USKA KICKBOXING'S
STUDENT PRESENTATION AWARDS
2007

Well here we are again with the presentation awards for 2007. Again I have deliberated and taken great time in choosing my award winners trying to take everything into account with my decisions.
You must bear in mind that these decisions are based on a whole year of training or in some cases as long as the student has been training at the USKA gym.

Before we move onto the Student awards I’d just like to take a little time to acknowledge and award a few people who play major roles in making USKA as successful as it is.

The first appreciation award goes to our web site designer Mrs Julie Brunning who does a great job maintaining and updating uskakickboxing.com always managing to come up with new ideas and looks to keep it one of the most popular club martial arts websites in it’s field.
Updates have been slow lately but that has been down to me being slow sending information and not Julie.
We are hoping 2008 will be a big year for the website with many new thing in the pipeline being planned for it.
I and all the students and parents at USKA thank you for your hard work.

Mrs USKAKICKBOXING.COM……….., Mrs Julie Brunning

The second appreciation award goes to a guy that works endlessly for the students at the USKA gym in every way to make them better kick boxers. As well as being an excellent coach, corner man and gym handy man he also works behind the scenes to help improve facilities of the gym in ways that most people here do not even know about.
He played a key role in relieving coaching duties from me in some of our fighters from the gym’s key fights during the year one of which was Qasim’s ISKA World title fight in July.
For that fight he would accompany Qas on his long and gruelling runs as well as taking time out from his busy work schedule to take him on the pads and oversee his training in his daytime training sessions.
He is also very active helping coach the little ninja’s class which he is passionate about knowing that they are the future of the sport.
I am very proud to present this award to someone I class as a good friend and a key player in the success of the USKA fighters at the gym.

The One and only………..The Mighty………..Sean Quinn

The first student award now goes to someone who has shown real improvement and maturity this year in the gym going from someone that would mess about every time my back was turned into an bonafide ISKA British Champion.
A slow burner who has been training with me for a fair few years now has at last started to show his true potential and what he is capable of.
A very active tournament schedule has at last put him in line for his first BLCC title shot early in the new year and I'm sure if he continues the way he is going he has a very good chance of winning it. He knows it’s all about maintaining concentration and training hard and with that the rewards will come.

The winner of this award…………………. ‘Nitro’ Noor Muhammed

The next award goes to one of our beginners who I feel has put in the time and effort on his classes since rejoining us mid year.
Passing his red belt grade with a respectful mark in September but more importantly his application and consistency to his training that will serve him well as he moves through the grades and into his sparring.
A genuinely nice guy that is a pleasure to teach.

……………………………….........................Mr Ramzan Amersey Lal

Next a junior fighter who has had a good year in the ring despite having some ups and down in the consistency of his training.
After his first ring title fight for the BLCC English title ended in disappointment losing by majority decision he bounced back to later to capture the BLCC Midland title and also the ISKA British title in two really good performances.
He also travelled down to Dundee at two days notice in September to face the now EFK British Champion Regis Sugden and was what most people feel hard done by not to get the decision in that clash.
This guy has all the tools but still is not fully fulfilling his potential due to a 100% lack of commitment to his training.
It is for me very frustrating knowing I have a potential World beater training at my gym but one that is reluctant to give his all to his game.
Hopefully this will change in 2008 and he will show everyone else what I already know he is capable of.

………………………………...........Mr Ridwan ‘Rampage’ Khan

Moving on now to one of our new fighters. This guy has shown excellent commitment to his training making sure come rain or shine that he is down here putting in his gym time. When he first started on the boxing classes I thought to myself that he was going to be a bit of a brawler but with time he has shown that he has skills to go along with his aggression that has seen him go unbeaten in his first three ring light continuous bouts.
He is the kind of guy that will ask questions and always look for where he is going wrong which accelerates him down his learning curve and is why I believe we have seen so much improvement in him over his short time with us.
Again, expecting big things from him in 2008.

……………………………….......Mr Mushtaq ‘MUSHY’ Younis

Next up a young lady who has also raised her game this year after a particularly hot cold year in 2006. As a student moves through the grades more is expected of them and with this in mind I have been tougher on the assessment of the senior grades at this presentation.
In this case more focus and commitment to her training has seen her pick up the British open Championship belt along side the ISKA British title and she has featured in some of the USKA light continuous bouts of the year often against opponents twice her size.
Away from the ring she has just picked up her Brown belt grade and in the new year moves into what will undoubtedly be the most important stage of her career so far with black belt looming and potential title shots around the corner.

……………………………….......Miss Stacey ‘Shotgun’ Richards

Another one of our junior fighters now who I believe potentially could be the best of the lot.
One thing is separating this kid from the title belts and championship glory and that is commitment. Don't get me wrong, he trains hard (in between causing trouble that is) but has still not shown me the ‘nothing else matters’ desire apart from training and fighting which is letting his opponents off lightly and stopping him from truly fulfilling his potential.
When he gets his act together he is going to be a serious force to be reckoned with. I really do hope that it will happen in 2008

The one and only (Thankfully) ……………………..Mr Harun ‘Hurricane’ Khan

To a fighter now who is fulfilling all his potential in the ring and then some.
With a style that is well above his years he has tore through his opposition remaining unbeaten at USKA and having many respected instructors comment on just how talented this young man is.
The highlight of his year was winning the WPKC English title belt in October to add to his British open title belt that he had won in April.
These I’m sure will be only the first of many title belt to Insha Allah (God Willing) come his way next year.
I would like to see him dedicate himself to his technical work the same way he has done to his fighting that will make him an all round force to be reckoned with right the way up to the top.
Without doubt one of my favourite fighters to watch………………………….

……………………………….........Mr Zak ‘Attack’ Rahman

To a fighter now who has had what can only be described as an amazing year in the ring!

In February storming through the opposition to lift the WAKO British title in Nottingham. In March lifting the BLCC English title belt with a second round stoppage over Derby's Musadak Rizwaan . In April he flew to Hungary to the ISKA European Championships to lift a bronze medal.
In July he hade his full contact debut winning a unanimous decision against an opponent two years older than him. In September he accepted the challenge to fight the Scottish Champion Paul Keen all the way in Dundee for the EFK British title and systematically dismantled him winning by second round stoppage to win his second British title belt. He didn’t have to wait long for his next British title belt in October beating former World Champion Sam Allan by unanimous points decision in front of his home Birmingham crowd and in early November added his forth British title this time winning the ISKA title destroying his Welsh opposition with ease. Last week after yet another opponent failed to show to fight Reiss he was awarded the BLCC British title making him an unprecedented five times British Champion and undisputedly the best fighter at his age and weight in the country. His achievements in the ring has earned him European title shot in the new year and one that I believe he will go on to win on his way to God Willing World Championship glory at the ISKA Championships in the Czech Republic in August.
The amazing thing is with him is that although we have seen him improve dramatically we have still not seen the best of him with still a good 30 - 40% in the tank.
He’s promised me that 2008 is going to be his year, getting back on the technical classes to work towards his black belt along side doing what he does best in the ring. I for one can’t wait.

The Relentless………………………..Mr Reiss Larvin

Runner up for Kids student of the year now and we move on to an all rounder who gets involved in everything that goes on at the USKA gym. As well as a great attendance record this girl is a testament to hard work and commitment and has an understanding and recognition of the syllabus that is second to none. As well as the technical classes and the grading work she has competed at nearly all the competitions notching up a respectable amount of success building up a nice little fight record.
As well as her own personal kickboxing development what separates her from the rest is her willingness to travel and support the other USKA fighters irrespective of where they are competing, She is the ultimate team player and USKA supporter and now also helps to coach the little ninja’s class on a Wednesday evening.
Even though she had a busy year with exams and school commitments it has been business as usual at the gym and you can set your clock by the time she walks through the door.

The award goes to…………………………..Miss Megan Kelly.

Runner up in the Adults now with a guy who consistently year in year out is in or around this position.
He has steadily improved this year showing a physical maturity that has seen him cruise to three straight full contact wins all coming by way of KO!
He has also continued his winning run in light continuous winning the British Ring open Championship, The WAKO British Championship, The ISKA British Championship and the BLCC British Championship. That’s an amazing four British titles all in the same year.
Away from the ring this unassuming guy gets on with business week in week out in the gym and is always there to help others which continues to make him one of the most popular members of the USKA team.
He keeps on with and puts as much effort in to his technical classes as he always has done and in time that will make him one of only a few qualified USKA black belts.
Although he is a great fighter this guys biggest and best feature is his humility, Most fighters lack this quality and it is one that will take him a long way, not just in martial arts but life in general.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this guy is really a pleasure to teach and is a role model that all the kids at the USKA gym should aspire to be like.

I give you……………………………..Jake ‘Rattlesnake’ Richards!

The big one now and onto the junior USKA student of the year award.
Ok, I’m not going to try to drag this one out because I’m sure you guys know already who has won it. Mark ‘The Killer Kicker’ Sedgwick has an appetite for martial arts that is very rarely seen in someone his age. His whole life revolves around kickboxing and he is one tracked in terms of knowing what his goals are and what he needs to do to achieve them.
He is consistent, trains hard in all aspects of his training and gives 100% 100% of the time in his pursuit of perfection.
His record speaks for itself with over 30 straight ring victories and countless titles that has confirmed him as being the number one fighter at his age and weight in the country.
If I could bottle what this kid has and sell it I would have a conveyer belt of World champions being churned out of the USKA gym with him having the perfect DNA to what makes a good student.
The bad news for everyone else is that unless he wakes up tomorrow morning and decides he wants to try a different sport he has set the standard for kids at this club and has his name preliminary on this award for many years to come.
You want to catch him, you need to raise your game, simple as that.

