World Cup of MMA (Huge C-Verse MMA tourney)

OctoberRaven · June 10, 2012

Blurcat.com:

TOKYO, JAPAN- "World Cup" of MMA announced

In a press conference later this morning, a joint venture of the World Karate Federation, USA Wrestling, the International Judo Federation, and private investors cheifed by the estate of legendary Japanese pro wrestler Kitozon have announced an international "World Cup" of Mixed Martial Arts, an organization designed to both promote the budding sport of MMA and keep more traditional martial arts relevant as popularity has declined over the years.

The spokesperson of the event is Sarah Franklin, daughter of the late martial arts movie star Corey Franklin. Franklin, credited with bringing karate into popularity in America, starred in over 30 movies in the 70s and 80s, most famously Tower of Death.

"I'm proud to be at the head of this organization," Franklin said at the conference, "My father had envisioned a tournament like this, but never had the chance to see it through".

The event is said to be planned to be the longest continuous tournament of any modern sport, as it's estimated that it will take at least three years to complete. It is also the largest tournament in numbers in the short history of MMA, with the event designed to feature 32 men, representing 16 countries evenly. There will also be a women's league that will feature 8 women representing one country each.

"The winner of the event will not only be fighting for personal pride, but for national pride, as the man who wins the 32-man league will have a case that his country has the very best martial artists in the world"

MATCH RULES:

-No biting, eye gouging, trachea chokes, groin strikes, small joint manipulation, or hair pulling allowed. Any other hand-to-hand techniques are allowed.

-The fight will take place in a hexagonal cage

-There will be one round of ten minutes, followed by two overtime rounds of five minutes (five rounds in the final match).

-The referee can reset a fight due to inactivity at his discretion.

MEN'S TOURNAMENT RULES:

-Fighters will be drawn into eight groups of four in the first stage. Each grouping will face each other in a double round robin. Being in the red corner will be considered a "Home" fight, and in the blue "Away"

-There will be no decisions in the first stage, any match that goes the distance will be ruled a draw

-In the first stage, three points will be awarded for a win by knockout or submission; two for win by disqualification (including forfeiture and doctor stoppage); one point for a draw by time limit; and zero points for a loss or no contest draw.

-Top two scorers will advance. Ties will be broken in the following order; 1) Record between tied; 2) Most wins; 3) Away points 4) Home Points 5) Rematch(es) between tied 6) Coin Flip

-The sixteen fighters who emerge from the first stage will be drawn at random into a single elimination tournament. In this stage, three judges will decide a winner based on overall performance. Any no contest draw will be considered a double elimination, EXCEPT in the final which will be re-contested.

-Each nation entering the competition will be allotted two "starting" fighters and one alternate that will compete, temporarily or permanently as the situation demands, to replace a fighter of the same nationality should he be unavailable to compete. If a nation cannot or will not provide two starters and/or an alternate, another nation will be contacted to fill missing places. These replacements can be used for any nation who is incapable of replacing their entrants.

-Should for any reason a replacement be impossible to procure, the fighter made unavailable will be considered to have forfeited his matches until he can return. If return is impossible, he will automatically forfeit all remaining matches, and automatically lose any ties in the first stage.

WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT RULES:

The Women's Tournament will progress as the men's with the following exceptions:

-One group of eight women; top two advance to a single final match

-Nations are allowed one slotted fighter and one substitute fighter

-If a permanently forfeiting fighter ends up in second place, she will be replaced with the next highest ranking available fighter.

NATIONS INVITED TO THE MEN'S GROUP STAGE:

Brazil

Canada

China

Croatia

England

France

Germany

Ireland

Japan

Mexico

Russia

Scotland

South Korea

Spain

Thailand

United States

NATIONS INVITED TO GROUP STAGE OF WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT:

Brazil

Canada

England

Germany

Japan

Mexico

Russia

United States

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(Roster will be posted when I finish negotiations... obviously there will be quite a bit. There WILL be three substitute slots I will have to fill with other nations' fighters right off the bat, but I won't announce which ones until I've got everything

Also I chose entirely from the unemployed list. Which is why Turkey isn't on the list because, well, Fezzik would probably dominate the whole thing if it was a "dream" event. If this goes down well enough though, I might make it with the big big big names in the future...)

Jaded · June 10, 2012

Looks like an awesome idea, looking forward to it!

Blackman · June 10, 2012

Looks great; though it's a little more fun with better known names.

Your rules also don't state how many points they get for a decision win. I advise 2. It would also be more fair if a doctor stoppage (rare as it is) gets them 3 points, as they are robbed of a chance to finish.

OctoberRaven · June 10, 2012

Blurcat.com:

TOKYO, JAPAN- WCoMMA entrants announced

With two weeks before the first World Cup of MMA starts off, WCoMMA spokeswoman Sarah Franklin released the official lineups for the event, as well as drawing the eight groups for the first round.

First, the lineups, starting with the Men's side:

Brazil:
Our first nation is known for their adoption of kick boxing and jiu-jitsu as their own, making some of the deadliest fighters in the entire world in the process. And no better way to represent this history with dangerous kickboxer Selton de Olivera (15-8) and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu specialist Otto Cascudo (23-10). Their alternate is BJJ fighter Taruato Faoro (7-2)

Canada:
While lacking in martial arts heritage MMA has been quite popular in the Great White North, and it was hard to settle on just three names to bring to the Cup. Veteran Ground and Pound specialist Trevion Chymes (11-10) and 70-plus fight veteran Eugene Clough (37-34-2) answer the call, though the latter at the age of 42 might have to give way to alternate Nik Minear (9-2)

China:
The most heavily populated country in the world and arguably the one with the strongest tradition of martial arts unfortunately only has two men who answered the call: The exciting striker Tan Su (8-6) and young powerhouse grappler Pai Cheng (3-0)

Croatia:
Thanks to the rise of the man with the most deadly head kicks in MMA, Zvonimir Asanovic, Croatia has provided more lethal strikers looking to emulate his success. Marko Prochazka (19-12) is a star in his own right and is one of the best Sambo fighters outside of Russia, however reformed criminal Vjekoslav "Cro Con" Sarich (1-0) has a very Asanovic-like style to him. Their alternate is Branko Alilovic (1-0), another kickboxer.

England:
Known as the birthplace of boxing, it's no surprise that England's delegates are heavy handed fist-fighting specialists: Freakishly muscular Kevin Portman (9-5) and imposing Brian Barnes (11-8) are not men to be written off for their relative one-dimensionality. Their alternate however is a polar opposite, "The Yorkshire Ripper" William Powell (8-6), a slim submission artist.

France:
Often overlooked despite having their own national martial art Savate, France brings with them some dark horses to worry about: Veteran Monty Olivier (28-25) and wild brawler Claude Lerond (19-12). They have a very interesting alternate in the controversial ex-con Folee Caffatere (2-1), though some could argue that he was selected exactly because it would get people talking, even if it may not be for the best of reasons.

Germany:
The German MMA scene, made popular by SIGMA, is represented by rugged boxer Ralph Kohl (16-7) and lethal karateka Noah Musch (28-17). Their alternate, Franz Ludwig (10-7) is an experienced striker in his own right.

Ireland:
While the sport is only recently gaining fame in Ireland, that doesn't mean they don't have a couple veterans in their ranks. One of them is boxer Roy Lynch (7-5), and the other, street fighter Dennis Gallagher (9-5). Add well rounded Caragh Green (2-0) as an alternate and you have a dark horse threat from the Emerald Isle.

Japan:
Arguably the nation most synonymous with martial arts and with MMA in general, the hosting team brought some potential favorites into the mix: Grappler Koji Hashiranti (16-12) and kickboxer Juro Fukazawa (11-5). Young Taki Inouye (4-0) is their alternate as well as a black belt in judo.

Mexico:
MMA is only budding in popularity in Mexico, but that doesn't mean you should ignore catch wrestler Agustin Gonzalez (8-3) and wild kickboxer Soloman Salas (3-0). Their alternate is flamboyant Muay Thai fighter Gabby Ayala (4-2).

Russia:
Most people think of fighters from Russia and they think of the fictional vicious boxer Ivan Drago. Russia's martial art however is the deadly grappling art of Sambo, and all three Russian delegates have a grappling base. However they share the Rocky villain's intimidating and merciless nature: Nestor Morozov (21-11-1), one of the most promising rookies in MMA Pavel Radulov (3-0), and alternate Khariton Litke (1-0) bring theats on the ground with joint locks and punishing ground and pound. Both Morozov and Radulov are favorites to win the whole thing too.

Scotland:
Scottish MMA features the oldest fighter in the event: 46 year old Cliff McAddam (31-21) was a shoo-in for the Scot delegation, and contrasted by a man just over half his age in Scott Gillespie (2-1). Cliff is a stubborn man but should he need to call it a career, Scotland's alternate is one of the youngest men in the Cup: 19 year old Aidan McHugh (1-0)

South Korea:
A nation rich with martial arts heritage, however diplomatic relations with North Korea mean they could only bring two delegates: Escrima fighter Bae Yoon (6-6), and kickboxer Min-Noo Sik (1-0). With no alternates, an unproven rookie, and a fighter whose style is designed to be used primarily with weapons, it's unfortunately unlikely that a South Korean will lift the cup.

Spain:
Another nation where MMA isn't a big sport yet, Spain only has two professional MMA fighters: One-dimensional kickboxer Adoni Olano (2-0) and potential hot prospect Xavi Castillejo (1-0)

Thailand:
An interesting side from the birthplace of MMA's trendiest striking art. Despite having the heritage, most of their best fighters are already competing elsewhere, leaving them with only two fighters bound for the Cup. And one of them, Ang Dong (1-0), isn't a Thai boxer at all, but a judoka. However, Ang's fellow countryman is a heavy favorite to win as well as one of the biggest and most exciting stars in the competition: Khru Duangjan (11-1). A man who hasn't even been taken off his feet by any means in his career as an MMA fighter OR a kickboxer, everyone is dreading the possibility of facing him in the group stages.

United States
Last but not least for the grouped nations is the country that, depending on who you ask, is either #2 or #1 in influence in the MMA world. The red, white, and blue is championed by tattooed kickboxer Keith Palaice (12-4) and one of the sport's first big names, Frank Analysis (36-19). One of the smallest men in the competition, Gregg Grable (19-9) is the alternate, making the US and Germany the only nations with all three men being 15+ fight veterans.

Other Alternates:

Cuba: Guillermo Morales (7-0-1) is built like a tank and has the takedown skills to mow down just about anyone he goes up against.

North Ireland: Belfast native Liam O'Donell (5-2) is a small boxer who makes up for his lack of power with rapid-fire hand speed.

