falling_star Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) THE WORLDWIDE LEADER IN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS GAMMA.COM -- JANUARY 1, 2002 THE ANARCHIST REIGNS SUPREME GAMMA Middleweight Champion "The Anarchist" Matthew Dean has been named the Pound For Pound #1 MMA fighter in the world, both in the GAMMA rankings and by noted independent source Blurcat. This comes on the heels of his December fight against noted wrestler Osmosis Benn where Dean, for the second time, submitted Benn via rear naked choke to maintain his choke-hold hold the GAMMA Middleweight division. Dean has been atop the stacked division since defeating inaugural champion "The Executioner" Marteen de Vries at GAMMA 11 all the way back in 1996! Since then, Dean has made nine successful defenses against the best GAMMA has to offer, and he has finished most of those opponents in the process. In addition to his rankings accolades, Dean recently announced plans to found his own team. Based out of Dean's hometown of San Jose, California,Anarchy MMA is sure to be one of the premier places to train. While Dean didn't hint at any potential teammates, one can only assume that any fighter would count themselves lucky to train with "The Anarchist." GAMMA FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION ANNOUNCED After using the first two seasons of Clash of the Titans to bolster the big man divisions, season three is taking a different direction: featherweights. GAMMA is working to secure two top names in the division from outside the organization to work as coaches for the season, and meet to crown the inaugural GAMMA Featherweight champion at the conclusion of the season. Of course, the two finalists from each team will meet in an officially sanctioned fight to crown a season three winner as well. More details coming soon! GAMMA 50 FIGHT CARD FINALIZED Three weeks out from GAMMA 50 in California, GAMMA President Matt Tripp sat down with Steven Monk and Chris Wyatt on Blurcat's The Crackdown recently and ran down the ten-fight card for milestone event GAMMA 50. Headlined by a Light Heavyweight title rematch between champion "The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson and "The Reaper" Spencer Rubenstein, the card will also see a Super Heavyweight title match with champion George "Guillotine" Pickering defending against the undefeated Hanley "The Great White" Polter. In a special co-main event, Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker takes on Yevgeni Sipatov. MAIN EVENT FOR GAMMA 51 ANNOUNCED In a bout many have been anticipating since it was announced, the next GAMMA Lightweight title fight now has a home, and it's at GAMMA 51! Lightweight champion Jake "The Natural Talent" Keane defends against the undefeated Fiyero Lermentov! While an undercard has yet to be announced, this exciting fight has already sold a fair number of tickets in Colorado. MAJOR FIGHT WEEK PLANNED FOR NEVADA IN MARCH Nevada will play host to GAMMA Fight Week in March! That means Battle Lines 6 will be held on Friday, and GAMMA 52 will take place on Saturday. Cards are already taking shape, with GAMMA 52 set to host a GAMMA Welterweight title match between champion "Spanish Silk" Julio Regueiro set to defend against number one contender Manuel "The Prodigy" Silva. Though only 1-0 in GAMMA, Silva is 19-0 overall and a meeting with Reguiero has been hotly anticipated since Silva joined GAMMA in September. GAMMA RANKINGS JANUARY 2002 GAMMA Super Heavyweight Champion George "Guillotine" Pickering (10-0, 4-0 GAMMA) 2) Hanley "The Great White" Polter (7-0, 3-0 GAMMA) 3) Kel "Big Baby" Ryan (7-0, 5-0 GAMMA) 4) Frank "BMF" Paul (10-1, 3-1 GAMMA) 5) Seb Morehead (9-1, 1-1 GAMMA) GAMMA Heavyweight Champion "The King of Ground & Pound" James Foster (37-4-1, 10-0 GAMMA) 2) "The Tower of Power" Tim Boyer (27-5-2, 7-3 GAMMA) 3) Tony "The Spider" McCall (35-12, 5-4 GAMMA) 4) "The Beast of Birmingham" Rav Kapur (11-1, 2-1 GAMMA) 5) "The Brazilian Bomber" Gladstone Lopes (16-2-1, 3-2 GAMMA) GAMMA Light Heavyweight Champion "The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson (14-1, 9-1 GAMMA) 2) "The Reaper" Spencer Rubenstein (18-5, 8-1 GAMMA) 3) "The Punisher" Marlon John (14-2, 5-2 GAMMA) 4) Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (15-3, 7-3 GAMMA) 5) "The Big Dog" Linfield Ballard (23-9, 7-3 GAMMA) GAMMA Middleweight Champion "The Anarchist" Matthew Dean (38-5, 12-1 GAMMA) 2) Braulio "Louco" Moura (25-3-1, 3-1 GAMMA) 3) Tora "Bull" Mizwar (24-7, 5-1 GAMMA) 4) Adam "Blitz" White (12-0, 5-0 GAMMA) 5) Buddy Garner (16-2, 6-2 GAMMA) GAMMA Welterweight Champion "Spanish Silk" Julio Regueiro (25-1, 8-1 GAMMA) 2) Manuel "The Prodigy" Silva (19-0, 1-0 GAMMA) 3) "Mad Dog" Gabriel Gallego (20-5, 3-1 GAMMA) 4) Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker (15-4, 6-1 GAMMA) 5) Yevgeni Sipatov (29-9, 5-4 GAMMA) GAMMA Lightweight Champion Jake "The Natural Talent" Keane (27-4, 3-0 GAMMA) 2) Fiyero Lermentov (18-0, 2-0 GAMMA) 3) Brandon "Sugar Rush" Sugar (29-5, 8-2 GAMMA) 4) Helio (19-1-1, 1-0 GAMMA) 5) "The Man With No Nickname" Sean Morrison (30-6, 10-3 GAMMA) Edited August 26, 2022 by falling_star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_star Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 GAMMA CHAMPIONS ROSTER GEORGE "GUILLOTINE" PICKERING GAMMA SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION HAS MADE 1 DEFENCE DEFEATED DAVEY RUSHTON AT BATTLE LINES 5 VIA ROUND ONE SUBMISSION (D'ARCE CHOKE) TO WIN THE BELT "THE KING OF GROUND AND POUND" JAMES FOSTER GAMMA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION HAS MADE 9 DEFENCES DEFEATED MARK COHEN AT COHEN VS FOSTER VIA ROUND TWO SUBMISSION (REAR NAKED CHOKE) TO WIN THE BELT "THE CALGARY ASSASSIN" MIKE WATSON GAMMA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION YET TO DEFEND DEFEATED MARLON JOHN AT GAMMA 45 VIA ROUND TWO KNOCKOUT (PUNCH) TO WIN THE BELT "THE ANARCHIST" MATTHEW DEAN GAMMA MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION HAS MADE 9 DEFENCES DEFEATED MARTEEN DE VRIES AT GAMMA 11 VIA ROUND TWO SUBMISSION (ARM TRIANGLE) TO WIN THE BELT "SPANISH SILK" JULIO REGUEIRO GAMMA WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION YET TO DEFEND DEFEATED GABRIEL GALLEGO AT GAMMA 47 VIA ROUND THREE SUBMISSION (KIMURA) TO WIN THE BELT JAKE "THE NATURAL TALENT" KEANE GAMMA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION YET TO DEFEND DEFEATED BRANDON SUGAR AT 46 VIA FIVE ROUND UNANIMOUS DECISION TO WIN THE BELT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_star Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 GAMMA 50: WATSON VERSUS RUBENSTEIN II MAIN EVENT FOR THE GAMMA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPION “THE CALGARY ASSASSIN” MIKE WATSON (14-1, 9-1 GAMMA) VERSUS CHALLENGER “THE REAPER” SPENCER RUBENSTEIN (18-5, 8-1 GAMMA) SPECIAL CO-MAIN EVENT BOBBY “ALL-STAR” BRUBAKER (15-4, 6-1 GAMMA) VERSUS YEVGENI SIPATOV (29-9, 5-4 GAMMA) FOR THE GAMMA SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPION GEORGE “GUILLOTINE” PICKERING (10-0, 4-0 GAMMA) VERSUS CHALLENGER HANLEY “THE GREAT WHITE” POLTER (7-0, 3-0 GAMMA) “THE MAN WITH NO NICKNAME” SEAN MORRISON (30-6, 10-3 GAMMA) VERSUS “MR. INTENSITY” BRUCE STEVEN (20-9, 8-3 GAMMA) “THE BEAST OF BIRMINGHAM” RAV KAPUR (11-1, 2-1 GAMMA) VERSUS “SWEET BABY” TANK MANU’A (20-7, 5-3 GAMMA) GAMMA 50 PRELIMINARY FIGHTS MICHAEL PETKOVIC (3-0, 0-0 GAMMA) VERSUS JOEY “BULLDOG” BADDELL (2-1, 0-1 GAMMA) DANA “DANGER MAN” DELANEY (11-5, 3-5 GAMA) VERSUS COOPER “THE PHOENIX” RICHARDSON (13-7, 0-2 GAMMA) ISAIAH “THUMP” MONROE (8-1, 0-1 GAMMA) VERSUS ETHAN “THE TERROR” SUTTON (9-1, 0-1 GAMMA) GUILLERMO “T-BONE” MORALES (13-0-1, 1-0 GAMMA) VERSUS “THE MAN OF STEEL” KEN PETERS (10-3, 3-3 GAMMA) CHARLES “ROGUE” STILES (16-5, 0-1 GAMMA) VERSUS “THE BLONDE BOMBER” NICHOLAS BRETTON (14-7, 7-5 GAMMA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_star Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) THE WORLDWIDE LEADER IN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CLASH OF THE TITANS SEASON THREE COACHES, FIGHTERS ANNOUNCED! In a blockbuster announcement today, GAMMA President Matt Tripp has revealed the coaches for season three of Clash of the Titans! Former XCC Featherweight champion and nationally recognized fighter Philip "Kid" Ziskie has joined GAMMA as a Featherweight division headliner, and he'll step into the head coach role as he prepares for his own Featherweight championship fight against the coach of the other team... and what a reveal on the second