Boxing/MMA Fights - local, national, world

**USA Ranger** · August 10th, 2008, 09:41 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gotch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Results from the Arena Fights at Wise Sat. Night:

Dustin Hamm DEF Elmo Jones RD 2 SUB via RNC
Cody Lewis DEF Johnathan Shelton RD 2 SUB via Triangle
Lee Burns DEF Jim Gurts RD 1 SUB via Guillotine
Channing Wimmer DEF Chris Washburn RD 1 TKO Ref Stoppage
Adam Dixon DEF Brandon Thacker RD 1 TKO Ref Stoppage
Jason Robinson DEF Brandon Moore RD 1 Verbal Sub To Strikes
Ben White DEF Kermit Lovell RD 1 SUB via RNC
Brandon Adams DEF Vince Buckoltz RD 1 SUB via Triangle
Kenny Stewart DEF Tim Vanover RD 1 KO
Matt Moran DEF Brian Mullins RD 1 SUB via Guillotine
Shane Carroll DEF Evan Whitt RD 1 SUB via Guillotine
Krystal Combs DEF Brandy Carroll RD 1 Sub via Strikes
Mike Kennedy DEF Shane Ware RD 1 KO
Josh Setpp DEF Andre Boyd RD 3 Judges Dec
Mason Neff DEF Ricky Estep RD 1 SUB via RNC
Kerry Bramlett DEF Ryan Robinette RD 1 SUB via RNC
James Caudill DEF Shad Wilder RD 2 TKO Ref Stoppage
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Any good fights there?

**Gotch** · August 11th, 2008, 07:05 AM

Oh yeah, several very good ones.

Ryan Robinette and some of his supporters had made statements about him being at a different level than anyone else around here. He controled the fight against Bramlett for the first few minutes but couldn't put him away. Then you could see him (Robinette) running out of gas. Soon Bramlett had his back and then sunk a very deep choke. Probably took 20 minutes to get Robinette out of the ring. It's my opinion that the only thing wrong with him was a badly crushed ego.

Bramlett is the guy known as "Chickenhawk" who Robert Baker so totaly dominated at the BSG show a couple of months ago.

Ricky Estep and Shad Wilder both lost their belts.

Stepp and Boyd was a pretty good fight. Plus there were a couple of very big knockouts. Including one by Mike Kennedy whose opponent was huge.

**steer** · August 11th, 2008, 08:27 AM

Was the contender's for the belts simply better than the 2 champions? or were Shad and Ricky just not championship material?
I've only seen them both fight once. When they beat the other guy, it was much of a showing by them.

and Gotch.. Do you know anything about John Will, or Cam Rowe.
They are both coaches at Dominance Mixed Martial Arts in Melbourne, Australia. John is supposed to be 1 of the 12, "BJJ Dirty Dozen".

I ask because, I'm moving to Melbourne in January for Graduate school and have the option of training with 2 different gyms.

**Gotch** · August 11th, 2008, 10:02 AM

Ricky is very talented, but did not train and needs to realize that he can't beat everybody on pure athleticism. He still needs a lot of work but is surrounded by people who tell him that he is already an A level fighter. He was the better fighter, but was not prepared and not in condition.

Wilder not his opponent showed much skill IMO, his opponent was bigger, stronger, and in better shape. That's all it took. Brandon "Sandman" Hall contacted me for a scouting report. Says he is looking to take that title. IMO it's his whenever he can set up the fight.

I don't know anything about either of those guys, but I can find out some info for you (probably). I have a couple of internet buddies in the sport from there. I'll get back with you on that.

**steer** · August 11th, 2008, 10:07 AM

I would agree on both assesments.

I easily say Sandman can walk in and take that belt. He's better well rounded than both of those fighters.

Thanks,I appreciate that.

**USA Ranger** · August 13th, 2008, 03:51 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victory or Death</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would agree on both assesments.

I easily say Sandman can walk in and take that belt. He's better well rounded than both of those fighters.

Thanks,I appreciate that. </div></div>

The Sandman will be fighting at Jenkins High School on October 11. We wil see what he has then.

**timmy_v** · August 13th, 2008, 05:17 PM

Ricky was pretty tired id say. When i got to the fairground before 6 he was still trying to cut weight. So im sure he didnt have much energy that day

**Gotch** · August 13th, 2008, 06:03 PM

Sandman will be rematching Aaron Marcum who he beat in a very close fight in Pikeville. He or Marcum either are a major test for anyone in or around the 185/205 weight classes around here.

Ricky was very tired. His legs were still shaking from the weight cut. But, I'd prefer no excuses.

Ricky needs better people to train with and people around him who are not just hangers on. Ricky has as much potential as anyone I've seen in a long time. However, I'm afraid I've starting to think he will never reach his full potential.

**Gotch** · August 13th, 2008, 07:43 PM

Let me explain what I'm saying a bit, because I don't want it to sound like I am being disrespectful to other fighters.

It's my opinion that Brandon (Sandman) can take the Arena title not because he was born a better fighter, or is naturally a better fighter, but because of hard work, dedication, and training with very good people over an extended period of time.

He has trained long and hard with very good people (including some of my best friends). He has earned his skill set.

Can the other guys around here do the same thing? Sure they can, given time, dedication, and the access to high level training partners.

**Gotch** · August 13th, 2008, 07:53 PM

http://www.extremejjg.com
http://www.bjj.com.au/

Still looking for info in the Melbourne area. Above are two links, one for Will the other for John Donehue who is a Black Belt in BJJ and also a Black Belt under Gene LeBell. I understand he is near Melbourne also. I've heard great things about him, but don't know if that's an option.

Info on the link seems to indicate that Rowe is Will's student?