Norway: Sambo expert Stian Adgestein (1-0) is a complete unknown outside of Europe, but people who follow European MMA see him as a potential hall of famer.

Wales: If he gets into the cage, Keith Jolly (3-0) has the potential to literally run circles around his opponents while peppering them with shots.

The Women's side is also interesting and may prove to even be more dramatic than the Men's:

Brazil- Well-rounded Suzana Ramos (1-0) brings both killer Muay Thai and respectable jits to the mix. Her second, Carina Costa (1-0), is better on the ground but far less well-rounded.

Canada- With a left that most of her male counterparts would love to have, "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (2-0) is a favorite to hold the women's trophy. Her alternate is French-Canadian submission fighter Leslie Meyers (1-0)

England- Much like her male counterparts, Rose Nessa (1-0) is a boxer who can both dish out and receive punishing blows. Her alternate, Sue Eccleston (2-0), is a grappler.

Germany- Some call her the odds-on favorite, some call her too one dimensional. Whatever your opinion of Trish Biel (2-0), she is a powerhouse grappler who pundits call the future of women's MMA. Her countrywoman is Helena Broderick (1-0), a rough and tumble boxer.

Japan- An Oylmpic-level judoka, Kochiyo Chikamatsu (3-0) is without a doubt the woman who will gain the most support from her home crowd. Her counterpart, 19-year-old Akemi Satou (3-0), has a hell of a ground game as well.

Mexico- The only country unable to bring an alternate to the women's side, Mexico's sole representative is Tracy Garcia (1-0), a jiu-jitsu specialist with heavy hands.

Russia- Like her comrades in the Men's cup, Vasya Kaczmarek (1-0) is a sambo fighter whose power rivals Trish Biel's. Her second is another grappler, Natassia Potocnik (1-0)

United States- Wild brawler Viv Yoman (4-2) competed in the very first official women's MMA fight, so it's only natural that she would be America's representative. Her alternate is jiu-jitsu specialist Shannon Palmer (2-0).

Other Alternate:

India: Daljit Samir (3-0) is a lifelong student of karate, and this translates to an elusive fighter who loves to frustrate her opponents and making them lose their cool, where she can pounce on them with blinding combos.

And now, in a Blurcat Exclusive, the nine groupings of the first stage, with analysis from our own Alex Emerson:

GROUP A
Trevion Chymes (CAN)
Agustin Gonzalez (MEX)
Marko Prochazka (CRO)
Solomon Salas (MEX)

-Mexico is the first of four nations whose competitors drew the same group. Unfortunately it looks like neither might make it to the knockout stage, as Chymes and Prochazka may prove to be above their level.

GROUP B
Scott Gillespie (SCO)
Keith Plaice (USA)
Selton de Olivera (BRZ)
Cliff McAddam (SCO)

-Both Scots drew this group which on paper is the most competitive of the lot. Plaice is a likely to advance, and with Cliff the biggest question mark is if he'll see through to the end.

GROUP C
Ang Dong (THA)
Juro Fukazawa (JPN)
Tan Su (CHI)
Pavel Redulov (RUS)

-If Pavel can live to the hype then it's his group to lose here. Fukazawa and Su might be dogfighting for second here.

GROUP D
Vjekoslav Sarich (CRO)
Otto Cascudo (BRZ)
Frank Analysis (USA)
Koji Hashiranti (JPN)

-If Frank keeps healthy it'd be hard to bet against him here by sheer experience. However this looks like one that anyone can come out on top of.

GROUP E
Monty Oliver (FRA)
Kevin Portman (ENG)
Noah Musch (GER)
Brian Barnes (ENG)

-England draws each other and if they can get past Noah Musch we might see the Brits both advance.

GROUP F
Andoni Olano (SPN)
Roy Lynch (IRE)
Khru Duangjan (THA)
Eugene Clough (CAN)

-On paper this is a three-way race for second as short of utter calamity it's unimaginable than Duangjan won't advance. A betting man might be wise to go against the veteran and put his money on Lynch to get to the sixteen.

GROUP G
Dennis Gallagher (IRE)
Bea Yoon (SKR)
Min-Soo Sik (SKR)
Ralph Kohl (GER)

South Korea draw each other and Kohl and Gallagher might just be looking for bragging rights as both of them should advance here.

Group H
Pai Cheng (CHI)
Xavi Castillejo (SPN)
Claude Lerond (FRA)
Nestor Morozov (RUS)

A very interesting group but Nestor has a colossal experience advantage over the others. Claude Lerond seems a safe wager to grab second.

Women's Group:
Piper Evergood (CAN)
Tracy Garcia (MEX)
Vasya Kaczmarek (RUS)
Trish Biel (GER)
Viv Yoman (USA)
Suzana Ramos (BRZ)
Rose Nessa (ENG)
Kochiyo Chikamatsu (JPN)

With very evenly matched fixtures to come, this one is pretty much a roll of an eight-sided die odds-wise. No doubt most will be picking Trish Biel to be a finalist, with Evergood, Yoman, Kaczmarek and Chikamatsu all popular choices. It's too close to call though. Gun to my head, I'd pick Biel and Evergood.

The tournament will be held with each month;y event having two blocks' full fixures, alternating with A&B, C&D, etc, as well as provisionally two women's matches. Recovery issues might hamper the women's side so unless one woman has a Medium or worse injury, their fixtures can be carried over.

First event (A&B 1st Fixtures):

Marko Prochazka v Solomon Salas

Agustin Gonzalez v Trevion Chymes

Selton de Olivera v Keith Plaice

Cliff McAddam v Scott Gillespie

Rose Nessa v Vasya Kaczmarek

Trish Biel v Viv Yoman

Note that match order may change for this and all fixtures as needed for added drama/having big draws fight last.

Full schedule (would be spoiler tagged but apparently can't do that here):

