Cage Fighting Championship 13 Review

Cage Fighting Championships returned to Queensland’s Gold Coast for its 13th event on Friday April 16th at the Southport Sharks, the event which boasted three international bouts with the vacant welterweight belt on the line, CFC has delivered some of the best fighting action and closely contested fights and tonight, the near sold out 1000 supporters in attendance witnessed first hand Australia’s best fighters against formidable top ranked internationals.

Justin Murray vs Jesse Juarez

The battle for the CFC welterweight title between Justin Murray(AUS) and Jesse Juarez(USA) got straight into action as Jesse Juarez showed his intentions early, taking Justin Murray down to the ground, Murray’s able to stop much of the attacking options for Jesse with his Jiu Jitsu game, Jesse to take the first round.. Murray bounced back in the second and came close to finishing the fight with a kimura attempt from the bottom Juarez always controlling where the fight was. With the submission attempt, Murray ended up in the top position in north-south position, however with Juarez holding onto the leg stopping either fighter from progressing any further. From there, Murray peppered away at Juarez’s ribs with elbows and punches to take the round. The third round could have gone either way with Juarez succeeding with a number of takedowns; however it would be Murray who never really looked in danger, coming closer to finishing the fight with several submission attempts both men working at a frenetic pace to finish or stay in the fight. Juarez stayed strong to his game-plan and continued to land the takedown, peppering Murray with an elbow or two once on the ground.

Coming into the last round it was still anyone’s fight however and the fighters knew that the championships belt could go either way, and with seconds left in the fight both fighters were swinging wildly Juarez able to take the fight to the ground in the final seconds trying to put their final stamp on the fight but in the end the judges gave the Juarez the victory 49-47, 48-48 and 48-47.

Dylan Andrews vs Shonie Carter

Former The Ultimate Fighter contestant and UFC veteran Mr. International Shonie Carter has been a journeyman for many years now, and his journey finally found him down under taking on Dylan Andrews in the semi main event. Its the biggest fight of his career local favourite Dylan Andrews with a of 10-2 record is looking to impress on an international level.

Andrews wasted no time dominating the first round taking control of the fight taking Shonie down to the ground early with a trip striking Carter relentlessly from side control, Andrews was able to get to mount however Carter sensed danger and quickly worked a leg in. Andrews then unloaded a barrage of heavy punches that forces Carter to move and escape. Carter was bleeding profusely from the nose and visibly tired from a hectic work rate to contain the attack of Andrews.

Carter started the second round still breathing heavily, Andrews stuck to the game plan and again took Carter down early raining down some GnP however Carter escaping to his feet and finding a little luck on his feet to end the second. Looking for the knockout punch Carter knew he had to do something big to win this match however Andrews remained elusive. A spinning back-fist attempt by Carter was met by a massive smile from Andrew who responded by touching gloves with his opponent. Dylan Andrews worked well in the clinch in the final round landing uppercuts and knees from the clinch. Carter not giving up though was still giving his all going for a KO, but Andrews finished stronger landing a flying knee at the buzzer. Judges gave Andrews the victory 30-37, 30-36, 30-27.

Jai Bradney vs Masaya Doi

Jai Bradney got the loudest reception of the night, a real showman to the pleasure of the crowd as he came in to his fight against Japanese fighter Masaya Doi, pumped and ready as always. Uncharacteristically Bradney came out like he was in a street fight, running in wildly and was met by punches and solid kicks from Doi. Bradney composed himself both men again exchanging kicks and solid punch combinations, Bradney catching Doi on the end of a solid Jab knocking him to the ground. Bradney engaged the guard, Doi attempting a triangle submission however Bradney was able to escape it both guys back on their feet. Doi shot in for a double leg takedown but Bradney sprawled well and reversed Doi to guard where with 3 solid hammer fist blows knocked the Japanese fighter out cold taking the victory 4:41 into the first round.

Michael Mortimer vs Luke Hume

Luke Hume stepped up on short notice to face Integrated Martial Arts fighter Michael Mortimer. After a short exchange it would be Hume who would get the takedown from the clinch, but Mortimer transitioned straight back to his feet, lifted Hume and dumped him on his back. Mortimer sits back and goes for a guillotine from the guard position transitioning to a triangle as Hume cut him up with elbows trying to strike his way out, Mortimer finishing the fight with the triangle 1:40 into round one.

Michael Schicker vs Joe Muir

Joe Muir had the knockout and most impressive performance of the night as he unloaded on opponent Michael Schicker from the outset. It only took 16 seconds for Muir to knock Schicker to the ground before heavy strikes put Schicker to sleep.

Josh Payne vs Jacob Mahony

Josh Payne controlled the fight against Jacob Mahony, in particularly showing good clinch work. Mahony who was only having his second MMA fight, looked out classed once it hit the canvas and Payne was able to secure the anaconda choke to get the victory in the second round at 2:27.

Sean Sutherland vs Ryan Yanz

The night started off with an entertaining bout between Ryan Yanz and Sean Sutherland in a closely contested fight,Yantz taking the fight by decision judges scoring the bout 29-29, 30-27 and 29-29.

Cage Fighting Championship 14

Cage Fighting Championship returns CFC 14 @ Luna Park Sydney Saturday June 5th. Check out www.cfcworld.com.au for more info on upcoming events.

Written by Chris Postupalski