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GAMMA: LVC NOW March 18, 2014

HRP: Hello, Hello and welcome to the first ever broadcast of GAMMA: LVC NOW. I am “Honey” Roy Palmer and will be your host. I will be here with special guests to get to the bottom of the LVC: #62 Welterweight title fight between Point Fighter and Ray “The Raven” Lewis. I am lucky to be in such great company for tonight’s fight breakdown. Rogelio Cottonfloss and Furious Styles have agreed to take time out of their busy schedules to go over this fight together. Hello gentlemen…

RC: Hello Roy.

FS: Hello MMA world.

HRP: Let’s get right into this soon to be battle. First the challenger, Lewis… Cottonfloss, he has an impressive record at 11-1 but was he the right fighter to take on Point Fighter?

RC: While the casual observer may see that “The Raven” has only had two LVC fights before this title fight, those in the know are aware of the road he took to get this opportunity. “The Raven” secured a unanimous decision win in his first fight with Ruthless Bane’s League. That was their initial event and he stuck with the org through the reinvention as Sin City Fighter’s Underground.

HRP: When he left Sin City FU, he did so as the Welterweight Champ. In fact, I talked to Lewis this week and he explained that the move to LVC was a step up to fight better competition. He came over on a high and has yet to be stopped.

FS: This could be the fight that stops this run.

HRP: Well, if you think so why don’t you ask him yourself? Live from Las Vegas and LOD: Top Team Gym, it is Ray “The Raven” Lewis. Hello Ray, how is training going?

Ray Lewis: Ray has been training hard to keep this streak of first round KO’s going.

RC: How certain are you that you are going to win this fight?

Ray Lewis: You know Ray is a murderer.. it wont be different here. I am pretty confident if Point Fighter tries to stand and exchange he’s going to take a nap. Ray has hands of steel; Ray hopes his opponent has a good dentist.

RC: Ray, you usually are quick to admit that you were cut open in your only loss; however, do you actually feel cheated and really deserve to be undefeated?

Ray Lewis: You have no idea how pissed Ray is that the only loss came late in a fight Ray was winning, lost by doctor stoppage due to cut. The guy has since ran to 155, and if Ray can’t fight Duke Rance, Ray will just destroy anything in front of Ray with the anger from this flawed record. I hope they keep an ambulance near by. Point Fighter is going to need one .. Maybe a helicopter...

HRP: I think you are ready. Thanks for talking to us and good luck come LVC #62.

RC: Whatever his personal feelings are about his TKO (cut) loss to Duke Rance, he avenged that loss when they met up again with his quickest knockout to date. A hungry Lewis on a streak of four consecutive first round TKO wins will enter the cage on 3/22.

HRP: It is now time to talk about the champ. Furious, what can you tell us about how ready Point Fighter is?

FS: His manager is Romano Schoots and Point trains at the Mano's Elite BJJ Gym in Amsterdam where he has developed a very solid ground game.

HRP: I would say holding a Black Belt is solid.

FS: Fighter had a rough beginning to his MMA career with a loss by Unanimous Decision, but credit the young man for sticking with it despite the loss and how quickly he turned his career around. Two of his career wins have been by submission while the others were decisions, so if Fighter wants to defeat Ray Lewis, not the football player folks, though he does look an awful lot like him...then he's going to have to finish the fight in my opinion.

HRP: Has Point Fighter faced an opponent like “The Raven” before?

FS: Katurian “The Pillowman” Tupolski, though he doesn't stand as tall as Lewis does. Lewis' height will enable his punches to potentially land more accurately and that will be a problem for Point the longer the fight stays standing. Point fought the intelligent fight and took it to the ground as quickly as possible, looking for the submission victory.

RC: What about the John Jackson fight?

FS: Against John Jackson, a taller fighter with better boxing ability, Point got off to a slow start and I believe Jackson took the first round by keeping it standing and landing punches effectively. However, Point won the fight by taking the fight to the ground and keeping it there for the decision victory, which leads us to this fight.

HRP: Before we get to this fight, has Lewis fought a fighter like Point Fighter before?

RC: Lewis probably hasn't faced anyone as well balanced in all facets of the game as Point Fighter. Nonetheless, perhaps the closet matchup to what Lewis will face in Fighter was in Lewis' last decision victory. Even though his opponent in that fight, Gabriel Bergasmarchi, took him down in each of the three rounds of the fight, Lewis met the challenge by being aggressive. Lewis knocking down and rocking Bergasmarchi seconds into the fight certainly left an impression on the judges and on Bergasmarchi.

HRP: So, if this fight gets to the ground Lewis has a history of getting off his back and winning. Wait a minute… We tried to reach out to Point Fighter but he was busy with his final preparations for the fight. I am getting word though that the Champ’s manager, Romano Schoots, is on the phone and is willing to talk about this upcoming fight. Romano, do you have anything to say to “The Raven?”

Romano Schoots: Yeah, that my fighter is not afraid to stand with him. Lewis be knocking out other guys but that wont happen with my fighter.

HRP: From what I hear that might not be the best choice, are you not going to try to get this on the ground?

Romano Schoots: I am not sure if Point Fighter can take him down so that is not in the game plan because it will just cost energy if the takedown gets stuffed. My fighter is currently focusing on his stand up 100% so Lewis can count on a brawl.

HRP: You definitely have the confidence of managing a champion and you have executed many successful game plans coming into this fight. We wish you the best.

Romano Schoots: All in all I wish Lewis good luck.

HRP: We have heard from both camps, now let’s break down this fight… Cottonfloss, how does the challenger win this fight?

RC: Lewis' strengths are his boxing ability and penchant for rocking his opponents early in the fight. This obviously leads to a good deal of knockout victories, but even when it doesn't he is able to get into the heads of his opponents.
Lewis' weakness is likely being cut. While it only happened once and he may have matured enough to handle it if it happens again, his being cut in the loss to Duke Rance seemed to affect his confidence in that fight.
Lewis is going to want to come out aggressive and get a knockdown early. He will then gauge from that knockdown whether to go for the knockout or to go for a decision victory. With that being said, Lewis is likely going to strive to keep the fight standing and go for a finish.

HRP: Furious, the champ is not going to go away easy. If he is going to stay champion, how is he going to do it?

FS: I'm certain his management team has told him he doesn't want the fight left in the judge’s hands. Finish the fight and there's no room for controversy. For this fight, Point may opt to use his Muay Thai to establish his striking defense should Lewis decide to throw some kicks. Fighter has shown that he heavily favors punching, but in this fight against Lewis, that may prove to be quite a problem as Lewis has shown tremendous boxing ability.
Point's strengths as I see them: Championship experience, granite chin, powerful takedowns, good ground control, excellent submissions and damaging ground-and-pound. His weaknesses as I see them: Cuts pretty easily, struggles in the clinch, could struggle against defending kicks, susceptible to punches by superior boxers, and lacking a bit of overall speed

HRP: Great and if you were in his corner what advise does he get from you?

FS: If I were Point's management team, my game plan would be simple: Take the fight to the ground and test Lewis' ability to protect himself from Point's excellent BJJ ability. Not only does this keep Point from taking the risk of eating punches and possibly getting in trouble, but also he can use his slight weight advantage, as well as Lewis' slight height advantage, to try and end this fight by submission.

HRP: The end of the fight is upon us, who is getting their hand raised?

RC: With what Point Fighter did in his two fights against John Jackson, I honestly would not be surprised if he wins by decision. However, my prediction is a second round TKO win for Ray Lewis. Whatever the case, I know we have an exciting fight as both fighters are hungry for the belt.

HRP: That is one for Ray. Furious, do you feel the same way?

FS: Prediction… this is always an adventure for me. So, here it goes: Furious Styles' Prediction: Point Fighter by Split Decision.

HRP: This sounds like a split decision. There is only one way to find out what is going to happen and that is to catch the action of LVC #62 on March 22nd. From everyone here at GAMMA: LVC NOW, we thank you for listening and we will see you next time.

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LVC #60 Hong/Belt & 155 Title

Vajas Tomas (13-3) vs. Lucas Roy (13-9)
Tomas opened up the fight with a head kick that had Roy smiling afterwards. Sometimes that is just a ploy by a fighter and it really does do damage but in this case it was Roy letting Tomas know that is was going to take a lot more to finish him. Roy proceeds to spend the first minute of the fight trying to work his way in to get a takedown. He worked some strikes and started to close the distance and Tomas was waiting. Tomas unleashed a head kick that sent Roy down to the canvas. Tomas decided not to rush in because of Roy’s superior ground game. Roy gets up and rushed Tomas to work a takedown. Tomas fought off the takedowns and started to punish Roy some more up against the cage. The ref does not stop the fight and Roy escapes. Tomas had to be thinking what is it going to take to finish off Roy. We might never know. Roy shoots in and finally finishes off the takedown. Tomas knows the sub clock is ticking and he is trying to get up. Roy creates some space, grabs the arm and swings the leg over Tomas’ head… pop goes the shoulder.
Winner: Roy (14-9) by submission (kimura)

Light Heavyweight Championship
Kris Hong (6-2) Champ vs. Red Belt (15-11)
Both fighters came into this fight with a very specific game plan. Belt was going to get this fight on the ground and Hong was going to make him pay. For Belt, it was just the cost of doing business and for about the first three minutes of the fight the cost was high. Hong was sprawling and brawling like a young Liddell. 12 takedowns later, Belt finally gets Hong to the ground. I think the journey took too much out of Belt and he could not capitalize once the fighters were on the ground. The ref quickly stood up the fighters due to lack of activity. Hong then takes full advantage of a slower Belt at the end of the round. Hong unleashes a devastating “kick heard round the world” that knocks out Belt cold.
Winner: Hong (7-2) by KO (head kick)

Lightweight Championship
Steven Stark (8-1) Champ vs. Napoleon Dynamite (15-8)
Stark quickly get a takedown and decides to control and advance his position throughout the round. Stark did try some GNP along with a few sub attempts but the main strategy was to keep Dynamite on the canvas. Stark did enough to keep the ref away so the fight stayed where he wanted it to take place. The first round closed with a dub attempt from the bottom by Dynamite but that was not nearly enough to win the round.
There was a different feel for the start of the second round. Dynamite kept his range, delivered shots that scored with the judges in quality and quantity. There were a few moments where it looked like the champ was stunned by a few kicks. About two minutes into the round, Stark was able to counter a strike with a nice takedown. This time Stark was more active and attempted more GNP. Most of which did not land but there was enough to score points with the judges. The champ right now is fighting a smart fight and looking to outlast the challenger.
Every round Dynamite keeps the fight standing a little longer. This round it took three minutes before Stark shoots in for the takedown. In that time, Dynamite was landing a multitude of shots to the legs and body of Stark trying to slow down the ground game of the champ. Dynamite showed his fatigue late in the round and Stark was able to advance his position to the mount. The rounds finished with Stark landing blows to the head which was enough to steal the round but not enough to stop the fight.
Dynamite lasted for almost four minutes before the inevitable takedown happens in the 4th round. Keep in mind that Stark landed 5 out of the 7 takedown attempts in this fight. Stark really waited for his opportunity before shooting in at Dynamite. The standing war went back and forth for most of the round but I think Dynamite again would have won the round if the takedown did not happen.
I am sure Dynamite’s corner let him know that he had to lay it all on the line in this last round if he wanted to walk away with the belt tonight. For two and a half minutes Dynamite did just that. He was landing shots and moving nicely; however, it only took one mistake and boom, Stark exploited a sloppy hook and countered with the final takedown of the night. Stark controlled and advanced once on the ground again. He landed more GNP and attempted a few more subs. Staying busy and winning points from the judges.
Winner: Stark (9-1) by unanimous decision 50:46 x3

Rafael Flores (4-0) vs. Jimmy Hyatt (9-3)
There are fights that are evenly matched and then there are fights where the game plans just didn’t give the judges anything to separate the fighters. I think this was the latter and if there is a rematch I would not expect the same result. As for the result of this fight, well let’s say if you give 3 judges a chance to score a close fight there is a high likelihood that they will all score it differently and that is what happened here tonight.
The fight itself was action packed all three rounds. It was a back and forth fight with the fighters scoring with jabs, hooks, kicks, crosses. The fight was 99% at kickboxing range and they just went toe-to-toe. At points of the fight you felt like moment was swinging one way or another but both fighters just didn’t let it happened. There was always an answer.
After three rounds we go to the judges’ scorecards; 30:27, 29:29, 28:29… the fight is a draw. Great fight with a Teddy KGB outcome… I feel so unsatisfied.

Bob Dutko (7-2) vs. Tyson Rios (5-1)
There were some nice kicks that scored in the beginning of this fight before Dutko scored a takedown around the one minute mark. Dutko then was able to work a pass into side control and score with vicious GNP. It was constant pressure that did not allow Rios a chance to sweep and utilize his BJJ. Elbows, elbows and more elbows scoring for Dutko. There is only so much a man can take before one lands in the right or wrong spot and the fight is over. Rios hung in there until the 4:33 mark and the ref just had to stop the beating.
Winner: Dutko (8-2) by TKO (strikes)

Link Pettis (2-1) vs. Rich Junior (2-1)
Pettis came into the fight deciding to get a better BJJ guy on the ground and trying to advance positions. Junior was surprised but not disappointed. Pettis scored a quick knockdown but the fight quickly stalled and the ref stood up the fighters. Pettis then gets another quick takedown only to expose his neck and in comes the guillotine. Choke out or tap out and Pettis decided to tap.
Winner: Junior (3-1) by submission (guillotine)

Miquel Falcao (0-0) vs. Johnny Cage (0-0)
Once Cage got his big mitts on Falcao there was no letting go of the clinch. Not only was Cage holding on but also he was landing accurate shots in the clinch. Cage was 19 for 19 with shots in the clinch. Falcao tried to take the fight to the ground but the larger Cage decided where this fight was and wasn’t going. After all the clinch strikes it was Cage who broke the clinch and then fired a big overhand right to drop Falcao. This was a very dominating performance by a guy who means business.
Winner: Cage (1-0) by TKO (strikes)

Jeff Loid (3-4) vs. Sergio Bujol (0-0)
Bujol started his MMA career scoring on 100% of his striking and 100% on takedown defense. That is a good trend to set if you are looking for a long career in this sport. Bujols landed all punches but there was a good mix of body and head shots with a combo sprinkled in nicely. It was said combo that dropped Loid the first time and then a series of body blows that finished off the fight. Great debut fight by anyone’s standards.

