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CAGEVIOLENCE OFFICIALLY IN BUSINESS: "KINGS OF THE CAGE" CARD, BOOKINGS ANNOUNCED

In the first week of January 1999, the MMA world welcomed a new addition to the fold with the introduction of CageViolence, a fresh-faced mixed martial arts organization from Connecticut, USA. Promising hard-hitting action, the organization is promoting itself as a haven for young up-and-coming fighters to test their skills and gain merit in the fighting world. During the live internet press conference, the organization also announced its first fighting card, titled "Kings Of The Cage", would be taking place in the first week of February, one month from now on. The main event fight was slated to be "Hands Of Stone" Oscar Gomez (10-5) taking on Stan "The Man" Blackheath (20-9) in a heavyweight contest that promises to be an outright barnburner of a brawl. Also announced was the signing of Collis Lundie, a former heavyweight boxer from Triniad & Tobago with an MMA record of 8-3, though it was unclear whether or not Lundie is set to be booked for the first show.


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"KINGS OF THE CAGE" CO-MAIN EVENT, REST OF THE CARD ANNOUNCED

A few days after the initial press release concerning the upcoming CageViolence show "Kings Of The Cage", it was announced that as the co-main event of the show former US Army major "Major Damage" William Harrison (3-0) would face against fellow grappler in "The Green Machine" Rupert Dreck (4-0). The two have been runaway hits on the independent fight circuit in the States, and the fans have been intrigued with the promise of a confrontation between the two undefeated fighters for a good while now. When asked to comment, both Harrison and Dreck replied that they had been waiting for an opportunity to go head-to-head for a while now, but have been unable to due to scheduling difficulties. Some anticipation has also been raised by the inclusion of Diego "Apocalypse" Arteta, who is making his debut in the world of MMA after several years of running roughshod over the competition in kickboxing circles in his native Mexico. Dominic "The Smash" Ash and "The Cleveland Stormer" Moss Gilbert has also been hyped up as a meeting of two undefeated boxers, both men running a winning streak of 5-0.

The full card for the show has been announced as follows:

Main Event:

"Hands Of Stone" Oscar Gomez (10-5, Brawling) vs. Stan "The Man" Blackheath (20-9, Backstreet Brawling)

Undercard:

"Major Damage" William Harrison (3-0, Special Forces Combat) vs. "The Green Machine" Rupert Dreck (4-0, Submission Wrestling)
Marlon "The Punisher" John (1-0, Wrestling) vs. "The Auckland Express" Jemaine McKenzie (4-0, Bare Knuckle Boxing)
Diego "Apocalypse" Arteta (0-0, Kickboxing) vs. Bussho "Nurse Shark" Maruyama (1-0, Goju Ryu Karate)
Dominic "The Smash" Ash (5-0, Boxing) vs. "The Cleveland Stormer" Moss Gilbert (5-0, Boxing)
Brock "The Spark Plug" Youdale (1-0, Submission Fighting) vs. Ray "The Enigma" Eton (7-1, Wrestling)
Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar (0-0, Muay Thai) vs. "Intensity Personified" Logan Sky (0-0, Kickboxing)
Kramer "The Predator" Mayweather (1-0, Hawaiian Striking) vs. "Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro (0-0, Nigerian Police Training)



CageViolence presents: KINGS OF THE CAGE

237 fans have come to the inaugural event of CageViolence, held in the city of New Haven in Connecticut, USA. The feeling is anticipatory inside the hall, and it doesn't take long for the ring announcer to enter the octagonal cage with the official CageViolence theme playing over the PA system ("We Conquer" by Warsawpack, löytyy spotifysta toim. huom.) Before the first match, there is a brief rundown of the Unified MMA Rules which CageViolence adheres to.

- regular matches are fought with three five-minute rounds. Title matches are five five-minute rounds.
- elbows to the head are legal.
- strikes to the groin, throat, eyes and the back of the head are prohibited. Additionally, headbutts are illegal.
- kneeing, kicking or stomping on a downed opponent or an opponent who is on his knees is illegal.
- victory is by knockout, submission, referee stoppage or doctor stoppage.
- in the case that the time runs out on a fight, a panel of three judges will be scoring each round and declare a winner if a stalemate occurs.

After the introductionary stuff is over, it is time to get down to the first match of the night!

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Kramer "The Predator" Mayweather vs. "Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro

Pre-Fight Analysis: Danny Akabaro is only 18 years old and making his MMA debut, under the dubious style of "Nigerian Police Training". It becomes a bit more understandable however once you learn that Akabaro's father is a former championship boxer of Nigerian police and military, and is also Danny's head coach. Kramer Mayweather is four years older and has a four-inch reach advantage over the young Nigerian, but is equally green with just one fight under his belt.

The Fight: Mayweather starts the first round aggressively, attempting to grapple Akabaro and drive him back-first into the side of the cage. Mayweather gets off a few short-range punches from the clinch, but Akabaro steps back and throws some jabs of his own. Akaboro keeps his distance, not letting Mayweather get the attempted clinch and peppering "The Predator" with sharp jabs and strikes. In the final minute of the round, Mayweather catches Akabaro with a sharp kick on the hip and moves in to grapple, but the clock runs out before he gan gain control. Mayweather seemed to be the dominant one in the first round, getting Akabaro to backpedal quite a bit.

The second round starts off with the two fighters exchanging strikes in the middle of the ring, neither hitting anything major. They clinch, but Akabaro proves to be too agile for Mayweather and slips away yet again. Nearing the two-minute mark, Mayweather scores with a kick to the side of Akaboro... who shrugs it off and hits a huge one-two combo that sends Mayweather down to the mat! Akabaro is cautious and doesn't follow up, letting Mayweather get back up on his feet and score a wicked body kick on Akabaro. Near the end of the second round, Akabaro steps up the pace and hits a nice sequence of strikes, but doesn't do enough damage and the clock runs out.

The third round begins and Danny Akabaro comes out swinging, stinging Kramer Mayweather with nice jabs and combos before hitting a three-punch combo and attempting a takedown, which gets reversed by the more experienced Mayweather and Akabaro ends up on his back! Mayweather tries to hit elbows from the guard, but Akabaro blocks them with ease. Mayweather passes to half guard and again with the elbows, but Akabaro defends well and Mayweather gets nowhere. The clock runs out with Mayweather in Akabaro's half guard, raining down punches.

The judges' scores are returned shortly, and all three judges score the fight 29-28 for "Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro, in what some might consider a slight upset. Kramer Mayweather looks a bit disappointed, but the two shake hands nonetheless and Akabaro gets to celebrate his debut victory, with the crowd showing their support for the fast-paced outing. (rating: Great)

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Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar vs. "Intensity Personified" Logan Sky

Pre-Fight Analysis: Both young men are making their MMA debuts tonight, with Villar representing Muay Thai and Sky representing Kickboxing. Villar has reportedly begun to study Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well in preparation for his MMA debut, whereas Logan Sky is reputedly counting on his extensive striking background. Villar is a few inches shorter than Logan Sky, but he slightly stockier and more muscular than his opponent.

The Fight: Logan Sky starts the first round carefully, circling the cage and sizing up Affonso Villar. The Cyborg moves in and tries for an early takedown, but doesn't manage to catch Sky. The rest of the round continues in a similar manner, with Sky avoiding confrontation and backing off whenever Villar moves in to a closer range. Logan Sky almost catches Affonso Villar with a huge counter punch on a takedown attempt, but otherwise an uneventful round ends in a stalemate.

The second round starts with Villar putting even more pressure on Logan Sky, trapping him and forcing him to duke it out. Villar hits a few nice punches before he catches a kick from Sky and takes his opponent down to the mat. Villar pounds away from the guard with strikes, but does minimal damage. He keeps busy, however, so the referee won't stand them up. Both men seem inexperienced and lost on the mat, Sky more so however as Affonso Villar suddenly slides from the guard into the side control in the last minute of the fight and catches Sky's defending arm, putting it in an arm triangle hold and forcing Logan Sky to tap out!

Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar gave a dominating performance, keeping Logan Sky on the defensive and showing that he has studied the mat game as well. Sky's performance was lackluster, as the promised head kicks and hard punches were notably absent, and we can only hope he will pick it up in his next bout. (rating: Good)

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Brock "The Spark Plug" Youdale vs. Ray "The Enigma" Eton

Pre-Fight Analysis: Brock Youdale is shorter, has lesser reach and is much less experienced than Ray Eton, however he has gathered a reputation as a tenacious and unrelenting fighter. Roy Eton is the fan favorite going into this fight, with his 7-1 record speaking for itself.

The Fight: Eton shoots in for a takedown straight off the bat, but Brock Youdale dips low and surprises Ray Eton by countering the takedown with a tackle of his own, ending in Eton's half-guard! Youdale looks determined, working to pass the half guard while distracting Eton with elbow shots from the top from time to time and blocking his attempts at sweeping. In the end the time runs out in the first round, with neither man advancing their position.

The second round starts off on the same note, with Eton shooting for a takedown. He gets it and avoids the guillotine attempt from Youdale, and likewise blocks another guillotine attempt moments later. Much like Youdale, Eton doesn't manage to work his way out of the half guard, and ends up pinned close by Youdale grabbing him with a double underhook. With a minute left in the second round, the referee resets the fight to a standing position. The two men immediately grapple, and Ray Eton uses his wrestling skills to pick the smaller Brock Youdale off the mat and slam him right down hard, but fails to get past Youdale's expert guard before the time runs out.

The third round begins and the two fighters opt for a standing contest instead, neither going for the takedowns. After a brief scuffle in the ring Youdale hits a big one-two on Eton and almost drops him, who counters with a hard roundhouse kick that catches Youdale stiffly in the ribs. Eton is on the defensive, however, and Youdale applies the pressure, continuously raining blows that force Eton to backpedal and defend his head. The clock runs out and Youdale lifts his arms in the air, signaling that he has won in his own mind.

