ISKA EUROPE

Former multi-World Champion Clifton Finley has been appointed ISKA UK Amateur Director. Clifton brings a wealth of experience and is already busy appointing directors for each amateur discipline in preparation for the London International Open on the 29th May, Excel London

Clifton started training in Kung Fu at the age of 17 his desire for competition fighting in the early 90’s was made apparent when he entered his first major Competition at the Famous F.S.K. Open in Manchester. After Winning the Grand Championships within the First Year he Joined 5 times WAKO World Champion Alfie Lewis’s  F.S.K.A Association knowing that  if he wanted to be the best he had to Join the best.

Since winning numerous British and European Championships in his Career which stretched over two decades some of his most prized titles included being Crowned World Champion in Canada at the WKA in 2000, this was followed by yet another world title this time with the W.F.F.O in 2002. Success never stopped there for Clifton, a year later he was voted Peterborough Evening Telegraph Sports Personality of the Year, the following year he clinched the Sports man of the Year. With twenty years of teaching experience and a formidable Competitive C.V.  Clifton remains one of the most humble and approachable instructors.

After retiring in 2004 to dedicated his time to teaching in his home town he is very committed and generously wants to share his knowledge and passion for the sport with the next generation. He only came out of retirement in 2009 to clinched The WAKO World Crown in Italy in the Vets at the tender age of 43 This 5^th Dan Black belt has done and won every major title out there but he still strives for more success.

Clifton in looking forward to the ISKA World Amateur Championship in Almeria Spain 2nd-7th November where he plans to field a strong UK team

Saturday, Jan. 30, Live on SHOWTIME From BankAtlantic Center, Miami, Florida
SUNRISE, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2010) – Nick Diaz (21-7) of Stockton, Calif., won his sixth straight and the first-ever STRIKEFORCE welterweight championship with a 4:38, first-round TKO over Marius Zaromskis (13-4) of London, England, and the first and only STRIKEFORCE Female lightweight champion, Cris Cyborg (9-1) of Curitiba, Brazil, successfully defended her 145-title for the initial time with a third-round TKO over Marloes Coenen (17-4) of Deventer, Holland, in the co-featured matches of an action-packed mixed martial arts card before 8,156 at BankAtlantic Center Saturday on SHOWTIME®.

In other results on the main portion of Strikeforce’s first event in 2010, former pro and college football superstar Herschel Walker of San Jose, Calif., made his pro MMA debut at age 47 a winning one, registering a third-round TKO (2:17) over Hungarian-born Greg Nagy (1-2) of Phoenix, Ariz., former two-time world champion “Ruthless’’ Robbie Lawler (17-5, 1 NC) of Granite City, Ill., rallied from the brink of defeat to score a spectacular 3:33, first-round knockout (punches) over Melvin Manhoef (24-7-1) of Amsterdam and unbeaten Bobby Lashley of Coconut Creek, Fla., won his Strikeforce debut and improved to 5-0 with a 2:06, first-round TKO over Wes Sims (22-13-1, 2 NC) of Lancaster, Ohio.

The event, presented by SHOWTIME and STRIKEFORCE, aired live simultaneously on SHOWTIME® and on the Web (Strikeforce: All Access) at http://strikeforce.sho.com. The SHOWTIME telecast began at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast); the Strikeforce: All Access webcast went at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
In a fight streamed live on EA SPORTS™ MMA website (www.easportsmma.com), Jay Heiron (19-4) of Las Vegas took a unanimous three-round decision over Joe Riggs (32-11) of Phoenix to put him in position to possibly fight for the Strikeforce welterweight title.

Southpaw Diaz, a talented, Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, mostly outclassed Zaromskis in the match for the vacant world title. Diaz decisively defeated the Dutchman at his own game: striking.

“I’ll fight anybody,’’ said Diaz, who has been victorious in seven of his last eight and hasn’t lost in more than two years. I felt real good fighting again at 170. But the guy I really want is Gegard Mousasi.’’

