Team Thomas Trash Talk

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Rikky and Mike here, the owners of Team Thomas Fight Club. Talk all the shit you want right here!!!

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After the recent closing of RCJ here in NY, fighters were left scrambling to find a new home. Several fighters from that organization's 135 pound division have found one at Team Thomas Fight Club. One of them, Jack Hunt, had the following to say about the situation and his upcoming fight against fellow RCJ veteran Jonathan Marx:

 

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"When my manager called and told me that RCJ was shutting its doors I was pretty upset. They ran a tight ship over there and I really felt like I was beginning to make a name for myself at 35 by putting on exciting fights win or lose. After getting submitted with a kimura in my first fight, I went back to the gym and really started to put the time in on the mats to improve my ground game to stop that from happening again. In my next fight I got caught in the clinch and dominated a Muay Thai striker for my first victory then followed it up with a strong performance against a BJJ black belt where I stifled his every move on the ground and then pounded him out. Any fighter has his weaknesses, but I'm always in the gym working hard every day with the rest of the guys at New York Top Team and from my recent results that should be obvious. Marx and I were taking different paths through 35 over at RCJ so I can't really compare past opponents but listen - After that first loss, I really focused my efforts in the gym and just went out there and put a show on for the fans. Anyone who saw my last three fights knew that I was the real deal. My opponents were all real tough guys and I got the job done. I'm not here at Team Thomas to pussy foot around and squeak out some decisions. That might be ok for Marx but not me - I'm gonna go out there against Marx, put on a show and do everything I can to finish that fight. He can't out strike me and he can't out grapple me so you tell me, how can he win? I know that I am the best guy here at 35 and I'm going to prove that starting with Marx."

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Jack Hunt had this to say about his upcoming fight against Biggs Wafers for the vacant TTFC 135lb belt:

 

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About a month ago I was cageside for Wafers vs Petrov and I can't say I was terribly impressed by either of them. Wafers' standup was real sloppy and he was just winging combos that did nothing but make him look like he was swatting at flies. Petrov kept shooting in for takedowns and getting stuffed over and over. That takes a lot out of you and Wafers still couldn't find a way to finish. Good for him that he was able to not get submitted but I hear Petrov is retiring after his contract is up so congrats, you beat a guy who didn't even have his heart in the fight game.

On Friday when he steps into the cage with me that won't be the situation at all. Wafers isn't bringing anything that I haven't seen before; I've outlasted better grapplers and I've beaten better strikers at their own game. If I could say one thing to Biggs right now it would be simply "good luck." 'Vanilla', if your gameplan is anything like your nickname I'm gonna blow your mind when I roll up with some Ben and Jerry's Neapolitan Dynamite.

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Blood in Blood Out 2 Preview:

 

 

Fight fans be prepared to see 2 undefeated fighters go to war in a 5 round Heavyweight showdown. BBO II is featuring 10 fights in a multitude of up and coming divisions in TTFC. This one’s happening underground so get your tickets now because they are limited!!!

 

 

Starting off this full card are Bobby Boyer (0-0) and El Chupacabra (0-0) in a 3 round bantamweight collision. Boyer will almost certainly be looking to keep this fight at a distance to utilize those deadly head kicks he has been training. Chupacabra should be looking to take this fight to the ground early so he can utilize some massive ground and pound or use his grappling advantage. I predict a first round stoppage in this one with Chupacabra submitting Boyer via kimora.

 

 

Our second showdown also features two fighters with no records as Jaxson Sullivan is put to the test against Dave Ford in a Light Heavyweight contest. Sullivan has been looking good in the gym recently working hard on his ground skills, whilst Ford has been hard at work sparring away with elite boxers. Fords training schedule and unfortunate lankiness will have him on the mat early and often. Look for Sullivan be taking this one via referee stoppage (ground strikes) in the second round.

 

 

In the three hole are Antonio Jennings (1-0) and Richard Teixeira (1-1) in the bantamweight division. Tex holds the advantage in everything but BJJ so I predict a spectacular knockout, but don’t be surprised to see Jennings' quick feet score him a leg sweep into a favorable top position. Tex also comes in with 12 lbs on Jennings, but Jennings reach advantage could score him a huge advantage.

 

 

Batting Cleanup in the featherweight division are Dave Tiernan (1-1) and Charlie Asto (2-2). Both men are looking to assert themselves in the TTFC with a streak of wins starting here. This battle is as even as it gets in everything but Muay Thai (advantage Tiernan) and weight (advantage Asto). This one is a coin flip for me folks, expect blood, broken bones, and excitement.

 

 

Fights 5-7 are HUGE!!! A heavyweight clash between Sam Fisher (2-0) and Ando Thyme (1-2) will keep people in their seats for this huge card with the fifth fight. Fisher comes in with the better record but Thyme has been working diligently at camp. As long as Thyme comes in well rested this fight will go his way. Kalir (5-1) and Phillips (1-0) in the Super heavyweight will be a true battle of striking versus grappling. No prediction here except expect a great battle. kevlar (3-2) and Pratt (2-0) in the heavyweight division will really be a match to watch, this fight will go everywhere and I expect these two giants to give a crowd pleasing 3 rounds. I expect kevlar to come off his disappointing loss of the title with a huge defeat over undefeated Pratt.

 

 

Stanford (2-1) and Mo (4-1) in the Middleweight division should be a great leadup to the final two fights. I look for Mo to take advantage of his boxing to keep Stanford on the outside. Once again though Mo has been training very hard and could come into this fight a little cocky. Look for Stanford to win this fight on the ground.

 

 

Fight #9 presents Rua (2-0) and Dillinger (4-2). Dillinger’s grappling is his only hope in this fight as Rua will once again bring his heavy hands into the ring. Rua’s shiny head should be enough to distract his opponent so he can score a knockout of the year candidate.

 

 

The main event of the evening in the heavyweight division is no laughing matter for either the Champion Escuela (3-0) or his opponent Thunderclap (6-0). Escuela looks to defend his title for the first time since stripping kevlar of the belt. His BJJ, Wrestling and Boxing have come a long way and he will be looking to use him against the newcomer. Thunderclap is having his first fight with TTFC and the signing could pay huge dividends if all his hype turns out to be true. Thunderclap should look to use his ground game in this match up, but don’t be surprised to see the champ control where the action takes place. I look for this fight to go at least 4 rounds as these well-rounded fighters look to utilize their strengths. This showdown along with the other electrifying fights on the card will have fans leaving with plenty to talk about at the office cooler.

 

 

Look for the post fight write up following this action packed event and if you’re in Montreal don’t be afraid to look up Angry Beaver Clothing, custom work is available.

 

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Jaxson Sullivan was recently approached by a MMA blogger and had this to say about his upcoming fight with Dave Ford at BBO II:

 

This is going to be my first time inside of the cage. I've been training for some time now, but am still very nervous. Only time will tell if my training has paid off. I'm going to have to watch out for Dave Ford's boxing...he does have very solid boxing. However, this is the MMA game...he will need a lot more than that to try and beat me. Maybe he should stick to what he is good at and go to the sport of boxing. I'm not sure if he has the all-around MMA game you need to win. It's no surprise that I will try and exploit his one-sidedness and rain down the ground 'n pound. I'm gonna make him rethink his career choice. I'm gonna show the world that I am here to win and won't be stopped.

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Here's what happened in Jaxson's fight:

 

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TTFC Reporter: I recently caught up with the 135lb Champ Jack Hunt and asked him a few questions and this is what he had to say.

 

TTFC Reporter: Im setting here with a guy that doesnt need any introduction TTFC's 135lb Champion Jack Hunt. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to talk to us champ, Hows it going?

