Bloodsport - Genesis of Combat (GlobalVerse)

Tag01 · November 22, 2018

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Bloodsport: Genesis of Fighting

After a lifetime of martial arts enthusiasts wondering which discipline is truly the best, promoter Harry Van Der Linde decided to find out once and for all. On New Years Day 1989, Van Der Linde announced the formation of Bloodsport, a fighting league that would pit combatants of different disciplines against each other in a series of 1-night tournaments. The rules are as follows:

There are no weight classes. There are limited rules. Referees can only intervene to stop a fight or pause for a foul. The sport, which Van Der Linde has dubbed “Mixed Martial Arts” or MMA, is designed to find the best fighters in the world. Each tournament will emanate from Las Vegas and be broadcast on Sports America.

Bloodsport 1 is already scheduled for later this month, and the fighters and bracket will be announced shortly.

Tag01 · November 22, 2018

BLOODSPORT UPDATE: BLOODSPORT 1 BRACKET, COMPETITORS ANNOUNCED

A day after the formation of Bloodsport is announced, and we already have the full fight card for the first event. If you’re a fan of martial arts (and if you’re reading this, you are) you’ll see some familiar names. The show includes the 8-man, 1-night tournament as well as an alternate bout. Here is the roster for Bloodsport 1!

James Foster

Aurora, Illinois

22 Years Old

230 Pounds

Wrestling

The most decorated competitor in the tournament is without a doubt James Foster. A world class wrestler who has competed on the international stage, Foster has in recent years began cross-training in jiu-jitsu. Foster is rumored to have been running rampant through the Chicago underground fight scene, using his wrestling to take down opponents and beating them mercilessly. He calls his style “ground and pound.”

Bence Bodor

Budapest, Hungary

32 Years Old

232 Pounds

Boxing

A pro boxer, Bodor is a well known pugilist fighting primarily in Europe. While not a big star in boxing, he was well regarded as a pro. Bodor is looking for a new endeavor as his boxing career peters out. He will fight James Foster in the first professional MMA fight in history!

Zaco

Sao Paulo, Brazil

24 Years Old

203 Pounds

Greco-Roman Wrestling

For a country not known for its wrestling pedigree, Zaco stands out. One of the smallest fighters in the tournament, Zaco is still a dark horse to win the tournament given his elite athleticism and his stifling wrestling ability.

Mario de Souza

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

22 Years Old

194 Pounds

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Facing Zaco in the opening round is fellow Brazilian Mario de Souza. De Souza hails from the small but growing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. One of the early adopters of the discipline, de Souza is a bit of a mystery. The smallest fighter in the tournament has a lot to prove.

Jeff Carlton

Shreveport, Louisiana

26 Years Old

256 Pounds

Wrestling

Another wrestling standout, Jeff Carlton’s style mimics that of James Foster’s even though he lacks the wrestling pedigree of Foster. Many tab Carlton as a sleeper favorite given his wrestling background and reputation as a street fighter.

Rick Stanley

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

28 Years Old

242 Pounds

Kick Boxing

An accomplished pro kick boxer, Stanley is crossing over from a kick boxing career that saw him have moderate success. Stanley is known as a head hunter that is relentlessly aggressive. His opening round fight with Jeff Carlton could be fireworks.

Solomon Austin

Norman, Oklahoma

32 Years Old

274 Pounds

Brawling

A street fighter without any training in any discipline, Austin’s primary claim to fame is his enormous size (and gut).

Lev Mikhaylichenko

Moscow, Russia

17 Years Old

287 Pounds

Boxing

The most surprising entry into the tournament, Lev is a 17-year-old boxing phenomenon out of Russia. The largest heavyweight boxer in the world, Mikhaylichenko appears to be stepping away from a blossoming boxing career to carve a path in a new sport. He faces Solomon Austin in a battle of the two largest martial artists on Earth.

Alternates:

Stafford Alois, a kick boxer from Brixton, England

Phil Verdigree, a boxer from Cardiff, Wales

Tag01 · November 22, 2018

BLOODSPORT 1: GENESIS

Opening Round

James Foster vs. Bence Bodor

The first pro fight in MMA history is off to the races! Bodor comes forward and throws a combination. Foster ducks the punches, wraps Bodor up, and belly-to-belly slams him to the ground. Foster quickly mounts Bodor, who looks like a fish out of water. Foster takes his back as Bodor tries to escape, and Foster quickly submits him with a rear naked choke at 2:13.

Foster, submission by rear naked choke (2:13)

Opening Round

Zaco vs. Mario de Souza

In an interesting twist, the two competitors that are both known for fighting on the ground immediately enter into a wild brawl! Both fighters land some big shots as the crowd goes wild. After a wild two minutes of haymakers, Zaco is caught with a right and instinctively shoots for a takedown. De Souza avoids it and turns the striking battle in his favor. At the 10 minute mark, de Souza is slowing down and Zaco responds by taking him to the mat. Zaco smothers de Souza until the last minute when de Souza escapes. Zaco finishes the fight pressing his opponent against the cage until the bell rings. All three judges see it for Zaco, who faces Foster in the semifinals.

Zaco by Unanimous Decision

Opening Round

Jeff Carlton vs. Rick Stanley

The bell rings and Carlton immediately spears Stanley to the ground! Stanley looks lost on his back, and Carlton goes for an armbar but settles for guard. Carlton grinds on Stanley, attempting submissions and dropping big shots from side control. Stanley is busted open, eventually rolling to his back where he is submitted with a RNC.

Carlton, submission by rear naked choke (7:38)

Opening Round

Solomon Austin vs. Lev Mikhaylichenko

The battle of the behemoths! The two biggest fighters in all of combat sports square off, immediately falling into a boxing battle. Lev is patient, countering Austin’s wild swings and scoring with tight combinations. Austin throwing wildly and eating several body punches has left him gassed less than two minutes in. Getting desperate, Austin hangs onto Lev and manages to pull him to the ground. To the crowd’s dismay, the enormous Austin effectively pins the Russian to the mat while taking turns dropping light punches and gasping for air. Lost on the ground, Lev never finds an answer as the clock runs out.

Austin, by Unanimous Decision

Alternate Bout

Phil Verdigree vs. Stafford Alois

Alois spend 15 minutes picking Verdigree apart standing but can’t finish.

Alois, by Unanimous Decision.

Semifinals

James Foster vs. Zaco

Tentative striking to start, but again Foster counters a sloppy punch with a big takedown into half guard. Zaco tries to scramble but ends up with Foster in his side guard, dropping huge shots. Just like in Foster’s fight, Zaco gives up the back where he fights the RNC of briefly before tapping.

Foster, submission by RNC (5:33)

Semifinals

Jeff Carlton vs. Solomon Austin

Austin comes into the fight looking exhausted. Carlton pegs him with some hard shots and Austin doesn’t have much of an answer. Solomon stuffs a Carlton takedown but is forced against the cage. Eventually Carlton puts Austin on his back. Solomon eats elbows from side control, eventually giving up his back and tapping to a RNC.

