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October 3, 2015

TOE 2 TOE FIGHTS 3 10/3/2015 EVENT REVIEW


[Photos will be added in here shortly]
Warchild and I made the 2.5 hour drive up North and visited the neighborhood Subway before meandering our way over to the Portland Expo.  This will be Toe 2 Toe's third installment of fights and it has 12 fights total.  The last six fight of the night will be all professional fights and the last one is a title fight between Ryan Sanders and Lucas Cruz.  Toe 2 Toe had a band playing before the event and they were playing lots of old rock songs that I used to listen to in the 90's which was pretty cool for an old guy like me!  Brett Raio, son of John Raio sang the national anthem to kick the night off.  The refs are John English and Kevin MacDonald.  Follow along with us as we recap the night.



150  AM Jimmy Jackson (2-2 Young's MMA) vs. Fernando Lopez (0-1)

Jimmy starts us off with a leg kick.  Jimmy picks Fernando up with one leg and slams him to the mat.  Fernando works his way back to his feet quickly and they exchange knees from the clinch.  Jimmy works another single leg and is in the guard.  Fernando ties up the arm but can't quite get the armbar.

Jackson 10-9

Rd 2:  Fernando connects with a kick and Jimmy gets the quick takedown.  He is working the guard but Fernando is very active from the bottom.  Fernando gets in a knee and Jimmy works another takedown.  Again, Fernando is very active and avoids damage.  Fernando is working an armbar as the round ends.

Jackson 10-9

Rd 3:  Fernando gets in a kick to the body.  Jimmy gets him to the mat again and moves to full mount.  Fernando rolls out and is now on top in guard.  He gets pushed off and he lets Jimmy back to his feet.  Jimmy gets another takedown and Fernando gets another armbar but can't get the tap.  Jimmy pulls his arm free and moves to full mount.  With a sweep Fernando ends up on top in guard as the round ends.

Jackson 10-9

Jimmy Jackson defeats Fernando Lopez via split decision.








130 AM Rachael Joyce (Team Irish 0-0) vs. Christine Brothwell (Bucket Brigade 0-0)

Rachael starts us off with a combo.  They are both exhanging knees from the clinch.  Christine gets in a knee to the body.  Rachael gets the takedown and is now in half guard.  Christine pushes her back to guard.  Rachael gets in a solid punch before the round ends.

Joyce 10-9

Rd 2:  Rachael starts the round off with a good combo that connects.  Christine gets in a knee to the outer thigh.  They are back to the center and Christine connects with a right.  Rachael connects with a combo that has Christine rocked and she falls to the mat.  The ref stops the fight and she is being looked at.

Rachael Joyce defeats Christine Brothwell via ref stoppage due to strikes at 1:48 seconds in Rd 2.






170 John McAndrews (2-1 Gate City MMA) vs. Frank Dellasala (1-1 Choi's)

John closes the gaps and gets the takedown.  Frank works his way up and John gets in two knees to the body.  John works another takedown and is working the side.  John has a crucifix then takes the back.  Frank turns and John is now on top in full mount.  John gets pushed off to the side and John makes him pay with some ground and pound as the round ends.

McAndrews 10-9

Rd 2:  John connects with a hard kick.  John connects with another kick to the body.  John connects with a few more punches and sends Frank back to the mat.  Blood is coming from Frank's nose.

John McAndrews defeats Frank Dellasala via ref stoppage to strikes at 56 seconds in Rd 2.





135 AM Jeanette Pomales (Sityodtong 1-1) vs. Hillary Cooledge (0-2 Independent)

Jeanette connects with a right.  She snaps a leg kick and the crowd roars.  Jeanette connects with another leg kick. Hillary ducks and connects with a punch to the body.

Pomales 10-9

Rd 2:  Hillary dives for a takedown and can't get it.  She tries for an ankle lock but can't get it and the fight is back to standing.  Jeanette connects with a leg kick and a combo.  Jeanette has another good exchange.

Pomales 10-9

Rd 3:  Hillary tries for another takedown but is stuffed.  Jeanette grabs Hillary and connects with a solid knee.  They fall to the mat and Hillary takes hold of the leg.  Jeanette backs off and the fight is back to standing.  Jeanette is connecting with some heavy punches.

