SENSEI FC - smack talk thread

[Curix]

INTRODUCING...

SENSEI FC (ID 380k+)

Sensei Fighting Championship

Offical owner/matchmaker: Roman Benson

Graphics designer: Kinges

Writers: Roman Benson, Maurice Simmons, Galahad, Jack Lawless

Frank Costello (NEW!)

Sponsorship: Not yet.

Donations: Not yet.

With the Asian MMA scene in shambles Roman Benson has taken it upon himself to revive it. The brilliant business magnate and MMA lover welcomes you to a new world, new league, new generation of Asian Mixed Martial Arts. This will go down as one of the biggest moments and revolutions in the history of this sport!

SENSEI FC, the newest MMA organization based in Tokyo, will commence operation in the few days to come.

Roman Benson, the official owner of this company, is now looking for new talents all over the world. He and the SENSEI FC staff have big things planned, with hopes of taking this new company from a small Tokyo startup to a global operation!

Do you feel as if your fighter has what it takes to become a superstar of this company? Does he have to strength to pummel his opponents to the ground with his bare fists? Is he well versed in using all of his 8 limbs? Does he have the strength and determination to take his opponent down in the canvas and pummel him till his face is rearranged or submit him using expert level BJJ techniques? If so then he can come and prove him skills among his peers. The cage is open for him.

Fighting rules - MMA / Cage / Judging System - 10 points must / Normal fights - 3 rounds x 5 minutes / Main Events / Title Fights - 5 rounds x 5 minutes / Weight classes - 135, 145, 155, 170, 185, 205, 265, 265+

Became a champion. Became a SENSEI.

[MauriceSimmons]

The logo??

[MauriceSimmons]

Whoever did the write-up is the FUTURE MMAT GOAT hands down

[popart]

Been excited for this one! ?

[MauriceSimmons]

INTERVIEWING SENSEI FC FOUNDER, ROMAN BENSON

 

 

INTRO: Welcome ladies and gentlemen, today I'm joined by Roman Benson, founder and owner of the new Asian MMA org based in Tokyo, SENSEI FC! He'll be looking to fill us in on his new league and provide us some exclusive details about it.

Maurice: Roman it's great to have you here joining me today, SENSEI FC just launched, I can't imagine what you must be feeling right now.

Roman: Man... I feel great. Fucking awesome and super excited! SENSEI FC has been a work in progress for some time now, so it's really great to be able to put it out for all to see and be a part of.

Maurice: So how did this come about? What made you decide to start an org?

Roman: Hmmm... I had a vision. Vision of a new style of fighting, a new org. Asia is awesome! Who remembers the beginning of MMA where it was famous?! I love asian MMA, I was always watching it and I feel like it's the most exciting. Asian combat sports like MMA will always be in my heart. Now I want to show everyone the power of SENSEI FC fighters, young talents from all over the world who can shock the world. Asian style is the best. Asian style, motherfuckers, that's what I like, that's what all people MUST SEE!

Maurice: I 100% agree with you on that, but what do you think makes you the best person to popularize MMA in Tokyo again? Your last org didn't really pan out the way you wanted it to.

Roman: My last org... I had some big problems with the time and a few more things, I was alone with that all... Now it's a totally different situation. I have some people who offered me a lot of help. I feel great with that.

Why me? Because one, I'm experienced and two, I have a lot of interesting ideas that I know the people will love.

Maurice: I love the confidence. So have you decided on anything yet? First event, schedule and are there managers you'd like to have fighters from in the org?

Roman: In this moment... I can't tell a lot. But... I am totally sure that it will be something new, something special and super awesome. A lot of young, asian prospects will be checking how good their skills are with fighters from all over the world.

More info? Soon. Be ready.

Maurice: You just said you're planning for SENSEI FC to be the best in Tokyo, I believe it will be but I need to know how far are you aiming to take it?

Roman: Good question and short, sensible answer - SENSEI FC will be in the top 5 org in the world. Now or later. Remember my words.

Maurice: You're an ambitious man but It might take an eternity to get your org where you want it to be...

Roman: I'm fully aware. Rome wasn't built in a day. SENSEI FC is the future. Remember my words, man. You should contract your fighters as soon as you can to my org. Maybe one of them will be a next young superstar haha.

Maurice: You will still need to put some effort into promoting your brand and accumulating die hard fans so how will you go about that?

Roman: We have a solid plan on how to do just that and we plan to make it big and spectacular. At this moment, I can't say more brother, sorry. Secret. *little laugh*

Maurice: Aaand that brings a conclusion to this interview, Roman, thanks for your time mate.

Roman: Honoured to be here, fun fact, a fighter of mine was your first interviewee

Maurice: Yes he was haha. Shout out to Amri Mbeki and congrats on his last victory. To everyone who stuck with us throughout this I'd like to say my thanks and we shall be back! That's it from me folks, see ya next time.
 

