MMA:The Immortals Show!

Editorial by Shane Wellman

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Announcer: After a long layoff ladies and gentlemen, MMA: The Immortals show is back on television. New champs are in place, new beef has started, and old rivalries squandered. The best of the best in analyzing Mixed Martial Arts bring you the action today. Bob Jones- mmajunkie.com reporter and radio broadcaster of his own MMA radio segment. "Afrika Bambaataa" Rahziki Hendayko a former Heavyweight fighter who retired due to injury problems has the inside track on the fighters as he trained with many of them. Franklin Desir assistant editor of “MMA International” magazine and Jesse Shiner blogger for many MMA websites and interviewee specialist on west coast sports radio. This is MMA: The Immortals Show. Camera switches to a view of the hosts.

Bob Jones: Welcome back everyone sorry for the delay, just letting the suspense build and the action unfold.

Hendayko: Actually Franky got a DUI.

Desir: That Breathalyzer was Horse ish you know! Anyways lets get started talking bout whats been going on since we’ve been off.

Jones: Well Derric “Shimmy” Styles just continues to dominate beating Nikil, Yuri, Kally, and Yaroslev with 3 of them by way of knockout. That’s impressive, is there anything left for him guys?

Hendayko: There’s nothing Yuri can do to stop him in their rematch, Styles is undefeated. There might not be anyone who can beat him in this org. Vyacheslav Kalashnikov couldn’t and he’s a monster himself. They need to look elsewhere and need not be so stubborn, it’d be a perfect fight for a super card.

Shiner: Not necessarily Rahziki. How about the 6-0 Soham Roy?

Jones: Four of Roy’s wins come against retired fighters and he’s to inexperienced. Immortals needs to grab some talent to face Styles it seems. Guys who do you take out of Cerezo and Van Kirkland in the rematch? I thought Cerezo winning was a fluke to be honest.

Shiner: Vlad was at fault for losing. He got lazy late in the fight and gotten taken down and beaten. If he keeps working on takedown defense and works on trying to grab an earlier knockout then he will win easily.

Jones: Interesting thoughts guys, I just want to bring up at this time our schedule of events. Right now we are talking about just the latest news, then we will interview 155 pound contender Briar Mcguire, right after manager Shane Wellman will join us to co host the rest of the show, also we will interview heavyweight Kenrick Nikil a Brunno Falcone fighter, lastly we will preview upcoming fights and things we are foreshadowing.

Shiner: Another interesting card was all three champs getting beat at INY 28, what do you think was the biggest upset out of all of them Rahziki?

Hendayko: I have seen these guys all train and I was extremely surprised Archie Fallon lost, he has more heart than most fighters and rocked the weak Charlie Meyers. Blahhhh just takedown attempt after attempt and Meyers squeezes a sub attempt in the fourth round. I think Fallon comes back and wins it next time, huge upset though.

Jones: The beast we all know as Tari Cunha continues to dominate and beat Jon Monroe in a close decision. This has been my favorite Immortals fight so far, a rematch soon I think would do us all some good to prove who deserves to be champ.

Desir: Aye aye the problem wit too many rematches though is that they keep happening, there’s no need for this to become a trilogy so early when there’s other guys waiting in line. I think Kirk Hall comes back strong, beats Wauler and get’s Cunha and sub’s him out with his black belt BJJ game.

Hendayko:From my insight I believe Cunha is the best at 170 and could take Kirk Hall easily by dominating him from on top with some of the best wrestling in Immortals.

Shiner:Couldn’t of said it better Rahziki. Agreed.

Jones: Saadi Al Faayad also loses his belt. Can Randy Turner defend it for long?

Desir: The light heavies are still weak here man, come on no competition. Turner is champ and aint even that good. Turner aint even resigned yet either, and who says he will with no big shots to fight? Tiberio Celantano came back lets see if his .500 ass still got it? Jeez I needa water. Some damn intern get me a water now!

Jones: Good ol Franky moment there. Lets use this time to bring in our first guest, light weight Briar Mcguire! Mcguire steps in smiles and waves and takes a seat, Franky gets water rushed in by a nerdish looking intern who should probably not have anything to do in the world of MMA but is still there because he needs some college credits… Community college credits by the way.. Freakin scrub.

Shiner: Quick rundown on Briar he is 4-0-1 and had a draw with another top 155er Carver Cade. Mcguire is managed by Joe River who has over 200 wins as a manger, Mcguire trains at Disciples Death Clinch and has 3 TKO’s.

Jones: Briar What has been your training secret so far in your career?

McGuire: I have been wrestling since I was a kid, so MMA was the next step for me. I have to say being in private alliance gyms has helped a lot. Plus my athletic ability is a huge advantage so far.

Shiner: Fans McGuire is a wrestling protégé, it’s a clinic to see. Briar Saying you will be the future champ is quite the statement after 5 fights, what can you say to back it up?

