The Future of Finney's in the Ring this Weekend
This Saturday night in Kansas City, the future of Finney's fight team will be in the ring. Devin Feager will step into the ring for the first time. He is a high school 2-time state champion wrestler. He is following in the footsteps of his brother Todd Feager. Also in action is Steve Ward. Steve is coming off an impressive debut win. Steve has all the tools to become a great fighter. These two are the new comers to the gym and have been making sure everyone knows they are here to fight. Good Luck to both.
Cella wins in Boxing match
Adam Cella expanded his knowledge of the fight game last weekend with an impressive win is his amateur boxing debut. He will be in the ring again on April 14th at the Stratford Inn.
Corey Wins Big in Atlanta
This past Friday Mike Corey went to Atlanta to face one of the up and coming stars in MMA. Corey stored a 1st round win by submission. Congrats to Mike! Keep your eye on this fighter!!
Long Awaited Return
This week proved that fight fans couldn't wait to see Jesse Finney back in the ring. After Sunday's story stating that Finney will be back in the ring on April 14th, fight fans eager to see the fight already are getting their tickets. As of Thursday at noon just over 500 tickets are already sold!! The long awaited return was sparked by a fighter from Chicago calling Finney out. The relationship went soar the first time Jasper Mayfield beat Mike green. Mayfield then continued to talk bad about the fighters out of Finney's Camp. Then on September 23rd Mayfield was supposed to have his rematch with green and no showed at weigh ins. This is after Mayfield called Finney to say he was on his way. Then on December 9th the rematch with Green when through, with Mayfield beating Green. Since that match Mayfield has been calling and taunting Finney. Until last Friday when Mayfield called Finney out, and Finney accepted.
So fight fans be there for the return of Jesse Finney to the ring.
Jesse Finney Back in the Ring!!
For those of you who didn't make it to the fights on Saturday night you missed Jesse Finney making the announcement that he will be back in the ring on April 14th. He is taking on Jasper Mayfield. This has been a heated relationship ever since Jasper beat Mike Green on the December 9th show.
December 9th Results
MMA: Lance Benoist def Mike Green in the 1st round by TKO.
MMA: John Duever def Frank Crim in the 1st round by KO.
MMA: Eric Hebner def Nick Fletcher in the 2nd round by TKO.
MMA: Jacob Eversmeyer def David Harper Jr. in the 1st round by TKO.
Kickboxing Adam Cella def Tim Knoldy by split decision 28-29, 29-28, 29-28.
MMA: Brian Sanguinetdef Chris Hammond in the 1st round by choke.
MMA: Dan Velten def Jeremy Henderson in the 1st round by TKO.
MMA: Troy Kious def Chad Vancil in the 2nd round by Gulitine.
MMA: Natu Visinia def Justin Anderson in the 1st round by TKO.
Kickboxing Nick Reeder def Dwayne Stanley in the 2nd round by TKO.
MMA: Steve Ward def Derrick Brown in the 2nd round by arm bar.
Kickboxing Marty Zajac def Ivan Sichenko in the 2nd round by KO.
Kickboxing Todd Metcalf vs Sean Felts this was an exhibition.
Midwest Fight Fest is SOLD OUT!
For the 5th straight time the Midwest Fight Fest is sold out. For those who have tickets remember there is a Pre-Fight Party starting at 5:30 on Saturday night. There will be free food and drink specials at the Stratford bar til 7:30. There are 13 fights on the card for this event. See you there!
25 Tickets Remain
There are only 25 standing room only tickets left for Saturday Night. All table seats are sold out.
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February 3 Fight Card
MMA: Mike Green vs Lance Benoist
MMA: John Duever vs Frank Grim
MMA: Eric Hebner vs Nick Fletcher
MMA: Jacob Eversmeyer vs Dave Harper Jr.
Kickboxing Adam Cella vs Tim Knoldy
MMA: Brian Sanguinetvs Chris Hammonds
MMA: Dan Veltonvs RJ Colborn
MMA: Chad Vancilvs Troy Kious
MMA: Natu Visiniavs Justin Anderson
Kickboxing Nick Reeder vs Dwayne Stanly
Kickboxing Marty Sajack vs George Smith
MMA: Steve Ward vs Derek Brown
Kickboxing Todd Metcalf vs Sean Felts
Tickets Almost Sold Out!
Not many tickets left for this Saturday night's Midwest Fight Fest.
