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4K.40 : The Big One - Recap by Ganja ManEvent Review: 4K.40 : The Big OneLIGHT IT, DON'T FIGHT IT!!! Ganja here! Same as always! If I wasn't so handsome, you might even get tired of me. Four Kings brought it's talent to the 209 Arena, where we hosted one of the best shows yet. There's nothing like 21,209 screaming fans, good thing they give me headphones. It was something out of this world. Every main card fight ended in a knockout, heavyweights aren't the only ones with power here in Four Kings. This fight features our newly crowned Middleweight champion, Jorge Aquino. This guy has made history in his short time at Four Kings. After an exciting debut in the promotion, he got a title shot and wasted no time in dismantling the former champion. The main event wasn't the most exciting however, this whole event seemed worthy of being named "The Big One". We saw the biggest names, the biggest arena, and the biggest bitch I've ever seen in my life. Seriously, that lady was huge! But enough of Ganja's pace consuming introductions, you came here for a mind-bending recap. Fortunately, that's what I'm paid to do.
Main Event:
Jorge "The Damager" Aquino (9-0) Vs. Iso Fedex (7-3)
AQUINO!!! I feel like this is it folks. Aquino has to prove he didn't win a fluke. Many sport writers belive a champion isn't a champion until he defends his belt. The task was not an easy one however, Aquino faced Iso Fedex. The former champion and the man who knocked Zorba The Greek out cold to win the belt. Both men are strikers, it's not rocket science as to where the match would take place. Many fans wondered if Fedex's power would overcome Aquino's speed and technique. Well, we sort of got the answer. Fedex came out in his usual aggressive manner and tried to take the champ down. Aquino stuffed the takedown and countered with a sharp leg kick. Legs kicks proved to be the end of Fedex. The challenger continued to charge forward, relentlessly trying to take the champion down. He was met with the great takedown defense of Aquino along with on of his crisp leg kicks. After testing the range with a jab, Aquino charged in with a flurry of hooks. Hearing the leather smash into Fedex's chin time after time, made me sick. I haven't seen someone land a combination of power punches like that, especially not hooks. Fedex fell to the canvas face first after eating every single punch. The ref had to dive onto Fedex's back to keep him from taking anymore punishment. Okay, so it wasn't a fluke. My bad.
Jorge Aquino wins via TKO (Punches) in 0:44 of round one.
Co-Main Event:
Harald "The Viking Warrior" Friedricksen (8-1) Vs. Liha Tuukka (7-1)
HEAVY!!! Just as the capitalized words say! These two heavyweights seem to be destroying all opposition in their division. It was only a matter of time before they met. Each man has only tasted defeat once but that's about to change. It's already changed, I'm just really late with this recap. Anyways, the grappler versus the striker. A match we've seen for years now, sometimes the striker gets submitted, other times the grappler gets knocked out. This one would surely decide who's next in line to challenge the winner of the Heavyweight Tournament. It's no surprise Tuukka tried to get the immediate takedown. After getting stuffed he made the stupid decision of standing with a monster like Friedricksen. Tuukka continued his sloppy standup but it was easily avoided by his opponent who then countered with sharp leg and body kicks. Once Friedricksen threw his deadly high kick, I knew this one was coming to an end. He missed the first one and kept on his attack. After a brief exchange in which both fighters got tagged, Friedricksen came out on top and landed a massive left high kick. Tuukka collapsed like a sack of ganja and it was all over! Just like that!
Harald Friedricksen wins via KO (Head Kick) in 0:59 of round one.
"repe" Reiska Pekka Retale (9-0) Vs. Carlos "The Rock" Rahman (8-3)
BOW DOWN!!! The rematch we've all been waiting for! Retale is an unstoppable force, so far. He's battered all the big names in his division and hopes to continued his undisputed reign. The former champion, Carlos Rahman has tasted defeat by Retale before, in fact, it costed him his belt. Rahman had to climb back up the ladder and prove that he deserved another shot at the title. After another setback loss and a huge comeback win, he manage to prove just that. While Rahman was gone, Retale was also busy at work. The champion defended his title twice, both via big knock outs. This one settled who is the true king of the lightweight division. Retale was amazing in this fight. There's a certain saying: "If you beat a man once, you can beat him twice." Retale proved that saying correct. He dominated Rahman where he is weakest, in the clinch. Retale has world class wrestling but proved his Muay Thai is in top form. He clinched at the beginning of each round and kept Rahman against the cage for the remainder. Retale battered the challenger with punches, knees, and elbows. All the ingredients for a Muay Thai salad! Rahman did little against the onslaught, but what could he do. His speciality is Boxing, as in from the outside. He didn't have the energy or skill to put up much of a fight. After three grueling rounds, I begged the match to be stopped. Retale proved he is the legitimate champion twice now, there's no need for Rahman to take that kind of punishment. Rahman was out of his feet throughout the fight, but he refused to give up. The fourth round began just like the others, Retale was pressuring his opponent and refused to let him breather. Rahman gave up about have way into the fourth. Retale set up the knockout blow with a few elbows before landing that massive knee that put the challenger's lights out. Retale showed mercy however, he back off his unconscious opponent instead of landing anymore unnecessary shots. What a gentleman....