USKA kids student of the year 2007 for the second year running
.…………….Mark ‘The Killer Kicker’ Sedgwick

And now the USKA adult student of the year.
Last year when he won this award and I read out his resume it took every ones breath away. This year it’s going to literally knock you out.
2007 was the year of the Dream!
It began in early February with Qasim stepping up to the plate and destroying Irish Champion Seam Commisky by 3rd round KO to capture the ISKA Super Lightweight British Championship. One week later Qasim adds the WAKO version of the title beating Scottish Champion Ian McDiarmid by unanimous points decision.
In March as a warm up for a European title he knocked out IFA’s Wam Bam Shammi Rauf in the second round in front of Wam Bam’s home crowd and then moved on at the start of April to travel to Hungary and win his second European light continuous title at the ISKA European Championships in Sventes.
On his return from Hungary the week after he easily out pointed late replacement Irish fighter James Dunphy to win the ISKA Full contact version of the title and then in May consolidated his status as number one Super lightweight in Europe beating Portuguese Champion Paulo Relvas by second round body shot knockout for the Golden belt version of the title.
Being number 1 in Europe Qasim finally gets his shot at a World title in July taking on French Champion Galaoui Momo for the ISKA world crown. After a hard fought five rounds and without doubt the hardest fight of Qasim’s career so far he was crowned Champion by unanimous decision and at last he had achieved his goal of becoming a World Champ.
Qasim after winning his World title took a well earned rest from the ring and as offers were coming in for him to turn professional it was decided that he would have one more Amateur fight and go out on a big one facing another current World Champion in Latvia’s Artur Ahmetov for the unified WPKC version of the title.
Qasim dominant and impressive over the tough Latvian won a unanimous decision and becomes a double World Champion and arguably Britain’s best ever amateur fighter.
Three weeks after his second World title win he makes his professional debut against Scottish Champion Ronnie Clark who brought with him to the ring an unbeaten record of 13 fights with most of those wins coming by way of KO. Unfazed and knowing his ability Qasim rose to the challenge and again proved his toughness winning a unanimous points decision to the accolade of many of the countries top fight critics.
In December Qasim climbs through the ropes for his second Pro fight and takes less than one round to knock out prospect Davis Kamara with a brutal head kick.
Also in December Qasim found himself with a big feature in Martial Arts Illustrated and on the front cover of Fighters Magazine which are the two biggest martial arts publications for ring sports in the UK.
The Dream remains unbeaten in over 8 years of competition and is still only just starting out on his journey at 18 years of age.
Ok, enough about Qasim the fighter, now lets talk about Qasim the student. Qasim with all his belts and all his fame still remains one of if not the hardest worker in the gym. His success has not come easy and he has worked hard and put in the hours of sweat and toil in the gym to gain his rewards.
He is also a team player and has helped many of the younger fighters improve not only by providing a source of inspiration to them but by always being on hand to physically push them and bring the best out in them.
He has also just started on his journey as a coach and instructor and hopefully in the new year at some point will be taking his full black belt and then opening up his own club to pass on his knowledge.
It is hard to get to the top but even harder to stay there but Qasim has proved that it is possible if you want it bad enough.

For the third year running and adult USKA student of the year 2007
.……………Qasim ‘The Dream’ Nisar

USKA students of the year 2007 - Mark Sedgwick and Qasim Nisar

USKA KICKBOXING'S
END OF YEAR SUPERMAN COMPETITION
2007

With such a busy competition schedule in 2007 we did not have a slot to stage a Superman competition and a whole year had past since the last decathlon of 10 body shattering events.
Many of this years competitors were new to the competition format and went in blind not fully knowing what to expect but it did not stop them turning up in their numbers to support the club to participate.
A great day was had by all with as always everyone giving their all and I'm sure paying the price the following day with their achy breaky bodies.
With the success of this event we will look to stage another early in the new year and not leave it so long this time to once again push people to their limits in pursuit of Superman status.

The event list

Event 1
Squat Thrusts

Event 2
Line Jumps / Dips

Event 3
Shuttle Swim

Event 4
Standing Jump

Event 5
Sit Ups

Event 6
2 Mat Crawl / Under and Overs

Event 7
2 Mat Sprint

Event 8
Ski Squat

Event 9
Penguin Walks / Boat Rows

Event 10
Shuttle Sprints

The result listings are as follows

8's N under's

1st Place: Anmol Kohinoor (34 points)
2nd Place: Alimah Irfan (27 points)
3rd Place: Bilal Akhtar (25 points)

9-11 Years

1st Place: Adam Ejaz (34 points)
2nd Place: Kieran Sedgwick (29 points)
3rd Place: Noor Muhammed (29 points)

12-14 Years

1st Place: Mark Sedgwick (49 points)
2nd Place: Zak Rahman (30 points)
3rd Place: Aahdam Amjad (27 points)

Ladies

1st Place: Megan Kelly (45 points)
2nd Place: Miriam Khan (33 points)
3rd Place: Stacey Richards (29 points)

Mens

1st Place: Qasim Nisar (39 points)
2nd Place: Jake Richards (35 points)
3rd Place: Reiss Larvin (24 points)

Competitor Role of honour

Amina Irfan, Aadam Bansal, Ishaaq Bansal, Iesaa Bansal, Samiya Junaid, Abu Bakr Junaid, Khuzaymah Douglas, Isa Hanif, Kaamil Mudhir, Haroon Khan, Haris Khan, Ryan Bailey, Anisa Irfan, Kazim Pardhan, Ridwan Khan, Aneesa Sultana, Zaynah Batool, Anika Hussain, Zohra Pardhan, Ashleigh Quinn, Humdaan Hussain, Hishaam Hussain, Abraar Hussain, Mushtaq Younis,
Ramzan Lal, Imran Hussain.

Contender Championship Series - event 4
Sunday 16th December 2007
Solihull Combat Sports Centre, Birmingham.

Solihull Combat Sports Centre in Birmingham hosted it's latest Ring Light Continuous event on Sunday 16th December and despite it being so close to Christmas brought in pre entrees of over 130 competitors from no less than 18 different clubs. 8 of those clubs new to BLCC Competition.
The competition series has become somewhat of a flagship for BLCC with it being the home of the first ever British Light Continuous Council Competition back in December 2006 and that is highlighted with the amount of pre entrees with what seems like everyone wanting to be part of it.
Despite what seemed to be a flu epidemic sweeping the nation and a number of no shows and pull outs on the day the show went ahead pretty much on time and ran without hold up to a fight card of 55 bouts of Light Continuous Kickboxing.

Top of the bill on the day saw WKA World Champion and Liverpool Kickboxing's Thomas Wilson take on ISKA British Champion Curtis Jones from TKA gym in Tamworth for the BLCC British title. These two classy operators treated the crowd to light continuous at it's best with Curtis just not quite able to bridge the gap leaving Thomas a well deserved unanimous points winner.

Another BLCC British Champion was crowned on the day in USKA kickboxing's 'Relentless' Reiss Larvin after for the third time in succession his scheduled opponent did not show up for the title match up. With three separate opponents all letting Reiss down in three separate BLCC competitions the decision was taken to award Reiss the vacant belt for all his hard training and preparation.
Reiss's Light Continuous record stands at 38 fights, 35 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw and 1 no contest and he already holds 4 British titles for the WAKO, ISKA, WPKC and the EFK so his class is undisputable.
Although Reiss would have preferred to win the title in the ring he and his coach were quick to add that they would be happy to defend against anyone in his weight and age class without exception.
EFK president Master Goff Bates from County Durham made the presentation in the ring.

Promoters Paul Gilmore and Neil Kelly would like to thank all the clubs in attendance and their spectators (for the most part) in making it a really enjoyable day had by all.
We would also like to whole heartedly thank the officials and helpers on the day who without their help could not have possibly have run as smoothly as it did.

The next Contender Championship Series event is planned for March with a date to be set in the very near future. Keep you eyes on the forthcoming events page of this site for more details.

USKA results from the day are listed below.

1: Mushtaq Younis (USKA) Vs Richard Cartwright (Solihull Combat) - Win to Mushtaq

2: Qasim Ali (USKA) Vs Brett Buston (Force 1) - Win to Qasim

3: Isa Hanif (USKA) Vs Hamza Bashir (Ace Kickboxing) - Win to Isa

4: Harun Khan (USKA) Vs Connor Goodchild (Force 1) - Win to Harun

5: Noor Muhammed (USKA) Vs Scott Rankin (Liverpool) - Win to Scott

6: Ilyas Hussain (USKA) Vs Ainey Doherty (Solihull Combat) - DRAW

7: Imran Hussain (USKA) Vs Lewis Buston (Force 1) - Win to Imran

8: Adam Ejaz (USKA) Vs Ellis Blake (TKA) - Win to Ellis

9: Ridwan Khan (USKA) Vs Kieran Lomax (Black Cobra) - Win to Ridwan

10: Zak Rahman (USKA) Vs Taylor Hunt (MASAC) - Win to Zak

11: Qasim Nisar (USKA) Vs Lee Mason (Stoke Lau Gar) - WIn to Qasim

12: Jake Richards (USKA) Vs Ben Johnson (Stoke Lau Gar) - Win to Jake

13: Mark Sedgwick (USKA) Vs Callum Hawthorn (Solihull Combat) (DEMO)

14: Aahdam Amjad (USKA) Vs Andrew Castle (TKO) - Win to Aahdam

15: Stacey Richards (USKA) Vs Megan Kelly (USKA) - DEMO

BLCC BRITISH TITLE PRESENTATION - 16-17 YEARS / 65-70KG
'Relentless' Reiss Larvin (USKA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhnchHCNQYQ

Grading Sunday 9th December 2007
Congratulations to all the successful graders on Sunday. You will receive your new belts and have your licences returned on your next gym session. Well done all
Haider Quershi	RED BELT	58 / C-
Tauheed Din	RED BELT	54 / C-
Aahdam Amjad	RED BELT	73 / B-
Abraar Hussain	RED BELT	76 / B-
Aleem Karim	WHITE BELT	66 / C+
Louis Regan	WHITE BELT	55 / C-
Muhammed Ilyas Hussain	YELLOW BELT	63 / C
Zakir Rahman	YELLOW BELT	73 / B-
Ben Yameen Hussain	YELLOW BELT	50 / C-
Visakan Vairavamoorthy	YELLOW BELT	72 / B-
Harun Khan	GREEN BELT	76 / B-
Ridwan Khan	PURPLE BELT	71 / B-
Megan Kelly	BLUE BELT	74 / B-
Stacey Richards	BROWN BELT	67 / C+
Sonny Parmar	BROWN BELT	51 / C-
* STAR GRADER *
Mark Sedgwick	PURPLE BELT	98 / A

JESTERS KICKBOXING GYM in association with SHOWSPORT INTERNATIONAL
Proudly present
ISKA BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP KICKBOXING
at the PAV NIGHTCLUB
on SATURDAY 1st DECEMBER 2007

On Saturday 1st December 2007 Jesters kickboxing gym in conjunction with Showsport International promoted a card of Championship kickboxing sponsored by AK construction in Derby.
The show at the Pav Nightclub in Matlock was thrown into jeopardy the evening before and the morning of the event when pull outs, injuries and sickness affected many of the fighters on the card and leaving promoters Paul Hennessy and Dale Wood a last minute mission to re juggle the line up in order for the show to go ahead.