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Finney's Post 3 wins Over the Weekend
This past Thursday night Kevin Engel and Timmy Connors both posted big knockout wins to keep both their professional boxing records as undefeated. Both knocked their opponents out in the first round. Also, in action was Nick Reeder. Reeder won a hard fought fight in Belleville, IL on Friday night. Reeder will be back in the ring this weekend.Congrats to all three fighters.
St. Louis is Well Represented in WCL
The 2007 World Combat League season is not set to start until May 5th. This year Shamrock Promotions will be working with the WCL and be in charge of the Live Events. Shamrock will be in charge of the high energy show. A well known face from St. Louis has been invited to the WCL Referee tryouts. Marc Wasem. Long time referee Marc Wasem will be traveling to tryouts this spring. Two other people will be Jesse Finney and Rob Donaker, these two will be the coaching staff for the Houston Enforcers. Finney will be head coaching and Donaker will be the assistant. Shamrock Promotions has contracted Kansas City's Blue Corner Productions President Ben "Chico" Nogueras to work for Sharmock Promotions to focus on the Live Event coordination.
Houston Takes WCL Championship
The Houston Enforcers took the WCL Championship this past weekend in Austin, TX. The team is coached by Jesse Finney, and their two main stars are none other than Timmy Connors and Kevin Engel. Both fighters came to help the Enforcers win the WCL Championships. Timmy Connors led the team with a big knockout over a tough fighter, then with the championship on the line Connors won the last match to give the Houston Enforcers the first WCL Championship.
Healy wins in IFL Debut
Pat Healy made his IFL debut this past Friday, in Oakland, CA. Healy who recently signed with the Nevada Lions, fought to a three round decision to help his team take the win. The Lions are coached by Ken Shamrock. Healy will be travel a lot between Nevada and St. Louis.
Upcoming Fighters in Action
Pat Healy- Jan 19th
International Fight League Oakland, CA
Kevin Engel & Timmy Connors- Jan 20th
World Combat League Austin, TX
Kevin Engel & Timmy Connors- Jan 25th
AmeriStar Casino St. Charles, MO
Kevin Engel, Todd Metcalf, & Nick Reeder- Jan 26th
Belleville, IL
Midwest Fight Fest- Feb 3rd
Stratford Inn St. Louis, MO
Steve Berger- Feb 7 - 19th
Costa Rica- Bodog Fight Promotion
Mike Corey- Feb 9th
Atlanta, GA
Kevin Engel & Timmy Connors- Feb 10th
Philadelphia, PA
2007 to be a Milestone Year!
Entering the 2007 fight year allot of things will happening for the St. Louis fight scene. Will already 5 shows scheduled in St. Louis and 5 Shows in Kansas City, Shamrock Promotions is hoping to fill the calendar with more events. In 2007 Professional Mixed Martial Arts will be legalized in Missouri. This will be on the State and house floor by the end of May. With the legalization happening Shamrock Promotions is already in meetings with Ameristar Casino to put on Professional shows at both the St. Louis and Kansas City Casinos. There is a tentative 5 Shows in St. Louis and 5 Shows at the Kansas City location. This will be a big step for the Missouri MMA fighters, it will give them an opportunity to move up to the professional ranks.
Another big win for Shamrock Promotions is the contract to put on all of the 2007 World Combat League season shows. This season will start in May and run through September. Shamrock Promotions will be in charge of all the live event productions and atmosphere that comes with a televised fight. Staying with the idea of televised fights, Shamrock Promotions is hoping to start begin to have there events televised on local television stations throughout Missouri.
As fighters get better and gain recognition they find more big deals and fights, this holds true for Pat Healy. Pat has signed with the International Fight League and will be traveling to Oregon to train with his team. You will be able to catch Pat's fights on upcoming International Fight League televised events.
2007 will be a big year for both fighters and trainers that deal with Shamrock Promotions. As fans it is also great for you to see better competition coming through St. Louis. Please stay turned for more BIG announcements.
February 3rd Fight Card
This is the Temporary Order and is Subject to Change
MMA: Mike Green vs
Anthony Pulliman MMA: John Duever vs
Frank Crim MMA: Eric Hebner vs
Nick Fletcher MMA: Jacob Eversmeyer vs
Dave Harper Kickboxing Adam Cella vs
Tim Knolby MMA: Brian Sanguinetvs
Chris HammondsKickboxing Nick Reeder vs
Dwayne Stanly MMA: Natu Visiniavs
Justin AndersonMMA: Dan Veltonvs
Ivan SehenoKickboxing Marty Sajackvs
George SmithMMA: Chad Vancilvs
Troy KiousMMA: Steve Wardvs
Rich Maddox
December 9th Results
MMA: Jasper Mayfield def
Mike Green in the 3rd round by choke.