McGuire: What needs to be proved? Yes I have 5 fights, all but 1 were dominating wins. 3 were Ko's and 1 decision. Only thing close to a blemish is the draw with Cade. I whipped him the whole fight, no way that was a draw, I was robbed. I am sure we will meet up again, when we do he is getting stopped, bottom line he is going to sleep, no judges next time. No disrespect to Cerezo, or Vlady for that matter, they are tough but I am young and I am the future of this ORG!

Desir: Your next opponent might get in your way though Mr. Magoor. Or however you say it. What are the strengths and weakness of your next opponent,Oleg Nikitin?

Jones: Its pronounced McGuire Franky, but please proceed Briar.

McGuire: Well first off, no way I am looking past Nikitin, he is 7-1 for a reason, he is a tough guy. You dont finish 6 guys if you are a chump. He has some dangerous BJJ, but I am no rookie, plus with my GNP I dont think his chin will take it. Stand up wise I think we are very well matched up, one mistake by either of us and someone is going to sleep. Dont forget his manager and camp, they are very good. I am expecting a war. But anyone who steps in the cage with me should know that, no surprises from me. I stand and bang, then once I get the takedown it is lights out.

Desir: That’s a great attitude there on a fighter, a key to winning.

Jones: Last question Briar, Joe your manager just called and said you gotta get back to train soon. So last question Briar, who wins between Cerezo and Van Kirkland in the rematch?

McGuire: Vlady gets his belt back, at least for now. I think he will be ready for Cerezo this time. He will come out aggressive and leg kick him to a decision.

One last thing, this is a great ORG. I look forward to a long career here. I am the future of the 155 division, no bragging but I will be the champ at some point. If not my next fight, it will happen. For all the other guys out there, come ready for a war, because I will. We can have a beer afterwards, and be friends later, but in the cage the only friend you are going to have is the REF who pulls me off of you. McGuire then shakes hands and leaves quietly

Jones: Good to get a fighter’s insight there on the shake up at the 155 pound division.

Hendayko: As an MMA fighter you must keep your emotions in effect though to be successful. Some guys saw their downfall in the sport due to being to into the emotions of fighting.

Jones: Its great having a former fighter on the set with knowledge like Rahziki, but now we bring in a person with managerial knowledge. Mr. Shane Wellman! Wellman waves and comes in with his finest three piece suit on and a Rolex watch encrusted with diamonds and rubies, he hugs Rahziki and high fives Franky

Wellman: Guys great to see you great to be co hosting the rest of the show with you gentlemen.

Shiner: Quite a bit of success coming for you lately Wellman if I am correct?

Wellman: Yessir a lot of it. Junior destroyed rival Lupe Pintor and Peel Steel dropped him, I think Junior gets back into title contention soon. He’s got a tough Wally Butcher, nothing we haven’t seen though. Marcus Williams also fought back hard to beat KC Storm a tough navy guy. I think Marcus is a crazy athlete and can dominate the 170 division in time. He needs experience but I believe he will be the champ one day after 4 or 5 fights. He’s good trust me.

Jones: Great to hear Mr. Wellman. Now that your on the show lets go down to Rahziki who snuck out to go interview Kenrick Nikil at Brunno Falcone’s penthouse. Camera switches to those two at a luxurious New York suite

Hendayko: Thank you Bob. Great place here Brunno’s got. Kenrick your wrestling has been your strength for your years of fighting, will it continue to be as you near the big 3 O?

Nikil: Yeah, I will, of course, continue to rely heavily on my strengths, but I have been developing a stand up game for a while now and I hope to continue to improve in that aspect of the game. I am still learning new techniques all the time and I think it will help me to earn another shot at the title someday.

Hendayko: I’m nearing that age too now hahaha. But after taking on both of the Styles, how would you sum up how those two keep winning?

Nikil: He he... they win because they are both managed by some of the best managment teams in the country. The Melton's know what they are doing. They have access to the best private training and they are both incredibly talented and amazing physical specimens. They are just really amazing athletes. I wouldn't be surprised to see those two kids going at each other someday. If their mom let's them... Don't laugh, that's the reason the Klitchko's haven't fought each other yet. They are a force to be reckoned with for anyone in this organization. And beyond I'd daresay.

Wellman: Rahziki ask him my question now.

Hendayko: Who are your favorite training partners Kenrick?

Nikil: Well, I like training with Yaroslev, I gotta tell you that kid is rapidly becoming downright scary. And he's only 21. Yuriand I remain very good friends and I enjoy training with him when I can. Tinsdell has taught me some BJJ technique, so that really helps. That kid is really good at the Jiujutsu but I think that he will have a hard time taking it to the highest levels in the Lightweight Division. There is so much talent there. Yeah, pretty much all the guys over at Underground Arts are great training partners though. JD Almanez and so on... just a great place to train.

Hendayko: Yaroslev is currently coming off a defeat to Shimmy Styles to the fans who have not heard, he is back to training for his next fight. Kenrick how do you like your friend Yuri's chances against Styles in the rematch?

Nikil: Well, Yuri was the first person to take Styles into deep water. He cut him and was whooping him up on the scorecards. If he has been able to improve his ability to avoid strikes, then he has one of the best shots of anyone in this organization.

