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Archive for April, 2015
Lights Out Promotions and Bash Boxing ‘Fight Night 2’ Video Highlights
Posted: April 22, 2015 in Combat Sports0
‘Fight Night 2’ Leaves Fans Asking When is ‘Fight Night 3’?
Posted: April 19, 2015 in Combat Sports, UFCTags: #1915, Alfred Khashakyan, Armen Bakanyan, Armenian Genocide, Bash Boxing, Christian Bizarretty, Daniel McWilliams, Davit Yeghiazaryan, Derrion Chapman, Erick Gonzalez, Fight Night 2, George Garcia, Hyefighters, James Acosta, Leon Shahbazyan, Levon Sargsyan, Lights Out Promotions, Liz Tracy, Maria Rios, Michael Braun, MMA, Open Wounds, Ron Scolesdang, Studio City, The Sportsmen's Lodge, Thor Skancke, Tigran Grigoryan, UFC, Victor RIvera, Vitor Oristanio
By: Jonathan King The Clinch Report
Photos By: John Walsh The Clinch Report
Photos By: Bob Fisher Pugilpix.com
Walking out of the Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City among the crowd, the same sentiment reverberated multiple times on the way to the car. “Hey man, when are you guys going to do another one?”
Once again the Lights Out Promotions and Bash Boxing team has succeeded in putting together one hell of an entertaining night of fights. ‘Fight Night 2’ featured some of the regions top mixed martial artists, in a wide range of weight classes. The main event featured a mixed of young talent, and hard hitting veterans that left the crowd satisfied and asking for more.
Six fighters on the card in particular had heavier burdens than normal. With the up coming anniversary of the Armenian Genocide at the hands of the Ottoman Empire as the back drop, 6 Armenian fighters took to the cage to fight for not only themselves but for a nation as well. Alfred Khashakyan, Levon Sarsyan, Armen Bakanyan, Tigran Grigoryan, Davit Yeghiazaryan, and Leon Shahbazyan each represented their Armenian roots with hard fought efforts that led to a 5-0-1 record on the evening.
In the co main event of the evening Alfred Khashakyan plowed through Blackhouse MMA fighter Vitor Oristanio (1-3 MMA) with a first round KO that left the young Oristanio unconscious. After trading kicks early on, Khashakyan caught a charging Oristanio on the chin with an uppercut that folded his legs beneath him. Wasting little time, Khashakyan dove in with some vicious right hands that with the mat underneath gave Oristanio’s head no place to go! The last punch removing him completely from his senses. The knockout, his fourth in a row, puts Khashakyan in a prime position to get a call from the UFC. Normally fighting at 135 lbs, Khashakyan’s power and wrestling back-round immediately make him a contender in the bantamweight division.
The second co main event saw local fan favorite Thor Skancke (6-5 MMA) defeat journeyman Daniel McWillams (9-24 MMA) in the first round via submission (Americana). Skancke showcased his heavy hands early in the first round, landing with heavy hooks to the body of McWilliams before the fight found itself on the ground. McWilliams flirted several times with an arm bar/ triangle transition, but eventually Skancke threw his legs to the side and landed in side control. Once there a few ground strikes softened McWilliams enough to allow Skancke to get a hold of a wrist lock. Which he rotated into the Americana, finishing the fight.
The win for Skancke returned him to the right side of .500. He also didn’t receive any damage, making him eligible for the next card at ‘Fight Night 3’!
Over all the event was extremely entertaining. The fights were a good blend of Knockouts and submissions, with a few leading up to the suspense of a judges decision. We saw a Liz Tracy make a huge splash in her pro debut, with a big upset over Maria Rios. We also will probably being saying goodbye to Alfred Khashakyan who now stands 4-1 in the midst of a 4 fight KO streak. He should be getting a call from Sean Shelby and Joe Silva at the UFC very soon,
Lights Out Promotions and Bash Boxing put together some pretty amazing events. The dynamic blend of young talent, coupled with well known regional talent makes them a highly desired promotion for fighters. There are no stepping stones at a ‘Fight Night’ event. Like Thor Skancke said following his fight, “If you are not in the UFC, this is where the best competition is!” and like Annie Lennox said, “Who am I to disagree!”
