Mike Louis Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 WCL Arena Chicago, IL January 1998 As I was making my rounds, inspecting the building, I still couldn't believe this was mine. From the plush seats and club boxes to the MMA cage, all this was my investment. After a few final stops, I headed towards my new office on the building's top floor. Reading over and signing various contracts, I then called my boss Sandy. "Sandy," I began "I'm calling about my security requirements for the two events I have coming up." "Mack," she replied "I have the memo you emailed me on my desk. I presume it's a special, right?" "Yeah," I replied "since it's an event night, they'll be payed double the regular post rate. "Thanks Mack," Sandy said "Oh by way, will you be coming in tonight?" "Of course I am," I said with a smile "just because I inherited over 50 million dollars from my grandfather doesn't mean I gonna just quit going to work." Putting down the phone, I looked over my roster of fighters. With GAMMA and ALPHA-1 dominating half of the MMA market, I decided to go after the other half. And so the journey begins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/5826393796_c0229ac943_b.jpg PROMOTION INFO Name: Women's Combat League (WCL) Based: America (Illinois) Starting Funds: $50,000,000 Owner / CEO: Mike "Mack" Swain Opened: January 1998 Weight Classes: Women's Heavyweight (135 - 160 lbs), and Women's Lightweight (100 - 135 lbs) PROMOTION RULE SETS Matches held in: Cage Judges' decision format: 10 point system Regular match format: 3 x 5 min rounds Title match format: 5 x 5 min rounds Strikes to downed opponent: Legal Referee separate inactive fighters: No Closed guard: Legal Knee strikes to head of downed opponent: Illegal Ten count to knocked down fighters: No Elbow strikes to head of standing opponent: Legal Elbow strikes to head of downed opponent: Legal Stomps to downed opponent: Illegal Foot stomps: Illegal Soccer kicks to opponent's head: Illegal Soccer kicks to opponent's body: Illegal http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5313/5825837877_c3b5bf0a10_t.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/5826393796_c0229ac943_b.jpg WCL Roster as of January 1998 Women's Heavyweight Division (136 - 160 lbs) Amanda Daniels Amy Leroy Beth Clayton (sister of Debbie Clayton) Debbie Clayton Diva Sanchez Helena Griffo Kelly Campbell Marcy Mosely Mercedes Lopez Phoenix Strong Women's Lightweight Division (100 - 135 lbs) Anika Riley Charis Tang Crystal Brighton Heidi Hoffman Kimberly Mosely (sister of Marcy Mosely) Loni Lee Mai Ishii Matilda Clayton (sister of Debbie Clayton) Natasha Ivanova Yong Lee http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5313/5825837877_c3b5bf0a10_t.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/5826393796_c0229ac943_b.jpg RECENT WCL NEWS Tuesday Week 1, January 1998 Ivanova Speaks Out WCL 1: M Clayton vs. Ivanova will be happening in February, and Natasha Ivanova recently did an interview with Blurcat.com in order to promote her upcoming battle with Matilda Clayton. She said that she was in the best shape of her career and that this fight would launch 'the all new Natasha Ivanova'. Beach Fight Gains Member According to friends, it appears that Crystal Brighton will be associated with Beach Fight from now on. As Harry Houghton discovered, the 19 year old fighter has been spending a lot of time with the camp recently, foreshadowing her official alignment with them. Neither party was available for comment. Saturday Week 1, January 1998 Matilda Clayton Interview With her fight with Natasha Ivanova happening in February at WCL 1: M Clayton vs. Ivanova, Matilda Clayton recently gave an interview to The Cage magazine. During the interview she commented that she was planning on getting close and using her judo skills to take Natasha Ivanova completely out of her element. Tuesday Week 2, January 1998 Loni Lee Speaks Out With her fight with Crystal Brighton happening in February at WCL 1: M Clayton vs. Ivanova, Matilda Clayton recently gave an interview to The Cage magazine. She said that she felt the match would be over once she got a takedown, as Crystal Brighton had 'no chance' of surviving her submissions. Friday Week 2, January 1998 Ishii Speaks Out Mai Ishii recently gave an interview to The Cage magazine to hype her fight with Anika Riley, which will happen in February at WCL 1: M Clayton vs. Ivanova. She said that Anika Riley had 'zero chance' of stopping her takedowns, and that once she hit the ground it was over. Saturday Week 3, January 1998 Brighton Speaks Out Crystal Brighton recently gave an interview to The Cage magazine to hype her fight with Loni Lee, which will happen in February at WCL 1: M Clayton vs. Ivanova. Sounding very confident, she said that she felt like she was in peak shape and was 'just about unstoppable' coming into this fight. Tuesday Week 4, January 1998 Bad Girlz Gains Member An e-mailed press release from the Bad Girlz fighting camp reached the Blurcat inbox yesterday evening, and it revealed that they're now officially aligned with Loni Lee. The 19 year old, has been rumored to be looking for a new camp for some time now, and Bad Girlz will be glad she chose them. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5313/5825837877_c3b5bf0a10_t.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/5826393796_c0229ac943_b.jpg Official Card for WCL 1: M Clayton vs. Ivanova MAIN EVENT Matilda Clayton vs. Natasha Ivanova Anika Riley vs. Mai Ishii UNDERCARD Heidi Hoffman vs. Kimberly Mosely Yong Lee vs. Charis Tang Crystal Brighton vs. Loni Lee Vegas Betting Lines for WCL 1: M Clayton vs. Ivanova Favorites listed in italics FAVORITE / UNDERDOG Matilda Clayton (-280) vs. Natasha Ivanova (+220) PICK EM Yong Lee (-150) vs. Charis Tang (-140) Loni Lee (-170) vs. Crystal Brighton (-160) EVEN MONEY Anika Riley (-130) vs. Mai Ishii (-130) Heidi Hoffman (-160) vs. Kimberly Mosely (-160) Feel free to post comments and predictions. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5313/5825837877_c3b5bf0a10_t.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popyura Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 MAIN EVENT Matilda Clayton vs. Natasha Ivanova Anika Riley vs. Mai Ishii UNDERCARD Heidi Hoffman vs. Kimberly Mosely Yong Lee vs. Charis Tang Crystal Brighton vs. Loni Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/5826393796_c0229ac943_b.jpg WCL 1: M Clayton vs. Ivanova WCL Arena - Chicago, IL Monday Week 1, February 1998 Crystal Brighton vs. Loni Lee Crystal Brighton goes up against Loni Lee in the WCL Women's Lightweight division. Round 1 >Round one begins! >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Lee looks to set up a judo throw. >Lee uses a nice inside leg trip and Brighton is forced to pull guard! >The clock runs down as Brighton is being smothered against the ground by Lee. >Lee throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. >Lee fires away with punches, and Brighton is stung by several big shots. >Lee attempts to pass guard. >Brighton finds her opponent too skilled, and Lee passes guard into side control. