As reported by George Buse

Milwaukee, WI, USA--Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym's Richard Kostuck (IKF Intercontinental Jr. Welterweight Champion) is a school teacher by trade, and tonight he gave Springfield, Missouri's Alex Arnall (IKF #5 Contender) a serious lesson in Muaythai. Kostuck put the "K" in KO as he followed a beautiful high kick with a blazing punch to Arnall's head. Arnall crumbled to the canvas just five seconds into the first round. Motionless on the canvas, Arnall was counted out by Referee Al Wichgers at the 0:15 mark. Fortunately, Arnall received prompt medical attention and, after sufficiently passing a neurological exam, was able to walk under his own volition.

Although the Kostuck-Arnall main event was the shortest pro fight of the year, the nine bout undercard was abundant with in-your-face amateur action. The results from the undercard can be seen below.

The next Milwaukee event will be held at the spacious, uptown Milwaukee County Sports Complex on February 26, 2000. Stay tuned for more details on this and other fight cards in 2000. Happy New Year and thank you for your support--the new millenium will thrive with Milwaukee forging its way into the international Muaythai spotlight!

Undercard Results

BOUT 1 Light Heavyweight Division - 178 lbs James Melton (Minnesota Kali Gym) defeated
Joey Strongquill (Winnipeg Sik-Tai) Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Melton began with a hard low kick attack. Strongquill returned his own low kicks and exchanged punches with the Minnesota strongman. Both fighters clinched and threw knees at will. The first round concluded with solid punch exchanges by both. Round 2 was dominated by Melton's hard low kick and aggressiveness; Strongquill answered with a teep and leg kick attack of his own as the round ended. Firing right hands and uppercuts, Strongquill came out like gangbusters at the outset of Round 3. Melton unloaded a number of punches of his own. Both fighters clinched for most of the remainder of the fight.

BOUT 2 Middleweight Division - 165 lbs Ciaran Daly (Minnesota Kali Gym) defeated
Ketla "All Action" Jackson (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Daly commenced the fight with a hard low kick attack. Jackson stayed composed and blocked most of Daly's leg kicks. Jackson neutralized Daly with hard punches. Both fighters clinched for the remainder of Round 1. Round 2 started where Round 1 left off--in the clinch. Daly gained the upperhand in Rounds 2 and 3 with knees and punches. Jackson proved to be a true lionheart throughout Round 3 with his punch onslaught against the game Daly.

BOUT 3 Light Middleweight Division - 156 lbs Jason "Friday the 13th" Strout (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated
Aaron Anderson (Winnipeg Sik-Tai) Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Strout pressed the action with a solid, well-paced tempo. Anderson exhibited a smart defense by keeping his hands high while trying to evade Strout's relentless punch combos and kicks. Anderson scored with some knees while in the clinch. Drilling multiple middle and low kicks, Strout was on fire in Round 2. Anderson buckled Strout's leg with a hard low kick, but Strout came back with swift punch combos and kicks in Round 3.

BOUT 4 Welterweight Division - 147 lbs Raihan Alam (Minnesota Kali Gym) defeated
Hutan Ghojallu (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Ghojallu came out with his trademark hard low kicks, followed by good punch combos. Alam hung tough and kept moving well; he then moved in and exchanged scoring knees with Ghojallu. Both fighters were strong-willed. Round 2 proved to be a truly see-saw battle. Ghojallu fired a penetrating middle kick while Alam would work inside and land knees. Ghojallu stunned Alam with well-timed left-right punch combination. Alam fired back combinations of his own. Round 3 was action-packed with Ghojallu peppering more right middle kicks; both fighters got into a punch war to the delight of the packed audience. Ghojallu hung tough and sent Alam to the canvas with several well-executed leg sweeps.

BOUT 5 Welterweight Division - 147 lbs "Smoking" Joe Zychowka (Winnipeg Sik-Tai) defeated
Fred Davis (Minnesota GietPhongKay) Kick KO - 1:40 Round 3

This was another see-saw battle. Davis sent Zychowka to the canvas with leg sweeps. Neither fighter could seem to capitalize; both were composed throughout Round 1. Round 2 saw both fighters slowing the pace of the fight. Zychowka worked solid leg kicks followed by punches. Referee Wichgers gave Davis the standing eight count at the bell of Round 2. The Canadian kept working against the ripped Davis; the end came when Zychowka landed a hard kick that KO'd the formidable Davis.

BOUT 6 Lightweight Division - 132 lbs "G.I." Joe Tarman (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated
Monti Johnson (Minneapolis Rico's Gym) TKO - 0:32 Round 1

Tarman overwhelmed the fifteen year old Johnson with a brutal knee and kick attack. After getting knocked down, Johnson expressed that he did not want to continue.

