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TUESDAY, September 30th, 2008, AT 7:00 PM, PT


-THESE RESULTS WERE RECEIVED AT ISCF ON 10-14-08 BUT RE-POSTED AS THE DATE ABOVE-


Results From Barbaric MMA's
"Inception"
September 27th, 2008 - Springfield, Illinois, USA



  1. **Deon James VS **Nick Dioneda
    Deon James, Montgomery IL defeated Nick Dioneda, Granite City IL by Referee Stop 53 seconds round 2.
  2. Isaih Wright VS Elijah Neese
    Isaih Wright Litchfield IL defeated Elijah Neece Mt. Sterling IL by Arm Bar 2 minute 34 seconds round 2.

  3. Trent Wilkins VS Chris Hogan
    Chris Hogan Granite City IL defeated Trent Wilkins Peoria IL by Rear Naked Choke 2 minutes 27 Seconds round 1.
  4. Demitrous Joiner VS Steve Shaffer
    Demitrous Joiner, Springfield IL defeated Steve Shaffer, Canton, IL by Front Choke 45 seconds round 1.
  5. Andrew Thein VS Joseph Richardson
    Joe Richardson Pontiac, IL defeated Andrew Thein Pawnee IL by Referee Stop 2 minutes 25 seconds round 1.

  6. Adame Dunnavant VS Chris Mendoza
    Adame Dunnavant, defeated Chris Mendoza, Pacific Missouri by Referee Stop 2 Minutes 43 seconds round 1.

  7. Blake Chatham VS Keith Wenzel
    Blake Chatham, St. Louis MO defeated Keith Weinzel, Oglesby IL by unanimous decision ..

  8. Richard Baker VS **Santiago Vance
    Richard Baker Springfield IL defeated Santiago Vance Pacific Missouri by Rear Naked Choke 40 seconds round 1.
  9. Josh Phillips VS Matt Wykoff
    Josh Phillips Warrensburg, IL and Matt Wykoff Peoria IL fought to a Draw.
  10. Dustin Garner VS Jeff Dorelle
    Jeff Dorrelle Chillicothe IL defeated Dusty Garner Alhambra IL by unanimous decision.
  11. Jamie Huebner VS Tim Burton
    Jamie Huebner Springfield IL defeated Tim Burton Peoria IL by Kimora 1 minute 11 seconds round 2.

  12. Tommy Johnson VS Maurice Hart
    Tom Johnson Springfield IL defeated Maurice Hart Bluffs, IL by Choke (Arm Triangle) :41 seconds round 1.
  13. **Erik Petitt VS Joshaua Sampson
    Erik Petitt, Springfield, IL defeated Joshaua Sampson, Mt. Sterling IL by Referee Stop 36 seconds round 1.






MONDAY, September 29th, 2008, AT 5:00 PM, PT



Results From Apex Xtreme Engagement LLC's
"AXE MMA"
September 27th, 2008 - Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA



What can I say about the AXE MMA Group......... Another great show with 2,100 people in attendance at the Mealeuca Fields. An Awesome show couldn't be done if you didn't have an awesome group of dedicated people listed below:


  1. Amateur MMA: Super Cruiserweight
    **Preston Bludworth 205.5lbs 6'5" DOB 12-30-83 1-1 right handed Self trained Idaho Falls, Idaho 208-520-4866
    VS Virgil Schmitt 203.8lbs 6'1" DOB 11-03-76 1-2 right handed Darrin Davis Pocatello, Idaho 208-521-0667
    Winner by TKO :28 seconds in the first round Preston Bludworth.
    Virgil Schmitt: 30 day suspension due to TKO.

  2. Amateur MMA: Catchweight
    **William Elwood 168lbs 6'0" DOB 02-11-80 0-1 right handed Self trained Idaho Falls, Idaho 208-520-3593
    VS **Nick (Nick) Rhoads 162lbs 5'8" DOB 04-24-80 2-0 right handed Brady Rasor Tucson, Arizona 520-616-0210.
    Winner by TKO 2:49 seconds in the first round Nicholas Rhoads.
    Willaim Ellwood: 30 day suspension due to TKO.

  3. Amateur MMA: Catchweight
    **Sergio Soto 157.2lbs 5'9" DOB 09-24-76 0-3 right handed Ceasar Garcia Idaho Falls, Idaho 208-520-2701
    VS Kameron Kimball 149.2lbs 5'8" DOB 04-07-89 2-2 right handed Self Trained Grace, Idaho 208-221-5129.
    Winner by Tapout 2:05 seconds in the first round Kameron Kimball.

