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Kick Down 9 Reunion Review
by Jason Martinez, www.MartialArtsRadio.com
(We would like to thank Steve Alley of MartialArtsRadio.com for permission to use this article. For
more information on upcoming KDC events and MartialArtsRadio.com, please click on the above banner.)
Friday, February 20, 2004 at the Red Lion Inn Denver, Colorado.
This is where you should have been last night if you are a Colorado based MMA Fan! Kick Down 9: Reunion was brought to us by Steve Alley's own, www.martialartsradio.com. If you have not been to this web site, STOP... bookmark this article ;) and go there NOW!!! Anyway, There was no disappointment, as the loyal faces were seen, as well as some new (we need to market for single ladies looking for aggressive guys). Let's get to the action...
Jose Luis Murillo (Bushido, Woodland Park, CO.) vs. Jim “The Animal" Allphin (Ultimate Martial arts, Aurora, CO.)
What I love about KDC matchmaker, is he does not reserve his title matches for the end of there card. Instead he will mix them up with the full card, which makes for a total electricity throughout the night. My point being... Jose Luis Murillo (Bushido, Woodland Park, CO.) was first to put his recently won gold on the line against Jim “The Animal" Allphin (Ultimate Martial arts, Aurora, CO.). Jose defeated O.J. Martinez in his last outing, taking over the Lightweight MMA/NHB belt. Jim starts aggressive, but is soon clinched, then tripped into guard. Jim works for the reversal, which he gets, as well as attaining mount! Both working, Jose catches an excellent headlock from guard, where he is able to reverse. The ref stops the action due to the ropes, and positions the fighters closer to the middle. What he fails to due is give Jose back the headlock position, which allows Jim to take Jose’s back sliding in a rear naked. I look for a tap, but it is Jose that is able to escape into guard before the bell.
Round two , both come out with fire, as they each lit each other up! Jose is able to get Jim back in guard, then too side mount. At 1:20 Jose locks in a tight armbar. To my amazement, Jim fights off the submission until Jose is able to land three consecutive hammer fist from the basic armbar position! This either hurts Jim enough to tap out, or Jose was able to manipulate the arm for maximum stress. Jose maintains his title 2:22 sec., with a tap out from Jim.
Tsevegjav Gumenjav (May-Tec Warriors, Thornton, CO.) vs. Billy Dixson (Kongo Do Kickboxing, Colorado Springs, CO.)
Tsevegjav Gumenjav (May-Tec Warriors, Thornton, CO.) made his debut against Billy Dixson (Kongo Do Kickboxing, Colorado Springs, CO.) in a Kickboxing rules match. Billy makes first contact with a sharp right low kick that immediately puts Gumenjav on the canvass. Gumenjav replies with a few heavy handed combos. Billy stay's game with counter strikes, and a few more right lows that keep Gumenjav hesitant to land more aggressive shots.
2nd. rd., Gumenjav, ends with the better shots out of a flurry that both men start at the sound of the bell. From here Billy is able to land an impressive spinning back fist that dazes his opponent. Billy stays on top of Gumenjav, but is unable to K.O. his advisory. We go into a boxing clinch (no hands behind the head, working for position), Billy back's Gumenjav into the corner, but still cannot power a K.O. Before the bell. Unable to answer the bell for the 3rd. round. Billy Dixson receives a well deserved win for a hard fought battle.
Chris Tijerina (Team Dog Pound, Ft. Luptun, C.O.) vs. Phil “The Ticking Timebomb” Tafoya(Kongo Do Kickboxing, Colorado Springs, CO.)
Next up, Chris Tijerina (Team Dog Pound, Ft. Luptun, C.O.) would make his first appearance in the ring at 19 years of age. Phil “The Ticking Timebomb” Tafoya, was our second representative of Chuck Daly's, Kongo Do Kickboxing. This was all Phil, as he dominated his foe. There was no contact on the exchange, as Phil quickly closed the gap and took Chris down with a single leg trip. Landing in side mount, Phil landed a few forearms before gaining mount. Phil Reigned down strikes until Chris extended his arms. At 2:29, of the first round Phil locked in an armbar on the defensively extended arm of Chris. Phil was kind enough to grant me a few minutes to breakdown the light weight division of the KDC. "I recently lost to Jim Allphin, so I think a rematch is due. Jose will not be easy, therefore you should see us butting heads in 4-6 months (if both stay on a winning track)." "I expect to stay active between these fights, so don't count me out of the next card!!!"
Rob Graff (The Defense Institute, C/S, CO.) vs. Daren Anderson, (House of Martial Arts, Aurora, CO.)
Another belt winner in MMA/NHB, by the name of Rob Graff (The Defense Institute, C/S, CO.) decided to come back to the stand up game where he is 0-1. Across the ring was Daren Anderson, (House of Martial Arts, Aurora, CO.) also with the record of 0-1. Rob was first to strike with a flurry of shots that looked to have Daren in trouble. Daren, able to get the clinch, starts in with body shots. After the break, Rob is able to still make contact with punches, as Daren looks for his reach till the bell.
