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We're here to revitalize the wasteland that is Rio. New fighters and managers were, for good reason, avoiding this place like the plague. There's a couple good orgs for older, more experienced fighters, but King of the Beach will provide a spot for the younger crowd. Looking for long term fighters and managers who are looking to build stories and fighters. Lots of opportunity here for growth & experience. We'll have a team of 3 committed members doing everything from scouting, signing, matchmaking, writing and design, so we have a tight knit group to work with.

 

Anyways, here's where I'll post our Reviews/Previews, and this is where our fighters can talk shit, call out fighters, or just discuss anything KOTB related.

 

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KOTB 2: Recém-chegado

 

Hello Brazil fight fans, the new kids on the block, King of the Beach, will be holding their second event on July 29th at Paddy O'Malleys Bar, Rio’s favorite Irish drinking hole. We’ve got some great new talent, our semi-finals of our super heavyweight tournament, and we’re expecting our first ever sold-out show, so please join us. No really, please.

 

Getting the main card started are two large, undefeated heavyweight newcomers. Fighting out of the blue corner is a jiu-jitsu specialist out of Fortaleza, Gustavo “Montanha” Gouveia (2-0). Gouveia is quite a spectacle at 6’8” and some of the locals have gasped at his appearance, but his ground game nothing to laugh at. His competition has been pretty weak so far, so it’ll be interesting to see how me matches up with the British wrestler, “The Bulldog” Harry Milne (2-0). Milne, who’s just under 6’4” himself, will be looking for his second win since moving to Brazil from his home country and should be considered a slight favorite. Milne’s relied on accurate boxing and timely takedowns so far in his career, but he may want to stay out of Gouveia’s guard for this one.

 

Well, here’s a treat for you fight fans. Next up we have two Irish boxers in a grudge match, in an Irish bar nonetheless. Mike “The Knuckles” Paddy (3-0) has decided to move back to London for family obligations but requested this opponent before he left, despite being a pretty large underdog. He’ll be taking on the talented Murphy “Shamrock” McManus (1-0) who’ll be making his first appearance outside of London. McManus has only had one fight in his career, but our insiders have stated he may be one of the most talented KOTB fighters in this division, with top-level boxing and solid wrestling. There’s a chance one of the fighters takes this to the ground, but my money’s on an entertaining slugfest, so don’t blink.

 

It’s been rumored that the winner of our next featured middleweight bout will be in line for a title shot, so the stakes are high for these two fighters. Miami’s Billy Styles (0-0) will be making his much-awaited professional debut. Not much else is known about Styles other than a slick haircut, but some of my friends at the Soul Supremacy gym in Rio have been raving about his hands. He’ll be taking on the Romania via New York grappling prospect Bago "Badaboom" Biga (2-0). There’s been some hype around Biga since his big victory over Piere De Crote in the Forbidden Violence promotion out of Las Vegas, so lets see if he can carry that momentum here.

 

The main and co-main events will see our super heavyweight semi-finals fights. We have a great group of fighters left, so we’ve decided to ask each about their thoughts on the upcoming round, the tournament and their opponents:

 

Ezekiel Puchowski

"This tournament feels unreal. Since I moved from Europe right before KOTB 1, everything seems to be happening so fast. Hopefully, this new environment doesn't throw me off. I see no real threat in this tournament. Even though I’m the smallest guy in the division, that doesn't mean anything. The best boxing heavyweights of all time were 210-220 pounds, not cumbersome giants. I was the next big thing to the hardcore boxing community before I decided to go down a different path and do MMA. That being said, my hype will carry over to MMA because I’m just a naturally gifted athlete."

 

Thiagus Davaru Silva

"I feel confident. I know my opponent is an excellent striker but my chin can withstand anything. I'm going to punish him, and put his first ‘L’ on his record. He's good, but I always come for the kill, and an Island fighter cannot stop my aggression."

 

Mirko Vukovic

“This will be very good fight and a very big challenge for me. I have a plan, so I am optimistic. I have good strategy and will be training important skills for my opponent. Can not wait.”

 

Bruce Zimbardo

“My next opponent is probably my toughest one to date. You want to know my gameplan? Kick his head off. That`s what I`m gonna do. Good luck to him keeping his head in place."

 

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Looking forward to fight a great grappler in Halverson. Will most probably be a chest match between us. I just want him to be on his best shape so we will know who is the better fighter. Good luck man with your training and will see you in the ring in aprox 3 weeks ;)


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(REVIEW)


KOTB 2: Recém-chegado should be considered a minor success and a building block for the promotion, as they had their first sellout, filling Paddy O’Malley’s Bar to full capacity and putting on another card rife with finishes. The Irish crowd was thick, but we’re still not sure if that was for our featured Irish welterweight bout, or just a typical Wednesday at Rio’s favorite Irish drinking establishment.


Kicking things off on the night were a couple newcomers at light heavyweight. Suriname Greco-Roman wrestling project Diederik Boschman (1-0) took out Canadian Mike “The Werewolf” Loner in the first round after the doctor decided a cut above Loner’s eye was causing him some vision problems. Boschman, who was fighting for the first time as a professional, showed the strength of his clinch grappling background and kept the fight exactly where he needed it to be, crushing Loner with elbows in the clinch, which caused a bloody mess on O’Malley’s ring canvas. Spectators were a bit shocked to see so much blood during the first match, but things got cleaned up pretty nicely.


In a battle of Rio-born welterweights, Rousimar Palhares (2-0) took out muay-thai specialist Prometeu Prometido (1-2) with a first round Americana. What turned out to be one of the more exciting fights of the night saw Prometido attacking with head kicks and body kicks, before Palhares got the fight to the ground. From there, Palhares attacked with submissions, mounted and even took back of “The Promise.” Prometido hung in there and even managed to get out of some bad situations before Palhares grabbed the Americana and forced the referee to jump in and save his limb.


Up next, Irish featherweight prospect Kyle McCarthy (1-0) took out Argentinean Cesar Magri (0-2) with a first round highlight reel knockout. “Perrito” was looking to take the fight to the ground early after taking a few shots, but McCarthy kept the pressure on, winging headkicks until a final shot from his shin shut out the lights of Magri, sending him lifeless to the mat. Magri seemed to be fine after the bout, but went to the hospital for some routine checks.


In the only decision on the card we saw another grappling masterpiece, which are starting to be a common sight here in Rio, especially on the KOTB cards. Feira de Santana’s Tareco Safondine (1-1) out-grappled and outworked the Peruvian Gabriel Vera (2-2) over the course of three rounds. Rounds one and three saw Safondine with top control for a majority of the time, while the two exchanged in a frantic race for position and submissions. The second round saw some clinch and top control from “Tarántula”, but in the end it wasn’t enough, as rounds one and three were enough for Safondine to take the decision.


