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Iron Fist Magazine Issue 1

Editorial by Psycho Serrano

Iron Fist Magazine Issue I

Table of contents:

Inside Interview: VBD

A little piece of History : Bruce Lee

Interview: Dirk Janssen

Fight Org News

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Inside Interview with Thomas Kiely

Topic: Violent By Designs (VBD)

Hi, Thomas Kiely here and I'm sitting down with The owner of VDB clothing, Jimmy Hopkins.

TK: Jimmy, Your the owner of Violent by design, as of right now there are no products available because your working on some new designs. can you tell me what kinds of designs your working on?

JH: Yes, we sold out great the first month of business, however decided to pull a lot of designs off the shelves due to print quality. Your favorites will be coming back shortly with a smoother print, plus we are adding a new line of horror based designs. You will have to sign up for our mailing list to get the latest update on those.

TK: What are your goals for VBD?

JH: My goal with VBD is to offer the best sponsorship deals possible to fighters. I am looking to build long term relationships with fighters, and keep them geared up for their training and fights.

I started a Pro Series of clothing, where dedicated VBD fighters get their own personalized shirt. We currently have guys like Pablo Silva, Noel Severino, Piotr Bukowski, and Mark Mason. I will get around to designing some fight shorts to go with their shirts in the near future.

TK: You also work for Syracuse Fighting Championship, what is your role and what type of things do you do to help the company evolve?

JH: I am mostly involved in the graphics department. I design the posters for upcoming events, and most anything in the graphics department, excluding the company logo.

I am hoping to start a long term merchandise partnership with SFC around June, and I can start to fund "of the night" bonuses for every event held. I have to have a meeting with Sly about this closer to the end of our current partnerships.

TK: Your the former owner of Conflict Fighting Championship, can you tell me what it was like owning your own org and where is it now?

JH: It was great, but also a major pain in the @**. I am happy with the outcome , I was able to provide a select amount of fighters with a great experience, and huge amounts of money. It didn't last long though because I thought it was time consuming, and going back to clothing could save me some personal time. I am probably just as busy doing my current work, along with various side jobs making posters for other organizations, but I feel more relaxed again. Owning an org is a tough job, and respect is due to most org owners out there.

TK: That was Jimmy Hopkins and I'm Thomas Kiely signing off until next time.


By: Thomas Kiely

Editor: Psycho Serrano

IFM




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A little piece of History

Topic: Bruce Lee


A actor, an author, a martial artist, Bruce Lee was a without a doubt a legend. Bruce Lee was born 27 November 1940 and died 20 July 1973. He was a Chinese American martial artist and founder of Jeet Kune Do. Bruce's biggest influence was sifu Yip Man (Ip Man) who taught him the arts of Wing Chun , When Lee turn 18 he moved to the United States where he became a teacher of Jun Fan Gung Fu which was a form of Wing Chun, Jun Fan Gung Fu which later through his teaching, Bruce met Linda Emery, who he married in 1964. Then he opened his own martial arts schools in Seattle. He and Linda soon moved to California, where Lee opened two more schools under the name of Jeet Kune Do which is his own style. In 1972 became a movie star. With huge action movies like Chinese Connection, Enter The Dragon, Fist of Fury and many others. Bruce became a big part of the American Mixed Martial Arts History by been one of the few who started mixing different styles of martial arts. In 1967 Lee appeared in Long Beach International Karate Championships which he made demonstrations of the one inch punch. On May 10th 1973 Lee was diagnosis with cerebral edema. On July 20, 1973, just one month before the premiere of Enter the Dragon, Bruce Lee died in Hong Kong at the age of 32. Lee was pronounced dead when he was complaining about a headache and went and laid down an never came back for dinner.


By: Timmy Crain

Editor: Psycho Serrano

IFM



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Dirk Janssen Interview

by Jimmy Hopkins


Interview with K-1 Fighter, Dirk Janssen

Iron Fist Magazine: Hello Dirk, thank you for a moment of your time to do this interview with Iron Fist Magazine.

Dirk Janssen: Not a problem at all.

IFM: You are coming off two straight losses, and a loss by doctor stoppage. How do you feel about the stoppage?

DJ: I've learned not to let it go to the judges. The first fight, I was just getting started. I feel that the fight was stopped prematurely, and it should have went to the finish.A little bit of blood never hurt anybody.

IFM:The cut was pretty bad, and a lot of people agree with the stoppage. The gash was pretty close to your eyelid, and you didn't seem to be able to see out of it.

DJ:I was ready for war, and still had one good eye. I could see enough, and I just wish the fight would have continued.

IFM: It was a good fight regardless! So, what made you decide to join a K-1 organization?

DJ: It is no secret that I love to brawl it out. I can't stand to be held down, and humped by a roided out pedigree wrestler. I come to fight, and I prefer throwing fists, and feet.

IFM: You lost your first fight and already have a second fight coming up in EFFA, how have you prepared for it?

DJ: You will have to find out how I've prepared for it on fight night. It will be a war.

