VACANT BRITISH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE

PAUL CAHOON V ALEX MAKHONIN

BRITISH LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE

PAUL SASS (champ) v JASON YOUNG

VACANT BRITISH WELTERWEIGHT TITLE

PETER IRVING V WAYNE MURRIE

UNDERCARD:

61.8kg Jay McGuiness v Declan williams
70kg Mark Glover v Martin Begley
77kg Jay Gladden v Ronan McKay
77kg Jay Manning v Jason Muldoon
HW Mick Solomons v Edwin Junior
70kg Danny Sweeney v Nij Wright
70kg Mike Wilkinson v Liam Jones
70kg Richie Downes v tbc
65.8kg Chris Fishgold v tbc
77kg Neil Dutson v tbc

SEMI PRO

61.8KG Pietro Menga v Brent Crawley
70kg Louis Jenkins v tbc
84kg Scot Wilding v tbc

Showsport International in association with CZ Sports Ltd two of the most successful fight sport promotion companies in the UK will launch a new MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) brand in 2010. Fight-Stars will kick-off a ten date UK tour on the 28th February 2010 stretching from London to Leeds. Fight-Stars events will be hosted by Oceana and Liquid night clubs which are operated by Luminar PLC the largest operator of licensed late night venues in the UK.

This is a talent search we want to discover the next generation of UK MMA Stars and give them the opportunity to develop their careers with regular competition in a fair and safe environment. Fight-Stars events will present Professional and Semi-Pro matches featuring mainly novice to B class fighters.

Chris Zorba (CZ Sports Ltd.) is a very successful MMA promoter, the producer the UK’s highest rated MMA TV show Cage Gladiators which was broadcast by ITV 4. Chris is still attracting large audiences to the Liverpool Olympia to watch some of the best fights on the UK circuit with his latest brand OMMAC (Olympian MMA Championships).

Paul Hennessy (Showsport International) in the UK leading Martial Arts promoter who’s events have included K-1 Battle of Britain, K-1 UK MAX, PAIN & GLORY and MUAYTHAI SUPERFIGHTS and has had events and highlights broadcast on Channel 4, Channel 5, Skysports and Eurosport. Showsport International also has a management division which currently represents MMA fighters Terry Etim, Paul Taylor, Stefan Struve and James Te Huna amongst others.

Tour dates:
28th February 2010 Oceana Kingston
28th March 2010 Oceana Leeds
25th April 2010 Oceana Milton Keynes
23rd May 2010 Oceana Wolverhampton
27th June 2010 Oceana Manchester (TBC)
25th July 2010 Liquid Wrexham
26th September 2010 Oceana Nottingham
17th October 2010 Liquid Rotherham
14th November 2010 Oceana Birmingham
5th December 2010 Oceana Leeds

Fighters or Gyms who want to be part of the tour please contact:
Chris Zorba 07973 429909 czorbaolympia@hotmail.com
Paul Hennessy 07931 835923 p.hennessy@blueyonder.co.uk

Semi-Pro

Pietro Menga Defeated Ronny Corbett - R1 1:53 via Triangle
Frazier Opie Defeated Dan Abbott - R2 2:37 via TKO
Uche Ihiekwe Defeated Ben Eastwood - R1 2:27 via TKO

Pro

David Hill Defeated Asful Miah - R2 2:05 via Armbar
Mick Solomons Defeated Ashley Pollard - R1 0:51 via Arm Triangle
Jay Manning Defeated Tom Thorneycroft - R1 1.22 via RNC
Chris Oban Defeated Tom Morris - R1 2:05 via Scarf Crank
Jay Gladden Defeated Steve Caddy - R1 0.20 via RNC
Richie Ryder Defeated Chris Cooper - R1 1:59 via Kimura
Luis Dutre Defeated Arni Issakson via Decision
Jay McGuiness Defeated Carl Harrison - R1 2:19 via Triangle
Tim Newman Defeated Aaron Wilkinson - R2 1:13 via Armbar
Ronan McKay Defeated Lee Chadwick - R1 3:15 via Triangle
Sean Lomas Defeated Tony Moran via Decision
Paul Cahoon Defeated Matti Makela via Decision

OMMAC continues to provide top class domestic cards despite only being three shows in and the action on display this past weekend was, at times, world class. The calibre of fighter emerging from Liverpool is a testament to the many great gyms there and promoter Chris Zorba delivers with international fighters, bringing in Brazilians, Icelanders and Swedes.

