the second article!!

so here is my second article, i did the evens on this fight!

IWFL -- "Demolition"

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Story and video by Fightjunky and Navitas

Iron Warrior Fight League, a relatively new promotion in central Indiana, staged its fourth event "Demolition" at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie on August 23, 2008.
Navitas and Fightjunky ventured away from the confines of Indianapolis to check out this promotion, which is one of several that seem to be growing and thriving in the cities and towns north of the state capitol.

Fighter records are listed, in most instances, as they were indicated on the fight card.
Recaps for odd-numbered fights are provided by Fightjunky, and recaps of even-numbered fights by Navitas.
Video links are provided for the fights below the summaries.

Fight 1 – Zach Bernas (0-0) vs.
Spencer Graham (0-0)

These two fighters were making their MMA debuts, and they staged a close fight that ultimately went to the judges.
In the first round, Spencer worked two good takedowns on Zach, only to end up in Zach's closed guard and unable to do a whole lot of damage.
The second round started the same, but Zach was able to reverse from guard and gain full mount on Spencer, where he got some good shots in before Spencer tied him up and the ref eventually stood them up.
Zach landed a good right hook and shot for a takedown as the second round ended.
In the third, the tide continued to ebb in Zach's favor, as he worked from full mount but seemed unable to finish.
Indeed, Zach showed some wrestling skills but seemed not to be versed in submissions, a fact that his corner confirmed.
Zach Bernas wins by split decision.

Video: Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

Zach Bernas goes to work on Spencer Johnson

Fight 2 – Skylar "Real Deal" Banks (1-1) vs.
Jason "Jackhammer: Richards (2-1)

Skylar and Jason both had more fights in their records than most of the other fighters. Skylar dominated the whole fight with an impressive show of his stand up. Jason attempted to take down Skylar, succeeded a few times but failed to do much damage to Skylar. The fight went three rounds but ended when Skylar landed a strong knee and a few more punches while Jason tried to crawl away. This prompted the referee to stop the fight.
Unfortunately it was hard to tell if the reason the Jason was crawling away was from the knee or being too tired to continue. Both fighters collapsed to the ground for a moment at the end of the fight, both visibly too winded.
Skylar Banks wins by TKO 1:31 into the third round.

Video: Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

Fight 3 – James Delph (0-0) vs.
Jason Weese (0-0)

This one was quick and easy, as James made short work of his overmatched opponent.
After opening with a straight kick, James quickly worked a takedown into full mount.
Jason gave up his back to avoid the punishment, and James sunk a fight-ending rear naked choke.
Textbook stuff, and a strong debut by James Delph.
James Delph wins by submission (RNC) 0:50 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fans of James Delph cheer his quick submission victory.

Fight 4 – Matt Cramer (0-1) vs.
Devan Barnard (0-0)

Although Matt Cramer had had one fight already Devan Barnard clearly out matched him. Devan had the control with his basic knowledge of all aspects of MMA. Not only did he have the ability to strike, his takedowns were good, and was one of only two people that we saw who had any form of jiu jitsu training. Every time Devan took Matt down he controlled him and either went for ground and pound or a different submission.
Matt's one good take down landed him in guard where he did land a few good punches. Devan ended the fight in the third round with a rear naked choke, which was more like a head lock but still effective. Matt actually did not tap and went unconscious.
Devan Barnard wins by submission (RNC) 0:53 into the third round.

Video: Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

Fight 5 – Nick "Action" Jackson (0-0) vs. Bo Roberts (0-1)

Bo takes the honors for worst entrance music of the night, as we wonder if this is some kind of cruel punishment for him losing his previous fight.
The first round of this fight was mainly a scramble for advantageous position on their feet, with neither fighter able to gain a strong position.
Toward the end of the round Bo tried a single-leg takedown that Nick easily stuffed by sprawling into north-south position.
The second round began the same way the first round ended.
Bo eventually was able to pull guard, but Nick was able to land increasingly devastating body and head shots from within guard.
As damage was being inflicted, referee Dan "Sandman" Christison repeatedly told Bo to start defending himself better.
Bo couldn't, so the ref saved him.
Nick Jackson wins by TKO 2:14 into the second round.

Video: Round 1 Round 2 (coming soon)

"Action" Jackson battles Bo Roberts

Following the first intermission, there was a brief amateur boxing match.
All we can say is that the guy who lost this fight should never be allowed near a cage or ring ever again.
It's a bad sign when a fighter can't even tap gloves with his opponent without missing.

Fight 6 – James Terrell (0-1) vs.
Mike "The Strike" Moon (1-0)

This was a nice and short match. Unfortunately it showed off the fact that James Terrell was NOT ready to fight. I actually asked his corners before the fight how long he had been training and they said "He's been training a while, like 6 months.
" I am sorry but six months is not a while.
Anyway Mike took down James fairly easily and ground and pounded him into a referee stoppage.
Mike Moon wins by TKO 1:34 into the first round.

Video: coming soon

Fight 7 – Josh Lugenbeao (0-0) vs.
Ali Hussain (0-0)

Another fight between two fighters making their MMA debuts that went the distance.
Opening nerves were apparent as both fighters swung and missed on several punches, and the first round saw little meaningful activity.
Ali opened the second round with a big slam on Josh.
Inside Josh's guard, Ali punched his way back out to standup.
Josh missed badly on an uppercut but compensated with a slick axe punch that got Ali's attention.
As Ali ended up back in Josh's guard, to our dismay we overheard Josh's corner say he only had a couple days of formal training.
That lack of training showed in the final round, as Josh briefly got in position to attempt a heelhook or anklelock but was obviously clueless.
He never secured Ali's foot and didn't know which way to roll regardless.
Ali Hussain wins by unanimous decision.