The judges confirm Youdale's confidence as they judge the fight unanimously in favor of The Spark Plug. The crowd give their support to the two fighters who shake hands and depart. The third round saved the match, with the first two being fairly uneventful and boring. (rating: Average)

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Dominic "The Smash" Ash vs "The Cleveland Stormer" Moss Gilbert

Pre-Fight Analysis: This undercard bout was hyped up quite strongly, as both Ash and Gilbert sport a undefeated record of 5-0 and are primarily boxers. Dominic Ash has put on weight for the match, but is still a few pounds lighter at 152 as opposed to Gilbert's 155. Gilbert seems much more comfortable fighting at this weight, whereas Ash might be facing some difficulties.

The Fight: Dominic Ash comes swinging right out of the gates, and knocks Gilbert off of his feet with the first punch of the mat! However, Gilbert shows is boxing background by quickly scrambling up, apparently unfazed. Ash keeps the pressure up, and Gilbert is in trouble, shooting for a desperation takedown. Ash stuffs it and inverts the tackle, putting Gilbert on the mat. However, their inexperience shows, as Gilbert quickly frees himself and the two scramble back on their feet. Ash throws some more punches, but nothing major gets through Gilbert's defense before the round runs out.

The second round starts up with Gilbert mounting an offense and getting in close, trying to eliminate Ash's formidable punches. Gilbert wrestles with Ash and backs the smaller man against the cage, trapping him! Gilbert begins raining down body punches and short-range jabs on Ash, who covers up and defends well for nearly two minutes. Gilbert steps back and tries to hit a haymaker, but Ash counters with a solid right cross. Gilbert shoots in for a takedown, but this time Dominic Ash catches him with a left hook, sending Gilbert to the mat again! Gilbert is quickly back on his feet, and the clock runs out before Ash can finish him off.

Moss Gilbert is breathing hard, and his face is puffing out from the punishment he has received so far. Dominic Ash smells the blood in the air and charges in to start the third round, stunning Gilbert with a left and then taking him off of his feet with a huge right hand! Gilbert is groggy and can't find his feet before Ash has him pinned against the mat and is raining down huge right hands, and the referee jumps in to stop the fight as Gilbert stops defending himself!

Dominich Ash celebrates and the fans are extatic, cheering and whistling loudly. Dominic Ash and Moss Gilbert shake hands, and Ash remains in the ring for a post-match interview while Gilbert is helped to the back by medical staff. Ash thanks the CageViolence matchmakers for giving him this opportunity and the fans for coming out and supporting him on this night. He goes on to state that he feels he is one of the best Featherweight strikes in the world today, and invites any and all comers to come prove him wrong. Ash then leaves, the fans cheering his exit. (rating: Fantastic)

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Diego "Apocalypse" Arteta vs. Bussho "Nurse Shark" Maruyama

Pre-Fight Analysis: All the eyes are on Diego Arteta tonight. He comes in with a great deal of hype from the kickboxing world, where at 21 he is already a World Champion as well as a two-time National Mexican Champion. Arteta is famed for his devastating punching power, with people saying that he reputedly could slug it out with heavyweights if he so wished. Maruyama looks to have his work cut out for him tonight.

The Fight: Arteta opens up with a huge kick to the body of Maruyama, and the karateka is rocked right off the bat. Surprisingly, Arteta goes for a takedown next, but Maruyama blocks the attempt and pulls Arteta into a clinch, hoping to get time off for his ribs. Arteta pulls free and scores with two more kicks, followed by Maruyama going for the grappling again, he clearly wants to stay close to negate those kicks. Arteta pulls free from the grapple and hits a few jabs on Maruyama, but misses with a huge right hook and Maruyama gets in close again, clinching until the round ends.

The second round starts and Maruyama is reluctant to exchange strikes, his sides already showing the signs of punishment. Arteta wisely keeps his distance and pours on the strikes, snapping a nasty kick to the left hip of Maruyama. Bussho Maruyama moves in for a clinch and attempts to slam Diego Arteta down to the ground, but Apocalypse slips out of it and instead gets Maruyama's back, tripping him down to the mat! Arteta is on Maruyama immediately, raining down huge right hands to the side of Maruyama's head, and the ref steps in quickly to stop this fight!

The fans cheer for Diego Arteta, who runs a victory lap around the cage, obviously pleased with his performance. He throws his mouthguard into the audience and checks in with Maruyama's corner to make sure he is OK after the beating. The ring announcer congratulates Arteta and asks him for a few quick words, and Arteta responds with broken English that this has only been the beginning, that the Apocalypse is coming and nobody would be able to stop him. (rating: Fantastic)

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Marlon "The Punisher" John vs. "The Auckland Express" Jemaine McKenzie

Pre-Fight Analysis: Marlon John is an acclaimed freestyle wrestler from Florida, and is noted for his devastating ground-and-pound tactics. Jemaine McKenzie is somewhat of a cult icon in his native New Zealand, where he holds a 4-0 record in bare knuckle boxing matches. The clash of styles is expected to provide some real entertainment for the fans here tonight.

The Fight: John does what is expected of him, as he fakes with a jab and then shoots in straight for the takedown, catching McKenzie off-guard and putting him down to the mat and ending in his half guard. McKenzie defends an attempt from John to get into side control, but John uses this to twist his leg free of the half guard and slide straight into mount, beginning his devastating ground-and-pound! Punches are raining down against the head of Jemaine McKenzie, who shows great resilience by taking a few solid shots to the chin. He tries to roll away, but Marlon John is on him and instead takes his back, continuing to punch away at the head of McKenzie! McKenzie turtles up however, and weathers the storm as John keeps pounding away with big right hands and elbows from the back until the time runs out for the first round.

McKenzie tries to get back into the game in the second round, but it is clear that John has taken a lot out of him. John shoots in for a takedown again and gets it easily, again working his way through the tired half guard and ending up in the mount. Marlon John continues to rain down the big hammerfists, and Jemaine McKenzie is fighting to defend them. Noticing that his strikes aren't doing enough damage, John suddenly grabs the left arm of McKenzie and hyperextends it, the tired man unable to resist the armbar and he is forced to tap out!

The fans give Jemaine McKenzie a huge ovation for his tenacity, and Marlon John is visibly impressed as he hugs his opponent after the result is announced. McKenzie shakes hands with his new fans at ringside, and is cracking jokes and seemingly enjoying life even after that brutal beating he took. It seems like the tales of McKenzie's tough chin are in no way overblown. (rating: Great)

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"The Green Machine" Rupert Dreck vs. "Major Damage" William Harrison

Pre-Fight Analysis: The fans are excited about this bout, pitting two undefeated submission masters against each other. Rupert Dreck is a decorated submission wrestler with success in the Abu Dhabi submission tournaments in the light heavyweight brackets, whereas William Harrison is a multiple-time Army wrestling and judo champion. Both are in peak physical condition, with the experience edge perhaps going to Harrison despite having one less match than Dreck as a pro.

The Fight: Harrison starts off by immediately taking Dreck down to the ground, blocking a guillotine attempt. Harrison spends a minute smothering Dreck against the mat before he attempts to work his way out of the guard, but Dreck sweeps him during the attempt and the fighters scramble back onto their feet. Back standing, Dreck goes for a takedown of his own, but Harrison counters it and instead sweeps Dreck back on the ground, ending up in his guard again! Harrison hits a few weak strikes out of the guard position before the referee signals that the round is over.

The second round starts off with a virtual repeat of the first, with Harrison getting the takedown and Dreck quickly sweeping him out of it. The two stand and exchange strikes, with Harrison avoiding most of them and hitting a few clean jabs on Rupert Dreck. After a one-two combo, Harrison shoots fast and gets another takedown, ending back in Dreck's guard. Harrison is unable to pass the guard, and instead keeps smothering Dreck against the mat and pounding him with some ineffective strikes from the guard, not doing much damage but definitely gathering some points with the judges. Dreck cannot go anywhere, and has to wait for the clock to run out again.

The third round seems Dreck go for the early takedown, but again Harrison counters and ends in Dreck's guard. For almost four minutes, Harrison keeps smothering Dreck and trying to pass the guard, with Dreck defending and attempting to pin Harrison close to himself. After four minutes of this, the referee restarts the match standing up. Harrison throws some strikes, but it is clear neither man wants to go for the big knockout as they keep exchanging light jabs as the clock runs out.

The crowd isn't happy, but there isn't much controversy over who won. The judges score the fight 30-27 for Harrison in an overwhelming victory. In the post-match interviews, Dreck states that he was unprepared for Harrison's wrestling expertise, and praises Harrison as a takedown genius. Dreck compliments Harrison on his spotless groundwork as well, stating that he had a hard time spotting any openings to attempt his comebacks. Harrison likewise compliments Dreck on his ground skills, saying that trying to pass his guard was one of the most difficult tasks of his career so far. Harrison gladly accepts a proposition for a re-match further down the line if Rupert Dreck is ready for it, as he feels that a decisive victory would be better to settle who is the better fighter.

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Stan "The Man" Blackheath vs. "Hands Of Stone" Oscar Gomez

Pre-Fight Analysis: The main event sees two heavyweight brawlers go head to head. Stan Blackheath is a notorious journeyman fighter, with an impressive record of 20-9 in his professional fights. He is taller and has a considerable reach advantage over the Mexican Gomez, but at the same time he is almost 20 pounds lighter than his opponent. Some fans have also pointed out that at 37, Blackheath is hardly in the prime of his career, and most expect Oscar Gomez to add this big win to his record with his trademark knockout right hook.

