XFE: Cage Wars XX Report

Pennsylvania rules meant that for the amateur fights, no head kicks and no striking to the head of a grounded opponent.

1. Amateur Lightweight 2x2x2 Rounds
Albertico Aguayo (1-0) vs Matthew Koch (0-0)

RD 1: On the touch of the gloves Aguayo lands a jab. They clinch and move to the cage. Knees to the leg by Koch. Slam by Aguayo and he gets his back and looks for a rear naked. Nice escape by Koch and he is on top in guard. Punch to the body by Koch. They stand as the round ends.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Aguayo

RD 2: They trade punches. Uppercut by Aguayo. They clinch against the cage. Knee to the body by Aguayo. They separate and Aguayo lands punches. They trade punches. They clinch on the cage. Takedown by Aguayo into mount. Aguayo gets his back in north south. Body shots by Agauyo. They stand still clinched and Aguayo lands a punch to the body.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Aguayo

RD 3: They trade punches. Hook by Koch. They clinch on the cage and drop down but are up quick still clinched on the cage. Knees to the leg by Koch. Knee to the body by Aguayo. They trade knees to the leg. They separate and Aguayo lands a hook. They clinch on the cage and Koch lands a punch to the body. Knee to the leg by Aguayo and another. More knees to the leg by Aguayo. Foot stomp by Aguayo. Takedown by Koch.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Koch
My score card: 29-28 Aguayo

Result: Albertico Aguayo by Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27)

2. Amateur Light Heavyweight 2x2x2 Rounds
Derrick Bradley (0-4) vs Jared Patterson (1-0)

RD 1: Leg kick by Bradley. They clinch and takedown by Patterson into guard. Patterson moves to half guard. Body shot from the bottom by Bradley. Patterson goes for an arm and gets the armbar for the tap.

Result: Jared Patterson by Tapout (Armbar) at 1:34 of Round 1

3. Amateur Bantamweight 2x2x2 Rounds
Joseph Rodriguez (2-0) vs Bruce Quinn (0-2)

RD 1: Clinch and takedown by Quinn into guard. Body shots by Quinn. Quinn moves to side control and lands knees to the body. Quinn goes for an armbar but Rodriguez escapes. Now Quinn goes for a kimura but the round ends.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Quinn

RD 2: They trade leg kicks. They clinch on the cage. Knee to the body by Rodriguez. Slam by Quinn into guard. Punch to the body by Quinn. Quinn moves to half guard. Rodriguez is trying for an arm and Quinn gets mount and lands body shots. Quinn goes for an armbar as the round ends.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Quinn

RD 3: Leg kick by Quinn. Leg kick by Rodriguez. Cross by Rodriguez. Hook by Rodriguez. They clinch on the cage. Takedown by Quinn into half guard. Body shots by Quinn. Rodriguez gets full guard. Body shots by Quinn. Quinn moves to half guard and lands knees to the body.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Quinn
My score card: 30-27 Quinn

Result: Bruce Quinn by Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27)

4. Amateur Flyweight 2x2x2 Rounds
Ashley Miller (1-0) vs Devon Estes (0-0)

RD 1: They trade punches. They clinch and quickly separate. They trade punches. Miller drops her with punches and the ref stops it. Seemed like an early stoppage to me.

Result: Ashley Miller by TKO at :21 of Round 1

5. Amateur Flyweight 2x2x2 Rounds
Joel Vasquez (1-0) vs Damien Melendez (1-0)

RD 1: Lots of circling and feints by both. Leg kick by Melendez. Cross by Vasquez. Jab and cross by Velasquez. Leg kick by Melendez and another. Leg kick by Vasquez. They trade leg kicks. They trade jabs. They clinch and quickly separate. Hook by Melendez. Leg kick by Vasquez. They trade punches.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Vasquez

RD 2: They clinch and separate quickly. Hook by Vasquez drops him and he lets him up. They clinch on the cage. Melendez is trying hard for a takedown. Knee to the leg by Melendez. Melendez gets a takedown into half guard. Vasquez gets full guard. They stand. Jab by Vasquez. Cross by Vasquez. They trade punches. Hook by Vasquez.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Vasquez

RD 3: Leg kick by Melendez. Leg kick and cross by Vasquez. Cross by Vasquez. They clinch and quickly separate. Vasquez lands hard punches. Cross by Melendez. Hook by Vasquez. Vasquez lands a knee low stopping action. They resume and trade punches. Uppercut by Vasquez. Takedown by Melendez into side control. Body shots by Melendez.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Vasquez
My score card: 30-27 Vasquez

Result: Joel Vasquez by Unanimous Decision (29-28/30-27/30-27)

6. Amateur 175 Pound Catch Weight 2x2x2 Rounds
Hakeif Phillips (1-1) vs Bassil Hafez (1-0)

RD 1: They trade punches. They clinch and takedown by Hafez into side control. Hafez gets an kimura and the tap.

Result: Bassil Hafez by Tapout (Kimura) at :20 of Round 1

7. Amateur Lightweight 2x2x2 Rounds
Dominic Roberts (0-2) vs Alfred Wonesh (2-0)

RD 1: Wonesh shoots in and gets a takedown into side control. Wonesh gets his back and goes for a rear naked but Roberts escapes. Wonesh goes for it again and gets it for the tap.

Result: Alfred Wonesh by Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:05 of Round 1

8. Amateur 140 Pound Catch Weight 2x2x2 Rounds
Tony Hayward (3-0) vs Ryan Kemmerer (1-0)

RD 1: Leg kick by Kemmerer. They trade crosses. Hard cross by Hayward. Push kick by Kemmerer. Hayward lands punches. Push kick by Hayward. They clinch on the cage. Punch to the body by Kemmerer. Knees to the leg by Kemmerer. They separate. Hayward lands hard punches and has him backing up. Takedown by Kemmerer.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Hayward

RD 2: Cross by Kemmerer. Hook by Hayward. Cross and hook by Hayward. Cross by Hayward. Kemmerer shoots and gets a takedown into guard. Hayward tries for an arm but can't get it. Kemmerer moves to side control and Hayward gets half guard. Body shots by Kemmerer. Hayward gets full guard. Body shots by Kemmerer.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Kemmerer

RD 3: Leg kick by Kemmerer. Kemmerer shoots and gets a takedown but they are up quick. Cross by Hayward. Jab by Kemmerer. Cross by Hayward. Takedown by Kemmerer into half guard. Kemmerer gets mount and lands body shots. Hayward gets half guard and then full guard.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Kemmerer
My score card: 29-28 Kemmerer

Result: Ryan Kemmerer by Unanimous Decision (30-27/29-28/29-28)

9. Amateur Welterweight 2x2x2 Rounds
Sean Brady (2-0) vs Allen Otto (3-2)

RD 1: Cross by Brady. They clinch on the cage and Brady gets a takedown into guard. Brady moves to mount. Body shots by Brady. Punches to the arm by Brady. Brady is trying for an arm but Otto escapes and stands and drops down body shots.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Brady

RD 2: Hook by Otto. Leg kick by Otto. They clinch on the cage and Otto lands body shots. Knee to the leg by Brady. Takedown by Brady into guard. Body shots by Brady. Brady gets side control. Body shots from the bottom by Otto. Knees to the body by Brady. Otto gets half guard. Body shots from the bottom by Otto.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Otto

RD 3: Leg kick by Brady. They clinch and takedown by Brady into side control. Body shots from the bottom by Otto. Knees to the body by Brady. Brady gets mount and lands body shots. More body shots by Brady.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Brady
My score card: 29-28 Brady

Result: Sean Brady by Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27)

10. Pro Featherweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Matthew Brannon (1-1) vs Frank Buenafuente (1-1)

RD 1: Head kick by Brannon. They clinch on the cage. Body shots by Brannon. They drop down and Buenafuente gets his back. They stand and he still has his back and looks for a rear naked but can't get it. He tries for it again and they drop down and he gets the tap.

Result: Frank Buenafuente by Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:51 of Round 1

11. Pro Featherweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Robbie Flores (3-2-1) vs Drew Agullar (0-1)

RD 1: Leg kick by Agullar. Flores lands punches. They trade hard shots. They clinch on the cage. Takedown by Flores into guard. Head shots by Flores. Flores moves to half guard but Agullar gets full guard. Body shots by Flores. Agullar looks for a guillotine but Flores escapes. Flores gets his back but Agullar gets half guard and then full guard. Agullar tries for a guillotine again but can't get it. Punch to the head by Flores. Agullar is defending well. Flores moves to half guard and then gets mount. Flores gets his back and looks for a rear naked but the round ends.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Flores

RD 2: Cross by Flores. They trade hard punches. A hook by Agullar drops him and the ref stops it.

