Gray Sweet vs. Jeremy McAdoo

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Sevak Magakian and Tony Tan gets MMA wins for Team Hayastan

Monday, 31 October 2011 20:47 | Author: Paul Booe |

Sevak Magakian of the North Hollywood main Hayastan Academy sqared off against David Gardner this past Sat. at National Fight Alliance’s “Valley Invasion” show in Burbank CA. Magakian was extremely patient in this fight and simply waited for the right moment to strike. Gardner was the aggressor early and went for a number of take downs that Magakian stopped easily. It was from one of these Gardner takedowns that Magakian reversed position and was able to connect with a hard left to Gardner’s chin which immediately turned off the light. The referee quickly jumped in and stopped the match. Magakian win via TKO in the first.

Tony Tan from Team Hayastan Affiliate School Hayastan-IMB Mixed Martial Arts in Charlotte NC also fought this past weekend in Marion NC at USFFB Combat Zone. From the start of round 1 his opponent Jackson Perry was aggressive to get the clinch. Tony was able to make space and land a couple shots. Perry then resorted to being aggressive with his own punches to only be elevated by Tan with a fast double leg slam which landed perry on his neck. Tan dominated from top positions and ended the round in dominate fashion. Rounds 2 and 3 were more of the same. Tan with explosive slams and dominant position and ground and pound. Tan Won by Unanimous Decision.

Team Hayastan-IMB goes 2-1 at Imperial Fighting "Patriot Fights"

Thursday, 22 September 2011 14:32 | Author: Paul Booe |

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Gray Sweet vs. Jeremy McAdoo

Rd. 1-The fight begins and they trade with both landing shots. Sweet with a takedown. They scramble and McAdoo gets top position. McAdoo with nice strikes from the top working head and body. McAdoo with heavy shots here from the top. McAdoo tries to pass guard but lands in half guard as the bell sounds.

Rd. 2-Furious pace to this fight with both fighters landing shots. A right hand from McAdoo lands and causes Sweet’s nose to bleed heavily. Blood is pouring from his nose now. The ref stops the fight as has the doctor to check it. Fight resumes. McAdoo with a double leg takedown and the bell sounds without much happening till the bell sounds.

Rd. 3-Sweet lands a nice right hand. Great fight as both fighters trade. McAdoo gets a deep double leg and takes Sweet down. McAdoo working some shots from the top position. Sweet trying to spin off the cage with an open guard. Sweet tries to sweep. Sweet is going for an armbar but McAdoo defends and maintains top position. McAdoo and Sweet trade strikes(Sweet was on his back and McAdoo standing) as the bell sounded. Great fight.

The judges award the fight to Jeremy McAdoo unanimously (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Kevin Forant vs. Sebastian Wojdak

Rd. 1-Forant gets the double leg takedown landing in Wodjak’s full guard. Forant with head/body shots. Forant to side control. Wojdak scrambles and Forant gets another takedown. Forant takes his back and has the rear naked choke locked in…but Wojdak defends somehow. Forant moves to side control. Wojdak tries to answer with elbows from the bottom. Forant takes his back again and works for the rear naked choke as the bell sounded.

Rd. 2-Forant with a takedown and lands in side control. Knees to the body from Forant. Forant mounts Wojdak with about 4 minutes to go. Forant lands some nice strikes from the mount. Wojdak gives up his back and Forant goes for the choke briefly before landing some strikes. Wojdak then rolls back to being mounted and Forant is just relentless here with strikes and the referee comes in to save Wojdak.

Kevin Forant wins via TKO(ref stoppage).

Keith Richardson vs. Dustin Walden

Rd. 1-Richardson with the takedown. He picks Walden up and slams him to the mat. Richardson with some nice ground and pound while posturing. Richardson mounts Walden and lands more shots. Walden escapes the mount and lands a big upkick but Richardson shrugs it off. Richardson lands another big punch after posturing. He is now in side control. Richardson takes his back and locks in the rear naked choke but the bell saves Walden.

Rd. 2-Richardson with the takedown. Ricardson trying to pass Walden’s guard. He does and is now in side control. Richardson works and takes Walden’s back and locks in the rear naked choke forcing Walden to tap.

Keith Richardson wins via submission(rear naked choke).

That concludes the event. Thanks for following along and be sure to check out Pro MMA Now for the full recap on tomorrow!

Kevin Forant & Keith Richardson win fights at Fightlab 16 Aug 6, 2011

Wednesday, 10 August 2011 00:00 | Author: Paul Booe |

Kevin Forant (The Master of Cool) TMOC would square off with Jason Lineberger for the Amateur Lightweight Championship. Forant is dominant at the start; both fighters exchange punches, then Lineberger secures a takedown. When Forant stands, Lineberger is able to land a combination. Forant counters with some big knees and then Lineberger gets another takedown and lands some good shots while towering over Forant. Lineberger appears to have to slight edge at the end of the first.

The second round would prove much more beneficial to Forant, who opens the round with a jab then a takedown. Forant gets the mount, and the punches start flying, and that, my friends, is the end of the story. TMOC is crowned the LW Champion just 56 seconds into the second round by TKO due to strikes. The Fight Lab 155lbs title belt will be added to his collection along side the Elite CCF and ISKA SC State 155lbs belts. What a way for the new champ to end his ammy career. TMOC will be making his pro debut this September.

The main event of the night, Keith Richardson vs. Jon Owens, opens with Richardson landing some quick and solid kicks. Richardson continues to brutalize Owens with a big slam. They tie up for a moment, with Richardson getting in half guard, but Owens gets full guard and almost escapes, but with the strength and agility of Richardson. Owens takes an elbow to the face, which leaves a small cut under his eye. Owens is finally able to make it back to his feet, but only for a moment. Richardson clearly was in control of the fight.

When the bell rang for the second round, The Rock Star takes it to the ground, where he gets side control and is powerfully cranks the arm until Owens can’t take the pain anymore and is submitted by an Americana in 29 seconds.

Most of this story was written by Rhonda Roginson.