Although Mother Nature played a major role in the evening’s events, Hoosier Fight Club Promoter Danielle Vale hosted her fourth event in front of a packed house at the U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, IN.
Kolosci finishing Fioravanti
In a huge upset the main event put LA Boxing/Gilbert Grappling, former member of Ultimate Fighter Season 6 John Kolosci (14-7) against American Top Team, former UFC fighter Luigi Fioravanti (17-8). As the fight begins John lands a big right that sends Luigi to the mat stunned badly. John quickly gets Luigi’s back and applies a Rear Naked Choke at 0.42 seconds of Rd.1.
John stated “This was the biggest win of my career and my toughest opponent, I trained for a 3rd fight it ended a bit quicker then what I wanted it to, but I’ll take it”
The Co-Main event was an amazing fight putting Team Torres Anthony Gomez (10-1) VS. Team Alliance Lew Polley (9-4) both fighters came out strong and exchange back and forth quickly. Anthony getting the better of the striking Lew body locks him and slams Anthony. He quickly gets back up and starts throwing his hands, Lew gets another shot and ground and pounds to finish the round.
Gomez lands a srtaight right
As rd. 2 starts Anthony quickly releases his hands and pushes Lew against the cage and lands a few knee’s to the body. They continue to exchange with Anthony pushing Lew against the cage and landing clean shots. Lew shoots in and slams Anthony again, but quickly gets full guard as they exchange punches on the ground to finish the round .
Final round Lew quickly lands a nice combo and Anthony stands there and throws right back. They continue to exchange. Lew shoots a strong double and puts Anthony on his back hard. Lew continues to work his Ground and Pound with a few seconds left Anthony goes for a Triangle and that’s the end of the fight. Gomez earning the win via Split decision Judges scores 29/28 Gomez 29/28 Polley 29/28 Gomez
After the fight Anthony stated “I am ready for anyone, anywhere, anyplace” with this win it is easy the biggest win of his career. “I am ready for the big show but if not I’ll continue to fight small shows to prove I can beat the best”
In the evenings other pro fights:
St. Charles MMA Josh Sampo (2-0) and LA Boxing Jake Rosenbaum (0-1) gave all fans in attendance one of the best contested fights of the night. Jake making his pro debut came out fast and took Josh down quickly and started to try and pass. Josh worked back to his feet and both traded again. The fight continued to be a back and forth exchange of punches, takedowns and defense but in the 3rd Josh gets Jake back early and works hard until he secures the Rear Naked Choke at 0.57 for the win.
360 MMA Josh Robinson (4-1) went against Team Colon Mike Welch (0-1) Mike Welch making his Pro debut hit a takedown quickly and worked his ground and pound. Josh worked back up to their feet and started throwing combos. Mike had trouble dealing with Josh standup and takedown defense but continued to push hard to get a few take downs. Josh continued to get back up until late in the round Josh got a sweep and worked to mount and was able secure the Rear Naked Choke @ 4:22 of Rd. 1
Dino Costeas and Gilbert Grappling Mark Miller (10-5) made easy work of Super Kicks Martial Arts Charles Wilson (7-10) as he easily dominated all 3rd Rd. with big shots and great takedowns receiving a Unanimous decision.
Total Jiu Jitsu Robbie Nieto (2-0) went against Team Colon John Cantu (1-1) in a back and forth war. Both fighters landing big shots, working good ground and pound all 3rd Robbie win by Unanimous decision.
QUICK RESULTS:
James Porter (765 COMBAT CLUB) Def. Josh Bulak(NO COMMENT) Rd. 2 .37 Ref Stoppage
Nick Wayne (LA BOXING) Def. Brandon Slabaugh (BASEMENT BOYS) Rd.2 1.09 Verbal Tap Out
Brady Hovermale (765 COMBAT CLUB) Def. Jorge Gonzales (TEAM COLON) Unanimous Decision
Phil Nurse (LA BOXING) Def. Brandon Thomerson (MAKAME MMA) Tap out Standing Guillotine
Leo Husarik (BLOODY KNUCKLES) Def. Luke Austin (PAC MMA) Rd.2 2.35 Rear Naked Choke
Terry House (LA BOXING) Def. Jacob Morales (EXTREME MA) Rd. 3 Decision 29/28
Josh Sampo (2-0 St. Charles MMA) Def. Jake Rosenbaum (0-1 LA BOXING) Rd. 3 0.57 Rear Naked Choke
Josh Robinson (4-1 360 MMA) Def. Mike Welch (0-1 TEAM COLON) Rd. 1 4.22 Guillotine
Mark Miller (10-5 DINO COSTEAS/GILBERT GRAPPLING) Def. Charles Wilson (7-10 SUPERKICK MA) Unanimous decision
Robbie Nieto (2-0 TOTAL JIU JITSU) Def. John Cantu (1-1 TEAM COLON) Decision
Anthony Gomez (10-1 TORRES MARTIAL ARTS) Def. Lew Polley (9-4 TEAM ALLIANCE) Split Decision
John Kolosci (14-7 LA BOXING/GILBERT GRAPPLING) Def. Luigi Fioravanti (17-8 AMERICAN TOP TEAM) Rd. 1 0.42 RNC
Fights Canceled (due to time restraints)
Guillermo Serment (TEAM NO COMMENT) VS. JOSH SHOCKLEY (DUNELAND VALE TUDO)
Derik Sowers (PEAK SUBMISSION SHOOTBOX ACADEMY) VS. Lloyd Carter (TEAM COLON)
Chris Sizemore (PAC MMA) VS. Brandon Delprado (TEAM COLON)
Photography Credit:
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IPF has produced a professional information video about powerlifting. Featured lifters include Alexa Schillinger, Sioux-Z Hartwig-Gary, Damian Fronzaglia, and Brad Gillingham-among others. Here is the video:
For the fifteenth time in her illustrious powerlifting career, SSPT lifter Sioux-Z Hartwig-Gary (coached by husband Matt Gary) took home the title of national champion on Saturday in Cleveland. Hartwig-Gary set a new IPF master's and American record total with 963 pounds in the 114 lb. class by way of a 380 pound squat (meet/American/IPF M1 WR), 214 pound bench, and a 369 pound deadlift.
