Ring of Combat XXV
June 12th, 2009
Tropicana Showroom, Atlantic City
Professional mixed martial arts

RESULTS

2 rds 4 minutes
Louis Gaudinot-Nick Cottone
Ref Peterson
Gaudinot 129. Cottone. 128.5
Cottone via unanimous decision, all three judges 20-18

2 rds 4 minutes
Jose Villanueva-Sean Santella
Ref Peterson
Villanueva. 134.5. Santella 134
Colon and Oliver 19-19, Rodriguez 20-18 for Villanueva, bout is majority draw.

2 rds 4 minutes
Jose Viera-Howard Longus
Ref Carolei
Viera 179. Longus. 186.5
Jose Viera via rear naked choke at 1:15 of round one

2 rds 4 minutes
David Shapiro-Carlos Brooks
Ref Carolei
Shapiro 200. Brooks 198.5
Carlos Brooks via referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 1:29 of round two.
Shapiro suspended 30 days and needs CT head scan

2 rds 4 minutes
Jay Isip-Mike Prokop
Ref Carolei
Isip. 155.5. Prokop. 154.5
Isip via unanimous decision 20-18, 20-18 and 20-17 Colon

3 rds 4 minutes
Ryan LaFlare-Robert Cunane
Ref Carolei
LaFlare. 170.5. Cunane 176
LaFlare via KO punch at 1:19 of round one

3 rds 4 minutes
Radji Bryson-Barrett-Mark Berrocal
Ref Carolei
Barrett. 172. Berrocal. 170
Berrocal via KO punch at 0:13 of round one
Barrett suspended 60 days and needs Ct head scan
After medically cleared, Barrett suspended 90 days for corner refusing to sign suspension form

3 rds 4 minutes
Al Iaquinta-Tim Sylvester
Ref Peterson
Iaquinta. 155.5. Sylvester. 155
Iaquinta via KO punch at 0:15 of round one
Sylvester suspended 30 days and needs ENT clearance for nose

3 rds 4 minutes
Anthony Abatelli-Kevin Horowitz
Ref Mulhall
Abatelli. 171. Horowitz. 168
Horowitz via unanimous decision, all three judges 29-28

3 rds 4 minutes
John Salgado-David Church
Ref Peterson
Salgado. 158. Church. 162
Church declined to fight and left after weigh in, Even though Salgado willing to accept overage
Church issued 90 days suspension for failure to make contract weight

3 rds 4 minutes
Nabih Barakat-Jim Bova
Ref Mulhall
Barakat. 156. Bova. 155.5
Nabih via spilt decision 29-28, 29-28 and 27-30 Oliver

3 rds 4 minutes
Eddie Fyvie-Jeff Lentz
Ref Mulhall
Fyvie. 149. Lentz. 151
Lentz via KO knee at 2:02 of round one
Fyvie suspended 30 days and needs CT head scan

3 rds 4 minutes
Joe Abouata-Gian Villante
Ref Mulhall
Abouta 234. Villante 232
Villante via referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 1:48 of round one

3 rds 4 minutes
Andrew Riddles-Mitch Whitesel
Ref Peterson
Riddles. 185.5. Whitesel. 184
Riddles win unanimous decision, all three judges 29-28

3 rds 5 minutes
USKBA Light Heavyweight Title
USKBA President Paul Rosner
Ricardo Romero-Karn Grigoryan
Ref Mulhall
Romero 206. Grigoryan. 205
Romero via referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 2:50 of round two

3 rds 5 minutes
Ring of Combat Middleweight Title
Rafael Sapo vs. Victor O'Donnell
Ref Mulhall
Sapo 184.75. O'Donnell. 186
O'Donnell via doctor stoppage at 5:00 of round one

Ringside Physicians Dr. Michael Kelly, Dr. Sherry Wulkan and Dr. Vincent Guida
Judges Eric Colon, Carlos Rodriguez and Gaspar Oliver
Referees Kevin Mulhall, Keith Peterson and Donnie Carolei
Timekeeper Fred Blumstein
Inspectors Cardo Urso, Gary Gudzak, Vincent Chapple, Kerri Kaminski, Jim O'Connor, Todd Manfredi, Mike DiBella, John Viggiano, Paul Hafner , Tony Tamburrino and Ben Valentino

 

COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE
June 1st, 2009

Monday June 1st, 2009 - Former World Champion and promoter Louis Neglia is at it again with the latest installment of New York City's Premier kickboxing show - Combat at the Capitale, Friday night's show was non stop action & another standing room only crowd.


It is just a matter of time now before we are all watching MMA at a venue like this, but in the mean time the MMA starved Manhattanites are more then happy to watch the fists fly and the kicks land at the Landmark Capitale.

Another huge 20 bout fight card that did not end until well after midnight, but no one was complaining about that here you actually get your moneys worth.

Highlights of the evening included the one sided drubbing handed out by Giancarlo Vinciguerra against fellow Brooklynite Eddie Fahey. Ed was game but could not match the offensive output that Vinciguerra set. Vinciguerra wins the battle for Brooklyn.


The knock out of the night has to go to Yves Derisier out of Dragon VMA, who put an end to his match with Dean Middlebrook via a roundhouse to th eface that had Middlebrook out cold before he hit the mat at the 40 second mark. of round 1.

TSMMA trooper Melissa Bopp also had an impressive showing by finishing off Cool hearts competitor Casey Bohrman via TKO at 2:20 of round 2.

Local NYC Muay Thai fixture James "B52" Smith caulked up another win on his ling resume of fights but he was clearly the better fighter tonight and seems like he could have ended this bout anytime he wanted to. The bout was called at 36 seconds of round 2 via TKO as his opponent Mike "Fighting Irish" Ryan could not continue due to mummification.

The main event lived up to everyone's expectations and was the fight of the night with exciting action throughout. Justin Greskiewicz wins via unanimous decision.

During Intermission Lou neglia presented Referee Fred Fitzgerald with a Lifetime Achievement Award after he refereed his 2000th bout. Fred has refereed in six countries and is one of the top Muay Thai referees in the world.

RESULTS

 

Ring Of Combat XXIII
TROPICANA SHOWROOM
Atlantic City, NJ

February 20th, 2009

Another Sell out Crowd!

RESULTS

Jim Tomczuk vs. Howard Longus
Tomczuk win via tapout due to rear naked choke at 1:03 of round one

Chris Weidman vs. Ruebens Lopes
Weidman win via tapout due to kimura at 1:35 of round one

Gian Villante vs. Randy Durant
Villante win at 0:35 of round one via TKO referee stoppage due to cut
Durant suspended pending clearance of scalp laceration

Garrett Carmody vs. Anthony Abatelli
Abatelli win unanimous decision 29-28 Crosby, 30-27, 30-27 Rodriguez and Urso

Jay Isip vs. Jeff Lentz
Lentz winner at 2:23 of round two via TKO referee stoppage due to unanswered punches
Lentz suspended pending clearance of right lateral brow laceration
Isip suspended 30 days and needs CT head scan which includes nasal bones

Roger Mamedov vs. Jeff Pender
Mamedov winner at 0:55 of round one via TKO referee stoppage due to unanswered punches

Al Iaquinta vs. Mervin Rodriguez
Iaquinta win via anaconda choke at 1:15 of round one by tap

Tyler Venice vs. Jimmie Rivera
Rivera win via TKO referee stoppage due to rear naked choke at 1:13 of round two

Greg Soto vs. Shawn Forman
Soto win via head and arm choke tap at 3:44 of round two
Forman suspended until cleared by orthopedist exam of left knee

Costa Phillipou vs. Aaron Meisner
Phillipou via tapout due to rear naked choke at 2:27 of round one

Matt Makowski vs. Sergio Vinagre
Makowski win unanimous decision three rounds, Crosby 30-25, Urso and Rodriguez 30-27

Brendan Barrett vs. Ricardo Romero
Romero win via tapout 0:44 of round two due to rear naked choke

Rafael Sapo vs. Alexandre Moreno
Sapo win Via KO punch at 3:59 of round one

Joe Abouata vs. Bret Kohan
Kohan win via TKO referee stoppage at 1:17 of round one

 

 

PROVING GROUNDS
January 24th, 2009

NJSACB Official Weights, Results, Suspensions and Staff

Ringside Physician Dr. Sherry Wulkan

Referees Donnie Carolei and Chris Wagner

Judges Gasper Oliver, Henry Krawiec and Tom Olson

Timekeeper Julius Proenza

Scorekeeper Ellen Rubin

Inspectors Jordan Bass and Vincent Sinclair

134 Thiago Carfi win via armbar at 1:11 of round one over 126.8 Jay Perez

211 Lewis Rumsey win unanimous decision three rounds (all three 29-28) over 204 Chris Howard

159 Ryan Vaccaro win via guillotine at 2:11 of round one over 155.8 Jason Reid

151 Matt Beriloff win via disqualification (illegal head strike) at 2:47 of round one over 152.8 Matt Augustein
Beriloff suspended 30 days

156.8 Kyle Malone win unanimous decision three rounds (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) over 157 David Slater

163.8 Jamie Torres win via armbar at 1:01 of round one over 164.8 Adam Penberthy

152 Steve Sierra win guillotine at 0:50 of round two over 156.8 Mark Setaro
Setaro suspended 30 days and needs neurological clearance

204 Rex O'Corr win via KO punch at 1:31 of round one over 201 Andrew Espling
Espling needs CT head scan and opthalmological clearance due to corneal abrasion

146.8 Ryan Castillo win via triangle at 1:19 of round two over 143.8 Estaban Garcia

281.8 Mike Blodgett win via KO at 2:59 of round one over 277 Nick Allowe
Allowe suspended 30 days and needs x-ray of left ribcage

257.8 Chris Bretton win via guillotine at 0:22 of round one over 264.8 Chris Winarski

179.8 Chris Wing win via guillotine at 0:59 of round one over 178 Jason Somers

174.8 Mike Bannon win via d'arce choke at 2:14 of round one over 172 Justin Tischler

170.8 Eddie Lenoci win via KO at 1:55 of round one over 169 Alex Mnatsakanov
Mnatsakanov suspended 60 days and needs MRI of cerebellum and orthopaedic consultation of left elbow/arm

 

 

RING OF COMBAT XXII
November 21st, 2008

ANOTHER SELL OUT CROWD For The RING OF COMBAT XXII !

Rob Guarino 156 vs Doug Sonier 140.4
Bout cancelled, Sonier fails weigh in, contract weight 155

Jim Boudourakis 232 vs Pat Collins 221.6 
Collins wins 0:31 of round one via TKO referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes. Referee Yves Lavigne Boudourakis suspended 30 days and needs x-ray of left foot/great toe

Sean Santella 135.6 vs Nick Pace 135.6
Pace wins unanimous decision two rounds
Judge Blatnick 20-18, Judge Urso 20-18 and Judge Colon 20-16
Referee Yves Lavigne

Chris Prestia 185.8 vs mike Stewart 186
Stewart win via arm triangle at 3:34 of round one 
Referee Yves Lavigne

John Salgado 155.6 vs Jay Isip 155.4
Salgado win via rear naked choke at 3:24 of round one
Referee Yves Lavigne

Biff Walizer 155.6 vs Dom Stanco 156.2
Stanco win via KO punch at 0:40 of round two 
Referee Kevin Mulhall

Paul White 227.4 vs Joe Abouata 231
Abouata win via rear naked choke at 3:06 of round one 
Referee Yves Lavigne White suspended 30 days

Jason McLean 150.6 vs Jimmie Rivera 149.2
McLean wins split decision three rounds Judge Colon 29-28 Rivera, Judge Blatnick 30-28 McLean and Judge Urso 29-28 McLean
Referee Kevin Mulhall

Troy Maxwell 170.6 vs Igor Gracie 170.6
Gracie wins unanimous decision three rounds Judge Colon 30-26, Judge Blatnick 29-28 and Judge Urso 29-28 
Referee Kevin Mulhall

John Doyle 205 vs Costa Phillipou 206
Phillipou win TKO referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 3:05 of round three Doyle suspended 60 days 
Referee Kevin Mulhall

David Sachs 145.4 vs Tim Troxell 146
Sachs win via rear choke at 4:40 of second round 
Referee Kevin Mulhall

Cory Mahon 154 vs Chris Liguori 156
Liguori wins via armbar at 3:41 of round two 
Referee Yves Lavigne

Paul Bradley 184 vs Dante Rivera 185.8
Bradley win via TKO referee stoppage due to punches at 0:34 of round one
Referee Yves Lavigne

 

 

COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE
October 3rd, 2008

Combat at the Capital - Fall Brawls - USA V. Germany
 


October 3rd, 2008 - Chinatown - New York City :: World Champion & Promoter Louis Neglia once again delivers the best Muay Thai & Kickboxing action in the city limits.
 
Another 16 match fight card provided non-stop action this evening at the Landmark Capitale in Chinatown. Highlights of the nights' action included;
  
The fantastic battle that pitted two of the best women Kickboxers in New York State as NYS Women's 120lb.Champion Christine Rosa waged war with WKA East Coast Women's 120lb. Champion Andrea DeAngelo. These two warriors left it all in the ring and had the crowd on the edge of their seats through out the battle. The Draw only adds more interest for their future potential rematch.
 
Jersey Fight Club's Alex Mnatsaknov as he picked apart Sityodong's Jake Steinman in under 2 minutes.
 
WKA US 140lb. Champion Bob Cambell who dismantled German 140lb. Champion Christian Eckhard Deiss with his sharp combos and relentless body shots over the course of 6 rounds for the TKO win!!
 
Full results
 
Women's Kickboxing 135lb.
Jeannie Nedell (Kyokudo) V. Jeanene Gannon (NYC)
Nedell Wins via TKO at 0:00 of R2 -Gannon could not continue.
  
Men's Muay Thai 155-160lb.
Stephen Regman (TSMMA) V. Jason Reid (NJ Combat Club)
Regman wins via TKO at 0:00 of R2 - Reid could not continue.
  
Men's International rules Kickboxing 192lb.
Valentin Slyz (Volson's Karate) V. Dan Giraci (Longo Competition Team)
Giraci wins via unanimous decision after 3rds.
 
Men's Muay Thai 275lb.
Sevdai Ahmeti (TSMMA) V. Marcos Taylor (Jersey Fight Club)
 - Due to an illegal blow, the fight is being appealed by Taylor
 
Men's Kickboxing 165lb.
Kyle Tiringer (Bellmore Kickboxing) V. Jeff Lynch (Rhino NJ)
Tiringer wins via unanimous decision after 3rds.
A very close fight.
 
Men's Muay Thai 140lb.
Jose Villanueva (TSMMA) V. Dat Tran (Sityodong)
Villanueva wins via unanimous decision after 3rds.
 
Men's Muay Thai 155lb.
Leon Cambell (Sityodong) V. Bobby Pena (Jersey Fight Club)
Cambell wins via split decision after 3rds.
 
Men's Muay Thai 152lb.
Brent Appiarius (Neglia Competition Team) V. Rich Brattone (Jersey Fight Club)
Brattone wins via TKO at :13 of R1 - Appiarius dislocated his shoulder and could not continue.
 
Women's US Kickboxing Championship 120lb.
Andrea DeAngelo (Neglia Comp Team - EC Champ) V. Christine Rosa (Longo Comp Team - NYS Champ)
Bout ruled a DRAW after 4 intense rounds of action - Rematch???
 
Men's Muay Thai 170lb.
Jake Steinman (Sityodong) V. Alex Mnatsaknov (Jersey Fight Club)
Mnatsaknov wins via TKO 1:23 R1 - an Overwhelming performance by Mnatsaknov.
 
Men's Muay Thai 130lb.
Louis Gaudinot (TSMMA) V. Nick Haines (Bakary Susuo/Rhino NY-Steve Katz)
Haines wins via TKO/Default Forfeit - Gaudinot suffered an injury and could not compete.
 
Men's Pro International rules Kickboxing 162lb.
Josh Foley (Bellmore) V. Liam Kerrigan (NJ IMB)
Foley wins via unanimous decision after 3rds.
  
Men's Pro Kickboxing 205lb.
Patrick Nwamu Jr. (NYC) V. John Burgos (PA)
Nwamu wins via unanimous decision after 4rds.
 
Men's Muay Thai 159lb.
James Garzillo (TSMMA) V. Mervin Rodriguez (Rhino NJ)
Garzillo wins via unanimous decision after 3rds.
 
Main event
 
Men's Pro Kickboxing World Championship 139lb.
Bob Cambell (US Champion) V. Christian Eckhard Deiss (Champion Germany)
Cambell wins via TKO at 1:33 Rd 6.
 
Cambell is the new WKA Men's 139lb. World Champion!!

 

RING OF COMBAT
June 27th, 2008

ROC XX Fight-by-Fight Write Up and Photos!
Submitted by:Arias Garcia Jr. 
Posted on : 6/28/2008 


Atlantic City, NJ—Even though the event was missing one of its biggest fights, Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat XX still brought plenty of excitement to the Jersey Shore. The event was highlighted by another impressive performance from Tom Gallicchio as he successfully defended his USKBA Welterweight Title against Doug Gordon with a rear naked choke in the first round. In what appeared to be a mismatch in the other title bout, the undefeated Nick Catone almost had a scare when the grizzly veteran, Eric Tavares slapped on an armbar from the bottom in their USKBA Middleweight title bout. Catone was resilient, avoided the submission and TKO’d Tavares near the end of the first round. Here are the official results and play-by-play from Friday night’s action:        
 
 
Ring of Combat XX
Friday, June 27th, 2008
Tropicana, Atlantic City, NJ.

 
USKBA Middleweight Title Championship:
Nick Catone (BJJ Shore Academy/Ricardo Almeida) vs. Eric Tavares (Shotokan BJJ) 
Round 1: A feeling process out ensues and Catone is unable to take Tavares down after two feeble attempts. Catone eats a left kick to the face and catches it and takes Tavares down. Tavares defends well from the ground-and-pound and secures and armbar. Catone slams him a few times but Tavares holds onto the armbar. Tavares eventually gives it up and eats some leather in from ground-and pound. Catone is able to get the crucifix position on top and traps both of Tavares’ arms. In this position, Catone lands heavy blows and the referee is forced to stop the bout.        
Catone def. Tavares by TKO – 4:25 rd. 1
 
 
USKBA Welterweight Title Championship:
Tom Gallicchio (Rhino Fight Team) vs. Doug Gordon (Team Rush Elite BJJ)
Round 1: After trading some strikes, Gordon gets the takedown but welcomes a stand up. They trade strikes again and Gordon appears to getting the better of Gallicchio. After another clinch, Gallicchio gets the takedown and lands in the mount position. From here, Gallicchio is able to land heavy punches but Gordon gets out of danger. Gallicchio almost gets side control but then winds up taking Gordon’s back and sinking the hooks. Gallicchio secures the rear-naked-choke and forces the challenger to tap for another impressive performance.        
Gallicchio def. Gordon by rear naked choke – 3:11 rd. 1
 
 
Costa Phillippou (Team Serra Longo) vs. Tony Andreocci (NJ Combat Club)
Round 1: Phillippou wastes no time and stuns Andreocci early with strikes. Seemingly out on his feet, Andreocci tastes more leather and is dropped, Referee Kevin Mulhall halts the bout just 22 seconds into the first round.
Phillippou def. Andreocci by KO – 0:22 rd. 1 
 
 
Fernando Rivera (Team Ewick) vs. Brett Kohan (Rhino Fight Team)
Round 1: These big boys come out swinging and after tasting each other’s leather, Kohan goes for a takedown and ends up in a clinch. They separate and both appear to be comfortable on the feet. Kohan lands a thunderous right hand and drops Rivera on his back. Kohan follows it up with some vicious ground-and-pound knocking Rivera and his mouthpiece completely out. Doctors attend to Rivera and he is finally helped to his feet after a scary knockout.
 