Retale wins via TKO (Knee) in 1:51 of round four.
"Raven" Ricardo Leroix (7-4) Vs. Harry "Heracles" Nak (8-3)
COMEBACK!!! Both these fighters don't have impressive records, but when it comes to fighting, they can make the experience count. Both men participated in the Heavyweight Tournament, losing in the first round. No doubt this match would put them back into the limelight and out of the loser's circle. The former champion, Harry Nak is known for his excellent Boxing and great wrestling skills. He can keep the match on it's feet, but can also finish the fight on the ground. Ricardo Leriox is a bit unknown. He's only fought in the Four Kings once but made quite the impression by knocking out a former champion. This fight was expected to be a stand up war and neither man failed to deliver. Harry Nak surprised everyone with that takedown early in the first. He managed to win the round with his aggression and control. He relentlessly attacked his opponent with submissions and was constantly looking for a better position. He got a nasty gash, though. He quickly learn to respect Leroix's power. The second round was in Leroix's favor. He dominates the stand up game and made Harry Nak look like a child. Leroix landed a nasty combinations of kick and punches on the former champion, seemingly at will. He battered his opponent for the whole three minutes, opening the gash even more. Harry Nak looked like a bloody mess by the end of the second, he pushed through the pain and showed his true spirit. Sadly, every man has a breaking point and the third round proved to be his. Nak tried to take the fight to the canvas once more but didn't have the strength or energy. Leroix defended his takedown attempts and continued to land his punishing strikes. Nak's hands eventually fell and he was met with a monster uppercut that knocked him out cold. Nak showed heart but spirit alone doesn't win fights...
Ricardo Leroix wins via KO (Punch) in 1:23 of round three.
Rakastaja "Thunder" Nurminen (20-5) Vs. Dimas "The Surprise" Boykiy (5-4)
GANJA!!! Ahhh, the classics. Nurminen is one of the oldest and most experienced fighters here in Four Kings. It surprises he continues to fight, the man has accomplished everything. He's been the champion, beat the best of his time and was inducted into the hall of fame. What else could he want? The old lion doesn't want to hang up the gloves just yet though. After two setback knockout losses, he's looking to climb the ladder for another shot at gold. He was giving a "Surprise" indeed. He met the young, up and comer, Dimas Boykiy. The vicious striker who recently joined the Four King family. The man is 1-1 in the promotion and certainly wanted to make an impression. He was paired up with a legend, unfortunately. These guys came out banging! They got into a brutal exchange that had both men landing big shots. Nurminen seemed to be the most aggressive. He continuously came forward and looked to pressure the younger fighter. Boykiy crumbled to one of the former champ's combinations but quickly got back on his feet. Boykiy wasn't a punching bag however, he fought back with his arsenal of sharp kicks. Nurminen was taken down for a seconds but Boykiy decided against the ground game, that might've been his only chance. Once they were back on the feet, Nurminen was pouncing away. He pressed forward with a flurry of punches. Boykiy was forced to step back, he made the mistake of letting his guard down. Nurminen landed a huge hook that knocked him on his ass! The former champ followed with more strikes until the red had no choice but to stop the bout.
Rakastaja Nurminen wins via KO (Punch) in 1:40 of round one.
Prelims:
"The Alabama Alpha Male" Bobby Lee Daniels (9-2) Vs. "Dangerous" Dan McGrew (8-5)
Bobby Lee Daniels wins via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round two.
Vadim Kalashnikov (6-2) Vs. Marcus "Animal" Brandao (8-1)
Vadim Kalashnikov wins via KO (Flying Knee) in 3:41 of round one.
"The Real" Erkki Vieri (5-0) Vs. Benjamin "Big Ben" Rosalia (6-2)
Erkki Vieri wins via TKO (Strikes) in 3:59 of round one.
Rory "Lionheart" Lyons (5-1) Vs. Leonidas "The Phenom" Sheynauvah (8-3)
Rory Lyons wins via Submission (Guillotine) in 3:28 of round one.
Fusion Drone (6-4) Vs. "The Dog" Uche Mohammed (9-2)
Fusion Drone wins via Submission (Arm Bar) in 2:46 of round one.
Wow! One of the best events I've ever been to. The atmosphere, the weed and the bitches really brought the fight together. Ganja better get home and rest his head, everything is spinning. Ganja check ya later, keep your lungs full and your minds open. Ganja out...
-Ganja
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