The Cageside Beat Update and Recaps

The Cageside Beat, mine and Puddin's radio show, the official radio show of ProMMA.info ended 2009 with a bang and is already off to a great start in 2010.

As readers of Previously Viewed probably noted, we were able to have on two great guests a few weeks ago with WEC fighter Anthony Njokuani and UFC fighter Steve Cantwell.

The week after that, we were fortunate enough to feature Bobby Razak.

The week after that, we spoke with WEC Lightweight Champ Jamie Varner. (You can check Varner's website out here or find him on twitter here.)

On the most recent episode, we introduced some new music to the show as well, and we have begun introducing sponsored trivia contests as well. The most recent one (and there's still time to enter!) was sponsored by long-time friend of show, Silver Star.

In other important news, The Cageside Beat is now available for free download on iTunes. You can find all of the archived episodes here.

There are a lot more great things coming in 2010. Make sure to tune in each week as we bring you the best in regional and national MMA coverage.

Enjoy.

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ProMMA.info WEC 46 Coverage

ProMMA.info has had some excellent coverage leading up to tonight's WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson event. Head over to ProMMA.info to check everything out. Here are some direct links to some of the coverage.

- ProMMA.info WEC 46 Staff Picks

- Interview with Mark Hominick.

- Interview with Deividas Taurosevicius.

- Interview with Cody "Ox" Wheeler.

- A post-show recap on WEC Lightweight Champ Jamie Varner's appearance on The Cageside Beat.

- Announcement of AMP Energy as official WEC sponsor.

If all that doesn't satisfy you, go ahead and take a look at the ProMMA.info Staff Picks for UFC Fight Night 20, which will be going down Monday, January 11, free on Spike TV.

Enjoy.

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ProMMA.info BREAKING NEWS: Steve Cantwell NOT Officially Off UFC 108 Card

Speaking exclusively to ProMMA.info, Steve Cantwell's agent at KO Reps confirmed through Cantwell's manager that Cantwell has not been officially removed from the UFC 108 card as previously reported.

Head over to ProMMA.info for the exclusive story.

To hear what Steve Cantwell had to say about his upcoming fight with Vladimir Matyushenko, check out a recent episode of The Cageside Beat.

Enjoy.

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The Cageside Beat Recap: WEC Fighter Anthony Njokuani and UFC Fighter Steve Cantwell

On the most recent episode of The Cageside Beat brought to you by the ProMMA.info Radio Network, Puddin and I welcomed WEC fighter Anthony Njokuani and UFC fighter Steve Cantwell to the show. We discussed a number of topics including Anthony's upcoming fight at WEC 45 against Chris Horodecki and Steve's next fight against Vladimir Matyushenko at the upcoming UFC 108 event.

The episode was sponsored by Silver Star, clothes for breaking the rules and knocking heads.

You can find the full show recap on ProMMA.info. Also, ProMMA.info founder Jack Bratcher did a post-show writeup on Steve Cantwell's comments on one of his past opponents (whom he has fought three times) Brian Stann. You can also find that write-up on ProMMA.info.

Check out the episode on the embedded player in the far right column here at Previously Viewed and feel free to take advantage of the opportunity to download the show for free to listen to on your computer and MP3 player over at The Cageside Beat.

Thanks to Knockout Representation for hooking us up with Njokuani and Cantwell.

Enjoy.

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ProMMA.info UFC 107 Event Coverage

ProMMA.info is offering some great coverage of this weekend's UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez event in Memphis, TN. In addition to the live event coverage that will be provided on ProMMA.info later tonight, some other things are already posted which MMA fans should take note of. First and foremost, the staff picks for the televised portion of the card.

Then, Puddin and myself will bring listeners a special UFC 107 preview episode of The Cageside Beat, today, December 12, 2009, at 5:30 PM ET.

All of this and more, including the weigh in results, the full episode of the UFC 107 Countdown show, and other pre-event coverage can be found on ProMMA.info.

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Bleed Blue Brawl 2 Play-by-Play and Results

Thanksgiving night, I attended the second show of one of Kentucky's newest MMA promotions, Bleed Blue Brawl, in Lexington, Ky.

I kept up with action throughout the night, and have a full play-by-play and results from the event.

To check it out, head over to my post on ProMMA.info.

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ProMMA.info UFC 106 Pick 'Em Contest

ProMMA.info and Silver Star have teamed up again to bring you another great pick 'em contest, this time for UFC 106.

There is still time to enter the contest - entries must be emailed by 8 PM ET, TODAY, Saturday, November 21.

For full instructions on how to enter, head over to ProMMA.info.

There will be FIVE winners in this contest, so the odds are even better than last time.

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The Cageside Beat - November 5 and November 12, 2009

The Cageside Beat is doing pretty well since we returned to the airwaves a few weeks ago. Puddin and I have wrapped up three episodes since joining the ProMMA.info Radio Network.

After featuring pro fighter Chad Hinton in our first episode back, Puddin and I spent the last two episodes talking over some great current news in MMA and doing some previews of upcoming events.

To check out the recap on our last two shows, head on over to ProMMA.info. The link also includes embedded players with our two most recent episodes.

Or feel free to check out the most recent episodes in the embedded player in the right column of this blog.

Or, to download and listen to all of our episodes, head on over to The Cageside Beat.

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ICF 17: Event Play-by-Play and Results

On October 31, 2009, I attended ICF 17 at Turfway Park in Florence, Ky. This was the first ICF show in Kentucky since the opening of the ICF Fight Club a few months ago. The card was capped off with a pro matchup between UFC veteran Dan Christison and Jim Davis, who was making his pro debut.

I kept up with the action throughout the night - for the full play-by-play and results, head over to ProMMA.info.

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Spartan Fight Championship 1 Results

On October 30, 2009, I attended the debut show of Kentucky's newest MMA promotion - Spartan Fighting Championship. It was a great show for any regional promotion, but especially for one making its debut.

I kept up with the results - to check out everything, and for more information on the SFC, head over to my post on ProMMA.info.

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Hardrock MMA 15 Results

Needless to say, I'm a little behind in the blogging as of late. Due to that, I'm posting a few articles tonight to get caught up on things. All of them have been posted at ProMMA.info for a while now, but I'm just now getting the chance to get links up here.

On 10/17/09, I attended the Hardrock MMA 15 show in Campbellsville, Ky. I did not do a live blog of the show, but did keep up with the results. You can find the full results for the event posted on ProMMA.info.

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ICF 16: Resurrection Play-by-Play, Results, and Night Honors

Saturday night, I attended the ICF 16: Resurrection show at the ICF Fight Club. Lot of great fights that night including George Oiler making his long-awaited pro debut against Brandon Howard, and Chad Hinton defending his Lightweight Title against Justin Moore.

For my full play-by-play as well as results and my picks for the Night Honors, head over to PROMMA.INFO.

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Hardrock MMA 14 Play-by-Play

Saturday night, I attended the Hardrock MMA 14 show in Danville, Ky., to cover the event for PROMMA.INFO. It was definitely an exciting show with a lot of quick finishes.

For my play-by-play on the event, head over to PROMMA.INFO.

Enjoy.