BOUT 7 Light Welterweight Division - 139 lbs Nick "The Kick" Hare (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated
Rick Klein (Minnesota GietPhongKay) TKO - 1:32 Round 2

Hare exhibited a good arsenal of kicks. Klein lost a point after landing a number of groin shots throughout the first two rounds. Hare picked up the tempo. At some point in Round 2 Klein either clashed knees with Hare or caught Hare's hip with his knee; Klein's leg went limp and he was unable to continue.

BOUT 8 Light Heavyweight Division - 178 lbs "Battling" Ben Dauck (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated
Brian Rood (Minnesota GietPhongKay) Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

This fight was a veritable war! Both fighters set a swift pace in Round 1. The undefeated Dauck exhibited good kick and punch combinations, and managed to muscle Rood to the canvas. Round 2 saw Rood getting a wide cut under his left eye. Fight physician David Niemann, MD was called in to look at the eye. The fight continued with both fighters working hard--they threw kick after kick, punch after punch as the crowd roared to its feet.

BOUT 9 Light Heavyweight Division - 178 lbs Derek "T.N.T." Yuen (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated
Larry "Razor" Sharpe (Winnipeg Sik-Tai) Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Like the preceding match, this was another great battle. Yuen pressed the action in Round 1 with his middle kick, while Sharpe maintained a solid defense. Sharpe would fire back throughout the five round war, but Yuen energized the audience with his relentless kick attack. As Round 5 wound down, Yuen had Sharpe dazed with a barrage of right hands. Great action and heart exhibited by both--what a great way to end the year!

Milwaukee, WI, USA--Melding athletic prowess with pure Muaythai artistry, Duke RUOFUS (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) punished a diehard Dewey Cooper (Las Vegas One Kicks Gym) for 5 hard rounds before winning the heavyweight bout via unanimous decision. The 29 year old RUOFUS used his armamentarium of middle kicks to set the tempo and tenderized Cooper's right leg with an onslaught of low kicks. Despite being hurt on a number of occasions, Cooper, a veteran of the K-1, showed tremendous heart and fortitude. A round-by-round synopsis of this action-packed fight can be seen below. After the bout RUOFUS accurately described Cooper's style as being "awkward and smart." RUOFUS' win punctuated a trip to Italy for a match against the WKA World Heavyweight Champion this November.

In a much anticipated match-up, Dave Zuniga (Winnipeg Sik-Tai) faced Jim "Knock 'em Down" Downey (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) in an undercard light middleweight WAR. Words alone cannot describe the unbridled battle that occurred between these two calculated, highly regarded amateur phenoms. Proving his mettle against the more experienced Canadian and winning via tough unanimous decision, Downey fought the fight of his life. This bout could very well be considered THE amateur fight of the year; it was a ballet of savage force between two elite, indefatigable Muaythai athlete-artisans. A round-by-round synopsis of this incredible bout and the other undercard fights can be seen below.

BOUT 1
Lightweight Division - 132 lbs
Darrin Zabriskie (Minneapolis Singpraveh) defeated Jon Ferrer (Winnipeg Sik-Tai)
Split Decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Round 1: Zabriskie immediately set the pace of the fight by firing hard leg and middle kicks. Ferrer answered with a hook-cross combination. Both fighters clinched and fired knees to the body. Zabriskie and Ferrer downgraded the fight tempo and resorted to feeling each other out by mid-round. A nice jab-right leg low kick by Zabriskie scored. Ferrer unloaded a crisp cross.

Round 2: Ferrer deftly grabbed Zabriskie's middle kick and took the Minneapolis fighter to the ground. Zabriskie connected with a solid right hand, followed by a crafty high feint-low kick technique. Both fighters exchanged knees. Ferrer checked (i.e., blocked) most of Zabriskie's low kicks.

Round 3: A beautiful left leg head kick by Ferrer landed. Ferrer bega worked a solid middle kick followed by a teep (i.e., push kick) that sent Zabriskie reeling backward. Ferrer and Zabriskie exchanged knees. Ferrer and Zabriskie exchanged punches, with Zabriskie landing more leather than Ferrer. A strong teep by Ferrer kept Zabriskie at bay. Both fighters clinched and fell to the canvas at the bell.


BOUT 2
Middleweight Division - 156 lbs
Nathan Clements (Ohio Muay Thai) defeated Hutan "Iran Man" Ghojallu (Milwaukee Phetnoi)
Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Round 1: Ghojallu exploded and landed a commanding hook punch-right kick combination. Clements and Ghojallu clinched and began kneeing. Ghojallu worked crisp middle kicks. Clements fired a leg kick followed by a side kick. Both fighters exchanged well-placed middle kicks simultaneously. A hook-cross combo by Clements scored. Both exchanged low kicks; Clements picked up fight pace as round came to a close.