The Fight: The two men size each other up before Blackheath starts the action, going for a clumsy single-leg takedown that Gomez blocks by shoving Blackheath off. Gomez pushes in with a takedown attempt of his own, but Blackheath counters with a solid right uppercut that obviously rattles some brain cells for Gomez! Gomez grabs Blackheath and uses his weight advantage to push the American against the cage wall, pinning him there and punishing him with some dirty boxing. Blackheath, however, is still very much in with the fight, and prevents Gomez from using kneestrikes in the clinch or attempting to suffocate him against the cage wall. The clock runs out with Gomez still utilizing his dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

The second round sees the two big men slug it out, Blackheath getting the edge as Gomez seems to be running out of gas even before the halfway mark of the second round. Gomez manages to avoid all of Blackheath's big KO punches however, and by the end of the round Blackheath is breathing equally hard as he is forced to keep on the pressure with jabs and straight punches. Gomez is happy to chill a bit and let Blackheath do the work, blocking most of his offense with ease.

The third round starts with Blackheath unleashing a big barrage of punches, driving Gomez back and threatening to knock him down for good. Gomez survives the onslaught, however, and then fires back with a barrage of his own, forcing Blackheath in turn to back off! The two men look very tired as they clinch in the middle of the ring for a short time before breaking off. Right off the clinch, Gomez catches Blackheath on the shoulder with a right and immediately follows with a straight left, catching Blackheath flush on the temple and dropping him down to the ground! Gomez tries to finish the fight, but Blackheath is alive enough to force Gomez into his guard. Gomez keeps on pounding from the guard, but the strikes are ineffective and the match is over not soon after.

Both men are breathing really hard as they take the center of the ring, to applause from the fans. The judge score the decent bout 29-28 for Oscar Gomez, who raises his hands in victory after hearing the news. Stan Blackheath turns down the post-match interviews and leaves, leaving Gomez to thanks the audience in surprisingly good English. He says that he's ready to thrown down with anyone, at any time, and puts out a challenge for the heavyweight boxer Collis Lundie to meet him inside the octagon to see just which one of them is the heavier hitter. The show is closed off with a quick recap of the night's results, and the ring announcer wishes the audience a good night. (rating: Decent)

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Recap of CageViolence presents: "Kings Of The Cage"

Oscar Gomez (11-5) b. Stan Blackhearth (20-10) by unanimous decision (Decent)
William Harrison (4-0) b. Rupert Dreck (4-1) by unanimous decision (Poor)
Marlon John (2-0) b. Jemaine McKenzie (4-1) by submission in 3:47 of round 2 (Great)
Diego Arteta (1-0) b. Bussho Maruyama (1-1) by TKO in 3:28 of round 2 (Fantastic)
Dominic Ash (6-0) b. Moss Gilbert (5-1) by TKO in 0:47 of round 3 (Fantastic)
Brock Youdale (2-0) b. Ray Eton (7-2) by unanimous decision (Average)
Affonso Villar (1-0) b. Logan Sky (0-1) by submission in 4:52 of round 2 (Good)
Danny Akabaro (1-0) b. Kramer Mayweather (1-1) by unanimous decision (Great)
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CAGEVIOLENCE NEWS LETTER: LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT GP, NEXT SHOW ANNOUNCED

- The CageViolence management and booking team are reportedly pleased with the reception of "Kings Of The Cage", and would like to thank the fans in the attendance for a great night of fights.

- Bussho Maruyama suffered a difficult fracture in his right orbital bone during his match with Diego "Apocalypse" Arteta, reportedly due to the strikes that ended the fight. Reports indicate that Maruyama might need as long as 6 months to heal his injury. The CageViolence management wish Maruyama a speedy recovery, and hope to see the young fighter back inside the cage somewhere in the future.

- James Blurcat, head matchmaker for CageViolence, announced yesterday that the Light Heavyweight division will be the first division to see a champion crowned. The Light Heavyweight Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at the as-of-now unnamed third CV show, and feature eight fighters in an elimination-style tournament to crown the top Light Heavyweight of the company. So far it has been announced that "Major Damage" William Harrison and "Cyborg" Affonso Villar have been invited to participate, as well as an exciting outside name in Hyun-Shik Lim. Lim, who fights mainly for the European SIGMA organization and currently holds an undefeated record of 3-0, has been touted as a prodigy of Wing Chun-style kung fu, and is expected to bring a veritable striking clinic to the grand prix. The full line-up for the grand prix is expected to be announced in the coming months.

- The next CageViolence show will be titled "CV: Road To Legend", and will be headlined by a heavyweight bout between Fletcher "The Drummer" Merman (6-3) and "Silent But Violent" Wilson Franklyn (2-0). The fight promises to be a hard-hitting one, as the self-titled "hardest right hook in the business" meets with the experienced Merman. Other fights will see two hyped newcomers, as former heavyweight boxer Collis Lundie (8-3) makes his CageViolence debut against "Longshore" Damien Jones (2-0). Lundie, who is known as much for his showboating and flair as he is for his boxing accomplishments, released a statement prior to signing to the match that he does not believe it matters who he steps up against, they will be going down in the first round of the fight. In the Light Heavyweight division, Hyun-Shik Lim (3-0) takes on Titus "The Titan" Mostel (2-3) and the expectations are high for the striking wizard's American debut. Full card has been released as follows:

CAGEVIOLENCE PRESENTS: "Road To Legend"

MAIN EVENT:
Fletcher "The Drummer" Merman (6-3, Mixed Martial Arts) versus "Silent But Violent" Wilson Franklyn (2-0, Streetfighting)
CO-MAIN EVENT:
"The Karate Kid" Carl Chenoweth (1-0, Karate) versus "Sweet Sammy Silk" Sammy Newton (2-1, Kickboxing)

UNDERCARD:
Bill "The Marine" Brown (1-0, Jiu Jitsu) versus "The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell (1-0, Submission Fighting)
Titus "The Titan" Mostel (2-3, Mixed Martial Arts) versus "Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim (3-0, Wing Chun Kung Fu)
Collis Lundie (8-3, Boxing) versus "Longshore" Damien Jones (2-0, Pier Six Brawling)
Ashihei Bando (1-0, Judo) versus "Hollywood Player" Doug Minelli (0-0, Kickboxing)
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CageViolence presents: ROAD TO LEGEND

Bridgeport, Connecticut
295 fans in attendance


The stage is set for the second-ever CageViolence show, and a brief highlight reel of the first event is shown to the tune of "We Conquer" by Warsawpack, biggest crowdpleasers including Diego Arteta's convincing TKO victory as well as Dominic Ash's great performance. The announcers hype the fact that the next show will fire off the CageViolence Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, and reiterate that so far William Harrison, Affonso Villar and Hyun-Shik Lim are slated to participate in the eight-man tournament. After that, the ring announcer gets inside the octagon and we are ready for our first match of the night.

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Ashihei Bando versus "Hollywood Player" Doug Minelli

Pre-Fight Analysis:
Bando has a reputation as a worthwhile judoka, coming in fourth place in the All-Japan college championships a few years prior. This is the first time Bando has fought in the States, and is the MMA debut of the charismatic newcomer Doug Minelli. Minelli has a clear striking advantage, whereas Bando is more at home on the ground.

The Fight: Bando starts the first round by shooting in early, but Doug Minelli catches him with a jab on the cheek and backs him off. Minelli gives chase, not letting Bando gather distance for another takedown, and fires off with punches, forcing the young Japanese fighter on the defensive. The plan backfires, however, as Bando pulls Minelli in close in a clinch and forces him against the wall of the cage, and Minelli is clearly out of his element. Doug Minelli manages to reverse the situation and then pulls away to get more striking room, but Bando flares out with a flurry of blows that almost catch Minelli by surprise as the round ends. An uneventful round, most likely 10-9 for Bando for his cage control in the end.

Second round starts out more carefully, Ashihei Bando attempting to stand up with Doug Minelli, but Minelli keeps his distance and avoids the brunt of the Japanese offense, countering here and there with jabs. It is clear Minelli doesn't want to close up as he lets Bando circle the cage time and time again, and it's up to Ashihei Bando to take the initiative. He shoots in for the takedown, but Minelli defends it well and pulls Bando up. As Bando lets go, Minelli blasts him in the face with a few solid rights, rocking the judoka! Bando doesn't drop though, and the round runs out with Bando defending from Minelli's punches. Another very uneventful round, but scored 10-9 for Minelli for his striking prowess and smart game plan.

Third round, Bando wants to grapple, Minelli wants to keep his distance. The "Hollywood Player" keeps up his nice counterboxing, before flaring up near the halfway of the round with a huge left-right combo that nearly puts Bando off of his feet! Bando is rocked, but he recovers quickly, coming in to wrestle with Minelli. He controls Minelli against the side of the cage before going for a hip throw, but Doug Minelli defends it well and pushes Bando against the cage, punishing him with short-range strikes to the body as the clock runs out on the fight.

The judges' scores come in 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28 for the winner, "Hollywood Player" Doug Minelli. Minelli and Bando embrace in the ring before leaving, and the fans give them due applause. Not exactly what was expected of the two, but one or two intense moments thanks to Minelli kept the fight exciting enough. Hopefully by his second fight Minelli will have gotten rid of his anxiety and actually showcase his skills. (rating: Decent)

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Collins Lundie versus "Longshore" Damien Jones

Pre-Fight Analysis:
Collins Lundie is an adept boxer , but perhaps more well known for running off his mouth than for winning big fights. He has a real test coming up in "Longshore" Damien Jones, a self-taught martial artist who utilizes his natural talent for brawling to beat his opponents to the ground. He is heavier and has a reach advantage over Lundie, but Lundie's experience is expected to carry the night.

The Fight: Prior to the fight, a short video interview of Collins Lundie is broadcast, showing the Triniad & Tobago native lounging in a leather armchair.

