CFX 7 is set for next Saturday, December 19 live from the M-Plex in Mansfield, MA. The card features several of the areas top fighters including Chris Grandmaison, Josh Diekmann, Chuck O’Neil and Josh Watson. As always with CFX, we have a mix of pro and amateur fights, a big fight card totaling 20 fights, and several HWT match ups. The crowd always loves HWT’s, and they love big KO’s, and this card should have plenty of both.
My favorite fight of the night is between two HWT bangers, Shawn Galano and Luke Corona. Galano is 4-0 with all 4 wins coming by first round TKO (maybe he should be considered for Rookie of the year?) and he typically comes out and brawls, and keeps the pressure on until his opponents fold. Corono has a sweet last name, and though he’s lost his only pro fight, it was against Lee Beane, and he made him work for it. Make no mistake about it, this is going to be ugly. Both are going to throw bombs, and someone is going to get knocked out. I don’t expect it to go very long, I have no idea who is going to win, but it should be entertaining.
Chris Grandmaison is never in a boring fight, and he’s set to take on Franklin Isabel. This is a huge step up for Franklin, but he is pretty dangerous, so he might be able to make Grandmaison work, but Chris has proven to be one of the best in the area. This is his fight to win, and the fans are always in for a treat when Chris is in the cage.
Chris’ teammate Dan Bonnell is also fighting on the 19th, and he takes on undefeated Zack Burhans. This has potential to be a really good fight. Both guys are good wrestlers, and both are slick after getting the fight to the mat. I think Bonnell has the edge in the stand up, so I imagine he’ll try to use his wrestling to keep the fight standing. This should be one of the more technical battles of the night, and I expect it to go the distance.
Josh Diekmann makes his return to the cage after a tough loss in his last fight, and he’s taking on Wade Therrien. I couldn’t find any info on Therrien, but either way, Diekmann is never boring, so the fight should be sick either way.
Josh Watson takes on Mark Griffin in what should be a pretty good fight. Watson is another guy that always entertains, and Griffin is 1-0 with a TKO win over a very tough guy. Watson was one of the most talked about HWT prospects a year or so ago, and with him making the drop to 205, the rest of the division needs to take notice.
In what could be fight of the night, Brett Oteri takes on Jason Dublin. Oteri has all 3 of his wins by submission, but Dublin has very underrated BJJ, and loves to bang. I see both of these guys taking a beating with one of them winning by late TKO or submission.
Another up and coming HWT, Chris Bagge is also fighting on this show, and he takes on Jason Dolloff. Bagge has won by TKO, submission and decision is previous fights, and looks to keep rolling against a tough veteran.
This fight card is jam packed with fights, and has a ton of the areas best, and most popular fighters. It should be a fun time, especially right before Christmas…I can only imagine what Varner has planned.
The full fight card is listed below:
| TEAM | Fighter | Fighter | Team | Weight | ||
| Wai Kru | Steve Dunn | VS | Danny Rogers | Don Gradys Academy | 175 | Pro |
| Bishops | Greg Armstrong | VS | Pedro Rivera | Heavy Weight | Amateur | |
| Eclectic | Brad Craig | VS | Dave Irving | PAC | 145 | Amateur |
| Wai Kru | Shawn Baker | VS | Glenn Reaves | MMA OF S. Maine | 185 | Amateur |
| Borges MMA | Joe Reed | VS | Tony D’Amico | Lauzons | 185 | Amateur |
| Borges MMA | Lionel Young | VS | Anthony Dick | Independent | 185 | Pro |
| Renzo Gracie | Chris Grandmaison | VS | Franklin Isabel | Doomsday | 145 | Pro |
| Bishops | Chris Bagge | VS | Jason Dolloff | Team Angry | Heavy Weight | Pro |
| Tri Force | John Reverdes | VS | John Daniels | Don Gradys Academy | 170 | Pro |
| Wai Kru | Brett Oteri | VS | Jason Dublin | Fight Factory | 170 | Pro |
| Eclectic | Shawn Galano | VS | Luke Corona | Bomb squad | Heavy Weight | Pro |
| Bishops | Dan Conway | VS | Alex Camarao | Snake Pit | 170 | Pro |
| Independent | Jerry Spiregel | VS | Robbie Roberts | Brute Force | 185 | Pro |
| Wai Kru | Robbie Leroux | VS | Nick Santos | Team Fury | 140 | Pro |
| Wai Kru | Damien Trites | VS | Mathew Kaponis | 165 | Pro | |
| Renzo Gracie | Dan Bonnell | VS | Zack Burhans | Bomb squad | 145 | Pro |
| Independent | George Papoutsidis | VS | Artie Mullen | MMA OF S. Maine | Heavy Weight | Pro |
| Lakeville MMA | mark Griffin | VS | Josh Watson | AMMA | 205 | Pro |
| Wai Kru | Josh Diekmann | VS | Wade Therrien | Pro Fitness MMA | Heavy Weight | Pro |
| Lauzon MMA | Chuck O’neil | VS | Joe Kavey | Independent | 170 | Pro |
hulk
on Dec 13th, 2009
@ 9:12 PM:
i think you mean todd chattelle vs jerry spiegel
Rick
on Dec 13th, 2009
@ 10:52 PM:
I posted the info exactly as it was sent over to me. I’m not sure if things have changed since the original email.