  4. Amateur MMA: Lightweight
    Quentin Bowcutt 152.6lbs 6'0" DOB 12-16-88 4-3 right handed Show Barnes Rigby, Idaho 208-390-3370
    VS Brent Warner 154lbs 6'0" DOB 08-05-84 4-2-1 right handed Nate Pettit Boise, Idaho 208-589-2578
    FIGHT OF THE NIGHT!
    Winner by TKO 1:08 seconds in the third round Brett Warner
    Quentin Bowcutt: 30 day suspension due to TKO.

  5. Amateur MMA: Welterweight
    Bradley Staples 158.8lbs 5'6" DOB 05-30-81 1-1 right handed Self trained Pocatello, Idaho 208-237-9143
    VS **Brady Rasor 156.6lbs 5'7" DOB 11-14-85 2-3 right handed Scrappies Tuscon, Arizona 520-616-0210.
    Winner by TKO :24 seconds in the first round Bradley Staples.
    Brady Rasor: 30 days suspension due to TKO.
  6. Amateur MMA: Lightweight
    **Jose Ayala 152.2lbs 5'9" DOB 12-20-83 6-1 right handed Team Affiliated Sparks, Nevada 775-397-1680
    VS **Robert (Bobby) Early, 154lbs 5'8" DOB 10-21-84 6-1 right handed Darrin Davis Pocatello, Idaho 208-521-0667.
    Winner by Tapout :36 seconds in the first round Robert Early.

  7. Amateur MMA: Super Cruiserweight
    **Justin Bradfield, 204.4lbs 6'2" DOB 08-17-72 3-2 right handed Ken Hensley Salmon, Idaho 208-940-1375
    VS **Daniel Niska, 202.8lbs 5'11" DOB 05-05-84 1-1 right handed Jared Emfield Victor, Idaho 307-413-5605.
    Winner by unanimous decision 30-27, 29-28, 30-27 Justin Bradfield.

  8. Amateur MMA: Super Cruiserweight
    **Joey Inostroza 209.4lbs 6'0" DOB 02-12-81 0-1 right handed Scott Lopez Tetonia, Idaho 208-529-2784
    VS **Tyson Johnson 209.8lbs 6'6" DOB 09-19-87 7-0 left handed Darrin Davis Pocatello, Idaho 208-521-0667.
    Winner by KO :43 seconds in the first round Tyson Jonhson
    Jose Inostroza: 60 day suspension due to KO and cut on nose.
  9. Amateur MMA: Super Cruiserweight
    Jesse Brown 184.2lbs 6'0" DOB 07-23-83 3-1 right handed self trained Missoula, Montana 59802
    VS Tyrell Butikofer 184lbs 6'2" DOB 03-09-88 5-0 right handed Darrin Davis Pocatello, Idaho 208-521-0667.
    Winner by TKO 2:42 seconds in the first round Tyrell Butikofer.
    Jesse Brown: 30 day suspension due to TKO.



(**) These fighters registered with ISCF Event Representative at Event.
Background Check was Done prior to event.




MORE FIGHT NEWS!

The Door Is Wide Open In Illinois For
AMATEUR
FIGHT SPORTS!



In a conversation today with Mr. Rafael Caro of the Illinois State Professional Athletic Unit (Division of Professional Regulation, Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation) Mr. Caro informed IKF/ISCF President Steve Fossum that NONE of the past Illinois Commission rules apply to AMATEUR Kickboxing or MMA Promoters. The ONLY Amateur fight sport that has set regulations or need of a required sanctioning body is Amateur boxing. All Amateur boxing events need to be sanctioned by USA Boxing (United States Amateur Boxing Federation, Inc.) or Golden Gloves of America.

HOWEVER... This could all change when the State looks back into these rules and regulations sometime in December of this year. At this time, the state legislation will review the rules and regulations again to see if they want to "Re-Ad" the old act that required Amateur MMA and or kickboxing Promoters following certain rules and regulations. these old rules and regulations that no longer apply are:

WHAT Does This Mean? It means Amateur MMA and Kickboxing Promoters in Illinois are no longer required to notify the State Commission about their events, no longer need to have their fightcard approved by the State, no longer need to have their event officials approved by the State and can sanction with ANY Sanctioning Body they want to. In fact, Sanctioning Bodies can now promote their own events in Illinois. This was an issue that forced the cancelation and move of the 2007 IKF World Classic from Chicago, Illinois to Orlando, Florida and threatened the cancelation of another sanctioning bodies national tournament this past August.

If the "Sanctioning body" rule stays as is (where sanctioning bodies are allowed to promote their own events) The IKF and ISCF may once again look into bringing one of their Tournaments to Illinois. Chances are though that both the IKF and ISCF will wait until the legislation review this coming November/December to see if that rule stays. If so, the 2009 ISCF MMA World Classic Tournament may consider an Illinois location.

The 2009 ISCF MMA World Classic Tournament will be held in the Fall of 2009 instead of the Spring, as in the past 2 years. This is because the 2009 IBL Season (International BATTLE League - www.iblfights.com) will be held in the Spring of 2009.