IFM: It is no doubt that you put on a war, your two losses were close, and we have seen a few clips of your amateur fights. We look forward to seeing the next, and appreciate your time!


By: Jimmy Hopkins

IFM

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SFC:20


MF: Good afternoon Ladies and Germs, and welcome to Ultimate Underground MMA, the show that brings you all the news from Syracuse Fighting Championships, everyone's favorite underground MMA organization. I'm "The Rat," Martin Fink, here with my compatriot Jim Brewer to analyze the upcoming SFC card, SFC 20.

JB: That's right, Rat. SFC 20 only has seven fights signed on, but they are some great bouts on paper. The Rat and I are going to pick them apart a little bit and make our predictions.

MF: That's right, kids. You know the drill. First off, we have a great opening fight. At 145 lbs, we have a rematch between Chuck Norris and Tommy Gavin.

JB: This one could be epic. Norris has put together a win streak since his title loss to Gavin, and he's looking to take revenge for the 2:47 beating Gavin dished out in their last meeting.

MF: They say Chuck Norris pisses excellence, but we have seen him folded up on the mat before. Gavin's wrestling is probably good enough to keep him out of danger on the ground, and he's already found Norris's suspect chin. I'm saying Gavin, round two, TKO.

JB: Not me. I think Norris has improved a lot since their last meeting, and a win would put him in the mix for title contention. I'm going with Chuck Norris by decision.

MF: Another fight already in the mix is a couple of big boys; Mathias Simanov and Tim Monsoon. Simanov is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and looks pretty sharp on the mats. Monsoon is a boxer, and is undefeated here in Syracuse.

JB: For all of that, I'm going with Simanov by first round submission. Simanov has tapped out brown belts in the cage; I can't see Monsoon having an answer for his ground game.

MF: I disagree. Simanov has lost a fight by being opened up, and Monsoon has some big ol' face wreckers at the end of his arms. Monsoon, by TKO or cut, round two.

JB: After that, at 185, we have Felipe "Flip" LeBron battling it out with utility striker Jake Reed. Reed is a competent grappler, but LeBron is an international fighter with a lot of TKOs under his belt.

MF: Jake Reed looks good statistically, but LeBron is a beast, and there's no accounting for knockout power. I'm going with "Flip," via TKO in the first round.

JB: I have to agree. Unless Reed can derail him tonight, LeBron is a promising star rising up the 185 pound ranks. I'm going with LeBron, TKO, round two.

MF: This one should be interesting. Edit Johnson, a standout in the local jiu jitsu circuit, makes his MMA debut right here at SFC 20 against Roger Martinez.

JB: Martinez hasn't won yet, because he hasn't got a chance to bang. He was grounded out to a loss in his first outing, but we don't know how well BJJ player Johnson will take a punch to the face.

MF: I'm going to guess that won't be much of a factor. I think Johnson could get the Sub of the Night in his SFC debut. I'm going to say, Edit Johnson, via submission, round two.

JB: I'm not so sure about that. I think Martinez is hungry after his first dismal outing, and he will look to keep it on the feet and put the leather all over Johnson. I'm going with Martinez, TKO, round two.

MF: Next, we have a couple of light heavyweights looking to move up and secure a permanent spot at SFC with a win. Justin Carter, unsuccessful so far in two outings, will take on Agam Levi, a wrester with some rock-hard hands.

JB: Levi looks good in this one. Carter has no outstanding skills, and while he is well-rounded, he's just not got the tools to take out a beast like Levi. I'm saying Agam Levi, by TKO in the first round.

MF: I've never seen carter do anything but get beat up a few times. My money is with you on this one. Levi, TKO, round one.

JB: At 265 we have a couple more young fighters looking to step up and make a name for themselves. Muay Thai ace Mack Jackson will take on submission fighter Gerry Castello as both men attempt to establish themselves in a stacked division.

MF: Jackson is coming off an ugly KO defeat at the hands of title contender Kurt Perrier. That being said, Jackson is a beast with his combos and kicks, and has a very well-rounded grappling game. I'm looking for Jackson to get that first round highlight reel knockout.

JB: Jackson has one victory, against a sub-par opponent. We've never seen him on his back, except when Perrier had him staring up at the lights the last time he came out. I'm going with Costello, by first round submission.

MF: And speaking of Kurt Perrier, he will be taking on 265 pound champion Chris Leben for the heavyweight championship.

JB: He sure will. Leben, the current champ, is 11-12, and has seen every corner of every cage in New York. This guy really knows his way around a fight.

MF: And he's won more than his share. That being said, Perrier is super fast, super strong and super determined. While Leben has the slight grappling advantage, I don't think he will be able to keep Perrier down and grind him out. I'm going with Perrier, for the upset, Third Round KO of the Night.

JB: Leben has been tested in ways that Perrier is only beginning to understand. I feel he has the experience and the grit to stick out a decision victory against the boxer Perrier.

MF: and that's all we have time for today! I'm Martin Fink...

JB: And I'm Jim Brewer. And this was Ultimate Underground MMA, your direct line to everyone's favorite MMA organization, Syracuse Fighting Championships!

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