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Stuck under side control, Brighton takes a knee to the ribs. >Lee throws a few right hands to the body. >Lee blocks an attempt to pull guard. >Lee attempts the mount. >Lee mounts Brighton. >Lee tries to ensnare Brighton in an armbar. >Showing good defense, Brighton stacks up Lee to defend the armbar, and eventually works to getting side control. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Brighton tries to ensnare Lee in an americana. >Lee doesn't allow the americana to be applied. >Lee brings her legs in to trap Brighton in half guard. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >I think Lee took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 >There's the bell for the start of the round! >A feint sets up a kick to the body, but Lee manages to just avoid it. >Lee almost tastes a head kick after falling for a feinted inside leg kick. >Lee looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Lee can't get close enough to grapple, Brighton keeps her away with strikes. >Brighton feints to the right, trying to draw Lee into throwing a strike. >Brighton comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Brighton circles away, creating some distance between them. >Brighton circles as she plans her next move. >Lee doesn't press the issue, allowing Brighton to circle. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Brighton gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Lee uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Lee looks to set up a judo throw. >An outside leg trip sweeps Brighton down to the ground, where she is left on her back pulling half guard! >Lee begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard. >Lee doesn't even bother going to side control, she simply mounts Brighton. >Lee attempts to set up an armbar on Brighton from the mount. >Brighton rolls with it, using the armbar attempt as a way of getting on top in side control. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Brighton relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Lee stand too. >Brighton is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Lee seems happy to engage with Brighton in the pocket. >Lee, standing at close range, catches a body kick and uses her judo knowledge to go for a trip, and gets it! Brighton has to pull guard. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >I think Lee took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >Her corner are pumping her up with encouragement, and Brighton looks ready to come out and go for broke. Round 3 >And here we go, round three! >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Lee covers up to take several right hands. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Brighton to counter with a clean left jab. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Brighton hits a series of big punches, trapping Lee against the cage! >Lee gets knocked down and Brighton keeps up the pressure with punch after punch! >WCL Referee Patti Madison is forced to jump in and stop the match! >Crystal Brighton takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result Crystal Brighton defeats Loni Lee (TKO via Strikes, in 1:21 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent. Yong Lee vs. Charis Tang Moving on to the next match, Yong Lee will battle Charis Tang in the WCL Women's Lightweight division. Round 1 >The fight begins! >Out of nowhere, Tang dives at Lee, trying to grab one of her legs! >Grabbing a leg, Tang looks for a kneebar but Lee blocks it from being applied. >Lee can't stop being tripped though, and has to pull guard. >Lee is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Tang off of her. >Tang starts trying to work to get past the guard. >She does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. >Tang attempts to armbar Lee from side control. >Tang gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Lee has to tap! >The winner, by submission; Charis Tang! Official Result Charis Tang defeats Yong Lee (Submission via Armbar, in 2:19 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. Heidi Hoffman vs. Kimberly Mosely Next up, Heidi Hoffman will battle Kimberly Mosely in the WCL Women's Lightweight division. Round 1 >We are underway! >Hoffman goes high with a jab, then lands a thudding right hook to the body. >Hoffman works the body with a couple of nice rights. >Mosely swings wildly to get Hoffman to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Hoffman sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Mosely can't get the takedown, Hoffman was too quick to back away. >Mosely gets tagged with a right hand and is knocked down! It must have landed right on the button as it didn't look like a particularly powerful punch! >Mosely recovers her wits quickly, and waits for Hoffman to make a move. >Hoffman throws a big right hand, but it isn't on target and Mosely pulls her into half guard. >Hoffman tries to stand up, but Mosely keeps her firmly in half guard. >Mosely tries to ensnare an arm. >An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Hoffman has to tap out! >The winner, by submission; Kimberly Mosely! Official Result Kimberly Mosely defeats Heidi Hoffman (Submission via Armbar, in 3:00 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. Anika Riley vs. Mai Ishii The co-main event is up next. Anika Riley goes up against Mai Ishii in the WCL Women's Lightweight division. Round 1 >The fight begins! >An errant jab sets Ishii up to counter-strike with a clever combination that finishes with a nice right cross. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Riley throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Ishii. >Ishii cannot stop the takedown, Riley drove in with too much pace and power. >Ishii ends up sitting, her legs trapped under Riley, with her back pressed against the cage. >Riley unloads with some right hands, but Ishii deals with them comfortably. >Riley blocks Ishii as she tries a sweep. >Not liking her options, Riley looks to get a better position over Ishii. >Riley shifts her position to gain side control. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Riley begins trying to get herself behind Ishii. >Ishii is in big trouble as she is forced to give up her back! >Riley pounds away on Ishii, landing several good shots in the process. >Riley tries to ensnare Ishii in an armbar. >Ishii pulls free of the armbar attempt, leaving Riley lying flat, easily secured in side control. >Ishii begins trying to get herself behind Riley. >Ishii takes the back, Riley couldn't stop it. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Ishii attempts an armbar. >Riley pulls her arm free at the last second, and is able to secure side control over Ishii. >Riley begins trying to get herself behind Ishii. >Riley takes the back, Ishii could do nothing about it. >Ishii is in huge trouble now, as Riley successfully gets both hooks in. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >I think Riley took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 >We are back underway! >Ishii throws a left jab but Riley avoids it. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Ishii counters a left jab by using a stinging left jab. >Ishii comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >She has the takedown! Riley pulls guard. >Looking to catch her breath, Ishii is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >Ishii begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Ishii isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Ishii deflects a couple of punches that Riley threw from below. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Ishii throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath. >Ishii is trying to pass guard. >She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Riley grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Ishii from the bottom of the guard. >Ishii blocks the triangle attempt. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Ishii is trying to pass guard. >Riley comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Ishii in guard. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result. >I have to give that round to Ishii, but only a 10-9. Round 3 >There's the bell and round number three begins! >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Riley. >Ishii saw the takedown coming, she tries to grab a guillotine. >Ishii cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >In guard, Riley begins working to pass to side control. >Ishii keeps her guard secure. >Ishii attempts to grab an arm of Riley from the bottom of the guard. >Riley blocks the attempt, but does get swept over by it, ending under side control. >In side control, Ishii catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >We move into the second half of this round. >Ishii looks to get a mount. >Riley can't fend off her opponent and is mounted. >Ishii fires away with big elbows, but Riley covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >Riley tries to roll Ishii, but only succeeds in giving up her back! >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Ishii tries to lock Riley in an armbar. >Riley pulls free of the armbar attempt, leaving Ishii lying flat, easily secured in side control. >Riley begins trying to get herself into a mount. >Riley shows her ground skills and slips to mount. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >That round goes to Riley, 10-9 on my card. >The judges' scores are now being announced. >All three judges give a score of 29-28. >Anika Riley wins by unanimous decision! Official Result Anika Riley defeats Mai Ishii (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good. Matilda Clayton vs. Natasha Ivanova It's time for the main event of the evening! Matilda Clayton squares off with Natasha Ivanova in the WCL Women's Lightweight division. Round 1 >We are underway! >Ivanova steps back to avoid a wild spinning back fist. >After a one-two combination narrowly misses, Clayton is able to strike back with a clean left. >Clayton comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Ivanova pulling guard. >Clayton lies on top of Ivanova, basically smothering her. >Clayton fires away with punches, and Ivanova is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! >WCL Referee Patti Madison has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! >The winner, by TKO, is Matilda Clayton! Official Result Matilda Clayton defeats Natasha Ivanova (TKO via Strikes, in 2:09 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. Quick Recap Crystal Brighton defeats Loni Lee (TKO via Strikes), 1:21 of round 3 (Decent) Charis Tang defeats Yong Lee (Submission via Armbar), 2:19 of round 1 (Great) Kimberly Mosely defeats Heidi Hoffman (Submission via Armbar), 3:00 of round 1 (Great) Anika Riley defeats Mai Ishii (Unanimous Decision), 5:00 of round 3 (Good) Matilda Clayton defeats Natasha Ivanova (TKO via Strikes), 2:09 of round 1 (Great) Official Attendance: 48 Live Gate: $720 Fight of the Night: Matilda Clayton vs. Natasha Ivanova KO of the Night: Matilda Clayton Submission of the Night: Charis Tang Critical Rating: Great Commercial Rating: Poor ©1998 Women's Combat League http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5313/5825837877_c3b5bf0a10_t.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/5826393796_c0229ac943_b.jpg RECENT WCL NEWS Tuesday Week, February 1998 Lopez Speaks Out With her fight with Diva Sanchez happening at WCL 2: B Clayton vs. Strong, Mercedes Lopez recently gave an interview to The Cage magazine. She said that she felt the match would be over once she got a takedown, as Diva Sanchez had 'no chance' of surviving her submissions. Beach Fight Addition According to friends, it appears that Kelly Campbell will be associated with Beach Fight from now on. As Steven Monk discovered, the 22 year old fighter has been spending a lot of time with the camp recently, foreshadowing her official alignment with them. Neither party was available for comment Sunday Week 1, February 1998 Leroy Interview Amy Leroy recently gave an interview to The Cage magazine to hype her fight with Amanda Daniels, which will happen in March at WCL 2: B Clayton vs. Strong. Amy Leroy said that she had been working hard and was feeling unstoppable, and that Amanda Daniels was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Tuesday Week 2, February 1998 Lopez Interview Mercedes Lopez recently gave an interview to The Cage magazine to hype her fight with Diva Sanchez, which will happen in March at WCL 2: B Clayton vs. Strong. During the interview she commented that not only did she a submission victory coming her way, but that she'll do it during the first round. Tuesday Week 3, February 1998 Griffo Taunts Debbie Clayton With her fight with Debbie Clayton happening in March at WCL 2: B Clayton vs. Strong, Helena Griffo was recently on hype duty, giving an interview to The Cage magazine. She taunted Debbie Clayton relentlessly, accusing her of wanting out of the fight and that she had mentally given in before the bell had even rung. Helena Griffo and Debbie Clayton now hate each other. Tuesday Week 4, February 1998 Amanda Daniels Interview WCL 2: B Clayton vs. Strong will be happening in March, and Amanda Daniels recently did an interview with Blurcat.com in order to promote her upcoming battle with Amy Leroy. Amongst her other comments, she stated that she was this bout as an opportunity to make a 'huge statement' and was confident of victory. Saturday Week 4, February 1998 Amanda Daniels Taunted by Leroy Amy Leroy recently gave an interview to The Cage to hype her fight with Amanda Daniels, which will happen in March at WCL 2: B Clayton vs. Strong. She was full of herself, proclaiming 'I've never lost and I never will!' Amy Leroy and Amanda Daniels now hate each other. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5313/5825837877_c3b5bf0a10_t.