Finishing off the preliminary portion of the card was another featured featherweight contest between Sao Paulo’s Thiago Machado (1-0) and Rio’s own Gordon Audio (0-1). Another grappling fan’s wet dream saw Gordon Audio take control with an early takedown and series of submission attempts. Machado played it cool, countered with a beautiful escape into top control and began attacking with his own series. After a close first round, which probably went to Audio, he went to the well again early with another clean takedown. This time “The Axe” was ready and caught Audio early with a slick armbar from the bottom. Audio and his manager had a nasty dispute in the post-fight press conference. Our sources say Audio has severed ties with his manager, but KOTB will stick with their fighter. Hopefully things get settled soon.


Starting off our main card was a statement from British super heavyweight Harry Milne (3-0), who took out local favorite Gustavo Gouveia (2-1) with a first round knockout. After a feeling out process on the feet and in the clinch, “The Bulldog” started to unload punches on his taller foe. “Montanha” rolled and tried to recover, but Milne showed some power he hasn’t shown this far in his career and took it to Gouveia, who bowed out at the 2:28 mark of round one. Milne looks to now be in the contender category for the division after this performance.


In our featured all-Irish welterweight scrap, Murphy MacManus (2-0) proved he’s the far superior fighter in his matchup with Mike Paddy (3-1). “The Knuckles” knew he was outmatched, but I’m sure he had hoped for a better showing than what transpired, as “Shamrock” dominated in the clinch, zapping Paddy’s energy with body shots. MacManus then proceeded to tee off at range, dropping Paddy multiple times, opening a cut and finally getting the referee to save his opponent in under three-minutes of the first round. KOTB’s matchmaker has hinted that MacManus may be in line for a title shot, so keep your eye on that.


A number one contender fight at middleweight saw uber-prospect Bago Biga (3-0) take the next step in his young career, with a submission of the night performance over newcomer Billy Styles (0-1). After a nice exchange in the pocket, the American Styles finished a nice takedown attempt but the Romanian Biga made him pay immediately with an elbow-crushing armbar finish. Hindsight is 20/20, but I’m sure Styles will be looking for a better result next fight. “Badaboom,” in the meantime, looks ahead to a title fight with Thatcher Halverson at KOTB 5.


In the co-main event, and first of our two semi-final fights, the towering Caribbean Bruce “The Great” Zimbardo (4-0) continued to wreck shop against his competition, getting his fourth straight stoppage by strikes against the well-rounded Croatian teenager Mirko “The Shadow” Vukovic (1-1). Vukovic tried his absolute best to get this fight to the ground or into the clinch, but Zimbardo’s grappling defense held strong, allowing his fists and feet to do their thing. The only difference in this result was instead of a head kick, Zimbardo finished with a stunning spinning backfist, crumpling his opponent and earning himself the knockout of the night.


Finally, in our main event and second semi-final fight, Thiagus Davaru Silva (4-0) continued his grappling prowess, submitting Ezekiel Puchowski (4-1) with a second round Kimura. The first round saw “Power Trip” fighting off submissions and trying his best to get back to his feet with his developing ground game, never really getting a chance to show off his much-talked about striking skills. Instead, “Megaton” again showed the force of his relentless submission attack, slick wrestling and endless cardio. After the fight, Puchowski won over his adopted Brazillian fan base and vowed to be more focused, but it was Silva who cemented his spot as a fan favorite and soon-to-be perennial title contender.

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KOTB 3: Campeão (PREVIEW)

 

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“The Little Ginger Prince” Chris Karter (1-1, 0-0) vs. Eduardo "Pelé" Dias (1-0. 0-0)
Kicking off the main card will be a pair of debuting KOTB fighters, both intending to make a splash in the wide-open featherweight division. A native Floridian fighting out of New York, Karter will be looking to use his heavy, accurate hands to counter the kicking game of Belo Horizonte’s Dias, who comes from a soccer background. The ground game appears to be pretty even, but Karter may be able to mix in some takedowns, so we’ll see what kind of game plan he comes in with.

Lane “Heman” Herman (3-0, 0-0) v Jean “Mayhem” Ben Faur (0-1, 0-0)
Next up, we have another pair of debuting fighters, this time from KOTB’s increasingly deepening SHW division. Undefeated Russian Lane Herman will look to continue his streak of submissions against Parisian striker Jean Ben Faur. Ben Faur stands almost an entire foot taller and will come in an estimated 20 pounds heavier than his foe. This fight will probably see the iron-chinned Herman try to get inside and to the ground, battling the determined standup attack of Ben Faur.

James Diaz (2-0, 1-0) v Papas “Mucata” Kanamun (1-2, 1-0)
Both of our next fighters are coming off big victories in their KOTB 1 debuts. Rio’s Diaz comes in rolling off a pair of exciting matches: a five-second flying knee KO in his QFC debut, as well as a “fight of the night” performance in his KOTB debut. The Bulgarian Papas Kanamun, on the other hand, followed up a pair of QFC losses with a huge upset over previously top-ranked KOTB light heavyweight, Shaun Hale. With both fighters holding distinct advantages in multiple areas, and with the top KOTB LHW position up for grabs, this is a definite “fight of the night” candidate.

Sandu “Big Bear” Lungu (3-0, 0-0) v Alo Jimenez (0-0, 0-0)
The featured co-main event will see the next SHW contender, as Romanian Sandu Lungu battles Columbian Alo Jimenez to see who will fight the winner of our championship-deciding main event. On tape this is a very even match between two highly skilled competitors. Lungu, who will be making his first fight outside of his adopted American home, looks to have a slight size and clinch advantage, while Jiminez, who fights out of Amsterdam, looks like he may have a slight speed and wrestling advantage. That being said, Jimenez is making his pro debut, so this fight could really end up anywhere.

“Megaton” Thiagus Davaru Silva (4-0, 2-0) v Bruce “The Great” Zimbardo (4-0, 2-0)
And finally, KOTB’s first championship fight, the culmination of the first ever KOTB 8-man tournament and both fighter’s young undefeated careers. A Portuguese grappling sensation and KOTB’s top ranked fighter, Thiagus Davaru Silva takes on the towering Caribbean knockout artist Bruce Zimbardo. This is about as simple as it gets, as both men will continue to press their will and continue their streaks. A pure grappler vs. striker affair. Good luck to both men.

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Sandu "Big Bear" Lungu



I think I showed my class and gave little choices to my opponent. He was strong and in good shape considering I never went longer then 2 min and 40 seconds before. It was a good test for me and I'm sure he would have been a good fighter if the manager would have kept him. I can only thank you for agreeing to fight me and I hope you find a better manager cause you deserve it Alo.


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Guy "4" Mourtneant



"Bonjour mademoiselles et monsieurs. Je suis tres honoré *cough* Excuses moi, I'm not used to l'anglais, pardon my bad pronounciation. I'm just bording the private jet to Helsinki to pack my things and join Le Roi de la Plage roster. After that I'm heading to Las Vegas to train hard for my entrant match with... uhm..." *pulls out a piece of paper and reads not so inconspicuously* "Monsieur Lungu. Well, should be a fair opponent to beat without too much of un effort. Bon chance, au revoir."


