Noontide Recap

WCCF Noontide
Live at the Bank Antlantic Center

Pre-Show Matches

Craig Hennisey def. October Raven, 4:59 1R TKO via Ground & Pound, ***
The Rabid Dingo picks up another win over the bossman, who offered almost no offense at all in this bout.

Seth Williams def Sergei Yakolev, 2:29 2R TKO via Ground & Pound, ***
Sergei tried to beat Seth Williams in his own game, but "He Is Indeed" showed why is one of the most dangerous strikers in the Men's Division.

Tina Franklin def Patricia Jackson, 4:33 2R TKO via Elbow Rush, ****
This excellent back and forth bout ended with a bang as Tina shot in, PJ sprawling to counter but instead PJ ended up getting slammed violently into the canvas and destroyed with elbows!


TV Taping Begins, Ten Bell Salute for Mitsuharu Misawa, Jake Ingram speaks afterwards.

"Jake Ingram here, and while the memory of Misawa is still fresh in everyone's mind, the show must go on and that is why we are here tonight. Three big matches tonight, the female phenomenon Gutter facing off against Corey O'Brian in intergender action, John Tunney facing Harold Creed, and Saya Kazama faces Alica Gordon. Also tonight, the anticipated debut of Soviet-Afghan war veteran Sasha "Red Menace" Romanov. But first, a rematch from our last show's dark matches, Dave Roman vs Akira Yamazaki. And they, like all competitors tonight, are wearing armbands to commemorate the fallen wrestler, black on one arm, emerald green on the other."

Akira Yamazaki def. Dave Roman 3:25 2R TKO via Ura Nage Throw, *****
AMAZING. This war went from a standup duel to a ground duel and back again in a match that topped their previous encounter. Both men tried to finish off the other with a submission, but Akira ended up getting the win with a PERFECT throw to the canvas.

Mei-Wa Ten def Giselle Melendez 2:45 2R KO via Soccer Kick, ****
A literal "Diane vs Goliathette" match, as the quick and graceful Mei battled the brutally powerful and HUGE Melendez. It looked like it could go either way, but Ten EXPLODED with a flying knee out of nowhere, knocking Melendez on her backside, then Ten immediately soccer kicked Melendez to score the knockout.

Sasha Romanov def. Molly Greene 4:531R KO via Mauy Thai Knees, ***
Coming out to the original version of the Soviet "Hymn" and draped in the Russian flag, Romanov made one of the most imposing debuts in WCCF history. While some may argue that Greene was just fed to Romanov, the fact of the matter was this was a SLAUGHTER. Romanov seemed to be toying with Greene for a while, but would knock Greene silly until getting a clinch and slamming her knee into the ribs of Greene over and over, making Greene SPIT OUT BLOOD and Big Bud called for the bell.

Gutter def Corey O'Brian 3:54 R2 via Ref Stoppage, ****
Gutter and O'Brian seemed well-matched, with Corey gaining the early advantage with his superior technique and skills, but Gutter's brawling style would overcome the former Men's champion. A flurry of strikes would daze O'Brian and he would in a last ditch effort attempt a rolling anaconda to finish, but Gutter would escape the hold, O'Brian unable to return to his feet, so Big Bud called it in what may be one of the most controversial finishes in WCCF history.

MEN'S DIVISION TITLE MATCH: Harold Creed def. John Tunney 1:33 2R KO via Punches, ****
The tale of this match seemed to be the first punch of this bout, Creed's first immediately busting Tunney wide open. Tunney insisted he was able to continue, and while he was an absolutely bloody mess he gave his all against the brutal Creed, but eventually he would get floored by a flurry of body shots and Big Bud decided Tunney had enough for one night. Afterwards, Creed yelled "I CANNOT BE OVERCOME!".

WOMEN'S DIVISION TITLE MATCH: Alicia Gordon def. Saya Kazama :24 2R Submission via Chokeout, ****
This match was weird to say the least. Alicia, in typical fashion, didn't keep her hands up, and Saya took advantage of this by out-brawling Gordon! The two went it punch for punch in the first round, and Gordon seemed absolutely beside herself. It didn't help that Holly was there, of course. Before the second bell, Gordon pointed to Holly and said "This'll be you one day, bitch", floored Saya with a series of kicks and jumped on her for a rear naked choke, putting Saya to sleep in less than a half-minuite. Gordon didn't even bother giving thoughts to Jake Ingram after this match, staring daggers at Holly who BLEW A KISS at her, causing Thunderstrike and Jang Bae to drag Alicia away before the well-documented Cease Fire was broken there and then.