coach! Stepping down in weight, former Lightweight champion and longtime GAMMA standout Brandon "Sugar Rush" Sugar is joining the Featherweight division and he'll play head coach to the second team of fighters. Premiering this Wednesday, Tripp and other GAMMA staff have narrowed the field of fighters down to sixteen finalists who will compete to join Team Ziskie or Team Sugar and their chance to become a GAMMA Titan! Matt Tripp also presented those sixteen fighters at the press conference, who were all shocked when they learned who their potential coaches would be for the season. Among the sixteen are several professional fighters, all with ten or fewer professional fights, who will be competing with some amateurs-turned-pro. Among the professional fighters, you'll find Richie "The Killer" Stiller, an MMA fighter from Quebec; Alejandro "Lobo" Laguera, another XCC fighter looking to make a name in GAMMA; Freddy "The Ax" Lomax, England's only representative this season; Gonzalo "The Gangsta" Ramos, a colorful character sure to make viewers love him or hate him; Mexican featherweight Hugo Cruz; New Jersey judo practitioner Ned Butterfield; Pat "Blue Boy" Troy, a blue-haired jiu jitsu fighter; Ryan "Prime Time" Landingham, a submission wrestler; and Canadian Tyler "Black Ops" Aidi. On the amateur side, there's Chicago's own Darren "The Trojan" Morgan; Santa Ana, California's Earl Alvarez, one of several kick boxers searching for GAMMA glory; Howard Freebush, a kick boxing Texan; "The All-American Boy" Joshua Abbott, an Asian-American born and raised in Stockton, California; Joshua Thesz, a wrestler from Columbus, Ohio; Micheal Crockett, an 18-year old kick boxer; and Randall "The Jokester" Doyle, another Texan but this one a muay thai practitioner. Season three of Clash of the Titans premieres this Wednesday, only on CANN! Edited August 29, 2022 by falling_star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_star Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) THE WORLDWIDE LEADER IN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CLASH OF THE TITANS, S03E01 RECAP This season, Clash of the Titans focuses on the brand new Featherweight division, and features two top ranked coaches. Philip "Kid" Ziskie has sat atop the Featherweight rankings in the United States and around the world for some time before making his way to the GAMMA cage. Brandon "Sugar Rush" Sugar is no stranger to the cage, having fought a veritable who's who of the GAMMA Lightweight division. Now these two men will step into the cage across from one another to crown the first ever GAMMA Featherweight Champion... but first, it's time for these men to coach. Sixteen fighters from all over North America and even further out have come together in search of GAMMA glory. Alejandro "Lobo" Laguera is the first to arrive at the training center, and the viewers get to see a lot of his personality shine through in his interviews. Second to arrive to Gonzalo "The Gangsta" Ramos, and the viewers are introduced to perhaps the most colorful character in Clash of the Titans history. Ramos and Laguera get off on the wrong foot, and some tension can be felt as Ramos claims no one can best him in the cage. Before long, the coaches and the rest of the fighters arrive and the teams begin to take shape. Ziskie says he likes characters, you have to be marketable in addition to being a good fighter to make it in GAMMA. Sugar says he's looking for men who are willing to train hard to reach their goals, because he's never once in his life gotten something he didn't bust his ass to earn. Ziskie earns first pick, and his team starts with Laguera, while Sugar's first pick is amateur fighter Darren "The Trojan" Morgan. The coaches go back and forth, while the fighters joke about Tyler "Black Ops" Aidi being "Mr. Irrelevant" because he's the last one waiting to be picked. The teams shape up like this... TEAM ZISKIE Alejandro "Lobo" Laguera Freddy "The Ax" Lomax Gonzalo "The Gangsta" Ramos Howard Freebush Micheal Crockett Pat "Blue Boy" Troy Randal "The Jokester" Doyle Earl Alvarez TEAM SUGAR Darren "The Trojan" Morgan Hugo Cruz "The All-American Boy" Joshua Abbott Joshua Thesz Ned Butterfield Richie "The Killer" Stiller Ryan "Prime Time" Landingham Tyler "Black Ops" Aidi We get to know the fighters, where they're from, their history in the fight game, where they train, and more. Not long after the groups separate to train in their own gyms, GAMMA President Matt Tripp shows up to call everyone back into the main gym. He says he's looking for for fighters willing to step up on a moment's notice before letting everyone know that the first qualifying fight won't be at the end of the week, but tonight! Coaches will have final say over who fights tonight, but Tripp asks if anyone is willing to step up and put their dreams on the line. Ramos says he was born ready, and he doesn't need Ziskie's permission to step up and fight. Ziskie says he likes that attitude, and confirms Ramos will fight for his team tonight. Sugar tells his team to be smart; he knows they're all hungry, but Ramos is a professional fighter with an impressive record and he'd like to see one of the other professionals step up. Richie "The Killer" Stiller says he'll take the fight; he's been waiting for this moment his whole life, and he plans to impress Tripp, Sugar, and everyone watching at home with the way he finishes Ramos. We see each man training for the qualifier while Tripp talks about the importance of exciting fights and the tenacity of people fighting in the featherweight division. Tripp says these featherweights have been waiting a long time for their recognition in GAMMA, and that time is finally here. QUALIFIER: RAMOS VERSUS STILLER Despite a lot of talk about finishing his fight in impressive fashion, Ramos does not manage to finish Stiller here as the pair go the distance in rounds. Tripp and his judges score the fight in favor of Ramos, who looked dominant and went for several submissions, but Stiller fought him off each time. Nevertheless, Stiller never landed a significant blow or seemed to get momentum on his side. Tripp compliments Ramos on his impressive cardio, but warns him not to let his mouth write checks his ass can't cash. If you promise something exciting to GAMMA fans, you deliver or else. WINNER, BY UNANIMOUS DECISION: GONZALO "THE GANGSTA" RAMOS Stiller calls the moment bittersweet as he packs up to leave, saying he made it this far and promising we've not seen the last of him. Ramos claims he did exactly what he said he'd do, and he's ready to do it again. Ziskie and Sugar shake hands to end the show, and Tripp announces that, for the first time ever, the Clash of the Titans season finale will be held during fight week in June! A season three winner will be crowned at the finals, and a Featherweight champion crowned that Saturday on PPV! Edited August 29, 2022 by falling_star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_star Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) THE WORLDWIDE LEADER IN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS UPCOMING FIGHTS FEBRUARY 2002 GAMMA 51: KEANE VS LERMONTOV GAMMA Lightweight Championship Fight: Jake Keane vs Fiyero Lermentov Linfield Ballard vs Junior Patinkin Gabriel Gallego vs Darin Blood Baulio Moura vs Adam White Gladstone Lopes vs Tim Boyer MARCH 2002 - FIGHT WEEK! BATTLE LINES 6: SOLDO VS JOHN Marlon John vs Niko Soldo Alberto Basora vs Josh Aldariso Big Magic vs Bill Cumming Oliver Fiderer vs Kurt McDonald Aleksander Ivanov vs Duke Aiona GAMMA 52: REGUEIRO VS SILVA GAMMA Welterweight Championship Fight: Julio Regueiro vs Manuel Silva Buddy Garner vs Tora Mizwar Sutton Ripley vs Leonardo da Costa Luis Basora vs Helio Rufus Stephens vs Evgeni Medtner APRIL 2002 GAMMA 53: HUGHES VS LETOUSSIER Raul Hughes vs Anthony LeToussier Neil Napier vs Ashley Ballard JJ Reid vs Osmosis Benn MAY 2002 GAMMA 54: RATCLIFFE VS DARLING Carl Ratcliffe vs Dexter Darling Jack Humphreys vs Nathan Chambers Edited August 29, 2022 by falling_star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_star Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) THE WORLDWIDE LEADER IN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CLASH OF THE TITANS, S03E02 RECAP The show opens with a recap of last week, introducing the sixteen fighters and showcasing Gonzalo “The Gangsta” Ramos’ qualifier victory. Ramos is a very brash character, bragging about finishing Richie Stiller even though the fight went to a decision. We also see Matt Tripp’s visit and his words of wisdom to the fighters