Kohan def. Rivera by KO – 1:48 rd. 1
 
Scott Harrington (Alex Wilkie) vs. Ed Fyvie (Ricardo Almeida/Spa City BJJ)
Round 1: After trading a few insignificant strikes, Fyvie clinches with Harrington and forces him against the cage. Fyvie breaks apart with a punch and Harrington answers with a kick to the body. They clinch again with Harrington’s back on the fence. They separate and Fyvie lands more strikes. They clinch again but the referee separates them. Harrington looks uncomfortable in the stand up game and Fyvie lands a huge right followed by a knee. Fyvie then pounces on Harrington and the fight is stopped by the referee. Harrington stands up and has a nice size cut on the bridge of his nose.  
Fyvie def. Harrington by TKO (ref. stoppage to a cut) - 3:55 rd. 1       
 
 
Ryan LaFlare (Bellmore Kickboxing) vs. Radji Bryson Barrett (TSMMA)
Round 1: The fighters circle each other until LaFlare clinches and gets the takedown on Barrett. They eventually land in Barrett’s guard and LaFlare brings him to the cage. Barrett tries for an armbar but is up against the cage and LaFlare pulls out. LaFlare gets back in side control but Barrett brings it back to the feet and gets the takedown but lands in a triangle. LaFlare switches to an armbar and after trying to punch his way out, Barrett eventually taps out.
LaFlare def. Barrett by armbar – 2: 38 rd. 1 
 
 
Brian Demuro (Bomb Squad) vs. Nabih (Team Serra Longo)
Round 1: Nabih tries for a “Superman” punch but Demuro avoids the strike and forces Nabih against the cage. Demuro jumps guard but Nabih eventually forces the stand up after they both nullify each other on the ground. The fighters clinch again and Nabih lands a right hand and almost get Demuro’s back while standing. They clinch again and Nabih tries for a guillotine choke against the cage as the round ends.
 
 
Round 2: Nabih tries to trade strikes and Demuro forces a clinch. Nabih keeps the heat standing and lands a right hand and subsequently takes Demuro down. In guard, Demuro attempts a gogo plata but it is quickly thwarted and the fighters get back to their feet. Another clinch ensues and the referee separates them. Nabih starts with some flashy kicks and punches as Demuro seems uncomfortable in the stand up game. It appears that during this exchange, Demuro lost his mouthpiece. During the break between second and third round, Demuro doesn’t answer the bell to an apparent knee injury.
 
Nabih def. Demuro by TKO – 4:00 rd. 2         
  
Dwayne Shelton (Team Prodigy) vs. James Meals (AMA Fight/Renzo) Gracie
Round 1: Shelton throws a right, misses and then clinches. He almost gets a takedown but Meals is able to land on his knee and get back to his feet. Shelton tries a throw but inadvertently lands with Meals on top. In Shelton’s guard, Meals is reversed to the bottom. Meals attempts an armbar from the bottom and Shelton backs away and welcomes the stand up. A right hook stuns Meals but he is able to recover quickly and get a takedown. This time Meals is more active but Shelton is able to avoid any significant damage. The round ends in Shelton’s guard. 
 
 
Round 2: This time the fighters exchange strikes and when Shelton throws a kick, Meals grabs it and takes him down. Shelton gets back to his feet but gets taken down again. Shelton is able to get on top but Meals attempts another armbar. Shelton avoids the submission and lands some heavy ground-and-pound and then forces Meals to stand up. Meals gets another takedown but Shelton is able to gain the top position again. From here, Shelton lands some ground-and-pound and lets Meals stand up. Shelton lands another huge right that puts Meals back on the ground but he quickly recovers. Shelton lets the fight stand back up and swings again for the fences. He misses and Meals gets the takedown and lands on top with only ten seconds left in the round.   
 
 
Round 3: Shelton continues the striking from round two but Meals is able to avoid any damage and gets the takedown. Shelton tries for a guillotine from the bottom but is unsuccessful. Shelton is able to tie up Meals from the bottom forcing a referee stand-up. Shelton finds another home for his right hand but Meals responds with a left hand. Meals grabs for a single leg but Shelton punishes him with shots to the body and head. Meals tries for another takedown but is unsuccessful. He gets the takedown on the second attempt but there are only 10 seconds left in the third and final round.
Shelton def. Meals by unanimous decision after three rounds (30-27 all) 
 
 
Dom Stanco (Bellmore Kickboxing) vs. John Salgado (Team Ross Zocchi)
Round 1: These two come out swinging and Stanco initially stuns Salgado with a left hand and then finishes with an uppercut forcing his opponent to his knees with his mouthpiece flying. The referee halts the bout as Salgado gets up and protests. It appears as though Salgado was momentarily out and was going to receive more punishment if the referee did not intervene.
 
Stanco def. Salgado by KO – 0:14 rd. 1
 
Troy Maxwell (ACMMA) vs. Rich Ashkar (Team Oliveria)
Round 1: Ashkar goes right for the takedown and gets it. Ashkar then transition smoothly and sinks the hooks in. From the Ashkar works for the rear-naked choke and although Maxwell tried to defend, he eventually tapped out.
Ashkar def. Maxwell by rear naked choke – 1:05 rd. 1
 
 
Joey Camacho (AMA Fight/Renzo Gracie) vs. Vasilica Goian (TSMMA)
Round 1: The fighters clinch and Goian forces Camacho to the cage. Against the cage, Camacho goes for guillotine but is unable to fully secure it. The referee separates them and Goian sprawls and avoids a takedown attempt. Camacho is still relentless and grabs for a single leg forcing Goian to the mat. After Camacho is unable to improve his position in the guard, the referee stands them up. Camacho attempts another takedown but the round ends.   
 
 
Round 2: They clinch quickly again and this time Goian gets the takedown. Camacho gets to his knees but Goian is delivering some heavy body shots. Camacho then reverses and lands on top in Goian’s guard. A stall in the action forces another stand-up. Camacho attempts another single leg but Goian defends well. They both stand up and after a brief exchange of strikes, Camacho gets the takedown with 45 seconds left in the round. However, Camacho is unable to land any serious damage on top and the round ends.   
 
 
Round 3: Both fighters appear to be tired but Camacho comes out and gets another takedown. Goian defends well in his guard an attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom. Although Camacho gets out, he is unable to land any ground and pound or improve position. The referee forces another stand-up. Camacho goes right in for the takedown but Goian sprawls and attempts a guillotine. Goian attempts to take the back but Camacho escapes and the fighters end up in Camacho’s guard. The third round ends with both fighters extremely exhausted. 
Goian def. Camacho by split dec. after three rounds (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
 
 
 
Jay Silva (Team Rampage Jackson) vs. Mark DaPolito (Pitt’s Penn)
Round 1: After Silva tried a flying knee, DaPolito grabbed him in mid air and slammed him to the mat. From there, DaPolito was unable to do any significant damage from Silva’s guard. When DaPolito attempted to gain side control, he was reversed and Silva landed on top and gained full mount. DaPolito turned to give his back and Silva sunk the hooks in. However, he wasn’t able to secure the rear naked choke and DaPolito was able to get the fight back to the feet. After a clinch, DaPolito was able to take Silva down and the round ended with DaPolito on top. 
 
 
Round 2:
A left-right combination stunned DaPolito but he was able to clinch quickly. Silva was then able to secure a takedown and gained DaPolito’s back. Same result as round one as DaPolito was able to escape and get on top. Silva defended well in the guard and doesn’t receive any damage. Silva eventually escapes and gets on top and passes to side control. DaPolito gives his back up again and this time, there was no escape from the rear-naked-choke.
Silva def. DaPolito by rear naked choke 3:47 rd. 2
 

 

COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE
June 13th, 2008

June 13th 2008 - Chinatown - New York City :: East Coast Mixed Martial Arts Pioneering Promoters Louis Neglia & Ray Longo once again provide the best kickboxing & Muay Thai fights this side of the Hudson River.
This is where the local tough guys get to show off their stuff, all the hard work in the gym pays off right here in front of the hundreds of fans who react to every punch and kick thrown.

Full results

Men's Muay Thai 135lb Limit
Tom Desmond (Eternal Martial Arts) V. Julian Hanshuh (Black & Blue MMA)
Winner: Desmond via Unanimous decision after 3rds - great fight.
Men's International Rules Kickboxing 169 - 174lb.
James DeSantis (Neglia Competition Team) V. Howard Wang (Black Thaiger Academy)
Winner: DeSantis wins via unanimous decision after 3Rds. Another slug fest.
Men's Muay Thai 255lb. Limit
Marcos Taylor (Jersey Fight Club) V. Frank Spano (Longo Competition Team)
Winner: Taylor wins via Unanimous decision after 3Rds.
Men's Muay Thai 155lb.
Steve Regman (TSMMA) V. Andy Bolevice (Black & Blue MMA)
Winner: Regman wins via unanimous decision after 3Rds.
Men's Muay Thai 155lb. Limit
Jim Smith Jr. (Black Thaiger Academy) V. Rich Bertol (Jersey Fight Club)
Winner: Bertol wins via KO at 1:15 of R1 - Smith Jr. has big shoes to fill but lots of time to grow in to them.
Men's Muay Thai 165lb. Limit
Chuck Cho (Black Thaiger Academy) V. Naim Nehmedovic (Ardon's Sweet Science)
Winner: Nehmedovic wins via split decision after 3rds.
International Rules Kickboxing 190lb. Limit
Rueben Jean (Neglia Competition Team) V. Tito Flores (Ardon's Sweet Science)
Winner: Jean wins via TKO R2 - Corner threw in the towel - a one sided drubbing.
East Coast International Rules Women's Kickboxing Championship 123lb.
Andrea DeAngelo (Neglia Competition Team) V. Katlyn Chookagian (TSMMA)
Winner: DeAngelo wins via unanimous decision - DeAngelo is the new Champion!
Men's Kickboxing 170-175lb.
Ozzy Duguludgov (K Dojo) V. Ed Unkel (Cambell's Kickboxing)
Winner: Bout ruled a draw after three round - The Amityville Horror of a decision - I had Unkel ahead in two of the three rounds. A Rematch is in order.
Men's Muay Thai 155lb Limit
Evil Joe Diable (Longo Competition Team) V. Tony Flores (Ardon's Sweet Science)
Winner: Diable via KO at :18 of R2 - an "Evil" Knock out !!
East Coast Muay Thai Men's 145lb. Championship
Jim Rivera (TSMMA) V. Colin Tebo (Wai-Kru)
Winner: Rivera wins via unanimous decision - Rivera is the new East Coast Champ at 145lbs. - great fight.
Main Event - US Men's 205lb. Kickboxing Championship - 6 rounds
James "B-52" Smith (Black Thaiger Academy) V. Patrick Nwamu, Jr. (NYC)
Winner: Smith wins via Split decision after 6 incredible rounds of face smashing action.
Smith captures the WKA 205lb. US Men's Title

 

RING OF COMBAT 19
May 9th, 2008

Ring of Combat 19 - Adds Fuel to the MMA Fire!!!
 
Friday May 9th, 2008 :: World Champion Louis Neglia knows what it takes to put on a good show - action, action & more action. ROC 19 served it up by the fistful!
The Ring of Combat is officially the "Big show" on the east coast now with the HDnet broadcasting deal and every hungry local fighter looking for national recognition. Mr. Neglia brought in a new wave of hungry local talent to fight some the local established studs and it was a recipe for a hot plate of beatdowns.
The first match of the evening pitted BJJ stud Ed Fyvie in his return to action against Atlantic City MMA fighter Anthony Morrison. Morrison was aggressive in his ground and pound as Fyvie attempted to submit him from the bottom. Morrison was winning the striking game but eventually fell in to a triangle choke that forced the tapout at 3:47 of R1. A triumphant return for the Ed Fyvie.
 
Ed Fyvie sinks in the Triangle chokefor the win-tg
 
The second match had two Jersey Shore tough guys facing off with Bill Scott representing BJJ Shore Academy/Ricardo Almedia against Atlantic City MMA fighter Joe Diamond. This was a very technical grappling match that could have been a NAGA championship by its intense grappling. Bill Scott appeared to have a slight advantage via take down and submission attempts after R1. We start R2 the same way R1 went with an immediate clinch and a cooperative take down by Scott. Diamond was nullified by Scott's high Guard and then sunk in an armbar from the bottom to force the tapout at 1:54 of R2.
"Crazy" Chris Schlesinger looked to get back in to the win column after a year plus of down time. He rededicated himself with team Soca BJJ & Bellmore kickboxing and stepped up to face Izuma Te Ryu fighter Anthony Vetro. Vetro nails Schlesinger with three hard left hooks that do not faze Schlesinger who then clinches with Vetro. Schlesinger managed to get Vetros' back late in R1 but Vetro somehow powered out of the full mount and was able to escape and defend a late armbar attempt by Schlesinger. R2 begins with Sclesinger taking Vetro down and immediately securing his back he finished the match via Rear naked choke at :47 of R2.
 
Crazy Chris Schlesinger With FCF Editor Tom DeFazio-tg
 
Serra/Longo warrior Anthony LaDonna also looked to get back in to the winners' circle as he faced off against Rhino heavy hitter Mike Medrano. Medrano threw heavy leather with bad intentions then shot in on LaDonna and took him down. The ground and pound began as Medrano laid in repeated blows from LaDonna' guard. A massive mouse appears over the left eye of Medrano although Ladonna took the worse of R1 it is Medrano who shows the damage. Medrano nails LaDonna with a big right hand as R2 begins and then shoots in and secures another takedown. More Ground and pound from Medrano, they stand up and LaDonna nails Medrano with a vicious flush overhand right which connects with the swollen left eye and wobbles Medrano momentarily but then WHAM! Medrano counters with a vicious right hook that knocks out LaDonna out on the spot for the KO victory 1:22 of R2. What a war, this is what MMA fans live for the thrill of the battle - hats off to both men.
 
Rhino's Rob Guarino & Mike Medrano after his KO win-tg
 
The Alexis Aquino V. David Branch match up looked like a bad match up when considering experience. Branch is a new comer to the Pro MMA set but is no newbie to the sport, training out of Team Insight in Brooklyn and learning his BJJ through the Renzo Gracie family makes Mr. Branch one of the best prepared newbie's around. The Rhino Fight Teams' Alexis Aquino is not one to back down even when punished he keeps on coming forward. This match promised to be a slug fest and delivered but it was Branch who seemed sharper in the striking exchange early on. The two men clinch after feeling each others strikes. Branch continued to deliver knees from the clinch which set up a takedown which led to a full mount and a TKO finish at 3:29 of R1 due to unanswered strikes from the mount. A major upset from Team Insight - straight from Brooklyn where the Warriors dwell.
 
David Branch of Team Insight Victorious-tg
 
Reality Fighting veteran Dom Stanco has jumped ship and is now in the treacherous ROC waters. Waiting on the Jersey Shore for his arrival is Mark Berracol out of the BJJ Shore Academy/Ricardo Almedia. Stanco and Berracol put on a very technical grappling battle and had Berracol in trouble numerous times but to Berracols' credit he managed to escape until he was finally finished by Stanco at 3:57 of R2 due to unanswered strikes.
 
The Eighth match of the evening featured fast rising Doug Gordon out of the Elite BJJ/Team Rush camp who faced new comer Levon Maynard representing Global Martial Arts Academy. Gordon quickly charged in and secured the takedown where he delivered strikes until the Ref stood them up. Maynard seemed to be getting comfortable delivering kicks to Gordons legs until Gordon decided he had had enough and charged in with his heavy hands to finish the bout with a huge uppercut at 2:15 R1 for the TKO Finish. Keep your eyes on Gordon he is a star on the rise.
 
Undefeated Light heavyweight rising stud Ricardo Romero faced Constantinos Phillippou representing Team Serra/Longo. It is obvious that Mr. Phillippou is looking to make a name for him self in a hurry by facing Mr. Romero this early in his MMA career - baptizism by Fire. Costas looked sharp in the striking exchange and defended Romeros takes downs well after being slammed hard by Romero early on. Coach Ray Longo did his homework and prepared their fighter well as he won the first round with his sharp striking and take down defense. Round two begins with a quick exchange then Costas nails Romero with a hard right hand that rocks Romero but his wrestling instinct led him to secure a takedown and side control where Romero did nothing but smother Costas until he recovered. Romero then secures north south position and begins nailing Costas with strikes. Costas turns and Romero attempts an armbar, then a Guillotine; then are restarted to end a very methodical R2 slight edge to Romero for his control. R3 starts and both men look exhausted who has more in the gas tank??
 
Romero again secures the takedown and side mount on Costas and continues to deliver G & P. They stand up and again Romero secures the takedown and continues the Ground and pound assault until the bell rings. I score R3 for Romero and the referees agree but Costas should be proud of his performance as he faced a very tough opponent and belonged in the ring with him despite the split decision loss.
 
The main event of the evening featured Nick Catone also representing BJJ Shore Academy/Almedia facing Mitch Whitesel from the Wreck Room for the USKBA Middleweight title. Catone and Whitesel exchanged strikes and then engaged in a cliching battle until Catone turned up the heat and laid in to Whitesel with a barrage of blows that forced the ref stoppage at 2:27 R1 to secure the USKBA Middleweight title!!
 
Nick Catone gets all the attention-tg
 
Full results
 
Anthony Morrison -156lb (AC MMA) V. Ed Fyvie 155lb (Spa City BJJ)
Winner: Fyvie via triangle choke at 3:47 of R1
 
Joe Diamond 198lb (AC MMA) V. Bill Scott 198lb. (BJJ Shore Academy)
Winner: Bill Scott via Arm bar submission at 1:54 of R2.
 
Anthony Vetro 189lb. (Inazuma Te Ryu) V. Crazy Chris Schlesinger 198lb. (Soca/Bellmore kickboxing)
Winner: Schlesinger wins via submission - Rear Naked Choke at :47 of R2
 
Mike Medrano 171lb. (Rhino Fight Team) V. Anthony LaDonna 170lb. (Serra/Longo)
Winner: Medrano via KO at 1:22 R2.
 
David Branch 185lb. (Renzo/Team Insight) V. Alexis Aquino 186lb. (Rhino Fight Team)
Winner: David Branch via TKO due to unanswered strikes at 3:29 R1.
 
Dom Stanco 175lb. (Bellmore Kickboxing) V. Marc Berracol 175lb. (BJJ Shore Academy)
Winner: Stanco via TKO due to unanswered strikes at 3:57 R2.
 
Levon Maynard 178lb (Global Martial Arts Academy) V. Doug Gordon 178lb. (Team Elite/Team Rush).
Winner: Gordon via TKO -unanswered strikes at 2:15 R1.
 
Costas Phillippou 205lb. (Serra Longo) V. Ricardo Romero 205lb. (Advanced Martial Arts)
Winner: Ricardo Romero wins via split decision after three Rounds.
 
Main Event - USKBA Middleweight Title
 
Nick Catone 185lb. (BJJ Shore Academy/Ricardo Almedia) V. Mitch Whitesel (Wreckroom)
Winner: Nick Catone via TKO - Unanswered Strikes at 2:27 R1.
 
Catone is the New USKBA Middle weight Champion!!
 
Another Hot night if MMA Fire from promoter Louis Neglia!!
 
Article, Interviews and Photos by
Eric "The Rolling Reporter" Joza

 

 


RUMBLE AT RAHWAY
April 13th, 2008


"PROVING GROUNDS" AMATEUR MMA PROVES TO BE A SUCCESS


He is one of the pioneer kickboxing promoters in New York. His “COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE” kickboxing events continue to play before SRO crowds. His ‘RING OF COMBAT’ Professional MMA events are broadcast on HDNet Fights. What would make one believe that USKBA Action Sports Promoter Louis Neglia would not succeed with another new venture?! After seeing his “PROVING GROUNDS” Amateur MMA event on April 12, 2008 in Rahway, New Jersey, the answer was clear… NOTHING!

Not only was “PROVING GROUNDS” a premier showcase for up and coming MMA talent to ‘prove themselves’, it also proved that Promoter Neglia has another hit on his hands. Teaming up with Ray Longo, “PROVING GROUNDS” packed the Rahway Recreation Center with enthusiastic fans, notable MMA stars and Amateur MMA action that had the crowd on their feet.