LVC # 61

Don Julio (6-5) vs. John Jackson (10-8-1)
I went to a MMA fight and a boxing match broke out. 100% of the fight was spent standing up and there were no kicks throw by either fighter. This was a fight to showcase their boxing technique. By the end of the fight it was Julio who really showed how it is done.
The first round Jackson took the fight to Julio a little more and landed 6 good strikes and 1 combo. That was the good news, the bad new was for the last 2 rounds Jackson landed a total of 9 more strikes and 3 combos. Production slowed for Jackson and Julio’s got better as the fight got going. Julio was able to land 28 total punches with 10 more coming via combos. That was enough to get the judge’s attention. All in all the fight was lacking something, maybe it was the mixed part of MMA.
Winner: Julio (7-5) by unanimous decision

Eli Massey (6-5) vs. Sith One (10-9)
One had a one-track mind in this fight. He shot and shot until the takedown was accomplished. Massey did a very good job of sprawling for most of the first minute and landing a few good shots. It was not enough to slow down One though. The takedown happened and it was right into side control. This lead to a quick kimura attempt that was defended nicely. The second time One went for a kimura the story was different. Once One stepped over and gave it a good crank… Massey tapped quickly.
Winner: One (11-9) by Submission (kimura)

David Ortiz (4-4) vs. George Sullivan (4-3)
This fight was action packed right from the get go. Ortiz won the opening salvo by landing a head kick, a mean looking leg kick and a flying knee. The knee cut Sullivan and got the fans on it feet. Sullivan decided to change it up and go for the clinch. Ortiz wins the clinch exchange, breaks the clinch and then lands a head kick. This was a great first minute of madness. Sullivan has realized that distance is a bad thing in this fight and keeps trying to close it and get into the clinch. Ortiz was having none of it though. Ortiz then started to tee off on the cut with head kicks. At the three minute mark the cut gets opened up worse with another head kick. At the four-minute mark an additional head kick opened up the cut more and you could see how it was hurting the visibility of Sullivan. The last minute Sullivan is able to dodge and duck his way until the bell rings. Give credit to the cut man to keep the fight going and we are into the second round.
Ortiz is still the more active and accurate fighter in this round. The kicks and punches are zeroed in on the cut and the blood on the canvas was starting to look like a scene from Scarface. When Sullivan did close the distance and into the clinch, it was Ortiz that was winning those battles too. Not a good day for Sullivan. This was a night that could not end fast enough. The ref could not wait for the round to end and had the doctor come over to look at the cut. After puking in his mouth a little bit, the doctor decided to stop the fight.
Winner: Ortiz (5-4) by TKO (cut)

Pope Fish (3-2) vs. Ernie Bezoink (2-3)
Bezoink starts off trying to take Fish’s head off while Fish was pounding Bezoink in the legs. This continued as the round got deeper and Bezoink was starting to look tired already. By the 2 minute mark Fish had taken control of the round and landing leg kick after leg kick. This strategy is now going to set up the finish. The first knock down came from a low kick, then a left right combo. The knock came from a low kick, high kick combo. Fish really used the kicks to set up the rest of his striking.
Winner: Fish (4-2)

Oliver Garcia (5-4) vs. Ondrej Simunek (1-0)
It didn’t take long for Simunek to get the fight into his domain, the clinch. Once there you could see the look of disappointment on Garcia’s face. He knew it was going to take some skill to get out of the clinch or it was going to take 4:30 of taking shots to get out of the round. Simunek made sure this fight was going to be quick for Garcia but painful. Once in the clinch it was elbow time. 11 elbows in about a minute later it was nighty-night time.
Winner: Simunek (2-0)

Google Glozman (0-0) vs. Chris Johnson (3-5)
Johnson wanted this fight on the ground and continued to go for takedowns until the fight ended up where he wanted it. The problem was after it got to the ground Glozman was able to control the fight and the ref stood them back up. Glozman then did a good job keeping the fight on the feet and landing some shots as punishment for shooting in for takedown after takedown. Johnson did get a 2nd takedown in the round but Glozman was able to land a sweep and get to mount. Glozman controlled in mount but did not do much damage.
The second round was more effective for Glozman. After each takedown attempt was stuffed you could see the confidence grow in Glozman. More strikes landed by Glozman in between shot attempts. Johnson did get one takedown completed but there was a quick stand up afterwards. Glozman then started to systematically take Johnson apart with knees and leg kicks. Johnson was rocked at the end of the second round but the bell saved Johnson. Can Johnson change the fate of the fight in the third round?
Nope. Johnson is not able to do anything offensive in the 3rd and it is all Glozman. 48 seconds later it is Johnson on the ground after a series of knees.
Winner: Glozman (1-0) by TKO (strikes)

Robert Hunt (0-1) vs. Jimmy Dee (0-2)
Hunt got the better of the early exchanges with a couple of takedowns but once the fighters settled into the fight and they were on the ground it was Dee that took the fight over. Dee controlled the fight from the bottom and attempted 7 submissions. Hunt did all he could to get out of the round.
The second round was a round were no one could really gain control. It was on the ground and Dee scored more points and then it was in the clinch Hunt was able to score some points. Standing Hunt was more active. This was a good round that had confused the judges for sure.
The third round got back on the ground and Dee was finally able to land a triangle that was tight. Hunt had to tap and he was not happy.
Winner: Dee (1-2) by Submission (triangle choke)

Big Hardon Jr. (0-1) vs. Daquiem Johnson (0-4)
Johnson was the more active fighter by far on the feet. Johnson was just not able to landed enough shots to do a lot of damage. Only 4 out of the 16 strike attempts landed for Johnson; meanwhile, Jr. was 100% efficient at what he wanted to do, takedown. It only took one try to get the fight to the ground. Jr.was able to pass into the mount and land some devastating GNP. Johnson tried to control the posture of Jr. but he did not have the success that he needed.
Winner: Big Hardon Jr. (1-1) by KO (strikes)

WRITER CREDIT: "Honey" Roy Palmer (96641)

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LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT KRIS HONG PROMOTES

From his first battle in December to his final fight, a second title defense, in April, Kris Hong was keen on showing his ability to finish with his polished high kicks and stellar boxing skill. All but his final battle at Contenders before promotion were finished in the first round. The 23 year old exited GAMMA: LVC with a total record of 8-2 riding a six fight win streak.

BRIEF TITLE FIGHT RECAPS

LVC #68 (155lbs) STEVEN STARK vs. ANTON GREENE

Greene and Stark both came out ready to fight. Greene quickly got the fight to the clinch, but decided to break the clinch quickly. The next time Greene looked to go to the clinch, Stark instead countered with a takedown and immediately attempted a kimura submission. Stark attempted four other submissions in the first round including cutting Greene. Stark was able to get another takedown in the second round, but was merited a standup do to lack of activity. Greene played his game sometimes trying to do damage in the clinch. However, Stark, who got a second takedown late in the round, looked to have dominated the first two rounds. In round three, Greene was more intentional about his work in the clinch and did not allow a takedown. Shortly after Greene returned the favor by cutting Stark with a nasty knee from the clinch, Greene unleashed another knee that rocked Stark. Moments later Greene had secured the TKO victory.

LVC #69 (170lbs) RAY LEWIS vs. DON JULIO

Both Ray Lewis and Don Julio were ready for this to be a standup war. Both threw 60+ head punches. These warriors were indeed going at it with the first combatant to rock his opponent eventually securing the win. Julio was rocked by a jab from the champion in the first round. The fight strategies were quite similar with Julio having a few more combination attempts in his repertoire. The fourth round was a quick flurry of 11 seconds of action. Julio connected with a lovely jab. While Lewis attempted few combinations, Lewis landed the game changing combination. Lewis pressed forward getting the TKO (strikes) win.

LVC #70 (205lbs) KRIS HONG vs. CHRIS CHRISTOFI

While Hong looked like he did indeed take the first round, he was in the unusual position of having a foe he failed to finish in round one. Christofi secured a takedown, stood up, and then took Hong down again right away. Hong did his work to control and secured the referee standup. Christofi secured a takedown in round two as well, but Hong landed more punches that would have got the attention of the judges. However, Hong got the TKO in round three that he was recently accustomed to seeing in the first round. Hong knocked Christofi down wit a big uppercut. The referee opted not to stop the fight. After waving Christofi back to his feet, Hong dropped him with a left hand and this time forced the referee to step in.

LVC #71 (265+lbs) FATTS MCGEE vs. JULES WINNFIELD

Two heavyweight phenoms coming into the fight with one loss each put on a one round show that certainly delighted the fans. McGee was a bit more clinical as he landed more punches and, unlike his opponent, utilized kicks as well. McGee landed the devastating left hook to the temple that knocked Winnfield out with just five seconds left in the round.

LVC #73 (205lbs) PAVEL DUBROV vs. JIMMY HYATT

Although Dubrov after the fight opted to sign with a GEG org other than GAMMA, going into the fight he took on a younger Jimmy Hyatt. While Hyatt was unable to secure the win, he gave Dubrov a battle that went the distance. Hyatt came out hot showing dominance in the first round including opening up a cut on Dubrov, but Dubrov took the last three rounds on all three cards. Hyatt himself was cut in the second round, but he returned the favor by opening up Dubrov’s cut more. Neither cut was an issue in the later rounds as Dubrov gradually began to assert his dominance including perhaps being inspired after being kicked in the penis by Hyatt. Although Hyatt was rocked in the fourth round, he was able to go the distance with his foe Pavel Dubrov who won by unanimous decision..

UPCOMING TITLE FIGHTS

155 CONFIRMED: Anton Greene (176695) vs. Cardio Machine (157084) on 5/10

185 CONFIRMED: Taisto Rahapussi (187991) vs. Teo Christofi (194464) on 5/17

205 OFFERED: Jimmy Hyatt (215274) vs. Borden Chantry (207594) on 5/24

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Cottonfloss Connection #1

Hello all and welcome to GAMMA: Contenders. Thank you for signing with us whether an initial recruit or coming from the main organization. We appreciate the fact that we have both newer users and a few experienced managers that have chosen to fight in GAMMA: Contenders.

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For those who are newer users but will not feel inclined to read all of this initial Cottonfloss Connection, do read this paragraph. First, thank you for joining this game. Attempt to allow yourself to enjoy the relatively slower pace of MMA Tycoon. Second, so as to increase hype after winning fights, it is suggested that you go to your fighter’s profile then click edit fighter details. Click thank the fans and save your changes. Third, you can get extra cash by gaining sponsors (fighters can have two sponsors each). Consider contacting these two guys, the event merchandise partners of GAMMA and GAMMA: Contenders. When you contact them, tell them you need a sponsorship for your fighter (be sure to include your fighter’s ID#).

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SIGNINGS

As I write this, we currently have 85 fighters signed with GAMMA:Contenders. A special thanks to the Los Angeles fighters who chose to sign with us. We currently have 19 Los Angeles based fighters signed with us. We will see how soon we can have weekly events in Los Angeles, but GAMMA:Con #4 is booked for Los Angeles.

GAMMA Con #1 – A Call to Arms (Matchmaker: Jark Durak)

Things get under way (or resume, depending on your perspective) on Friday, August 2nd in Las Vegas at the Micro Arena. We targeted a six fight card for the opening event and all six fights are confirmed. Thomas King and Matthew Porter will be flying in from Los Angeles on Jark Durak’s private jet.

GAMMA Con #2 – Rumble Time (Matchmaker: Jark Durak)

The first Saturday event for GAMMA:Contenders features eight fights in Las Vegas at Paddy O’Malley’s Bar. Jark Durak gives you Brett Hatt and Valentin Luca in the main event. Both fighters appeared in GAMMA#332 and are coming off losses. In the co-main event, Das Dinge accepts the challenge of facing a 4-1 Gustavo Bergasmarchi. Kierron Molet will be flying in from Los Angeles on Jark Durak’s private jet.

GAMMA Con #3 – Picking Up Steam (Matchmaker: Rogelio Cottonfloss)

Las Vegas-Wild Bob’s Bar. Six fights of an anticipated eight fight card are already confirmed.

GAMMA Con #4 – Angels Awake (Matchmaker: Rogelio Cottonfloss)

Los Angeles-Paddy O’Malley’s Bar. GAMMA: Contenders debut event in Los Angeles will be Angels Awake. Offers for seven fights went out earlier today and three fighters have already accepted. While it remains to be seen how soon GAMMA: Contenders will be able to have weekly events in Los Angeles, we are hoping for an exciting product that pleases the fans.

DISCLOSURE OF AN INCONSISTENCY

We are working hard to be people of our word. Even in game land, integrity and developing trust are important. Furthermore, we want to contribute to, and perhaps even enhance, the perception of GAMMA. In the about us section for GAMMA: Contenders there is an indication that the maximum signing age is 25 years old. Furthermore, we have indicated a 27 year old age limit. Both have been technically violated.