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Collins Lundie: To tell you the truth, there ain't anyone currently out there like me. I hit the hardest, I go the distance, I finish the fights. None of this rolling on the mat bullshit. That ain't REAL fighting. I've heard all the shit-talk out there, about how Collins Lundie can't keep his mouth shut, about how Collins Lundie is just full of hot air... It's like my mama always used to say: if you got it, bring it. Ain't no use for Oscar Gomez or any other punk out there calling me out and talking s**t about the way I fight when they ain't anywhere near my level. Tonight, I'll give Gomez and any other fighter out there looking to upstage Collins Lundie a little something to think about.


The bell rings to signal the first round and the two fighters touch gloves. Damien Jones comes in, weaving and bobbing... and Collins Lundie blasts him with a huge one-two combo right across the face, knocking Jones down to the mat! Jones barely has time to lift his hand before Lundie is on top of him, raining down heavy hammerfists straight into Jones' mug! The referee jumps in quickly, and the fight is over in less than a minute!

The fans are roaring as Collins Lundie gets up and lifts his arms in the air obviously pleased with himself. The official result comes in as a TKO victory in 0:49 of the first round, making it the fastest win in CageViolence history! Lundie is handed a microphone, and he goes on to boast that he did tonight exactly what he promised to do. Lundie calls out Oscar Gomez, Wilson Franklyn, Fletcher Merman or any other fighter of the heavyweight division to come stand toe-to-toe with him. Lundie flicks the mic back to the ring announcer and leaves with his seconds, while the medical crew are still trying to get Damien Jones to come back to his senses. (rating: Great)

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Titus "The Titan" Mostel versus "Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim

Pre-Fight Analysis:
This is the American debut of the Korean Hyun-Shik Lim, known worldwide in martial arts circles as a very potent disciple of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Mostel looks to have his work cut out for himself as he is at both a height and reach disadvantage compared to Lim, but Lim's ground game is yet to be tested and might prove to be a way out for Mostel. Needless to say if Mostel were to win tonight against a confirmed Light Heavyweight Grand Prix entrant, his own stock for entering the tournament could take a dramatic rise.

The Fight: Hyun-Shik Lim quickly establishes dominance standing up, peppering Mostel with crisp jabs. Mostel tries to fire back with huge haymakers, but Lim moves deftly out of the way and counters whenever Mostel swings. Mostel is clearly hankering to go for a takedown, but cannot bring himself to do it as Lim's lightning-fast hands sting him again and again. Titus Mostel finally sees an opening after the halfway mark as Lim misses with a bodykick, but it turns out to be a diversion as Lim blasts Mostel with a left straight as he comes in. The round ends with Hyun-Shik Lim dodging everything thrown at him, countering with jabs. Lim didn't get hit once during the first round, showcasing his stand-up skills, but neither did he deal a whole lot of damage to Titus Mostel. 10-9 for Lim in any case.

The clock rings for the second round, and Titus Mostel comes out in full-swing, looking to challenge Hyun-Shik Lim. Mostel goes for a kick to the body, but Lim catches it and strikes him across the face. "The Titan" backs off before lunging forward and firing off with a right roundhouse kick aimed at Hyun-Shik Lim's head... but Lim drops down to dodge and hits a lightning-fast high kick of his own, connecting with Mostel's right temple! The lights are out before he even hits the mat, Titus Mostel is knocked out for good and Hyun-Shik Lim doesn't even have to make the effort to go after him on the ground.

"Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim is declared the victor by knockout in 1:20 of the second round, and the Korean leaves with his seconds as the announcers hype up Lim's entrance into the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix and the dominant showing he gave here tonight, not getting hit once during nearly six and half minutes of fighting. (rating: Great)

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Bill "The Marine" Brown versus "The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell

Pre-Fight Analysis:
Both men are coming in this fight off of a debut victory, and the clash of styles is something straight out of the history books. Brown is an accomplished BJJ fighter, whereas Billy Russell comes from the catch wrestling-influenced school of American submission fighting. Victory here would put either man further up the Middleweight ranks.

The Fight: The two men come grappling right out of the gates, as Bill Brown pulls Billy Russell into a clinch and goes for the takedown. Russell defends it well, however, and keeps the fight standing, trying to push Brown against the cage only to have the BJJ fighter slip out of the clinch. "The Marine" comes back swinging, but the combo is just a distraction as Brown shoots in again. Russell manages to stay upright, but gets pushed against the cage and controlled there by Brown. Bill Brown looks for a handhold and tries to pull Billy Russell down with a legsweep, succeeding but Russell is able to get the half guard. Brown starts pounding away from the half guard, but Russell defends it well and forces "The Marine" to go for a kimura lock. Russell is well awake though, pulls his arm free and manages to pull Brown into full guard. Brown tries to fire off with punches, but the clock runs out on him. The round goes 10-9 to Brown, but just barely, as Billy Russell showed excellent ground defense and negated most of Brown's offense.

The second round begins with Bill Brown on the aggressive, as he shoots for the takedown straight from the opening bell. Billy Russell stuffs the attempt and remains standing, but Brown is beneath his center of gravity and Russell has no answers as the former USMC soldier picks him up over one shoulder and slams him down to the mat! Bill Brown looks to move to side control, but "The Tap Out Artist" pulls himself out of the way and both get back to their feet. The slam looks to have done some damage, as Russell actively avoids confronting Brown and keeps his distance. In the final minute, Brown rushes in and traps Russell against the side of the cage, where the two remain for the remainder of the round. Brown wins the second round 10-9, mainly thanks to his incredible slam of Billy Russell.

Third round, and Russell needs to come up with something as he's badly outnumbered in points at this time. Bill Brown doesn't want to give him that chance, though, as he fakes with a jab and goes for the takedown, which Russell defends well. Brown is frustrated and he fires away with punches, while Russell pulls distance and refuses to get in range. "The Marine" has had enough as he rushes in, pulls Billy Russell into the clinch... and suplexes him down heavily, taking guard! Bill Brown looks very tired as he tries to pass the guard, but Billy Russell is ready and sweeps Brown to the side, gaining his guard instead! "The Tap Out Artist" works quickly, moving from guard to half guard despite Brown struggling, and lifts his fists for the ground and pound... just as the bell rings to signal the end of the match.

Billy Russell is clearly frustrated as the referee pulls the fighting duo to the center of the octagon and announces the result. Unsurprisingly, all three judges scored the fight 30-27 for Bill "The Marine" Brown. The two shake hands, and stay for the post-fight interviews. Bill Brown praises Billy Russell's skill on the ground, and says that he really got saved by the bell in the last round on account of not having much left in the tank. "The Tap Out Artist" says that he is disappointed in his own performance tonight, as he feels that he was the superior fighter on the ground but lacked the drive to go for the kill. Russell says that he's more used to 10-minute rounds and that perhaps it worked against him, but promised to pick up his game for his next fight and said he was looking forward to fighting for CageViolence in the near future. (rating: Decent)

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"Karate Kid" Carl Chenoweth versus "Sweet Sammy Silk" Sammy Newton

Pre-Fight Analysis:
Both men are talented up-and-comers in the lightweight division, and are known to be prominent strikers. Chenoweth has a background in full-contact karate, whereas Sammy Newton is a 155-pounds-and-under champion kickboxer in his home state of Texas.

The Fight: Carl Chenoweth is looking crisp tonight as he goes for Sammy Newton right off the bat, scoring with some nice punches. Newton tries to utilize his reach advantage, but Chenoweth will have none of it, moving inside Newton's range and punishing him with leg kicks time and time again. Sammy Newton tries to pull away, only to get a stiff kick in the ribs as his reward. "Karate Kid" keeps up the pressure, not letting Newton take a breather. Sammy Newton is clearly in pain and trying to drag things out to the bell, as he refuses to engage even when Chenoweth leaves huge openings by missing with his punches. Carl Chenoweth draws his own conclusions from this... and jumps on Sammy Newton, unloading with huge straight hands! Newton collapses against the cage wall and the referee jumps in to stop the match, as Carl Chenoweth gets the TKO victory.

Chenoweth gets a good ovation from the crowd as he is announced the victor in 4:24 of the first round. Chenoweth thanks his opponent in his post-match interview as well as the CageViolence management for giving him this opportunity, and says that he would be delighted to come back in the future to fight again. Sammy Newton's seconds decline to comment, as they lead their dazed fighter to the back, still unsure of his steps. (rating: Great)

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MAIN EVENT
Fletcher "The Drummer" Merman versus "Silent But Violent" Wilson Franklyn

Pre-Fight Analysis:
Fletcher Merman comes in with the experience edge to this fight, albeit with an unimpressive 6-3 record in his professional fights. Wilson Franklyn meanwhile is two for two and looking to add a third victory under his belt, and the powerhouse ex-bouncer might just do it with his thunderous right hand. Merman needs to play this smart to overcome the physical advantage that Franklyn has on him.

The Fight: Both men are given pre-fight interviews, posing backstage in front of a large CageViolence banner.

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Fletcher Merman: I respect my opponent. I always do. Wilson Franklyn is a big man, and he packs quite a lot of power in that right hand. I've seen the tapes of his two fights, and if I want to get anywhere here tonight, I can't let that sledgehammer land. I do feel that I am the superior grappler, the superior wrestler of us two: and that's where I am going to beat him. Franklyn's size will work against him on the ground. I will take the fight down to the mat, and finish it there.

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Wilson Franklyn: I'm not too good with words. I don't think talk is all that important to a fight. It's all about those minutes after the bell rings: that's where the magic happens. Fletcher Merman is a great opponent, and I am really looking forward to fighting him. But the facts are facts: I'm a professional bouncer. I've been hit with chairs, and pool cues, and beer bottles. You can't knock me out. Nobody can knock me out. And all I need is one good swing and Merman will be out for the count. I promise that.