USKBA Official Results, Weights, Suspensions:

USKBA Amateur MMA Super Heavyweight Division
James Kasyjanski (238.0 lbs) def Sean O’Brien (243.0 lbs) by submission (armbar) at 0:54 of Round 1.
‘GENESIS RANKINGS’ – Kasyjanski receives 3 points, O’Brien receives 1 point
USKBA Amateur MMA Heavyweight Division
Elvin Rodriguez (197.0 lbs) def Dennis Martinez (198.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28).
‘GENESIS RANKINGS’ – Rodriguez receives 3 points, Martinez receives 1 point
USKBA Amateur MMA Light Heavyweight Division
-  Michael Rinaldi (174.0 lbs) and Jason Somers (174.6 lbs) ruled a no-contest. Rinaldi could not continue (advice of doctor) after receiving unintentional punch. Could not go to Judges’ Scorecards since this happened in the first round.
*  Somers issued 30 day suspension
‘GENESIS RANKINGS’ – no-contest
USKBA Amateur MMA Light Heavyweight Division
Frank Oyague (175.2 lbs) def Ozzy Dugulubgou (170.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27). One point deduction for Dugulubgou.
‘GENESIS RANKINGS’ – Oyague receives 3 points, Dugulubgou receives 1 point
USKBA Amateur MMA Middleweight Division
Liam Kerrigan (160.0 lbs) def Johnny Granados (160.8 lbs) by submission (armbar) at 1:22 of Round 1.
‘GENESIS RANKINGS’ – Kerrigan receives 3 points, Granados receives 1 point
*  Granados issued 30 day suspension. Needs ortho clearance.
USKBA Amateur MMA Middleweight Division
Brent Appiarius (159.0 lbs) def David You (158.0 lbs) by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).
‘GENESIS RANKINGS’ – Appiarius receives 3 points, You receives 1 point
USKBA Amateur MMA Welterweight Division
Alex Schmidt (144.0 lbs) def Jeremy Reiley (143.8 lbs) by submission (triangle choke) at 2:19 of Round 1.
‘GENESIS RANKINGS’ – Schmidt receives 3 points, Reiley receives 1 point
USKBA Amateur MMA Welterweight Division
Jared Gordon (147.0 lbs) def Mike Morris (147.0 lbs) by submission (triangle choke) at 2:17 of Round 1.
‘GENESIS RANKINGS’ – Gordon receives 3 points, Morris receives 1 point
USKBA Amateur MMA Welterweight Division
Doug Miller (145.0 lbs) def Nicholas LaMagna (143.8 lbs) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
‘GENESIS RANKINGS’ – Miller receives 3 points, LaMagna receives 1 point
USKBA Amateur MMA Welterweight Division
Collin Tebo (146.0 lbs) def Kenneth Rivera (145.0 lbs) by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
‘GENESIS RANKINGS’ – Tebo receives 3 points, Rivera receives 1 point
USKBA Amateur Kickboxing Junior Division
-  Elijah Abouelazm (10 yrs old / 92 lbs) and Brandon Smith (10 yrs old / 95.2 lbs) fought an exhibition.

Event supervised by NJSACB General Counsel Nick Lembo. USKBA Certified Officials; RefereesDonnie Carolei, Chris Wagner. JudgesRobert Tanco, Tom Olson, Tom Velasquez. InspectorsDavid Rosky, Rick Farmer, Henry Krawiec. TimekeeperAdrian Castro. ScorekeeperEllen Rubin. Ringside PhysicianDr. Sherry Wulkin. Ring AnnouncerPeter Neglia.

For information on future USKBA Action Sports Promoter Louis Neglia’s ‘PROVING GROUNDS’ Amateur MMA events, call 718-372-9089.


 

 


 RING OF COMBAT XVIII


 

COMBAT at the CAPITALE

 
January 35th, 2008

An Unforgettable Card

 

When World Kickboxing Champion Louis Neglia entertains the New York Martial Arts community everyone heads straight to The Capitale! His event packs the house and it just keeps getting better with every show.

With all his years of experience and encourage of local and talented fighters, Neglia's events rank as high as any UFC event, in terms of excitement and entertainment. With no room to walk in the standing room only crowd fans came from all over to support their favorite fighters.


Louis Neglia and Ring Card Girl
Kayla of The Girl next Door show
 
Fighters came from Eternal Martial Arts in Maryland, Dragon V Martial Arts in New York City. Black Thaiger Academy in New Jersey, Wat Gym in New York City, Volfson Martial Arts in Connecticut, Neglia Competition Team in Brooklyn, Tiger Schulman Competition Team in New Jersey.

Winner Reuben Jean(Neglia Comp. Team)
All teams fought their heart out to the pleasure of the crowd. Hands, feet and knees were flying all night long.

 

EVENT RESULTS

Julio Arce(Tiger Schulman) vs. Louis Cassner(Eternal MMA) - Julio Arce wins via TKO

Christine Rosa(Longo Comp. Team) vs. Danielle Farula(Dragon V MA) - Christine Rosa via TKO

Stephen Regman(TSMMA) vs. James B52 Smith Jr. (Black Thaiger Academy)- Stephen Regman wins by Decision

Jay P(Longo Comp. Team) vs. Andre Laureanu(Wat Gym) - Andre Laureanu Winner by Decision

Reuben Jean(Neglia Comp. Team) vs. Anatoly Volfson(Volfson MA) - Reuben Jean Winner via TKO

Paul Bennett(Longo Comp. Team) vs. Wayne Brown(Black Thaiger Academy) - Wayne Brown Winner by Decision

Brent Appiarius(Neglia Comp. Team) vs. Robert Roland(Nin Jitsu School) - Brent Appiarius Winner TKA

Andrea De Angelo(Neglia Comp. Team) vs. Angela Weber(American Finest) - Anrea De Angelo Winner by TKO

Jose Villanueva(Tiger Schulman) vs. Tom Desmond - Jose Villanueva by Decision

Patrick Nwamu Jr.(NYC) vs. Wayne Penedo(NYC) - Patrick Nwamu Jr. Winner by TKO

Kaream Ellington vs. James B52 Smith(Black Thaiger Academy) - James B52 Smith Winner by TKA


Winner Brent Appiarius (Neglia Comp. Team)

Winner Andrea De Angelo(Neglia Comp. Team)
Throws a left jab

 


NOVEMBER 30th, 2007

Ring of Combat 17
Atlantic City, NJ

Ring of Combat 17 - Rocks the Tropicana/By Eric Joza-November 30, 2007

Atlantic City, New Jersey - Promoter Louis Neglia continues to set the standard for MMA here on the east coast. Having inked a deal with Mark Cuban's HDNet Fights for national broadcasting a few months ago, Mr. Neglia put together one of the best fight cards in recent memory for the latest installment of the Ring of Combat.

No "spectacle" fights here just the cream of the crop of the local talent pool - Team Ricardo Almeida, Team Renzo Gracie, Rhino Fight Team, Team Serra Longo were all represented tonight . The card included the finals of the "Beasts of the Northeast" tournament. This alone was enough to sell out the Tropicana but like a late night infomercial....wait there was more!

Two Super Fights with Chris Ligouri taking on Jim Miller for local top dog bragging rights and Gregor Gracie facing New York Bombsquad's Eric Henry.

The first preliminary was a fast paced struggle which set the tone for the evening as new comer Tim Troxell dominated Tiger Schulman fighter Vasilica Goian. Troxell sunk in a tight choke early in the first round but the TSMMA fighter showed heart in battling his way out but was eventually out hustled by the relentless Troxell.

The second preliminary bout of the evening pitted Long Island fighter Nabih against Joshua Keys; Nabih had a strong cheering section. The crowd broke out into "Nabih" chants as the Serra Longo rep made his way to the ring. Unfortunately Nabih was at the wrong end of a left hook from Joshua Keys that simply caught the Serra Longo Fighter flush. A real surprise since Nabih had been controlling the action up until the KO finish.

Nick Catone made quick work of his opponent Ben Knight after a quick scramble and take down it only took Catone 1:08 in to the first round finish off Knight via Ground and pound elbows. Catone opened up a nasty gash on Knights forehead which forced the ref stoppage. 

Local stand out Marc Stevens faced off with Rhino Fight Team bruiser Alexis Aquino. Stevens clinched and laid several knees to Aquinos face which caused a faucet of a bloody nose in round one. Stevens was a step quicker to the punch and the blood was a clear indication of his dominance in the round. Aquino seemed to gather himself late in round one and finished the round with top back control landing some hammer fists. Aquino stepped it up in round two stuffing Stevens' takedown attempts and securing a dominant top position, when it went back to the stand up Aquino clearly had the striking advantage. He may have been the one bleeding but it was Stevens who suffered the beating in the end. Aquino reigned down blows on his "Turtled" opponent and forced the TKO referee stoppage via unanswered strikes, another win for the Rhino Brusier.

 

In another barnburner Tiger Schulman workhorse Rich "The Puerto Rican Pit-bull" Bione went to war with Team Rush grappler Doug Gordon. Bione is not afraid to test himself and Gordon presented the current obstacle. Gordon quickly secured half mount on Bione and began delivering hammer fists from the half mount, the two scrambled for position with Gordon again securing the mount from the back this time. Gordon flattened out Bione with both hooks and secured the Rear naked choke for the submission victory at 2:40 R1. A dominant performance by the Team Rush fighter Doug Gordon, exposing his vulnerable ground game.

Local BJJ stud Dan Miller faced off against John Howard in the 4th match of the main card. Miller quickly secured the takedown and half mount to reign down strikes on Howard. Howard stuffed Miler's second take down attempt and turned the tide for the second half of round 1. A real chess match with surprising BJJ skills from Howard as he battled Miller to a stand still in Round 2. Miller finally secured the takedown after a hard clinching scramble and began to deliver “GNP” from the guard for most of Round three. After 3 rounds the bout was awarded to Dan Miller via unanimous decision.

IFL veteran Dante Rivera who has been on a tear as of late was set to face Fernando Rivera until Fernando broke his foot while warming up. Scratch match number 5 due to foot injury.

The tournament finals were also well matched but one match really stood out by pitting two of the most active and well regarded fighters in these parts against one another - Team Ironhorse MMA warrior Mike Massenzio v. Boneyard MMA fighter Lance Everson. These two guys have been climbing the local fight ladder for years it was only a matter of time before their paths intersected. The two middleweights clinched and kneed each other for the first minute with Massenzio securing the head and arm clinch to control the position but Everson freed himself and once again secured the underhooks for his clinching striking game. Massenzio caught Everson with a sharp right hand that set up a take down then secured the Guillotine choke in the guard for the submission win at 4:04 of the first round. Massenzio secures the middleweight tournament championship!

The main event "Superfights" pitted two of the east coast best lightweights against one another with the hope of the winner reaching the UFC. Both of the Miller brothers are feared opponents these days, Jim Miller came in to the match with an 8-1 record, the one loss coming at the hands of Ligouri's Rhino teammate & training partner Frankie Edgar.

Ligouri's record is a bit deceiving at 7-5 one might assume that Miller was going to waltz through him. A closer look reveals a 5-1 mark in his last 6 fights but it has been over a year since Ligouri annihilated Dorian Price in under 2 minutes. Would there be Ring Rust in his game? Would Miller submit Ligouri as he has in all of his recent victories?

Ligouri came out looking svelt at 155lbs, two of the top dogs in these parts did not disappoint. Miller secured the takedown quickly and sunk in a tight armbar that almost finished the fight but Ligouri scrambled free. Miller pressed the action and had Ligouri defending half mount strikes, a kimura attempt, a side arm attempt. Miller wanted no part of Ligouri’s stand up and quickly took the Rhino fighter down and continued the aggressive ground attack. The second round began with another take down by Miller, Ligouri did a better job of defending the submission attempts from Miller's guard and landed repeated blows from the guard for most of round two. At some point Miller opened up a nasty cut over Ligouri's right eye but his ground and pound was relentless.

I score this match even after two rounds as Miller won the first round and Ligouri secured the second round. But the doctor would not allow the fight to continue for the deciding third round due to the cut. Miller was declared the winner via TKO Referee stoppage due to a cut.

The other Main Event pitted Gregor Gracie - the next generation of the Gracie dynasty against the hard hitting Bombsquad trooper Erik Henry. Gracie just earned his first MMA win this past June with a submission win over Josh Lydell. Henry had been on a bit of a winning streak until he lost a majority decision to Doug Gordon at ROC 16. Gracie showed a confidence that only comes with the Gracie family legacy. He quickly took Henry down and passed to side control where he methodically maneuvered himself in to an arm bar position but Henry stood up and tried to keep the fight standing where he was more dominant. Gracie again clinched and traded punches with Henry in order to set up the take down. An accidental low blow by Henry gave Gracie a breather from the clinching strikes of Henry. Gracie ended the round with another takedown, score round one for Gracie.

Round two began with a good striking exchange from both fighters but Gracie quickly secured another takedown and sunk in a keylock from side control and forced the submission victory as Henry tapped out at 1:56 of R2.  

FULL RESULTS

Preliminaries

Lightweights 2 -4 minute rounds
Vasilica Goian (TSMMA) V. Tim Troxell (AMA/Renzo) Troxell Wins via Unanimous Decision. A very Technical match.

**Photo of Tim Troxell sinking a tight choke

165lb. – 2 - 4 minute rounds
Nabih (Serra Longo) V. Joshua Keys (Team Terrell) Keys wins via KO at 2:22 R1. Great match

Main card

Middleweights
Nick Catone (BJJ Shore Academy/Ricardo Almeida) V. Ben Knight (Team Vulture) Catone wins via TKO (Ref Stoppage) at 1:08 of R1.

 

Marc Stevens (Tai Kai Jui Jitsu) V. Alexis Aquino (Rhino Fight Team) Aquino wins via TKO (Referee stoppage) 3:28 of R1.

Welterweights
Rich Bione (TSMMA) V. Doug Gordon (Team Rush/Elite BJJ) Gordon wins via submission (Rear naked Choke) 2:40 R1

 

Middleweights
Dan Miller (AMA Fight Club) V. John Howard (Wai-Kru) Miller wins via unanimous decision.

Dante Rivera (Team Ricardo Almeida) V. Fernando Rivera (Team EWKK) No Contest - Fernando Rivera broke his foot while warming up.

Beasts of The East Tournament Finals

Lightweight Final
Dave Sachs (Pittsburgh Fight Club) V. Brian Mclaughlin (Hudson Valley JJ) McLaughlin wins via submission (armbar) at 1: 10 of R1. A BJJ Clinic by McLaughlin and it secures him the Lightweight tournament Championship.

Welterweight Final
Mark Berraciol (Real Fighting Dojo) V. Charlie Brenneman (Cambria MA/PA Grappling). Brenneman wins via TKO (Referee stoppage unanswered strikes) at 3:54 of R2. Brenneman is the Welterweight tournament champion

Light Heavyweight Final
John Doyle (Team Real) V. Ricardo Romero (Advanced MA) Romero wins via TKO (Referee Stoppage unanswered strikes) at 3:19 of R1. Romero is the Lt. Heavyweight Tournament Champion.

**Photo of Ricardo Romero finishing John Doyle

Middleweight Final
Mike Massenzio (Ironhorse MMA) V. Lance Everson (Boneyard) Massenzio wins via submission (Guillotine) at 4:04 R1

Superfights-Main Event

Lightweights
Jim Miller (AMA Fight Club/Renzo) V. Chris Ligouri (Rhino Fight Team) Miller wins via TKO (Doctor stoppage due to cut) at 0:00 of R3. A rematch is in order for this unresolved battle.

Welterweight
Gregor Gracie (Renzo Gracie) V. Eric Henry (Bombsquad) Gracie wins via submission (key lock) at 1:56 of R2.

Photo of Louis Neglia(front) & Pete Sell getting into the Christmas spirit

 


OCTOBER 27th, 2007

Ring of Combat 16
Atlantic City, NJ

Ring of Combat 16: “Beasts of the Northeast” Tournament Semi-Finals
By Jim Genia

(October 26th, Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City) Sometimes you can predict them, sometimes you can’t. At Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat 16: “Beasts of the Northeast” tournament semi-finals, the warriors who survived September’s opening round clashed to decide who goes on to the finals. Who came out on top? Well, if you thought the last middleweight tournament winner was going to make it, you were wrong. And if you thought the wrestler with just one pro fight under his belt was going to crumble against the far more experienced veteran, again, you were wrong. It was a night that had knockouts, submissions and wars – and while some of the outcomes were predictable, there were definitely a few upsets. Highlights of the event included:

Ring of Combat 16: Thomas Velasquez pummels Anthony Ladonna from behind - Photo by Tom DeFazio

Velasquez pummeling Ladonna



• The back-and-forth battle between Tom Velasquez and Anthony LaDonna, which saw the Team Endgame representative dominate Round One and the Team Serra/Longo representative dominate Round Two. But Velasquez snagged a lightning-fast heelhook in the final round, and that was all she wrote.

• Relative newcomer Mark Berraciol’s crushing right hook, which had the veteran Andrew Calandrelli dazed and confused at 0:35 of the first round.

• Rising star Mike Massenzio and his growing repertoire of submissions. This time it was a north-south choke, and opponent Erik Charles had no choice but to tap at 1:18 of the first.

Ring of Combat 16: Mike Massenzio finishing off Erik Charles with a choke from North-South position - Photo by Tom DeFazio

Massenzio finishing off Charles


Full results:

Beasts of the Northeast Semi-Finals

Lightweights
• Dave Sachs (Pittsburgh FC-155lbs) vs. Joe Camacho (Team Renzo/AMA-155lbs)
Sachs via rear naked choke at 3:26 of Round Three.

Welterweights
• Mark Berraciol (Real Fighting Dojo-171lbs) vs. Andrew Calandrelli (Calendrelli/Bombsquad-171lbs)
Berraciol via KO at 0:35 of Round One.
• Charlie Brenneman (Cambria Martial Arts-169lbs) vs. Joseph Aviles (Jungle Gym-164lbs)
Brenneman via unanimous decision.

Middleweights
• Lance Everson (Boneyard-184lbs) vs. Marc Stevens (TaiKai-182lbs)
Everson via TKO – doc stoppage due to cut after Round Two.
• Erik Charles (Bombsquad-186lbs) vs. Mike Massenzio (Ironhorse MMA-185lbs)
Massenzio via north-south choke at 1:18 of Round One.

Light-Heavyweights
• Ricardo Romero (Advanced Martial Arts-204lbs) vs. John Clarke (CTMMA-206lbs)
Romero via TKO – Clarke could not answer the bell for Round Two.
• Lou Pascavage (MFS/KOA-206lbs) vs. John Doyle (Round One-203lbs)
Doyle via tapout due to strikes at 1:21 of Round One.

Preliminaries:
• Chanti Johnson (Serra/Longo-148lbs) vs. Anthony Montanaro (Pitts Penn-151lbs)
Johnson via TKO - doc stoppage due to cut after Round One.
• Eric Henry (Bombsquad-171lbs) vs. Doug Gordon (Team Rush/Elite BJJ-170lbs)
Gordon via majority decision.
• Anthony LaDonna (Serra/Longo-170lbs) vs. Tom Velasquez (Team Endgame-171lbs)
Velasquez via heelhook at 1:09 of Round Three.
• Dan Whalen (MMAT-183lbs) vs. Nick Catone (BJJ Shore Academy/Ricardo Almeida-184lbs)
Catone via rear naked choke at 0:58 of Round One.

Ring of Combat 16: Nick Catone punishing Dan Whalen - Photo by Tom DeFazio

Catone punishing Whalen



ISKA World Kickboxing Welterweight Championship
• Scott Mukaddam (Team Wolfpack-148lbs) vs. Chris Algieri (US Karate Academy-147lbs)
Algieri via unanimous decision after ten rounds.

 


OCTOBER 12th, 2007

Combat at the Capitale
NYC

A night of Knockouts!/By Eric Joza -October 15, 2007

Friday Night October 12th, 2007 - Louis Neglia's Combat at the Capitale continues the streak of sell out events with another massive 18 bout fight card.

New York City is starving for real combat sports and Mr. Neglia has been cooking up his special brand of pugilism to satisfy the New York audiences for years. Like a vintage wine the shows are getting better and better with time, don’t take my word for it come and check out the spectacle for yourself (if you can get tickets they sell out quickly!).

This is one of the best MMA shows on the East Coast and many of the local fighters sharpen their striking skills at the Capitale in Chinatown. It was a who's who of local talent representing some of the best gyms in the area; Longo Competition Team, TSMMA, Bellmore Kickboxing, Wat Gym, Neglia Competition team to name a few.

If MMA ever gets sanctioned here in New York Mr. Neglia will be ready to feed the hungry masses by the fistful.

Highlights of the evening

  • The Devastating KO of Zadie Morris at the hands of James "B-52" Smith it took little over a minute for Smith to connect and leave Morris looking at the pretty lights!!!
  • The one sided drubbing Brent Appiarius delivered to a game Jonathan Kudman. Kudman showed tons of heart but could not keep up with the more experienced Appiarius and his relentless pace.
  • TSMMA's Melissa Bopp who "Bopped" Eternal M.A. fighter Danielle Farula and forced the TKO ref stoppage with her non-stop assault.
  • Andrea DeAngelo’s assault of Nikki Domer which forced the Ref stoppage over a tough Nikki Domer.
  • Devon Cormack’s schooling of Matt Lyall, Cormack just tooled Lyall with his laid back demeanor. Nothing makes up for experience.

                

Above photo of victorious James "B-52" Smith after KO of Zadie Morris                       Above photo of TSMMA's victorious Thad Campbell

Full results

Men's Muay Thai 195lb. limit-Tom Sconzo (Modern Urban Defense) V. Walter Hines (Dragon 5 M.A) Winner: Hines via TKO R1

Women's Muay Thai 135lb. limit-Melissa Bopp (TSMMA) V. Danielle Farula (Dragon 5 M.A.)Winner: Bopp via TKO Ref stoppage at 1:03 R2

Men's Muay Thai 135lb. limit-Louis Guadinot (TSMMA) V. Lewis Cassner (Eternal M.A.)Winner: Gaudinot via TKO ref Stoppage :53 R3.

