This Saturday, February 20, 2010 Cage Fighting Xtreme presents “Rumble in the Jungle 3″ from the Jungleplex in Plymouth, MA. The card features tons of great talent like Pat Schultz, Josh Diekmann, Christian Morecraft, Damien Trites and the return of Scott Lockhart…and they have 23 total fights.
With 23 total fights, I obviously can’t preview every fight. I’ll start with the ones I’m really excited about:
Damien Trites vs. Jason Sarbacker should be pretty awesome. Trites has great hands, solid BJJ and his fights are always exciting. Sarbacker was 2-1 amateur and is 1-0 as a pro, and all three wins came via TKO. Both guys like to punch people in the face, and this fight has the potential to end with a big KO.
In another fight that should feature a ton of face punching, Pat Schultz is set to fight for the first time since being on UFC’s TUF reality show. It’s been about 2 years since the show, and nearly 3 years since we saw Pat fight locally. He’s set to take on Fernando Rivera, and though Fernando’s record isn’t great, he’s fought all tough fighters and has great boxing. Fernando seems to struggle with guys who can take him down, but I see Pat trying to bang with him. This is a dangerous fight for Pat, and anytime you can get two big guys willing to stand and trade, it’s entertaining…plus Pat usually has the frosted tips going for his fights and that’s just awesome.
Brett Oteri has been crushing people lately and he is set to take on big time banger Rigo Dominicci. This should be a war. Both guys have KO power and both fight with a style that is sure to please the crowd. Rigo has really looked good lately, and Brett will have to take him off his feet and beat him up on the ground to get the win here.
Josh Diekmann vs. Bobby Favors should be friggin awesome. Josh is a big dude, but this one will look like David vs. Goliath. Favors is listed at 6′2″ and is nearly 400 pounds. He’s had nearly 20 pro fights and he’ll look like a giant next to Diekmann, who is about 230. Josh is coming off a loss to Christian Morecraft, and will no doubt be looking to take some frustration out on Favors.
With 23 fights, you really can’t go wrong with this show. Even if they lose a few fights, and some turn out to be boring, you’re still likely going to see a ton of awesome fights. Diekmann vs. Favors alone with worth the price of admission. Here is the full card:
| TEAM | Fighter | Fighter | Team | Weight | ||
| Lauzons | evan Scott | VS | Scott Wightman | Independent | 150 | Amateur |
| Eclectic | Brad Craig | VS | Justin Leonard | Maxx | 155 | Amateur |
| Lauzons | J.P White | VS | Ruben Rey | Rock Star | 145 | Amateur |
| Lauzons | Tony D’Amico | VS | Kirt Henry | Team Misfits | 170 | Amateur |
| Maxx | James Smith | VS | Pedro Rivera | Independent | Heavy | Amateur |
| BKJJ | Lionel Young | VS | Glenn Reaves | MMA OF S. Maine | 185 | Pro |
| SSSF | Scott Lockhart | VS | Anthony Dick | Independent | 185 | Pro |
| Wai Kru | Robbie Leroux | VS | Barrington Douse | American Fighting Arts | 135 | Pro |
| Independent | George Papoutsidis | VS | Wade Therrien | WCMMA | Heavy | Pro |
| Wai Kru | Damien Trites | VS | Jason Sarbacker | DMA | 155 | Pro |
| CCFA | Pat Schultz | VS | Fernando Rivera | Shotokan Academy MMA | 190 | Pro |
| CCFA | Christian Morecraft | VS | Jason Dolloff | Team Angry | Heavy | Pro |
| Wai Kru | Steve Dunn | VS | Joe Kavey | Independent | 170 | Pro |
| Independent | Joe Reverdes | VS | Mathew Kaponis | Independent | 150 | Pro |
| Lauzons | Brett Oteri | VS | Davin Wessinger | Shotokan Academy MMA | 170 | Pro |
| Bishops | Brad Conley | VS | Mike Duffy | Eclectic | 170 | Pro |
| Wai Kru | Aaron Mackinnon | VS | John Downey | Team Xtreme | 170 | Pro |
| Bishops | Brian Conrad | VS | Greg Mendes | Snake Pit | 145 | Pro |
| Lakeville MMA | Mark Griffin | VS | Kenny Hazzard | Independent | 205 | Pro |
| CCFA | Sebastian Phenauf | VS | Jason Rinquist | Eclectic | 190 | Pro |
| SSSF | Mark Giove | VS | Andrew Robertson | MMA OF S. Maine | 150 | Pro |
| Wai Kru | Josh Diekmann | VS | Bobby Favors | Independent | Heavy | Pro |
| Eclectic | Paul Curtin | VS | Artie Mullen | MMA OF S. Maine | Heavy | Pro |
Reep
on Feb 14th, 2010
@ 2:40 PM:
Wow….ton of fights, and a few pretty good ones too! Good luck to all fighters and teams, and good luck to CFX for another great turn-out. The Jungle-Plex is a cool venue to see the fights, lots of room to roam, and pretty good views from everywhere.
