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RoundKick
Rumble VIII
The Cold Wars
written by Mike Storm, Event Official,
Omaha NE
We would like to congratulate Pete and Pam Peterson on a FABULOUS fight card on Saturday, January 13, 2007. It was standing room only at the Carroll, Iowa Armory as 24 fighters displayed explosive skills to a dynamite crowd.
BOUT# 1
MEN’S SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT Muay Thai Rules
Tom Butler, 0-1, True Believers, Mattoon, IL vs
Tim Martin, 1-0, Team Toro, Butte Ridge, IL
Round 1
The fight opened with both fighters exchanging hooks and then going into a
quick, short clinch. Martin stepped back and delivered a series of leg kicks
to Butler’s legs that dropped Butler with a flash knockdown and then proceeded
with 2 right cross punches to Butler resulting in a 2nd flash
knockdown. Martin used leg kicks to force clinches and dominated inside with
knees.
Round 2
The round started with an exchange of blows that led to another clinch and a
fight for inside control. Martin was able to spin Butler and Butler responded
with a knee to the abs. After a few more exchanges, both fighters went down.
At the end of the round, Martin threw a high kick that Butler was able to duck
under, but as he stood up he received a right punch square in the face. The
round ended with a clinch on the ropes.
Round 3
Martin came out for the final round fired up, but Butler was ready for
him. By the end of the fight both were exhausted, leaning on each other and
falling to the mat.
All three judges scored the bout 27-30 in favor of Martin.
BOUT# 2
MEN’S LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT International Rules
Randy Bartels, 0-1, Team RoundKick,
Carroll, IA vs John Falewitch, 1-0, Mid-America Martial Arts, Omaha, NE
The fight began with both fighters feeling out the other with straight left and right punches. Bartels tried a high kick, but Falewitch was able to block and attack Bartel’s supporting leg. Falewitsh worked Bartels into the corner and caught Bartels with a right punch that put Bartels down for an 8 count. Falewitch came after Bartels with a flurry of punches and kicks, staggering Bartels and knocking Bartels down a second time. Bartels was shaky but able to rise before the count of 10. Referee Carlton Duncan determined him unable to continue and stopped the match at 1:17 of the first round.
The winner by TKO was John Falewitch.
BOUT# 3
MEN’S CRUISERWEIGHT Muay Thai Rules
Matt Thomas, 0-1, Team RoundKick, Des Moines, IA vs Matt Bujalski, 1-1, Team
Toro, Palos Hills, IL
Round 1
The smell of Thai oil caused much
anticipation in this Muay Thai bout. The fighters were tall and lean and
expected to be fast. Bujalski started things off with stinging leg kicks.
The crowd was excited when the first clinch showed the power of knees to the
abs. The round slowed down with an exchange of leg kicks, but the inside
action continued to be fast and furious with the edge going to Bujalski in the
round on the judges scorecards.
Round 2
Thomas began the round with strong kicks to Bujalski’s legs and ribs.
Bujalski was quick to respond with his own kicks and jabs. The fighters
appeared tentative until Bujalski, seemingly out of nowhere, landed a right
round kick to Thomas’s head. Referee Carlton Duncan issued the 8 count but
didn’t allow the fight to continue when Thomas was unable to respond to his
questions. The fight was stopped at :57 seconds into round 2.
The winner by TKO was Matt Bujalski
BOUT# 4
WOMEN’S LIGHTWEIGHT Muay Thai Rules
Kourtney McCarty, 4-1, Family Kickboxing, Miami,
FL vs Ashly Altman, 3-5, Alliance Martial Arts, Atlanta, GA
Round 1
The first women’s match up of the night featured two experienced fighters who
traveled a long way to meet. Altman got things going with a kick that McCarty
caught and pulled Altman in for a clinch. The fighters broke and exchanged
blows to the head and then again into a clinch. Altman spun McCarty, but
McCarty stayed with her and threw punches that put Altman through the ropes.
McCarty was able to back Altman up after the split with a hand combinations to
the head. The round ended with McCarty hooking to Altman’s body and Altman
struck with knees to McCarty’s body.
Round 2
In the second round, McCarty again backed Altman up but Altman responded by
turning McCarty and kicked her up against the ropes. McCarty appeared to have
the reach advantage and used it when possible. Altman quickly learned to
evade McCarty’s long punches. McCarty was able to trap Altman’s leg and
punch/plow eventually kicking out Altman’s support leg. After Altman jumped
back up, she was able to back McCarty to the rope in a clinch. In the corner,
McCarty spun Altman, stepped back and repeatedly punched Altman in the head
and face. Altman was unable to fight back which resulted in a standing 8
count from Referee Carlton Duncan.
Round 3
During the final round, McCarty felt confident and came out strong bloodying
Altman’s nose. However, Altman wasn’t about to back down. McCarty turned up
the heat and Altman earned a second standing 8 count. Altman was tired but
pushed McCarty back twice with kicks. With 10 seconds to go, McCarty sped up
her hands to the head and Altman dug deep responding with right crosses.
