Gamma 1.0

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I will be starting my first game on WMMA5 with GAMMA, and thought it would be interesting to post my updates and thoughts into a dynasty. Feel free to give advice or opinions on what my plans/actions are, as I'm far from great at this game and any help is appreciated.

 

A couple points from the off, I enter the world as Lance Decker as owner of GAMMA, because boy I love money. I set the user talents as;

 

Negotiating 6/10

Eye for Talent 7/10

Match Making 7/10

Promotion 6/10

Scouting 0/10

Silver Tongue 4/10

 

This is simply because I play with fog of war turned off as I find the game far more enjoyable that way, and I tend to spend time searching through other companies and free agents to find new talent, rather than using the scouting system.

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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company Overview</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

Normally people start these with a world wide overview. To save my poor fingers I will just give my opinion on GAMMA as it stands, and if you wish to know exactly whats happened in the world since the start of WMMA4, quickly pop into one of the other dynasties as some have far more knowledge of the world than me.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Super Heavyweight</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This has always been a tricky division for me, as it lacks big name stars,</p><p>

and building them can be tough as a number of super heavyweight fights can go the distance and be fairly boring. <strong>George Pickering</strong> is at the top of the division, and no surprise to me as every time I played with GAMMA on WMMA4, he ended up being my champion. He is now in his prime and his 4 previous fights have ended with a submission finish, so hopefully he can kick on and continue to build his name with some exciting fights. Other names to note are <strong>Hanley Polter</strong> and <strong>Kel Ryan</strong>. Both are in their twenties, unbeaten and with room to grow, and better marketability than Pickering with similar name values, so they will be who I try and build the division round to start with. <strong>Gary Sampson</strong> is still there with his national name value, but due to his three fight losing streak that still ranks him as a prelim fighter. He will probably be used to put over young prospects like <strong>Cory Frain</strong> and <strong>Drew D'Acosto</strong> once they're ready for that big push. Hopefully that'll come a few fights down the line.</p>

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<p><strong>Heavyweight</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This division seems in limbo at the moment, as it has a dominant champion in <strong>James Foster</strong>, and no clear contender. <strong>Tim Boyer</strong> is ranked as the number one contender, but having lost twice to Foster in the past, I don't see that as a viable next option. <strong>Tony McCall</strong> is ranked at number two, and is coming off the back of two victories which means he is likely to be the next challenger. Foster's name value should carry him in that match with McCall only having regional name value. <strong>Rav Kapur</strong> is a fighter I like, being a fellow Brit like myself, but will need building back up after suffering his first career defeat to <strong>Gladstone Lopes</strong>. I will be looking to build both of these guys to become a contender for the title down the line. The future is bright in the heavyweight division, with a number of young, undefeated fighters lurking in the lower rankings. The standout seems to be <strong>Sam Hoynes</strong>, winning his GAMMA debut by RNC, but we should keep an eye out for all of the young fighters in this division.</p>

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<p><strong>Light Heavyweight</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This is probably the most stacked division in terms of talent and stars. No one seems to be able to defend the title, with the last two champions losing on their first defence. Current champion <strong>Mike Watson</strong> won the title from <strong>Marlon John</strong> by knockout a few months ago, and is probably ready to defend for the first time. <strong>Spencer Rubenstein</strong> is next in line. The former champion has won two on the bounce since losing his title in a controversial split decision and is definitely ready to try and regain his crown. Big names such as <strong>Marlon John, Anthony LeToussier, Linfield Ballard and Junior Patinkin</strong> are all a few wins on the bounce away from a shot at the title in this competitive division. One name to look out for is <strong>Toby Sorkin</strong>. An undefeated prospect who loves to play the "heel" if we use pro wrestling terms. A great judo fighter, with a great submission game, is a future star if built correctly. Other young prospects like <strong>Nilton Fantoni, William Harrison, Terry Catt and Rupert Dreck</strong> are all undefeated and worth keeping an eye on.</p>

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<p><strong>Middleweight</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Matthew Dean</strong> has now defended the middleweight crown 9 times since becoming champion, and will go down as one of the greatest GAMMA fighters of all time. He has now wiped out most of the division so need a young star to rise to the top and try and topple the iconic middleweight. The number one contender is <strong>Braulio Moura</strong>, who has lost to Dean but bounced back with a KO victory. I will probably give him the rematch next, and give <strong>TOra Mizwar</strong> and <strong>Adam White</strong> one or two fights each before pitting one of them up against Dean. Both are in the top 5 and yet to face Dean, but both are young and without a win over a top level fighter, so once they tick that box, they're ready. <strong>Dwayne Alleyne</strong> is ranked at #15, and is an accomplished wrestler at a good age, putting him at 10-0. <strong>Ramon da Silva Ramos</strong> is a young kick boxer, sitting at 7-0, and will hopefully put on some exciting fights as he builds his way up the ranks.</p>