Round 2: Clements just missed with a spinning back kick. Ghojallu deftly evaded Clements' punch attack. Ghojallu unloaded a low kick which was countered by Clements' right hand. Clements landed a spinning backfist. Clements pushed the action with hard low kicks followed by knees. Ghojallu fired hard middle kicks. Clements returned fire with knees. Ghojallu connected with the teep.

Round 3: Clements delivered a powerful low kick. Clements grabbed Ghojallu's middle kick. A left-right punch combination by Ghojallu grazed Clements. A left-right combo by Clement's drove Ghojallu's head back forcefully. Ghojallu delivered swift low kick; Ghojallu's patented teep sent Clements backward.


BOUT 3
Women's Light Welterweight Division - 139 lbs
Sarah Baker (Minneapolis Singpraveh) defeated Julie "The" Jackle (Milwaukee Phetnoi)
Punch KO, 0:46 of RD 1

Round 1: Baker penetrated Jackle's defense with strong jabs. Jackle fired back her own punches and a head kick. Baker overpowered Jackle with a left-right punch onslaught.


BOUT 4
Exhibition
Adam Collins (Milwaukee Phetnoi) and Jason Strout (Milwaukee Phetnoi)

Round 1: Collins and Strout exchanged middle kicks. Both fighters showed a good deal of movement. Strout worked a jab and some low kicks. Collins and Strout clinched. Strout threw middle kick; Collins connected with a well-timed kick to Strout's base leg.

Round 2: Collins and Strout clinched. Collins landed a right hand to the body. Strout showboated a bit and then unleashed three middle kicks in a row. Both exchanged teeps and then low kicks.

Round 3: Collins began the round with some middle kicks. Both fighters began clinching and kneeing. Strout unloaded some left leg kicks, followed by a crisp right hand. Both fighters began clinching and kneeing toward the end of the round.


BOUT 5
Light Welterweight Division - 139 lbs
"Playboy" Noi Siborboun (Milwaukee Phetnoi) defeated Alessio "Appleton Assassin" Ziel
TKO, 0:07 of RD 2

Round 1: Ziel came out hard; Siborboun remained calm and composed. Siborboun landed 3 hard low kicks in succession. Both fighters clinched and began kneeing. Siborboun connected with an overhand right, which stunned Ziel. Ziel attempted a side kick. Siborboun delivered a solid knee that sent Ziel to the canvas; the blow appeared to hit Ziel's solar plexus, but Ziel complained of a low blow. Referee Kuhn Fred Fitzgerald restarted the bout. Siborboun drilled a vicious low kick followed by another right hand which knocked down Ziel. Ziel beat the count.

Round 2: In a demonstration of sheer athleticism, Siborboun got airborne from nearly mid-ring and blasted Ziel's body with a flying knee that was heard around the world. By the time Ziel hit the canvas referee Fitzgerald wisely stopped the bout.


BOUT 6 -- This was not a fight; this was a WAR from opening bell to closing bell!
Light Middleweight North American "King of the Ring" Title Fight - 156 lbs Jim "Knock 'em Down" Downey Sit-Kongnapa (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Dave Zuniga (Winnipeg Sik-Tai) Unanimous Decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)

This was a fast-paced bout that saw both combatants fighting his respective style, interspersed with a number of toe-to-toe, no-retreat-no-surrender exchanges. Trying to recount this battle through words alone does not serve justice to the brilliant Muaythai masterpiece these two exhibited. Zuniga is the 1999 Canadian National Tournament Champion and Downey is the 1999 United States National Tournament Champion--at the amateur level you cannot get a match-up that is more marquee than this!

Round 1: The southpaw Zuniga stuck Downey with blazing left crosses and a strong teep. Downey responded with a number of low, middle, and high kicks. Zuniga kept on the move, working his hands proficiently followed by a low kick attack.

Round 2: Zuniga and Downey exchanged high kicks. Downey threw a middle kick; Zuniga craftily blasted Downey's base leg with a solid kick. Downey worked a knee attack, followed by a grazing right hand. Zuniga continued moving, working jab-cross-kick combinations. Downey fired a crisp right hand and continued drilling Zuniga with middle kicks. Zuniga caught Downey with a well-placed cross. Downey connected with a blazing, scoring left cross.

Round 3: Zuniga continued his proficient movement while Downey stuck to his middle and high kick strategy. Downey peppered jab-cross combinations and worked the knee. Zuniga responded with his own arsenal of punches and kicks. Zuniga teeped Downey with authority. Downey got off a flying knee that sent the Canadian champion into the ropes. Both fighters clinched and began kneeing. Zuniga connected with a hook-low kick combination. Both fighters got in each other's face after the round--neither was willing to back down.