Men's Muay Thai 170lb. limit-Joe Gregory (World Karate Real Fight Team) V. Seth Tiringer (Bellmore Kickboxing)Winner: Tiringer via TKO at :39 R3.

Men's Muay Thai 135lb. limit-Christian Teran (TSMMA) V. Matt Berakoff Winner: Teran via Unanimous Decision

Women's Muay Thai 120lb. limit-Munah Holland (TSMMA) V. Alicia Bourne (Wat Gym)Winner: Holland via Unanimous Decision

Men's Muay Thai 135lb. limit-Keith Morris (Longo Comp. Team) V. Joey Format (Ardon's Sweet Science)Winner: Morris via split decision

Men's Muay Thai 140lb. limit-Jose Villanueva (TSMMA) V. Eddie Arguto (Wat Gym)Winner: Arguto via split decision

Men's Muay Thai 152lb. limit-Brent Appiarius (Neglia Comp. Team) V. Jonathan Kudman (Dragon 5 M.A)Winner: Appiarius via TKO Ref Stoppage R2.

Women's Kickboxing 125lb. limit-Andrea DeAngelo (Neglia Comp. Team) V. Nikki Domer (FTP)Winner: DeAngelo via TKO :58 R3 – Three knock down rule.

** Photo of Andrea DeAngelo landing a kick.

 

Mens Muay Thai 173lb. limit-Damien Debose (Black Thaiger Acadamy) V. Thad Cambell (TSMMA) Winner: Cambell via unanimous decision

Men's Muay Thai 145-150lb. Limit-Jim Rivera (TSMMA) V. Andre Laureano (Wat Gym)Winner: Rivera via unanimous decision

 

Main Card

Men's Pro Kickboxing 123lb. limit USA V. Virgin Islands-Devon Cormack (USA-Champ) V. Matt Lyall (Virgin Isl.)Winner: Cormack via TKO 1:52 R4 - Ref Stoppage - 3 knockdown rule.

Men's Muay Thai 155lb. limit-Chris Iavarone (TSMMA) V. Joey Allen (Ardon's Sweet Science)Winner: Allen via unanimous decision

Men's Pro Kickboxing 135lb. limit-Bob Cambell (Bellmore Kickboxing) V. Paul Gutierrez (Vizzio's Gym)Winner: Cambell via TKO at 1:52 R4 - Ref Stoppage

Men's Pro Muay Thai 205lb. limit-James "B-52" Smith (Black Thager Academy) V. Zadie Morris (Ultimate Gym)Winner: Smith via KO at 1:13 R1.

Men's Pro Muay Thai 245lb. limit USA V. Russia-Andrei Kapylou (Russia- Volfson M.A.) V. Demore Horenstein (USA-Ultimate Gym)Winner: Kapylou via TKO 1:42 R1.

**Photo of Andrei Kapylou's fight ending body punch

 

 

 

 


SEPTEMBER 7th, 2007

BEASTS of the NORTHEAST
ATLANTIC CITY

RING OF COMBAT 15 UPDATE

“Beasts of the Northeast” Tournament Preview
By Jim Genia

When: September 7th
Where: Tropicana Resort & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
What: Ring of Combat 15: “Beasts of the Northeast” Tournament

Promoter Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat returns with a mammoth 16-bout card, and it marks the opening round in another grand prix-style tournament – this one spanning the lightweight, welterweight, middleweight and light-heavyweight divisions. Dubbed “Beasts of the Northeast”, ROC 15 features some serious “beasts” in the form of champ Marc Stevens, former champ James Gabert, ace-grappler Brian McLaughlin, and veteran Lance Everson, but this an MMA tournament, folks, and anything can happen between now, the October 26th semi-finals and the November 30th finals.

Here’s a look at the full card:

Lightweights:
John Beneduce (Insight) vs. Dave Sachs (Pittsburgh FC)
Jordan Damon (Team Balance) vs. Joe Camacho (Team Renzo/AMA)
Eddie Fyvie (Team Renzo) vs. Biff Walizer (Team Red Lion)
Brian McLaughlin (Hudson Valley JJ) vs. Mike Tierney (MMA of Southern Maine)
Welterweights:
Mark Berraciol (Real Fighting Dojo) vs. James Gabert (Team Serra/Longo)
Riche Boine (Team Tiger Schulmann) vs. Joseph Aviles (Jungle Gym)
Charlie Brenneman (Cambria Martial Arts) vs. Chris Reedy (XFC)
Doug Gordon (Team Rush) vs. Andrew Calendrelli (Calendrelli/Bombsquad)
Middleweights:
Jordan Pergola (Bellmore Kickboxing) vs. Marc Stevens (TaiKai)
Erik Charles (Bombsquad) vs. Gabriel Toribio (Team Serra/Longo)
Lance Everson (Boneyard) vs. Dan Karnbauer (FTP Fighting Systems)
Mike Massenzio (Ironhorse MMA) vs. Dustin Cook (Team Massaro/Careccio Boxing)
Light-heavyweights:
Ricardo Romero (Advanced Martial Arts) vs. Bryce Harrell (MFS/KOA)
John Clarke (CTMMA) vs. Sean McCann (Team Endgame)
Lou Pascavage (MFS/KOA) vs. Tyler Minton (FTP Fighting Systems)
John Doyle (freestyle) vs. Alexander Lazebnikov (Powerhouse Kickboxing)

RESULTS

Ring of Combat 15: “Beasts of the Northeast” Tournament Opening Round

(September 7th, Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City) There were sweet submissions and there were brutal knockouts. The opening round of Ring of Combat’s “Beasts of the Northeast” tournament played out tonight at the Tropicana Showroom, and a packed house was treated to everything from surprise upsets to expected beatdowns as fighters battled their way to a semi-final slot. Some highlights of the event included:

• Team Serra/Longo’s Eddie Fyvie, who beat the heck out of Biff Walizer on the ground before knocking him out on the feet.
• Bombsquad slugger Erik Charles and his quick knockout of Gabe Toribio. One right hand was all it took.
• ROC champ Marc Stevens, who out-wrestled the wrestler in Jordan Pergola and pounded him mercilessly for the stoppage.

Full results:

Lightweights:
John Beneduce (Insight-154lbs) vs. Dave Sachs (Pittsburgh FC-155lbs)
Sachs via unanimous decision.

Eddie Fyvie (Team Renzo-156lbs) vs. Biff Walizer (Team Red Lion-154lbs)
Fyvie via KO at 3:44 of Round One.

Brian McLaughlin (Hudson Valley JJ-156lbs) vs. Mike Tierney (MMA of Southern Maine-150lbs)
McLaughlin via armbar at 0:32 of Round One.

Ring of Combat XV: Brian McLaughlin submits Mike Tierney with an armbar - Photo by Tom DeFazio

McLaughlin cranks an armbar to submit Tierney



Welterweights:
Mark Berraciol (Real Fighting Dojo-172lbs) vs. James Gabert (Team Serra/Longo-170lbs)
Berraciol via rear naked choke at 2:13 of Round Two.

Riche Boine (Team Tiger Schulmann-170lbs) vs. Joseph Aviles (Jungle Gym-166lbs)
Aviles via KO at 1:30 of Round Three.

Charlie Brenneman (Cambria Martial Arts-169lbs) vs. Jordan Damon (Team Balance-161lbs)
Brenneman via doctor stoppage due to cut at 2:20 of Round One.

Doug Gordon (Elite BJJ-170lbs) vs. Andrew Calendrelli (Calendrelli/Bombsquad-170lbs)
Calandrelli via majority decision.

Middleweights:
Jordan Pergola (Bellmore Kickboxing-186lbs) vs. Marc Stevens (TaiKai-185lbs)
Stevens via ref stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 2:58 of Round One.

Erik Charles (Bombsquad-185lbs) vs. Gabriel Toribio (Team Serra/Longo-180lbs)
Charles via KO at 0:32 of Round One.

Lance Everson (Boneyard-185lbs) vs. Dan Karnbauer (FTP Fighting Systems-189lbs)
Everson via ref stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 2:41 of Round One.

Mike Massenzio (Ironhorse MMA-186lbs) vs. Dustin Cook (Team Massaro/Careccio Boxing-185lbs)
Massenzio via rear naked choke at 2:21 of Round Two.

Ring of Combat XV: Ricardo Romero sends Bryce Harrell reeling with a front kick - Photo by Tom DeFazio

Romero sends Bryce Harrell reeling with a front kick



Light-heavyweights:
Ricardo Romero (Advanced Martial Arts-205lbs) vs. Bryce Harrell (MFS/KOA-204lbs)
Romero via tap out due to strikes at 2:09 of Round One.

John Clarke (CTMMA-206lbs) vs. Sean McCann (Team Endgame-205lbs)
Clarke via kneebar at 2:04 of Round Two.

John Doyle (Round One-207lbs) vs. Alexander Lazebnikov (Powerhouse Kickboxing-204lbs)
Doyle via ref stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 3:21 of Round One.

JUNE 29th, 2007

Ring of Combat
NYC

"Capitale" Punishment/By EricJoza

Friday June 29th, 2007 - Chinatown, NYC- World Champion Louis Neglia presents the latest installment of New York City’s Premier Kickboxing Series - Combat at the Capitale.

Boine after his victory

As is the norm for this venue it was again a sell out crowd in attendance to watch the fists fly & the kicks connect. The main event featured local TSMMA fighter Rich "The Puerto Rican Pit-bull" Bione, as he looked to continue his winning streak against Pakistan Eagle fighter Yaser Sauket. Yaser landed a low blow early in the match which fired up the TSMMA fighter and led to the first round TKO for Boine who hasn't lost a fight in several months.

Bellmore Kickboxing student Seth Tiringer provided the highlight of the night with his vicious Roundhouse KO of Scott Conlon. If you blinked you might of missed the lightning quick kick to the head.

The co-main event rematch between Uriah Hall & James "B-52" Smith was strong enough for the loyal Capitale crowd to be the sole main event as these two waged war in their first match up with Smith winning the decision. This time the table was turned as Hall dictated the pace of the match and pulled out the unanimous decision victory over Smith. I assume that a rubber match is now in order since each fighter now holds a victory over the other.

Neglia Competition Team student Brent Appiarus made quick work of Dragon Martial Arts fighter Ed Fahey. Appiarus simply out punched his opponent to the point that the referee would not allow the match to continue after the first round.
Neglia Competition Team student s Andrea D'Angelo won via unanimous decision over Monica Bermudez.

Full Results

Mens Muay Thai 152lb. Limit

Anthony Phillip (TSMMA) V. Russell Williams (Ground Competition) Phillips wins via TKO at 1:53 of R1

Mens Muay Thai 135lb. Limit

Joey Format (Ardon’s Sweet Science) V. Lewis Cassner (Eternal Martial Arts)-Format wins via unanimous decision

Mens Muay Thai 188lbs. Limit

Scott Conlon (Alternate Fitness) V. Seth Tiringer (Bellmore Kickboxing)-Tiringer wins via KO at :23 of R2.

**Photo of Tiringer uloading on Conlon

Mens Muay Thai 139lb Limit

Keith Morris (Longo Competition Team) V. Tom Desmond (Eternal Martial Arts)-Morris wins via unanimous decision

Mens Muay Thai 155lb. Limit

Jim Rivera (TSMMA) V. Joey Allen (Ardon’s Sweet Science)-Rivera wins via unanimous decision

Mens Muay Thai 166lb. Limit

Boris Vuiton (Tae Sun Fighters) V. Koran Dunbar (Eternal Martial Arts)-Dunbar wins via TKO at :00 R2 (could not answer the bell for R2)

Mens Muay Thai 155lb. Limit

Brent Appiarus (Neglia Competition Team) V. Ed Fahey (Dragon V Martial Arts)-Appiarus wins via TKO at :00 R2.

Womens Kickboxing 119lb. Limit

Andrea D'Angelo (Neglia Competition Team) V. Monica Bermudez (Shaolin Self Defense)-D’Angelo wins via unanimous decision

Mens Muay Thai 166lb. Limit

Chris Enger (Longo Competition Team) V. Tony Flores (Ardon’s Sweet Science)-Enger wins via unanimous decision

Mens Muay Thai 145lb. Limit

Nick Pace (TSMMA) V. Nick Harrison (Weapon’s 9)-Pace wins via unanimous decision

Pro-Mens Muay Thai 179lb. Limit International Rules

Joe Gregory (World Karate) V. Kurt Moats (Eternal Martial Arts)-Gregory wins via TKO R2.

Pro Mens Kick Boxing –USA V. Jamaica 126lb. Limit

Devon Cormack (Kingston, Jamaica) V. Matt Berman (Bellmore Kickboxing)-Bout ruled a DRAW after 4 hard fought rounds.

Pro Muay Thai 205lb. Limit

James "B-52" Smith (Black Thaiger Academy) V. Uriah Hall (TSMMA)-Hall wins via unanimous decision

**Photo of Hall and Smith facing off

Exhibition Mens Kickboxing 220lb Limit

Andrei Kapylou (Volfson M.A.-Russia) V. Boris- Baryon Kapylou wins via TKO R2.

Main Event

Pro Mens Muay Thai 165lb. Limit - International Rules USA V. Pakistan

Rich Boine (TSMMA-USA) V. Yaser Sauket (Eagle Martial Arts-Pakistan)-Boine wins via TKO R1.- Look out for Boine’s heavy hands!

Lets not forget the Ring Girls

     

Another great night of action from Promoter Louis Neglia for more information on upcoming events please visit www.louneglia.com

Eric Joza

 


April 27th, 2007

Ring of Combat 14
Atlantic City, NJ
 

Ring of Combat 14 - Tournament of Champions Finals -Three New Champions Crowned

 April 27, 2007, Atlantic City-New Jersey-World Champion Promoter Louis Neglia's Ring of Combat Tournament Finals provided another night of excitement for the thousands of fans in attendance at the sold out Tropicana Resort and Casino. The Ring of Combat series has provided some of the best MMA on the east coast and tonight was no exception.

24 Fighters from all over the country made their way to the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City to compete in the tournament but there can be only one winner in each weight class and tonight we got down to the nitty-gritty. The 6 finalists did not hold anything back, we had knock-outs, we had submissions and at the end of the night the three winners of the tournament went home with championship belts & their pockets a lot heavier with their share of the $100,000.00 dollar purse.

The tournament finalists were as follows:

Lightweight Division

Team Quests Ian "The Barn Owl" Loveland emerged from one end of the bracket to face Marylands  Renzo Gracie/Team Ground Control fighter James "Binky" Jones. 

On Paper is seemed that Loveland would have his way with Jones due to his experience and quality of opponents, But Jones was not to be denied this evening. The Jiu-Jistu Fighter got the fight to the ground and endured some of Loveland's ground and pound while stringing together submission attempts and eventually locked up Loveland's arms in a deep arm-bar for the submission victory.

James "Binky" Jones is the new Ring of Combat Light Weight Champion!!!

 

 

 

 

Welterweight Division

Texas native Todd "The maniac" Moore has run through his opponents and was set to face undefeated New York native Phillipe Nover representing Team Insight. Unfortunately Mr. Nover suffered a shoulder injury while training and could not face Moore in the finals, so his semi-finals opponent Jay "Deisel" Coleman gets the spot in the Finals. This was an interesting match up on paper as both fighters are at the upper echelon of the weight class, Moore did not give the Rhino fighter a chance to display his abilities as he shot in on Coleman and forced the referee stoppage via unanswered strikes from the guard to secure the Ring of Combat Welterweight Championship in 52 seconds of the first round.

Todd "The Maniac" Moore is the New Ring of Combat Welterweight Champion!!!

 

Middleweight Division

Marc Stevens has been on a bit of a tear of late winning his last 3 fights; his opponent Jason House showed tons of heart in the semi-finals match against Rhino Fighter & Marco Ruas Black belt Erick Tavares. Tavares was beating the hell out of House until his corner changed their game plan in the second round and chopped Tavares down with Thai kicks for the TKO ref stoppage and advancement. So we know there is no quit in House, this match up was very intriguing as these two guys almost mirror each other in their aggressiveness. This was the most exciting fight of the night as both men traded punches, kicks and takedowns for the full three round. Stevens was the aggressor and controlled the pace of the match and it resulted in a unanimous decision victory for Marc Stevens.

Marc Stevens is the new Ring of Combat Middleweight Champion!!!

Full results

Preliminary bouts

171lb. Limit Carmine Zocchi (Rhino Fight Team) V. Brian McLaughlin (Hudson Valley BJJ)

McLaughlin wins via rear naked choke at 1:57 R1.

147lb. Limit Joseph Spataro (Evolution Combat Club) V. Khristian Geraci (Pittsburgh Fight Club)

Geraci wins via Triangle choke at 2:56 of R1.

205lb. Limit Dan Karnbauer (Real Combat Fight Club) V. Brendan Barrett (Ronin Athletics/Rhino/Wat Gym)

Barrett wins via TKO at 1:07 of R1.

142lb. Limit Shennen Maceo (TSMMA) V. Steven DeAngeles (Rhino Fight Team)

Maceo wins via split decision after two rounds.

Light Weight Championship  Tournament Finals James "Binky" Jones (Renzo Gracie/Ground Control) V. Ian "Barn Owl" Loveland (Team Quest).

Jones wins via arm-bar submission at 3:17 R1. Jones is the new Lt. Weight Champion.

160lb. Limit Nardu Debrah (Team Insight) V. Ido Pariente (Israel-Team Pariente)

Pariente wins via TKO referee stoppage (Knee strikes to the head).

Middleweight Championship -Tournament Finals Marc Stevens (Tai Kai Jiu-Jitsu) V. Jason House (Janjira Gym - Texas)

Marc Stevens wins via Unanimous Decision. - Stevens is the new ROC Middelweight Champion.

190lb. Limit Erick Tavares (Rhino Fight Team) V. Mike Massenzio (Jerry Jones Ultimate MA)

Massenzio wins via Rear Naked Choke at 3:34 R1.

 182lb. Limit Erik Charles (Bomb Squad) V. Lyman Good (TSMMA)

Good wins via TKO at 0:00 of R2 - could not answer the bell due to a broken foot.

Welterweight Championship – Tournament Finals  Jay "Deisel" Coleman (Rhino Fight Team) V. Todd "The Maniac" Moore (Houston BJJ)

Moore wins via TKO referee stoppage (Unanswered strikes from the guard) at :52 R1-Moore is the new Welterweight Champion!!!

More Photos of this event:

Photo of Ido Pariente (left) enroute to victory over Nardu Debrah (right)

Pariente won via TKO referee stopped contest due to knee strikes to the head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 TSMMA's Lyman Good wins again!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the kick which ended the fight betweens Lyman Good (left) and Erick Charles (right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erick Charles's foot.

That's got to hurt!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's right! "Mr International" himself MMA Superstar Shonie Carter and NJSACB Counsel Mr.Nick Lembo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another great night of MMA action from Promoter Louis Neglia

 

March 16th, 2007

Ring of Combat XIII
Atlantic City, NJ

RESULTS ARE IN FROM "RING OF COMBAT XIII - TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS" IN ATLANTIC CITY

Two things that can be said for most casinos… 1) there are no clocks on the wall and no concept of time, 2) there are no windows to see the weather. For USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia, his "RING OF COMBAT XIII - Tournament of Champions" was a welcome escape from the elements. Held on March 16, 2007 at The Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the 'combat' began trying to get down to the venue. The morning of the event, the Northeast was hit with a Spring welcoming snowstorm. Although Atlantic City saw mostly rain and wind, the towns north saw snow, hail, rain and numerous accidents on the highways heading down to Atlantic City. Was the drive to Atlantic City for the "RING OF COMBAT XIII - Tournament of Champions" Professional MMA event worth it? You bet it was.

While it was obvious that some people were not able to attend, the fighters were there and ready to get into the ring. The hearty and enthusiastic fans that made it to "RING OF COMBAT XIII - Tournament of Champions", were treated to Preliminary Bouts and the Semi-Finals for the "TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS" to be held on April 27, 2007 at The Tropicana Casino and Resorts in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

"RING OF COMBAT XIII - Tournament of Champions" was sanctioned by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB), Commissioner Larry Hazzard Sr. and was additionally USKBA ACTION SPORTS Sanctioned.