Cyborg had to work hard to defeat the courageous Coenen, who at no point seemed intimidated by the powerful Brazilian bomber and fought like it. She certainly wasn’t totally overwhelmed and presented Cyborg with more problems than the vast majority of Cyborg’s opponents.
In the end, Cyborg was too tough and rough. “I’m very happy to win this fight,’’ said Cyborg shortly the heated scrap was stopped at 3:40 of the third. “It was a good fight. I think I could have done more but she was the toughest fighter I’ve faced and has a great heart. I admire her a lot.’’
Coenen, a strikingly attractive submission whiz who couldn’t take down Cyborg, wanted the fight to continue. “This is extremely disappointing to say the least,’’ she said. “This was for a world title. It should have been allowed to go a little longer. I wanted to fight.’’

A native of Wrightsville, Ga., Walker was satisfied with his performance in his highly-anticipated, much-publicized debut. Endurance-wise, he didn’t fight like a man his age. He was still breathing easily during the post-fight interview.

“I feel good but I didn’t do many things right and I still have a lot to learn,’’ said Walker, the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner and a two-time Pro Bowl competitor. “The experience itself was exciting and I thank my opponent for fighting me. It’s tough to fight an old man. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
“I thought I’d be more nervous. I’m an MMA fighter now. I earned a little bit of a stripe tonight. This is one of my biggest athletic achievements ever.’’
Nothing was going right for the left-handed Lawler for more than three minutes as the highly regarded Manhoef had his way. But a savage overhand right rocked Manhoef and a left that caught him on the way down ended matters almost immediately.

“I knew this guy was really a killer, but I knew I would catch him,’’ Lawler said. “When he looks to finish, he really loads up. I just lured him in and got him.

“He was chopping and chopping and he was really hurting me with the leg kicks. When I felt the first one land, I knew I could get one more in and finish, and that’s what I did.’’
Lashley, who wants to fight for a world title, said Saturday’s exercise against the 6-foot-10-inch Sims was an excellent learning experience.

“Anytime you win and learn something, it’s a good night,’’ he said. “Sims is a tall guy who came in with nothing to lose, almost like he didn’t care, and those are the guys that are usually the hardest to fight.
“I want to continue to step up.’’
Hieron outpointed Riggs by the scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28: “I wanted to beat Joe and show that I am a top fighter,’’ Heiron said. “I want to fight the winner of Diaz-Zaromskis. Actually, I hope it is Diaz but I don’t care.’’

STRIKEFORCE: Miami will be available On Demand beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Mauro Ranallo called the action on SHOWTIME with MMA expert Stephen Quadros and MMA superstar Frank Shamrock serving as expert analysts.

In Saturday’s non-televised results: Pablo “The Hurricane’’ Alfonso (5-1), Jacksonville Fla., submitted (armbar) Marcos “Parrumpinha” DeMatta (8-1), Coconut Creek, Fla., at 1:47 in the first round (140 pounds); Hayder Hasan (3-1), Coconut Creek, KO 2 (2:42, punches) over Ryan Keenan (3-1), Orlando, Fla., at 170 pounds; John Kelly (4-0), Miami, submitted (rear naked choke) Sabah Homasi (2-0), West Palm Beach, Fla., at 2;48 of the second round (170 pounds); Michael Byrnes (1-2), Port Saint Lucie, Fla., won a majority decision (30-27 twice and 29-29) over David Zitnik (4-7), Sunrise, at 155 pounds; David Gomez (1-2), Miami, won a unanimous decision (30-27 three times) over Craig Oxley (0-3), Miami (145 pounds); ad Joe Ray (1-0), Miami, TKO 1 (3:14, strikes) over John Clarke (0-1), Hollywood, Fla. (170 pounds).