on both teams. The recap also includes some yet-to-be-seen footage of Philip “Kid” Ziskie and Brandon “Sugar Rush” Sugar training for their upcoming title fight. This week’s episode begins in the Team Ziskie gym where Randall “The Jokester” Doyle is showing off how he got his nickname, cracking up the other fighters including Ziskie and some of the coaching staff. GAMMA President Matt Tripp shows up and chastises the team for goofing off, telling them they’ll never be ready for fight night if all they’re doing is belly laughing. Meanwhile, over in the Team Sugar gym, Brandon Sugar is watching tape with his team, pointing out flaws in his past opponents that allowed him to capitalize and win. There’s a lot of camaraderie shown from both teams in this episode, and lots of personality from all the fighters. It all leads up to fight night, with Ziskie and Sugar choosing their team representatives this time around; Hugo Cruz will fight for Team Sugar while Micheal Crockett steps up for Team Ziskie. QUALIFIER: CRUZ VERSUS CROCKETT Matt Tripp spends a lot of the fight, where Crockett does not look good, talking about how he was right about all of the joking around and horseplay in the Team Ziskie gym. It’s hard to argue with the GAMMA President, as Crockett never really gets anything going and submits to an armbar in the first round. WINNER, BY SUBMISSION: HUGO CRUZ Crockett looks dejected as he packs up to leave, calling it the biggest disappointment of his life. Tripp tells him not to give up on fighting, but to give up on the jokes in training if he ever hopes to make it to GAMMA. There’s a hint of tension between Tripp and Doyle, where Tripp tells him to give it a rest unless he wants the rest of his team to go home. Edited August 29, 2022 by falling_star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_star Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 GAMMA 50: WATSON vs RUBENSTEIN II BLURCAT.COM PREVIEW Welcome to Blurcat’s pre-show analysis of GAMMA 50: Watson vs Rubenstein II! Being held in California, this is GAMMA’s first show of the year and first since GAMMA 49 in December 2001. We’re due to have five main show fights, plus five preliminary bouts, for a total of ten fights. All fighters have made weight, so now it's just a few hours to fight time! Main event is Mike Watson (14-1, 9-1 GAMMA) taking on Spencer Rubenstein (18-5, 8-1 GAMMA) for the GAMMA Light Heavyweight title. Also on the show: For the GAMMA Super Heavyweight title: Champion George Pickering defends against Hanley Polter.GAMMA’s #5 ranked Lightweight Sean Morrison, who lost a unanimous decision to Fiyero Lermentov in his previous fight at GAMMA 48: Foster vs Hughes. Morrison is looking for a quick turnaround only two months removed from the loss as he takes on “Mr. Intensity” Bruce Steven.#4 ranked Heavyweight Rav Kapur, coming off a unanimous decision win against Fatuma Roy at GAMMA 47, takes on Tank Manu’a.Bobby “All-Star” Brubaker, the #5 ranked Welterweight in GAMMA, will be taking on GAMMA living legend Yevgeni Sipatov. “The Calgary Assassin” Mike Watson versus Spencer “The Reaper” Rubenstein Watson is making his first defense of the GAMMA Light Heavyweight title. If Rubenstein wins, it would mark the beginning of his second reign with the belt.These two have fought once before, way back at GAMMA 22 in 1998. Rubenstein won by unanimous decision in that meeting; will history repeat itself here?This is Watson’s fourth time main eventing for GAMMA, Rubenstein’s seventh.Mike Watson has taken 3 of his last 5 fights by knockout, including winning the Light Heavyweight belt from Marlon John.In addition to being ranked #1 and #2 in GAMMA, both are world ranked with Rubenstein at #3 and Watson at #6.This is a rare fight between teammates, as both train at Animal House.Rubenstein is likely to have a significant weight advantage in the fight after rehydrating from weigh-ins.Blurcat Staff Picks have Rubenstein winning, 6 votes to 1. Bobby “All-Star” Brubaker versus Yevgeni Sipatov Brubaker has won 3 of his last 5 fights by knock out.Both fighters are world ranked, with Brubaker at #11 and Sipatov at #12.Brubaker trains at Strike Force; Sipatov is 0-1 against other Strike Force members.Blurcat Staff Picks has Sipatov taking it, 7-0. George “Guillotine” Pickering versus Hanley “The Great White” Polter Pickering is making his second defense of the GAMMA Super Heavyweight title; if successful, this would be a new record for the belt.Both fighters are world ranked at Super Heavyweight, Pickering at #2 and Polter at #5Blurcat Staff Picks have Pickering taking it, 6-1 in votes. “The Man With No Nickname” Sean Morrison versus “Mr. Intensity” Bruce Steven These two have fought once before, all the way back at GAMMA 7 in 1995; Morrison won by unanimous decision.Morrison is the #11 world-ranked Lightweight, Steven is #12.Morrison trains at Animal House, and Steven is undefeated against Animal House fighters.The Las Vegas betting line shows Morrison as the heavy favorite to win.Blurcat Staff Picks have Morrison winning, 7 votes to none. “The Beast of Birmingham” Rav Kapur versus “Sweet Baby” Tank Manu’a Kapur has finished 3 of his last 5 opponents.Kapur is ranked as the #17 Heavyweight in the world, Manu’a at #19.Blurcat Staff Picks have Kapur winning, 5-2. Michael Petkovic versus Joey “Bulldog” BaddellThis is a rematch of sorts, as the two met during season two of Clash of the Titans; Baddell out-pointed Petkovic to move on in that fight.Petkovic will enjoy a significant weight and reach advantage in his GAMMA debut.Blurcat Staff Picks have Petkovic overwhelmingly winning, 7 votes to none. Dana “Danger Man” Delaney versus Cooper “The Phoenix” Richardson Richardson trains at Pittsburgh Steel, while Delaney is 0-1 against his teammates.Blurcat has Delaney as the underdog, 1 vote to 6. Isaiah “Thump” Monroe versus Ethan “The Terror” Sutton The Las Vegas betting lines, and Blurcat Staff Picks, have Monroe as the heavy favorite to win. Guillermo “T-Bone” Morales versus “The Man of Steel” Ken Peters Peters will have an 11-inch reach advantage.Blurcat Staff Picks have Morales winning, 7 votes to none. Charles “Rogue” Stiles versus “The Blonde Bomber” Nicholas Bretton Stiles hasn’t won a fight since 1999, but is considered the heavy favorite here.Blurcat Staff Picks go for Stiles at 7 votes to none. PREDICTION KEY MAIN SHOW LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE: WATSON VS RUBENSTEIN BRUBAKER VS SIPATOV SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: PICKERING VS POLTER MORRISON VS STEVEN KAPUR VS MANU'A PRE-LIMS PETKOVIC VS BADDELL DELANEY VS RICHARDSON MONROE VS SUTTON MORALES VS PETERS STILES VS BRETTON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChairToFace Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Prediction Key Main Show Lightweight Title: Rubenstein Brubaker Super Heavyweight Title: Pickering Morrison Kapur Pre-lims Petkovic Richardson Monroe Morales Stiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Prediction Key Main Show Lightweight Title: watson Vs Rubenstein brubaker Vs Sipatov Super Heavyweight Title: Pickering Vs Polter morrison Vs Steven kapur Vs Manu'a Pre-lims petkovic Vs Baddell delaney Vs Richardson monroe Vs Sutton morales Vs Peters Stiles Vs bretton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feltzz Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Prediction Key Main Show Lightweight Title: watson vs Rubenstein brubaker vs Sipatov Super Heavyweight Title: Pickering Vs polter morrison vs Steven Kapur Vs manu'a Pre-lims petkovic vs Baddell delaney vs Richardson Monroe Vs sutton morales vs Peters stiles vs Bretton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_star Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 GAMMA 50: WATSON VS RUBENSTEIN II SATURDAY, WEEK THREE, JANUARY 2002 PRELIMINARY FIGHTS CHARLES “ROGUE” STILES VERSUS “THE BLONDE BOMBER” NICHOLAS BRETTON HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CLOSING MOMENTS (Rd 1 - 02:18) Bretton comes in, looking for a takedown.(Rd 1 - 02:18) The takedown is completed, Stiles is on his back and pulls guard.(Rd 1 - 02:18) However, Stiles locked up a guillotine on the way over and now threatens with a submission attempt!(Rd 1 - 02:03) The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Bretton has to tap out!(Rd 1 - 01:30) The winner, by submission; Charles Stiles!