Carlton, submission by RNC (5:50)

Finals

James Foster vs. Jeff Carlton

We’ve made it to the main event, and the two guys most had as the favorites have advanced. Both fighters are 2-0, both fighters won both fights dominantly, and both fighters won both fights with rear naked chokes. Will Foster’s pedigree win out, or will Carlton’s size?

The two come together with Foster immediately getting underhooks. The two men grapple in the center of the cage to stalemate until Foster finally forces Carlton against the fence. After little action, Carlton reverses Foster against the cage. The two men reverse position against the cage multiple times, with Foster spending more time in control and landing more dirty boxing against the fence. Foster gets the nod from the judges, but the crowd is horrified by an abysmal fight capping off a night of great fights.

Post Fight Notes

At the press conference, Van Der Linde announces the venue and some of the fighters for Bloodsport 2 is already booked. The CEO congratulates Foster and lays out the plans moving forward. Bloodsport 2 will host another 1-night tournament, with the winner facing Foster at Bloodsport 3 to crown the first ever King of Bloodsport!

At Bloodsport 2, Foster will not enter the tournament, but will be in the main event in a super fight against an unnamed opponent. The CEO promises it will be against a well-known competitor entering MMA from another discipline.

When asked about competitors for Bloodsport 2, Van Der Linde said some of the fighters from tonight will be invited back. He announced that while he had hoped to bring back both Zaco and Mikhaylichenko, as well as reward Alois for his alternate bout victory, but all three fighters are too banged up to fight in time at Bloodsport 2 which is scheduled for late March.

Van Der Linde did confirm that runner-up Jeff Carlton and semifinalist Solomon Austin will all be the second tournament. Van Der Linde also took the opportunity to announce that newly signed Harry Milne, an English catch wrestling standout would be the 4th competitor in the second tournament.

James Foster was awarded Fight of the Night for his dominant win against Bence Bodor, while Jeff Carlton won submission of the night for tapping Solomon Austin.

Tag01 · November 22, 2018

BLOODSPORT UPDATE: BLOODSPORT 2 GETS MAIN EVENT + BIG SIGNING AND SHOCKING TOURNAMENT MATCHUP!

It’s a big news day for Bloodsport. We now have James Foster’s opponent for the main event of Bloodsport 2 and two new signings, one of which is raising some eyebrows.

It has been confirmed that James Foster’s opponent for Bloodsport 2 is Russian Sambo champion Mantas Andreyev. The most prominent Sambo competitor in Russia, Andreyev has made a name for himself by forming a fight team of ex-Sambo practitioners to attempt to crossover and potentially take over MMA. Andreyev is a legend in Russia, and while he is largely unknown in the United States the fight sells itself. It was also announced that win or lose, Andreyev would be participating in the tournament at Bloodsport 3 later this year.

The more noteworthy signing for American fighters is Sean Morrison. A world class wrestler with Olympic aspirations, Morrison’s pedigree exceeds even James Foster’s. The surprising part of this signing is that Morrison typically competes at only 155 pounds. And Morrison isn’t coming in for an exhibition against another small fighter; Morrison is diving into the Bloodsport 2 tournament amidst the giants!

The circus atmosphere doesn’t end there. Also signed is Finnish street fighter Veeti Kuqi. At 272 pounds, Kuqi is a massive fighter: and he’s booked to face Morrison in the first round! Many observers are deeply concerned about a nearly 120 pound weight difference, but this fight is opening the show at Bloodsport 2! Bloodsport 2 is shaping up as follows:

Main Event

James Foster vs. Mantas Andreyev

Bloodsport 2 Tournament Fighters

Jeff Carlton

Solomon Austin

Harry Milne

Sean Morrison

Vetti Kuqi

Tag01 · November 22, 2018

BLOODSPORT UPDATE: BLOODSPORT 2 FINAL CARD

We’re 1 week out from Bloodsport 2, and the tournament lineup and full card has been finalized!

Main Event

James Foster (3-0) vs. Mantas Andreyev (0-0)

While Foster awaits his shot at the inaugural King of Bloodsport title, he faces Russian legend Mantas Andreyev in the sport of MMA’s first super fight. Andreyev is untested in MMA, but his dominant Sambo background could give The King of Ground and Pound fits.

Bloodsport 2 Tournament Competitors

Sean Morrison (0-0)

Louisville, Kentucky

Age 22

175 Pounds

Wrestling

The most decorated amateur wrestler to ever attempt MMA, Morrison hopes his pedigree and cross-training in BJJ will help him overcome the much larger fighters he is sure to face. Morrison has bulked up since his wrestling days, now topping the scales at 175. Incredibly, he’s not even the smallest fighter at Bloodsport 2.

Veeti Kuqi (0-0)

Helsinki, Finland

Age 29

272 Pounds

Finnish Ass Whippin’

Facing Morrison is one of the largest fighters in the sport, Veeti Kuqi. Kuqi will have an enormous 97 pound weight advantage, which he will rely on given his lack of wrestling background.

Solomon Austin (1-1)

Norman, Oklahoma

32 Years Old

274 Pounds

Brawling

Return from a surprising run at Bloodsport 1, the out-of-shape Austin shocked elite boxing prospect Leve Mikhaylichenko before being quickly submitted by runner-up Jeff Carlton at Bloodsport 1. Can he continue his improbable run?

Phil Verdigree (0-1)

Cardiff, Wales

26 Years Old

236 Pounds

Boxing

Verdigree was an alternate at Bloodsport 1. While he was soundly defeated by Stafford Alois, he was given a shot in the Bloodsport 2 tournament after Alois was unable to get medically cleared to compete. Verdigree has some pro boxing experienced but he looked outmatched and out of shape at Bloodsport 1.

Ricardo Fernandes (0-0)

Fortaleza, Brazil

27 Years Old

174 Pounds

Muay Thai

An experienced Muay Thai fighter with several years of pro fights under his belt, Fernandes is an aggressive striker that never stops coming forward. He is one of the exciting debutants at Bloodsport 2, but is the smallest fighter in the tournament.

Frank Analysis (0-0)

Shreveport, Louisiana

23 Years Old

233 Pounds

Street Fighting

A fist fighter from the mean streets of Shreveport, Louisiana, Analysis makes his MMA debut at Bloodsport 2 against Ricardo Fernandes. Like his opponent, Analysis is an aggressive striker with a reputation of throwing huge haymakers. He has a substantial size advantage.

Harry Milne (0-0)

Bolton, England

26 Years Old

236 Pounds

Catch Wrestling

A standout catch wrestler from England, Milne was announced as a competitor in Bloodsport 2 at the press conference for the first event. Milne is a tricky grappler with submission skills.

Jeff Carlton (2-1)

Shreveport, Louisiana

26 Years Old

256 Pounds

Wrestling

The Bloodsport runner-up, Carlton is the favorite to win the tournament for many fans. Carlton quickly submitted Rick Stanley and Solomon Austin before losing a boring decision to James Foster in the finals. Can he get his redemption, and will it be less boring than the main event of Bloodsport 1?