Round 4: Downey deftly grabbed Zuniga's teep. Downey fired another head kick; Zuniga drilled the base leg with a kick of his own. Downey caught Zuniga with a knee to the head. A punch attack ensued by both. Zuniga continued moving, working a proficient teep. Downey unloaded another high right kick. Zuniga was driven back by Downey's knees. Downey's uppercut hit Zuniga flush in the head at the end of the round.

Round 5: An impressive middle kick barrage by the U.S. champion neutralized Zuniga's own offense. Downey landed another textbook uppercut. Zuniga cracked Downey with a scorching kick to the base leg. Both fighters went at it toe-to-toe in center ring! The crowd was on its feet with deafening cheers--neither fighter would back down! What an awesome bout between two awesome fighters!


BOUT 7 - Main Event Heavyweight Division - 210 lbs
Duke RUOFUS-Sit Kongnapa (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Dewey Cooper (Las Vegas One Kicks Gym)
Unanimous Decision (50-44, 50-45, 50-44)

This match featured two of America's finest professional Muaythai fighters. Although Cooper came well-equipped and ready to rumble, RUOFUS' methodical style eventually pressed the K-1 veteran into a retreat-or-be-destroyed mode. RUOFUS clearly dominated the bout, drilling Cooper with middle kicks and low kicks. Despite being outclassed and having taken a brutal beating to the right leg--which left the Las Vegas sensation limping to his corner in between rounds--Cooper's interminable will power and smart corner work kept him in the fight. RUOFUS put on a Muaythai clinic and left the ring victorious; Cooper left the ring defeated, but he won the respect of the crowd for his toughness and great spirit.

Round 1: RUOFUS worked a hard right leg attack. Cooper went for a middle kick but RUOFUS blasted the base leg. RUOFUS teeped. Cooper fired a high kick that was evaded by RUOFUS. RUOFUS countered with a low kick. Cooper landed a solid left cross. RUOFUS teeped, followed by an onslaught of middle and high kicks. RUOFUS powered Cooper back with a big knee strike. RUOFUS landed a right hand. Cooper was hanging tough as the end of the round saw RUOFUS firing a low right leg kick followed by a crisp left leg middle kick.

Round 2: Middle kicks and low left kicks by RUOFUS served as a continuation from the last round; Cooper seemed to be getting frustrated as he was unable to mount a substantial offense. Both fighters clinched. Cooper landed a leg kick; RUOFUS countered with a solid middle kick. RUOFUS distracted Cooper with unpredictable head feint-low kick attacks. Cooper fired a middle kick that was evaded by RUOFUS. The confident RUOFUS was clearly the aggressor.

Round 3: Cooper tried clinching after RUOFUS threw his textbook middle kick. Cooper's scoring leg kick was followed by a scoring leg kick from RUOFUS. RUOFUS grabbed Cooper's teep and blasted the Las Vegas native with a leg kick. Cooper rushed in with punches and would then try to clinch to prevent getting kicked. Cooper was limping painfully at the close of the round.

Round 4: RUOFUS began the round by rolling over the waistband on his shorts, which signified that Cooper was not an easy customer and that it was time to "really get to work." RUOFUS continued to brutalize Cooper's right leg with low kicks, but Cooper just would not go down. Cooper returned a hook-cross combination. RUOFUS cornered Cooper and tapped him with some punches to the head, followed by authoritarian leg kicks. RUOFUS landed a great knee to Cooper's head, which prompted referee Fitzgerald to administer a standing eight count. Cooper continued like a true braveheart.

Round 5: Cooper resorted to rushing in with some punches and tried tying up RUOFUS in a clinch. RUOFUS worked some swift jabs. RUOFUS grabbed Cooper's leg and penetrated with a sound body punch. RUOFUS low kicked again and evaded Cooper's own leg attack. RUOFUS fired the middle kick as the round came to a close.

Milwaukee, WI--This evening of Muay Thai featured an action-packed undercard of amateur bouts, including a three-man "King of the Ring" single elimination middleweight tournament, followed by a spectacular professional main event between Thailand's Kongnapa (four-time Ratchdamnern Stadium Champion & IKF World Jr. Middleweight Champion) and Belarus' Vadim Chamiakin (two-time European champion).  The card also played host to an exciting submission fight between Milwaukee's Adrian Serrano (SFC Light Heavyweight Champion & Extreme Challenge Middleweight Champion) and Muncie, Indiana's Scott O'Dell.  Below is a round-by-round report of the bouts.

