponsors an Amateur National Tournament every year that can be liken to "The National Golden Gloves" of kickboxing. This is a truly national tournament for bona fide titles in kickboxing. Three rules styles are featured in this event: Muay Thai, International, and Full Contact (or American rules). Almost 300 competitors fought in last year's national tournament. In order to attend the national tournament, all competitors must go through their local regional (if available).

The 2002 South East Regional in Valdosta had almost 100 entrants and featured an amazing 57 matches. This year's regional promises to be as well attended and more. The kickboxing tournament will commence about 9:00 AM on June 21st. An evening fight card will feature selected finals and ISCF mixed martial arts and no holds barred action. Valdosta's own world champion fighter Jonathan Wiezorek, will be looking to defend his ISCF U.S. Super Heavyweight Title on the evening fight card.

For more information click HERE or go to www.valdostamac.com

MORE NEWS OF 3-8-03

Matthew Waller Announces Ninth Installment Of
The Submission Fighting Open

Macon, Georgia, USA
IKF & ISCF Promoter Mr. Matthew Waller (Right) of Georgia USA has announced that his officials of Gauntlet Productions are now taking applications for The Submission Fighting Open 9 to be held on Apr. 26th, 2003 in Macon, Georgia, USA at the Sports Towne Recreational Park. There will be single fights and tournaments on the card in both the professional and amateur categories based on participant entry. If you are interested in obtaining a slot on this card please contact Mr. Waller and his staff at gauntletprods@cox.net or call (478) 475-1092.

Amateur tourney slots are filled on a "first come, first served" basis so send requests ASAP, or fill out an application and send it in. The applications for the Amateur ISCF bouts can be found HERE! The rules for the Amateur ISCF bouts can be found HERE!

The Submission Fighting Open is Georgia's longest running mixed martial arts promotion and has been in effect since 1997. Owned and operated by Gauntlet Productions, the same company that brings you

The Gauntlet Trials Southeastern Regional MMA Qualifiers

The SFO is the premier showcase for up and coming talent in the southeastern region of the U.S. This event is sanctioned by the ISCF and the IKF
Visit our homepage for more information
SFO/ GAUNTLET TRIALS
or e-mail Mr. Waller at gauntletprods@cox.net or call (478) 475-1092.

WEDNESDAY, March 5th, 2003, AT 7:20 PM, PST

"COWTOWN RUMBLE"
March 8th, Hilton Garden Inn, Independence, Missouri, USA
This article was moved up on the page from earlier this week.

IKF Independence, Missouri, USA
This Saturday, March 8th, IKF/ ISCF. promoters, Mr. Dan Tharp and Mr. Oren Gauteraux are set to host their second installment of the midwests newest fight promotion. In the tradition of Kansas City's notoriety as a 'cowtown' they have named the show 'Cowtown Rumble'. The event will be hosted at the Hilton Garden Inn ballroom making it a first class event in a new and spacious facility. There is no smoking at this venue, something most fighters and fans can truly appreciate.

Following on the success of the November 16th, 2002 show which featured standing room only crowds, this show is likely to be sold out. Mr. Dan Tharp is very excited to have put together a 15 fight card featuring MMA, Full Contact, International Rules and Muay Thai. Mr. Tharp says of this,

"Amateur kickboxing has all but died out in the Kansas City area until recently. I'm very thrilled to be actively building up a base of amateurs that will make this sport grow in size and quality. I'm also absolutely thrilled that the sport of Mixed Martial Arts has been approved in the state of Missouri thru the guidance and sanctioning of the ISCF. The sky is the limit for the combat sports in this area and I'm thrilled that Cowtown Fight Promotions, Inc. was able to partner with the IKF/ ISCF to get things moving."

For more information please contact Cowtown Fight Promotions at (816) 229-6611 or email at muaythaimaniac@lycos.com

MONDAY, March 3rd, 2003, AT 10:00 PM, PST

With 1 Kick Hudson Becomes The
"HITMAN!"
Results of Winter Wars 2003 - Saturday March 1st, Augusta, Georgia, USA
MORE PICTURES TO BE ADDED MONDAY

Augusta, Georgia, USA
It didn't take Shannon Hudson (At Right with trainer & brother Kevin Hudson and IKF Referee Gary Brown) of Greer, South Carolina, USA long to earn a new nickname. Only 28 seconds into the first round the "HITMAN" landed a perfect left leg round kick to opponent Shawn Gay's neck that dropped Gay motionless to the canvas. Within seconds Gay was awake but had tremendous pain in his neck from his muscles tightening due to the blow. Hudson (10-6 with 5 KO/TKO's) had to wait for his award as Gay was placed on a backboard for safety reasons to assure no further injury. He was transported to the local hospital by ambulance and in the end, all x-rays and medical checks proved he was OK and only suffering from an intense muscle cramp.