Tag01 · November 22, 2018

BLOODSPORT 2

Opening Round

Sean Morrison vs. Veeti Kuqi

The most talked-about fight of the first round opens the show, and Morrison comes out ready to fight! The speed difference is obvious and Morrison dances in and out, repeatedly snapping Kuqi with hard jabs. Kuqi tries to counter but misses repeatedly. Morrison works circles around Kuqi, scoring with strikes as the big man tires. Morrison shoots for a takedown but is stuffed; both men scramble back to their feet. Morrison keeps pushing the pace until Kuqi starts sucking wind, and Morrison manages a takedown against the giant! Kuqi flails on his back as Morrison scrambles into mount and locks in an armbar for the submission!

Morrison, submission by armbar (7:42)

Opening Round

Solomon Austin (1-1) vs. Phil Verdigree (0-1)

The two big men lumber into each other, trading looping punches that Verdigree gets the better of. Verdigree unleashes a big combo that busts Austin open and leaves him bleeding from above the eye. Verdigree keeps chasing Austin, winning the striking battle as both men tire. After 5 minutes, both men are exhausted and spend minutes clinging in a clinch. Verdigree picks up the pace, landing shots that shatter Austin’s nose leaving the big man a bloody mess. Both men can barely continue due to exhaustion, and the fight goes to the judges after more clinching and slow motion striking.

Verdigree, by Unanimous Decision

Opening Round

Ricardo Fernandes (0-0) vs. Frank Analysis (0-0)

These two strikers jump immediately into a fairly technical striking match; Analysis troubles Fernandes with punching combos while dodging head kicks and knees. Fernandes is the more aggressive fighter. The Brazilian takes control early, scoring repeatedly with hard kicks to the body that Analysis has no answer for. With 4 minutes to go, Fernandes is clearly winning but also gassed. He falls into a clinch looking for a takedown with no luck. Analysis turns the tables by reversing and dragging Fernandes into side control. Analysis is dropping bombs now and Fernandes is in trouble. He gives up his back and Analysis takes back mount. Analysis is dropping punches inbetween RNC attempts as Fernandes hangs on for dear life. The clock runs out as Analysis punches at a covered-up Fernandes.

Analysis, by Unanimous Decision

Opening Round

Jeff Carlton (2-1) vs. Harry Milne (0-0)

Jeff Carlton comes out swinging, tagging Milne with some hard punches before Milne is able to slip in and get a body lock. Carlton overpowers Milne, lifting him up and slamming him hard to the mat into side control! For the better part of ten minutes, Carlton smothers Milne in side control as he harasses him with punches but never gets close to a finish before time runs out.

Carlton, by Unanimous Decision

Semifinal

Sean Morrison (1-0) vs. Phil Verdigree (1-1)

Another fight, another huge weight disadvantage for Morrison. From the opening bell, Verdigree looks exhausted from his first fight. Morrison, looking fresh, shoots in for single and presses Verdigree against the cage. Morrison pulls Verdigree to the ground with ease and quickly mounts him. Morrison spins for an armbar, catching Verdigree immediately for the tap!

Morrison, Submission by armbar (2:45)

Semifinal

Jeff Carlton (3-1) vs. Frank Analysis (1-1)

Carlton rushes Analysis at the bell, pushing the smaller man against the cage. Carlton drops for a single, pulling Analysis into side control. In side control, Carlton drops enormous shots on Analysis, who has no answer. After repeated unanswered blows the referee steps in!

Carlton, TKO by strikes (2:14)

Finals

Sean Morrison (2-0) vs. Jeff Carlton (4-1)

Once again, Morrison is giving up over 75 pounds. This time, however, he may not have the overwhelming advantage in the wrestling department.

Carlton again rushes forward at the bell, catching Morrison with a takedown and dropping him into side control. Morrison searches for submissions as Carlton just holds on for dear life, much more cautious on top than in previous fights. The fight plays out with Carlton grinding on top, dropping a few punches before Morrison goes up for an armbar attempt. Time and again, Morrison goes for the armbar with several attempts getting close to catching Carlton. Carlton holds top position but is mostly just surviving submission attempts while do little damage until the clock runs out. For the first time, judges aren’t unanimous.

Carlton, winner by split decision

Jeff Carlton is your Bloodsport 2 champion and gets his rematch with James Foster.

Main Event

James Foster (3-0) vs. Mantas Andreyev (0-0)

Foster and Mantas start off tentatively boxing, with few punches landing. Foster eventually shoots in, scoring a takedown into half guard. Foster passes to side control and quickly takes Andreyev’s back in a scramble. Foster patiently hunts for the RNC until he gets it hooked in, forcing the Sambo legend to tap!

Foster, Submission by RNC (4:39)

Post Fight Press Conference

Van Der Linde confirms that Bloodsport 3 will be titled Bloodsport 3: Foster vs. Carlton II. The two men will rematch, this time for the first-ever King of Bloodsport Title. Hopefully their match will be less dreadful than the first time around. The fight is expected to take place in early June.

Frank Analysis was hospitalized due to the damage he took in the Carlton fight. He will be out of action for at least three months.

Van Der Linde also confirms Bloodsport 3 will host another tournament; the winner will challenge for the King of Bloodsport at the 4th event. As announced previously, Mantas Andreyev will compete in the third tournament. Van Der Linde is also bringing back Zaco (1-1), Mario de Souza (0-1), and Stafford Alois (1-0) from Bloodsport 1.

In addition, finalist Sean Morrison (2-1) and semifinalist Phil Verdigree (1-2) will also enter the field. The final two spots will be newcomers announced in coming weeks.

For bonuses, James Foster wins Submission of the night for tapping Andreyev while Jeff Carlton nabs KO of the Night and Fight of the Night for his bout against Frank Analysis.

Bloodsport 3: Foster vs. Carlton II

Main Event for King of Bloodsport Title

James Foster (4-0) vs. Jeff Carlton (5-1)

Bloodsport 3 Tournament:

Mantas Andreyev (0-1)

Zaco (1-1)

Mario de Souza (0-1)

Stafford Alois (1-0)

Sean Morrison (2-1)

Phil Verdigree (1-2)

TBA

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WMMAA1 · November 22, 2018

Massive post! Taking some time to read it over my dinner. Looks like a great set up already.

Leion · November 22, 2018

A strong opening, this has the potential to be great, will be following along.

Tag01 · November 22, 2018

Bloodsport 3 Final Card

Main Event

King of Bloodsport Championship

James Foster (4-0) vs. Jeff Carlton (5-1)

The biggest fight in the history of the young sport is also a rematch of the main event from Bloodsport 1. Foster has been a dominant force so far, with one exception. While he hung on to defeat Carlton in an extremely boring decision, Carlton more than held his own. You have to think Foster is the favorite but this could go either way.

Bloodsport 3 Tournament Field

Sean Morrison (2-1)

Louisville, Kentucky

Age 22

175 Pounds

Wrestling

The original giant killer gets a break in the first round after being outweighed by more than 200 pounds combined at Bloodsport 2. Morrison will take on fan favorite Mario de Souza who could present an interesting submission challenge or just brawl like he did against Zaco.