In Europe he is often called a “Russian tower”, in Russia – “Voivoda” (army general). His way to success was not easy but it makes his victories – not only in sports but also in life – even more valuable. A. Nosyrev is an absolute world kickboxing champion in all existing versions – ISKA, WAKO-PRO, WKN, WKA, WBKF, W5. These victories have been achieved within only 2 years. Nobody has done it before. What is the secret of the Russian sportsman? Where is a source of his inexhaustible power?

Anatoly Nosyrev was born in 1977 in a small town Novocherkassk in the south of Russia. In the childhood he was a weak, thin and shy boy. At the age of 7 he went into judo and after 1 year he took boxing lessons from his father Gennady Nosyrev – famous trainer in the town. The father and the son love to remember what a hard job was it for Anatoly to fight with older opponents because of his height. The results appeared very soon – at the age of 17 Anatoly became master of sports and then he won one championship after another. At the same time Nosyrev made a big progress in his education – he finished secondary school with honors and after several years he got 2 diplomas of high education.

In 2001 Anatoly went in for kickboxing. Within 4 years he became a seven-time Russian champion. Russian championship is a unique phenomenon. The strongest fighters from all corners of Russia take part in it. The Russians joke that to win a Russian championship is much more difficult than to win a World championship.

In 2007 Nosyrev won a title of WBKF world champion (+93 kg, full-contact). His opponent was a European champion Martin Berka from Czech Republic. In the 9^th round Anatoly sent his opponent into knock-out. Later in the same year Anatoly got 2 more world champion titles – ISKA and WKA. First he defeated American fighter Kelly Leo. The fight was quite difficult for the Russian sportsman but firm belief in his victory as well as support of fans helped him to win ISKA belt. Victory over Portuguese fighter Vitor Matos for WKA title brought Anatoly one step closer to his ambitious aim – to become an absolute world champion.

Anatoly began to actively train for the next title which was scheduled for 23d of February, 2008. It was the fight for the title of W5 champion (Russian version). Several days before the fight a tragic event happened in his family – his wife Elena Sabitova, seven-time Russian and World boxing champion died. Everyone was sure that Anatoly would reject to fight. But he decided to devote this fight to the memory of his wife. Those who saw that fight later said that Anatoly was fighting “for two”. His opponent Leonardo Comcic from Croatia simply didn’t have a chance to win!

In May 2009 Anatoly won the last belt – WAKO-Pro. This victory turned a Russian sportsman into a legend of world kickboxing. Nobody managed to win all world champion belts in such a short period of time – neither in Russia, nor in the whole world!

Anatoly says that the main secret of his success is first of all strength of will and desire to win. Every time he steps on the ring he “simply does his job”, works hard and doesn’t lose his self-control. Chief trainer of Russian Kickboxing Federation Vadim Ukraintsev adds: “Nosyrev is our pride. He is our “voivode”, symbol of Russian power and Russian character”.

Adana, Turkey;  A big show in Turkey with World and European title fights on the fightcard, among other international top fights. German Champion Thilo SCHNEIDER challenged Erkan VAROL from Turkey for the European title in Thai Boxing – 69,5 Kg. After a good beginning until round 3 Varol was clear in front. In the fourth round Schneider hit successfully with knees and Varol get knocked out. New European Thai Boxing Champion Thilo Schneider, Germany

Mainfight was for the World title – 96,40 Kg in OR. Bahadir SADIR / TUR  vs.  Eric SAUER from Netherlands. Winner and new World Champion by KO in round two Bahadir  Sadir , Turkey.

FOX TV director for martial arts Bilghan DEMIR was very happy with that event, also 3.500 People on the ring live. Next event in Turkey is scheduled for Gaziantep in march.

all fights in detail:

Location: Cukurova University

Visitors: 3500 FULL House

Brodcast: FOX TV, Adana TV ( Region )

ISKA Worldtitlefight -96.40kg Orienatlrules (K-1)

Bahadir Sari (Turkey) v.s. Eric Sauer (Surinam)

Winner Bahadir Sari of K.o. in Round 2

ISKA Europeantitlefight -69.50kg Thaiboxing

Erkan Varol (Turkey) v.s. Thilo Schneider (Germany)

Winner Thilo Schneider winner of T.K.o. in Round 4

Orientalrules (K-1) 3×3min. -72.30kg.

