NAAFS Combat Challenge 27 Report

April 26th was NAAFS Combat Challenge 27. I always enjoy cards like these, all amateur shows featuring debut fighters or those with just a couple fights. Gives you a chance to spot potential future talent, plus with young fighters,you never know what is gonna happen.

1. Amateur Featherweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Joe Pimentel (1-0 Team Ascension) vs Jeff Offak )-0 GriffonRawl)

RD 1: Offak rushes in and they clinch on the cage. They drop down with Pimentel on top in half guard. Offak is warned for holding the cage. Offak gets full guard. Punch to the body by Pimentel.Offak goes for an arm and they scramble but Pimentel stays on top in half guard. Punch to the body by Pimentel. Sweep by Offak to get on top. Head shots by Offak.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Pimentel

RD 2: Offak catches a kick and takes him down into guard. Pimentel defends well. Pimentel tries for a triangle and gets a mounted triangle and lands head shots till the ref stops it.

Result: Joe Pimental via TKO at 2:05 of Round 2

2. Amateur Super Heavyweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Michael Terazzi (0-0 Independent) vs Nick Gwinn (0-0 Uniontown Fight Club)

RD 1: They trade punches. Leg kick by Gwinn. Cross by Gwinn. Jab by Gwinn. Hard hook by Gwinn. Gwinn lands hard punches on the cage. Gwinn drops him with a hook and lands one more and the ref stops it.

Result: Nick Gwinn via TKO at 1:12 of Round 1

3. Amateur Lightweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Chris Hahn (0-2 Rock Hard MMA) vs Easton Johnson (0-3 Triple Threat MMA)

RD 1: Jab by Hahn. They trade hard shots. Takedown by Hahn and he has him in a side headlock. Johnson gets his back. Hahn pulls guard. Head shots by Johnson. Head shots from the bottom by Hahn. Body shots by Johnson. Head shots by Johnson. Hammer fists by Johnson. Body shots by Johnson. More shots to the head by Johnson.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Johnson

RD 2: Leg kick by Hahn. Takedown by Hahn into guard. Johnson is warned for grabbing the fence. Johnson defends well. The ref stands them. Takedown by Hahn into guard. Head shots by Hahn. Hahn stands and kicks at his legs. Hahn drops down and lands head shots and gets his back and looks for a rear naked. Head shots by Hahn.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Hahn

RD 3: Hook by Johnson. Hahn shoots and Johnson sprawls and lands on top in half guard. Head shots by Johnson. Johnson gets mount and lands head shots. They trade punches on the ground. Hahn tries to sweep and does and gets on top in guard. Johnson gets a triangle and gets the tap.

Result: Easton Johnson via Tapout (Triangle) at 2:37 of Round 3

4. Amateur Welterweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Nick Adkins (2-3 Team Impact) vs Marvin Rolles (5-6 Triple Threat MMA)

RD 1: Cross by Rolles. Body kick by Adkins. Leg kick by Adkins. Hook to the body by Adkins. Leg kick by Rolles. Cross by Adkins and another. They clinch on the cage. Knee to the body by Rolles. Knee to the body by Adkins. They separate. Cross by Rolles and another. Jab and cross by Adkins. Leg kick by Adkins. Rolles shoots in but Adkins sprawls.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Adkins

RD 2: Hook by Adkins. Leg kick by Adkins. Cross by Adkins. Hook by Rolles. Hook by Adkins. Jab by Adkins. Rolles shoots and they clinch on the cage but separate. Rolles shoots and they clinch on the cage. Takedown by Rolles.
I scored RD 2: 10-10

RD 3: Uppercut by Adkins. Leg kick by Rolles and another. They trade leg kicks. Hook by Adkins. Leg kick by Rolles and another. Rolles hurts him with a leg kick. Hook by Adkins. Hard body kick by Adkins. Leg kick by Rolles. They trade punches. Adkins shoots and gets a takedown into side control. Body shots by Adkins. Adkins gets mount and then his back and looks for a rear naked as the round ends.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Rolles
My score card: 29-29 Draw