 

 

 

Hunt: No problem. Things are going great. I took a little break after my last fight but after that I was right back in the gym working hard.

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: You ran through Hugo your last Opponent pretty easily were you worried at all about him?

 

 

 

Hunt: To be honest, I was a little worried. Before my last few fights I was really going out and talking trash because I felt like they were all easy fights for me. In my mind, there isn't anything exciting about rolling through subpar competition so if I can sell the fight and get the fans involved in the story then it becomes a much better match. Going up against Hugo though we both had similar strengths and weaknesses and I knew that it was going to just be a matter of who was going to be able to impose their will. Luckily for me I was able to land a couple good shots early and wobble him before that last uppercut landed.

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: The rumor has it that you are going to face the winner of Gordie Green vs Hayato Gokudera any thoughts on whos going to win?

 

 

 

Hunt: I think it is a pretty even matchup but I'm gonna pick Gordie Green. Gordie works a pretty dominant clinch game and I just haven't seen that out of Hayato in any of his other fights. Between that and Gordie's aggression I think that you're going to see his hand raised at the end of the fight.

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: I see you are part of the Steel Peen Alliance which is a big Alliance whats that like?

 

 

 

Hunt: It's really been great for me so far. Our alliance has a lot of great guys in it and everyone is really helpful so things have been a lot easier for me lately. If you need anything at all there is someone there able and willing to do whatever they can to make sure your needs are met which is amazing for a fighter looking to make a name for himself out of a small camp.

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: How's your training been going?

 

 

 

Hunt: Training has been amazing. I've been traveling around and getting to work with a lot of great coaches and really just plugging all the small holes in my game and working on technique. Every time I enter that cage you see the best Jack Hunt yet and I think people will be surprised when they see me next.

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: When you're not Fighting do you have any hobbies or interests outside of training?

 

 

 

Hunt: Not really, I got into the fight game late and I know that I have a limited amount of time so I'm working hard to make every second count.

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: There has been talks in TTFC about some guys doing Superfights in the future is that something you would be interested in?

 

 

 

Hunt: Absolutely. I'd love to take on some guys from the bigger orgs and show them that we mean business here in TTFC. Tournaments, special attractions, whatever I'm ready to take on all comers.

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Ok Thanks Again and we wont keep you any longer is there anyone you would like to thank?

 

 

 

Hunt: I'd like to give a quick thank you to my alliance, Steel Penn for all the help, especially Mr. White who hooked me up with some sponsors, TTFC for giving me a home to fight in and the rest of my division for standing in front of the Grim and becoming a target for my anger.

 

TTFC Reporter: That was a Great Interveiw with the 135lb champ Jack Hunt. Be sure to check back with us as we are going to try and get a few more of TTFC's Champs to take some time out of there training to talk with us. I would also like to thank Jack Hunts Manager Jack Hoff for getting Jack Hunt to set down with us.

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Biggs Wafers:I want Bobby Boyer.

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Coming live from The Underground in New York, New York is TTFC’s Insanity, which features not one but two title fights. This card has 10 fights ranging from Bantamweight all the way up to the Super Heavyweights.

 

 

The card pits several up and comers in the first 5 fights with Mortlock vs. Borisov in the Super Heavyweight division, Wiley Vs. Rutgers in the Heavyweight class, Lightweights Sandoval vs. O’Briar, Welterweights Manion vs. Blagg, and Heavyweights West vs. Williams. This journalist expects Borisov, Rutgers, O’Briar, Manion, and West to win their fights. I suspect all these fights will end in a stand up battle as each winner outclasses the other in take down defense and offensive strategy.

 

 

The top five fights should present incredible action for what will be a sold out arena. The Lightweight battle between Hugandkiss (2-0) and Smith (2-0). One of these two men will leave the ring with his first career loss. I expect Hugandkiss to live up to his name and wrestle this one to the ground, where unfortunately he will be outmatched by Smith’s superior Ju-Jitsu. Smith wins this one via triangle to go 3-0.

 

 

Gokudera (5-2) and Green (4-1) are two of the more experienced fighters at team Thomas and they will be looking to show off what they have learned in their previous battles for this Bantamweight showdown. I look for Green to win a decision in this exciting back and forth battle, however his razor sharp elbows could end this one early with a cut stoppage.

 

 

Case (5-3) and Nigal (4-4) in the Featherweight division pits two up and down fighters in a battle that could leap either fighter into serious contention at Team Thomas. Case is superior in almost every aspect in this fight and I expect him to win via submission as long as Nigal is unable to exact his superior Muay Thai game.

 

 

Now into the big dogs in the co-main event. Champion Tanner (4-0) puts his undefeated record up against Salizar (6-3) for the Welterweight title. I normally side with the champion in any 5 round affair but I fully expect Salizar to dominate in this one coming off 5 straight wins. Salizar is definitely coming into this fight with the better camp, and he should win this one via submission early on in the fight. Don’t rule out Tanner though as his heavy hands can end a fight at anytime.

 

 

In the other main event of the evening Champion Khan (7-3) puts his title on the line against Lee (4-0). In my calculations, Lee has yet to face an opponent as worldly as Khan. Lee has had the benefit of fighting serious slackers in the boxing department but rumour has it Khan has been working extensively on his stand-up. I expect to see Khan take this one early on with a choke when Lee leaves his neck open either in the clinch or in Khan’s closed guard.

 

 

That will wrap it up for this preview of TTFC Insanity. Look for the post fight write up following this action packed event and if you’re in Montreal look up Angry Beaver Clothing, custom work is available. And, don’t forget to check out Deadly Clothing and Rivers Edge Nutrition n New York

 

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TTFC Reporter: Hello everyone, I recently had a chance to set down with the current 145lb Champ Cedric Steel and ask him a few Question. Here how it went.

 

TTFC Reporter: Thanks for joining us Champ how have you been?

 

Cedric Steele: Doing great. Just coming off the big win against Porterfield. 100% ready to go again.

 

TTFC Reporter: Your 3-0 in TTFC and seem to be getting better and better whats your secret?

 

Cedric Steele: Theres no secret. I have the opportunity to train in the top gyms in NY. Hell, Look at the guys I spar with. You got to get better.

 

TTFC Reporter: Your undefeated so does that put more pressure on you before a fight or less pressure?

 

Cedric Steele: I dont even care about my record. Just about holding on to my belt. Thats motivation not pressure.

 

TTFC Reporter: Your next opponent is Justin Case have you had a chance to see him fight or watch tape on him? If so what do you think of him?

 

Cedric Steele: Ive looked at him. He does two things. Takes fighters down and sub spams. Its predictable and easy to counter.

 

TTFC Reporter: I see your a member of the Thomas Alliance whats that like?

 

Cedric Steele: Its like being in a big family. I feel like a little brother with my big brothers always taking a shot at me. It just makes me tougher.

 

TTFC Reporter: I wont keep you any longer but before we go do you have anything you would like to say to Justin Case?

 

Cedric Steele: Yea, try your sub spamming on me. You wont like the results.

 

TTFC Reporter: Ladies and Gentleman that was the TTFC 145lb champ Cedric Steele be sure to catch his next fight as this should be a good one. Be sure to check back with us as we are going to try to catch up with all the the Title Holders from TTFC.

 

 

 

 

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Time for TTFC’s Rage in the Cage 2! Underground again in the city so nice it was named twice. This card will provide the same phenomenal fights that everyone is used to seeing from TTFC. This card has the 155lb title on the line as champion Nagiev duels Wesson for the lightweight title.