As for the 2009 IKF World Classic, the IKF has 2 more years on their Orlando Tournament contract and it is unknown if they will sign for another 3 years in Orlando. However, it may open the door for yet another IKF Tournament in Illinois in the early spring or late fall of 2009 to satisfy the many loyal IKF Fighters and trainers in the Midwest. This would not be a replacement tournament of the IKF World Classic but instead, be another great tournament sanctioned and promoted by the IKF that will provide another opportunity for fighters to fight for Tournament Title Belts.

To re-cap, the above ONLY applies to an ALL AMATEUR fight event. The State of Illinois STILL oversees ANY and ALL Pro bouts and promotions in the State of Illinois. If you have any additional questions about this change of rules and regulations in Illinois, please contact Mr. Rafael Caro at (312) 814-2721, Fax; (217) 557-8480 or by e-mail at Rafael.Caro@illinois.gov





FRIDAY, September 26th, 2008, AT 11:00 PM, PT



THIS WEEKENDS ISCF ACTION!


Barbaric MMA Presents
"Inception"
Springfield, Illinois, USA






MORE ISCF ACTION THIS WEEKEND!


RAGE OF KC Presents
"RAGE OF KC"
Kansas City, Missouri, USA





MORE ISCF ACTION THIS WEEKEND!


Apex Xtreme Engagement LLC Presents
"AXE MMA"
Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA



(**) Registering with Event Representative at Event - Background Check Done





THURSDAY, September 25th, 2008, AT 12:30 PM, PT


Results From The
"IBL BATTLES"
September 18th, 2008 - Grain Valley, Missouri, USA


Results by Chuck Wolfe ISCF World Representative:


IBL Team Results
KC CAGE MONSTER'S 5
Clinton HIT SQUAD 2









MORE ISCF FIGHT NEWS...


Results From The Blue Corner's
"Ultimate Blue Corner Battles"
September 19th, 2008 - Independence, Missouri, USA



  1. AMATEUR BANTAMWEIGHTS MMA
    Jacob Akin VS Steven Dickinson
    WINNER: Jacob Akin by Tap Out (Rear naked choke) at 2:54 of Round 3.

  2. AMATEUR MIDDLEWEIGHTS MMA
    Jonathan Wiggins VS Mike Knopke
    WINNER: Jon Wiggins by Referee Stoppage at 1:28 of Round 1.
    Mike Knopke - Medical Suspension 30 days due to Referee Stoppage from Strikes.

  3. AMATEUR WELTERWEIGHTS MMA
    *Spencer Banks VS Tyler Barker
    WINNER: Spencer Banks by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at :43 of Round 1.
  4. AMATEUR MIDDLEWEIGHTS MMA
    John Maupins VS Daniel Morris
    WINNER: John Maupins by Tap Out (Guillotine Choke) at 1:22 of Round 2.

  5. AMATEUR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS MMA
    Phil Morgan VS Eric Siley,
    WINNER: Phil Morgan by Unanimous Decision. 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.

  6. AMATEUR HEAVYWEIGHTS MMA
    Jason Ramey VS Matt Reaves
    WINNER: Matt Reaves by Tap Out (Strikes) at 1:32 of Round 1.
  7. AMATEUR LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT - KICKBOXING
    Paul Whitworth VS Alex Rakestraw
    WINNER: Paul Whitworth by KO (Strikes) at :29 of Round 3.
    Alex Rakestraw- Medical Suspension 30 days due to TKO from Strikes.

  8. AMATEUR LIGHTWEIGHTS MMA
    Kyle Hale VS Kevin Shull
    WINNER: Kyle Hale by Tap Out (Arm bar) at 1:48 of Round 1.

  9. AMATEUR FEATHERWEIGHTS MMA
    Bill Girod VS Mike Johnson
    WINNER: Bill Girod by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:59 of Round 1.

  10. AMATEUR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS MMA
    Jason Dresser VS Ray Turner
    WINNER: Jason Dresser by Tap Out (Strikes) at :45 of Round 2.

  11. AMATEUR FEATHERWEIGHTS MMA
    Troy Cooper VS Mikey Reyes
    WINNER: Troy Cooper by KO (Strikes) at 1:18 of Round 1.
    Michael Reyes - Medical Suspension 45 days due to KO from Strikes.

  12. AMATEUR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS MMA
    Craig Welch VS Jaroed Roberts
    WINNER: Craig Welch by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:38 of Round 3.

  13. AMATEUR MIDDLEWEIGHTS MMA
    Matthew Gragg, VS Severeno Woods Jr.,
    WINNER: Severeno Woods by Unanimous Decision 29-28, 29-28, 29-27.