We have signed two 26-year old fighters. One (David Charles) was offered before we posted the maximum signing age. The other (Filipo Lakopa) was already in the GAMMA system. A 28-year old (Billy Stryker) who will be fighting “bigger” than he is was signed in hopes of delaying younger contenders having to face David Charles. David Charles has graciously accepted this fight to start his career. The inconsistency will be obvious if anyone chooses to pay attention to our first offering’s main event. The 28-year old has agreed to give us no less than two fights.

Once again, thank you for signing with GAMMA: Contenders. Enjoy your time in and preparing for the cage.

(While an abbreviated welcome will be sent to all fighters/managers that sign with GAMMA:Contenders from this point on, an official welcome that aligns with the philosophy of the main organization will be sent to you all after the first weekend of fights. This official welcome will include the criteria to be met to be considered a proven contender that will be promoted. After the first weekend of fights, the official welcome is what all new managers/fighters will receive.)

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Cottonfloss Connection #2 August 9, 2013

Hello and thank you again for being part of GAMMA: Contenders.

For those who signed after the first edition, the Cottonfloss Connection will usually come out on Friday or Saturday Las Vegas/Los Angeles time. No more than four weeks will pass without a Cottonfloss Connection coming out. The Cottonfloss Connection will not be posted in GAMMA: Contenders latest news.

Good luck to the fighters involved in our second weekend of fights.

SMACK TALK

A couple of managers have inquired of me regarding if we have a smack talk thread. We actually had not set one up. I would like feedback on how desired such a smack talk thread would be. If it creates excitement, let’s go for it.

My initial thought was that any desired smack talk can be posted on the events discussion that a said fighter is scheduled to fight on. However, if the people say a smack talk thread is better, I can start one.

For the time being, Mentor Guruland, from the main org, wrote, “I have a GAMMA thread in the orgs section, they can smack talk there, i am fine with that. I never tried doing that in the past, but i do not have any problem with people calling each other out”

SIGNINGS

As I write this, we currently have 140 fighters signed with GAMMA:Contenders. We are continuing to sign Las Vegas fighters, but the recruiting focus has shifted to Los Angeles. While we are not yet at the weekly events in Los Angeles stage, the second event for Los Angeles has already been scheduled.

GAMMA:Con #5

This is the first weekend with only one event. Will the hype and momentum from the first two weekends make booking a 2,200 seat arena look genius or presumptuous? A couple of heavyweight bouts are on the card, but the focus in the Palmtree will likely be on the Welterweight offerings. Seven fights of the anticipated eight fight card have been confirmed.

GAMMA:Con #6 and #7

Although both events had to be scheduled for a Sunday as opposed to getting a Saturday venue, the two event weekend returns for GAMMA: Contenders. 15 of the 16 fights slated for this weekend have been confirmed. GAMMA:Con #7 focuses on the middleweights with a heavyweight co-main event. GAMMA:Con #6 samples from all our weight classes.

GAMMA:Con #8

Only one event is scheduled so far for weekend #5. The financial situation will be assessed after this weekend’s fights to see if a Las Vegas event can be added to the already scheduled Los Angeles event. Some fight offers have already gone out with more to be sent after the conclusion of GAMMA:Con #4

ADJUSTMENT TO CONTRACTS

While the opening weekend was great for putting us on track to build org hype, we did run at a loss on both events. The projection for this weekend is to essentially break even. If, however, I am incorrect and we run at a loss again, I was anticipating having to send an e-mail alert that renegotiation of contracts for lower base pay (but higher win bonus) would be appreciated from our fighters who have had 0-3 fights in their career.

However, a gracious gift from one of the managers with fighters signed to GAMMA: Contenders likely means we can maintain the contracts as initially issued. The adjustment, however, is that new contracts being offered at the time do indeed have a lower base pay with a higher win bonus.

Thank you for your cooperation and choosing both to connect yourself with a top run org such as GAMMA while learning with me as we (re)launch GAMMA: Contenders.

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Cottonfloss Connection #3 August 30, 2013

Greetings as the final third of the year will be upon us soon.

Yes, GAMMA: Contenders expanded into Los Angeles and then disappeared. Nevertheless, this weekend does feature a Los Angeles event as GAMMA: Las Vegas Contenders hosts the GAMMA: Con #8 event in Los Angeles.

SLIMMING DOWN THE ROSTER

As one might venture to guess by the opening comments, the Los Angeles based fighters not scheduled for GAMMA: Con #8 were released with the hopes of signing with GAMMA: Los Angeles Contenders. Several did as the first seven of eight fighters to agree with fights over there (before the org suddenly dissolved) had been under contract with us here in Las Vegas. I will not immediately release active Los Angeles based fighters coming out of the GAMMA: Con #8 event.

We also had our first contract release of inactive managers on 8/27/13. Nine fighters were released in this process.

Nevertheless, we are still fortunate to have a healthy roster that should promote fair fights and the opportunity for signed fighters to indeed show whether or not they will be proven contenders.

265+ MERGE

The merge of 265 with 265+ has gone relatively well. We currently have five fighters still signed at 265. Four fighters declined the renegotiation to 265+ and another has yet to respond to the renegotiation. Contract renegotiations have been resent to these four fighters shortly before this edition of the Cottonfloss Connection went out.

155 EXPANSION

The expansion into the 155 weight class has been a little bit slower than for the main organization. However, we do have a few that have come on board already.

PROMOTIONS

Pavel Dubrov is the first to promote (repromote) to the main org. Paulo “Gatilho” Eduardo seems to be the next fighter on the fast track for promotion to the main org. Will Eduardo’s rematch (first fight 6-15-13) with Waldemir Warzecha on 9-21-13 slow down the inevitable or simply catapult Eduardo to the big show at the mere age of 21?

Minimum requirements for promotion are greater than or equal to 3.5 stars in primary skills and no lower than a 3000 p4p rating. Other considerations, however, such as age of the fighter may come into play regarding the timing of promotion.

GAMMA:Con #8

This is an interesting event as it will be our first event with a full ten card fight, but will probably be our least profitable event since opening weekend (and possibly ever).

BOOKMAKER OPENS

A (currently very) small scale bookmaker has been opened by Cottonfloss. Feel free to visit http://mmatycoon.com/bookmakerpublic.php?bid=8078 to place small scale bets up to $200.00.

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Cottonfloss Connection #4 September 20, 2013

There is a lot of excitement in GAMMA as there are further transitions occurring. Basically, GAMMA is going to be organized into three levels: main, battleground, and contenders. Read the org’s latest news for more details on this approach.

An excerpt from the latest news post mentioned above (written by Mentor Guruland) reads as follows: “Our first step in our development was when we re-created our contenders orgs. This gave a more even fighting ground for younger fighters. We still saw a major issue though, because the step between fighting from a contender org, to fighting in an org such as GAMMA is simply massive! It scared the crap out of fighters and managers (and rightly so) to join GAMMA….The solution was to create a GAMMA Division 2 (i will be renaming this to something more sexy), which is the place where upcoming project fighters about to reach their prime meet up with the old school past it guys. Basically the GAMMA Battleground! (ok i think i just came up with the name!!!).”

The owner and co-owner of the soon to emerge GAMMA: Battleground are currently on a merger assignment for Global Elite Group (GEG) organizations. Once they complete that, Battleground should arrive shortly thereafter.

All the specific details regarding shifts in promotion requirements have yet to be released. Also, we have not determined if in one weight class Contenders will be the recipient of Battleground status fighters so as to help produce better main and co-main cards. However, this transition to three levels of organizational fighter development/comptetitiveness should turn out to be a stellar one for both GAMMA’s fighters and the GAMMA system of organizations.

OTHER QUICK HIT UPDATES

* The 265+ merge went well with only two fighters choosing to stay on at 265. Those two fighters are scheduled to fight on October 5.

* The Los Angeles fighters who were not ready to fly to fights or relocate to Las Vegas have been released.

* While occurring a little bit slower than other developments, the 155 weight class is indeed slowly growing. The first 155 fight is slated for GAMMA: Con #14.

* Small scale bets can be placed on GAMMA: Contenders and GAMMA events at

http://mmatycoon.com/bookmakerpublic.php?bid=8078. Placing bets can spice up the game for some and help our event ratings.

* GAMMA: Las Vegas Contenders will begin partnering with GREEN! (3879) in October. The partner for GAMMA: Con #12-14 is Zombie Nutrition-LOD (3957) located in Tokyo.

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Cottonfloss Connection #5 October 18, 2013

Untrue to expectation, GAMMA: Las Vegas Contenders is not partnered with GREEN! (3879) as they are the merchandise partner for GAMMA: Battleground!. However, we began partnering with the well established Cripplers Corner (146) beginning in this month of October. These two Las Vegas based companies provide an excellent tandem option to provide all your nutrition and clothing needs.

With GAMMA: Battleground! arriving as a mid-level step for proven contenders, we will actually introduce titles at this level (see below for more information including status updates of the initial title fights.)

The promotion criteria for ascending to GAMMA: Battleground! is being 24 years or older and having at least four star average in primaries. A p4p ranking of 5000 or better will be an important criterion as well. In some instances such fighters may hang around for a little bit if we have meaningful fights left to offer here at Contenders, but such fighters will indeed soon be on the way to higher pay days and greater challenges

After the need to slow down waiting for profitability to catch up with the advancement of the fight organization, we are now entering weekend two of three consecutive two event weekends. GAMMA: Con #13 was our first event with a rating that exceeded 100.

TITLES

While fighters older than 22 will be allowed to hold titles, for the initial title fights fighters will have to be age 22 or younger at the time the fight offer is sent. Furthermore, it is likely that fighters will have to have 3 or more fights left on their contracts to receive a title fight offer. (Note: 155lbs will be built up in numbers before title fights are offered at that weight class.)

Initial title fights will be simple 3 round fights of five minutes. However, once initial champions have received their belts, title fights will be 28-30 minute battles of 3-7 rounds. The current champion will have the option to choose how many rounds their next title defense will be. The only rule is that the amount of rounds must be different than the previous title fight in that weight class. (For example, two consecutive three round fights of ten minutes will not be allowed.) If the champion waives the right to select number of rounds or drags feet in making the selection, the matchmaker will decide.

Title holders will be expected to take the fight offers that come their way even if for some reason you feel the contender you are facing outmatches you and is not a fair fight.

INITIAL TITLE FIGHTS

The information below does not take into account the status of the current contracts of such fighters.

265+CONFIRMED:: Balthasar Oosteroom (195819) vs. Panikos Papaionou (194511) on 11/3

205 OFFERED: Tyson Kan (201094) vs. Felipe Copello (196681) on 11/3

185 POTENTIAL: winner of 10/26 Allen Robinson (199380) vs. Paulo Eduardo (200697)

versus James Richardson (201085) (if he wins his 10/26 fight)

Backup offer: Teo Christofi or Las Mambo

170 POSSIBLE CANDIDATES:: Ultimate Warrior, Eduard Irishkanov, David Pikachoo, Derek Kane

The maximum for the small scale bets that can be placed on GAMMA events at

http://mmatycoon.com/bookmakerpublic.php?bid=8078. has been increased from $200 to $800. Place your even odds bets to earn some cash.

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Cottonfloss Connection #6 November 8, 2013

Congratulations to our first two belt holders: Panikos Papaioanou at 265+ and Tyson Kan at 205. Both fights went to decision.

BALTHASAR OOSTEROOM vs. PANIKOS PAPAIOANOU

Oosteroom came into the fight on a three game winning streak with eight (T)KO wins. Papaioanou came into the fight undefeated in five contests.

Papaioanou quickly looked to take the fight to the ground and Oosteroom stood it back up just as quickly. Papaionou’s strategy was quickly evident as Oosteroom stuffed five consecutive takedown attempts before Papaionou landed a second takedown. Papaioanou attempted a submission after his third and final takedown of the first round. In the second round, Papaioanou looked to work some ground and pound after a quick takedown of Oosteroom. Oosteroom successfully eluded Papaioanou’s seven second round sub attempts. Oosteroom tried to take the fight to the clinch in the third round, but Papaionou took him down even quicker than in the second round. Although there was a late standup and Oosteroom showed decent ability to improve his positioning on the grand, Papaionou walked away with the decision win.

TYSON KAN vs. FELIPE COPELLO

Felipe Copello came into the fight with his six wins all coming by way of (T)KO. Tyson Kan came into the fight hungry coming off his first loss ready to prove he earned the right to be in the title fight. Both fighters were willing to mix it up in the clinch, but Kan’s aggressiveness certainly outshadowed Copello.

Kan’s aggression showed early but fortune favored him as he landed a left hand that cut Copello shortly before the third minute of the first round. Even if Copello expressed good striking defense, Kan quickly took the fight back to the clinch in the second round continuing to show his dominance and aggression. As the second round drew to an end, Copello’s cut opened even more and Kan landed a shoulder strike that rocked Copello. Copello avoided being finished and welcomed the break in between rounds. Kan utilized the same strategy in the final rounds continuing to show clinch dominance, opening up Copello’s cut some more, and rocking Copello one more time. While the unanimous decision was essentially inevitable, Copello showed himself a true warrior as he went the distance. Kan’s next opponent is Dima Goldin on 11-30.

UPCOMING TITLE FIGHTS

185 CONFIRMED: Allen Robinson (199380) vs. Teo Christofi (194464) on 11/17

170 CONFIRMED:: Ultimate Warrior (194080) vs David Pikachoo (205214) on 11/23,

205 CONFIRMED: Tyson Kan (201094) vs. Dima Goldin (186787) on 11/30

265+ OFFERED:: Panikos Papaionou (194511) vs. Fat Gorilla (204973) on 12/7

TITLES

In addition to some of what I wrote previously regarding title fights being gibberish, title fights will be five rounds at five minutes so as to also parallel the nature of title fights in the main organization. The initial title fight in a weight class will still be a regular 3 round fight.