 

 

 

The first five fights of this one should be just as entertaining as the last. All the fighters involved in this card have put in serious time sparring and training. In the first half of the card I predict; Coon over Martinez, Meier over Griffen, O’Hooligan over Mac, Stone over Wankeri, and Hannay over Scott.

 

 

 

Henderson (4-1) vs. Vandam (3-3) should be a great fight for Henderson to come out of his shell and become a top contender at TTFC. Expect Henderson to go straight for a grappling match and win this one via Submission.

 

 

 

Factor (1-1) vs. Kristofer (3-2) should be a match for Factor to come into his own, but Kristofer isn’t going to let that happen on his watch. Kristofer will look to use his advantage in the standup game to control and dominate Factor in a very exciting decision win.

 

 

 

Gozinia (2-0) Vs. Cigano (2-0) pits two undefeated warriors with completely different skill sets against one another. I see Cigano surprising Gozinia in this one with some excellent boxing work in the early stages to earn him a knockout win against the Muay Thai/Submission specialist.

 

 

 

The Light Heavyweight division has Serrano (3-1) vs. Last (3-1). This fight looks to be a little one sided as Last has shown some serious knockout ability in his previous bouts. I still look for this fight to be extremely exciting but there is no doubt that Last will win this one on the ground after forcing Serrano there with his overpowering striking. Serrano’s best chance in this one is to put his body weight against Last in the early rounds and tire him out.

 

 

 

Now the main event featuring the undefeated champion Nagiev (5-0) vs. Wesson (6-3). Wesson has shown some good form winning his last two fights, one by submission, the other decision. This fight should be interesting because Nagiev is used to winning fights on the feet but now will come up against a great standup artist in Wesson. For me it’s the champions fight to lose. I expect Nagiev to go in and show some excellent ground and pound before working Wesson into a rear naked choke for the victory.

 

 

 

That will wrap it up for this preview of TTFC Rage in the Cage 2. Look for the post fight interviews following this action packed event and if you’re in Montreal look up Angry Beaver Clothing, custom work is available. And, don’t forget to check out Deadly Clothing and Rivers Edge Nutrition n New York

 

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Stirling Mortlock on his upcoming bout during TTFC Bloodshed, on August 27th:

 

"El Gigante is going to have a hole punched through his face. This guy belongs in a circus more than a cagefight. What is he, 7 foot 5? He's a lumbering fool. It's gonna be a joke to take him down and once that happens I'll be able to tie his lanky ass into knots and break his face with my right hand.

 

I've had the help of the great team at Team Thomas since the very beginning. They have taught me their winning ways and I feel very confident now."

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TTFC Reporter: Hello fight fans today we were able to set down with TTFC's 170lb Champ John Tanner.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Thanks Champ for taking time out of your busy training scheduled to talk with us. So how's training going?

 

John Tanner: The training is goin great, the stand-up is getting crisp. The jits is great, i just feel good.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: I got to ask about your last Opponent Pablo Salizar many people thought this was going to be a very tough fight but you were able to dominate him. Did you think it was going to be that easy?

 

John Tanner: To be honest, even my mom thought i was gonna lose ha. but for real i knew it was gonna be a battle but i didnt imagine i could dominate a talented fighter like that, it was an amazing feeling...

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Your next Opponent Edgardo Alfonzo is a guy that you beat in your first TTFC fight. Do you think you can take anything from that fight to use in this one?

 

John Tanner: Ya know i learned one thing from that fight, the kids got a chin.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Is there anything you can tell us about you that might surprize people to know?

 

John Tanner: I Love to ski, lol

 

 

TTFC Reporter: I see your training at Ferocious Jui-Jitsu how do you like it there?

 

John Tanner: Its a great gym, there makin some cuts in there gym and i was lucky enough to make it.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: I see your a Member of The Church of Elijah whats it like being in that Alliance?

 

John Tanner: Its a brotherhood, everyones closely knitted and we are all workin together to take over the tycoon world.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Is there any thing you would like to say to your next opponent?

 

John Tanner: Edgardo, im comin to finsh the fight

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Well Champ thanks for your time i wont keep you any longer but before your go is there anyone you would like to give a shout out to?

 

John Tanner: Just to all my †C⊕E† bros, keep it real. and check out my gym in rio, were bout to start doin big things out there.

 

TTFC Reporter: Well fight fans that was 170lb Champ John Tanner if your in Rio check out his gym. Thanks everone for tuning in and be sure to check back with us as we will try to get another one of the champs to set down with us. Be sure to talk all the trash you want about your next opponent.

 

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Welcome fight fans to TTFC Heavy Hitters here at The Underground in New York. Tonights line up should produce some great fights. Let get right to it.

 

 

 

The first card of the night is a couple of super-heavyweights.

 

 

 

Murdock VS Whoopazz this fight should be a good one. I think this fight could go either way but if Whoopazz can get it to the ground then this could be a short night for him if not Murdock could make it a long night for him.

 

 

 

Next up is a couple of Welterwieghts

 

 

 

Chamomile Vs De Vera

 

Chamomile is making his Pro Debut here and its going to be a tough one as he will be going against the more exp. De Vera. De Vera is a wonderful MT fighter but has shown some weakness on the ground. This fight will go one of two ways if Chamomile can get De Vera down I see him winning this if not De Vera could get the KO and back on the winning track.

 

 

 

Schnieder VS Mononen

 

 

 

Mononen is making his Pro debut and this fight should test him as his weakness is Schieder's strength. I think Mononen will pass this test with flying colors and win by KO in the first round. Dont count Schnieder out though cuz he could get the fight to the ground and win by Sub.

 

 

 

Hanson Vs Smith

 

 

 

This should be a good fight but i think Hanson will win this one as he is a little better overall than Smith. I predict a Decision victory here for Hanson.

 

 

 

Bakunin Vs Kent

 

 

 

This fight is very evenly matched and should provide fireworks has both fighters have won all of their fights by KO. I think Kent wins this one with his Superb Boxing.

 

 

 

Bryan Vs Weeks

 

 

 

This fight is between two undefeated fighters both guys come in here 1-0 and one guys coming out with their first loss. This fight is going to be very intresting as Bryan has Wonderful wrestling but his Opp has better Stand up and Bjj so if Bryan decides to take this to the ground hopefully he has worked on his Def. Grappling. I think he has and i think he gets the win by TKO ground and Pound.

 

 

 

Loucks Vs Keller

 

 

 

This fight is a classic Striker Vs Grappler match up.I think this fight could go either way and its to close for me to call. But gun to my head I think Keller wins this one by Sub.

 

 

 

Pratt Vs Hayabusa

 

 

 

This fight is between to heavyweight contenders both are undefeated and one is going to move closer to a title shot with a win here. Pratt comes into this one with a little bit better overall skills on the ground but they are even on there feet. I think this fight is going to come down to who ever has the better chin or however connects first. I predict a KO just not sure whos going to get it.

 

 

 

The Co-Main Event of the Evening for the Super-heavyweight title.

 

Romero Vs Bilko

 

 

 

Newcomer John Bilko get a shot at the title for his first fight in TTFC. Bilko Comes to TTFC from DEF and he is riding a two fight win streak and both of those fights have not made it out of the first round. He has Remarkable boxing, Mediocre MT and Superb Wrestling with a Blue Belt in BJJ. He is a very dangerous Opp. for the Champ. Romero is on his own two fight win streak and he has not been out of the first round in his last two fights either. He has Wonderful Boxing, Feeble MT, and proficient Wrestling with a Blue Belt in BJJ. This fight should be Romero's biggest test here at TTFC. Romero is the only super-heavyweight champ that TTFC has known. Expect fireworks in this one as i dont think its going to last long. No predictions from me on this one but i will say this who ever connects first will probly win. I cant wait for this fight.