Pomales 10-9

Jeanette Pomales defeats Hillary Cooledge via unanimous decision.







185 AM Pat Casey (1-0 J Team Link) vs. Nash Roy (2-1 Young's MMA)

Pat comes out with a vengeance.  Nash goes for a takedown and Pat makes him pay with some punches.  They are back to their feet and Pat connects with an uppercut that sends Nash down.  Nash fights on and Pat takes his back and finishes him off with some more hard punches to the body and to the head.

Pat Casey defeats Nash Roy via ref stoppage to strikes at 1:07 in Rd 1.







185 AM Jon Deupree (0-0 Team Irish) vs. Shawn Bettencourt (1-0 Victory)

Shawn connects with a leg kick.  Jon gets in an inside leg kick.  Jon eats a kick and goes for the leg.  Jon picks up Shawn and gets the slam.  They work their way up and Jon slams Shawn down hard.  Jon gets the sweep and moves to full mount.  He gets in some ground and pound before he is bucked off.

Deupree 10-9

Rd 2:  Shawn connects with a straight right.  Jon ducks under a punch and gets the single leg takedown.  Jon is in half guard looking to pass.  As Shawn is standing up Jon makes him pay with some uppercuts.  He sinks in the guillotine for the tap.

Jon Deupree defeats Shawn Bettencourt via tapout to guillotine at 2:41 in Rd 2.









115 PRO Jordi Gallardi ( 1-0 Team Link) vs. Ernesto Ornelas (1-5 Choi's)

Very fast paced fight so far.  Jordi connects with a good combo.  Ernie gets in a good combo of his own.  Ernie gets in a good exchange and sends Jordi back to the cage.  Ernie sends Jordi back to the mat with a combo and almost has full mount.  Jordi works his way back up and is eats some more combos from Ernie.  Ernier takes him down and Jordi looks for the armbar.  Ernie defends and pulls his arm free.  Fight is stopped to check the cut.  For some reason they restarted the fight standing again and the round ends.

Ornelas 10-9

Rd 2:  Both fighters are going at it.  Ernie connects with a head kick and a right.  Jordi connects with a right.  Blood is pouring from a cut above the right eye of Jordi.  Ernie connects with another head kick.  Jordi connects with a combo.  Jordi throws a high kick and slips on his own blood.

Ornelas 10-9

Rd 3:  Ernie is working his jabs and keeping Jordi back.  Ernie scores a takedown and is working some ground and pound.  Not much action for a bit and the ref stands them back up.  Ernie gets in another takedown.  Ernie is getting in some more ground and pound and winning the round.

Ernesto Ornelas defeats Jordi Gallardi via unanimous decision.








170 PRO Michael Cora (0-0 Gracie Tampa) vs. Andrew Tripp (Team Irish 0-0)

Tripp is stalking his prey.  Cora connects with a right that drops Tripp to one knee.  He stands back up and closes the distance.  Tripp gets in a punch and gets Cora to the mat.  He works some ground and pound and Cora is not defending.  Tripp gets the ref stoppage.

Andrew Tripp defeats Michael Cora via ref stoppage to strikes at 1:49 in Rd 1.  Tripp moves to 1-0 as a professional fighter.







135 PRO Jaime Driver (Renzo Gracie Philly 0-0) vs. Erin Harpe (Gracie Tampa 0-0)

Driver connects with a punch.  Erin gets the takedown and is working the side.  Erin moves to full mount and is looking to do some damage.  She is getting in some ground and pound and winning the round.  She is now working some heavy elbows.  She gets the ref stoppage!

Erin Harpe defeats Jaime Driver via ref stoppage to strikes at 3:23 seconds in Rd 1.






185 PRO Buck Pineau (0-1 Team Irish) vs. Terry Janoski (0-0 Gracie Tampa)

Buck connects with a front kick to the head.  Blood is coming from Terry's mouth.  Buck connects with another leg kick and the crowd roars.  Terry gets the takedown and is pinning Buck down.  He gets in the occasional punches from the top.  Buck pushes off the cage and gets the fight to the center.  He gets some space and they are back to their feet.  Buck connects with a kick as the round ends.