The bell rings and Fletcher Merman moves in quick, shooting for a takedown. Wilson Franklyn stops him dead in his tracks with a well-aimed jab, and the two return to standing, trading blows with Franklyn having the edge. Merman repeatedly tries to close the gap between the two to wrestle, but Franklyn keeps him at bay with strong right hands that threaten to seriously harm "The Drummer". Fletcher Merman isn't put off that easily, however, as he shoots for another takedown which Wilson Franklyn attempts to dodge... only for Merman to get back to his feet and pull Franklyn into the clinch! Working quickly, Merman pulls the feet from out under Wilson Franklyn and gains the guard, moving quickly into side control. Franklyn flaps around like a fish out of water, and it looks almost too easy for Merman to move into the full mount just as the bell rings for the first round. 10-9 for Fletcher Merman for that takedown and subsequent domination on the ground, and had he gotten it earlier in the round Wilson Franklyn might have been in some serious trouble.

The second round sees Fletcher Merman go all out straight from the get-go, swinging for the fences with a ferocious superman punch that Wilson Franklyn barely avoids. Franklyn steps in, utilizing his right jab for good effect, but has to back off hastily to avoid a HUGE haymaker from Merman! That blow could have knocked him out cold had it connected. Franklyn plays it smart, circling and tagging Merman with jabs to the face, and doing a hell of a job dodging whatever Fletcher Merman throws at him. The smaller man is clearly growing frustrated at his inability to land a blow, and swings time and time again only to have Franklyn side-step or duck his thunderous blows. Franklyn presses the advantage in the final minute, seeing Merman breathing hard, but fails to land anything more significant than a few jabs before the bell rings. 10-9 for Franklyn that round, who avoided taking damage, kept the advantage on himself and got a few solid blows in on Merman. Merman is breathing ragged inbetween the rounds, and it will be interesting to see how he will fare against the much fresher-looking Franklyn in the third round.

Wilson Franklyn is looking much more conditioned than his opponent, hopping from foot to foot in a traditional boxing stance as Fletcher Merman comes out of his corner. Franklyn opens up with a jab, but is forced to back off immediately as Merman throws a desperation right hand! Fletcher Merman gives the next two swings all he has got left, aiming a wild left and right hook at Wilson Franklyn's head, but the big man smartly dodges the blows and it looks like it's finally time for Franklyn to give back. Franklyn moves in, leading with the jab just as in the second round, before he begins mixing in sharp one-two combos. Merman tries to answer back, but Franklyn tags him with a clean straight left to the face and forces him to back off. Wilson Franklyn gets Fletcher Merman back up against the cage, swinging with short blows to the body and looking for the huge right finisher, but "The Drummer" defends valiantly and pulls Franklyn in close to negate the right hand. The time runs out with Franklyn controlling Merman against the cage, hitting him in the sides over and over again.

The two fighters come back to the center of the ring, Merman looking exhausted while Wilson Franklyn seems to have barely broken a sweat. The judges score the match unanimously 29-28 for "Silent But Violent" Wilson Franklyn, and the crowd cheers as the two heavyweight sluggers shake hands in the octagon. Wilson Franklyn doesn't have much to say post-match, thanking Merman and the fans and apologizing for not putting on a more entertaining show. The fans show their support for Fletcher "The Drummer" Merman as he gets on the microphone, jokingly stating that "the first round was a minute too short; the next two were a minute too long". Merman thanks the fans for their support and hypes up Wilson Franklyn as a force to be reckoned with in the cage, as he admits to running himself dry trying to look for the ambitious KO punch. The night ends with a short compilation of tonight's highlights, including the amazing (T)KO victories of Collins Lundie and Hyun-Shik Lim, after which the ring announcer wishes everyone in attendance a good night. (rating: Good)

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Recap for CageViolence presents: Road To Legend

"Silent But Violent" Wilson Franklyn (3-0) b. Fletcher "The Drummer" Merman (6-4) via unanimous decision (Good)
"Karate Kid" Carl Chenoweh (2-0) b. "Sweet Sammy Silk" Sammy Newton (2-2) via TKO in 4:24 of round 1 (Great)
Bill "The Marine" Brown (2-0) b. "The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell (1-1) via unanimous decision (Decent)
"Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim (4-0) b. Titus "The Titan" Mostel (2-4) via KO in 1:20 of round 2 (Great)
Collins Lundie (9-3) b. "Longshore" Damien Jones (2-1) via TKO in 0:49 of round 1 (Great)
"Hollywood Player" Doug Minelli (1-0) b. Ashihei Bando (1-1) via unanimous decision (Decent)
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CAGEVIOLENCE NEWS LETTER: LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT GP PARTICIPANTS, FIRST ROUND MATCHES AND MORE

- CageViolence front office were reportedly encouraged by the rise in attendance for Road To Legend, and thanked the fans who were in the audience despite the recent downturn of the American economy.

- Head matchmaker James Blurcat confirmed the internet rumors that CageViolence has entered into talks with both Collins Lundie and Oscar Gomez in regards to a possible match later in the year. So far nothing concrete has been announced, however.

- The major news announcement following Road To Legend concerned the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, as the eight participants for the tournament and the first-round matchups were published. The format of the tournament will have four first-round matches, with the winners squaring off in two semi-final matches and then the two winners fighting in the Grand Prix finals for the CageViolence Light Heavyweight Title. Full list of participants is as follows:

Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar (1-0, Muay Thai)
The young Brazilian was asked to represent in the Grand Prix tournament after his convincing victory over Logan Sky. Villar has a reputation as a capable muay thai fighter, and his submission skills were demonstrated in his debut win over Sky. One of the dark horses in the tournament.

"Wild" Bill Cumming (27-12, Ground And Pound)
The 35-year-old veteran Cumming is the most experienced fighter in the tournament, and one of the clear-cut favorites. As a journeyman fighter, Cumming has traveled the whole world, and the experience edge he holds in this tournament is considerable. Dangerous on the ground, Bill Cumming will provide a tough challenge for any one of the other fighters.

"Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro (1-0, Nigerian Police Training)
At 18 years, Akabaro is the youngest member of the CageViolence fighter roster and the youngest competitor in the tournament. Usually fighting at 182 pounds, the young African fighter was invited to join the tournament based on his performance at "Kings Of The Cage". Akabaro's boxing background along with his excellent conditioning could take him far, but realistically even a semi-final spot would be big news for the young Nigerian.

"The Muscle Mountain" Ernie Bruns (17-10, Kickboxing)
Famed nationwide for his excellent physical condition even at the age of 36, Bruns is another veteran fighter who is looking to utilize his considerable experience edge in the Grand Prix. A solid kickboxer, Bruns is somewhat of a fan favorite, and the North Carolina native is looking to make good on the fans' expectations.

"Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim (4-0, Wing Chun Kung Fu)
The martial arts prodigy is probably one of the most hyped entrants into the tournament, and for good reason. His dominating performance against Titus "The Titan" Mostel and the highlight reel KO finish should have all of the other seven men taking notice. Undisputed in the standing game, it remains to see how the others will weather the storm of the "Blood Spirit".

Ranieri "Martelo" Fernanda (4-0, Wrestling)
Possibly the most physically imposing fighter in the tournament, this Brazilian wrestler is well-known for his dominance inside the octagon. Almost pure strength, Fernanda is a beast on the ground and his wrestling game is top-notch. His biggest disadvantage might come against some of the more striking-oriented fighters, but Fernanda has stated that he feels confident of his capabilites of taking down and grinding out a win from anybody.

"Major Damage" William Harrison (4-0, Special Forces Combat)
The former US Army major is the most talked-about name alongside Hyun-Shik Lim to win the whole thing. Extremely dangerous on the ground, Harrison's decision victory over fellow submission expert Rupert Dreck was hardly anything to write home about, but showed that Harrison is capable of going the distance if need be. The anticipation is high for Harrison to show just what exactly he is capable of doing.

Woody "Buzz Saw" Fierstein (10-2, Wrestling)
Like Danny Akabaro, Woody Fierstein is a Middleweight competitor who has been asked to compete with the Light Heavyweights in the tournament. A renowned collegiate wrestler, the 25-year-old Fierstein has made a reputation for himself as being a slippery customer on the ground. Having been cut from the 2000 Olympics team, Fierstein has now dedicated himself fully to the MMA sport, and is looking to utilize the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix as a stepping stone for greater things.

- The four first round matches have been set up as thus, with two being scheduled for next month's show and the two others sometime later in the future.

Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar versus Woody "Buzz Saw" Fierstein
"Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro versus "Wild" Bill Cumming
"The Muscle Mountain" Ernie Bruns versus "Major Damage" William Harrison
"Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim versus Ranieri "Martelo" Fernanda

- The next show, titled "Fistful Of Steel", will be held in late April, and will be headlined by the middleweight encounter between Marlon "The Punisher" John against the experienced and eccentric striker "Talented" Sutton Ripley. Also the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix kicks off, as Danny Akabaro faces off with Bill Cumming and Ernie Bruns takes on William Harrison. Full card is as follows:

MAIN EVENT
"Talented" Sutton Ripley (13-2, Right Hand Of Doom) vs. Marlon "The Punisher" John (2-0, Wrestling)

UNDERCARD
Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals: "The Muscle Mountain" Ernie Bruns (17-10, Kickboxing) vs. "Major Damage" William Harrison (4-0, Special Forces Combat)
Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals: "Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro (1-0, Nigerian Police Training) vs. "Wild" Bill Cumming (27-12, Ground And Pound)
"The Flying V" Esteban Vega (2-0, Wing Chun Kung Fu) vs. Nick "Streets" Detroit (5-0, Kickboxing)
"The Merchant Of Menace" Mason Archer (0-0, Full Contact Karate) vs. Soren Jellyman (7-10, Kickboxing)
"Little Devil" Tito Del Sol (0-0, Boxing) vs. "Flaming Fury" Gene Oakley (0-0, Korean Limb Boxing)
"Slow Hand" Bret Clement (4-0, Kickboxing) vs. Houston "Furious" George (2-0, Wrestling)
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CageViolence presents: FISTFUL OF STEEL

Bridgeport, Connecticut
330 fans in attendance


CageViolence returns to Bridgeport tonight, and the biggest news of the night is the start of the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, with two quarterfinal matches on the card. A highlight reel of the previous two events is played, and considerable attention is being given to some of the (T)KO victories of the past events, namely Collins Lundie and Hyun-Shik Lim. Following this is a short video package of the Grand Prix, after which we are ready to kick off the fights for the night!