  14. AMATEUR WELTERWEIGHTS MMA
    ISCF Missouri State Welterweight Title.

    Ben Wagers VS Nick Nolte
    WINNER: Nick Nolte by Unanimous Decision 30-27, 29-28, 30-27.





THURSDAY, September 18th, 2008, AT 12:30 PM, PT


THIS WEEKENDS ISCF ACTION



September 18th, 2008
IBL
"BATTLE"

Whiskey Tango, Grain Valley, Missouri, USA

Clinton
HIT SQUAD



VS

KC
CAGE
MONSTER'S



Hit Squad VS KC Cage Monsters
IBL FIGHT CARD AS OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 2008, 6:00 PM/PST
BANTAMWEIGHT 135: Mike Stewart VS Mark Sears
FEATHERWEIGHT 145: John McDaniels VS Rick Huff
LIGHTWEIGHT 155: Mike Goodman VS Zac (Zack) Eck
WELTERWEIGHT 170: Brandon Lubke VS Daniel Grayson
MIDDLEWEIGHT 185: TBA VS Richard Bouphanouvong
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT 205: TBA VS Chris Koch
HEAVYWEIGHT 265: Chance Barnhear VS Gary Tapusoa

NIGHTS UNDERCARD BOUTS
FIGHT CARD AS OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 2008, 6:00 PM/PST
185: Robert Hoppert VS TBA
135: Matt Cornwell VS TBA
155: Brandon McMann VS Jay McClintock
170: BJ Combs VS Tyler Pansing
155: Joe Perry VS Mike Richardson
155: Terry Hilicut VS Robert Russell
HVW: Brandon Jolly VS Tom Thurber


FOR MORE INFO GO TO
www.IBLFights.com
Or Contact Mr. Phil Jones at (816) 651-5087 or by e-mail at phil@truefightfan.com


IBL EVENT DIRECTOR: Steve Crawford
ISCF Event Representative: Chuck Wolfe
- ISCF Event Referee: Dominic Brown
ISCF CERTIFIED Judges For This event Are: Bud Johnson, Brad Jones & TBA
Event Medical Doctor: TBA







MORE ISCF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...


The Blue Corner Presents
"Ultimate Blue Corner Battles"
Independence, Missouri, USA, 64057






MORE ISCF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...


September 20th, 2008
GYF ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
TUFF
Tidewater Female Fighting
Steppin Out, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

THIS IS AN AMATEUR
GRAPPLING ONLY EVENT
NO CONTACT - STRIKING

For More Info Please Contact Mr. Gary Pekoe at (757) 618-2300 or tuffbeach@tuffbeach.com or go to
www.TuffBeach.com


ISCF CERTIFIED OFFICIALS
ISCF Event Representative/Referee: Josie (Vallarie) Wilkins

NO PRE-FIGHT CARD IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT
THIS IS A GRAPPLING ONLY EVENT





TUESDAY, September 16th, 2008, AT 2:15 PM, PT


Results From First Blood MMA's
"ISCF MMA"
September 12th, 2008 - Sedalia, Missouri, USA



Results by ISCF Representative, Chuck Wolfe.


  1. FEATHERWEIGHTS 145 AMATEUR MMA
    Abnor Guzman (0-1) VS Robert Pechacek (1-0)
    WINNER: Robert Pechacek by Unanimous Decision, 30-27 all cards.

  2. LIGHTWEIGHTS 155 AMATEUR MMA
    Eric Hollis (0-1) VS Aaron Derrow (1-0)
    WINNER: Aaron Derrow by tap Out (Arm Bar) at 2:56 of Round 2.

  3. FEATHERWEIGHTS 145 AMATEUR MMA
    Zach Elder (5-3) VS Joseph Salas (3-1)
    WINNER: Joseph Salas by Tap Out (Triangle Choke) at 2:10 of Round 1.

  4. BANTAMWEIGHTS 135 AMATEUR MMA
    Josh Phillips (8-5) VS JR Christenberry (5-4)
    WINNER: Josh Phillips by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:33 of Round 1.

  5. WELTERWEIGHTS 170 AMATEUR MMA
    Trevor Fanning (0-1) VS Ronnie Coats (2-0)
    WINNER: Ronnie Coats by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:19 of Round 1.
    This bout was listed as Trevor Jennings his name is Trevor Fanning and was cleared by ISCF Rep. Chuck Wolfe at event.
  6. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS 205 AMATEUR MMA
    Josh Hopkins (0-1) VS Ron Pena (1-0)
    WINNER:Ron Pena by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:47 of Round 1.

  7. WELTERWEIGHTS170 AMATEUR MMA
    Dietric Wren (3-3) VS Triston Ross (0-1)
    WINNER: Dietric Wren by TKO Referee Stops Contest (Strikes) at 1:45 of Round 1 Triston Ross.
    Medical Suspension 30 days due to Referee Stoppage from Strikes.