 

 

 

The Main Event of the evening is the first ever TTFC 185lb Title fight.

 

 

 

Ashoka Vs Stanford

 

 

 

Ashoka comes in with better Boxing and Wrestling. Hes riding a three fight win streak all three coming by stoppage's two by Subs and one buy TKO cuts. Stanford comes in with the better Mt and he is riding a two fight win streak both of them coming by way of KO's.

I think this fight comes down to one thing if Ashoka can stay away from the Kicks and Clinch he should be able to use his better boxing to win but if not he could find him self on the wrond end of a KO. I am going out on a limb here and say that Ashoka wins this one by Decision in a great back and forth battle.

 

 

 

Well that should about wrap it a great night of fights here at TTFC. Dont forget to check out Deadly Clothing in New York for all your clothing needs and they also are doing fighter skins and Check out Rivers Edge Nutrition in New York for your Nutritional needs also he is coming out with a new Product in the next few days so check it out.

 

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TTFC Reporter: Hello fight fans I have a treat for you today. I sat down with Heavyweight Champ Chico Escuela and here is what he had to say.

 

TTFC Reporter: Welcome Champ thanks for taking time away from training to do this interview.

 

Chico Escuela: No problem I was just watching footage of my last fight with Thunderclap.

 

TTFC Reporter: What are your thoughts on your last fight that ended with a draw against Tank Thunderclap?

 

Chico Escuela: I was disappointed I felt that I won three of the five rounds...its cliche but never leave it in the hands of judges. I went into the fighting well prepared and it showed. I wasn't in any danger of getting knocked out or submitted. The flow of the fight was a furious pace, I knew I would be in for a tough fight.

 

TTFC Reporter: How has you training going for your upcoming rematch with Tank?

 

Chico Escuela: Its gone well, I decided to find a new gym. Although my old camp got me to where I am now I'm always looking to improve. Just as I was training at my new gym for two weeks they decide to make the gym private. I have no problem with that....but when the gym owner tells you its private, then its not, then its sold its chaotic. Luckily I settled on a gym this past weekend and I can tell I'm in a better gym. I improved my footwork and my boxing since the last fight.

 

TTFC Reporter: Can you take anything away from the first fight or do you think it will be a different Tank this time?

 

Chico Escuela: Haha definitely I have a few things I'm changing coming into this fight. For one this will not go to decision, win or lose I will not let the fight be decided by three clowns you all call judges. I won't share with all of you what my game plan is but I assure all of you this will be the fight to see. As I always say "Chico try one more.......again."

 

TTFC Reporter: The last few fighters I have interview are part of a Alliance have you ever thought about joining one?

 

Chico Escuela: I'm currently with Balco Boys Hilo. Yeah I know how did I decide to join them since I fight in New York? Well I have a buddy named Manuwill (former sparring partner) and he told me there was a Heavyweight champ in Russia that's a similar build as I am and that's part of their alliance. So I checked out the Alliance sure enough Rotterdam has held the title twice, few others as well such as Leballs who was a champ at one time. So I joined I figure these guys have some gold around their waist why can't I? We've also got Replinger and Legba as current champs now I think we're under the radar now but I feel good about this alliance.

 

TTFC Reporter: Your from the Dominican Republic and now your fighting here in New York what made you come here?

 

Chico Escuela: Baseball was always my first passion. I was inspired to move to New York after watching Garrett Morris imitate a player for the Mets. Oddly enough his character's name was Chico Esquela. I was good enough to play ball and my family wanted a better life. We figured if i was to get noticed why not New York? Before I stepped on the field my Sophmore season in high school I had to have Tommy John surgery. So I shifted my sport to Jiu Jitsu and loved it and started training at Renzo Gracie's. We moved to New York five years ago, I do miss home but New York is another world in itself.

 

TTFC Reporter: Your fans would like to know what kind of hobbies you have if any?

 

Chico Escuela: I like to chew....don't do that kids it will kill you. I spend most of my free time on my twitter account giving shouts out to the ladies. But seriously I give back to the youth I hold Jiu Jitsu camps for under privleged kids. I send as much time as I can as a mentor to kids out in Spanish Harlem.

 

TTFC Reporter: Before we let you go do you have any words for your opponent Tank Thunderclap?

 

Chico Escuela: No words for Thunderclap....I'll let my actions speak.

 

TTFC Reporter: Thanks again Champ. Fights fans dont miss Chico Vs Tank 2 this Friday its going to be a war at TTFC Deathwish.

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Hello fight fans this friday at The Underground in New York is TTFC's Deathwish. We have a great card of fights going down. We have two title fights one at the 135lb class and the Main event is the rematch of two undefeated heavyweights which should provide fireworks.

 

 

 

The first fight of the night is a 135lb fight.

 

 

 

Filipino Saint Vs El Chupacabra

 

 

 

This is a classic Striker vs grappler match up and it should be intresting. I think this fight could go either way if El Chupacabra can get this fight to the ground then I think he wins by Tko ground and pound. Filipino I believes understands this and will do everything in his power to keep the fight standing and if he does that he could score his own KO.

 

 

 

Next up two Heavyweights

 

 

 

Tony "Iron Avenger" Stark Vs Correa "King Cobra" Santiago

 

 

 

These two guys seem to be very even as both have Brown Belts in BJJ. I expect this one to be a very technical ground battle. I think the first person that makes a mistake will be on the wrong end of a submission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavyweights Clayton Harding Vs Thomas "The Tank" Njun

 

 

 

This is a fight between two strikers i doubt we will see this fight hit the ground unless one guy is KOed. I think Clayton is going to get his first win as he is just a little bit better in the stand up game but dont count Thomas out as he is a grinder and could get a decision victory.

 

 

 

Super Heavyweights Seymour Butts Vs Brandon Phillips

 

 

 

This fight will be another striker vs grappler match up. I think Seymore is going to get this fight to the ground early and win this one by decision.

 

 

 

Bantamweights Bobby "B Boy" Boyer Vs Biggs "Vanilla" Wafers

 

 

 

Biggs started his career off with three straight wins since then he has lost his last two I believe this fight is a defining moment in his career. He needs a win in a big way and that is going to make him dangerous in this fight. Bobby is a new fighter with just one fight under his belt and it was a win. I think this fight could go either way but i think Bobby wins this one in a back and forth match by Decision.

 

 

 

Heavyweights Fedor "Python" Gracie Vs Mack "Truck" Montana

 

 

 

Fedor is a great Striker and a tough S.O.B. as shown by his five fights only one didnt go the distance I think he likes fighting so much that he prefers not to KO his oppenant just so he can punish them more. Mack is a very well rounded fighter that by his skill set prefers the ground fighting game and he loves to ground and pound his oppenants. I think that Fedor could be in trouble here as I think Mack will be able to overwelm Fedor on the ground and win a Decision.

 

 

 

Light Heavyweights "The Hand Grenade " Extor Ace Vs Kevin "Unbreakable" Jackson

 

 

 

These two guys are very experienced with a total of 27 fights between them both guys have been up and down in there careers. Both fighters are looking to get back on the winning track as both have lost there last two fights. Kevin has went as far as changing his management team to get his career back on track. Both guys are well rounded. I think Kevin gets back on track by winning this one by first round Submission.

 

 

 

Super Heavyweights "Huggy Bear" Eli Williams Vs George "Leviathan" Kalir

 

 

 

This is a Number One Contender match up between to great fighters. Eli is a very dangerous man one his feet or on the ground but he will be facing a guy in George who is as good if not better on the ground so he better keep this one standing. I think George will get this fight to the ground and he will win this one by 2nd round Sub. Eli could win this one if he remains patient and picks George apart.