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<p><strong>Welterweight</strong></p><p> </p><p>

A super fight people have been wanting for years is next up in the welterweight division. <strong>Julio Regueiro</strong> has won back his welterweight crown, after losing it to a freak KO. GAMMA managed to beat ALPHA-1 to the signing of <strong>Manuel Silva</strong> when FLB fell apart, and having won his GAMMA debut, Silva looks more than ready to challenge for the title. The divison has a number of talented fighters, who lack the name value to compete at the top of the cards just yet like <strong>Gabriel Gallego</strong> and <strong>Josh Aldarisio</strong>, and some fighters with the name value to compete near the top but poor records as of late like <strong>Rufus Stephens</strong> and <strong>Jack Humphreys</strong>. One name to look out for is <strong>Diego Arteta</strong> a powerful boxer who can knock out anyone if given the chance, and remains undefeated. I may give him some favourable match ups to build him up the rankings.</p>

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<p><strong>Lightweight</strong></p><p> </p><p>

A division that in previous games, lacked quality from the offset, now has 4/5 top fighters, challenging for the title. The current champion is <strong>Jake Keane</strong> who won the title from <strong>Brandon Sugar</strong>. Sugar will need a few wins before challenging for the title again, which leaves the door open for two of the newer members of the division. <strong>Fiyero Lermontov</strong>, the scary Russian who dominated SIGMA before coming to GAMMA, has won his first two GAMMA fights, uncluding a victory over former champion <strong>Sean Morrison</strong>. He will be next in line for a shot, even with his poor marketability, he has put himself in a position where he cant be refused. Another new addition, <strong>Helio</strong>, also signed from FLB after their collapse, won his GAMMA debut and is maybe one win away from a shot at the title. I will look to rebuild Morrison, so Helio vs Sugar could be a fight I line up next, to determine the next challenger after Lermontov. A couple names to look out for are <strong>Tarcisio Dantas</strong>, an undefeated wrestler, with vicious ground and pound, and <strong>Carl Chenoweth</strong>, a karate fighter, with some high level striking.</p>

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<p><strong>Targets: Year One</strong></p><p> </p><p>

In year one I'm going to cut back on the PPV routine GAMMA have previously applied, going from monthly to bi-monthly PPV's. This is so each PPV isn't as thin with big names and allows me to have better cards. It also means each card should have a big title fight headlining it, and allow me to book easier. I will hold a few TV shows in the first year, to give a chance for unknown fighters to show their talent on a good stage, without the risk of losing PPV buys. In total I should be having 8/9 shows in year one, 6 PPV's and 2 or 3 TV shows.</p><p> </p><p>

I'm going to look to bolster the divisions, and aim to have 30-35 fighters in each division by the end of the year. I wont be signing people for the sake of it though, young fighters I believe have potential, and fighters with good records and name values will be coming in. I wont be adding any extra divisions either. I have made that mistake in the past, leaving me to build numerous divisions at once. Once the divisions I currently have are thriving and stable, I will look to add lighter male divisions and potentially female divisions.</p><p> </p><p>

We currently sit as #2 ranked company in the world, and that needs to change. By the end of the year I want us to be above ALPHA-1, and aim to pinch some of their top stars in order to do that. We're currently ranked as Low Level National, and I want to be Mid Level National, pushing High Level by the end of this year.</p>

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<p><strong>Day One On The Job</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Day one in the job and there is a lot to do, first one the list is to change the drug testing policy. Previously people got the same suspension for drugs like marijuana and cocaine, as they did for steroids and testosterone. I don't believe that's fair, and extend the suspension to two years for PED and TRT usage, a cleaner sport is a better sport, and people shouldn't be punished the same for enjoying a little high as straight up cheating.</p><p> </p><p>

I then do what I always do and spend a good hour or so going through the world and adding a number of people to the shortlist. This ranges from proven fighters I would like to add and need to keep on track of their contract, to young fighters fighting in local shows, who I wish to keep an eye on.</p><p> </p><p>