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"Slow Hand" Bret Clement vs. Houston "Furious" George

Pre-Fight Analysis: Clement is a big name in his home country of New Zealand, and like his countryman Jermaine McKenzie who made his debut in the CageViolence ring back at the first event, Clement is famed for a strong chin. Houston George is a charismatic young wrestler known to put on entertaining fights, and he does hold the clear ground advantage here tonight.

The Fight: The bell rings and immediately Bret Clement looks to estabilish dominance, tagging George with a jab across the face. Houston George shoots in for the takedown, but Clement's hands work up a storm and he is unable to seal the deal. Moments later another barrage of punches from Clement blocks George from getting the clinch. Moving into the final minutes of the round, Clement is working a very careful standup game, not going for the finish and instead just countering George's takedown attempts. The bell goes off again just after Clement punches his way out of another clinch attempt from George. 10-9 for Clement, as he was the only one getting offense in, and George looked hesitant in starting an all-out fight with him on his feet.

Round two starts, and Houston George seems to have changed up his game plan, coming in with a few jabs... But they're just a cover as George drops down, looking for the takedown! Bret Clement is caught by surprise and gets taken down, ending with George in his guard. George works quickly, and it's clear that Clement is at a disadvantage as Houston George works his way first to side control and then to full mount. On top, George begins firing away with huge elbows, one of them catching Clement underneath his right eye and opening a cut there. The bloodied and disoriented Clement tries to wriggle free of the situation, which only gives George the opportunity to catch his right arm and hyperextend it with an armbar for the submission victory!

The medics tend to Clement's cut as the results get announced, and Houston "Furious" George looks happy as a clam inside the octagon. The two contestants shake hands before exiting the ring, and the fans are cheering after the opening performance. (rating: Good)


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"Little Devil" Tito del Sol vs. "Flaming Fury" Gene Oakley

Pre-Fight Analysis: The fight itself promises to be a veritable striking game clinic. Tito del Sol is trained in the art of boxing in his home country of the Philippines, whereas Gene Oakley is a self-trained muay thai and kickboxing fighter under the moniker of "Korean Limb Boxing". Oakley is the bigger man here at 155 pounds, with a seven-pound weight advantage and a considerable edge in reach over del Sol, but the Philippine contender will not be easily intimidated.

The Fight: The two fighters come in with swinging fists, del Sol getting in the first blow as he blasts Gene Oakley with a straight right... but Oakley doesn't back down, and instead fires off with straights of his own, forcing Tito del Sol to back off! Del Sol attempts to close the distance between the two fighters, but is instead rewarded with a fist to the face as a result. Tito del Sol calms things down, taking the center of the cage and waiting for Oakley to move. Gene Oakley steps in, but is taken back by del Sol, who connects with a left hook to the side of the face. The seconds tick down as Oakley throws a three-punch combo and shoots in for the takedown, only to have Tito del Sol catch him and turn him around, back against the cage, as the clock runs out. 10-9 round for Oakley, barely, due to his early-round dominance.

The second round starts, and the fighters close in, when Tito del Sol suddenly explodes with a huge one-two combo on Gene Oakley! Del Sol keeps up the pressure, hitting punch after punch and finishing with a straight left which leaves Oakley staggering but on his feet. Oakley moves in quick, catching del Sol in the clinch and pushing him back against the cage, getting a much-needed breather from the assault. Oakley steps back to strike, and only barely avoids a flurry of blows as Tito del Sol comes out swinging again, much to the appreciation of the fans. Oakley quickly grapples and pushes del Sol against the cage, tripping him down to the ground and gaining guard. Del Sol tries to fire back from underneath, but Gene Oakley has the upper hand as he moves to side control... just as the bell runs out. 10-9 for Oakley for the grappling and the takedown, but just barely as Tito del Sol showed some very dangerous striking game in that round.

The third round begins, and Gene Oakley picks up right from where he left off, shooting for the takedown which gets easily stuffed by Tito del Sol. Oakley keeps up his grappling attempts, but del Sol keeps away, firing off with a punch here and there to fend Oakley off. The calmer pace seems to suit Oakley as well, as both fighters look to be somewhat worn down at this point. Near the midpoint of the round, Gene Oakley shoots in for the takedown again... but transitions into a standup grapple in mid-point, catching Tito del Sol by surprise! Gene Oakley has the muay thai clinch! He pulls del Sol's head down... and blasts him with a huge knee against the face! Oakley keeps bringing up those huge knees straight into the head of Tito del Sol, who refuses to go down even after his nose starts pouring blood from an errant blow. Oakley looks really tired, but he is in control of the clinch, and just before the bell rings he lands one final knee strike to the head before the time runs out, leaving this fight to the judges.

The scores come in 30-26, 29-27 and 29-27 for "Flaming Fury" Gene Oakley, and the fans are giving a great ovation to the two fighters. Tito del Sol is cut badly and obviously shaken, but still standing. As the two fighters leave the cage, a brief replay of the devastating knee strikes from the third round is shown, further promoting this sleeper hit of a brawl. (rating: Good)


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"The Merchant Of Menace" Mason Archer vs. Soren Jellyman

Pre-Fight Analysis: Mason Archer is a 6'7" giant of a man with a background in full-contact karate, and at 265 pounds he is a good 30 pounds heavier than his opponent. Archer's debut has been much hyped up, and in all seriousness the 7-10 kickboxer Soren Jellyman looks to be in quite a bind here tonight.

The Fight: Jellyman looks to end things quick, firing off with a surprisingly fast uppercut which Mason Archer manages to avoid. Archer presses the advantage, driving Soren Jellyman back with a series of jabs and straights, but nothing too damaging as Jellyman manages to keep his wits about him. Mason Archer goes for a takedown near the halfway mark, but Jellyman is quick on his feet and stays away, only to eat a picture-perfect roundhouse kick to the ribs for his troubles. Archer goes for another takedown, but Jellyman manages to fend him off with a desperation right hand, forcing Archer to back off or get knocked out. The round runs out with Archer still pressing the advantage, hounding Jellyman to the cage walls but not going for the big finish. 10-9, Archer was clearly on top of the action for the whole time and had Jellyman on the defense.

The second round begins with Mason Archer hitting another bodykick, and it's clear Soren Jellyman is hurting as he keeps glancing back at his corner for the time. Archer is surprisingly toned down, letting Jellyman keep his distance and not aggressively engaging him. As Archer goes for another takedown, Jellyman fires off with another desperation right hand, forcing the larger man to back off again. Archer moves in closer and hits a jab, only for Jellyman to come right back and score with a jab of his own. Archer backs off and goes for a takedown again, but Jellyman is too experienced and pulls Archer up to his feet, clinching him until the clock runs out. 10-9 for Archer, as he was responsible for most of the action in that slow round.

The third round begins, and the crowd is getting restless as the same formula repeats itself. Whenever Mason Archer tries to get close, Soren Jellyman steps back and keeps circling the cage, and Archer allows this to happen over and over again. The game of keep-away continues until the midpoint of the third round, where Jellyman again blocks an attempted takedown by clinching it, but this time the two break off in close quarters. A short exchange of strikes follows, until Archer grabs a hold of Jellyman and pushes him against the cage, controlling the clinch. Mason Archer begins raining down short-range strikes and a few knees to the body, working over Soren Jellyman as the round runs out.

The judges score it unanimously 30-27 for "The Merchant Of Menace", and while it wasn't the most exciting bout in the history of the sport, Archer gave a dominating performance in the cage. Archer's seconds are congratulating the big man inside the ring, and the young man himself looks to be happy with the victory. Hopefully by his second bout Archer's shyness will have worn off, and he will have a killer's instinct to go along with his impressive physique. (fight rating: Average)


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"The Flying V" Esteban Vega vs. Nick "Streets" Detroit

Pre-Fight Analysis: Nick Detroit is a fine kickboxer who is pitting his 5-0 professional MMA record on the line against a promising young talent from Mexico, Esteban Vega. Vega has fast and heavy hands, some Muay Thai background and grappling knowledge. However, Detroid kicks like a mule, and Esteban's chin has yet to be tested in either of his two professional fights.

The Fight: Esteban Vega presses the pace right from the start, advancing with a few jabs and faking a takedown. Nick Detroit is right on the money, but Vega presses into close quarters, eliminating much of Detroit's offense! Vega keeps tagging Detroit with short punches and getting into close range, while Detroit is reduced to swinging wildly and missing most of the time. Esteban Vega clearly wants a wrestling match, which Nick Detroit is trying to avoid at all costs, pushing Vega away at every opportunity. Amidst the close-range grappling, Detroit sees a spot open for a takedown, but doesn't manage to hook Esteban Vega and the fight remains standing up. The formula repeats for much of the rest of the round: Esteban Vega getting in good, solid shots while looking for the grapple, and Nick Detroit backpedaling as well as he can. A solid 10-9 round for Vega, dominating and controlling at leisure.