 

 

 

Co-Main Event for the Bantamweight Title

 

 

 

Bantamweight Champion "Grim" Jack Hunt Vs Gordie "Grasshopper" Green

 

 

 

Jack is 3-0 here in TTFC and is looking to defend his title for the second time against the toughest opp. he has faced to date. Gordie is also 3-0 here in TTFC and hes looking to taste gold for the first time in his career as he came up short in his first shot in DFC 7 Payback. Jack has been very dominate in his victories in TTFC. I think this fight could go either way as both men are more than capiable of stopping the other one. I think this will be a very close fight but I think Jack will retain his title by Decision victory.

 

 

 

Main Event of the Evening for the Heavyweight Title

 

 

 

Heavyweight Champion Chico Escuela Vs Tank Thunderclap

 

 

 

This one is going to be good the last time these two fighters meet the fought to a Exciting Draw. Both guys have said this time they wont leave it to the judges. Tank is a very dangerous ground fighter and he prides himself on stuffing submission attempts and ground and pounding fighters until they make a mistake then he subs them. Chico is also a very dangerous man on the ground as well as being very good on his feet. I think this fight could go either way again. I wont make any predictions here but i will say lets hope this fight doesnt go to a draw again.

 

 

 

Well fight fans that is your fight card for Friday 13th.

 

 

 

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TTFC Deathwish 2 Prefight Write up

Welcome fight fans to TTFC Deathwish II tonight's card will be exciting with two titles on the line.

 

 

 

John Tanner v Edgardo Alfonzo at 170lbs and Cedric Steele v Justin Case at 145lbs that's the fight you want to watch all though the entire card will be explosive.

 

 

 

The First fight tonight will

 

 

 

Lars Svenson v Nathan Blagg

 

 

 

Sveson will want to keep this fight standing if wants a quick win as for Blagg he will want to get this fight on the ground and control the action to squeeze out a decision I do believe Svenson will be the winner tonight.

 

 

 

Next on the Card is

 

 

 

Guy Von Krieger v Mark Coleman

 

 

 

Von Kreiger will have his hands full tonight Coleman as he will look to keep this fight in the clinch and end it quick as for Coleman he will want to get this fight to ground and end it by submission I don't believe this fight will last past the first round with Coleman as the winner by sub.

 

 

 

Arturo Caldeira v Bobby Porterfield

 

 

 

Caldeira will be looking for his 2nd win as he looks to use his boxing skills and score with a KO Porterfield will want to keep this fight close and use his knees and elbows to score a TKO I don't see this fight going to the ground and I don't think it will go the distance.

 

 

 

Colin Concrete v Theodore Lancer

 

 

 

Concrete will look to take this fight to ground as he defends the flurry of punches that will be coming his way from Lancer . Lancer will definitely want to keep this fight standing and score a win by KO or TKO.

 

 

 

Marcus Dillinger v Tiger Cruz

 

 

 

Marcus will want this fight on the ground and ending quick but he will have to watch out for Cruz,s wrestling. Cruz will have a tough fight tonight has he looks for a win which I believe will be by decision.

 

 

 

Next on the card is

 

 

 

Richard Teixeira v Hugo Vasconcelos

 

 

 

Teixeira will will be looking for a KO here tonight but I think Vasconcelos will get this fight on the ground and take the will by submission.

 

 

 

Kai Deliz v joseph willam

 

 

 

Deliz will look for his first KO tonight although his 6 win by submission could tell a different story but his skills will be matched on the ground as willam will be fighting for another win here tonight this fight could go either way.

 

 

 

Gio Jazz v Slip Kid

 

 

 

This fight will be a great one as both fighters have dominate stand up game and they should come out swing this has the potential to be fight of the night as Jazz will look to use his wonderful boxing to beat Kid by KO but will have to watch out for Kids Muay Thai skills don't look for this fight to be on the ground I see it being a blood bath and one of these fighters being KO ed tonight. (Have the Doctors ready )

 

 

 

The CO MAIN EVENT is here

 

 

 

John Tanner v Edgardo Alfonzo

 

 

 

Tanner will be looking to keep his belt around his waist as he looks for another KO tonight but will have to stay off the ground or he could find him self trouble. Tyring to keep that undefeated record will be hard but if any one can do it Tanner is the one. Alfonzo will get his first shot at the champ and will be wanting to take the title home as he looks for a huge win tonight against man that beat him by unanimous decision back at uncontrolled chaos 1.

 

 

 

The MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Cedric Steele v Justin Case

 

 

 

The Time is now as Cedric will put the title on the line against Justin Case. Cedric will be looking to keep his title and his undefeated record going as he steps in to the cage against Case (a very dominate ground fighter) Cedric will be looking for a KO as Case will go for a ground win this fight should be a fast paced don't blink as you could miss the win.

 

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TTCF interview with the New Heavyweight Champ Tank Thunderclap

 

 

 

Reporter: Hi champ thanks for doing the interview and hows it going?

 

 

 

Tank: No problem. Everything is going good and I am getting much needed R&R.

 

 

 

Reporter: You must be stoked about the outcome of your last fight winning the title but did the fight go as you planed?

 

 

 

Tank: The fight went the way I hoped except for the fact that it went to the judges I wish it wouldn't have but I got the win and that's what matters.

 

 

 

Reporter: I see you are part of the Thomas Alliance did that help you in anyway in your last fight?

 

 

 

Tank: I would say yes if not for some of the alliance members and the Team Thomas Gyms I don't think I would have got the proper training I needed for this fight.

 

 

 

Reporter: You have now fought the former champ twice the first ending in a draw and then ending in you winning by decision will there be a third and how do you predict the out come of that fight?

 

 

 

Tank: Well the first fight I think he took my skills for granted as I did him that's way it was a draw, So when I got the opportunity face him for a second time I made some changes to the way it was going to go and got the win as for a third time well that's up to the owners but as to the out come everybody knows the answer to that I will be victorious again.

 

 

 

Reporter: Do you think there is anybody in the Org. that poses a threat to you or your title?

 

 

 

Tank: You know there are a lot of good fighters here but the title has found its home and will be with me for a long time to come as far as someone taking the title from me they would have better luck trying to be come president.

 

 

 

Reporter: Is there any advice you could give to the younger fighters that might help them in anyway?

 

 

 

Tank: Train hard, eat right, and stay out of my cage. If I am standing across from you,in the cage you will to lose.

 

 

 

Reporter: One more question before we go is there anything would like to say to the former champ Chico?

 

 

 

Tank: He was my toughest fight so far and I still came out on top so really what can I say keep training and maybe some day you will see my belt around your waist again when I retire that is.

 

 

 

Reporter: Coming off a huge win like that do you think it will help you in your next fight?

 

 

 

Tank: Of course it will now all the other fighters know what kind of a chance they will have at beating me NONE.

 

 

 

Reporter: Thanks for taking time to sit with us and good luck in your up and coming fights your heavyweight Champ Tank Thunderclap.

 

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Welcome Fight fans to the Hayashi’s Lounge in NY for a capacity crowd here to view the TTFC No Remorse event. The main event is a light heavyweight title fight between Genghis Kahn and Bronko Popovic which promises to be battle for the ages. We have 10 action packed fights on this card and we get things started in the welterweight division.

