Martial arts expert mistakenly identified as Salamanca suspect

LYONS WINS!

On Monday, Jan 30th, KnockoutFactory Mixed Martial Arts Fighter and former Salamanca resident Dave Lyons, 21,  saw victory in his first outing in the new sport of Mixed Martial Arts. A 13 man single elimination amateur Mixed Martial Arts tournament was held in the fitness center at University of Pittsburg at Bradford. Dave fought his way thru 3 opponents to earn the Title of  Pitt-Brad M.M.A. Champion. After submitting his first rival thru a rear naked choke, Dave went on to knock his second opponent out with a hard left, and submitted the third via Armbar. KnockoutFactory President & Coach Mike Tome states he plans to take Mr. Lyons along with Luke Wilder and several other fighters, to compete at upcoming M.M.A. events around the country, including The Arnold Schwarzenegger Fitness Expo and Gracie Fighting Championships March 3-5. Mixed Martial Arts competitiors try to win a bout by 'submitting' one another  by making them 'tap out' (give up) due to strikes, joint locks or limb manipulation. Competitors can also knock out their opponents or win by points with a judges decision. >One of the fastest growing sports today and currently showcased on The Ultimate Fighting Championships, M.M.A. is a combination of several Olympic sports, including Judo, Karate, Boxing, Wrestling, Tae Kwon Do, and others.

Fall Festival 2005 at Salamanca Kicked off with great success as all of the Knockout Factory Fighters won their bouts. The event featured 8 fights total with fighters coming from Jamestown to Niagara Falls. Bret Abrams and Thomas Stevens took home the MVP and best fight award, both winning their bouts in split decisions. You can see a clip from the fights here, or check out the DVD below!

NEWS BULLETINS: 

The Factory welcomes new coach, Mike Gallo to the club! (october '05)

FIGHTS! MAY 14th 2005 in Salamanca/Jimersontown! Our Show was a huge success. Brett, Carl, Allie and Kissy all brought home 1st Place Trophies. 

Abrams wins, dedicates fight to late Grandfather. Click here

Knockout factory Spars with Eastside Boxing of Jamestown click here for pics

Knockout Factory Boxing draws crowd of 1000+ to Falling Leaves Festival.

KnockoutFactory Welcomes Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Rob Ross ! Click for pix 

Boxers make bed race challenge for fall festival click here for story 

The Seneca Nation Boxing Club's top coaches' work with area youths has earned them recognition on the national and international levels -- and a busy fall season. CLICK FOR STORY

Minner, Wilder champs at grappling tourney click here for story
''Seneca Slugfest' boxing event a Roaring Success! Click here for For more

Check out or new FAMOUS Celebrity KnockOutFactory Members section!  Click Here

Mixed Martial Arts classes at Knockout Factory! Mixed Martial Arts seminars taught by Denny Keech Jr.  He is the Owner & Head Instructor for Green Wave Martial Arts,...Click here for more info 

 In memoriam, Floyd Bucktooth

Knockout Factory welcomes Extreme Fighter Billy Mitchell to our roster! Click here for info

Columbus Day Rumble on the Rez is an Overwhelming success! Click Here for Story

Heavyweight Champ "Baby"Joe Mesi" Visits KnockoutFactory Click here for story & Pics

The Native American National Boxing Team visits to KNOCKOUT FACTORY! Click here for News Story   or   click here for another news story in 'Indian Country Today'- 

The Seneca Nation Boxing club left a lasting impression on many people at the recent Native American Boxing Championship, held in Peshawbestown, Michigan June 5-7. The event drew Native boxers from across the country, and was officiated by the top Judges and Referees in the USA. The Seneca Nation Coaches were commended on the sportsmanlike conduct of the boxers and praised for representing their club in a professional manner. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND PIX:

• Niagara Falls Fight Photos  04/12/03 

• STONEHORSE visits Knockout Factory

• Fight pictures from Olcott Beach

The Seneca Nation Boxing club left a lasting impression on many people at the recent Native American Boxing Championship, held in Peshawbestown, Michigan June 5-7. The event drew Native boxers from across the country, and was officiated by the top Judges and Referees in the USA. The Seneca Nation Coaches were commended on the sportsmanlike conduct of the boxers and praised for representing their club in a professional manner.

 and 2 Runner Ups:

 Coach Michael Tome passed his USA BOXING Level II Coaches Examination, qualifying him to coach at the National Level Competitions and National Tournaments.

