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 Saturday 20th June 15 saw fight fans in New York take their seats once again in The Underground, New York, filling the arena of 1000 to the brim once again to be entertained with 10 fights on the card from GAMMA Kids NY, where 20 fighters put everything on the line. Just short of $115,000 was paid to the best prospects New York has to offer, fighting for their place in the MMA history books with the ultimate goal of getting promoted up to GAMMA.
The headline for this event was a Welterweight battle and the first title defence in GKNY history where Lao Shin successfully defended his 170lbs GKNY title again Anakin Skywalker. Skywalker heroically stepped in and grabbed his chance to challenge for the title after original opponent Archie Nelson dropped out of the matchup to try and get a slot in the TWGC.
The 26 year old native of Hilo tried to use his wrestling to try and neutralise the accurate striking of Shin and didn't even throw a punch, but through determination managed to get the champ on the ground, although only once out of six attempts. Once on the ground he came up short against the Abu Dhabi champ, who managed to reverse Skywalker. The remainder of that round was deadlocked as both fighter showed good submission defence until the bell.
Whatever Shin’s corner said motivated him, because he cam out swinging in the second world scoring with a hook that rocked Skywalker followed by a straight right that knocked Skywalker out cold and sent Shin back home with his belt.
The Co-Main event also in the Welterweight division showed Adlan Amagov take on Alex Goss and went the distance. This fight was a 3 round war and showed great fighting class in all areas that MMA has to offer. Amigo comfortably won the first 2 rounds with Goss fighting hard in the 3rd trying to get a GnP finish but not quite making it and claiming the final round as a consolation. Both fighters took home $1000 gaining fight of the night honours. At the end of the fight Amagov called out the winner of the main event which GKNY owner has granted! He will take on Shin at GKNY 15 in Amsterdam on 25 Jul 15….. Let the Smack Talk begin!
KO of the night went to middleweight Xavier Williams for his 5 second KO of William Fallen who walked straight into a huge combination from the bell and got made to stand up before a 1-2 ended the night for him.
Sub of the Night went to light Heavyweight German Skeng Man, who trains out of Demon’s Elite Gym for his beautiful 1st round arm triangle on Artur Milano. Man managed to grapple Milano to the ground and managed to wear the Polish fighter down with a constant barrage of submission attempts before the refusal to tap got too much for Milano as he showed great heart but went unconscious.
This weekends event is returning once again to the Underground for our 3rd Underworld event brought to you by our sponsor Underworld clothing where you can get all your combat clothing.
In the main event Light Heavyweights Zangiev and Nabokov square off in a showdown that could determine who will take on the winner of BatzCastelmore Vs Innokenti who fight for the title at GKNY 11.
The Co-Main event has middleweight champion John Matrix having his first title defence against unbeaten Ed Landry.
Featherweights Yamamoto and Souza will also square off with the winner possibly going into contention for the next shot against Tony Ramos, who hasn't fought since the first Underworld event and was meant to fight on this card, but pulled out to try and get in on the TWGC action. Lightweight Chang Thong Song will also step into the Octagon for his pro debut to face off against Adrian Johnson, the guy that no one else wanted to fight. Johnson is the out and out favourite here, but lets see if Song can pull off a miracle!
Remember its an Underworld event so the following extra prizes are up for grabs:-
Winning fighter wearing Underworld Clothing (per piece) - Prize $500
Winning fighter wearing Underworld GKNY Clothing (per piece) - Prize $1000
Winning fighter sponsored by Underworld clothing and thanks them post fight - Prize $2500
GKNY is now expanding and recruiting in Amsterdam and Montreal. We arevgoing to be holding weekly events in New York, Amsterdam and Montreal. All fights will take place in a fighters home towns with the exception of title fights that will take place with the title holder having home advantage. If you are interested in signing your fighter with GKNY contact Andy McKenzie.
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