The maximum for the bets that can be placed on GAMMA events at

http://mmatycoon.com/bookmakerpublic.php?bid=8078. has been increased to $1,000.

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Cottonfloss Connection #7 December 6, 2013

Hopefully all is well as the end of the year and associated holiday celebrations will be upon us soon.

GAMMA Battleground! will be closing later this month with December 21st pegged as the last event.

With this adjustment, our new maximum fighting age here at Contenders will be 30 years old. We also have expanded the maximum signing age to 25 years of age. (A focus will likely still be placed on signing younger talent, nonetheless.)

The new maximum age to be offered a title fight at the Contenders level has not been determined. However, the policy of increasing the max age by 1 year (per title fight within a weight class) until the maximum age is reached is still being adhered to.

With the shutting down of Battleground! coming soon, there will also likely be realignment of sponsors. So, in addition to seeking sponsorships from Cripplers Corner (146) and GREEN!160 (3879), you can also contact Affordable Quality (3934).

So feel free to contact Affordable Quality’s owner Master Yoda (47180), who is also now addressing recruitment issues here at Contenders, for a sponsorship

http://www.mmatycoon.com/managerprofilemanager.php?MgrID=47180

BRIEF TITLE FIGHT RECAPS

LVC #27 (185lbs) ALLEN ROBINSON vs. TEO CHRISTOFI

Although landing a successful takedown in both of the first two rounds, Christofi was unable to find success on his eighteen takedown attempts. While not initiating a clinch himself until round 2, Robinson attempted to do most of his damage in the clinch on his way to securing the unanimous decision victory.

LVC #28 (170lbs) ULTIMATE WARRIOR vs. DAVID PIKACHOO

Ultimate Warrior likely benefitted the most from initial title fights being limited to 23 year olds and younger. Warrior was sure not to surrender the upperhand to his younger foe. Warrior followed up his wild striking with a nice punch combination that knocked down Pikachoo. A rocked Pikachoo attempted one takedown and avoided a jab before Warrior quickly finished him.

LVC #30 (205lbs) TYSON KAN vs. DIMA GOLDIN ---- FIRST TITLE DEFENSE

Tyson Kan was eager to defend his title, but an early elbow from Goldin landed in the clinch opened a cut that turned out to be Kan’s undoing. Before a minute had passed, Kan’s cut was already getting worse. At 3:16 of the first round, the referee called in the doctor to check the cut securing Goldin the win.

UPCOMING TITLE FIGHTS

265+ CONFIRMED:: Panikos Papaionou (194511) vs. Fat Gorilla (204973) on 12/7

185 CONFIRMED: Allen Robinson (199380) vs. Waldemir Warzecha (192794) on 12/15

205 CONFIRMED: Dima Goldin (186787) vs. Max Hatred (184294) on 12/21

170 OFFERED: Ultimate Warrior (194080) vs John Jackson (180056) on 12/29

The maximum for the bets that can be placed on GAMMA events at

http://mmatycoon.com/bookmakerpublic.php?bid=8078. has been increased to $1,000.

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Cottonfloss Connection #8 January 3, 2014

We are proud to announce that we will be the host of the Las Vegas leg of Binzo’s World Tour. We will be week three (possibly week two) of Binzo Binzo’s (10949) twelve week retirement tour. Binzo’s stops include the likes of Ascension in Los Angeles, Cage Wars Hilo, and TTFC in New York. We are therefore extremely honored to be hosting the Las Vegas leg. Read up more on Binzo’s tour at

http://www.mmatycoon.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40545

It is 2013 awards voting time. In a separate mail that will follow shortly after this, you can see the nominations that GAMMA is promoting. So, go to the forums and get your votes in. (By the way if you do not visit the forums often, you will actually click on “Yearly Awards 2012” initially. Once you do that, however, you will see all the polls for the 2013 awards.) Or perhaps try to go directly to

http://www.mmatycoon.com/forums/index.php?showforum=31

HAPPY NEW YEAR

I wish you all a Happy New Year. While the reestablishment of Contenders has only been up and running about five months, I have enjoyed being able to do so. I thank you all for your patience with me.

May you have immense blessings in your life including in the realm of mmatycoon.

BRIEF TITLE FIGHT RECAPS

LVC #32 (265+lbs) PANIKOS PAPAIONOU vs. FAT GORILLA

Fat Gorilla pulled out the unanimous decision win in the first Contenders fight to go a full five rounds. While Papaionou landed a quarter of his takedown attempts from standup including successfully landing at least one takedown in each of the five rounds, he was unable to pull off a successful sub attempt. Although Cecil Peabody gave all five rounds to Fat Gorilla, the other two judges had Gorilla coming out on top in the odd numbered rounds.

LVC #34 (185lbs) ALLEN ROBINSON vs. WALDEMIR WARZECHA

The middleweight title fight also went the distance for five rounds. Robinson became the first title holder to defend his belt by enduring the over 100 takedown attempts that Warzecha presented him. While Warzecha relentlessly tried to make the fight a ground game excursion, Robinson was able to open a cut in round two and to rock Warzecha in round four. Robinson was successful in keeping the fight standing as he was able to successfully standup six of the seven times Warzecha did successfully get a takedown.

LVC #36 (205lbs) DIMA GOLDIN vs. MAX HATRED

A measure of mild controversy surrounded this fight as matchmaker Rogelio Cottonfloss scheduled the light heavyweight title fight for three rounds instead of five. Dima Goldin was able to get the fight into the clinch three times, but Max Hatred was able to break the clinch relatively quickly each time. Hatred was successful enough with both his punches and kicks to pull out the 29-28 decision win on all scorecards.

LVC #38 (170lbs) ULTIMATE WARRIOR vs. JOHN JACKSON

The welterweights changed things up as title fights go ending the streak of fights that went to decision. While Warrior seemed to be working his game plan well, he failed to land any of his punch combinations or takedown attempts. Meanwhile, Jackson was landing his punches at an amazing rate missing only one of his thirty-three head and body punch attempts. Jackson rocked Warrior early in the second round and by 3:29 of the same round had secured the TKO win.

UPCOMING TITLE FIGHTS

265+ CONFIRMED: Fat Gorilla (204973) vs. Balthasar Oosteroom (195819) on 1/4

185 CONFIRMED: Allen Robinson (199380) vs. Lucas Roy (178767) on 1/11

205 CONFIRMED: Max Hatred (184294) vs. Chris Christofi (178408) on 1/18

170 CONFIRMED: John Jackson (180056) vs. Point Fighter (195921) on 1/25

Place your bets on GAMMA:LVC events at

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Cottonfloss Connection #9 January 24, 2014

CHANGE IN TITLE FIGHT POLICY

With Battleground ceasing to exist and our maximum fighting age here being set at age 30, the maximum fighting age for a title fight offer will be set at 29. A 29-year old who turns 30 while holding the belt will not be stripped of the belt.

Nevertheless, whenever a belt is vacated, which will be somewhat frequent due to promotions, the initial title fight will have a maximum age of 25 for each contender.

FIRST PROMOTIONS OF THE NEW YEAR

Max Hatred (184294) with an LVC record of 4-0 and a career record of 13-2 promoted to GAMMA. Hatred also secured the light heavyweight belt and had one title defense here at GAMMA: Las Vegas Contenders before promoting.

Willy Wonka (159900) was a lightweight that was already at GAMMA. However, after a NC up at the main org, he came down to LVC for a couple of fights. He quickly secured two wins to return to fighting where he always belonged.

LVC #48 BINZO BINZO’S WORLD TOUR

In week three of his world tour, Binzo Binzo (10949) will be facing off against Danza Kuduro (97452). Read up more on Binzo’s tour at

http://www.mmatycoon.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40545

BRIEF TITLE FIGHT RECAPS

LVC #40 (265+lbs) FAT GORILLA vs. BALTHASAR OOSTEROOM

Fat Gorilla attempted to take the fight to the clinch. Technically he got it to the clinch three times, but Oosteroom broke it relatively quickly each time. Coming out of the third broken clinch, Gorilla remained aggressive. Gorilla missed with a low kick that Oosteroom countered with a crisp right hand that rocked Gorilla. Shortly later at 3:35 in the first round, Oosteroom delivered the uppercut that secured him the KO win.

LVC #42 (185lbs) ALLEN ROBINSON vs. LUCAS ROY

Allen Robinson desired to show his dominance in the clinch. Shortly after the third minute of round one, Robinson rocked Roy with short punch from the clinch. In the final minute of the round, Roy got a successful takedown. Nonetheless, Robinson controlled and got the referee standup. Robinson was business in round 2 as he quickly took the fight to the clinch and secured a TKO victory at 1:16.

LVC #44 (205lbs) MAX HATRED vs. CHRIS CHRISTOFI

The recently promoted Max Hatred secured a decision win in five round sin which he got to show skill in the standup, clinch, and ground game. While Hatred dominated each round, Christofi was able to get a successful takedown in each of the last four rounds. Interestingly enough, neither fighter attempted to submit the other.

UPCOMING TITLE FIGHTS

170 CONFIRMED: John Jackson (180056) vs. Point Fighter (195921) on 1/25

265+ CONFIRMED: Balthasar Oosteroom (195819) vs. Matt Mitrione (176320) on 2/2

185 CONFIRMED: Allen Robinson (199380) vs. Tibo Asztalos (173209) on 2/8

Place your bets on GAMMA:LVC events at

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Cottonfloss Connection #10 February 15, 2014

The month of February kicked off with LVC #48 – Binzo’s World Tour and LVC #49 Oosteroom vs Mitrione. The February 1st and 2nd weekend not only featured our reaching four dozen events, but marked our six month anniversary as GAMMA: Con #1 – A Call to Arms occurring on October 2, 2013 kicked things off.

Fighters still with us from the two opening weekend events are:

Robert Collins (202186) 4-4 {2-4 LVC}

Valentin Lluca (202191) 4-5 {3-3 LVC}

Gustavo Bergasmarchi (202206) 8-4 {4-3 LVC}

Fat Gorilla (204973) – 5-3 {4-2 LVC}

Jeff Loid (222925) 3-4 {3-4 LVC}

Sean Hollywood (223489) 5-1 {5-1 LVC}

Of the 28 fighters involved in opening weekend, 16 have retired, 6 (as shown above) are still contracted with us, 1 has promoted to GAMMA, 2 are signed elsewhere, and 3 currently have no contract. ($5,000 has been awarded to each of the six opening weekend fighters that is still with us.)

One of the three with no contracts, Paulione Scneider (222326) 5-4 {4-4 LVC} deserves an honorable mention, however, as he is tied with another fighter for most fights in the organization with eight fights.

The other fighter with eight organization fights is Jack Popov (158580) 0-7 {0-7 LVC}. He, unfortunately, had a no show as an opponent, however, that resulted in a NC. Popov’s first organization event was GAMMA:Con #3.

If you want to check out our org stats, simply link to

http://www.mmatycoon.com/orgstats.php?oid=3874

Read up more on Binzo’s continuing world tour at

http://www.mmatycoon.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40545

ADDITION OF 145 WEIGHT CLASS

Although the results are somewhat slower than we imagined and we thank our currently signed featherweights for their patience, Master Yoda has been working hard to build up the weight class. Feel free to drop Master Yoda (47180) or Rogelio Cottonfloss (88129) to sign your 25 year old and younger featherweights with us.

BRIEF TITLE FIGHT RECAPS

LVC #46 (170lbs) JOHN JACKSON vs. POINT FIGHTER

The end result is the quite rare majority draw. The combatants were both ready to see a clear winner and have agreed to duke it out over the belt again next weekend at LVC#54. Aside perhaps from Judge Wesley Johnson scoring round one 10-10 as opposed to 10-9 in his favor, Point Fighter may have been most disappointed in the fact that none of his 25 takedown attempts were successful. John Jackson was able to cut Point Fighter when landing a second round combination, but his belief that he would be able to knockout Point Fighter did not become a reality.

LVC #49 (265+lbs) BALTHASAR OOSTEROOM vs. MATT MITRIONE

Mitrione’s strategy was evident early. He secured a quick takedown and got to work attempting to earn his tenth submission victory. Oosteroom may have been taken down easily, but he was ready to defend for his life. Oosteroom survived Mitrione’s thirteen first round submission attempts to move on to the second round. Oosteroom was more alert in defending takedowns in the second round and has the opportunity to get his kicks going. Oosteroom landed a beautiful head kick that ended the fight in the second round.

LVC #50 (185lbs) ALLEN ROBINSON vs. TIBO ASZTALOS

Allen Robinson and his management was one of the strongest advocates that contributed to accelerating of identifying the new maximum age for title fights being 29 years of age. Robinson looked like he may have had his elder contender in check when he took the fight to the clinch. However, it turned out the beginning of the end had arrived when Asztalos successfully broke the clinch. Asztalos secured the TKO at 1:57 of round 1.