Tevfik Sucu (Turkey/Tempel F.S.) v.s. EARL HARRY MARICA (Surinam)

Winner of Points Tevfik Sucu

Orientalrules (K-1) 3×3min. -75.00kg.

Yahya Alemdag (Turkey) v.s. Omar Anmrani (Marocco/Tempel F.S.)

Winner of K.o in Round 3 Yahya Alemdag

Orientalrules (K-1) 3×3min. -69.50kg.

Atakan Aslan (Turkey) v.s. Timo Seidel (Germany/Tempel F.S.)

Winner of T.K.o in Round 3 Atakan Arslan

Orientalrules (K-1) 3×3min. -81.40kg.

Mehmet Aksoy (Turkey) v.s. Priest West (Germany)

Winner of T.K.o (injury) in Round 1 Mehmet Atasoy. Prist West is from USA Live in Germany, is verry well fighter

Orientalrules (K-1) 3×3min. -69.50kg.

Hakan Ertugrul (Turkey) v.s. Hatai Sabanow (Kazastan)

Winner of T.K.o in Round 1 Hakan Ertugrul

Orientalrules (K-1) 3×3min. -72.30kg.

Murat Göktepe (Turkey) v.s. Akis Sariyev ( Kazachstan)

Winner of Points Akis Sariyev

Orientalrules (K-1) 3×3min. -75.00kg.

Ali Cenik (Turkey) v.s. Ramazan Beyazkaya ( Turkey )

Winner of K.o. in Round 3 Ali Cenik

Orientalrules (K-1) 3×3min. -72.30kg.

Adem Bozkurt (Turkey) v.s. Saban Saban ( Kazastan )

Winner of K.o. in Round 2 Adem Bozkurt

Möhlin, Switzerland;  with immediate effect ISKA SWITZERLAND has a new president. Michel LAUBSCHER takes over the leadership in Switzerland.

Michel is a Krav Maga expert an has many Years experience in Kickboxing and traditional martial arts. His Dojo Budotown in Möhlin close to Basel is well known in Switzerland and respected for its successfully fighters. We will see a big and strong Swiss team in Almeria by the upcoming ISKA World Championships in Kickboxing.

If you want to contact Michel send mail.

Munich, Germany;  The annual referee seminar in Munich was very successfully. 32 International referees from 8 countries joined the seminar.  Many new licenses are given after positive exams.

The next international referee seminar will be in Lviv, Ukraine,  February 18th -20th  2011.

During the seminar IRC updated some rules, ISKA EUROPEAN council had also their annual meeting, all details about coming soon.

Night of the 8 III was way more exiting than it was expected by the audiences. An outstanding 8 Men Tournament in the weight category of -71 kg under ISKA oriental Rules.

They were all the best that Iran had to offer in -71kg & it turned to be an unbelievable night for all who attended the show.

Due to an excellent match making done by Shihan Najafi (ISKA IRAN) the bouts were very close & the audiences witnessed a first class kickboxing gala by all the meaning.

All of the fighters gave their best & there were Hamid Mohammad Poor a K-1 max Veteran & Saeed Chardoli who made it through the final. Saeed Chardoli had relatively easier since he finished both his pre finals by KO & he had picked up less injuries, unlikely Hamid Mohammad poor who had to fight his way to the final through 2 pre final fights each with 1 extra round.

At the end of the night it was Saeed Chardoli who took the crown after 3 hard rounds of fighting plus 10,000,000 Rls Price Money.

Night of the 8 is a series of VIP galas promoted by ISKA IRAN & ISKA ASIA. According to the local rules in Iran, Professional fights are not allowed & therefore all the fighters in these events are forced to use head guards, although they follow the professional rules during the fights.