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Hardrock MMA 13: The Girls Are Back Live Blog (9/12/09)

I'm here at the Elizabethtown National Guard Armory, waiting for Hardrock MMA 13: The Girls Are Back to get started. Featuring the first professional women's MMA fight in Kentucky, the card also features fourteen other fights.

The action is set to get started at 8:00 PM, I'll be back with the first fight.


Disclosure: All spellings of names come from the fight card I am given, and any times announced come from the official announcements, if any. Additionally, I view the fights from a stationary position, so I report on things as I see them from one angle.

As always, the crowd at the show is has some area pro fighters scattered throughout including Nate Jolly fresh off a win over Frank Santore at last weekend's XFC 9 event. Jolly is serving as tonight's referee. Pro fighters Chad Corvin and Scott Porter are also in the crowd tonight.

Tonight's vendors include Fight Ribbon and Submit MMA.

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Ricky Rye vs. David Ward (135)

Rye fights out of Team Middlesboro. Ward fights out of Team Superior.

Round 1
Ward shoots in and takes Rye down. Rye pulls guard, but Ward is able to pass into half-guard and land shots from the top. Ward works on more body and head shots and transitions to full mount. From mount, Ward catches Rye's right arm in an americana to secure the tap.

David Ward wins via submission (americana) in Round 1.

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Scott Roberts vs. Jason Clack (135)

Roberts fights out of Team Nemesis. Clack fights out of Team No Mercy.

Round 1
Clack immediately goes after Roberts swinging and the two clinch up. Roberts pulls Clack down and pulls guard and Clack works to land shots from the top. Roberts throws his legs up for a triangle, but can't get his foot locked behind his knee and lets it go and Clack lands another hard shot from the top as he stands and Roberts connects with an upkick. Clack briefly stalls and the ref allows Roberts to stand. Clack lands three more hard shots and Roberts answers with one but then Clack connects with a left that takes him down. Clack moves in to land more shots from the top and Roberts taps to the strikes.

Jason Clack wins via submission (strikes) in Round 1.
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Carl Sandlin vs. Wesley Stanley (145)

Sandlin fights out of Team Sandman. Stanton, making his debut, fights out of Team Wreckoning.

Round 1
Stanton connects with a left then rushes Sandlin to land more punches before scoring a big hip toss. Sandlin gets up but Stanton takes him down again and Sandlin almost takes his back but Stanton scrambles to remain in the dominant position. Sandlin lands shots as the two work their way up but Stanton has Sandlin's head tied up in a guillotine. Sandlin moves for the takedown but Stanton sprawls, still controlling Sandlin's head. Sandlin works in some body shots and is able to pulls his head free briefly before Stanton locks it up again. Stanton is really working for the standing guillotine but is pressed against the cage and can't get the leverage. Sandlin lands two foot stomps, then two more and works his head free. Sandlin tries to spin and take Stanton down but Sandlin reverses for another hip toss as the round ends.

The action kind of stalled there for a minute as Stanton was going for the guillotine, but Stanton should have won that round without a problem.

Furby sees it 10-9 Stanton.

Round 2
The two circle briefly then clinch up and Stanton scores another takedown, then works knees to the body from side control, then lands some body shots. Stanton sneaks in some head shots from the top position and then pins one of Sandlin's arms down, looking to land more head shots, but Sandlin taps.

Wesley Stanton wins via submission (strikes) in Round 2.

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James Douglas vs. Steven Jenkins (135)

Douglas fights out of 4 Seasons. No team affiliation is noted for Jenkins.

Round 1
Some range testing with jabs early on. Jenkins comes in with a superman punch but doesn't connect and apparently hurt his ankle when he landed and waves the fight off himself, quitting due to the injury.

James Douglas wins via TKO (injury) in Round 1.

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Jeremy Philpot vs. Doug Ballinger (145)

Philpot fights out of Team MIddlesboro. Ballinger fights out of Team Wreckoning.

Round 1
Philpot goes for a body kick and Ballinger a left hook and shoots in on Philpot but Philpot locks his head up and defends the takedown. Philpot tries to take Ballinger down and the two roll, Philpot landing in side control. Ballinger manages to pull guard and Philpot lands shots from the top, then picks Ballinger up to slam him. Ballinger scrambles but Philpot takes his back and locks in a rear naked choke, securing the tap.

Jeremy Philpot wins via submission (RNC) in Round 1.

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James Benton vs. Josh Smith (145)

Benton represents Hayes Team Extreme. Smith represents Team Middlesboro.

Round 1
Benton misses with an overhand right and Smith moves to take him down but Benton sprawls and starts throwing body shots. Benton stands and Smith tries to pick him up for a takedown but can't and Benton pulls Smith down going for a guillotine. Smith gets his head out and works in a couple head shots. Benton throws his legs up and secures a triangle, ending the fight.

James Benton wins via triangle at :57 of Round 1.

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Michael Smith vs. Jason Langley (170)

Smith fights out of US Ju Jitsu. No Team Affiliation is given for Langley.

Round 1
Smith lands a big leg kick to start and immediately ties up Langley's neck in a guillotine, standing, then lands a knee. Langley tries to get out but Smith sprawls, then stands back up to land two more knees to the body, then a knee to Langley's leg. Langley lands a couple body shots but Smith answers with more knees. Langley lands more body shots and tries to get a leg behind one of Smith's to sweep him but Smith press Langley against the cage, still working for the guillotine, and the ref steps in to stop it even though Langley didn't tap, as it appeared Langley was going to pass out.

Michael Smith wins via submission (guillotine) in Round 1.

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William Sandlin vs. Andrew Terry(155)

Sandlin fights out of Team Sandman. Terry fights out of Team Superior.

Round 1
Terry opens with a leg kick. They separate and Terry shoots in and takes Sandlin down, but Sandlin has one of Terry's arms and his head tied up. Terry transitions to mount and works in some body shots but Sandlin still has his head tied up in a guillotine. Terry works his head free and starts landing head shots from the top. He gets control of one of Sandlin's arms, going fo ra kimura, then an armbar when Sandlin rolls but Sandlin gets free. Terry then works for a triangle from the bottom and Sandlin defends, still getting in some shots from the top. Terry keeps pulling down on Sandlin's head, though, and is able to secure the tap.

Andrew Terry wins via submission (triangle) in Round 1.

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Brian Smith vs. Ben Smith(Hvy)

Brian Smith fights out of US Ju Jitsu. No team affiliation is announced for Ben. Both are making their amateur MMA debuts.

Round 1
Ben opens with a leg kick, then four more, which Ben seems to shrug off. Ben presses Brian up against the cage trying to get in shots. They separate and Ben misses with a head kick but then lands two leg kicks. Ben goes for another leg kick and Brian catches it, landing a right. Brian presses Ben against the cage and starts landing body shots. Brian lands a two punch combo and Ben tries to answer but Brian lands another two punch combo, then another. They exchange more head shots and Ben connects with a right that seems to briefly stun Brian but Brian rushes in and presses Ben against the cage. They separate and Brian lands a big right. Another multiple punch exchange and they clinch up, Brian working in body shots. They separate and circle and Ben lands a right that drops Brian. Ben moves in to land more shots and Brian, having come to, attempts to grab one of Ben's legs but the referee has already moved in to stop it.

