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 UPF-M 1: Raise the Curtain was a mixed martial arts event held on May 18, 2013 at Wild Bob's Bar in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Official Results
-[Light-heavyweight bout]: Lewyn Martell versus The Prophet Malzahar
-[Results]: In the first fight of our young promotion, Malzahar made his presence known quickly. He dominated Lewyn Martell with vicious single punches that dropped Martell at one point. Malzahar then took Martell down and caught Martell in a choke to wrap things up. The Prophet Malzahar def. Lewyn Martell via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:21 of round 1.
-[Post Fight Speech]: After his big win, Malzahar had this to say, “Unbowed....unbent...unbroken. Weaklings like the Martells shouldn't speak such words. I've just broken you. Next week the House of Greyjoy will know the same shame.” Which is clearly a reference to his teammate Fenix Espada who takes on Euron Greyjoy at UPF-M 2.
-[Light-heavyweight bout]: Micky Manderlin versus Raoul Ramirez
-[Results]: This was an interesting fight as both fighters came into it with the same game plan: land punches while establishing the takedown. Manderlin landed all the punches on the feet but failed to make anything work on the ground. Ramirez was able to advance position virtually at will but he was taken down repeatedly by Manderlin. Micky Manderlin def. Raoul Ramirez via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
-[Post Fight Speech]: On the mic, Manderlin showed his appreciation to event sponsor Mafia Fight Wear.
-[Light-heavyweight bout]: Pierre Matthews versus Maurice De La Rue
-[Results]: After an uneventful, albeit brief standing affair, Matthews shot for and snagged a takedown. De La Rue may not have landed the takedown but he immediately locked in the fight ending submission. Maurice De La Rue def. Pierre Matthews via Submission (Armbar) at 0:55 of round 1.
-[Heavyweight bout]: Angus The Bear King versus Cleavland Brown
-[Results]: The Bear King got the takedown early and began hunting for the submission. That was very unexpected as The Bear King is thought of as a boxer while Brown is more of a grappler. After being predictably outclassed on the ground, Bear King accepted a gracious referee standup only to get taken down immediately by Cleavland Brown who immediately began hunting for the submission that he eventually caught. Cleavland Brown def. Angus The Bear King via Submission (Kimura) at 2:51 of round 1.
-[Light-heavyweight bout]: Dean The Supernatural versus Ryan Russell
-[Results]: Dean was apparently swapping game plan advice with The Bear King as both men are boxers that have no business taking down Jujitsu stylists yet did so. Just as with The Bear King, The Supernatural quickly found himself in a world of trouble as Russell worked for a submission and eventually caught one. Ryan Russell def. Dean The Supernatural via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:47 of round 1.
-[Post Fight Speech]: Ryan Russell gave a shout out to his sponsor, Mafia Fight Wear.
-[Heavyweight bout]: Oliver Irvington versus Biff Nugent
-[Results]: Biff Nugent went to work early landing with his vicious boxing skills. He heard back stage that Irvington hates pizza and I suppose that put the extra fire in him to take Irvington out. After trading takedowns, Irvington caught Nugent in a choke after landing brutal ground n pound early. Oliver Irvington def. Biff Nugent via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 2:58 of round 2.
-[Post Fight Speech]: Irvington took the mic and talked himself up to the crowd who loved his charm. Rumors have it that he then made a comment about pizza and was mugged on his way back to the locker room. But that's just a rumor, right?
-[Light-heavyweight bout]: Lord Vladimir versus Vlad The Impaler
-[Results]: The Impaler agreed to take on his fellow Vlad on short notice when all other opponents refused to face Vladimir. The Impaler seemed to get hurt by every punch that Vladimir landed (which was all three punches for the record). Vladimir hurt him, he dropped him, and then he finished him in dramatic fashion. Lord Vladimir def. Vlad The Impaler via KO (Punch) at 0:09 of round 1.
-[Post Fight Speech]: Lord Vladimir made his feelings clear, “The one true Vladimir was victorious.”
-[Light-heavyweight bout]: Sal Langreck versus Uriah Gomez
-[Results]: Gomez went to work early with a strategy of clinch and break, clinch and break. He was also looking very hard for a takedown which he never found. Langreck took over with brutal shots to the head and gut as well as combinations from hell. He eventually rocked Gomez with a combo as well as more punches that finished him. Sal Lengreck def. Uriah Gomez via TKO (Strikes) at 2:53 of round 1.
-[Welterweight bout]: Sean Sorrowe versus Eddard Stark
-[Results]: Although Sorrowe got the takedown in the first, he gave up the round because he was always one step behind Stark. Stark landed almost double the punches on the feet and was able to avoid any real danger on the ground. Eddard Stark def. Sean Sorrowe via KO (Punch) at 0:34 of round 2.
-[Light-heavyweight bout]: Jack Tombstone versus Philmore Butts
-[Results]: Philmore Butts was in beautiful form tonight. Early on he countered several of the missed shots of Tombstone before going on the aggressive himself and rocking Tombstone. In the end, he knocked Tombstone out with a brutal three punch combo from hell. Philmore Butts def. Jack Tombstone via KO (Punches) at 0:49 of round 1.
-[Post Fight Speech]: Philmore talked himself up to the crowd in attendance but I think they got confused because he kept referencing to kicking butts and, like, that's his name too! What I'm saying is that we pander to a simple demographic.
(Post Fight Info)
Ticket sales weren't up to what I was gunning for but I knew the risks of renting the bigger arena for my first show. It's water under the bridge.
I want to give a big thanks to MFW Clothing Company which is based in Los Angeles. Its owner, EdselT Mafias, contacted me after reading the ad for an event sponsor saying he wanted the gig. In return for a very profitable share of the merchandise sold, he offered out contracts to more than a dozen UPF fighters. A few of them thanked him for his assistance and I was very appreciative that they did so.
If you would like to be sponsored by MFW Clothing as well, please contact me or EdselT immediately. All I ask in return is that at the top of the fighter page click “Edit Fighter Details” and then at the bottom select “Thank sponsor” with MFW Clothing Company selected.
As a matter of fact, if you're not sponsored I highly recommend that you select “Thank fans” as it will give a small boost to your popularity which is always a bonus.
Knockout of the Night goes to Philmore Butts who thwarted Jack Tombstone in the main event.
Submission of the Night goes to Oliver Irvington who caught Biff Nugent in the second round of their fight.
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