WCCF: Heavy Metal Thunder

WCCF's first fight card (not counting Origin Tournament), Heavy Metal Thunder, was a great success (and it's hard to overstate my satisfaction).

Dave Roman d. Reggie Lewis: 1R 3:05- Submission by way of Leglock

HMT started out with a bang in this bout, a furious ground battle which resulted with the smaller Roman managing to lock in a submission that dislocated Reggie's knee! This was a debut for both men and this short and sweet battle was a great introduction for them to the world of MMA.

Patricia "PJ" Jackson d. Saya Kazama: 2R 1:27- Submission by way of Collar Lock

Not to be outdone, these two women grapplers showed they were capable of putting on a great show on the ground. PJ and Saya were evenly matched in the first round, but at the second round, PJ let Saya know it was past her bedtime and put her to sleep.

Michael Norcia d. Craig Hennisey 2R 0:55- Submission by way of standing guillotine

Norcia is renowned as a pro wrestler and a striker, and "The Rabid Dingo" was simply outclassed in this one. Norcia pounded Craig with brutal punches and multiple slams. The only suprise was the way Norcia won this match, with a choke instead of a knockout.

Gina Rocelli d. Sakura Kazama: 3R 0:35- KO by way of Sweep Kick

Very competitive bout that went further than any match in WCCF to date. Gina's cornerman must be from Cobra Kai, because she almost put the older Kazama sister in a bodybag after sweeping that leg. No word if there is any pain in Gina's dojo.

That's the last of the Karate Kid jokes.

This show, at least.

John Tunney d. Akira Yamazaki: 1R 4:53- Submission by way of Rear Naked Choke.

Yamazaki is one of the most experienced martial artists in WCCF and Tunney's "Pub-Fu" made him look like a total amatuer. After dropping Yamazaki with a pair of brutal sweeping punches that made Akira punch drunk, Tunney put him to sleep to end this match just before the end of the first round.

Alicia Gordon d. Sarah Martinez: 2R 0:40- KO by way of kicks.

The women's wrestling sensation planned on fighting at the "Speed of LAWL" and that's what she did. These two charged at each other like angry bulls in a vicious exchange, but despite taking a pair of roundhouses Gordon quickly gained control of the match halfway through the first round, putting Martinez down almost immediately after the second round began.

Seth Williams d. Greg Sanders: 3R 0:39- KO by way of ground and pound

Match of the Night. Williams improved on the clinch game that cost him his bout against Seto Kazuyo, and while Sanders was going on all cylenders on the mat, Seth was able to endure the wrestler's takedowns. He had a big knockout blow ready at the end of round three, and after a failed takedown by Sanders, Williams countered and got into the mount to pound the grappler from Montana into oblivion.

Intergender Match: Harold Creed d. Gutter- 1R 4:37 KO by way of punch to the back of the neck

Creed won the war, but Gutter was winning the battles as she connected with FOUR TIMES the strikes Creed did, nearly putting a man with a 180 pound weight advantege out with strikes from the back mount. Creed eventually recovered however and lived up to his "One Punch" moniker with a haymaker that dropped the young streetfighter.

Post Match Interviews:

Joey Roberts: Harold Creed what an impressive knockout win tonight, but it looked for all the world like you were going to be on the losing end of this bout.

Creed: That kid... she's fast, and she hits like she's got bricks in them gloves. I was thinking she was gonna put ME out. Everyone... watch that kid, she's gonna be big.

Joey: Harold Creed magnamous in victory... Gutter however... well she got back up, spit out her mouthguard and left to the back. Still, everyone should give her a big hand for putting up a hell of a fight!

MAIN EVENT: Sergei Yakolev d. Seto Kazuyo: 2R 4:06 side KO by way of side suplex.

This match got second best of the night barely over the intergender bout. Kazuyo stuck to what brought him the first win with a volley of strikes, but Yakolev answered back. An incensed Kazuyo went for the submission, but Sergei overpowered him and after tossing him into the ground several times finished him off with a brutal suplex.

POST-MATCH INTERVIEW

Joey: Kazuyo... everyone thought you had Sergei's number... what happened in this fight that made the difference from the Origin Tournament match?

Kazuyo (by way of translator): I overestimated Yakolev's takedown skill and went in too close. I also didn't expect him to be able to get through my standup defenses.

Joey: Well put Kazuyo, it's always a treat watching you fight and we all can't wait for the next one. And now the man of the hour, the man who will be facing the Men's Division Champion Corey O'Brian, Sergei Yakolev. Your thoughts on this match, and your match against O'Brian?

Sergei (by way of translator): Kazuyo is an excellent fighter. Some say he should not have won the last fight, but I will be the first to admit that he defeated me. This time was different. As for O'Brian, he is an exceptional wrestler, but he has only a year and a half of shootfighting experience, I have practiced Sambo since I was twelve. It will be a good fight but I will win.

Joey: Bold prediction by Sergei Yakolev, can't wait to see how this one will turn out.

Ingram: This is Jake Ingram, WCCF's fight analyzer and director of the matchmaking committe. Before we go, I want to add that, in light of her performance tonight, and with the blessing of WCCF Women's Division champion Tina "The Meana" Franklin, we have decided to give Alicia Gordon the right to face Franklin for the title in the next show. And we are also in talks with bringing in Alicia's sparring partners and friends Thunderstrike and Jang Bae as well. Until next time from the BankAntlantic Center, to our fans across the world, thank you for watching and have a great night.