Eric Renzo NH
on Dec 14th, 2009
@ 10:09 AM:
Good luck to Bonnell and Grandmaison.
jerry spiegel
on Dec 14th, 2009
@ 10:14 PM:
yeah i was told todd but i dident care so i never said anything when i seen the other guy. I dont know either of them so it dident matter. Hopefully todd will give me a reason to know who he is.20 fights and some real good ones im excited to watch most of these fights. also i like watching some of the new guys since everyone is getting so good in new england. Seriously the talent pool in NE is as good or better than vegas and way above everywhere else ive been
Joe Kavey
on Dec 16th, 2009
@ 5:23 PM:
Jerry is correct. Rooting for Jerry, Grandmaison ofcourse, myself kinda. Hey guys does anyone know if this is the fight order?
Joe Kavey
on Dec 16th, 2009
@ 6:48 PM:
I noticed no one mentioned O’neils fight because he’s fighting me. I know they never want to list my record. Well it is proudly 0-20. Listen I know why I am brought in to fight these people. I may be the most advanced of all stepping stones. Don’t think I am going to fight any lesser then usual. After Febuary if money is good for me which is should be I have to regret informing you all I am leaving. You may not see me again for a long time. I have been straight sober for 3 months and it won’t end hear. I am going to begin training now. Not bullshit like the millions of times I cried wolf. You will know I am for real when you can’t find me no more. I love this shit. I love this fight. I love MMA. It won’t end here. I am just finally have enough courage to get my shit together. I’ve got no more friends and my life will be about fighting from here on out. I was born this way I can’t run and hide forever. I was made to be a champion and I will be. I will be one of the best some day. No one can change how I feel about that nothing could be said that would change one slight NEED of the myself being in the cage. Father was a champion wrestler, older brother 2 time All – American football player and had the honor of playing on Team U.S.A., younger brother is shooting for an Ivy League college, and I made the mistake my dad made and let drugs, alcoholism, crime, and weak hearted people surround me. Those days have ended and I am writing this sully as a document as proof that you can overcome shit and be what you want to be. I don’t want or need the bullshit anymore. I’ve been getting my ass kicked for three years waking up everyday dreaming about a belt but picking up a bottle. I just want to thank every mother fucker out there that beat this sense into me. This is the beginning for me I am finally who I was born to be once again. Thanks every body and I won’t let myself down again!
Joe Kavey
on Dec 16th, 2009
@ 6:54 PM:
Strength. Born from pain. Beyond that of my flesh.
Betrayed, robbed and beaten, but not defeated. Through my
search for allies, I have found myself.
Persistance is the answer to regain all that was taken.
Hatred drives me onwards
across to desolation of dying dreams and failure,
to find I am my own salvation.
AND FUCK ANYONE WHO SAYS SAKURABA SHOULD RETIRE. Go WAND, go Chute Boxe go, PrideFC!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!H!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jason Russell
on Dec 16th, 2009
@ 7:04 PM:
AAAAGH ROOOOO!
Joe Kavey
on Dec 16th, 2009
@ 7:26 PM:
Happy Birthday Dan Prout December 16th 1986 – November 28th 2003. Love you brethren. I will be fighting for you this weekend.
irish samurai
on Dec 16th, 2009
@ 8:19 PM:
good luck to you joe kavey, i don’t know much about you as a fighter but i can tell you it takes balls for a MAN to admit his own faults and be willing to face them, so again good luck in your fight both in the ring and internaly, because admitting in public that you have all these issues already makes you a winner my friend.
mike varner
on Dec 16th, 2009
@ 10:59 PM:
best of luck Joe, glad to have been part of knowing you. I too have faults and like you am trying to change!!