NJSACB Official Results and Suspensions:
ROC Lightweight Semi-Finals
- James "Binky" Jones win via 3 rounds unanimous decision vs. Jay Estrada.
(Judges Ray Martin and Fred Fitzgerald 30-27 and Judge Cardo Urso 29-28 / Referee Kevin Mulhall)
ROC Lightweight Semi-Finals
- Ian Loveland win via tapout due to guillotine choke at 1:22 of Round 1 vs. Rich Boine.
(Referee Dan Miragliotta)
ROC Welterweight Semi-Finals
- Phillipe Nover win via tapout due to kimura at 3:00 of Round 1 vs. Jay Coleman.
(Referee Kevin Mulhall)
ROC Welterweight Semi-Finals
- Todd Moore win via TKO referee stoppage (elbows) at 3:06 of Round 1 vs. Colin O'Rouke.
(Referee Kevin Mulhall)
ROC Middleweight Semi-Finals
- Marc Stevens win via TKO referee stoppage (punches) at 3:59 of Round 1 vs. Landon Showalter.
(Referee Dan Miragliotta)
ROC Middleweight Semi-Finals
- Jason House win via TKO referee stoppage (kicks) at 2:42 of Round 1 vs. Erick Tavares.
(Referee Dan Miragliotta)
Preliminary Bout
- Shennen Maceo win via TKO referee stoppage (punches) at 2:11 of Round 1 vs. Kristian Geraci.
(Referee Kevin Mulhall)
Preliminary Bout
- Anthony LaDonna win via unanimous decision (two rounds) vs. Seth Tiringer.
(Judges Fred Fitzgerald and Cardo Urso 20-17 and Judge Ray Martin 19-18 / Tiringer penalized one point in Round 1 for foul-small joint manipulation / Referee Kevin Mulhall)
Preliminary Bout
- George Sullivan win via TKO referee stoppage (punches) at 2:08 of Round 1 vs. Dave Porter.
(Referee Kevin Mulhall)
Preliminary Bout
- Carmine Zocchi win via tapout due to rear naked choke at 2:28 of Round 1 vs. Don Wagner.
(Referee Dan Miragliotta)
Preliminary Bout
- Jordan Pergola win via verbal submission at 3:44 of Round 2 vs. Joe Diamond.
(Joe Diamond suspended 60 days / Referee Dan Miragliotta)

NJSACB Officials; NJSACB Representative - Nick Lembo, Esq. / Timekeeper - Ray Ryan / Ringside Physicians - Dr.Michael Kelly, Dr. Marc Shaber and Dr. Blair Bergen / Referees - Dan Miragliotta and Kevin Mulhall / Judges - Fred Fitzgerald, Ray Martin and Cardo Urso / Inspectors - Lou Turco, Gary Gudzak, John Mazzola, John Viggiano, Bob Levy, Steve Erickson and Mike Morrison.

Make sure you mark the date of April 27, 2007, as "RING OF COMBAT XIV - Tournament of Champions" rolls into The Tropicana Casino and Resorts in Atlantic City, New Jersey. There will be Preliminary Bouts and the Finals of the "TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS".

For additional information on "RING OF COMBAT XIII - Tournament of Champions", or any USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia future events, visit the event website at www.ringofcombat.com.

 

 

February 2nd, 2007

Ring of Combat

Combat at The Capitale Provides Combative Sports Excitement 
in Rich Upscale Facility

When World Kickboxing Champion Louis Neglia entertains the New York Martial Arts community, he heads straight to The Capitale. His event packs the house and it just keeps getting better with every show. With all his years of experience and entourage of local and talented fighters, Neglia’s events rank as high as any UFC event, in terms of excitement and entertainment. As there’s no sanctioned MMA events yet in New York, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Boxing bouts dominated the fight card. Fighters from Tiger Schulmann, Neglia Competition Team, and Rhino Fight Team fought and battled. But fans of this upscale evening of fun were the real winners. MMA celebrities Matt “The Terror” Serra, Pete “Drago” Sell, and top-ranked women's MMA fighter Laura D’Auguste, mingled in the crowd to everyone’s delight.

Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Association (AMMAA) founder, Augie Schumatti said the NYC venue is a momentous event. And as Louis Neglia continues to build his events in future years, the City is sure to reap the benefits that come from thousands of people flocking to his special evenings. Neglia keeps the excitement rolling next month as his Ring of Combat returns to The Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, for the semi-finals of their purse-rich event. Tickets for this often sold-out event can be obtained by calling 718-372-9089 or 516-294-6313, or by visiting www.ringofcombat.com.

Combat at the Capitale and Ring of Combat are produced by Louis Neglia and Ray Longo. Promotional sponsor, supplement manufacturer, MHP deserves recognition for supporting the event as they are committed to the martial arts athlete. Check out their supplements at www.maxperformance.com.


Combat at the Capitale - A night of Knockouts!/By Eric Joza

Friday February 2nd, 2007 - New York City, New York -The Landmark Capitale was the place to be for the best kickboxing action in New York City. As always a sell out - standing room only crowd filled the Capitale for a night of pugilism.

 Many local Pro MMA fighters have tested & sharpened their striking abilities at Louis Neglia's "Combat at the Capitale" series over the years.

Tonight was no exception as some of the future local MMA studs put on their gloves and let their fists & kicks do the talking. With 20 matches on the card there was no shortage of excitement tonight, half of the matches ended in dramatic fashion by either KO or TKO.

**Photo of Mike Saracino and Nick Malta mixing it up

 

**Photo of Derek "The Corporate Raider" Riddick after his victory

 

 

 

 

Full Results

Men's Kickboxing 210lb. Limit-Slava Artyukh (Vofson's Karate) Def. Justin Moxely via TKO at 1:29 R3

Men's Muay Thai 135lb. Limit -Michael Sinaniev (TSMMA) Def. Chris Tran (Weapons 9) via Split Decision

Men's Muay Thai 195lb. Limit-Nicholas Vaughn (Wat Gym) Def. Ron Vasconcelos (+1 Defense System) via Unan. Dec.

Men's Muay Thai 150lb. Limit-Brent Appiarius (Neglia Competition Team) Def. Tom Desmond (Eternal Martial Arts) via TKO at 1:26 R1

Men's Muay Thai 140lb. Limit-Nick Pace (TSMMA) Def. Stanley Pradel (Wat Gym) via unanimous Decision.

Men's Muay Thai 170lb. Limit-Nabiah (Team Longo) Def. Phil Johnson (Shotokan) via TKO R2

Women's Kickboxing 144lb. Limit-Melissa Bopp (TSMMA) Def. Maria Brannvall (Tae Sun) via Unanimous Decision

Women's Muay Thai 120lb. Limit-Andrea DeAngelo (Neglia Competition Team) Def. Sage Hepner (Shigaisen) via TKO R2

Men's Muay Thai 175lb. Limit-Thad Campbell (TSMMA) Def. Zack Hudgions Eternal Martial Arts via Unanimous Decision

Men's Muay Thai 160lb. Limit-Corey Miller (TSMMA) Def. Tony Flores (Ardon Sweet Science) via KO at: 49 R1

Men's Muay Thai 150lb Limit-Brent Appiarius (Cambell Kickboxing) Def. Tom Desmond (Eternal Martial Arts) via TKO 1:26 R1

Men's Muay Thai Championship 140lb. Limit (VACANT)Kevin Kirk (Valaro's) Def. Richard de Los Reyes (+1 Defense) via split decision Kirk is the new WKA North East Regional Champion

Women's Kickboxing 122lb. Limit-Sofia Gegovic (TSMMA) Def. June Chin (Cormack Kickboxing) via Unanimous Dec.

Men's Kickboxing Championship 155lb Limit Carl Beams (Garguilo/Rhino) Def. Chris Suder (Eternal Martial Arts) via KO: 58 R1 Beams retains his title

Men's Muay Thai Championship 205lb. Limit (VACANT) -Zadie Morris (Ultimate Gym) Def. Thomas Anikiewicz (Wat Gym) via KO: 26 R1 Morris is the new Champion

Men's Kickboxing 165lb. Limit-Nick Malta (Garguilo) Def. Mike Saracino (Bellmore Kickboxing) via unanimous decision

Men's Kickboxing 175lb. Limit -Joe Gregory (World Karate/Rhino) Def. Jake Schaper (Eternal Martial Arts) via KO: 19 R1

Men's Muay Thai 174lb. Limit -Derek Riddick (Weapons 9/ Wat Gym) Def. Don Wagner (Team Vicious) via KO: 45 R2

Men's Kickboxing 168lb. Limit -Rich Boine (TSMMA) Def. Paul Mann (Eternal Martial Arts) via KO: 12 R3

Main Event - Men's Kickboxing USA V. Puerto Rico - Non Title bout-Chris Algieri - WKA Champion (Ghost Kickboxing) Def. Orlando "Tiki" Sanchez Ruiz. P.R Champion (Koga Ryu) via TKO :00 R4. Ruiz couldn't answer the bell for the 4th round.

Next up is the 2nd round of the Ring of Combat tournament on March 16th at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

For more information visit www.ringofcombat.com or www.louneglia.com

E.Joza-Assistant Editor

 

November 17 , 2006

Ring of Combat XII
Tournament of Champions - Round I
/By Eric Joza

Ring of Combat 12-Tournament of Champions - Round I/By Eric Joza

Friday November 17th, 2006 - Atlantic City, New Jersey- Promoter Louis Neglia's 12th installment of the highly successful Ring of Combat series is a bit of a throwback to the early days of MMA when the elimination tournament was the hot ticket in town.

The Ring of Combat assembled an impressive group of up and comers who are looking to claim their spots among the best of the best. With three weight classes and 4 fights per division in the first round of action it promised to be one hell of a show. The great crowd at the Tropicana was not disappointed tonight as the young studs let their fists & submissions do the talking. Winners will advance to the 2nd round (March 16th 2007) to determine the finalists for the third and final round (April 27, 2007) and be crowned tournament Champions in each weight division a la Pride Grand Prix style.

We had some of the best teams in the country competing for tonight for advancement to the championship round. Team Quest, Team Serra Longo, Rhino Fight Team, and Team TSK to name a few. This was an action packed card that kept the crowd cheering through out the evening.

The Brawl of the night had to go to Landon "The Show" Showalter & Don "The Hammer" Wagner. Showalter was the sharper more experienced fighter but Wagner should change his nickname to "Heart" because he showed tons of it while taking the worst of the striking exchange. Wagner would not take a step back he kept coming and almost stole the second round with a flurry of hooks and uppercuts. But it was too little too late as the judges ruled the unanimous decision for the "Show".

The match between TSK fighter Rich Bione & Rhino's Kevin Roddy kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. Bione was the superior striker as he nailed Roddy at will while the fight remained standing. The ground though was Roddy?s turf as he nearly submitted Bione with an arm bar late in the first round and dominated Bione on the ground in the second round as well. The bout was ruled a draw and another round was ordered up; Bione wanted no part of Roddy's ground game and landed a hard right hand that knock Roddy down and resulted in the TKO referee stoppage at :30 seconds of R3 for the TSK fighter.

The submission of the night has to go to Team Serra Longo soldier Joey Scarola with the slick arm bar finish of Will Kerr after escaping a tight guillotine choke in the first minute of action. Scarola is a guy to watch out for, as he is solid all around but lethal on the ground.

The Knock out of the night goes to the Rhino Fight Team's Jay "Diesel" Coleman as he silenced the entire arena with the devastating knock out of Team TSK's Dominic Dellagatta. There was no love loss between these two camps as these two fight teams have been warring since the late 1990?s for Tri-State bragging rights. Like the Hatfields and McCoys; Team TSK & Team Rhino share common ground and there seems to be some border issues that need to be resolved. I am sure this is not the last time these two teams will face each other.

Keep your eyes on Team Renzo rep Colin O'Rourke as he dominated Yon Guenechea  & begins his rise in the ranks.

Team Quest fighter Mike Dolce & Wreck Room's Mitch Whitesel had a very competitive match that resulted in a unanimous decision victory for Dolce.

Here are the full results

Preliminary Bouts

140lb Weight Class:Joe Bentz (Fight Factory) V. Steve Vitti (Rhino Fight Team) Winner: Steve Vitti via triangle choke at 2:50 R2.

165lb. Weight Class:Joe Scarola (Serra Longo) V. Bill Worfolk Winner: Joe Scarola via arm bar at 1:51 R1.

1st round Light Weight Tournament matches

Charles Wilson (Double Tap Fight Crew) V. James "Binky" Jones (Ground Control/Renzo)Winner: James Jones via unanimous decision, Jones advances to face winner Estrada/English.

Kevin Roddy (Rhino Fight Team) V. Rich Bione (TSK)Winner: Rich Bione via TKO (referee stoppage) :20 R3, Bione advances to face Loveland.

Ian Loveland (Team Quest) V. Will Kerr (Strikezone)Winner: Ian Loveland via Guillotine  at 3:22 R1, Loveland advances to face Bione.

Jay "el terrible" Estrada (Gilbert Grappling/Estrada K9 unit) V. Kevin "badboy" English (Duneland Vale Tudo)Winner: BOUT RULED A NO CONTEST DUE TO AN ACCIDENTAL ILLEGAL STRIKE. THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISION WOULD NOT ALLOW THE BOUT TO CONTINUE. WE ASSUME THERE WILL BE A REMATCH TO RESOLVE THIS BRACKET OR PERHAPS ALTERNATE IDO PARIENTE FILLS THE VOID.

Alternate: Ido Pariente (Israel)

1st Round Welter Weight Tournament Matches

Dominic Dellagatta (TSK) V. Jay Coleman (Rhino Fight Team)Winner: Jay Coleman via KO at :38 seconds of R1, Coleman advances to face Nover.

Yon "Barrena" Guenechua (FFA Young Tiger Foundation) V. Colin O'Rourke (Renzo Gracie)Winner: O?Rourke via submission (tap-out due to strikes) at 2:11 R1, O'Rourke advances to face Moore.

Phillipe Nover (Insight) V. Abner Lloveras (Esport Rogent-BTT) Winner: Nover via split decision, Nover advances to face Coleman.

Jamie Toney (Jorge Gurgel) V. Todd Moore (Houston BJJ- Revolution Dojo.Winner: Moore via split decision, Moore advances to face O'Rourke.

 1st Round Middle Weight Tournament Matches

Landon "The Show" Showalter (Charlie's Combat Club) V. Don "The Hammer" Wagner (Shido Seimei M.A.)Winner: Showalter via unanimous decision, Showalter advances to face Marc Stevens.

Hansel "The machine" Calderon (Young Tigers Foundation/Florida Freestyle) V. Marc Stevens (Tai Kai Jiu Jitsu)Winner: Marc Stevens via unanimous decision, Stevens advances to face Showalter.

Johnny Carson (Hit Academy) V. Jason House (Jan Jira Gym)Winner: House via submission (Guillotine) at 1:05 R2, House advances to face Dolce.

Mitch Whitesel (Wreck Room Athletics) V. Mike Dolce (Team Quest)Winner: Dolce via unanimous decision, Dolce advances to face House.

The second round is promising to be even better than the first, hold on to your seats MMA fight fans the action is just getting started.

See you guys March 16th for Round 2.

 

 

September 29 , 2006
COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE RESULTS
by Eric Joza

New York City, September 29th, 2006.-Promoter Louis Neglia provided another installment of New York City's premier kick boxing show. It was another standing room only sellout crowd at the landmark "Capitale".

With fighters from some of the best schools in the tri-state area competing there was no shortage of action to keep the crowd on the edge of their seats

Here are the full results:

Kick Boxing Mens' 205lb. Limit

Slava Artyukh (Volfson Karate School) V. Justin Moxley (Eternal Martial Arts) Moxley wins via a unanimous decision

Mens' Muay Thai 138lb. Limit

Yusef Walker (Team Extreme) V. Paul Mann (Eternal Martial Arts) Walker wins via unanimous decision

Men?s Kickboxing 138lb. Limit

Chris Tran (Weapons 9) V. Tateki Matsoda (Sityo Dtong)  Tateki Matsoda wins by Decision.

Men's Kickboxing 170lb. Limit

Jason Whitney (Chong Hyo) V. Jake Shaper (Eternal Martial Arts) Shaper wins via TKO R2.

Men's Muay Thai Bout 195 lb. Limit

Nick Vaughn (Wat Gym) V. Jason Thompson (Mountain Storm Kickboxing) Vaughn wins via TKO R2

Men's Muay Thai 165lb.

Tony Flores (Ardon's Sweet Science) V. Ethan Hayward ( Plus One Defense Systems) Flores wins via Unanimous decision

Men's Kickboxing 189 lb.

Wayne Barrett ( Extreme) V Robbie Plotkin (Kempo Martial Arts) Barrett wins via split decision

NYS Women's Kickboxing Championship 119lb limit

Adrian Iglesia (America's Finest Gym) V. Chritine Rosa -NYS Champ (Longo) Rosa wins via unanimous decision- retains title

Men's Kickboxing Bout 155lb. limit

Mike Saracino (Bellmore) V. Nicky Malta ( Gargulio) Malta wins via unanimous decision

Regional Kickboxing Championship 159lb. limit    

Joe Diable (Longo) V. Mike McCloud (Kempo Martial Arts) Diable wins via unanimous decision- Diable is the New Champion!!!

Regional International Rules Championship 189 lb. Limit  

Chris Presta (Bellmore) V. Scott Conlin

Presta wins via TKO R1.- Presta is the new Champ!!!

Tri-State Kickboxing Championship 155lb. Limit

Carl Beams (Gargulio/Rhino) V. Boris Vouton (Tae Sun)  Beams wins via unanimous decision

Men's Muay Thai Bout 174 limit

Derrick Riddick V. Michael McEachean (Warrior House) Riddick wins via TKO R2

NY State Muay Thai Championship 168 lb. Limit

Eli Lasalle (Extreme) V. Andreas Gal (Ardon's sweet science Lasalle wins via unanimous decision- New Champion!!!

MAIN EVENT

International Kickboxing Championship 154 lb. limit

Chris Algieri -USA- (World Champion) (Muaro Ghost) V. Peter Kaljevic (Int. Champ-Yugoslavia) Algieri wins via unanimous decision- Defends title & secures International title!!!!

 

Ring of Combat XI lived up to its reputation with an amazing night of action. The Tropicana played host to a great night of MMA action with nine fights and not a single decision. Every fight ended in a submission or a knockout with every submission coming via rear naked choke.

The night featured two fantastic championship matches, kicked off by defending ROC Champion Laura D'Auguste's title defense against Megumi Yabushita of Japan. The two had fought last year in Tokyo at Smack Girl with Laura winning a split decision to take the World Championship. This time, she would maintain her ROC Championship without any help from the judges.

The first round featured amazing action standing and on the ground as both fighters displayed well-rounded skill. D'Auguste featured her sharp punching throughout the round, clearly outclassing Yabushita in the standup action. But the Japanese Judo Champion was able to take down D'Auguste on a couple of occasions. One was an impressive Judo throw, carrying D'Auguste completely over her back. However, Laura showed her composure and skill by securing herself around Yabushita's neck and attempting to get a back mount before her opponent was able to scramble back to her feet. One exchange saw D'Auguste land a jab-cross combination countered by Yabushita's lightning fast spinning back fist. However, the strike may have done more damage to the Japanese fighter as she was forced to retire at the end of the first round with what appeared to be a broken forearm. It was unclear if she broke the forearm with the spinning back fist or during a late throw. Either way, it was not the ending D'Auguste was looking for. "I wanted to knock her out," said the mother of one and full-time nurse. It's been hard for D'Auguste to find opponents and with an attitude like that it's not surprising. "I want Tara Larosa next," says D'Auguste. We look forward to that exciting matchup as both fighters have wins over similar competition. Laura left the ring retaining her ROC Welterweight Championship Title, undefeated MMA record and current #1 world ranking.

Championship matchup number two featured two Brazilians coming to Atlantic City to settle the score. On the line was the Ring of Combat Men's Super Welterweight Championship. Israel Gomes brought an undefeated 6-0 record into the match against a less heralded Adriano "Nasal" De Lima Pereira. Gomes, out of the Muay Thai Dream Team Camp looked to use his impressive Muay Thai skill to complement his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background and finish off Nasal. For the De Lima Pereira, Brazilian Top Team member, it was the ground where he felt most comfortable. Nasal immediately shot a beautiful double leg takedown and ended in Gomes' guard. Gomes tried to use open guard to keep Nasal off but was unsuccessful as the De Lima Pereira passed quickly to sidemount. Keeping tight pressure, Nasal used short hammerfists to occupy Gomes and locked in an L shoulder lock. Gomes tried to turn out of it but gave up his back. Nasal, showing his own jiu-jitsu skill, was able to sink his hooks and patiently broke Gomes down, securing a submission with a rear naked choke. "I trained extremely hard for this fight," said De Lima Pereira, "I think he took me a little lightly." We look forward to seeing the first title defense from the exciting Brazilian. De Lima Pereira left Atlantic City proud owner of the Ring of Combat Men's Super Welterweight Championship.