The second round starts on a much more careful notice, Vega opting to circle instead of striking. Perhaps lulled by the lack of offense, Nick Detroit moves in closer... Only to have Esteban Vega grab him as soon as he is within range! Detroit fights back, but Vega is quicker for it, quickly tripping the kickboxer down and ending up in his guard. On unfamiliar ground, Nick Detroit does his utmost to struggle free from the situation, but Esteban Vega uses his robust skillset to pass guard and straight into side control! Vega wastes no time as he postures up from the position, and begins hammering down with lethal elbows! Detroit is bleeding heavily and the referee jumps in before the fourth elbow can connect, stopping the fight!

Esteban Vega is declared the winner in 2:25 of the second round via TKO, and the young Mexican jumps up and leaps to the top of the octagon cage to celebrate while medical personnel check on Detroit. He seems lucid and conscious, but seems to have suffered a busted nose from those elbows. Vega goes and shakes hands with Detroit as he is sat up and treated inside the ring. The ring announcer hands the young man the microphone and he gives a short, ecstatic speech in Spanish, which the commentators kindly translate to us as him thanking God and his family for the victory here tonight. A very convincing fight, Vega was able to pick apart the much more experienced Detroit with ease. We will surely hear from this youngster in the future. (Fight rating: Good)


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"Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro vs. "Wild" Bill Cumming

Pre-Fight Analysis: Bill Cumming is a far-traveled veteran of the sport, with a record of 27 wins and 12 losses to his name. Known for his boxing prowess and wrestling ability, Bill Cumming is one of the biggest sure bets to win the entire Light Heavyweight Grand Prix. Danny Akabaro, who defeated fellow rookie Kramer Mayweather in his debut, is in the for the long haul tonight: at just 18 years old, the task ahead looks insurmountable for the Nigerian boxer.

The Fight: Danny Akabaro takes the time to go and shake hands with Bill Cumming after the bell has rung, after which the two break up and begin to circle. Akabaro is acting very cautious, throwing a hook that goes way wide of Cumming. Bill Cumming steps into range... but Akabaro expertly tags him with a jab! Akabaro presses on with a series of jabs, managing to hit Cumming four or five times! The veteran backpedals, getting out of range just as Akabaro throws a large hook combination. Bolstered by this turn of events, Akabaro smiles as the two fighters continue to circle and stall. Cumming, obviously miffed, steps in with a jab which misses the younger fighter by inches. Smelling blood, Cumming pursues Akabaro while throwing jabs... but Akabaro ducks and counters with a big right hand! He explodes on Bill Cumming, raining down lefts and rights! A hard left hook followed by a right uppercut lands solidly on Cumming's chin, and the veteran crumples to the mat! Akabaro doesn't even need to follow up, the referee has stopped the fight.

The crowd is abuzz with the upset victory, in 3:11 of the first round via TKO, and Danny Akabaro is smiling like a lunatic as his cornermen congratulate the young fighter on the humongous win. Bill Cumming picks himself up from the mat and refuses medical help, instead dragging himself to the opposing corner to hug Danny Akabaro tightly. "Wild" Bill raises Akabaro's arm in the air, encouraging the audience to congratulate the winner. In his post-fight interview, Akabaro reveals that he had no set strategy going into the fight, just that he wanted to "see if I could stand up with "Wild" Bill Cumming, and for how long". Akabaro proceeds to say that no matter who he fights in the next round, he is honored to have been invited to be a part of the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, and would do his utmost to keep up the pace in the future. (match rating: Decent)


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"Muscle Mountain" Ernie Bruns vs. "Major Damage" William Harrison

Pre-Fight Analysis: A classic clash of styles, pitting Ernie Bruns' kickboxing against William Harrison's submission-oriented grappling. At 36 years old, with a record of 17-10, Ernie Bruns is considered an almost legendary figure in MMA. Known since his early days for his amazing conditioning and physical strength, there are few men who could have stood up to Bruns toe-to-toe in his best years and won. However, William Harrison has been noted for his amazing chin, and if the fight were to go to the mat, Harrison would far overshadow his experienced opponent.

The Fight: The two men touch gloves, and almost immediately Ernie Bruns fires off with a quick one-two! Harrison takes it on the gloves, but the message has been sent: Bruns wants this one standing up. The two circle, then close the distance, where William Harrison flares up with a big leg kick to Bruns' right thigh! Bruns winces and misses with his jab as a result, but fires back with a middle kick that Harrison avoids. Harrison presses on, seemingly intent to keep this as a stand-up fight as he throws two left jabs in a quick succession... but instead of following up, Harrison dives low, looking for the single leg takedown! Bruns is unable to prevent it despite his size, and down he goes with William Harrison resting comfortably in his guard. Ernie Bruns is seemingly discomforted, as he clasps onto William Harrison, trying to physically enforce him to stay in his guard. However, Harrison proves quickly that his skill far outmatches the "Muscle Mountain", as he slides into side control and then straight into full mount with almost embarassing ease. Once on top, Harrison wastes no time - he grabs Bruns by the back of the head and begins raining down elbows, and the referee stops the match as Bruns stops defending himself!

A TKO victory in 3:20 of the first round leaves "Major Damage" William Harrison smiling from ear to ear as he proves himself worthy of his nickname. Ernie Bruns looks bitter, and says so in his post-fight interview. "I am disappointed in myself, and in my performance here tonight: I was invited to join the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, and I have failed utterly to accomplish what I wished to." William Harrison was, however, very supportive of Bruns, stating that he "took a risk in standing up with someone like Bruns: and this time, the risk paid off. One lucky shot, however, could have turned the tide right around." This gives us our first Light Heavyweight GP semifinal match as well, as "Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro looks to be facing with "Major Damage" William Harrison in the future for a spot in the finals! (match rating: Good)


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"Talented" Sutton Ripley vs. Marlon "The Punisher" John

Pre-Fight Analysis: Marlon John showed just why he has been nicknamed "The Punisher" in his CageViolence debut at the first CV show back in February. Decimating the New Zealander Jermaine McKenzie with vicious ground-and-pounding, he was one of the most talked-about fighters on the CageViolence newsletters fan page for the past few months. His opponent, however, could be said to be anything but: "Talented" Sutton Ripley is, despite his impressive record of 13 and 2, still relatively unknown within the MMA community. His unique, counter-heavy style rarely lends itself to exciting matches, but it has produced a load of highlight-reel finishes with his amazingly heavy right hook. Ripley is finally looking to get his face out there, and to get recognized as the high-caliber fighter he is.

The Fight: The bell rings to signal the first round, and Marlon John is looking to take no prisoners tonight as he hustles up to Sutton Ripley and unleashes a barrage of jabs, one strike landing after another. Ripley is content with covering up and backing down, something which seems to fuel Marlon John's machine even more. The decorated wrestler shoots in for the double leg takedown, but Sutton Ripley sprawls out expertly. John looks to use his excellent base by wrapping his arms around Ripley and lifting him up for a huge slam... but Sutton Ripley fights back and pulls free from the grip! The fans are clamoring as Sutton Ripley lands on his feet and snaps Marlon John's head back with a right jab, trying to estabilish a pace of his own to the fight. Marlon John will have none of it, however, as he counters an attempted leg kick with a huge right hand straight into Ripley's jaw! Sutton Ripley is reeling but not out, as he gets some distance and then comes back with another leg kick... and Marlon John counters again, unleashing another barrage of jabs on "Talented" Sutton Ripley! The Punisher looks for another takedown, but again Ripley sprawls well, ending with John pushing Ripley against the cage as the time runs out. A definite 10-9 round for Marlon John, and the crowd lets know who they're favoring with chants for "PUNISHER" echoing around the arena.

The ringhands exit the cage, and the bell rings to signal the start of the second round. Marlon John looks to finish what he started in the first round, as he approaches a cautious Sutton Ripley and fires off with a body kick... but "Talented" Sutton Ripley lands an accurate right hook on the chin, out of nowhere! Marlon John drops like a sack of potatoes and Sutton Ripley is on him, landing some good punches before the referee tackles him out of the position! The fight is over!

The fans are ecstatic as "Talented" Sutton Ripley parades around the cage, as the official results come in: TKO in 0:28 of the second round! The fans are suddenly chanting for Ripley, as he embraces his opposition in the ring, John still looking a bit dazed as the results are officially announced. Post-fight, Marlon John heaps all the credit on Sutton Ripley: "He got me, plain and simple. Ain't never seen hands work that fast. Ain't never had someone hit me like that. I'm gonna go back, and train, train like a motherf***er, and then we're gonna have a rematch." Asked about his victory, Sutton Ripley stated that he did what he always did: bid his time. "I'm a predator", Ripley explained, "I was just looking for the right opening. He didn't give it to me in the first round. Second round, I saw a chance, and took it." Inquired of his future plans, Ripley stated that he would fight "anybody who's willing to step into the cage with me, and anyone who thinks they can escape the right hook." (match rating: Fantastic)

The commentators thank the audience for being present tonight, and hype up the two upcoming Light Heavyweight GP matches as well as the first confirmed Grand Prix semifinal match between Danny Akabaro and William Harrison.