 

Fight #1 Welterweight

Henry Chinaski v Shamus O Hooligan

 

The first fight on the card is a welterweight fight that pits 4-5-0 Shamus O Holligan against Henry Chinaski who is making his professional debut. Chinaski will look to keep this fight stand with his superior striking skills. O Holligan will look to somehow get this fight so the ground and hope Chinaski to make a rookie mistake and catch him w/ a slick sub.

Prediction: 1st round TKO by Chinaski

 

Fight #2 Lightweight

Tim Sandoval v Lil Wayne

 

The second fight on the card a lightweight fight that pits 0-1-0 Tim Sandoval against Lil Wayne who is making his professional debut. In his first pro fight, Sandoval got knocked out in the first round. He will most likely be looking for the clinch in order to set up some knees and elbows. Lil Wayne will want no part of the clinch and chose to stay on the outside where he will pick his shots and eventually get this fight to the ground where he will lock up the submission.

Prediction: 2nd round submission by Wayne

 

Fight #3 Featherweight

Jack Nigal v Brandon Bell

 

The third fight on the card a featherweight fight that pits 4-5-0 Jack Nigal against 1-3-0 Brandon Bell. Nigal has the better chin but will most likely try to get this to ground where he will be looking for the sub. Bell may want to stand up longer than Nigal but I see this fight ending up on the ground either way. This fight could go either way but I think experience will pay dividends in the end.

Prediction: Jack Nigal by decision

 

Fight #4 Lightweight

Ralph O Briar v Lawrence Smith

 

The 4th fight on the card a lightweight fight that pits 1-0-0 Ralph O Briar against 2-1-0 Lawrence Smith. These 2 seem evenly matched. I see Smith wanting to keep the fight standing and O Briar trying to get it to the ground. Look for O Briar to snatch the win by TKO in 3rd round via GnP.

Prediction: O Briar 3rd round TKO

 

Fight #5 Middleweight

Bruce Bellec v King Mo

 

The 5th fight of the night is a middleweight fight that pits 2-1-0 against 4-2-0 King Mo. Bellec comes into this fight with long amateur MT background. In his last fight he demonstrated some serious grappling defense fighting off several sub attempts from a Gracie before almost kicking his opponent’s head right off his head. Mo has showed that he is susceptible to head kicks as he was knocked out in his last fight in 15 sec. Look for more of the same in this fight.

Prediction: Bellec by vicious KO in 1st round

 

Fight #6 Super Heavyweight

Joe larry v Emil Borisov

 

The 6th fight is 1st fight of the main card that pits 2 undefeated fighters in 1-0-0 Joe larry against 1-0-0 Emil Borisov. Larry in his 1st fight through a lot of punch combos and was successful w/ 5 takedowns, though he chose to stand right back each time. Borisov has an extensive amateur boxing background and will use that to catch Larry late in 2nd round by Koing the inexperienced fighter.

Prediction: Borisov by KO in 2nd round.

 

Fight #7 Welterweight

Eugene Alejandro Mac v Pablo Salizar

 

The 7th fight on this card is a welterweight fight that pits 3-3-0 Eugene Alejandro against 6-4-0 Pablo Salizar. Five of Salizar’s 6 wins have come by way of submission. Alejandro is a MT specialist with KO in his feet and knees and will want to keep this fight standing. Look for Salizar to weather the early storm and get this fight to the ground where he will score a sub in third round.

Prediction: Salizar by third round sub

 

Fight #8 Super Heavyweight

Bob Wiley v Tyrone West

 

The 8th fight on the card is a Super Heavyweight fight that pits 3-2-0 Bob Wiley against undefeated 3-0-0 Tyrone West. West will use his boxing to stay on the outside and set up the takedown where he will try to work the ground game. Wiley will like to keep this fight standing where he will like to use kicks and initiate the clinch where he can deliver dangerous knees. Look for this fight to start standing but eventually West drags it to the ground where he looks up a sub on the white belt Wiley.

Prediction: West by sub in the 2nd round.

 

Fight #9 Featherweight

Dick Gozinia v Ben Fallon

 

The next fight is in the featherweight division that pits 2-1-0 Dick Gozinia against 2-2-0 Ben Fallon. Gozinia will want no part of Fallon in the standup game and will be looking to get this fight to the ground where he can use his KO power to GnP his opponent or look for the sub. Fallon will look to put this one away while standing, but is more than capable of staying in this fight if it goes to the ground. This one will be close but I expect Gozinia to pull off the win via decision.

Prediction: Gozinia by dec.

 

Fight #10 Light Heavyweight Title Fight

Genghis Khan v Branko Popovic

 

The next fight is the main event of the card and is a 205 lb title fight. This fight pits the champ 8-3-0 Genghis Kahn against 9-5-0 Branko Popovic. The majority of Kahn’s wins have been by sub and the majority of Popovic’s wins have come by way of KO. Popovic has an advantage in almost every category including experience and he possesses KO power, which he displayed in his last fight with an 18 sec KO in the first round. One thing Kahn has working for him is his Granite chin. Kahn may be able to expose Popovic’s somewhat suspect chin, since Popovic has lost 4 times due to KO. In the end, expect Popovic to bring the Light Heavyweight title to the Thomas Alliance via a 2nd round stoppage due to KO.

Prediction: Popovic via 2nd round KO and become the new Light Heavyweight Champion

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TTCF has caught up with Heavywieght challanger Ryu Hayabusa for a interview. Here is what he had to say.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Hi Ryu Hayabusa thanks for doing the interview and how’s it going?

 

Hayabusa: I'm 3-0, so I can't complain.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: I see you are going up against Kris McCray How do you feel about this fight?

 

Hayabusa: I'm surprised Kris McCray took the fight! He has got to be the softest 5-0 fighter in all of Tycoon land! But thats what happens when you have 5 Quick fight Championship matches. I really think TTFC is at fault for putting Kris in this match up...I mean he's got a family that has to watch this. Bloodshed is an appropriate name for this card.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Do you have anything you would like to say to Kris McCray before your fight?

 

Hayabusa: Back out of this fight Kris. Luckily, this will be over quickly for you. I predict you're sleeping by minute number 4.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Would you say you are totally prepared for this fight?

 

Hayabusa: Not really. I just celebrated my 19th birthday. I have lots of improvements to make. But this fight should be easy enough.

 

TTFC Reporter: There has been talk in TTFC about some guys doing Super fights in the future is that something you would be interested in?

 

Hayabusa: Absolutely! I am always striving to be the best fighter in New York.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Who would you consider to be your toughest competitor in the Org. at this time?

 

Hayabusa: No doubt about it that Mack Montana is the toughest fighter in the division. Also has a decent manager behind him. You'll be hearing his name more frequently in this org.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: What do you think of our new heavyweight champ Tank Thunderclap?

 

Hayabusa: Paper Champion comes to mind. I see no way he can hurt me. I would love a title shot provided we can agree on contract negotiations.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: I see you are part of the ANZAC Alliance dose that help you in anyway in your fights?

 

Hayabusa: Not Really. I have yet to find an alliance that actually serves a purpose other than socializing. If you have any suggestions, let me know.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Is there anyone would like to thank at this time?

 

Hayabusa: I'd just like to extend my thanks to Nintendo Entertainment System for providing me the Ninja Gaiden arena to showcase my skills back in the day. They saw something that nobody else did. Now i'm bustin brains in the big time.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Thanks for taking time to sit with us and good luck in your up and coming fights?

 

Hayabusa: No problem. It was fun. I look forward to speaking with you again after smack around Tank Thunderclap.

 

TTFC Reporter: That was the very talented Heavyweight fighter Ryu Hayabusa.

 

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TTFC has caught up with Darrian “Death” Ashoka the 185lbs champ for a interview .

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Hi Darrian thanks for doing the interview and how’s it going?