Mario de Souza (0-1)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

22 Years Old

194 Pounds

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Despite a losing effort in the opening round of Bloodsport 1, de Souza has become a fan favorite after his wild, nonstop brawl against Zaco. He is the underdog coming in against Morrison but does have a size advantage.

Fernando Amaro (0-0)

Madrid, Spain

24 Years Old

188 Pounds

Mixed Martial Artist

One of two debuting fighters at Bloodsport 3, Amaro is an interesting fighter that has spent serious time cross-training multiple aspects of MMA. The reports are that he prefers to strike, but with no background it's hard to say.

Phil Verdigree (1-2)

Cardiff, Wales

26 Years Old

236 Pounds

Boxing

Verdigree was an alternate at Bloodsport 1, and snuck into Bloodsport 2 when Stafford Alois was unable to compete. He made the most of it, dominating Solomon Austin in the first round before getting tapped by Sean Morrison. Can his luck continue?

Stafford Alois (1-0)

Brixton, England

25 Years Old

260 Pounds

Kick Boxing

One of the largest fighters in the tournament, Alois is a bit of an enigma. He soundly beat Phil Verdigree at Bloodsport 1 but was unable to put him away. An injury in that fight cost him his spot in Bloodsport 2, so there are still a lot of questions about the big kick boxer. Most have him tabbed as a favorite in the first round.

Bill Cumming (0-0)

Provo, Utah

26 Years Old

222 Pounds

Wrestling

The second debutante at Bloodsport 3 is "Wild" Bill Cumming, a former collegiate wrestler from Utah who is a complete unknown. During his wrestling career he was known to ragdoll opponents with powerful takedowns, but it is a mystery if that will translate to MMA. If he can't get the much larger Alois off his feet early, we may not end up with a lot of film on Mr. Cumming.

Mantas Andreyev (0-1)

Yekaterinburg, Russia

32 Years Old

211 Pounds

Sambo

While Andreyev is quickly gaining a reputation as the top fighter coach in Russia, he didn't show much in the main event of Bloodsport 2. Of course, against James Foster few people do. His next test isn't getting any easier.

Zaco (1-1)

Sao Paulo, Brazil

24 Years Old

203 Pounds

Greco-Roman Wrestling

Rounding out the field is Brazilian Greco-Roman champion Zaco. Zaco acquitted himself well at Bloodsport 1, kicking into extra gear to win a thrilling decision against Mario de Souza. While he was submitted by Foster in the second round, Zaco lasted longer than many who have faced the King of Ground and Pound.

Alternates:

Bence Bodor (0-1)

Veeti Kuqi (0-1)

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Final Card

James Foster vs. Jeff Carlton

Tournament Final

Tournament Semi Final

Bence Bodor vs. Veeti Kuqi (Alternate bout)

Mantas Andreyev vs. Zaco (Opening Round)

Stafford Alois vs. Bill Cumming (Opening Round)

Fernando Amaro vs. Phil Verdigree (Opening Round)

Mario de Souza vs. Sean Morrison (Opening Round)

If you are a predictions guy, give me your pick for the main event, the winner of the tournament, and the runner up.

Leion · November 23, 2018

Here are my picks

James Foster

Winner of tournament

Bill Cumming

Runner-up

Sean Morrison

Dolphin81 · November 24, 2018

Just want to stop by, predict and say i'm really enjoying this.

James Foster vs. Jeff Carlton

Sean Morrison V Mantas Andreyev

Stafford Alois V Mantas Andreyev

Sean Morrison vs Fernando Amaro

Bence Bodor vs. Veeti Kuqi (Alternate bout)

Mantas Andreyev vs. Zaco (Opening Round)

Stafford Alois vs. Bill Cumming (Opening Round)

Fernando Amaro vs. Phil Verdigree (Opening Round)

Mario de Souza vs. Sean Morrison (Opening Round)

LoNdOn · November 24, 2018

Really good stuff so far, Tag.

Main Event Winner: James Foster

Foster just has too much for older Carlton.

Interesting tournament. I think Amaro may well be the surprise package here. His biggest threats are going to be Morrison (who could well win the tournament) and Alois. Based on how the brackets appear to set up, I will say:

Tournament Winner: Fernando Amaro

Runner Up: Stafford Alois

Tag01 · November 24, 2018

BLOODSPORT 3

Opening Round

Sean Morrison (2-1) vs. Mario de Souza (0-1)

De Souza comes out on fire just like he did in the Zaco fight, again suprising a wrestling with his wild striking ability. He lands 3 or 4 big shots, but just as it seems Morrison might get overwhelmed he changes levels and takes down de Souza with a perfect single leg. Morrison smothers de Souza, who looks for rubber guard constantly. Morrison drops some ground and pound and blocks the rubber guard attempts, but not much else is happening. Wearing de Souza down with elbows, Morrison finally breaks the guard, taking half guard with about 6 minutes left. De Souza scrambles but Morrison is ready and uses it to take mount! Morrison drops huge elbows, causing de Souza to give up his back. Morrison tries for a RNC and is close as the time runs out. Dominant performance.

Morrison, by unanimous decision

Opening Round

Fernando Amaro (0-0) vs. Phil Verdigree (1-2)

The two men strike immediately, with Verdigree taking center cage. They both land some shots, but Amaro settles into a routine of using his reach advantage to tag Verdigree as he tries to get into range. Verdigree begins to slow, and Amaro starts throwing kicks to turn up the heat. Several body kicks land, and now it is Verdigree backing up and Amaro dancing in and out. Verdigree is still landing decent shots, but he is eating 3 or 4 punches for every shot he lands. at the 8 minute mark, Amaro clinches up and pins Verdigree against the cage. Amaro is brutal, throwing repeated short elbows, knees to the body, and footstomps at the winded Verdigree. Verdigree escapes and Amaro is showing signs of fatigue, but Verdigree can barely stand and gets put against the cage again. The dirty boxing attack of Amaro is relentless, and Verdigree gets cut by an elbow. Verdigree breaks free with about a minute left, but both fighters are shattered and little comes of it.

Amaro, by Unanimous Decision

Opening Round

Stafford Alois (1-0) vs. Bill Cumming (0-0)

Cumming takes the center of the cage crouched, looking to grapple but Alois isn't having it. Alois feels him out with a jab, and then counters a sloppy punch with a MASSIVE right hand that floors Cumming! Alois follows him to the mat, dropping big punches until the referee waves it off in under a minute!

Alois, by TKO (0:49)

Opening ROund

Mantas Andreyev vs. Zaco

Zaco looks to keep his "action fighter" label as he comes out looking for a brawl. He scores two big punches early and Andreyev looks in trouble. Andreyev finally wades through the big shots though, using a body lock to slam Zaco to the floor. For the next 14 minutes, Andreyev holds on for dear life to block a scramble, throwing tentative punches that do little damage. The crowd rains down boos as the clock expires.