Group A+B Fixture 1

Marko Prochazka v Solomon Salas

Agustin Gonzalez v Trevion Chymes

Selton de Olivera v Keith Plaice

Cliff McAddam v Scott Gillespie

Rose Nessa v Vasya Kaczmarek

Trish Biel v Viv Yoman

Group C+D Fixture 1

Pavel Redulov v Ang Dong

Juro Fukazawa v Tan Su

Vjetkoslav Sarich v Koji Hashiranti

Frank Analysis v Otto Cascudo

Suzana Ramos v Kochiyo Chikamatsu

Tracy Garcia v Piper Evergood

Group E+F Fixture 1

Noah Musch v Monty Oliver

Brian Barnes v Kevin Portman

Eugene Clough v Khru Duangjan

Roy Lynch v Andoni Olano

Viv Yoman v Rose Nessa

Kochiyo Chikamatsu v Vasya Kaczmarek

Group G+H Fixture 1

Ralph Kohl v Dennis Gallagher

Min-Soo Sik v Bea Yoon

Nestor Morozov v Claude Lerond

Xavi Castillejo v Pai Cheng

Piper Evergood v Trish Biel

Tracy Garcia v Suzana Ramos

Group A+B Fixture 2

Trevion Chymes v Marko Prochazka

Agustin Gonzalez v Solomon Salas

Selton de Olivera v Cliff McAddam

Scott Gillespie v Keith Plaice

Rose Nessa v Kochiyo Chikamatsu

Viv Yoman v Piper Evergood

Group C+D Fixture 2

Tan Su v Pavel Redulov

Juro Fukazawa v Ang Dong

Otto Cascudo v Vjetkoslav Sarich

Frank Analysis v Koji Hashiranti

Vasya Kaczmarek v Tracy Garcia

Trish Biel v Suzana Ramos

Group E+F Fixture 2

Kevin Portman v Noah Musch

Brian Barnes v Monty Oliver

Andoni Olano v Eugene Clough

Roy Lynch v Khru Duangjan

Piper Evergood v Rose Nessa

Tracy Garcia v Kochiyo Chikamatsu

Group G+H Fixture 2

Bea Yoon v Ralph Kohl

Min-Soo Sik v Dennis Gallagher

Pai Cheng v Nestor Morozov

Xavi Castillejo v Claude Lerond

Suzana Ramos v Viv Yoman

Trish Biel v Vasya Kaczmarek

Group A+B Fixture 3

Marko Prochazka v Agustin Gonzalez

Trevion Chymes v Solomon Salas

Scott Gillespie v Selton de Olivera

Cliff McAddam v Keith Plaice

Rose Nessa v Tracy Garcia

Piper Evergood v Suzana Ramos

Group C+D Fixture 3

Pavel Redulov v Juro Fukazawa

Tan Su v Ang Dong

Vjetkoslav Sarich v Frank Analysis

Otto Cascudo v Koji Hashiranti

Kochiyo Chikamatsu v Trish Biel

Viv Yoman v Vasya Kaczmarek

Group E+F Fixture 3

Noah Musch v Brian Barnes

Kevin Portman v Monty Oliver

Eugene Clough v Roy Lynch

Andoni Olano v Khru Duangjan

Suzana Ramos v Rose Nessa

Trish Biel v Tracy Garcia

Group G+H Fixture 3

Ralph Kohl v Min-Soo Sik

Bea Yoon v Dennis Gallagher

Nestor Morozov v Xavi Castillejo

Pai Cheng v Claude Lerond

Vasya Kaczmarek v Piper Evergood

Viv Yoman v Kochiyo Chikamatsu

Group A+B Fixture 4

Solomon Salas v Marko Prochazka

Trevion Chymes v Agustin Gonzalez

Keith Plaice v Selton de Olivera

Scott Gillespie v Cliff McAddam

Rose Nessa v Trish Biel

Suzana Ramos v Vasya Kaczmarek

Group C+D Fixture 4

And Dong v Pavel Redulov

Tan Su v Juro Fukazawa

Koji Hashiranti v Vjetkoslav Sarich

Otto Cascudo v Frank Analysis

Tracy Garcia v Viv Yoman

Piper Evergood v Kochiyo Chikamatsu

Group E+F Fixture 4

Monty Oliver v Noah Musch

Kevin Portman v Brian Barnes

Khru Duangjan v Eugene Clough

Andoni Olano v Roy Lynch

Vasya Kaczmarek v Rose Nessa

Viv Yoman v Trish Biel

Group G+H Fixture 4

Dennis Gallagher v Ralph Kohl

Bea Yoon v Min-Soo Sik

Claude Lerond v Nestor Morozov

Pai Cheng v Xavi Castillejo

Kochiyo Chikamatsu v Suzana Ramos

Piper Evergood v Tracy Garcia

Group A+B Fixture 5

Marko Prochazka v Trevion Chymes

Solomon Salas v Agustin Gonzalez

Selton de Olivera v Scott Gillespie

Keith Plaice v Cliff McAddam

Rose Nessa v Viv Yoman

Vasya Kaczmarek v Kochiyo Chikamatsu

Group C+D Fixture 5

Pavel Redulov v Tan Su

Ang Dong v Juro Fukazawa

Vjetkoslav Sarich v Otto Cascudo

Koji Hashiranti v Frank Analysis

Trish Biel v Piper Evergood

Suzana Ramos v Tracy Garcia

Group E+F Fixture 5

Noah Musch v Kevin Portman

Monty Oliver v Brian Barnes

Eugene Clough v Andoni Olano

Khru Duangjan v Roy Lynch

Kochiyo Chikamatsu v Rose Nessa

Piper Evergood v Viv Yoman

Group G+H Fixture 5

Ralph Kohl v Bea Yoon

Dennis Gallagher v Min-Soo Sik

Nestor Morozov v Pai Cheng

Claude Lerond v Xavi Castillejo

Tracy Garcia v Vasya Kaczmarek

Suzana Ramos v Trish Biel

Group A+B Fixture 6

Agustin Gonzalez v Marko Prochazka

Solomon Salas v Trevion Chymes

Cliff McAddam v Selton de Olivera

Keith Plaice v Scott Gillespie

Rose Nessa v Piper Evergood

Kochiyo Chikamatsu v Tracy Garcia

Group C+D Fixture 6

Juro Fukazawa v Pavel Redulov

Ang Dong v Tan Su

Frank Analysis v Vjetkoslav Sarich

Koji Hashiranti v Otto Cascudo

Viv Yoman v Suzana Ramos

Vasya Kaczmarek v Trish Biel

Group E+F Fixture 6

Brian Barnes v Noah Musch

Monty Oliver v Kevin Portman

Roy Lynch v Eugene Clough

Khru Duangjan v Andoni Olano

Tracy Garcia v Rose Nessa

Suzana Ramos v Piper Evergood

Group G+H Fixture 6

Min-Soo Sik v Ralph Kohl

Dennis Gallagher v Bea Yoon

Xavi Castillejo v Nestor Morozov

Claude Lerond v Pai Cheng

Trish Biel v Kochiyo Chikamatsu

Vasya Kaczmarek v Viv Yoman

Tiebreaker/Catch-Up event (if needed)

Men's Tiebreakers

Women's Catch-Ups

Possible Alternate Exhibitions

Round of Sixteen A

1 v 2

3 v 4

5 v 6

7 v 8

Rose Nessa v Suzana Ramos

Tracy Garcia v Trish Biel

Round of Sixteen B

9 v 10

11 v 12

13 v 14

15 v 16

Piper Evergood v Vasya Kaczmarek

Kochiyo Chikamatsu v Viv Yoman

Quarterfinal

1 v 2

3 v 4

5 v 6

7 v 8

Trish Biel v Rose Nessa

Vasya Kaczmarek v Suzana Ramos

Semifinal

1 v 2

3 v 4

Viv Yoman v Tracy Garcia

Kochiyo Chikamatsu v Piper Evergood

Tie Breaker Event (If Needed)

Women's Tiebreakers

Possible Alternate Exhibitions

Finals

Men's Final

Women's Final

Men's Consolation

Women's Consolation

(NOTE: Blackman, the group stage has no judges decisions, so it's 1 point draw for both of them. Also I chose the rule for doctor stoppage because technically the opponent is robbed of a chance to come back and win as well)

(SECOND NOTE: For clarification, like Futbol, the "Home" fighter is always listed first)

OctoberRaven · June 11, 2012

Blurcat.com before the event-

TOKYO, JAPAN- It didn't take long for an alternate to be needed in the World Cup of MMA.

40 year old German veteran Noah Musch has had second thoughts about his entrance into the tournament, and announced on the eve of WCoMMA 1 that he will retire after his match with Monty Oliver of France. After the fixture he will be replaced by Germany alternate Franz Ludwig. Ludwig will have an advantage in getting to watch his future group stage opponents from the stands in two months time before gearing up to face them himself.

WCoMMA 1

Women's Group: Trish Biel (2-0) vs Viv Yoman (4-2)

Trish is ten years younger, one inch taller, and with two inches of reach over the Las Vegas native.

ROUND ONE: Biel uses the reach to her advantage, keeping Yoman back with some jabs. Biel looks for a clinch but Yoman uses jabs of her own to keep distance. Biel shoots for a single instead and ends up in Viv's guard. Viv's guard is wide open though and Biel uses this to slip right into side mount, and immediately going for an arm triangle... and Viv taps!

WINNER: "The Real Deal" Trish Biel via submission (Arm Triangle) in R1 3:54

Group A: Marko Prochazka (19-12) vs Solomon Salas (3-0)

Solomon is a decade younger, but Prochazka is taller, heavier, and with a longer reach.

ROUND ONE: Salas' game plan is clear as he aims for the legs of the Croatian, but Prochazka ignores the threat and sends him right to the ground. He slips out of guard and into side mount, looking to get full mount but he's unable to. Salas tries to buck Marko off but Marko uses this to set up a kimura. Marko loses it as Salas keeps trying to get out of the bad spot. Marko tries for an americana but the Mexican manages to defend against it. Salas keeps trying to get out of the bad spot but Marko is content to let him tire himself out. Ref warns Marko to use the advantage or lose it, Marko tries a straight armbar... and Salas has no answer and taps!

WINNER: "Man of Steel" Marko Prochazka via submission (Armbar) in R1 6:15

Group B: Selton de Olivera (15-8) vs Keith Plaice (12-14)

Keith Plaice is the larger man here: Five inches taller, nearly thirty pounds heavier, and enjoying a good six inch reach advantage. The tale of the tape heavily favors the American here.

ROUND ONE: Both men hesitate for a moment to see if the other is looking for an early gambit. They get up close and Plaice gets the Thai plum! Keith blasts Olivera with elbows and the Brazillian is trapped! He keeps both hands on Oliveras neck now and hammers him right in the heart with a knee! Another! Selton manages to slip free before his ribcage gets broken, and Keith throws a flurry but nothing lands. Olivera moves in and Keith scores with a left. Olivera trying to set up a takedown but Keith keeps him off balance with a nice combination.

Trading blows now and Keith gets the upper hand. Olivera misses a body kick and eats some punches but answers with a combination of his own. In the clinch now and Olivera dealing damage with dirty boxing, but Plaice won't be outdone and hammers Selton with some short punches as well. They break the grapple and are in a standoff as we're 90 seconds from the bell. Olivera moves in, BIG RIGHT HAND! THE AMERICAN GOES DOWN! Olivera trying to finish, but Plaice weathers the storm! Selton has half guard but can't do anything with it before the bell sounds. Very interesting first round.

ROUND TWO:

Olivera comes out swinging like a wildman, but Plaice cooly hops back and blasts Olivera with a perfectly timed head kick! Plaice is celebrating before Selton even hits the ground, and for good reason becaue the Brazillian is out cold!

WINNER: "The Specialist" Keith Plaice wins via KO in R2 :19

Women's Group: Rose Nessa (1-0) vs Vasya Kaczmarek (1-0)

Taller, heavier, and with the reach to boot, Vasya looks physically imposing compared to the Brit.

ROUND ONE:

Undaunted by the size differential, Rose comes out swinging, hammering Vasya in the face then following up with a barrage to the body as well. A 1-2-3 from Nessa now followed by another body blow! Vasya manages to absorb the punishment and closes the distance, locking up with Rose and backing her into the fence. Looking for the takedown but Nessa surprisingly reverses it and sets Vasya up against the fence. Vasya eats more punishment and flips Nessa back against the cage. She still can't take Rose down, and the Brit shoves her back.

Nessa firing off with jabs but they seem to do nothing against Vasya. Takedown from the Russian but Nessa avoids it. A second attempt and Nessa clips her with a left but Vasya still doesn't even flinch. We end the round in a standoff, Rose is dominating but needs to look to finish or it'll only mean a single point.

ROUND TWO:

Nessa's strikes keep Vasya from taking it to the ground. Vasya sets up another takedown attempt with a combo but Nessa sees it coming. Nessa hits a nice combination but pays the price as Vasya finally has her down! Vasya gets side control, Nessa gives up her back and Vasya pounces on an opening for an armbar but Rose blocks it and before Vasya can execute plan B the bell rings again.

ROUND THREE:

Five minutes left before a draw. Vasya shoots right in but Rose doesn't allow it. Rose seems to have given up on finishing and looking to just play spoiler. Kaczmarek however gets another takedown, and quickly punishes Rose, grabbing her arm and slipping into side control to wrench a textbook kimura to get the three points! Nessa's hesitation in the end proved fatal!

WINNER: Vasya Kaczmarek via submission (kimura) in R3 3:08.

Group A: Agustin Gonzales (8-3) vs Trevion Chymes (11-10)

Chymes is taller than Agustin by an inch, but has a massive 44 pound weight advantage over his opponent.

ROUND ONE:

Gonzales uses some strikes to set up a takedown, but Trevion is ready for it and takes control in a clinch. He pins Agustin to the fence but gets reversed. They jockey back and forth for position now, nobody getting an advantage for long, until Gonzales looks for a takedown but Chymes uses the fence to keep himself standing. Chymes looks to whizzer his way free but Gonzales slams him down into the canvas instead! Gonzales is in half guard, arm triangle, but doesn't have the right leverage. Chymes can't push Gonzales back, and the Mexican fighter uses some body shots to set up a pass to side mount, and Chymes gives up his back. Armbar attempt, but Chymes reverses it and ends in side mount.

Chymes is stalling and this allows Gonzales to explode, scrambling out and now he's sprawled over Chymes! Knees and punches to the head, but Chymes manages to get to his feet! Gonzales tries another shot but it's a moot point as the bell sounds.

ROUND TWO:

Gonzales feints a kick to hit a combo, using it to set up a takedown to no avail. Gonzales gives up and decides to keep standing. A faceoff... and Gonzales moves in, big shots by Agustin! Chymes is backed up against the fence... AND GOES DOWN! REF JUMPS IN TO STOP THE FIGHT!

WINNER: "The Latino Wild Cat" Agustin Gonzales via TKO in R2 2:41

Group B: Cliff McAddam (31-21) vs Scott Gillespie (2-1)

Cliff is shorter than Scott, but 36 pounds heavier. The real huge difference in this match however is the age: Cliff is 22 years older than Scott Gillespie.

ROUND ONE:

Gillespie pushes forward and on the veteran, who is forced to back off to minimize the punishment. Scott nails Cliff with a pair of stinging leg kicks. Gillespie now keeping McAddam at bay, not sure what the gameplan is here. McAddam eats a nasty body kick. McAddam looks to close in but Gillespie is using his reach to keep him at bay. More leg kicks from Scott, Cliff is favoring the leg now. Scott keeps kicking but doesn't want to capitalize as this dissapointing round mercifully comes to an end.