USKA Kickboxing had two Full Contact fighters pre matched on the show in 'Relentless' Reiss Larvin and Qasim 'The Dream' Nisar but unfortunately due to the pull outs Reiss's opponent failed to show up for the fight and instead he had to settle for a Light Continuous bout against a less experienced fighter Dan Cooper from the home Jesters gym.
Qasim Nisar in his second Professional Full Contact fight was matched against the capable Davis Kamara from the Kokoro gym in Acrington which thankfully was unaffected by the changes. The 28 year old former boxer looked in great shape and was coming of a good win the week before and jumped at the chance of trying to add Qasim to his list of victims and enhancing his reputation in the process.

Reiss was up first for USKA against Dan Cooper and although Reiss the more experienced of the two fighters there was always a chance the de-motivated Reiss could take Dan lightly and perform under par.
Dan however had nothing to lose in against Reiss and everything to gain if he could upset the applecart and pull off the upset.

'Relentless' Reiss Larvin (USKA) Vs Dan Cooper (Jesters Gym)
3 x 1 1/2 minute rounds Light Continuous

ROUND 1
Reiss starts the round very relaxed and floats techniques in from the outside finding his range on Dan who understandably is making a cautious start. Reiss is using his jab to good effect and building on it by finding angles with his other techniques around it. Reiss fights the whole round going forward but is careful not to smother his work and give Dan a chance he does not already have. Round 1 empathically to Reiss with Dan unable to land once.

ROUND 2
Reiss starts the second round very loose and gets his kicks into gear straight away throwing a left leg spin kick that whistles past the head of Dan. He picks Dan off using straight line to round kicks clocking up the points but still being respectful of his opponents inexperience and keeping the contact to a minimum. Reiss moves in toe to toe now still picking of his man and just moving his head and twisting his body enough not to get hit back in return. The round finishes and it another one big to Reiss as he makes his way back to his corner.

ROUND 3
Reiss turned on the skill in the 3rd round showing good footwork, defence and angles to once again step it up a gear without hurting his opponent. With Dan for most of the round on the defensive he was unable to land anything meaningful of his own and with safety first in mind trued to move his way out of trouble and not engage for much of the round.
The round ends and it is no surprise when Reiss is announced unanimously the winner by the judges in as one side a contest as you are ever likely to witness.

So ok, maybe it was a forgone conclusion but the nature and control of Reiss's victory very impressive nonetheless. It's all about exposure letting people know about you in this game and Reiss certainly did that impressing every one in the Matlock crowd with his high level of skill. It also helped to soften the disappointment of the latest in a long line of pull outs and no shows against the USKA man.

Next up for USKA was 2 X unbeaten amateur World Champion Qasim 'The Dream' Nisar in his 2nd Professional contest against Davis Kamara from the Kokoro gym in Acrington. Davis was familiar with Qasim and his coach and Instructor Jason Curtis had been hunting the match before hand feeling his man had more than enough tools to off rail Qasim and put the first loss on his record.
Qasim in good shape was unfazed having heard the same thing many times before with all his opponents thus far coming up short when they were faced with the reality of the task.

Qasim 'The Dream' Nisar (USKA) Vs Davis Kamara (Kokoro Gym)
5 x 2 minute rounds Professional Full Contact

The round starts and as with most 5 round bouts the two fighters move around taking a look at what the other has to offer in a feeling out fashion. Qasim his feeling out his range with his lead leg round kick to the body and his jab watching carefully for Davis's right hand counter that we knew was his preferred punch. Davis as predicted let one go but it bounced off the double forearm block of Qasim who read it coming. Davis is also trying to use his jab to work his way in but the superior reach of Qasim is meaning it is falling short of it's target. Qasim is the first to let go with more than a double throwing a combination of left hoot, right hand, left round kick jab that's speed seems to surprise Davis. Qasim is starting to build on his singles now and growing in confidence feeling he has his mans measure. As both fighter attempt to kick Qasim's round kick catches Davis low and although not hard the referee John Blackledge steps in to make sure Davis is alright.
No harm done and gloves touched again the action is resumed.
An attempted jump turning side kick from Davis is read well by Qasim as he easily steps to the inside off on the defence.
Qasim jabs into a left hook and this time it is Davis that reads it and smartly dips under making Qasim miss quite widely.
Qasim throws a left hook dummy and once again Davis dips but this time he is not so lucky dipping straight into the line of fire of a straight leg round kick that catches him with the shin and slams into his jaw instantly knocking him out before he even hit the canvas.
The referee quick on the mark jumps in to attend to Davis and it is clear that this fight is over at 1 minute 47 seconds into the first round by way of a brutal head kick KO.
Thankfully dazed but not seriously hurt Davis comes around after a few minutes still not knowing what had hit and hurt him and Qasim The Dreams hand is lifted in victory.

Watch the fight at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSZkaE_Au_s

So Qasim was back to his knockout form after his last three hard fought contests all going the distance.
It brings the end to an incredible year for Qasim and set him up nicely for his accent into and through the Pro rankings God Willing in 2008.

Other results from the Matlock show are as follows.....

David Lockwood (Rotherham) V Ricky Gammon (St Georges)
75kg ISKA British title.......win to Ricky 4rd Tko (cuts)

Ashley Gammon (St Georges) V Simon Ivekich (Wragsters)
75kg ISKA Midlands title..... win to Simon (pts)

Qasim Nisar (USKA) V Davis Kamara (Kokoro)
62kg 5 x 2 mins pro full contact.... win to Qas 1st rnd ko

Neil Maltby (Jesters) V Sean Clarke (Studio 2000)
76kg 3 x 2 mins thaiboxing....... win to Neil pts

Jeremy Shimwell (Jesters) V Stephen Bedford (BCCA)
71kg 3 x 2 mins full contact........ win to jeremy 3rd rnd tko

Reiss Larvin (USKA) V Dan Cooper (Jesters)
69kg 3 x 2 mins Light Continuous ....... win to reiss

Nathan Davis (BCCC) V Colin Greatorex (Wirksworth FC)
75kg 3 x 2 mins Am full contact ....... win to nathan

Emma Erskine (Jesters) V Rhea Gisbourne (Sue Fell)
40-45kg BLCC junior BLCC Area title, Light Continuous ...... win to rhea

Dan Cooper (Jesters) V Nick Davis (BCCC)
69KG 3 X 1.5 mins Light Continuous ........ win to dan

ACE KICKBOXING presents

A BLCC RING LIGHT CONTINUOUS EVENT
SUNDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2005
PAKISTANI COMMUNITY CENTRE, DERBY

ACE kickboxing in Derby hosted it's first BLCC ring light continuous competition on Sunday 25th November and done a fantastic job with almost 50 fights scheduled and no less than 3 BLCC title fights taking place.
USKA with a total of 15 fighters entered and in the end 13 matched turned out at full strength ready for action against some of the Midlands finest light continuous kickboxing clubs.

Disappointment however for 'Relentless' Reiss Larvin who was let down with a no show from his opponent Nathan Varley from Team Select after he and his team mates broke down on the motorway on the way to the event. Reiss will hopefully get his long awaited BLCC British title fight rescheduled against an opponent yet to be named on the Contender Championship Series event IV that will take place on the 16th December at the Solihull Combat Sports Centre.

USKA highlights on the day were:

Mark 'The Killer Kicker' Sedgwick in his bout with former BLCC Midland area champion Jai Meyrick from Bai Lang in Telford with both lads putting on a great display with Mark's Killer Kicks putting him ahead for a well deserved decision.

Debutante Aahdam Amjad in a very good first showing against his opponent Farkhan Khan from the host club Ace kickboxing. Aahdam who has only been sparring for a few weeks settled in nicely to earn himself a unanimous points decision.

Zak 'Attack' Rahman showing great skill, defence and movement to outscore ACE kickboxing's Aneese Rafiq over the three round distance.

Harun Khan giving away two years in age to outscore the very talented Shayyan Khan who was due to be fighting for a Midland Area title on the day only to be let down by Champion Joe Firth falling ill in the last week to the event. Shayyan was obviously fit and ready but Harun's forward fighting and kick rate put him ahead of the ACE kickboxing fighter to get the nod on the judges score card.

Ridwan Khan giving away 4kg in weight to put on a very good performance claiming the decision off Blackpool's Ryan Scott from Zen Kickboxing gym after a very fast paced three round bout. Ridwan showed maturity and good skills putting his combinations together to keep him one step ahead throughout the contest.

USKA results from the day are as follows.......

Zoe Tuckey (Middlesbrough Kickboxing) v Stacey Richards (USKA) - Win to Zoe
Hamza Bashir (Ace Fighters) v Isa Hanif (USKA) - Win to Isa
Zeeshan Khan (Ace Fighters) v Zain Rafiq (USKA )- Win to Zeeshan
Rajab Hussain (Ace Fighters) v Adam Eyaz (USKA) - Win to Adam
Farkhan Khan (Ace Fighters) v Aahdam Amjad (USKA) - Win to Aahdam
Hasan Akhtar (Ace Fighters) v Noor Muhammed (USKA) - Win to Noor
Sahyaan Khan (Ace Fighter) v Harun Khan (USKA) - Win to Harun
Ryan Scott (zen Blackpool) v Ridwan Khan (USKA) - Win to Ridwan
Aimee Tyler (Bai Lang) v Megan Kelly (USKA) - DEMO
Aneese Rafiq (Ace Fighters) v Zakir Rahman (USKA) -Win to Zakir
Jai Meyrick (Bai Lang) v Mark Sedgwick (USKA) - Win To Mark
Steph Walton (Middlesbrough Kickboxing) v Megan Kelly (USKA) - DEMO
Amr Ali Amir (Ace Fighters) v Imran Hussain (USKA) - Win to Imran
Shayaz Ali (G.T.I.) v Reiss Larvin (USKA)- DEMO

Thank you to Mushtaq and Aanwar from ACE for their hospitallity and a great day enjoyed by all.
The next Ace kickboxing event is on 13th April 2008 at the same venue.

Newark Martial Arts Centre
BLCC Light Continuous Kickboxing Show
Sunday 18th November 2007

USKA and a team of 8 fighters travelled down to Newark on 18th November in the latest of Dean Sugden's BLCC sanctioned events. With some good matches in prospect with a few catch age/weight demonstrations we settled in for a good days action which started on time and with good organisation as is the norm on any Newark kickboxing shows.
As always and without exception all of the USKA fighters performed very well showing good skill, fitness and etiquette putting on some of the fights that would have to be considered being fights of the day.
Stand out performances on the day were Jake's boxing bout against Fergus Taylor an ABA Boxer from Newark ending in a nothing in it win to the Newark lad. Mushtaq Younis (Mushy's) demonstration against seasoned Pro full contact fighter Aaron 'The Anvil' Robinson from Lincoln, Zak Rahman in his third successive win against the always competitive EFK British Champion Danny Swanwick from Newark and Mark Sedgwick showing that weight doesn't matter in his competitive demonstration bout against Kyle Kerry again from the Newark Kickboxing gym.

