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KOTC Settlement - Mt> Pleasant MI

dMo — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:46:00 PDT

KOTC Settlement - Mt Pleasant MI

Friday June 13^th. Time for the King Of The Cage to once again make its presence felt in Mt. Pleasant Michigan at the Soaring Eagle Resort with 16 great fights. The atmosphere in the event center was pretty electric with a packed crowd. The KOTC has been having several events here a year now so their getting quite a fan base here.

Fight #1 135 lb Amateur tournament. Richard Blair Vs Nick Boucher.

Rd. 1

After a short feeling out process Nick goes for a head kick which is grabbed by Rich starting to take Nick down. Amazingly Nick almost turns it into a triangle on the way down but ends up just pulling a closed guard. Rich manages to work his way loose to stand up, just barely avoiding a knee to the face on the way up. The two jostle for position against the cage for the remainder of the round.

Rd.2

The fight turns into a ground war almost immediately with Nick getting a takedown then getting side control. Nick starts throwing some serous hammer fists but Rich is defending well. Rich manages to pull guard with some good hip movement and begis to stand up. On the way up Nick gets a tighr guillotine with 20 seconds left in the round. Rich toughs it out till the round ends

Rd. 3

More of the same however Rich manages to get Nicks back but Nick sneaked out the back door reversing it. Nick sinks in a RNC at 2:02 of the third round, advancing to the finals of the 135lb tourney.

Fight #2 135 lb Amateur Tournament Tony Huff vs Brandon Bandlow

Basically Brandon goes for a take down and get caught in a Guillotine in 36 seconds. Huff advances to tournament final.

Fight #3 135 lb Amateur Tournament (Alternate bout) Steve Becker vs Adam Cunningham

Steve and Adam immediately exchange blows, Adam lands a good right so Steve ties it up, spins Adam forcing him into the cage. After some jockeying for position Adam gets underhoooks allowing him to lift Steve off his feet and get a hard take down. Adam gets full mount and starts the GNP. Steve does a good job of Almost bucking Adam off but Adam grabs Steve's left wrist securing a Kimura. Adam Cunningham via Kimura at 1:58 of round 1

Fight #4 John Lloyd vs Damon Dyer 170 lb Amateur Tournament

They feel each other out for a bit, Damon gets John over to the cage and pulls off a great slam. He goes right to side control and secures Johns wrist behind his back. John is able to defend it for a while however once Damon is able to position for better leverage John is forced to tap at the 1:57 mark. Dyer advances to tournament final

Fight #5 Justin Edwards vs Daron Qruickshank 170 lb Amateur Tournament

Daron goes for quick take down, gets caught in a guillotine and taps out in 19 seconds. Edwards advances to tournament final

Fight #6 Jake Himes vs Kyle Morasky 170 lb Amateur Tournament Alternate bout

Kyle gets taken down but pulls rubber guard almost immediately trying for a triangle. Jake is able to stand picking Kyle up and slamming him hard ala Rampage style. Wow! After a couple blows herb Dean quickly steps in and calls the fight.
Winner: Jake Himes via KO (Slam) at 1:44 of round 1.

Fight #7 Brandon Hance vs Dave Wright (Amateur bout)

This was the first fight to go the distance but it basically went like this. They would make some short exchanges, Dave would take Brandon down and maintain a dominant position. Keeping busy enough to keep it from being stood back up too many times. Brandon did have a tight triangle with 20 seconds left in the 2^nd but Dave toughed it out till the bell rang. More dominance by Dave in the 3^rd. Dave Wright via Unanimous Decision after 3 three rounds.

Fight #8 Steve Cotterman vs Ed Kramer (Amateur bout)

Sorry I blinked during this one. Ed gets taken down, pushed into the fence and GNP’d in 20 seconds. Steve Cotterman via TKO.