(Rd 1 - 01:30) Official Result: Charles 'Rogue' Stiles defeats 'The Blonde Bomber' Nicholas Bretton (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:30 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW In Stiles' post-fight interview, he name checks Escola Da Luta and says it feels good to be in the win column again. He says that he’s happy to get a submission win, and has lots of confidence in his choke holds like the one that won him the fight tonight. GUILLERMO “T-BONE” MORALES VERSUS “THE MAN OF STEEL” KEN PETERS HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CLOSING MOMENTS (Rd 3 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.(Rd 3 - 00:00) Gregory C. James gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Morales.(Rd 3 - 00:00) Benjamin Milligan III: 30-28 Peters.(Rd 3 - 00:00) Edward Wilde gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Peters.(Rd 3 - 00:00) 'The Man Of Steel' Ken Peters wins by split decision!(Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: 'The Man Of Steel' Ken Peters defeats Guillermo 'T-Bone' Morales (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Average. POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW With loads of natural charisma, Ken Peters makes the most of his post-fight time. He thanks his team at Impact MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans that came out to see him tonight. He says the split decision win doesn’t feel very good, as he feels he should have won unanimously. ISAIAH “THUMP” MONROE VERSUS ETHAN “THE TERROR” SUTTON HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CLOSING MOMENTS (Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.(Rd 3 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 30-27.(Rd 3 - 00:00) Isaiah 'Thump' Monroe wins by unanimous decision!(Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: Isaiah 'Thump' Monroe defeats Ethan 'The Terror' Sutton (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent. POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW Monroe thanks his sponsors for backing him, then thanks his family, friends, and supporters before giving some respect to Sutton for a tough fight. Thump really shines in these situations. DANA “DANGER MAN” DELANEY VERSUS COOPER “THE PHOENIX” RICHARDSON HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CLOSING MOMENTS(Rd 2 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.(Rd 2 - 02:24) There's a very quick takedown attempt from Richardson.(Rd 2 - 02:24) He drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Delaney to stay upright, the takedown is completed!(Rd 2 - 02:24) The takedown leaves Delaney seated with his back pressed against the cage.(Rd 2 - 02:18) Richardson tries to ensnare Delaney in a guillotine.(Rd 2 - 02:18) Richardson gets the guillotine fully applied and Delaney has to tap out!(Rd 2 - 01:54) By submission, the winner is Cooper Richardson!(Rd 2 - 01:54) Official Result: Cooper 'The Phoenix' Richardson defeats Dana 'Danger Man' Delaney (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:06 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW Giving thanks, Richardson praises his team at Pittsburgh Steel, his various sponsors, and everyone who came to the arena and cheered for him tonight. MICHAEL PETKOVIC VERSUS JOEY “BULLDOG” BADDELL HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CLOSING MOMENTS(Rd 3 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.(Rd 3 - 00:00) All three judges have given 30-27.(Rd 3 - 00:00) Joey 'Bulldog' Baddell wins by unanimous decision!(Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: Joey 'Bulldog' Baddell defeats Michael Petkovic (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent. POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW Baddell thanks everyone who supported him as he got ready for the fight, as well as his sponsors. MAIN SHOW “THE BEAST OF BIRMINGHAM” RAV KAPUR VERSUS “SWEET BABY” TANK MANU’A FIGHT! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is 'The Beast Of Birmingham' Rav Kapur facing 'Sweet Baby' Tank Manu'a.(Rd 1 - 05:00) Stanley Wright is the referee for this fight.(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw.(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!(Rd 1 - 04:55) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.(Rd 1 - 04:23) Kapur attacks with strikes.(Rd 1 - 04:23) Manu'a fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.(Rd 1 - 04:23) Kapur lands a left hand and then he hits Manu'a with a straight right.(Rd 1 - 04:04) Kapur tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target.(Rd 1 - 03:41) Kapur steps forward and a striking exchange begins.(Rd 1 - 03:41) Manu'a fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.(Rd 1 - 03:41) A jab is wide from Kapur, but then he catches Manu'a with a right hook to the body.(Rd 1 - 03:26) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.(Rd 1 - 02:54) Kapur moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Manu'a into exchanging strikes.(Rd 1 - 02:54) Kapur bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.(Rd 1 - 02:54) A three-punch combo fails to trouble Manu'a.(Rd 1 - 02:34) Kapur stalks forward, pressuring Manu'a.(Rd 1 - 02:34) Kapur steps into the pocket.(Rd 1 - 02:34) Kapur hits two left jabs and then he hits Manu'a with a straight right.(Rd 1 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.(Rd 1 - 02:12) Kapur stalks forward, pressuring Manu'a.(Rd 1 - 02:12) Kapur confidently steps into the pocket.(Rd 1 - 02:12) Kapur hits two left jabs and then he catches Manu'a with a right hook.(Rd 1 - 01:47) Kapur comes in looking to strike.(Rd 1 - 01:47) Manu'a uses a left jab while backing away.(Rd 1 - 01:47) Kapur comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.(Rd 1 - 01:18) Manu'a moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.(Rd 1 - 01:18) Kapur fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Manu'a.(Rd 1 - 01:01) A jab hits home from Kapur and then he lands a low kick to the legs.(Rd 1 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.(Rd 1 - 00:45) Kapur forces an exchange of strikes.(Rd 1 - 00:45) Manu'a fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.(Rd 1 - 00:45) Kapur can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Manu'a with a right hook.(Rd 1 - 00:31) Kapur attacks with strikes.(Rd 1 - 00:31) Manu'a lands a left hand in the exchange.(Rd 1 - 00:31) Manu'a is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint.(Rd 1 - 00:31) Kapur can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Manu'a with a right hook.(Rd 1 - 00:09) Kapur lands a left hand and then catches Manu'a with a low kick to the front leg.(Rd 1 - 00:01) Manu'a is limping a little bit.(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Kapur took that round, 10-9 on my score card.(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!(Rd 2 - 04:53) They engage in the center.(Rd 2 - 04:53) Kapur misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Manu'a to attack with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.(Rd 2 - 04:29) Both fighters move in and engage.(Rd 2 - 04:29) Manu'a hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.(Rd 2 - 04:29) Kapur finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.(Rd 2 - 04:19) Kapur is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.(Rd 2 - 04:09) The two fighters engage.(Rd 2 - 04:09) Manu'a misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a great right hook.(Rd 2 - 03:40) Kapur fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a lovely right head kick.(Rd 2 - 03:31) Kapur sees that Manu'a is wobbly and comes in for the kill! Manu'a just covers up, too dazed to do anything but try and survive the next few seconds!(Rd 2 - 03:31) Kapur tries to get Manu'a into a Muay Thai clinch.(Rd 2 - 03:31) Manu'a fights it off somehow.(Rd 2 - 03:20) Circling back to the center, Manu'a looks like he has regained his composure.(Rd 2 - 03:10) Two jabs hit home from Kapur and then he hits Manu'a with a right to the side of the ribs.(Rd 2 - 02:58) Manu'a is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs.(Rd 2 - 02:43) Kapur connects with a nice jab and then lands a spinning back kick to the chest.(Rd 2 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round.(Rd 2 - 02:26) Kapur lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.(Rd 2 - 02:18) Limping slightly, Manu'a is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.(Rd 2 - 02:12) Manu'a looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Kapur simply took the initiative first.(Rd 2 - 02:12) Kapur fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Manu'a with a leg kick.(Rd 2 - 02:04) Limping slightly, Manu'a is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.