Ring of Combat is gaining notoriety for amazing under cards. An amazing 17 straight undercard fights have ended in TKO or submission. ROC XI featured seven in a row. Included were successful debuts for numerous fighters.

Up first was one of only two fights to reach the second round, Team Tiger Schulmann newcomer Rich Boine against Fight Factory first-timer Joe Bentz. Bentz entered the ring first showing the nerves one might expect from a first time fighter, while Boine, fresh off a June victory at Combat at the Capitale in his kickboxing debut, came in with a determined look ripping off his t-shirt in a clear attempt to intimidate Bentz.

Bentz looked to take the fight to ground quickly but Boine showed solid takedown defense throughout the first round, ending up in Bentz' guard on a couple of occasions with neither fighter landing any successful strikes. Bentz' looked for submissions but could never clear his hips and Boine was unable to land anything more than glancing blows. As soon as the fighters were put back on their feet by referee Dan Miragliata, it was clear Boine had a distinct hand speed advantage. His punches were straight and explosive and Bentz clearly wanted no part of it, continuously tying up and looking to take things down to the ground. The first round ended with neither fighter gaining a decided edge.

In round number two the younger Boine clearly benefited from experienced coaching. Shihan Tiger Schulmann and co-trainer Ron Schulmann urged Boine to stop maintaining his sprawl and get back to his feet every time Bentz shot for a takedown. The strategy worked as Boine was able to rock the Fight Factory team member early. When Bentz ducked for a takedown, Boine immediately sprawled then popped back to his feet at his corner's urging. Only seconds later, he landed a thunderous barrage of punches, backing Bentz to the ropes and forcing Dan Miragliata to step in. Boine starts his career off with an impressive 2nd round TKO. Ring of Combat fans can look forward to more explosive action from Boine in the near future.

Fight number two featured two more newcomers, Sean McCann of Team End Game and Scott Conlon of Alternative Fitness. Conlon got off to a great start landing a clean right hand to the chin of McCann. But it was not the end for him as he showed a strong chin and after clearing the cobwebs quickly put an end to Conlon's pro debut. McCann landed a series of short shots to the head with Conlon eventually falling to the mat. McCann walked away from his Ring of Combat debut with a great knockout victory.

The third fight of the night featured two fighters looking to notch their first victory. Tenyeh Dixon of Team Ground Control/Renzo Gracie started his career off with two straight submission defeats. His opponent Stephane Cloud brought a 0-1 record coming off a recent submission loss of his own. Both appeared confident before the fight, expecting to reverse the trend, but only one would walk away the winner. Both fighters come from a standup background and they started the round off with a flurry as Dixon threw a high kick and Cloud, an expert in Savate, countered back with his hands. Dixon, true to his team's name, quickly took the fight the ground. He did so in style with a great slam that put him in Cloud's butterfly guard. Dixon showed improved ground ability landing shots from the guard and quickly passing to side control. Not worrying about submissions despite what appeared to be a possible arm bar, Dixon settled for pounding out Cloud, again forcing referee Dan Miragliata to stop the bout. Dixon was ecstatic after the win, excited at taking the next steps in his career. "I went in to my first fight not knowing (anything). My second fight I thought I knew (something), but I didn't really know (anything). I've been training a lot for this fight and I feel great," said an obviously exuberant Dixon. Look out for Dixon to push his record even at a future Ring of Combat event.

Two more fighters looking for redemption entered the ring for the fourth fight of the night. Steve McCabe of the Fight Factory scored an impressive win at Ring of Combat IX, but then was stopped by Frank Edgar at ROC X. His opponent, Andrew Montanez, brought a 2 - 5 record in his pro MMA fights. McCabe, who says he was disrupted by the postponement of ROC XI, originally scheduled in early July, came out looking like he would redeem himself. McCabe completely controlled the Team Frank Shamrock fighter demonstrating his superiority in every facet of MMA.   The second round started off much like the first with McCabe showing control standing and on the ground, at one point forcing referee Dan Miragliata to take a closer look at Montanez. It was a good thing for the Long Islander that Miragliata decided to let the fight continue, as midway through the round he was able to secure a quick takedown and find McCabe's back. Securing his hooks quickly and sinking a Rear Naked Choke, the fight came to a quick and stunning conclusion. Montanez came one step closer to evening his record while McCabe left the ring with a look of profound disappointment. This was a fight he clearly was winning on the scorecards, but a game Montanez was able to stage a fantastic comeback. We look forward to seeing him fight again in a future Ring of Combat event.

Looking to build on teammate Rich Boine's early success, Radji Bryson-Barrett entered the red corner representing Team Tiger Schulmann. His opponent in the fifth match of the evening would be Dave Rose of Eternal Martial Arts. Barrett looked to keep the fight standing as he readily admits his preference for kickboxing over grappling. It didn't seem like Rose would disappoint, a self-proclaimed street fighter looking to hone his craft in competition. Right from the bell, Barrett showed his superior standup skills, landing clean strikes. What was surprising was his slam of Rose. Finding himself with underhooks, Barrett took advantage, lifting Rose completely off his feet and ending up in a tight sidemount. Like Dixon earlier in the night, Barrett didn't look for submissions, instead content to pound hammerfists the side of Rose's head. Referee Dan Miragliata stepped in quickly to stop the fight and raise the victorious hand of the Team Tiger Schulmann fighter.

Tom Pursell of Team Propain faced a change of opponent in the night's sixth bout. Being a late replacement himself one week earlier, he was expecting to face tough Ring of Combat veteran Garrett Carmody. Instead, it was Carmody's last opponent Joe Thompson who stepped into the ring. Thompson was called on Thursday night to replace Carmody, out with an injured knee. Thompson made weight and after getting doctor's clearance looked to bounce back from a loss in April. Pursell responded with a dominant performance, igniting the crowd with a series of early haymakers and dropping Thompson to the canvas where he dropped a series of hammering punches to Thompson's head. The referee stepped in quickly but not before Thompson was left sprawled on the canvas. The moment clearly affected Pursell as he looked on to see if his opponent was OK. To everyone's relief Thompson was able to regain his feet after a couple minutes and walked out of the ring himself. Pursell's impressive show of power will doubtlessly leave Ring of Combat fans looking for his return.

The finale of the undercard brought crowd favorite Phillipe Nover to the ring. Nover scored an impressive TKO at Ring of Combat IX and looked to build on a 2-0-1 record. His opponent was Dave Drago. Although new to the pro game, Drago has been competing regularly and came with a 10-4 amateur MMA record. The experience didn't faze Nover as he came out looking like he would repeat his performance of last October. Stunning Drago on their feet, Nover quickly found himself on the ground. Although Drago was able to escape an early rear naked choke attempt by Nover, he was worn down by the Phillipino's constant pressure and eventually gave up his back a second time, succumbing to a rear naked choke. Look for Nover to compete for an ROC belt soon!

Ring of Combat XI didn't last long, but fans left excited at the outcome of all nine fights. 16 men entered the ring and we saw three rear naked chokes and five impressive TKO's. Eight men left with the adoration of their fans and the thrill of victory, one Adriano "Nasal" De Lima Pereira leaving with the Men's Super Welterweight Championship.

Congratulations to all the Ring of Combat fighters, and we'll see you in October at Ring of Combat XII.

 

June 23 , 2006

 COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE RESULTS

Friday June 23rd 2006- Chinatown, NYC- It was a rainy night in New York City and the action was hot inside the Capitale for the latest installment of Promoter Louis Neglia's "Combat at the Capitale".

It was another standing room only Sell-Out crowd!

**Photo of New Champ Will Hamilton

 

 

1st Match, TSK's Sophia Gegovic and Team Longo representative Christine Rosa stepped in to the ring for the WKA women's featherweight title match. Gegovic and Rosa waged a war from the first bell, both fighters traded blows relentlessly.

An unbelievable pace that showed how much dedication to conditioning is required to compete at this level. The match was very close but Rosa was able to press the action against Gegovic to edge out the split decision victory over the very tough TSK fighter and secure the WKA Womens' Featherweight title.

*Photo of Christina Rosa

 

 

TSK's Uriah Hall faced off against Weapon Swat team's Jim "B52" Smith in a heavy weight Muay Thai match. These two big men went toe to toe for the entire match with Jim Smith securing the unanimous decision victory. A very good match up.

Andy & Hardip Singh put on quite a battle for the WKA N.E. 120lb. Muay Thai championship. The two lightweight fighters put on one of the most entertaining matches of the evening with their high paced kickboxing clinic. Andy Singh was the "sharper" of the two and out worked Hardip to capture the Championship via a unanimous decision after five hard fought rounds. 

**Photo of Singh vs Singh

 

 

The main event of the evening pitted Steven Richards from the Extreme LaCosta team against another TSK bruiser in Will Hamilton. Hamilton rocked Richards late in the first round, which forced the doctor to check on Richards. The Doctor stopped the match in between rounds to the disappointment of the Extreme corner and the crowd who were very much in to this match as the two fighters battled intensely for the first round.

A rematch is the best way to appease the unhappy Extreme team and I am sure that Will Hamilton would like nothing else but to let his blows finish the fight. Hamilton's win made it a winning night for the TSK contingent who finished the evening with a 5-4 record against some very stiff competition.

Here are the evenings full results 

142lb. Limit Chris Tran (Weapon 9) Vs. Nicholas Pace (TSK)- Pace wins via unanimous decision

135lb. Limit Lisa Mills (Sitan Gym) Vs. Melissa Bopp (TSK)- Bopp wins via a split decision

152lb. Limit Steven Rodriguez (Extreme Lacosta) Vs. Corey Miller (TSK)-Miller wins via KO R1 Miller overwhelmed Rodriguez.

180lb Limit Chris Presta (Bellmore kickboxing) V. Kevin Smith (Extreme Lacosta)-Presta wins via a unanimous decision

160lb. Limit Royal Pediford (Extreme Lacosta) V. Rich Boin (TSK)- Boin wins via a unanimous decision

Women's 110lb WKA N.Y. Featherweight Championship Christine Rosa (Longo Competition Team) Vs. Sofia Gegovic (TSK)- Rosa wins via a Split decision- Rosa is the new Champion!!

145lb. Limit Chris Enger (Longo Competition Team) Vs. Andras Gal (Ardon's Sweet Science)- Gal wins a via split decision

*Photo of Andras Gal stalking Chris Enger

122lb. Limit Gizely Andrade (Sitan Gym) Vs. Katyln Chookagian (TSK)- Andrade wins via a unanimous decision

 160lb. LimitDavid Huegliardi (Atlas Gym) Vs. Robbie Protkin (Kempo)-Protkin wins via a unanimous decision

 

200lb. Limit Muay Thai Jim "B52" Smith (Weapons Swat Gym) Vs. Uriah Hall (TSK)-Smith wins via a unanimous decision

WKA 145lb. Welterweight kickboxing Championship Mark Fileccia (Atlas Gym) Vs. David Gonzalez (TSK) Fileccia wins via a unanimous decision- Fileccia is the new Welterweight Champion!!

WKA 160lb. Limit Regional Championship "Evil" Joe Diable (Longo Competition Team) Vs. Mike McCloud (Kempo)- McCloud wins via split decision- McCloud is the new Champion.

WKA N.E. 120lb Limit Muay Thai Championship Andy Singh (Extreme Lacosta) Vs. Hardip Singh (Scotland)- Andy Singh wins via a unanimous decision - Andy Singh is the new Champion!!

171lb. Limit Muay Thai Derrick Riddick (Weapons Swat Gym) Vs. Daivve Octanbayor (Americas Finest)- Riddick wins via TKO at 2:42 of R3.

 

 

*Photo of Derrick Riddick after his victory

 

 

MAIN EVENT

WKA U.S. 179lb Super Light Heavy Weight Muay Thai Championship Steven Richards (Master K/Extreme Lacosta) Vs. Will Hamilton (TSK) Hamilton wins via TKO (Doctor stoppage) at 0:00 R2.

Hamilton was on his way to a clear victory the doctor simply saved Richards from unnecessary punishment.

Another good show from promoter Louis Neglia, don't miss the star studded July 7th Ring of Combat 11at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City New Jersey.

For more information visit www.ringofcombat.com or www.louneglia.com

Photographs and story by Eric Joza- Asssistant Editor/Photographer - FFI

**Photo of Derrick Riddick vs. Daivve Octanbayor

 

 

 

 

 



 


April 14 , 2006
SOLD OUT TROPICANA IN ATLANTIC CITY WITNESSES MMA ACTION AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THAIBOXING TITLE BOUT ON "RING OF COMBAT 10"

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia made his triumphant return to Atlantic City with "RING OF COMBAT 10", a night of Championship Mixed Martial Arts and Muay Thai Kickboxing all in one show. On April 14, 2006, The sold out Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City, New Jersey, played host to this Championship Event.

Going into this event, everyone knew the rematch between SHENNEN MACEO and RAMI IBRAHIM was going to be a war. This time, they were getting into the ring to fight for the USKBA Thaiboxing Super Lightweight World Championship Title. And fight they did! Scheduled for five 3-minute rounds, this bout went the distance. Although both fighters threw an assortment of punches and kicks, it seemed that Ibrahim concentrated on kicking with punches and Maceo concentrated on punching with kicking. Don't get us wrong... both fighters were effective with their assortment of punches and kicks and this bout definitely showed some of the best fighting that Thaiboxing has to offer. A review of the judges' scorecards showed that the scoring was exactly the same for every round and, therefore, for the final tally. Round 1 went to Maceo 10-9 on all three judges' scorecards. Round 2 went to Ibrahim 10-9 on all three judges' scorecards. Round 3 went to Ibrahim 10-9 on all three judges' scorecards. Round 4 went to Maceo 10-9 on all three judges' scorecards. At the end of four rounds, this bout was even. The fifth, and final, round went to Maceo by 10-9 on all three judges' scorecards. This close bout was scored 48-47, 48-47, 48-47 in favor of the winner by unanimous decision and USKBA Thaiboxing Super Lightweight World Champion... Shennen Maceo. Congratulations to both fighters for a true World Championship Title bout. The fans loved it.

The complete results are as follows:
USKBA Thaiboxing Super Lightweight World Championship Title
- SHENNEN MACEO def Rami Ibrahim by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47).
Ring of Combat MMA Light Heavyweight Championship Title Defense
- PETER "Drago" SELL successfully defended his title by defeating Landon Showalter by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Ring of Combat MMA Welterweight Championship Title
- JESSE MORENG def James "Blinky" Jones by referee stoppage at 3:07 of Round 2.
Ring of Combat MMA Super Middleweight Championship Title
- BILLY CRAPARO def Jay Coleman by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:27 of Round 2.

Preliminary Bouts:
NISSIM LEVY def Ken Gibson by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:47 of Round 1.
LYMAN GOOD def John Zecchino by referee stoppage at 3:37 of Round 2.
GARRETT CARMODY def Joe Thompson by KO at :18 of Round 1.
ELVIS GARCIA def Christian Montes by KO at :17 of Round 1.
FRANK EDGAR def Steve McCabe by submission (choke) at 2:37 of Round 1.

"RING OF COMBAT 10" was held under the auspices of the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, Commissioner Larry Hazzard and sanctioned by USKBA ACTION SPORTS. Participating studios; Team TSK, Arizona Combat Sports, Swat Team, Ground Control, Sitan Gym, Pitts Pen, Full Circle Jiu Jitsu, Arlington Kickboxing, Charlie's Combat Club, Estacad, Rhino Fight Team, Fight Factory, Ronin Athletics, Serra-Longo Competition Team. The Ring Announcer was; Peter Neglia.

For information on future USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia events, call 718-372-9089, or visit his websites at; www.louneglia.com, or www.ringofcombat.com.


April 14 , 2006

RING OF COMBAT RESULTS

Drago Retains His Belt and TSK Goes 4-0 at Ring of Combat 10
By Jim Genia


(April 14th, Atlantic City, New Jersey) Without a doubt, it ended up being on of the best shows to hit New Jersey in a while. At promoter Lou Neglia's Ring of Combat 10, there were knockouts, there were submissions, and there were wars. But the common denominator that made the night was that every man came to fight. And as the action unfolded at the Showroom at the Tropicana, the capacity crowd definitely made their presence known. Highlights of the event included:
    Drago (right) cracking Showalter
    Drago cracks Showalter
  • Team Rhino's Frank Edgar and his dominant ground-and-pound performance against Steve McCabe, which ended with a scramble, a guillotine and a tap out.

  • Team Tiger Schulmann's Lyman Good and his technical striking, as he nailed John Zecchino repeatedly with low kicks and a right hand that would eventually send Zecchino through the ropes.

  • Team Tiger Schulmann's Nissim Levy's superior boxing and Ken Gibson's heart. Levy bloodied and punished the hell out of Gibson - and Gibson just kept coming.

The full results:

Frank Edgar pounding Steve McCabe
Edgar pounding McCabe
  • Frank Edgar (Team Rhino-158lbs) vs. Steve McCabe (Fight Factory-168lbs)
    Edgar via guillotine at 2:37 of R1 – a dominant performance.

  • Christian Montes (Ronin Athletics-167lbs) vs. Elvis Garcia (TSK-173lbs
    Garcia via KO at 0:17 of R1 – an impressive win.

    Shennen Maceo victorious
    TSK's Maceo
  • Joe Thompson (Full Circle Jiu-Jitsu-189lbs) vs. Garrett Carmody (Pitt's Penn-189lbs
    Carmody via ref stop due to unanswered strikes at 0:18 of R1 – the heavy-handed Carmody strikes again.

  • John Zecchino (SWAT Team-176lbs) vs. Lyman Good (TSK-173lbs
    Good via ref stop due to unanswered strikes at 3:37 of R2.

  • Ken Gibson (Estacada/FMS-183lbs) vs. Nissim Levy (TSK-183lbs
    Levy via guillotine at 1:47 of R1.

  • 170-Pound MMA Championship Jay Coleman (Team Rhino-169lbs) vs. Billy Craparo (Real Fighting-170lbs
    Craparo via guillotine at 1:27 of R2.

  • 140-Pound Muay Thai World Championship Rami Ibrahim (Sitan Gym-138lbs) vs. Shennen Maceo (TSK-142lbs
    Maceo via unanimous decision after five rounds – a close, hard-fought battle.

  • 152-Pound MMA Championship Jesse Moreng (AZ Combat Sports-152lbs) vs. James "Binky" Jones (Ground Control-152lbs
    Moreng via ref stop due to unanswered strikes at 3:07 of R2.

  • 186-Pound MMA Championship Landon Showalter (Arlington Kickboxing Academy-184lbs) vs. Pete "Drago" Sell (Team Serra/Longo-186lbs
    Drago via unanimous decision after three rounds – a dominant performance by the UFC vet.

January 27 , 2006

RING OF COMBAT RESULTS

New York City, New York- January 27, 2006-Another sell out crowd filled the Capitale Friday night for the latest installment of New York City's premier kick boxing show.

Promoter Louis Neglia put together a massive 17 bout fight card this evening which produced plenty of action but also felt like a marathon by bout 14 as the event went on well past 1:00am.

The competition was fierce through out the night as some of the best local fight teams squared off this evening.

Team TSK's Katlyn Chookagian upset defending women's WKA Northeast Champion Andrea DeAngelo, the TSK fighter is now the new WKA Northeast women's title holder.

Julio Flores defended his regional 153lb title for the first time against the very tough Frenchman Boris Vuiton. Vuiton's stiff jab & reach created some difficulty for Flores but his aggressive ring control & solid punching led him to victory. 

The match between Team Extreme's Jarrell Miller & Weapon's 9's Jim Smith appeared to be a mismatch based on physical appearance. Smith was ripped, a true physical speciman; while Miller appeared to be shedding quite a bit of weight and was a bit on the flabby side. The Extreme Lacosta fighter was not intimidated by his muscular opponent. The two big men went to war for three rounds with "king kong killer" Miller pulling out the split decision victory. Do not judge a book by it's cover.

The main event of the evening was a rematch between Team Extreme's Terrence "Big T" Connor & former Champion Derrick Riddick out of the Wat Gym. Riddick was not taking Connor lightly this time as he came out swinging for the KO during the first round and actually had Connor reeling at the end of the first round. Lacosta settled his fighter down at the end of the round and sent Connor out to defend his belt. "Big T" did not disappoint, the remaining crowd was on the edge of their seats as both men traded blows all over the ring. It was Connor who landed the finishing strikes in the second round and KO'D Riddick to retain his belt in dramatic fashion.

Full Results

Muay Thai 175lb.

Tito Flores (Ardon sweet science) V. James Panzella (Atlas Gym)

Panzella wins via unanimous decision.