MMA: Adam Marburger def
Kyle Kapeller in the 1st round by referee stoppage.
Kickboxing Adam Cella def
Roman Brown by decision 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.
MMA: Natu Visinadef
Paul Williams in the first round by KO - strikes.
Kickboxing Nick Reeder def
Brian Scraper by decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
MMA: Dan Velton def
Derrik Garner in the second round by rear naked choke.
MMA: James Bunch def
David McSwain by split decsion 29-28, 29-28, 28-29
MMA: Chance Burke vs
Chad Vancil in the first round by rear naked choke.
MMA: Jack Johnson def
Jermey Lowe in the first round by ground and pound.
MMA: Andrew Hardesty def
Donnie Hunschell in the first round by rear naked choke.
MMA: RJ Colborn def
Kyle Gilmore in the first round by referee stoppage.
Kickboxing Jimmy Donahue def
Tim Riddle by TKO at the start of the third round.Riddle could not continue.
Boxing: Jesse Colmer vs
Calib Richards by decision 30-27, 29-28, 29-28
SOLD OUT!!
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Big Weekend of Wins
This past weekend Timmy Connors and Kevin Engel both won their pro boxing fights. Both fighters look great. In MMA action was Mike Corry. Corry was taking on a fighter from the Pat Miletich camp. Corry beat his opponent in every round, to take home the win. This is a big win for Mike, the Miletich fighters are known as the top fighters in the world. Congrats to all three.
Upcoming Fighters in Action
Kevin Engel & Timmy Connors- Nov 30th
Ameristar Casino St. Charles, MO
Mike Corry- December 2nd
Springfield, IL
Steve Berger- December 10th
Russia- Bodog Fight Promotion
December 9th Fight Card
MMA: Mike Green vs
Jasper Mayfield MMA: Adam Marburger vs
Kyle Kapeller Kickboxing Adam Cella vs
Roman Brown MMA: Natu Visinavs
Paul WilliamsKickboxing Nick Reeder vs
Brian Scraper MMA: Dan Velton vs
Derrik GarnerMMA: James Bunch vs
David McSwainMMA: Chad Vancil vs
Chance Burke MMA: Jack Johnson vs
Jermey Lowe MMA: Andrew Hardesty vs
Donnie HunschellMMA: RJ Colborn vs
Kyle GilmoreKickboxing Jimmy Donahue vs
Tim RiddleBoxing: Calib Richards vs
Jesse Colmer
Duever Starts Recovery
NHB Fighter John Duever started his way back to the ring this past weekend. Duever has surgery on his knee and ankle last week. We wish him good luck and hope for a speedy recovery. John is scheduled for his return to the ring on February 3rd, 2007.
Big Weekend for St. Louis Fight Scene
This past weekend was busy for Shamrock Promotions and Finney's Kickboxing. On Friday night, up and comer, Nick Reeder fought in Belleville, IL. He fought a tough 3 round fight, and came out with a unanimous decision. Winning round rounds on all three judges score cards. Also on Friday Pat Healy took on, a up and coming superstar, in Tim Stout. Stout in one of the future prospects in MMA. Healy showed Stout why he is a force to be reckoned with. Healy beat the Atlanta, GA hometown favorite, Stout, in the 1st round.
In the promotion side. Jesse Finney and MC Trevor Griffin took their fight experience on the road, heading to Miami, FL. The World Combat League hired both to run the East Coast Championships. After the fight WCL President Damien Di Ciolli said that the fights couldn't of went any better, and it was due to the great jobs by Jesse and Trevor.
Fight Videos Now On Sale
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World Combat League and Shamrock Promotions
Jesse Finney and Trevor Griffin have landed in Miami, FL to start a week long preparation for the Nov 10th World Combat League Eastern Conference Finals. Jesse will be in charge of the entire night, while Trevor will be the MC for the night. Bringing on members from Shamrock Promotions will bring more than 8 years of fight promotion experience to the WCL.
Metcalf and Reader Fighting Nov 4th
Nick Reader and Todd Metcalf will both be in the ring on Nov 10th in Belleville, IL. Both are up and coming fighters for Finney's. If interested tickets will be available at the door at Fischers Ballroom in Belleville, IL
Pat Healy Back in the Cage
Pat Healy will be back in the cage after his UFC bebut. Pat will be facing Tim Stout in Atlanta, GA on Nov 10th. Good luck Pat!