BOUT 1
"King of the Ring" Middleweight Tournament Semi-Final
Jim "Knock 'em Down" Downey (Phetnoi) defeated Hutan "Iran Man" Ghojallu (Phetnoi)
Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Round 1:  Downey and Ghojallu began the round with quick low and middle kick exchanges.  Downey worked from center ring while Ghojallu moved continuously along the perimeter.  Both fighters fired solid middle kicks throughout the round.  Downey worked an effective jab-low kick combination.  Both unloaded push kicks to keep each other at bay.

Round 2:  Solid middle kicks landed by Ghojallu to begin the round. Downey picked up the pace and proved to be aggressor.  Downey caught Ghojallu's middle kick and followed up with soundly scoring knee. Strong middle and low kicks were fired by both.  Ghojallu was effective with a jab followed by well-placed right leg low kick.

Round 3:  Ghojallu worked a hard, low right leg kick.  A textbook jab-cross-high kick combination by Downey sent Ghojallu into his own corner.  Downey caught Ghojallu's middle kick, worked to the inside, and landed a flying knee.  Ghojallu exhibited a strong push kick.  Downey caught Ghojallu's leg again, then followed up with a crisp right to the head.

BOUT 2
Womens Welterweight Division
Julie "The" Jackle (Phetnoi) defeated Jenny Van Meter (Midland Muay Thai)
Unaminous Decision (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)

Round 1:  Jackle fired numerous high kicks, while Van Meter employed an onslaught of low kicks.  Both fighters exchanged swift jabs.  Jackle punctuated the round with deft jab-cross combos.  Van Meter caught Jackle's middle kick and proceeded with a scoring cross to the head.

Round 2:  Van Meter worked left and right leg low kicks proficiently. Jackle fired head kicks at will.  Both fighters were in a see-saw battle by mid-round.  Precise jab-cross and cross-jab-cross combinations by Jackle dazed Van Meter at the closure of the round.

Round 3:  Both fighters unloaded a barrage of low kicks.  Jackle cracked Van Meter with a solid head kick-jab-cross combination, which prompted center referee Wichgers to give Van Meter a standing eight count.  Van Meter stuck to the fight with multiple low kicks.

BOUT 3
Junior Welterweight Division 
Nick "The Kick" Hare (Phetnoi) defeated Alessio "Appleton Assassin" Zeal 
(Appleton Muay Thai)
Technical knockout at 1:13 of Round 3

Round 1:  Hare landed a well-timed jab-cross combination.  Zeal fell to the canvas via solid push kick by Hare.  Zeal attempted to keep distance from Hare with a side kick.  Hare scored with a strong right leg head kick.  Zeal delivered an illegal blow to Hare's groin; Hare recovered. Hare moved Zeal back with a penetrating middle kick.  Both fighters clinched, but neither could establish a solid knee attack.  Hare landed low right kick-cross combination.  Zeal caught Hare with a second illegal blow to groin; Hare recovered.  Hare delivered crisp right hand at bell.

Round 2:  Zeal's corner delayed the start of the round because of a contact lens problem.  Hare took Zeal off his feet with a well-placed low kick.  Zeal attempted a hook kick.  Hare landed textbook middle kicks.  Zeal resorted to side kicks to keep distance.  Another right low kick by Hare sent Zeal to the canvas.  Hare sent Zeal retreating with a relentless leg kick attack.  Zeal began limping, while Hare continued stalking.

Round 3:  Hare delivered a head kick with authority.  Zeal missed with a flying front kick.  Hare landed numerous middle kicks at will.  After Zeal delivered third illegal blow to groin, referee Wichgers declared the bout a TKO win for Hare.

BOUT 4
Super Middleweight Division
Harvey "Inca" Grasse (Phetnoi) defeated Aaron Anderson (Sik-Tai)
Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Round 1:  A left low kick followed by a solid cross scored for the southpaw Grasse.  Anderson and Grasse exchanged well-placed push kicks. Grasse landed a smoking hook-cross combination, then continued to press the action with a left head kick attack.  Grasse proved to be the aggressor as he stalked Anderson methodically.

Round 2:  Anderson threw a good push kick.  Grasse was proficient with middle and low left legged kicks.  Grasse caught Anderson's leg and sent him to the canvas.  A jab-cross-middle kick combination by Grasse exemplified his domination; Anderson exhibited great resilience.

Round 3:  Grasse pressured Anderson with low kicks.  Both fighters got into a clinch and began knee attacks.  A solid hook by Grasse was followed by a hard middle kick from Anderson.  Grasse increased the tempo of the fight with more punch-middle kick combinations.