Womens Muay Thai 112lb.

Florina Petcu (Ardon Sweet science) V. Naomi Wolff (5 points Fitness)

Petcu wins via unanimous decision

Men's Kickboxing 170lb.

Vladimir Stanishev (Tae Sun fighters) V. David Huegliaro

Huegliaro wins via unanimous decision

Women's kickboxing 117lb.

Liz Lindstrom (5 points fitness) V. Christine Rosa (Longo Competition team)

Rosa wins via unanimous decision

Kickboxing 139lb.

Nicholas Pace (TSK) V. Jeremy Kearbey (Eternal Martial Arts)

Pace wins via unanimous decision

Kickboxing 146lb.

Vincent Chapple V. Mark Fileccia (Atlas Gym)

Fileccia wins via unanimous decision

Muay Thai 166lb.

Gordon Damon (Wat Gym) V. Chris Egner (Longo Competition)

Bout ruled a DRAW

Muay Thai 200lb

Uriah Hall (TSK) V. Phillipe Ladaille (Tribecca sports)

Hall wins via KO at :57 R2

Muay Thai 135lb.

Little T (Extreme Lacosta) V. Chris Tran (Weapons 9)

Little T via KO at 1:33 R1

WKA Northeast Women's Championship  123lb.

Andrea DeAngelo (Champ, Zarko Academy) V. Katlyn Chookagian (TSK)

Chookagian via unanimous decision- New Champion!!!

Regional Kickboxing Championship 153lb.

Julio Cesar Flores (Champ, Neglia Competition team) V. Boris Vuiton (Tae Sun Fighters)

Flores wins via unanimous decision - retains title.

Muay Thai 229lb.

Jarrell "king kong killer" Miller (Extreme Lacosta) V. Jim "B-52" Smith (Weapons 9)

Miller wins via split decision

Women's Muay Thai 123lb.

Sofia Gegovic (TSK) V. Rima Sidhu (5 Points)

Gegovic wins via unanimous decision

Muay Thai 160lb

James Leonelli (TSK) V. Tony Flores(Ardon Sweet Science)

Flores wins via unanimous decision

Kickboxing 150lb.

Wade Stout (TSK) V. David Davis (Eternal Martial arts)

Davis wins via unanimous decision

Main Event

International Muay Thai Chamionship 174lb.

Terrence "Big T" Connor (Champ, Extreme Lacosta) V. Derek Riddick (Wat Gym)

Connor wins via KO R2 - Connor defends his Title!!!

Another great night of blazing action from Promoter Louis Neglia.


Junior Fighters

January 28, 2006
485 Boulevard, Elmwood Park, NJ

Congratulations to All Junior Fighters
 
Saturday night's Junior Fighters event was one of the best yet.  Held in Elmwood Park, NJ, every bout gave the crowd an amazing night of action, skill and excitement. Even the exhibition bouts had the audience going wild. All of these kids' hard work and dedication were truly recognized and applauded by all throughout the night.   

Highlights included Christine Atiles'  (Team Tiger Schulmann) relentless third round TKO against Leua Stephenson (SUSSD); Adam Levy's  (Team Tiger Schulmann) amazing 36 second first round win by submission against RJ Starace (Pitts Penn); and Anthony Karperis'  (Team Tiger Schulmann) unanimous decision win against Uri Yarmush (Family Martial Arts), winning Anthony the Junior Fighters Regional Champion title.

Congratulations to all of our amazing Junior Fighters. You are all true champions.
 
Here are the results for the decision bouts:

Tom Desmond (Eternal Martial Arts) vs. Darryl Haze (Team Tiger Schulmann)
Winner: Darryl Haze (Team Tiger Schulmann) by Unanimous Decision

Leua Stephenson (SUSSD) vs. Christine Atiles (Team Tiger Schulmann)
Winner: Christine Atiles (Team Tiger Schulmann) by TKO at 1:15 in the third round.

Eric Vann (Eternal Martial Arts) vs. Anthony Phillips (Team Tiger Schulmann)
Winner: Anthony Phillips (Team Tiger Schulmann) by split decision.
 
Kevin Ecke (Eternal Martial Arts) vs. Marc Leonard (Team Tiger Schulmann)
Winner: Kevin Ecke (Eternal Martial Arts) by unanimous decision.

RJ Starace (Pitts Penn) vs. Adam Levy (Team Tiger Schulmann)
Winner: Adam Levy (Team Tiger Schulmann) at 36 seconds in the first round by submission.

Uri Yarmush (Family Martial Arts) vs. Anthony Karperis (Team Tiger Schulmann)
Winner: Anthony Karperis (Team Tiger Schulmann) by unanimous decision for the Junior Fighters Regional Championship Title

October 29 , 2005

RING OF COMBAT 9 RESULTS

(October 29th, Asbury Park, New Jersey) It was a night of sudden knockouts, and surprises at Ring of Combat 9. Over two thousand spectators got to witness more than a few exciting debuts, got to see a storm of leather thrown, and got to cheer on what can only be described as a huge upset in the main event. Highlights of the night included:

  • Rhino Fight Team's scrappy Joe Andujar and his punishing and relentless striking against the game Anthony Spataro.
  • Team Tiger Schulmann's Uriah Hall's fierce (but brief) kickboxing clinic as he sent Mike Iannone to the canvas.
  • Farang Mu Sul's Marlon Sims as he nailed the short left hook, knocking out jiu-jitsu brown belt Danny Suarez and earning the Ring of Combat belt.
Results:
  • Frank Edgar (Team Rhino-153lbs) vs. Mark Getto (Advanced Fighting-150lbs)
    Edgar via ref stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 4:21 of R1.

  • Joe Andujar (Team Rhino-155lbs) vs. Anthony Spataro (Farang Mu Sul-155lbs)
    Andujar via ref stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 3:06 of R1.

  • John Swangler (freestyle-197lbs) vs. Ken Gibson (Farang Mu Sul-192lbs)
    No Contest at 0:23 due to a cut opened up by an illegal knee from Gibson - this one was bloody as hell.

  • Mike McQuade (freestyle-182lbs) vs. Phillipe Nover (Team Renzo/UDS-176lbs)
    Nover via KO at 0:16 of R1.

  • Jay Coleman (Team Rhino-183lbs) vs. David Porter (East End Martial Arts-183lbs)
    Coleman via ref stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 0:39 of R1.

  • Adam Fearon (Team Rhino-178lbs) vs. Lyman Good (Team Tiger Schulmann-176lbs)
    Good via unanimous decision after two rounds - a strong debut for the TSK fighter.

  • Kevin Roddy (Team Renzo-150lbs) vs. Joseph Spataro (Farang Mu Sul-150lbs)
    Roddy via triangle choke/armbar at 2:21 of R2.

  • Tim Deiturriaga (Advance Fighting-203lbs) vs. Garrett Carmondy (Pitts Penn-193lbs)
    Carmondy via KO at 0:17 of the first round.

  • Scott Molloy (Team Rhino-170lbs) vs. Steve Macabe (Fight Factory-172lbs)
    Macabe via rear choke at 4:03 of Round 2 - this one was all about Macabe's vicious ground-and-pound.

  • James "Binky" Jones (Team Ground Control-166lbs) vs. Erik Uresk (Brighton Beach Wrestling Club-166lbs)
    Jones via Kimura at 3:59 of R1.

  • Mike Iannone (Farang Mu Sul-205lbs) vs. Uriah Hall (Team Tiger Schulmann-204lbs)
    Hall via KO at 0:44 of R1 - Hall was just too much.

  • Ring of Combat 174-pound Championship
    Danny Suarez (Team Rhino-172lbs) vs. Marlon Sims (Farang Mu Sul-174lbs)

    Sims via KO at 1:00 of R1 - a huge upset!
September 23 , 2005
ANOTHER PACKED HOUSE THRILLS TO ACTION ON "COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE" IN NEW YORK CITY

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia had another packed house at his "COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE" event on September 23, 2005 at The Capitale in New York City. Four USKBA and Ring of Combat Championship Title bouts were sandwiched between an undercard of Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing and Thaiboxing action and a Main Event that had two unbeaten professional kickboxers going toe to toe with each other.

In the Main Event, scheduled for four rounds of Professional Full Contact Kickboxing (165 lb limit), former USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Super Middleweight World Champion JAMES ONNIKIAN faced off against former USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Light Heavyweight World Champion ERIC PINARRETA. Both fighters had terrific amateur kickboxing careers and both fighters were making their marks in professional kickboxing with 3-0 records. As expected, both these fighters gave everything they had in this fight. This bout went the distance with Pinarreta winning the split decision.

In a scheduled 4 Round Professional bout for the Ring of Combat Muay Thai Light Heavyweight Regional Championship Title, TERENCE "Big T" CONNOR defeated DERRICK RIDDICK by TKO at 2:49 of Round 1.

In a scheduled 5 Round Professional bout for the Ring of Combat Full Contact Kickboxing Bantamweight International Championship Title, DEVON "The Energizer" CORMACK defeated MATT LYALL by TKO at 2:00 of Round 3. The doctor stopped the fight before the beginning of Round 4.

In a scheduled 3 Round bout for the USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Super Welterweight Regional Championship Title, JULIO FLORES defeated STEVEN CASTELLI by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).

In a scheduled 3 Round bout for the USKBA Amateur Female Full Contact Kickboxing Featherweight Tri-State Championship Title, ANDREA DEANGELO defeated MICHELLE BUZAN by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

In other USKBA Sanctioned Amateur bouts:
Thaiboxing
NICHOLAS DEMETRIUS def Justin Greskiewicz by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Thaiboxing
ANDRAS GAL def Christian Liebl by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Thaiboxing
KRISTINE def Rebecca de la Motte by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Full Contact Kickboxing
MARK FILECCIA def David Gonzalez by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
Thaiboxing
THOMAS ANTKIEWICZ def Aaron Meisner by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Thaiboxing
SILIMA DIARRA def Tony Flores by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).
Full Contact Kickboxing
MELISSA BOPP def Brittany Farah by TKO at 1:21 of Round 1.
Full Contact Kickboxing
JAMES GARZILLO def Carl Beams by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27).
Thaiboxing
KELLEY MONDESIRE def Naomi Wolf by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).
Full Contact Kickboxing
Matt Augenstein and Mike Rifkin fought an exhibition.

This event marked the first appearance of former Kickboxing Champion CHRIS "The Cannon" WAGNER as a USKBA Certified Referee. With a job well done, we expect to see him on future USKBA Sanctioned events. Professional bouts were sanctioned by WKA-USA. Amateur bouts were USKBA Sanctioned. Participating studios;Louis Neglia Martial Arts Academy, Tiger Schulmann's Karate, Extreme Muay Thai Academy, Cool Hearts Muay Thai Club, , Sampalis Kickboxing, Ray Longo Martial Arts, NY Integrated Martial Arts Academy, Gargiulo Kickboxing, WAT Gym, 5 Points Fitness, Shaolin Self Defense Center, Ardon's Sweet Science Gym, Philly MMA, Zarko Academy, Cormack Kickboxing, Atlas Gym. USKBA Event Representative and Scorekeeper; Liana Walters. Referees; Fred Fitzgerald, Fred Corritone, Chris Wagner. Judges; Miguel Almonte, Frank Barroso, Fred Corritone, Fred Fitzgerald. Kickcounters; Ron Isaac, John Oday. Ring Announcer and Timekeeper; Peter Neglia.

For information on future USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia events, call 718-372-9089, or visit his website at www.louneglia.com.


June 10, 2005

Combat at the Capitale
by Eric Joza

Louis Neglia has done it again. Combat at the Capitale was a huge success. Great fight of Muay Thai & Kickboxing keeping a sellout crowd at the edge of their seats throughout the night.

Here are the full results of the 14 bouts:

Men's Kickboxing 140lb Limit -Mike Rifken (Garguilo kickboxing) vs Vinny Chapple (NY Sanda Team) Winner: Mike Rifkin via Unanimous decision after 2 three minute rounds.

Women's Kickboxing 135lb Limit -Andrea DeAngelo (Zarko Academy) vs Brittany Kriet (Eternal Martial Arts) Winner: Andrea DeAngelo via TKO at 1:58 of the first round - DeAngelo overwhelmed her opponent .

Mens Muay Thai 130lb Limit -Nicholas Pace (Team TSK) vs Little T (Extreme Team) Winner: Little T via unanimous decision after 3 rounds of good back & forth action. These two guys were relentless.

Men's Kickboxing 185lb Limit -Alexus Caban (USAKKA) vs Jake Shaper (Eternal Martial Arts) Winner: Alexus Caban via KO at :52 seconds of the first round. Caban's heavy hands ended this one quickly.

Women's Muay Thai 110lb Limit -Naomi Wolff (5 Points Fitness) vs Evelyn Guzman (Kru Phil Nurse, Wat Gym) Winner: Evelyn Guzman via split decision.

Men's Kickboxing 144lb Limit -Mark Fileccia (Atlas Gym) vs Martin McKlin (B. Warriors) Winner: Mark Fileccia via unanimous decision.

Men's International Bout 162 Limit- Nick Malta (Garguilo Kickboxing) vs Rob Wells (5 Points Fitness) Winner: Rob Wells via unanimous decision, Wells leg kicks turned the momentum.

Men's Muay Thai 150lb Limit -Neil Gonzalez (Team Tiger Schulman) vs Marcos Antebi (5 Points Fitness) Winner: Marcos Antebi via unanimous decision.

Men's Kickboxing 155lb Limit -Julio Cesar Flores (Neglia Competition Team) vs John Tesoriero (Team Sucgang) Winner: Julio Cesar Flores via unanimous decision, this was a see-saw battle in which Flores out-punched his opponent.

Woman's Muay Thai 131lb Limit- Munah Holland (Team Tiger Schulman) vs Kristine (Extreme Team) Winner: Kristine via split decision.

Men's Muay Thai 175lb Limit -Artie Moyano (Team Tiger Schulman) vs Andrew Rivera (Kru Phil Nurse, Wat Gym) Winner: Andrew Rivera via split decision after 3 hard fought rounds.

International Challenge Women's Bout130lb Limit - Kat Diaz (Team Tiger Schulman) vs Hilary Mack (Scotland, Caledonian Muay Thai) Winner: Kat Diaz via TKO at 1:24 or the third round. Mack showed heart but was overwhelmed by Diaz in the third.

Men's Kickboxing Main Event 167lb Limit -James Onnikain (Longo Competition Team) vs Marlon Sims (California, FMS-TVT) Winner: James Onnikain via unanimous decision after a 4 round war, good finale.

Louis Neglia's next Ring of Combat MMA event will be in Atlantic City in August of 2005. Check Upcoming Events for more info.


May 21 , 2005
THE FUTURE OF OUR SPORTS CAN BE SEEN IN "JUNIOR FIGHTERS" EVENT

The first "JUNIOR FIGHTERS" event was held in October 2004. On May 21, 2005, USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia (see photo at left) held his second "JUNIOR FIGHTERS" event. This time, the amateur Junior bouts in Thaiboxing and Full Contact Kickboxing, were held at the spacious New Brunswick Boxing Gym in New Brunswick, New Jersey. By the success of the first two "JUNIOR FIGHTERS" events, there should be many more to come. In fact Promoter Louis Neglia says "I want to do four of these events each year" (in addition to his "RING OF COMBAT" and "COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE" events). How does one measure 'success' when all the competitors are under the age of 18? The answer is simple. By the look on the fighters' faces before and after the event. Although some go home disappointed, their training studios put the emphasis on gaining 'ring experience'. Win, lose or draw, the experience that is gained by competing on one of these events can never be simply taught in the classroom. All competitors come away winners. These "JUNIOR FIGHTERS" are not sitting on the sidelines...they are in the ring gaining valuable experience. These "JUNIOR FIGHTERS" are the future of the sport.

The time and number of rounds of the bouts vary by the age of the competitors. For the youngest competitors, a typical bout can be 2 one minute rounds not scored. It can then go up to 2 one and a half minute rounds graduating to 3 two minute rounds that are scored. It any event, the action is second to none. Competitors on "JUNIOR FIGHTERS" events give their all and the audience members are most enthusiastic.

The results are as follows:
Thaiboxing
KATLYN CHOOKAGIAN (16 yrs old) def Andrea DeAngelo (17 yrs old) by split decision.
Thaiboxing
RAUL GONZALEZ (13 yrs old) def Vivek Singh (14 yrs old) by unanimous decision.
Thaiboxing
BRANDON HAZE (17 yrs old) def Charlie Otero (15 yrs old) by unanimous decision.
Full Contact Kickboxing
JIMMIE RIVERA (15 yrs old) def Chris Manzi (14 yrs old) by unanimous decision.
Thaiboxing
CARMINE SUPPA (16 yrs old) def Nathaniel Fernando (16 yrs old) by referee stoppage.
Full Contact Kickboxing
STEPHEN REGMAN (13 yrs old) def Al Boehm (14 yrs old) by unanimous decision.
Thaiboxing
RUDOLPH STARACE (14 yrs old) def Jon-Michael Holland (15 yrs old) by split decision.
Thaiboxing
DARRYL HAZE (14 yrs old) def Anthony Craparo (14 yrs old) by unanimous decision.
Thaiboxing
Alec Weisbrot (8 yrs old) and Billy Borkofsky (7 yrs old) exhibited their Thaiboxing talent.
Thaiboxing
Elijah Davis (8 yrs old) and Hunter Sharf (9 yrs old) exhibited their Thaiboxing talent.
Thaiboxing
Ayinde Alexander (10 yrs old) and D.J. Tirelli (9 yrs old) exhibited their Thaiboxing talent.
Thaiboxing
Elijah Abdel-Razeq (7 yrs old) and Troy Rafulowitz (8 yrs old) exhibited their Thaiboxing talent.
Thaiboxing
Joseph Accabascio (12 yrs old) and Anthony Carlo (12 yrs old) exhibited their Thaiboxing talent.

Participating studios were; Tiger Schulmann Karate, Zarko Academy, Gargiulo Kickboxing, Pitts Pen and Advanced Fighting Systems. The referee was Kuhn Fred Fitzgerald. The judges were Donnie Carolei, Kuhn Fred Fitzgerald and Liana Walters. The scorekeeper was Liana Walters.

 
March 19 , 2005

d'AUGUSTE AND GABERT RETAIN TITLES ON "RING OF COMBAT 8"

To all the fans that braved the cold and windy atmosphere of the old summer resort area of Asbury Park on New Jersey's shore, the end justified the means. On March 19, 2005, they came to the Asbury Park Convention Hall to see a top notch MMA event and they left content. The Main Event of USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia's (Louis Neglia Martial Arts) "RING OF COMBAT 8" featured LAURA d'AUGUSTE defending her Ring of Combat/USKBA MMA Welterweight Championship Title. The Featured Bout, saw JAMES GABERT defending his Ring of Combat/USKBA MMA Cruiserweight Championship Title. The undercard featured quality MMA bouts with displays of technique and power.

In the Main Event, scheduled for three 5 minute rounds, Ring of Combat/USKBA MMA Welterweight Champion LAURA d'AUGUSTE went against ROXANNE MODAFFERI. Modafferi was coming off an impressive win. d'Auguste was coming off a successful title defense. On paper, Modafferi seemed to be d'Auguste's toughest opponent to date. This provided to be true as this bout went the distance. At the end of three 5 minute rounds, the unanimous decision went to Laura d'Auguste, who retains her Ring of Combat/USKBA MMA Welterweight Championship Title.

In the Featured Bout, scheduled for three 5 minute rounds, Ring of Combat/USKBA MMA Cruiserweight Champion JAMES GABERT squared off against DAVID PORTER. It had been some time since Gabert's last title defense. Gabert is one of the toughest fighters in his weight division. Porter, with an undefeated amateur record, came into the fight confident that he could hang with Gabert and possibly take the title from him. Gabert proved to be too much for Porter. This bout was over at 3:25 of Round 1 as Gabert applied armbar and kept the pressure on forcing Porter to tapout. Gabert retains his Ring of Combat/USKBA MMA Cruiserweight Championship Title.

In other action:

Super Middleweights
ELVIS GARCIA def Jojo Guarin by unanimous decision.
Heavyweights
CARLOS RODRIGUEZ def Anthony Vetro by submission (armbar) at 1:59 of Round 1.
Middleweights
JOE ANDUJAR def Joseph Spataro by unanimous decision.
Super Cruiserweights
MIKE IANNONE def Peter Storm
by submission (armbar) at 3:55 of Round 1.
Super Welterweights
ROB GUARINO def Anthony Spataro
by submission at 4:16 of Round 1.