Andreyev, by unanimous decision

Alternate Bout

Bence Bodor (0-1) s. Veeti Kuqi (0-1)

Kuqi suprises the boxer, who was expecting a fist fight, by immediately shooting for a takedown. Kuqi can’t get it and spends over five minutes trying to complete a takedown against the fence. Kuqi is starting to look gassed as he finally dumps Bodor on his back. Bodor scrambles to his feet, fights off another takedown, and takes center cage but both men look spent. Bodor is in control now, stalking the bigger man with hard jabs that cut Kuqi open above his eye. Shattered, the fall into a clinch where Kuqi trips Bodor to the ground again. It’s all Kuqi from there as he lays on Bodor until the clock runs out.

Kuqi, by unanimous decision

Semifinal

Sean Morrison (3-1) s. Fernando Amaro (1-0)

Morrison shoots from long range as soon as the bell rings, but is surprised to get completely stuffed by Amaro. The circle, but Amaro looks winded from his last fight. Morrison puts the Spaniard against the cage, eventually getting the takedown. Morrison patiently passes guard, and Amaro ends up turtle up after a scramble. Amaro scrambles to his feet but not before eating a knee on the ground. Amaro scores with two big shots but overcommits, and Morrison body slams him into side control. The wrestler quickly takes mount and then Amaro’s back, before locking in the RNC. A very good fight.

Morrison, submission by RNC (9:20)

Semifinal

Stafford Alois (2-0) vs. Mantas Andreyev (1-1)

The two men start brawling immediately, with the Russian taking over early. Alois is almost overwhelmed after eat three shots including a big counter right, but Alois finally settles in. The big Brit scores with combinations and several hard body kicks. This opens Mantas up for an enormous head kick that puts him to sleep instantly! Alois looks unbeatable so far.

Alois, by head kick KO (2:50)

Finals

Sean Morrison (4-1) vs. Stafford Alois (3-0)

Morrison is on the attack early, pushing the pace of the fight. He manages to use his speed early to get the better of Alois striking, although neither men are doing much damage. Alois begins to slow, but he uses it as an opportunity to sit down and wait for counter shots. This starts to turn the tide of the fight as Morrison begins eating a steady diet of counter hooks. Gassed, Alois clinches with Morrison and tries for a takedown but gets stuffed. They go back to striking and both men look tired. The fight is very even, with both man landing counters and combination punches. Easily the most technical striking bout in Bloodsport’s young history, a far cry from the wild brawl in Zaco/de Souza.

At the 10 minute mark, Alois looks done. Morrison shoots in, gets stuffed, and then bodyslams the much larger man into half guard! Morrison tries for an arm triangle before taking mount. Alois gives up his back and Morrison is left hunting for a RNC as time expires.

Morrison, by Unanimous Decision

Sean Morrison is your Bloodsport 3 Tournament Champion! He will get a title shot at Bloodsport 4.

Main Event

James Foster (4-0) vs. Jeff Carlton (5-1)

King of Bloodsport Title

This fight starts differently than the first, with both men looking to strike. Carlton is plainly the better boxer, and he lands more and stiffer shots. Three minutes in Foster is bleeding above his eye when he gives up the boxing match and shoots for a takedown. Carlton pulls guard. Foster is relentless from the top, dropping big shots before passing from half guard to side control to mount. Carlton, getting overwhelmed by strikes, gives up his back and quickly gets tapped by RNC! James Foster is the first King of Bloodsport!

Foster, Submission by RNC (9:27)

Post Fight Press Conference

Van Der Linde opens the press conference congratulating the first-ever King of Bloodsport, James Foster. He confirms that Bloodsport 4: Foster vs. Morrison will take place late September and include another tournament that will once again give us a title contender.

Van Der Linde was cryptic about the tournament roster, although he did confirm that Jeff Carlton, Stafford Alois, and Mantas Andreyev would be invited back. He also praised Zaco despite a losing performance, suggesting he would likely be in the alternate fight next time around. When pressed about new signings, Van Der Linde said he expects at least one spot in the tournament to go to a new face.

There were no major injuries tonight, but Bence Bodor has had his last fight with the promotion after a lackluster run.

Bonuses went to James Foster for submission of the knight, Sean Morrison and Stafford Alois for Fight of the Night, and Stafford Alois for KO of the night.

Predictions

London 2/3

Dolphin81 2/3

Leion 1/3

Dolphin actually pegged the entire fight card, minus the Alois / Andreyev semi.

Tag01 · November 24, 2018

BLOODSPORT PRESS CONFERENCE: BIG SIGNING + CANADIAN EVENT ANNOUNCED

Bloodsport is back in the news after their press conference today, with some interesting tidbits that point at least small shifts in the company's model.

CEO Van Der Linde was joined at the podium by Bloodsport's newest signee, Canadian kick boxing champion Gage Rossignol. The Canadian striker is the most popular kick boxer in the world despite only being 18 years old. The undefeated phenom has fought on major network broadcasts in Canada and has a large following worldwide; a level of popularity that eclipses the entire Bloodsport roster worldwide and is rivaled only by James Foster in the US.

Typically fighting at 145 pounds, Rossignol will not enter tournaments immediately due to the terms of his contract. He will begin his MMA journey taking superfights of similarly sized fighters, but hasn't ruled out entering a tournament in time.

Van Der Linde admitted that making special accomodations due to fighter size is not their normal business model, but they couldn't turn down having a star of this magnitude.

Rossignol may fight as soon as Bloodsport 5 with a yet to be determined opponent. Van Der Linde also announced Rossignol's first card would likely take place in Canada, where Bloodsport's TV deal has lead to rapid growth. Van Der Linde hopes having Canada's most popular combat sport competitor will make a big impact in continued growth.

Dolphin81 · November 25, 2018

I usually go pretty good at these predictions. I've played way too much WMMA. Lol.

Exciting signing for Bloodsport interested to see who his opponent will be.

Tag01 · November 25, 2018

Bloodsport 4 Final Card

We are weeks away from Bloodsport 4, and we finally have the full tournament lineup. Here's the complete card.

Main Event

King of Bloodsport Title

James Foster (5-0) vs. Sean Morrison (5-1)

The undisputed king of MMA takes on one of the few men to have a better wrestling resume in Sean Morrison. Foster has a big size advantage, but Morrison has developed a reputation as a true giant killer.

Bloodsport 4 Tournament

Stafford Alois (3-1)

Brixton, England

25 Years Old

260 Pounds

Kick Boxing

The fan favorite from Bloodsport 3, Alois is a fearsome striker with most of Bloodsport's greatest knockouts under his belt. He came close to taking the Bloodsport 3 tournament and is a favorite to win this tournament.

Lev Mikhaylichenko (0-1)

Moscow, Russia

18 Years Old

287 Pounds

Boxing

An 18-year-old boxing phenom, Lev took a break from his boxing career to try and make history in MMA. So far, it hasn't gone well. After getting upset at Bloodsport 1 by Solomon Austin, Lev has resisted signing on for another fight until now. His opening round fight with Alois has the potential for fireworks.