Ben Smith wins via KO at 2:08 of Round 1.

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Tyler Davis vs. James Brasfield(205)

Davis fights out of Hayes Team Extreme. No team affiliation is given for Brasfield.

Round 1
Brasfield opens with a short left hook then presses Davis against the cage. Davis gets in a couple shots then takes Brasfield down but Brasfield quickly transitions to full mount, working in head shots from the top. Davis rolls and Brasfield takes his back and sinks in the rear naked choke, letting one arm go briefly to land a couple head shots, then fully lets go and postures up, landing more shots to the side of Davis's head before once against trying for the rear naked choke. Davis rolls and Brasfield pulls guard. Davis lands multiple body shots from the top position and Brasfield tries to work in some head shots from the bottom. Brasfield rolls and Davis now tries for a rear naked choke but the round expires.

A nice rally by Davis but I think it came too late, and Brasfield likely won the round.

Furby sees it 10-9 Brasfield.

Round 2
Davis lands a right to start but Brasfield quickly ties him up against the cage. Brasfield gets his knee up to hit Davis in the head and still has Davis pressed against the cage. Brasfield works for a takedown but Davis defends. They reverse each other against the cage and as Brasfield goes for another sweep, it appears his foot got caught between the fence and his opponent and his ankle was badly twisted. Brasfield goes down and the ref calls off the fight.

Tyler Davis wins via TKO (injury) at 1:23 in Round 2.
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Josh Franklin vs. Andrew Becker(Super Hvy)

Franklin fights out of Team 360. Becker fights out of Team Warhammer.

Round 1
Becker opens with a leg kick and Franklin answers. Franklin sneaks in a two punch combo then a pair of leg kicks. Becker misses with a right hook but then lands one and lands a knee to the body when the two clinch up. After separating, Becker goes for a leg kick but accidentally kicks Franklin in the groin and the action is stopped. After it's restarted, they trade hard right hooks and Franklin lands a pair of leg kicks then misses with a third. Franklin is going back and forth between traditional and southpaw stances, and lands another leg kick, then another. Becker lands a right hook and presses Franklin against the cage. They separate and Becker lands a leg kick but Franklin answers with a right hook. Franklin catches another leg kick from Becker but Becker moves in and presses Franklin against the cage going for a takedown. Franklin defends and they separate and Becker goes for a two punch combo that misses but connects with a right hook that KOs Franklin. Becker moves in for more shots but the ref moves in to stop it.

Andrew Becker wins via KO at 2:08 in Round 1.

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Justin Collett vs. Rob Thompson(185)

Collett fights out of Team Middlesboro. Thompson fights out of Etown Beatdown.

Round 1
Collett goes for a leg kick but Thompson catches it and takes him down, working in body shots from inside Thompson's guard. Thompson moves to side control, then gets control of Collett's wrist, moving it across his face before letting it go to land some hard head shots. Collett rolls and Thompson takes his back, sinking int he rear naked choke for the win.

Rob Thompson wins via submission (RNC) in Round 1.

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Brandon Howard vs. Donny Wallace (PRO)(155)

Howard is making his pro MMA debut. Wallace fights out of BG Beatdown.

Round 1
Wallace connects with a left hook to start then a knee to the face. Howard clinches up and Wallace takes him down, then quickly moves to full mount. He gets control of one of Howard's wrists then lets go to land a shot from the top, followed by two more. He works in an elbow to the head and Howard tries to buck him off but can't. Wallace lands a big forearm to Howard's face, then more shots to the head. Wallce pauses briefly and then postures up to land multiple unanswered shots to Howard's head. After a brief pause, more of the same as he works Howard up against the cage. Wallace lands some body shots and Howard is trying to pull his head down to prevent him from posturing up but Wallace gets free and works in more shots from the top until the ref steps in to stop it.

Donny Wallace wins via TKO (strikes) at 3:19 of Round 1.

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Heather Corder vs. Vanessa Bohleber (PRO)(145)

Corder fights out of Sons of Thunder. Bohleber fights out of Etown Beatdown.

Round 1
Bohleber opens witha body kick followed by a hard right as Corder misses with a right. Corder wraps up Bohleber and lands a knee to the leg while Bohleber looks for body shots, then lands two foot stomps. They struggles against the cage and Corder lands a knee to the body. Bohleber reverses Corder against the cage and lands more foot stomps and a knee to Corder's leg. Corder reverses and works in two foot stomps of her own, then lands a knee to the body. Another reversal from Bohleber is followed by another foot stomp, then a reversal and stomp from Corder and more reversals against the cage. Bohleber sneaks in two head shots and Corder misses with some foot stomps. Bohleber gets in more stomps and the two are separated. Bohleber grazes her with a head kick then a right and Corder takes Bohleber down and Bohleber pulls guard. Corder gets in a shot from the top and Bohleber goes for an arm triangle from the bottom. Croder gets her head out and lands a short forearm. Corder postures up and lands a right, then a left followed by another left. Corder gets in an elbow to the head and Bohleber briefly pushes her off but Corder transitions to side guard before the round ends.

A tough round to score. Bohleber was clearly on the offensive for the first part of the round but Corder seemed to control the latter half. I think Bohleber will likely narrowly edge out that round because she defended well from the bottom and Corder didn't truly capitalize on the position until the very end of the round. However, I wouldn't be surprised to see that round scored either way.

Furby sees it 10-9 Bohleber.

Round 2
Corder mises with a body kick and Bohleber lands a leg kick then three punches before Corder takes her down. Bohleber pulls guard and Corder tries to pin down one of Bohleber's arms. Corder misses with a right from the top position, but then lands a punch to the body. Corder sneaks in a right to the head but is almost swept in the process. Bohleber gets in two shots from the bottom and Corder lands a right. It appears that Corder has a small cut under her left eye. Corder lands two good rights and Bohleber twists her hips but Corder stays on top, now in half-guard. Corder lands a couple shots from the top and transitions to mount to land more shots. Bohleber tries to buck her off but can't, but wraps her arms around Corder's torso trying to stop her from posturing up. Corder lands two more shots and Bohleber rolls her to end up in the top position, landing a couple body shots. Bohleber postures up and starts landing shots from the top but Corder pulls her head back down. Bohleber works in three more punches to the body and head but Corder pulls Bohleber's head down as the round expires.

A much better round for Corder. Although she wasn't constantly working from the top and Bohleber defended very well from the bottom, Corder should see the win in that round.

Furby sees it 10-9 Corder.

Round 3
Bohleber lands two punches to start the round and Corder tries to wrap her up but Bohleber sweeps her, but is reversed on the ground and Corder takes the top position. Corder tries to work her forearm across Bohleber's face and lands a short shot. Corder lands a couple more short shots and the two are stood up as the action slows. Bohleber connects with a body kick but Corder catches it and takes her down. Bohleber pulls guard and Corder works in a couple body shots. Corder lands two head shots from the top, then barely misses with two more and the pair are once again stood up as the action slows. Bohleber connects with two punches before Corder tries to tie her up and Bohleber scores a knee to the body which Corder answers with one of her own. Bohleber has Corder's head tied up and lands a solid knee to the head. Corder lands a foot stomp and spins, taking Bohleber down. Corder lands some body shots followed by a head shot, then another. Bohleber tries to roll Corder but can't and Corder sneaks in another short head shot. Bohleber almost rolls Corder as the round ends but Corder stays dominant.