  8. LIGHTWEIGHTS 155 AMATEUR MMA
    Justin Wright (3-1) VS Terry Parnell (1-1)
    WINNER: Justin Wright by KO (Strikes) at 2:43 of Round 1 Terry Parnell.
    Medical Suspension 60 days for Terry Parnell due to Knock Out from Strikes.

  9. FEATHERWEIGHTS 145 AMTEUR MMA
    Brian Jordan (11-5) VS Adam Bradyy (20-10)
    WINNER: Brian Jordan by Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.

  10. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS 205 AMATEUR MMA
    Thien Nguyen (3-1) VS Dustin Whitaker (9-2)
    WINNER: Thien Nguyen by Tap Out (Arm Bar) at :35 of Round 1

Abdhula Rasheed was a NO CALL - NO Show leaving his opponent, John Maupins with no fight.
Rasheed has been fined a $100 Promoter Reimbursement fee and suspended for 60 days until november 12th, 2008. Fine is to be paid to Promoter.




MORE ISCF RESULTS...


Results From Proving Grounds Fight League's
"Hostile Takeover"
September 13th, 2008 - Lebanon, Missouri, USA



Results by ISCF Representative, Chuck Wolfe.


  1. WELTERWEIGHTS 170 AMATEUR MMA
    Keith Holmes (2-1) VS Jeremy Cameron (1-4)
    WINNER: Jeremy Cameron by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28 & 29-28.
    Keith Holmes was registered and cleared to fight at event by ISCF Reps Crawford and Wolfe - However his registration paperwork and fees still need to be received at ISCF HQ from Mr. Wolfe.

  2. MIDDLEWEIGHTS 185 AMATEUR MMA
    Justin Lowery (2-1) VS Rick Morrow (1-0)
    WINNER: Rick Morrow by TKO Referee Stops Contest (Strikes) at 1:28 of Round 2.
    Justin Lowery - Medical Suspension 30 days due to Referee Stoppage from Strikes.

  3. LIGHTWEIGHTS 155 AMATEUR MMA
    Jason Withnell (0-1) VS Gary Shaw (3-1)
    WINNER: Gary Shaw by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at :59 of Round 1.

  4. WELTERWEIGHTS 170 AMATEUR MMA
    Lee Price VS Dale Korn
    WINNER: Dale Korn by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at :59 of Round 2.

  5. HEAVYWEIGHTS 265 AMATEUR MMA
    Justin Kincade (1-1) VS Bret Taylor (0-1)
    WINNER: Justin Kincade by TKO Referee Stops Contest (Strikes) at 3:00 of Round 1.
    Bret Taylor - Medical Suspension 30 days due to Referee Stoppage from Strikes.
  6. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS 205 AMATEUR MMA
    Chris Young (1-0) VS Jesse Johnson (Lebanon, Missouri, USA, 0-0, 205, 6'3", 7-21-85) (0-2)
    WINNER: Chris Young by TKO Referee Stops Contest (Strikes/Cut) at :52 of Round 2.
    Jesse Johnson - Medical Suspension 45 days due to Referee Stoppage from Strikes/Cut.
  7. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS 205 AMATEUR MMA
    Nick Tucker (4-2) VS Mike McCabe (2-6)
    WINNER: Nick Tucker by TKO Referee Stops Contest (Strikes) at 2:12 of Round 1.
    Mike McCabe - Medical Suspension 30 days due to Referee Stoppage from Strikes.
  8. LIGHTWEIGHTS 155 AMATEUR MMA
    Jason Calloway (1-1) VS Dave Hemphill (2-0)
    WINNER: Dave Hemphill by TKO Referee Stops Contest (Strikes) at 2:51 of Round 1.
    Jason Calloway - Medical Suspension 30 days due to Referee Stoppage from Strikes.

  9. FEATHERWEIGHTS 145 AMATEUR MMA
    Eric Willoughby (1-3) VS JP Haygood 3-2)
    WINNER: JP Haygood by TKO Referee Stops Contest (Strikes) at :24 of Round 1.
    Eric Willoughby - Medical Suspension 30 days due to Referee Stoppage from Strikes.

  10. WELTERWEIGHTS 170 AMATEUR MMA
    Zeb Runge (3-3) VS Ryan Walker (6-5)
    WINNER: Ryan Walker by KO Referee Stops Contest (Strikes) at :21 of Round 1.
    Zeb Runge - Medical Suspension 45 days due to Knock Out from Strikes.
    Ryan Walker was registered and cleared to fight at event by ISCF Reps Crawford and Wolfe - However his registration paperwork and fees still need to be received at ISCF HQ from Mr. Wolfe.

Cody Alexander was a NO SHOW for event after weighing in. His opponent was Jeremy Cameron.
Alexander has been fined a $100 Promoter Reimbursement fee and suspended for 60 days until november 12th, 2008. Fine is to be paid to Promoter.