Frank Analysis (1-1)

Shreveport, Louisiana

23 Years Old

233 Pounds

Street Fighting

Another big slugger, Analysis turned heads in his win against Ricardo Fernandes, only to get brutalized by Jeff Carlton later that night. Analysis has been healing from injuries from the Carlton fight ever since.

Rick Stanley (0-1)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

28 Years Old

242 Pounds

Kick Boxing

We're on our fourth fighter, and so far we're 4/4 on big strikers. Rick Stanley is another fighter that many had high hopes for at Bloodsport 1, until he ran into the buzz saw that is Jeff Carlton. His fight with Analysis could be a slugfest.

Harry Milne (0-1)

Bolton, England

26 Years Old

236 Pounds

Catch Wrestling

While Milne isn't a striker like the other members of the tournament thus far, he does have something in common with many of them: he's also lost to Jeff Carlton. Milne was competitive, and his power grappling game could serve him well this time around.

Fernando Amaro (1-1)

Madrid, Spain

24 Years Old

188 Pounds

Mixed Martial Artist

One of the smallest competitors in the Bloodsport 4 tournament, Amaro is unique in that he doesn't have one discipline he excels in. He recently moved to become the first student at the Mantas Andreyev Fighting Team; it remains to be seen if this move will pay off.

Aki Hida (0-0)

Kobe, Japan

18 Years Old

263 Pounds

Wrestling

The newest signee for Bloodsport is another big suprise. Aki Hida is an elite wrestler that is a member of the Japanese Olympic Team. He is one of Japan's favorite sons and is taking time away from his high-level wrestling career for his MMA debut.

Jeff Carlton (5-2)

Shreveport, Louisiana

26 Years Old

256 Pounds

Wrestling

Welcoming Hida to the cage is the man many consider the second best fighter on the planet, Jeff Carlton. Carlton is the odds-on favorite to win this tournament given that he's already beaten around half of the field.

Alternate Bout:

Zaco(1-2) vs. Solomon Austin (1-2)

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Full Fight Card

James Foster vs. Sean Morrison

Tournament Final

Semifinal

Solomon Austin vs. Zaco

Aki Hida vs. Jeff Carlton

Harry Milne vs. Fernando Amaro

Frank Analysis vs. Rick Stanley

Stafford Alois vs. Lev Mikhaylichenko

Want to make some predictions? Give me your:

Main Event Winner

Tournament Winner

Tournament Runner-up

Dolphin81 · November 25, 2018

Main Event Winner: James Foster

Tournament Winner: Jeff Carlton

Tournament Runner-up: Stafford Alois

Leion · November 25, 2018

Main Event Winner: James Foster

Tournament Winner: Jeff Carlton

Tournament Runner-up: Stafford Alois

Basically the same as Dolphin though. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Martel123 · November 25, 2018

Main Event Winner James Foster

Tournament Winner Stafford Alois

Tournament Runner-up Harry Milne

LoNdOn · November 25, 2018

Some good signings and I like what you are going to Gage. Smart really as he would get out-muscled by a lot of the bigger yet less talented fighters.

My predictions

Main Event: James Foster

Whilst I would love to see Morrison scramble his way to a win, he is just not big enough to win here.

Tournament Winner: Stafford Alois

Runner-Up: Jeff Carlton

I made this prediction more to not fall in-line with earlier guesses than who should win, however, I am banking on Carlton running out of steam quicker due to his path to the final being more difficult.

Tag01 · November 27, 2018

Bloodsport 4

Opening Round

Stafford Alois (3-1) vs. Lev Mikhaylichencko (0-1)

Both men come together to strike, and Lev looks much more comfortable than in his debut. He makes Alois miss with head movement, repeatedly scoring with 2-3 punch combos in return. Alois is fighting wild, lobbing haymakers and eating hard counters each time. Alois finally settles in, turning the tide with landing a glancing head kick before backing Lev against the cage with punches. The fight devolves into a brawl with the two big men missing big shots. Lev begins to slow down, but the fight remains even. Alois is wearing the bigger man down, cutting him with a big hook which led Lev to clinch up. Alois pushes Mikhaylichenko against the cage and turns up the pressure, connecting with two huge elbows and knees to the body. Alois wears Lev down against the fence, bloodying his face with big elbows. The fight ends with the two exhausted men throwing haymakers. Close fight, but Alois big offense against the fence was probably enough.

Alois, by Unanimous Decision

Opening Round

Frank Analysis (1-1) vs. Rick Stanley (0-1)

The fight opens up with a striking exchange and quickly moves into a pattern of Stanley pressuring Analysis. Stanley keeps getting inside to score with combinations. The fight is competitive, but Analysis is struggling to answer as he is constantly backpedaling. At the 8 minute mark, Stanley blasts Analysis and knocks him down. He tries to finish with stomps before diving into side control. Analysis gives up his back and Stanley is dropping fists but is plainly exhausted. Stanley finally gets the hooks in and taps Analysis with a RNC.

Stanley, submission by RNC (14:14)

Opening Round

Harry Milne (0-1) s. Fernando Amaro (1-1)

Amaro looks light on his feet from the start, dancing in and out from range and scoring jabs against Milne. Amaro is looking good until Milne times it perfectly and wraps up a bodylock. Milne force AMaro against the cage and blasts him with knees to the body. Amaro finally breaks loose and really opens up his striking. Milne is focused on getting the bodylock again, but keeps eating hooks and body kicks that keep him at bay. Amaro is piling up the damage but also starting to slow down. Bleeding from a big cut on his forehead, Milne finally forces Amaro against the cage and batters him with dirty boxing until the bell. Close fight. Fernando landed the most significant strikes, but Milne poured on a huge volume of dirty boxing.

Milne, by Unanimous Decision

Opening Round

Aki Hida (0-0) vs. Jeff Carlton (5-2)

Carlton comes out quickly looking to box, with some success. Carlton lands some punches before stuffing a takedown. Hida follows through, forcing Carlton against the fence. Hida grinds away for several minutes with Carlton against the cage before Carlton circles out. Hida is relentless, shooting for another takedown and eventually using the failed single leg to push Carlton against the cage again. Carlton suddenly reverses Hida against the cage, the dumps him on his back. Carlton advances to mount before raining down blows until the referee pulls him off!

Carlton, by TKO (7:43)

Alternate Bout

Zaco (1-2) vs. Solomon Austin (1-2)

A one-sided striking match where Zaco ran circles around Austin, who gassed immediately.

Zaco, by Unanimous Decision

Semifinal

Stafford Alois (4-1) vs. Rick Stanley (1-2)

Twenty second into the contest, Stanley eats a huge counter right and goes down in a heap. Alois dives to finish but Stanley hangs on. Alois, gassed from the previous, pounds away for the rest of the fight but is unable to finish.

Alois, by Unanimous Decision

Semifinal

Harry Milne (1-1) vs. Jeff Carlton (6-2)

Carlton shoots as the bell rings but gets stuff. Turtled up, Carlton avoids a knee and gets up. Jeff takes control with his boxing before stuffing a Milne takedown and reversing it into a slam into side control. Milne eats shots from side control and struggles to get back to guard, but Carlton is all over him. Jeff rides out the rest of the fight on top to get the decision.