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/5826393796_c0229ac943_b.jpg Official Card for WCL 2: B Clayton vs. Strong MAIN EVENT Beth Clayton vs. Phoenix Strong Debbie Clayton vs. Helena Griffo UNDERCARD Amanda Daniels vs. Amy Leroy Diva Sanchez vs. Mercedes Lopez Kelly Campbell vs. Marcy Mosely Vegas Betting Lines for WCL 2: B Clayton vs. Strong Favorites listed in italics FAVORITE / UNDERDOG Beth Clayton (-270) vs. Phoenix Strong (+210) Debbie Clayton (-230) vs. Helena Griffo (+180) Amanda Daniels (-190) vs. Amy Leroy (+150) Diva Sanchez (-160) vs. Mercedes Lopez (+120) Kelly Campbell (-250) vs. Marcy Mosely (+190) Feel free to post comments and predictions. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5313/5825837877_c3b5bf0a10_t.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/5826393796_c0229ac943_b.jpg WCL 2: B Clayton vs. Strong Monday Week 1, March 1998 WCL Arena Chicago, IL Kelly Campbell vs. Marcy Mosely Moving on, Kelly Campbell will battle Marcy Mosely in the WCL Women's Heavyweight division. Round 1 >We are underway! >Campbell counters a left jab by hitting a flurry of quick punches to sting Mosely. >A straight left fails to land and Mosely is able to fire back with a crisp left hand punch. >Mosely swings wildly to get Campbell to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Campbell cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Campbell doesn't allow Mosely to smother her against the ground. >Campbell tries to ensnare Mosely in a guillotine. >Mosely pulls her head free before the hold can be applied properly. >Mosely begins trying to pass the guard. >Mosely struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Campbell raises her legs and tries to get Mosely into a triangle choke. >Mosely shows great skill by twisting out of the triangle attempt and getting side control over Campbell. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Mosely starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Campbell. >Campbell can't stop it and gives up her back! >Campbell is in huge trouble now, as Mosely successfully gets both hooks in. >Mosely, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Mosely gets the rear naked choke fully applied, but Campbell is still fighting it! >Campbell goes to sleep! Referee Patti Madison quickly gets in there to break the hold, it's all over! >Marcy Mosely takes the victory by way of technical submission! Official Result Marcy Mosely defeats Kelly Campbell (Technical Submission via Rear Naked Choke in 4:06 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good. Diva Sanchez vs. Mercedes Lopez Next up is a match in which Diva Sanchez takes on Mercedes Lopez in the WCL Women's Heavyweight division. Round 1 >There's the opening bell! >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >Sanchez slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint. >Lopez slips past a left jab and counters with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Lopez counters a left jab by using a series of quick lefts. >A jab misses, allowing Sanchez to counter-strike with a spinning back kick, knocking Lopez down! >Sanchez knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Lopez, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! >Sanchez pounds away, the stunned Lopez struggles to deal with them. >With punches raining down, Lopez can only pull Sanchez down into side control to survive. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Sanchez looks to get a mount. >Lopez doesn't let Sanchez get the mount, and so she remains at side control. >Lopez tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Sanchez throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. >Lopez tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Sanchez tries to get into the mount position. >She can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Lopez tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Sanchez. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Sanchez attempts the mount. >Sanchez isn't able to mount Lopez this time around. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action. >That round goes to Sanchez, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 >We are back underway! >A wild flying knee misses and allows Sanchez to easily counter with a barrage of big right hands! >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Sanchez slips past a straight punch and then hits a nice left. >Using head movement, Sanchez slips past a left jab and counters with a stinging jab. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Lopez hits a clean left jab. >Lopez uses head movement to avoid a vicious right hand and fire right back with a thudding right hook to the body. >A left jab misses, giving Sanchez the chance to hit back with a solid left jab. >Sanchez slips past a straight punch and hits a crisp left. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Lopez hits a flurry of quick punches. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. >Lopez avoids a quick jab and hits a right hand to the jaw which turns the lights out for Sanchez! >The winner, by Knock Out; Mercedes Lopez! Official Result Mercedes Lopez defeats Diva Sanchez (Knock Out via Punch in 3:28 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good. Amanda Daniels vs. Amy Leroy Moving on to the next match, in which Amanda Daniels squares off with 'Prime Time' Amy Leroy in the WCL Women's Heavyweight division. Round 1 >Round one begins! >Leroy steps back to avoid some wild swings. >Leroy counters a left jab by using a jab. >Leroy looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >The two fighters start grappling for control. >Getting underhooks, Leroy looks for a takedown. >Leroy can't get the takedown, Daniels defended it well. >Daniels turns Leroy slightly, creating enough space so that she can break free of the grapple. >Moving in closer, Daniels looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Leroy lets Daniels get closer. >From the pocket, Daniels hits a right hand. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >A couple of wild punches miss, allowing Leroy to counter with a left jab to the cheek. >Slipping past two wild swings, Leroy hits back with a punch. >Daniels catches Leroy with a crisp jab from the pocket. >Leroy slips past a couple of wild punches and hits a left jab to the cheek. >Leroy snaps off a nice left jab from the pocket. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Leroy catches Daniels with a solid jab. >Leroy scores with a left jab from the pocket. >Daniels gets caught with a stiff jab. >Daniels works the jab. >Leroy covers up to take several right hands. >Round one ends as time expires. >Awesome round of action. >I think Leroy took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 >There's the bell for the start of the round! >A left hand misses, allowing Leroy to counter with a left jab to the cheek. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Leroy smothers Daniels when she tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. >Leroy uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. >Daniels blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. >Daniels is trying to push Leroy so that her back is up against the cage. >Daniels can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. >Getting underhooks, Leroy looks for a takedown. >Leroy can't get the takedown, as Daniels wrestles her way into a dominant position. >Using her wrestling skills, Daniels is trying to push Leroy up against the cage. >Daniels can't do it though, and Leroy gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >With underhooks giving her solid control over Daniels, Leroy looks for a takedown. >Daniels stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple. >Daniels is looking to muscle Leroy back against the cage. >Daniels can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. >With underhooks giving her solid control over Daniels, Leroy looks for a takedown. >Leroy doesn't get the takedown, Daniels instead wrestles her way into controlling the grapple. >Daniels tries to wrestle Leroy backward and up against the cage. >Leroy out-wrestles her though. >Leroy is trying to muscle Daniels up against the cage. >She does so, and now has Daniels pinned to the cage. >Amy Leroy doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >There's under a minute left in this round. >With the cage trapping Daniels, Leroy gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. >A sweep of the legs is successful, Daniels has to pull guard. >Leroy throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >Hopefully we'll get a little more action in the next round, as there certainly wasn't any in this one. >That round goes to Leroy, 10-9 on my card. Round 3 >We are back underway! >Leroy throws a left jab but Daniels avoids it. >Daniels swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Leroy. >Leroy looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown. >Leroy gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Daniels tries to pound on Leroy with elbow strikes, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Leroy tries to ensnare Daniels in a triangle. >The triangle is deeply applied, Daniels has to tap before she is put to sleep! >The winner, by submission; Amy Leroy! Official Result 'Prime Time' Amy Leroy defeats Amanda Daniels (Submission via Triangle in 1:28 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent. Debbie Clayton vs. Helena Griffo The co-main event is up next. 'Queen Bee' Debbie Clayton competes against Helena 'The Mistress' Griffo in the WCL Women's Heavyweight division. Round 1 >And here we go! >Clayton feints to the right, trying to draw Griffo into throwing a strike. >Clayton shoots in for a takedown. >Griffo sprawls well, and Clayton is forced down to her knees, almost turtled up. >Clayton doesn't let Griffo roll her onto her back. >Clayton takes the opportunity to stand up. >Griffo is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >She gets into range. >Clayton shows good head movement by slipping past a wild spinning back fist and hitting a kick to the ribs. >Griffo sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a nice left. >Standing in the pocket, Clayton dodges a low spinning heel kick and hits a nice left. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Griffo dodges past a reverse elbow strike and hits a great right hand, Clayton is knocked down! She is out! >The winner, by Knock Out; Helena Griffo! Official Result Helena 'The Mistress' Griffo defeats 'Queen Bee' Debbie Clayton (Knock Out via Punch in 2:54 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. Beth Clayton vs. Phoenix Strong It's time for the main event of the evening! Beth Clayton squares off with Phoenix 'The Firebird' Strong in the WCL Women's Heavyweight division. Round 1 >The fight begins! >Strong side-steps an attempted knock out right and hits a kick to the side of the ribs. >Clayton feints throwing a jab. >Clayton shoots in, looking for a takedown. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Strong is left on her back pulling guard. >Clayton looks to get past the guard. >Clayton gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >Clayton looks to roll Strong slightly and slip behind. >Strong rolls to the side to try and escape, but gives up her back! >Clayton gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Clayton unloads with big right hands, and Strong is struggling to cope! >Clayton, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Strong doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Clayton tries to finish Strong off with a rear naked choke. >The rear naked choke is fully applied, Clayton has Strong flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! >By submission, the winner is Beth Clayton! Official Result Beth Clayton defeats Phoenix 'The Firebird' Strong (Submission via Rear Naked Choke in 4:19 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. Quick Recap Marcy Mosely beat Kelly Campbell (Technical Submission via Rear Naked Choke) 4:06 of round 1 (Good) Mercedes Lopez beat Diva Sanchez (KO via Punch) 3:28 of round 2 (Good) Amy Leroy beat Amanda Daniels (Submission via Triangle) 1:28 round of 3 (Decent) Helena Griffo beat Debbie Clayton (KO via Punch) 2:54 of round 1 (Great) Beth Clayton beat Phoenix Strong (Submission via Rear Naked Choke) 4:19 of round 1 (Great) Official Attendance: 48 Live Gate: $720 Fight of the Night: Beth Clayton vs. Phoenix Strong KO of the Night: Mercedes Lopez Submission of the Night: Beth Clayton Critical Rating: Great Commercial Rating: Poor © 1998 Women's Combat League http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5313/5825837877_c3b5bf0a10_t.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/3870/2171442210100162739S600x600Q85.jpg Official WCL Rankings as of April 1998 WCL Pound for Pound http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/52/752/0/14/72/2356014720100162739rXRwbw_th.jpg Beth Clayton (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/90/90/2/36/50/2450236500100162739OZeusZ_th.jpg Helena Griffo (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/90/90/4/51/6/2884451060100162739wEcGeK_th.jpg Matilda Clayton (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/83/183/2/6/56/2247206560100162739cRTRei_th.jpg Charis Tang (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/87/187/6/21/51/2446621510100162739PWSTjf_th.jpg Mercedes Lopez (1 - 0) WCL Heavyweight Division http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/52/752/0/14/72/2356014720100162739rXRwbw_th.jpg Beth Clayton (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/90/90/2/36/50/2450236500100162739OZeusZ_th.jpg Helena Griffo (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/87/187/6/21/51/2446621510100162739PWSTjf_th.jpg Mercedes Lopez (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/82/482/4/13/1/2550413010100162739rzDLGb_th.jpg Amy Leroy (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/52/752/5/45/10/2148545100100162739EEhJZs_th.jpg Marcy Mosely (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/82/482/3/83/14/2786383140100162739qgNVbc_th.jpg Debbie Clayton (0 - 1) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/90/90/7/62/98/2076762980100162739NwuAeQ_th.jpg Phoenix Strong (0 - 1) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/83/183/9/77/83/2241977830100162739jxVXNu_th.jpg