FRIDAY, September 12th, 2008, AT 3:10 PM, PT




THIS WEEKS ISCF ACTION...


First Blood MMA Presents
"ISCF MMA"
Sedalia, Missouri, USA






MORE ISCF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...


Capital Entertainment LLC Presents
BATTLE AT THE CAPITAL "ROUND 2"
Jefferson City, Missouri, USA







MORE ISCF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...


Proving Grounds Fight League Presents
"Hostile Takeover"
Lebanon, Missouri, USA






WEATHER CANCELS THIS ISCF EVENT:


NOTICE - SEPTEMBER 12th, 2008
The September 13th event in Peoria Illinois, Hooters Riverfront has been POSTPONED.
It was an outdoor event and there is rain/severe weather currently and thru next Tuesday.
We will have a new date and indoor location set hopefully tomorrow.
Thank you, Jennifer Stoudt



Barbaric MMA Presents
"INCEPTION"
Peoria, Illinois, USA






TUESDAY, September 9th, 2008, AT 7:00 PM, PT


Results From Idaho Fight League's
"IDAHO FIGHT LEAGUE LIVE ONLINE!"
September 6th, 2008 - Boise, Idaho, USA



  1. Amateur MMA Lightweight
    Mat Quinlan Caldwell, ID, USA (2-1, 151, 5'8", 11-13-79 Chris Reyna (208) 724-5845)
    defeated Zechariah Ziegler, Eagle, ID, USA (0-1, 151, 5'8", 07-02-83, Dragon Ray (208) 338-9927) by arm lock (verbal tap out) at 2:40 in the first round. Referee: Matt May Judges: Ben Autunes, Brian Wieber, Robert Rainford.

  2. Amateur MMA Light Heavyweight:
    *Josh Black, Caldwell, ID, USA (1-1, 187, 6', 02-12-78 Marcos Rodriguez (208) 860-3209)
    defeated Gabriel Bernal, Nampa, ID, USA (0-2, 198, 5'11", 10-15-76, Bocat Trainers) by referee stoppage (ground & pound) at 1:11 in the first round. Gabe Bernal 30 day suspension.
    Referee: Chuck Palmer Judges: Ben Autunes, Brian Wieber, Robert Rainford.

  3. Amateur MMA Light Heavyweight
    Trevor Fluckiger, Boise, ID, USA (2-0, 201, 6'0", 01-18-85 self train (208) 371-1481)
    defeated *Ron Van Hook, Nampa, ID, USA (0-3, 200, 5'10", 07-18-69, Team Wolf Pac (208) 695-3389) by KO at :11 sec in the first round.
    ISCF has recommended that Ron Van Hook not fight again.
    Referee: Chuck Palmer Judges: Ben Autunes, Gabe Nelson, Robert Rainford

  4. Amateur MMA Welterweight
    *Kelly Champ, Garden City, ID, USA (1-0, 169, 6'3", 09-30-84 Twisted Genetics (208) 629-6411)
    defeated *Chad Williams, Boise, ID, USA (0-1, 158, 6'0", 11-16-83 self train (208) 919-9431) by rear naked choke at :50 sec in the first round.
    Referee: Matt May Judges: Gabe Nelson, Brian Wieber, Robert Rainford

  5. Amateur MMA Middleweight:
    Jameson Deshazer Boise, ID, USA (5-2, 183, 6'4", 12-26-84 Twisted Genetics (208) 703-2307)
    defeated Travis Dearmond, Nampa, ID, USA (0-1, 179, 6'0", 02-02-88 self train (208) 585-4773) by TKO at 2:10 in the first round. Travis Dearmond has been suspended from the ISCF indefinitely for not being truthful about his fight record.
    Referee: Chuck Palmer Judges: Ben Autunes, Brian Wieber, Gabe Nelson.

  6. Amateur MMA Lightweight
    Brent Warner Boise, ID, USA (3-2, 150, 6'0", 08-05-84 Twisted Genetics
    defeated Chase Tabuso, Nampa, ID, USA (3-3, 154, 5'5", Sidekicks (208) 463-9999) by rear naked choke at :59 sec in the first round.
    Referee: Matt May Judges: Ben Autunes, Brian Wieber, Robert Rainford

  7. Amateur MMA Catch - Weight
    *AJ Paulson, Nampa, ID, USA (1-1, 144, 6'0", 03-14-90 Sidekicks (208) 463-9999)
    defeated Victor Rodriguez, Nampa, ID, USA (0-1, 150, 5'9", 08-25-74 Marcos Rodriguez (208) 830-6262) by triangle choke at 1:53 in the second round. Referee: Matt May Judges: Ben Autunes, Chuck Palmer, Robert Rainford