Another good show from Dean and the Newark crew and a good day had from all. Wel done.

Full USKA results from the day are as follows................................

Isa Hanif Vs Jacob Light (Sleaford) - Winner Isa
Adam rafiq Vs Kyle Slack (Panthers) - Winner Kyle
Zain Rafiq Vs Luke Perks (BCC) -Winner Zain
Zak Rahman Vs Danny Swanwick - Winner Zak
Mushtaq Younis Vs Aarron Robinson - Demo
Mark Sedgwick Vs Kyle Kerry - Demo
Jake Richards Vs Fergus Taylor - Winner Fergus (Boxing Bout)
Harun Khan Vs Bailey Sugden - Demo

Apologies for no pictures this time around. Normal service will resume at the ACE kickboxing show on the 25th November in Derby.

I.S.K.A BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2007
COCKSMOOR WOODS LEISURE CENTRE, BIRMINGHAM

The ISKA Open British Championships held on the 3rd November at Cocksmoor Woods Leisure Centre in King Heath Birmingham was anticipated to be a good one with many clubs from all over the country in attendance promising to make it the biggest and best British Championship event since the change of management three years ago.
USKA entered a contingent of 8 fighters including Noor Muhammed, Harun Khan, Ridwan Khan,
Stacey Richards, Mark Sedgwick, Megan Kelly, Reiss Larvin and Jake Richards all well trained and ready to mix it up in competition with the best fighters from around the United Kingdom.
Out of 8 competitors USKA walked away with an unprecedented 6 new British Champions and two bronze medal winners after a tough day of competition. All performed well and and impressed national coaches with their skill leaving most of them as hot favourites to qualify for the World Championships in the Czech Republic in August next year at the ISKA World Championship elimination event to take place on March 9th next year at Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge, West Midlands.

For more details of this and other ISKA events please visit www.iska.org.uk

(Pictured / Back row- left to right) Stacey Richards (British Champion 11 years old), Jake Richards (British Champion 17 years old), Reiss Larvin (British Champion 15 years old), Mark Sedgwick (British Champion 14 years old), Megan Kelly (Bronze Medalist 16 years old), (Front row- right to left) Ridwan Khan (British Champion 12 years old), Noor Muhammed (British Champion 9 years old), Harun Khan (Bronze Medalist 10 years old)

ISKA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP KICKBOXING
SUNDAY 28th OCTOBER 2007
WOLVERHAMPTON RACE COURSE

The illustrious setting of Wolverhampton race track paid witness to one of the most eagerly awaited fights and rematches of the year on 28th October when ISKA Super Middleweight Champion of the World Brian Aston from Wolverhampton defended his title against the man he had won it against 6 months earlier Matlock's own and USKA trained Dale 'The Snail' Wood.
In their first encounter Brian came from way behind on the scorecards to stop a fatigued Dale in the 10th round of the contest due to Dale stepping in at the last minute the night before after Brian's original opponent from Italy failed to make the Championship weight limit.
After such a brilliant performance from Dale and a great fight between the two the head honchos at ISKA felt it merited a rematch to see if a fit Dale Wood could go one better next time out and lift Brian's crown.
Dale however would have to go into the lion's den to do it this time in Brian's home town of Wolverhampton as reigning and defending World Champion.
After 8 weeks of intensive training with USKA chief coach Neil Kelly Dale was a lean mean fighting machine and super confident he could fulfil his life long ambition of becoming Professional Champion of the World.

The chief support on the undercard saw the long awaited Professional debut of unbeaten two times amateur World Champion and USKA front runner Qasim 'The Dream' Nisar.
Just three weeks after winning his second Amateur World title The Dream once again took to the ring this time with the unfamiliar attire of minus a headguard.
Qasim was matched against 22 year old hot prospect Ronnie Clark from Rivals gym in Scotland. Ronnie had an unbeaten amateur / pro am record of 13 wins against 1 controversial draw and that was against former Professional WKA European Champion Ricky Glover. Not only a great record but 8 of those 13 wins had come from KO to add more danger for Qasim in his first professional contest.
Ronnie exuded confidence and was not fazed one bit facing a double amateur world champion feeling he had the power to knock Qasim out after following Qasim's career closely knowing he was on his hitlist.

After many pull out due to fighters picking up injuries in the last week of training the card had dropped to only 6 fights so there was a lot of pressure for both Dale and Qasim to not only win but to turn in good performances and give the paying crowd value for their money.
The undercard passed very quickly and before we knew it Qasim was being given his 5 minute get ready call.

The Scottish camp and fighter looked very confident as both fighters met in they foyer ahead of their entrance call. Qasim turned away from the Scottish entourage and continued his warm up bounce making his final mental preparations before the battle began.
A quick look over his shoulder and a smirk as Ronnie made his way to the ring to the surprising entrance music of Aqua's Barbie Girl as he moved into position to be next called to the ring.
Something's change and something's don't and the now famous chant and drum beat of 'The Champ Is Here' meant it was time for The Dream to step up to the plate and prove to everyone in attendance that he was more than just hype and ready to show he is every bit the Pro that we have been telling people he is.
A confident short bounce to a ring to an excellent reception from the crowd and it was ready to rumble time.

The fight started fast with Ronnie on the attack throwing big bombs and to his credit putting Qasim under serious pressure catching him with some good hard shots. Qasim rode the storm and in the last quarter of the round found a little distance to assert his jab and pick his shots better.
With the first round to Ronnie and Qasim playing catch up Qas found his range better in the second round and despite Ronnie still firing on all cylinders Qasim was scoring with sharp counters and hard body straight legs to hold the strong Scot off in a pretty even round.
Qasim from the third round onwards came into his own showing his experience stringing his combinations together and clearly taking over on the scorecards. Ronnie at this point looked to be tiring and although still trying very hard to land the pay off punch was just not quite fresh enough to get into position to do so.
In between the forth and fifth round the USKA corner had to deal with a nasty cut to the back of Qasim's head sustained because of an accidental clash with Ronnie's elbow and he must have been thinking 'So this is what the Pro's are all about' as he was having the wound greased up.
Qas finished very strong and earned himself a well earned unanimous points decision and in the process handed Ronnie his first defeat to his record.
We have to give at this point though Ronnie and his team all the credit in the World for an excellent contest.
Their attitude and respect were second to none and are 100% sure that Ronnie will be one of the key players on the British full contact scene in the very near future.
So Qasim finally enters into the paid ranks with a bang and the Dream well and truly continues.

You can watch the full fight in two parts at the following links
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyAL3_kjmbU
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNRJew10fVM

A quick run up to the changing room now to get main event man Dale Wood ready for the fight of his life.
Greased up and psyched up the JESTERS / USKA man looked in his zone and had a burning focus knowing this would probably be his last shot at the big time in Professional kickboxing and could not afford to slip up.
Dale with cornermen Neil Kelly, Mark Ball and Sean Quinn made the long walk down the winding hallway and stairs to the foyer where they would wait until called for the entrance.
You could cut the intense focused atmosphere with a knife but that was all about to change as Dale's entrance music started to play out. Was it hip hop? was it heavy metal? was it rock?
No, it was the Benny Hill tune!
Trust Dale even on the most important and crucial night of his kickboxing life to lighten the mood with his usual brand of country humour.

Dale in the ring now was made to wait for the Champion who seemed to be trying to unsettle Dale by taking his time. Dale not bothered was soaking up the atmosphere and continuing with his pre fight mental rituals probably unaware of what Brian and his team were trying to do.
At last Brian makes his way to the ring with a strangely partisan home crowd to suggest that it was indeed Dale who was the fan favourite in this contest.
Both fighters meet for referee John Blackledge's instructions and the first bell rings to signal the start of Aston / Woods 2, 12 rounds of action for the Super Middleweight Championship of the World.

The fight started slowly both fighters I think reminiscing of the first war they had neither committing fully and happy to try and steal the opening the sessions from the outside. Dale looked slightly the busier of the two but it was anyone's guess on what way the judges were scoring it.
Dale from the forth onwards was keeping Brian busy with his legs a picking his shots well with his hands to build up a tidy lead. Brian every now and then had a little success landing a big single shot but seemed to be struggling building on it with anything else.
In the 9th round Dale was starting to feel the pace and took a round off to try and get his second wind. At the same time he was doing this Brian's had also changed sitting down on his boxing more and looked to be trying to take Dale out of there maybe sensing the Matlock man was tiring. Brian enjoyed his best round of the fight. It was more of the same in the 10th with Brian again getting the better of the action with a few lapses of concentration in the defence department costing him getting caught with hard singles that he had been covering earlier in the contest.
The 11th saw Dale start to find his second wind in a more even round and after a Hugh motivational talk in break before the last round Dale turned out his best round of the fight catching Brian with everything but the kitchen sink looking like he was as fresh as a daisy.
The bell sounded and we were sure that 'The Snail' had done enough to fulfil his life long dream of becoming World Champion.
With the unanimous decision announced to THE NEW champion Dale dropped to his knees overwhelmed at what he had just done achieved.

So a great night for both Dale and Qasim in tow very impressive landmark victories in their careers.
One at the very top of his Pro game and the other just starting out on his Pro journey.

Qas and Dale would like to extend their gratitude for all the support they have received in their careers so far and for all the fans who turned up on the night to cheer them to victory in such important fights.

WU TAN THAI / KICKBOXING SHOW
Saturday 20th October 2007
Wellingborough

At short notice we were asked for two fighters to take part in the Wu Tan Thai Boxing gym promoted card on Saturday 20th October and in the USKA style of always ready and always willing accepted the challenge with two of USKA's finest in Jake 'The Rattlesnake' Richards and 'Relentless' Reiss Larvin stepping up to the plate on an otherwise Thai Boxing dominated card.

On arrival we were disappointed to find out that Reiss's opponent from Rough and Ready gym in Northampton who we had already accepted a 3kg weight disadvantage turned up a further 3kg over weight making it an unacceptable 6kg difference. On further questioning of his opponent we also found out that the age that was given to us was also not accurate with us feeling that we had nearly been the victims of a stitch up. The USKA management team did not take long to decide that the match did not make any sense and a disappointed Reiss was pulled from the card. The sooner Instructors, promoters and fighters alike drop this unprofessional and dangerous approach to the fight game the better as it is undoubtedly holding us back from where we need to get to.

On a more positive note Jake's opponent did weigh in at the agreed weight and although a little older than the USKA fighter it looked to be a very even match on paper.
Keiran Fenson from the host Wu Tan Thai Boxing club was the opponent in the other corner and at first glance looked to be a tall and rangey lad in good shape. We had also been told that he was a hit and move type of fighter with good skills but on an occasion an unwillingness to trade. Taking all this on board we were still taking nothing for granted and were ready and prepared for all eventualities.