Loco Lobo
on Feb 14th, 2010
@ 6:16 PM:
Loco Lobo’s prediction for fight of the night. Mendes vs Conrad. Two old war horses battling it out! Should be good. Yes, Pat Schultz will have frosted tips amd is ready to go. And look forward to seeing Morecraft’s new found Muay Thai skills. This looks like a real good night of fights.
JoJo
on Feb 15th, 2010
@ 1:40 PM:
At the same event in Boston this past Saturday night as Damien Trites.
All around great guy, etc etc but he had a distinct focus and stillness in his eyes. Reminded me of “the quiet before the storm”….
I’d put my $$$ on “The Omen”!
lionel young
on Feb 15th, 2010
@ 3:27 PM:
its bkja not bkjj i wish all the fighters the best of luck
Andre 3000
on Feb 15th, 2010
@ 4:45 PM:
goodluck to all the fighters….go get em…davin,ruben,rigo, Damien,Josh and my man Joe Reverdes!
mmafanatic
on Feb 15th, 2010
@ 9:58 PM:
good luck joe kavey could be your first win against STEVE ” hit me in the jaw once and i’m” DUNN
alex luna
on Feb 16th, 2010
@ 10:15 AM:
i’d like to pre-congratulate the left side of the card on their victories.
Keith F
on Feb 16th, 2010
@ 10:20 AM:
lol at mmafanatic. i almost snorted out loud.
Dalton
on Feb 16th, 2010
@ 10:45 AM:
Betonsports.com has the left side of the card at -400.
Bodog has it 2-1 that the right side gets swept.
Olympia sportsbook has the over/under for the right side winning at 2 fights.
MAINEVENTFAN
on Feb 16th, 2010
@ 11:44 AM:
Although the left side appears to be favored in many fights don’t discount some of the fighters on the right side. Some very interesting fights…… J.P. White vs. a red hot Ruben Ray, Leroux vs. an always tough Douse, Big boys Papoutsidis vs. Therrien, Fight of Night potential in Trites vs. Sarbacker as well as Oteri now fighting tough sob in Rigo Domenici, and old dogs Conrad vs Mendes has been long awaited and I’m sure will not disappoint. Should be a great night of fights and any of those fights could go either way.
alex luna
on Feb 16th, 2010
@ 12:14 PM:
dalton – i’ll have to agree with the 2 fight over/under. BTW is the double duece still paying well?
maineventfan – while its true that any fight can go either way there is no denying that, on paper at least, the left hand of this card is pretty much a lock. the only fights that i would be hard pressed to pick a winner in are conrad/mendes and oteri/dominicci.
Dalton
on Feb 16th, 2010
@ 1:58 PM:
Be cool
Dalton
on Feb 16th, 2010
@ 1:58 PM:
Until it’s time not to be cool
SANDMAN
on Feb 16th, 2010
@ 6:01 PM:
HEY MMAFANATIC WHY DON’T YOU PUNCH ME IN THE JAW . YOU HIDE BEHIND A KEYBOARD – I FIGHT IN A CAGE . SO STEP UP OR SHUT THE FUCK UP .
mmafanatic
on Feb 16th, 2010
@ 9:43 PM:
UH OH STRUCK A NERVE LOL RELAX ALREADY, I’M SURE YOU’RE A VERY TOUGH GUY WHEN YOU’RE CONSCIOUS AND I WILL BE IN THE FRONT ROW WHEN KAVEY PUTS YOU DOWN ,YOU WONT HAVE TO LOOK FAR TO FIND ME WHEN THEY WAKE YOU UP LOL
Dalton
on Feb 17th, 2010
@ 9:50 AM:
This is uncomfortable.
Kinda like dad just hit mom at the dinner table. Don’t wanna just sit there, but can’t get up and leave……..just waiting to see what happens next.
alex luna
on Feb 17th, 2010
@ 10:51 AM:
oh snap! shit just got real son. CAPS LOCK is on and popping!
Joe Kavey
on Feb 17th, 2010
@ 5:04 PM:
Of course I have to be in the middle of this.
SANDMAN
on Feb 17th, 2010
@ 5:37 PM:
joe kavey it ain’t your fault – i have a couple haters out there . i’m just trying too do my thing . yo mmafanatic knock out’s are an occupational hazzard in mma , you should try it some time .
Reep
on Feb 17th, 2010
@ 9:50 PM:
Hope the Sandman and Kavey have a good fight!! What weight is it at??
Rick
on Feb 18th, 2010
@ 12:47 AM:
170 according to the email I got from CFX.
littlemanbehindhidingbehindthekeyboard
on Feb 19th, 2010
@ 12:30 AM:
steve “hit me in the jaw once and I’m” Dunn, lighten up, that was a funny moniker that you have been assigned. No one here is disrespectful. Yes we know you are a cage fighter, brave and fit, but yes, you have a glass jaw. That is ok too. You are big enough, smart enough, tough enough and just a good person. Protect your chin or you are Dunn, good luck
MMA.TEAM
on Feb 20th, 2010
@ 4:29 PM:
The Jungleplex is setup & ready to welcome MMA fans. Doors open @ 6:00pm.