  8. Amateur MMA Heavyweight
    Phil Shiplett, Boise, ID, USA (6-0, 244, 6'4", 01-19-86 Idaho Elite (208) 660-8413)
    defeated *Menlo Avestro, Fairfield, CA, USA (0-2, 246, 5'11", 01-09-81 self train (707) 631-2687) by rear naked choke at 1:23 in the second round.
    Referee: Chuck Palmer Judges: Ben Autunes, Brian Wieber, Robert Rainford

  9. Amateur MMA Welterweight:
    Moe Bivins, Boise, ID, USA (2-0, 169, 5'8", 09-24-87 Twisted Genetics ( 629-6411)
    defeated Zach Owens, Nampa, ID, USA (2-1, 170, 6'3", 02-10-90 Sidekicks (208) 463-9999) by unanimous decision all 3 judges score the bout 30-27.
    Referee: Matt May Judges: Ben Autunes, Brian Wieber, Robert Rainford





MORE ISCF RESULTS...

Results From True Fight Fan L.L.C's
"CLASH IN THE CAGE"
September 5th, 2008 - Grain Valley, Missouri, USA



Amateur Results submitted by ISCF Event Representative Chuck Wolfe.


  1. MIDDLEWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
    Rob Hoppert VS Tab White
    WINNER: Robert Hoppert by Tap Out (Guillotine Choke) at :57 of Round 2.

  2. LIGHTWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
    Terry Hillicut VS Tyler Pansing WINNER: Tyler Pansing by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at :46 of Round 1.

  3. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
    Eddie Dowell VS Todd White
    WINNER: Todd White by TKO Referee Stops Contest (Strikes) at :43 of Round 1.
    Eddie Dowell - Medical Suspension 30 days due to Referee Stoppage from Strikes.

  4. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
    Danny Grayson VS Gary Tapusoa
    WINNER: Gary Tapusoa by Tap Out (Frontal Choke) at 2:18 of Round 2.

  5. BANTAMWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
    Josh Alley VS Mike Haun
    WINNER: Mike Haun by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:13 of Round 2.

  6. LIGHTWEIGHTS AMATEUR MMA
    Rick Huff VS Mike Parker
    WINNER: Rick Huff by Tap Out (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:38 of Round 2.





FRIDAY, September 5th, 2008, AT 4:40 PM, PT




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PROMOTERS
Do You Have Enough Insurance?

As all fight promoters are aware, there is a liability potential of each and every bout. Promoters who choose not to sanction their events have yet another choice... to NOT insure the fighters on their event for any medical needs.

however, ALL Sanctioned Promoters, or we should say, promoters using any LEGIT Sanctioning body, are required to cover Fighter Medical coverage. When this became a requirement many years ago, Promoters have always noted the high costs of such insurance. This of course is a legit issue since insurance rates for anything can be sky high.

A few years back, Insurance Companies across the Nation put a stop to insuring Mixed Martial Arts. When this happened, it put a stop to MMA Action quicker than the ban of MMA on PPV that a well known politician did years back. When both happened, the sport went underground and unsanctioned and uninsured events were all that were taking place which risked not only the fairness of MMA competition, it also risked the medical safety of the fighters who were often part of events that not only had no fighter medical insurance but also had no doctor, no ambulance and questionable officials. This is still happening today in both unsanctioned events as well as MMA events that are sanctioned by non legit sanctioning bodies.

The state of Idaho knows this issue too well where fighters fight in bouts with massive weight spreads in events that don't always have weigh-ins let alone legit doctors or better yet, fighter medical insurance. This is because several events in Idaho are sanctioned by one of those sanctioning bodies that only take your money and offer a rubber stamp of sanctioning to appease the state in return. Few need to be reminded who this sanctioning body is, but for those who do not, you can read about the WCSF by clicking here.

Thankfully for fighters there are events across the nation that are sanctioned by real and legit sanctioning bodies such as the ISCF. On these events, promoters are clearly informed that Fighter Medical insurance is a MANDATORY Requirement, NOT an option. The only option is how much insurance to carry above the required ISCF minimum of $2,500.00.

One sanctioning body isn't really a sanctioning body at all. Kick International is actually an insurance company, or better said, those who run it are in the insurance business. So what they do is say they are giving this great sanctioning deal that includes Fighter Medical Insurance for a fee of $1,075.00 with a $1,000 deductible. If within 30 days from their event, this fee goes up $200.00 and to register each fighter, the fee is $30 per fighter per year. The reality here is actually a play of words. They tell promoters that they make nothing from sanctioning because they are a "Non profit' company...lol... and the fee is only for insurance. However look a little deeper and their profit for that $1,075. - $1,275 is far more than the ISCF charges any promoter. How? Well, as we said, those who run KICK also own an insurance company and the profit margin for them on that $1,075.00 is substantial.