[Bleakardor]

Good luck guys, had no idea we were both popping up in Tokyo.  When I created Outlaw, you were not there yet.  I will go ahead and relocate so that we are not in direct competition for arenas.  Should be some fun times ahead, and look forward to potentially working with you guys to make MMAT great again!

[Curix]

5 minutes ago, Bleakardor said:

Good luck guys, had no idea we were both popping up in Tokyo.  When I created Outlaw, you were not there yet.  I will go ahead and relocate so that we are not in direct competition for arenas.  Should be some fun times ahead, and look forward to potentially working with you guys to make MMAT great again!

I cheer you also! Wish you all best. Good luck! Tokyo - new big familly, lol.

Cheers

[Ikkitakeda]

Sanka Coffee: Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up it's MMA time. Thank you all for tunning into another MMA podcast by me da one Sanka Coffee. I have a new to the scene guest here with me today Cyrus Gold. Cyrus tell us a bit about your opponent.

Cyrus Gold: Well he will also be making his MMA debut as well so I don't know much about the guy except he is a 23 year old fighter named Lazor Kwiatkowski. We both like to stand and mix it up.

Sanka Coffee: I gotcha mahn. You're only 18 right my brudda?

Cyrus Gold: That is correct.

Sanka Coffee: Do you think being a younger fighter has any challenges?

Cyrus Gold: Absolutely. I spent my childhood in wrestling and just recently started learning Muay Thai and immediately fell in love with striking. Which when you are young you are still trying to find yourself so he is already an established striker. Then there is the whole natural science when it comes to peaking physically he's closer to his physical prime than I am. Grant I don't have the body of what you think of when you hear 265+ pound fighter I'm not flabby at all but that's because I love hitting the weight room.

Sanka Coffee: I can see that mahn your arms are as big as my head reminds me of big baldie back in da day. You mentioned you love to strike but just started and he is already an established striker how do you think that is going to pan out?

Cyrus Gold: Well I am young and new to striking so I'm going to be like a sponge soaking up the knowledge that Old School Training has to give. The fight is a month away so I expect to close the gap in our striking by then. Don't get me wrong I said close the gap not catch up.

Sanka Coffee: How do you see the fight going?

Cyrus Gold: Well I really can't say. But 2 265+ men in a striking battle I'd say the smart money is someone gets knocked out. He could knock me out and I'd say the smarter money is on him at this point but I could very well knock him out as well.

Sanka Coffee: There you have it folks get on down to Paddy O'Malleys Bar in Tokyo on December 11th and watch a anyone's game striking spectacle between two giant men. As always thanks for tunning in.

[Skenoj]

Nathan Fedorov

I am ready to show the russian power to the world!

[Dillooo]

Goro Majima (Pro MMA: 1-0, SENSEI FC: 0-0)

Majima on his upcoming fight on December 19th (in Japanese)

"Kiryuu-chan no hageshī TKO o ittarikitari shita nochi, AntThrax ni taishite puromōshondebyū suru koto ni kōfun shite imasu."

His Manager Dillo translated the statement word for word as:
"I'm excited to make my promotional debut against Ant Thrax after that violent back and forth TKO of Kiryu-chan"

[Icon73]

Great logo and belt bro! I love it

[robin10]

That logo definitely caught my attention, good job man.

[popart]

Guilherme Pereira is a former D1 Wrestler, moving from Brazil to wrestle at Cornell University. After receiving his doctorate in Medicine, Pereira received a call from the infamous Roman Benson to fight in a new Japanese org. Missing athletics, Pereira decided to move to Japan and establish a new clientele base by snapping limbs and causing concussions, after which he treats his opponents wounds while still in the ring for a modest price of half their show-pay. 

[Curix]

2 hours ago, Icon73 said:

Great logo and belt bro! I love it

1 hour ago, robin10 said:

That logo definitely caught my attention, good job man.

Thanks. Done by Kinges .

[Bleakardor]

Agreed, it is a nice logo.  Really like the subtle gif in the background.  I haven't seen the belt yet.  I like the theme too.  I was thinking along the same lines originally, but decided not to with Dynasty going with an oriental theme as well.  Glad I didn't, 2 works just fine, 3 would be a crowd.  I still have a few more test fights, but very close to having a couple guys to sign up!  

 

[Icon73]

5 hours ago, Bleakardor said:

Agreed, it is a nice logo.  Really like the subtle gif in the background.  I haven't seen the belt yet.  I like the theme too.  I was thinking along the same lines originally, but decided not to with Dynasty going with an oriental theme as well.  Glad I didn't, 2 works just fine, 3 would be a crowd.  I still have a few more test fights, but very close to having a couple guys to sign up!  