After spending time going through and updating my shortlist, offers go out to fighters as follows:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Super Heavyweight</strong></p><p>

Bob Dozier (17-10) - A solid wrestler with decent ground and pound, there to help make up the numbers.</p><p>

Dwight Witherspoon (5-0) - A solid striker with decent takedown defence, stikers are rarer at super heavyweight, and is a different option, and at 23 has potential.</p><p>

Lucius M Banks (2-0) - Has good name value for a super heavyweight from his boxing days, will be used to put over people with low name value.</p><p>

Marvin Stevens (27-12) - Has decent name value, and decent wrestling. His fights tend to be dull so will be used to put over people when I'm sure they'll stop him.</p><p>

Wally Bryant (5-0) - Is young with a good record, will help bolster the division.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight</strong></p><p>

Aleksander Ivanov (11-1) - A very talented fighter, with no name value in the US but will hopefully add quality to the divison.</p><p>

Chuck Dooley (9-0) - A good wrestler, at a good age, and with a record that's worthy of a shot at the big time.</p><p>

Jacco Landeweerd (9-0) - A Dutch kickboxer, once again with no name value in the US, but a striker who could put on some good fights, and with lots of room to grow.</p><p>

Nate MacReary (8-0) - A very talented wrestler who is due a shot at the big time. A very good age and will be a future star in this division.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Light Heavyweight</strong></p><p>

Dag Kreuger (9-0) - A very good, young Swede, who is doing well at SIGMA and due a title shot soon. Is the first of my SIGMA light heavyweight raid attempt.</p><p>

Niko Soldo (19-2-1) - A top level light heavyweight fighter, due to come to GAMMA or ALPHA-1. Is the current SIGMA champion and would be a big signing if we can pull it off.</p><p>

Valentin Taneyev (11-0) - Another very talented Russian, who is also due a shot at the SIGMA title. If we get these three, we would be taking the top three stars from a rival companies division.</p><p>

Joshua Hope (8-0) - A very talented wrestler, would be a good addition to the division.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Middleweight</strong></p><p>

Bill Brown (8-0) - A 25 year old MMA fighter, who is solid all round. Has lots of time to grow and could be a real gem in the future.</p><p>

Thorbjorn Rekdal (10-2) - A top level kickboxer, has fallen short twice at the SIGMA title. His lack of activity may have played a part in that and I'm hoping he will take MMA more seriously if he comes to us.</p><p>

Joey Valdez (10-0) - Has a very good record, and knock out power. Will help fill the division.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Welterweight</strong></p><p>

Alberto Basora (22-8) - The current SIGMA champion, is one of the best welterweights in the world and would be a real good addition to the division.</p><p>

Kenneth Toadspew (14-3) - Just lost the SIGMA title, and will be a good addition if we look to go to Australia in the future for a show.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Lightweight</strong></p><p>

Bosco Curbeam (9-0) - One hell of a name, and sits undefeated with a number of KO victories. Can hopefully come in and put on some good fights.</p><p>

Luis Basora (23-5) - Similar to his brother a great submission artist who finishes a lot of his fights.</p><p>

Tim Oldacres (9-0) - A good all round fighter, will be a handy addition.</p><p> </p><p>

Now this is done, time to book our first show...</p>

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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:18px;">GAMMA 50: Watson vs Rubenstein II</span></span></strong></p></div><p></p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Saturday, Week 2, February 2002</p><p>

Nevada</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

Our first show of the year is fully booked, consisting of 6 main card fights, and 3 fights on the premlims. I thought I'd play it safe on the first show of the year, but in future we could see more fights on the cards. Anyway lets break it down.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Main Card</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event: © Mike Watson (14-1) vs (#2) Spencer Rubenstein (18-5) II</strong></p><p>

Watson's first light heavyweight title defence is a rematch from the fight at GAMMA 22, when Rubenstein won by unanimous decision. Watson being a kickboxer, and Rubenstein being a muay thai fighter, I'm hoping for a striking masterclass and a good main event. I'd be happy either way here, as both have similar fighting styles and name value, but if I had to pick one it would be Watson. He's younger and if he beat Rubenstein he'd edge closer to being more than a main eventer and become a big star. Rubenstein is Watson's only career defeat, so a bit of revenge may be on the cards.</p><p>

Watson (+250) Rubenstein (-300)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-main Event: (#4) Rav Kapur (11-1) vs (#2) Tim Boyer (27-5-2)</strong></p><p>