Jake was first to the ring and considering we only had about 15 supporters there because of the short notice they really lifted the roof with the fog horns to welcome USKA man into the ring.
Kieran in second to an equally impressive reception from the home crowd.

Both fighters met centre ring for referees instructions and with gloves tapped it was time for action.

Round 1
The 1st round begins and rolls are set early with Jake being the aggressor and Kieran the mover.
We had been told before that this is the way he liked to fight so Jake had been told to apply educated pressure and not run onto anything moving forward.
Jake works Kieran back into his own Wu Tan corner and puts him under some heavy fire landing heavy hooks to the body and head and hard straight leg kicks to the body. Kieran looks very uncomfortable and looking for a respite from the referee motioning that his headguard had come out of position. After a quick adjustment the fight was back on and the action resumes.
In an attempt to hold Jake off he Kieran starts to throw a long straight right hand which to his credit bounces off the top of Jake's head. Jake however not respecting his power walks through them to go back to his two fisted assault on Kieran's body and head with his hooks and body round kicks.
Backed up into a neutral corner Jake then dips his knees and bangs in a strong right hook left hook to the body that takes the wind out of him a he slumps to the canvas holding his side.
The referee is quick to jump in and issue a count and for a moment we are not sure if Kieran is actually going to beat the count. To his credit he does and the fight continues.
Kieran goes back to his long straight punches trying to hold Jake off again but a patient Jake stalks waiting for the time to pounce and seeing his in road moves forward to continue his vicious body assault.
Backed up again into his own corner Kieran is in trouble and Jake ripped into his body with punches and kicks sensing his man is about to go. As kieran drops his arms down to protect his body Jake slips in a hard right hook to the head that again sees the Wu Tan fighter hit the deck. As the referee takes up the count the bell sounds to end the round and the saying 'Saved by the bell' had never been more appropriate.

Round 2
The 2nd round starts and Jake goes about his business again with Kieran's body firmly on his 'TO Do' list.
He is bringing in more angles now working of the jab and the push kick to the body that is knocking Kieran back to the ropes. Like things weren't bad enough for the Wellingborough lad.
A disorganised and hurt Kieran backs up into a neutral corner and Jake sees he opportunity and lets go with a solid right straight leg round kick that folds right across Kieran's left side and again drops him doubled up in pain. The referee seeing that Kieran would not be able to make the count even if he tried waved the contest off there and then 22 seconds into the second round leaving Jake the winner by TKO victory,

So an excellent away from home stoppage win for the Rattlesnake and a third successive knockout to add to his already impressive full contact ledger.
As in interesting point Jake's stoppage was the only inside the distance win on the whole 15 fight card.

You can watch the fight in full at the following link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im2sNYqpnPM

Congratulations Jake on a really good win and another step forward on your journey!

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP KICKBOXING
SUNDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2007

A big night for the USKA team on the 7th October with no less than 5 of it's finest taking to the ring at the Magnet Centre in Erdington, Birmingham in front of a home crowd to tussle with some of the best that UK amateur kickboxing has to offer.
On the 5 course menu of fights we had for starters, Mark 'The Killer Kicker' Sedgwick mix it with double WKA World Bronze medalist Dean Ford from rivals gym in Scotland for the WPKC British title, 2nd Course served up Zak 'Attack' Rahman fighting Newark Kickboxing Gym's EFK British Champion Danny Swanwick for the WPKC English national title. Next up a side dish of quality with 'Relentless' Reiss Larvin giveing away 2 years in age to a former World Champion in the form of Rivals gym's Sam Allan in another WPKC British title showdown.
Rematch time now with an appetiser before big one with Jake 'The Rattlesnake' Richards stepping in against a fully prepared Luke Douglas from Pythons gym in a full contact contest and then the main course and main event with ISKA World Champ Qasim 'The Dream' Nisar in a battle of champions fighting WKA World Champ Artur Ahmetov for the WPKC Championship of the World.
All this with 14 other fights on the undercard in an amazing all you can eat feast.

MARK 'KILLER KICKER' SEDGWICK VS DEAN FORD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os3B1brO4ic

First into the ring for USKA saw unbeaten ISKA/ WAKO and British Open Champion Mark 'The Killer Kicker' Sedgwick square up against Dean Ford from the renowned Rivals gym in Dundee Scotland to battle it out for the WPKC British title. Dean had recently returned from the WKA World Championships in Germany with two Bronze medals for semi contact and Light Continuous and with credentials like these this made for a very credible fight between two tested and proven operators.

Round 1 opens up on the end of long round kick exchanges from both fighters knowing that they have potentially a hard five rounds ahead of them. Mark's combination striking seems to be working well and Dean is stationary and trapped in his own corner. Mark is mixing his hands and legs together whereas Dean looks to be just punching or just kicking making it easy for Mark to see the attacks coming.
It is Mark that has settled and as the bell rings it is the USKA fighter who has clearly won the round.
Round 2 starts and it is Dean who moves in first after having Mark dictate the pace in the first round.
Mark ties his man up well and it is not long before Mark has turned the direction of the fight back around in his favour and put Dean back in reverse gear and back on the receiving end of some killer body kicking.
The fast start from Dean seems to have fired Mark up and he lets go with blistering combinations of hands and legs that see Dean under a lot of pressure and looking very disorganised against the ropes. Dean's attacks are looking more and more predictable now and his inability to fight on the inside and getting picked off on the outside is leaving him with an uphill struggle on his hands as the second round comes to an end.
Round 3 begins and after an untidy start from both fighters clashing with attacks Mark them finds his rhythm with his single shots and combination of a single punch and single kick that sees Dean in distress again caught in his own corner. A left body kick doubles up the Scottish fighter and on his way down to the canvas Mark switches the side of his attack and lands a perfectly timed right leg round kick to the head. Dean is down and referee Bob Taggart jumps in to pick up the count. After what seemed like a very long count and the referee having to deal with the Scottish corner claiming that there was to much contact in the head shots Dean finally makes it to his feet only to be saved by the bell as both fighters make their way back to their corners.
Round 4 starts strong for both fighters with Dean to his credit fighting back well from what looked like a fight ending kick in the previous round. Both fighters are fighting for centre ring position but it is Mark that looks the stronger and Dean the one that is having to give up ground at the end of the exchanges. When the fighters are falling in close Dean immediately tries to tie Mark up to stop him from working and it is making he referee have to step in and break them up a little bit more than what Mark would like.
As the end of the round approached Mark off a clinch fires a beautifully timed rear push kick to the face that again drops Dean to the ground. Up quicker this time the bell sounds to end the round and once again it is another one in the bank for the USKA fighter.
Round 5 now and Mark knows that he has got a big points lead at this point and as long as he does not do anything stupid he will be crowned British Champion at the end of it. Dean again starts strong and has some success in the exchanges for the first time in the contest matching Mark's work rate. It is not long again though before the Scottish lads pace is starting to drop and Mark superior fitness starts to kick in as he moves through the gears. Dean is looking very tired now and all but out as Mark lands an axe kick that pulls him to the floor and leaves referee Taggart having to pull him up from the canvas and dust off his gloves.
Mark sensing the contest is nearly over finishes big with two jump turning side kicks that narrowly miss their intended target. The bell goes to end the fight and empathically Mark has took all 5 rounds.

The MC confirms what everyone else knew by announcing Mark the winner by unanimous decision as he is awarded the WPKC British title belt with no complaints from the Scottish corner from the rivals gym.

Just as a point of interest. Dean after this contest went on to emphatically win the EFK British title proving that Mark is indeed pound for pound best at his age and weight in the country and undisputed number 1.

With one in the bag for the home team spirits were high in the USKA changing room as Mark reentered with his new title belt. Although all extremely confident of their ability you could sense the pressure on each and every fighter subconsciously thinking to themselves 'I wonder if I will be the one to lose and let the team down'

ZAK 'ATTACK' RAHMAN VS DANNY SWANWICK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TizDlWTlNNA

The second USKA fighter to make his way to the ring was USKA's biggest secret Zak 'Attack' Rahman in an English national title fight against EFK British Champion Danny Swanwick from the Newark kickboxing gym.
Zak without a shadow of a doubt is the most improved USKA fighter over the last year and he is unbeaten wearing USKA colours. He had fought his opponent Danny Swanwick previously and had took a relatively close points win over him in his home town but with the benefit of having trained specifically for him this time out Zak knew he was in good shape to do the double and lift the WPKC English title in the process.

Round 1 opens with Zak measuring his man with his legs on the outside accompanied by some very good lateral movement. Danny knows from his last encounter with Zak that he is going to have to get close to get his best work done but that is easier said than done when you are being kept off balance with the long strong legs of the USKA fighter. Danny tries to rush Zak with sprint punches but his crude attack has Zak covering up nicely and answering with fast combination counters. This is a rhythm that Danny is going to find difficult to break, being picked off from the outside and having any attempts to pressure fight answered with slick combination counter attacks. Round one to the USKA fighter.
Round 2 and it is Zak living up to his fight name and going straight on the attack and back peddling Danny around the outskirts of the ring. It is Danny trying to pick the smart counters now but his problem is that every success is answered by an eye catching flurry of techniques in return from Zak. A better round for Danny than the first but still a round that was won by Zak for his forward fighting and volume of techniques thrown and landed. Danny and his corner team would have to come up with a fight changing strategy going into this third round is they were going to turn things around and save the fight on points.
Round 3 and again it is Zak in forward gear and looking stronger than ever. His techniques on the attack are sharp and fast and he is not leaving gaps in between his shot for Danny to get his own techniques in. After firing in some hard body round kicks Zak switches his target and lands a flush right axe kick to the top of Danny's head to the delight of the USKA fans. Zak is exuding confidence now and shutting out Danny from getting anything off. Calls of 'You gotta work Danny' could be heard from the Newark corner but the reality was that Danny had run put of ideas after having had his worst round of the contest so far landing hardly anything from start to finish. Three rounds up for Zak now going into the forth round.
Round 4 starts and Danny begins with some damage limitation doing his best to turn up the heat on Zak and maintain the pressure. Danny is having more success going forward and for the first time we see Zak missing with his combination counter flurries. Zak lands a nice turning side kick to the body and Danny reply's straight away with a hard body round kick showing Zak there is still a lot of fight left in him.
Zak knowing the Newark fighter has made a good start to the round starts to stalk forward throwing ones and twos and although noticeably his work rate has dropped he is doing well claiming back some of his lost points in particular with his straight right hand punch. The pace from both fighters has slowed with the fast exchanges of the previous rounds at last starting to take their toll. The round finishes and it is a hard one to score, the better work from Danny at the start and the better work from Zak at the end. One thing is clear though and this is that Danny will need an almighty effort in the fifth to make any kind of argument about the scoring of the fight.
Round 5 and Zak goes straight back to the long kicking from the first round that had served him so well and given him so much success early as cheers of 'Zak Attack' ring out from the USKA crown.
Zak is keeping Danny away and off balance with his kicks and landing good boxing combinations when they fall close helping him to clock up the points and frustrate Danny who is putting in a good effort but not able to get the pay off on his investment.
The final bell goes and both fighters raise their hands in victory maybe trying to kid the judges into scoring them the last round. The scoring however is already done and dusted and the USKA corner are more than confident that Zak Attack will be the owner of the new WPKC English title belt.

