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July 23, 2011

Warrior Nation XFA: July 23rd Live Updates (refresh often for best results)

Joe Leonard and Jeremy "The Boss" Reipold rolled into Chicopee's own Hu Ke Lau Restraunt and Comedy Club to the familiar sight of fight fans clogging the artery that would be the main lobby.  Jesse Camp, president/CEO of Warrior Nation Xtreme Fighter's Alliance greeted us at the door and immmediately brought us into the Grand Show Room.  People are having dinner, sushi, drinks, and lots of fun. 
John "Doomsday" Howard, Damien "The Omen" Trites, among other reputable area pro's.
Action begins at 7:20.  First we see 3 grappling matches.  

The first match between Luis Figueroa (Ultimate MMA) and Rob O'Connell (FAA)  goes the distance and no winner is announced.



Match two Patrick Paro (Royce Gracie) vs Justin Brangiero ( Lion's Den/DCNU)  Brangiero ends his match by submitting Paro with an armbar

The final match up pits Chad " Machine Gun" Kelly (FAA) vs Dan Casella (Ultimate MMA)  Casella beats machine gun witha Tri-Angle Choke.

On to the MMA... The Warriors are ready!!!
The announcer calls the first fighters to the cage after a brief audio clip and light show.

Amateurs
3x3 145lbs Scott Johnstone (Att CT) vs Ken Markwadt (SNEMMA) battle out three tuff rounds.  Leonard scores this two rounds to one Scott.  The officials see it the same and Johnstone wins a split decision.

3x3 125lbs Nick Marcinone (FAA) vs Joe Martinez (Team Blue Devils) is short and sweet with the Blue Devil's Martinez tapping out Marcinone in 31sec of round 2.

3x3 135lbs Joshua Carrera (Lion's Den/DCNU) vs Jack Greene (Cage Strikers) after 3 intense rounds Leonard's scoring it three rounds to none Carrera.  The judges agree and give the unanimous decision to Carrera.

3x3 180lbs Frank Falso (Team United) vs Garret Kulik (Plus One Defense) after three rounds Leonard says this is anyones fight, to close to call.  The judges see it 29-28 unanimous decision Kulik. 

3x3 175lbs Julian Papasisan (Royce Gracie) vs Adel Lolic (Blue Devils) in just one and a half action packed minute Thunderpants Papasian submits Lolic with deep Knee Bar.

3x3 145lb Kurt Chase-Partrick ( ATT CT) vs John Naples (Strike Zone MMA) Naples finishes this fight in fine fashion as he pounds out Chase-Patrick til the ref stops the fight.  Naples winner via TKO due to unanswered strikes.

Intermission...
The DJ is top notch and the sound is crisp and clear.  The announcer is terrific and has a great voice for this.

Professionals
3x5 145lbs Evan Parker (The Factory) vs Fernando Perez (CCFA) Round one ends with Parker looking strong.  The doctor calls this fight during the rest period.  Evan Parker wins due to his opponent being unable to continue due to injury.

3x5 160lbs Leon Davis (FAA) vs Chris Robinson (Buffalo Training Center) Davis puts Robinson to sleep in the opening seconds of round 1.