Result: Nick Adkins via Unanimous Decision (29-28/29-28/29-28)

5. Amateur 180LB Catch Weight 3x3x3 Rounds
Devon Kelleher (1-0 Evolve MMA) vs Rickie Foster (4-7 Aries MMA)

RD 1: Leg kick by Foster. They trade punches. Hook by Foster. They clinch on the cage. Knees to the leg by Kelleher. Knee to the leg by Foster. Knees to the leg by Kelleher. They separate. Hard cross by Kelleher. They clinch on the cage and trade knees to the leg. Knee to the leg by Kelleher. Takedown by Kelleher into guard. Body shots by Kelleher. Foster tries for a guillotine and Kelleher lands more body shots.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Kelleher

RD 2: Leg kick by Foster and another. Trade hard punches. They clinch on the cage. Knee to the leg by Foster. They separate. Kelleher lands punches on the cage. Foster tries for a takedown but Kelleher sprawls and gets his back landing head shots. Foster rolls and gets his back but then Kelleher reverses that and gets his back again. Keller looks for a rear naked and gets it for the tap.

Result: Devon Kelleher via Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:35 of Round 2

6. Amateur Lightweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Patrick Quinn (0-0 Independent) vs Cheney Mattarese (1-0 Aries MMA)

RD 1: Leg kick by Mattarese. Takedown by Mattarese and he gets mount. Head shots by Mattarese. Mattarese gets his back and lands more head shots till Quinn Taps.

Result: Cheney Mattarese via Tapout (Strikes) at 0:57 of Round 1

7. Amateur Lightweight 3x3x3 Rounds
A.J. Holloway (0-0 Triple Threat MMA) vs Josh Rohler (2-0 Rock Hard MMA)

RD 1: Rohler lands a kick low and Holloway looks mad but they continue. Rohler lands hard punches on the cage and puts him out.

Result: Josh Rohler via KO at 0:29 of Round 1

Submission of the Night: Easton Johnson

Knockout of the Night: Josh Rohler

Fight of the Night: Devon Kelleher vs Rickie Foster

IFBB Pro Alana Shipp Interview

Photos Credits
Photo 1: Bluddi.com
Photo 2: Mike Yurkovic
Photos 3-4: Dan Ray/Muscular Development

Each year we welcome several know IFBB Pro bodybuilders. In 2013 there were several, but the one who impressed me the most was Alana Shipp. The physique was obviously amazing, but she had a stage presence, a look of confidence in herself, like she was commanding the stage and your attention. On top of that, she has a tremendous attitude, the right mind set to achieve big things in the sport. I am not alone in that thought as for my site the fans voted her as the 2013 Amateur Bodybuilder of the Year, up against some very good competition. She is set to make her pro debut soon at the Toronto Pro in May. I think very quickly, Alana will become a serious threat at pro shows. Due to where each of us is located, we had to do this interview on-line as opposed to recorded or on the show, but still, was very happy and honored to be able to have Alana do this interview. Here is your chance to learn a little more about Alana Shipp.



Q: First, what initially got you interested in weight training?
A: was desperate to lose weight and hired a trainer who incorporated weights with cardio. I realized then that I enjoyed lifting.

Q: How long were you training when you decided to compete and why did you want to compete?
A: I was training for about 4-5 months. As my body began leaning out. My trainer saw the muscles surfacing and suggested it and suggested I give it a try. I felt I had nothing to lose so I went for it.

Q: You currently reside in Israel, how did you end up living there? Is bodybuilding at all popular there?
A: My husband came here for a job and my kids and I joined him here over 5 years ago.
Bodybuilding is not very popular here and definitely not for women but it seems to be catching on a bit more.