MC Gareth Rogers confirms these suspicions and announces the winner by way of unanimous decision
and new English Champion.....Zak 'Attack' Rahman to the delight of the Birmingham USKA crowd.

'RELENTLESS' REISS LARVIN VS SAM ALLAN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko5LzXs_p9I

So two out of two for the USKA boys and it was time now for 15 year old WAKO, EFK and ISKA British Champion 'Relentless' Reiss Larvin to face a former WKA World Champion, 17 year old Sam Allan from the rival's gym in Scotland for the WPKC British title. This on paper looked like a tough ask for the Birmingham lad with reports filtering back to us that Sam had been watching Reiss on YouTube and felt that Reiss posed no threat and style wise would suit him down to the ground. 'Relentless' Reiss used these reports to motivate himself even further in training and come fight night was 100% sure he could bring the running total to a hattrick wins back to the USKA dressing room.

Round 1 bell rings and Sam like a bull from a gate steams over and puts Reiss under pressure from the offset. Reiss manoeuvres well for position and works his way back into the centre of the ring. Reiss turns his man slickly and throws a fast effective punch combination that shows Sam that he will not be fazed by any attempts to bully him. The initial assault and pace has dropped from Sam now and with a more balanced measured style Reiss gets some lovely kickboxing style combination attacks off stamping his authority back on the round. Reiss looks really composed next to Sam's erratic style and after the first initial 15 seconds of the round it has been Reiss with all the eye catching scoring work. The round ends and it is one up for 'Relentless' Reiss.
Round 2 and it is Reiss this time that takes the initiative and presses forward. One thing that is worked out in the USKA corner early is that Sam when moving forward is happy to throw in multiples but when standing his ground or moving backwards wants to steal with single shots. With Reiss's style of high volume technique we know going forward is the way to win this fight but being careful not to smother our own work in the process. Sam puts his hands down and smiles at Reiss sticking out his chin to unsettle him but Reiss playing it smart does not take the bate stay tight in his defence. Moments later Reiss right round kicks up to the face of Sam landing flush to show him it might not be the best idea to drop those hands to often.
Another Reiss round draws to a close and the frustration is starting to show on Sam's face as he makes his way back to his corner.
Round 3 and both fighters meet each other head on and fall into a clinch. They both have the same idea to throw lots of short rabbit punches in close but it is Reiss that gets the better off it breaking out with a long head shot. Reiss is stalking forward measuring his man with his jab and lead hook and following with right straight leg to the body or right snap round kick to the head with good effect. Reiss moves into his best faze of the fight now sharp shooting his man on the ropes with accurate singles picking him off without reply. He is also feeding him push kicks to the body that are finding their target with ease as the USKA champion grows in confidence to the approval of his crowd. Sam is all out if ideas on the ropes now as Reiss turns on probably the most controlled and confident round of his career so far. A knowing grin from Reiss greets his corner team as he makes his way back to his corner on the sound of the bell with the sense that everything is in control and this ring belongs to him tonight.
Round 4 starts and Sam tries a new strategy of rough house tactics to break Reiss's rhythm and timing. What he doesn't realise is that Reiss studies at the school of hard knocks and he is equally if not more at home roughing it up and getting down and dirty. It's not pretty but has served him well in his career so far.
Referee Pete Richardson feeling that the bout could descend into a brawl calls the fighters together and asks then to tidy up their work. Going back to the long game Reiss again starts to pick off the Scottish fighter on the outside showing he knows more than one way to win a fight. Reiss lands an angle uppercut followed by a straight right hand on the bell that seems to stagger Sam and brings a warning from the referee to Reiss as the bout is under the rules set of mixed contact (Full contact to the body / Light contact to the head) .
Reiss accepts his warning and heads back off to his corner for his final instructions before the last round.
Round 5 opens fast and furious from both men with Sam pressing the centre line with straight punch combinations and Reiss slipping and weaving using his angles on the counters. Reiss uses Sam's momentum against him and spins him sending him falling across the ring showing his class.
Reiss has reverted back to sharp shooting now and is picking off Sam on the outside to good effect.
A beautiful lead leg side kick to the face from Reiss frustrates Sam even further as he grabs Reiss's leg and pushes him to the canvas. This earns him a warning from the referee and disapproving boos from the crowd. Reiss not bothered in the slightest goes back to the game plan and continues where he left off picking his man off and clocking up the points until the sound of the final bell.

A great entertaining fight finishes and it looks very much like Reiss has added a forth British title to his collection. The crowd do not have to wait long as the unanimous decision winner is announced and no surprises as 'Relentless' Reiss has his hand raised.

A career best performance from Reiss had the crowd enthralled and looking forward for more. They wouldn't have to wait long with Jake 'Rattlesnake' Richards already in full warm up mode and chomping at the bit to get to the ring a perform.

JAKE 'RATTLESNAKE' RICHARDS VS LUKE DOUGLAS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqV5BVq3jQk

Jake was matched in a rematch with Luke Douglas from the Pythons gym who train in Erdington Birmingham. Both fighters had met before in July when Luke stepped in at the last minute and put up a good account of himself only to get stopped in the third round of the contest. There was question marks on how he would have done with time to prepare and properly get ready for Jake so a rematch was set and all questions would be answered in this 3 round bout of full contact kickboxing.

Round 1 starts and with these two having met previously they waste no time getting to know each other and the battle lines are set out early. Luke looking particularly dangerous with his long left hook to the head and Jake throwing a potent hard jab that is snapping Luke's head back. It also seems to be a fight of two ranges with Jake the stronger up close and personal and Luke wanting to keep the fight more at range with hit and move tactics. Jake is launching in and winding up his shots too much which is causing him to miss a little but when he does land whether it be with a hook to the body, a round kick to the body or a jab to the head it is clear who the stronger of the two fighters is instantly. The session ends and it is a Rattlesnake round.
Round 2 Jake opens the second round spinning his man coming forward and landing a round kick to the face on the counter within the first few seconds. He is out to finish it in this round and again it is the straight left jab using his full shoulder behind it that is doing the damage and causing Luke distress. Jake is on a mission walking the ring down ready to pounce but also being careful not to run onto anything as he moves forward into range. After a time out is called to adjust the headguard of Luke Jake gets straight back to business and jumps back on his man. A long fully extended lunging jab finds to perfect connect on the chin of Luke and he crashes down to his knees on the canvas. The referee Bob Taggart picks up the count and when he reached the count of five Luke rolled over onto his back with Bob preceding to count him out.
The fight is over 1 minute 8 seconds into the round and Jake is declared the winner by KO victory.
One round shorter than last time and leaving the result first time late notice or not beyond any doubt.

An excellent stoppage win for Jake pushed the tally to four out of four for the USKA team and the only fighter left to climb through the ropes was the main event and Birmingham show stopper Qasim 'The Dream' Nisar

WPKC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT AMATEUR CHAMPIOSNHIP OF THE WORLD
QASIM 'THE DREAM' NISAR VS ARTUR AHMETOV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vES0sLY1sLM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmLNS_aqk6g

Unbeaten ISKA World Champion Qasim 'The Dream' NIsar in his last ever amateur fight would face his toughest challenge to date taking on current WKA World champion Artur Ahmetov from Latvia. Ahmetov as well as a World title brought with him an impressive record of over 60 fights across many disciplines with most of them wins against some of the best fighters in the world.The battle of the Champions was arguably the biggest Amateur kickboxing clash ever in Great Britian and both camps knew that it was going to be the biggest test of their careers thus far as they both challenged for the vacant WPKC title to add to their respective belts. The winner of this fight could push their chest out and undoubtedly be regarded as the undisputed Amateur Super Lightweight Champion of the World.
With Ring walks done, National Anthems played, Introductions given and the hairs well and truly up on the back of everyone's necks it was time to get down to business and ready to runble.