I think Corder managed to pull out that round. Bohleber clearly had the edge in striking but Corder scored more takedowns and remained int he dominant position on the ground more.

Furby sees it 10-9 Corder.

Heather Corder wins via Split Decision, notching the first professional MMA win for a woman in Kentucky.



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ICF: Payback Live Blog (9/11/09)

I'm here at the ICF Fight Club, waiting for the action to start. Tonight's card features eleven fights, including the first women's MMA fight to be featured at the club.

The action is set to get started at 8:00 PM. I'll be back with the first fight.

As always, a quick shout out to the vendors here tonight - Fight Ribbon Clothing Company and Actual Fighter.

Disclosure: I take the spelling of all names from the fight card I am given, and the times from the official announcements. My perspective is a stationary one outside the cage, so I report the fights as I see them from my point of view.

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Mike Kidd vs. Wesley Barrentine (145)

Kidd, making his amateur MMA debut, fights out of Team Nemesis. Barrentine (2-0) fights out of Team Vision.

Round 1
Barrentine lands a leg kick and Kidd answers with three punches. Barrentine scores a big takedown with a belly to belly suplex and lands in side control. Kidd pulls Barrentine's head down to keep him from posturing up, and Barrentine briefly takes mount then transitions to the other side, going for an arm triangle choke. Kidd lands a couple punches from the bottom, but Barrentine keeps the choke in tight and Kidd taps.

Wesley Barrentine wins via submission (arm triangle choke) at 1:47 of Round 1.

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Joe Maiani vs. David Suter (155)

Maiani fights out of Walker MMA. Suter represents 4 Seasons.

Round 1
Touch of the gloves and we're off. A front kick from Maiani falls short. Maiani lands a leg kick, then another and misses a third. Suter tries for a combo but Maiani grabs Suter's leg and takes him down and takes Suter's back. Maiani lands some body shots from the top and Suter rolls, Maiani transitions to side control. Suter tries to shake him off, but Maiani keeps the side control position. Suter tries to shake him off and Maiani lands a right hook. Suter briefly tries up Maiani's head, but Maiani gets it out and lands more shots from the top. Suter gets to his feet and lands a hard left hook followed by a right. Suter moves for a leg kick, but instead finds Maiani's head as Maiani shoots in and the ref calls time and separates them. Although Suter's kick caught Maiani square in the face, it looked like an unintentional kick - Suter was already throwing the kick as Maiani shot in. The doctor moves to check what looks to be a bad cut above Maiani's face. The doctor calls the fight.

The fight is ruled a no-contest, as the kick has been ruled unintentional, and the doctor stopped the fight.

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Justin Hunt vs. Rob Gonzalez (155)

Hunt trains out of Team Nemesis. Gonzalez fights out of Highlander MMA Tampa.

Round 1
Hunt lands a hard right hook and the two trade hard head shots. Gonzalez scores a takedown and lands in half-guard, working shots to the body. Gonzalez transitions to full mount then takes Hunt's back when Hunt rolls, working for the rear naked choke. Gonzalez gets his legs hooked in between Hunt's, then transitions to a body triangle, but Hunt still defends and gets his head free, but Gonzalez still has the body triangle locked in. Gonzalez looks for another rear naked choke and is able to score the tap this time.

Robert Gonzalez wins via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:01 of Round 1.

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John Gill vs. Derrick Hayes (185)

Gill fights out of Fusion MMA. No team affiliation is announced for Hayes.

Round 1
Hayes goes for a left hook followed by a right and they graze Gill but Gill scores a takedown and immediately takes Hayes's back, going for the rear naked choke. Hayes rolls and stands inside guard and starts landing shots. Gill looks for an ankle lock and takes Hayes back down but Hayes looks for a guillotine. Gill gets his head out and takes the top position, then takes Hayes's back and starts landing multiple head shots, bloodying Hayes's nose. Gill quickly sinks in a rear naked choke, securing the tap.

John Gill wins via submission (RNC) at 1:49 of Round 1.

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Vick Simms vs. Donald Lipscomb (180)

Simms fights out of Fusion MMA. Lipscomb fights out of Highlander MMA Tampa.

Round 1
Lipscomb throw s left to start but it misses. Simms clinches up and lands a knee to the body and Lipscomb tries to sweep but can't. Simms takes Lipscomb down but the two stand and trade more shots. The two work their way around the ring with Lipscomb going for a takedown but Simms defends. Simms presses Lipscomb against the cage, gets one of Lipscomb's legs off the ground and picks him up for a big slam that KOs Lipscomb and has the ref rushing in to stop the fight.

Vick Simms wins via KO at 1:10 of Round 1.

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Jerry James vs. Rick Dennis (210)

James fights out of Invincible MMA. No team affiliation is announced for Dennis.

Round 1
Dennis comes in with a right hook that falls short. They circle and Dennis misses with three more punches. James lands a hard right and the two trade head shots, moving wildly around the cage. Dennis clinches up but can't take James down. James presses Dennis against the cage and lands a knee to the body and the two trade more shots. They separate and James comes in with a body kick that Dennis answers with a right. The two trade right hands and Dennis lands a second hard right. Dennis shoots in for a takedown but James defends. They separate again and trade more head shots. James lands another hard body kick and a left hook. Dennis clinches up and lands a knee to the body as the round ends.

An exciting round, but I think James had slightly more control and should see a win for that round.

Furby sees it 10-9 James.

Round 2
Dennis comes in with a jumping jab that lands and then follows it up with a body kick. Dennis throws out a right that connects. James lands another body kick and Dennis another right. James lands three wild punches and backs off. Both swing and miss with big overhand rights and Dennis pushes James against the cage. Dennis gets a lazy takedown but James has his neck locked up. James lets go and the two stand again. They briefly circle and then James lands a massive left hook that KOs Dennis, spinning him around and sending him to the mat. James goes in for another shot but the ref rushes in and pulls James off.

Jerry James win via KO at 1:56 of Round 1.

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Brett Lowery vs. Zack Sanders (155)

Lowery fights out of Walker MMA. Sanders fights out of 4 Seasons.

Round 1
Lowery opens with a leg kick and then the two trade leg kicks. Lowery moves in with a jab but then lands another leg kick and Sanders shoots in for the takedown. Lowery tries to tie up Sanders's neck and work a knee to the body but the knee falls low and the action is briefly stopped. Sanders is okay and they restart. Sanders lands a leg kick and Lowery answers with a right. They circle and Sanders catches a leg kick and lands a hard shot on Lowery, moving to take him down. Lowery works for a guillotine and lands two knees to the body. Sanders works his way out and Lowery lands another leg kick. Sanders lands a leg kick and Lowery answers with a two-punch combo and then ties Sanders up, pressing him against the cage and landing more knees to the body. Lowery works to take Sanders's back, standing, and Sanders goes down trying to shake Lowery off. Lowery is stuck on the side briefly and Sanders works his way back to his feet. Sanders lands a two punch combo and a leg kick as the two separate and then misses with a superman punch. Lowery clinches up and lands a couple short shots to the body as the round expires.