Result: Drew Agullar by TKO at :26 of Round 2

12. Pro Lightweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Darius Yancy (2-2) vs Bryan Danner (2-2)

RD 1: Cross by Danner. Body kick by Yancy. They clinch on the cage. Body shots by Yancy. Knee to the body by Yancy. Knee to the body by Danner. The ref separates them. Jab by Yancy. They clinch and move to the cage. Knee to the leg by Yancy. Punches to the body by Yancy. Knee to the body by Danner. Knee to the leg by Yancy. Takedown by Danner into guard. Body shots by Danner. Punches to the head by Danner. Elbow to the head by Danner. More head shots by Danner. Danner stands and Yancy lands an up kick.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Danner

RD 2: Leg kick by Yancy. Cross by Danner. Jab and cross by Yancy. They clinch on the cage. Knee to the body by Yancy. Knee to the leg by Danner. Body shots by Yancy. Knee to the body by Danner. Danner is trying for a takedown. Body shots by Yancy. Elbows to the body by Yancy. The ref separates them. Spinning backfist by Danner. They clinch on the cage. Short head shots by Yancy. Danner is cut and bleeding by his eye. Head shots by Yancy.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Yancy

RD 3: Hook by Danner. They clinch on the cage. Knee to the leg by Danner. They trade knees to the leg. Danner is trying hard for a takedown. Body shots by Yancy. Knee to the leg by Danner. They trade knees to the leg. Body shots by Danner. Knees to the leg by Danner. Head shots by Yancy. Knee to the leg by Danner. Knee to the leg by Yancy. Danner gets a takedown into guard. Yancy is defending well. Head shots by Danner. Body shots by Danner. Hard head shots by Danner.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Danner
My score card: 29-28 Danner

Result: Bryan Danner by Unanimous Decision (30-27/29-28/29-28)

Submission of the Night: Jared Patterson

Knockout of the Night: Drew Agullar

Fight of the Night: Tony Hayward vs Ryan Kemmerer

CFFC XXI Report

1. Amateur Bantamweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Greg Fischer (1-1) vs Alex Steinkoenig (0-0)

RD 1: Leg kick by Fischer. Body kick by Fischer. Takedown by Steinkoenig into half guard. Fischer goes for a leg. Head shots by Steinkoenig. Fischer gets his back and gets a rear naked and puts him to sleep.

Result: Greg Fischer by Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:45 of Round 1

2. Amateur Welterweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Delwayne Stephney (2-1) vs Adam Valcourt (0-0)

RD 1: Leg kick by Stephney. Push kick by Stephney. Body kick by Valcourt. Leg kick by Stephney. They clinch and Stephney gets a takedown but Valcourt lands on top in side control. Stephney pulls guard. Head shots by Valcourt. Hammer fists to the head by Valcourt. Valcourt passes and gets side control. Valcourt gets mount and then his back and gets a rear naked for the tap.

Result: Adam Valcourt by Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:26 of Round 1

3. Amateur Strawweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Allison Haynes (1-0) vs JoAnna Catabui (1-0)

RD 1: They trade hard punches. Haynes lands punches on the cage. They clinch on the cage. Knee to the body by Catabui. Body shots by Catabui. Knees to the leg by Haynes. Knees to the body by Catabui. Knee to the leg by Catabui. Knees to the leg by Haynes. They separate. Hard cross by Haynes. They trade jabs. Leg kick by Catabui. Leg kick by Haynes. Haynes lands several punches. Leg kick by Catabui.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Catabui

RD 2: They trade leg kicks. Cross by Catabui. Haynes hurts her with punches. They clinch on the cage. Knees to the leg by Catabui. Knee to the leg by Haynes and another. Knee to the body by Catabui. Head shots by Haynes. Knee to the leg by Catabui. They separate. Leg kick by Haynes. They trade punches. Leg kick by Haynes. Haynes lands punches and has her backing up. Leg kick by Catabui. Jab and cross by Haynes. Hook by Haynes.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Haynes

RD 3: Cross by Haynes. Leg kick by Catabui. Leg kick by Haynes. They trade punches. Haynes lands several punches and Catabui is bleeding from the nose. Push kick by Haynes and another. Haynes lands more punches and has her backing up. Leg kick by Haynes. Cross by Haynes. Cross by Catabui. Leg kick by Haynes. Leg kick by Catabui. Leg kick by Haynes. Haynes lands punches.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Haynes
My score card: 29-28 Haynes

Result: Allison Haynes by Unanimous Decision (29-28/29-28/29-28)

4. Amateur Bantamweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Charlie McGuire (2-1) vs Jeremy Clark (6-3)

RD 1: They clinch and move to the cage. Knee to the leg by McGuire. McGuire lands a knee low stopping action. They resume and McGuire shoots in but cant get the takedown. Body kick by McGuire. They drop down and Clark gets side control. Clark tries to get his back and they stand. They trade hooks. Hook by Clark. They clinch and move to the cage. Knee to the leg by McGuire. Knee to the head by Clark and McGuire turns away and the ref stops it saying McGuire verbally submitted although McGuire is arguing it.

Result: Jeremy Clark by Verbal Submission (Strikes) at 2:06 of Round 1

5. Amateur Middleweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Devin Izzard (1-1) vs Scott Noble (2-0)

RD 1: Izzard lands punches. Cross by Noble hurts him. Flying knee lands for Noble. They trade punches. Takedown by Izzard into guard. Elbows to the head from the bottom by Noble. Noble escapes and they stand. Noble drops him with punches and lets him up. More hard punches against the cage by Noble. Izzard shoots in but Noble gets his back and then they stand. Noble keeps backing up and letting Izzard recover. Noble lands hard punches on the cage.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Noble

RD 2: The ref stops the fight between rounds.

Result: Scott Noble by TKO at 3:00 of Round 1

6. Pro Welterweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Willie Hosch (0-0) vs Stephen Govan (2-6)

RD 1:Hook by Hosch. They trade jabs. Body kick by Govan. Hook by Hosch. They trade punches. They clinch and quickly separate. They trade punches. They clinch and separate quick. Hosch lands punches. Hook by Govan. Takedown by Hosch into half guard. Short head shots by Hosch, Govan gets full guard. Head shots by Hosch. Elbow to the head by Hosch. Hosch lets him up. Push kick by Hosch. Hook by Hosch. Leg kick by Govan. Hook by Hosch. Hosch lands punches on the cage. Hook by Govan. Hook by Hosch. Uppercut by Govan. Leg kick by Govan. Hosch drops him with an uppercut and gets on top landing punches.. Govan rolls and gets his back. Hosch escapes and stands and drops down punches.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Hosch

RD 2: Hook by Govan. Leg kick by Govan. Uppercut by Hosch. Hosch looks really tired. Clinch and takedown by Hosch into half guard. Punch to the head by Hosch. Body shots by Hosch. Head shots by Hosch. Hosch lets him up. Leg kick by Govan. They trade hooks. They clinch in the center of the cage and Govan lands a knee to the body and they separate. Cross by Govan. Hook by Hosch. Hosch lands punches but looks really tired. Takedown by Hosch into side control. Elbow to the head by Hosch. Govan rolls and gets his back but Hosch reverses and is on top in guard. Head shots from the bottom by Govan. The ref stands them. Both are missing a lot of punches. They clinch and takedown by Hosch.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Hosch

RD 3: Leg kick by Govan. Hosch lands punches against the cage. They drop down with Hosch on top in north south. Head shots by Hosch. Govan is cut bad by his eye. Govan's coach is going crazy about something and the ref stops the fight to kick him out. They resume and Hosch lands a hook. Hook by Govan. They clinch and move to the cage. Govan's eye is swollen shut. Knees to the leg by Hosch. Knee to the body by Govan. Punch to the body by Govan. They separate. Hosch shoots and gets a takedown into half guard. Body shots from the bottom by Govan. Govan works his way up as the round ends.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Govan
My score card: 29-28 Hosch

Result: Willie Hosch by Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27)

7. Pro Lightweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Ruben Warr (0-1) vs Brett Glass (0-0)

RD 1: Leg kick by Warr. Jab by Glass. Leg kick by Glass. Leg kick by Warr. Leg kick by Glass. Cross by Warr. Jab by Glass. Leg kick by Glass. Leg kick by Warr. Cross by Glass. Leg kick by Glass. Leg kick by Warr. Jab and cross by Glass. Hook by Glass. Leg kick by Warr. Body kick by Glass. Warr shoots in but eats punches. Glass lands more punches. Knee to the head by Glass. Warr shoots again but Glass sprawls. Glass drops him with a hook and lands more punches. They stand. Warr shoots again and again Glass sprawls and lands head shots. They stand. Head kick by Glass. Warr tries again for a takedown but Glass gets on top and then stands and drops down punches.
I scored RD 1: 10-8 Glass

RD 2: Leg kick by Warr. Hard hook by Warr. Leg kick by Warr. Hook by Warr. Takedown by Warr into half guard. Head shots by Warr. Body shots by Warr. Warr gets mount but nice escape by Glass and they stand. Cross by Glass. Hook by Warr. Warr shoots but Glass sprawls and gets his back and gets his hooks in. Head shots by Glass. Glass stands and drops down punches. Warr pulls him back down and is on top in half guard. Elbows to the head by Warr. Body shots by Warr.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Warr