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"Bonjour mademoiselles et monsieurs. Je suis tres honoré *cough* Excuses moi, I'm not used to l'anglais, pardon my bad pronounciation. I'm just bording the private jet to Helsinki to pack my things and join Le Roi de la Plage roster. After that I'm heading to Las Vegas to train hard for my entrant match with... uhm..." *pulls out a piece of paper and reads not so inconspicuously* "Monsieur Lungu. Well, should be a fair opponent to beat without too much of un effort. Bon chance, au revoir."

 

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Lol. You made me laugh so hard that I almost fell of my chair. Don't worry pal, I'll rearange your teeth so that you can prononce your france better. I don't know which of these are worst, your fighting style or your french. Well anyway you better train hard cause only one of us is going to get out of the first round and I'm pretty sure it will be me. Au revoir or "Pa si pu'la revedere".

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Lol. You made me laugh so hard that I almost fell of my chair. Don't worry pal, I'll rearange your teeth so that you can prononce your france better. I don't know which of these are worst, your fighting style or your french. Well anyway you better train hard cause only one of us is going to get out of the first round and I'm pretty sure it will be me. Au revoir or "Pa si pu'la revedere".

 

 

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"Pas possible. Big Boar is calling me out. I'll have to make myself un sanglier ragout, I guess. Fat animal, good meat. I'll start slow-bleeding your snout in the cage. We french are good at cuisine."

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KOTB 3: Campeão (REVIEW)

 

KOTB 3: Campeão will be one day pointed to as the transition for the King of the Beach promotion from ‘upstart’ to ‘mainstay’. KOTB crowned its first tournament champion, sold out its first 1,000-seat show and moved into the second spot for organization rankings in Rio, a place it hopes to hold for the foreseeable future.

Opening the undercard was an exciting match from a couple debuting light-heavyweights. British striker John Mandrake (1-1, 0-1) took control early, slapping the Brazilian Ronaldo Lima (2-0, 1-0) with kicks from the outside and punishing him inside the clinch with knees, elbows and punches. Lima found a way to turn things around, however, as he suplexed Mandrake, took his back and submitted him after softening him up with some ground and pound.
Ronaldo Lima defeats John Mandrake via submission (RNC) - R1, 02:56

Next up were two welterweights looking to rebound from their losses at KOTB 1. The Turkish wrestler Inci Yarakos (1-2, 0-2) is probably the tallest welterweight you’ll ever see at 6’5” but that size comes with a price, as Yarakos had all kinds of trouble making weight for this one. The former Omani fisherman Walood Kassab (2-1, 1-1) was all business as usual, however, keeping his words to himself during the weigh-ins and making Yarakos pay in the ring, quickly taking down the taller man and unloading a barrage of punches and elbows.
Walood Kassab defeats Inci Yarakos via TKO (Strikes) - R1, 02:57

The third match of the night saw a surprisingly early finish between two evenly matched middleweights. After landing a nice inside leg kick, the Cuban Jacare Romero (2-2, 1-1) took the Canadian Matt Lewsk (1-2, 0-1) to the mat. The two competitors exchanged some words and seemed to be fighting for position before Romero caught Lewsk with some heavy elbows and strikes. The referee seemed to jump in a bit early, but Lewsk didn’t complain as much as the fans did.
Jacare Romero defeats Matt Lewsk via TKO (Strikes) - R1, 01:23

Two more middleweights made their debuts in an entertaining 15-minute battle for position. Kyrie Perry’s (1-0, 1-0) parents will hopefully find a bit of relief, as their 19-year-old son won his debut after leaving college early and moving to Rio to pursue his MMA dreams. The Virginia wrestling product held his own on the ground and picked apart his opponent standing to earn the nod. Rene The Hulk (0-1, 0-1) was successful in taking his opponent down each round, but wasn’t able to do enough in the judge’s eyes. Regardless, it’s something to work from for the young Canadian fighter.
Kyrie Perry defeats Rene The Hulk via Decision (Unanimous)

In our featured preliminary fight, a pair of 18-year-old welterweights engaged in another quick-ending back-and-forth affair. Canadian muay-thai specialist Brandon The Wonder (0-1, 0-1) seemed to be in control after he took the fight to the clinch and connected on a few knees and elbows to the head. In what can only be considered a rookie mistake, Wonder inexplicably pulled guard. From there, the American ex-military kid Tommy Riordan (1-0, 1-0) didn’t waste time, submitting his foe with an admirably executed kimura.
Tommy Riordan defeats Brandon Wonder via Submission (Kimura) - R1, 02:07

Opening up our main card was the quickest fight of the night, as the Floridian Chris Karter (2-1, 1-0) made mincemeat of the former Brazilian soccer prospect Eduardo Dias (1-1, 0-1). Karter kept it simple yet ferocious, battering Dias with three punches before connecting with a monster overhand right and follow-up punches just 12 seconds into the fight. Karter now looks ahead to a title shot at KOTB 7 against another Brazilian newcomer, Anderson Gracie.
Chris Karter defeats Eduardo Dias via TKO (Strikes) - R1, 00:12

Two more newcomers then tried to make their presence felt in the lion’s den that is KOTB’s deep super-heavyweight division. After landing an early combination and charging in for another, the towering Jean Ben Faur (0-2, 0-1) fell to the only takedown Lane Herman (4-0, 1-0) would need. From there, the Russian imposed his will with submission attempts and ground and pound, eventually squeezing out a tap from his Parisian with a tight arm triangle, the second of his young career.
Lane Herman defeats Jean Ben Faur via Submission (Arm Triangle) - R1, 03:58

Two light-heavyweight fighters then took to the cage looking to follow up their KOTB 1 victories and make their claim as the top rated fighter in the division. Bulgarian Papas Kanamun (1-3, 1-1) charged in for takedowns time and time again, but it was Rio’s own James Diaz (3-0, 2-0) who continued his winning ways, battering Kanmun with enough knees, elbows, kicks and punches to make any muay thai purist proud. Despite missing the finish, Diaz has looked perfect in both of his KOTB victories. He now looks ahead to a title fight against British newcomer Edward Smith at KOTB 6.
James Diaz defeats Papas Kanamun via Decision (Unanimous)

Our co-main attraction and number one contender fight lived up to lofty expectations with a ‘fight of the night’ performance. Columbian Alo Jimenez (0-1, 0-1) didn’t back down to his intimidating foe and came in guns blazing. Both competitors stayed in the pocket and delivered shot after shot to the crowds delight. Jimenez started showing a cut and some fatigue, which allowed the Romanian Sandu Lungu (4-0, 1-0) to take control and eventually land a devastating uppercut. Lungu decided to not follow and Jimenez decided it may be his last chance, jumping back in the pocket with huge hooks, again allowing Lungu to drop him with another huge right hand. Lungu was emotional at the match’s conclusion, barking at his fallen foe, but showed his class with praise for his opponent in the post-fight interview.
Sandu Lungu defeats Alo Jimenez via KO (Punch) - R1, 04:05