UPCOMING TITLE FIGHTS

205 CONFIRMED: Kris Hong (204017) vs. Dima Goldin (186787) on 2/16

170 CONFIRMED: John Jackson (180056) vs. Point Fighter (195921) II on 2/22

265+ CONFIRMED: Balthasar Oosteroom (195819) vs. Blue Belt (195417) on 3/1

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GAMMA: Las Vegas Contenders # 58 Asztalos vs. Backscratcher

 

Tibo Asztalos (18-10) Champ vs. Brian Backscratcher (15-11) Middleweight Championship Fight
Ding, Ding… Backscratcher was on the receiving end of a leg kick and overhand right to start this fight. Then he tried to close the distance and looked to bring the fight to the ground but Asztalos circled away. The rest of the fight Backscratcher waited for his moment that never came.
Aszatlos took the fight to Backscratcher landing an uppercut to the jaw and a leg kick late in the first minute of the fight. Aszatlos would have liked to get the fight in the clinch but Backscratcher was successful at circling away from the clinch attempts. Asztalos then decided to unload 5 vicious punches with 3 of them landing that stunned Backscratcher. Smelling blood, Asztalos stalked Backscratcher like Jason Voorhees and landed an overhand right that dropped him. Asztalos then had to be dragged of his limp body by the referee.
Winner: Asztalos (19-10) by TKO (strikes)

Allen Robinson (9-3) vs. Waldemir Warzecha (6-3)
Robinson countered a cross and moved into the clinch while the opening bell was still reverbing around the arena. The game plan for Warzecha was to get this fight to the ground. It took multiple attempts from the clinch while being on the receiving end of a few shots to the head but the takedown was accomplished. Warzecha had a good mix of landing strikes, trying to pass Robinson’s guard and attempting subs. Warzecha then tried a kneebar that for a moment seemed like a good idea but Robinson was able roll out of the sub and then into side control. However, Robinson did not want to play on the ground and gave up the good position to stand up. The final minutes of round 1 was consumed with Robinson stuffing takedowns. Could this sap the stamina of Warzecha if this goes into the 3rdround?
Robinson controlled the opening salvo of the first round. A few shots to the body and then into the clinch, once there he was able to land some shots and stuff a few takedown attempts also. The tide has started to turn. Back in the clinch Robinson landed a short punch that cut Warzecha, which now gives Robinson a target for the rest of the fight. Just before the 3-minute mark, Warzecha finally gets Robinson to the ground with a very nice Judo throw right into side control. Persistence sometimes pays off. While going for a mount, Robinson gets the fight back into half guard. Warzecha was again applying the pressure on the ground but Robinson was slowly working back into full guard. This has been a solid fight after 2 rounds both on the ground and in the clinch.
The third round starts with Warzecha changing things up and initiating the clinch and then going for a takedown. Well, that would be a decision that will be talked about in the Warzecha camp until the next fight. After stuffing a few more takedowns, Robinson started to soften up Warzecha. A hook to the head, uppercut, body shot and a knee to the head in succession dropped Warzecha and the fight was over.
Winner: Robinson (10-3) by TKO (strikes)

Joe Leduc (8-5) vs. James Sandford (5-2)

The first few minutes of the fight was dominated by Sandford’s stand up. He was able to land shots and get out of harms way. Leduc was consistently trying to close the distance but Sandford was too quick. Sandford was getting more and more comfortable as the fight was going on. He started to land some combos that had Leduc staggered. Leduc decided to get the fight to the ground he was going to have to eat some heavy shots and the kitchen was open. Jab, jab, hook to the body, jab to the nose and then he was able to get a takedown. Once on the ground Leduc had to figure out what to do that was not going to lead to a submission for Sanford. After a few weak shots to the head the ref decides Leduc took too long to figure out a game plan and stood up the fighters. The round ends with more combos landing to the body and head of Leduc.
Round 2 opens with a shot to the head of Leduc and then a wild miss by Sandford that threw him off balance. Leduc countered with a single leg and right into guard. Leduc went right into some ground and pound before Sandford could control the position. This was the opening that Leduc was waiting for all fight. More ground and pound while Leduc is posturing up. The roof on the arena opens up and a rainstorm of elbows starts to fall upon Sandford. Leduc slides into side control and the storm rages on. With no end in sight for Sandford the ref steps in and stops the carnage. This fight was quickly turned on its head and Sandford can’t understand what happened.
Winner Leduc (9-5) by TKO (strikes)

Javier Cruzado (6-1) vs. Tyson Bennett (7-3)
Bennett comes out shooting and Cruzado was not surprised. The first one was countered with a three-punch combo that had Bennett back up but only momentarily. Bennett kept coming and Cruzado kept defending each takedown. The fifth attempt was countered with a leg kick and a big left hand that sends Bennett down to the canvas. Cruzado keeps the pressure on but Bennett is defending himself enough so the ref doesn’t stop the fight. Cruzado rocks Bennett but still cant finish him and Bennett slips into a guard. Cruzado knows this is not where he wants to be but still tries to pass and improve his position. Bennett is able to control and with no action the ref stand up the fighters. Now a visibly slower Bennett still tries for some takedowns and Cruzado is waiting. 2 stuffs followed by a super combination knock Bennett out cold. Cruzado executed a perfect gameplan and is rewarded with a big W.
Winner: Cruzado (7-1) by KO (punches)

Pablo Pablos (4-6) vs. Harold Stone (2-0)
Stone walks to the middle of the ring anticipating a takedown and Pablos is right on script with the shot attempt. Stone defended it and another before landing a jab and a shot to the body to take some of the wind out of Pablos’ sails. Stone capitalizes on the body blow by landing a big right hand that sent Pablos crashing to the floor. Stone waits for Pablos to get up and try another takedown attempt before he counters with a massive hook right on the sleep button. Nighty, Night Pablos.
Winner: Stone (3-0) by KO (punch)

Ricky Hu (4-3) vs. Tito Hall (7-3)
Hu had the precision of a surgeon in this fight. The first combo cut open Hall. Then Hu started to soften up hall with a combo to the head and a leg kick. After that it was time to work on the insides. A body shot to the rib cage followed by a shot to liver took all the steam out of Hall. A cross that landed on Hall’s nose sent the fighters onto the ground with Hu on top of Hall throwing a never end barrage of punches that had the ref jump in to stop the fight.
Winner: Hu (5-3) by TKO (strikes)

Juan Castro (0-0) vs. Yutaka Ota (2-0)
Castro comes out of his corner shot out of a cannon. He is throwing punches and throwing lots of them. In the first three and a half minutes in the fight he ended up throwing 22 punches to the head and body. The only problem was Ota was very good at keep range and dodging the strikes. Castro landed only 7 of those punches. Ota stood pat and waited for his opportunity and took it after throwing an overhand right and combining it with a takedown attempt. This lands Ota into Castro’s guard. Ota methodically starts to soften up Castro and start to pass his guard and gets into half. After some more very successful ground and pound, Ota frees his foot passes over and advances into mount. Ota does not waist any time and lands elbows and punches to the face of Castro. The ref has not choice but to stop the fight.
Winner: Ota (3-0) by TKO (strikes)

Ronda Rousey (0-0) vs. Quincy Reeder (0-1)
This fight had no chance of going the distance. These two fighters came out to finish this fight. The first minute had lots of action with Reeder being more active but Rousey landed a few shots to the body that had the most impact. Rousey gets a takedown to start off the second minute and Rousey then takes some time to catch his breath. This was only to get ready to unload some ground and pound. When it came, it came fast and hard. Rousey was scoring on the ground and pound when he took a big risk to flip the hips, swing a leg over and go for the arm bar. The risk pays off and Reeder taps before Rousey breaks it off at the elbow. Hmm… Rousey wins by armbar, I feel like I have heard that before.
Winner: Rousey (1-0) by submission (armbar)

 

WRITER CREDIT: "Honey" Roy Palmer (96641)

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GAMMA: Las Vegas Contenders # 59

Derek Kane (8-1) vs. Antonis Skayias (4-0)
This fight was almost over twice in the first minute and a half. Skayias immediately took down Kane and took advantage of an ill-timed sweep attempt to secure a mount. After some pounding, Kane gets back into half guard. Kane then landed a beautiful switch and now he was in full mount. Kane grabbed the low hanging fruit and secured an isolated arm. The armbar looked tight but somehow Skayias managed to escape and was back in the dominant position. The action did not slow down from there. The rest of the round was filled with Skayias trying to land ground and pound with Kane attempting triangles and guillotines. A very active Kane from the bottom really shined in the first round.
I thought I was watching a replay of the first round when the second round started. Skayias takedown, passes the guard and into mount. Kane reverses and gets top position only to try an ankle lock and find Skayias escaping to get back on top. This time though Kane had a triangle attempt quickly change into an armbar and Skayias was not ready for that at all. Tap, Tap, Tap and lightning quick this was over.
Winner: Kane (9-1) by Submission (armbar)

 

Walter White (6-7) vs. Ichiro Kosugi (10-4)
Kosugi had started the fight off as the aggressor with strikes early that turned into takedown attempts. White was able to counter with big shots and combos very efficiently. Then White closed the distance and got into the clinch. After scoring well with a few body shots, Kosugi was able to pull guard and control where this fight was going to take place for the rest of the round. You have to give credit to White for staying active on the ground while rolling with an opponent that has superior BJJ. White kept trying to punish with ground and pound but had little success and eventually was swept and mounted. Kosugi had the position and was pounding White but went for an armbar and couldn’t finish the fight. White was back on top. The pace slowed at the end of the round with White defending a few more sub attempts.
There must have been something in their water during the break because they both came out ready to go. Kosugi countered a strike with a 3-punch combo and a leg kick. He then moved into the clinch and landed a takedown. White then quickly sweept and ended up in guard on top and scored with some very nice ground and pound all over Kosugi’s face. It did not take long for Kosugi to execute a nice scissor sweep and then show White what kind of BJJ he has to offer. The last three minutes of the round had Kosugi showing his full array of talent on the ground: kimura, arm triangle, ground and pound, controlling the positions. However, White held his own and kept this fight going into the third round.
Third round and a third early round takedown by Kosugi. This time White is not overwhelmed and forces a referee standup. White gets into the clinch and is not going to let go. He worked over Kosugi’s body and head for the next two minutes. Very impressive indeed. White dominated this round and we are off to the judges.
The scores are 29:28, 29:28, and 29:28 for White!
Winner: White (7-7) by unanimous decision

Genghis Khan (7-6) vs. Bruce Lee (5-2)
Lee started the fight with scoring on kicks, jabs and body shots until the fighters got into the clinch. Once in the clinch Khan was able to control the fight and try for takedowns and takedowns and takedowns without getting the fight to the ground. Lee then was able to find his space in the clinch and land some more shots. Khan’s determination did score him a takedown around the four minute mark of the round and resulted in some ground and pound that will be felt later in this fight.
Khan wanted no part of the stand up and was able to quickly score a takedown in the beginning of round two. Lee tried to get back on his feet but Khan was in total control. After some brief ground and pound, it was time for Lee to show he could escape from some sub attempts. Ankle lock… check; Guillotine… check; Triangle… check; Kimura… check; Ankle lock again… check; Armbar… check. Now they were off to round three.
I think Khan was able to get a takedown while Lee he was still on his stool waiting for the bell but the ref let it count and they started the round on the ground. Lee then defended 9 more sub attempts in the first three minutes of the round. There was lots of action on the ground with Khan pressuring and Lee answering at every turn. A referee standup in the final minute gave Lee one last shot but there was just not enough time.
Winner: Khan (8-6) by unanimous decision 29:28 x3

Poseidon Heracles (2-0) vs. Nikolai Losev (3-2)
Heracles lands a big right. Down goes Losev. Losev gets up and ducks into an uppercut. The lights go out in Losev 18 seconds into the fight.
Winner: Heracles (3-0) by KO (punch)

David Pikachoo (5-7) vs. Victor Loosa (1-0)
Loosa started the fight with getting the first strike in on the exchanges until Pikachoo manages to get a trip takedown at the 1:30 mark. Pikachoo works the ground game well and gets a full mount. Once in the mount Pikachoo was very ineffective at finish off or even at mounting any offense. Loosa was able to block the ground and pound attempt but unable get out of the mount position. Pickachoo finally attempts an arm triangle and had it tight but Loosa was able to escape.
Loosa controlled the stand up game to start the second round and landed multiple shots that eventually rocked Pikachoo. Somehow on wobbly legs, Pikachoo shoots in and takes down Loosa. This was a missed opportunity for sure by Loosa. Pikachoo quickly controlled the fight and he looked to finish the fight with a submission. Pikachoo for two minutes keeps up the pace and tried multiple sub attempts all for not. He then took a breather and the ref stood up the fight. Loosa took this as his opportunity and acts quickly. He kept Pikachoo at a distance with the jab and landed a big right hand that dropped Pikachoo. Loosa stayed away to let Pikachoo up and followed it up with a beautiful hock that floored him for good.
Winner: Loosa (2-0) by KO (punch)

Keegan Touite (0-1) vs. Trey Trenton (3-0)
Both fighters came out swinging but connecting was a different story. Lots of combos were being thrown in this fight. It is quantity over quality. All 8 of Trenton’s combos came up empty but Touite managed to land a very nice left hook, right uppercut. This was followed up with a jab, cross, cross and that was enough to set up the final exchange. Another huge combo sent Trenton down to the canvas. Trenton begrudgingly gets back up. Touite goes for it all and lands. Left, Right, Uppercut, Spinning Backfist!!! Trenton falls and Touite blankets him and punishes him with more punches. The ref has to stop the fight and does.
Winner: Touite (1-1) by TKO (strikes)

 

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GAMMA #381 preview written by Furious Styles

 

MARCH 15, 2014 GAMMA #381 WOMBLEY ARENA, LONDON

 

Global Association of MMA (GEG) and Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry proudly bring to you, Gamma #381: Dunowevil versus Ivey, live at the Wombley Arena in London! More than ninety-three thousand fans of bloody, brutal cage fighting will pack the arena to soak in the events and you definitely don’t want to miss out! Don’t forget to place your bets at GAMMA Bets to try your luck at guessing the outcome of these battles and also put some money into your pocket.

