On Saturday, March 8, the Mi-Ki-Do team participated
in the second Kicks for Cancer tournament and displayed a multitude of
skills in the various fights that evening.
Nicole Hess
15-year-old Nicole showed why she's the best young kickboxer in the country
by defeating 24-year-old Jill Izzo of William Varner's academy in Virginia
Beach. She won a unanimous decision, marking her fourth victory of the
year. In this battle Nicole also put on the best display of technique
that night.
Charles Crenshaw
Freestyle Mi-Ki-Do fighter Charles Crenshaw defeated Gracie Jiu-Jitsu's
Mike Overstreet in a fast-paced no holds barred match, which ended with
Overstreet's corner throwing in the towel.
SAM YOUSEFI
Sam easily dominated his opponent in the second no holds barred fight
of the evening and ended the match with a choke tapout.
Todd HUGHES
Mi-Ki-Do amateur kickboxer Todd Hughes fought professional kickboxer Ryan
"The Lion" Madigan. In the third round Hughes caught Madigan
with a textbook round kick that cut the eye of Madigan.
Extras
Other Mi-Ki-Do members on the fight card were Tony Fuller and Joe Coffie.
Brent Hess, Umear Haq, and Jennifer Cutler were scheduled to fight, but
their opponents failed to show up.
Special thanks go out to Mr. and Mrs. Hess of Hess Fitness, Inc. |