Q: Going back to the first show, were you nervous at all?
A: was extremely nervous going back to the 1st show. However, I felt like I dug deep and did everything I needed to in order to prepare for that moment so I had to ignore the nervousness and give me my best. When I step on stage all nervousness vanished and I came alive.

Q: After it was over, did you know you wanted to keep doing it?
A: After it was over I was sure I wanted to do it again because it came and passed much too fast. Not only that, I didn't feel like I took the time to enjoy it enough because of nervousness. I wanted a chance to do it all over again while appreciating every moment.

Q: Were your family and friends supportive of your bodybuilding?
A: My family and friends have been very supportive of my bodybuilding. Much more than I could ever have imagined. Without their support this would not have been possible.

Q: You won your pro card at Nationals last year, did you feel going in like you had a real shot at it?
A: I'm a person who typically doubts myself but my coach drilled in my head that the pro card was mine leading up to Nationals last year. I had no option to believe anything else other than I was leaving Florida as a pro. I felt very confident that I had a real shot at it.

Q: After pre-judge you obviously knew you had a good chance at it, did that make you any more nervous for the finals?
A: After pre-judging I relaxed a lot because I felt even more confident that I had won. I pretty much just enjoyed the rest of the time after that.

Q: When you realized you were now a pro, do you remember what went through your head?
A: All I remember thinking was "I did it. It's official. I'm a pro."

Q: Some of the pros I interview say that it didn't sink in right away, that it took something, did you have a moment where it sunk in that you were now a pro?
A: It took a while to sink in for me that I was a pro. There are some moments even now when I still can't believe it. For a long time it felt like a dream. I don't know what it will take for it to really sink in. Maybe after I step on a pro stage.

Q: Does the pro card carry more responsibility in your mind as far as how you represent the sport?
A: I don't think it carries more responsibility as far as how I represent the sport because I've always given 110% of myself. I continue to do just that.

Q: When are you making your pro debut?
A: My pro debut will be at the end of May at Toronto Pro.

Q: From Nationals, was there a specific area you wanted to improve?
A: I always want to make improvements to my physique. An area that I've worked the hardest to improve is my back. I continue to be a work in progress.

Q: Competing on a pro stage, do you expect to feel more nervous at all?
A: I expect there will be some nervousness competing on a pro stage as it's something I've never done before. Actually, I think there will always be some nervousness stepping onstage but I welcome that feeling. It will keep me on track

Q: As an amateur you competed at lightweight, do you feel adding more size is important for you on a pro stage?
A: As an amateur I competed at the METS at lightweight, I added size and competed at Nationals as a middleweight. I've also added a bit more in preparation for my pro debut. Ultimately, I would like to add around 10 more pounds to my weight at Nationals.

Q: Is the Olympia the goal, now that you have a pro card, is that the next challenge?
A: Yes, Olympia is the next challenge for me.

Q: Less and less of the local shows have bodybuilding for women, and when they do, there are not as many competitors, as a bodybuilder yourself, does that upset you?
A: Yes this is upsetting. When I began competing, my goal wasn't to be a bodybuilder, I wanted to compete in a smaller category. I feel my body led me down this path. Now I enjoy being a bodybuilder. It's hard to work so hard and have limited opportunities to display that hard work.
Q: Do you see any way to start getting more women to do bodybuilding?
A: I don't see a way to start getting more women competing as bodybuilders but I hope to see more do it, as well as more shows that include female bodybuilding.
Q: Before we finish, anyone you want to thank or mention?
A: First of all I would like to thank you for this opportunity. I'd like to thank my amazing family and friends as well as my coach and my incredibly supportive teammates. Without the support of the people mentioned above, I would not have made it this far in this sport.

Rumble in the Cage 49 Report

The following is my play by play of Rumble in the Cage 49 held on April 5th 2014 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. This card was a pro/am.