 

Belt is at the bottom of the OP, has the same sort of gif effect in the side plates.

[bjornmma1]

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

We are proud to announce our merchandise partnership with SENSEI FC (380K ID), starting from today! 
We didn't take our decision lightly and opted to work together with this great new ID org, as we feel confident in their management.
It will be our pleasure to see our SUPPO's on sale at the SENSEI FC -events and we look forward with pride to a mutually beneficial partnership. 

[robertgraham96]

Sensei FC 1

Here it is, the first ever event preview for Sensei FC as we get things started on the 4th December 2021 in Tokyo with Sensei FC 1 live from the Micro Arena. I hope you have your tickets at the ready because this event is going to be historic for Asian MMA. Asian MMA will forever be in the heart of Roman Benson and it’s his goal to make the Asian scene great again, just like in the early days of Mixed Martial Arts. Everyone that attends this event will see some of the best up and coming talent from Asia and beyond, each of these fighters and their managers believe in Romans’ ambition.

 

Sensei FC 1 is sponsored by Paddy’s Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

 

Main Event

 

Bantamweight: Viatus "Bee Cha" Enormis (1-0-0) v Bruce McGregor (0-0-0)

The main event highlights the Bantamweight division. The Greek, Viatus Enormis takes on the Irishman Bruce McGregor. Before we get into the fighters here I think it’s important to look at the managers of this bout. Mark Vinicius, the manager of Enormis is very experienced at raising new talent up,  with nearly 300 fights to his name. On the other hand, Gregory Bison is inexperienced with only 6 fights to his name.

The Greek, Enormis comes into this bout off his first win. The 25 year-old took on Max Denbow and showed off his purple belt in BJJ has he secured the submission win in the first round. The purple belt in BJJ alone is testament to the discipline and courage Viatus Enormis displays in his training.

Let’s talk about the Irishman, Bruce McGregor who was born and bred in Dublin before packing his bags and moving to Tokyo to take his MMA training and camp to the next level. His main discipline lies in his boxing, he has displayed some fantastic boxing techniques during his camp. Another focus of his camp has been his wrestling building it up to a respectable level, albeit untested in battle.

Both fighters, although they both have wrestling in their arsenals are completely different fighters. Bruce McGregor is a striker. A pure boxer looking to know his opponents out. Whereas Enormis is a submission specialist, tested and proven in battle. Although we haven’t seen how Enormis will fair against a standup striker and that might just prove to be his kryptonite.

 

Co-main

 

Light Heavyweight: Henri Web (0-0-0) v Juan "The Shark" Martinez (0-0-0)

In the co-main of the evening we have the Finnish viking, Henri Web taking on Cuban fighter Juan “The Shark” Martinez. Chris Sharpe, the manager of Web is a Canadian very active in the MMA scene in Helsinki, with fighters competing all over the world. The manager of Martinez is active as well, in London but most notably for his own organisation that puts on fights in the Tri-State area.

Both fighters are untested, taking time to train in their respective camps. Henri Web is very interesting. A brown belt in BJJ, but also has very respectable boxing making him a double threat able to knock an opponent out  on his feet or put them to sleep on the ground. On the other hand, Martinez as a Cuban is a fantastic wrestler and also holds a blue belt in BJJ. His blue belt might not be as impressive as Web’s brown belt, but his wrestling ability more than makes up for that. Martinez can control an opponent on the ground, ground and pound to a finish or even lock in an armbar to get the job done. A versatile arsenal for anyone looking to take the fight to the ground.

Both fighters have very good skillsets. Although I do think that the versatility that Henri Web brings, both being a danger on the ground and on his feet may just give him the edge here, but we can’t forget about the importance and prominence of a strong wrestling skillset in the sport of MMA.

 

Undercard

 

Welterweight: Jin Mori (0-1-0) v Andrew Wellington (0-0-0)

Next up we have the welterweights on the card. The South Korean Jin Mori is coming off a loss in the QFC to an anaconda choke. Now in fairness Mori is a Muay Thai specialist and favours a fight on his feet rather than going to the ground.

On the other hand, we have Andrew Wellington coming into his first fight untested. Theres not too much that we know about him, other than the fact that he has a brown belt in BJJ and that may prove vital in this fight as we’ve already seen Mori’s weakness being his BJJ.

Both managers are fairly untested as well. However, Matthew Williams (manager of Jin Mori) has had significant more fights in his managerial career than Caustic Clover, the manager of Wellington. However I believe that the managers aren’t important here and that’s nothing against them, I just think that we have a great match up. If styles make fights, we couldn’t have two more conflicting styles than these two. Andrew Wellington, a submission specialist with a brown belt in BJJ taking on Jin Mori who's an expert on his feet, favouring his punches and kicks to get the job done. This could go either way, depending which fighter gets their way.