Irish Pride Wins Again
Timmy "Irish Pride" Connors pulled out an impressive win this past Thursday night. After splitting his head by an unintentional head butt in the 1st round. Connors showed tremendous heart and determination, fighting his hardest and pulling out a unanimous decision.
World Combat League Looks to St. Louis for Direction
On Monday Oct 23rd Jesse Finney and Shamrock Promotion MC, Trevor Griffin, will be flying to Dallas, TX to sign contracts to work for the World Combat League . Jesse Finney will be accepting a role of Live Event Director, and Trevor Griffin will be accepting a position of Master of Ceremonies. The first event they will be involved in will be in Maimi, FL on November 10th. Both will be in Miami from Nov 3rd to Nov 13th.
Upcoming Fighters in Action
Timmy Connors- Oct 19th
Heart of St. Charles St. Charles, MO
John Duever & Todd Metcalf- Oct 27th
Kansas City, MO
Kevin Engel & Timmy Connors- Nov 30th
Ameristar Casino St. Charles, MO
Results From The
MIDWEST FIGHT FEST
July 8th 2006 - St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Boxing: Jeremy Ramsey (Pacific, MO) def John Donzey (St. Louis, MO) at 1:05 in the second round by referee stoppage.
Boxing: Matt Taff (St. Louis, MO) def Tom King (Granite City, IL) at 1:23 in the third round by referee stoppage.
ISCF MMA: Derrick Garner (St. Louis, MO) def Gerald Holmes (Kansas City, KS) at :57 in the first round. <
ISCF MMA: Eric Hebner (Alton, IL) def Jedd Smith (Brownstown, IL) at 2:28 in the first round.
IKF Kickboxing: Sisco Orine (Pacific, MO) def Whitney Waddell (Chicago, IL) at 1:09 in the first round by TKO.
ISCF MMA: Chad Vancil (St. Louis, MO) def Jeremy Gilmore (Kansas City, MO) at 2:38 in the second round by arm bar.
ISCF MMA: Nick Janson (St. Louis, MO) def Richard Martinson (Indianapolis, IN) at 1:14 in the first round by triangle choke.
IKF Kickboxing: Jamie O’Hare (St. Louis, MO) def Noe Perrera (Waikiki, HI) by decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
ISCF MMA: Brian Sanguinet (Pacific, MO) def Eric Martin (Oklahoma City, OK) at :44 of the first round.
IKF Kickboxing: Adam Cella (St. Louis, MO) def Frank Bryant (Kansas City, KS) at 1:14 of the first round by KO.
ISCF MMA: John Duever (Pacific, MO) def Jason Eyman (Vandalia, IL) at 1:48 in the first round.
ISCF MMA: Titus Taylor (St. Louis, MO) def Daniel Morris (Ecuador, South America) at 1:06 of the first round by choke.
For more info please call Finney's Kickboxing at (314) 608-3104 or by e-mail at jesse@finneyskickboxing.com or see go to www.shamrockpromotionsllc.com
Midwest Fight Fest Ready to Take Stage
Saturday July, 8 2006. If you don't have your ticket for tonights Midwest Fight Fest, you are too late... Tonights fights are full of action. Once again there will be a mix of Boxing, Kickboxing, and MMA. In the Main Event will be Titus "The Predator" Taylor up against Daniel Morris. Titus is looking to extend his domination in the 172lb weight class. Doors open at 6:00, fights start at 7:30.
Engel and Berger in Action this Weekend
Both Steve berger and Kevin Engel will be in action this weekend. On Thursday night Engel will be boxing in St. Charles, MO. This will be his 4th professional boxing match. Then on Friday night Steve Berger will continue his quest to get back to the top. Berger will be fighting in Dallas, TX. Good luck to both fighters.
The Red Nose Pitbull on his way back to the Top
Steve Berger has been away out of the cage for over a year, but this past Friday night Steve let people see why he will again make it back to the top. Berger won by TKO at 1:37 of the 1st round. When he took his opponents back and finished with strikes to the head. Also in action was Titus "The Predator" Taylor. Taylor started out the 1st round like always, dominating his opponent on the ground. At the start of the 2nd Taylor went for a double leg and got caught in a choke and had to tap put. A rematch is in talks for Taylor to avenge this loss.
