SELECTED PREVIOUS EVENTS 2005

Results - August 23rd, 2005



'2005 IKF NORTH AMERICAN CLASSIC' - (Orlando, Florida, USA) August 19th, 20th, 21st 2005


Members of Team Miles had been discussing going to the IKF North American Classic in early 2005. The original scheduled amount of athletes thinned as the event came closer and closer. A final head count of athletes (6 males and 3 females) decided to attend the event with Coach Mike Miles. The team consistsed of Scott Clark, Jesse Miles, Robin Finley, Phil Leier, Nathan Smandych, Brad Wall, Misty Sutherland, Shelley Evans, and Sylvie Charbonneau. A total of 239 fighters was in attendance at the event from across North America, and as such, it will go down on record as the largest Amateur Kickboxing tournament in North America. Following are the results of the event involving Team Miles.

Team Miles - Female Athletes
Flyweight - 112 lbs. & Below 50.00 kg & Below:
MUAY THAI RULES
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION: Sylvie Charbonneau, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Team Miles defeated SECOND: Tammy Anderson, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Ray Sarkine, by split decision 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.
"It was a close fight, and the judges gave it to Sylvie" said Mike Miles.

Lightweight 121.1 lbs. - 132 lbs. 55.04 kg - 60 kg:
MUAY THAI RULES
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION: Misty Sutherland, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Team Miles defeated SECOND: Emily Pyle, Marquette, Michigan, USA, Kak Koonala, by TKO at 1:38 of round 1.
"Misty moved forward and did not give Emily a chance to breathe. Good fight and good win for Misty", said Mike Miles.

Bantamweight 112.1 - 121 lbs. - 50.91 kg - 55kg:
INTERNATIONAL RULES
Shelley EVans was scheduled to fight Jenna Castillo, however Mike Miles pulled her out of the event Saturday morning as she had been sick and up all night with the two children (1 year and 2 years of age).
Shelley was very disappointed but neither of us had any sleep the night before (coming to Orlando, and no sleep the first night we arrived. I was dragging myself around so I know Shelley was tired and also sick so there was no point risking injury when she was so far behind the eight ball", said Mike Miles.

Team Miles - Male Athletes

Light Welterweight 137.1 lbs. to 142 lbs. 62.31 kg - 64.54 kg:
MUAY THAI RULES
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION: Nathan Smandych, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Team Miles, defeated SECOND: James Shin, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Ray Sarkine, by unanimous decision 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.
Saturday - Prelims
Nathan Smandych defeated Mark Trillas, Weston, Florida, USA, John Wai, by unanimous decision 29-27, 29-27 & 30-26.
Nate looked awesome in this event. He listened well and fought smart winning his second North American Title of the year!", said Mike Miles.

Welterweight 142.1 lbs. to 147 lbs. 64.59 kg - 66.81 kg
MUAY THAI RULES
Saturday - Prelims
James Bleau defeated Nathan Smith, Modesto, California, USA, Gene & Cat Fields, by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
Phil Leier defeated Scott Mukaddam, Plantation, Florida, USA, Paul Danos, by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
In bracket round 1 James Bleau defeated Liajdub Vang, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, Richard Yebunohu by unanimous decision 30-26 on all 3 judges cards.
In bracket round 1 Phil Leier defeated Lucas LaVoy, Marquette, Michigan, USA, Kak Koonala, by TKO at 1:35 of round 2.
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION: James Bleau, Marquette, Michigan, USA, Kak Koonala, defeated SECOND: Phil Leier, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Team Miles, by unanimous decision 29-28 on all 3 judges cards.
"Phil did great at this event but he fell into James battle plan. If Phil would have did what I asked and stayed away from the clinch, I believe he would have won the bout!", said Mike Miles.

Light Middleweight - 153.1 lbs to 159 lbs. 69.6 kg - 72.3 kg:
MUAY THAI RULES
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION: Brad Wall, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, Team Miles, defeated SECOND: Sean Salemme, Wagram, North Carolina, USA, Amy Griswold & Wes Caudilli, by TKO at 49 seconds of round 2.
"Brad had a little ring rust but once he found his legs (so to speak), his experience brought him the win", said Mike Miles.

Super Middleweight - 165.1 lbs to 172 lbs. - 75.1 kg - 78.2 kg:
MUAY THAI RULES
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION: Jesse Miles, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Team Miles, defeated SECOND: Alfredo Marfort, Coral Springs, Florida, USA, Roger Krahl, between break of rounds 1 & 2.
Saturday - Prelims
Jesse Miles defeated Rob Graff, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, Defense Institute, by TKO at 1:20 of round 3.
Alfredo Marfort defeated Mark Korzenlowski, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, Chuck Daly, by split decision 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.
"Jesse was hot! He fought very smart and very slick. Congratulations Jess!", said Mike Miles.

Light Heavyweight - 172.1 lbs to 180 lbs. - 78.3 kg - 81.4 kg:
MUAY THAI RULES
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION: Scott Clark, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Team Miles, defeated SECOND: Brandon Banda, Temelola Park, California, USA,John Mushaney, by KO at 1:31 of round 1.
"Scott provided a lot of pressure. He was disappointed the bout did not go longer. Congrats on your win!, said Mike Miles.
Saturday - Prelims
In bracket round 2 Brandon Banda defeated Danny Abbadi, Winter Park, Florida, USA, Jeff Mullen, by KO at 1:33 of round 1.

Super Heavyweight 215.1 lbs. and above - 97.8 kg And Up:
MUAY THAI RULES
Saturday - Prelims
In bracket round 1 Robin Finley, defeated Eric Rivera, Plantation, Florida, USA,John Wai, by TKO at 1:25 of round 3.
In bracket round 1 Muhannad Barazi, defeated Jamie Rees, Baxter's Corner, New Brunswick, Canada, Rob Doley, by TKO at 1:44 of round 1.
In bracket round 2 Eloyhim Brent Sims, defeated Muhannad Barazi, Aliso Viejo, California, USA, Raul Long, by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
In bracket round 2 Julius Grant defeated Robin Finley, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Team Miles, by majority decision 29-27, 30-26 & 28-28.
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION: Eloyhim Brent Sims, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Nick Blomgren, won his title by forfeit when his opponent Julius Grant had to leave early (Around 1:00 PM) for his plane flight back home. The IKF had asked Sims if he wanted to fight Robin Finley instead. After discussing it with his manager (Kevin, Nick his trainer did not make the trip) they declined the bout and accepted the forfeit win. SECOND: Julius Grant, Phoenix, Arizona, USA,Rick Roufus.

"All in all, a good event and a good time wa s had by all! Congrats to Team Miles and we will come back home with more medals in 2006!", said Mike Miles.