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Recap for CageViolence presents: Fistful Of Steel

"Talented" Sutton Ripley (14-2) b. Marlon "The Punisher" John (2-1) via TKO in 0:28 of the second round (Fantastic)
"Major Damage" William Harrison (5-0) b. "Muscle Mountain" Ernie Bruns (17-11) via TKO in 3:20 of the first round (Good)
"Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro (2-0) b. "Wild" Bill Cumming (27-13) via TKO in 3:11 of the first round (Decent)
"The Flying V" Esteban Vega (3-0) b. Nick "Streets" Detroit (5-1) via TKO in 2:25 of the second round (Good)
"The Merchant Of Menace" Mason Archer (1-0) b. Soren Jellyman (7-11) via unanimous decision (Average)
"Flaming Fury" Gene Oakley (1-0) b. "Little Devil" Tito Del Sol (0-1) via unanimous decision (Good)
Houston "Furious" George (3-0) b. "Slow Hand" Bret Clement (4-1) via submission in 3:33 of the second round (Good)



EDIT: jos tämän joku sattuu lukemaan, ottaisin mielelläni palautetta postausten formaatista mitä tahansa kautta, josko niissä olisi jotain parannettavaa. kritiikki sekä filleripostauksista että itse tapahtumista otetaan vastaan.

edit edit: siis puhtaasti formaatista. ei mua kiinnosta miten vähän teitä kiinnostaa Cornellverse-WMMA2.
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CAGEVIOLENCE NEWS LETTER: UPCOMING SHOW NAMED "WE CONQUER"; HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION EXPANSION

- The CageViolence management were once again pleased to notice an increase in attendance, and would once again like to extend a huge thank you for supporting the organization in these hard financial times.

- CageViolence management recently confirmed that they are looking into expanding the Heavyweight division of the roster, with the explicit goal of holding a Heavyweight Grand Prix somewhere down the line. The management has refused to name any names in possible connection to the Heavyweight GP so far, and have stated that the whole issue of another Grand Prix is still "partially under consideration". However, with the likes of Wilson Franklyn, Collins Lundie, Oscar Gomez and Stan Blackheath on the books, a possible tournament would certainly not be lacking in any sparks - and if the current Light Heavyweight Grand Prix is of any indication, expect a swarm of young, hungry fighters eager to prove their mettle.

- The next CageViolence show was announced for late May. Titled "We Conquer", the card was finalized in the same press conference where the boxing badboy Collins Lundie and former All-American NFL quarterback and Nebraska State Wrestling Champion "The Big Show" Sylvester Collins signed the paperwork to face each other in the main event. Lundie was his usual confident self, stating:

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"Yeah, I know, I know, there's gonna be some people sayin' I'm duckin' Oscar Gomez or whatever the shit. Well guess motherfuckin' what? Ain't no Oscar Gomez here signing the papers with me. Ain't seein' no Wilson Franklyn signing those papers. If they was, I'd still sign in a heartbeat. I don't care about any of that bullshit popularity game, man. I go out and I win fights. If Oscar Gomez don't wanna fight then he don't wanna fight. Let him be a bitch. I'm in the prime of my life, I ain't gonna waste it waitin' on bitches like them."


In contrast, Sylvester Collins was much more reserved in his comments about the upcoming match.

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"Collins Lundie talks a big game, and I gotta be honest with y'all, I seen his fight with Damien Jones. I seen him dropping a mighty lot of people. But that don't scare me: nothing can scare me. I'm a champ in two different sports already: and I'm gonna be a champ here as well."


- In addition to the exciting main event, we will also bear witness to the rest of the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix quarterfinals, as the striking expert "Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim faces off with the powerful Brazilian wrestler Ranieri "Martelo" Fernanda, and the energetic wrestler Woody "Buzz Saw" Fierstein clashes with the Muay Thai-based all-around skills of Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar. The winners of these two bouts will go on to face each other in the semifinals of the tournament, and whoever wins that particular bout is looking at a spot in the Grand Prix finals against the winner of the upcoming Akabaro/Harrison fight.

- The finalized card looks as follows:

MAIN EVENT

Collins Lundie (Boxing, 9-3) vs. "The Big Show" Sylvester Collins (3-0, Ground And Pound)

UNDERCARD:

Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals: "Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim (Wing Chun Kung Fu, 4-0) vs. Ranieri "Martelo" Fernanda (Wrestling, 4-0)
Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals: Woody "Buzz Saw" Fierstein (Wrestling, 10-2) vs. Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar (Muay Thai, 1-0)
Henry "King" Baldwin (Jiu Jitsu, 7-2) vs Louie "The Featherweight Phenom" Sullivan (MMA, 0-0)
"The Auckland Express" Jamie McKenzie (Bare Knuckle Boxing, 4-1) vs Kramer "The Predator" Mayweather (Hawaiian Striking, 0-1)
Sophan Sastrowardoya (Horo-Kanu, 3-0) vs. Avery "Red" Gleason (Muay Thai, 1-0)
Spencer "The Reaper" Rubenstein (Submission Fighting, 0-0) vs. Zane "The Pain" Wybock (Jiu Jitsu, 2-3)


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CAGEVIOLENCE NEWS LETTER EXTRA: BILL CUMMING, ERNIE BRUNS TALK THE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT GRAND PRIX

When CageViolence announced the participants for their Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, there were two experienced names that stood a head taller than the rest. After two upset losses in the same night, both of them had been eliminated from the tournament. We invited both "Wild" Bill Cumming and "Muscle Mountain" Ernie Bruns to sit down with our interviewer after the show, and to share their thoughts and feelings on the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, mixed martial arts and life in general.

You were invited into the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix because of your talent and your experience. Care to tell how you felt when the call came through?

Bill Cumming: Well, to be frank, I was kinda honored about the whole deal, really. I liked the idea of being the "Grand Daddy" fighter amidst a bunch of young'uns. I've been around the world, and I've been around the tournament circuit, too. I used to be the next big thing from the United States, the fresh rookie up to challenge the likes of Silvio Scirea or Grant Shodward. And suddenly I found out that there was no Silvio, no Grant sitting in the brackets there: and I was the old dude the young ones were there to challenge. That's how I felt when the call came: like an old man.

Ernie Bruns: How I felt? Nothing special. It sounds like I'm a dick saying it, but it's how I've always been. I fight for the money. If you give me money and put me in a ring, I will fight. It's as simple as that.

You both were paired up with relative rookies for your first-round matchups. How do you feel about those fights, and about their results?

BC: Heh, to tell you the truth, when I was told that I was going to face some kid who was barely half my age, I laughed hard. Heh, and maybe I felt a bit sorry for the kid too: I mean, here I am, "Wild" Bill Cumming, who's fought probably longer than this kid's been able to read *laughs*, and on the opposite side you have a guy of 18 years of age, barely out of his diapers as far as I am considered, and you tell him to put up a fight. I ain't lying, and I goddamn guarantee you can ask this from him as well and he'll tell you the same, the first time I looked across the cage into his eyes, I just saw fear. Poor kid was terrified.

EB: I knew that I was going to be one of the old-timers out there. And I'm fine with that, you know? I don't think about my age. I'm 36, pushing 37, and when someone asks me to fight I don't think "Oh god, why do they want an old man like me", I think "Hell yes, I'm a good fighter. I'm gonna come and kick ass". No pussyfooting here. William Harrison is a hell of a prospect, yeah, but when I first saw him, I thought "Yeah, I can beat him. I'm gonna knock him out".

BC: And then the bell rung, and... Well. You all saw what happened. The kid deserves all the credit for it: I didn't hit him once. At first, I had this "Aww, how sweet, he's gonna box with me"-mentality. And then we tried boxing, and he was way better than I was. And at that point, I was like, "wait a minute, hold on, I'm Bill Cumming, you can't out-punch me"... but still, the kid did.

EB: The match clearly had only two paths to go: either I knocked him out while standing up, or he took me to the ground. I had no illusions about his ground skills: I knew it was gonna be over if he had the opportunity to shift the fight there. I trained extensively in defending takedowns prior to the match, but it wasn't enough.

BC: In hindsight, I probably would've been a lot more comfortable if I had gone for the takedowns. Had I managed to take the fight down to the mat, I could have set the pace and dominated. But I didn't, and that was my own stupid fault. I wanted to show him that you don't just out-box Bill Cumming. I was mad. And I paid for it like a salaryman in search of a hooker.

The other two quarterfinal matches were announced for CageViolences fourth show, "We Conquer", just recently. How do you see them going?

BC: Well, first of all, I think the Lim versus Fernanda fight has to be one of the most interesting I've seen in a long, long while. I've watched them both, and they're both complete monsters: Lim's a striking genius, and Fernanda is just a physical phenom beyond any other. I don't think Lim can afford any of that first-round stalling he did last time around, because Fernanda isn't gonna be just miffing about, he's gonna try and wrestle and rip Lim's head off with his bare hands. So the first grapple is gonna be the turning point: either Lim finishes the fight before that, or Fernanda does after it.

EB: Lim's gonna take his match with superior striking. Usually the wrestler would be at an advantage, but against Lim? He's too fast. Too skilled. His foot will be up way before Ranieri even thinks of going for the takedown. As far as the other fight goes, I am sure Affonso Villar will take it. He is strong, disciplined, and practices a variety of fighting disciples. His submission victory speaks for itself: even if Fierstein manages to take the fight to the ground, Villar knows how to win there as well.

BC: Now Woody Fierstein versus Affonso Villar... Villar's quite a scary fighter, no? He is built like a brick shithouse, has loads of muay thai credentials to his name, and as we saw him in the CageViolence debut show, he knows how to work the ground as well. But I'm gonna hedge my bets with Woody Fierstein. I've seen the guy work at his own weight, and the fact that he was ready to bulk up ten pounds to participate in the tournament speaks volumes. And that's not something that'll weigh against Fierstein: hell, someone who bulked up ten pounds beat me! *laughs* I believe Woody will use his wrestling expertise to take the fight home. It might be a long bout, to be sure, but I think Woody's gonna take it in the end.

What are your plans for the future? Can we expect to see you inside a CageViolence ring in the future?

BC: Well, sure, why not! I like the atmosphere around here. It's relaxed, yet productive. I've rarely seen such a small-scale show run with such expertise. And I ain't gonna let one defeat weigh me down: hell, I wish all the luck to that Akabaro kid in the tournament. Because when he wins the Grand Prix, I'm gonna have my rematch right there.

EB: You pay me, I fight for you. Is that so hard to understand?
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