Round 1 starts with both fighters very cautious respectful of the others reputation with techniques falling short of the target or bouncing of the defences of the other. Artur looks to be throwing his techniques wide and looks to have the potential of picking up serious power with his stocky frame. The referee stops the action not happy with the fastening on Artur's headguard and after some DIY tape work done in the corner the action is resumed with both fighters back to full focus. Artur does not look to be much of a kicker, well at least he is not kicking at this point but his boxing is aggressive and thrown in combinations from all angles.
Qasim lands the first telling combination of the contest with a jab, right uppercut, left hook, right body straight leg that lets Artur know what he is in with putting him back into a defensive state on the ropes.
Qasim is also now intercepting Artur's wide punching attack with his jab that is finding it's target and working well keeping the Latvian off balance. With Artur opting to punch his way in Qasim starts to cut the straight leg round kick off the right leg across the body knowing that the air space there is free and that there is little chance he will clash legs. Just using basics he seems to has negated the crude but heavy attack from the WKA World champion and put one round in the bank in his World title challenge.
Round 2 Qasim starts very fast in the second round and for the first 20 seconds or so it is Qasim's speed Vs Artur's power with neither man managing to find the target cleanly. Qasim starts to slow down his work and land with his single punches mixing up the angles between jabs, intercepting lead hooks and bolo right hooks that are bouncing of the headguard of Artur. A lack of attempted kicks from Artur had the USKA corner thinking that he was looking for the knockout and not worrying to much about the score cards but Qasim's focus and tight defence is not leaving and gaps for Artur to get through as he clocks up his own points to keep himself in front. The bell rings to end the round and it is a good one for the Dream winning it more emphatically that the first and having seen by now what Ahmetov is all about has a strong game plan worked out in the corner before the next round so he can continue with his success.
Round 3 starts and it is Artur straight on the attack looking for one single shot to make a dent and cause some damage to turn the fight around. A few singles bounce of the side of Qasim's headguard but nothing with the significance of troubling him. Artur is being more patient and thoughtful about his work now learning from his mistakes in the first two rounds and getting caught on the way in. The change of pace has messed with Qasim's rhythm and he is not landing with the same consistency that he did in the second round. Just as we thought we would need to reassess tactics Qasim lands a heavy nine punch combination that sees Artur's head rock from side to side. The tough Latvian fires straight back with shots of his own but Qasim cutely covers up and he does not have the same success. Artur letting his emotions get the better of him starts again to crudely jumps in with his shots unloading and trying to get Qas out of there but with the extra forecasting of his bombs Qas is able to go back to picking him off on the way in and build up on his scoring shots. The round ends and what had started out as a close round ends in favour of Qasim with Artur playing a serious game of catch up.
Round 4 starts and a big looping left hook from Artur straight from one side of the ring to the other highlights the urgency to turn things round from the Latvian contingent. The intensity is high between the two but neither man is able to land cleanly to break away or cause significant damage to the other. Artur is pressing, Qasim is attempting to counter but neither are scoring. The round ends with neither man really pressing home enough advantage to 100% know for certain if it would be scored to him or not. Taking that round out of the picture we still had Qasim three rounds up and knew the Latvian would be looking for the stoppage in the 5th and final round if he wanted to walk away with the belt.
Round 5 begins with both fighters touching gloves and going straight into a two way punch exchange on the sound of the bell. The Latvian was throwing everything behind his punches now but Qas knew there would come a lull when the pace dropped and he would have his opportunity to fire back with his own scoring shots. In order not to run onto anything stupid he kept a tight defence and didn't take any chances.
Mid way through the round Artur looks tired and in an exchange it is Qas that gets the better of the argument landing a flush left hook that completely turns Artur's head to the side. Artur's fighting spirit had him firing back but Qas at this point was reeling of punch combinations that were bouncing of the side of the blue headguard of Artur. Qasim was firing on all cylinders now and it was he who now looked to be the stronger puncher with Artur looking like he was just about ready to go. Big bolo right hooks one after another banged off the side of the Latvians head and referee Bob Taggart was looking on closely with Artur not firing back like he had done earlier on in the contest. An excellent fifth and final round drew to a close for Qasim 'The Dream' Nisar and as Artur made his way back to his corner he looked like a beaten fighter residing to the fact that he had lost to the better man.
Both fighters were called to centre ring and with points added it was time for the MC to announce the result to the expectant crowd.
And the winner by unanimous decision and new WPKC Super Lightweight Champion of the World....................Qasim 'The Dream' Nisar!
His amateur journey was now complete and as he received his second World title he could hold his head high knowing he was indeed undisputed Champion of the World.

An amazing night for USKA and Birmingham kickboxing drew to an end with results and performances better than anyone could has hoped or dreamed for. Five wins and four new titles made their way back to the Sparkhill gym with many people saying that the USKA team stole the show in back to back fights of the night. No time now to rest on their laurels though with the next challenge just around the corner and another opponent ready to make their name against some of the toughest most talented kids in the business.

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT.....THE FUTURE IS USKA!

BLCC MAGNET CENTRE LIGHT CONTINUOUS EVENT
MAGNET CENTRE, ERDINGTON, BIRMINGHAM
SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER 2007

On the eve of the big night for the USKA crew and most people preparing by getting some rest and tuning up their finest cheering voices only two USKA fighters turned out to fight in the BLCC event at the Magnet Centre in Erdington Birmingham on the 7th October hosted by Paul Sutton.
Unfortunately a suitable match could not be found for Megan Kelly and as a result we were down to one with Noor Muhammed our lone competitor and soul USKA flag bearer.
Noor was matched in two bouts on the day, one a fight against Python gym's Ryan Bayley and then in a demonstration bout against 12 year old Peter Richardson from MACK.

So Noor put us off to a good start to the day and all was left now was for the evening fighters to continue the trend and bring home 5 more wins.

USKA! USKA! USKA! USKA! USKA!

BLCC BATTLE OF KENT
RING LIGHT CONTINUOUS EVENT
SUNDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2007

For the first time in the BLCC's short history it was out of the Midlands and down South to Maidstone Kent with a small team of 5 matched fighters for established full contact promoter Colin Payne's first Ring Light Continuous promotion helped by his team at TKO Kickboxing.
The event was hugely successful with over 60 bouts showcasing some of the future talent of the kickboxing game from around the country. A good day was had by all and with it's success a follow up event has already been booked in for March next year.

The USKA results on the day are as follows.................

Marco Conte (USKA) Vs Murray Dadswell (Bailang) - Win Murray Dadswell

Megan Kelly (USKA) Vs Helena Longair (TKO Maidstone) - Win Megan Kelly

Qasim Nisar (USKA) Vs Danny Barrett (TKO Medway) - Demo

Jake Richards (USKA) Vs Joe Wells (TKO medway) - Win Jake Richards

Reiss Larvin (USKA) Vs Dan Chubb (TKO) - Demo

BLCC MAGNET CENTRE LIGHT CONTINUOUS EVENT
MAGNET CENTRE, ERDINGTON, BIRMINGHAM
SATURDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2007

On Saturday 15th September 2007 at the Magnet Centre in Erdington Birmingham, Midlands promoter Paul Sutton in association with the BLCC staged his first ever BLCC sanctioned event.
Paul has been promoting Ring Light Continuous events for over 20 years and is one of the pioneers of the format that is so popular today and use all over the country.
The show went very smoothly with fighters in attendance from Pythons gym, Stevie B's gym, Aero-Kick, USKA, TKO gym, IFA, FCUK gym, Ying Yang, Sweeps gym and RAW gym.

The USKA results from the day are as follows:

MEGAN KELLY (USKA) V STEVIE PITT (AERO-KICK) - WIN STEVIE

NOOR MUHAMMED (USKA) V RYAN BAYLEY (BCC) - DEMO

BRENDAN LAWLESS (USKA) V NEIL WYBORN (TKO) - WIN NEIL

ZAKIR RAHMAN (USKA) V DEAN LOWNEY (PYTHONS) - WIN ZAKIR

QASIM NISAR (USKA) V JOE WELLS (TKO) - DEMO

MARKO CONTE (USKA) V WAYNE KENNEDY (TKO) - WIN MARKO

Grading results - 9th September 2007 Here are a list of the successful graders from today's novice to intermediate grading. Congratulations to everyone who got through and commiseration's to any one who was unsuccessful on this attempt.
Inshallah Davis	RED BELT	64 / C GRADE
Awais Hussain	RED BELT	69 / C+ GRADE
Kasim Ahmed	RED BELT	59 / C GRADE
Reiss Allamby	RED BELT	77 / B GRADE
Ramzan Amersey Lal	RED BELT	76 / B- GRADE
Andre Jackson	RED BELT	72 / B- GRADE
Visakan Vairavamoorthy	WHITE BELT	68 / C+ GRADE
Mohammed Saf Gulfraz	WHITE BELT	66 / C+ GRADE
Sumaiya Zulkifal	WHITE BELT	62 / C GRADE
Hassan Ismail	YELLOW BELT	61 / C GRADE
Adeeb Hussain	YELLOW BELT	65 / C+ GRADE
Iftakhar Ilahi	YELLOW BELT	70 / C+ GRADE
**STAR GRADER***
Siamand Fiazullah	RED BELT	85 B+ GRADE

MAYHEM IN MATLOCK
BLCC RING LIGHT CONTINUOUS EVENT
SUNDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2007

On Sunday 2nd September 2007 Jesters gym in Matlock Derbyshire dipped their toes into the water of the ever growing pool of BLCC Ring Light Continuous kickboxing shows by hosting their first event.
The show saw just over 30 bouts and after a smoothly run day the BLCC took another stride North of the Midlands showing the Associations ever increasing growth.
Even though most of the USKA fighters and spectators were still sleepy from the trip the to Dundee Scotland the night before they still turned out in full force to put in some very good performances despite many of them getting little or no sleep.

USKA RESULTS FROM THE DAY ARE LISTED BELOW

NOOR MUHAMMED (USKA) V LIAM FIRTH (JESTERS) ... WIN LIAM

MUSHTAQ YOUNIS (USKA) V NEIL MALTBY (JESTERS) ... WIN MUSHTAQ

STACEY RICHARDS (USKA) V JAZ AKED SLACK (JESTERS) ... DEMO

BRENDAN LAWLESS (USKA) V JEZ SHIMWELL (JESTERS) ... BRENDAN WIN

REISS LARVIN (USKA) V INZUMAN RIZWAN (ACE) ... DEMO

MEGAN KELLY (USKA) V EMMA ERSKINE (JESTERS) ... WIN MEGAN

JAKE RICHARDS (USKA) V MUSADIQ RIZWAN (ACE) ... DEMO

MARCO CONTE (USKA) V CLINTON WAYNE (JESTERS) ... WIN MARCO

ZAK RAHMAN (USKA) V CONNER PARKER (SCORPION) ... WIN ZAK

MARK SEDGWICK (USKA) V USMAN AKHTAR (ACE) ... DEMO

NOOR MUHAMMED (USKA) V HUSSAN AKHTAR (ACE) ... DEMO

EFK JUNIOR BRITISH TITLE FIGHT
'RELENTLESS' REISS LARVIN VS PAUL KEEN
BONAR HALL, DUNDEE, SCOTLAND
SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2007

When the email came through looking for 'Relentless' Reiss Larvin offering him a British title shot in Scotland coach Neil Kelly had to rub his eyes at what he was seeing. Someone actually wanted to fight Reiss!
We had got so used to lack of willing opponents, pull outs and no shows for Reiss that we had almost resided to the fact that this young mans career was effectively on hold until he got a little bit older and moved into adult competition.
The 12 hour round journey to Dundee Scotland and into the lions den was not even enough to put us off and as soon as Reiss heard that there was a possible match he jumped at the chance and increased his training in an attempt to get in the best shape of his career so far.
The opponent was named as the promoters son Paul Keen from Skyaxe kickboxing gym and we knew in front of Paul's home crowd that we would have to be pretty conclusive in the nature of our victory if we were going to drive the long way back to Birmingham with the EFK British title belt strapped around Reiss's waist.
On accepting the fight with the Promoter we asked if it would be possible to get any more of our fighters on the card and were told that there was also a match available for Zak 'Attack' Rahman to fight Christian Joplin from the MASAC Kickboxing gym in County Durham. Bonus! two USKA fighters on the card.
Even better news two days before the event when another email came through asking if Ridwan 'Rampage' Khan would consider fighting Newark Kickboxing's and old nemeses Regis Sugden after his opponent had pulled out at the last minute leaving him without a match. Although Ridwan had been out of the gym and no where near full fitness he jumped at the chance to make it three fighters and a mini bus of spectators to make the long long long journey down to Dundee.

After a very early set off we eventually rolled up to the Bonar Hall with not much time to chill out before the fighters weighed in and got the medical checks done by the doctors.
All three fighters looked relaxed considering and were looking forward to getting in the ring and showing the Scottish home crowd what they could do.