Finally, the conclusion to our eight man tournament and first ever title fight between Caribbean striker Bruce Zimbardo (4-1, 2-1) and submission ace Thiagus Davaru Silva (5-0, 3-0). Things were looking good for Zimbardo in the beginning, as he landed his trademark head kick and stuffed a takedown. From there, however, Silva did his thing, tripping Zimbardo and landing in his half guard. After attempting an Americana, he flipped the arm and cranked through a Kimura, earning a ‘submission of the night’ bonus as well as a shiny new belt. In an unfortunate follow-up, contract disputes and manager issues have forced KOTB to strip Silva. Sandu Lungu will now be facing French sensation Guy Mourtneant for the title at KOTB 7. Both fighters have already engaged in a couple verbal exchanges and this looks to be the biggest fight in KOTB history. Stay tuned!
Thiagus Silva defeats Bruce Zimbardo via Submission (Kimura) - R1, 00:45

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KOTB 4: Evolução (840988 - Preview)

The King of the Beach evolution keeps rolling. One week after crowning its first super-heavyweight champion, KOTB will give out it’s inaugural welterweight belt. You can count on KOTB to produce weekly events from now on, so tune in every Saturday be a part of the fastest growing fight promotion in Brazil. Besides the aforementioned title fight, KOTB 4’s main card is stacked with new fighters looking to make an early statement in their young careers.

Kevin “The Beast” Wideman (1-0, 0-0) v Gabriel “Gorilla” Santos Silva (1-1, 0-1)
On paper, our main card opening super-heavyweight contest is about as close as it gets. Canadian Kevin Wideman and Brazilian Gabriel Santos Silva are both 18 year-old BJJ brown belts with developing wrestling and standup skills. Even their heights and weights are a couple inches and pounds apart, respectfully. Will one fighter show off their improved standup skills, or will a chest match play out on the mat?

Kenji “DK” Tamura (0-0, 0-0) v Sean “The Strangler” Soffman (0-0, 0-0)
Up next we have a pair of lightweight 18 year-olds making their professional debuts. Kenji Tamura has just moved to Rio this week from his Japanese home and will probably look to use his top shelf wrestling game to keep this one on the feet so that he can use his boxing advantage. Canadian Sean Soffman, on the other hand, will likely look to take this fight into the clinch and onto the mat.

Hermes Franca (0-0, 0-0) v Pablo “Breaker” Esposito (1-0, 0-0)
It’s Fortaleza vs. Rio de Janeiro in our next lightweight contest, as BJJ purple belts Hermes Franca and Pablo Esposito fight for ground in the wide-open lightweight division. Fortaleza’s Franca will be making his professional debut and looks to have an advantage on the feet with heavy hands. Rio’s Esposito has one submission victory under his belt and will be looking to use his wrestling to control the pace of this fight.

Don “The Dragon” Wilson (4-1, 1-0) v Kyle McCarthy (1-0, 1-0)
In our co-main event, we have a pair of young featherweights looking to improve to 2-0 in the KOTB promotion. The American Don Wilson will no doubt be looking to keep this one on the feet with his kickboxing experience, while the well rounded Kyle McCarthy should look to get Wilson on his back. McCarthy does have a growing stand-up game, so it’ll be interesting to see how confident he is there.

PJ McDermott (1-0, 1-0) v Parker “The Terrorizer” Allen (1-0, 0-0)
The first ever KOTB welterweight champion will be crowned in our main event, as a pair of extremely talented and evenly matched 18 year-olds take center stage. Despite both American fighters only having one professional fight each, both are highly regarded in the MMA community as future stars. Parker Allen has been vocal since signing with KOTB, calling out the entire division. PJ McDermott is coming off a one-sided victory at KOTB 1 and looks to keep that momentum going. It’s an incredibly even match-up on paper, but McDermott may have a slight wrestling and physical advantage. That being said, we won’t really know until they step into the ring on Saturday night.

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KOTB 4: Evolução (Review)

 

It’s not uncommon for a lot of finishes for the King of the Beach promotion, but it really showed it’s Brazilian roots this past Saturday with a record six submissions from its competitors. On top of some really great grappling exchanges was the crowning of its inaugural welterweight champion after a tense main event.

 

Opening the card was a fun back and forth affair between French striker Marc Du Vale (0-3, 0-2) and Fortaleza’s Bruno Santoyo (3-2, 1-0) who made his first appearance in his home country of Brazil. Du Vale took the first round after fighting off the Santoyo’s grappling attack with crisp leg kicks and punches. He continued this success early in the second round before Santoyo landed a takedown halfway through. From there, Santoyo was determined to latch onto a kimura and forced the tap after his fourth attempt at it.

Bruno Santoyo defeats Marc Du Vale via Submission (Kimura) - R2, 04:58

 

A pair of welterweight strikers making their KOTB debuts were up next, as Macedonia’s Jill Sander (2-1, 1-0) took on Mexico’s Arturo Gatti (0-2, 0-1). Gatti came in determined to get the fight into the clinch and onto the ground, but charged headfirst into the counter punching of Sander. Gatti had a few moments, but Sander was comfortable in sitting back and letting Gatti tax himself and inevitably unloaded a fight-ending uppercut and follow-up punches just before the second bell.

Jill Sander defeats Arturo Gatti via TKO (Strikes) - R2, 04:24

 

The only middleweight fight on the card saw Tokyo-based Ethiopian grappler Joseph Annuaku (4-1, 1-0) take out the American Solo Solo (0-2, 0-1) early in the fight. Coming off a finals loss in an otherwise successful Tokyo QFC tournament, Annuaku made things look easy. After avoiding a couple early strikes, Joseph took down his opponent, moved into side control and forced his opponent to tap under the pressure of a tight arm triangle.

Joseph Annuaku defeats Solo Solo via Submission (Arm Triangle) - R1, 01:48

 

Next up, Polish newcomer Moszna McGlutojajca (1-1, 1-0) showed incredible resilience with a come-from-behind submission of Kazakhstan’s Gennady Golovkin (0-1, 0-1). The two competitors exchanged takedown attempt after takedown attempt in a close two first rounds, which were unofficially scored for Golovkin. McGlutojajca landed his first takedown of the fight late and moved immediately into mount, eventually finishing off his foe with an impressive arm triangle submission.

Moszna McGlutojajca defeats Gennady Golovkin via Submission (Arm Triangle) - R3, 03:40

 

Finishing up our main card was a super-heavyweight bout between Floridian boxer Neon Uno (0-2, 0-2) and British wrestler Bruce Bogtrotter (1-0, 1-0). After a quick exchange in the pocket between to two big men, Bogtrotter moved into the clinch and let loose with some solid dirty boxing. Uno had problems with a cut for his second straight fight, but it wouldn’t matter in the end, as Bogtrotter unloaded with a big right and follow up punches on his kneeling opponent, forcing the ref to intervene.