ROUND TWO:

Gillespie is still content to flick away with jabs, but McAddam finally gets an opening and gets the clinch. McAddam pins him against the cage... and keeps him there. McAddam is taking a breather, before hitting an elbow, no reversed by Gillespie! Gillespie steps back... and keeps kicking McAddam in the legs until the bell rings. Sigh.

ROUND THREE:

More leg kicks! McAddam for the clinch again... pins him against the cage and after a foot stomp he... stalls! And keeps stalling until the end! Ref doesn't break it, maybe because he feels sorry for old Cliff.

DRAW

Well. This is probably the last time Cliff will be allowed near the main event again. It was a great event until the main event though, so these groups should be still entertaining in future fixtures.

FOTN: Biel vs Yoman

KOTN: Keith Plaice

SOTN: Vasya Kaczmarek

Blurcat.com:

TOKYO, JAPAN- Cliff McAddam taking time off to heal

After his abysmal performance at WCoMMA 1, Cliff McAddam has announced he will not be fighting in his next fixture, citing leg injuries as his reason for needing time off. Scottish alternate Aiden McHugh will be his proxy against Selton de Olivera in April.

UPDATED RANKINGS:

GROUP A

Marko Prochazka (CRO) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Agustin Gonzalez (MEX) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Trevion Chymes (CAN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Solomon Salas (MEX) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP B

Keith Plaice (USA) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Scott Gillespie (SCO) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Cliff McAddam (SCO) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

Selton de Olivera (BRZ) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

WOMEN'S

Vasya Kaczmarek (RUS) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Trish Biel (GER) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Piper Evergood (CAN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Tracy Garcia (MEX) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Viv Yoman (USA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Suzana Ramos (BRZ) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Rose Nessa (ENG) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Kochiyo Chikamatsu (JPN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

OctoberRaven · June 14, 2012

WCoMMA 2

Women's Group: Tracy Garcia (1-0) vs Piper Evergood (2-0)

Piper is two pounds heavier and one inch taller than Garcia, but also six years younger and enjoying a four inch reach advantage.

ROUND ONE:

The opening exchanges whiff each other, and we end up with a clinch, Garcia taking control and putting Piper up against the fence. Garcia trips her up and gets half-guard, looking immediately for an arm triangle but she doesn't have the best position to really squeeze down on the cartoid. Piper is trying to get the full guard but Garcia makes her stop when she looks for the kimura.

Another arm triangle but Piper still fights it off. Garcia punching Piper in the ribs as she tries to set something up... Piper and Garcia jockeying to get into better positions but neither is going anywhere. Garcia goes back to the arm triangle, but unless she gets her leg free she's not getting it. A couple minutes and she gets side mount FINALLY, locks the arm triangle in and sure enough, Piper tries to survive to the bell... but she eventually has to tap! Huge upset as Piper was a favorite both in the tournament and this fight!

WINNER: "Vicious But Delicious" Tracy Garcia via submission (Arm Triangle) in R1 9:30.

Group D: Vjekoslav Sarich (1-0) vs Koji Hashiranti (16-12)

Hashiranti is 14 years older, four inches shorter, and giving up five inches of reach to the Croatian, but not only does he enjoy huge support from the Tokyo crowd but a twelve pound weight advantage, and being a grappler that may mean a lot if he can get this to the mat.

ROUND ONE: Sarich with a nice crisp combo of punches following by a leg kick... and suddenly launches into a flurry that forces Hashiranti into the fence! The Japanese nativegoes down! SARICH KEEPS RAINING BLOWS! The ref has to pry him off! Sarich completely dominant as Koji didn't even get a chance to throw a strike or even attempt a grapple!

WINNER: Vjekoslav "Cro Con" Sarich via TKO in R1 1:24

Group C: Pavel Radulov (3-0) vs Ang Dong (1-0)

Taller, heavier, and with a comfortable reach advantage, as well as better overall skills, on paper this looks to be an easy win for the much-hyped Russian. But we've already had two upsets so far, can Dong make it three?

ROUND ONE:

Pavel and Dong trade punches, Radulov getting the better of the Thai fighter. Dong shoots in for a takedown but Pavel literally swats him away with a left. Dong is light on his feet but Pavel is happy to let him bounce around, picking his shots. Dong shoots again but Pavel evades it. Dong looking to clinch instead, Radulov won't have any of that either. Both men circle and Radulov tentatively moves in, Dong looks to surprise him with a single leg but Radulov stops it.

Radulov blocks another takedown and keeps his hands on Dong. Radulov backs him against the cage but Dong gets the whizzer to reverse it. Looks to flip Radulov to the floor, but the Samo expert is no stranger to such techniques and blocks it. Dong stubbornly keeps trying but only ends up back against the fence, but before Pavel can do anything with it the bell rings.

ROUND TWO:

Dong now trying to press a striking advantage... no he's setting up for a takedown, but Pavel is not easily fooled. Excellent sprawl and Radulov has Dong in a bad spot. Radulov looks to roll him over but Dong stops it and manages to get free. Dong shoots again, Radulov stops it, in the clinch now but nothing comes of it. Radulov is out of gas, Dong knows it and finally gets him with a perfect Judo trip. Dong looks for a kimura, cranking it... Radulov pops free, and the bell rings before Dong can try anything else. Both men are exhausted and a finish seems unlikely here.

ROUND THREE:

Radulov with a jab, Dong shoots, and Radulov sprawls again. Radulov again trying to roll Dong over but just too tired and Dong gets back to his feet. Radulov with some nice jabs but he really needs to throw a bomb now... takedown stopped by Radulov, Dong now against the cage. Dong reverses it, takes him down and ends up in Radulov's guard... and Radulov keeps him there for the end of the fight. It would be interesting to see how a judge would have scored this, but there are no judges so this is a...

DRAW

Women's Group: Suzana Ramos (1-0) vs Kochiyo Chikamatsu (3-0)

Kochiyo is four inches smaller and gives up five inches of reach to the Brazillian, but weighed in three pounds heavier... this could be in part because Kochiyo is in a full gi instead of shorts and a bikini top though.

ROUND ONE:

The crowd is going nuts for the Olympic competitor Chikamatsu. Ramos with a leg kick, but missing with punches and Chikamatsu closes in. Let's see what the judoka can do! Outside leg trip and the crowd loves it! Immediately looking for a kimura from the half guard but Ramos frees herself. Chikamatsu frees her leg... but not to get into side control, she goes straight into mount! Armbar and Ramos has no chance, she taps immediately! Chikamatsu may be even more deadly on the ground than Trish Biel!

WINNER: Kochiyo Chikamatsu via submission (Armbar) in R1 2:42

Group D: Frank Analysis (36-19) vs Otto Cascudo (23-10)

Frank is two years older and nearly fifty pounds heavier than Otto, and is completely identical to Otto in height and reach.

ROUND ONE:

Both men facing off, trading jabs with each other, nothing with any real venom in it though. Cascudo now throwing a bomb but Frank slips it. Analysis looks for a jab but Casudo counterpunches him. Shooting in, Frank looks to clip him but misses, and Otto gets him down! Frank is in a tough position seated against the fence; his options are limited to using the fence to climb to his feet or looking for a choke. Before he cen choose either, Cascudo puts HIM in a choke, and LEANS BACK, that is a TON of pressure, and Frank taps out!

WINNER: Otto Cascudo via submission (Guillotine) in R1 4:09

Group C: Juro Fukazawa (11-5) vs Tan Su (8-6)

Two inches taller, one inch of reach, and nearly thirty pounds heavier. Not only that, but Juro has the entire building chanting his name. Things do not look good for Tan Su.

ROUND ONE:

Su throwing feints but Juro doesn't react. Su throws a combo but Juro evades it. Su lowers his hands, Juro moves in, Su launches on him! Two big punches and a body blow! Tan misses a hook, Juro counters, smooth 1-2 and a HARD leg kick. Su comes back with a flurry of hands. Fukazawa with another wonderful jab and leg kick combo and Su really felt that kick. Juro hits another and the crowd is cheering with each cracking thud! Nice exchange between the two, Su throws a bomb but Fukazawa slips and counters with a nice jab, and a leg kick again to follow up.

Su is limping now and Fukazawa with three more kicks in rapid succession. Su is practically hopping on one leg but still soldiers on. Su with a combo but Fukazawa steps away from it, leg kick followed by a body kick. Two sick inside leg kicks follow up and Fukzawa is just landing them at will. Another exchange of punches ending with a Juro inside leg kick. Fukzawa does another kick... Su is holding his groin and goes down! Clearly accidental and Su is given a minute to rest. Time back in, Su misses another combo and eats yet another leg kick. Fighting in the pocket, Su with a body shot. Juro slips a jab, nice right punch. The crowd is on it's feet as the bell rings.

ROUND TWO:

Tan Su comes out swinging for the fences and Fukazawa picks his spot and snaps off a kick to the ribs and another leg kick. Su with a jab and Juro answers with another brutal kick to the legs. Fukazawa keeps dodging and landing jabs and leg kicks, neither man seems to be even bothering changing things up. Wait, spoke to soon, a clinch now, and both men with some dirty boxing! Su is tired and Fukazawa keeps throwing shots! Su keeps trying to get free but can't until the very end of the round, but Juro can't finish it off.

ROUND THREE:

Fukazawa with more leg kicks and jabs! Su still swinging wildly! Neither man looking to actually win! More of the same two rounds for five minutes and once again the main event is a...

DRAW

FOTN: Chikamatsu/Santos

KOTN: Vjekoslav Sarich

SOTN: Tracy Garcia(?!)

Blurcat.com

TOKYO JAPAN- Post-match reports from WCoMMA's second event.

In a press conference after the fight, Koji Hashiranti noted that the week before the fight he contracted a cold, hampering his preparation for the bout against Vjekoslav Sarich. However he gives full credit to Cro Con for bringing a stellar display of striking and hopes to give Sarich a better fight when they meet later on in the cup.

Tan Su's nose was broken during his fight, but is expected not to have to miss his fight against Pavel Radulov because of it.

In an interesting bit of analysis, Blurcat.com's fight analyists have shown that Tan Su threw a total of 135 punches in the main event, but landed only 23. He thew twice as many punches as Juro threw combined punches AND kicks, but only landed two-thirds as many as the Japanese fighter did.