If a promoter were to look at what the ISCF does for promoters, (Rankings, News page, Events page, Champions page etc. etc.) that KICK deal becomes even less attractive since KICK offers NONE of these things for their promoters. Heck, if a promoter wants a title from them, the fighters don't even have to qualify or be a top ranked contender because they have no rankings to determine top contenders. If called on it, they would not even be able to tell you who holds a certain KICK title because they don't know and worse yet, they just don't care. In the end, the bottom line fact is "Credibility". This is where an ISCF Title holds far greater prestige that ANY other MMA Sanctioning body because ISCF title contenders have to actual be top contenders in the ISCF Rankings before even being considered for a title shot. NONE of the other so called MMA Sanctioning Bodies have rankings at all. However, many have "Coming Soon" or "Under Construction" on their ranking pages... Which has been the same message on them for YEARS!

Wait... we are getting off track here... Back to the base of this article.

With the ISCF, it is the responsibility of the event Promoter to cover any and all medical expenses of any fighter who sustains any injury while competing on an ISCF Sanctioned fight event. All promoters know that it is a mandatory requirement that all ISCF Sanctioned events and their promoters have "Fighter Medical Insurance." It is the decision of the promoter as to which company to use to attain this insurance. The ISCF recommends but does not demand or make mandatory that our promoters use FL Dean Insurance Company. The ISCF and IKF have worked closely with this company since 2001. they are the company highlighted on the ISCF Insurance page located HERE.

ISCF Promoters are given many choices as to how much insurance coverage they want to have for their events. However, if their selected coverage is not sufficient enough to cover any occurred medical costs of any injured fighter on their event, they have the sole responsibility of covering any and all additional fees. This is where the gamble comes in. How much insurance is required VS how much should you have?

The ISCF has a minimum fighter medical insurance requirement of $2,500.00. However, many of our larger Pro/Am Promoters choose to attain upwards of $50,000 of coverage. Insurance is not cheap, but what it must be weighed out just as any other insurance needs are, "What is the value of the policy vs the risk and will it be a pay now or pay later issue?"

For example, if a promoter only has a $2,500.00 (Costing promoters between $450 to $770 depending upon the deductible) Fighter Medical insurance policy and a fighter on his/her event sustains $5,000 in medical bills, the promoter is required to cover the additional $2,500.00. If the bills are higher, you can see where this would go. However, there is a back up plan.

THE WAIVER: There is a fine line within all of this. Most all Promoters have fighters sign the available ISCF Release Of Liability Waiver Form found HERE. The question is, "If a fighter waives his/her rights to any medical liability of the event promoter, what grounds do they have if they get injured in an event?"

Here is how this works. If a fighters signs such a form, they are admitting with a legal document that THEY have Medical Insurance that would cover them for any injury sustained. However, when an injury occurs, the Promoters Fighter Medical Insurance is the first to be addressed. That insurance must cover it's full covered amount of either the medical bill itself or the deductible of the fighters medical insurance. However again, IF the deductible is greater than the covered amount, the waiver still requires the fighter to use his/her medical insurance for the injury, but the deductible must be covered by the Promoter.

Here is another issue to consider in regards to waivers. If the State the event occurs in is what is called an "At Will State" (Such as California) and the fighter signs a medical injury waiver, the waiver is Upheld 100% and the medical liability of the fighter is 100% the responsibility of the fighter. However, in California, the California State Athletic Commission oversees all fight sports and their "Minimum Requirement" for Fighter Medical Insurance is $50,000.00. Even so, if a fighters injuries are greater than $50,000, the question to a California promoter is, "Who is liable or responsible to pay the additional amount?" According to Dean Lohuis of the California State Athletic Commission, the Fighter is required to cover any additional expenses above and beyond the State requirement of $50,000.00 regardless of any waiver form signed. Surly due to the large amount of $50,000. Like many other State Commissions California has many requirements for the pro fighters such as MRI, EKG, Nuero Exam, 4 or more blood tests, Opthomology and other requirements.

However, can having such a high requirement hurt a sport? In the entire State of California, there have only been 9 kickboxing events (Pro & Amateur) since January 2008. This sounds pretty sad since the state use to have more like 30-40 Kickboxing events a year when the minimum insurance coverage requirement was $20,000. However, insurance may not be the issue. In 2008, the State of California sanctioned 63 MMA events and since January of this year the State has already sanctioned 50 Pro Mixed Martial arts events (Amateur MMA is still not legal in California).

Maybe what the ISCF and other sanctioning bodies need to do is raise the "Minimum Fighter Medical Insurance Coverage of $2,500" so that promoters are covered with a higher amount. However, at this time, that decision of responsibility is still left with the event Promoter and still goes back to the gamble of rolling their money dice of "Do I pay now or pay later?"



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