RD 3: Leg kick by Glass. They clinch and move to the cage. Knee to the body by Glass and another. Knee to the leg by Glass. Takedown by Glass into half guard. Warr sweeps and is on top in half guard. Elbows to the head by Warr. Body shots by Warr. Glass sweeps and gets mount. Head shots by Glass. Glass gets his back in side control and lands body shots. Elbow to the body by Glass. More elbows to the body by Glass. Punches to the body by Glass. They stand still clinched on the cage. Knees to the head by Glass. Head shots by Glass. They drop down with Glass on top landing elbows.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Glass
My score card: 29-27 Glass

Result: Brett Glass by Unanimous Decision (30-27/29-28/29-28)

8. Pro Lightweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Christian Leonard (1-2) vs Caleb McAllister (1-1)

RD 1: Leg kick by Leonard. Cross by Leonard. They trade leg kicks. Leg kick by McAllister. Double jab by Leonard. Leg kick by McAllister. Takedown by McAllister into side control. Leonard reverses and goes for a guillotine. McAllister escapes and is on top in guard. They stand still clinched on the cage. Takedown by McAllister into side control. McAllister stands and drops down into half guard. McAllister gets side control and then goes for a north south choke. He lets it go and stands and kicks at his legs. Leonard gets up. Hook by Leonard.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 McAllister

RD 2: Leg kick by McAllister. Leonard gets poked in the eye stopping action. They resume. Cross by Leonard. Leonard lands punches. McAllister shoots in and gets a takedown into guard. Leonard tries for a guillotine but McAllister escapes. McAllister moves to side control and lands head shots. McAllister gets mount and then an armbar for the tap.

Result: Caleb McAllister by Tapout (Armbar) at 1:56 of Round 2

9. Pro Welterweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Bryan Lane (2-0) vs Elder Ramos (3-3)

RD 1: Leg kick by Lane. They clinch on the cage. Body shots by Lane. Ramos is working hard for a single. Knee to the body by Lane. Takedown by Ramos but they are up quick still clinched. They drop down with Lane on top. Lane stands and drops down into half guard. Lane stands and drops down punches. Lane gets his back and lands head shots. Lane for for an armbar but Ramos escapes and stands. They trade punches. Ramos drops him with a hook and lands more punches. Ramos lets him up and drops him again with punches and lands more. Ramos lets him up and lands more punches till the ref stops it.

Result: Elder Ramos by TKO at 3:15 of Round 1

10. Pro Bantamweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Justin Hickey (6-3) vs Bryan Lashomb (5-1)

RD 1: They trade jabs. They clinch and move to the cage and separate. Leg kick by Lashomb. They clinch on the cage. Takedown by Lashomb but they are up quick. Leg kick by Hickey. Knee to the body by Hickey. They clinch on the cage and separate quick. They trade punches. Body kick by Hickey drops him. Hickey gets on top and lands elbows to the head. Hickey gets his back and then north south. They stand. Body kick by Lashomb. They clinch on the cage. Knee to the head by Hickey. Nice throw by Hickey and he gets his back and then side control. Head shots by Hickey. Knee to the body by Hickey. Hickey gets his back but Lashomb goes for an ankle. Head shots by Hickey.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Hickey

RD 2: Body kick by Lashomb. Lashomb hurts him with a hook. Flying knee by Lashomb drops him. Lashomb lands punches. Hickey is able to stand. They trade punches. Cross by Lashomb. They trade punches. Body kick by Hickey. Cross by Hickey. They clinch on the cage. Knees to the leg by Lashomb. They separate. Body kick by Hickey. Cross by Lashomb. Head kick by Hickey. Knee to the body by Hickey. They clinch on the cage but quickly separate and trade punches. They clinch and takedown by Hickey into mount. Head shots by Hickey. They stand and drop back down with Hickey in half guard. Head shots from the bottom by Lashomb. They stand. Hook by Hickey. Hook by Lashomb.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Lashomb

RD 3: They trade punches. Leg kick by Lashomb. They trade punches. Leg kick by Lashomb. Body kick by Lashomb. Knee to the body by Hickey. Cross by Hickey. Jab and cross by Hickey. They trade punches. They clinch on the cage and quickly separate. Body kick by Lashomb. Jab and cross by Hickey. They clinch on the cage and separate quick. Hickey lands punches and has him backing up. Hickey drops him with punches and lands an illegal knee to the head and is deducted a point. Leg kick by Lashomb. Cross by Lashomb. Jab by Lashomb. Leg kick by Hickey. Jab by Lashomb. They trade hooks. Cross by Hickey. Jumping knee to the body by Hickey. Jab by Hickey. Hook to the body by Hickey. Body kick by Lashomb. They trade hard punches. Hickey lands a kick low stopping action. They resume. Body kick by Lashomb. Slam by Lashomb but they are up quick still clinched on the cage. Takedown by Hickey.
I scored RD 3: 9-9
My score card: 28-28 Draw

Result: Justin Hickey by Majority Decision (28-28/29-27/29-27)

Submission of the Night: Caleb McAllister

Knockout of the Night: Elder Ramos

Fight of the Night: Justin Hickey vs Bryan Lashomb

20 Random Questions with Jenna Fox

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1. You are trapped on an island with Hulk Hogan, Chuck Norris, Pee Wee Herman, Oprah Winfrey, Betty White and Justin Beiber. Who do you vote off first?
A: It's a tough call between Hogan and the Biebs, but I think I'd have to go with Hogan. He just seems like an arrogant jerk that I wouldn't be able to stand...and I'm pretty sure I could take Justin if necessary.

2. Who do you vote off last?
A: Betty White! She just seems like the coolest old lady on earth, and I bet she'd have all kinds of hilarious wisdom to impart on me. Plus she reminds me of my grandma and I miss her.

3. You are alone on that island, what your items do you need?
A: My smartphone, a 4g network, and a jar of almond butter. I've been craving it like crazy (spoon would be appreciated, but not necessary).

4. If they made a horror movie using fighters, who would play psycho killer, the guy who tries to save the day but keeps screwing up and the girl at the end who destroys the killer?
A: Psycho killer: Mayhem Miller. He's crazy. Period. Screw Up guy: Uncle Creepy! Save the Day Woman: Bec Hyatt. She's fearless!

5.What sport is the most boring to watch?
A: Golf is definitely the most boring sport to watch, and it's one of my Dad's favorites so there was a lot of sneaking of the remote once he fell asleep when I was growing up :)

6. What is the weirdest pick-up line or compliment someone has ever said to you?
A: I can't think of any really strange pick up lines or compliments, but a lot of guys in the past have seemed to think it would be a turn on for me to punch them in the face...I don't really get it.

7. You are making peanut butter and jelly, is the peanut butter crunchy or creamy and what flavor jelly?
A: A ridiculous amount of crunchy peanut butter (or almond butter, or cashew butter, mmm...), banana slices instead of jelly, and a drizzle of honey. On toast. Maybe with mini chocolate chips. I really want a sammich now dangit.

8. What is the best book you ever read?
A: This is a tough one too...I'm kind of a bookworm. I honestly loved the Hunger Games series (and if you only saw the movie and didn't read the books, DON'T HATE, the books are so much better). I really liked the political/social statement the books made more than the "love story" that attracts most people. They just really got me thinking.

9. What is the best board game ever?
A: Trouble. I remember playing it when I was little when storms would make the power go out. It's such a simple game but still fun.

10. What food could you eat every day?
A: The first food that comes to mind is almond butter...if I could eat a large amount of that every day, I would be a super happy girl.

11. What is your biggest fear?
A: . I think my biggest fear would be giving up on my dreams, to quit pursuing my dreams because something else is expected of me. That's not who I am and I never want to be that person. Also spiders. They obviously are plotting against humans at all times.

12. I am ordering you to drop right now and do ten push-ups........... did you do them?
A: No...I'm going to say I'll do them when I get off the couch before I get dinner, but I'm not making any promises. It's my rest day :)

13. Best fight you ever saw?
A: Best fight I ever saw...the one that pops out in my mind is Kazuo Misaki vs Paul Daley on Strikeforce (Tate vs Rousey). I was on the edge of my seat the whole time praying that the doctor wouldn't stop the fight because of the gash on Misaki's forehead because he was doing so well. Misaki was such a warrior in that fight.

14. If they made a movie of your life, what would it be called and who would play you?
A: Hm...a movie about my life...I cheated a little and asked my boyfriend his opinion on this one...he suggested simply "Foxy" for the title and me played by Emma Stone. She doesn't really look like me, but she's awesome so I like it!

15. What is your favorite color?
A: Pink, or any color if it sparkles...

16. What is your favorite holiday?
A: I think my favorite holiday would be Halloween. I make a pretty good vampire, and I love carving pumpkins. Plus there's candy, and giving neighborhood kids sugar-highs for days.

17. Can you think of a movie where the sequel was better than the original?
A: Quite possibly the Dark Knight Rises. I didn't think they'd be able to beat Heath Ledger as the Joker in the Dark Night, but the Dark Knight Rises was absolutely epic. I may have cried a little bit because Alfred played such an emotional role in it. Don't judge me.