A heavyweight match up that should be a close fight. I'd like Kapur to win here because he's younger and I'm hoping this is a way of boosting his name value. If Boyer was to win I don't know what I'd do with him. Will he get another shot at the title? Having lost twice I don't think I could give him it, so hoping for a Kapur win.</p><p>

Kapur (+160) Boyer (-210)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#5) Adam White (12-0) vs (#13) Dexter Darling (19-6-1)</strong></p><p>

A middleweight match up between two guy who will look to take the other down. I'm hoping White will use his superior boxing, to help set up effective takedowns, rather than takedown attempt after takedown attempt. I would have liked to put White against a higher ranked opponent, but I want to try and edge his name value to national first, and seeing as Darling is Mid Level National, I saw this as a good fight to set him up for a big fight.</p><p>

White (-520) Darling (+410)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#5) Sean Morrison (30-6) vs (#13) Glen Siemaszko (8-2)</strong></p><p>

A lightweight matchup between Morrison and Siemaszko. Morrison is a big name in a division with not many stars, and I need him back at the top order of cards. I'm hoping that a solid performance here, where he can use him wrestling skills to take down the kickboxer Siemaszko, will get him back to winning ways and remove this negative momentum.</p><p>

Morrison (-1060) Siemaszko (+840)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#10) Toby Sorkin (11-0) vs (#12) Ricky Heath (16-6)</strong></p><p>

I have a lot of faith in Toby Sorkin, and believe he will become a big star in the Light Heavyweight division. In order to get him to the top of the pile, I need to build his mid level regional name value. Ricky Heath is a solid kickboxer, so I don't expect Sorkin to keep it standing, and hope that a win over someone with low level national name value can start his rise to the top.</p><p>

Sorkin (-1000) Heath (+790)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#10) John-James McInleen (5-0) vs (#4) Frank Paul (10-1)</strong></p><p>

I wanted to get some super heavyweight action on the main card, even when its ranked at prelim level, because I need this division to get some air time. In terms of this one, both look to take their opponents down, so it could be a snooze fest. I would like McInleen to win and to keep building him up, but if Paul won it wouldn't be a disaster.</p><p>

McInleen (+320) Paul (-410)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Preliminary Card</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#22) Big Magic (2-1) vs (#13) William Harrison (9-0)</strong></p><p>

Pretty simple one here, would like to build up Harrison in the light heavyweight division, and Magic has high level regional name value, so I'm hoping and easy win and name value boost.</p><p>

Magic (+950) Harrison (-1200)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#14) Drew D'Acosto (4-0) vs (#17) Terry Shakespeare (4-3)</strong></p><p>

Another simple one. Super heavyweights need as much air time as possible, and I'm hoping D'Acosto can get a win over someone with more name value.</p><p>

D'Acosto (-430) Shakespeare (+340)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#18) Aaron McBroom (11-6) vs Charles Stiles (16-5)</strong></p><p>

A lightweight fight between two guys down the bottom of the pecking order. Stiles has some ability and I would like to see him move a bit up the rankings, but don't see much coming from either of these two.</p><p>

McBroom (+790) Stiles (-1000)</p><p> </p><p>

Thats the first card booked in the new era of GAMMA. If anyone has any tips or advice on the layout of the card, and anything about signings, match ups etc just let me know.</p>

[Jaded]

<p>This looks very cool, looking forward to following! </p><p> </p><p>

One tip - if you want to boost engagement/replies, maybe include a prediction key so people can copy and paste, and bold winners, to predict?</p><p> </p><p>

See example below. </p><p> </p><p>

Main Event: © Mike Watson (14-1) vs (#2) Spencer Rubenstein (18-5) II</p><p>

Co-main Event: (#4) Rav Kapur (11-1) vs (#2) Tim Boyer (27-5-2)</p><p>

(#5) Adam White (12-0) vs (#13) Dexter Darling (19-6-1)</p><p>

(#5) Sean Morrison (30-6) vs (#13) Glen Siemaszko (8-2)</p><p>

(#10) Toby Sorkin (11-0) vs (#12) Ricky Heath (16-6)</p><p>

(#10) John-James McInleen (5-0) vs (#4) Frank Paul (10-1)</p><p> </p><p>

Preliminary Card</p><p> </p><p>

(#22) Big Magic (2-1) vs (#13) William Harrison (9-0)</p><p>

(#14) Drew D'Acosto (4-0) vs (#17) Terry Shakespeare (4-3)</p><p>

(#18) Aaron McBroom (11-6) vs Charles Stiles (16-5)</p>

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Main Event: © Mike Watson (14-1) vs (#2) Spencer Rubenstein (18-5) II