Round 2, Daren starts to find his range, as he connects multiple times with the left jab, followed by an overhand right. Rob looking for the one hitter quitter, Unleashes another flurry. Rob pins Daren on the ropes and works till the bell.
3rd. round goes to Rob as he keeps Daren on the defense. Rob lands a left kick to the body, followed by a right kick to the head that capitalizes on his decision over Daren.
After this fight Steve Alley announces (as he has always been the Ring announcer), that Rob will vacate his title to purse standup full-time. Steve then set the moment with a rematch between John Sargent, and Matt DeWolf for KDC 10. These two met at KDC 7, where Matt received the belt; John, who was not so fortunate, received 15 stitches to the face. At KDC 8, Rob won the belt, Matt could not answer the bell for the second round due to a doctors stoppage (fractured nose). Look for both of these men to give it there all come April.
David “the Native Warrior” Felix (self trained, C/S, CO.) vs. Mark” Bad Karma” Korzenowski (Kongo Do Kickboxing, Colorado Springs, CO.)
David “the Native Warrior” Felix (self trained, C/S, CO.) was back looking for his first win in the ring. Mark” Bad Karma” Korzenowski (Kongo Do Kickboxing), holds a title in kickboxing for KDC, and now would make his MMA/NHB start. Seeing why Mark is a threat on his feet, he floored David with a thunderous left kick to end the bout in :09sec. We wish David a speedy recovery, as true Warriors are always welcome back to the ring!
Todd Wall (self trained, Monte Vista, CO.) vs. Donald Cerroni (Team Freedom Fighters, Commerce City, CO.)
The first Modified Muay Thai bout (allowing a clinch, and knees while in that clinch), was set for Todd Wall (self trained, Monte Vista, CO.), to take on Donald Cerroni (Team Freedom Fighters, Commerce City, CO.). Don stayed the aggressor through the first, Todd stayed looking for his shots, as well as matching Don in low leg kicks. To end the round both exchange right kicks to the head.
Rd. 2, action picks up with Don landing numerous shots before Todd lands a well placed spinning back fist. Todd can not finish Don as they clinch, Don landing good knees while clinched. Don is quick to gain composure as he stays aggressive till the bell.
Don, taking notice of the numbing effect of that spinning back fist, starts to throw the same punch with no real connections. Todd stays stable, but does not stalk his fighter. Don attempts three jumping snap kicks (Karate Kid without the arms) through out the round, landing the last. Don takes the decision.
Lisa Ward (Victory Athletics, Seattle WA.) vs. Laura Stevens (Innovative Martial Arts, Aurora CO.)
Next up were two ladies in the ring for a kickboxing war!!! Lisa Ward traveled from Seattle WA., where she trains with Chris Brennan, and also victory athletics. Lisa was up against Laura Stevens a student from Innovative Martial Arts, in Aurora CO. Lisa paced herself well with good leg work, although the elevation caught up with her at the end of the round. This is where Laura looked the strongest as she feed Lisa left jabs (five unanswered at one point), followed by some hard right hands!
Second round, both worked equally hard, Lisa regaining her wind, while keeping Laura on her toe's. Laura still pushing the fight, but not as sharp as in the first.
Final round, both look winded as Laura tries to be the aggressor. Lisa, not getting pushed around, is able to counter, as well as work upstairs better. Laura comes in wild, and pays, as Lisa tee's off with plenty of shots to still the round. This fight ends in a draw.
Pete Saucedo (Kongo Do Kickboxing, Colorado Springs, CO.) vs. Luke Holdorf (Ultimate Martial Arts, Aurora, CO.)
After a short intermission we returned to see Kongo Do's Pete Saucedo make his MMA/NHB debut against Luke Holdorf (Ultimate Martial Arts, Aurora, CO.), who was also making a first appearance. Pete came in ready fight as he scored with a nice takedown into the ropes, and almost out of the ring. Our ref pulled the fighters to the center where he restarted them. Luke getting the advantage, catches Vern in a head lock where he reverses for mount. Vern scrambles but is unable to avoid a rear naked choke at :48sec. of the first round.
"Vicious" Vinny Cano (Kongo Do Kickboxing, Colorado Springs, CO.) vs. Luke Travis Sherman (Team Freedom Fighters, Commerce City, CO.)
Our first rematch of the night was "Vicious" Vinny Cano (Kongo Do), looking for revenge against Travis Sherman (Team Freedom Fighters). Vinny dominated the first round, with smart combo's, and sharp counters that had Travis stumped. What was called to be straight Kickboxing (no behind the head clinches, no knees at all) turned into a warning, and what should have followed, a foul. This due too Travis clinching and throwing knees, twice before the end of the round.
Round two Travis was able to stop the onslaught with well placed push kicks, that kept Vinny at bay. Vinny did not stop being the aggressor as he was able to take Travis to the ropes and work from there. Vinny countered off several shots, none of which connected with knockout power. A blatant overhand left buy Travis, well after the bell (with the ref in-between fighters), was another sign that Vinny had won the round.
