Kentucky Fighting Challenge VII Lexington Ky. Nov 13th 2004

Ground N Pound has been covering KFC for its last 4 events and I have been impressed every time out. Tim Osborne does a great job promoting the show, they have an awesome base of fighters with new talent showing up with each new event. The night kicked off with a set of 14 year old boys competing in a kick boxing match and to see them go at it you would have thought they had been in the ring before. With all fights but 2 ending in the first round and the 2 ending in judges decision this was an awesome night of fights.

Lets get into the action now!!!

Fight # 1
Luke King vs Anthony Fisher (14 year old kick boxers)
Fisher strikes first but King quickly returns with a kick to the body and a flurry of punches. Both fighters move around a bit throwing kicks and feeling each other out. King unleashes a blast of punches that drives Fisher into the ropes and rocks him, the ref steps in and gives Fisher a standing 5 count and the fight resumes. Fisher comes back with a front kick to the body but King can smell the victory already and pulls out all the stops firing away with lefts and rights & then into the clinch were King delivers a knee and a front kick of his own. The fighters circle looking for their chance but its King who jumps in and starts letting some serious leather fly, he connects several times while backing Fisher up into the corner where he delivers the final straight right that rocks Fisher causing the ref to stop the fight.
Luke King def Anthony Fisher 1:43 rd 1 Ref stoppage

Fight # 2
Gavin Wuerth vs Gene Click
Both fighters connect at the same time, Gavin with a right cross and Gene with a leg kick, Gene tries for a takedown, this starts off a struggle in the clinch which ends on the ropes. After a few knees exchanged Gene drops for a double leg and tries once more for the takedown but Gavin is to steady on his feet and the fighters are still on the ropes. Gene fires off a real solid knee to the head and attempts to follow it up with a roundhouse kick to the head but ends up kicking too high and falling backwards. Gavin rushes in and starts unloading lefts and rights while Gene scrambles to his feet and again clinches looking for a takedown. G9avin lands a few knees while cinching in the Guillotine and then just applies the pressure in a standing position and gets the tap out.
Gavin Wuerth def Gene Click 1:02 rd 1 Tap Out to Guillotine

Fight # 3
Kenny Jerrell vs Jonathan Melander
Kenny is a KFC Hometown guy and the crowd erupted when he came out. Jonathan swings first but its Kenny who connects first with a looping left that starts a barrage of punches to the head and eventually causes Jonathan to go down. Kenny is on him quick delivering more rights and lefts to the head when Jonathan just stands back up and tries to clinch to stop Kenny's attack. Jonathan has no luck with it as kenny just pushes back and unloads again. Jonathan starts getting into the game as his next clinch works out and he starts bringing the knees in the clinch and delivering some strikes to the head and body. The fighters work the clinch for a min exchanging knees and looking for the upper hand when Jonathan connects with a straight right that makes Kenny take a step back and then they are back into the clinch where Jonathan starts landing some good knees to the body. Kenny tries for a takedown but Jonathan has to much control and Kenny just decides to push off with a knee and then unload more of the rights and lefts he connected with early on. Jonathan clinches again and connects with a couple knees while Kenny works for control in the clinch and takes Jonathan down. Kenny drops a couple shots to the head and then both fighters are back to their feet. Both fighters connect with a shot or two as they look for their chance , Jonathan connects with a right and its easy to see Kenny give him a big smile. From their its back to the clinch where both fighters connect a few times while trying to gain control. Kenny pushes off and connects with a good right but Jonathan gives one back that takes the fighters back to the clinch. Kenny gets a leg sweep and takes Jonathan down. With Kenny in Jonathan's guard the struggle for dominant position but its Kenny who pulls back and starts in with the GROUNDNPOUND getting a straight KO and the victory.
Kenny Jerrell def Jonathan Melander 4:47 rd 1 K. O.