All three judges scored the bout 30-25. Winner by Unanimous Decision was Kourtney McCarty
BOUT# 5
JUNIOR EXHIBITION International Rules
Bryce Wuebker, Team RoundKick, Carroll, IA vs
Danielle Wiederin, Team RoundKick, Carroll, IA
Both young warriors provided the crowd with an exciting exhibition of front kicks, round kicks, side kicks spinning backfists and straight lefts and rights in three 90 second rounds which had the crowd on their feet at the end of the match which ended in a Unanimous Draw.
BOUT# 6
MEN’S SUPER WELTERWEIGHT Muay Thai Rules
Josh Atwell, 1-1, Team RoundKick, Dedham, IA vs
Brian Robertson, 2-1, Team Toro, Naperville, IL
Round 1
Both fighters were aggressive to begin the fight. Robertson started with leg
kicks and followed up with a series of punches. Atwell responded by punching
Robertson in the face, forcing Robertson to backpedal and wrap his arms around
Atwell in a clinch. While in the clinch, Robertson discovered he was the
stronger fighter, easily turning Atwell and using the more effective knees to
the body giving Robertson the edge in the round.
Round 2
Robertson came out with punching combinations to Atwell’s face and then
followed up with strong leg kicks and more knees to the body. Atwell
responded with 3 sharp knees to Robertson’s body briefly slowing Robertson.
It was short-lived as Robertson finished the round again appearing to be the
stronger fighter in the clinch by moving Atwell around the ring.
Round 3
A tired Atwell came out and ate several straight left and right jabs to the
head which were followed by yet another clinch from Robertson. Robertson,
also tired, was unable to control Atwell as easily as he had in the previous
rounds. Atwell was able to back Robertson up with punches to the head and the
body. In the end it was Robertson’s inside fighting that gave him the edge in
the fight. The crowd applauded as both fighters finished with nothing left in
the tank.
All three judges scored the bout 30-27. Winner by Unanimous Decision was Brian Robertson
BOUT# 7
MEN’S HEAVYWEIGHT Muay Thai Rules
Jason Weipert, 1-0, Team Singto, Dubuque, IA vs
Tory Robinson, 0-1, Mid-America Martial Arts, Omaha, NE
Round 1
Both fighters started the fight determined to get the strength advantage
over the other. Robinson came at Weipert with a flurry of punches that
Weipert was able to withstand. After that, Weipert tried with punches and
knees that wouldn’t put Robinson down. Eventually, both fighters settled down
to a more strategic match.
Round 2
Weipert came out of his corner and started throwing kicks to Robinson’s legs
that appeared to be hurting Robinson. Weipert stayed with the leg kicks and
backed Robinson into the corner where he started in with punches to the head
and knees to the body. Robinson was unable to get out of the corner and
wasn’t fighting back causing Referee Terri Storm to step in and give Robinson
a standing 8 count. Weipert was unable to finish Robinson as the round came
to an end.
Round 3
Weipert attacked Robinson in the last round and tried to finish what he
started in the second round. He staggered Robinson with several straight
left/right combinations but Robinson refused to go down and would not let
himself be trapped in the corner. Both fighters were still standing in the
middle of the ring at the final bell.
The judges scored the bout 29-27, 30-26, 30-26. Winner by Unanimous Decision was Jason Weipert.
BOUT# 8
WOMEN’S WELTERWEIGHT Muay Thai Rules
Katie Young, 1-2, Minnesota Martial Arts, Circles
Pines, MN vs Kat Johnson, 6-1, Alliance Martial Arts, Atlanta, GA
Round 1
Johnson started as the aggressor in the round. She appeared to be the
stronger fighter and was busier in the clinch. Toward the end of the round,
Young settled down and began returning the blows she was receiving from
Johnson. It turned out to be a close round with the edge possibly going to
Johnson.
Round 2
Johnson was untiring. She kept moving forward throwing punches and kicks to
Young’s body and head. Young tried to fight back but her attacks appeared to
have little effect on the stronger Johnson who continued moving forward with
blows of her own.
Round 3
Johnson took her time. Half way through the round, she backed Young into the
corner with six straight rights and then proceeded to work her over with a
barrage of body and head shots causing Referee Terri Storm to step in and give
Young a standing 8 count. Johnson then continued her attack, trapping Young
once again for a second 8 count.
All three judges scored the bout 30-25. Winner by Unanimous Decision was Kat Johnson
BOUT# 9
MEN’S LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT Muay Thai Rules
Clayton Skidmore, 3-1, Team RoundKick, Des
Moines, IA vs Adam Moomaw, 0-1, True Believers, Mattoon, IL
Round 1
Skidmore started with jabs while Moomaw used leg kicks. Adrenaline was an
obvious factor in the first half of the round. In the clinch, both fighters
brought their knees up high, but neither was able to land a strong knee to the
abs. As the round continued, the fighters settled into their own rhythms and
executed more meaningful techniques pushing each other back with kicks and
knees.
Round 2
Moomaw kept his distance and threw round kicks to Skidmore’s leg and side.
Skidmore began engaging in the fight with kicks of his own. The fighters
stayed out of range for most of the round.