18. What is the funniest word in the dictionary?
A: Nincompoop!

19. What animal that is not a normal pet would you want for a pet?
A: This isn't a totally abnormal pet, but I want a hedgehog SO BAD. I'm in love with those little pokey guys. I want to get one and name him Batman.

20. Why are the Kardashian's famous?
A: Ugh. The Kardashian's are famous because their mother is a marketing genius, and their lives are full of stupid drama that seems to attract people. It amazes me the things people want nothing to do with in real life but drool over on television.

20 Random Questions with Danny-J of the Sweaty Betties

Photo Credit: Matt Faxon Photography



1. You are trapped on an island with Donald Trump, Nancy Grace, Richard Simmons, Hulk Hogan, Alice Cooper and Chuck Norris. Who do you vote off the island first?
A: Oh Nancy Grace, for sure!! Aghh! I think she would just be really naggy and obnoxious! I could probably learn something from Trump, Hogan knows best, and Alice Cooper will probably just sit in the corner with his emo self..oh... and you just don't kick off Chuck Norris.

2: Who do you vote off last?
A: Well, Chuck Norris of course.

3. You are alone on that island, what four items do you need?
A: Laptop, wifi connection, pineapples and sunscreen.

4. What is one song, television show or movie you are embarrassed to admit that you like?
A: Hmmm.. How about a person. I'm kind of embarrassed to admit I <3 Justin Bieber... but not his music so much.. just HIM
Have you SEEN "Never Say Never"?! So good. You will become a fan too, promise.

5. If there was a movie about your life, what would it be called and who would play you?
A: I don't know what I would call it, but after the Grammys and seeing what a dork Kelly Clarkson is, she could totally play me.

6. What game show would you want to be on?
A: Have you ever seen Most Extreme Elimination Challenge? MXC Its like the Original Wipe Out. That show is awesome
Everyone tells me I should be on Survivor or Amazing Race though.. those are kind of game shows.

7. What is the best flavor protein shake?
A: Chocolate is always safe.

8. A restaurant starts making the "Danny" Sandwich. What five items are on it?
A: Onions, olives, mushrooms, pineapple, shredded lettuce.

9. What is your biggest fear?
A: Hmmmm not living to my full potential

10. Tupac, Elvis or Michael Jackson, which one is most likely still alive?
A: Elvis. For sure.. I don't see any reason why Tupac would be.. and MJ.. uh uh. However, I have no doubts he could come BACK from the dead.

11. One exercise you hate doing is?
A: Leg Press... yuck.

12. One exercise you could do every day is?
A: Pull ups! Love them!

13. If you could punch one celebrity in the face, who would it be?
A: LeeAnne Rimes... Come ON sister!! What are you doing?!

14. What movie would you like to see a re-make of?
A: None! I don't watch a lot of movies and I definitely don't want to see one a second time.
Oh.. well.. Stepbrothers I could watch a thousand times.. there's my exception.

15. In Back to the Future, when they came back from the past, why did Marty's parents in the present not know that they had met him in the past?
A: I have no idea. I'm not a big movie person I don't think I've actually sat through that entire movie.

16. When you have gas, do you blame it on your husband, blame it on the dog, shamefully take the blame, or proudly take credit?
A: hahaha.. totally the dog! I'll just look at her and go "PEANUT!!!"

17. What is the best flavor popsicle?
A: FUDGESICLE!! or Blue. Whatever flavor BLUE is!

18. The best board game ever is?
A: eh... Hungry Hungry Hippos!

19. The weirdest pick-up line or compliment you ever got?
A: Well, someone got my name tattooed on their arm once... that was a crazy compliment ;) (that was me)

20. Why are the Kardashian's famous?
A: Amazing PR! Their mom is a master at getting them in the tabloids. They stay on everyone's mind!

20 Random Questions with Gina Begley

Photo Credit: Kellye Nicole



1. Best fight you ever saw?
A: Hmm... The opening fight in Enter the Dragon. Bruce Lee exchanges and then armbars the opponent. It was the first time I realized I was watching MMA in a movie before MMA really existed.

2. You are making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Do you use crunchy or creamy peanut butter and what flavor of jelly?
A: Extra crunchy pb no jelly. Jelly is for biscuits and in that case, its strawberry or blackberry preserves.

3. What is the best isle of the grocery store?
A: The checkout aisle with all of the impulse buys like lip chap, snack pack oreos, sour punch straws, and king size candy bars.

4. What would be the title of the movie of your life and who would play you?
A: The Rise of a Champion. A straight to lifetime movie about the mother of super star MMA athlete Christopher Begley (my son). Look for it in about 15 years. I'll be played by myself since I'll not have aged at all.

5. Play matchmaker, what fight would you most want to see?
A: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva.
I would like to see Chael Sonnen in a verbal confrontation with almost anyone. He rocks.

6. What is the best board game ever?
A: Candy Land

7. What reality show would you most want to be on?
A: The Bad Girls Club.

8. What movie would you want to see re-made?
A: I'd say The Princess Bride but I'm afraid it would be ruined. So I don't know if I would risk it. Maybe if they could just update the effects.

9. What is your favorite non combat sport?
A: Gymnastics are always cool. I like track and field. More recent type competitions that may not be classified as sport but the people are awesome athletes are the crossfit games. I also like watching the strong man contests.

10. What pro athlete do you think would be good at MMA?
A: Cant think of an athlete per say but I'd be interested in seeing some hockey player crossovers. Maybe someone from rugby or a rough sport.

11. If they made a horror movie with fighters, who would play the psycho killer, the nice guy who tries to stop him but always makes mistakes and the heroine/hero who finally defeats the killer?
A: Psycho Manny Pacquiao.. He just looks like he would play an excellent bad guy. I dunno. Plus he is small so it would be all super human crazy
Nice Guy Junior Dos Santos.. Cause doesn't he just seem like he would be a super nice guy anyhow.
Hero would be Anderson Silva, because he does seem invincible as of late.

12. What singer, song, t.v. show or movie are you embarrassed to admit you like?
A: None.. I completely comfortable with myself and what I like. Maybe, I wouldn't openly admit I like Here Comes Honey Boo Boo in certain circles. But that's only so I don't have to defend my choices ;)

13. Tupac, Elvis, or Michael Jackson, which one is most likely really alive?
A: I have no idea. It puzzles me why musicians are the people to fake their deaths.

14. Why is Robin from Batman and Robin considered a super hero when he has no super talent?
A: OMG... Robin grew up in the circus and was a excellent circus acrobat performer, that is definitely a talent. He also mastered several martial arts, it would be difficult to master one! He also at times filled in for Batman when he was busy so his ability to pick up the boss mans slack makes him super talented. Really what talents did Batman have other than also mastering multiple martial arts, being intelligent, tough, and most importantly rich. Sort of like Ironman. So really, I think Robin possessed a supreme amount of talent with his circus acrobat training, those people are unbelievably amazing if you've ever seen a good circus.
I LOVE Batman btw.

15. What is the funniest word in the English dictionary?
A: Ain't.. It isn't a word, but I'll still use it.

16. Have you ever played a full game of Monopoly?
A: Of course. I grew up in southeastern Kentucky on a farm. That's what you do on snow days!

17. What sport is the most boring to watch?
A: Golf, Curling, Baseball. Any sport that uses a stick but there is zero probability that they will whack each other with them.

18. What is your biggest fear?
A: Being stranded. Getting tired in a fight. Diets

19. What fighter would be the coolest to spend a day training with?
A: Fighters aren't always the best training partners or teachers. If I could choose a person in martial arts to spend a day training with and learning from it would be Dan Inasanto.

20. Why are the Kardashian's famous?
A: I have no idea. I'm not sure how anyone relates to them and their "problems" they struggle with on the shows they create. The are very out of touch with what I would consider the average persons reality. I don't find their lives exciting or entertaining, they don't have valuable opinions or morals.. so I dunno besides being pretty models and hooking up with people who are actually famous for doing something.

School of Hard Knocks 30 Report

Amateur rules included no elbows, kicks or knees to the head and no head strikes on a grounded opponent.

1. Amateur Light Heavyweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Kurt Elke (0-0) vs Anton Tokarchuk (0-0)

RD 1: Cross by Elke. Leg kick by Elke. They trade jabs. Cross by Elke and another. Leg kick by Tokarchuk. Hook by Tokarchuk. Tokarchuk drops him with a hook to end it.

Result: Anton Tokarchuk by KO at 1:12 of Round 1

2. Amateur Bantamweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Blake Sigvaldason (0-1 The Dungeon) vs Louie Grover (0-1 MMA University)

RD 1: Body kick by Grover. Cross by Sigvaldason. Hook by Sigvaldason. Grover lands a kick low stopping the action. They resume and trade hooks. Jab by Sigvaldason. Clinch and takedown by Sigvaldason into guard. Sigvaldason stands and drops into half guard. Grover gets full guard back. Sigvaldason tries to get mount and Grover goes for a heel hook. They stand and trade hard shots. Leg kick by Grover. They trade hooks. Body kick by Grover.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Grover

RD 2: Leg kick by Sigvaldason. Takedown by Grover and he gets his back and looks for a rear naked. Grover gets a body triangle and the rear naked for the tap.