Erick Gonzalez Wins Again Without Seeing The Second Round!
Posted: April 19, 2015 in Combat Sports, UFCTags: Bash Boxing, Christian Bizarretty, Erick Gonzalez, Fight Night 2, Lights Out Promotions, MMA, Pugilpix.com, Systems Training Center, The Clinch Report
By: Jonathan King The Clinch Report
Photos By: John Walsh The Clinch Report
Photos By: Bob Fisher Pugilpix.com
After a very solid amateur career Erick Gonzalez (2-0 MMA) leapt into the professional ranks with a :26 second KO over Derrion Chapman. In that fight Gonzalez connected with a vicious elbow ending the fight in less than :30. His second fight went a little bit longer but ended in the same fashion.
Gonzalez took on a very tough Christian Bizarretty (1-3 MMA) and quickly took control of the fight landing the more effective strikes. Bizarretty was on defense pretty much from the onset of the fight, and was never able to get settled. Gonzalez utilized a stifling top game to keep Bizarretty flattened out, once the fight found its way to the floor.
Once Gonzalez had both hooks in with his opponent flat as a pancake, the ground and pound from the back mount reigned down. It was only a matter of time before veteran referee Mike Beltran had seen enough. With the win, Gonzalez continues to develop into a legitimate prospect. However the competition Gonzalez faces will continue to improve, therefore he will have to train harder and smarter than ever before if he wants to maintain that momentum!
Liz Tracy Upsets A Seasoned Maria Rios In Her Professional Debut
Posted: April 18, 2015 in Combat Sports, UFCTags: Bash Boxing, Fight Night 2, Iridium Sports, Lights Out Promotions, Liz Tracy, Maria Rios, MMA, Team Oyama, UFC
By: Jonathan King The Clinch Report
Photos By: John Walsh The Clinch Report
Fighting in your debut can bring on a weird spectrum of emotions, or in the case of Liz Tracy its simply just another day at the office. Minutes before her walk out Tracy stood alone at the entrance to the ballroom stoic. Placidly pacing it was impossible to tell she was preparing for a fight. Her calm nature and cold stare almost made it seem Tracy knew something we were all missing.
Her opponent Maria Rios (2-2 MMA) came in with three times the experience, and would possess a huge size and reach advantage. Early on it appeared that the reach advantage would tell the tale, as Rios kept Tracy on the end of her jab. However Tracy was able to get inside and drop Rios, who seemed to be concerned with the take down. Rios was never able to recover and perhaps her difficult weight cut coming into the fight contributed.
Once the fight was grounded, Tracy deftly took positional control and transitioned to the back. With one hook in Tracy was able to get her forearm under the chin of Rios, securing the choke and the finish in her first fight as a professional.
As her hand was raised the shocked crowd caught there first glimpse of a smile. One undoubtedly brought on by the realization that she did in fact know something, we all had only just recently discovered!
Ron Scolesdang vs. George Garcia: A Few Minutes of Pure Enjoyment
Posted: April 18, 2015 in Combat Sports, UFCTags: Bash Boxing, Fight Night 2, Georgie Garcia, Lights Out Promotions, MMA, Ron Scolesdang, Saeksons Muay Thai, Team Oyama, UFC
By: Jonathan King The Clinch Report
Photos By: John Walsh The Clinch Report
For almost two minutes both George Garcia (2-2) and Ron Scolesdang (3-2 MMA) kept the entire crowd on the edge of their seats. From the opening bell both fighters threw heavy hands, with little regard for defense.
At first it was Gracia who tested Scolesdang’s chin early and often. However, Scolesdang’s beard never faltered. After surviving Garcia’s initial charge, it was Scolesdang who struck the decisive blow. After landing with a left, Garcia looked to follow but did so recklessly and walked right into a Scolesdang right hook that starched the advance.
The shots that followed fell Garcia leaving him prone on the canvas forcing the referee to prevent any further damage. Although the fight did not last very long, it certainly delivered. It is rare see two well rounded prospects square off this early in their careers and the fight was certainly one no one who will soon forget.