Carlton, by Unanimous Decision

Finals

Stafford Alois (5-1) vs. Jeff Carlton (7-2)

Alois comes out looking to finish early and scores with a few big shots, but eventually walks right into a Carlton takedown into side control. There, Stafford eats elbows and periodic kimura attempts. Carlton grinds Alois down for the full fight, battering him with unanswered shots and a few close calls on submission attempts. Carlton gets another shot at the title!

Jeff Carlton,by Unanimous Decision

Main Event

James Foster (5-0) vs. Sean Morrison (5-1)

After two lackluster fights, Foster and Morrison didn't deliver either. The two tentatively danced around, jockeying for position without landing anything. Foster finally took his shot, muscling Morrison into guard. Foster pins Morrison down for most of the fight, with Morrison doing little other than nearly catching a triangle choke with about a minute left.

James Foster, by Unanimous Decision

Post Fight Press Conference

Van Der Linde opens the press conference in a somber mood, acknowledging that the three top fights were snoozers. "Every super bowl isn't exciting; neither is every title fight. Tonight, we still got to see the best in the world."

Van Der Linde confirms that Bloodsport 5 would emanate from Toronto and would be called Bloodsport 5: Conflict in Canada. The event will be headlined by Gage Rossingnol's debut. It will also include Foster vs. Carlton III for the King of Bloodsport Title and the fifth openweight tournament. The fight will take place on New Years' Eve.

Also confirmed are the releases of Solomon Austin and Lev Mikhaylichenko. Van Der Linde also announces Sean Morrison was injured in the main event and would not fight at Bloodsport 5. With Foster and Carlton fighting for the title, that means we are guaranteed to get a first-time winner in the tournament.

Stafford Alois was also injured; he will miss Bloodsport 5 and may not be back for several months.

For the first time, none of the semifinalists from Bloodsport 4 will take part in the Bloodsport 5 tournament. However, Zaco is the first announced competitor coming off his alternate bout win. The first of two alternate bouts will also offer Bill Cumming vs. Mario de Souza.

Dolphin81 · November 29, 2018

That sucks the fights were stinkers. I'm sure Bloodsports Canadian debut will go off and make up for it though. Excited for the kickboxer hype, curious to see his opponent. Something tells me the next tournament isn't going to be as easy to predict..

Tag01 · November 29, 2018

BLOODSPORT 5: Conflict in Canada Full Card

Main Event

King of Bloodsport Title

James Foster (6-0) vs. Jeff Carlton (8-2)

Can the third time be the charm for Jeff Carlton? He has come closer to beating Foster than anyone, but the second fight was less competitive than the first. While Carlton is the #2 fighter in the sport in the eyes of most, this may be his last shot.

SUPERFIGHT

Gage Rossignol (0-0) vs. Seigo Tsuda (2-0)

Canadian kick boxing star Gage Rossignol has his opponent, and it Japanese striker Seigo Tsuda. Known as "Mr. Stand and Hope to Land," Seigo is a wild brawler with two knockouts under his belt. Rossignol is the star, but this is a toss up.

BLOODSPORT 5 TOURNAMENT

Greg Atteveld (2-0)

Springfield, Missouri

34 Years Old

192 Pounds

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

One of several new signees, Greg Atteveld is one of only four BJJ black belts competing in MMA and the only American black belt currently in the sport. Both of his pro wins came by armbar in under 2 minutes.

Jerezo (0-0)

Brasilia, Brazil

28 Years Old

189 Pounds

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

In a bit of booking that is the type Bloodsport is known for, Atteveld will face Jerezo, one of the other four BJJ black belts in all of MMA. This is the first time two BJJ black belts have ever fought in MMA; will it be a ground-fighting chess match, or will these two just show up and brawl?

Zaco (2-2)

Sao Paulo, Brazil

25 Years Old

203 Pounds

Greco-Roman Wrestling

A fixture in Bloodsport since the debut event, Zaco is hoping this tournament will finally be his time to shine. A highly credentialed wrestler, Zaco is best known for his willingness to brawl. Zaco is also now a founding member of Brazil's first MMA fight camp, Escola Da Luta.

Robun Yamazaki (3-0)

Kitakyushu, Japan

25 Years Old

205 Pounds

Wrestling

One of Japan's top fighters, Yamazaki has been a buzzsaw on the Japanese regional scene after submitting three opponents by kimura since January of 1989. Robun faces fellow wrestler Zaco in the first round.

Terrance Bushman (0-0)

Fort Worth, Texas

17 Years Old

183 Pounds

Karate

A karate world champion at the tender age of 17, Bushman is a star in the United States thanks to his whirlwind karate career. While he isn't the largest fighter, he benefits from entering a tournament that is smaller overall than previous tournaments.

Tyeis Dain (0-0)

Edmonton, Canada

18 Years Old

181 Pounds

Kick Boxing

The hometown hero, Dain is one of only two Canadians fighting on the card. A kick boxer, Dain has little in the way of accolades and is a virtual unknown.

Fernando Amaro (1-2)

Madrid, Spain

24 Years Old

188 Pounds

MMA

An intriguing fighter out of Spain, Amaro doesn't hail from one discipline and trains MMA exclusively. He is well rounded, but has shown a limited gas tank. Still, Amaro could be a breakout star if he catches a break. He has recently joined Mantas Andreyev Fighting Team; it remains to be seen what impact that will have.

Ricardo Fernandes (0-1)

Fortaleza, Brazil

28 Years Old

174 Pounds

Muay Thai

The smallest fighter in the tournament, Fernandes competed at Bloodsport 2 but was overwhelmed by the much larger Frank Analysis. His lethal kicks make him a tough matchup for anyone.

Alternate Bouts:

Adriel Banister (1-0) vs. Yee Tsuji (1-0)

Bill Cumming (0-1) vs. Mario de Souza (0-2)

Tag01 · December 1, 2018

BLOODSPORT 5: Conflict in Canada

New Years’ Eve 1989

Preliminary Fight

Bill Cumming (0-1) vs. Mario de Souza (0-2)

Cumming is the much larger man, but as they come together to strike de Souza is plainly faster. De Souza is dancing in and out, tagging Cumming repeatedly. Cumming is throwing looping punches that are too slow to connect, and de Souza wades into the pocket. De Souza is bullying Cumming now, with the wrestler backpedaling and throwing ineffective counterpunches. Cumming is backed against the cage where he eats four big punches and crumples. De Souza follows Cumming to the ground, dropping huge punches until the ref saves Cumming for a beating. Fast paced fight that the crowd ate up.