 

On a side note, this Pay-Per-View event takes place on this writer’s birthday, so you know that I’ll be in attendance because what’s a better birthday gift than seeing warriors fight it out in the cage!? Well, there are some gifts I wouldn’t mind but this is a family show so I won’t get into all of that. However, there may be pictures on Facebook, Twitter and Vine, but that has nothing to do with me!

So, without further ado…let’s get down to business! As always there’s an action packed card scheduled and there will also be a Featherweight Championship battle which will definitely bring the noise and intensity! I saw both fighters who’ll be involved in the title fight, and believe me ladies and gentlemen, they are ready to tear one another apart!

MAIN EVENT: LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT – “HELLBENT” ROGER DUNOWEVIL (26-11) OF THE LEGION OF PAIN versus PHIL IVEY (40-16) OF GRABTHE.INFO

The Main Event brings two outstanding Light Heavyweight fighters who have accomplished a great deal in their respective careers. Although Ivey has a bit more fighting experience than Dunowevil, I don’t believe that will be much of a factor because Dunowevil has certainly shown he’s capable of battling against various types of opponents. In terms of momentum, Dunowevil definitely has the advantage as he brings a FIVE FIGHT WINNING STREAK to this battle. Ivey recently had a THREE FIGHT WIN STREAK SNAPPED against Jonny Victorio, so expect Ivey to be rather aggressive in this contest as he looks to halt a potential losing streak and snap Dunowevil's in the process.

Dunowevil has shown a knack for knocking his opponent's out so Ivey will surely need to utilize his defensive techniques to stay out of trouble as best as possible! Ivey has also demonstrated a propensity of finish his opponent's with his fists and that's a potential possibility that will be in the back of Dunowevil's mind without question. I expect Dunowevil to utilize his height advantage as best as he can to keep Ivey at bay and avoid those very strong punches. Ivey may very well look to take this fight into the clinch as early as possible to he can neutralize that height advantage and try to slow Dunowevil down with striking up close and inside of Dunowevil's defenses.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Dunowevil by TKO (STRIKES) in the 2nd round

MAIN CARD EVENT: FEDOTOV versus RUTGER

 

This fight features to very good Welterweights as Vladik Fedotov (30-14-2) of the LEGION OF DOOM and “Rusty” Russ Rutger (32-15-1) of the FinnFighters step into the ring of battle! Fedotov is currently on a THREE FIGHT WINNING STREAK and his confidence is definitely high! Rutger was also recently on a three fight win streak, but he had that STREAK SNAPPED at the hands of Uusisto! That loss left a bad taste in Rutger's mouth and he'll be fighting to taste that sweet flavor of winning once again!

Physically speaking, Fedotov will enjoy a height and weight advantage, so expect to see his Muay Thai on display, particularly his kicking, which I believe he'll use to try and keep Rutger at a distance. Rutger has displayed world class boxing ability and he'll need it if he's going to get close to Fedotov to utilize his speed and strength. The old adage of stick and move will serve Rutger very well in this situation.
Rutger could opt to try and take the bigger man down to the mat but that will prove difficult to say the least, as Fedotov has displayed tremendous wrestling skills and definitely knows how to defend himself against takedowns. Also, Fedotov may be able to utilize his weight advantage on the ground to control Rutger and position himself for possible damage from the ground and pound or submission game.

Rutger has been involved in a lot of decision battles lately, while Fedotov has been involved in fights that have finished early, be it that he's on the giving or receiving end of things. If Fedotov can land some brutal kicks and slow Rutger's down while maintaing a distance, then Rutger's well known slow starts to fights may be his undoing. Rutger will need to be very aggressive in trying to get in close to Fedotov and work the bigger man's body over with his outstanding boxing ability to take this victory.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Rutger by Majority Decision

MAIN CARD EVENT: BESSMERTIN versus RUTTEN

Staying with the Welterweight division, “Kaschey” Artem Bessmertin (14-6) of THE STEEL PENN ALLIANCE and “El Guapo” Taz Rutten (27-8-1) of Convicted Inc. are the warriors who will step across the cage from one another! Just by looking at these two very good fighters, I have to wonder if Rutten's tattoos are symbolic of each fight he has been in throughout the course of his life. I don't know who his tattoo artist is, but I know that's a happy artist because they have done plenty of work and have made some good money on Rutten's body, that's for certain!

Both fighters step into battle with recent losses so that will make for interesting fight planning as neither fighter wants to extend his losing streak. Bessmertin had a THREE FIGHT WIN STREAK snapped by Cole River while Rutten recently lost to Richard Nixon. Bessmertin is the taller and heavier fighter in this contest so hey may opt to try and keep the fight on the outside. However, against Rutten, that may prove to be very difficult as Rutten has shown to be an excellent standup fighter who is equally effective, and dangerous, with his punches and kicks. Should this fight go the ground, I would favor the lighter, shorter Rutten as he would have an advantage of positioning, in my opinion.

If Bessmertin can land one of his thunderous punches while Rutten attempts a clinch or takedown, then that may very well spell the end of this fight. If Rutten is able to either get in close and remove the height advantage that Bessmertin has, or manage to get the larger man to the ground, then I think that works to his advantage.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Rutten by TKO (Strikes) in the 3rd round

UNDER CARD MAIN EVENT: GRIMM versus SHIELDS FOR THE FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

It's not often a Championship Battle is on the under card but that demonstrates the level of talent that GAMMA brings to each and every event! Auguste Grimm (13-4) of Team Outkast and “The Lion” Nick Shields (15-3) of GRABTHE.INFO are the two fighters who will lay it out on the line for the right to be called a champion! Grimm recently defeated Willy Wonka to retain his Featherweight Title and increase his confidence.
Shields is riding a TWO FIGHT WIN STREAK and his so confident that he is still wearing the standard issue MMATycoon Magic White shirt and shorts!

 

Now that's confidence because as I see it, a fighter likes to have different clothes that make them feel good but hey, that's just me. If Shields wants to wear the whites and it works for him, then more power to him. Physically these two match up nearly identically, so it will boil down to desire.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Grimm retains his title with a Majority Decision

UNDER CARD WELTERWEIGHT CONTEST

“Rampage” Adolf Ellenberger (14-4) of The Legion of Pain versus versus Maubee “Roots” Away (14-8) of The Goonies
Furious Styles' Prediction: Ellenberger by KO (Head Kick) in the 2nd round

UNDER CARD SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CONTEST

Thiago “Fiote” Tavares (13-5) of The Steel Penn Alliance versus Luke “Pig” Kilpatrick (15-5)
Furious Styles' Prediction: Tavares by TKO (Strikes) in the 2nd round

UNDER CARD FEATHERWEIGHT CONTEST

“Wonderboy” Chris Van De Kamp (13-8) of the Swedish Fighters Alliance versus “The Candyman” Willy Wonka (19-4) of the LEGION OF DOOM
Furious Styles' Prediction: Wonka by Unanimous Decision

UNDER CARD LIGHTWEIGHT CONTEST

Zack “Moonshine” Skyshriek (23-14-2) of The Legion of Pain versus Glen “Liver” Starner (19-10) of Valhalla
Furious Styles' Prediction: Skyshriek by Unanimous Decision

UNDER CARD SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CONTEST

Lan “Aanallein” Mandragoran (17-8) of the LEGION OF DOOM versus Jeff Munster (32-15) of Hellraiser Inc.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Mandragoran by KO (Punch) in the 2nd round

UNDER CARD FEATHERWEIGHT CONTEST

Ron “Bowes” Sieler (13-11) of the Fighters First Alliance versus John Kimble (12-7-1) of Team Outkast
Furious Styles' Prediction: Sieler by TKO (Strikes) in the 2nd round

There you have it ladies and gents, my inaugural article for GAMMA! I hope you have enjoyed this preview and will likewise see if I am able to predict any of the fight outcomes correctly. If you're really feeling lucky, predict all ten outcomes and make some very nice money as a bonus for your skills. I hope all of you watch this great night of fights and I wish all the fighters involved the best of luck. This is Furious Styles and I'll see you...at the fights!

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GAMMA #382 - CUSTER VERSUS VICTORIO PREVIEW

 

MARCH 16, 2014 GAMMA #382 WOMBLEY ARENA, LONDON

 

Global Association of MMA (GEG) and Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry proudly bring to you, Gamma #382: Custer versus Victorio, live at the Wombley Arena in London! More than ninety-three thousand fans of bloody, brutal cage fighting will pack the arena to soak in the events and you definitely don’t want to miss out! As always, if you feel like you know the outcome of each fight, place your bets at GAMMA Bets to try your luck!

 

This promises to be a great night of MMA action as the Light Heavyweight Championship is on the line between two champions! Jesse Custer steps into the cage against the ever-dangerous Jonny Victorio with both men wearing championships around their waists! The Co-Main Event features Alfred Hammarskjold battling Mizushima Muroi – whose name sounds like a new motorcycle or a cool new electronic gadget, and the final Main Card event brings us Mr. Black – a very simple yet mysterious name – standing across the cage from Jesse

Wolf! So, without further ado…let’s get down to business!

 

MAIN EVENT: LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – “PREACHER” JESSE CUSTER (15-3) OF THE LEGION OF DOOM versus JONNY “THE ANGEL” VICTORIO (39-15-1) OF THE FINNFIGHTERS

 

The Main Event brings champion versus champion, a situation that does not occur all that often! What a treat this fight will be between two tremendous fighters! One aspect that is immediately noticeable is the amount of fighting experience Victorio brings to this battle. That's a man that has seen many a war in the cage and there's nothing that will surprise him. However, that doesn't mean the very smooth moving Custer isn't able to handle business, because he obviously can do so, and has done so.

 

Custer is the heavier of the two, Victorio the lighter, so the fight plan that their respective management teams develop may be the most important key for either man. Custer has nine years of youth on his side so he may try to push the level of energy and aggression as high as he can, keeping constant pressure on Victorio. Victorio will obviously know how to counter that situation because he's been down that road many times, but it doesn't mean Custer won't be able to make things tight for Victorio!

 

Each warrior steps into this fight on a FOUR FIGHT WIN STREAK so even that is equal between the two. Bottom line: This may boil down to who wants to impose their will on the other the most. This is definitely a tough fight to call because of the skill level involved from both combatants. For Victorio, I expect him to try and keep Custer at a distance where he can utilize his excellent boxing ability. For Custer, I expect him to look to use his weight advantage and take this fight to the ground where he can lean his weight on Victorio while softening him up for the potential submission finish.

 

Fights like this are extremely difficult to call, but I have been asked to prognosticate an outcome.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Custer by Unanimous Decision

 

MAIN CARD EVENT: ALFRED “GRANITEN” HAMMARSKJOLD (22-10) OF TEAM OUTKAST versus MIZUSHIMA “GIANT HEAD” MUROI (18-11-1)

 

This Super Heavyweight fight highlights one man that is built like a tank in Hammarskhold, while the other is built like a wrecking ball in Muroi! Neither of these fighters are particularly tall for the amount of weight they carry, so immediately I believe the man who doesn't gas out the fastest has the best chance of winning this fight! Carrying that amount of weight is taxing so not only does each fighter have to bring a high level of conditioning to this battle, but they also have to pick and choose their spots wisely.

 

Both fighters have enjoyed a good amount of success in their careers, but there may be an x factor here. Hammarskjold has won and defended championship gold before, so that high level experience may come into play for this particular fight. Thus far, Muroi has fallen short of winning a title a few times and while that's frustrating I'm certain, that also means he has the ability to make it to the big dance. This may be the time for him to punch his big ticket.

 

I fully expect some serious bombs to be dropped in this fight and will not be surprised if one of these warriors is knocked the hell out in the first round! Like two rhinos going head-to-head, someone is going to get leveled. However, Hammarskjold has shown tremendous skill on the ground and he may very well have the strength and skill to take this fight to the ground. If that happens, his superior BJJ could sway the result very heavily in his favor!

Furious Styles' Prediction: Murio by KO (Punch) in the 2^nd round

 

MAIN CARD EVENT: “MAMBO” MR. BLACK (42-20-1) OF THE CAVEMEN ASSASSINS CULT versus JESSE “BUGMAN” WOLFE (24-12) OF THE CHILDREN OF THE LAW OF ONE

 

The Lightweight Division steps into the cage of pain and the man who has fought more times than an unhappy couple who get off on fighting, Black, squares off against Wolfe who is also a cage veteran. Each man sports a TWO FIGHT WIN STREAK so the momentum is seemingly the same, at least on paper. It's always difficult to determine fully how a fighter feels about a victory over a certain opponent, but winning is winning.

 

On a side note, I wonder if Mr. Black likes the movie “Reservoir Dogs”, where they have characters whose last names are different colors. Great movie in case you've not seen it. Cavemen Assassins Cult, now that's one of the more interesting names of an Alliance in MMATycoon.com. I may have to ask Mr. Black who came up with that name because it's definitely unique.

 

Black has shown a very good ability to finish fights, particularly on the ground where he is very comfortable. Wolfe has been involved in a lot of decision battles, an indication that he has the ability to sustain a high level of aggression along with being able to control an opponent on the ground. Since Black is the slightly taller and heavier fighter, he has options that Wolfe may not.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Black by Submission in the 3^rd round

 

UNDER CARD MAIN EVENT: TIM “GUNNER” SIN (18-9) OF THE LEGION OF DOOM versus “TURK” JOHNNY BRIT (26-17)

 

The Super Heavyweights continue their impactful night as Sin an Brit face off in the cage! Sin has the better momentum as of late with a TWO FIGHT WIN STREAK heading into this confrontation. Brit had a TWO FIGHT WIN STREAK SNAPPED at the hands of TJ Cummings. Brit feels Cummings caught him with a lucky punch and wants to prove that his numerous knockouts of his opponents is legitimate! Sin has also demonstrated a propensity to finish off his opponents with strikes as well.