Fight # 4
Andy Burns vs Joe Vancleve
Andy comes out swinging then straight into the clinch. With a sort of side slam Andy takes Joe down and ends up with a side mount. Joe is rolling from side to side trying to escape but ends up getting mounted by Andy. Andy starts landing the body, body, head shots and Joe is trying every way he can to get out from underneath. Andy sits up and lands several punches causing Joe to try even harder to get free. Andy sees his shot and goes for a straight Arm Bar but Joe just rolls with it and escapes. Andy still has Joe on the mat and continues to GROUNDNPOUND. Joe breaks free and eats a couple on the way up and decides to stay on his back, Andy just grabs Joe's Gi using it to control. him as he slams in several shots to the head. Andy lands a Silva style foot stomp with several more hard shots to the head and causes the ref to step in and stop the fight.
Andy Burns def Joe Vancleve 1:22 rd 1 Ref Stoppage

Fight # 5
Phil Bowen vs Eric Gregory
Phil wins by default due to Eric not being able to make the fight.
Phil Bowen def Eric Gregory by no show

Fight # 6
Roy Miller vs Jason Whitaker
Both fighters meet center ring, Roy connects first and in his flurry is the only one connecting in this fight period. Roy goes straight from his first right to the head into a take down which ends in a full mount, from here Roy unleashes the GROUNDNPOUND like there is no tomorrow. Jason tries to escape but its not working out, Roy keeps on pounding causing Jason to roll over exposing his back, but during the roll Roy slaps on the choke and before Jason is flat on his stomach he is tapping out.
Roy Miller def Jason Whitaker 0:17 rd 1 Tap Out to RNC

Fight # 7
Dominic Ratcliff vs Casey Howard
Dominic has been at every KFC I have attended and always put on a hell of a fight, he caught up with me before the show saying how the fighters appreciated GNP covering their event and that he was 100% ready to throw down.
Casey connects with a wild right and Dominic answers back, the fighters start into a clinch but quickly back out of it and Dominic pushing Casey down causing a backwards roll where Casey lands back on his feet. Dominic is right there when he comes up and gets a waist lock and tries taking Casey down, Casey spins giving up his back in a standing position where Dominic sinks in a choke and latches on strong. Casey attempts going to the ground to try and escape but Dominic is not letting go. The fighters roll for a second with Dominic ending up on his back with his hooks sunk in tight, its just seconds later that Casey is forced to tap.
Dominic Ratcliff def Casey Howard 0:28 rd 1 Tap Out RNC

Fight # 8
Alex Houston vs Josh Blanchard
Alex swings and misses, Josh shoots and takes him down against the ropes. Josh gets full mount but Alex is working to hard for an escape to allow Josh to fire off to many shots. After a few seconds of working hard to escape Alex stops bucking enough to allow Josh to fire off a few shots to the head. After a couple more head shots Alex rolls to his back and just stands up leaving Josh in the corner and allowing him to stand. Alex connects with a stiff side kick to the gut sending Josh back a few steps, Josh then rushes in and from a waist lock in the clinch slams Alex to the mat. Alex holds tight for a few seconds not letting Josh cause any damage but then Josh pulls free and rains in a few elbow shots to the head along with a few knees to the body. Alex rolls to his stomach again and bucks Josh off his back with Josh landing on the mat. Alex rushes over with a flying knee and Josh just barely ducks in time to miss it.From there both fighters go to the ground with Josh on top, they then roll and Alex ends up on top and starts pounding on Josh's head and face. The fighters roll once more splitting up and both fighters are back to their feet with the crowd going wild. The fighters circle and Alex lets go of a spinning reverse roundhouse which nearly catches Josh in the head, Josh takes that chance to grab a leg and go for another takedown. After a few seconds Josh gets the takedown sending the fighters into a roll with Josh ending up on top in side mount. Both fighters exchange blows from the ground and Alex again gives up his back and rolls out of it leaving Josh on the mat taking a few leg kicks. Josh stands and goes for the takedown once more, this time when the fighters go down its Alex ending up on top in the full mount where he starts to GROUNDNPOUND Josh as he just covers up then turns giving up his back. Josh backs out and Alex stands letting Josh get back up also. Alex attempts a few high kicks that miss but then connects with the good ole 1 - 2 punch that sends Josh falling into the ropes KTFO.
Alex Houston def Josh Blanchard 4:37 rd 1 Ref Stoppage