 

Ashoka: It's going very well, feels real good to be holding onto this belt, hopefully I can keep it for a while.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: How’s your Training going and can you tell us a little about what you have be doing to prepare for this fight ?

 

Ashoka: Training is going well, just working out my defensive skills, making sure no matter how anyone attacks, I can defend it well.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Coming off a huge win like that and taking the title do you think it will help you in your next fight?

 

Ashoka: Winning a fight like that, always helps the ol' confidence. But Stanford has a much different skill set then Gracie, so there is only so much I can take from the previous fight.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Your next fight is against Jacko Gracie would you say it will be an easy fight for you?

 

Ashoka: I don't consider any fight an easy fight, so no I wouldn't say that.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Do you have anything you would like to say to Jacko Gracie before your fight?

 

Ashoka: Ya, bring your A-game and I will bring mine, let's put on a good show for the fans.

 

 

TTFC Reporter : Can you give us a prediction of when your fight will end and how?

 

Ashoka: I think it will end in the first round and on the ground, not sure exactly how.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: When you're not Fighting do you have any hobbies or interests outside of training?

 

Ashoka:Just spending time with that crazy redheaded girlfriend of mine.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Do you think there is anybody in the Org. that poses a threat to you or your title?

 

Ashoka: Everyone is a threat to try and take it, my job is to ensure they don't.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: I see you are part of the Section 9 Alliance did that helped you in anyway in your last fight ?

 

Ashoka: Sure they helped, they provide me with some good quality sups, keep me clothed, and provided me with some nice sparring.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Is there anyone would like to thank at this time?

 

Ashoka: Thanks to Team Thomas for allowing me to fight and show what I am capable of.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Thanks for taking time to sit with us and good luck on your next fight Champ.

 

Ashoka:No problem and thanks.

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TTCF has caught up Kris "Savage" McCray with for a interview.

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Hi Kris thanks for doing the interview and how’s it going?

 

McCray: It is going great and ready to fight.

 

 

TTFC Reporter : I am sure you heard the interview I did with Ryu Hayabusa, and I would like to get your comments on that but first I must ask how’s the training going?

 

 

McCray:I am in great shape and ready to beat Hayabusa up.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Is there anything you can tell us about you that might surprise people to know?

 

McCray :That I will be the new champion.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Your undefeated so does that put more pressure on you before a fight?

 

McCray: My undefeated record wont pressure me, it will give me confidence. Hayabusa's undefeated record will fall apart soon.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Who would you consider to be your toughest competitor in the Org. and why?

 

McCray: No one because the toughest competitor is the champions. I will be the champ very soon.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Is there any advice you could give to the younger fighters at this time that might help them in anyway?

 

McCray: Do what you do. Relax and fight the way that makes you comfortable.

 

 

TTFC Reporter:The moment you all have been waiting for do you have anything you would like to say to Ryu Hayabusa before your fight?

 

 

McCray: It is wrong to talk shit about a person even if there are shit. I will retire this guy.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: What do you think of Ryu Hayabusa skills and are you worried about them?

 

 

McCray: He has nothing, no skills at all.

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter : Can you give us a prediction of when your fight will end and how?

 

McCray: The winner by submission, Kris McCray

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: One more question before we go Ryu Hayabusa said the Champ is a “Paper Champ” what do you think of him?

 

McCray: I think the champ has great skills. I have respect for him but when we fight, I wont hold back anything.

 

 

TTFC Reporter:Is there anyone would like to give a shout out to at this time?

 

McCray:I dont need to look ahead, but if you do look ahead, I am the champion.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Thanks for taking time to sit and talk with us and good luck on your next fight.

 

 

McCray: Trust me, I dont need luck.

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Welcome Fight fans to the Hayashi’s Lounge in NY for a capacity crowd here to view the TTFC Bloodshed event. The main event is a Middleweight title fight between Darrian Ashoka v Jacko Gracie to determine who is the top 185 pounder in the TTFC. We have 10 action packed fights on this card and we get things started in the Bantamweight division.

 

Fight #1 Bantamweight

Dolly Llama v Hayato Gokudera

 

The first fight of the night is a bantamweight fight between 3-1-0 Dolly Llama and 5-3-0 Hayato Gokudera. Llama is coming off his first professional loss after coming up short in a title fight in another org. Gokudera is coming off a second round TKO in his last fight. Llama is a MT expert with a granite chin. Gokudera is a good boxer with KO power. Llama is going to want to keep this standing since his white belt won’t help him much if he goes to the ground with Gokudera, who’s the better wrestler and a purple belt. The real question will be if Gokudera can make weight, something he has been known to miss in previous fights. If this fight does happen, expect fireworks to start then watch for Gokudera to secure the takedown and land a sub in the 2nd round.

Prediction: Gokudera by 2nd round sub.

 

Fight #2 Super Heavyweight

Stirling Mortlock v El Gigante

 

The second fight of the night is in the Super Heavyweight division. This fight pits 0-1-0 Stirling Mortlock against 0-1-0 El Gigante. Both fighters’ are coming off losses in their pro debuts. This fight has the makings of a snoozefest as both fighter’s have horrible standup although Gigante has a slight advantage in that department and is the taller fighter @ 225 cm. Gigante has KO power and Mortlock has a very good chin. Look for this fight to be a lot of swinging and misses before it goes to the ground where Mortlock will take over and ride this one out to a decision.

Prediction: Mortlock by Dec

 

Fight #3 Bantamweight

Antonio Jennings v X Factor

 

The 3rd fight on card is a bantamweight fight between 1-1-0 Antonio Jennings and 1-2-0 X Factor. Jennings is a ground specialist w/ almost no stand up skills. X Factor is the more well rounded fighter although he is only a white belt and that may come to haunt him in this fight. One thing that has worked again X Factor in the past is his history of coming into fight with horrible conditioning. For that reason alone I see this fight going to Jennings via 1st round sub.

Prediction: Jennings by sub in 1st round.

 

Fight #4 Light Heavyweight

Kent Scott v Mark Rua

 

The 4th fight of the night pits 2 undefeated warriors against each other in 1-0-0 Kent Scott and 3-0-0 Mark Rua. Somebody’s 0 has to go. Scott showed some good hands in his last fight with a 1st round KO. Rua has won all of his 3 fights and in his last fight demonstrated that he has some decent defensive grappling. Rua also possesses some superior MT. I expect this fight to stay standing and look for Rua to implement the clinch and his strength advantage to bring on a 2nd round TKO.

Prediction: Rua by 2nd round TKO

 

Fight #5 Super Heavyweight

Casdon Williams v Jeffrey Rutgers

 

The 5th fight on the card is the final undercard fight which pits super Heavyweights 2-1-0 Cadson Williams against 3-3-0 Jeffrey Rutgers. This is the classic striker vs grappler match. The question becomes can Cadson get this fight to the ground since he is greatly outmatched on the feet. Cadson has good takedowns but has had slight success in actually getting the fight to the ground. Look for Rutgers to stuff the takedown attempts and pick apart Williams on his feet enroute to a 1st round TKO.

Prediction: Rutgers by 1st round TKO.

 

Fight #6 Bantamweight

Rabulan Kristofer v damien ruffy

 

The 6th fight of the night starts the main card which is a bantamweight fight between 4-2-0 Rubulan Kristofer and undefeated 2-0-0 damien ruffy. Kristofer will look to initiate the clinch and use leg kicks while ruffy wants to get this to the ground. The experience factor goes to Kristofer who has been fighting almost 4x longer than ruffy. I expect Kristofer to start with kicks and then get his opponent into the clinch and then chew away at him with knees and elbows until the ref steps in to stop the fight in the second round.