Result: Louie Grover by Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at :55 of Round 2

3. Amateur Welterweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Des Ryland (0-0 Independent) vs Dale Tallman (0-0 Independent)

RD 1: Leg kick by Ryland. They clinch in the center and move to the cage and separate. Tallman lands two hard hooks. Body kick by Ryland. Tallman puts him out cold with a hook.

Result: Dale Tallman by KO at :51 of Round 1

4. Amateur Lightweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Justin Buxton (0-0 Pix Martial Arts) vs James Nanasca (0-0 Canuckles MMA)

RD 1: Leg kick by Buxton. Leg kick by Nanasca. They trade punches. They clinch on the cage. Nanasca jumps and drops down and gets an armbar for the tap.

Result: James Nanasca by Tapout (Armbar) at :56 of Round 1

5. Amateur Middleweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Andrew Vandervelden (1-0 Airdrie Martial Arts) vs Zach Manywounds (1-2 Dynamic MMA)

RD 1: Leg kick by Manywounds. Body kick by Vandervelden. Takedown by Vandervelden into side control. Vandervelden gets mount. Body shots from the bottom by Manywounds. Vandervelden tries for an arm but can't get it. Sweep by Manywounds and he is on top in guard. Body shots by Manywounds.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Manywounds

RD 2: Vandervelden catches a kick and they clinch. Takedown by Manywounds into guard. Body shots by Manywounds. Vandervelden tries to push him off but can't. More body shots by Manywounds. Knees to the butt by Manywounds. The ref stands them. They trade punches. Clinch and move to the cage. Knees to the leg by Manywounds. Knee to the body by Vandervelden. Knees to the leg by Manywounds.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Manywounds

RD 3: Leg kick by Manywounds. Leg kick by Vandervelden. Push kick by Vandervelden. Takedown by Manywounds into guard. Body shots by Manywounds. Manywounds lands a punch to the head but the ref misses it. Vandervelden tries for an arm and gets on top in mount. Manywounds gets half guard. Elbows to the body by Vandervelden.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Vandervelden
My score card: 29-28 Manywounds

Result: Zach Manywounds by Split Decision (scores not read)

6. Amateur 160LB Catch Weight 3x3x3 Rounds
Gurdip Rangi (2-0 Tilt MMA) vs Scott McDonald (4-2 Canuckles MMA)

RD 1: Cross by Rangi. Jab by Rangi. Leg kick by Rangi. They trade punches. Leg kick by Rangi. Cross by Rangi. McDonald is cut under his eye. They trade punches. Leg kick by McDonald. Leg kick by Rangi. They trade punches. Uppercut by Rangi. Body kick by McDonald. Leg kick by McDonald.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Rangi

RD 2: They trade jabs. Leg kick by McDonald. Knee to the leg by Rangi. Rangi lands punches. Body kick by Rangi. Jab by Rangi and another. Body kick by McDonald. Leg kick by McDonald. They trade leg kicks. Jab and cross by Rangi. Rangi lands punches on the cage. McDonald shoots in but Rangi sprawls and gets his back in side control. Knee to the body by Rangi. Rangi gets a rear naked and gets the tap.

Result: Gurdip Rangi by Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:57 of Round 2

7. Amateur Flyweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Keegan Oliver (4-0 Gracie Barra) vs Rob Nelson (0-0 Lethbridge Fight Club)

RD 1: Oliver ducks a punch and takes him down but Nelson gets his back in side control. They stand still clinched and Nelson tries for a guillotine and actually lifts him in the air with it. Oliver takes him down in side control and pulls his head out of the guillotine. Oliver gets mount. Body shots from the bottom by Nelson. Body shots by Oliver. Oliver gets his back and lands body shots.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Oliver

RD 2: They trade punches. Oliver catches a kick and takes him down in guard. Nelson tries for a guillotine but can't get it. Oliver gets side control and then mount. Nice job by Nelson to stand and they clinch on the cage. Knees to the leg by Nelson. Takedown by Oliver and he gets his back. Oliver looks for a rear naked but the round ends.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Oliver

RD 3: Jab to the body by Oliver. Leg kick by Oliver and another. They clinch and drop down in north south position. Knees to the body by Nelson. They stand still clinched and drop back down with Nelson on top in half guard. Oliver escapes and gets his back. Oliver gets his hooks in and tries for a rear naked as the round ends.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Oliver
My score card: 30-27 Oliver

Result: Keegan Oliver by Unanimous Decision (scores not read)

8. Amateur Featherweight Title 3x3x3x3x3 Rounds
Randy Chung (3-0-1 Gracie Barra) vs Zach Snyder (3-3-1 Canuckles MMA)

RD 1: Leg kick by Chung. They trade punches. Clinch and they move to the cage. Knee to the leg by Snyder. Takedown by Chung but Snyder lands on top in half guard. Chung sweeps and is on top in mount. Body shots by Chung. More body shots by Chung. Chung goes for a leg and they stand still clinched. Takedown by Snyder into mount.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Snyder

RD 2: Leg kick by Chung. Cross by Chung. Body kick by Chung. They trade punches. Leg kick by Chung. Cross by Snyder. They trade jabs. Lots of missed punches from both. Hook by Chung. They doctor comes in to check Chung's nose as it is bleeding bad. They resume. Leg kick by Chung. They trade punches. Body kick by Snyder. Head kick by Snyder gets him a warning from the ref.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Chung

RD 3: Chung shoots and gets a takedown into guard. Snyder tries for a kimura and gets on top in mount. Body shots by Snyder. Elbows to the shoulder by Snyder. Chung gets half guard. Body shots by Snyder. Snyder gets his back as the round ends.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Snyder

RD 4: Hook by Snyder. Jab by Chung. Chung shoots in and they clinch on the cage. Takedown by Snyder and he has his back. The ref stands them, not sure why. Chung shoots in and they clinch on the cage. Takedown by Snyder into half guard. Body shots from the bottom by Chung.
I scored RD 4: 10-9 Snyder

RD 5: Lots of circling by both. Leg kick by Chung. Cross by Snyder. They trade punches. Body kick by Chung. Leg kick by Snyder. Chung shoots but Snyder moves out of the way. Leg kick by Chung. Leg kick by Snyder. Body kick by Chung. They trade leg kicks. Jab by Snyder. Cross by Chung. Body kick by Chung and another.
I scored RD 5: 10-9 Chung
My score card: 48-47 Snyder

Result: Zach Snyder by Unanimous Decision (scores not read)

9. Pro 160LB Catch Weight 5x5x5 Rounds
Curtis Blackmore (2-5 House of Pain) vs Matt Krayco (3-3 Dynamic MMA)

RD 1: They trade leg kicks. Blackmore shoots in and gets a takedown but they are up quick still clinched. Blackmore tries for a guillotine and drops down with it. Krayco pulls out and is on top in guard. Elbows to the head by Krayco. Body shots by Krayco. More elbows to the head by Krayco. Body shots by Krayco. Head shots by Krayco and the ref stops it.

Result: Matt Krayco by TKO at 3:00 of Round 1

10. Pro Middleweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Jeff Porter (1-1 Hayabusa Training Center) vs Josh Griffin (0-1 PMA Karate)

RD 1: They clinch and move to the cage. Body shots by Griffin. They separate. Leg kick by Griffin. Takedown by Griffin into guard. Griffin gets mount. Elbows to the head by Griffin. Griffin gets his back and goes for a rear naked. Porter gets half guard and Griffin gets his back again. Body shots by Griffin. Porter escapes and gets on top in guard. Sweep by Griffin and he is on in half guard and then mount. Griffin gets his back but Porter rolls and is on top in guard. Hammer fist to the head by Porter. They stand clinched on the cage. Takedown by Porter into guard. Griffin goes for an arm but can't get it.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Griffin

RD 2: Push kick by Griffin. They trade punches. They clinch on the cage and drop down with Porter on top in half guard. They stand still clinched on the cage. Knees to the leg by Porter. Takedown by Porter into half guard. Porter gets his back. Porter tries for a rear naked. Porter gets mount and lands head shots. Porter gets his back but Griffin escapes and is on top. Porter tries for an arm but Griffin escapes and is in half guard. Porter rolls and is on top in side control. Knees to the body by Porter. Elbows to the head by Porter. Griffin gets half guard and then full guard.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Porter

RD 3: Head kick by Griffin. They clinch on the cage. Elbows to the head by Griffin. Takedown by Porter into half guard. Porter gets his back but Griffin escapes and gets on top in side control. Head shots by Griffin. Griffin goes for an armbar and then gets mount. Porter escapes and they stand clinched on the cage. They drop down with Porter on top in guard. Griffin goes for an armbar. Porter escapes and gets mount and then his back and gets an armbar and gets the tap.