Bruce Bogtrotter defeats Neon Uno via TKO (Strikes) - R1, 01:14

 

There’s at least one great grappling match on every KOTB card and this edition of it opened the main card, as Canadian Kevin Wideman (2-0, 1-0) took out Rio’s Gabriel Santos Silva (1-2, 0-2) with a late triangle submission. The first round saw Wideman get an early trip takedown and remain there for the round as both competitors exchanged submission attempts and battled for position. The second and third rounds saw the exact opposite, with Silva getting the early takedowns before the exchanges. Wideman looked to be at the end of his gas tank, but managed to latch on a lightning quick triangle choke in the final minute of the card’s ‘fight of the night’.

Kevin Wideman defeats Gabriel Santos Silva via Submission (Triangle) - R3, 04:22

 

Our next two competitors wasted no time making their professional debuts, as Canadian Sean Soffman (1-0, 1-0) took out Japan’s Kenji Tamura (0-1, 0-1) with a 13-second ‘submission of the night’ performance. Less than a week after moving to Rio from Japan, the extremely quick Tamura took Soffman to the floor and went for an early arm triangle attempt. Soffman worked with his opponent’s momentum and latched onto a vice-like guillotine choke from the bottom, forcing the early tap.

Sean Soffman defeats Kenji Tamura via Submission (Guillotine) - R1, 00:13

 

In our second-straight “blink and you’ll miss it” lightweight affair, Fortaleza’s Hermes Franca (1-0, 1-0) won the battle of Brazil over Rio’s Pablo Esposito (1-1, 0-1). Franca scored early with a big right hand, opening a small cut and then came in with a follow-up right hand before Esposito countered with a nice takedown. Things quickly turned sour, however, as Esposito rose to his feet looking for a big superman punch and fell right into a triangle attempt. Esposito managed to pop out his head, but had to tap to a tight armbar soon after.

Hermes Franca defeats Pablo Esposito via Submission (Armbar) - R1, 00:47

 

Our co-main event saw a pair of featherweights making their final appearances for the KOTB roster, but showed off their muay thai skills in an entertaining three-round bout. American kickboxer Don Wilson (5-1, 2-0), who’s going back to KT after this bout, used strong leg and head kicks to take all three rounds on the judge’s scorecards. The Irishman Kyle McCarthy (1-1, 1-1) had his moments, but couldn’t get the fight into the clinch or land often enough to sway the judge’s decision.

Don Wilson defeats Kyle McCarthy via Decision (Unanimous)

 

Our fans were on the edge of their seat for our first-ever welterweight title fight and our two competitors didn’t fail to impress, as American wrestle-boxers PJ McDermott (1-1, 1-1) and Parker Allen (2-0, 1-0) squared off in a bloody slugfest. McDermott looked to mix in a few takedowns with his punches but wasn’t ever able to get this one to the ground, as Allen had huge success with his hands and leg kicks. Speed seemed to be the difference as Allen knocked his opponent to the mat on two difference occasions and opened up a huge gash in the process. McDermott survived valiantly, but succumbed to a series of hooks from our first-ever welterweight champion Parker Allen, who also received a ‘knockout of the night’ for his incredible performance.

Parker Allen defeats PJ McDermott via TKO (Punches) - R2, 03:28

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KOTB 5: Guerra

 

A week after crowning its first welterweight champion, the King of the Beach promotion is proud to move up one division and give you its first ever middleweight champion. KOTB is looking to sell out it’s third straight Friday at Rio’s The Underground and has stuffed the main card with three intriguing Ireland vs. Brazil matchups. As usual, Brazilian fans can expect a fast-paced, exciting night of fights with tons of grappling-heavy exchanges to wet their BJJ appetites.

 

Rousimar "Toquinho" Palhares (2-0, 1-0) v Jonathan "The Hurricane" Hannafin (0-0, 0-0)
Opening the main card is the first of two key welterweight fights when Rio’s Rousimar Palhares looks to follow-up his first round submission victory at KOTB 2 with another impressive performance. He’ll be taking on an Irish grappler in Jonathan Hannafin who’ll be making his professional debut. Keep an eye out for Hannafin’s growing standup game, as well as the scale, as Palhares had real trouble there in his first KOTB fight. It didn’t end up costing him last time, but I’m sure he’ll want to avoid making things harder on himself.

 

Lucas "Samurai" Campos (1-0, 1-0) v Fergal Murphy (1-1, 0-0)
In a similar matchup, we have another Brazilian looking for his second KOTB victory against an Irishman making his KOTB debut. Aracaju’s Lucas Campos used impressive, heavy combinations to dispose of his last foe and will be looking to use his wrestling to keep things on the feet against Irish purple belt Fergal Murphy. Murphy should be looking to make this a grinding fight in the clinch and on the floor. Look for the winner of this fight to take on the victor of Palhares vs. Hannafin in a high stakes affair.

 

Thiago "The Axe" Machado (1-0, 1-0) v Cliff "Blazing" Carriggian (0-0, 0-0)
It’s Brazil vs. Ireland III for the KOTB 5 main card, with another debuting Irish fighter taking on a streaking hometown Brazilian. Sao Paulo’s Thiago Machado looked very impressive in his last KOTB appearance in an edge-of-your-seat grappling affair with a fellow purple belt. His opponent was so frustrated that he never returned to KOTB, or MMA for that matter. Let’s hope for better from Cliff Carrigian who has growing all-around skills developing around his proficient boxing game. It’s pretty a pretty straightforward striking vs. grappling matchup, but should provide fireworks wherever it goes.

 

"Merciless" Mick McManus (0-0, 0-0) v Blob Sapp (2-0, 0-0)
Our co-main event sees two heavy hitters making their KOTB debuts, with an emphasis on ‘heavy’. At 6’4” and 300 pounds, American Blob Sapp has moved from Las Vegas in pursuit of fame and looser drug commissions. He’ll be taking on a 6’4” 288 pound Scottish fighter making his professional debut in Mick McManus. This one will come down to confidence, physicals and game plans, as both fighters have a really similar ‘sprawl and brawl’ skillset.

 

"The Avalanche" Thatcher Halverson (2-0, 1-0) v Bago "Badaboom" Biga (3-0, 1-0)
KOTB’s first ever middleweight champion will emerge from the ring on Saturday night, as Denver’s Thatcher Halverson takes on Romanian Bago Biga. Both fighters are still teenagers and have won all of their respective fights by first round submission, so it will be interesting to see if one of them changes up their game plan for this one. On paper, things are looking really close with 19-year-old Biga perhaps having a slightly better boxing game, while 17-year-old Halverson should have the wrestling and height advantage. Looks like another nail-biter of a title fight for KOTB fans.