Amanda Daniels (0 - 1) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/83/183/2/72/3/2220272030100162739SgiGBA_th.jpg Diva Sanchez (0 - 1) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/83/183/1/64/11/2107164110100162739JavYzR_th.jpg Kelly Campbell (0 - 1) WCL Lightweight Division http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/90/90/4/51/6/2884451060100162739wEcGeK_th.jpg Matilda Clayton (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/83/183/2/6/56/2247206560100162739cRTRei_th.jpg Charis Tang (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/90/90/8/59/4/2147859040100162739NYJAqu_th.jpg Anika Riley (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/82/482/1/77/66/2803177660100162739OAGRhm_th.jpg Kimberly Mosely (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/87/187/3/78/81/2252378810100162739cnhSET_th.jpg Crystal Brighton (1 - 0) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/90/90/3/40/20/2545340200100162739pxPCzE_th.jpg Natasha Ivanova (0 - 1) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/83/183/3/57/55/2784357550100162739BothyX_th.jpg Mai Ishii (0 - 1) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/87/187/7/41/37/2046741370100162739GOQBml_th.jpg Yong Lee (0 - 1) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/52/752/4/37/8/2432437080100162739YScUxE_th.jpg Heidi Hoffman (0 - 1) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/83/183/4/93/89/2477493890100162739XFzEJU_th.jpg Loni Lee (0 - 1) http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/83/72/4/65/67/2407465670100162739ewqmXL_th.jpg OOC Note: I apologize in advance for not posting the rankings sooner. I was busy last week with moving my stuff to a new apartment. Now that I'm at my new place, I will be posting regular updates to the dairy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/3870/2171442210100162739S600x600Q85.jpg WCL NEWS Saturday Week 2, March 1998 http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/47972/2241977830100162739S200x200Q85.jpg Amanda Daniels Talks To Blurcat MMA competitor Amanda Daniels (0-1) conducted a phone interview with Blurcat's Harry Houghton last night, a conversation that you can listen to via the Blurcat Radio Network archives. The 22 year old American fighter talked on a variety of subjects, and even gave us the inside scoop on the semi-legendary story about a gerbil, supermarket, and trombone! Tuesday Week 1, April 1998 http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/47636/2477493890100162739S200x200Q85.jpg Loni Lee Speaks Out WCL 3: M Clayton vs. Tang will be happening in May, and Loni Lee recently did an interview with Blurcat.com to promote her upcoming battle with Heidi Hoffman. Sounding very confident, she said that she felt like she was in peak shape and was 'just about unstoppable' coming into this fight. http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/47972/2241977830100162739S200x200Q85.jpg New Amanda Daniels Home An e-mailed press release from the Beach Fight MMA camp reached the Blurcat inbox yesterday evening, and it revealed that they're officially aligned with Amanda Daniels. The 22 year old, who has a current professional MMA record of 0-1, has been rumored to be looking for a new camp for some time now, and Beach Fight will be glad she chose them. Tuesday Week 2, April 1998 http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/7689/2432437080100162739S200x200Q85.jpg Heidi Hoffman Speaks Out WCL 3: M Clayton vs. Tang will be happening in May, and Heidi Hoffman recently did an interview with Blurcat.com to promote her upcoming battle with Loni Lee. During the interview she commented that she'd been tuning up her striking, and that Loni Lee wasn't going to know what hit her. Saturday Week 2, April 1998 http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/46970/2784357550100162739S200x200Q85.jpg Mai Ishii Interview Mai Ishii (0-1) recently gave an interview to The Cage magazine to hype her fight with Yong Lee (0-1), which will happen in May at WCL 3: M Clayton vs. Tang. Among her other comments, she stated that she was going to take Yong Lee down at will. Tuesday Week 3, April 1998 http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/47883/2252378810100162739S200x200Q85.jpg Crystal Brighton Speaks Out With her fight with Kimberly Mosely happening in May at WCL 3: M Clayton vs. Tang, Crystal Brighton (1-0) was recently on hype duty, giving an interview to The Cage magazine. Among her other comments, she stated that she was planning on knocking out Kimberly Mosely, who she said doesn't have the chin to withstand her punches. Tuesday Week 4, April 1998 http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/15370/2545340200100162739S200x200Q85.jpg Natasha Ivanova Interview Report Natasha Ivanova (0-1) recently gave an interview to The Cage magazine to hype her fight with Anika Riley (1-0), which will happen in May at WCL 3: M Clayton vs. Tang. She said that she hoped Anika Riley would stand with her as she was looking to underline her victory by knock out. http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/46812/2076762980100162739S200x200Q85.jpg Bad Girlz Addition An e-mailed press release from the Bad Girlz MMA camp reached the Blurcat inbox yesterday evening, and if revealed that they're officially aligned with Phoenix 'The Firebird' Strong. The 23 year old, who has a current professional MMA record of 0-1, has been rumored to be looking for a new camp for some time now, and Bad Girlz will be glad she chose them. Saturday Week 4, April 1998 http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/15370/2545340200100162739S200x200Q85.jpg Natasha Ivanova Interview WCL 3: M Clayton vs. Tang will be happening in May, and Natasha Ivanova recently did an interview with Blurcat.com to promote her upcoming battle with Anika Riley. Among her other comments, she stated that she was planning on knocking out Anika Riley, who she said doesn't have the chin to withstand her punches. http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/83/72/4/65/67/2407465670100162739ewqmXL_th.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/3870/2171442210100162739S600x600Q85.jpg Official Card for WCL 3: M Clayton vs. Tang MAIN EVENT Matilda Clayton (1-0) vs. Charis Tang (1-0) Anika Riley (1-0) vs. Natasha Ivanova (0-1) UNDERCARD Kimberly Mosely (1-0) vs. Crystal Brighton (1-0) Mai Ishii (0-1) vs. Yong Lee (0-1) Heidi Hoffman (0-1) vs. Loni Lee (0-1) Vegas Betting Lines for WCL 3: M Clayton vs. Tang Favorites listed in italics FAVORITE / UNDERDOG Matilda Clayton (-280) vs. Charis Tang (+220) Anika Riley (-360) vs. Natasha Ivanova (+280) Kimberly Mosely (-190) vs. Crystal Brighton (+150) Mai Ishii (-260) vs. Yong Lee (+200) Heidi Hoffman (-230) vs. Loni Lee (+180) Feel free to post comments and predictions. http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/83/72/4/65/67/2407465670100162739ewqmXL_th.