 

This is a classic battle of the lighter man being the taller man, while the shorter man is heavier and thicker. From what I've seen skill wise, these men are about as even as possible. Both have world class boxing ability and very capable Muay Thai, Wrestling and BJJ skills. Again, this is only from what I've seen and I can't provide in-depth detail because I'm not a member of either fighter's management team.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Brit by KO (Punch) in the 1^st round

 

UNDER CARD SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CONTEST

 

“Big” Duncan McAlister (29-21-2) of the LEGION OF DOOM versus “The Body” Jim Janos (21-11-1) of Cavemen Assassins Cult
Furious Styles' Prediction: McAlister by TKO (Strikes) in the 3^rd round

 

UNDER CARD MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTEST

 

Ravi “The Midlands Mauler” Singh (13-7) of Evolution Fight Clan versus “The Hammer” Semmy Kasteel of The Corporation
Furious Styles' Prediction: Singh by Submission in the 2^nd round

 

UNDER CARD MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTEST

 

“The Fighting Flat Top” Josip Ruzic (38-16-2) of The Legion of Pain versus Juan “Punch” Tamad (14-9-1) of Fighters First Alliance
Furious Styles' Prediction: Ruzic by Unanimous Decision

 

UNDER CARD SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CONTEST

 

“The Fish Out of Water” Marco Polo (13-11) of the Legion Of Doom and Jesse Venturia (29-26)
Furious Styles' Prediction: Polo by Submission (Strikes) in the 2^nd round

 

UNDER CARD LIGHTWEIGHT CONTEST

 

“WJ” William Joseph (25-11) of Public Enemy versus “Mr. Main Event” Max Power (36-23-2) of the Legion of Doom
Furious Styles' Prediction: Power by Unanimous Decision

 

UNDER CARD FEATHERWEIGHT CONTEST

 

“Los Extranjeros Ilegales” Tico Cortez (18-9-1) of the Legion of Doom versus Daiju Kikuchi (8-4)
Furious Styles' Prediction: Kikuchi by Unanimous Decision

 

That concludes this preview of GAMMA #382 and as always, I thank you for taking the time to join me. I hope those of you who place bets on these battles do very well because many of these fights are difficult to call. To the fighters and managers involved in GAMMA #382, I wish all of you the very best and may your fighter win. This is Furious Styles and I'll see you...at the fights!

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Cottonfloss Connection #11 (March 14, 2014)

A WRITER HAS ARRIVED

A warm welcome is sent out to “Honey” Roy Palmer (96641) who has arrived on the scene as the GAMMA: Las Vegas Contenders writer. His first review was of LVC #58 which had seven (T)KO finishes and one submission finish. You will be able to check out Palmer’s reviews both on the org news page and at the smack talk thread that arrived earlier this month. If not actual smack talk, feel free to add some words of encouragement regarding the posts “Honey” Roy Palmer and Furious Styles (YellaDragon) are contributing.

http://www.mmatycoon.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41956

LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE ARRIVES

This weekend’s LVC #60 will see the arrival of the lightweight belt. Introductory belt fights are usually limited to 25 year olds and younger, but Steven Stark (194869) agreed to face the 26-year old Napolean Dynamite (191238) so that there was no more waiting for title fights. Attendees of LVC#60 will be treated to a card featuring two title fights.

SECOND PAIR OF 2014 PROMOTIONS

Balthasar Oosteroom (195819) had four fights all for the 265+ belt at LVC before repromoting to GAMMA. .Oosteroom actually lost his first fight at LVC bringing his loss total to three. Oosteroom’s skillset, including his elite muay thai, however, rendered him a fighter that only belt holders would accept fights against. Oosteroom received this second chance and reeled off three wins before returning to greener pastures boasting a career 12-3 record.

Allen Robinson (199380), LVC’s first middleweight champion, also promoted as well after securing an LVC record of 6-1. Robinson secured a third round knockout against a fighter five years his elder at his debut Contenders event: GAMMA:Con #13. Robinson’s only loss was to the current belt holder, but the fact that fight even occurred illustrates Robinson was ready to promote. Robinson and his management team were instrumental in raising the age limit for championship fights that even allowed Tibo Asztalos the offer. As soon as Robinson secured a win following relinquishing the belt, it was time to move to the big leagues.

BRIEF TITLE FIGHT RECAPS

LVC #52 (205lbs) KRIS HONG vs. DIMA GOLDIN

The first vacated belt up for grabs due to promotion was contested for by previous belt holder Dima Goldin and an eager Kris Hong. Hong’s eagerness did not disappoint him as he prevented Goldin from resecuring the belt. Perhaps, in reality, it was Goldin who was too eager as he kneed Hong in the groin before even a whole minute of the fight passed after a few unsuccessful attempts to clinch up with Hong. Hong returned the favor later in the round shortly after the third minute kicking Goldin in the penis. Shortly after the fight resumed, Hong secured the TKO victory.

LVC #54 (170lbs) JOHN JACKSON vs. POINT FIGHTER II

The rematch in the aftermath of a draw went the distance again and did not disappoint. Although Point Fighter once again had a judge, this time Daniel Franklin, who scored a round 10-10 as opposed to 10-9 in his favor like the other judges, Fighter put in enough of a performance to secure the unanimous decision. Jackson still landed a higher percentage of punches than Fighter, but Fighters activity and aggressiveness worked in his favor. Jackson did open up a cut on Fighter early in the second round, but Fighter did enough to protect the cut from opening further and ruining his chances at securing the decision win.

LVC #56 (265+lbs) BALTHASAR OOSTEROOM vs. BLUE BELT

Similar to his previous title defense, Oosteroom relied on a stellar, this time fight of the night, head kick to secure a KO win. However, he had to make it to the fourth round this time before he imposed his will on Belt. Belt successfully took Oosteroom down in each of the first three rounds. While Oosteroom’s ability to stand up in the first round contributed to his seeming to take that round, it was evident that Blue Belt was dominating in rounds two and three. Nevertheless, Oosteroom survived Belt’s thirteen submission attempts and was able to improve position when he desired effectively biding time until his dominant 56 seconds of round 4 that ended the fight.

LVC #58 (185lbs) TIBO ASZTALOS vs. BRIAN BACKSCRATCHER

Asztalos’ initial leg kick that caused Backscratcher to stumble momentarily may have been a sign of things to come. Asztalos landed a three punch combination shortly after the one minute mark that effectively made sure Backscratcher would not turn the tide in the fight. Aszralos secured the TKO win at 1:12 of the first round.

UPCOMING TITLE FIGHTS

155 CONFIRMED: Steven Stark (194869) vs. Napolean Dynamite (191238) on 3/15

205 CONFIRMED: Kris Hong (204017) vs. Red Belt (175614) on 3/15

170 CONFIRMED: Point Fighter (195921) vs. Ray Lewis (199055) on 3/22

265+ CONFIRMED: Fatts McGee (188556) vs. Russell Wallace (204422) on 3/29

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LVC #60 Hong/Belt & 155 Title

Vajas Tomas (13-3) vs. Lucas Roy (13-9)
Tomas opened up the fight with a head kick that had Roy smiling afterwards. Sometimes that is just a ploy by a fighter and it really does do damage but in this case it was Roy letting Tomas know that is was going to take a lot more to finish him. Roy proceeds to spend the first minute of the fight trying to work his way in to get a takedown. He worked some strikes and started to close the distance and Tomas was waiting. Tomas unleashed a head kick that sent Roy down to the canvas. Tomas decided not to rush in because of Roy’s superior ground game. Roy gets up and rushed Tomas to work a takedown. Tomas fought off the takedowns and started to punish Roy some more up against the cage. The ref does not stop the fight and Roy escapes. Tomas had to be thinking what is it going to take to finish off Roy. We might never know. Roy shoots in and finally finishes off the takedown. Tomas knows the sub clock is ticking and he is trying to get up. Roy creates some space, grabs the arm and swings the leg over Tomas’ head… pop goes the shoulder.
Winner: Roy (14-9) by submission (kimura)

Light Heavyweight Championship
Kris Hong (6-2) Champ vs. Red Belt (15-11)
Both fighters came into this fight with a very specific game plan. Belt was going to get this fight on the ground and Hong was going to make him pay. For Belt, it was just the cost of doing business and for about the first three minutes of the fight the cost was high. Hong was sprawling and brawling like a young Liddell. 12 takedowns later, Belt finally gets Hong to the ground. I think the journey took too much out of Belt and he could not capitalize once the fighters were on the ground. The ref quickly stood up the fighters due to lack of activity. Hong then takes full advantage of a slower Belt at the end of the round. Hong unleashes a devastating “kick heard round the world” that knocks out Belt cold.
Winner: Hong (7-2) by KO (head kick)

Lightweight Championship
Steven Stark (8-1) Champ vs. Napoleon Dynamite (15-8)
Stark quickly get a takedown and decides to control and advance his position throughout the round. Stark did try some GNP along with a few sub attempts but the main strategy was to keep Dynamite on the canvas. Stark did enough to keep the ref away so the fight stayed where he wanted it to take place. The first round closed with a dub attempt from the bottom by Dynamite but that was not nearly enough to win the round.
There was a different feel for the start of the second round. Dynamite kept his range, delivered shots that scored with the judges in quality and quantity. There were a few moments where it looked like the champ was stunned by a few kicks. About two minutes into the round, Stark was able to counter a strike with a nice takedown. This time Stark was more active and attempted more GNP. Most of which did not land but there was enough to score points with the judges. The champ right now is fighting a smart fight and looking to outlast the challenger.
Every round Dynamite keeps the fight standing a little longer. This round it took three minutes before Stark shoots in for the takedown. In that time, Dynamite was landing a multitude of shots to the legs and body of Stark trying to slow down the ground game of the champ. Dynamite showed his fatigue late in the round and Stark was able to advance his position to the mount. The rounds finished with Stark landing blows to the head which was enough to steal the round but not enough to stop the fight.
Dynamite lasted for almost four minutes before the inevitable takedown happens in the 4th round. Keep in mind that Stark landed 5 out of the 7 takedown attempts in this fight. Stark really waited for his opportunity before shooting in at Dynamite. The standing war went back and forth for most of the round but I think Dynamite again would have won the round if the takedown did not happen.
I am sure Dynamite’s corner let him know that he had to lay it all on the line in this last round if he wanted to walk away with the belt tonight. For two and a half minutes Dynamite did just that. He was landing shots and moving nicely; however, it only took one mistake and boom, Stark exploited a sloppy hook and countered with the final takedown of the night. Stark controlled and advanced once on the ground again. He landed more GNP and attempted a few more subs. Staying busy and winning points from the judges.
Winner: Stark (9-1) by unanimous decision 50:46 x3

Rafael Flores (4-0) vs. Jimmy Hyatt (9-3)
There are fights that are evenly matched and then there are fights where the game plans just didn’t give the judges anything to separate the fighters. I think this was the latter and if there is a rematch I would not expect the same result. As for the result of this fight, well let’s say if you give 3 judges a chance to score a close fight there is a high likelihood that they will all score it differently and that is what happened here tonight.
The fight itself was action packed all three rounds. It was a back and forth fight with the fighters scoring with jabs, hooks, kicks, crosses. The fight was 99% at kickboxing range and they just went toe-to-toe. At points of the fight you felt like moment was swinging one way or another but both fighters just didn’t let it happened. There was always an answer.
After three rounds we go to the judges’ scorecards; 30:27, 29:29, 28:29… the fight is a draw. Great fight with a Teddy KGB outcome… I feel so unsatisfied.

Bob Dutko (7-2) vs. Tyson Rios (5-1)
There were some nice kicks that scored in the beginning of this fight before Dutko scored a takedown around the one minute mark. Dutko then was able to work a pass into side control and score with vicious GNP. It was constant pressure that did not allow Rios a chance to sweep and utilize his BJJ. Elbows, elbows and more elbows scoring for Dutko. There is only so much a man can take before one lands in the right or wrong spot and the fight is over. Rios hung in there until the 4:33 mark and the ref just had to stop the beating.
Winner: Dutko (8-2) by TKO (strikes)

Link Pettis (2-1) vs. Rich Junior (2-1)
Pettis came into the fight deciding to get a better BJJ guy on the ground and trying to advance positions. Junior was surprised but not disappointed. Pettis scored a quick knockdown but the fight quickly stalled and the ref stood up the fighters. Pettis then gets another quick takedown only to expose his neck and in comes the guillotine. Choke out or tap out and Pettis decided to tap.
Winner: Junior (3-1) by submission (guillotine)

Miquel Falcao (0-0) vs. Johnny Cage (0-0)
Once Cage got his big mitts on Falcao there was no letting go of the clinch. Not only was Cage holding on but also he was landing accurate shots in the clinch. Cage was 19 for 19 with shots in the clinch. Falcao tried to take the fight to the ground but the larger Cage decided where this fight was and wasn’t going. After all the clinch strikes it was Cage who broke the clinch and then fired a big overhand right to drop Falcao. This was a very dominating performance by a guy who means business.
Winner: Cage (1-0) by TKO (strikes)

Jeff Loid (3-4) vs. Sergio Bujol (0-0)
Bujol started his MMA career scoring on 100% of his striking and 100% on takedown defense. That is a good trend to set if you are looking for a long career in this sport. Bujols landed all punches but there was a good mix of body and head shots with a combo sprinkled in nicely. It was said combo that dropped Loid the first time and then a series of body blows that finished off the fight. Great debut fight by anyone’s standards.