A tough round to score there - great effort from both guys and both landed some quality shots. However, I think Lowery being the aggressor combined with his striking and submission attempt will win him the round.

Furby sees it 10-9 Lowery.

Round 2

Sanders opens this round with spinning heel kick to the body but Lowery catches it and lands a head shot. Sanders shoots in and takes Lowery down, landing in mount working shots from the top. Lowery rolls and takes top position but Sanders looks for a triangle. Lowery lands shots to the body and the two rolls and roll again and Sanders has the triangle from the top, landing multiple unanswered shots. They roll again and again and Sandesr lands on top. Lowery gets his head out, but is still on bottom with Sanders landing more shots from the top. Lowery pulls guard but Sanders works in more shot shots from the top. Sanders stands in Lowery's guard, but then goes back down and now Lowery, from the bottom, looks for a reverse triangle but Sanders gets his head out. Sanders lands more shots from the top and tries for a d'arce as the round ends.

A much better round for Sanders. Multiple submission attempts and a higher striking percentage.

Furby sees it 10-9 Sanders.

Round 3
Sanders opens with a superman punch and immediately shoots in and picks Lowery up around the waist for a big slam. Sanders lands shots from the top in half-guard and takes mount as Lowery tries to sweep. Sanders lands more shots from the top and Lowery tries to shake him off but can't. Sanders lands more head shots from the top and Lowery tries to sweep him again but Sanders stays in full mount, landing more shots. Lowery tries to pull Sanders down to keep him from posturing up and manages to roll a little bit but Sanders pushes him back down, staying in mount, landing more unanswered shots from the top until the ref steps in to stop the fight.

Zack Sanders wins via TKO (strikes) at 2:27 of Round 3.

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Jaclyn Greenwell vs. Priscilla Brownfield (115)

Greenwell fights out of Fusion MMA. Brownfield fights out of Death is Certain.

Round 1
Brownfield misses with a leg kick and Greenwell lands a two punch combo and the two clinch up against the cage. Brownfield is working for a takedown but Greenwell initially defends, landing head and body shots. Brownfield hip tosses Greenwell, lands in half-guard and scores with shots from the top. Greenwell puls guard and Brownfield stands inside the guard. Greenwell works fo high guard and Brownfield lands shots to the head as Greenwell goes for an armbar. Greenwell gets one of Brownfield's arms trapped between her legs but Brownfield gets it out and lands shots to the head from side control. Greenwell briefly transitions to rubber guard and the two are stood up as the action slows. Greenwell lands a couple jabs and Brownfield pushes her against the cage, going for the takedown, but Greenwell defends.

A solid round from both of the women. I think Brownfield will edge it out on the scorecards due to her dominance from the top position.

Furby sees it 10-9 Brownfield

Round 2
Greenwell throws a jab that falls out of range and the same happens with a leg kick from Brownfield. Greenwell uses the opportunity to start landing headshots and gets Brownfield against the cage, landing more headshots. Brownfield grabs Greenwell around the waist and takes her down and Greenwell pulls guard. Brownfiled transitions to side control, then Greenwell gets Brownfield's leg locked up in half-guard. Brownfield has Greenwell's right arm trapped between their bodies and uses the opening to land some short head shots, followed by more. Brownfield tries to transition to full mount but Greenwell defends from the bottom. The two are stood up agains as the action slows. Greenwell lands four punches and Brownfield quickly moves in and presses her against the cage as the round expires.

Another tough round to score. Greenwell had the initial flurry but Brownfield controlled from the top position on the ground more. It depends on what the judges are placing more value on tonight - striking or groundwork, but I think Brownfield will win the round.

Furby sees it 10-9 Brownfield.

Round 3
Greenwell lands a jab to start and Brownfield answers with two punches, one of which misses. Greenwell lands more shots and Brownfield ties her up again, going for the takedown. Brownfield gets Greenwell down and Greenwell pulls guard. Brownfield lands a head shot from the top and Greenwell pulls her down, preventing her from posturing up. Brownfield is working in some short head and body shots, still in Greenwell's full guard. Brownfield works in more short shots from the top and gets a knee on Greenwell's left arm, pinning it to the mat and landing more shots. Greenwell gets her arm free and works her guard up higher while Brownfield lands more head shots. Greenwell almost sweeps Brownfield but Brownfield keeps the dominant position, landing more shots from the top. Greenwell sinks in an armbar, but it is too late and the round expires.

A dominant round from Brownfield.

Furby sees it 10-9 Brownfield.

Priscilla Brownfield wins via Unanimous Decision (no scores announced).

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Brandon Laino vs. Eric Moell (135)

I couldn't hear Laino's team affiliation. Moell fights out of Invincible MMA.

Round 1
Laino shoots in and Moell briefly stuffs it but Laino gets the takedown and starts landing head shots from the mount position. Moell throws his legs up for a submission and doesn't get it but reverses Laino and ends up in the top position. Laino looks for a guillotine from the top, but Moell gets his head out and pulls guard. He briefly moves for triangle but Laino muscles out of it and ends up in top position with Moell landing short head shots from the bottom. Laino postures up briefly and Moell lands more shots from the bottom. Laino moves back and Moell rolls him to end in the top position, landing multiple unanswered head shots until the ref steps in to call it off as a result of a verbal submission.

Eric Moell wins via submission (verbal tapout due to strikes) at 2:46 of Round 1.

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CO-MAIN EVENT

Jabari Hudgins vs. Brad Hutcheison (210)

Hudgins is making his MMA debut. Hutcheison fights out of Big Bully MMA.

Round 1
Hudgins opens with a two punch combo and lands two more when Hutcheison goes in for a shot. The two trade hard shots to the head and Hutcheison shoots in again and takes Hudgins down with a single leg, but Hudgins has Hutcheison's head tied up in a guillotine. Hutcheison gets his head free, in full mount, and lands shots from the top. Hutcheison gets control of one of Hudgins's wrists and lands more shots from the top. Hudgins gets his arm free and rolls to his stomach but flattens out and Hutcheison lands more head and body shots from Hudgins's back until Hudgins taps to the strikes.

Brent Hutcheison wins via submission (strikes) at 1:32 of Round 1.

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MAIN EVENT

Sammy Rodriguez vs. Taylor Ruscin (185)

Rodriguez fights out of Highlander MMA Tampa. Ruscin represents JG MMA Academy. Both guys are cornered by their trainers, two top-notch BJJ guys. Rodriguez is cornered by Mike Yanez and Ruscin by Jorge Gurgel

Round 1
Rodriguez lands a left hook and Ruscin a leg kick followed by two more. They clinch up and struggle across the cage and go down, Ruscin landing in the top position. Ruscin lands shots from the top and Rodriguez gets in shots from the bottom. Ruscin passes guard and ends up in side control. Rodriguez is still working from the bottom and sneaks a shot in. Ruscin lands two shots from the top and Rodriguez continues to punch from the bottom. Rodriguez gets one of Ruscin's arms tied up in an armbar attempt but Ruscin pulls free and goes back down, taking top position. Ruscin lands ahard shot from the top and Rodriguez a glancing blow from the bottom. Ruscin stands and then goes back down in side control again and Rodriguez spins, trying to get out from under Ruscin. Ruscin lands a short shot from the top and another as the round ends.

