ICWW: Aftershock (Apr 11, 2003)

MMAF GRAND KUMITE IN SWING

ICWW: AFTERSHOCK APRIL 11, 2003

Special mention:
Jason Shamrock was in his element, falling to the Nomad but participating in some of the closest matches in Kumite history!

QUICK RESULTS:
Statix d. Loopster
The Nomad d. Jauger
The Nomad d. Michael Lucifer
Jason Shamrock d. Statix
Tony McTier d. The Hurricane
The Nomad d. Jason Shamrock
Banging d. Rockey Rakesh

The crowd was pumped as Buddy Luv, Stat-Man and special guest commentator, Takashi Yorikana welcomed fans to the ICWW arena. Excitement was imminent for the special MMAF Grand Kumite V special of ICWW Aftershock. Particularly seeing the ominous MMAF steel cage in the middle of the arena, instead of the gym where it is usually located. The crowd was wild as Statix/Loopster was announced!

The only former grand kumite champion in the mix, Statix was certainly a prospect for the match against Loopster going in. The ICWW X-Division champion put out a poor effort, and eventually copped out, revealing an illegal stick weapon from his trousers and using it to brutalize Statix. Loopster was booed out of the arena more than ever, as the cage was opened and he was sent away. Statix the winner.

The Nomad hit the ring next to face off against the worldly Jauger, who stopped to hand a rose to someone in the crowd before entering the MMAF cage. Not having any cage experience, the Hitman certainly look out of his elements. The Nomad didn't take him without a fight, but in the end it was the Nomad taking the extreme champ.

The Nomad remained in the cage for his second round clash, having had such a fast match against Jauger at under four minutes. Michael Lucifer headed to the cage, with a rank of third behind him, the Nomad fourth. The two battled it out, Lucifer taking Nomad down with submissions repeatedly, obviously looking for the bonus points. The Nomad was lucky enough to score a quick rollover, and take the fall.

Another second round clash ready to take place as rivals Statix and Jason Shamrock prepared to duke it out in the cage. To most this served as a preview of things to come at the Dark Carnival. Shamrock was able to take the hardcore champion down in a lengthy seven minute match, the two shook hands before heading away.

Tony McTier and rookie the Hurricane squared off in the many-sided cage next for their first round encounter. The Hurricane gave it a good effort, storming into control early on, but McTier managed to use what little experience he had over the rookie to take away the win, and advance to the second round of the Grand Kumite.

The Nomad and Jason Shamrock returned for their semi-final clash, the winner getting the first grand final seat in the house. The two went in hard, Shamrock looking for the submission points as he did with Statix, but with a lot less luck. The Nomad managed to surprise Shamrock and roll him up early on. Shamrock and the fans clearly disappointed, particularly with a submission match in their history.

Finally Banging and Rockey Rakesh were up for their first round match in the lower half of the table. Rakesh certainly had a commanding start, using his boxing skills to great advantage, but Banging had the ability to strike an impressive come back.

ICWW: Aftershock rounded up, with the Dark Carnival just next week Buddy Luv reminded fans to tune in, and until then enjoy their weekend!