Knockout Factory Fitness trainer, Travis Schapp also passed his Level I test, making him a Certified USA BOXING Coach, able to coach at local bouts. Tom Colter, World Class professional and amateur boxing coach, conducted both examinations.

Impressed with his skills, Assistant Coach Michael Tome was also selected by head officials to be on the USA BOXING Grievance Committee throughout the tournament.

In May, Knockoutfactory Gym held a "Meet The Boxer Day Picnic" to raise money for this trip and it was a huge success. The Open Training session drew a large turnout, packing the house to watch several boxing clubs from around the WNY region train and test their skills. The picnic featured a "All You Can Eat Dinner", featuring a tasty selection of Bear, Venison, Walleye, Chicken, pork, and many sides. A total of $1880.00 was raised.

Along with the many people who attended the Fundraiser, the Seneca Nation Boxing Club wishes to thank the following businesses for their kind contributions that helped make this trip possible:

 

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SALAMANCA, N.Y. - Boxing enthusiasts from the Salamanca area were given a special treat on Saturday when heavyweight boxer, "Baby Joe" Mesi and the Native American Boxing team made guest appearances at a gathering at the Knockout Factory.
The Knockout Factory hosted a "Meet the Boxer Day and open house," bringing the boxing entities to the club for fans and up and coming boxers to meet.
Anxious fans gathered around Mesi as soon as he walked through the door. He was stopped several times, to pose for photos and sign autographs. Eventually he was led to a table where the crowd lined up to get an autographed photo or to have him sign a boxing glove or hat.
"We've got friends all over the world and here in Salamanca," said his father and manager, Jack Mesi. "We like to go wherever there are kids and boxing combined.
"We want to show our support and we'd like someday for the boxers from this gym come to our gym and exchange experience, knowledge and boxing," added Jack Mesi, who said their gym is the Northwest Community Center in Northwest Buffalo.
Mesi earned his 27th win, 97 seconds into the match against DaVarryl Williamson last Sept. 27 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo. He has also had 25KOs of those 27 matches and has no losses.
Just as much enthusiasm and excitement encountered the Native American National Boxing team as they entered the gym.
The coaches of the National Native American team were introduced to Knockout Factory coaches Bill Abrams Jr. and Mike Tome during a tournament held in Michigan earlier this year. They later met Jimmy Wilder who is also a coach at the Knockout Factory.
The Native American team coaches soon realized they were striving for the same results said Mo Smith, executive director of the Native American Sports Council, who is also a member of USA Boxing and who has been on the United States Olympic Committee since 1994.
"We met them at the tournament and started talking with them," said Smith. "We like their attitude- what they stand for. As soon as I walked in here I was encouraged he said pointing to all of the posters that adorn the walls. This is the grass-roots level.
"We want to create an awareness, develop athletes and coaches, we want to support and promote these kinds of clubs this is where it starts," he added. "We have to travel and we think it's a good idea to work together, we thought, why not bring the team here to train?"
The team is made up of 11 total olympic hopefuls and is scheduled to compete against 15 other countries in the "Tammer Tournament," an Invitational International boxing event held in Tampere, Finland.
Eight members of the National Native American team will be training at the Knockout Factory until October 13 where they will then go to Finland, meet three other boxers of their team and compete. The team's ages range from 18 to 23. They are traveling with three coaches, one team leader, and a team liaison.
"My involvement with this team is multifaceted," said Smith. "the boxing goal is, that in 2008, to take the national Native American Boxing group to compete as a bonifide team at the Olympic trials."
The majority of the team is made up of members of Navaho Nations, with one member who is Pawnee, and two who are of Canadian tribes. Smith explained that the team members became members because they won their weight divisions.
"It is based on certain criteria that they earn the right to travel and represent this team," he said adding that anyone who gets to that level both mentally and physically from across the country might be qualified.
Stonehorse Goeman, before introducing the team had some encouraging words for the crowd.
"We come from all parts of the Indian world," he said. "This started as a dream many years ago and with sacrifice and dedication, it has become a reality. From zero to everywhere."
"Imagine the courage it takes to get up in front of everyone- to put yourself on the line. These kids are going to Europe to represent the Native American community in the European Championships," he added to thunderous applause. "We thank Mike and Jimmy for bringing us here."
One coach, Dave Badoni, from New Mexico said the boxing aspect falls under the umbrella of all sports including canoeing, and track and field, to name a couple, through the Native American Sports Council.
"This is a pre-season kind of traveling and training," said Badoni who has fought in more than 100 amateur and 22 professional fights and was ranked 16th in the world at one time. "Having qualified to box, we travel to whatever is happening."
Badoni said after his fighting days were over, he started a gym similar to the Knockout Factory, adding, "At this level, this is where they get their start."
"Now these are experienced boxers," he said of the Olympic hopefuls.
After the team members were introduced, sparring of members of the Knockout Factory began.
Throughout the afternoon, fans were entertained by a local band, "Old Bridge" who played traditional Native American songs.
The Native American Boxing team has also been followed for about nine months by a film crew who is doing a documentary for PBS to air sometime in 2004. They were due to arrive on Sunday to continue their documentary that will include and represent the resurgence of Native American boxing.
Bill Abrams Jr., head coach at the Knockout Factory said the event was a great success and he said they are excited to have the national team on hand to help the local team fighters prepare for their next fight on Oct. 12 in Irving.
"The support is great, we are glad they are here. The support from everyone is great," said Abrams. "We also want to thank our local sponsors and Parkview Supermarket for their help and contributions."
"The national team will be practicing in the mornings and again starting at 4 p.m. this coming week," added Abrams. "Anyone is invited to come and see, they really do some physical training."