Co-main Event: (#4) Rav Kapur (11-1) vs (#2) Tim Boyer (27-5-2)

(#5) Adam White (12-0) vs (#13) Dexter Darling (19-6-1)

(#5) Sean Morrison (30-6) vs (#13) Glen Siemaszko (8-2)

(#10) Toby Sorkin (11-0) vs (#12) Ricky Heath (16-6)

(#10) John-James McInleen (5-0) vs (#4) Frank Paul (10-1)

 

Preliminary Card

 

(#22) Big Magic (2-1) vs (#13) William Harrison (9-0)

(#14) Drew D'Acosto (4-0) vs (#17) Terry Shakespeare (4-3)

(#18) Aaron McBroom (11-6) vs Charles Stiles (16-5)

[Jaded]

Main Event: © Mike Watson (14-1) vs (#2) Spencer Rubenstein (18-5) II

Co-main Event: (#4) Rav Kapur (11-1) vs (#2) Tim Boyer (27-5-2)

(#5) Adam White (12-0) vs (#13) Dexter Darling (19-6-1)

(#5) Sean Morrison (30-6) vs (#13) Glen Siemaszko (8-2)

(#10) Toby Sorkin (11-0) vs (#12) Ricky Heath (16-6)

(#10) John-James McInleen (5-0) vs (#4) Frank Paul (10-1)

 

Preliminary Card

 

(#22) Big Magic (2-1) vs (#13) William Harrison (9-0)

(#14) Drew D'Acosto (4-0) vs (#17) Terry Shakespeare (4-3)

(#18) Aaron McBroom (11-6) vs Charles Stiles (16-5)

[ToadMMA]

This looks very cool, looking forward to following!

 

One tip - if you want to boost engagement/replies, maybe include a prediction key so people can copy and paste, and bold winners, to predict?

 

See example below.

 

Main Event: © Mike Watson (14-1) vs (#2) Spencer Rubenstein (18-5) II

Co-main Event: (#4) Rav Kapur (11-1) vs (#2) Tim Boyer (27-5-2)

(#5) Adam White (12-0) vs (#13) Dexter Darling (19-6-1)

(#5) Sean Morrison (30-6) vs (#13) Glen Siemaszko (8-2)

(#10) Toby Sorkin (11-0) vs (#12) Ricky Heath (16-6)

(#10) John-James McInleen (5-0) vs (#4) Frank Paul (10-1)

 

Preliminary Card

 

(#22) Big Magic (2-1) vs (#13) William Harrison (9-0)

(#14) Drew D'Acosto (4-0) vs (#17) Terry Shakespeare (4-3)

(#18) Aaron McBroom (11-6) vs Charles Stiles (16-5)

 

Thanks for the tip! It's my first one of these so anyone who wants to help make it as good as possible just shout things to me. I will do this from now on.

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<p>A successful first week in charge means we manage to fight off ALPHA-1 for a number of our attempted signings, meaning we sign everyone we went out for. The first upper hand over ALPHA-1 which is good.</p><p> </p><p>

Our first injury during our reign, <strong>Frank Paul (10-1)</strong> pulls out of his fight against John-James McInleen at GAMMA 50 due to a knee ligament injury. Both <strong>Cory Frain</strong> and <strong>Lucius M Banks</strong> contact me requesting the fight, but I don't see either of them getting the chance. I want to build Frain first before a fight against a top 10 fighter, and I want to use Banks to put someone like Frain over. I decide to give the fight to <strong>Teddy Glossop (5-1)</strong>.</p>

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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:18px;">GAMMA 50: Watson vs Rubenstein II</span></span></strong></p></div><p></p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Saturday, Week 2, February 2002</p><p>

Nevada</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

It's fight night! All fighters have successfully made weight and the only drop out along the way was Frank Paul in our Super Heavyweight bout. Teddy Glossop has switched in for a small bit of extra cash, but other than that a smooth build up. Watson and Rubenstein have been at each other in the media, so I'm hoping our first show of this new era for GAMMA can start well.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#18) Aaron McBroom (11-6) vs Charles Stiles (16-5)</strong></p><p>