Fight #9 Justin Jaynes vs Jorge Sarat (Amateur bout)

Jorge gets taken down but quickly pulls guard. He almost secures a triangle but when he realizes it’s not working he uses some great hip movement to work loose and stand it back up. Jorge lands a hard left, knocking Justin down. He uses some quick strikes to help get full mount and gets the TKO at the 2:07 mark

Fight #10 Rodney Sleepers vs Charles Cosens

Rd. 1

Great fight! Sleepers gets a quick take down but Charles does a great job nullifying any offense Rod can come up with and it is stood up in about a minute. They spend the rest of the round basically going toe to toe in the striking dept. The bell sounds to end round 1

Rd. 2

Charlie opens quick with a good right and gets a take down in side control. Sleepers manages to escape and stand it up. Charlie goes for another take down but this time gets caught in a guillotine that he can’t escape from. Charlie taps out at 2:46 of the 2^nd round.

The intermission came next for about 20 minutes where I got a shot of myself with Herb Dean. What a cool guy! He spent most of the time talking with the fans, even jumping over the VIP gate to let folks get some shots with him. I couldn't resist!

Fight #11 Josh Taibl vs Miles Jury (Professional bout)

Josh and Miles clinch up and trade knee’s in the middle of the cage for a while. Miles is able to get under hooks, lifts him up and takes him to the mat. GNP ensues and Miles gets a TKO victory at 1:20 of round 1

Fight #12 Angelo Popofski vs Brad Burrick (Professional bout)

Rd.1

Right off the bat Angelo and Brad start trading off, jockeying for position and throwing knees. Brad gets a cut in the process but it doesn’t seem to be bothering him. They continue at this pace till the round ends.

Rd. 2

They start the round with strikes but Angelo gets a take down, moves to brads back and secures a RNC. Angelo Popofski via Rear Naked Choke at 1:10 of round 2

Fight #13 Nick Boucher vs Tony Huff 135 lb Amateur Tournament Final

Nick almost instantly gets a take down, starts the GNP and gets a TKO at 2:06 of the first round.

Fight #14 Justin Edwards vs Damon Dyer 170 lb Amateur Tournament Final

Justin comes out getting the better of the stand up. Damon goes for a take down but gets stuffed. Justin takes his back and secures a choke. Winner: Justin Edwards via Rear Naked Choke at 2:46 of round 1

Fight #15 Terry Davinney vs Chad Herrick (Professional bout)

Terry basically dominates from the beginning taking down Chad, going to mount and throwing strikes. Chad gives up his back and Terry wastes with the Ground and Pound. Winner: Terry Davinney via TKO at 2:12 of round 1

Fight #16 Lazar Stojadinovic vs Matt Jaggers Bantamweight Championship (145 lb)

Both fighters come out looking very determined especially during the stare down

Rd. 1

Both Lazar and Matt come out banging. Throwing bombs and excellent leg kicks. Mid way threw the round Lazar lands a Hughe right causing Matt to drop down grabbing Lazar in a double leg. Mat eventually gets the take down. They spend the rest of the round jockeying for position.

Rd. 2

More of the same exciting action however Matt seems to be getting the best of it. Lazar gets hit by some real good shots but seems to be shaking them off for the most part. Matt does get a take down and tries to get in some GNP shots however Lazar defends well.

Rd. 3

well I blinked again. Lazar and mat come out banging again. Lazar lands a huge shot and drops Matt. He goes in for the kill with a few more punches but Herb Dean steps in at 21 seconds into the round. Lazar Stojadinovic is the new KOTC bantam weight champion

Lazar Stojadinovic getting the belt strapped on by KOTC owner Terry Trebilcock

the new champ poses with Terry and the ring girls

Well that was the end of another awesome KOTC show at the Soaring eagle. There were a lot of good ground wars tonight and I was really impresses with the educated crowd in Mt. Pleasant. The Production was great and once again the KOTC staff put on a first class show!

Till next time, Peace out!

Dave Morrison aka: dMo

King Of The Cage Stand Off Event Mt. Pleasant MI

dMo — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 3:33:00 PST

KOTC - Stand Off

February, 22nd 2008

Mt. Pleasant, MI

dMo and Phatdan recently attended the "Stand off" event put on by King of the Cage at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant Michigan. The card consisted of 12 amateur and 3 pro fights. Two tournaments for the 185lband 155lb KOTC amateurtitles as well as a professional title fight for the 145lb KOTC world championship. Cameras were rolling for an eventual release on pay per view scheduled for March 21st.