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Having won my first fight, dispatching some fool i dont recall his name nemo or w/e, i destroyed his mind set in little over a minute with devastating fashion. I know, I Know...very impressive but that fights done, now onto the next one Kevin The Beast im ready for you. prepare for a Bogtrotter Beat Down, if you dare even show up that is


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I have to give my hat to Thatcher Halverson, he was clearly the better man today. I wish you all the best till the next time we meet.

 

Thanks Bago Biga to be a good looser !

 

Who's next to be burried under my Avalanche ?

 

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Commissioner Dr. Jones:

 

"In regards to the next MW contender, Halverson can expect to face the winner of Eric Ashton and Kalvin Koo at KOTB 9 at September 19th , barring injury (http://www.mmatycoon.com/scoutfight.php?fida=274213&fidb=270121). Bago Biga and Starling Silva will also be fighting at KOTB 9 (http://mmatycoon.com/scoutfight.php?fida=270599&fidb=271781). The winner of that matchup will be in line for a shot in October. It's a great, competitive division. Looking forward to seeing who comes out on top."

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KOTB 5: Guerra (Review)

 

Many members of the King of the Beach roster made big statements on Saturday night as only one fight made it out of the first round, with three of those finishing in under 15 seconds. A few prospects took the next step in their careers, while a middleweight contender took his first steps as champion in another thrilling inaugural KOTB title fight.

 

The third Romanian competitor to step into the KOTB ring couldn’t find the success of his countrymen, as Brad Douglas (1-2, 0-1) fell early to Miami boxer Billy Styles (1-1, 1-1) in a middleweight matchup. Douglas came out with a big head kick, but Styles avoided it and immediately planted two vicious right hooks on his opponent and followed up with heavy hammerfists. Styles actually set a record for the fastest finish in KOTB history, but it’s a record that wouldn’t last the night.

Billy Styles defeats Brad Douglas via KO (Punches) - R1, 00:08

 

Two boxers making their KOTB debuts were up next, as Canadian Marcus Aurelius (0-2, 0-1) took on Hawaiian Akira Mahalo (2-1, 1-0). Aurelius opened up with a nice combination, but couldn’t find much success after. Mahalo, who was fighting for the first time outside of Hawaii, mixed in clinchwork with some clean punching at distance. An early strike rocked Aurelius and a beautiful left hook finished off the job as Mahalo climbs the fast-moving featherweight ladder.

Akira Mahalo defeats Marcus Aurelius via TKO (Strikes) - R1, 02:32

 

The only lightweight fight on the card saw American Major Major (3-1, 1-0) break the KOTB record for fastest finish, as he stopped Brazilian Jose Almeida (0-1, 0-1) with strikes in just five seconds. Coming off a semi-finals loss in a Brazilian welterweight tournament, Major looked great in his lightweight debut. Almeida and Major both ran forward with big kicks, but Major took a body kick and countered with a head kick, crumpling Almeida before finishing in mount. The most action you’ll ever see in a five second fight.

Major Major defeats Jose Almedia via TKO (Strikes) - R1, 00:05

 

A pair of middleweight prospects making their professional debuts took centre stage next, as hometown grappler Tito Gomez (1-0, 1-0) took on Scottish boxer Brandon Murphy (0-1, 0-1). Gomez, whose older brother is a former champion in the Brazilian-based Coyotile organization, knew his path to victory was through the ground game and shot for takedowns throughout. Murphy was game and got back to his feet, but couldn’t land or stop the takedown, eventually tapping to an Americana from side control.

Tito Gomez defeats Brandon Murphy via Submission (Americana) - R1, 02:57

 

The featured prelim doubled as the ‘fight of the night’, as super-heavyweights Gustavo Gouveia (3-1, 1-1) and Mirko Vukovic (1-2, 1-2) engaged in a back and forth war. The opening minutes saw Croation Vukovic get the better of some heated exchanges in the pocket, opening up a cut on his foe. After seeing blood, Gouveia had enough and took things to the ground. Gouveia attacked with submissions, mounted his foe and launched some Donkey Kong-worthy ground and pound, knocking out Vukovic with five seconds left in the round.

Gustavo Gouveia defeats Mirko Vukovic via TKO (Strikes) - R1, 04:55

 

The event’s only decision opened the main card, as Irish newcomer Jonathan Hannafin (1-0, 1-0) out-grappled Rio’s Rousimar Palhares (2-1, 1-1). Palhares, who submitted his two previous foes, couldn’t find the finish and spent too much time on his back to win over the judges in his first career defeat. Hannafin started the first two rounds on his back, but completed two gorgeous sweeps and finished the final two rounds in mount. It was a slightly uneventful but successful debut for the youngster.

Jonathan Hannafin defeats Rousimar Palhares via Decision (Unanimous)

 

Brazil rebounded in a series of main card matchups versus Ireland, as Lucas Campos (2-0, 2-0) continued to wreck shop against his welterweight foes, knocking out Fergal Murphy (1-2, 0-1) with punches just 13-seconds into the opening round, 2-seconds faster than his previous victory. Again, Campos showed heavy, accurate combinations in victory and looks forward to a high stakes bout which should be announced after KOTB 6.

Lucas Campos defeats Fergal Murphy via KO (Punches) - R1, 00:13

 

The Brazil vs. Ireland rubber match saw another Brazilian standout continue to make waves in his respective division. The furry-faced Thiago Machado (2-0, 2-0) wasted no time in getting things to the floor against the boxing attack of Cliff Carriggian (0-1, 0-1). From there it was academic, as Machado fished for a kimura before ultimately gripping onto a tight arm triangle, forcing the tap in just over a minute. That’s two wins and two fight bonuses for the rising Brazilian star.

Thiago Machado defeats Cliff Carriggian via Submission (Arm Triangle) - R1, 01:19

 

The co-main event delivered on the promise of fireworks, as Scottish super-heavyweight Mick McManus (1-0, 1-0) got the better of American Blob Sapp (2-1, 0-1). Most fans hoped to see the two big men sit in the pocket, and they got exactly what they wished for as McManus looked for combinations against the single shots of Sapp. Things turned quickly after Sapp was dropped from a damaging one-two. Sapp managed to recover, avoiding a takedown and landing a nice uppercut, but McManus delivered a devastating series of crosses and hooks in a highlight finish.

Mick McManus defeats Blob Sapp via KO (Punch) - R1, 01:11

 

KOTB’s first-ever middleweight champion was crowned in an exciting grappling affair between American Thatcher Halverson (3-0, 2-0) and Romanian Bago Biga (3-1, 1-1). It was destined to be a chess match, with both competitors holding brown belts and undefeated records. Biga landed the only standing strike with a solid leg kick before Halverson moved things to the mat with an early takedown. Biga, ever confident in his vaunted submission game, attacked with numerous triangle and armbar attempts, while Halverson countered with pinpoint ground and pound from Biga’s guard. The strikes wore down the Romanian before a series of elbows forced the referee to jump in and save him. Congratulations to Thatcher Halverson on an impressive performance and a brand new belt. Things are looking good for the 17-year-old phenom.

