K.O.! The Fight Before Christmas!

ch252 · 26-11-2008 11:30pm

Hopefully I'll be able to head up, depending on how I phrase i to the parents I guess, seeing as I'll need ot get outta school. The card looks class, really looking forward to this. The u16's one should be interesting, I remember going against Tommy in the nsc in 2007 I think and he was very good then, can't wait to see what another 18 months of training has done for him if it's the same lad.

Glad to see the kiddie krippler name has stuck for all the pain he put me through!:Plol

cowzerp · 02-12-2008 4:46pm

I'm just bumping this as this is worth going to if your an mma fan, the headliner alone is worth the entrance fee, Steve Mccombe v Tim Murphy.

This is going to be a cracking debut card for Roper!

Roper · 07-12-2008 12:08pm

Some tickets are still left, but not many. You can use the online payment until Wednesday and you tickets can be left on the door for you. Alternatively you can ring 085-8320174 or drop in to KO Gym in Glasnevin.

Roper · 08-12-2008 1:22pm

Good news folks.

Just got permission from the venue for extra spectator capacity, so there are plenty of tickets left now and should be some on the door that night too.

Cheers,

Barry

Roper · 11-12-2008 3:51pm

This is on tomorrow. There are some tickets left and some space available on the door from 7.30. Price €30.

Where:
Whitehall Colmcille GAA Club. Collins Avenue, Dublin 9. On the map here you're looking for the clubhouse on Collins Avenue, not the pitches elsewhere

Getting there:
By Bus:103 and 105 leave you right outside. The 16 leaves you just around the corner. The numbers 3, 41, 33 will leave you on Swords Road which is a 5 or ten minute walk from the venue
By car from the city go along Dorset Street towards the Airport until it becomes the Swords Road. Take the right turn at the Old Port Tunnel works/Whitehall park n' ride onto Collins Avenue and continue through a set of lights. Whitehall Comcille is on your right hand side at the next set of lights.
By car from M1/M50 take the M1 to the city, as you come off Whitehall Church (big and red) will be on your left with the big Park n' Ride car park beside it. Take the next left and continue through a set of lights. Whitehall Colmcille is on your right hand side at the next set of lights.

Looking forward to a great night! See you there!

Vivian Reckless · 11-12-2008 5:41pm

This sounds like it is going to be a great night. Really looking forward to my first 'live' MMA Fight Night.

Hope it is a huge success for you Roper.

Raze_them_all · 11-12-2008 5:47pm

Vivian Reckless wrote: »

This sounds like it is going to be a great night. Really looking forward to my first 'live' MMA Fight Night.

Hope it is a huge success for you Roper.

the main event alone is worth going to. You will find yourself going to alot more shows. Guaranteed

weemate · 12-12-2008 10:15am

Good luck to everyone on the card tonight.............and Barry especially...be sure to get the man a beer guys to calm him down!!

Drunkmonkey79 · 12-12-2008 12:03pm

weemate wrote: »

and Barry especially...be sure to get the man a beer guys to calm him down!!

Yeah but don't let him stand around shouting with it or there'll be trouble!:D

Best of luck tonight with the show and good luck to anyone fighting.

Roper · 12-12-2008 12:12pm

Drunkmonkey79 wrote: »

Yeah but don't let him stand around shouting with it or there'll be trouble!:D

Best of luck tonight with the show and good luck to anyone fighting.

LOL:D

Stressed Peter? Moi? I am an oasis of calm in a desert of tranquility. Until about 5pm this evening!

Jason Mc · 12-12-2008 1:25pm

All the best with the show dude

Roper · 12-12-2008 2:41pm

Thanks Jason, I've lost a bit more hair in the last couple of days but it's really looking good now.

Don't forget to put a bit extra in you wallet tonight for gear from www.fightlord.com who will have a stand at the event selling all types of MMA gear!

Dragan · 12-12-2008 3:27pm

Best of luck to all the fighters on the show, hope everyone that attends has a great night.

Barry, i hope it's a real success for you mate, you deserve it.

Colm_OReilly · 13-12-2008 10:46am

So it appears by virtue of no one else posting it's up to me to write the first review.

A very nervous Barry was finally relieved yesterday when he show got underway. Like I said to him, even if he did F*ck up, people like him so they'd forgive him

The show started with some MMA League rules matches. The first one I really liked, and iirc the young Point Blank lad caught a submission victory (almost got a sexy omoplata in round one). Personally I don't think you should have league matches in the ring, that's what the league is for, but I know Barry was all about showcasing young up and coming talent so I see why he did this.

Spartan MMA had a good night - three from three! Many thanks to Adam for his cornering help, and to Jim and Mick who I call in for fight prep/strategy/generalised intimidation purposes. We'll have their fights up on Monday.

Some great fights throughout the night, I personally liked Ollie (KO-Martial Arts) versus John Redmond (Rush). Classic grappler versus striker. Ben 'Son of Life' Davis delivered one hell of a sweet knockout to the Kiddie Krippler, and I hope Johnny's okay at this point. Hopefully one of Mark's guys recorded that, because it was sweet.

Speaking of sweet, Steve McCoombe pulled out a flying kneebar early in round one to end the fight. Keerrrrrazzzzy Awesome!

Great refs in Dave Jones and Garry Bergin, though I prefer when Jonesy wheres the black gloves to blue. Richie did a good job as MC - though Sparta really has to stop using made up on the day fight entrances.

And thanks to everyone who took a beer interview with me.

If I've forgotten anyone, it's only because I'm hungover from the quote-unquote aftershow party with Clive.

Perfect fit · 13-12-2008 11:03am

great show well done to barry:D ill get video/ photos up asap

Killme00 · 13-12-2008 1:24pm

Super night. Some really good matches, Yousef vs Lee Metcalfe was my favourite fight. Conor McGregor from SBG delivered a super strong performance and the quick finish to the main event was brilliant.