Fight # 9
Ryan Farhat vs Jason Carrier
Ryan charges across the ring landing a flying knee to kick off the fight. Both fighters clinch working for the takedown but its Ryan getting a heel trip sending Jason to his back and landing in the full mount. Jason has a tight grip on Ryan keeping him from unloading from the mount. Ryan lands a few body blows trying to get Jason to loosen his grip but causes Jason to roll giving up his back where Ryan slaps on a deep RNC causing Jason to tap.
Ryan Farhat def Jason Carrier 0:50 rd 1 Tap Out RNC

Fight # 10
Mike Large vs Tony Davis
Round 1: Both fighters come out swinging and end up in a clinch, from there they work the ropes swapping blows and looking for control. They exchange knees in the corner and Mike pulls the fight back to center ring where he lands a solid knee to the head followed by a powerfully uppercut. After a few more knees and a couple more uppercuts by Mike, Tony decides he has had enough and pushes out of the clinch. Tony throws strikes and Mike throws some knees and head shots. Mike drives in with a flurry of punches driving Tony back into a corner, Tony answers with a shot backing Mike up but Mike brings the flurry again and seemed to be getting the better of the exchanges. Tony clinches again and lands a few knees and Mike returns it with straight shots to the head. After a few seconds of exchanging shots Mike comes in swinging some solid looping punches connecting to Tony's head, Tony quickly clinches but Mike uses that to deliver some more clinched uppercuts but then catches a low blow from Tony. The ref starts the fighters back and Mike charges in with a straight kick to the body followed up by more of the looping overhand punches again causing Tony to clinch. Tony drives in a knee but Mike starts back with the lefts and rights connecting several times. Mike lands a nice body kick and then lands several more shots to the head, Tony sneaks in a knee but is taking a lot more then he was giving. Mike drives Tony back to the corner again with looping rights and lefts and rocks him a time or two, the fighters break apart and Mike lands a body kick followed by a solid right making Tony stumble and then comes in to finish it off, after about 3 shots the bell rings ending round 1
Round 2: Mike meets Tony coming out of his corner and Tony immediately heads for the clinch, Mike backs him into a corner and starts back with the uppercuts and looping punches to the head. Tony answers with a few knees and as the fighters break Tony just misses with a huge right cross. With Tony standing in the corner, Mike steps in with a big right of his own and starts another flurry of punches. Both fighters are starting to look a little tired but are still swinging strong. Mike continues to come in with a leg kick then follows up with several shots to the head causing Tony to go for the clinch. From the clinch Mike lands a solid right that sends Tony to his back, MIke stands over top of him and lands several shots and then Tony attempts a leg lock or heel hook bringing Mike down to the canvas with him. Mike rolls free and stands delivering a few leg kicks to Tony who is still on his back. Tony sits up, ready to stand and Mike is waiting to pounce, as Tony stands Mike rushes in with a knee to the head and then backs up leaving both fighters standing and ready to go. The fighters clinch and exchange blows with Mike landing strikes and Tony landing knees, they keep going in the clinch for a few and then separate and start banging again. Tony lands a couple good body kicks and then Mike answers with another flurry of punches rocking Tony and sending him against the ropes where he keeps pounding in rights and lefts. The fighters clinch and Tony tries to pull guard going to his back, Mike stays standing and keeps dropping in solid shots to the head a Silva foot stomp and a couple more shots to the head, Tony grabs a leg and goes for a leg lock of some kind just as the bell sounds ending the fight and taking it to the judges.
Mike Large def Tony Davis J. D.