Kochiyo Chikamatsu and Vasya Kaczmarek were originally drawn for the WCoMMA 3 event, but Kochiyo Chikamatsu will not be medically cleared in time. WCoMMA have granted a reschedule for WCoMMA 4, and Piper Evergood and Trish Biel have agreed to move up their upcoming fight to even the schedules. It should be noted that, if Trish Biel wins the fight she will enter the lead, and after the following event, be either tied for first with Chikamatsu (if Chikamatsu wins), tie for second with Chikamatsu (if Kaczmarek wins), or remain in first place alone (if they draw or either fighter forfeits).

AMENDED FIXTURES FOR WCoMMA 3 and WCoMMA 4:

WCoMMA 3
Noah Musch v Monty Oliver
Brian Barnes v Kevin Portman
Eugene Clough v Khru Duangjan
Roy Lynch v Andoni Olano
Viv Yoman v Rose Nessa
Piper Evergood v Trish Biel

WCoMMA 4
Ralph Kohl v Dennis Gallagher
Min-Soo Sik v Bea Yoon
Nestor Morozov v Claude Lerond
Xavi Castillejo v Pai Cheng
Kochiyo Chikamatsu v Vasya Kaczmarek
Tracy Garcia v Suzana Ramos

UPDATED RANKINGS:

GROUP A

Marko Prochazka (CRO) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Agustin Gonzalez (MEX) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Trevion Chymes (CAN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Solomon Salas (MEX) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP B

Keith Plaice (USA) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Scott Gillespie (SCO) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Cliff McAddam (SCO) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

Selton de Olivera (BRZ) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP C

Ang Dong (THA) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Tan Su (CHI) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Juro Fukazawa (JPN) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

Pavel Redulov (RUS) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP D

Otto Cascudo (BRZ) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Vjekoslav Sarich (CRO) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Frank Analysis (USA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Koji Hashiranti (JPN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

WOMEN'S

Vasya Kaczmarek (RUS) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Kochiyo Chikamatsu (JPN) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Trish Biel (GER) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Tracy Garcia (MEX) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Viv Yoman (USA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Suzana Ramos (BRZ) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Rose Nessa (ENG) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Piper Evergood (CAN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

OctoberRaven · June 21, 2012

WCoMMA 3 GROUP E: Noah Musch (28-17) vs Monty Olivier (28-25) The retiring Noah has a 13-pound weight advantage and two years on Monty, the tale of the tape is otherwise pretty much identical. ROUND ONE: The two men start out trading punches, getting toe to toe but with nobody really doing damage. Both men back off, and then advance again, Musch gets the upper hand in the exchange. Olivier backs up a bit and flicks some jabs at Musch. Trading blows again but nothing lands clean. Trading jabs now, neither man connecting with anything that's really got some venom behind it. The two keep jabbing at each other to end this uneventful round. ROUND TWO: Oliver connects with a couple lefts, advancing but Musch avoids a hook and nails him with a right. Musch hits some more jabs and Oliver backs up a bit... and the German pounces with a big flurry! Olivier weathers the storm and backs up with some jabs. Eventually one of them is slipped and Musch fires away in response! Olivier survives and backs off to end the round. Musch is looking to be out of gas but Olivier seems content with just a single point. ROUND THREE: The two men exchange quick stinging punches, moving into the center of the cage. Nice jab-straight from Olivier. Both men exchanging jabs again. Olivier backs off... and MORE JABS~! to end the fight in another bore... DRAW GROUP F: Roy Lynch (7-5) vs Andoni Olano (2-0) Andoni enjoys an eight inch height and reach advantage as well as a staggering 50 pound weight advantage. ROUND ONE: An opening exchange to no effect, Roy is light on his feet, avoiding a leg kick and answering with some stinging punches. Olano chases Roy, hits a solid body kick, Roy answers with a straight left and follows up with some nice jabs. Olano slips a jab, looks for another body kick, but Lynch sidesteps and throws a nice combination. Olano looking for the one punch knockout, but Lynch again gets away and delivers a solid combo of punches. Roy follows up, but Olano backs up, and lands a nasty leg kick. And another. The two of them trading jabs now. Lynch sees Olano looking for a big kick and counters with a flurry of punches. Lynch keeps swinging but Olano evades. Olano moves in but Lynch tags him with a jab and uses that to open up another series of punches. Lynch is connecting at will now but Olano gets him with another inside leg kick. Olano with a huge body kick. The two men circle, Lynch hits another counterpunch and moves in with a combo but Olano steps back and the bell rings. The crowd is loving this. ROUND TWO: Lynch tries another combo, Olano evades it and unloads with a barrage of his own, Lynch is in HUGE trouble! Lynch crumbles, Olano pounces and the ref is going to call it there! WINNER: Andoni Olano via TKO in R2 :30 WOMEN'S GROUP: Viv Yoman (4-3) vs Rose Nessa (1-1) Both women looking to get some points to improve their standing. Yoman is two inches shorter and two pounds lighter than the Brit. ROUND ONE: Nessa feints a kick, and when Yoman reacts she blasts her with a massive right! Down goes Viv! Nessa looks to drop the bomb but Viv catches her in guard. Viv shifts her position, looking for a triangle, but Nessa doesn't let it happen. Nessa with some punches but nothing that looks too dangerous. Yoman tries again for the triangle but Nessa hammerfists her to keep Viv from clamping it on. Viv scrambles, Rose sprawls on her as she tries to stand. Rose pounds on her but Viv manages to survive and gets on her feet. Nessa moves in, another huge right knocks Viv right on her ass! Nessa looking to finish but Viv traps her in half guard. Nessa uses short punches to open up for a kimura but Viv blocks it. Yoman trying to push Nessa off, then tries a kimura, but neither work. Nessa tries to drop a bomb and this allows Yoman to kick her off and get back to her feet. But once again, BAM RIGHT HOOK! If this was a boxing match the ref would be calling it! Nessa STILL can't finish and Viv once again has her in half guard with less than 90 seconds to go. Nessa pretty much just lays and prays to catch her breath. Nessa is practically mugging Viv here. ROUND TWO: Nessa may have punched herself out as she's just slipping Viv's punches and flicking jabs. Viv doesn't look to spry either, but eventually moves in for a clinch. Yoman using dirty boxing but it doesn't last long. Yoman gets backed up by strikes preventing a second try. Both stall until the end of the round. Sigh. ROUND THREE: Viv launches a combo but Nessa evades. Viv switches up and pins Nessa to the cage with a clinch. Dirty boxing exchange, Nessa manages to reverse on Viv. Can she finish? BIG HOOK DROPS VIV! Rose pounds on Viv for ages until the ref separates them! Nessa snatches the victory from the jaws of... well, not-victory as she was never really in danger of losing. Yoman is right in the ref's face though, saying that she wasn't out. And looking at the replay, Viv was defending herself and in no danger of being knocked out. The ref's decision however stands! WINNER: Rose Nessa via TKO in R3 3:56 GROUP E: Brian Barnes (11-8) vs Kevin Portman (9-5) The two English fighters face off here, Barnes four pounds lighter but enjoying a two inch reach advantage. Given that both of them are fist fighters, that second statistic may be the key one. ROUND ONE: Barnes with a flurry but Portman avoids them and clips Barnes with a nice left, and a POWERFUL right! Portman keeps pressing the advantage, Brian trying to answer but Portman is far too skilled for him. After setting him up with some jabs, he unloads on Brian, knocking Barnes down and dropping bombs until the ref pulls him off! WINNER: "Granite" Kevin Portman via TKO in R1 2:32 WOMEN'S GROUP: Piper Evergood (2-1) vs Trish Biel (3-0) Trish Biel has the possibility of being right at the top of the table (albeit with a one match advantage over other three-pointers). However, the striker is taller heavier, and with a reach advantage. While this may prove problematic for Biel, who loves to use her power to acheive takedowns, if Piper can't avoid grappling Biel will almost certainly win this fight. ROUND ONE: Both women meet in the circle, exchanging whiffs. Biel shoots! And Evergood manages to get away. That's not boding well for the German sensation. Piper gets in range... and falls victim to the curse of the commentator as Biel gets her with an explosive single leg! Biel looking to pass guard, but Piper keeps her guard locked tight. Piper trying to get a neck clinch as well but Biel has good head control here. Biel is trapped in guard and maybe the ref should stand her up here... and sure enough he taps on Biel's shoulder and we reset. Biel looks upset with herself here. The fight restarts, Biel shoots in, Piper stuffs it but Biel manages to roll to put Piper in her guard. Piper wants no part of this but Biel keeps her in the guard. Looking for a guillotine... no, she uses it to sweep Piper and Biel is on top in side control! Amazingly done! Uses some strikes to set up for a pass to full mount, and now delivering elbows! Piper seems to be dealing with them though. Piper tries to sweep but ends up giving up her back! Biel keeps raining blows! Piper is turtled up and not improving her position, the ref ends this! WINNER: "The Real Deal" Trish Biel via TKO in R1 7:56 GROUP F: Eugene Clough (37-34-2) vs Khru Duangjan (11-1) The Muay Thai standout is a little shorter than Clough and a whopping 54 pounds lighter. However he has the biggest crowd support we've seen for a non-Japanese fighter, let's see if that makes a difference. ROUND ONE: Khru with a nice one-two, feinting a followup but instead going for the clinch. This was a mistake though as Clough pushes him against the fence. Clough smothers him but goes to throw a strike, this ends up with Khru reversing it. They're jockeying for control now. Eugene takes control, punching Khru in the ear. Referee breaks it up, and they reset. Khru moves into the pocket, Clough tries to take him down but Khru was ready for it... stepping back and a MASSIVE head kick! Clough crumbles! What a shot! WINNER: "The Bringer of Pain" Khru Djangjan via KO in R1 5:04 FOTN: Portman/Barnes KOTN: Khru Djangjan SOTN: N/A Finally a main event fight has a finish! Blurcat.com <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="33967" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Andoni Olano has a torn pectoral muscle, however the injury is minor and he shouldn't miss his next bout. Noah Musch is now officially retired from competition, leaving alternate Franz Ludwig to take his place. At the post fight press conference, Sarah Franklin has announced that Viv Yoman is already booking a flight back to Las Vegas. Yoman has withdrawn from the promotion wih no further intention of fighting. The pride of Hialeah, Florida, Shannon "The Rash" Palmer has begun training to prepare to replace Yoman.</div></blockquote> WCoMMA 4 Ralph Kohl v Dennis Gallagher Min-Soo Sik v Bea Yoon Nestor Morozov v Claude Lerond Xavi Castillejo v Pai Cheng Kochiyo Chikamatsu v Vasya Kaczmarek Tracy Garcia v Suzana Ramos UPDATED RANKINGS: GROUP A Marko Prochazka (CRO) 3 (1 W, 3 AP) Agustin Gonzalez (MEX) 3 (1 W, 0 AP) Trevion Chymes (CAN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP) Solomon Salas (MEX) 0 (0 W, 0 AP) GROUP B Keith Plaice (USA) 3 (1 W, 3 AP) Scott Gillespie (SCO) 1 (0 W, 1 AP) Cliff McAddam (SCO) 1 (0 W, 0 AP) Selton de Olivera (BRZ) 0 (0 W, 0 AP) GROUP C Ang Dong (THA) 1 (0 W, 1 AP) Tan Su (CHI) 1 (0 W, 1 AP) Juro Fukazawa (JPN) 1 (0 W, 0 AP) Pavel Redulov (RUS) 1 (0 W, 0 AP) GROUP D Otto Cascudo (BRZ) 3 (1 W, 3 AP) Vjekoslav Sarich (CRO) 3 (1 W, 0 AP) Frank Analysis (USA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP) Koji Hashiranti (JPN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP) GROUP E Kevin Portman (ENG) 3 (1 W, 3 AP) Monty Oliver (FRA) 1 (0 W, 1 AP) Franz Ludwig (GER) 1 (0 W, 0 AP) Brian Barnes (ENG) 0 (0 W, 0 AP) GROUP F Andoni Olano (SPN) 3 (1 W, 3 AP) Eugene Clough (CAN) 3 (1 W, 3 AP) Roy Lynch (IRE) 0 (0 W, 0 AP) Khru Duangjan (THA) 0 (0W, 0 AP) WOMEN'S Trish Biel (GER) 6 (2 W, 3 AP) Vasya Kaczmarek (RUS) 3 (1 W, 3 AP) Kochiyo Chikamatsu (JPN) 3 (1 W, 3 AP) Rose Nessa (ENG) 3 (1 W, 3 AP) Tracy Garcia (MEX) 3 (1 W, 0 AP) Shannon Palmer (USA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP) Suzana Ramos (BRZ) 0 (0 W, 0 AP) Piper Evergood (CAN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