Ruscin should win that first round. Rodriguez didn't appear to take much damage but Ruscin was in control for the majority of the round, working from the top position.

Furby sees it 10-9 Ruscin.

Round 2

Rodriguez sneaks in a left but Ruscin answers with a right. Ruscin throws a high kick but it falls short and he is warned for head kicks. Ruscin sweeps Rodriguez with a leg kick and gets on top and Rodriguez gets half-guard. Ruscin lands three good shots from the top, followed by two more. Ruscin is trying to mount but can't get his leg free. Rodriguez sneaks in two head shots from the bottom but Ruscin moves and takes full mount, landing shots from the top. Rodriguez scrambles but Ruscin takes his back, landing more shots from the top. Rodriguez rolls and Ruscin takes mount, and Rodriguez pulls him down. Ruscin lands a couple body shots and Rodriguez tries to shake him off, but can't. Ruscin looks for a rear naked choke but can't finish it before the round ends.

A dominant round for Ruscin.

Furby sees it 10-9 Ruscin.

Round 3
Rodriguez opens with a left hook and then presses Ruscin against the cage landing three more shots to the head. Ruscin reverses and looks for a double-leg takedown but Rodriguez defends, sneaking in head shots. Ruscin gets the takedown and Rodriguez pulls guard. Ruscin lands some body shots from the top and Rodriguez works from the bottom. Ruscin passes into side control and Rodriguez sneaks in a shot from the bottom. Rodriguez looks to sweep Ruscin but Ruscin keeps the top position, working in two head shots. Ruscin lands a body shot and looks for mount but Rodriguez scrambles. Ruscin stands and lands a leg kick. He dives in with a right but it doesn't connect. Ruscin take side control again and Rodriguez looks for a kimura, then a reverse triangle but Ruscin stands again and tries for an arm triangle choke from inside the guard as the round ends.

Ruscin had control the majority of that round. Looks like he's headed for a unanimous decision win.

Furby sees it 10-9 Ruscin.

Taylor Ruscin wins via Unanimous Decision (no scores announced).

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Some good fights tonight. I'll be back in the coming days with my post-event coverage.




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Bleed Blue Brawl 1 Post-Event Interview with Promoter Tommy Cornett (9/9/09)

The other interview I was able to conduct after the recent Bleed Blue Brawl was with promoter Tommy Cornett. Cornett put together an impressive show for his first attempt. With the exciting fights and guests like Junie Browning, and plans to start hosting professional fights as well, Cornett looks to make Bleed Blue Brawl into a serious contender in the growing regional MMA market.

Here is what Cornett had to say after the show:

Brian Furby: Tommy Cornett, Bleed Blue Brawl promoter – you had a great first show tonight – what did you think about the show?

Tommy Cornett: I think it went really well, we didn’t have all the fights we wanted to have, but I think the guys that did fight went out and performed well and put on a good show and the crowd really got into it. I think it was a success.

Brian Furby: I know you’ve been involved in MMA for a while, you’re a wrestling coach, but what made you want to start a promotion?

Tommy Cornett: Well, I got involved with 4 Seasons back in 2004 and was there for 3 or 4 years as a coach and cornerman, and I just wasn’t really happy with the production value of a lot of amateur shows that I got to witness, but then I met Nick Champa and saw the venue (Champ’s Skate Center) and then the idea just popped right in my head. It’s a great venue, good lights and effects, good production for these amateur fighters to get the experience they need to go on with a professional career. I just feel like they didn’t have that here in Kentucky.

Brian Furby: So what are you plans for show number two?

Tommy Cornett: We’re talking about dates, shooting for November. We have plenty of time to prepare for it and we’re looking to have ten amateur fights and a couple pro fights and it’s plenty of time to produce and promote it because we only had four weeks to promote this show. We’ll definitely have it squared away even better next time.

Brian Furby: What was your favorite fight tonight?

Tommy Cornett: I was really happy with David Suter’s performance, and Adam Disney’s knockout win just put that guy to sleep, it was pretty impressive.



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Hardrock MMA to Host First Women's Professional MMA Fight in Kentucky at Hardrock MMA 13: The Girls Are Back (9/8/09)

From a Press Release:

(Elizabethtown, KY) – After putting on an exciting night of fights in front of the largest crowd in Hardrock MMA history at Hardrock MMA 12: Night of Champions, Hardrock MMA will make history again as it hosts the first women’s professional MMA fight in Kentucky at Hardrock MMA 13: The Girls Are Back.

The main event will feature a rematch between Hardrock MMA promoter and professional fighter Vanessa Bohleber-Higdon vs. Heather Corder. The pair’s first match, as amateurs, ended with Vanessa scoring a win via referee stoppage due to ground and pound just 32 seconds into the first round.

Featured on the women’s MMA reality series Fight Life, and training under Josh Johnson out of Etown BJJ and Judo, Bohleber-Higdon pulls double duty as both a promoter and professional fighter. “It’s nice to be in the first women’s professional fight in Kentucky,” said Bohleber-Higdon. “I think it’s great we’re hosting the first women’s professional fight. We’ve had a lot of pro fights on our cards lately and it puts us above the average promotion that puts on amateur fights here and there. I’m not taking Heather lightly. I’m prepared for anything, and even though I won the first one early, I’m not taking her lightly because it could go any way.”

Sponsored by Heart Fight Gear, Heather Corder is looking forward to the rematch. “I think it’s great being part of the first women’s pro fight in Kentucky,” said Corder. “I think if you have the chance, everybody should do it [fight MMA]. Women are just as tough as men. I like Vanessa, but once we get in the cage it’s a different story. I have been hitting the gym everyday, twice a day, and my game has tightened up a lot.”

In addition to the main event, the card will feature two other professional fights and fifteen amateur fights showcasing some of the best talent the area has to offer with fighters from Etown Beatdown, 4 Seasons, Team Warhammer, Team Animal, Team No Mercy, Hayse Team Extreme and several others.

Hardrock MMA 13: The Girls Are Back will happen Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Elizabethtown National Guard Armory. Discounted advanced tickets are on sale through www.HardRockFight.com and Hero’s Sports Cards. VIP tickets are also still available. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the bouts start at 8:00 PM.

Sponsorships are still available for some of the professional fighters competing that night, as well as for the Hardrock MMA promotion. For sponsorship inquiries, questions, or to order VIP tickets, contact Brandon Higdon at 270-307-7312 or visit www.HardRockFight.com.