BOUT 5
Submission Fight
Adrian Serrano (Phetnoi/Serrano's Freestyle Grappling and Jiu-Jitsu) defeated Scott O'Dell (Muncie Gym)
Arm bar tap-out at 3:40

The match began with lateral movement by both fighters.  Serrano sprawled and took the larger O'Dell down.  Serrano worked his way into O'Dell's guard.  Serrano peppered a number of palm strikes to O'Dell's body and head.  O'Dell managed to get a leg up on Serrano, which sent the fight back to stand-up style.  O'Dell attempted several leg kicks. Serrano deftly took O'Dell down again.  Serrano got into the side mount.  O'Dell thwarted Serrano's knee attacks to the head and body. O'Dell worked palm strikes to Serrano's body.  Serrano went far into O'Dell's guard;  O'Dell tied up Serrano.  Serrano managed to push out of O'Dell's hold, grabbed O'Dell's arm, rolled out, and applied a textbook arm bar.

BOUT 6
"King of the Ring" Middleweight Tournament Final
Jim "Knock 'em Down" Downey (Phetnoi) defeated Jose Lopes (Sik-Tai)
Fight stopped because of equipment delay after Round 1

Round 1:  Downey worked a left low kick.  Lopes retaliated with a hard punch combo.  Downey countered with jab-cross fire of his own.  Downey proceeded to clinch and knee with Lopes.  At the end of the round Lopes complained of a displaced contact lens.  The Sik-Tai corner could not resolve the problem in due time and, therefore, referee Wichgers had to stop the bout.

BOUT 7
IKF World Junior Middleweight Championship
Kongnapa (Phetnoi) defeated Vadim Chamiakin (Minsk Athletic Club)
Knockout at 1:53 of Round 2

Round 1:  Kongnapa delivered lightning fast middle kicks to the stocky Chamiakin, followed by penetrating left crosses.  Chamiakin caught Kongnapa with an uppercut to the chin.  Kongnapa countered with a smile and proceeded with his dominating middle kick-jab-cross combinations.

Round 2:  Kongnapa landed a number of leg kicks with much authority. Kongnapa continued with blazing middle kicks and crippled the right leg of the game Chamiakin with well-placed, brutal low kicks.  Chamiakin fell to his knee and could not stand before referee Wichgers counted him out.

Here are the quick results from Saturday night's spectacular Muay Thai event, which was promoted by Duke RUOFUS.  Unfortunate for you if you missed this show!  Every fight was a war, and from ding to dong it was kaboom kabap time!  Don't miss the next show, "King of the Ring," which will be held Saturday, September 18, at the same venue.
 

Womens Junior Featherweight Bout
Rachel Thomas (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Ashleigh Bond (Louisville Muay Thai)
Decision
 

Lightweight Bout
"G.I." Joe Tarman (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Bryan Helfrich (Dixon Extreme Team)
Decision
 

Cruiserweight Bout
Christian "King Cobra" Toleque (Indianapolis Siam Gym) defeated "Bad" Brad Fowler (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym)
Stoppage
 

Middleweight Exhibition
"Cuddly" George Buse vs. Hutan "Iran Man" Ghojallu
Exhibition Draw
 

Light Heavyweight Submission Bout
Adrian Serrano (Milwaukee, WI) defeated Pat Pytko (Chicago, IL)
Tap-Out, Armbar
 

Junior Middleweight Bout
Jim "Knock 'em Down" Downey (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated "Smokin" Joe Zcyhowka (Winnipeg Sik Tai)
Decision
5 ROUNDS OF INTENSE, FAST-PACED MUAY THAI!  GREAT JOB, GUYS!
 

Heavyweight Bout
Jason "Roadblock" Johnson (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Guiseppe "The Godfather" Denatale (Winnipeg Sik Tai)
Stoppage
AWESOME HARD-HITTING ACTION BY BOTH FIGHTERS!

 

Thanks to all the sponsors, fans, fighters, and crew for making this another top-notch event.  When the videotape of this event comes out, be sure to order it--a great addition to any fight fan's video collection!  See you on September 18 for more Milwaukee Muay Thai Madness!!

Here are some quick results from tonight's great Muay Thai action!  In addition to an action-packed card of kickboxing, local favorite Adrian Serrano (Extreme Middleweight Champion) got it on against Lexington, Kentucky's Charles Lewis in a submission rules match.  Here are the results:
 

Womens Exhibition
Julie Jackle (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) vs. Rachel Thomas (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym)
Exhibition Draw

 

This proved to be a great match up with a lot of action!  Rachel was poised and relaxed.  Julie delivered a consistent middle kick that kept Rachel at bay.  Rachel and Julie put together impressive punches!  Great job, gals!
 
 

Junior Middleweight Collision
Todd Milanowski (Madison Tjakai Gym) defeated Soun "S.V." Vongphakdy (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym)
Majority Decision

 

If this fight had to be summed up with one word, that word would be "WOW!!"  Spectactular action was seen by the audience, as S.V. came to life with a potent knee attack.  Todd, on the other hand, exhibited great movement and a right hand that was crispier than the cereal that goes snap-crackle-pop!  Fatigue hit both fighters later in the fight, but these two put on a superb show!
 