The lights go up and the action begins for a packed crowd

Fight 1 Alternate bout,

Brian Karmolinski Vs. Joel Paquette

This was a fast one! Karmolinskishoots fora single single leg take downas soon as the bell rings takingPaquette down. Karmolinski attempts a knee bar but gives up his back for a rear naked choke. WINNER Paquette 1;00 round 1

Fight2 155 tournament

Johnny Joles vs. Mike "SIXGUN Sixel

Round 1

Sixel comes out swinging as soon as the bell rings, butseems to missmore than he connecting. While in the clinch both fighters stay busy with knees but Sixel is getting the better of the exchanges. A huge overhand right from Mikeappears to break Joles' nose. Sixel controls round one.

Round 2

This round starts slower than the last, Joles is attempting leg kicks this round to tryand get something going. Sixel avoids a leg kick and slams Joles against the cagethenlands some heavy knees. Sixel isthrowing better combinationsthis round but Joles is landing shots of his own. Round 2 is close but Sixelwas the busier fighterand edges out Joles.

Round 3

Sixel knows the fight could depend on this round, and comes outwith a fast pace. Joles is trying to land anythingbut leaving himself open for Sixel potshots. Joleslands a superman punch, but it has little steam on it. Sixel lands two hard straight right hands to Joles' Jaw and Joles is now pouring blood. Joles misses a spinning back fist as the round ends. This fight was all Sixel and the scorecards reflected this.

Winner: Sixel unanimous decision, advancing to the tournament final

Fight 3 155lb tournament

Chris Henderson vs. Justin Jayne's

Round 1

Jayne's works the Jab often but Henderson walks throughit and secures a take down. They trade positions on the ground several times and finally Henderson gets Jaynes' back and attempts a rear naked choke. Jayne's escapes and now has Henderson in guard, he postures up and rains down fists and elbows. The round ends, Jayne's is bleeding and has a large goose egg above his right eye.

Round 2

Jayne's comes out with the jabagain,then he misses a head kick but immediately secures a takedown. Jayne'sworkes intoHendersons guard but Henderson quickly transitionsinto a tighttriangle from the bottom and Jaynes has no option but to tap out.

Winner: Henderson via Triangle choke and advances to the finals.

Fight 4 155lb tournament

Tyrone Holmes vs Rodney Sleepers

Round 1

Holmes immediately lands a heavy right hand and slams Sleepers to the mat, but sleepers gets back to his feet fast. Holmes slams him again, this time harder and takes side control. Holmes retains side control but can't do much with it, Sleepers ground defense is working well. They stay on the ground until the round ends. Round 1 goes to Holmes.

Round 2

Sleeperscomes outattempting more kicks.He thenslams Holmesto the canvasandeventually takeshis back.Sleepers sinks in a deep rear naked choke andHolmes is forced to tap.

Winner: Sleepers via Rear naked choke 1:01 round 2

Fight 5 185lb tournament

Jordan Sullivan vs. Ben Lagman

This fight was all Lagman, Lagman lands a heavy right hand and takes Sullivan down, Lagman looks for an armbar but Sullivan escapes then gets back to his feet. Lagman lands a beautiful combo of rights and lefts thengets the take down and mounts.Sullivan makes a huge mistake and gives up his back. Lagman sinksin therear naked choke for the tap-out.

Winner: Lagman, rear naked choke, advancing to the finals

Fight 6 185 lb tournament

Tim Farr vs Jorge Sarat

Round 1

Another really fast out come as Sarat lands a huge rightjust as the round starts.This puts Farr down on the canvas. Sarat takes his back and chokes him out.

Winner Sarat via rear naked chokein 44 seconds of the first round.

Fight 7 Adam Cunningham vs Steve Becker

Round 1

Cunningham lands some heavy shots until Becker slams him into the cage. Cunningham takes Becker down andmoves toside control. Cunningham looks to take Beckers back and gets one hook in.Switching back to side control he looks for a kimura, but settles for a hammer lock, Becker taps.

Winner: Cunninham via Hammerlock 1:47 of the first round.