We kick off the card in the lightweight division. This is also my first time seeing the new fight engine, I'm intrigued. The first round starts and both fighters are hesitant, both missing shots, but McBroom being the kickboxer gets the slight upper hand. However as soon as Stiles gets close enough, Stiles gets the takedown, and ends up in full guard. Stiles loosens the guard the slightest bit and enables himself to secure the leglock for the submission victory.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Charles Stiles defeats Aaron McBroom (Submission (Leglock) in 2:45 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#14) Drew D'Acosto (4-0) vs (#17) Terry Shakespeare (4-3)</strong></p><p>

Our second fight on the preliminary card is in the super heavyweight division. The pre-fight staredown is somewhat comical, with Shakespeare standing 8 inches taller than D'Acosto. The first round starts with D'Acosto smothering Shakespeare against the cage, and using dirty boxing to land some nice uppercuts. When the referee finally separated them and put them in the centre of the octagon, Shakespeare seemed a class above in the striking, landing at will and opening D'Acosto up under his eye. Shakespeare continues to land strong strikes until the end of the round and I would say takes round one. The crowd are loving this, with the underdog Shakespeare having a great start to this bout!</p><p>

Round two starts the same with Shakespeare teeing off on D'Acosto, until Shakespeare lands a left-right combo, that ends with a stunning right hook to knock D'Acosto down, and the referee jumps in as Shakespeare lands some ground and pound and D'Acosto goes limp.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Terry Shakespeare defeats Drew D'Acosto (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:35 of round 2). The fight was rated as being great.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#22) Big Magic (2-1) vs (#13) William Harrison (9-0)</strong></p><p>

The main event of our first prelims is in the light heavyweight division. The fight starts with Harrison landing a few strikes, setting him up for the takedown which he completes and ends up in half guard. He moves to half guard to side control, then takes full mount. Big Magic turns to his back to protect his face but Harrison grabs the neck and secures a rear naked choke for the victory.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>William Harrison defeats Big Magic (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:19 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Not a bad prelims, three finishes and no poor fights, nicely setting up the main card. The first fight of the main card is up next!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#10) John-James McInleen (5-0) vs (#8) Teddy Glossop (5-1)</strong></p><p>

The first fight of the main card, and some more super heavyweights. The best fight of the prelims come from this division so lets hope they can continue that. Glossop weighed in 25lbs less than McInleen, lets see how this effects this fight.</p><p>

The first round starts with Glossop landing a number of left hand jabs, but cant connect with the big right hand that follows. McInleen comes in looking for a takedown, but Glossop defends and uses this to land a number of big right hands, and now his right hand seems to land when he wants, with crunching shot after crunching shot. Glossop seems to slow down, which gives McInleen the chance to secure a takedown, which he does. Glossop manages to scramble after a short time on the ground, but finds himself pinned up against the cage. The round ends with the fighters against the cage, and I'd probably give that round to Glossop as the strikes did more damage than the takedown.</p><p>

The second round starts with Glossop landing big strikes on the feet again, but it doesnt take long for McInleen to grab hold of him and secure a second takedown. McInleen can get Glossop down, but cant do anything whilst on top, and when he tries to get to mound, Glossop scrambles and leaves McInleen turtled up on the ground. Glossop takes this opportunity and lands a number of big strikes while McInleen cant defend himself, and the referee jumps in to stop the fight. A Big win for Glossop.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Teddy Glossop defeats John-James McInleen (TKO(Strikes) in 3:58 of round 2). The fight was rated as being good.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#10) Toby Sorkin (11-0) vs (#12) Ricky Heath (16-6)</strong></p><p>

Next up in the light heavyweight division, the undefeated Toby Sorkin takes on Ricky Heath, an icon of the GAMMA light heavyweight division.</p><p>

The first round starts with Heath outstriking Sorkin and after a minute he already has Sorkin cut under his eye. A couple stikes later and the referee stops the fight so Sorkin's cut can be checked, but the ringside doctors quickly signals it wont be a problem. The fight starts again and continues in the same fashion, Heath battering Sorkin on the feet. The continues and with 30 seconds left in the round Heath reopens Sorkin's cut with another big hook, and the round finishes definitely in favour of Heath. The crowd are loving it as the +790 underdog is in full control early on.</p><p>

Round two starts slower, as Heath breathes heavily and may have tired himself out. After a minute Sorkin manages to pin Heath against the cage and secures a trip takedown at the first time of asking. Whilst on the ground Sorkin attempts a number of arm triangles, and this continues till the end of the round. Two rounds down and a round a piece in my eyes.</p><p>