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Louis Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/3870/2171442210100162739S600x600Q85.jpg WCL 3: M Clayton vs. Tang Monday Week 1, May 1998 WCL Arena Chicago, IL Heidi Hoffman (0-1) vs. Loni Lee (0-1) First up, Heidi Hoffman battles Loni Lee in the WCL Women's Lightweight division. Round 1 >There's the opening bell! >A right kick to the legs misses and Lee fires back with a crisp jab. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Lee avoids a nice combination. >Lee slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint. >Lee moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Lee looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Hoffman. >Lee can't get near enough to engage, Hoffman uses strikes to keep her out of range. >Lee shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Hoffman tries to avoid Lee. >Lee doesn't get the takedown, Hoffman avoided it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >A jab misses and Lee counters with a crisp left hand punch. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Hoffman throws a flurry of punches but Lee covers up well. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Lee attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Hoffman to the ground. >A great inside leg trip sees Hoffman get thrown to the mat, and Lee is left in guard. >Lee pounds away with right hands from the guard, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. >Lee deflects a couple of punches that Hoffman threw from below. >Hoffman is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Lee off of her. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That round goes to Lee, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 >There's the bell for the start of the round! >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >With Hoffman controlled by the clinch, Lee looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. >Lee gets side control off a superb outside leg trip! >Lee tries to ensnare Hoffman in an armbar. >Hoffman gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that she has to tap! >By submission, the winner is Loni Lee! Official Result Loni Lee defeats Heidi Hoffman (Submission via Armbar in 1:23 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent. Mai Ishii (0-1) vs. Yong Lee (0-1) Another match is about to begin; Mai Ishii goes up against Yong Lee in the WCL Women's Lightweight division. Round 1 >There's the opening bell! >Ishii counters a wayward left jab with a couple of nice rights. >Lee avoids a tight combination. >A left jab misses and Ishii strikes back with a clever combination ending in a big right hook. >Lee avoids a nice combination. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Ishii attempts to pick Lee up for a slam. >She gets Lee up! Ishii slams her down, ending up in guard. >Ishii smothers Lee with her body by pushing forward and down. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Ishii lies on top of Lee, basically smothering her. >Ishii attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Lee finds her opponent too skilled, and Ishii passes guard into side control. >Ishii throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. >Lee tries to pull guard on Ishii but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Ishii attempts to force a crucifix hold on Lee. >Lee blocks it. >Ishii fires away with big elbows, but Lee covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >The time runs out on round one. >Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Ishii. Round 2 >There's the bell for the start of the round! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Ishii telling her to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities. >Ishii catches a right body kick and shows her judo roots by instinctively going for a trip takedown, and gets it! Lee pulls guard. >Ishii fires away with big punches, but Lee keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Ishii deflects a couple of punches that Lee threw from below. >Ishii starts trying to work to get past the guard. >She passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control. >Ishii is trying to move from side control to mount. >Ishii mounts Lee. >Ishii tries to set up Lee for an americana. >Lee fights off the americana attempt. >Ishii controls Lee, who was trying to wriggle to half guard. >We move into the second half of this round. >Ishii attempts to put her legs in position to set up a triangle choke on Lee from the mount. >The triangle is fully applied, Lee has no option but to tap out once Ishii has rolled onto her back! >Mai Ishii takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result Mai Ishii defeats Yong Lee (Submission via Triangle in 3:19 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent. Kimberly Mosely (1-0) vs. Crystal Brighton (1-0) Another match is about to begin; Kimberly Mosely competes against Crystal Brighton in the WCL Women's Lightweight division. Round 1 >There's the opening bell! >Brighton scores with a couple of tight angled jabs and a scorching right hook to the body. >Brighton steps back to avoid a push kick. >Moving forward, Brighton counters a left jab with a hard right kick to the legs. >Brighton uses a nice jab. >Mosely comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Brighton counters with a right hand that catches Mosely flush, rocking her! >Brighton catches Mosely with a kick to the outside of the left knee. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Mosely comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Brighton attempts to avoid Mosely as she shoots in. >The takedown doesn't work, Brighton saw it coming and got out of range. >Brighton moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Brighton slips past a left jab and fires back with a nice left hand. >Brighton counters a left jab by using a right body kick. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Mosely catches a right leg kick and goes for a judo-style trip down goes Brighton! She pulls guard though. >Brighton is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Mosely off of her. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Brighton. Round 2 >We are back underway! >An errant jab sets Brighton up to counter-strike with a barrage of big right hands! >Mosely collapses, hurt, and Brighton looks to finish by unleashing a barrage of strikes to her downed opponent! >Referee Patti Madison jumps in and saves Mosely from taking any more shots! >Crystal Brighton takes the win by TKO! Official Result Crystal Brighton defeats Kimberly Mosely (TKO via Strikes in 0:34 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great. Anika Riley (1-0) vs. Natasha Ivanova (0-1) The co-main event is up next. Anika Riley will battle Natasha Ivanova in the WCL Women's Lightweight division. Round 1 >We are underway! >Riley moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Using her wrestling skills, Riley is trying to push Ivanova up against the cage. >Riley does it, Ivanova is stuck with her back to the cage. >With the cage trapping Ivanova, Riley looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. >A great inside leg trip sees Ivanova get thrown to the mat, and Riley is left in guard. >Ivanova is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Riley off of her. >Ivanova is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Riley off of her. >In guard, Riley catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >Ivanova throws out some punches, but Riley leans back to avoid them. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Riley throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. >Riley leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Ivanova. >Riley looks to pass guard and get side control. >Ivanova can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Riley fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. >Riley looks to get a mount. >Ivanova can't fend off her opponent and is mounted. >The time runs out on round one. >I think Riley took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 >We are back underway! >Judging from what we heard from her corner, Ivanova is looking to push the pace with strikes in this round. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Riley moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Riley avoids a barrage of big right hands. >Ivanova looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Riley. >Ivanova moves into the pocket. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Covering up, Riley absorbs a combination of rights and lefts. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Riley tries to pick Ivanova up for a slam. >Ivanova doesn't allow herself to be lifted, and she gets away from Riley. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Riley steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint. >Ivanova comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Riley lets Ivanova get closer. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Showing good head movement, Riley weaves out of the way of a nice one-two combination. >Ivanova circles away, creating some distance between them. >Ivanova looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Riley. >Ivanova is in the pocket, ready to attack Riley. >Round two ends as time expires. >I have to give that round to Ivanova, but only a 10-9. Round 3 >Round three begins! >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Riley, standing in the pocket, is close enough to grab a body kick and go for a judo-style trip, down goes Ivanova! She pulls guard though. >Riley punches down at Ivanova, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >In guard, Riley throws a couple of punches designed to keep Ivanova guessing. >Ivanova tries to catch Riley with a punch, but it is not on target. >Riley is trying to pass guard. >Ivanova can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. >We move into the second half of this round. >Riley attempts an armbar. >Ivanova gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! >No! She pops her arm free. That was really close. >Riley blocks Ivanova as she tries a transition to guard. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Riley attempts a kimura. >Ivanova blocks it. >Ivanova tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Riley tries to lock Ivanova in a kimura. >Ivanova gets caught by a kimura, it's in deep! >Riley loses the hold! Somehow Ivanova got her arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though. >Riley blocks an attempt to pull guard. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Riley. >The judges' scores are now being announced. >All three judges have scored it 29-28. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Anika Riley! Official Result Anika Riley defeats Natasha Ivanova (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor. Matilda Clayton (1-0) vs. Charis Tang (1-0) It's time for the main event of the evening! Matilda Clayton goes up against Charis Tang in the WCL Women's Lightweight division. Round 1 >The fight begins! >Clayton fakes a shot, drawing a reaction from Tang. >Unbalanced and unprepared, Tang is only just able to cover up in time to absorb a nice one-two combination. >Tang counters a wayward low right kick with a crisp left hand punch. >Clayton uses a smart combination to get Tang to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >She has the takedown! Tang pulls guard. >Clayton begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >She passes to half guard. >Clayton tries to lock Tang into a kimura. >Tang doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. >Tang reaches over and tries to lock Clayton in a guillotine. >Clayton defends it well. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Clayton attempts to arm triangle Tang from the top of half guard. >Clayton gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Tang is still trying to fight out of it! >No! She breaks free. That was really close. >Tang attempts to secure an arm. >Tang cannot secure the arm. >Clayton attempts an americana. >Tang defends herself well and is in no danger. >Tang attempts to secure an arm. >Clayton blocks it. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Clayton throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. >Clayton looks to pass half guard and get side control. >Clayton gains side control after getting her leg free from half guard. >Round one ends as time expires. >I think Clayton took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 >And here we go, round two! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Clayton telling her to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities. >A weak body kick is countered by Tang with a clean jab. >Clayton counters an errant left jab with a leg kick. >Tang counters an errant left jab with a solid left. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Clayton to fire back with a jab. >Clayton comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Clayton is in the pocket, ready to attack Tang. >Clayton comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Tang is left on her back pulling guard. >Clayton fires away with punches, and Tang is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! >Referee Patti Madison pulls Clayton away, stopping the match! >By TKO, the winner is Matilda Clayton! Official Result Matilda Clayton defeats Charis Tang (TKO via Strikes in 2:37 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic. Quick Recap Results Loni Lee beat Heidi Hoffman (Submission via Armbar) 1:23 of round 2 (Decent) Mai Ishii beat Yong Lee (Submission via Triangle) 3:19 of round 2 (Decent) Crystal Brighton beat Kimberly Mosely (TKO via Strikes) 0:34 of round 2 (Great) Anika Riley beat Natasha Ivanova (Unanimous Decision) 5:00 of round 3 (Poor) Matilda Clayton beat Charis Tang (TKO via Strikes) 2:37 of round 2 (Fantastic) Official Attendance: 71 Live Gate: $1,065 Fight of the Night: Matilda Clayton vs. Charis Tang KO of the Night: Matilda Clayton Submission of the Night: Loni Lee Critical Rating: Good Commercial Rating: Decent ©1998 Women's Combat League http://thumb19.webshots.net/t/83/72/4/65/67/2407465670100162739ewqmXL_th.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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