1. Amateur Welterweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Kyle McCloud (0-0 Unified MMA) vs Chris Pinky (0-0 Champions Creed)

RD 1: They trade punches. They clinch on the cage. McCloud drops him with punches. They stand clinched but Pinky gets a takedown and they grapple trying for position. They stand clinched on the cage. Knees to the leg by Pinky. More knees by Pinky. The ref separates them. McCloud drops him with punches and lands more as the round ends.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 McCloud

RD 2: Pinky shoots and they clinch on the cage. Knee to the leg by Pinky. The ref separates them. They trade punches and then clinch on the cage. Knee to the leg by Pinky. They separate. Takedown by Pinky into guard. Pinky moves to half guard. Punches to the leg by Pinky. Body shots by Pinky.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Pinky

RD 3: Takedown by Pinky but the are up quick and clinch on the cage. Takedown by Pinky into half guard. Pinky gets mount. Punch to the head by Pinky. More head shots by Pinky. Body shots by Pinky. Head shots by Pinky.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Pinky
My score card: 29-28 Pinky

Result: Chris Pinky via Unanimous Decision (scores not read)

2. Amateur Bantamweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Jordan McDonald (1-3 Outlaw MMA) vs Ben Fehr (1-2 CMC)

RD 1: They trade jabs. They trade hard punches. Fehr drops him with punches but McDonald is up quick and they clinch on the cage. Fehr gets a guillotine and drops down with it and gets the tap.

Result: Ben Fehr via Tapout (Guillotine) at 0:50 of Round 1

3. Amateur Heavyweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Dale Moore (0-0 Esteban's Combat Sports) vs Dan Bradshaw (0-0 Guerrilla MMA)

RD 1: Takedown by Bradshaw and he gets his back. Nice reverse by Moore and he is on top in guard. Moore stands and drops down head shots. They stand clinched on the cage. Punch to the head by Moore.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Moore

RD 2: Hook by Bradshaw. They clinch on the cage. Punch to the head by Bradshaw. More head shots by Bradshaw. Body shots by Bradshaw. The ref separates them. Cross by Moore. They trade jabs. They clinch on the cage and trade head shots. They separate. Bradshaw hurts him with punches. They clinch on the cage. Head shots by Bradshaw.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Bradshaw

RD 3: Leg kick by Bradshaw and another. Bradshaw lands punches on the cage. They clinch on the cage. Head shots by Bradshaw. The ref separates them but Moore verbally taps.

Result: Dan Bradshaw via Verbal Tapout at 1:30 of Round 3

4. Amateur 160LB Catch Weight 3x3x3 Rounds
Hayden Harrison (2-1 Canuckles) vs Cornelius Krahn (1-2 CMC)

RD 1: Cross by Harrison. Takedown by Harrison into guard. Head shots by Harrison. Harrison stands and drops down punches and then drops into side control. Harrison looks for an arm triangle but can't get it. Harrison stands and drops down punches and then gets his back. Krahn rolls and gets on top in guard. Harrison gets a triangle and the tap.

Result: Hayden Harrison via Tapout (Triangle) at 1:59 of Round 1

5. Amateur Middleweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Darcy Cassie (0-1 Cardinal MMA) vs Colton Cronkite (1-1 CMC)

RD 1: They trade leg kicks. They clinch on the cage. Takedown by Cassie into guard. Cronkite defends well. They stand. Body kick by Cronkite. Cross by Cassie. Cronkite shoots and they clinch on the cage. Slam by Cronkite into guard. Punch to the body by Cronkite.
I scored RD 1: 10-10

RD 2: They trade hard punches. They clinch on the cage. Cassie tries for an arm but can't get it. Takedown by Cronkite into half guard. Cronkite is bleeding bad from the nose. Cronkite gets mount and lands head shots. Cassie tries to roll but Cronkite gets a triangle for the tap.

Result: Colton Cronkite via Tapout (Triangle) at 1:48 of Round 2

6. Amateur Featherweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Charles Haskett (0-1 MMA University) vs Miguel Tock (1-3 CMC)

RD 1: Tock throws a punch off the touch of the gloves, very dirty. They clinch on the cage. Takedown by Tock into half guard. Haskett looks for a guillotine. Body shots by Tock. They stand and drop down and Tock gets his back and lands head shots. Body shots by Tock. Tock gets a body triangle and then the rear naked for the tap.

