Saturday, February 3, 2001 RUMBLE IN THE RAVE The Rave - Milwaukee, WI

This report was supplied by Duek Roufus

JOHNSON RELENTLESS IN DECISIVE TKO WIN OVER FORD

Milwaukee, WI, USA--He has fought around the world. He has faced the most formidable opponents available to him. He has never evaded an opportunity to rise to the next level, to seek greater challenges. He has won the amateur world title. He has fought in the K-1 USA. He has amassed a promising 13-1 record and is undefeated in his hometown. In Milwaukee, America's colosseum of kickboxing, onlookers deem him as "Gladiator." Jason "Gladiator" Johnson continued his reign of triumph before a sold-out crowd with a stunning win over Kansas City's Jeff "Big Diesel" Ford. Both Johnson and Ford have been touted as top American prospects, but tonight Johnson proved to be superior in a dramatic fashion.

The first round was punctuated by Johnson landing an impressive head kick, which dropped the ever-formidable Ford. Ford beat the standing eight count and continued to fight back, but Johnson's knee attacks and kicks prevented Ford from establishing a consistent offense. Ford was valiant throughout the bout, but Johnson remained relentless, methodical. The bout was rightfully ended in the third round by referee Al Wichgers; Johnson was landing numerous kicks, punches, and knees on a seemingly unresponsive Ford.

Below are the results from the action-packed undercard. Thanks to the sponsors and great fans for making this yet another spectacular "kaboom-kabap" evening of kickboxing! Don't miss Rumble in the Rave II, set for Saturday, March 24, 2001! Be sure to check this website or www.milwkick.com for more information.
*Rumble in the Rave - Undercard Results*
Light Middleweight
Joe Nichols (Milwaukee's Duke Roufus Gym) defeated Alessio Ziel (Appleton, WI)
TKO, Rd 3

Middleweight
Tony "Daz" Randazzo (Milwaukee's Duke Roufus Gym) defeated Kevin Lalicon (Quantico, VA's U.S. Marine Corps Kickboxing Team)
TKO, Rd 2

Middleweight
Chris Carter (Quantico, VA's U.S. Marine Corps Kickboxing Team) defeated Steve Richards (Marquette, MI)
Unanimous Decision

Super Heavyweight
Steve Kirtley (Quantico, VA's U.S. Marine Corps Kickboxing Team) defeated Christian "The Bear" Osell (Milwaukee's Duke Roufus Gym) TKO, Rd 1

Light Middleweight
Ryan "Silk" Berg (Milwaukee's Duke Roufus Gym) defeated Glen Young (Marquette, MI)
Split Decision

Heavyweight
Charles Pemble (Marquette, MI) defeated Bryce Franck (Rockford's AFTA Gym)
Unanimous Decision

Lightweight
Chris Tyre (Quantico, VA's U.S. Marine Corps Kickboxing Team) defeated "Crush 'Em" Casey Garza (Milwaukee's Duke Roufus Gym)
Unanimous Decision
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Reported by "Cuddly" George Buse