Video: Round 1 (coming soon) Round 2, 1st part (coming soon) Round 2, 2nd part Round 3

Ali Hussain looking to lay the hurt on

Fight 8 – Jeremy Lowe (1-1) vs.
Josh Stith (3-0)

So this fight followed the trend of the majority of the fights. Take down and ground and pound until the ref has to stop it. Josh had a great slam on Jeremy and ended up getting side control. He proceeded to work a little ground and pound on Jeremy before getting mount and letting loose. Jeremy was unable to do anything to defend himself against Josh's rock 'em sock 'em robot style of punching.

Josh Stith wins by TKO 2:50 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 9 – Richie Myrick (2-2) vs.
David Bernas (2-1)

This fight figured to be quick and explosive, as both fighters looked more than amped coming into the cage.
Sure enough, Team Warhammer's David Bernas rode his strong crowd support to a quick and decisive win, dropping Richie immediately, raining down punishment, and sinking in the rear naked choke when Richie rolled.
David Bernas wins by submission (RNC) 0:22 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 10 – Derrick Chambers (0-0) vs.
John Schultz (5-3)

Although a lot of fighters did not have much experience most of the fights were pretty evenly matched. All except for this one.
As Derrick's corner men came to sit down next to us, Navitas asked the question she had hoped to get a good reply from: "So how long has he been training?" Not kidding, his corner looks our way and says "Oh he's been training like 2 days, but he's going to kick ass." And that was the beginning of the end.
John basically grabbed Derrick, and takes advantage of him. He switched between ground and pound, switching control positions, and a few submission moves.
John finally ended the match with a nicely applied triangle.
John Schultz wins by submission (triangle choke) 2:50 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 11 – Zak Hale (2-0) vs.
Zach Walters (1-1)

This was one of the more entertaining fights of the night.
The first round saw several furious exchanges on their feet.
During a clinch against the cage, Walters landed several inside knees, one of which inadvertently found its way directly into Hale's man-parts.
After Hale was given time to recover, another furious exchange of punches culminated with Walters picking up Hale and slamming him hard at the end of the first round.
When they separated, it was apparent that Walters' nose was bleeding very badly.
Hale smelled blood to start the second round and came out swinging, but Walters deftly kept him at bay with good leg strikes and knees.
In a clinch Walters landed an uppercut that connected well, and Hale looked hurt.
Walters quickly worked for a guillotine choke on his staggered opponent, and Hale tapped out.
Zach Walters wins by submission (guillotine choke) 1:47 into the second round.

Video: Round 1, pt. 1 Round 1, pt. 2 Round 2

Fight 12 – Alexander Jefferies (0-0) vs.
Michael Bess (0-1)

Again Navitas decided to ask how long the guy on our side of the cage had been training.
Alexander Jeffries had 5 years of kung- fu experience and had been training for this fight for a whole two months.
Alexander, who looked very stylish in his matching gloves and shorts, had a difficult time. Although he did get the first takedown, he seemed at a total loss on the ground.
Michael was a little better off, he was able to not only take down but get into a position where he could ground and pound. And that ability to keep control was what won him the fight.
Michael grounded and pounded Alexander to a referee stoppage.
Michael Bess wins by TKO 2:22 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 13 – Jacob Lillard (1-1) vs.
Bryan Bohannan (0-2)

Bryan opened with a big takedown of Jacob, gaining side control and then full mount.
Bryan could not hold the dominant position though, and looked instead for a triangle choke as Jacob reversed into Bryan's guard.
Jacob powered out of the submission attempt by slamming Bryan to the mat and then passing guard.
Jacob pulled guard from there and quickly locked in an armbar, rendering Bryan helpless, in pain and tapping out.
Jacob Lillard wins by submission (armbar) 2:12 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 14 – Brandon Hess (1-0) vs.
Roger Davis (1-0)

For the most part during this fight, which went all three rounds, Brandon and Roger both tried to keep the fight off the ground.
We're not sure if it was because they did not know what to do or they both just preferred striking.
Roger got the first hit in but it landed without much of any effect on Brandon.
Brandon on the other hand as soon as he started hitting made a big impact on Roger, and it caused him to stumble to the ground.
Brandon jumped on the opportunity and proceeded to unleash a nice amount of ground and pound.
The second round was close with both guys trading stand up the whole time. By round three both fighters were very winded.
Roger controlled the third round Roger Davis wins by unanimous decision.

Video: Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

Brandon Hess and his corners between rounds.

Fight 15 – Ryan "Machine Gun" McIntosh (3-3) vs.
Scott Blevins (0-???)

Scott Blevins is something of a bad joke on the local MMA scene, and it is difficult to understand how he continues to be allowed on local fight cards by promoters.
It is even more unclear why he was paired in such an obvious mismatch, or why on earth this was billed as the "main event" of the night, especially when the much higher caliber "co-main event" of Brandon Hess against Roger Davis was such a battle.
Even Ryan's corner knew this fight would be a laugher.
As for the "fight", Ryan quickly took standing back control and power-slammed Scott to the mat.
As Ryan was in rear mount, Scott tapped out before Ryan even had a chance to unload any punishment.
Ryan McIntosh wins by TKO 0:26 into the first round.

Video: Entire "fight"