Result: Miguel Tock via Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:55 of Round 1

7. Amateur Lightweight 3x3x3 Rounds
Nic Grandbois (2-4 Unified MMA) vs Josh Goodheart (3-1 Brandon Academy of MMA)

RD 1: They clinch on the cage. Goodheart looks for a guillotine and gets it for the tap.

Result: Josh Goodheart via Tapout (Guillotine) at 0:28 of Round 1

8. Pro Light Heavyweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Jordan Murray (7-11 Lethbridge Fight Club) vs Josh Heinz (0-0 CMC)

RD 1: They clinch on the cage. Knee to the leg by Heinz. Knee to the body by Heinz. They drop down but stand quick. They clinch on the cage. Knee to the leg by Murray and another. Takedown by Heinz against the cage and he lands head shots till Murray Taps.

Result: Josh Heinz via Tapout (Strikes) at 2:20 of Round 1

9. Pro Welterweight 5x5x5x Rounds
Tyler Siwak (0-0 Scheer's MMA) vs Josh Kitchen (5-3 PAC Martial Arts)

RD 1: Siwak hurts him with punches and Kitchen drags him down but Siwak is on top in guard and lands elbows to the head. Punches to the head by Siwak. They stand clinched on the cage. Knee to the leg by Siwak and another. Punch to the head by Siwak. Knee to the body by Siwak. Head shots by Siwak. Knee to the leg by Siwak. Head shots by Siwak. Knee to the leg by Siwak. Knee to the body by Siwak. Punch to the head by Kitchen. Knee to the body by Kitchen.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Siwak

RD 2: Push kick by Kitchen. They clinch on the cage. Punch to the head by Kitchen. Takedown by Siwak into guard. Kitchen goes for a triangle and Siwak moves to side control. Kitchen gets half guard. Punch to the body by Siwak. Kitchen defends well. Body shots by Siwak. Head shots by Siwak. Punch to the body by Siwak. More body shots by Siwak.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Siwak

RD 3: Hook by Siwak. Uppercut by Kitchen. They clinch on the cage. Kitchen lands an illegal elbow to the back of the head and is warned as action stops. Siwak is cut from the elbow. After the doctor checks him they resume. They trade punches. Body kick by Siwak. Jab and cross by Kitchen. They clinch on the cage. Knee to the head by Kitchen. Foot stomp by Siwak. Takedown by Siwak into guard. Punch to the head from the bottom by Kitchen. Punch to the body by Siwak. Punch to the head by Siwak. Elbow to the head by Siwak. Siwak gets his back and then gets mount. Punch to the head by Siwak. Siwak gets his back but Kitchen gets half guard. Siwak gets side control and looks for an arm triangle as the round ends.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Siwak
My score card: 30-27 Siwak

Result: Tyler Siwak via Unanimous Decision (Scores not read)

10. Pro Light Heavyweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Trenton Rowell (0-2 Iron Fist MMA) vs Adam Kaupp (0-0 CMC)

RD 1: Kaupp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rowell rolls and is on top landing hard head shots. They stand clinched on the cage. Knees to the body by Rowell. As the drop down Kaupp injuries his foot and taps.

Result: Trenton Rowell via Tapout (Injury) at 0:45 of Round 1

11. Pro 215LB Catch Weight 5x5x5 Rounds
Shawn Pauliuk (1-5 Way of the Dragon) vs Devon Neis (4-3 Black Dragon)

RD 1: They trade hard punches. Pauliuk drops him with a hook and gets on top. Neis is bleeding bad from the nose. Pauliuk goes for a guillotine and Nies escapes. They stand and trade hard shots. Neis is bleeding really bad from the nose. They trade more hard punches. They clinch but separate quick. They trade more hard shots. Leg kick by Neis. Jab by Pauliuk. Cross by Neis. Neis lands punches and the cage. Pauliuk looks gassed. Neis lands more hard punches till the ref stops it.