Round three starts and Sorkin is avoiding Heath's punches now, they must be considerably slower as he tires, and Sorkin is the one now landing the strikes. Sorkin can see he's in control now, and talks trash whilst the fighters circle. Sorkin pins Heath against the cage, and lands big knees and foot stomps to Heath's lower body, until the referee separates them with 90 seconds to go. Sorkin evades a few punches and brings Heath into a clinch, and secures an outside leg trip to take Heath to the ground. Sorkin takes the back directly off the takedown and applies the rear naked choke but Heath survives until the bell! Sorkin dominated that round and may even get it as a 10-8.</p><p>

All three judges score the contest 29-27 in favour of Toby Sorkin.</p><p> </p><p>

After the fight Sorkin uses the in-ring interview to call out Linfield Ballard.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Toby Sorkin defeats Ricky Heath (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3).</strong></p><p><strong>

The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#5) Sean Morrison (30-6) vs (#13) Glen Siemaszko (8-2)</strong></p><p>

Former champ Morrison is looking to build his way back to the top of the Lightweight division, and takes on Siemaszko.</p><p>

Round one starts and Morrison instantly looks for the takedown, and manages it on the first attempt. He takes the back straight off the takedown and applies the rear naked choke but Siemaszko defends it well. He cant sweep Morrison, and Morrison uses some strikes to set up another rear naked choke attempt and pulls it off, and this one is much deeper! Siemaszko goes limp and doesnt tap, and the referee leaps in and stops the fight!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sean Morrison defeats Glen Siemaszko (Technical Submission in 2:10 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>(#5) Adam White (12-0) vs (#13) Dexter Darling (19-6-1)</strong></p><p>

Now to the middleweight division, as hot prospect Adam White, takes on one of the best athletes in MMA history in Dexter Darling.</p><p>

The first round is quiet, with both fighters seeming to figure the other one out, with some cautious strikes and the majority hitting the opponents gloves. Incredibly close to score at the end of that round.</p><p>

The second round starts similar, but now White is landing more of the strikes. Avoiding Darlings shots and hitting good counters, White manages to cut Darling under his eye a couple minutes into the round. A minute later the referee stops the fight so Darling can have his cut checked and for the second time tonight the doctor is happy for the fighter to continue. With a minute left in the round White secures a takedown, and lands some small strikes till the bell. Smart decision and probably secures himself that round.</p><p>

The final round starts and both fighters seem to be tiring a little. For a couple minutes the stand and trade strikes that dont do much damage until Darling attempts a left hook, misses and White counters with a powerful straight right that lands cleanly. Darling wobbles, then falls and White leaps on him landing massive right hands! Darling is getting destroyed! The referee jumps in and White wins by TKO!</p><p> </p><p>

After the fight White calls out Tora Mizwar.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Adam White defeats Dexter Darling (TKO (Strikes) in 2:16 of round 3).</strong></p><p><strong>

The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-main Event: (#4) Rav Kapur (11-1) vs (#2) Tim Boyer (27-5-2)</strong></p><p>

A big fight in the heavyweight division, and if the winner wins in style here, they're in a strong position to go and face the champion Foster next, maybe at my big end of summer card.</p><p>

The first round starts with Kapur walking down Boyer, landing some nice strikes and leg kicks until he seems to hurt his own hand in one of the punches, I hope for his sake it isn't broken. Kapur continues to strike however and keeps walking forward, and lands a nice right head kick that wobbles Boyer! Boyer regains his senses just in time to dodge a vicious overhand right. Kapur smells blood and marches forward, throwing bombs, and catches Boyer with another right head kick! Boyer covers up but his legs are wobbling again, he's hurt again! Kapur tries a different approach this time, and pulls Boyer into a thai clinch, and Boyer is too hurt to fight it off. Kapur uses the clinch to hit a vicious knee to the face of Boyer, and he crumples to floor out cold! Kapur takes the victory in dominant fashion with a devastating knockout!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rav Kapur defeats Tim Boyer (Knock Out (Knee) in 4:02 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event: © Mike Watson (14-1) vs (#2) Spencer Rubenstein (18-5) II</strong></p><p>

It's time for the main event for the GAMMA Light Heavyweight Title! It's Watson's first title defence. Will it be three champions in a row who cant defend their title, or will Watson start a reign to be proud of? During the staredown its clear that even if they weighed the same yesterday, Rubenstein has a big size advantage now.</p><p>