OctoberRaven · June 24, 2012

WCoMMA 4

GROUP H: Xavi Castillejo (1-0) vs Pai Cheng (3-0)

Cheng has nearly a hundred pounds and eight inches of reach on Xavi, which spells a lot of problems for the Spaniard.

ROUND ONE:

Xavi with a leg kick to open the fight and both men end up circling. Xavi decides to push forward and Cheng with the explosive takedown! Cheng goes into side control and works the ribs with knees to open up a barrage of hammer fists, Xavi isn't defending himself... and the ref calls it!

WINNER: Pai Cheng via TKO in R1 3:33

WOMEN'S GROUP: Tracy Garcia (2-0) vs Suzana Ramos (1-1)

Tracy is eight pounds heavier than Suzana, but slightly shorter and giving up three inches of reach.

ROUND ONE:

Opening exchanges deal no damage to either woman. Ramos misses a leg kick but scores with a left straight punch. Ramos misses another leg kick, Garcia looks to take her down but it's stuffed. Ramos trying to keep her distance, Garcia chases her, takedown attempt, but Ramos sprawls. Garcia manages to get to her feet. Garcia evades a body kick, another takedown attempt but no luck. Another exchange, Ramos lands a low kick, Garcia shoots again but Ramos sprawls once more... and does nothing with it. Garcia again misses a takedown, Ramos with a wild combo but Garcia just backs off as we end the round.

ROUND TWO:

Ramos with a one-two, setting up for a leg kick but it misses. Ramos flicking away to keep Garcia at bay. Garcia tries another takedown but has no luck... and another, same result. Garcia evades a punch and counters big time. Garcia keeps evading and countering, but not dealing any big damage. Suzanos is looking tired and the bell rings again.

ROUND THREE:

Another exchange ends up with nothing but a clinch. Garcia uses it to take Ramos down and finally has the striker on her back. Garcia passes to side mount, clamps on the arm triangle, and Ramos has to tap!

WINNER: "Vicious but Delicious" Tracy Garcia via Submission (Arm Triangle) in R3 1:23

GROUP G: Min-Soo Sik (1-0) vs Bae Yoon (6-6)

Yoon has two inches reach and two years over his countryman, everything else is identical.

ROUND ONE:

Sik with two nice leg kicks to start out. Yoon has to repeatedly backing up from Sik unloading with combos. They end up in a clinch but quickly push off of each other. Another exchange and the only thing that lands is another leg kick from Sik. And another. More exchange of strikes, all that lands is a jab from Sik at the end. Another leg kick and Sik lands a combo of punches to follow up. Yoon backs into the cage... and SIK UNLOADS! DOWN GOES BAE YOON! YOON IS DEFENSELESS AND THE REF CALLS IT!

WINNER: Min-Soo Sik via TKO in R1 6:56

GROUP H: Nestor Morozov (21-11-1) vs Claude Lerond (19-12)

Nestor is slightly taller than Claude, but the Frenchman enjoys a 21-pound weight advantage over Morozov.

ROUND ONE:

Lerond with a punch combo to start things out. Nestor moving in for a takedown, but Lerond backs off. Morozov trying to step into the pocket... no wait he's going in for the clinch. He's got the underhooks and trips him up, ending up in half guard. Morozov jumps the guard and goes right into mount! Moves right into an armbar, and Lerond has no escape, he taps out!

WINNER: Nestor "The Anvil" Morozov via submission (Armbar) in R1 3:39

GROUP G: Ralph Kohl (16-7) vs Dennis Gallagher (9-5)

Kohl is two inches shorter and two pounds heavier than Gallagher, reach is identical.

ROUND ONE:

Kohl avoids a body kick and counterpunches. Gallagher answers with a punch combo and a stinging leg kick. Kohl trying to get into the pocket but Gallagher says not yet, scores with a left hand. They exchange and wind up in a clinch. Gallagher with some short punches before breaking away. Kohl moves in but Gallagher backing up. Nice left by Kohl. This time it's Gallagher moving in but Kohl backs off. Wait, Kohl moves into the pocket! Right kick by Dennis! And a nice pair of punches! A pair of inside leg kicks from Dennis. Another clinch and Gallagher uses dirty boxing until the end of the round.

ROUND TWO:

Gallagher moves in but Kohl counterpunches. Kohl moves in but Dennis backs off. Now Gallagher firing off with a combo. Gallagher moves in, Kohl with a couple big shots! Gallagher covers up well though, and sees an opening and pounces on it! But Kohl answers! Gallagher goes down, Kohl keeps piling it on until the ref calls it!

WINNER: "Made in Germany" Ralph Kohl via TKO in R2 4:15

WOMEN'S GROUP: Kochiyo Chikamatsu (4-0) vs Vasya Kaczmarek (2-0)

Vasya is four inches taller, ten pounds heavier, and enjoys a five inch reach advantage.

ROUND ONE:

They exchange strikes with nothing landing. Vasya manages to sneak in a jab. Chikamatsu shoots, but Vasya sprawls. Vasya can't control her though and we're back to square one. More tentative exchanges. Chikamatsu shoots, Vasya avoids. Straight left by Kaczmarek. They lock up, but neither can get an advantage and break away from each other.

Chikamatsu shoots again, Vasya blocks it and switches into a clinch. Nothing comes from that either. Kaczmarek swings and misses, Chikamatsu again shoots but Vasya sprawls. Nothing comes from it and Chikamatsu gets back to her feet. Vasya uses some jabs to keep Chikamatsu back. Yet another shot forward, Vasya AGAIN sprawls... and we end the round.

ROUND TWO:

Vasya jabbing away again. Chikamatsu still looking for the takedown but doesn't get it. They circle each other, Chikamatsu shoots in, Vasya avoids it... and they circle each other for the rest of the round.

ROUND THREE:

Chikamatsu eats a jab, shoots in, Vasya catches her but Chikamatsu breaks off right away. Chikamatsu circles, Vasya flicks jab. Chikamatsu shoots, Vasya catches her and tries to back her into the cage, no luck. Chikamatsu hits a left... and they swing and hit with nothing else to end this in a...

DRAW

FOTN: Nestor Morozov vs Claude Lerond

KOTN: Ralph Kohl

SOTN: Nestor Morozov

Blurcat.com News Update:

Rose Nessa vs Kochiyo Chikamatsu, originally scheduled for WCoMMA5, has been rescheduled for WCoMMA6. Trish Biel and Suzana Ramos have agreed to move their fight up as Chikamatsu cannot compete again so soon for insurance reasons.

UPDATED FIXTURES (match order subject to change):

WCoMMA5

Trevion Chymes v Marko Prochazka

Agustin Gonzalez v Solomon Salas

Selton de Olivera v Aiden McHugh

Scott Gillespie v Keith Plaice

Shannon Palmer v Piper Evergood

Trish Biel v Suzana Ramos

WCoMMA 6

Tan Su v Pavel Redulov

Juro Fukazawa v Ang Dong

Otto Cascudo v Vjetkoslav Sarich

Frank Analysis v Koji Hashiranti

Vasya Kaczmarek v Tracy Garcia

Rose Nessa v Kochiyo Chikamatsu

UPDATED RANKINGS:

GROUP A

Marko Prochazka (CRO) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Agustin Gonzalez (MEX) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Trevion Chymes (CAN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Solomon Salas (MEX) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP B

Keith Plaice (USA) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Scott Gillespie (SCO) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Cliff McAddam (SCO) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

Selton de Olivera (BRZ) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP C

Ang Dong (THA) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Tan Su (CHI) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Juro Fukazawa (JPN) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

Pavel Redulov (RUS) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP D

Otto Cascudo (BRZ) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Vjekoslav Sarich (CRO) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Frank Analysis (USA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Koji Hashiranti (JPN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP E

Kevin Portman (ENG) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Monty Oliver (FRA) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Franz Ludwig (GER) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

Brian Barnes (ENG) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP F

Andoni Olano (SPN) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Eugene Clough (CAN) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Roy Lynch (IRE) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Khru Duangjan (THA) 0 (0W, 0 AP)

GROUP G

Min-Soo Sik (SKR) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Ralph Kohl (GER) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Dennis Gallagher (IRE) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Bae Yoon (SKR) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Group H

Pai Cheng (CHI) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Nestor Morozov (RUS) 3 (1W, 0 AP)

Xavi Castillejo (SPN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Claude Lerond (FRA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

WOMEN'S

Trish Biel (GER) 6 (2 W, 3 AP)

Tracy Garcia (MEX) 6 (2 W, 0 AP)

Vasya Kaczmarek (RUS) 4 (1 W, 4 AP)

Kochiyo Chikamatsu (JPN) 4 (1 W, 3 AP)

Rose Nessa (ENG) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Shannon Palmer (USA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Suzana Ramos (BRZ) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Piper Evergood (CAN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

HansLanda11 · June 26, 2012

I don't usually read dynasties but I like this tournament. Keep up the good work.