The Fight Card

Steven Drake vs Ricky Rye
Jason Clack vs Scott Roberts
Nathan Boatman or Wesley Stanley vs Carl Sandlin
James Douglass vs Steven Jenkins
Jeremy Philpot vs Doug Ballinger
Justin Collett vs Brian Tipton or David Willoughby
David Ward vs Jeff Brewster
James Benton vs Josh Smith
Michael Smith vs Jason Langley
Tyler Davis vs Keith Goggins
William Sandlin vs Andrew Terry
Brian Smith vs Ben Smith or Todd Stricklin
Joshua Franklin vs Andrew Becker
Justin Higdon vs "Razor" Rob Thompson
Cody Bruce vs Brandon DeWitt
Donnie Wallace vs Brandon Howard (PRO)
Jerry Burns vs Bo Huitt (PRO)

MAIN EVENT
Heather Corder vs Vanessa Bohleber (PRO)

About Hardrock MMA

Hardrock Promotions LLC puts on shows as one of Kentucky's fasting growing MMA promotions - Hardrock MMA. Showcasing professional and amateurs fighters from around the country, Hardrock MMA works hard to provide MMA fans with the best regional fights available. Run by Promoter and Women's MMA fighter Vanessa Bohleber-Higdon, and Fight Matchmaker Brandon "Hardrock" Higdon, Hardrock MMA has close ties with some of the best fighters and fight teams around the state.




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KYFC #53 Event Results (9/1/09)

On August 15th, FightTicker.com Member Lee Jacobs (aka Leebo Jakes) attended Kentucky Fighting Challenge # 53 at 4 Seasons Gym in Lexington, KY. Lee offered to cover the event for me as I was scheduled to be at another show.

Here are the results from the event:

Thomas Estes vs Justin Willis - Estes wins via submission (RNC) at 2:48 in Round 1.

Randall Johnson vs Cody Kissinger - Kissinger wins via submission (armbar) at 2:05 in Round 1.

JR Devers vs Vincent Hawkins - Devers wins via submission (RNC) at :36 in Round 1.

Jason Klenk vs Andrew Everett - Klenk wins via submission (armbar) at 2:24 in Round 1.

Hank Mayfield vs Bradley Day - Day wins via verbal submission at 1:25 in Round 2.

Aaron Lanter vs Barry Baden - Lanter wins via Unanimous Decision.

Brad Thompson vs Grady Self - Self wins via submission (RNC) at 1:54 in Round 1.

Ortez Thompkins vs Muricio Lopez - Thompkins wins via Unanimous Decision.

Keith Goggins vs William Conti - Goggins wins via verbal submission at :26 in Round 1.

Chris Johnson vs Adam Freeman - Johnson wins via submission (RNC) at 1:01 in Round 1.

Robert Traylor vs David Young - Traylor wins via submission (RNC) in Round 1.

205 Title- Patrick Garrett vs Richie “Macho” Mays - Mays wins via submission (RNC) at :45 in Round 2.

185 Title – JP Felty vs Chris Holmes - Felty wins via TKO (strikes) in Round 1.



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ICF: Balance of Power Event Results and Night Honors (August 31, 2009)

This past Saturday Mike Menninger and I attended the ICF: Balance of Power event in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. The ICF's second event in Indiana, this 14-fight card saw only one fight go out of the first round and featured a number of extremely quick KOs and some exciting finishes, in addition to a huge crowd.

Here are the event results and my picks for Night Honors:

Keith Wilson vs. Doug Stergil - Wilson wins via submission (arm triangle choke) at :35 of Round 1.

Ronnie Hughes vs. Joe Maiani - Maiani wins via submission (RNC) at 1:09 in Round 1.

Nick Burress vs. George Whitehead - Burress wins via KO at 2:13 of Round 1.

Eric Adams vs. Bret Lowery - Lowery wins via submission (RNC) at :39 of Round 1.

James Lowe vs. Chris Schwab - Schwab wins via KO at :12 of Round 1.

Matt Nedds vs. Wes Barrentine - Barrentine wins via KO at :12 of Round 1.

James Zerous vs. Brian Kinamore - Brian Kinamore wins via TKO (strikes) at :16 of Round 1.

Chris Perkins vs. Jeremy Myers - Perkins wins via submission (RNC) at :56 of Round 1.

Mike Combs vs. Jerry Huber - Combs wins via TKO (strikes) at 2:25 of Round 1.

Tyler Witte vs. Brandon Sober - Sober wins via TKO (knee) at 2:47 of Round 1.

Chris Meyers vs. John Knox - Knox wins via KO at :29 of Round 1.

AJ Post vs. J.P. - Post wins via submission (choke) at :34 of Round 1.

Justin Burris vs. Dahei Haile - Haile wins via Split Decision (29-28 Haile, 29-28 Haile, 29-28 Burris).

Larry Shelton vs. Eric Deters - Larry Shelton wins via submission (strikes) at 1:55 of Round 1.

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KO of the Night (TIE) - Chris Schwab over James Lowe and Wes Barrentine over Matt Nedds.
Both Schwab and Barrentine won their fights with 12 second KOs. Both guys clearly landed hard shots, and trying to pick which one was better than the other was tough, so I am awarding it to both. Great performances by both guys.

Submission of the Night - Joe Maiani vs. Ronnie Hughes
Maiani overcame an RNC attempt by Hughes before finishing the fight with an RNC of his own. Maiani showed good poise under pressure and remained calm to secure the submission win at 1:09 of the first round.

Fight of the Night - Justin Burris vs. Dahei Haile
One might think that this fight won fight of the night simply because it was the only one to make it out of the first round, but that is not the case. Although both guys slowed down a little bit in the third round, they had some solid exchanges in the first and second, with Haile ultimately winning a split decision victory.

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I also had a chance to catch up with ICF promoter Steve Stanton after the event to talk to him about this record-breaking crowd for an ICF event and his thoughts on the event as a whole. That interview will be posted soon.


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Bleed Blue Brawl 1 Live Blog (August 23, 2009)

I'm here at Champs Skate Center in Lexington, KY, getting ready for Bleed Blue Brawl 1 to start. The newest MMA promotion to enter the Kentucky market, Bleed Blue is drawing on some great local fighters for tonight's show. Although two fights were cancelled at the last minute when two fighters failed to show, there are still six fights on tonight's card and one under-18 grappling match.

UFC fighter and Kentucky native Junie Browning is the special guest referee.

I'll be back when the action starts.

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Robert Traylor vs. Matt Franklin

Traylor fights out of Team Unleashed. Franklin fights out of Reaction MMA.

Round 1
Traylor opens the action with a two punch combo. Franklin answers with a head shots and they clinch up. Traylor scores a takedown and tries to take Franklin's back but Franklin rolls and Traylor pulls guard. Traylor briefly throws his legs up for a triangle, but Franklin stands and lands two hard shots from the top. Traylor moves for an ankle lock but Franklin grabs the cage for leverage. Franklin gets out and they stand. Traylor lands a body kick and they clinch up. Franklin throws a knee to the body and then hip tosses Traylor for the takedown, landing in top position. Traylor scrambles, trying to take Franklin's back from the bottom and Franklin looks for a modified arm triangle choke but can't finish. Traylor manages to land a few shots from the bottom as the round ends.

A tough round to score. I think Traylor's initial flurry was good, but Franklin seemed to control the majority of the round and was more aggressive.

Furby sees it 10-9 Franklin.

