Evoultion AMMA Holiday Havoc

This was a good card I worked, it's amateur, and worth watching if you have the time. It's on Gofightlive.tv and free.



From the garv.com


The UFC and Strikeforce were both on TV last night, but there was a live amateur MMA event in New Jersey that was just as good, maybe even better. Evolution AMMA of New Jersey was back with another fine fight card featuring some of the areas most talented fighters. I was there, of course, in the cage doing the announcing and sitting in with Evolution Director of Operations Steven Katz on the mic for the GoFightLive broadcast, which you can watch for free on their site.

Renzo Gracie was in the arena last night as well, cornering his fighter, and I when I introduced him to the crowd the place went crazy. It was a great night of action, and all the fighters left everything they had in the cage.

My teammate at Team Renegade, Tim "Sarge" Fowler, who is active duty US Army, fought a very tough and close fight with Brayan "Rendon" Moncada, who displayed great striking skills throughout the battle. Both men were making their MMA debuts and they fought a brutal war of attrition where each man had his moments. The very talented Rendon came out with the unanimous decision win and I definitely look forward to seeing him fight again. Sarge is already looking forward to his next will be back in the cage soon as well. He'll be back training with us on Monday, and will be kicking my ass as usual. Great fight, Tim!

Promoter Jose Suarez is really making a difference in Northern New Jersey. He pulls out all the stops and has been delivering a really great show time after time. For MMA fans in NY, being able to enjoy a show just minutes from the Lincoln Tunnel is a great thing, and there were plenty of NYers in the crowd.

Two titles were on the line last night. Challenger Jimbo Hoffman took home the 147 pound strap with a very impressive choke out of champion Kenny Rivera. And Robert Fabrizi won a tough fought split decision to take home the 161 vacant title. Both champions will be defending their belts in early 2011.

All in all it was a great night for fight fans. Great job by the Jose, Steve, event coordinator Johnny Lopez and everyone involved with the show. Evolution is definitely here to stay!

Here are the official results:

147
Ref Oliver
Pat Kelly vs. Chung Yeung
Kelly 147.4. Yeung. 143.4
Kelly wins via brabo choke at 1:06 of round two.

154
Ref Braslow
Brayan Moncada) vs. Tim Fowler
Moncada. 151.8. Fowler. 152.6
Moncada wins unanimous decision three rounds.

190
Ref Oliver
Abdul Beyah vs. Max McGarr
Beyah. 188.6. McGarr. 189.4
Judge Krawiec replaced by Dave Braslow for this bout.
Beyah wins split decision three rounds.

168
Ref Braslow
Vincent Sinclair vs. Greg Quarantello
Sinclair. 169. Quarantello. 167.6
Quarantello wins via KO punch at 1:43 of round one.

175
Ref Carolei
Ramy Awad vs. Billy McNair
Awad. 173.2. McNair. 172.6
Awad wins unanimous decision three rounds.

147
Ref Oliver
Gladstone Allen vs. Mark Agnew
Allen 147.8. Agnew. 148
Agnew wins via rear naked choke at 0:51 of round one.

161
Ref Carolei
Title Fight

Jared Gordon vs. Robert FabriziGordon 160.4. Fabrizi 162

Fabrizi wins split decision three rounds.

147
Ref Braslow
Title Fight
Kenneth Rivera vs. Jimbo Hoffman
Rivera. 145.6. Hoffman. 148
Hoffman wins via guillotine at 1:05 of round one.

Some pics from the show.

whats up with the shinguards

good coverage BTW, always nice to see the smaller promotions do some good

killerofchicken wrote:

whats up with the shinguards

good coverage BTW, always nice to see the smaller promotions do some good

amateur.

captain organic wrote:

killerofchicken wrote:

whats up with the shinguards

good coverage BTW, always nice to see the smaller promotions do some good

amateur.

I think in Iowa, you have to wear head gear as well in amateur fights...
that could be underage though

In NJ there is no head gear but to go with that there is no kicking to the head or striking the head to a downed opponent.

Oh OK, makes sense

When ever I go to the local fights, the head gear seems like it falls off of each fighter twice a round and stops the action

Bas says, "HEY! Shin-gaurds fot the win!"

Damn, that camera guy got some pretty sweet action pics, good stuff.

GDPofDRC wrote:

Bas says, "HEY! Shin-gaurds fot the win!"

Damn, that camera guy got some pretty sweet action pics, good stuff.

yea thats what i was thinking too!

The last one the guy got choked unconscious.


If you have time head to go fight live and check out the fights, that card is free.

really? i have to pay $20 to get in the local shows around here, and they get a really nice crowd on some shows, i know the one where travis fulton fought had a lot in attendance

You have to pay to get in the show it's just being aired free on go fight live.

were you a judge there prime?

I like that we have people active in the sport as members of the site.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

were you a judge there prime?

I like that we have people active in the sport as members of the site.

Yes sir.

BE just had a good article about fans not stepping up. Well, thats BE fans. Not Ninjas place fans.


How long have you been involved?

Totally for about 5 years Been judging for the last 3. I'm licensed in NJ, MD, and the Mohegan Sun. Waiting on Foxwoods and PA, and Mass now.

MOVE TO NEVADA

Haha. Nah. Will be hopefully be adding Ohio and North Carolina soon too.