De Souza, Winner by TKO (2:20)

Alternate Bout

Adriel Banister def. Yee Tsuji by RNC (4:56)

Opening Round

Greg Atteveld (2-0) vs. Jerezo (0-0)

Greg comes forward swinging, but Jerezo wants none of it, taking Atteveld down into half guard. Atteveld quickly works back to his feet and presses Jerezo against the fence, but Jerezo trips Greg back down into side control. Attevald defense a kimura and recovers to half guard. Jerezo locks a kimura in deep, yanking Atteveld’s arm back but Greg refuses to tap, eventually rolling out of it and recovering to guard. Greg again attempts to work his way to his feet but this time gives up his back in the scramble! Jerezo starts dropping big punches and Atteveld is in trouble. Jerezo scores with more punches before smoothly transitioning to a rear naked choke for the submission! Potential fight of the year candidate

Jerezo, Winner by Submission (6:12)

Opening Round

Zaco (2-2) vs. Robun Yamazaki (3-0)

The two men open tentatively, with Zaco landing a few jabs but both men missing bigger shots. The striking battle continues, with both men looking to counter. Zaco is getting the better of things, when Yamazaki throws a wide punch and eats a giant counter uppercut in return. Yamazaki goes down hard, and Zaco blasts him with ground and pound until the referee waves it off.

Zaco, Winner by TKO (2:26)

Opening Round

Terrance Bushman vs. Tyeis Dain

The two strikers come together, and it is clear from the onset Dain doesn’t have anything for Bushman. The Karate champ counters Dain hard a few times before turning his lights out with a head kick.

Bushman, Winner by KO (1:21)

Opening Round

Fernando Amaro (1-2) vs. Ricardo Fernandes (0-1)

Both men come forward aggressively, with Fernandes landing hard counters. Fernandes scores a hard kick to the body, before the two men start striking wildly. Amaro starts to pick up the pace, landing harder punches and backing Fernandes up, but the Brazilian lands another brutal body shot. Amaro throws an overhand right but Fernandes is ready, connecting with a liver kick that finishes Amaro!

Fernandes, Winner by liver kick TKO (2:46)

Semifinal

Jerezo (1-0) vs. Zaco (3-2)

The battle of Brazilian ground fighters begins with Zaco chasing Jerezo, who has no interest in striking. Zaco boxes a little but Jerezo is able to get a bodylock. Zaco blocks the takedown and pushes Jerezo into the fence. Half of the fight slips by with Zaco drilling JErezo with elbows and dirty boxing, before Jerezo finally explodes and trips Zaco into guard. Jerezo pins Zaco and drops some elbows before Zaco scrambles back to his feet. Zaco looks to establish range again, but Jerezo trips him back down again and quickly takes Zaco’s back in a scramble! The hooks go in, and Jerezo scores another tap with a rear naked choke.

Jerezo, Submission by RNC (7:59)

Semifinal

Terrence Bushman (1-0) vs. Ricardo Fernandes (1-1)

Bushman charges at the bell, scoring a big straight right that cuts Ferndandes and wobbles him. Fernandes backs against the fence where he gets pasted by Bushman. Fernandes has no answer, until an uppercut puts him to sleep!

Bushman, Winner by KO (0:44)

Final

Jerezo (2-0) vs. Terrance Bushman (2-0)

Two men making their pro debut have reached the final, with one of them getting a shot at the King of Bloodsport Title. Bushman opens the fight with a side kick, but Jerezo is able to close the distance and shoot for a takedown. Bushman stuffs it, but Jerezo sticks with it by transitioning to a single and eventually dragging Bushman to the mat. Bushman looks lost on his back, and Jerezo quickly takes mount and spins into an armbar for the submission.

Jerezo, submission by armbar (2:15)

SUPERFIGHT

Gage Rossignol (0-0) vs. Seigo Tsuda (2-0)

The bell rings, and Tsuda comes in throwing wildly. Rossignol dodges the haymakers comfortably, answering with a few tight jabs that land. Gage feints and Tsuda bites hard, dropping his hands. Rossignol unleashes a monster headkick, instantly turning out the lights of Tsuda who tipped over like a fallen tree. Easily the nastiest head kick KO to date.

Rossignol, Winner by head kick KO (0:37)

Main Event

King of Bloodsport Title

James Foster (6-0) vs. Jeff Carlton (8-2)

Foster comes out hot, landing two punches but getting his takedown stuffed. Carlton throws a knee but Foster scrambles to his feet. Foster shoots for a single leg but can’t get it, he eventually sticks with it and forces Carlton against the cage. This fight becomes a replay of their first bout, with each man reversing position against the cage after a few minutes. Carlton is able to take control here and there, but Foster still controls the bulk of the action and lands far more dirty boxing as time expires. This was a letdown after a string of exciting fights, but Foster retains.

Foster, winner by Unanimous Decision

Post Fight Press Conference

The CEO is clearly upbeat after arguably the best night of fights in company history. Van Der Linde praises all of the great finishes, from Rossignol's monster head kick to the first liver kick KO in company history.

Van Der Linde also mentions Canada is a big part of the plan moving forward, and that the second Canadian event will probably happen within 2-3 months from now.

Bill Cumming has been released.

Fight of the Night goes to Jerezo vs. Atteveld, Submission goes to Jerezo for his armbar of Terrance Bushman, and knockout of the night goes to Gage Rossignol for his headkick KO of Seigo Tsuda.

Impressed with Jerezo's showing, but not surprised. Van Der Linde believes the black belt could be Foster's first real threat given his amazing submission skills.

Van Der Linde announces another tournament at Bloodsport 6. He anticipates both Sean Morrison and Jeff Carlton will be unavailable, so this is another chance for someone to step up.

Also mentions he is keeping an open mind on the brackets for next time, but he hopes Terrance Bushman will be ready. Points to him as a future star.

Tag01 · December 1, 2018

BLOODSPORT UPDATE: TRAINING NEWS + YEAR END AWARDS

A few interesting news and notes a day after Bloodsport five is finished. First, the way these athletes train for their fights is beginning to change. While fighters have always just trained at their original gym in the base discipline, a few MMA-centric camps are starting to pop around the world.

Mantas Andreyev Fighting is the first major camp, founded by Bloodsport veteran Mantas Andreyev. Based in Europe, Andreyev has brought in Fernando Amaro as his main training partner. The team also plays host to regional prospects like Francesco Marazzina and Nerio Trimboli. Their most recent addition is Bloodsport fighter Veeti Kuqi.

The other camp making noise is Escola de Luta in Brazil. Originally a BJJ school, the coaches have made MMA their focus and invited Zaco to join as their wrestling coach. The team has a number of interesting regional prospects like Osias Cordeiro and Niguel Florio. They were voted Team of the Year for 1989 by Blurdog Magazine.

Blurdog Year End Awards

Blurdog Magazine has announced their year-end awards for 1989, and Bloodsport's New Years Eve event managed to sneak in and clean up many of the awards.

Fight of the Year: Jerezo vs. Greg Atteveld (Bloodsport 5)

KO of the Year: Jeff Carlton's KO of Frank Analysis (Bloodsport 2)

Show of the Year: (Bloodsport 5)

Submission of the Year: Jerezo's armbar over Terrance Bushman (Bloodsport 5)

Worst Fight of the Year: Foster vs. Carlton ((Bloodsport 1)

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