 

Middleweight: Alex Texeira (0-0-0) v Andre Sawyer (0-0-0)

Okay now this is a very interesting bout. Texeira v Sawyer. Brazil v USA. Two countries with a massive impact on the sport of MMA and yet, I don’t think we will see one submission attempt in this entire fight.

Both of these athletes are coming in with no prior fights. Both fighters are also coming into this fight with no BJJ experience, or at least little experience. These are two fighters that want to be on their feet at all times. Two fighters that are looking to go to war on their feet, throwing anything they can are their opponents to get the KO or TKO win.

Honestly I wouldn’t even be able to guess who would take this fight, however I think we can all agree this fight is ending by knock out or we will all be disappointed.

 

Lightweight: Shinohara "The Kid" Sosuke (0-0-0) v Toby "Scarface" MacAlister (0-0-0)

In the lightweight division we get to see two debuts to the division. Sosuke trains out of Tokyo, a native to Japan. Scarface is Scottish but packed his bags and left for Vegas to find a camp tough enough for him.

Sosuke is the more well rounded fighter of the two; improving his boxing, muay thai and wrestling. Scarface on the other hand is a boxer. A brawler at lightweight and I’m sure a delight to watch when he gets going. This is one of those fights that favours the more well rounded fighter, but never overlook the knockout power of a boxer.

 

Light Heavyweight: Gary "Assassin" Walters (0-0-0) v Lorenzo Hastings (0-0-0)

Here we have Gary “Assassin” Walters making his professional debut against Lorenzo Hastings, also making his debut. Hastings comes from Barbados but trains out of New York and is managed by Rocco Mediate; a manager with more than 1000 wins to his name. Extraordinary. Incredible. Hastings is also quite an expert when it comes to boxing, his game may not be as well rounded as Walters, but his incredible boxing ability may prove to do wonders for the Barbados native.

Walters is a Brit coming from London, he trains out of Helsinki in Finland. Managed by Bjj Brady, a relatively inexperienced manager by comparison with less than 20 fights to his name. However as mentioned before Walters is more well rounded as a fighter, spreading his focus across boxing, Muay Thai and wrestling.

I do think though the biggest aspect to this fight is the size difference. Gary Walters is walking around at about 198lbs, 7 pounds less than the 205lb limit for the light heavyweight division. On the other hand though, Hastings is walking around at 215lbs before cutting weight, giving him a huge size difference in comparison. I think that the size difference is going to play a major factor in this fight.

 

Featherweight: "Gloomy" Yasuda Takahiro (0-0-0) v Joshua "Hood" Whitlock (0-0-0)

Lets get into this one. Yasuda Takahiro, a Japanese native training out of Tokyo which also happens to be his hometown. Another little side note about Takahiro is that he is managed by Roman Benson, the promoter of Sensei FC and the man looking to bring Asian MMA back to greatness.

Whitlock comes from the States, training in Las Vegas which also just happens to be one of the most significant cities in the world of MMA. Whitlock is also a teammate of “Scarface” MacAlister who we’ve already discuss as both are managed by Danilo Đilas. Just like Benson, Danilo Đilas is an experienced manager, with more than 130 wins to his name.

This fight is surely going to be a stand up clash with quite the clash in styles. "Gloomy" Yasuda Takahiro is a Muay Thai specialist, favouring the use of knees, elbows and kicks to get the job done. On the other hand, Joshua Whitlock is a pure boxer, using his fists to turn the fight into a brawl. The clash of styles makes this fight a difficult one to predict, but nonetheless an intriguing question of which style will prevail.

 

Middleweight: Gabriel Mellios (0-0-0) v Rob Sorby (0-0-0)

Gabriel Mellios is a fighter that comes from Luxembourg, not a common nationality in MMA which makes him an intriguing prospect. Mellios is also managed by K Britt, which is important. A manager that will only let talent sign and fight for an organisation when they feel they are ready to compete.

Rob Sorby is another Brit on the card training out of New York along with Hastings from the light heavyweight bout further up the card and both are managed by Rocco Mediate. Sorby comes from a background in Muay Thai, combining kicks with knees, elbows and fists; really looking to use every part of the limbs as a weapon.

This is one of those interesting clashes of styles as Mellios is a wrestler but also worked on their BJJ to get a purple belt. If he can get his opponent to the mat he can sprawl n brawl them to a finish or even break their arm. Literally the bane to any fighter with next to no ground game. If Gabriel Mellios can get his man down to the mat I have no doubt this fight will end in a stoppage.