Berger to Start his Road Back to the Top
This Friday night Steve "The Red-Nosed Pitbull" Berger will start his comeback in Kansas City, MO. This is Berger's first fight back in a couple years. Titus "The Predator" Taylor will also be fighting. Taylor once again will be looking to stay undefeated. Good Luck to both.
Pat "Bam Bam" Healy Shocks NHB World
Pat Healy went out to Oakland, CA to fight one of the best in the MMA world. Carlos Condit is said to one of the best fighters coming up through the rankings. On Saturday June 3rd, it would be Healy's night. Pat has been training his standup at Finney's Championship Kickboxing and his ground game at Steve Berger's MMA. Coming into the fight Pat had been said to have not as good standup at Condit. Bam Bam proved them wrong! Healy won the first two rounds with his standup and finished the fight off with a rear naked choke. Congrats to Pat!
The Predator Stays Undefeated
On Friday June 2nd Titus "The Predator" Taylor stepped back into the ring to put his undefeated record on the line. Taylor won with a 1st round KO by slamming his opponent to the mat. Ryan Pyles lost in a hard fought match, this is Pyles only loss.
Engel and Severs Stay Undefeated in Boxing
This past Thursday night, Kevin Engel and Dustin Severs both stepped back into the ring for both of their 2nd pro boxing fights. Severs won by decision and Engel won by a 1st round KO. This is Kevin's 2nd boxing KO in the 1st round.
Upcoming Fights
June 1st Viking St. Louis, MO - Kevin Engel and Dustin Severs .
June 2nd Clarion Hotel Kansas City, MO - Ryan Pyles and Titus Taylor .
June 3rd Oakland, CA - Pat Healy -vs- Carlos Condent
June 9th Memorial Hall Kansas City, KS - Steve Berger and Titus Taylor .
June 22nd Harrah's Casino Kansas City, MO - Kevin Engel and Timmy Connors.
June 24th Abkall Indian Nation Lawerence, KS - Kevin Engel and Timmy Connors .
June 29th Heart of St. Charles St. Charles, MO - Kevin Engel and Timmy Connors .
July 8th St. Louis, MO - Michele Hurchla, Kevin Engel, Titus Taylor, Dan Velton, Mike Green, Adam Cella, Jaime O'Hare, Matt Taff .
Taylor and Healy win Big in Oklahoma
Last weekend Pat Healy and Titus Taylor both came back with wins from a fight in Oklahoma. In front of 3,000 fans Titus Taylor won by a key lock and Pat Healy won by a rear naked choke. Great job to both!
Tickets for July 8th are ON SALE. Call 314-961-1177. This will be the return of "Mean" Mike Green to the ring. Others will include: Kevin Engel, Jamie O'Hare, Adam Cella, and Titus Taylor. The fights will return to the Stratford Inn. Be sure to get your tickets early to reserve your spot!
Engel's Next fights
Kevin Engel will step back in the ring June 1st in St. Louis, MO. Followed by another fight June 23 in Kansas City, at Harrah's Casino.
Engel, Severs, and Connors Win big in Boxing Debut
This Friday night, three Members of Team Finney's stepped into the ring to make their Professional Boxing Debut. The first fight of the night was Dustin Severs going up against a seasoned amateur and professional Boxer, Steve Vincent. Vincent came into the ring with a 8-2 professional record. Severs stuck to the game plan and beat Vincent 40-36, 39-37,39-37. Timmy Connors was neat to make his debut. 45 seconds in the 1st round a head but split Connor's forehead. From there Connor's went to work knows that the fight might be stopped at the end of the 1st round. With blood running down his face Connor's won by a TKO, 3 knock down, at the end of the first round. Kevin Engel was the next Finney's fighter to step into the ring. In the 1st round Engel connected with a left hook that stumbled his opponent. Later in the round Engel dropped his opponent with a right hand and he would not make the count. Congrats to all three for making the Professional Debut, and taking the next step in the fighting careers.
Results From The
MIDWEST FIGHT FEST
April 8th - St. Louis, Missouri, USA
By Robert Donaker, IKF Missouri, USA: Once again Shamrock Promotions put on another great night of fights. To a packed house, Jesse Finney made an unbelievable night of fights come to life. The match-making was perfect. In the boxing matches Team Finney went up against some of the best in their weight classes, and all of them coming out victorious. Here are all the nights results:
IKF Kickboxing: Kevin Engel (St. Louis, MO) def Anthony McGaughy (Norman, OK) by unanimous decisionBar.