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Columbus Day Rumble On The Rez"

Gil Lay Arena, October 12^th

The event was kicked off by a 10 bell salute in memory of deceased boxing dignitaries - Howard Redeye and Ray Casal Sr  

 Results of bouts:

• 119 lbs- Brett Redeye (SNBC) -DEF-  Brandon Bradley (NW Buffalo Boxing) Decision

Mr Redeye avenged a previous loss to Bradley by handing him his first loss. Brett had too much stamina and threw punches from every angle to gain the nod from all the judges.

• 135lbs- Anthony Ferlitto (Casals Boxing) -DEFEATED-Sean Stahlman(SNBC) Decision

Anthony Ferlitto also captured the Fighter of the Night award

• 155lbs-Deb Krups (Casals Boxing)- DEF- April Kuhn(SNBC) Decision

Although out classed by a boxer with 11 fights, April held her ground and traded leather each round in her debut. Miss Krups scored enough blows to emerge the victor.

• SuperHW -Lamont Johnson (NW Buffalo Boxing) DEF-Raleigh Harrison (SNBC) Doctor Stopped Contest

• SuperHW- Bernard Holms (NW Buffalo Boxing) DEF-Guy Maybee (SNBC) Decision

By far one of the most exciting fights of the night, these two giants exchanged a barrage of heavy blows. the Crowd was on its feet for most of the bout, and the arean was filled with thunderous applause  after the closing bell sounded.

• 160lbs- Craig Boccatelli (Niagara Falls Boxing Ontario) DEF-Justin Reiller (SNBC) Split Decision  

In a a very close battle, these two boxers gave their all and wowed the crowd with boxing skill and powerful punches.

• 119lbs- Gabriel Szell (Deangelos' Boxing) -DEF- Stephen Zea (Atlas Boxing) Decision

• 165lbs- Estaban Cordova (SNBC) -DEF- Frank Lankonde (Atlas Boxing) Decision

Lankonde's powerful punching took alot of stamina from Cordova, but, as a future professional boxer, Mr Cordova showed the spectators what they will see upon his step up to the world of pro boxing. His experience allowed him take the judges decision in a very exciting fight that earned both fighters a "Fight Of The Night" trophy

• 152lbs- Nick Casal (Casals Boxing)-DEF- Johnathan Buchner (Atlas Boxing)Decision

Fresh off of winning the Sweden Cup for Team USA last weekend, Mr Casal ruled the ring with his footwork and fast hands.  