(Rd 2 - 01:51) Kapur can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Manu'a with a right hook to the body.(Rd 2 - 01:37) Manu'a looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Kapur simply took the initiative first.(Rd 2 - 01:37) Kapur can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.(Rd 2 - 01:22) Manu'a had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.(Rd 2 - 01:22) Kapur can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a leg kick.(Rd 2 - 01:14) Kapur is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.(Rd 2 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.(Rd 2 - 01:00) Kapur closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.(Rd 2 - 01:00) Kapur can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right head kick.(Rd 2 - 00:39) Kapur steps in and looks to unleash.(Rd 2 - 00:39) Kapur lands a left hand and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.(Rd 2 - 00:14) Kapur hits a left jab and then catches Manu'a with a right hook to the body.(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.(Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Kapur took that round, 10-9 on my score card.(Rd 2 - 00:00) Manu'a is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight.(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!(Rd 3 - 04:52) Kapur lands a left hand and then lands a low kick to the legs.(Rd 3 - 04:36) Kapur fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Manu'a with a body kick.(Rd 3 - 04:30) Kapur is looking really tired.(Rd 3 - 04:22) Manu'a may have been aiming to get in close, but Kapur aggressively took the initiative.(Rd 3 - 04:22) Kapur hits a left jab and then catches Manu'a with a crunching right hook.(Rd 3 - 04:07) Kapur connects with a jab, but misses with a right body kick.(Rd 3 - 03:59) Manu'a is limping noticeably.(Rd 3 - 03:46) A jab is wide from Kapur, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Manu'a.(Rd 3 - 03:20) Kapur closes in on Manu'a, looking to unleash some strikes.(Rd 3 - 03:20) Manu'a appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Kapur took the initiative first.(Rd 3 - 03:20) Kapur can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.(Rd 3 - 03:01) A jab hits home from Kapur and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.(Rd 3 - 03:01) Judging from his reaction, Kapur may have a broken hand after landing that last punch.(Rd 3 - 03:01) A broken hand would certainly have a big impact upon his chances of winning.(Rd 3 - 02:46) Manu'a has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.(Rd 3 - 02:36) Kapur fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick.(Rd 3 - 02:36) Manu'a was ready and manages to catch the kick!(Rd 3 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round.(Rd 3 - 02:29) Kapur hops on one foot, trying to balance. Manu'a tries for a takedown attempt.(Rd 3 - 02:29) The takedown is unsuccessful, Kapur pulled his leg free and stepped back to safety.(Rd 3 - 01:51) Kapur can't connect with a jab, but then catches Manu'a with a right roundhouse kick to the body.(Rd 3 - 01:23) Manu'a moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.(Rd 3 - 01:23) Kapur can't connect with a jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.(Rd 3 - 01:17) Kapur looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.(Rd 3 - 01:09) Kapur misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs.(Rd 3 - 01:09) Kapur was too aggressive and his last kick gets caught!(Rd 3 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.(Rd 3 - 00:58) Manu'a tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown.(Rd 3 - 00:58) The takedown is unsuccessful, Kapur pulled his leg free and stepped back to safety.(Rd 3 - 00:33) Kapur lands a left jab, but Manu'a evades a big right punch.(Rd 3 - 00:06) Kapur confidently comes in closer.(Rd 3 - 00:06) A jab hits home from Kapur and then he catches Manu'a with a right hook.(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Kapur.(Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.(Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges score the contest as 30-26 (Benjamin Milligan III), 30-25 (Edward Wilde) and 30-26 (Christina Shaw).(Rd 3 - 00:00) Making 'The Beast Of Birmingham' Rav Kapur the winner by unanimous decision!(Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: 'The Beast Of Birmingham' Rav Kapur defeats 'Sweet Baby' Tank Manu'a (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Average. POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW Kapur praises his team at London Kick Boxing Academy, thanks his sponsors and everyone who came out to the show. When asked about his next fight, Kapur calls out Tony McCall and says it should be a title eliminator. “THE MAN WITH NO NICKNAME” SEAN MORRISON VERSUS “MR. INTENSITY” BRUCE STEVEN FIGHT! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Man With No Nickname' Sean Morrison battles 'Mr. Intensity' Bruce Steven.(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Stanley Wright.(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Christina Shaw, and Marianne Froth.(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!(Rd 1 - 05:00) Morrison doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd.(Rd 1 - 04:49) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.(Rd 1 - 04:24) Morrison can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a crunching straight left to the jaw!(Rd 1 - 04:24) He's down! Steven falls to the floor!(Rd 1 - 04:17) Morrison knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Steven, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!(Rd 1 - 04:17) Morrison pounds away with lefts, Steven is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!(Rd 1 - 04:17) Referee Stanley Wright jumps in and saves Steven from taking any more shots!(Rd 1 - 03:58) The winner, by TKO, is 'The Man With No Nickname' Sean Morrison!(Rd 1 - 03:58) Official Result: 'The Man With No Nickname' Sean Morrison defeats 'Mr. Intensity' Bruce Steven (TKO (Strikes) in 1:02 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW Morrison gives a name-check to everyone at Animal House, all his sponsors, his family, friends, and fans. Morrison looks good when being interviewed, and it was good to see him here after getting back in the win column. [/list] GAMMA SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT GEORGE “GUILLOTINE” PICKERING VERSUS HANLEY “THE GREAT WHITE” POLTER FIGHT! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, George 'Guillotine' Pickering facing Hanley 'The Great White' Polter.(Rd 1 - 05:00) The GAMMA Super Heavyweight title is on the line in this fight.(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee.(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Christina Shaw, and Marianne Froth.(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.(Rd 1 - 04:53) They come together and strike.(Rd 1 - 04:53) Pickering finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.(Rd 1 - 04:53) Polter lands a left jab and also lands a nice right hook.(Rd 1 - 04:35) Pickering lands a left hand and then hits Polter with a straight right.(Rd 1 - 04:15) Polter moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.(Rd 1 - 04:15) Pickering looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Polter simply took the initiative first.(Rd 1 - 04:15) Polter fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.(Rd 1 - 03:59) Polter moves in on Pickering, preparing to throw.(Rd 1 - 03:59) Two defensive jabs hit from Pickering, but neither had any power.(Rd 1 - 03:59) Polter lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.(Rd 1 - 03:42) The two fighters engage.(Rd 1 - 03:42) Pickering lands a left jab and a right cross.(Rd 1 - 03:42) Polter lands a left jab and a right cross.(Rd 1 - 03:15) Polter can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.(Rd 1 - 03:10) Pickering gets hold of Polter without taking too much damage.(Rd 1 - 03:02) Clinched with Polter, Pickering looks to try and take him down.(Rd 1 - 03:02) The takedown is successful and he is now on top of a turtled up Polter.(Rd 1 - 02:48) Pickering unloads with big right hands, but Polter is able to deal with most of them.(Rd 1 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round.(Rd 1 - 02:28) Pickering pounds away and Polter struggles to deal with them.(Rd 1 - 02:11) Pickering tries to put Polter in a rear naked choke.(Rd 1 - 02:11) The rear naked choke is locked in, Polter is flattened out and has to tap!(Rd 1 - 01:38) George Pickering takes the victory by way of submission!