ISCF MMA: Titus Taylor (East St. Louis, IL) def Dan Mahlon (Murphysboro, TN) referee stoppage in the 1st round..
IKF Kickboxing: Zack George (Norman, OK) def Jeremy Ramsey (Pacific, MO) by KO in the 2nd round.
ISCF MMA: Dustin Severs (St. Louis, MO) def Adam Nelson (Tulsa, OK) by choke in the 1st round
IKF Kickboxing: Garret Nelson (Oklahoma City, OK) def Cisco O'rine (Pacific, MO) by split decision.
ISCF MMA: Dan Velton (St. Louis, MO) def Drew Garcia (Levenworth, KS) by arm bar.
IKF Kickboxing: Adam Cella (St. Louis, MO) def Ken Nelson (Overland Park, KS) by KO in the 3rd round.
ISCF MMA: Derrick Garner (Carbondale, IL) def James Fletcher (St. Louis, MO) referee stoppage.
IKF Kickboxing: Ryan Pyles (St. Louis, MO) def John Plaster (Jefferson City, MO) by KO in the 1st round.
ISCF MMA: Jason Colobong (Kansas City, MO) def Daryl Garner (St. Louis, MO) by KO in the 1st round.
ISCF MMA: Charles Wilson (Plainfield, IL) def Dale Stolte Jr. (Nikomis, IL) by KO in the 1st round.
Boxing: Timmy Connors (St. Louis, MO) def Nathan Kempa (Imperial, MO) by decision.
Boxing: Justin Lawerence (Pacific, MO) def Derron Moore (St. Louis, MO) by decision.
Big Wins for Hurchla and Pyles in Kansas City
Michelle Hurchla and Ryan Pyles went to Kansas City this past weekend, and both came back with wins. Look forward to seeing both of them in action on April 8th in St. louis.
Hurchla and Pyles fight in Kansas City this weekend
This Friday fight Michele Hurchla and Ryan Pyles will both be fighting in Kansas City at the MIDWEST FIGHT FEST .
Engel and Connors Show Las Vegas who can Fight
This past Friday night, Jesse Finney, coach The Denver Destroyers in the World Combat League. Two local team members were Timmy Connors and Kevin Engel, they both came out with plenty to prove. Connors lead the night off with a bang, dropping his opponent once in the first round. Two fights later Engel came out and whipped UFC veteran Pete Spratt, droping him twice in the first round. One of them by a head kick! The second round was the same the the first, Connors won by knocking his opponent OUT COLD. Engel followed up later with his second knock out of the night, another opponent OUT COLD on the canvas!
For the breakdown of all the fights and pictures visit Sports Martial Arts.
Team Finney's Well Respented in Las Vegas
This Friday night, in Las Vegas, NV, Kevin Engel and Timmy Connors will be representing the Denver Destroyers in the World Combat League. They will also be representing St. louis, MO. as their hometown. Along with Kevin and Timmy, Jesse Finney has been elected as the Team Coach, his assistant will be long time friend and trainer Shawn Tompkins. For those of you who might not know Shawn. He has a gym in London, Ontario, and has three fighters fighting in the UFC on Saturday night.
GOOD LUCK TO TEAM FINNEY'S AND TEAM TOMPKINS!
MIDWEST FIGHT FEST
January 28th - St. Louis, Missouri, USA
By Robert Donaker, IKF Missouri, USA: WOW! is what sums up the Midwest Fight Fest this past Saturday night. Shamrock Promotions rocked the house at the Stratford Inn once again. In the first of many fights to be held at the Stratford Inn, the crowd was entertained. Starting out with the boxing match to start the night with a big knock out, the rest of the fights followed. New comer Adam Cella(Finney's) made a big impression for his first time in the ring, scoring a big TKO. Up and comer Titus Taylor(Finney's)made quick work of his opponent, and recorded another win for his record. Defiantly keep your eye on him! To pick one fight to really talk bout would not be fair to the rest. Every fight was action packed and full of emotion. The unlikely big fight of the night, was the exhibition between Kevin Engel (Finney's) and Dusty Miller. The fight was back and forth both landing great combinations and counter punches, leaving the crowd to ask themselves... if this was a exhibition how would it look if they fought a regular fight.