Professional Announcer Bill Simpson announced the Official Particulars.

Trophies were handed out by members of the National Native American Boxing team, and several of the Golden Gloves fighters in attendance - Jo Jo Redeye, Melvin Huff, Nate Jimerson, Jim Wilder, Markie Jimerson, Bill Abrams Sr, and Sully Huff

 "Although our fighters are still fresh in the world of Amateur boxing, they have alot of heart and it shows in the ring. Their faces will surely be remembered in future competitions. We are definitely a force to by dealt with in amateur Boxing"  Said Former SNBC Head Coach

 "Our fighters work hard every single day waiting for their chance to test themselves in the ring. Tonight was their night to shine. All their effort and commitment showed and I want to say I am proud of each and every one of them" Quoted SNBC President and Assistant Coach Mike Tome

 "It was a good turnout for our first event. The crowd was very excited and loud during the fights. The fighters put on a good show and pleased everyone in attendance. Our next event will surely be even bigger and better"  Added SNBC Assistant Coach Jim Wilder

 During a surprise presentation, SNBC President / Knockout Factory Founder Mike Tome was given an Award from the Coaches and Team for his support and financial contributions to the Seneca Nation Boxing Club.

 The Seneca Nation Boxing Club extends a big Thank You to all our Sponsors, Eagle Parker & Recreation / Arena Staff for all their help, SNI Ambulance Staff for being on Stand by, SNI Doctor Ramiah Sathananthan, Ron Kuhn, Luke Wilder, Wah Ground, Rick Jemison, Nate Jimerson & Markie Jimerson, & Bill Simpson.

Special Thanks to Sponsors Chad Dickey & Tina Abrams from Seneca Gaming & Entertainment 

 

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On Friday, January 23, 2004, the Knockout Factory Gym was honored to host the first of many Mixed Martial Arts seminars taught by Denny Keech Jr.  He is the Owner & Head Instructor for Green Wave Martial Arts, located in Shinglehouse, P.A.  Mr. Keech began studying Martial Arts while in the Marines and since then, has developed an extensive Martial Arts background. He is currently a 4^TH Dan in Earth Dragon Ju-Jitsu, a 4^TH Dan in Shorin Ju-Jitsu, and a 1^ST Dan in Judo.  He is also the Technical Director for the Earth Dragon Mixed Martial Arts Association, the Groundwork Technical Director for the Bushi Karate-Jitsu Association, and the U. S. Representative for the Shorin Ju-Jitsu Association.

 Several Seneca Nation Boxing club members took part in the class and were excited to learn self-defense moves and expand their horizons with knowledge of an ancient art. Mr. Keech also teaches Grappling, Self-defense and Ultimate Fighting Styles. These methods incorporate various Submission techniques to disarm, control and subdue a much larger opponent without causing serious injury to either victim or attacker. Knockout Factory gym founder Mike Tome added, "Denny knows what he is doing. He is very patient with the students, and has the experience to help anyone who wants to learn how to defend themselves in any scenario. Whether it's a woman in a physical confrontation, a fighter in a No Holds Barred fighting competition, or a police officer in a law enforcement situation, these moves make the difference."

 The Knockout Factory Gym will begin hosting Mr. Keech's class every Friday evening at 6:30pm.  The classes will last approximately 11/2- 2 hours. He will assist those wishing to learn Self-defense, Grappling and Ultimate Fighting techniques. The sessions are open to anyone aged 12 and up. While boxing lessons are still free of charge, the charge for Mixed Martial Arts classes is only $5.00 per session. Interested may contact Mr. Keech at  (814) 697-7759, Knockout Factory Gym at (716) 945 -3560 or just show up at the gym on Friday evenings.