Hendayko: Maybe one day a rematch does occur. But for now I do not expect one. Kenrick last Q for you. Hehe. What are you expecting from Maxim Simmons in your fight?

Nikil: In a word... War. The man is a potent striker and is trained by a top notch manager in Don Galactus. He is going to be another frightening opponent. I think I can possibly pull this one off, but it is not going to be easy. The fact that he lost his debut was really surprising to me, but he seems to be on fire now. He looks like he is 100 times better now. So expect fireworks. Camera flicks back over to the Immortals show crew.

Wellman: Interesting stuff there from Kenrick who once faced Hendayko and beat him. One thing about those two were they always took on the best of the best. Kenrick is still going though and stands at 6-6.

Shiner: A lot of heart from him. But folks we are now going to do a full preview of the next big event. INY 29 Dine in Hell. We want to give exposure to fighters of all classes and talent levels and popularity too. Soon we will have a segment dedicated to the new 265+ division and the 135 pound for TUF.

Jones: First up we have the 0-2 Jonathan Torrens versus the 0-1 Julio Quintana. Both are talented projects, I’ll take Torrens by KO though.

Desir: Yawn next!

Shiner: Mick Jones versus Frank Steinberg who has beaten both Torrens and Quintana. I’m taking Jones though as he has 3 finishes in 3 victories.

Hendayko: I’m back guys and taking Steinberg who is tough and has a good tank.

Desir: Yawnnnn. Whats next? Oh Jon Davis and Robbie Gronk eh? Another boring one, neither has any finishing power and is above average in the submission department. Washout. I’m taking majority draw here?

Wellman: Surprise Davis hasn’t retired yet. I’m taking Gronk in a decision.

Jones: Next up we have 5-2-1 Rory Devaney and vet Anthony Tinsdell in a 155 pound matchup. I like Tinsdell in this but think he has a while to go for title contention still and will be 6-6 after this fight. Easy sub victory though for the brown belt.

Desir Someone is quick tah overlook the guy who has as many wins in less fights then Tinsdell. Devaney with a surprise KO late in the match. NEXT!

Wellman: Well guys it looks like we got Nikil and Maxim Simmons. I’ll take the all around wrestler in Nikil with a TKO in the second.

Shiner: As you guys know I analyze fights, its what I do. What I have seen from Simmons is crazy, he can KO Nikil as quick as he wants.

Jones: Moving along we have boxer Marcus Macino and Muy Thai brawler Zangief. Neither fighter is ridiculously exciting but we could see a KO victory, I’m just not sure who gets it.

Hendayko: Me either Bob. These are just two guys I don’t know much about. Lets call this a washout and get on.

Jones: Next is a big one, contender Briar McGuire and Oleg Nikitin. I like McGuire guys, emotion or no emotion he is talented and well trained. I think he takes Oleg down often and grabs a TKO in the 2nd.

Desir: I’ll be the loner to take Oleg here. The guy is a KO artist and can knock down Briar Mcgooglepants with one punch! Baddabing badda boom baby lights out! If it’s kept standing I’m going with my boy Oleg who I’m taking to the top with me. Bets on for me on Oleg, who’s got 100 on this huh?

Shiner: Briar is the best at 155 and will win, no need to analyze this one.

Jones: Wellman what do you think especially after Briar beat your son.

Wellman: hmm. I think he will beat Oleg, he’s good and can defend submissions. Next time though, Junior is gunna choke his lights out. With his new brown belt knowledge and skills, itll be over. So anyways next we got Nick Shields and Dylan Peterson fighting at 145 for the title. I’ll take Shields who will be champ for a while in this small division of rookies and guys who look like fly weights.

Jones: I’m also taking Shields in a decision victory were the two just roll around for 25 minutes. Maybe we see a surprise finish, I doubt it though. Next we have what may be a number one contender’s match, as Glenn Wauler takes on Kirk Hall. Glenn just destroyed GSP with a huge punch but Hall is my favorite to get back the belt. He went the distance with Monroe and lost but I think he improves and KO’s Cunha.

Shiner: A favorite fight of mine here, Hall is a beast on the ground and outside boxing. I think Wauler could show off some nice strikes to make Hall uncomfortable trading in the pocket. I’ll still take Hall who is also my favorite at 170 besides Cunha.

Jones: Last and possibly the best, Vlad Van Kirkland and Tohino Cerezo. Both have KO power but Cerezo gets the edge on the ground. I think Vlad learned from his first loss though and avenges it here. If Vlad wins though does this fight go for a third?

Hendayko: No way, too many guys waiting in line for a title shot. Cade, Smith, McGuire, Wellman Junior, and Wally Butcher all have claims to the title after this fight. This division is too competitive for a rubber match. I’ll take Cerezo though who will gain earlier takedowns for an earlier finish.

Shiner: After looking at the film I gotta go Van Kirkland. It’ll be only a matter of time until Vlad breaks Cerezo’s leg with a couple of kicks.

Jones: Well guys that’s all we have time for, Franky had to go out for dinner again so goodbye everyone. Thanks to Mr. Shane Wellman for appearing on the show and we will see you soon The Immortals Logo splashes over the screen and music plays and the show ends

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