ISCF MMA: Jasper Mayfield (Davenport, IA) def Mike Green (St. Louis, MO) by Unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28,29-28)
IKF Kickboxing: Kevin Engel (St. Louis, MO) def Dusty Miller (Norman, OK) by Unanimous decision (30-25,30-25,30-25)
ISCF MMA: Titus Taylor (St. Louis, MO) def Mike Bowers (Henryetta, OK) by knockout at :23 in the 1st round.
IKF Kickboxing: Adam Cella (St. Louis, MO) def Shane Sexton (Bloomington, IL) by KO at 3 Knockdown Rule in the 1st round
ISCF MMA: James Branson (Chicago, IL) def Hanson Lindsey (Okemah, OK) by a side choke in the 2nd round.
IKF Kickboxing: Sisco Orine (Pacific, MO) def Timon Mayfield (Rock Island, IL) by 2nd round referee stoppage.
ISCF MMA: Kevin Allen (Davenport, IA) def Zack Bennett (Sapulea, OK) by 2nd round KO.
IKF Kickboxing: Chris Nutt (Norman, OK) def Ryan Pyles (St. Louis, MO) by Unanimous decision (29-28,29-28,29-28)
ISCF MMA: Tracy Taylor (St. Louis, MO) def Tom Gage (Louisville, KY) by Kimora
IKF Kickboxing: Jamie O’Hare (St. Louis, MO) def Becky Gullet (High Ridge, MO) by unanimous decision (30-27,30-27,30-27)
USA Boxing: Jeremy Ramsey (Pacific, MO) def John Donzey (St. Louis, MO) by KO.
For more info please call Finney's Kickboxing at (314) 608-3104 or by e-mail at jesse@finneyskickboxing.com or see go to www.shamrockpromotionsllc.com
Engel wins big in Canada
Kevin Engel went to Canada to represent Team USA on January 15, he also represented Team Finney's in a big way! From the time Engel, and Trainer Jesse Finney, landed the cameras where in their faces. Pre-Fight Press Conferences and local TV channels, all wanted to talk to the two from St. Louis, MO. Engel didn't stop with press conferences, he showed the 3000 specators on hand why he is the next great champ.
When the first round started Engel was all over Nick Rondenelli(Team Tompkins), dropping his once in the first.
The second was the same as the first ALL ENGEL! Kevin walked Rondenelli down into the corner and landed 5 devistating straight rights, dropping Rondenelli to the canvas for the better part of 20 seconds.
WAY TO GO KEVIN
Engel and Connors to Fight in Las Vegas
Kevin Engel and Timmy Connors will be fighting in Las Vegas on March 3rd, for the World Combat League. The event will be held at the Orleans Arena.
Engel to Represent USA in Canada
Kevin Engel has landed in Quebec on January 12. He will be fighting at Freedom Fight 2006. This is a USA -vs- Canada. The fight is Saturday Jan 14th, stay tuned for results.
Results From The
MIDWEST FIGHT FEST
September 3rd - St. Louis, Missouri, USA
By Robert Donaker, IKF Missouri, USA: Once again Shamrock Promotions put on another great night of fights. To a packed house, Jesse Finney made an unbelievable night of fights come to life. The match-making was perfect. In the boxing matches Team Finney went up against some of the best in their weight classes, and all of them coming out victorious. There were four NHB matches on the card. Each fight a little different. The first one had Erich Singer up against Kenny Allen. This match was your wrestler versus your Jui Jitsu fighter. The 2nd one had Dustin Phillips and Alex Carter slugging it out, and they did. There wasn't much defense, and the crowd loved the many punches that were landed. In a highly anticipated fight Tracy Taylor took on 3 Time National Wrestling Champion Titus Taylor. This fight was action packed from the start, and showed Tracy's well developed ground and pound skills. The last night of the four NHB fights had new comer, Chris Barrow, up against the veteran Mike Green. The only kickboxing match was between Josh Fischer and Brad James, both these fighters were coming off a great showing at the IKF North American Championships. Here are all the nights results:
ISCF MMA: Chris Barrows (Lenexa, KS) def Mike Green (St. Louis, MO) in the first round by Arm Bar.
IKF Kickboxing Josh Fischer (St. Louis, MO) def Brad James (Little Rock, AR) 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
ISCF MMA: Tracy Taylor (St. Louis, MO) def Titus Taylor (East St. Louis, IL) in the second round by guillotine choke.
ISCF MMA: Dustin Phillips (Kansas City, KS) def Alex Carter (Chicago, IL) by split decision.