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KOTB 6: Estrangulamento

 

The seemingly weekly inaugural KOTB title hunt continues this Saturday, as the first ever light-heavyweight champion will be crowned at The Underground. KOTB 6 has been dubbed ‘Estrangulamento’ and commissioner Dr. Jones has decided to pay homage to that by granting any fighter who finishes a fight by choke with a $500 bonus, on top of the $500 bonus for wearing KOTB-brand clothing. KOTB 6 is also one of the first cards to feature numerous KOTB veterans with multiple fights under the banner, so let’s get to it.

 

“Amazing” Augusto Azevedo (0-0, 0-0) v Bruised Rib “Excuse” Aldo (3-0, 0-0)

The main card will open with an exciting fight between two up-and-coming Brazilian featherweights. Rio’s Bruised Rib Aldo brings in a stellar boxing game and will look to improve on his 3-0 record and move into title contention. Hailing from the deep Amazon Rainforest is his competitor, Augusto Azevedo, who will be making his professional debut. Azevedo looks to make an immediate impact in the division and counter Aldo’s boxing with a top-shelf ground game. This is a clear striker vs. grappler matchup.

 

Walood “The Dugong” Kassab (2-1, 1-1) v Diesel Hendrix (2-0, 0-0)

In a featured welterweight matchup, we’ll see KOTB veteran and Omani fisherman Walood Kassab take on newcomer Diesel Hendrix. Kassab is making his third appearance for the promotion and will most likely be looking to take this one to the ground where he had much success in his most recent victory. Hendrix will be making his first appearance outside of Las Vegas and brings a solid sprawl-and-brawl game to Brazil. Both fighters have never seen the second round, so expect another early finish.

 

Gary Finkler (3-0, 0-0) v Jim “Flash” Thompson (0-0, 0-0)

Up next we have an important fight in the lightweight title picture, as Dallas-born grappler Gary Finkler takes on Las Vegas-born Jim Thompson, who’ll be making his professional debut. Finkler looks to continue his 3-fight submission streak and make his case for a title shot in his promotional debut. Thompson looks to have a pretty well rounded game on paper, but will probably want to keep this one on the feet. There’s also a significant size advantage for Thompson, who has over half-a-foot in height and a couple pounds on his opponent.

 

Ezekiel “Power Trip” Puchowski (4-1, 1-1) v Tim “Lights Out” Wallace (3-0, 0-0)

The co-main event sees a fantastic matchup of former Russian-based heavyweights, as fan favorite Ezekiel Puchowski looks to rebound from his first career loss against Tim Wallace. The former Polish amateur boxer Puchowski has a decided advantage on the feet and will look to use his footwork to avoid the heavy ground and pound game of Wallace. Wallace also has about half of a foot and 30+ pounds on his opponent, so we’ll see if that comes into play for either side. One thing of note is that Puchowski has already lobbied for a rematch with Thiagus Davaru Silva after Silva had his title stripped as a result of steroid use. Commissioner Dr. Jones has agreed to the matchup, but let’s hope Puchowski isn’t looking past his current opponent.

 

James Diaz (3-0, 2-0) v Edward Smith (3-0, 0-0)

The first-ever KOTB light heavyweight will walk out of the cage after the main event when homegrown talent James Diaz takes on British standout Edward Smith. On paper, things look extremely close between the two competitors. Smith has used crisp boxing and solid defensive wrestling to starch all of his British competition with first round TKOs. Diaz, on the other hand, uses a more cerebral approach and finds his opponent’s weaknesses with pinpoint muay thai skills and timely takedowns. Diaz looks to be the second fighter on the roster to achieve 3 wins with the promotion, while Smith looks to make a dazzling first impression.

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Not sure of the legalities of me fighting a 17 year old kid on his debut, but hey... a fight is a fight.



From what i hear, this kid is no joke and it is a win-win situation for him to fight me. But hey, if the kid wants to make a name through me he is welcome to try.


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KOTB 6: Estrangulamento (Review)

 

For the fourth consecutive Friday, the King of the Beach promotion filled Rio’s The Underground to capacity while crowning an inaugural champion. This card was dubbed ‘Estrangulamento’ and featured an extra bonus for fighters who finished their fight with a choke submission.

 

Opening the card was a matchup between two welterweights looking for their first KOTB victories. Unfortunately for the Canadian striker Brandon Thompson, this fight was spent entirely on the mat. Inci Yarakos, who the locals have dubbed ‘The Turkish Scarecrow,’ started both rounds with early takedowns. It would be all Yarakos from there, as he mounted and took his opponents back while mixing in strong ground strikes and submission attempts. Yarakos would eventually force a tap from a rear naked choke in the second round, earning the first themed bonus on the night.

Inci Yarakos (2-3, 1-2) defeats Brandon The Wonder (0-2, 0-2) via Submission (RNC) - R2, 03:50

 

It was Canada vs. Europe again, as Mike Loner took on Italy’s Salvator Ferrara in the light-heavyweight division. This one was a bit of a grinding affair as Ferrara was determined to get the fight to the ground. Loner, however, did just enough work on the feet and in the clinch to make up for all the time spent on his back. Ferrara had his best success in the second round with submissions and ground and pound, but ultimately didn’t do enough damage to take any other rounds in the judge’s eyes.

Mike Loner (2-2, 1-1) defeats Salvatore Ferrara (0-1, 0-1) via Decision (Unanimous)

 

The European invasion of the undercard continued, as 6’6” Swedish grappler Magnus Karlsson made his KOTB debut against 6’3” Polish striker Gregor Barnett in the super-heavyweight division. This was a frantic three minutes, with Barnett pushing things into the clinch and Karlsson countering with takedowns. After an initial Karlsson takedown and Barnett escape, Karlsson would pull guard, sweep and eventually mount his opponent. From there, a series of elbows opened up a nasty gash on Barnett, covering both fighters in blood and forcing the doctor to call off the bout.

Magnus Karlsson (4-0, 1-0) defeats Gregor Barnett (1-3, 0-2) via TKO (Cut) - R1, 03:25

 

In the second light-heavyweight matchup on the card, Suriname-born Diederik Boschman took on Bulgarian brown belt Papas Kanamun. Boschman continued to make his former-Olympic wrestling father proud with his crushing Greco-Roman clinch game. Kanamun never got a chance to take things to the ground, as a barrage of punches and elbows put him to his knees, forcing the referee to intervene. Boschman looks like he made the right switch when he decided to pursue MMA, as he now looks forward to a title eliminator bout.

Diederik Boschman (2-0, 2-0) defeats Papas Kanamun (1-4, 1-2) via TKO (Strikes) - R1, 00:52

 

Closing up the European-filled undercard was a featured super-heavyweight clash between British wrestler Harry Milne and Parisian striker Jean Ben Faur. Milne’s KOTB opponents now have had an average height of 6’9” after taking on the towering Frenchman. This would not be much of a factor, however, as Milne had no trouble taking his opponent to the mat and blasting him with ground and pound. This onslaught would wear on Ben Faur until the 4:57 mark, where a series of strikes from half guard would force the stoppage. Milne took to the mic after the fight and made his case for a title shot. Commissioner Dr. Jones loved the confidence and performance enough to grant him the shot, so Milne will now fight the winner of the KOTB 7’s main event later in the month.