ISKA ASIA Team wished that you were all there to enjoy this very event.

Dr. S. A. Moinshirazi (Picasso)
ISKA ASIA

President

It’s back…the critically acclaimed Irish MMA event of the year and the one we have all been looking forward to. If you missed CLAN WARS 2 then you really need to get yourself along to this one……yes you guessed it CLAN WARS 3 is back in town.

only this time it’s even bigger and better than before and that is saying something. Believe me these guys really bust a gut to put on a show. They have raised the standard on MMA events to promote it in a positive professional manner for all to enjoy and get away from the uneducated reports with old stereotypes and the unfair press that MMA receives.

They are bringing the show back to the newly refurbished state of the art nightclub Sense at the Glenavon House Hotel,Cookstown on the 12th February 2010. The promoters have also expanded the quality of the show flying in a professional filming crew with 4 a camera shoot with pro fights aired on the LA muscle channel on sky (281) television, flying over a professional sports photography team, introduced international bouts and have secured some big sponsors such as Caged Steel, Completegymsnutrition.com and Ultimat Impact specialists to name a few.

Now to the actual show. The main events will see the semi-finals for the ISKA MMA Welterweight Pro Title shot (77kg) – the semi-finalists are John Donnelly from Ryano Gym Dublin, Mark Gibson from Elite 400 Craigavon, Mervyn Muholland from Juku Ryu Ju Jitsu Larne and Michael Reid from Gracie Barra Belfast. The Irish Titles that will be fought for are world recognised official titles from a world renowned Martial Arts body the ISKA….The first official Pro Fighter MMA sanctioned event in Ireland

Clan Wars 3 will also see a long awaited 70kg Pro re-match between Darren Hughes from Sudden Impact under the coaching of Emmet McNally and Alan Hannon from Combat Sports Centre under the coaching from Ger Healy – the first time these guys met it was a draw so this promises to be a great rematch with both fighters eager to get the win!

Also on the card we have Joe Frey from IFS.NI under the coaching of IFS coaches Paul Mc Laughlin and Colin Dunn against Ryan Martin from IMMA Ballymena under the coaching of Rodney Moore for the ISKA Irish Featherweight amateur Title. This will prove a tough fight for these two amateur fighters and begin the amateur Irish ISKA Title series.

Clan Wars 3 promises to be one of the top MMA events of the year so don’t miss the chance to be there, your ticket will get you entry to the new nightclub SENSE for the late night after party

March 7 is the next great challenge for top promoter Arena de Matosinhos in Portugal and to Portuguese MMA. For Arena warriors 6 everyone expect  the must extraordinary production made in Portugal , because the high level of last edition put the challenge in a high place expectative.

The octagon and every habitual show in the ARENA events is the business-card with light, dancer, music shows, etc. and the place for this edition is a great victory.

This year the show is going to be in one of the great discotheques, one place with capacity for 5000 persons and great shows conditions. Every event is televised and the great fight card make this event to the event of the year !!!

Main event is going to be the national championship between MARCUS SANTOS (ex brazilian top team) now master trainer in Portugal and Cleiton Pinheiro”cachaça” a top jiujitsu champion and champion of the 75 kg belt last year.

In total we have 14 fights, and 10 of them are going to be in MMA rules and 4 in Oriental rules ( like K-1)

Don’t forget, march 7^th this the great day, you going to stay outside ??? I don’t believe, don’t miss it …

INFO LINE E TICKET LINE – + 351966031154

British Lightweight Standout John Dennis fought on KRUSH 5 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on the 4th January 2010. He featured in the main event against Japan’s Noaki Ishikawa under K-1 Rules. The match was arranged by ISKA UK

Dennis blasted the former All Japan Champion Ishigawa knocking him down three in the first round. On the third knock down the referee stepped in to save Ishigawa from more punishment, Dennis was elated with his spectacular debut in Tokyo. The KRUSH promoters were very impressed and said Dennis will be invited back, there was even talk of a multi-fight deal.