Fight # 11
Courtney Ray vs Mike Johns
THIS FIGHT WAS AWESOME! Ray comes in swinging hard and Mike goes down fast, Ray is on top of him in no time and unleashes a Belfort style of repeated punches causing Mike to tap out due to strikes.
Courtney Ray def Mike Johns 0:16 rd 1 Tap Out Strikes

Fight # 12
Chris Larkin vs Henry Coffey
Both fighters come out exchanging leg kicks, Henry throws one and Chris catches it scoops Henry up and SLAMS him down to the mat. From side control. Chris lands a few knees to the body and then jumps to the full mount. Henry tries backing out but Chris just rides it out landing shots to the head during it all. Chris pushes up and lands a few more head shots and Henry gives up an arm which Chris takes advantage of and makes Henry tap to the Arm Bar.
Chris Larkin def Henry Coffey 0:53 rd 1 Tap Out Arm Bar

Fight # 13
Robert Baker vs Derek Ruiz
This one was for the belt!!!
Round 1: Both guys come out swinging, clinch up and keep on swinging. Derek backs Robert into a corner and starts landing a few knees, Robert pushes his way out of the corner and attempts a heel trip that fails and decides to pull guard falling to his back. Robert has a high guard and has Derek's arms tied up so not much striking is taking place, Derek tries to back out and Robert attempts a Triangle Choke but Derek just pushes straight through breaking Roberts grip. Derek raises up and drops a bomb but Robert is moving quick on his back and sends the fighters into a roll, Derek ends up back on top but Robert quickly attempts a leg lock. Derek bends back into it and starts raining a few head shots in causing Robert to release with his hands to block. Robert still controls the leg with his own legs and in a break from the strikes re-secures a leg lock attempt causing Derek to roll his way out of it ending back on top with his leg still locked up by Robert's legs. Derek lands a shot to the head and Robert decides to roll back into guard from his back and gave up on the leg. Derek lands a few head shots then crosses to side mount and starts in with some body shots. Robert starts to move and pulls a nice reversal putting Derek on his back and getting into his guard. Both fighters are working on the ground and landing a few shots here and there. After a little while working the guard Robert decides to go for the leg once more, grabbing on and sitting back and then it seems as if Derek is saved by the bell.
Round 2: Robert lands a couple kicks before Derek tries for the clinch, Robert gets a waist lock and drives in for the take down but Derek is able to stay on his feet bringing the fighters against the ropes. Robert pulls away from the ropes trying another take down but Derek is to steady on his feet and they just stay in the clinch. They fight from the clinch a while longer, Derek landing a few knees and Robert looking for the take down. Robert drops down to his waist and gets a heel trip putting Derek on his back. They exchange a few blows then out of nowhere Derek attempts a Triangle Choke sending Robert in an attempt to escape, Robert pulls free and has Derek on his back and now has side control. in the corner. Robert drops down a few elbows causing Derek to scoot and the fighters are in the ropes making the ref turn them around. With Derek on his back and Robert in an open guard, Robert does a 360 degree spin landing in a mount which Derek reverses immediately putting Robert on his back. Derek lands some shots to the head and body then decides to stand and drop some leg kicks to Robert who is on his back, during one of the leg kicks Robert shoots and drives Derek to his back. Robert lands a few shots and moves into side mount, from there he lands some solid head shots and Derek spins giving up his back, Robert immediately starts going for a RNC but is unsuccessful as the bell sounds again saving Derek from a possible submission. Both fighters are demonstrating a very nice ground fight and the fans truly are enjoying it.
Round 3: The fighters meet center ring and its Robert who lands a shot to the head and moves in to clinch, Derek lands a few knees on the ropes and Robert returns a few knees then leg sweeps Derek to the mat. The fighters exchange blows on the mat and then Robert raises up and drops down some good shots to the head. Robert then moves into side control. and continues to drive in shots to the head and body. Derek attempts to escape and ends up giving Robert his back, Robert immediately goes for the RNC again causing Derek to roll more trying to escape. Robert holds on and straightens Derek out, landing shots the the head and body. Derek finally rolls out and gives up the full mount to Robert where Robert starts pounding away. Derek rolls again giving up his back where Robert starts in on the choke once more but just like in Rd 1 & @ the bell sounds taking this fight to the judges and what a fight it was.
Robert Baker def Derek Ruiz U. D.