Fight 8

John LLoyd vs Shane Sutherland

Round 1

Sutherland starts out landing a heavy body kick, and attempts a guillatine but LLoyd escapes it. Now both fighters are exchanging against the cage, until Sutherland takes LLoyd to the ground. Sutherland looks for an arm triangle butcant get it. LLoyd, now in side control throws heavy knees to the body as the round ends. Sutherland wins a close round.

Round 2

They meet in the middle andstart exchange heavy hands, LLoyd gets the take down then ground and pounds Sutherland until he taps.

Winner: LLoyd via ground and pound tap-out, :26 of round 2.

Fight 9

Brandon Bandlow vs Corey Grant

Round 1

Both fighters immediately clinch. Grant shoots a single leg but Bandlow sprawls well. Grant gets the takedownthen takesBandlows back, he sinks in both hooks looking for a rear naked choke, but decides to rain down punches instead and the ref stops the fight.

Winner: Grant via tko due to ground and pound.

Josh with KOTC owner Terry Trebilcock

Fight 10 Nick Turco vs. Josh Barnes for the Amateur Heavyweight Title.

Round 1

Both fighters come out with something to prove. They have a great exchange in the middle of the cage. Barnes is swinging hard and often but rarely finding the target. Turco lands a hard right and slams Barnes against the cage. Neither fighter wants to go to the ground, as they battle against the cage. Barnes lands some heavy knees and a couple of really good punches. Both fighters are battleing it out toe to toeas the round ends.

Round 2

The round starts with another great exchange but Barnesis starting to getthe better of it. Barnes is throwing more combos in this round and really utilizing his reach. Turco is swinging wide and Barnes makes him pay with great counters. Barnes is controlling the pace of the fight, and now seems to land at will. The fight is virtually even as round 2 ends.

Round 3

Barnes comes out Jabbing and throws a nice leg kick. Turco tries for a singleleg takedown but Barnes sprawls, gets to his feet and lands aquick left hook whileNick is still on his way up. Turco finds his footing and answers with a left hook of his own. Barnes continues putting 2 and 3 punch combos together. Turco lands a stiff jab but his thumb goes in Barnes eye, Barnes asks for time but Cecil Pepoles says keep fighting. Turco capitilizes on Barnes inability to see with a nice flurry. Soon Barnes is back on track and begins topump the jab yet again untill the final bell rings.

Winner: Barnes unanimous decision and the new KOTCworld heavy weight amatuer champion.

Herrick lands a stiff jab

Herrick posturing up to slam Harper

Fight 11 Chad Herrick vs Bryan Harper

Round 1

Haper comes out focusing on leg kicks, while Herrick wants to bang. They clinch on the cage and Haper back trips Herrickto the ground. Harper has Herrick in side control and lands some knees to the body, now he looks for the back. Herrick escapes. Herrick almost gets caught in a triangle buthe picks Harper up and slams him to the mat twice, much harder the second time. Herrickpummels Harper on the ground as the ref watches closely, Harper escapes just as the ref moves in to stop it. The fight continues and Harper looks for another guillotine as the round ends. Jason Ireland comes out of theVIPcrowd to give Harper some advice.

Round 2

Harper gets another takedown but can't keep Herrick down. Herrick lands a textbook right cross that opens Harper up. Herrick smells the blood and is relentless. Harper steps back and lands a great head kick as the round ends.

Round 3

Harper comes out throwing more leg kicks following witha superman punch that is off target. Herrick shoots looking for a leg but instead he finds a crushing knee to his face that knocks him clean out.

Winner Harper byKOdue to knee strike round 3.

Fight 12

Jerome Bealvs Brad Burrick

Round 1

Both fighters come out with leg kicks before tying up. Beal is gettingthe upper hand in the clinchuntill Burrick lands a couple elbows. They separate and BurrickKO's Beal with a huge right cross.

Winner Burrick round 1KO at 1:43

Fight 13 155 Tournament Final

Chris Henderson vs Mike Sixel

Round 1

Both fighters open up slowly,showing patience until Sixel lands a hard right hand.He thenshoots for a double leg takedown and takes side control.Mike throws elbows to the ribs untill Chris gets Sixel in his guard. Sixel postures up and lands some heavy punches. Henderson lands some nice shots from the bottom but cant get a lot of steam on them. The ref stands the fighters up as the ten second warning sounds.