 

Middleweight: Sugawara "The Master" Ichirou (0-0-0) v Nathan Fedorov (0-0-0)

One of the most intriguing aspects to this young organisation is the amount of young and debuting talent and it keeps coming. If Ichirou lives up to his namesake he will be incredible as he’s known as “The Master”.  Another fighter under the guidance of the promoter, Roman Benson.

Fedorov is a Russian who moved to Canada to perfect his game. Something I find very interesting here are the nationalities. I realise that sounds weird, however the hatred between Russia and Japan runs deep going back to the Russo-Japanese War in the early 20th Century. If these two truly are representing their countries we will see a very exciting clash.

Ichirou is an allrounder of sorts, with both a ground game and a stand up game. “The Master” has spent his camp focusing on both Muay Thai and wrestling, giving him a very intriguing skillset that sets him apart from many of these young lions on the rest of the card. On the other hand it’s the Russian with very little to show in terms of a ground game. He focuses primarily on his stand up, looking to finish the fight on his feet. I for one favour the more well rounded fighter, but never dismiss a good standup offence, especially if the fight never makes it to the mat.

 

Heavyweight: Gwalchmei Wynne (0-0-0) v Mikail Spartakov (0-0-0)

Another Rocco Mediate talent on the card, this time jerkin’ the curtain for this evening of action is Mikail Spartakov. A Belarusian native who packed his bags after being scouted for the infamous manager. Wynne on the other hand is Welsh man who trains in Montreal with the incredible Kay Bone.

Another important thing to note here very quickly is the age. Spartakov is 18, young enough you might think. However Gwalchmei Wynne is only 16, in many countries still considered a child yet on the 4th December goes to war in the cage. No matter the outcome, we have to admire the young mans bravery.

Again we have a clash of styles here. Gwalchmei Wynne is a wrestler through and through, looking to get his opponent to the mat to control the fight from there. Spartakov instead favours his fists, a boxer who has worked on his craft to perfect it. This is one of those fights that can go either way depending on where the battle takes place, on the ground or on the feet. An intriguing fight at heavyweight with the youngest fighter on the roster taking point and opening the show.

 

[bjornmma1]

Paddy "360°" Mcgillicutty
7-1-0
181 p4p
(Owner and manager of Paddy's Enhancing Drugs)

Awesome! Good luck with the first event. 

I will happily sponsor a 25k performance bonus if I see anything worth it (brutal finish or absolute brawl). 

[Skenoj]

7 minutes ago, bjornmma1 said:

Paddy "360°" Mcgillicutty
7-1-0
181 p4p
(Owner and manager of Paddy's Enhancing Drugs)

Awesome! Good luck with the first event. 

I will happily sponsor a 25k performance bonus if I see anything worth it (brutal finish or absolute brawl). 

Nathan Fedorov

I am ready to take that amount in my first pro fight at 16 years old. 

 

 

 

[Stiruz]

Jomar "Tofte Tiger" Habbestano

Quote

They call me The Tofte Tiger or the Tiger of Tofte for a reason. 
My style is a ferocious style based on power and aggression. 
I am here to take over the division.

 

 

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[bjornmma1]

Paddy "360°" Mcgillicutty
7-1-0
181 p4p
(Owner and manager of Paddy's Enhancing Drugs)

Great first event, I approve! 

25k performance sent to Jin Mori, in appreciation for this brutal and very entertaining KO! 

Wellington tries for a takedown but Mori circles away easily
and Mori counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Wellington! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jin Mori!

[teyoken]

              SENSEI FC 1 REVIEW

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Undercard Bout 1: Heavyweights

Wynne (0-0) vs Spartakov (0-0)

This card is gonna be filled with a lot of explosive debuts, including this bout. The 16 year old grappler Wynne took on the 18 year old boxer Spartakov. This was a ground encounter that both men had the their moments in. Wynne grabbed 4 takedowns and was able to get Spartakov on the ground but failed to control the position or do anything significant to overwhelm Spartakov. Only 4 strikes were landed in total all from the boxer. At 16 years old Wynne has a lot to grow but could be a dangerous threat in the near future.

Winner: Makail Spartakov (Unanimous Decision)

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Undercard Bout 2: Middleweights

Ichirou (0-0) vs Fedorov (0-0)

Earning the fight of the night bonus, this fight was just that! This fight mainly took place in the clinch where Ichirou took the advantage with devastating strikes. A back and forth exchange at times with blood splatted all over the cage. Fedorov put his heart on display and was there until the final bell. But Ichirou did enough damage within the clinch and controlled the range to get every round on the judges scorecards.

Winner: Sugawara Ichirou (Unanimous Decision)

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Undercard Bout 3: Middleweights

Mellios (0-0) vs Sorby (0-0)

This was a masterclass performance in the Middleweight division. Sorby tried to grab the clinch got put on his back and Mellios laid vicious ground and pound on his opponent. The referee dove in to save him, as the fight would’ve been over seconds later. And it’s rumored that Sorby’s fight management dropped him after this loss, don’t know if that’s a lack of heart from the fighter or management. Regardless a great TKO finish for Mellios.

