"T.A.C.-ticle Observations"

Continuous Karate Championships

By: Tony D

Once again The Atemi Cast was live at another fantastic event. That night we brought you, live, the C.K.C. (Continuous Kickboxing Championship) at Padrino's MMA Acadamey 4735 East 10th Ct. Hialeah, Florida 33133.

First fight of the night was to be a grappling match. No striking in this match, just straight grappling and as there was no air circulating in the building, it was extremely challenging to get a hold of your opponent and secure a proper lock... This kind of grappling in these conditions makes the fight that more interesting to watch. First fight ended with a submission, guillotine choke and the winner was Christian Vivanco.

Fight two was announced as another grappling match and the two, young, combatants were struggling with the same grip issues as the first fight as the heat in Padrino's was stifling. LOL! What else do expect from a gym?

Third fight of the night was a kickboxing match and two rounds have gone by and this has been, what I will call, the street slap down match! Both fighters show that they do not seem to have had much training in the fundamentals of kickboxing but plenty of action on the wild streets of Miami. Nelson Perez, the outside challenger to one of Padrino's home team guys was just told that his "stellar" performance was not enough to get him the win. I, a humble unbiased spectator, would have to disagree on that call... Out of the two sluggers, Perez, was the more accurate in his swimming style of fighting.

Fourth fight of the night and we were back to some more kickboxing. This one was for entertainment purposes only and it will not count against the fighter’s record.

The next bout was on and we are back to grappling. One of Padrino's fighters against a fighter from a school whose name I did not catch. Padrino's fighter was in red trunks and he was in control of this match.  The fighter known as Fabio wins by submission, with what looked like a leg triangle placed on the Padrino's fighters head, good win.

The abutting fight is a kickboxing match and it is a slug fest right out the corners as both fighters charged in on each other. Round two and the fighters almost turned this into a Chicago Street fight as head gear comes off and the fight got crazy. Round three and it seemed as if Jorge Silva won. The heat in the building has caused the judges to become delusional and ruled for the other combatant. Clearly, Jorge was the winner of that fight as he dominated the last two rounds.

Our next contestants were Gustavo Bueno vs. Angel Martinez. Round 1 ended and Gustavo was trying to hold on to this fight. Gustavo lost control of this fight as round two started and Ramirez put on a clinic of how to put together combinations. Round three was over and it seemed as Angel Martinez was the winner and Gustavo had a broken nose as blood drips from his nostrils. Gustavo put on a hell of a fight and although he came to win, this night was just not his night.

The battle following was about to begin and we had two fighters that came out throwing bombs as they both landed decisive punches. Round three and the fighter from MMA Masters is hanging on for dear life. He is getting the shit beat out of him. He is done the fight is over, the fighter from MMA Masters QUIT!

The night goes on and the event continues with Antonio Perez, winning over another Perez who has to get props for fighting two fights in one night and unfortunately losing both.

The consequent fight was a battle of "David and Goliath”. The fight ended and I would have to say that Goliath won that match up and put a win in the history books.

Jose Gomez vs. George Paulos was the ensuing fight. I feel for Jose. He is about to get an ass whopping! George is a fighter well known to The Atemi Cast and I think this will end with a leg kick from George. Fight ended and the winner was as predicted, although not by a leg kick but by decision two to one, for George Paulos.

Second to the last fight is on and it is our friend from a previous fight, Nickerson. He made minced meat out of his opponent. Nickerson destroyed his opponent Carlos Martinez. Nickerson wins by T.K.O.

Ramon Natal vs.Jose Tobarubia for the CKC 155lbs Belt. Jose landed some good kicks and scored heavily but Natal landed some of his own combos and scored well. I gave the first round to Jose. Second round and Jose came out the aggressor and took control of the round. Natal needed to be more patient and picked his openings where it would not cost him as many counter. Round three and Natal had to hope for a miracle. Fifth round ends and it was all Jose's fight. Natal put up a valiant effort. I salute you on your warrior’s spirit...ous!