Round 2
Traylor opens with a right hook and Franklin misses with one of his own. Traylor attempts to take Franklin's back standing, looking for a suplex. Traylor manages to pull Franklin down but Franklin transitions to top position and Traylor pulls guard after an initial attempt at an armlock fails. Franklin steps over one of Traylor's legs and Traylor throws a knee to the body from the bottom. Franklin briefly looks for an armlock of his own, but then the two are stood up as the action slows. Franklin misses with a big right hook and Traylor clinches up but Franklin lands a knee to the body. Franklin pulls Traylor back to the ground, but Franklin lands in the top position again and lands some hard shots from the top. Franklin lands some more hard shots and Traylor taps to the strikes.

Matt Franklin wins via submission (strikes) in Round 2.

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Bobby Cummins vs. Joe Kidd

Cummins fights out of Reaction MMA. Kidd fights out of Team Unleashed.

Round 1
Kidd fakes a leg kick and then comes in with a right hook but misses. He clinches up and Cummins tries to sweep but is unable and Kidd lands some knees to teh body and head. They separate and Cummins misses with a body kick. Cummins lands a Superman punch and Kidd takes him down. Cummins moves for a triangle and Kidd tries to land shots from the top. Cummins continues to work for the triangle, pulling Kidd's head down, but Kidd keeps landing shots from the top. Kidd gets free of the submission attempt and Cummins pulls guard. Kidd is warned for throwing an elbow (which aren't allowed in KY amateur MMA). Cummins briefly tries for another triangle and Kidd tries to land more shots from the top. Cummins reverses the position and stands with Kidd following and Cummins manages to score a suplex as the round expires.

A good effort by Cummins at the close of the round, but I don't think it would be enough to win the round due to Kidd's control for the majority of the round and the hard shots landed.

Furby sees it 10-9 Kidd.

Round 2
Cummins lands a lazy jab to start and Kidd answers with a leg kick. Cummins tries a superman punch but it falls short and the two trade jabs. They exchange two punch combos and jabs by both fall short but Kidd lands a right hook then a leg kick. Kidd slips and Cummins pounces landing a couple punches but then Kidd regains his balance and lands a leg kick. Cummins steps in with a left hook but then backs off and a right by Kidd falls short. Cummins misses with a big overhand right and Kidd lands a right hook. They clinch up and Kidd lands a knee to the body and a right hook as they searate, followed by a left hook. Cummins sneaks in a couple short body shots and Kidd lands an accidental groin kick but Cummins waves it off and they both miss with head shots as the round expires.

A better round Cummins this time - he was the aggressor more and landed more quality shots.

Furby sees it 10-9 Cummins.

Round 3
Kidd opens with a leg kick, then another. Cummins steps in and pushes Kidd against the cage and both guys miss with haymakers as they separate. A left hook by Cummins falls short, as does a second and Kidd lands a leg kick followed by a short right hook, then another leg kick. Cummins steps in with a body kick and right, and then Kidd swings and Cummins falls, but it appears that there was an unintentional poke to the eye, and Cummins's eyelid is bleeding, and the doctor comes in to stop the fight.

Because it was an unintentional injury in the third round, they will go to the Judges' scorecards. I would've scored that round 10-9 Kidd at the time it ended.

Bobby Cummins wins via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, and one judge scored it 30-27 for Kidd).

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David Suter vs. Nolan Bailey

Suter fights out of 4 Seasons MMA. Bailey fights on Bushido Fight Team.

Round 1
Bailey opens with a jab and Suter answers with a three punch combo. Bailey clinches up and Suter scores a takedown, landing in the top position. Suter works in some body and head shots and transitions to side control and then takes Bailey's back as Bailey rolls. Suter gets one of his legs between Bailey's, who is crouching, and then Suter transitions to side control, but then stands and lets Bailey up. Bailey comes in and Suter goes down for a double leg takedown, but Bailey locks him up in a guillotine and Suter doesn't finish the takedown. Suter gets his head out and they go down with Suter in side control. He lands a knee to the body and a head shot and then stands and waits for Bailey to get up but Bailey stays down and the fight is stopped.

David Suter wins via TKO (strikes) in Round 1.

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Walker Keaton vs. Josh Collins - Under-18 Grappling

Walker Keaton scores first submission with an armbar. (They decided to continue grappling for the rest of the five minutes, but there are no more submissions.)
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Grady Self vs. Carl Thornsberry

Self fights out of Team Blackout. Thornsberry fights out of 4 Seasons MMA.

Round 1
Thornsberry opens with a left hook and they trade punches in the center of the mat. Thornsberry works for a takedown but Self defends. They separate and Self sneaks in two punches to the head. They trade head shots at the edge of the cage and then clinch up. Self scores a takedown but Thornsberry looks for a guillotine. Self gets his head out and postures up and lands some shots from the top. Thornsberry kicks him off and the two roll and Thornsberry takes the mount position but Self kicks him off and then pushes forward, grabbing Thornsberry's head for a guillotine and rolls and cranks, forcing the tap.

Grady Self wins via submission (guillotine) in Round 1.

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Adam Disney vs. Brian Tipton

Disney fights out of Reaction MMA. No team affiliation is announced for Tipton.

Round 1
Tipton opens with an initial flurry and then quickly pulls Disney down, landing some shots from the mount position. Disney lands a hard shot from the bottom, but Tipton controls one of Disney's wrists and lands more head shots from the mount. Disney lands a hammer fist from the bottom and then is able to roll Tipton back and take the top position. Tipton is preventing Disney from posturing up, but Disney is still sneaking in some head shots. Disney transitions to full mount and lands some hard body shots but then Tipton sweeps him to take top position. Disney manages to land a head shot from the bottom, but Tip is controlling one of his wrists and uses that to get full mount and work in some ground and pound. Disney tries to shake Tipton off but is unable to before the round ends.

Furby sees it 10-9 Tipton.

Round 2
Tipton opens with a right hook but Disney scoops him up and pushes him into the cage. Tipton gets an underhook and uses it to land a knee to the head and right hook. Disney swings and missess but Tipton lands a combo. Disney lands multiple leg kicks but Tipton scores another takedown and Disney pulls guard. The ref stands them up as the action slows. Tipton lands two more head shots and Disney answers with a leg kick and two body kicks, and two more leg kicks. Disney shoots in and Tipton grazes him with a knee to the head and both swing for the fences as the round ends, neither hitting their marks.

Furby sees it 10-9 Tipton.

Round 3
Both guys are clearly tired starting this final round. Tipton makes first contact with a right hook but Disney scores with an uppercut followed by a straight right that lays Tipton out, immediately KO'ing him..

Adam Disney wins via KO in Round 3.

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Matt Green vs. Christopher Johnson

Green fights out of Reaction MMA. Johnson fights out of Team Unleashed.

Round 1
Green steps in with an overhand right that misses, but he scoops Johnson up for a slam and immediately starts raining down shots to the head from side control. Green then transitions to full mount and starts landing more shots until ref Junie Brown steps in to stop them.

Matt Green wins via TKO (strikes) in Round 1.

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All in all, a good first show for Bleed Blue. It's not hard to see the crowd wanted more. Plans for their second show are for a pro/am event, and with the success of this first one, I'm interested to see what they can do in their sophomore show.


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