Thor Skancke Returns to Form with a First Round Submission Victory
Posted: April 18, 2015 in Combat Sports, UFCTags: Bash Boxing, Bottle and Pint, Lights Out Promotions, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, NutrShop, Pain 3, Pugilpix.com, San Fernando Valley, South Coast Mitsubishi, Sportsmens Lodge, Studio City, Thor Skancke, UFC
By: Jonathan King The Clinch Report
Photos By: John Walsh The Clinch Report
Coming off a disappointing loss in his last bout, Thor Skancke (6-5 MMA) came into his bout with Daniel McWilliams (9-25 MMA) with a new camp, and a reinvigorated mindset. Both of which apparently served him well. Skancke dispatched McWilliams midway through the first round via submission due to Americana.
Skacnke displayed his superior striking early on before the fight found its way to the mat. While there, the savvy McWilliams threatened from his back with a few trianlge and armbar attempts, that Skancke was able to break through. From side control Skancke found himself in possession of McWilliams arm. Once the wrist lock was in place the torque on the arm did damage immediately forcing McWilliams to tap.
The win brings Skancke’s record to 6-5 as a pro. Hopefully it will not be long until we see Thor Skancke in Lights Out/Bash Boxing cage.
‘Fight Night 2’: ‘Fearless’ In His Approach, Alfred Khashakyan With an Impressive KO Win!
Posted: April 18, 2015 in Combat Sports, UFCTags: #1915, #NeverForget, Alfred Kashakyan, Bash Boxing, Glendale Fighting Club, Lights Out Promotions, The Clinch Report, Vitor Oristanio
500 MG of Ambien in the form of a Kashakyan right hand!
By: Jonathan M. King The Clinch Report
Photos By: John Walsh The Clinch Report
Photos By: Bob Fisher Pugilpix.com
‘Fearless’ is not just a cool moniker for Alfred Khashakyan, it serves as an accurate description, and perhaps a warning. Although second to enter the cage he immediately took possession when he approached his opponent Vitor Oristanio and defiantly slammed his feet into the mat. A day earlier, Oristanio’s lack of respect boiled over when he shoved Khashakyan during weigh ins and now the time had come to pay for that mistake.
At the opening bell, Khashakyan immediately took to the center of the cage and his heavy hands once again made a mess of his opponent. Oristanio did his best to quell the advances, even cutting Khashakyan above the brow. However the effort was akin to trying to stop an elephant with a feather. Khashakyan bulldozed Oristanio dropping him early in the first round. What followed was one of the most impressive ground and pound finishes of the year. Once he felled his foe, Khashakyan dropped the hammer.
Oristanio may have retained some senses at first, but the first punch on the ground removed them quickly. The second shot, was purely academic and relocated Oristanio’s consciousness from ‘queer street’ to ‘dream land’! The finish was so violent that Oristanio needed to be transported from the cage to the hospital. Before leaving the young warrior gave the thumbs up to the crowd to let everyone know he was going to be alright.
For Khashakyan is just seems to be a matter of time before he gets the call from the UFC. The idea makes sense. He is the type of fighter the 135 lbs division needs. An exciting striker with excellent defensive wrestling, Khashakyan would mimic the skills of those at the top of the division. Currently riding 4 fight knock out streak, he could be one fight or a poorly timed injury away (he would be an excellent injury replacement) from fighting on the big stage.
Gallery will continue to be updated!
‘Fight Night 2’ Weigh Ins Complete: Main Event Heat Should Provide A Brawl
Posted: April 16, 2015 in Combat Sports, UFCTags: Alfred Kashakian, Armen Bakanian, Bash Boxing, Christian Bizarretty, Daniel McWilliams, David Mancha, Derion Chapman, Erick Gonzalez, Fight Night 2, George Garcia, Levon Sargsyan, Lights Out Promotions, Matthew Spencer, Ron Scolesdang, Studio City, The Sportsmen's Lodge, Thor Skancke, Vitor Oristanio
Photos By: John Walsh The Clinch Report
Things got a little heated when co headliners ‘Fearless’ Alfred Kashakyan and Vitor Oristanio got into a shoving match during there face off. At first the stare down seemed typical, with neither fighter giving an inch. When Kashakyan raised his hands, it provoked a heavy shove from his opponent. Kashakyan returned the favor before staff quickly intervened. However what was earlier just another fight, is now anything but!