 

Welterweight Extravaganza
Joey "Baby-Faced Assassin" Corro (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Mike de Acevedo (Minneapolis Singpraveh Gym)
Unanimous Decision

 

This was a solid technical fight; both fighters came out relaxed and picked their shots well.  Joey delivered impressive punch-kick combos, but Mike weathered the storm.  Mike picked up the pace in the second round, but in the third was knocked down with a right hand from the Baby-Faced Assassin.  Superb action by both fighters!  We certainly hope to see these two fight again in the near future!
 
 

Junior Lightweight Contest
Russ Mapue (Winnipeg Sik-Tai Gym) defeated Jimmie "Jonruk" Chanthavong (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym)
KO - 1:03 of 1st round

 

This match exemplified the fact that dynamite comes in small packages.  Russ picked his shots very well and landed some hard blows, while Jimmie did not seem to find his range.  What a barnburner!
 
 

Featherweight Battle
Nat McIntyre (Minneapolis Singpraveh Gym) defeated Josh "Little Kong" Tarman (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym)
KO - 2:22 of 2nd round

 

This was another match illustrating that dynamite comes in small packages!  Nat consistently unloaded a relentless right cross to Josh's head.  Josh showed that he has one strong chin and a lot of true grit; Little Kong fought back with tremendous heart.  Nat ended the fight with a hard kick to the head of Josh.  We certainly hope to see more of these two Midwest athletes soon!
 
 

Light Heavyweight Challenge
Brian "Bad Boy" Fowler (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Kham Vilaykeo (Winnipeg Sik-Tai Gym)
TKO - 1:08 of 3rd round

 

Brian put on constant pressure, but Kham responded well.  After Kham accidentally caught Brian with a shot to the groin, Brian turned on the afterburners and made referee (Al Wichgers) give the Canadian a standing eight count.  In the third round, Brian put together spectacular combos which prompted the referee to stop the fight.  We tip our hats to Kham, for not only did he perform very well in his first fight, but he also showed a lot of resilience.  Keep your eyes open for both these fine kickboxers!  Congrats, Brian!
 
 

Super Light Heavyweight Showdown
Derek "T.N.T." Yuen (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Larry "Razor" Sharpe (Winnipeg Sik-Tai Gym)
Unanimous Decision

 

Derek and Larry really fired the crowd up with their "interactive" Ram Muays!  Derek symbolized shooting Larry via bow and arrow; Larry countered Derek's gesture by symbolically catching the arrow in mid-flight and then breaking it over his knee.  With the tension set between these two warriors and an electrified crowd ready to see a war, the fight began.  Both fighters fired crisp kicks and punches.  The end of the second round was a veritable knee fest!  Both showed a lot of heart, as fatigue set in during the third round.  Derek delivered a crowd-pleasing head kick toward the end of the third round.  Great job, gents!  Congrats to Derek!
 
 

Submission Match
Adrian Serrano (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) defeated Charles Lewis (Lexington, Kentucky)
Arm Bar - 1:57 into 10 minute match

 

Adrian deftly worked his way inside Charles' guard, rolled out, and was able to get the free arm.  Short and sweet.  Adrian then offered to go at it again with Charles, but Charles declined.  Congrats to Adrian for winning and to Charles for stepping up to the challenge.  Also, congrats go to Adrian's ring escort girls for carrying his title belts very nicely.
 
 

Junior Welterweight Main Event!
Richard Kostuck (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Omar Chebali (Morocco Sitan Gym)
TKO - Unable to answer bell to 2nd round

 

Richard (Intercontinental Junior Welterweight Champion) peppered scoring kicks and punches against the game Moroccan champ.  Richard connected with a vicious head kick at the bell that sent Omar to the canvas.  Despite being a short fight, it was packed with action.  Congrats, Rich!  Also, thanks go to Omar for making the trip all the way to Milwaukee to fight.

Nearly 50 amateur kickboxers converged in Milwaukee to "walk the walk" and prove themselves as the best in the midwest.  In a total of 20 bouts, over 40 hard-fought rounds were pounded out to the delight of the crowd.  The kickboxers exhibited true grit and undying spirit.  However, only a select group of full contact and Muay Thai fighters advanced to the IKF Nationals (to be held later this year in Las Vegas).  Round-by-round coverage of the evening finals and non-tournament matches can be seen below.  Many thanks go to EVERYONE who helped to make this a quality event, including all the great sponsors:  Ringside, Bally Total Fitness, Balistreri's, Bell Ambulance, Amelia's, Herro's Sports Page, Global Machine, Body Ritual, Pitch's Miss Katies Diner, Teamsters Local 344 & 200, Comedy Cafe, and ARG Machining.  Those kickboxers who fought to advance to Nationals are indicated below; walkover winners can be seen (in the near future) at the IKF website.  Congratulations to ALL the fighters for "walking the walk!"