The 2010 USAPL Women’s Nationals (May 22-23) will be streamed live right here on Powerlifting Watch. The national competition will be held in the Grand Ball Room of the Historic Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland. Meet directors Gary Kanaga and Steve Petrencak have posted the current roster here. Perennial powerhouses Sioux-Z Hartwig-Gary, Priscilla Ribic, and Jessica O’Donnell lead the way of committed entries; along with Rowena Lopez, Jill Arnow, and Harriet Hall. The women’s nationals are the United States main qualifier for the IPF World Championships.
To follow is the training odyssey of USAPL defending 114 champion, Raw Unity female lightweight champion, and #1 ranked Powerlifting Watch lifter rankings 114 raw and single ply lifter Sioux-Z Hartwig-Gary as she prepares for this upcoming weekend's USAPL Women's Nationals in Cleveland. In the video, Sioux-Z shares with us the "right recipe for being a champion":
^ Lehigh University and local graduates competing in next
weeks NCAA Division I wrestling championships with
their first-round opponents:
125 -- Ross Gitomer, Virginia (Blair Academy) vs. No. 4
Anthony Robles, Arizona State
125 -- Garrett Frey, Princeton (Blair Academy) vs. No. 1
Angel Excobedo, Indiana
133 -- No. 4 Jordan Oliver, Oklahoma State (Easton) vs. Zac
Stevens, Michigan
133 -- No. 12 Steve Mytych, Drexel (Northampton) vs.
Brandon Low, UC Davis
133 -- Matt Fisk, Lehigh vs. No. 11 Scotti Sentes, Central
Michigan
141 -- No. 8 Alex Krom, Maryland (Easton) vs. Chris Drouin,
Arizona State
141 -- Seth Ciasulli, Lehigh (Easton) vs. winner No. 5 Zack
Bailey, Oklahoma-Ken Hashimoto, Northern Colorado
149 -- Bobby Ward, North Carolina State (Nazareth) vs.
Michael Kessler, Rider
157 -- Kyle John, Maryland (Bethlehem Catholic) vs. Keegan
Davis, Oregon State
165 -- Brandon Hatchett, Lehigh, vs. Ross Tice, Kent State
174 -- Robert Hamlin, Lehigh, vs. No. 7 Ben Bennett,
Central Michigan
184 -- No. 12 David Craig, Lehigh, vs. Eric Cameron,
Indiana
197 -- No. 3 Hudson Taylor, Maryland (Blair Academy) vs.
Dan Mitchell, American
197 -- Tyler Smith, Rider (Belvidere) vs. Dylan Temple,
Appalachian State
197 -- Joe Kennedy, Lehigh, vs. Eric Simaz, Central
Michigan
285 -- No. 3 Zach Rey, Lehigh, vs. Cameron Wade, Penn State
285 -- Ziad Haddad, North Carolina (Bethlehem Catholic) vs.
No. 8 Ryan Tomei, Pittsburgh
KEITH GARY
Below is video of women's best lifter Suzie Hartwig-Gary (114) at the USAPL CON-CRET Raw Challenge which took place on Friday at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio.
Hartwig-Gary registered a 799 pound total to match her own all-time record.
IPF has produced a professional information video about powerlifting. Featured lifters include Alexa Schillinger, Sioux-Z Hartwig-Gary, Damian Fronzaglia, and Brad Gillingham-among others. Here is the video:
For the fifteenth time in her illustrious powerlifting career, SSPT lifter Sioux-Z Hartwig-Gary (coached by husband Matt Gary) took home the title of national champion on Saturday in Cleveland. Hartwig-Gary set a new IPF master's and American record total with 963 pounds in the 114 lb. class by way of a 380 pound squat (meet/American/IPF M1 WR), 214 pound bench, and a 369 pound deadlift.