 

WRITER CREDIT: "Honey" Roy Palmer (96641)

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LVC # 61

Don Julio (6-5) vs. John Jackson (10-8-1)
I went to a MMA fight and a boxing match broke out. 100% of the fight was spent standing up and there were no kicks throw by either fighter. This was a fight to showcase their boxing technique. By the end of the fight it was Julio who really showed how it is done.
The first round Jackson took the fight to Julio a little more and landed 6 good strikes and 1 combo. That was the good news, the bad new was for the last 2 rounds Jackson landed a total of 9 more strikes and 3 combos. Production slowed for Jackson and Julio’s got better as the fight got going. Julio was able to land 28 total punches with 10 more coming via combos. That was enough to get the judge’s attention. All in all the fight was lacking something, maybe it was the mixed part of MMA.
Winner: Julio (7-5) by unanimous decision

Eli Massey (6-5) vs. Sith One (10-9)
One had a one-track mind in this fight. He shot and shot until the takedown was accomplished. Massey did a very good job of sprawling for most of the first minute and landing a few good shots. It was not enough to slow down One though. The takedown happened and it was right into side control. This lead to a quick kimura attempt that was defended nicely. The second time One went for a kimura the story was different. Once One stepped over and gave it a good crank… Massey tapped quickly.
Winner: One (11-9) by Submission (kimura)

David Ortiz (4-4) vs. George Sullivan (4-3)
This fight was action packed right from the get go. Ortiz won the opening salvo by landing a head kick, a mean looking leg kick and a flying knee. The knee cut Sullivan and got the fans on it feet. Sullivan decided to change it up and go for the clinch. Ortiz wins the clinch exchange, breaks the clinch and then lands a head kick. This was a great first minute of madness. Sullivan has realized that distance is a bad thing in this fight and keeps trying to close it and get into the clinch. Ortiz was having none of it though. Ortiz then started to tee off on the cut with head kicks. At the three minute mark the cut gets opened up worse with another head kick. At the four-minute mark an additional head kick opened up the cut more and you could see how it was hurting the visibility of Sullivan. The last minute Sullivan is able to dodge and duck his way until the bell rings. Give credit to the cut man to keep the fight going and we are into the second round.
Ortiz is still the more active and accurate fighter in this round. The kicks and punches are zeroed in on the cut and the blood on the canvas was starting to look like a scene from Scarface. When Sullivan did close the distance and into the clinch, it was Ortiz that was winning those battles too. Not a good day for Sullivan. This was a night that could not end fast enough. The ref could not wait for the round to end and had the doctor come over to look at the cut. After puking in his mouth a little bit, the doctor decided to stop the fight.
Winner: Ortiz (5-4) by TKO (cut)

Pope Fish (3-2) vs. Ernie Bezoink (2-3)
Bezoink starts off trying to take Fish’s head off while Fish was pounding Bezoink in the legs. This continued as the round got deeper and Bezoink was starting to look tired already. By the 2 minute mark Fish had taken control of the round and landing leg kick after leg kick. This strategy is now going to set up the finish. The first knock down came from a low kick, then a left right combo. The knock came from a low kick, high kick combo. Fish really used the kicks to set up the rest of his striking.
Winner: Fish (4-2)

Oliver Garcia (5-4) vs. Ondrej Simunek (1-0)
It didn’t take long for Simunek to get the fight into his domain, the clinch. Once there you could see the look of disappointment on Garcia’s face. He knew it was going to take some skill to get out of the clinch or it was going to take 4:30 of taking shots to get out of the round. Simunek made sure this fight was going to be quick for Garcia but painful. Once in the clinch it was elbow time. 11 elbows in about a minute later it was nighty-night time.
Winner: Simunek (2-0)

Google Glozman (0-0) vs. Chris Johnson (3-5)
Johnson wanted this fight on the ground and continued to go for takedowns until the fight ended up where he wanted it. The problem was after it got to the ground Glozman was able to control the fight and the ref stood them back up. Glozman then did a good job keeping the fight on the feet and landing some shots as punishment for shooting in for takedown after takedown. Johnson did get a 2nd takedown in the round but Glozman was able to land a sweep and get to mount. Glozman controlled in mount but did not do much damage.
The second round was more effective for Glozman. After each takedown attempt was stuffed you could see the confidence grow in Glozman. More strikes landed by Glozman in between shot attempts. Johnson did get one takedown completed but there was a quick stand up afterwards. Glozman then started to systematically take Johnson apart with knees and leg kicks. Johnson was rocked at the end of the second round but the bell saved Johnson. Can Johnson change the fate of the fight in the third round?
Nope. Johnson is not able to do anything offensive in the 3rd and it is all Glozman. 48 seconds later it is Johnson on the ground after a series of knees.
Winner: Glozman (1-0) by TKO (strikes)

Robert Hunt (0-1) vs. Jimmy Dee (0-2)
Hunt got the better of the early exchanges with a couple of takedowns but once the fighters settled into the fight and they were on the ground it was Dee that took the fight over. Dee controlled the fight from the bottom and attempted 7 submissions. Hunt did all he could to get out of the round.
The second round was a round were no one could really gain control. It was on the ground and Dee scored more points and then it was in the clinch Hunt was able to score some points. Standing Hunt was more active. This was a good round that had confused the judges for sure.
The third round got back on the ground and Dee was finally able to land a triangle that was tight. Hunt had to tap and he was not happy.
Winner: Dee (1-2) by Submission (triangle choke)

Big Hardon Jr. (0-1) vs. Daquiem Johnson (0-4)
Johnson was the more active fighter by far on the feet. Johnson was just not able to landed enough shots to do a lot of damage. Only 4 out of the 16 strike attempts landed for Johnson; meanwhile, Jr. was 100% efficient at what he wanted to do, takedown. It only took one try to get the fight to the ground. Jr.was able to pass into the mount and land some devastating GNP. Johnson tried to control the posture of Jr. but he did not have the success that he needed.
Winner: Big Hardon Jr. (1-1) by KO (strikes)

 

WRITER CREDIT: "Honey" Roy Palmer (96641)

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GAMMA: LVC NOW

 

HRP: Hello, Hello and welcome to the first ever broadcast of GAMMA: LVC NOW. I am “Honey” Roy Palmer and will be your host. I will be here with special guests to get to the bottom of the LVC: #62 Welterweight title fight between Point Fighter and Ray “The Raven” Lewis. I am lucky to be in such great company for tonight’s fight breakdown. Rogelio Cottonfloss and Furious Styles have agreed to take time out of their busy schedules to go over this fight together. Hello gentlemen…

RC: Hello Roy.

FS: Hello MMA world.

HRP: Let’s get right into this soon to be battle. First the challenger, Lewis… Cottonfloss, he has an impressive record at 11-1 but was he the right fighter to take on Point Fighter?

RC: While the casual observer may see that “The Raven” has only had two LVC fights before this title fight, those in the know are aware of the road he took to get this opportunity. “The Raven” secured a unanimous decision win in his first fight with Ruthless Bane’s League. That was their initial event and he stuck with the org through the reinvention as Sin City Fighter’s Underground.

HRP: When he left Sin City FU, he did so as the Welterweight Champ. In fact, I talked to Lewis this week and he explained that the move to LVC was a step up to fight better competition. He came over on a high and has yet to be stopped.

FS: This could be the fight that stops this run.

HRP: Well, if you think so why don’t you ask him yourself? Live from Las Vegas and LOD: Top Team Gym, it is Ray “The Raven” Lewis. Hello Ray, how is training going?

Ray Lewis: Ray has been training hard to keep this streak of first round KO’s going.

RC: How certain are you that you are going to win this fight?

Ray Lewis: You know Ray is a murderer.. it wont be different here. I am pretty confident if Point Fighter tries to stand and exchange he’s going to take a nap. Ray has hands of steel; Ray hopes his opponent has a good dentist.

RC: Ray, you usually are quick to admit that you were cut open in your only loss; however, do you actually feel cheated and really deserve to be undefeated?

Ray Lewis: You have no idea how pissed Ray is that the only loss came late in a fight Ray was winning, lost by doctor stoppage due to cut. The guy has since ran to 155, and if Ray can’t fight Duke Rance, Ray will just destroy anything in front of Ray with the anger from this flawed record. I hope they keep an ambulance near by. Point Fighter is going to need one .. Maybe a helicopter...

HRP: I think you are ready. Thanks for talking to us and good luck come LVC #62.

RC: Whatever his personal feelings are about his TKO (cut) loss to Duke Rance, he avenged that loss when they met up again with his quickest knockout to date. A hungry Lewis on a streak of four consecutive first round TKO wins will enter the cage on 3/22.

HRP: It is now time to talk about the champ. Furious, what can you tell us about how ready Point Fighter is?

FS: His manager is Romano Schoots and Point trains at the Mano's Elite BJJ Gym in Amsterdam where he has developed a very solid ground game.

HRP: I would say holding a Black Belt is solid.

FS: Fighter had a rough beginning to his MMA career with a loss by Unanimous Decision, but credit the young man for sticking with it despite the loss and how quickly he turned his career around. Two of his career wins have been by submission while the others were decisions, so if Fighter wants to defeat Ray Lewis, not the football player folks, though he does look an awful lot like him...then he's going to have to finish the fight in my opinion.

HRP: Has Point Fighter faced an opponent like “The Raven” before?

FS: Katurian “The Pillowman” Tupolski, though he doesn't stand as tall as Lewis does. Lewis' height will enable his punches to potentially land more accurately and that will be a problem for Point the longer the fight stays standing. Point fought the intelligent fight and took it to the ground as quickly as possible, looking for the submission victory.

RC: What about the John Jackson fight?

FS: Against John Jackson, a taller fighter with better boxing ability, Point got off to a slow start and I believe Jackson took the first round by keeping it standing and landing punches effectively. However, Point won the fight by taking the fight to the ground and keeping it there for the decision victory, which leads us to this fight.

HRP: Before we get to this fight, has Lewis fought a fighter like Point Fighter before?

RC: Lewis probably hasn't faced anyone as well balanced in all facets of the game as Point Fighter. Nonetheless, perhaps the closet matchup to what Lewis will face in Fighter was in Lewis' last decision victory. Even though his opponent in that fight, Gabriel Bergasmarchi, took him down in each of the three rounds of the fight, Lewis met the challenge by being aggressive. Lewis knocking down and rocking Bergasmarchi seconds into the fight certainly left an impression on the judges and on Bergasmarchi.

HRP: So, if this fight gets to the ground Lewis has a history of getting off his back and winning. Wait a minute… We tried to reach out to Point Fighter but he was busy with his final preparations for the fight. I am getting word though that the Champ’s manager, Romano Schoots, is on the phone and is willing to talk about this upcoming fight. Romano, do you have anything to say to “The Raven?”

Romano Schoots: Yeah, that my fighter is not afraid to stand with him. Lewis be knocking out other guys but that wont happen with my fighter.

HRP: From what I hear that might not be the best choice, are you not going to try to get this on the ground?

Romano Schoots: I am not sure if Point Fighter can take him down so that is not in the game plan because it will just cost energy if the takedown gets stuffed. My fighter is currently focusing on his stand up 100% so Lewis can count on a brawl.

HRP: You definitely have the confidence of managing a champion and you have executed many successful game plans coming into this fight. We wish you the best.

Romano Schoots: All in all I wish Lewis good luck.

HRP: We have heard from both camps, now let’s break down this fight… Cottonfloss, how does the challenger win this fight?

RC: Lewis' strengths are his boxing ability and penchant for rocking his opponents early in the fight. This obviously leads to a good deal of knockout victories, but even when it doesn't he is able to get into the heads of his opponents.
Lewis' weakness is likely being cut. While it only happened once and he may have matured enough to handle it if it happens again, his being cut in the loss to Duke Rance seemed to affect his confidence in that fight.
Lewis is going to want to come out aggressive and get a knockdown early. He will then gauge from that knockdown whether to go for the knockout or to go for a decision victory. With that being said, Lewis is likely going to strive to keep the fight standing and go for a finish.

HRP: Furious, the champ is not going to go away easy. If he is going to stay champion, how is he going to do it?

FS: I'm certain his management team has told him he doesn't want the fight left in the judge’s hands. Finish the fight and there's no room for controversy. For this fight, Point may opt to use his Muay Thai to establish his striking defense should Lewis decide to throw some kicks. Fighter has shown that he heavily favors punching, but in this fight against Lewis, that may prove to be quite a problem as Lewis has shown tremendous boxing ability.
Point's strengths as I see them: Championship experience, granite chin, powerful takedowns, good ground control, excellent submissions and damaging ground-and-pound. His weaknesses as I see them: Cuts pretty easily, struggles in the clinch, could struggle against defending kicks, susceptible to punches by superior boxers, and lacking a bit of overall speed

HRP: Great and if you were in his corner what advise does he get from you?

FS: If I were Point's management team, my game plan would be simple: Take the fight to the ground and test Lewis' ability to protect himself from Point's excellent BJJ ability. Not only does this keep Point from taking the risk of eating punches and possibly getting in trouble, but also he can use his slight weight advantage, as well as Lewis' slight height advantage, to try and end this fight by submission.

HRP: The end of the fight is upon us, who is getting their hand raised?

RC: With what Point Fighter did in his two fights against John Jackson, I honestly would not be surprised if he wins by decision. However, my prediction is a second round TKO win for Ray Lewis. Whatever the case, I know we have an exciting fight as both fighters are hungry for the belt.

HRP: That is one for Ray. Furious, do you feel the same way?

FS: Prediction… this is always an adventure for me. So, here it goes: Furious Styles' Prediction: Point Fighter by Split Decision.

HRP: This sounds like a split decision. There is only one way to find out what is going to happen and that is to catch the action of LVC #62 on March 22nd. From everyone here at GAMMA: LVC NOW, we thank you for listening and we will see you next time.

[Comte]

I'll take a deuce on yo face.