Have to say, well done to Barry and his crew for a great night. Everything appeared to go smoothly; refs, judges, MC and medical crew were all top notch. And it was a great atmosphere.

Cant wait for the next one.

:D:D:D:D:D

sonoflife · 13-12-2008 1:47pm

Thanks to anyone involved and anyone who attended....I enjoyed the fights i seen, and the crowd looked to enjoy them also!.....Big respect to my opponent Tommy the kiddie krippler kerrins!....Lift your spirit and Rise from the ashes like the Pheonix!.....I hope your ok....And also i hope Tim the maddog Murphy's ok!...Cuz hes a warrior an i new you'd nearly have to break a limb to make my brother from another mother tap! Much Love an Respect to All from Benjamin son of life Davis!....Peace!:)

muckwarrior · 13-12-2008 1:59pm

Great night. Was lookin a bit dodgy when the ring wasn't there at half 6 but it all came together in the end.

Didn't really catch much action after my fight (was too busy pukin in the jacks :pac:) but the fights I managed to see before that were really enjoyable. Couple of disappointments for KOMA but overall a great night for the gym!

Mikel · 13-12-2008 2:46pm

Flying kneebar? Please say someone has a vid of that.
Congrats to all concerned

Nothingcompares · 13-12-2008 3:12pm

took my eyes off the action for a moment and missed the rolling kneebar. overall good show, action packed and ran smoothly.

FOTN Olle and John
KOOTN Ben
Sub OTN McCoombe (despite not seeing it i know it was impressive)

Roper · 13-12-2008 3:19pm

Quick thanks:

To Ramunas and the Maynooth guys!
To Paul and Rush!
To Mark and Point Blank!
To Colm and Spartan!
To John and SBG!
To Richie, who made the night with his rebel MCing!
To Capper!
To Jeff and Venture!
To all my guys, win or lose you did yourselves proud with your performances and your conduct on the night.
To Hugh, Darragh, Conor, Stephen, Edward and lots of others for running errands and generally getting shouted at!
To Walter and Courage Thai, but not to their GPS system!
To Dave and Garry for calling it as they saw it and looking afterthe guys in the squared circle!
To Clive, Jim and Dave Kelly for the judging!

I know I'm forgetting people, you know who you are.

Perfect fit · 14-12-2008 12:08am

Mikel wrote: »

Flying kneebar? Please say someone has a vid of that.
Congrats to all concerned

indeed i do:) great watch:pac: ill get it up soon

Raze_them_all · 14-12-2008 1:59am

Holy Zombie Jesus Benjamin Davis has a viscious left!!

Roper · 14-12-2008 8:47am

Raze_them_all wrote: »

Holy Zombie Jesus Benjamin Davis has a viscious left!!

It was a knee initially. Jonny dropped for a shot and Ben caught him flush. He followed up and caught him again with a right hand I thought but I could be wrong and I'm not too keen to watch the video. Obviously my first concern is for Jonny who is fine today, but it was a really impressive knock out. [edit, saw the vid, left hook and a super one too]

I don't have the round times right now, but here are the results:

MMA League Rules 2x3mins
Grant “The Nuisance” Carroll (KO) vs. Enda Fenton (Point Blank) 61.2kgs.... Fenton Armbar rd2.
Keith Prendred (KO) vs. Aidan Carney (Point Blank) 77kgs.... Prendred Decision

DClass Rules 2x3mins
Michael O’Leary (KO) vs. John O’Hara (Spartan) 70kgs .... O'Hara decision
Kyle Delavri (KO) vs. Lee O’Liathain (Spartan) 73kgs.... O'Liathain DQ (crazy fight before the accidental knee! Actually thought it was a body shot I was in the ring almost congratulating Kyle

)

C Class 3x3mins
Andrew Connolly (Maynooth) vs. Rob Freeman (Spartan) 77kgs... Freeman sub rd.1
Colin English (KO) vs.Brian Kenny (Rush) 65.8kgs.... English RNC rd. 2
El Arf Yousseff (KO) vs. Lee Metcalfe (Rush) 77kgs .... Youssef decision
Olli Loutenen (KO) vs. John Redmond (Rush) 77kg.... Loutenen Decision
Aaron Smith (KO) vs. Bogusz Pochylski (Maynooth)73kgs ... Smith decision

B Class Pro 3x4mins
Conor “Notorious” McGregor (SBG) vs. Stephen Bailey (Judo) 70kgs ... McGregor Stoppage (GnP) Rd1
Jonny "The Kiddie Krippler" Kerins (KO) Vs. Benjamin “Son of Life” Davis (PBG) 65.8kgs ... Davis by KO Rd1
A Class Headline Bout 3x5 mins
Steve McCombe (EFR) vs. Tim “Mad Dog” Murphy (PBG) 65.8kgs.... McCombe kneebar rd1

My fight of the night was either Pochylski vs. Smith or Redmond vs. Loutenen. Aaron and Bogusz seemed matched everywhere and our guy took the decision but man was it close. Great fight.
But you can't beat striker versus grappler. I was a little worried about making that match because it was Olli's first time out and John has good experience and is a really, really tough guy. He landed some huge kicks but Olli weathered the storm. Great moment in the first round with Olli going for a toe hold and John pounding his ribs shouting at him!

I hope everyone who attended enjoyed the night. It was my first time out and I made some mistakes, things I'd do differently next time, but once the night began, it ran smoothly from first fight to last. The biggest worry being the traffic in which the van carrying the ring was stuck. I can laugh now of course... ha ha. Yeah, ha ha. Once the lads got there though it was up in a flash.

Once again, thanks to everyone.