Result: Devon Neis via TKO at 2:56 of Round 1

12. Pro Welterweight Kickboxing 3x3x3 Rounds
Matt Krayco (0-0 Dynamic MMA) vs Peter Neufeld (0-0 CMC)

RD 1: Leg kick by Neufeld. Leg kick by Krayco. Jab to the body by Krayco. Leg kick by Neufeld. Leg kick by Krayco. They trade body kicks. Leg kick by Krayco. They trade punches. Leg kick by Neufeld. Hook by Krayco. Two leg kicks by Krayco. Cross by Krayco. Leg kick by Neufeld and another. Uppercut by Krayco. Cross by Neufeld.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Krayco

RD 2: They trade leg kicks. Leg kick by Krayco. Leg kick by Krayco. Leg kick by Neufeld. Hook by Krayco. Leg kick by Krayco and another. Hook by Neufeld. Cross by Krayco. Hook to the body by Neufeld and another. Jab by Neufeld. Body kick by Krayco. Hook by Neufeld.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Krayco

RD 3: Cross by Neufeld. Leg kick by Krayco. Body kick by Neufeld. Cross by Krayco. They trade punches. Jab by Neufeld. Leg kick by Krayco. Hook by Neufeld. Cross by Neufeld. They trade jabs. Leg kick by Krayco. Cross by Neufeld. Leg kick by Neufeld. Jab by Krayco. Cross by Neufeld. Leg kick by Krayco. Cross by Neufeld.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Neufeld
My score card: 29-28 Krayco

Result: Matt Krayco via Split Decision (scores not read)

13. Pro Lightweight 5x5x5 Rounds
Jose Rodriguez (10-2 Scheer's Marital Arts) vs Derek Boyle (11-6 CMC)

RD 1: Hook by Rodriguez. They clinch and move to the cage. Knee to the leg by Boyle. Knee to the body by Rodriguez. Boyle is cut by his eye. They separate. Hook by Rodriguez. Leg kick by Boyle. Cross and hook by Rodriguez. Leg kick by Boyle. They trade punches. Hook by Rodriguez. Cross by Rodriguez. Leg kick by Boyle. Rodriguez catches a kick and takes him down but they are up quick. Leg kick by Rodriguez. Cross by Rodriguez.
I scored RD 1: 10-9 Rodriguez

RD 2: Leg kick by Boyle. Hook by Rodriguez. They trade hard punches. Cross by Rodriguez. Leg kick by Boyle. Cross by Rodriguez. Jab by Rodriguez. Jab to the body by Rodriguez. Takedown by Boyle into guard. Boyle gets side control and lands head shots. Rodriguez rolls and they are in north south. Boyle gets on top in half guard and lands head shots.
I scored RD 2: 10-9 Boyle

RD 3: Leg kick by Boyle. Cross by Rodriguez. Hook by Boyle. They trade punches. Hook by Rodriguez. They clinch on the cage but separate quick. Jab by Boyle. They trade punches. Leg kick by Rodriguez. They clinch and separate quick. They trade punches. Rodriguez is bleeding from the nose. Hook by Rodriguez. They trade hooks. Leg kick by Rodriguez. Double jab by Boyle. They trade crosses. Hook by Rodriguez. They trade jabs. Hook to the body by Rodriguez. Hook by Boyle. They trade punches. Leg kick by Rodriguez. Rodriguez shoots by Boyle sprawls.
I scored RD 3: 10-9 Boyle
My score card: 29-28 Boyle

Result: Derek Boyle via Split Decision (scores not read)

Submission of the Night: Colton Cronkite

Knockout of the Night: Devon Neis

Fight of the Night: Shawn Pauliuk vs Devon Neis