Result: Jeff Porter by Tapout (Armbar) at 4:52 of Round 3

11. Pro 163LB Catch Weight 5x5x5 Rounds
Joe Keesick (4-3 Leading Edge MMA) vs Aaron Gallant (3-5 MMA University)

RD 1: They trade hard punches. They clinch and move to the cage. Takedown by Gallant into half guard. Head shots by Gallant. Gallant goes for a guillotine but Keesick escapes and gets his back. Keesick goes for a rear naked but can't get it. Head shots by Keesick. Gallant escapes and they stand. Jab to the body by Keesick. Hook by Keesick. They trade punches. Leg kick by Gallant and another. They trade jabs. Takedown by Keesick into half guard. Gallant gets full guard. Gallant tries for an arm but Keesick escapes and gets his back. Nice job by Gallant to stand. They trade punches. Leg kick by Gallant. Hook by Keesick.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Keesick

RD 2: Leg kick by Gallant. Leg kick by Keesick and another. Cross by Keesick. They trade punches. Clinch on the cage and takedown by Gallant into half guard. Punch to the head by Gallant. Keesick gets full guard. Gallant stands and drops into half guard. Keesick gets full guard. Head shots by Gallant. Not much action here. The ref stands them. Leg kick by Gallant. Cross by Gallant.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Gallant

RD 3: Leg kick by Gallant. Keesick shoots but Gallant sprawls and gets side control. Keesick pulls guard. They stand and drop back down in north south. Gallant gets side control. Elbows to the body by Gallant. Gallant gets his back but Keesick gets half guard. Gallant moves back to side control. Knees to the body by Gallant. They stand but Gallant slams him back down into half guard. Keesick gets full guard but Gallant moves to side control. Body shots by Gallant. Keesick pulls guard. The ref stands them. Leg kick by Gallant.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Gallant
My score card: 29-28 Gallant

Result: Aaron Gallant by Unanimous Decision (scores not read)

12. Pro Welterweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Michael Madrid (10-8 Wand Fight Team) vs Ryan Machan (17-7 Arashi-Do)

RD 1: Leg kick by Madrid. Body kick by Madrid. They clinch on the cage. Knees to the leg by Madrid. They trade knees to the leg. The ref separates them. Body kick by Madrid. Leg kick by Madrid. Body kick by Madrid. They clinch on the cage. Elbows to the head by Madrid. Takedown by Machan but they are up quick still clinched. Machan is cut on the head. The ref separates them. Body kick by Madrid. Leg kick by Madrid. Leg kick by Madrid. They clinch on the cage. Elbows to the head by Madrid.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Madrid

RD 2: Push kick by Madrid. Jab to the body by Madrid. Body kick by Madrid. They trade punches. They clinch on the cage. Machan is working hard for a takedown and gets it into half guard. They stand still clinched on the cage and separate. Leg kick by Madrid. Hook by Machan. They clinch on the cage. Takedown by Machan but the are up quick still clinched. Takedown by Machan and he gets his back. They stand and Machan still has his back. Takedown by Machan into half guard. They stand still clinched on the cage. Knees to the leg by Machan.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Machan

RD 3: Takedown by Madrid into guard. Machan does well avoiding damage. They stand. Jab to the body by Madrid. Cross by Madrid. Hook by Madrid. They clinch on the cage. Takedown by Machan and they are up quick still clinched on the cage. Takedown by Machan into half guard. Machan gets his back and lands head shots. Machan looks for a rear naked but can't get it. Machan gets a body triangle. Head shots by Machan.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Machan
My score card: 29-28 Machan

Result: Michael Madrid by Split Decision (scores not read)

Submission of the Night: Jeff Porter

Knockout of the Night: Dale Tallman

Fight of the Night: Jeff Porter vs Josh Griffin

20 Random Questions with Tamikka Brents

1. The pro athlete you would like to see fight?
A: Tony Jaa...he's a freak on the movies, so I wanna see if he's a freak in a real fight.

2. The best nickname in MMA is?
A: My brother met this chick fighter who's last name was Ho and her nick name was "Will Killa" lol it's pretty amazing.

3. If I was on Survivor, the five fighters I would want in my tribe are?
A: Gina Carano(cuz we're stuck on an island duh), GSP(just cuz), Nick Diaz(he would bring all the good munchies), Anthony Pettis(because there's no tv and he's entertaining) & Stefan Struve(to reach things I need out of trees)

4. I would pay money to punch this person in the face?
A: Beyonce...yea I said it! Right in the mouth, you go watch the 10 things about a Beyonce concert on YouTube and then thank me later.lol

5. Aliens, Bigfoot, Ghosts or Lochness Monster, which one is most likely real?
A: Aliens, REAL! Bigfoot, we all have seen him, he shaves and just beat up knocked out Overeem. Ghosts, REAL...one tried to capture me in my sleep when I was a senior in high school. Lochness Monster...I don't mess with water so I don't really care.

6. If I was a pro wrestler my gimmick would be?
A: I would flex a lot and super kick people and my entrance would have lots of glitter pop out of the stage with me when I walk out.

7. The last time I used algebra was?
A: I don't know anyone name algebra.

8. You are on an island with Dana White, Ronda Rousey, Richard Simmons, the Marlboro Man, Little Richard and Dr. Phil. Who gets voted off first?
A: Dr. Phil...OMG his voice makes me want to find a nursery and start kicking babies left and right.

9. Who gets voted off last?
A: Dana White...or at least until he gives me his black card and a title shot :)

10. You are alone on that island, what four items do you need to have?
A: A lighter, a gun, a knife, a tent and a boat...boom.

11. Best sport to watch besides MMA is?
A: Volleyball...women's volleyball :)

12. Fight to the Death: Jason Voorhies vs Michael Myers vs Freddy Krueger vs Leatherface vs Pinhead vs Geraldo Rivera...... who wins?
A: I think Jason and Michael Myers would stale mate and be best buds. Freddy Krueger would win because he has the best jokes and an awesome Christmas sweater. And Geraldo because Pinhead would just kill himself.

13. The movie about my life would be called? And this person would play me?
A: Well since some jerks already made a movie called Here Comes The Boom that has nothing to do with me...I guess it would be called: Click Click Boom starring Michelle Rodriguez(no I'm not Latina but she's the sh*t) or Zoe Saldana.

14. The food I could eat everyday is?
A: French fries!

15. The best topping on a pizza is?
A: MEAT!

16. They had Rock of Love, Flavor of Love and I Love New York. If they had a show like that for you, what would it be called?
A: Your Chance to Get Boomed.

17. Why are the Kardashian's famous?
A: Ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass ass, now stop and make that mother f***** hammer time!

18. What is better? 100 degree weather or 0 degree weather?
A: 100 degree weather means chicks are getting naked, or they're almost naked or they have the urge to get naked...either way i win!

19. The coolest way ever to win a fight would be?
A: Sweet chin music while I turn around and walk away as they're still falling!

20. Best flavor of Kool-Aid?
A: Red duh!

Andria Caplan Interview

Photo Credits:
Photos 1-5: CFFC



Coming off her first pro loss, and first loss since her amateur debut, Andria Caplan will be stepping back in the cage on March 16th when she faces Cassie Crissano for Cage Fury Fighting Championships. Caplan is known for her always coming forward and exciting fights and this is a fight that has a chance to be just like the majority of Caplan's fights, meaning exciting.

Q: Your last fight you lost a decision to Gabrielle Holloway. Looking back at that fight, anything you wish you had maybe done differently?
A: Everything was just off. There is a lot I could have done differently but cant pinpoint one thing. The whole time I knew I was losing but didn't think I was going to lose. Everything in my head was a step behind what was actually happen. It was "that" fight haha. So I got "that" out of the way.

Q: You have gotten used to winning, not losing since your amateur debut, was it hard to not get down on yourself?
A: I was for a little bit but I had so much going on that I didn't even have time to think too too hard about it. Gotta keep moving along. Now I just think this one has to be better.

Q: With all that you do have going on, did it maybe play into the last fight and prevent you from getting your head into it?
A: Plenty of people have made that excuse for me. Plenty of people have said that I shouldn't have fought and all that stuff. I don't any of that would have been a good reason to pull out of the fight or an excuse for not performing. Wasn't my night that's all.

Q: You have Cassie Crissano coming up, what do you know about her?
A: She's a wrestler. She's been fighting for awhile.

Q: She is coming off a couple wins and probably feeling confident, do you go in trying to break her confidence real early?
A: I'm just gonna go in and fight. I know she will be super confident. We both should have a good amount of people there watching. The crowd should be good. I am just going out and fight, do what I do. If she feels confident after fighting, fine, if I break her confidence, even better.

Q: What do you bring to the cage that maybe she has not had to deal with yet?
A: It is a big show in a big venue. A really awesome venue. It is gonna be televised and I am used to that. That is the only thing I am thinking. She's had CNN following her and this, that and the other thing, but I don't know that she has had so much going on, like all the production. It gets in some peoples heads. She might think nothing of it. It used to bother me and I don't think twice about it now.

Q: You are known for having some stand-up wars, if it stays standing, do you think she can hang there with you?
A: I doubt it. I don't think that is where she wants to fight or how she will deal with it if she has to stay there.