Janoski 10-9

Rd 2:  Buck starts the round off with an outside leg kick.  He follows it up with another and the crowd cheers.  Buck is working his leg kicks and winning the round.  Blood is coming from Janoski's nose and a cut over his eye.  Terry gets the takedown and is working the guard as the round ends.

Pineau 10-9

Rd 3:  Buck is working his leg kicks again.  Terry leaps forward and Buck slips and bounces back up.  Terry connects with a short right and Buck counters with a leg kick.  Terry rushes in and gets the takedown.  Buck rolls and Terry pushes him back to the mat.  They roll and Buck is getting in some punches while both their legs were twisted up.

Pineau 10-9

Buck  Pineau defeats Terry Janoski via unanimous decision.











265 PRO John Fain (Boston BJJ 1-0) vs. J.A. Dudley (Team Endgame 7-16)

Dudley is looking for the takedown.  He gets it and is in the guard.  John tries for an armbar and can't get it.  He tries for a heel hook and Dudley fights it.  Fain gets some space and takes the side.  He gets in a few elbows and they both work their way up.  Fain pushes Dudley back to the mat and gets in two more elbows.  He has the back and Dudley gets the roll.  He is on top in guard as the round ends.

Fain 10-9

Rd 2:  Dudley goes for a takedown and Fain gets in a few elbows from the side.  They both fall to the mat and Fain is in half guard.  Fain is getting in some solid punches.  Dudley gets the roll and is now on top and is working some elbows.

Dudley 10-9

Fain was unable to answer the bell.

J.A. Dudley defeats John Fain via ref stoppage due exhaustion and couldn't see before the start of Rd 3.











155 TITLE FIGHT PRO Ryan Sanders (Young's MMA 8-7 ) vs. Lucas Cruz (7-3 CNBJJ)

They clinch and Cruz gets the takedown.  Cruz has the side and then moves to half guard.  He is trying to pass but Sanders is doing a good job at defending.  Sanders is getting in some elbows from the bottom.

Cruz 10-9

Rd 2:  Sanders gets in a high kick.  They clinch and Cruz gets the takedown.  He is in the guard and eventually passes to half guard.  He gets pushed back to guard and the rest of the round was a ground battle.

Cruz 10-9

Rd 3:  Ryan starts the round off with a combo.  Sanders is getting the better of the exchanges.  Sanders gets in a good elbow.  They are both playing the clinch game.  Ryan gets in another combo.  They fall to the mat and Cruz takes the back briefly and finishes the round with a few punches.

Sanders 10-9

Rd 4:  Sanders connects with another combo.  Lucas looks for the takedown but can't get it.  Sanders again is winning the exchanges.  Cruz connects with a combo.  Sanders gets in two elbows to the head.  Sanders is pushing the pace and mixing up his strikes.  Cruz gets the double leg takedown and Sanders gets free and stands right back up.

Sanders 10-9

Rd 5:   Cruz connects with a left and a right.  He gets the takedown and is in the guard of Sanders.  He is fighting for full mount but can't hang on and they are back to their feet.  Cruz gets another double leg takedown.  Sanders works his way back up and works a takedown of his own.  Cruz works another double leg takedown.  Sanders works his way back up and gets in a punch as the round ends.

Cruz 10-9

Ryan Sanders defeats Lucas Cruz via split, 48-47 Sanders, 48-47 Cruz, 48-47 Sanders










FIGHT OF THE NIGHT:  Sanders vs. Cruz
KO/TKO OF THE NIGHT:  Pat Casey TKO victory
SUB OF THE NIGHT:  Jon Deupree Guilliotine win

Toe 2 Toe fighters delivered the action that night!  There were many close split decisions on the night but none more important than the Toe 2 Toe title fight between Ryan Sanders and Cruz.  Many people whom I talked with afterwards thought Cruz won and that is what happens when the fighters leave it to the judges.  Maine fans will be happy that Sanders won the belt and Mass fans will be upset Cruz didn't win it.  Either way it is in the books and congrats to Ryan Sanders on a hard fought victory.  Ernesto Ornelas looked amazing at 115 lbs and controlled the entire fight with his strikes and bloodied up Jordi.  Buck Pineau had a great night and took home his first pro victory and showed some great kicks in the fight.  Special thanks to Toe 2 Toe for having us there and allowing us to cover the event for you all.  As always stay right here as we get you closer to the cage.