Winner: Gabriel Mellios   (TKO Strikes 1:19 RD 1)

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Undercard Bout 4: Featherweights

Takahiro (0-0) vs Whitlock (0-0)

This was a great matchup that the fans knew was destined to be a good fight, both men 18 years of age and ready for war. This is an affair that most assumed would start and end on the feet. Early into the first round Whitlock rocked Takahiro, but Takahiro seemed to recover quickly. A dominating round one for Whitlock. Then once again early into round 2 Whitlock put his power on display and dropped Takahiro two times in a row! He survived the onslaught but it looked like he was just trying to stall and survive in the clinch another dominating display for Whitlock. The third round had more of the same with Whitlock scoring two more knockdowns, that guys got power in his hands! The referee jumped in to save Takahiro but his heart cannot be questioned after the abuse he took and withstanded!

Winner:Joshua Whitlock   (TKO Strikes 0:58 RD 3)

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Undercard Bout 5:Light Heavyweights

Walters (0-0) vs Hastings (0-0)

This was a back and forth action and the first 205 matchup for Sensei. Walters is a well rounded fighter, with Hastings coming in as a great boxer. This fight was back and forth with both fighters scoring round after round. With Hastings coming out on top of most of the exchanges. Both men trying to secure a dominant position in either the clinch or on the ground.

Winner:Lorenzo Hastings    (Unanimous Decision)

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Main Card Bout 1:Lightweights

Sosuke (0-0) vs MacAlister (0-0)

Both of these men have power in their hands, but MacAlister came prepared to use that power as soon as possible. Cutting Sosuke open and hitting him with a crazy flurry of punches that had the referee saving Sosuke from more damage 12 seconds into the first round!

Winner:Toby MacAlister  (TKO Strikes 0:12 RD 1)

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Main Card Bout 2:Middleweights

Texeira (0-0) vs Sawyer (0-0)

This was definitely the runner up for fight of the night, a back and forth matchup that was very entertaining. Sawyer controlled round 1 for the most part with a takedown and a knockdown late in the round but throughout this fight Texeira was very accurate with his strikes and kicks. Definitely a good showing by both guys, but Alex Texeira did enough to get the judges nod.

Winner:Alex Texeira   (Unanimous Decision)

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Main Card Bout 3:Welterweights

Mori (0-1) vs Wellington (0-0)

This was an impressive one sided showing for Mori the Muay Thai specialist vs Wellington a ground based BJJ fighter. Mori clinches Wellington up quickly and busting him open and rocking him with knees and punches. They separate and Wellington shoots for a panic takedown, Mori counters with a beautiful head kick that knocks him out cold and takes the judges out of the equation and scoring him the KO of the night. Impressive stuff!

Winner:Jin Mori (KO Head Kick 0:58 RD 1)

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Main Card Bout 4:Light Heavyweights

Martinez (0-0) vs Web (0-0)

In this matchup we see a balanced wrestler in Martinez take on a BJJ ground specialist in Web. The fight started in the clinch where Martinez took complete control and rocked Web on his feet. Web tried his best to recover from the damage taken in the clinch but after the separation Martinez caught him with a beautiful counter punch that sent him stumbling and gave Web no time to recover stopping him in the middle of the first round.

Winner:Juan Martinez (TKO Strikes 2:27 RD 1)

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Main Event Bout:Batamweights

Enormis (1-0) vs McGregor (0-0)

The main event seen Enormis the more ground based BJJ fighter take on McGregor the boxing orientated fighter, both men aged 25. The opening bell rang and McGregor came out quick throwing combinations and they were landing, Enormis eventually secures the takedown but McGregor escapes his way to his feet but then another successful takedown from Enormis and into McGregors half guard. Looking for any opportunity to catch him in a submission from the top. Enormis finally secures an arm triangle and makes McGregor tap. Winning the main event, and getting the Submission Of The Night Award! A very good showing for Enormis having the only submission of the night and withstanding McGregors standup onslaught.

Winner:Viatus Enormis (Sub Arm Triangle 2:56 RD 1)

 

 

[robertgraham96]

Sensei FC 2 Preview

 

 

Welcome back Sensei FC fans! We’re back once again for the promotions second live event in Tokyo! Tonight we have some great match ups which we will get into in just a moment. First though I think it’s important to thank everyone for their support. I'm sure Roman Benson himself would be the first to say there are some great, young fighters in the organisation and some great managers guiding their careers. I look forward to seeing these fighters grow in the future!

 

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Let’s get into the card!