Fighter James Thorpe was awarded a win by forfeit in his ISCF Amateur Heavyweight MMA bout when his opponent, Bruce Douglas of Douglas Georgia, USA was a NO SHOW!

Look for a lot of pictures by Photographer Jimmy Carter to be added for this event tomorrow. For more details, please review below on this News page or contact Elizabeth Carlson at (706) 855-5269 or E-mail at amaa@prodigy.net.

MORE NEWS OF 3-3-03

MORE Mis-Management Of Fighters Health!
Amateur Fighter Gets KO'ed Twice in 1 Week!
Sanctioning For Safety - Not for Profit! - CLICK HERE!

MORE NEWS OF 3-3-03

Steven Seagal
To Be Honored In Las Vegas
And Some Other Names We Know Through The IKF & ISCF

March 3, 2003: It was announced today that Martial Arts Action movie supertar Steven Seagal will be honored by the Hawaii Martial Arts International Society in Las Vegas , Nevada, USA on July 12, 2003. He will be inducted in the Hawaii Martial Arts International Society's prestigious "International Martial Arts Hall Of Fame".

"Steven Seagal has made his mark in martial arts and hollywood history, he was one of the true martial artist that got into acting, not an actor portraying a martial artist. His contribution to the world of martial arts can not be solely measured by his movie credits but for what opportunities were opened up, that is something that we as a part of the martial arts community must be thankful for. We are honored to have him as an inductee" Stated HMAIS Chairman Professor Jamie Abregana, Jr. Steven Seagal has starred in such movies as "Above the Law" , "Hard to Kill", "Marked for Death", "Out for Justice", "Under Seige I & II", and "On Deadly Ground". Seagal also co-starred opposite Kurt Russell in a key cameo in the action hit, "Executive Decision" and starred with Keenan Ivory Wayans as a Los Angeles cop hunting a serial killer in the action-thriller, "The Glimmer Man".

To his martial arts credit, he has been involved in martial arts since the age of 7 and became the first non-Asian to organize his own dojo in Tokyo, one that, with over 2,000 students, remains in operation today, this is an unequalled accomplishment. Seagal currently serves as CEO of Steamroller Productions, his Los Angeles based production company which is involved in the development, production, financing and marketing of television and motion picture products. He has just recently completed the production of two of the latest action packed films "Half Past Dead" and "The Foreigner", no release dates have been set as of this release.

Other notables being inducted at this extravaganza include Wrestling Legend "Hulk Hogan", UFC's Dan "The Beast" Severn, Martial Arts action star TJ Storm of "Mortal Kombat" fame, Martial Arts action star and Gold Medalist Stephanie Cheeva of "Martial Law" and "VIP", Martial Arts Legends Grandmaster Ron Van Clief and Grandmaster Frank Sanchez, Steve Fossum Founder of the International Kickboxing Federation, "IKF", Sifu Larry Hartsell founder of the Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Grappling Association, International Singer Katiuska Hanohano of Elvis Fame, Master Michael Matsuda of the "Martial Arts History Museum", Master Alan Goldberg founder of "Action Martial Arts Magazine", Louis "Falcon Coperis" Velazquez, former pro wrestling champion and creator of Karate Kidz Online and many others that will be honored at this extravaganza.

Also that evening they will be honoring great martial artist from around the world such as Grandmaster Dano Meadows, Grandmaster Al Cunningham, Grandmaster Jim Arvanitis "Father of Modern Pankration", Professor Jody Perry, Professor Steven Dowd, Master Rio Altaie, Sifu Lamar Davis II, and Master Carlos Velez. This historic event will all take place at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada on Saturday July 12, 2003. "We are getting an overwhelming response so far and it keeps growing daily, our concern is that seating is limited and do ask that those that wish to attend please make sure to secure their tickets before making travel arrangements because tickets can not be purchased at the door" Statement from the HMAIS Event Committee. For more information see the website at www.hmaisociety.org