First up for the USKA team......................

RIDWAN 'RAMPAGE' KHAN VS REGIS SUGDEN

The first round saw Ridwan in forward gear pushing Regis back and landing a nice mixture of punch kick combinations. Regis was having difficulty setting himself going backwards and at best was trying to score on the inside when his back was to the rope. A good opening round for the Birmingham lad.
Regis starts round two fast sensing he is playing catch up. He tries to push Ridwan back with centre line pressure but is soon matched punch for punch and kick for kick with the naturally heavier fighter in Ridwan evening things up. To Regis's credit he keeps firing and even when being pushed back he is letting his shots go. The high work rate is taking it's toll on Regis and as the round draws to a close he is looking tired on his feet. Ridwan lands a lovely axe kick seconds before the end of the round to end a relatively close round maybe shaded by the Newark lad on work rate and effort alone.
The USKA corner had it round one definitely to Ridwan and gave the benefit of the doubt to Regis in the second round leaving it all up for grabs in the third. This was relayed back to Ridwan in the corner and he knew he needed to have a good last round to secure the win on the cards.
Round three starts with both fighters trying to employ forward fighting tactics. It is the more natural style for Ridwan however and despite calls of forward forward from the Newark corner Regis is finding it difficult and his energy levels are starting to fade.
Regis's balance seems affected by his tiredness and Ridwan is taking advantage of this by pressing him all around the ring from one rope to another.
An emphatic round for Ridwan ends and both fighters touch gloves respectful of the talents of the other.
To the surprise of the USKA crowd and what looked like Regis himself the judges awarded it to Regis Sugden by way of split decision and a disappointed Ridwan had to settle for another runners up trophy against the Newark fighter.
Regis the following week to this contest was penciled in to contest the EFK British title and one can not help but feel that maybe the diplomatic decision may have been in place to keep him on track for that contest in his home town of Newark. Or maybe we are just being cynical.

Well, all the USKA supporters thought that Ridwan had done enough to win, Ridwan felt he had done enough to win, many members of the Scottish audience approached us after and felt he had done enough to win but unfortunately 2 of the 3 people who count (the judges) did not.
Ridwan understandably disappointed in the result kept his head up to keep a positive mood in the changing room for the other two fighters who still had yet to compete.

Next up we had the ever improving..................

ZAK 'ATTACK' RAHMAN VS CHRISTIAN JOPLIN

Round 1 and stalls were set out very early in this one with Zak controlling all the action from mid to long range and Christian doing his best to turn it into a close quarter affair.
Zak lands some nice kicks on the outside and it seems to dishearten Christian with him now not so keen to rush in just in case he moved onto any more of Zak;s potent legs.
The round closes a clear on for Zak Attack and on returning to his corner he is told by his cornermen to not be hesitant and let his combinations go in the second round.
Zak starts the second round very confidently firing sharp snappy combinations in and not allowing Christian time to settle at all or find any kind of rhythm. Zak working in threes and fours is negating any attempt to land from Christian and Zak is breaking out in front now with Christian looking more and more dejected. Another round for Zak ends to put two in the bag for the USKA lad.
Zak starts the third round even faster than the first two constantly picking off Christian with sharp combinations working the lad from Durham over. Christian is on the end of a constant barrage and barely lands a shot from start to finish of the round. 3 rounds out of 3 for Zak but remembering Ridwan's decision we are not counting our chickens until Zak's hand is raised and winners trophy received.
No worries this time however with all three judges finding a happy Zak Attack Rahman a unanimous winner.

So Zak leaving it beyond any doubt for the referee's after Ridwan's expierience and evening things up for USKA on the win / loss tally chart.
Main event time now as far as USKA was concerned.........................

EFK -70KG JUNIOR BRITISH TITLE FIGHT
'RELENTLESS' REISS LARVIN VS PAUL KEEN

After a modest ring entrance from Reiss and a very loud crowd cheered entrance from fan favourite Paul it was time to get down to the serious business of finding a new British Champion.
The fight starts and in Round 1 the battle lines are well and truly drawn with Reiss on the attack and Paul very much applying counter and move tactics. Reiss is walking through shots a little too much to get his own shots off but it is clear from the very start who is the stronger of the two lads.
Paul is doing a good job of making Reiss miss but as his fight name suggests Reiss Relentlessly presses forward sensing that he will eventually close his man down and make his shots count.
As Paul starts to slow down after his initial fast start Reiss manages to back him up to the ropes and bring the fight into mid range. The fight at this stage took a dramatic turn and Reiss looked far to strong for him landing hard body shots and finishing with effective round kicks.
Even at these very early stages in the contest it was clear that if Reiss could keep the fight close there was only going to be one winner and Paul was already showing distress signals at the physical work of Reiss up close. The round ends and it is a close one probably just nicked by the Skyaxe fighter.
Instructions reinforced in the corner that Reiss must make the fight a close quarter affair Reiss nods knowingly and sets out in Round 2 to put the fight plan into effect.
Closing his man down quicker this time Reiss backs Paul up to the ropes and drops him with a right leg to the face as he bounced off the rope trying to get away from reiss's attack.
Reiss is on him like a rash now and Paul is smothered with his back against the ropes under heavy fire from the USKA man.
Reiss then finds his range with the right body straight leg and lands no less than 9 unanswered kicks to the body mixed in with Fast hands and finishing with two killer uppercuts forcing referee Lex Easden with no choice but to step in and administer a standing 8 count.
Paul looks to be on his last legs and it very much at this point looks like Reiss is going to get the job done early. The bell sounds and a wobbly legged Paul stumbles back to the corner.
If the first round was close there is no doubt about this one with Reiss in total control.
During the interval between the round there is a lot of commotion in the Skyaxe corner and the medical team is called over along side the referee to check the condition of the fighter.
In the corner due to Paul looking and feeling disorientated the decision is made to pull him from the contest leaving Relentless Reiss to be crowned as new -70kg EFK British champion.

To watch Reiss Vs Paul Keen follow the link below

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An emphatic stoppage win for Reiss took the judges and any potential home town decision out of the equation and Reiss is crowned the number 1 fighter at his age and weight in the country.
A brilliant end to a long day, did I say end, well, apart from the 7 hour journey home that is!

Congratulations to all three USKA warriors showing heart, skill and determination to perform out of their skin away from home and a big thank you to all the spectators who made the trip down to support.

BAI LANG MIDLANDS OPEN
BORDER BATTLE
BAI LANG MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE, TELFORD
SUNDAY 19th AUGUST 2007

The second of the series of Bai Lang BLCC events saw representation from a host of clubs located as far afield as Maidstone in Kent, Middlesborough and Bury St Edmunds with over 100 fighters pre registered.
Despite appalling traffic conditions with 2 major motorways disrupted and in turn the schedule, a good day was had by all with some fantastic fights and exceptional performances. The USKA highlight and fights of the day came with absolutely brilliant debuts from Brendan Lawless with a flawless victory over Wragsters Lee Jevons and Imran Hussain looking much more expierienced than a complete novice in his win against Academy kickboxing's Jamie Murray. Also big shout out to Jake Richards looking every bit the British Champion outworking and has to be said outclassing the former unbeaten BLCC English Champion David Benn from Combat Kickboxng Academy and Mark Sedgwick giving away 8kg and still finding a way to win against another previously unbeaten fighter in Ace Kickboxing's Usmaan Akhtar.
Bail Langs facillitys for a show are second to none with the big screens and spacious settings and a big thank you goes out to chief instructor Lee Whitfield and his dad Dave Whitfield for making the USKA team feel so welcome and also for putting on another cracking tournament twice on the bounce.
Roll on the next one!

USKA RESULTS FOR THE DAY

Isa Hanif (USKA) Vs Josh Spencer (Jesters) - Win to Isa

Adam Eyaz (USKA) Vs Luke Perks (BCC) - Win to Adam

Qasim Ali (USKA) Vs Declan Buckland (BCC) - Win to Declan

Noor Muhammed (USKA) Vs Zeeshan Khan (ACE) - Win to Zeeshan

Zain Rafiq (USKA) Vs Daniel Patrick (Fit 2 Fight) - DRAW

Megan Kelly (USKA) Vs Stacey Sibson-Bartram (Bai Lang) - Win to Megan

Stacey Richards (USKA) Vs Sophie Dallas (Combat Academy) - Win to Sophie

Imran Hussain (USKA) Vs Jamie Murray (Academy Kickboxing) -Win to Imran

Qasim Nisar (USKA) Vs Ryan Freeman (Wragsters) - DEMO

Emily Aston (USKA) Vs Stacey Sibson-Bartram (Bai Lang) - Win to Emily

Jake Richards (USKA) Vs David Benn (Combat Academy) - Win to Jake

Brendan Lawless (USKA) Vs Lee Jevons (Wragsters) - Win to Brendan

Peter Quinn (USKA) Vs Bradley Collins (TKO) - Win to Peter

Marco Conte (USKA) Vs Murray Dadswell (Bai Lang) - DRAW

Mushtaq Younis (USKA) Vs Rob Huggett (TKO) - Win to Mushtaq

Zakir Rahman (USKA) Vs Leon Dunnett (Combat Academy) - DEMO Shazad Afzal (USKA) Vs Steve Wright (Bai Lang) - DRAW Ridwan Khan (USKA) Vs Chelsea Williams (Eclipse) - DEMO Mark Sedgwick (USKA) Vs Usmaan Akhtar (ACE) - Win to Mark

Jake Richards (USKA) Vs Lewis Dunnett (Combat Academy) - DEMO Zakir Rahman (USKA) Vs Kane Freeman (Eclipse) - DEMO

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RESULTS

USKA KICKBOXING'S STUDENT PRESENTATION AWARDS 2007

USKA KICKBOXING'S END OF YEAR SUPERMAN COMPETITION 2007

Contender Championship Series - event 4 Sunday 16th December 2007 Solihull Combat Sports Centre, Birmingham.

Grading Sunday 9th December 2007

Newark Martial Arts Centre BLCC Light Continuous Kickboxing Show Sunday 18th November 2007

I.S.K.A BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2007 COCKSMOOR WOODS LEISURE CENTRE, BIRMINGHAM

ISKA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP KICKBOXING SUNDAY 28th OCTOBER 2007 WOLVERHAMPTON RACE COURSE

WU TAN THAI / KICKBOXING SHOW Saturday 20th October 2007 Wellingborough

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP KICKBOXING SUNDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2007

BLCC MAGNET CENTRE LIGHT CONTINUOUS EVENT MAGNET CENTRE, ERDINGTON, BIRMINGHAM SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER 2007