Round 3
The final round was mostly kicks with occasional hand combinations. Both
fighters exchanged kicks and punches throughout the round but neither was able
to get the upper hand. With 10 seconds to go, Skidmore attempted a jumping
punch which Moomaw fortunately evaded. The round ended with both fighters
kicking each other in a very close fight.
The judges scored the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 The winner by Unanimous Decision was Clayton Skidmore.
BOUT# 10
MEN’S LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT Muay Thai Rules
Danny Sturm 1-1, Team RoundKick, Des Moines, IA
vs Matt Reavis, 1-0, Mid-America Martial Arts, Omaha, NE
Round 1
These two fighters are powerhouses! What an exciting bout. Reavis opened
with round kicks to the legs and ribs. Sturm followed with hands which got
faster and harder as they went. The action was back and forth and hard hits
with the hands and legs were landing. Time was stopped due to an accidental
low blow by Sturm. When the fight continued, Sturm executed a jump punch and
was ready to follow up but had to stop due to a slip. In the next exchange,
Reavis advanced quickly and Sturm caught Reavis off balance with a kick
leading to a flash knockdown. Another back and forth exchange ensued.
Round 2
Reavis tried a jump punch, kick and hook but was too far away to land. Sturm
offered some hand combinations before they fell into a clinch and exchanged
body shots. Reavis stepped back and landed a solid round kick to Sturm’s ribs
and then leg. Sturm was able to set up 2 jab/cross combinations landing
both. In the final 10 seconds of the round, Reavis turned up the fire and the
round ended with Reavis’s knee sending Sturm to the corner.
Round 3
In round 3 both were sweating and slipping all over the canvas. They
connected at the same time sending each other to the mat for flash
knockdowns. It was amazing at how well both could give and receive hard
shots. The action slowed as they sized each other up, got tired or perhaps
were just being cautious. Sturm eventually changed the tempo and landed
several punches. Reavis eventually stopped Sturm by forcing a clinch. Both
end up tangled on the mat again. Reavis quickly got up and fought to gain
control to the end. It turned out to be the fastest and probably the closest
fight of the night.
The judges scored the bout 29-28, 28-29, 27-30. Winner by Split Decision was Matt Reavis.
BOUT# 11
MEN’S HEAVYWEIGHT Muay Thai Rules
Andrew Kappel, 2-0, Minnesota Kali Group,
Minneapolis, MN vs Tommy Chochlewicz, 1-1, Team Toro, Chicago, IL
Round 1
The fighters came out at the bell, touched gloves and Chochlewicz immediately
round kicked Kappel’s head. Kappel was able to land a kick and Chochlewicz
ended up with a flash knockdown. In an exchange of long distance kicks,
Chochlewicz received an accidental low blow and time was stopped. When the
bout resumed, Chochlewicz kicked first, but Kappel was able to force a slip
and then caused his opponent to bounce off the ropes. Immediately upon
Chochlewicz getting upright, Kappel landed a hook. Chochlewicz moved to the
other side of the ring and quickly recovered. After a short clinch and
exchange, the round ended.
Round 2
In round 2, Chochlewicz again got things going, but Kappel was able to slow
Chochlewicz down with two successful leg kicks. Kappel kept marching forward,
but Chochlewicz blocked and forced clinches to prevent any solid contact. The
fighters simultaneously landed accidental groin shots and time again had to be
stopped. In the closing seconds of the round, Chochlewicz landed a side kick
to Kappel’s middle and Kappel gots in a final leg kick.
Round 3
In the final round, Chochlewicz landed solid leg kicks. Kappel was able
to get inside and land several knees to the abs. After the break, Kappel
advanced and Chochlewicz was able to use his long reach to push Kappel back.
Both deflected many of the others’ techniques until Kappel threw a series of
kicks and punches that tired Chochlewicz and Chochlewicz fell over and earned
an 8 count.
All three judges scored the bout 30-26. Winner by Unanimous Decision was Andrew Kappel.
BOUT# 12
MEN’S SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT Muay Thai Rules
Ben Hauger, 1-2, Minnesota Kali Group,
Minneapolis, MN vs Joe O’Brien, 2-1, Team Toro, Chicago, IL
Round 1
The fight started slow until O’Brien threw a round kick over Hauger’s
head. After an exchange of punches and a clinch, both ended up on the mat.
O’Brien forced another clinch and used knees inside. After the fighters
broke, Hauger threw a straight punch landed on O’Brien’s head as O’Brien
hooked to Hauger’s body. The round ended in a clinch with both using knees.
Round 2
Hauger attacked the legs and O’Brien opened with a 1-2 punch combination.
Hauger threw a round kick that got caught up on O’Brien’s shoulder. O’Brien
took advantage of the situation, rushed in and dumped Hauger. After a short
exchange and a short clinch, repeated round kicks left both fighters’ sides
red. In the clinch both used the same knee strike. It looked like someone
was fighting a mirror.
Round 3
In the final round of the night, O’Brien threw several hand combinations
which Hauger evaded. In a longer clinch, the fighters battled for position
while continually throwing stinging knees. The fight ended with both swinging
with whatever they had left to give.
The judges scored the bout 29-28, 28-29, 28-29. Winner by Split Decision was Joe O’Brien.