OctoberRaven · July 3, 2012

WCoMMA 5

GROUP B: Selton de Olivera (15-9) vs Aiden McHugh (1-0)

De Olivera has ten pounds on McHugh and a whole heap of experience.

ROUND ONE:

Nothing doing on the opening exchange. De Olivera checks a leg kick but eats several punches. McHugh is light on his feet, looking for an opening. Nice kick to the midsection by McHugh. Selton gets into the pocket, McHugh looks for a low kick but he gets blasted by a counterpunch which opens up a solid combination! Aiden tries to make him back off with another kick but gets clipped with a right hook... he's out!

WINNER: Selton de Olivera via KO in R1 4:54

GROUP A: Agustin Gonzalez (9-3) vs Solomon Salas (3-1)

Gonzalez enjoys a five inch reach advantage and six pounds on his contryman here.

ROUND ONE:

Gonzalez looks for a body kick but Salas gets out of the way. Salas hitting some nice combinations now. Salas moves in for the kill, but Gonzales with an explosive takedown! Gonzalez catches his breath before smoothly passing into side control, using knees to set up another transition into the mount. Gonzalez wastes no time, slaps on an armbar, and Salas taps out!

WINNER: "The Latino Wild Cat" Agustin Gonzalez via submission (Armbar) in R1 4:51

WOMEN'S GROUP: Shannon Palmer (2-0) vs Piper Evergood (2-2)

Shannon gives up four inches of reach and eight pounds to the Canadian brawler. Otherwise this is a classic Striker vs Grappler battle/

ROUND ONE:

Opening exhange ends up with nothing, Palmer backs off. Evergood using the jab to keep distance. Palmer shoots, Evergood manages to push her away. Nice right by Evergood, Shannon can't answer. Evergood picks her spot, NICE COMBINATION, DOWN GOES PALMER! Evergood looking to finish but Palmer gets her in guard, dangerous place for Piper to be in. Guillotine, but Piper manages to pop her head out. Palmer tries a sweep but Piper scrambles free.

Palmer staying out of Piper's range, eventually picking her spot and shooting in, but Piper sprawls. Piper can't do anything with it and Palmer stands up. Exchange leads to nothing. Piper looks for a malicious left but Palmer with a nice counter. Palmer shoots, but Piper clips her with a hook! Piper ends up in half guard, but she can't finish it before he bell rings.

ROUND TWO:

Piper looks like she may have punched herself out. Palmer keeping elusive. Takedown and again Piper perfectly times the counterpunch! Palmer hooks her in half guard. Guillotine but it doesn't look like she has the right positioning for it. Piper trying to open Palmer up, can she pass? No, Palmer gets her in guard and immediately goes to slap on a triangle! That is DEEP... Piper taps before she naps! Brilliant comeback win and Piper's still scoreless!

WINNER: Shannon "The Rash" Palmer via Submission (Triangle with armbar) in R2 4:39

GROUP B: Scott Gillespie (2-1-1) vs Keith Plaice (13-4)

Keith is shorter and has less of a reach than Scott but has a fourteen inch reach advantage.

ROUND ONE:

Opening exchange leads to nothing. Scott with a left. Exchange of jabs now. Gillespie slips a jab, nice combination and down goes Plaice! Gillespie dives in, but Plaice scoots away, then as Gillespie scrambles gets in his half guard! Plaice hitting some short punches, though he's probably just planning his next move while catching his breath. Plaice can't pass, Scott gets him in full guard.

Plaice keeps throwing punches but Scott uses hip control to keep himself from getting hurt, then pushes Plaice off, scrambling but Plaice sprawls on him! Plaice pounding away at his head now! Winds up for a killer knee but Scott uses this to slip away and we're back to standing. Exchange of jabs again. Scott with a low kick and body hook combo, but can't finish him off before the round ends.

ROUND TWO:

Right away they move in, both firing away with reckless abandon! Plaice goes down! Scott pounces and hammerfists him! Plaice manages to survive and pull half guard. Gilesspie stalling and Plaice gets half guard. Scott with some body punches, but doesn't do any damage... and the ref seems not to be arsed to seperate them as nothing really happens for the rest of the round.

ROUND THREE:

Gillespie comes out of the gate, two massive shots on Keith! Plaice backs off... but Scott hunts him down and keeps hammering, Plaice goes down! Gillespie can't finish and Plaice quickly gets back to his feet. Scott looking to drop Plaice but can't land the killing blow. Gillespie closes in, slips a strike and fires back. Plaice backs off though, using the jab to keep Scott back. The final minute is Scott chasing Plaice but can't get the win so has to settle for another...

DRAW

GROUP A: Trevion Chymes (11-11) vs Marko Prochazka (20-12)

Trevion has a 34 pound weight advantage and a four inch reach advantage over the Sambo fighter.

ROUND ONE:

Chymes slips a strike and Marko answers with a 1-2. They clinch now, but quickly seperate. Chymes using the reach to keep Marko back. Marko shoots in but Chymes sprawls. Fires off some punches but Marko gets back to his feet. Marko slips a strike, shoots in but Chymes avoids it. They clinch again but seperate once more.

Marko looking to hunt him down but Chymes gets him in a waistlock and pushes him back into the cage. Oddly though he breaks it and Marko hammers him in the pocket now! He can't finish him off though, Chymes backs away. Marko in the pocket and firing some nice combinations. Chymes grapples again... and backs off. Why does this keep happening? Is Chymes freaked out by Marko's chest hair? Marko shoots in, but there's only thirty seconds left even though he gets the takedown and has Chymes seated on the cage. Time runs out before he can do anything.

ROUND TWO:

Exchange of lefts. Both men circle, Marko shoots, Chymes sprawls. Marko eats a couple punches but gets back to his feet. Marko hits some jabs as they circle again. Marko with some nice combinations, shooting in... Chymes sprawls again with time running out, and keeps in the sprawl until the bell. Oh dear.

ROUND THREE:

Marko presses forward, landing a glancing left but nothing else. Marko looks to pin him to the cage but Chymes and his apparent chest hair phobia kicks in and he gets away from it. Body blows exhanged, and they circle. Prochazka looks to grapple again but Chymes again pushes him off. Marko hits a jab, shoots in, and gets the takedown but there's only forty seconds left, can he finish? Of course not, he only manages to pass to half guard before we end with a...

DRAW

WOMEN'S GROUP: Trish Biel (4-0) vs Suzana Ramos (1-2)

Trish is three pounds heavier but two inches shorter than Ramos here. Interesting note though, Vegas odds on Ramos to win are 1-100.

ROUND ONE:

Opening exchange and nothing doing from it. Biel catches a low kick though, and takes Suzana right down! Biel pounding away but Suzana utilizing hip control. After a couple minutes Biel decides to pass and goes right into side mount, then the full mount with ease. Biel raining down elbows, Suzana is covering up and not taking any damage. Biel is just a machine here, stopping only to block Suzana's attempts to get a half guard. More elbows, Suzana rolls and gives up her back, Biel's got the hooks in! Looking for the choke, Ramos defends it. Biel is REALLY committed to the choke now, but Ramos won't let her get it. Biel looks for the choke for three straight minutes but can't force the tap.

ROUND TWO:

Now we see if Biel can keep up the pace. Ramos with a hard body kick. Biel backs off, picks her spot, flawless takedown! Biel smothers Ramos for a moment, passes to half guard and fires away... but can't do much damage, nor can Ramos do anything but weather the storm.

ROUND THREE:

Ramos with two lefts and a body kick. Another big kick this time in the pocket. Ramos hits some jabs but Biel manages to avoid the hooks. Ramos backs away for a moment, then steps in, hits a left, but Biel shoots in... but before she can get out of the guard, time runs out. Biel is FURIOUS with herself as she has to settle for a...

DRAW

Blurcat.com news:

Feelin' Fine.

WCoMMA 6 Fixtures:

Tan Su v Pavel Redulov

Juro Fukazawa v Ang Dong

Otto Cascudo v Vjetkoslav Sarich

Frank Analysis v Koji Hashiranti

Vasya Kaczmarek v Tracy Garcia

Rose Nessa v Kochiyo Chikamatsu

UPDATED RANKINGS:

FOTN: de Olivera/McHugh

KOTN: Selton de Olivera

SOTN: Shannon Palmer

GROUP A

Agustin Gonzalez (MEX) 6 (2 W, 0 AP)

Marko Prochazka (CRO) 4 (1 W, 4 AP)

Trevion Chymes (CAN) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

Solomon Salas (MEX) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP B

Keith Plaice (USA) 4(1 W, 4 AP)

Selton de Olivera (BRZ) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Scott Gillespie (SCO) 2 (0 W, 1 AP)

Cliff McAddam (SCO) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP C

Ang Dong (THA) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Tan Su (CHI) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Juro Fukazawa (JPN) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

Pavel Redulov (RUS) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP D

Otto Cascudo (BRZ) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Vjekoslav Sarich (CRO) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Frank Analysis (USA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Koji Hashiranti (JPN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP E

Kevin Portman (ENG) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Monty Oliver (FRA) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Franz Ludwig (GER) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

Brian Barnes (ENG) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP F

Andoni Olano (SPN) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Eugene Clough (CAN) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Roy Lynch (IRE) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Khru Duangjan (THA) 0 (0W, 0 AP)

GROUP G

Min-Soo Sik (SKR) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Ralph Kohl (GER) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Dennis Gallagher (IRE) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Bae Yoon (SKR) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Group H

Pai Cheng (CHI) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Nestor Morozov (RUS) 3 (1W, 0 AP)

Xavi Castillejo (SPN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Claude Lerond (FRA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

WOMEN'S

Trish Biel (GER) 7 (2 W, 3 AP)

Tracy Garcia (MEX) 6 (2 W, 0 AP)

Vasya Kaczmarek (RUS) 4 (1 W, 4 AP)

Kochiyo Chikamatsu (JPN) 4 (1 W, 3 AP)

Rose Nessa (ENG) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Shannon Palmer (USA) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Suzana Ramos (BRZ) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Piper Evergood (CAN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

OctoberRaven · July 30, 2012

WCoMMA 6

WOMEN'S GROUP: Vasya Kaczmarek (1-0-1) vs Tracy Garcia (3-0)

If either fighter wins they will gain first place in the rankings (Vasya by away points). Vasya is taller, heavier, and younger than the number two ranked Tracy Garcia.