(Rd 1 - 01:38) George 'Guillotine' Pickering makes his second defence of the GAMMA Super Heavyweight title.(Rd 1 - 01:38) Official Result: George 'Guillotine' Pickering defeats Hanley 'The Great White' Polter (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:22 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW With the GAMMA Super Heavyweight title over his shoulder, Pickering celebrates a new milestone in the Super Heavyweight division by making his second defense. He thanks all of his sponsors for backing him, as well as his friends, family, and supporters [/list] . BOBBY “ALL-STAR” BRUBAKER VERSUS YEVGENI SIPATOV FIGHT! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Bobby 'All-Star' Brubaker battles Yevgeni Sipatov in the GAMMA Welterweight division.(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Marianne Froth, Gregory C. James, and Benjamin Milligan III.(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.(Rd 1 - 04:45) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.(Rd 1 - 04:22) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.(Rd 1 - 03:59) A quick flurry of punches from Brubaker sees two of three hit home but his big left hand follow-up misses.(Rd 1 - 03:25) Brubaker moves in behind three quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then catches Sipatov with a low kick to the front leg.(Rd 1 - 02:56) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.(Rd 1 - 02:38) Sipatov looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Brubaker simply took the initiative first.(Rd 1 - 02:38) A punch from Brubaker fails to land.(Rd 1 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round.(Rd 1 - 02:24) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.(Rd 1 - 02:06) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.(Rd 1 - 01:32) A jab lands from Brubaker, but finds nothing but air with a big left.(Rd 1 - 01:19) Brubaker steps forward, looking to strike.(Rd 1 - 01:19) Sipatov throws a counter left but doesn't connect.(Rd 1 - 01:19) Brubaker lands a jab and then he catches Sipatov with a crunching left hook.(Rd 1 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.(Rd 1 - 00:59) Brubaker can't connect with a jab, but then lands a left hand.(Rd 1 - 00:45) Circling, Sipatov clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit.(Rd 1 - 00:45) Brubaker throws a two-punch combo but Sipatov avoids both.(Rd 1 - 00:38) Sipatov comes in and grabs Brubaker in a clinch.(Rd 1 - 00:31) Sipatov tries to take Brubaker down.(Rd 1 - 00:31) Brubaker cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.(Rd 1 - 00:18) Sipatov lies on top of Brubaker, basically smothering him.(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.(Rd 1 - 00:00) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round.(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Brubaker, 10-9 on my card.(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!(Rd 2 - 04:47) Brubaker can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice left hook to the ribs.(Rd 2 - 04:34) It looked like we were about to see Sipatov try and get some grappling started, but Brubaker was more aggressive and took the initiative.(Rd 2 - 04:34) Brubaker throws a punch but Sipatov avoids it.(Rd 2 - 04:21) Brubaker steps in and looks to unleash.(Rd 2 - 04:21) A jab is wide from Brubaker, but then he hits Sipatov with a powerful leg kick.(Rd 2 - 04:02) Sipatov shoots in, looking for a takedown.(Rd 2 - 04:02) The takedown is successful, Brubaker pulls guard.(Rd 2 - 04:02) That's his second successful takedown from two attempts.(Rd 2 - 03:56) In guard, Sipatov is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.(Rd 2 - 03:26) Sipatov stops Brubaker from trying to start some sort of a scramble.(Rd 2 - 03:19) Sipatov throws a few right hands to the body.(Rd 2 - 02:49) Time slips away as Sipatov successfully keeps Brubaker stuck against the ground.(Rd 2 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round.(Rd 2 - 02:23) Brubaker is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Sipatov off of him.(Rd 2 - 01:59) Brubaker is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Sipatov off of him.(Rd 2 - 01:28) Time slips away as Sipatov successfully keeps Brubaker stuck against the ground.(Rd 2 - 01:01) Sipatov throws a few relatively weak right hands.(Rd 2 - 00:36) Sipatov blocks Brubaker as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.(Rd 2 - 00:25) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan stands them back up.(Rd 2 - 00:15) Brubaker moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.(Rd 2 - 00:15) Sipatov may have been setting up to shoot, but Brubaker aggressively took the initiative.(Rd 2 - 00:15) Brubaker fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Sipatov with a stunning left hook!(Rd 2 - 00:15) Sipatov wobbles, then falls!(Rd 2 - 00:05) Brubaker senses victory and starts to unload with punches!(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Brubaker, 10-9 on my card.(Rd 2 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Sipatov is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round.(Rd 3 - 05:00) Our last round, round three, begins!(Rd 3 - 04:46) Sipatov looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Brubaker simply took the initiative first.(Rd 3 - 04:46) Brubaker hits a right jab and then lands a left hand.(Rd 3 - 04:27) Sipatov wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.(Rd 3 - 04:27) A jab hits home from Brubaker and then he hits a nice left hook to the ribs.(Rd 3 - 04:07) Two jabs hit home from Brubaker and then he hits Sipatov with a straight left.(Rd 3 - 03:48) Sipatov sets up a nice takedown attempt.(Rd 3 - 03:48) Brubaker partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Sipatov has a hold of the other.(Rd 3 - 03:48) Unable to complete the takedown, Sipatov instead pushes Brubaker up against the cage.(Rd 3 - 03:26) Sipatov traps Brubaker up against the cage, using double underhooks for control.(Rd 3 - 03:26) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.(Rd 3 - 02:20) Sipatov smothers Brubaker against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.(Rd 3 - 02:07) Brubaker is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Sipatov has over him.(Rd 3 - 02:07) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.(Rd 3 - 01:06) Sipatov pins Brubaker up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.(Rd 3 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.(Rd 3 - 00:53) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.(Rd 3 - 00:53) Brubaker is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.(Rd 3 - 00:53) Sipatov is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs.(Rd 3 - 00:42) A jab hits home from Brubaker and then he hits a nice left hook to the ribs.(Rd 3 - 00:24) A jab is wide from Brubaker, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Sipatov.(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.(Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Brubaker, 10-9 on my card.(Rd 3 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.(Rd 3 - 00:00) All three judges have given 30-27.(Rd 3 - 00:00) Bobby 'All-Star' Brubaker wins by unanimous decision!(Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: Bobby 'All-Star' Brubaker defeats Yevgeni Sipatov (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent. POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW A charismatic talker, Brubaker celebrates his win and thanks his team at Strike Force and all of his sponsors. When asked what’s next for him, he says that he’d like to get his title back and also notes that a quality opponent like Manuel Silva would make for a fun fight; fans jeer as they take this as a dig at current champion Julio Regueiro, but Brubaker laughs them off. [/list] GAMMA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT “THE CALGARY ASSASSIN” MIKE WATSON VERSUS “THE REAPER” SPENCER RUBENSTEIN FIGHT! (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Calgary Assassin' Mike Watson competes against 'The Reaper' Spencer Rubenstein in the GAMMA Light Heavyweight division.(Rd 1 - 05:00) The GAMMA Light Heavyweight title is on the line in this fight.(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan.(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw.(Rd 1 - 05:00) Rubenstein looks significantly bigger than Watson as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!(Rd 1 - 04:46) Both fighters meet in the center.(Rd 1 - 04:46) Rubenstein is well off target with a head kick and gets punished with a few quick left jabs that are followed by a left hand to the body.