At the top of the bill, Paul 'Boom Boom' Cahoon shook off the cobwebs with a gruelling decision victory over Pancrase Gym Sweden's Matti Makela. Both men appeared cast from iron, having success with their own shots but showing the tenacity and durability to keep pressing forward after eating heavy leather from their adversary.

Cahoon showed that he is more than a one-dimensional striker, using his wrestling skills to garner takedowns and administer ground and pound to mix it up and throwing heavy shots on the feet. Makela was impressive on the feet but the granite-chinned Cahoon didn't flinch when the Swede wrapped his shin around his head. Most other men would have fallen from the powerful shots landed but these two slugged it out for the duration and the decision was returned unanimously for Cahoon, who intends to drop to 170lbs where it seems almost impossible for anyone to faze him with strikes.

Former professional boxer Tony Moran came in with a reputation as a KO artist whilst Shaun Lomas was the durable warrior that takes on all comers. In a clash reminiscent of old-school style vs. style bouts, Moran landed with his fists and veteran Thai fighter Lomas connected with big leg kicks and knees. Outsized, Lomas showed heart to recover from heavy shots. His overhand right landed many times and his leg kicks helped to hinder Moran's movement. It was the boxer initiating takedowns and, although Lomas' takedown defence left a lot to be desired, the Wolfslair fighter was unable to get off many effective shots or submission attempts. Moran slowed and Lomas kept up the pace to earn himself the nod from the judges with a gutsy performance.

It was later revealed that Moran had broken his ribs in the first after a heavy knee from the thai boxer. Carrying on for a further two rounds in that condition is highly commendable and, if the circumstances were different, Moran could have taken the decision in a very close fight.

The world welterweight title was on the line as Arni Issakson of Iceland took on Luis 'Bessuoro' Dutre Jr. of Brazil.

In a bout that that wouldn't have looked out of place on a UFC card, both men displayed well rounded skills sets and good striking; the bout mostly playing out on the feet.

Issakson was relentless, pressing forward with hooks and sickening body shots that clearly affected Dutre Jr. throughout the course of the bout. However, Dutre Jr. countered well, scoring with uppercuts and knees. Issakson's granite chin kept him in it and the second round saw him land a heavy left hand, following his opponent to the mat and getting very close to finishing it with strikes.

Fighting out of Kaobon for the encounter, Dutre Jr. showed his versatility over all ranges and in a razor-thin decision, he was awarded the win on the scorecards. Should you get a chance to watch this encounter, don't miss it. A classic battle.

There were good submissions wins for McKay, McGuinness and Newman when they came up against tough competition in Chadwick, Harrison and Wilkinson respectively.

Undefeated prospects Dave Hill and Jay Gladden struggled to get matched up on the card and eventually found opponents to step up to the plate. Outmatched though, the two continued their upwards trajectory with submission wins.

Richie Ryder, Jay Manning, Chris Oban and Mick Solomon all also secured submissions wins.

Ihiekwe, Opie and Menga all got wins on the semi-pro undercard.

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OMMAC 3 'Only The Brave' FIGHTCARD

MAIN EVENT

PAUL CAHOON (Eng) V MATTI MAKELA (Swe)

VACANT WORLD WELTER WIEGHT TITLE

Arni Issakson (Ice) v Luis "Besouro" Dutre Jr (Bra)