3rd. Travis threw push kicks followed by the overhand rights which seemed to land on a slowing Vinny. Vinny stayed the pace, but did not answer back with shots of his own. Travis finally lands with his relentless combo, the right flooring Vinny for the 8-count. Immediately after Travis scores with a push kick that again floors Vinny. Vinny is able to last the round, but the decision goes to Travis for the second time.
Antonio Sena (May-Tec Warriors, Thornton, CO.) vs. Brian Jeffers (Innovative Martial Arts, Aurora CO.)
Back to NHB/MMA, Antonio Sena (May-Tec Warriors), came to face Brian Jeffers (Innovative Martial Arts) another Rookie to the game! Brian stands off with a one, two miss, Sena shoots for the double leg, and passes to side mount.
Knee to belly and Sena is fully mounted. Brian reverses to Sena's guard. Brian passes to side, and Sena is able to scramble to his feet. Sena scores the takedown with the single leg. Sena is back in mount, and at 1:43 of the first round, Sena wins via armbar.
Shawn Kistler (Martial Arts Center, Gillette, WY.) vs. Billy Walters (Team Scorpion, Rapid City, SD.).
Shawn Kistler (Martial Arts Center, Gillette, WY.) was ready to take on Team Scorpion's, Billy Walters (Rapid City, SD.). Billy exploded out of nowhere leaving Shawn to wait his opponent, as he was unfazed by the whirlwind attack's.
Unfazed but not unscathed, this fight was called by the doctor due to a gash over the eye of Shawn leaving your winner Billy “The Kid” Walters.
Ironman Soltero (May-Tec Warriors, Thornton, CO.) vs. Tony Kelly (Team Scorpion, Rapid City, SD.).
Ironman Soltero (May-Tec Warriors) was back to put his undefeated heavyweight streak on the line, against Tony Kelly (Team Scorpion, SD.). Soltero begins with low kicks to the thighs, while Tony counters with reaching right hands, and leg kicks as well. Into a clinch, knees are exchanged, one up the middle has Soltero calling foul, sinking to the mat. Given time to recover the match is restarted, with the bell soon after.
Round two, we see Tony landing the leg kicks, as Fino connects with a good three punch combination. Soltero works the body well in the clinches, Landing knees all over the legs and body of Tony. Tony watches for opportunities, but there is few before the round ends, Soltero however does score four out of six punches before the bell.
Last round, Tony looks to be working his clinch, as he gets Soltero on the ropes. This is the extent of the action till Soltero lands a snapping left high kick to Tony's head, which is followed by a flurry that gets Tony the eight count.
Rufino “IronMan” Soltero remains the Men's Kickboxing/Modified Muay Thai, Heavyweight Champion.
Steve made another announcement that this next fight was for the Men’s Welterweight NHB/MMA title recently vacated by Jerome Locke. David Lindenmayer (Warrior Dojo, Arvada, CO,), would be facing Joey Welch (Team Dog Pound). Joey is trained by Eric Heinz, and David by John Cronk. If you follow the Colorado fight scene, you will know that these two are not the least of friends. They last met at KDC 8 (Main Event) Kick Down's first pro show. There first meeting we go back to Ultimate Athlete 3, Denver, November 2002. John has been victorious on both accounts. David raises welts on Joey's legs with swift thigh kicks, Joey answers back, but does not put the whence back on the face of David. There is a long cinch as both have good balance, and stop each others take downs. Joey gets the trip, but David is quick to transition for an armbar. Tangled with the ropes the ref pulls them to the middle. Joey in David's guard picks shots, but at 2:58 sec. David secures the belt with a textbook triangle.
Randy Mitchell (May-Tec Warriors, Thornton, CO.) vs. Mike Baldwin (Team Freedom Fighters, Commerce City, CO.)
Our Main Event of the evening Randy Mitchell (Formerly May-Tec Warriors, now with Aaron Williams) returned to put his undefeated 3-0 record as well as his Men’s Lightweight Kickboxing/MMT Belt. Shooting for the gold was Mike Baldwin (Team Freedom Fighters), who also has an unblemished record of 3-0. After a short feel out these men started to pick each other apart. Mike has a few slips going for high kicks, but recovers with better power shots. There is an exchange of low blows before the end of the round.
Second Round, both come out ready to battle, matching strike for strike, the action was fast and each pushed the other to the brink of exhaustion.
Our final round holds much of the same action, with Mike able to land better looking legs, with a push kick borrowed from stable mate Travis Sherman. Randy stayed active and did land shots that backed up Mike.
Judge: Ken Pishna 29/28 Judge: Rob Matthews 29-29 Judge: Eric Heinz 29-28, and your ...... NEW Men's Lightweight Champion, Mike Baldwin.
I thank you all for the support, E-Mail me at jason4mma@yahoo.com If you have any comments, corrections, or crazy cab confessions!!! Those are my favorite!!! Just kidding (Unless its video) LOL
* Article by Jason Martinez, www.MartialArtsRadio.com.
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