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia had his hands full with this event. A last minute venue change added to the suspense of having this event go on. As they say, "The show must go on"... and go on it did. Promoter Lou Neglia pulled everything together and the fans in attendance were treated to a superb MMA event. The event was held under the auspices of the New Jersey Athletic Control Board, Larry Hazzard, Commissioner, and sanctioned by USKBA ACTION SPORTS. Special thanks to referees Kevin Mulhull and Dan Miragliotta. Participating studios included; Teak TSK, New England Submission Fighting, Team Renzo Gracie, East End Martial Arts, Dragon Gate Martial Arts, Pitt's Penn, Team Serra-Longo, Combined Martial Arts, Eternal Martial Arts, Inazuma Te Ryu and Team Ground Control.

Louis Neglia's next Ring of Combat MMA event will be in Atlantic City in August of 2005. Check Upcoming Events for more info.



February 11, 2005

Two Bombardiers from Japan compete at the Capitale (A landmark site in NYC)

A spectacular show in a spectacular place! The honors belong to Louis Neglia, Promoter, and the Palatial Capitale in New York City, site of Neglia's splendid February 11th kickboxing event. It was the perfect showcase for glory. Action and space were an ideal fit. An architecht whose life was featured in James Cagney's final film, Ragtime, built the Capitale in the 19th century. Corinthian columns, venetian glass, marble mosaic floors and sixty-five feet high ceilings make it look like a grand gold temple styled in the best of taste with a genuinely awesome atmosphere.

The 40,000 square foot Capitale was sold out and packed with wildly enthusiastic fans who witnessed a night of the most dramatic and skilled Kickboxing and Muay Thai imaginable. The quality of the action was remarkebly consistent, considering there were 14 battles, professional and amateur, of men and women in many weight divisions.

Fighting enginuity and brave hearts were in evidence all night. This is one of those rare instances of a claim that sounds too good to be true being nonetheless valid.

Had an exit poll been taken of the fans leaving the Calitale after the show, it would have reflected a uninanimous sense that a finer display of athleticism and artistry in Martial Arts is simply not available anywhere else. Some of the contests were intensely anticipated for years. Two of Japan's most powerful fighters made the ten thousand mile trip for what they knew was the chance of a lifetime

These were the results of the WKA USKBA sanctioned event:

Results:

Thai Boxing
DIMITRY SHIRGANOV def Corey Miller by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Thai Boxing
MARCOS ANTEBI def Luke Lang by TKO at 1:24 of Round 3 (doctor stoppage due to nose injury).
Thai Boxing
KENT MARTIN def Alan Nyrthel by majority decision (28-27, 28-28, 28-27)
Full Contact Kickboxing
MICHELLE BUZAN def Adina Lopez by TKO at 2:00 of Round 1.
Full Contact Kickboxing
CARL BEAMS def Chris Suder by TKO at 1:08 of Round 2 (referee stoppage).
Thai Boxing
SOFIA GEGOVIC def Andrea DeAngelo by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26).
Thai Boxing
JOE DIABLE def Mike Saracino by KO at 1:18 of Round 1.
Full Contact Kickboxing
NICK MALTA def Steven Castelli by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
Thai Boxing
MOHAMED ARMED def Andrew Wilson by split decision (28-29, 28-27, 28-28).
Full Contact Kickboxing
ALEXIS CABAN def Jake Shaper by TKO at 1:42 of Round 2 (referee stopage).
Thai Boxing
GIZELY ANDREAD def Chi Yoon Chung by unanimous decision (30-28, 29-28, 30-27).
LUKE CUMMO def Alex Xaver by TKO at 1:53 of Round 3.  
In the Championship Bouts...

SHENNEN MACEO def Susumu Daiguji by unanimous decision.
DEREK RIDDICK def Naoki Samukawn by decision.





USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2004

FOUR NEW RING OF COMBAT/USKBA MMA CHAMPIONS CROWNED

An enthusiastic standing room only crowd was on hand to see the action at USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia's "RING OF COMBAT 7" on Saturday, November 20, 2004 at RexPlex Sports Complex in New Jersey. This event featured four RING OF COMBAT/USKBA Championship Title bouts and a super undercard of professional MMA action. The bouts were USKBA ACTION SPORTS sanctioned under the auspices of the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, Larry Hazzard, Commissioner.


The first Championship Bout was for the vacant RING OF COMBAT/USKBA MMA Men's Super Cruiserweight Championship Title. This bout was scheduled for 3 five minute rounds and featured DANTE RIVERA (Team Renzo Gracie) going against JOSE RODRIGUEZ (Pitt's Pen). At 4:37 of Round 2, the referee stopped this bout due to unanswered strikes by Rivera on Rodriguez. The winner by TKO (Referee Stoppage) and RING OF COMBAT/USKBA MMA Men's Super Cruiserweight Champion... Dante Rivera.
The second Championship Bout was for the vacant RING OF COMBAT/USKBA MMA Women's Welterweight Championship Title. This bout was scheduled for 3 five minute rounds and featured LAURA D'AUGUSTE Team TSK) doing battle against CHRISTINA JENSEN (IMAT Academy). At 4:55 of Round 1, the referee stopped this bout due to unanswered strikes by D'Auguste on Jensen. The winner by TKO (Referee Stoppage) and RING OF COMBAT/USKBA MMA Women's Welterweight Champion... Laura D'Auguste.
The third Championship Bout was for the vacant RING OF COMBAT/USKBA MMA Men's Super Heavyweight Championship Title. This bout was scheduled for 3 five minute rounds and featured CARLOS MORENO (Team Endgame/BAMA) defending his title against TOM MULLER (Serra-Longo Competition Team). At 4:18 of Round 2, Moreno tapped out. The winner by submission and new RING OF COMBAT/USKBA MMA Men's Super Heavyweight Champion... Tom Muller.
The fourth Championship Bout was for the vacant RING OF COMBAT/USKBA MMA Men's Middleweight Championship Title. This bout was scheduled for 3 five minute rounds and featured KURT PELLEGRINO (Team Ricardo Almeida) going against JAY R PALMER (Ultimate Ruff Houzers). At 3:16 of Round 1, Palmer tapped out. The winner by submission and RING OF COMBAT/USKBA MMA Men's Super Middleweight Champion... Kurt Pellegrino.

In other bouts:

Will Malloy (Team TSK) def
Vinnie Sparacino (Luigi's Martial Arts Academy)
by unanimous decision (20-17, 20-17, 20-18).

Travis Roesler (Pitt's Penn) def
Norm Schack (Team Renzo Gracie)
by Referee Stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 3:05 of Round 2.


John Sivori (Advanced Fighting Systems) def
Hazem Ibrahim (Team Renzo Gracie)
by unanimous decision (20-18, 20-18, 20-18).


The USKBA Event Representative was Liana Walters.
The referees were Kevin Mulhall and Yves Lavigne.
The judges were Fred Fitzgerald, Ray Martin and Douglas Crosby.
The ring announcer was Peter Neglia.
For information on future
USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter
World Champion Louis Neglia
events,
call Louis Neglia Martial Arts at 718-372-9089.


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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2004 **


"JUNIOR FIGHTERS" TO FEATURE JUNIOR AND PEE WEE FIGHTERS

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia realizes the importance of working with Junior age fighters. Juniors are fighters that are under 17 yrs of age. Not only does Promoter Neglia work with Junior fighters, but he has now come up with a Junior fighters event entitled "JUNIOR FIGHTERS". This event will take place this Saturday, October 23, 2004 at RexPlex Sports Complex in Elizabeth NJ. "JUNIOR FIGHTERS" is scheduled to have fighters doing battle in Full Contact Kickboxing and Thaiboxing. The fighters will range in age from 6 yrs old to 15 yrs old. You heard that right... 6 yrs old. We've even given fighters under 10 yrs of age their own division... the Pee Wee Division. After the success of the Pee Wee Division at the 2004 USKBA ACTION SPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, we are sure we'll see more and more of them on future USKBA Sanctioned events.

"JUNIOR FIGHTERS" is scheduled to have fighters from Team TSK, Borodin's Gym, Derek Riddick's Gym, Eternal Martial Arts, Family Martial Arts and other studios. Team TSK is bringing fighters from their Watchung NJ, Staten Island NY, Great Neck NY, Hackensack NJ, Islandia NY, Bethlehem PA, Dix Hills NY, Plainview NY and Allentown PA locations. Many of Borodin's Gym Pee Wee fighters have participated in past events. All fighters should watch these Pee Wee and Junior fighters. Everyone in the Tri State area should watch these Pee Wee and Junior fighters. After watching the talent and technique of these fighters, one can only walk away shaking their head and muttering "WOW!"

For tickets and information, call USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia at 718-372-9089.

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**USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  ...FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2004 **

STANDING ROOM ONLY CROWD DELIGHTED AT "COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE" ACTION

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia held his second event at The Capitale in New York City on October 8, 2004. And what a terrific event "COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE" was. The standing room only crowd witnessed some terrific Thaiboxing and Full Contact Kickboxing bouts. In accordance with current New York State Athletic Commission laws, The amateur bouts were sanctioned by the USKBA and the professional bouts were sanctioned by WKA-USA.

The Capitale is one of the classiest venues in New York. The tremendously high ceilings and the interior decorations lend this venue an aura of lavishness. And set in middle of this extravagant venue is the ring where battle took place between well seasoned combatants. What a fitting beginning to "COMBAT AT THE CAPITALE" to have two kid fighters from Team TSK and Borodin's Gym put on a non-stop Thaiboxing exhibition. DJ Terelli and Daniel Chpatchev action set the pace for the balance of the bouts.

In USKBA Amateur Action:
Full Contact Kickboxing

CARL BEAMS def Efrain Hernandez by TKO at 2:00 of Round 1 (Doctor Stoppage).

Full Contact Kickboxing

CARLOS ESPINOSA def Alexis Caban by split decision (29-27, 30-26, 27-28).

Full Contact Kickboxing

MICHELLE BUZAN and ADINA LOPEZ fought to a draw (30-27, 28-28, 28-29).

Full Contact Kickboxing

NICK MALTA def David Davis by TKO at 1:52 of Round 2 (Referee Stoppage).

Full Contact Kickboxing

RON PISANO def Jacob Schaper by KO at 1:19 of Round 1.

Full Contact Kickboxing

Raul Nuncio and Luke Cummo fought an exhibition.

Thaiboxing

DANIEL SUAREZ def Dominic Piscicelli by TKO at 1:07 of Round 3 (Doctor Stoppage).

Thaiboxing

LUIS RAMOS def Matthew Berman by TKO at 1:34 of Round 2 (Referee Stoppage).

Thaiboxing

Jonesly Theus and Thomas Anikiewicz fought an exhibition.

Thaiboxing

LUKE LANG def Eric Armington by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28).

In WKA-USA Professional Action:
Kat Diaz def Sandra Bastian by majority decision.

Derek Riddick def Mike Thomas by TKO at 1:32 of Round 1.

Sokhim Or def Shennen Maceo by unanimous decision.

Special thanks to; USKBA Representative and Scorekeeper Liana Walters, Referees Fred Fitzgerald, Tony Chiarantano and Jim Gargiulo, Judges Frank Barroso, Miguel Almonte and Simon Burgess, Kick Counters Ron Isaac and Maurice Elbaz, Announcer Peter Neglia and JENNA...Fashion Model. For additional coverage of the WKA-USA (Brian Crenshaw, President) bouts, visit their website at www.wkausa.com.

For information on future USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia events, call 718-372-9089.



** USKBA ACTION SPORTS News of...  THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2003 **

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CAESERS PALACE, ATLANTIC CITY - LANE RETAINS USKBA KICKBOXING WORLD TITLE AND MMA REIGNS SUPREME ON "RING OF COMBAT 4"

USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia's "RING OF COMBAT 4", held at Caesars Atlantic City on August 15, 2003, produced non stop MMA and Full Contact Kickboxing action for the Standing Room Only crowd.

The USKBA Full Contact Kickboxing Super Lightweight World Championship Title was on the line with Champion TIM “Bring The Pain” LANE defending his title against ERIK "The Hurricane" MARSHALL. Lane truly lived up to his nickname. This fight was action packed from start to finish! Round One opened with a very short feeling out process as these two fighters exchanged kicks and punches. By the middle of the round, Marshall was landing more punches and kicks. Shortly after, Lane turned up the heat and landed some solid shots staggering Marshall. In Round Two, Marshall was ready to wage war. The two exchanged punches, but it was Lane that controlled the ring landing relentless body shots. Round Three was more of the same, these two warriors exchanged strong punches and kicks. In Round Four, Lane landed some powerful kicks to the body followed by more big punches. Lane trapped Marshal in the corner and began to tear him with a barrage of body and head shots dropping Marshall. Referee Jim Garguilo counted to ten before Marshall was able to get up. The winner, and still champion, by KO 1:59 of Round Four ...Tim “Bring The Pain" Lane.

Now on to the Mixed Martial Arts Action. All bouts were scheduled for three 5 minute rounds. The night opened up with an explosive bout between DEREK JOHNSON and GREG KILLIAN for the Battle of the Cruiserweights. Johnson was relentless with his take downs. Killian was able to defend some with solid punches, but Johnson was able to take him to the mat several times. After some exchanges on the ground the fighters were stood back up by the referee. The two exchanged punches. Killian connected with a big right hand sending Johnson to the mat. As Killian followed up, Johnson nearly fell out of the ring. The referee stopped the match and restarted the fighters in the middle of the ring. Johnson was able to regain his composure and weather the storm. In Round Two, Johnson was able to take Killian to the mat and throw some heavy punches from Killian’s half guard. Round Three was just as exciting. At the opening of the round, Johnson shot in for the double leg as Killian quickly tried for the guillotine choke. When they hit the ground, Killian switched to a Kimaura attempt, but Johnson walked right out of it. Killian was however able to roll Johnson and gain top control. Once on top, Killian landed some heavy body shots then attempted an arm bar. Johnson, in order to escape the arm bar, rolled out of the ring. The fighters were stood up once again. For the remainder of the round the two exchanging punches. Johnson scored another takedown. The fighters were brought to their feet several times. The fight went to the Judges' Scorecards and the decision went to the winner by split decision ...Greg Killian.

The second bout of the night was The Battle Of the Women. LAURA d'AUGUSTE vs. TANYA VLAHAC. This fight was a real show of skill and heart from both women. At the opening of Round One, they met in the center of the ring and traded punches. After a brief exchange, Laura started landing solid shots straight down the middle, as Tanya tried to cover up. After weathering that storm, Tanya began firing back and found herself once again trading blows with Laura. By the end of Round One, Tanya’s face was beat red and her eye was swollen, but that didn’t slow her down. Round Two resembled Round One. Laura was clearly controlling the fight landing just about everything she threw. Tanya attempted a few take downs but was unsuccessful. Round Three was another exciting round. The two exchanged punches and kicks once again, but it was Laura that would walk away victorious. The winner by doctor stoppage at 1:58 of Round Three ...Laura d'Auguste.

Next up was the Battle of the Heavyweights. TOM MULLER vs JOHN ROTONDELLA. This bout opened with an awesome display of skill by Muller. He opened the round with a beautiful high round kick, followed by a solid leg kick and a double leg take down. Rotondella gained half guard, but Muller was able to pass and get side mount then full mount where he rained down punches. Rotondella tried to escape but Muller was able to take his back and lock in a rear naked choke. The winner by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:37 of Round One ...Tom Muller.

The next bout was a Superfight featuring JOSE RODRIGUEZ vs EDSON CARVALHO. As no surprise, Rodriguez came out throwing heavy leather. Seconds into Round One, Rodriguez connected with a solid right buckling the legs of Carvalho. Rodriguez then threw Carvalho to the ground and began throwing heavy punches. As Carvalho regrouped, Rodriguez brought the fight back to their feet. After a brief exchange, Carvalho scored a single leg takedown. Carvalho gained top control and applied a compression choke, smothering Rodriguez with his chest. The winner by Submission (compression choke) at 1:31 of Round One ...Edson Carvalho.

The Rematch between LUKE CUMMO and DAVID TIRELLI. These two met at the last "RING OF COMBAT" where the match was stopped by the doctor for a cut on the nose of Tirelli. In Round One, the fighters traded punches and take downs. Cummo attempted some submissions but Tirelli was able to easily defend. In Round Two, after another brief exchange, Tirelli pulled guard and attempted a guillotine choke. Cummo pops his head out and the two stand back up. Tirelli throws a knee. Cummo catches it and takes Tirelli down. Cummo lands some big punches from the guard of Tirelli before passing to side mount. Tirelli tries to defend and Cummo takes his back. Tirelli reverses it and ends up in Cummo’s guard throwing punches of his own. Early In Round Three, Tirelli lands some big punches on what seemed to be an exhausted Cummo. Shortly after that Cummo connects with some solid punches of his own rocking Tirelli . This bout went to the Judges' Scorecards and the decision went to the winner by unanimous decision ...David Tirelli.

"RING OF COMBAT" Super Light Heavyweight Championship. PETER “Drago” SELL  vs. CHRIS LIGUORI. In Round One, both fighters quickly went to the ground with Sell in the guard of  Liguori. They traded punches on the ground with Sell getting the better of the exchange. Sell worked on passing Liguori’s guard while dropping bombs. Liguori answered back with solid strikes from the bottom. In Round Two, Sell gets a takedown and regains top control. Liguori avoids a Kimaura attempted by Sell and is able to get to his feet, but Sell shoots and takes him to the mat with a double leg. Liguori reverses and takes top control landing some big punches of his own. Sell was able to get off of his back and tried to double leg Liguori. Liguori was able to sprawl, hold control and land a few more punches until the end of the round. Round Three was the best round. There was non stop action. Liguori lands a couple of punches before Sell double legs him and gains side control and connects with some solid punches. Sell made a few submission attempts. Liguori escapes them and lands more punches. Liguori stands but Sell quickly takes him back down. They get back up, clinch and fall back to the mat and Liguori gets side control and drops big punches. They stand back up and as Sell goes for another take-down, the bell rings putting an end to this awesome fight. The winner, and champion, by split decision ...Peter “Drago” Sell.

"RING OF COMBAT" Cruiserweight Championship. Champion JAMES GABERT  vs. EDDY ROLON. Round One saw the fighters quickly hitting the mat with Gabert in Rolon’s guard. They were both active with Gabert maintaining top control while Rolon was trying to lock Gabert's leg with his own legs. Eventually they stalemated and the referee stood them back up. Rolon under hooks Gabert's arm and tries to roll him, but Gabert is able to base out and regain top control. In Round Two, Rolon throws a leg kick, Gabert catches it and slams Rolon to the mat. Gabert again takes side mount and throws punches. After Rolon neutralized Gabert's punches, the referee again brings the fighters back to their feet. Gabert landed some strong leg kicks before clinching and going back to the mat with Rolon in Gabert's guard. Rolon then stands out of Gabert's guard and does a front flip to pass guard (this move looked like it came right out of the books of Sakuraba)! Gabert was able to regain top control just before the round ended. In Round Three, the fighters clenched and exchanged knees. Gabert scores another takedown and gets top control once again. Rolon reaches back for an ankle lock but Gabert escapes, takes top control and lands some punches. Rolon again neutralized the punches of Gabert and the referee stands them back up. Rolon tries to pull guard but Gabert gets full mount and starts throwing down punches. Rolon escapes looking for a heel hook. Gabert tries for the same but loses it and lands some good body shots. Seconds later, the round ends. The winner, and still Champion by unanimous decision ...James Gabert.

Main Event Super Fight. NICKY “The Mad Monkey” SERRA vs RICK McCOY. The fight opened with a brief exchange. The fighters quickly clinch landing some good body shots. Serra showed why he’s called “The Mad Monkey” by jumping into a flying triangle taking McCoy to the mat. Once on the ground, Serra tightened the triangle and threw a barrage of heavy punches to the head of McCoy while occasionally looking over to his corner smiling. McCoy tried to escape but the triangle was too tight and he eventually tapped out. The winner by submission (triangle choke) at 2:58 of Round One ...Nicky Serra.

All bouts were USKBA ACTION SPORTS Sanctioned under the auspices of the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, Larry Hazzard, Commissioner, Sylvester Cuyler, Chief Inspector. The referees were Dan Miragliotta, Kevin Mulhull and Jim Garguilo. The judges were Kuhn Fred Fitzgerald, Shihan Fred Corritone and Master Frank Borosso. Participating studios included; Panza Kickboxing, Hollobaugh's Kickboxing, Team Tiger Schulmann, Serra-Longo Competition Team, Team End Game, Pitt's Pen, Tri-State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team, Team Renzo Gracie, Total Fitness and Team Prodigy.

For information on future "RING OF COMBAT" events, contact USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter World Champion Louis Neglia at 718-372-9089.^


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