See you sat and I know you will give 100%
RockstarFelix
on Dec 17th, 2009
@ 1:38 AM:
cant wait to see leroux and trites them Wai kru boys in the building! and johnny reverdes good luck felas
Justin Hammerstrom
on Dec 17th, 2009
@ 8:01 AM:
JOE KAVEY- I wish you all the best. First and most important is the cleaning up your chemical abuse. Second drop the feeding off negative energy feed off positive. If you are beaming with positive then only positive people will stay with you. Third- TALK IS CHEAP stick with it and in 4 months from now have no regrets. Don’t slip back to your old ways and say you will do it next time. Walk the Walk cause you have already talked the talk and Talk is Cheap. Best of luck on your journey my man you have a huge community of fighters to Lean on.
rickpistone
on Dec 18th, 2009
@ 12:30 AM:
Hey Guys My name is RICK PISTONE….I just wanted to wish everyone good luck in there fights at CFX on saturday night…For the many of you that don’t know me…I work as the head cutman for alot of the local mma orginazations such at Combat Zone, WCF, and have done a few out west as well… Gary Forman has decided to kindly bring on board for this promotion as well…I do not get payed for this…I do it on my own time…so if there are any camps out there on saturday that need a really good cutman I am there for who ever needs me….I am very good at closing cuts…I have about 15 years experience and have worked for fighters such as Tommy Morrison, Michael Moorer as well as a ton of local mma fighters…Like I said I do it for free…but if anyone wants to throw me a few bucks im very greatful for that as well…. I have a facebook also….If you or your camp needs me…come up to me during the rules meeting and just let me know…it would be a pleasure……once again guys good luck and god bless
tapout248
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 1:07 AM:
Results any1?
Gary
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 4:38 AM:
We would like to thank the thousands of people that said MMA is bigger than some pussy snow storm. The fights were maybe our best yet. We had some new comers that showed courage and heart beyond there years, and also some veterans like Damien Trites,Brett Oteri and Todd Chattelle and i cant forget Dan Bonnell and Chris Grandmaison that showed what being a warrior is all about. Also a big shout out to Steve the Sandman Dunn for winning his pro debut. Our next show is Feb 20th in Plymouth. Anyone who would like to get on the card that already has fighters like Mike Gresh, John Clarke, Jim Quill, Tony Leate and Dan Conway please give me a shout at gary@cagefx.com.
Now the results from the night!
Amateurs
Brenden Flemming def John Santos decision
Dave Irving def Brad Craig decision
Greg Armstrong def Pedro Rivera 1st round heel hook
Shawn Baker def Glenn Reeves 2nd TKO
Pro
Lionel Young def Anthony Dick 1st submission choke
Robbie Leroux def Luca Campbell 1st submission choke
Shawn Galano def George Papoutsidis 2nd TKO
Damien Trites def Mathew Kaponis 1st triangle choke
Dan Bonnell def Doug Sonier 1st triangle choke
Jason Dolloff def Chris Bagge 2nd TKO
Chuck O’neil def Joe Kavey 1st TKO
John Daniels def John Reverdes 1st Kamora
Brett Oteri def Jason Dublin 2nd ref stoppage
Steve Dunn def Peter Reveredo 1st TKO
Todd Chattelle def Jerry Spiegel 1st KO
Chris Grandmaison def Franklin Isabel 1st Rear Naked Choke
Josh Watson def Mark Griffin 1st TKO
Reep
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 11:17 AM:
Nice!, Way to go Bonnell, Trites, and Grandmaison!!!1st round submissions!!!! Also I’m very glad to hear that Dolloff got himself a win!!! Sounds like it was a good night of fights, congrats to Gary, and all at CFX!! Hopefully I can get a Team Ravenous guy on one of these cards pretty soon.
REV
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 11:49 AM:
PUSSY SNOW STORM ! LOL what a ride home, i couldnt see 2 feet in front of us,it was a crasy night,big ups to every1 who fought,SANDMAN ur a great guy ,much respect to u bro ,good luck in the future
michael the hammer
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 12:04 PM:
jason !!! nice
Reep
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 12:08 PM:
what weight was the Dunn vs Reveredo fight at??
Andre 3000
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 1:21 PM:
Big ups to Todd Chatelle! Nice KO BRO! Very Proud of you! Jerry is a tough ass dude man…big ups to everyone that fought last night and big ups to the promoters and staff to CFX…
Bill Mahoney
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 1:59 PM:
Huge props to Dolloff he beat a very dangerous fighter.
brazilianbanger
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 2:28 PM:
That was great nigt of fights! No fight in pros went to decision, almost all fights end in the 1st round, I love CFX! I love seeing Large Angry Man win gives hope to Kavy and Reveredo. Im going to next show for more KOs!
REV
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 2:34 PM:
REEP, dunn told me he weighed 186 fight day, i was 154,BUT MONEY TALKS,so weight didnt matta to me,he was strong as fuc though,every1 told me hes gonna shoot, be ready with the knee,i was but once we hit the ground i couldnt get him off me ,dudes built like a tank
Reep
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 5:21 PM:
Yeah Rev, I thought you fought smaller than what he weighed….I saw the dude fight at the last CFX show, he’s def tough. You got balls to fight him.