Q: Is there a key for you to win this fight?
A: I think I am just gonna be that much more mentally prepared. I wont break.

Q: Do you have a prediction?
A: I would like to see my hand raised at the end. I would like that.

Q: ave you put any thought into how many times you would like to fight this year?
A: I have been thinking about it a lot actually. Ideally I would love to fight in March and then May and then July, every other month. Whether I can actually do that, between keeping up a camp, doing mom stuff and getting the fights booked haha. I would like to fight three or four times this year.

Q: O.k., now for the important questions. Which cartoon character would make the best fighter?
A: I am gonna go with Buggs Bunny. He always outsmarts everyone right? There is a mental aspect to fighting, being the trickier one.

Q: Which reality show would you be the best fit for?
A: Maybe Amazing Race or something like that would be fun. I would do alright at Survivor, except I suck at the backstabbing stuff haha. My son told me I would do well on Survivor cause I am too much of a hippy.

Q: You are on an island with Dana White, Ronda Rousey, Mike Tyson, Snooki, Jay Leno and Hulk Hogan, who do you vote off first?
A: Snooki.

Q: Who do you vote off last?
A: Probably Ronda cause it would be cool to train with her right? She is pretty good...

Q: That is what I've heard.
A: I heard she has done pretty good for herself haha. So I would keep her around and be like "wanna train?"

Q: Now, you are alone on that island, what three items do you need?
A: If there was a way to make music, that would be one. I would need a way to make fire, a fishing pole, and something to tie my fucking hair back cause it's always in my face.

Q: If they made a horror movie using fighters, who would play the psycho killer, the nice guy who tries to save the day, and the heroine who kills the killer at the end?
A: The psycho would be Nick Diaz. He has a look to him. The nice guy who wants to save the day would be Brian Stann. The heroine would be.... it is awesome that so many are coming to mind, but what about Shayna Baszler.

Q: What movie needs to be re-made?
A: I actually hate remakes. I really don't like re-makes.

Q: What non-fighter athlete would you like to see fight?
A: I have actually thought about this before. Jordan Burroughs the guy who took the Gold at the Olympics in Wrestling.

Q: What celebrity would you most like to see fight and get their ass kicked?
A: There is quite a few. I don't like Russel Brand. He would be number one. He is annoying.

Q: Anyone you want to thank?
A: I would like to thank Confrontational Clothing is sponsoring em again, they are awesome. Antonelli and Company in Buena, New Jersey. Rockstar Ink in Absecon, New Jersey. My team, Daddis Fight Camp, everyone there. This camp has been awesome, such a positive vibe in the gym. Cage Fury for putting me on the card, I wont disappoint. My parents for putting up with me and my strange diet habits.

Holland Canter Interview

Photo Credits:
Photos 1-2 Mike Eckstut
Photo 3: Dan Ray
Photos 4-5 RX Muscle


Holland Canter is still new to competing but in a short time has really made her presence felt. I first saw Holland after she did USA's. I saw some photos and felt she had some real potential. Then after seeing the package she brought to Nationals I felt safe in saying she definitely has pro card potential, not if she wins it, but when she wins it. Holland to me really falls into the saying "the sky is the limit".

Q: Can you talk about how you got started in the gym?
A: My parents enrolled me in gymnastics when I was about four years old. I was a gymnast for eighteen years of my life. I got a full-ride scholarship to the United Sates Air Force Academy and had the opportunity to compete on a D-1 level for four years. Afterwords I was in Vegas one weekend and met a trainer and he asked if I did bodybuilding. I said no that I had just graduated from college. I wasn't into anything yet after gymnastics. He gave me his card and we started talking and that is how I started lifting.

Q: What made you decide to compete?
A: After I met my first trainer, Rick Dobbins, he told me I should look at pictures on-line and read articles and look into the sport. I did a lot of research and was lifting in the gym and got interested. That is how I got started.

Q: A lot of girls I interview say that after that first show, competing becomes like an addiction, was that the case with you?
A: Yes! I competed in my first show last January and I won the Iron Man Naturally and have not stopped training since. I haven't taken a full off-season. I have been pretty much addicted since last January haha.

Q: A lot of girls with the gymnastics background go towards fitness, why did you pick physique?
A: Fitness requires a whole lot of extra time. I am an officer it the United States Air Force and it is a full-time job. I just don't have the time to do a whole routine, train the routine and lift weights at the same time.

Q: At USA's you took thirteenth, obviously not where you would have liked, was it hard to not get down on yourself?
A: I was a little upset but that is why I decided to do Nationals after USA's, I couldn't end the season like that. I wasn't really too down on myself, I could see what I needed to improve on, posing was the big thing. I knew with better posing I could do better at my next show. So I wasn't too upset.

Q: Besides the level of competition, was the national stage any different for you than previous shows?
A: I wouldn't say so. The wait was the biggest difference. I get anxious before I go on stage and get a little worked up. But I would say it is about the same very show. After pre-judge I come off stage and have no idea what is happening. I think it is because I am a new competitor. But I would say it is the same for every show.

Q: Then you did USA's and I thought looked much better, would you agree and if so where were you better?
A: Yes I think I looked much better. I think it has to do with weight training longer and more muscular development. I started squatting a lot more and concentrating on heavier weights. I got a new trainer, Andrea Holliday, and she really honed in on my nutrition. I wasn't cardio'd out close to the show and really stuck to my diet and had more time to work on my muscles.

Q: Did the improved posing just help show everything better also?
A: Oh yeah! I practiced posing a million times more and showed off my muscles a lot better. Andrea helped with that. We did a lot of pictures and a lot of phone calls on how I was supposed to pose. I had my first posing session with a coach right before Nationals so I was still new to everything and never had a coach with me in person.

Q: Physique is still new, does it make it hard when judges may not still know what they are looking for?
A: I don't think it is the same for me since I am still so new. I just bring my best package and don't concentrate on what they exactly want. I am working on making my muscles look the best they can and concentrate on my nutrition. I never tried to change my look. I love Dana Linn Bailey but like when she went to figure and tried to make her appearance smaller and now in physique can look more like herself. I just try and look myself and not concentrate on what they want.

Q: Do you know when you want to compete next?
A: I think I am doing Jon Lindsey's show in Culver City March 9th. I have friends doing that show and they want me to do it with them. I am training now and should be ready. I haven't signed up but I think I am doing it.

Q: Where do you want to be better at for the next show?
A: Definitely keep working on my shoulders. They need to be bigger. A smaller waist of course and my abs. I used to have really good abs when I was a gymnast and then they kind of fell of this past year so I have been doing a lot of abs since Christmas. My quads, develop that sweep, my back can get bigger, my lats can get bigger, but mostly my shoulders and abs.

Q: Is the pro card the goal or is it more if it happens it happens?
A: I have thought about that question a lot because people keep saying "gotta get that pro card." Girls have been doing this for years and striving for that. I think I am just so young and haven't been competing that long. A pro card would be awesome but I think I enjoy competing more than the goal of being a pro. It is amazing to be the best and be a pro, I don't wanna say I don't wanna win.

Q: When you are at the gym do you get the stares or attention?
A: I work out at my base gym and everyone knows me as who I am and leave me alone or just say "whats up LT." I work out with my husband a lot and they don't bother us. Right now I am at a different base in San Diego and am getting a lot of stares and "who is this chick working out in here?" They ask em to stop them haha.

Q: If you could spend one day training with someone you have never trained with, who would it be?
A: Definitely Dana Linn. She is a beast and my motivation. She posts videos on Facebook and me and my husband watch. She is so strong and a motivator and has no shame in her muscles. She is a good role model for strong women.

Q: Anyone you want to thank?
A: Definitely my husband. He has been there for me through this whole experience and is my number one fan and supporter. My family back at home for their un-ending support. Even if I was competing in a chess match my family would be there with pom-poms. I have a great fan base for sure.

IFPA Pro Kristin Flanery Interview

Photo Credits:
Photos 1,3 and 4: Heaven Sent Photography

Kristin Flanery started out doing a bikini show. She quickly realized she was better off with figure, that that is where she wanted to be. It proved to be a wise decision as she quickly won her IFPA Pro card. Kristin is currently in the midst of taking some time off to make her improvements for the pro stage, so we can expect her pro debut to be her best look yet.

Q: Can you talk about how you got started in the gym?
A: My husband was in the Marines. I never worked out a day in my life. He kept trying to encourage me to start weight training with him. I started just doing cardio and abs. I ended up getting pregnant with both of your children who are nine months apart. After the second one, that is when I decided I am gonna start weight training, do whatever it took to get back my body. I joined a gym that had competitors lining the walls and it sparked something in me to decide I could do that. I have been doing it now for almost two years.

Q: What about seeing them made you decide you wanted to do it?
A: It was at first the physical appearance. They looked strong and embodied strength and beauty. My original focus was bikini and after my first show I realized that is not the route I wanted to take, I was more in awe of figure competitors and that is where my focus has been since then.