Prediction: Kristofer by 2nd round TKO

 

Fight #7 Featherweight

Tyler Meier v Lenny McGriff

 

The 7th fight of the card pits 3-2-0 Tyler Meier against undefeated 1-0-0 Lenny McGriff. This fight looks like it will be decided on the ground, as neither fighter seems to have a clear advantage on the feet. I see Meier doing some damage in the clinch but eventually the fight will go to the ground. I see Meier using his intelligence to ride out a win against the inexperienced newcomer McGriff.

 

Fight #8 Super Heavyweight

Ryu Hayabusa v Kris McCray

 

The 8th fight of the night is a battle of 2 undefeated behemoths, 3-0-0 Ryo Hayabusa vs 5-0 Kris McCray. Since leaving the UFC last year, McCray reinvented himself adding more then 80 lbs to his frame. This fight is another grappler vs stiker fight. Mckray definitely will be looking to go to the ground in this fight, and has had good success in getting it there. Hayubusa will like to use his boxing and possibly clinch with McCray since that is probably a huge weak spot for him. In the end I see this going to the ground where McCray locks up a late sub to go to 6-0.

Prediction: McCray by sub in 3rd round.

 

Fight #9 Lightweight

Lincoln Hawks v William Stone

 

The 9th fight is a lightweight battle between 6-2-0 Lincoln Hawks and 5-2-0 William Stone. Both fighters are looking to avoid their 3rd loss, especially Hawks who has lost the last 2 since starting 6-0. This looks like yet another striker vs grappler fight, with the exception that Stone is pretty well rounded. The winner of this fight should be in line for a title fight I expect this fight to remain standing a good amount with Hawks stopping the takedown and score a 2nd round KO.

Prediction: Hawks by Ko in 2nd round.

 

Fight #10 Middleweight Title Fight

Darrian Ashoka v Jacko Gracie

 

The last fight of the night is the main event that is a middleweight title fight between the champ 5-1-0 Darrian Ashoka and the challenger 4-0-0 Jacko Gracie. Expect firework here folk because this should be a barnburner. Both fighters are evenly matched with Gracie have a slight advantage with the wrestling and BJJ. Gracie is not your typical Gracie in that 3 of his 4 wins have come by the way of GnP TKO. Ashoka has 4 of his 5 wins by sub, but that is not going to be an easy task against a Gracie. Look for Ashoka to try to shoot in for the takedown and get stuffed several times setting up counter striking for Gracie. I see Gracie getting the top position at some point in the fight and bringing the pain to Ashoka. This fight will go to the 3rd round where Gracie will win by TKO and become the new TTFC middleweight champ.

Prediction: Gracie by 3rd round TKO

 

[Guest]

TTCF has caught up with Emil Borisov for a interview.

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Hi Emil thanks for doing the interview and how have you been?

 

Borisov: I'm feeling great, I had a vacation after my last fight and now i started training full time again.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: When you're not fighting do you have any hobbies or interests outside of training?

 

Borisov: I like to spend my free time with my family and friends. When you are a fighter and train two times per day you don't have much time for other stuff.

 

 

TTFC Reporter : What does it mean (for you) to be a fighter?

 

Borisov: Fighting is my passion.I fight because I love to fight and compete at the highest level.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: What separates you from every other fighter in your division?

 

Borisov: All the fighters in my weight class are skilled fighters and tough guys, but what seperates me is my determination in training and never giving up my dreams.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Would you say you took your last fight lightly?

 

Borisov: Its a fight, it can't be light. For my last fight I trained harder than ever and performed at my best.I was the better fighter that night.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: If you could choose your next fight who would you match yourself up against?

 

Borisov: Of course every fighter's goal is the champion's belt. But I think that i need one or two more fights to gain more experience and then challenge the champion.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Who would you consider to be your toughest competitor in the Org?

 

Borisov: I think Pedro Romero will be my toughest competitor.He have the same spraw-and-brawl

 

style like me and he is far more expirienced than I am.

 

 

 

TTFC Reporter: What do you think of the super heavy weight champ?

 

Borisov: John Bilko is a very well rounded fighter who adapts his gameplan very good and as for now I dont see anyone beating him including myself.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Do you like to stand with your opponents or take them to the ground?

 

Borisov: With my boxing background I feel more comfortable on my feet, but I'm training non-stop in wrestling and BJJ to become a, more complete fighter and hopefuly soon I feel just as comfortable on my back as on my feet.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: What do you want to be remembered for at the end of your career?

 

Borisov: I want to be remembered as a fighter who never gives up no matter how bad things go and who gets up everytime he falls down.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Thanks for taking time to sit with us.

 

Borisov: Thank you too! I had a great time talking with you, but now its time for training! Good bye.

 

[Guest]

TTFC has caught up with Sean Loucks for interview.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Hi Mr.Loucks thanks for doing the interview and how have you been?

 

Loucks: I've been well, working on a lot of training at the moment. Staying busy.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Is there anything you can tell us about you that might surprise people to know?

 

Loucks: I love the ninja turtles man. KOWABUNGA!

 

 

TTFC Reporter:How did you get in to the sport?

 

 

Loucks: I played basketball in high school but all my friends were wrestlers. A golden gloves champion boxer lives up the road from my house and runs charitable fight shows. The wrestlers always went to train there on his mats during off season. Once I graduated it took off from there. Amateur fighting led to the big leagues. I love the sport.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Who is your biggest inspiration?

 

 

Loucks: My biggest inspiration would have to be my family and friends. My mother doesn't support fighting but her misunderstanding sort of helps motivate me to continue.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: What's your favorite strike/submission to use in any fight?

 

 

Loucks: I prefer a left leading jab followed by a right hook for strikes. As for submission, guillotine all the way!

 

 

TTFC Reporter: If you could have one dream fight with anyone, who would it be?

 

 

Loucks: I don't have anybody specific but i will tell you that I'm open to fight anybody leading to a title shot. I will be the TTFC champion at 170 lbs in the future.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Who would you consider to be your toughest competitor in the Org?

 

 

Loucks: They are all tough, Christian Keller gave me my first professional loss. I really thought I was ready for that fight but he is a Brown belt in BJJ and it really showed in the fight. Maybe sometime in the future I'll be more prepared and take a rematch.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Would you say you were unprepared in your last fight?

 

 

Loucks: I wouldn't say I was unprepared. I thought my strategy of staying on my feet would work but Keller is a tough fighter and brought me too the ground, exactly where I didn't want to be and he submitted me. If I ever get a rematch sometime, it will be a better fight.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: There has been talks in TTFC about some guys doing Super fights in the future is that something you would be interested in?

 

Loucks: I'm still a rookie and I'm opening my eyes to the whole situation. It could happen... We will wait and see.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: TTFC is getting ready to hold a tournament and the winner will get a title shot, how do you fell about that?

 

Loucks: I'm really excited about this. I'm on a friendship level with Mike Thomas and he informed me of this tournament earlier in the week. This is a great idea and I'm hoping to perform really well and get that shot. I'm doing whatever I can with my training right now in order to prepare for these fights. Hopefully it works out in my favor and I come away the winner.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Is there anyone would like to thank at this time?

 

 

Loucks: My fans, my family, my friends. Without them I wouldn't be where I am today. I especially want to thank Mike Thomas for letting this happen and giving me my contract in the first place. He's a great guy thanks for all your help dude.

 

 

TTFC Reporter: Thanks for taking time to sit with us. and good luck in the future?

 

 

Loucks: Thank you for your interest. Hope to hear from you again soon! Lets do work in this tournament huh?