ROUND ONE:

Vasya fires off a combination but Garcia evades it and sticks her with a jab. Garcia shoots in, Vasya evades it. Garcia looking for the clinch but Vasya uses the jab to keep her back. Another takedown, Vasya blocks it and clinches with her on her own terms, and pins her against the fence. Vasya looks for an elbow but Garcia reverses the clinch and puts Vasya on the fence now. Foot stomp sets up a takedown by Vasya. Garcia in the half guard, arm triangle but she can't free her leg to really squeeze down. Vasya tries a sweep but gives up the half guard because of it, Garcia in side mount now. She applies the arm triangle... and Vasya has to tap!

WINNER: "Vicious but Delicious" Tracy Garcia via submission (Arm Triangle) in R1 7:40

GROUP D: Otto Cascudo (24-10) vs Vjetkoslav Sarich (2-0)

Sarich is giving up 15 pounds to Cascudo, but the two are otherwise virtually even in frame.

ROUND ONE:

Sarich gets the better of the opening exchange with a nice jab. Sarich looks for a leg kick, Cascudo answering with a takedown and ends up in the guard. Otto goes to half guard, but can't go further and ends in the full guard. Otto gets back to half guard now, looking for the arm triangle, but can't free his other leg. Sarich manages to push Otto back up, and we get back to a neutral base.

Sarich pressing but Cascudo eludes him. Cascudo shoots, Sarich with a counter knee! Otto is on his back but alert, daring Sarich to drop a bomb, but Sarich settles for a couple kicks to Otto's leg before backing off and making the Brazillian stand. Sarich presses with strikes, Cascudo counters with a takedown, and gets it! Sarich is seated against the cage, and Frank Analysis can tell you this is not a good thing for Cro Con... Otto remembers that fight too, looking to slap on that seated guillotine but he got scouted. Sarich punching Otto in the back. Cascudo tries to drag Sarich onto his back but time runs out.

ROUND TWO:

The crowd is on their feet. Sarich chopping at Otto's leg with a thudding kick. Cascudo shoots again, BAM COUNTER HOOK, Cascudo is forced to retreat before Cro Con can finish him off. Cascudo recovers, toe to toe... but nothing with venom landing, and Cascudo hops back out of the pocket. Cascudo circling and staying just out of Cro Con's range. Cascudo with the takedown, Cro Con clips him again, but only hard enough to stop the charge. Cascudo checks a leg kick as the bell rings.

ROUND THREE:

Exchange with no big damage on either side. They clinch, Cascudo swiftly tripping Sarich down. Cascudo goes right out of guard and into side mount, this does not bode well for Cro Con... can't get the mount, he settles for the back, looking for the choke but Sarich fighting it off well. Cascudo tries the arm bar but Sarich blocks it too. Cascudo finally gets the choke... time running out... the bell rings! Did Sarich tap?

...The referee raises both man's arms! Cascudo is FURIOUS, I don't speak Portugese but he clearly thinks Sarich tapped out, but his protests fall on deaf ears!

DRAW

GROUP C: Tan Su (8-6-1) vs Pavel Radulov (3-0-1)

The Sambo fighter has slightly better reach and 25 pounds on Tan Su. Group F is being called the cups "Group of Death" due to the depth of talent but Group C has been dubbed the "Group of Draws", let's see if this will fix the group's reputation.

ROUND ONE:

Su is trying to feint Radulov but the stoic Russian is having none of it. Radulov with lefts to keep Su out of range. The crowd is getting restless... and Radulov bursts to life! Takedown! Getting from the guard to side control to the mount like he was on a grappling dummy! Armbar... rolling onto his back to try to apply massive pressure, but Su hammerfists out and takes side control. Su gets right back up though.

Radulov is letting Su stew now, keeping his distance. Radulov with some straight lefts. Radulov shoots again, Su evades. Radulov looks for the clinch, Su retreats. More feints that don't fool Radulov and time expires. Radulov is owning Su in every way but actually finishing.

ROUND TWO:

Opening exchange, no real damage, Radulov shoots and that makes Su back away. Total stalemate on their feet, combinations hitting nothing but air. Radulov shoots in, Su backs off. Radulov is now chasing but Su stays away... for the rest of the round. Sigh.

ROUND THREE:

Radulov jabbing away, Su too tired to mount a defense. Radulov eats a jab, shoots, gets the takedown! Radulov with short punches to open Su up... and grabs the left leg, toe hold, Su taps!

WINNER: "Red Fury" Pavel Radulov via submission (Toe Hold) R3 3:19

Group D: Frank Analysis (36-20) vs Koji Hashiranti (16-13)

Hashiranti is looking for redemption here, but Frank is 51 pounds heavier with a give inch reach advantage.

ROUND ONE:

Hashiranti with a jab and a left. Frank swinging wildly but Koji is light on his feet. Single leg by Hashiranti under Frank's swings, and gets the takedown! Clamps on the arm triangle, easily getting to side mount, going around the clock... Frank's done! The crowd chanting Hashiranti's name!

WINNER: Koji Hashiranti via submission (Arm Triangle) R1 2:42

WOMEN'S GROUP: Rosa Nessa (2-1) vs Kochiyo Chikamatsu (4-0-1)

Rose Nessa is slightly taller, heavier, and enjoying a better reach than Chikamatsu.

ROUND ONE:

Nessa fakes out Chikamatsu and lands a solid combo. Snaps a jab, Chikamatsu shoots in but settles for a clinch. Nessa shoves her off, though. Chikamatsu is persistant, grabbing her again and putting her against the fence now. Chikamatsu makes her think about it... hip throw, blocked, Nessa has Chikamatsu with her back to the fence! Nessa backs off, hits a pair of jabs. Nessa landing at will but nothing deadly.

Chikamatsu just eating shots, but nothing deadly, why doesn't Nessa look for the finish? Nessa keeps jabbing at Chikamatsu like she's a speed bag, but eventually backs up. Chikamatsu shoots, Nessa backs away from it. More jabs by Nessa to end the round. Nessa should really know better as this is how she lost to Kaczmarek.

ROUND TWO:

Nessa must have read my mind, she pounces on Chikamatsu and UNLOADS on her, dropping her then hammering away at her head, the referee has no choice but to separate, and Rose has leapfrogged to third place!

WINNER: Rose Nessa via TKO in R2 :38

GROUP C: Juro Fukazawa (11-5-1) vs Ang Dong (1-0-1)

Three inches taller and 29 pounds heavier, Juro has a great size advantage over Dong, as well as the crowd's support.

ROUND ONE:

Juro jabs away, but Dong slips them. He keeps swinging away but Dong backs away. Fukazawa circles him, looking to pounce... Dong moves in, Juro makes him eat a left. Dong shoots in, Juro sprawls, and hits a BRUTAL futbol kick to the ribs! Dong gets to his feet though, slips a jab, checks a leg kick. Juro looks for a body kick, Dong catches it and trips the other leg! He gets out of the guard, takes the back, looking for the rear naked choke but Juro defends against it. Juro tries to roll, Dong puts the hooks in to stop it, but still can't make him tap... a punch opens him up, gets the choke, flattens him out, and Juro taps right before the bell!

WINNER: Ang "Ding" Dong via submission (Rear Naked Choke) in R1 9:57

FOTN: Hashiranti/Analysis

KOTN: Rose Nessa

SOTN: Koji Hashiranti

Blurcat.com news:

Tan Su spoke to Blurcat after the fight, saying he was going through difficulty with his wife and that affected his mindset coming into his fight. He also notes that he got a concussion during the fight and will not be cleared for another six months. Welsh fighter Keith Jolly will be his substitute for the next fixture.

The Otto Cascudo camp believes that Vjekoslav Sarich tapped out at WCoMMA 6, however the referee's decision was ruled as final. Sarich commented by calling Cascudo a "baby", and promising he will prove his superiority in their next bout.

Kochiyo Chikamatsu's insurer will not allow to her compete at WCoMMA 7 as scheduled, so Vasya Kaczmarek's confrontation with Trish Biel will be moved up to compensate.

Claude Lerond intends to retire after his WCoMMA 8 fight

Updated Fixtures:

WCoMMA 7

Kevin Portman v Franz Ludwig

Brian Barnes v Monty Oliver

Andoni Olano v Eugene Clough

Roy Lynch v Khru Duangjan

Piper Evergood v Rose Nessa

Trish Biel v Vasya Kaczmarek

WCoMMA 8

Bae Yoon v Ralph Kohl

Min-Soo Sik v Dennis Gallagher

Pai Cheng v Nestor Morozov

Xavi Castillejo v Claude Lerond

Suzana Ramos v Shannon Palmer

Tracy Garcia v Kochiyo Chikamatsu

UPDATED RANKINGS:

GROUP A

Agustin Gonzalez (MEX) 6 (2 W, 0 AP)

Marko Prochazka (CRO) 4 (1 W, 4 AP)

Trevion Chymes (CAN) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

Solomon Salas (MEX) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP B

Keith Plaice (USA) 4(1 W, 4 AP)

Selton de Olivera (BRZ) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Scott Gillespie (SCO) 2 (0 W, 1 AP)

Cliff McAddam (SCO) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP C

Ang Dong (THA) 4 (1 W, 1 AP)

Pavel Redulov (RUS) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Tan Su (CHI) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Juro Fukazawa (JPN) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP D

Otto Cascudo (BRZ) 4 (1 W, 3 AP)

Vjekoslav Sarich (CRO) 4 (1 W, 1 AP)

Koji Hashiranti (JPN) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Frank Analysis (USA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP E

Kevin Portman (ENG) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Monty Oliver (FRA) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Franz Ludwig (GER) 1 (0 W, 0 AP)

Brian Barnes (ENG) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

GROUP F

Andoni Olano (SPN) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Eugene Clough (CAN) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Roy Lynch (IRE) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Khru Duangjan (THA) 0 (0W, 0 AP)

GROUP G

Min-Soo Sik (SKR) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Ralph Kohl (GER) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Dennis Gallagher (IRE) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Bae Yoon (SKR) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Group H

Pai Cheng (CHI) 3 (1 W, 3 AP)

Nestor Morozov (RUS) 3 (1W, 0 AP)

Xavi Castillejo (SPN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

Claude Lerond (FRA) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

WOMEN'S

Tracy Garcia (MEX) 9 (3 W, 3 AP)

Trish Biel (GER) 7 (2 W, 3 AP)

Rose Nessa (ENG) 6 (2 W, 3 AP)

Vasya Kaczmarek (RUS) 4 (1 W, 4 AP)

Kochiyo Chikamatsu (JPN) 4 (1 W, 3 AP)

Shannon Palmer (USA) 3 (1 W, 0 AP)

Suzana Ramos (BRZ) 1 (0 W, 1 AP)

Piper Evergood (CAN) 0 (0 W, 0 AP)

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