 

Main Event

 

Heavyweight: Alistair Read (1-0-0) v Veli Kemppainen (0-0-0)

 

In the main event of tomorrows show we will see Alistair Read in his second fight after winning his debut in the QFC against the established 25 year old, Rio Fighter. From that first fight we learnt something important about the 25 year old Englishman Read, he can go the distance. He was well rounded enough to keep up with his opponent for 15 minutes. This is important as he steps into the cage against an untested opponent for 25 minutes.

 

His opponent, Veli Kemppainen is Finnish, training out of Helsinki at the renown IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, home of some of the best fighters Helsinki has to offer. Much like his upcoming opponent, Veli is 25 and has chosen a well rounded style of fighting. His main discipline being Muay Thai but he always has Wrestling as a fall back should things not go his way. An excellent contest between two up and coming heavyweights in the Asian scene.

 

Co-Main

 

Super Heavyweight: Yuki Takahashi (0-0-0) v

David "Young King Dave" Nixon (0-0-0)

 

In the co-main we get a clash between two young titans, the super heavyweights! Young King Dave as he calls himself comes from New Jersey, a yank using the term ‘King’? Seems a little suss. Regardless, Young King Dave has been tested already in the QFC. It seemed to be a real test from the young American as he took a L in his first fight as the Muay Thai specialist took a KO loss, but we shouldn’t hold this against the young fighter as his opponent was a 25 year old who was much more developed. Dave Nixon truly showed the heart of a king as he was going up against a massive test.

 

Yuki Takahashi on the other hand has not been tested yet. I’ve spoke with his trainer and got some insight that he hasn’t developed as much as he would have liked. Takahashi is a boxer by trade with wonderful ability. He comes from Sendai and trains out of the Advanced Fitness Inc. gym in Tokyo. This is going to be one of those classic sober knocker fights. Two strikers with something to prove to the world. An interesting match up between two young titans.

 

Undercard

 

Lightweight: Fung "Homicide" Hao Ming (0-0-0) v Christopher Boyd (0-0-0)

 

Another two debuts in this lightweight clash. Hao Ming comes from Singapore and trains out of Tokyo, his career is actually being managed by the promoter of this event, Roman Benson, so I’m sure we can expect big things in this young mans career. Primarily a Muay Thai specialist, but a fighter working on all aspects of his game. Something that is vital in the modern age of MMA. As far as his training goes, I’m sure he will grow as he is currently training out of Roman Bensons very own gym, Gold Samurai’s Gym. A fantastic gym with plenty of coaches to go around.

 

Let’s talk about his opponent. Christopher Boyd is a boxer, but he is looking at improving his MMA game in general. As mentioned before this is vital for the modern age of MMA and I’m sure in the future we will see this youngster become someone special. Although Boyd is an American, he does train in London, one of the rising scenes in MMA. I look forward to seeing this young man progress in the future, however he is part of a somewhat mediocre gym, the Cozad MMA gym based in London. This on will be interesting. Two strikers, however I believe Boyd is much more well rounded, but being more developed in all aspects doesn’t protect you from KO power.

 

Welterweight: Lee "Rainmaker" Sung (0-0-0) v Roy Sands (0-0-0)

 

Lee Sung, or the Rainmaker is a Korean training out of Tokyo. I happen to know this young fighter quite well. He claims the name Rainmaker as he aims to wrestle his opponents to the ground and make it rain pain and suffering upon them. A scary situation for any fighter to be caught in. As mentioned before he is a wrestler primarily, a specialist in the ground and pound style. Although he is looking to improve all aspects of his game, he believes that his amateur wrestling background and natural ability and KO power will get him the win in this bout.

 

His opponent is Roy Sands, another American on the card but this one is fighting out of Las Vegas, some might say that Vegas is the Mecca of fighting. A claim that certainly rings true today but Roman Benson is looking to change that view with the birth of this promotion. That’s neither here or there, lets talk about Sands. Sands ability lies primarily in his Muay Thai. It seems that kickboxing was this youngsters gateway to MMA, but since training professionally he has been working on his boxing and wrestling, making him a very well rounded competitor. I believe that this is a clash of styles though, one fighter looking to take the action to the ground, the other looking to stay on his feet. A classic clash that reminds me of the early days of MMA.

 

Middleweight: Hideo "HS" Sho (0-0-0) v Nikolai Kaspersky (0-1-0)

 

Next up we get the middleweights! A fight that really stands out to me, especially with the origins of both fighters. Hideo Sho is Japanese fighting out of Tokyo, his opponent is a Russian. This is a rivalry that runs deep in history with these two former empires waging war against each other, a backdrop in this fight as these two warriors walk into the cage for the pride of their respective country. Sho trains in Tokyo as mentioned, he's a Muay Thai fighter not adding much more to his game as he looks to keep the fight standing at all times, looking for a KO win.