M. Giove
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 7:36 PM:
Dollof looked like a new fighter. That was great display of heart and determination my man. Also, your cardio was as good as i’ve seen it. Congrats man.
SmarterThanYou
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 8:40 PM:
A weight difference of 32 pounds, is that even legal? Big balls on Revs!
SANDMAN
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 10:42 PM:
I GOT BIG RESPECT FOR PETER REVERDO , I WEIGHED IN AT 171 AND WEIGHED 186 AT FIGHT TIME , KIDS GOT BIG HEART. I WANT TOO SEND A SHOUT OUT TOO TEAM WAI KRU , DAMEIN THE OMEN TRITES IS NASTY . TODD CHATTELLE NICE WORK DOG . C YA FEB. 20TH . BE SAFE FOLKS .
REV
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 10:51 PM:
as long as both fighters agree to fight no matta weight difference,legality is not an issue
REV
on Dec 20th, 2009
@ 11:02 PM:
I dont know nothin, but when ur on the street and shit popps off aint nobody askin how much they weight,there were 2 men that night with a job 2 do and it got DUNN.
Jason Dolloff
on Dec 21st, 2009
@ 9:50 AM:
Thanks to all that came to CFX event ! I got home about 6pm yesterday after leaving at 10 am rented car sucked in the SNOW. I can only imagine driving home the night before. As far as fight I want to Thank my personal Santa Chris Bagge for my very colorful face! Thats what I told my girls is all I wanted. Last thanks to Rick the Cut Man for tending to me in my corner and JOSH DIEKMAN for yelling and giving me the edge with your presence. Last Thank you CFX you still have the Best Show in the Game!!!! Oh by the way I only weigh about 292 today with shorts a T-shirt but didn’t want to undress at weigh ins so 304 ?? or what ever well should be different next fight!
Matt Peterson
on Dec 21st, 2009
@ 11:03 AM:
Congrats, Jason! Awesome!
Jason Dolloff
on Dec 21st, 2009
@ 11:59 AM:
Thanks Matt, wish you could have been there! Giove, Scott, Bill and The Big Hammer also Big Thanks Happy Holidays to you All!!
Joe Kavey
on Dec 21st, 2009
@ 5:55 PM:
I happy for Dollof like everyone else. Isabel is already good and has a ton of potential. Also, I will post this in the review if there is one because I HAVE A QUESTION! After the fight I felt ok my head was a little lumped up but now I am dizzy every time I get up or move my head to fast. I don’t have a headache and I have NO nausea so I would not think I have a concussion but I have never had one so I don’t even know what they feel like. My right ear is purple and so is behind it and I was thinking did Chuck hit my ear drum and fuck up my equilibrium? I doubt this will last longer than a week but I don’t have insurance and I would like to know if I am ok basically. I am sure I am. I’m not that worried but it’s new to me but on the positive side I think it’s kinda fun if it only last for a short while.
REV
on Dec 21st, 2009
@ 6:28 PM:
KAVEY take sum a that HERBAL medicine we talked about and youll be fine
Joe Kavey
on Dec 21st, 2009
@ 6:31 PM:
Wordy bro. Hey Pete just wanted you to know I turned around and you guys were already gone and I ran out there and was in your corner for the fight just incase you didn’t see me. Almost landed that nice flying knee!
REV
on Dec 21st, 2009
@ 7:01 PM:
I saw u out there, tx
REV
on Dec 22nd, 2009
@ 9:49 AM:
they have videos of the fights posted on fight news unlimited,/youtube ,hey damien! nice fight intro music ,SNOWGOONS thats wasup,the hatred, badass jam bro! yea joe about the knee ,the right knee thrown instead of the left would of been more effective,oh well i gave it a shot,HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL.
bagge72
on Dec 22nd, 2009
@ 10:14 AM:
Just like to thank Jason Dollof for a great fight, and Gary the ref for letting us fight, because we both got a lot of good shots in. Hopefully Jason, and I can do it again some day.
hulk
on Dec 23rd, 2009
@ 11:01 PM:
Props to dunn and the rest of the wai kru!!! Best hand raps around fo sho!!! thanks to jerry for takeing fight on short notice. see all you on the next one!!! HULK SMASH lol!!!
Peter Woo
on Dec 24th, 2009
@ 12:05 PM:
Rev vs. Kavey, lets book it
Greg
on Dec 24th, 2009
@ 4:24 PM:
Im not sure how they figured I won via heel hook seeing as it won via armbar. whatever a win is a win.
Jason Dolloff
on Dec 29th, 2009
@ 1:25 PM:
Christmas is over So Happy New Year! How about a review for this event? Thanks Oh by the way big New Years eve bash at the SHAK in Rumford Maine with live band “MONSTA” and open till 2 am if anyone is up this way??