On to the results...
 

IKF FEATHERWEIGHT MUAY THAI EXHIBITION (NON-TOURNAMENT)
Josh Tarman (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) vs. Jimmie Chantavong (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym)
Exhibition Draw

 

Round 1:  Both fighters started off the action with leg sweeps.  Nice punch-kick combos by both.  Josh and Jimmie exchanged knees toward the end of the round.  Jimmie was very relaxed; Josh showed great composure.

Round 2:  After catching a kick thrown by Josh, Jimmie got airborne with a great flying knee!  Josh worked a good knee attack.  Jimmie and Josh had great low kick exchanges!

Round 3:  Both fighters really picked up the pace!  Josh was clinching well.  Jimmie unloaded some knees.  Josh showed great strength and Jimmie showed a lot of composure.  Great expo, guys!

Round 1:  Kevin delivered a hard round kick to the body.  Avind kept Kevin at bay with a commanding side kick.  Kevin closed the gap and unloaded solid right hands.  Avind keenly ducked Kevin's spin backfist.

Round 2:  Kevin unloaded another solid right leg round kick to the body.  Kevin connected with a left hook.  Avind kept moving and unleashed a good defensive side kick.  Kevin continued to set the pace of the fight.

Round 3:  Avind was given a standing eight count from referee Al Wichgers following a punch barrage from Kevin.  Kevin then began working ax kicks from all angles, firing them from the inside and outside.  Avind stayed tough against a more experienced Kevin.  Way to go, guys!  This match was a real sizzler!

 

Round 1:  What a fight!  Both fighters are undefeated, and neither wanted to give up any ground.  Jason and Christian began working knee attacks.  Jason threw a big right hand that barely missed.  Both fighters were big, ripped, and in great shape!

Round 2:  Christian was relaxed.  Jason caught a kick thrown by Christian and then went to work on his supporting leg.  The crowd was really fired up, and so were the fighters!  Jason unloaded a solid low kick followed by a well-timed right hand.  Both these guys dug in deeply!

Round 3:  Great punch-low kick combo by "Roadblock!"  Jason then followed up with a knee attack.  Christian peppered a swift jab.  Considering how hard both worked, one would never have guessed that this was an "exhibition!"  Best wishes to both of you at Nationals!

Round 1:  Rick exhibited good punches.  Brett landed a solid body kick.  Rick dropped Brett with a merciless uppercut at 51 seconds.  Yet another sizzler of a match!  Congratulations on going to Nationals to represent the Super Heavyweight Full Contact Division, Rick!

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IKF SUPER LIGHWEIGHT FULL CONTACT REGIONAL FINAL
Heath Fonnest defeated Srinu Yeshwant
Unanimous Decision

 

Round 1:  Great movement by both fighters!  Srinu stuck to Heath.  Srinu landed a hard right hand.  Pete, who fought as a southpaw, exhibited an impressive armamentarium of kicks.

Round 2:  Pete fired a great left round kick followed by a spinning backfist.  Srinu kept moving and remained relentless.  Good round for both fighters.

Round 3:  Pete set the pace with a solid side kick and left cross!  Pete then caught Srinu in the head with a front kick.  Srinu showed great heart.  As with the other full contact bouts, this was a sizzler of a match.  Congratulations on going to Nationals to represent the Super Lightweight Full Contact Division, Heath!

Round 1:  What an action-packed fight between these two Phetnoi fighters!  Both began clinching.  Tieng unloaded a solid right hand.  Johnny showed great quickness with his left switch kick to Tieng's head.

Round 2:  Both began clinching again.  "Baby Boy Bomber" dropped the bomb with a right low kick; Tieng returned the favor with a right hand counter.  Both these guys were fighting hard; the crowd really got into this one!

Round 3:  Both fighters really poured it on and proved that they were in great shape!  Tieng peppered solid right middle kicks.  Johnny unleashed a penetrating right hand.  The round ended with clinching and knees by both fighters.  Awesome fight, guys!  Congratulations on going to Nationals to represent the Super Lightweight Muay Thai Division, Johnny!

Round 1:  Can you say sizzler?  These guys sure can!  Nick constantly pressed forward.  K.C. fired a solid right round kick to the head.

Round 2:  Good left-right combos by K.C. and his "Punching Sunshine Band!"  Nick kept pressing forward.  Both fighters were continuously on the move!

Round 3:  K.C. seemed to frustrate Nick with his movement and counters.  Nick let the haymakers fly at the close of the round.  Congratulations on going to Nationals to represent the Light Welterweight Full Contact Division, K.C.!