Round 2

Henderson charges in but Sixel lands a well timed right hand and thenties Henderson up. Sixel gets the seperation he wants andstarts to outbox Henderson.Sixel shoots for a single leg but Henderson defends, gains control and eventually gets themount.He then lands some huge shots forthe ground and pound victory. In a show of great sportsmanship the two share a moment of respect, smiling and giving each props in the middle of the ring.

Winner: Henderson via Ground and Pound 2:43 of round 2 and winner of the 155lb tournament

Fight 14185 tournament final

Jorge Sarat vs Ben Lagman

Round 1

Laguillotinegman throws a body kick but it is caught and Sarat takes him down. Sarat lets Lagman up and now both exchang in the middle of the cage. The round is fairly slow with both fighters throwing one punch at a time and then backing off. Sarat gets the better of Lagman in this round.

Round 2

Sarat starts with two punches and a body kick landing all three. Lagman slips to the mat and Sarat pounces on him. Sarat has him in side control but again lets him up. Round 2 is another slow paced round. Lagman seems to have got the better of Sarat with leg and body kicks.

Round 3

Lagman pumps his jab and lands a body kick that sends Sarat to the mat. Sarat gets up before Lagman can gain control. Lagman lands a beautiful spinning heel kick that sends Sarat back. Sarat answers by slamming Lagman into the cage. Both fighters appear to know how close the fight is as they both swing wild trying to end it. Sarat lands a couple amazing spinning heal kicks that might justgive him the edge. Round 3 is another close one.

Sarat by split decision, winning the 185 lb tourney.

Fight 15 MAIN EVENT KOTC 145 lb. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Joe Voisin vs Matt Jaggers

Round 1

Voisin appears to be the stronger fighter and tries to utilize the skills that won him a state championship in wrestling. Jaggers stays calm and defends Voisins attempts to take him down with some uncannywrestling skills of his own. Jaggers seems to have the upper hand on their feet and on the mat. Jaggers is landing hard shots and Voisin keeps coming but looks confused on how to beat this guy. Round 1 goes to Jaggers.

Round 2

Voisin looks winded as the round starts. Again Jaggers is punishing Voisin on their feet and Voisin cant seem totake him down. If the fight continued this way Jaggers will cruise to an easy victory. Now Jaggers takes Voisin down and mounts. Jaggers rains down hammer fists, Voisin makes a mistake and gives up his back but but eventuallyescapes. Voisin, now back to his feet, takes Jaggers down but the round ends before he can do anything with it. Round 2 Jaggers

Round 3

Round 3 is more of the same, Voisins eye is swollen and he is bleeding from under his right eye. Jaggers has controlled almost every aspect of the fight and with Voisin exausted it looks to remain that way. Jaggers is justpunishing Voisin whotries for a take down but Jatake downggers enTKOds up on top anbattlingsingle legtake downd quicklymounts him Voisin again gives up his back as Jaggers pounds on him. Voisin can't take it anymore and he taps several times.The corner men fly into the ring to celebrate however Cecil Pepolessays he didnt see the tap, and tellsJaggers corner to get out of thecage, thefight is not over.

Round 4

Voisin gets aexhaustedtake down second chance but still can't muster any offense. Jaggers stays calm and continues to do what got him here. Voisin is just gassed and cant get anything going. Round 4 is all Jaggers, and he is pitching a shutout in the fight.

Round 5

Jaggers takes Voisin down and once again Voisin gives up his back, a habit he must break. Voisin eventually is able to shake him and stands once more. Heknows he needs a KO to win and starts swinging hard, but he is so tired they are easily seen by Jaggers whojust keepsthrowing his jab and keeping distance from Voisin. Finally Voisin takes Jaggers down but Jaggers defends well, Jaggers is holding Voisin to his chest and Voisin cant posture up. Jaggers flips Voisin and gains side control, then moves to half guard as the fight ends.

Winner Jaggers unanimous decision and the new KOTC world Bantam weight champ. While addressing the crowd Matt promised the first shot toLazar Stojadovic, who he fought to a no contest back in November.

We would like to thank Soaring Eagle and the KOTC for their hospitality and for putting on a great night of mixed martial arts action!

Written by Phatdan78

Editing and photography by dMo