 

This seems to be not just a clash of nations but a clash of styles as Nikolai Kaspersky is a wrestler, again not adding much more to his game. Crazy how we have two opposite fighters in all aspects. He’s from Dagestan and we all know there’s something special in the water in Dagestan as it seems all great Russian wrestlers call it home. Unlike Sho, Kaspersky wants the fight to go to the ground, either winning by TKO or decision. Of course his only professional fight did result in a KO loss to a Muay Thai specialist. I don’t want to call this a foreshadowing, however, it is important to keep this fact in mind.

 

 

Bantamweight: Max "Midget Man" Denbow (0-1-0) v

Henson "Warrior" Jinonaqua (0-0-0)

 

Max Denbow comes into this fight coming off a loss in the QFC to fellow Sensei FC Bantamweight and submission specialist, Viatus Enormous. As for Henson Jinoaqua, he is untested in the sport with a record of 0-0-0. This will be an interesting bout, both fighters have a blue belt in BJJ. Although Jinoaqua primary focus is in his Muay Thai, whereas Denbow comes from a wrestling background. Even if this fight goes to the ground, there is every chance either of these fighters pull off a submission win as they both share a blue belt in BJJ. With Jinoaqua’s speciality being in Muay Thai, a standup style, Max Denbow will surely want this fight to go to the ground.

 

Rico Verthonghen (1-0-0) v Liam Studd (0-0-0) (265)

 

Next up we have Rico Verthonghen against Liam Studd. Liam Studd is another untested competitor with a background in Muay Thaibut has also put considerable work into his wrestling ability. Studd is a New York native but made the move to Amsterdam and considering his progress, it seems to have really paid off. Rico Verthonghen for me is an interesting one. He is coming off a TKO win against Jack Hammer in the QFC. Not only did Verthonghen win his debut bout, he retired The Pride of London. Verthonghen’s focus comes from his Muay Thai background but this is the sport of MMA and like Liam Studd he knew he had to focus on Wrestling to keep himself on his feet and finish wrestlers and submission specialists where he feels most comfortable.

 

Super Heavyweight: Lazor Kwiatkowski (0-0-0) v "Grundy" Cyrus Gold (0-0-0)

 

Now we get to the really big guys. Both competitors are making their debuts in this bout. Lazor has a strong wrestling background, but also has trained had on his boxing. Lazor is a double threat for the best of opponents, having a strong ground game but also very respectable standup abilities. Lazor Kwiatkowski, the polish man should not be taken lightly by any opponent with this unique arsenal for such a young fighter. Cyrus Gold has not taken the same approach to his fight game as his opponent. Gold’s focus remains with his wrestling background and don’t get me wrong he’s a great wrestler, but I wonder if the Hawaiians’ primary focus on his ground game will be his kryptonite in this bout with such little put into his standup abilities.

 

Welterweight: Patrick Hall (0-0-0) v Jaden Tufalo (0-0-0)

 

Now we get to the Welterweights and I find this bout very interesting. Both fighters are making their professional debuts. Patrick Hall, a Finnish fighter residing  and training in Helsinki has very respectable boxing abilities, but also holds a brown belt in BJJ. It takes a long time to get to a brown belt in any martial art, showing the vikings determination and drive. Jaden Tufalo on the other hand has a very different skillset. He is a Muay Thai specialist with remarkable abilities, giving him confidence in his standup. However, he also has a strong ground game, not in BJJ but has been training hard to work on his wrestling ability. If styles make fights, this fight will be very interesting. Patrick Hall with his focus on boxing and BJJ versus Jaden Tufalo with his Muay Thai and wrestling. You don’t get two more different yet alike fighters than this!

 

Lightweight: Colby Hughes (0-0-0) v Charlie "C Devil" Crucifer (0-0-0)

 

Now we get to the first Lightweight fight of the night. Colby Hughes comes from Finland and trains in the capital of Helsinki. Hughes has a solid ground game, with his main focus being his incredible wrestling ability. However, on the ground Hughes is a double threat with a blue belt in BJJ. Not only will he ground and pound you, he can break your arm as well. Although Charlie Crucifer’s wrestling ability may not be as good, it’s very respectable. These two fighters are complete opposites on the ground, Hughes has more of a focus on wrestling but Crucifer has a purple belt in BJJ. Although Hughes blue belt is impression, it doesn’t match the dedication Charlie Crucifer has put into his BJJ studies. Either fighter could take this fight, with both wanting to go to the ground, but looking for different positions to get the victory.

 

Well, there you have it fans, a preview, albeit rushed by myself this evening due to a scheduling mess up. I hope you are all as excited as I am to see this event unravel!