MMA.TEAM
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 3:07 AM:
MMAFANATIC
Hey, I heard Steve Dunn make an announcement tonight. He called you out you f****** coward. Why didn’t you come out? I guess Dunn was right. You are cowering behind your computer. Steve, don’t let these a**holes bother you. You are a good fighter. Good fight tonight. Hopefully I’ll be able to watch your next fight on April 3rd. Enjoy the sport as long as you can. Congratulations to CageFX, Good show, good turnout, I really enjoyed it. I give CageFX a thumbs up for the show.
Niccolai
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 9:00 AM:
Does anyone know Who was in charge of photography at the event?
MMA.TEAM
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 9:15 AM:
Brian Ph
bmanpitt.smugmug.com
mmafanatic
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 9:28 AM:
wow mma.team still amped up from the show huh lol what did you do drink 4or5 monster drinks on your way home , calm down already, you ever hear the old saying if you can’t take a joke f***ya well there you go lol. i know and have seen both joe kavey and steve dunn fight on several ocassions, that being said are you dumb enough to think i really thought joe kavey would knock steve dunn out, come on lol, no offense to kavey and although i admire him and all fighters for that matter who have the balls to get in the cage but he never had a chance and steve i appreciate you calling me out in front of the millions of fans who attended the show lol , i would have been there but there was a star wars convention in town,next time you see me steve you can thank me for getting you so motivated for your fight. now i guess i’ll go back to moms basement and watch reruns of my fights against tank abbott, yeah i fought him and yeah i beat him, as a matter of fact i’m the guy who made him retire, yeah that was me lol lol lol
LegLock
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 11:04 AM:
Any one see the amateur fight where the kid won with a calf slicer…I haven’t seen that since JZ vs Lauzon…What gym does that guy train at? They announced his team as Team JBA
Brawler2105
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 11:34 AM:
Keep up the good work CFX. I love how you guys always have a ton of heavyweight fights.
jmusco
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 11:43 AM:
How about some quick results.. anybody?
lionel young
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 1:53 PM:
leglock his name is ben pittsley at pro fitness mma in fall river thats my dude anywayz what was the fight of the night
MMA.TEAM
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 2:31 PM:
lionel is that your mma gym
Gary
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 3:10 PM:
We would like to thank all that attended our show last night. All i can say is Wow!! what a great night. Hope to see you all on April 3rd in Mansfield. Morecraft and Beane will be fighting for the belt, also just added is Steve Dunn and Fred Mello at 170lbs. How about Shawn Galano and Ken Avery for there rematch finally!! Chris Bagge and Cody Lightfoot. The Heavyweights will be well represented. Check out CFX.COm for more details. If there is anyone looking to get on that card please email me at gary@cagefx.com
Gary
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 3:34 PM:
Evan Scott vs Mark Costa Evans wins by heel hook
Justin Leonard vs Brad Craig Craig wins by TKo
Ben Pittsley vs Brian Anderson Pittsley wins by calf slicer
Marlon Reiss vs Matt Hubert Hubert wins by rear naked
James Smith vs Greg Armstrong Smith wins by gillatine
J.P White vs Ruben Rey Rey wins by U.D
Brad Conley vs Mike Duffy Conley wins by Arm triangle
Joe Reverdes vs Mathew Kaponis Kaponis wins by TKO strikes
Steven Banisik vs Jason Rinquist Banisik wins by Arm Bar
Aaron Mackinnon vs John Downey Mackinnon wins by Tap out
Mark Giove vs Andy Robertson Giove wins by Rear Naked
Christian Morecraft vs Jason Dollof TKo strikes
Lionel Young vs Glenn Reaves Young wins by Rear Naked
Robbie Leroux vs Barrington Douse Douse wins by TKO strikes
George Papoutsidis vs Wade Therrien Therrien wins by TKO strikes
Steve Dunn vs Joe Kavey Dunn wins by TKO strikes
Paul Curtin vs Artrie Mullen Curtin wins TKO strikes
Damien Trites vs Jason Sarbacker Trites wins by Triangle Submission
Brian Conrad vs Greg Mendes Conrad wins by Rear Naked
Bret Oteri vs Rigo Dominnicci Oteri wins by Rear Naked
Pat Schultz vs Fernando Rivera Schultz wins by K O
Josh Diekmann vs Bobby Favors Diekmann wins by K O
mike varner
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 3:38 PM:
Great great show and just thank everyone including my very first two fighters Justine and James , congrats guys
lionel young
on Feb 21st, 2010
@ 5:03 PM:
nah homie im from borgas karate jiu jitsu academy ben my homie we train togeather sometimes they a good school
SANDMAN
on Feb 23rd, 2010
@ 7:55 PM:
can’t we all just get along . hahaha