(Rd 1 - 04:16) Both fighters move in and engage.(Rd 1 - 04:16) Watson lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. Rubenstein is off target with a left jab but scores with a left kick to the body.(Rd 1 - 03:55) They engage in the center.(Rd 1 - 03:55) Rubenstein scores with one punch out of a sudden flurry but comes up short on a body kick.(Rd 1 - 03:55) Watson connects cleanly with a right hand.(Rd 1 - 03:29) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.(Rd 1 - 03:03) Watson lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.(Rd 1 - 02:52) Watson stalks forward, pressuring Rubenstein.(Rd 1 - 02:52) Rubenstein lands a left hand in the exchange.(Rd 1 - 02:52) Watson comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing two of them, but Rubenstein avoids a big right.(Rd 1 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round.(Rd 1 - 02:27) Watson attacks with strikes.(Rd 1 - 02:27) Rubenstein fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.(Rd 1 - 02:27) Watson lands a left hand and then he hits Rubenstein with a straight right.(Rd 1 - 02:08) Watson comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.(Rd 1 - 02:08) Rubenstein hit a counter left hand.(Rd 1 - 02:08) Watson lands a left jab but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.(Rd 1 - 01:37) Watson initiates an exchange of strikes.(Rd 1 - 01:37) Rubenstein lands a left hand in the exchange.(Rd 1 - 01:37) Watson lands one of four quick punches but Rubenstein avoids the kick to the body that it set up.(Rd 1 - 01:04) Watson comes forward.(Rd 1 - 01:04) Rubenstein hit two counter left hands.(Rd 1 - 01:04) Attacking with intent, Watson scores with three out of a flurry of four punches but Rubenstein avoids a big right.(Rd 1 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.(Rd 1 - 00:45) The two fighters engage.(Rd 1 - 00:45) Watson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice left hand.(Rd 1 - 00:25) Both fighters step in to strike.(Rd 1 - 00:25) Watson misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Rubenstein attacks with a left jab and a kick to the body that gets parried.(Rd 1 - 00:14) Rubenstein struts around the cage like he owns the place.(Rd 1 - 00:08) Both fighters come together and strike.(Rd 1 - 00:08) Watson slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.(Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Watson, but only a 10-9.(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!(Rd 2 - 04:47) The two fighters engage.(Rd 2 - 04:47) Watson misses with a left jab but scores with a left kick to the body.(Rd 2 - 04:47) Rubenstein scores with a left hook.(Rd 2 - 04:32) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.(Rd 2 - 03:59) The two fighters engage.(Rd 2 - 03:59) Watson scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.(Rd 2 - 03:59) Rubenstein lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked.(Rd 2 - 03:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.(Rd 2 - 03:46) Rubenstein doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a right hook.(Rd 2 - 03:46) Watson is off-target with a jab but lands a nice right hook.(Rd 2 - 03:27) They come together and strike.(Rd 2 - 03:27) Watson slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right cross that just misses.(Rd 2 - 03:15) Watson is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.(Rd 2 - 03:09) Watson comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.(Rd 2 - 03:09) Rubenstein fires off a counter jab.(Rd 2 - 03:09) A one-two from Watson fails to land.(Rd 2 - 02:49) Watson comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.(Rd 2 - 02:49) Rubenstein fires off a counter jab.(Rd 2 - 02:49) Watson doesn't trouble his opponent with a triple punch combo.(Rd 2 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.(Rd 2 - 02:28) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.(Rd 2 - 01:52) Watson comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.(Rd 2 - 01:52) Rubenstein manages a counter jab.(Rd 2 - 01:52) A jab is wide from Watson, but then he hits a body kick.(Rd 2 - 01:36) Watson comes forward on the attack.(Rd 2 - 01:36) Rubenstein manages a counter jab.(Rd 2 - 01:36) Watson fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick.(Rd 2 - 01:16) Watson comes forward to attack.(Rd 2 - 01:16) Rubenstein hits a jab in the exchange.(Rd 2 - 01:16) A nice feint from Watson causes Rubenstein to become open.(Rd 2 - 01:16) Watson uses a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.(Rd 2 - 01:03) They come together and strike.(Rd 2 - 01:03) Rubenstein misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Watson comes in with a great right hook.(Rd 2 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.(Rd 2 - 00:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.(Rd 2 - 00:45) Watson lands a left hook.(Rd 2 - 00:45) Rubenstein hits a jab but can't hit a right cross.(Rd 2 - 00:25) They come together and strike.(Rd 2 - 00:25) Watson hits a left jab but fails on a hook attempt to the body.(Rd 2 - 00:25) Rubenstein hits a left jab and also lands a low kick.(Rd 2 - 00:08) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Watson, 10-9 on my card.(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Watson.(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!(Rd 3 - 04:52) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.(Rd 3 - 04:29) The two fighters engage.(Rd 3 - 04:29) Watson scores with a jab but misses with a right hand.(Rd 3 - 04:29) Rubenstein lands two of a flurry of quick punches but misses with a head kick attempt.(Rd 3 - 04:17) Watson is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.(Rd 3 - 04:17) For the first time, Rubenstein is starting to breathe a little heavier.(Rd 3 - 04:12) They come together and strike.(Rd 3 - 04:12) Watson uses a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.(Rd 3 - 04:12) Rubenstein scores with two punches out of a flurry but doesn't connect with a low kick.(Rd 3 - 03:46) Both fighters move in and engage.(Rd 3 - 03:46) Rubenstein doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage.(Rd 3 - 03:46) Watson doesn't connect with a left jab but drives a kick into the thigh area.(Rd 3 - 03:26) The two fighters come forward and engage.(Rd 3 - 03:26) Rubenstein dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left cross.(Rd 3 - 03:13) Both fighters move in and engage.(Rd 3 - 03:13) Watson misses a jab but hits a left to the body.(Rd 3 - 03:13) Rubenstein connects with a left hand.(Rd 3 - 03:08) Watson, looking shattered, can't stop Rubenstein pulling him into a clinch.(Rd 3 - 03:08) Rubenstein is trying to push Watson so that his back is up against the cage.(Rd 3 - 03:08) He does so and now has Watson pinned to the cage.(Rd 3 - 02:57) Rubenstein is aiming to get Watson into a Muay Thai clinch.(Rd 3 - 02:57) Rubenstein manages it and now controls Watson by the back of the head.(Rd 3 - 02:42) Watson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.(Rd 3 - 02:42) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Rubenstein scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power.(Rd 3 - 02:27) Rubenstein misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.(Rd 3 - 01:52) From the clinch, Rubenstein hits Watson with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power.(Rd 3 - 01:36) Rubenstein keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.(Rd 3 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.(Rd 3 - 00:58) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Rubenstein scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power.(Rd 3 - 00:42) Rubenstein finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Watson to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch.(Rd 3 - 00:02) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.(Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Rubenstein, 10-9 on my card.(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Watson ahead 29-28.(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!(Rd 4 - 04:50) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.(Rd 4 - 04:25) Both fighters meet in the center.(Rd 4 - 04:25) Rubenstein scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.(Rd 4 - 04:25) Watson hits a left jab and also scores with a left hook to the side of the body.(Rd 4 - 04:16) Rubenstein is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.(Rd 4 - 04:10) Both fighters come together and strike.(Rd 4 - 04:10) Watson scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body.