Q: A lot of girls I interview say that after the first show competing becomes like an addiction, was that the case with you?
A: No, it's not an addiction. For me, it is about teaching my kids a healthy lifestyle. My husband is training for his first powerlifting meet. We are trying to show them that you can have a job and lots going on and a family and still be able to do the things you are passionate about.

Q: You mentioned starting in bikini, when you switched to figure, did you have to make any drastic training and diet changes?
A: Yes! My first bikini show I was not taking in enough food and calories. I hired a nutritionist, Alex Ellis with The Complete Package. She gave me completely new workouts. It became heavier training, squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, a lot of compound movements. I took a year off before my first figure show.

Q: At the Kansas City Classic you won your pro card, going in, did you feel that was a possibility?
A: No, I went in just so excited to get on the figure stage, that is all that mattered to me. I had a couple people encourage me that a pro card was a possibility but I just kept shutting them out because I did not think it was anywhere near a possibility. My coach brought me in incredible and I never looked like that before. She keeps making me better and better. Not I am taking the year off to focus on my next show.

Q: Looking back do you think it was really not thinking it was possible or just not setting your hopes high and getting disappointed?
A: I think it was a combination of both. I feel like a lot of figure competitors are a little more seasoned. I only had a year and a half of training and felt like I may not have been deserving as people who put in five or ten years and didn't have the muscle maturity to do so. But Alex's training and guidance made me able to achieve what I didn't think was possible.

Q: When you realized you were a pro, do you remember what went through your head?
A: I honestly just thanked God immediately because I did not think it was possible. I heard my kids and husband and Alex screaming and it made it all worthwhile.

Q: Does having the word pro next to your name carry any more responsibility as far as how you portray yourself in the industry?
A: To some degree, yes. I think once you have that label, people tend to look up to you a little bit more than they would have been for. It is important to inspire people to work towards their dreams and answer questions to the best of your knowledge or refer them to people who can.

Q: Do you know when you plan to compete next?
A: I have been taking a year off. My pro debut is the IFPA Pro International in Kansas City in September with my long term goal to qualify for the Yorton World Cup in October.

Q: Where do you need to be better for the pro stage?
A: I feel like ti would not hurt to just develop everywhere. I feel like I went into my show with good symmetry, I just need a fuller look and that is why I am taking this year off.

Q: How hard is it to balance prep with being a mother?
A: It is very difficult. My husband is a police officer that often has the opposite schedule. He will get off at 2am and I leave at 4:30 am for the gym and then come home and get the kids ready and meals packed and take them to school.

Q: At the gym, do you get a lot of the stares or attention?
A: I belong to a very supportive gym, St. Louis Fitness Club, and the customers and staff are very supportive. I never get negative looks, just people saying I inspired them or pushing me to work harder to achieve my goals.

Q: Besides the Yorton Cup, do you have any other specific goals?
A: I would eventually like to inspire a larger amount of people. I am not sure in what capacity but I wanna take everything step by step and continue to achieve my goals. My coach and I are taking it a step further each time.

Q: If you could spend a day training with anyone you have never trained with, who would it be?
A: For me it would be Erin Stern. I absolutely love her. She has a fun training style and an amazing physique. She represents herself in a very positive manner.

Q: Anyone you want to thank?
A: My husband and children for always encouraging me to reach for my dreams. My coach Alex Ellis, she saw something special in me when I didn't as far as competing. She pushed my to places I didn't know I was capable to go. My sponsor Pro Body Solutions, they keep me powered with the best supplements and have been very supportive and saw something special in me before I had a pro card. My newest sponsor Lidia Conti for sponsoring me with my suit this year. Also, my teammates and workout partner Shannon McMillan.

Sarah Maloy Interview

Photo Credits:
Photo 1: Joey Hill
Photo 2,4 and 5: For Your Eyes Only Photography
Photo 3: Esther Lin


On February 16th Sarah "KO Kid" Maloy looks to build on what has been a successful MMA career when she makes her pro boxing debut against Sheena Cheney. While she took the fight just to stay busy, Maloy feels this could really benefit her budding MMA career. Already a very well-rounded fighter, learning more skills is only going to add more facets to her game as she continues to climb the ranks and impress people.

Q: First, for my blog, the fans voted you as Most Underrated Fighter, how does it feel knowing that so many fans thought so highly of you?
A: It actually felt really awesome. Out of all of the categories, I really felt honored to be nominated for that one because I do think I am extremely underrated. I train really really hard, my skill-set is very well-rounded and I don't think that I have ever gotten to completely show my entire skill-set in a fight. To win that category felt really really good.

Q: You have your boxing debut coming up with Sheena Cheney, why did you decide to try a boxing match?
A: I think that I am at kind of a middle point in my career. Smaller local promotions are wanting to put me on a card but can't find any girls who will take a fight with me and the bigger promotions, everyone wants on their cards, opportunities are so few and far between because there are so many girls. So it was a way to stay busy and keep competing without having to have six months between fights.

Q: Considering so much of sparring is with boxing gloves, I assume you will be comfortable with those?
A: Yeah, the gloves is my smallest issue haha. That is one thing where I am like "o.k., I can do this, I spar with boxing gloves quite a bit" haha. The gloves are actually eight ounces so it doesn't feel that heavy compared to MMA gloves. There is a huge difference in so many other things. It really surprised me.

Q: Do you know much about Sheena?
A: I have seen video of her fight. I know this will be her fourth pro fight. We have studied that a little bit and catered our training towards her weaknesses like I would an MMA opponent.

Q: You are standing there throwing with her, will you have to remind yourself to not throw a kick?
A: Haha that is so funny. I actually kick quite a bit. I feel comfortable using my kick just like a jab to keep distance if I need to rest or anything like that. I also randomly kick things and people throughout the day all the time haha. It was really hard to make that transition not to kick. All the ladies in my classes are like "don't kick, don't kick" cause I will kick a door closed or kick things out of the way or a door open, I kick so much. We have just gotten to where I can go a whole day without kicking. It is only an issue when we are sparring and I start to get tired, then I have to think "don't kick." But I think it is going well.

Q: You are used to the five minute rounds, does it benefit you that not you will be doing shorter rounds?
A: It is gonna benefit me. In MMA you can break the monotony of punches with kicks or takedowns or clinch, a lot of things. In boxing there is a possibility that you are gonna throw constantly for two straight minutes. That is one of the first things I did, set the clock for two minutes and just throw the entire time to make sure I could do it just because of that little doubt "can I do that? That has been a relief, the cardio is not an issue, I just had to focus on my footwork and different combinations and head movements because she is not trying to kick my legs or take me down, she just wants to punch me in the face.

Q: Congratulations for continuing your trend of always using a word that no one has used with monotony.
A: No one uses monotony? haha

Q: You mentioned footwork, are you gonna need to change your footwork?
A: It is actually a lot different. I had to change a little bit with my stance, I can come up just a little bit in my stance and use my reach a little more. The footwork is a lot different. You don't wanna get really wide, always be balanced. We are drilling it a lot and I am getting really comfortable and fast. It has made my punches more fluid and quicker. It will benefit my MMA career for my next MMA fight.

Q: That sets up my next question, how can this fight benefit you with MMA?
A: Being able to incorporate new techniques. Different footwork, different speed, you never know what your opponent will do, so having a new arsenal will be beneficial. I can stand and bang a lot better haha. I will have to change some things back.

Q: Do you watch much boxing?
A: I watch the big matches, they always intrigued me. But not so much the not as well known boxing like MMA. Chances are if they have had a fight or two in MMA, I know who they are. So I have had to submerse myself in that because high level pro boxing is not where I am at, it is different than my skill-set and the opponents I will face right now.

Q: Is there anyone you enjoy watching?
A: I am a major Pacquiao fan. I started going to some local shows. The small local shows tend to have some people in there, especially last minute fillers who shouldn't be in there with their skill-set, but then there is always those little diamonds that you can be amazed at their footwork and speed and counters. I have gotten to be a fan of some local guys.

Q: Do you have a prediction?
A: Usually I don't predict but I am gonna give it a whirl. I predict I am going to fully earn my nickname this fight.

Q: After this, what do you want next?
A: I would love to get on the next Invicta card, that would be awesome. My fans are petitioning for it. But there is only twelve to fourteen fights and everyone wants on them. Sadly my weight class has been the one with the least attention. I am holding out for it but we have back-up plans. Depending on how this boxing match goes, I might take one more before I make a big announcement about a fight in June that I cant talk about yet, but it is awesome. My husband is having his last amateur fight on March 30th so we have some awesome things coming up.

Q: I gotta ask, Ronda Rousey vs Liz Carmouche, how does it end?
A: My girl Liz is gonna take it home.

Q: Anyone you want to thank?
A: I want to give a special thanks to Slade at Tussle. I think that people have taken advantage of his kindness. He has been so great to me and he has followed me wherever I go. He had no hesitation sponsoring me for boxing even though he usually does MMA. Him and Molly are amazing, she is an inspiration. I will always be honored to have Tussle on my butt forever. Also, MMA Grillz, Abundant Life Family Medical, Team Hurricane Awesome, Crosspointeadalive.com, BT Fight Management and Marketing.