84kg Tony Moran v Shaun Lomas
70kg Arron Wilkinson v Tim Newman
84kg Jay Keiron v Russ Smith
70kg Richie Downes v Mark Mills
66kg David Hill v Afsul Miah
77kg Jay Gladden v Ugo Gaillard
77kg Jay Manning v Tom Thorneycroft
HW Mick Solomons v Ash Pollard
77kg Chris Oban v Tom Morris
70kg Mike Wilkinson v Andy Ogle
62kg Jay McGuiness v Carl Harrison
77kg Lee Chadwick v tbc
93kg Chris Cooper v Richie Ryder

semi pro
60kg Pietro Menga v tbc
73kg Uche Ihiekwe v tbc
93kg Dan Abbott v tbc

WATCH OMMAC 2 'BUSINESS AS USUAL' AT http://www.p4tv.com/

SEMI PRO

60KG Pietro Menga defeated Walter Raydas- rd 2 1:22 triangle

HW Dan Abbott def Danny Dutch - rd 1 1:35 rnc

70KG Greg Severs def Neil Harwood- rd 1 0:18 guilotine

73KG Uche Ihiekwe Def Josh Clarke - rd 1 3:09 triangle

MAIN CARD PRO

70KG Richie Downes Def Colm Gilane rd 1 3:38 kimura

77KG Danny Withington Def Tom Thorneycroft rd 1 0:58 rnc

84kg Carl Noon Def Chris Fields rd 1 4:54 Guilotone

70KG Aaron Wilkinson Defeated Chris Stringer Unanimous Decision

70KG Mark Glover Defeated Afnan Saeed Rd 2 3:55 rnc

77KG Lee Chadwick Defeated Jason Muldoon rd 1 0:41 rnc

MAIN EVENT BRITISH LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE

Paul Sass Defeated Rob Sinclair Split Decision

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OMMAC 2 "Business as usual" october 3rd @ Liverpool Olympia

Fight Card

SEMI PRO

60KG Walter Raydas V Pietro Menga

HW Dan Abbott V Danny Dutch

66KG Tbc V Greg Severs

73KG Josh Clarke V Uche Ihiekwe

MAIN CARD PRO

HW Tbc V Mike Solomons

70KG Colm Gillane V Richie Downes

77KG Tom Thorneycroft V Danny Withington

84kg Chris Fields v Carl Noon

70KG Chris Stringer V Aaron Wilkinson

70KG Afnan Saeed V Mark Glover

77KG Jason Muldoon V Lee Chadwick

MAIN EVENT BRITISH LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE

Rob Sinclair V Paul Sass

Semi Pro

60kg Pietro Menga def Bernard McGuigan Rnd 1 1:25 armbar
73kg Uche Ihiekwe def Keith Fowles Rnd 1 3:10 TKO cut
66kg Greg Severs def Anthony Scullion Rnd 1 1:07 Guilotine

Pro

77kg Michael Wilkinson def Tom Clarke Rnd1 4:18 Armbar
84kg Tony Moran def Ryan Kelly Rnd 1 0:36 KO
70kg Aaron Wilkinson def Neil Harwood Rnd 1 0:26 Arm triangle
77kg Chris Hoban def Chris Douggan Rnd 1 0:41 North South Choke
70kg Norman Parke def Mick Bowman Rnd 1 2:06 RNC
70kg Kurt Warburton def Toon Van Thielen Rnd 1 1:34 Guilotine
62kg Steve Mcoombe def James McGuinness Rnd 3 1:00 Guilotine
84kg Alex Makhonin def Alex Cook decision
77kg Lee Chadwick def Shuan Lomas Rnd 1 0:23 RNC
70kg Paul Sass def Ian Jones Rnd 1 0:32 Heel Hook

PRO

MAIN EVENT
70KG Paul Sass v Ian Jones


62kg James Mcguiness v Steve Mcombe

77kg Lee Chadwick v Shaun Lomas

84kg Alex Cook v Alex Makhonin

70kg Mick Bowman v Norman Parke

84kg Tony Moran v Richard Taylor

70kg Aaron Wilkinson v Afnan Saeed

70kg Michael Wilkinson v tbc

77kg Chris Hoban v Chris Douggan

70kg Kurt Warburton v tbc

Semi Pro Undercard

60kg Pietro Menga v Bernard Mcguigan
66kg Greg Severs v Anthony Scullion
73kg Uche Ihiekwe v Keith Fowles
HW Dan Abbott v tbc