Kickboxing Exhibition: Ron White (St. Louis, MO) vs Mike Kirk (Dallas, TX).
ISCF MMA: Erich Singer (Kansas City, KS) def Kenny Allen (Chicago, IL) in the second round by rear naked choke.
Boxing: Jamie O’Hare (St. Louis, MO) def Channel Ivory (East St. Louis, IL) by referee stoppage.
Boxing: Timmy Connors (St. Louis, MO) def Brandon Hoskins (Hannibal, MO) by score card 3-0.
Boxing: Kevin Engel (St. Louis, MO) def Adam Johnson (Hannibal, MO) by first round KO.
Boxing: Michelle Hurchla (St. Louis, MO) def Dyesha Robertson (St. Louis, MO) by referee stoppage.
For more info please call Finney's Kickboxing at (314) 608-3104 or by e-mail at jesse@finneyskickboxing.com or see go to www.shamrockpromotionsllc.com
As seen on KSDK News Channel 5
By Frank Cusumano KSDK Sports
Michelle Hurchla is a 26-year old working in biomedical research, and towards her Ph.D. at Washington U.
Jamie O'Hare is a 22-year old project coordinator for public health and working on her Master's at Saint Louis U.
How do they spend their afternoons?
"We both beat the crap out of each other on a regular basis," Hurchla says.
O'Hare is the international kick boxing champion. She trains six days a week for three hours. She has never lost a fight, and got into the profession because she had a stalker while she was living in Springfield.
"I felt completely helpless and vulnerable."
But there is nothing helpless about this 5'10, 150-pounder now. In addition to ability, she has the killer instinct. "It is just as much of an adrenalin rush for the girls as it is the guys to get in there and know that you've landed a solid punch."
Hurchla is the North American lightweight kick boxing champion. She, too, is undefeated, and a competition junkie.
"I like feeling stronger than my competition. I like dominating them, I like running them around the ring, putting them in the corner and hitting them hard."
"Outside of the ring and hitting each other, they're very feminine."
But every once in a while, their sport filters over to their job. Hurchla says. "It's a big joke that I've given my department seminars with black eyes."
Team Finney and the 2005 IKF North American Championships
Team Finney emerges with 3 National Champions
Michelle Hurchla won the 132 lbs. Womens Full Contact Title
Jamie O'Hare won the 150 lbs. Womens Full Contact Title
Tim Connors won the 153 lbs. Mens Full Contact Title
Josh Fischer, Matt Taff, Robin Connelley, and Mike Green also competed in this tournament. All of them lost to the Winners of the tournament. All of them fought great fights. Matt Taff Fought three fights in this tournament before losing in the finals. A close fight that we just couldn't get the decision on.
Tim Connors fought 3 fights in this tournament, his second fight was one of the most exciting fights in the entire tournament. After being knocked down 2 times in the first round, Tim fought his way back to a draw. This allowing them to fight a fourth round. Tim sucked it up, came out and won a unanimous fourth round decision.
Come see all of these fighters as they take the ring on September 3rd at the next Midwest Fight Fest See Below for information.
Shamrock Promotions & Finneys Championship Kickboxing Present...
Midwest Fight Fest!! See Flyer and article below.
Location: South Broadway Athletic Club
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, September 3rd, 2005
This show will Feature 12 fights** comprised of Kickboxing, Boxing, and Mixed Martial Arts (Extreme Fighting).
The Main Event on this Card is "Mean" Mike Green vs. Jon Long. A grudge-match/re-match that is set to be one of the best MMA fights in a long time.
Also appearing on the card are Kevin Engel, Jamie O'Hare, Michelle Hurchla, Tim Connors....and many other St. Louis favorites.
There are tickets available. Not many though, so hurry up and get yours. You don't want to miss this! For Ticket information please contact Kevin or Ed at 314.961.1177. You better get yours now. THESE WON'T LAST
**Card Subject to Change
Tim Connors Wins Again!! Still Undefeated!!
Wednesday July 13th, 2005 at Al Hroboski's downtown, Tim "Irish Pride" Connors won his first Open Division Boxing Match by Defeating Jamaar Hampton of "The Warriors" by TKO with 34 seconds left in the third round. The Open Division in Boxing is reserved for the skilled fighters who have proven themselves in competition. Usually designated by winning a tournament. Tim Connors won the 2005 St. Louis Golden Glove Novice Division at 152 lbs. Please come out to Al Hroboski's and help cheer Tim on to yet another victory in his thus far undefeated career.