"BATTLE OF BROOKLYN" PROVIDED SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE INCLUDING FOUR TITLE BOUTS

September 2, 2006. Montreal, Canada


The fans crowded into world famous Gleason's Gym on April 21, 2007, not to see what Gleason's Gym is famous for, but to see the latest installment of USKBA ACTION SPORTS Promoter Black Mark Productions "BATTLE OF BROOKLYN" in association with the American Sambo Association. Gleason's Gym has become the home of the "BATTLE OF BROOKLYN" events. This time, the fans were treated to an assortment of action sports that included; Amateur Thaiboxing, Amateur San Da, Freestyle Sambo, Submission Grappling and an exhibition of Sogo Karate. This "BATTLE OF BROOKLYN" featured four championship title bouts and an action filled undercard that also included a terrific Juniors bout and a toe-to-toe Female Thaiboxing bout. There was definitely something for everyone at this event.

At this year's team competition there was no shortage of action. Teams Canada and USA fought their hearts out! Every bout was action packed and kept viewers on the edge of their seats.


Results as follows:

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Light Heavyweight Eastcoast Championship Title (5 two-minute rounds)
- Ben Case def Justin Porter by TKO (referee stoppage) at 1:31 of Round 2.

American Sambo Association Freestyle Sambo Championship Title (1 ten-minute round)
- Chris Reitz def Ryan Ahearn by submission (armbar) at 3:18.

USKBA No-Gi Submission Grappling Welterweight Northeast Championship Title (1 ten-minute round)
- Michael Wacker def Ronald Lee by referee stoppage at 1:35.

Battle of Brooklyn No-Gi Submission Grappling Super Heavyweight Championship Title
(1 ten-minute round)
- Bill Tirri def Patsy Manganelli by submission (shoulder lock) at 6:33.

USKBA Amateur San Da Bout (3 three-minute rounds)
- Al Iaquinta def Tony Flores by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

USKBA Amateur Female Thaiboxing Bout (3 two-minute rounds)
- Sonia Mejia def Jennifer LaCava by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

USKBA No-Gi Submission Grappling Bout (1 ten-minute round)
- Jeremy Splain def Jeremy Piaser by submission (armbar) at 5:20.

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Bout (3 two-minute rounds)
- Marcus Fisher def Daniel Lickum by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Bout (3 two-minute rounds)
- Joel Allen def Oudom Preap by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Bout (3 two-minute rounds)
- Nicholas Harrison def Eddie Ddonoghue by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

USKBA Amateur Thaiboxing Bout (3 two-minute rounds)
- Jay Matias def Joseph Formantes by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28).

USKBA Junior San Da Bout (3 two-minute rounds)
- Alec Weisbrot def John Pappalardo by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).


This event was sanctioned by USKBA ACTION SPORTS in full compliance with New York State Athletic Commission rules and regulations. The USKBA Representative was Stephen Strotmeyer. The Referees were Donnie Carolei, Stephen Koepfer. The Judges were Han Hun, Donnie Carolei, Jerry Mendez. The equipment runner was Josh Alti. The Paramedic was Vincent Chapple.

Participating studios included; Sit-Kangmongkorn Muay Thai, Advanced Fighting Systems, South Mountain Martial Arts, Ultimate Sambo, Black Hole JJ/Westchester JJ, Chinese Kickboxing Club/Brazilian Impacto Team, Militich NY, Ardon's Sweet Science, Renegade, Weapons 9, Sitan Gym, Champions Fitness. For additional information on this event, visit the event website at www.battleofbrooklyn.com. For additional pictures from this event, click here.

For information on future Battle of Brooklyn events, visit the event website at www.battleofbrooklyn.com.