Every other fight was recognized by the commission and the card is certified for tomorrows festivities! Tickets are still available go to http://www.bashboxing.xom or http://www.valleryfightnight.com for tickets.
The ‘Fearless’ Approach: Alfred Kashakyan Cold, Calculated and Ready!
Posted: April 15, 2015 in Combat Sports, UFCTags: Alfred Kashakyan, Bash Boxing, Blackhouse MMA, Fight Night 2, Glendale Fighting Club, Lights Out Promotions, MMA, Ronda Rousey, Sportsmens Lodge, Studio City, UFC, Vitor Oristanio
Video and Editing By: Bob Fisher Pugilpix.com
By: Jonathan M. King
Alfred Kashakyan (3-1 MMA) is quickly becoming the worst kept secret in mixed martial arts. He will be anyway if he can keep his KO streak going. Kashakyan trains at the world famous Glendale Fighting Club under the watchful eye of Edmund Tarverdyan. Training in a pool of sharks has prepared Kashakyan to fight on the grandest stage. However, his vision has not distorted the task at hand. Going into the most important fight of his life, Kashakyan seems to be on a rail. A rail that may make one or two more stops before ending up in the UFC!
With a well rounded pedigree, Kashakyan is an educated fighter wherever the scrap takes place. His strength as a striker is complimented by a very solid wrestling base that allow him to keep the fight where he wants it to be! Coaches and training partners are able to keep him honest in all areas, creating a hybrid fighter that literally has the ability to game-plan on the fly, making him very dangerous for any opponent.
Looking to knock him down is a Brazilian challenger named Vitor Oristanio (1-2). Oristanio a striker trains out of Blackhouse MMA and his K-1 level kickboxing could present a challenge for Kashakyan who also prefers to stand. However don’t be surprised if ‘Fearless’ Alfred parlays a take down into a ground and pound scenario. His wrestling back-round certainly makes that an option. However the knockout is always the ultimate goal! “I want to keep my KO streak going!” Kashakyan said.
Kashakyan vs. Oristanio will be the Co Main Event at ‘Fight Night 2’ at the Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City. Tickets may still be available at http://www.valleyfightnight.com
*Special Thank You to fighters Glendale Fighting Club
The ‘Fearless’ Approach: Alfred Kashakyan Cold, Calculated and Ready!
Posted: April 15, 2015 in Combat Sports, UFCTags: Bash Boxing, Cold Cock Whiskey, Edmund Tarverdyan, GFC, Glendale Fighting Club, Lights Out Promotions, MMA, Pain Away, Pugilpix.com, Ronda Rousey, Sportsmens Lodge, The Clinch Report, UFC
Video and Editing By: Bob Fisher Pugilpix.com
By: Jonathan M. King
Alfred Kashakyan (3-1 MMA) is quickly becoming the worst kept secret in mixed martial arts. He will be anyway if he can keep his KO streak going. Kashakyan trains at the world famous Glendale Fighting Club under the watchful eye of Edmund Tarverdyan. Training in a pool of sharks has prepared Kashakyan to fight on the grandest stage. However, his vision has not distorted the task at hand. Going into the most important fight of his life, Kashakyan seems to be on a rail. A rail that may make one or two more stops before ending up in the UFC!
With a well rounded pedigree, Kashakyan is an educated fighter wherever the scrap takes place. His strength as a striker is complimented by a very solid wrestling base that allow him to keep the fight where he wants it to be! Coaches and training partners are able to keep him honest in all areas, creating a hybrid fighter that literally has the ability to game-plan on the fly, making him very dangerous for any opponent.
Looking to knock him down is a Brazilian challenger named Vitor Oristanio (1-2). Oristanio a striker trains out of Blackhouse MMA and his K-1 level kickboxing could present a challenge for Kashakyan who also prefers to stand. However don’t be surprised if ‘Fearless’ Alfred parlays a take down into a ground and pound scenario. His wrestling back-round certainly makes that an option. However the knockout is always the ultimate goal! “I want to keep my KO streak going!” Kashakyan said.
Kashakyan vs. Oristanio will be the Co Main Event at ‘Fight Night 2’ at the Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City. Tickets may still be available at http://www.valleyfightnight.com
*Special Thank You to fighters Glendale Fighting Club
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