Harry Milne (4-0, 2-0) defeats Jean Ben Faur (0-3, 0-2) via TKO (Strikes) - R1, 04:57

 

Opening the main card was an exciting all-Brazilian featherweight matchup between Augusto Azevedo and Bruised Rib Aldo. Azevedo came out quite aggressive on the feet with strikes and takedown attempts, but this allowed Aldo to counter with a series of precise punches. After seeing his own blood from an early cut, Azevedo completed a takedown and got the fight where he wanted. From there, it was academic, as Azevedo mounted Aldo before taking his back, where he would finish a rear naked choke with just one second on the clock, earning him a ‘submission of the night’ and themed bonus in his first professional fight.

Augusto Azevedo (1-0, 1-0) defeats Bruised Rib Aldo (3-1, 0-1) via Submission (RNC) - R1, 04:59

 

In the ‘fight of the night,’ American Diesel Hendrix would make an impressive organizational debut against KOTB veteran, Walood Kassab. The Omani fisherman Kassab had a successful first round after suffering from an early cut, by getting a clean takedown and riding out the round on top and staying active with strikes. Hendrix would take over in the second round, however, as he picked apart his foe with punches. A devastating uppercut got things started, but an even more impressive spinning backfist finished off the job.

Diesel Hendrix (3-0, 1-0) defeats Walood Kassab (2-2, 1-2) via KO (Strikes) - R2, 01:44

 

In what should be considered a moderate upset, Jim Thompson took a decision against fellow American Gary Finkler in the only lightweight fight on the card. The much taller Finkler was expected to contend for the title in his next fight, but couldn’t keep Thompson on the ground long enough to do any meaningful damage. Thompson kept busy with escapes and reversals, while backing his opponent up stinging leg kicks, head kicks and punches. In an unexpected move, Dr. Jones has scheduled a title fight on KOTB’s first ‘Challengers’ card in just over a week against Major Major, who made an equally impressive performance at KOTB 5.

Jim Thompson (1-0, 1-0) defeats Gary Finkler (3-1, 0-1) via Decision (Unanimous)

 

The co-main event featured an important fight in the super-heavyweight division, as Ezekiel Puchowski looked to rebound from his first career loss against KOTB newcomer Tim Wallace. It was vintage Puchowski for the first round, as the Polish boxer kept things on the feet with an active clinch game and damaging punches. The much bigger Wallace rebounded and finally got his takedown in the second round but couldn’t hold his opponent down for long. Wallace, looking a bit fatigued from a hard training camp, bowed out in the second round after an array of hooks and combinations. Puchowski now who looks forward to a rematch with his rival, Thiagus Davaru Silva.

Ezekiel Puchowski (5-1, 2-1) defeats Tim Wallace (3-1, 0-1) via KO (Punches) - R2, 03:30

 

The main event saw the crowning of KOTB’s first ever Brazil-born, Brazil-based champion, as James Diaz decimated British boxer Edward Smith in a grueling 24-minute clash. Edward Smith, who made his first appearance since moving to Brazil, was confident standing and in the clinch, but it would ultimately prove to be his downfall, as Diaz showed his muay thai dominance with soul-crushing knees and kicks to the body. Diaz easily took every round and didn’t slow down and take the easy decision, instead finishing Smith off with a scar-inducing elbow that the doctor couldn’t ignore. It was an impressive performance for Diaz who now has a hungry division of challengers knocking on his door.

James Diaz (4-0, 3-0) defeats Edward Smith (3-1, 0-1) via TKO (Cut) - R5, 04:25

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KOTB 7: Supremo

 

The King of the Beach promotion is proud to present their biggest card to date, with two title fights on the line for the first time in promotion history. KOTB 7 will also look to set an attendance record for the promotion, as 2000 fans are expected to fill Hayashi’s Lounge on Saturday night.

 

Eric Ashton (5-1, 0-0) v "The Pharaon" Ramses Xll (0-0, 0-0)

Opening the main card will be an intriguing fight in one of KOTB’s stronger weight classes, the middleweight division. British grappling sensation, Eric Ashton, will be looking to move immediately into title contention with a victory over another highly regarded newcomer, Ramses XII. The Egyptian fighter has an extremely well rounded skill-set on paper but he has yet to test his skills as a professional fighter, so there are some unknowns there. This one might come down to whether or not Ashton can get the takedown, as his ground and pound is nothing short of lethal.

 

Bruce “The Great” Zimbardo (4-1, 2-1) v Lane “Heman” Herman (4-0, 1-0)

Up next is a super-heavyweight match destined to fireworks, as Bruce Zimbardo looks to rebound from his title fight loss at KOTB 3 against undefeated Lane Herman. Zimbardo is a very large striker with a devastating kicking game, so look for Herman to try and get this fight to the floor and make it five straight first-round submissions to start his career. Both fighters appear to be on the brink to contention, so this is a high stakes matchup for them.

 

“The Little Ginger Prince” Chris Karter (2-1, 1-0) v Anderson “The Boa Constrictor” Gracie (1-0, 0-0)

The first-ever featherweight champion will emerge from the ring after American Chris Karter takes on hometown newcomer Anderson Gracie. Karter will be to continue the success of his KOTB debut, a 12-second ‘knockout of the night’ performance, while Gracie’s gameplan is simple, get this to the floor and show the crowd why they call him ‘The Boa Constrictor.’ Whoever emerges champion has a number of contenders waiting for them in a young but competitive division.

 

Simon Sims (5-1, 0-0) v Ronaldo “The Machette” Lima (2-0, 1-0)

The fact that this next fight is the co-main event over a title fight says a lot about the two competitors. Australian-born, English-raised kickboxer Simon Sims makes his debut for the promotion, but is already looking for the sixth TKO victory in his young career. He’ll be taking on a Brazilian grappler in Ronaldo Lima, who made an impressive KOTB debut with a first round submission of John Mandrake. The winner of this fight will likely have a future date with newly crowned champion, James Diaz.

 

Sandu “Big Bear” Lungu (4-0, 1-0) v Guy Mourtneant (4-1, 0-0)

Our main event is probably the biggest fight in KOTB history, as the super-heavyweight belt looks to find a home when Romania’s Sandu Lungu takes on France’s Guy Mourtneant. Lungu has a distinct size advantage and showed great athleticism and determination in his debut for the promotion, a ‘fight of the night’ victory over Alo Jiminez. Mourtneant will be making his debut for the promotion, but has an exceptional wrestling attack, and is the highest ranked fighter the promotion has ever signed. Big things are expected out of both fighters, but only one of them will emerge as a champion Saturday night.

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