(Rd 4 - 04:10) Rubenstein hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the leg.(Rd 4 - 03:59) Breathing very hard, Rubenstein is looking ragged.(Rd 4 - 03:54) The two fighters engage.(Rd 4 - 03:54) Rubenstein misses a leg kick and, momentarily off balance, gets countered with a right hand that landed cleanly.(Rd 4 - 03:36) The two fighters engage.(Rd 4 - 03:36) Watson hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.(Rd 4 - 03:36) Rubenstein lands a left jab and a right cross.(Rd 4 - 03:27) From the looks of things, I don't think Watson has much energy left.(Rd 4 - 03:13) Both fighters come together and strike.(Rd 4 - 03:13) Watson hits a left cross.(Rd 4 - 03:13) Rubenstein scores with a jab and also nails a vicious right cross!(Rd 4 - 03:05) Watson wobbles, then falls!(Rd 4 - 03:05) Rubenstein starts pounding away on Watson, looking to finish him off!(Rd 4 - 03:05) Rubenstein unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Watson.(Rd 4 - 02:51) Rubenstein fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.(Rd 4 - 02:33) Watson tries to pull guard on Rubenstein but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.(Rd 4 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.(Rd 4 - 02:21) Rubenstein drops some elbows, but is unable to land any of them cleanly on Watson.(Rd 4 - 02:06) Rubenstein blocks an attempt to pull guard.(Rd 4 - 01:55) Rubenstein fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.(Rd 4 - 01:25) Rubenstein blocks Watson as he tries a transition to guard.(Rd 4 - 01:05) In side control, Rubenstein catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.(Rd 4 - 00:40) Watson tries to move to guard, but Rubenstein doesn't allow it.(Rd 4 - 00:23) Rubenstein fires away with elbows, but only a few actually find their way through and even those are only glancing blows.(Rd 4 - 00:03) Rubenstein blocks an attempt to pull guard.(Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four.(Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Rubenstein, 10-9 on my card.(Rd 4 - 00:00) According to my scorecard, that leaves the fighters dead even with just one round remaining.(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!(Rd 5 - 04:45) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.(Rd 5 - 04:27) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.(Rd 5 - 04:27) Rubenstein is looking to get Watson in a Muay Thai clinch.(Rd 5 - 04:27) He has it hooked, Watson needs to find a way out quickly.(Rd 5 - 04:07) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Rubenstein blasts Watson with a big knee to the chest.(Rd 5 - 03:52) Watson blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.(Rd 5 - 03:29) The gas tank looks empty on Watson.(Rd 5 - 03:29) From the looks of things, I don't think Rubenstein has much energy left.(Rd 5 - 03:29) From the clinch, Watson gets caught with a massive knee to the chest.(Rd 5 - 03:17) Rubenstein misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.(Rd 5 - 02:38) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Rubenstein scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power.(Rd 5 - 02:26) Watson blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.(Rd 5 - 01:47) Watson is released from the clinch, Rubenstein looks to change tactics.(Rd 5 - 01:32) The two fighters come forward and engage.(Rd 5 - 01:32) Rubenstein misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Watson attacks with a quick left jab and an inaccurate spinning kick.(Rd 5 - 01:07) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.(Rd 5 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.(Rd 5 - 00:48) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.(Rd 5 - 00:28) The two fighters come forward and engage.(Rd 5 - 00:28) Rubenstein counters a right hand with a clean right hand.(Rd 5 - 00:05) The two fighters engage.(Rd 5 - 00:05) Rubenstein counters a right hand with a kick to the leg.(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Rubenstein, 10-9 on my card.(Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now.(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges score the contest as 48-46 (Benjamin Milligan III), 48-47 (Edward Wilde) and 48-47 (Christina Shaw).(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Reaper' Spencer Rubenstein!(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Reaper' Spencer Rubenstein wins the GAMMA Light Heavyweight title.(Rd 5 - 00:00) Official Result: 'The Reaper' Spencer Rubenstein defeats 'The Calgary Assassin' Mike Watson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW Rubenstein thanks everyone at Animal House after putting the Light Heavyweight title around his waist. He really knows how to talk, and how to sell himself on the mic; he says he’s waiting for his next victim, no matter who thinks they can dance with The Reaper. [/list] POST-SHOW INFO CRITICAL RATING: 66% COMMERCIAL RATING: 79% ATTENDANCE: 3,030 in California (Gate $491,618) PPV REVENUE: $1,143,870 POPULARITY INCREASE: +2.7% in USA FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: Pickering vs Polter KNOCKOUT OF THE NIGHT: Sean Morrison SUBMISSION OF THE NIGHT: Cooper Richardson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendaryhorseman Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I absolutely love the presentation of this! I can't wait to see what comes next in YOUR world of Mixed Martial Arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_star Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 I absolutely love the presentation of this! I can't wait to see what comes next in YOUR world of Mixed Martial Arts. Thank you so much! I'm bouncing between working on an original mod for TEW2020 and doing this dynasty when I need a break from that, so there may be some lengthy delays between posts in here. But I think I have some pretty good stuff cooked up, so long as the world unfolding doesn't throw a wrench in things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_star Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) THE WORLDWIDE LEADER IN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CLASH OF THE TITANS, S03E03 RECAP A recap of the past two weeks opens the show, focusing on the fourteen remaining fighters as much as possible. We see a lot of footage of Alejandro Laguera, and a good montage of Hugo Cruz’s submission victory in the eliminator fight last week. Cruz is much more respectful than week one winner, Gonzalo “The Gangsta” Ramos, shown shaking Micheal Crockett’s hand following the fight. This week we start, once again, in the Team Ziskie gym where Randall “The Jokester” Doyle is still cracking jokes but also shown to train hard. He talks candidly about how he feels about GAMMA President Matt Tripp calling him a goof-off, and says he plans to prove him wrong one way or another. Laguera and Doye bond while training some takedown defense with their coach, Philip “Kid” Ziskie. We switch over to the Team Sugar gym where Brandon “Sugar Rush” Sugar is going over tape of last week’s fight with his team. He says Cruz was good last week, and he expects the best out of every member of his team when they step into the cage. There doesn’t seem to be as much camaraderie from Team Sugar as there is on Team Ziskie, they’re much more about business and training. Matt Tripp shows up at the gym and wants to know who is fighting this week, and he wants the coaches to pick their representatives this week. Since Cruz won last week, Team Sugar gets to select their fighter second so they can pick an advantageous matchup. Ziskie selects Pat “Blue Boy” Troy, calling him an unorthodox fighter that will be tough to match-up with an opponent. Sugar thinks that Ryan “Prime Time” Landingham can solve that problem. Tripp says, “let’s get it on!” QUALIFIER: LANDINGHAM VERSUS TROY Matt Tripp is impressed with both fighters in this contest, and they put on a good fight that goes the distance. WINNER, BY DECISION: PAT TROY Landingham is shown packing up his locker with a voiceover from him about how we haven’t seen the last of him in GAMMA. Philip Ziskie teases Brandon Sugar about his difficult pick to fight when Sugar was supposed to have an advantage; he likens it to their upcoming fight where Sugar has all the big fight experience, but Ziskie is going to turn heads when he wins. Sugar calls that a nice fantasy, and we see the first true hints on tension between the two competitors beyond friendly competition in this episode. Edited August 29, 2022 by falling_star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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