The first round is underway and both fighters are nervous to start with, and both want to size out their opponent. The whole first round is the figthers circling throwing safe punches, cautious to be countered. Watson lands more of the strikes, landing a number of combos and with 10 seconds left of the first round, cuts Rubenstein under his eye. A round to Watson.</p><p>

The second round is more of the same, this might as well be a boxing match. Both fighters look to hit left jab, right hand combos, and Watson continues to have the better of it. Watson lands a number of combos, including some bigger strikes that must start to take their toll on Rubenstein. Towards the end of the round Watson does look like he is starting to tire. Not good in a 5 round fight, but still, two rounds to Watson.</p><p>

Round three starts and Watson is having to push himself harder now, with encouragement from his corner. Watson pushes forward but gets countered by a great right hook and it rocks Watson! He backs away until against the cage, covering up, but looks unsteady! Rubenstein throws a brutal right hand! Watson slumps against the cage then collapses to the floor! Rubenstein unloads with big right hands, Watson is getting destroyed! The referee jumps in and stops the fight, Rubenstein wins by KO and wins back the GAMMA Light Heavyweight Title!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Spencer Rubenstein defeats Mike Watson (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:43 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Fight Of The Night: Watson vs Rubenstein</p><p>

Knockout Of The Night: Rav Kapur</p><p>

Submission Of The Night: Charles Stiles</p><p> </p><p>

Attendance: 3,361 (Gate: $545,322)</p><p>

Critical Rating: 84%</p><p>

Commercial Rating: 81%</p><p>

PPV: $1,081,080</p><p>

Popularity: +3.6% USA</p><p>

Total Profit: +$1,272,177</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Recap</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Going from start to finish, the prelims did exactly what I wanted. Three fights, three finishes, and set up the main card nicely. I would have liked D'Acosto to win, as he is someone I think has a future, but hopefully he learns for this and comes back stronger. Skakespeare gets that loss to D'Acosto back and we'll see whats next for him.</p><p>

The main card was one of the best shows I've done on a WMMA game. 6 fights, 5 finishes, and no fight rated lower than good. I'm glad Glossop won, he has good marketability and is someone who I can definitely turn into a star in the super heavyweight division, and stopping undefeated McInleen in two rounds should boost his momentum. I was worried about Sorkin for a while, he was totally outclassed in the first round, but when Heath started to tire took control. He got a win over a good name and that can hopefully boost his name value. Morrison got back to winning ways in quick fashion. I need him at the top of that division, as its a division short of stars and he needed to bounce back from two losses. White looked composed against Darling, and is maybe one fight away from challenging for the title. He looked good on the mic at the end of the fight which is always good. Kapur, oh my, what a knock out. If his hand isn't badly damaged I see him facing Foster very soon. Boyer was the favourite here and got outclassed from the start, maybe its the end for him. And the main event, rated fantastic, the perfect start to the new GAMMA era. Watson looking in control, and was two rounds up, but Rubenstein needed one shot to finish the fight, and I hope now to have a champion who will defend a couple times. I don't want a turntable at the top.</p>

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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Ranking Report</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

After every show I will post a rankings report. This will show the top 10 of each division after the rankings update when a show is complete. This is a first version so everyone is placed as non-movers, but in future Ranking Report posts it will show who has moved up, down, new entries to the top 10 as well as non-movers. Hopefully this will help you understand some of my decision making.</p><p> </p><p>

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A few things to note from this Ranking Report. Adam White now being ranked number one in the middleweight division. I still feel like he needs one more fight, and maybe will give him the fight he called out for against Tora Mizwar.</p><p> </p><p>

Niko Soldo comes straight in as number one in the Light Heavyweight division. I don't give people title fights on their debut and he will need to do a couple fights before he gets a shot at the belt.</p><p> </p><p>

Rav Kapur moves to number one in the Heavyweight division. He did break his hand in the destruction of Tim Boyer, and is out for 6 months with a medical suspension. That rules him out of a title shot at a Summer PPV so that will now go to Tony McCall.</p><p> </p><p>

Both of the Basora brothers come in at number two in their divisions. They are both very talented and probably a couple fights away from challenging for the belt. Imagine a superfight between two brothers, both belts on the line, one can only dream.</p>

[Martel123]

Hope this still continues. A pretty fun dynasty so far