CAGE CONTENDER XII : DUBLIN : 25 FEB 2012

Seankokoro · 26-02-2012 4:00pm

Sean Keogan here, first off I just want to say thanks to Cage contender for having me on the show.

I want to apologize to my opponent Stephen for my actions during and after the fight.

Sorry to everyone involved with the show and the fans who attended the show. I was out of line with my actions.

I'll never let that happen again. Don't want a big thing made of what happened. Well done to my opponent Stephen for winning the fight and best of luck in the future.

MrStuffins · 26-02-2012 4:00pm

Great night!! Really enjoyed the fights. Brought 4 of my mates, 2 of who wouldn't know an armbar from a Mars Bar, and they loved it!

Thanks very much to John Ferguson for sorting out the tickets (and for putting on the fights of course).

You know it's been a good night when my mate turns to me at the end and says "Right... when's the next one?"

Barry.Oglesby · 26-02-2012 4:07pm

Good man Sean.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 26-02-2012 4:10pm

MrStuffins wrote: »

Great night!! Really enjoyed the fights. Brought 4 of my mates, 2 of who wouldn't know an armbar from a Mars Bar, and they loved it!

An easy mistake to make

Rob01 · 26-02-2012 4:19pm

Seankokoro wrote: »

Sean Keogan here, first off I just want to say thanks to Cage contender for having me on the show.

I want to apologize to my opponent Stephen for my actions during and after the fight.

Sorry to everyone involved with the show and the fans who attended the show. I was out of line with my actions.

I'll never let that happen again. Don't want a big thing made of what happened. Well done to my opponent Stephen for winning the fight and best of luck in the future.

Sean, Stephens brother here. These things happen in the heat of the moment, it's forgotten with from our side, best of luck to yourself as well.

lukeyjudo · 26-02-2012 4:25pm

Seankokoro wrote: »

Sean Keogan here, first off I just want to say thanks to Cage contender for having me on the show.

I want to apologize to my opponent Stephen for my actions during and after the fight.

Sorry to everyone involved with the show and the fans who attended the show. I was out of line with my actions.

I'll never let that happen again. Don't want a big thing made of what happened. Well done to my opponent Stephen for winning the fight and best of luck in the future.

Hi Sean,

Luke here. That's absolutely no problem mate. You apologised about 8 times last night. Honestly it's fine. It was the biggest crowd you and Scobie fought in front of, huge adrenaline and from being in there I know you can be a little out of your mind when you fight!

You fought great and have a promising career ahead of you, just put it behind you and look forward to your next fight!

Luke

MrStuffins · 26-02-2012 4:32pm

Dean09 wrote: »

Dave hanney v Islam bisayev is a split draw

Great night of fights so far.

Thought the judges did a great job last night, especially with the (seemingly) unusual amount of 10-10 rounds when rounds were so close (which I think is fairer than just fiving one guy 10-9 because he completed a sloppy takedown).

However, in the case of Hanney v Bisayev, Hanney was completely robbed IMO!

pablohoney87 · 26-02-2012 4:43pm

there does seem to be a lot of split draws going around lately. Should be one of the least occuring decisions.
i have seen more baffling decisions though. All ya can really say to defend the decision is that Islam was the one trying to finish the fight. Where as Dave did seem content to take him down and hold him there.
was a very good fight anyway and the only way ya can see this goin is a rematch

MrStuffins · 26-02-2012 4:52pm

pablohoney87 wrote: »

there does seem to be a lot of split draws going around lately. Should be one of the least occuring decisions.
i have seen more baffling decisions though. All ya can really say to defend the decision is that Islam was the one trying to finish the fight. Where as Dave did seem content to take him down and hold him there.
was a very good fight anyway and the only way ya can see this goin is a rematch

Very true but I thought Hanney was more active on the ground than people were giving him credit for.

I'll rewatch it on TV and see if I score it different.

califano · 26-02-2012 4:53pm

MrStuffins wrote: »

Thought the judges did a great job last night, especially with the (seemingly) unusual amount of 10-10 rounds when rounds were so close (which I think is fairer than just fiving one guy 10-9 because he completed a sloppy takedown).

However, in the case of Hanney v Bisayev, Hanney was completely robbed IMO!

Did i hear the sexual healin scorecard right that he won all 3 rds?. Surely he lost the 1st rd when he got swept and mounted for a lot of that rd?. Thought he clearly lost that round?.

MrStuffins · 26-02-2012 5:06pm

rounders123 wrote: »

Did i hear the sexual healin scorecard right that he won all 3 rds?. Surely he lost the 1st rd when he got swept and mounted for a lot of that rd?. Thought he clearly lost that round?.

That surprised me too! My mate kept saying he;d won the 1st round and I was wondering what fight he'd been watching!

Richy06 · 26-02-2012 5:06pm

Didn't he slip and they were in closed guard for much of that round? I think he was mounted for a short while at the end of the round, but I can't really remember. Not sure about the score cards though.

pablohoney87 · 26-02-2012 5:19pm

Richy06 wrote: »

Didn't he slip and they were in closed guard for much of that round? I think he was mounted for a short while at the end of the round, but I can't really remember. Not sure about the score cards though.

He slipped at the start and spent the rest of the round in closed guard. No way he won the first. But showed great control in the second and third

cowzerp · 26-02-2012 5:24pm

Great show, well done lads and to all that took part

califano · 26-02-2012 5:30pm

Richy06 wrote: »

Didn't he slip and they were in closed guard for much of that round? I think he was mounted for a short while at the end of the round, but I can't really remember. Not sure about the score cards though.

Didnt really slip i felt. He took a risk with i think a high kick and it didnt come off and with his body weight against him he got helped on his way by his opponent and mounted. All happened in an instant.

Richy06 · 26-02-2012 6:12pm

He didn't get instantly mounted, they were in closed guard for a significant amount of the round. Much of the GNP from Alan missed from where I was sitting and James was unsuccessful in sweeping or submitting his opponent, so they were pretty neutral in that regard for Rd.1 until Alan passed and gained the mount...and he definitely slipped, I feel. There was a few instances of fighters on the centre of the mat. I'd have given Alan the first round for sure though.

pablohoney87 · 26-02-2012 6:15pm

Richy06 wrote: »

He didn't get instantly mounted, they were in closed guard for a significant amount of the round. Much of the GNP from Alan missed from where I was sitting and James was unsuccessful in sweeping or submitting his opponent, so they were pretty neutral in that regard for Rd.1 until Alan passed and gained the mount...and he definitely slipped, I feel. There was a few instances of fighters on the centre of the mat. I'd have given Alan the first round for sure though.

yeah i only counted about 3 punches that landed with any force. But he did a great job of controlling him and keeping busy. Ref never looked like standing it up. It was a very good fight

califano · 26-02-2012 6:16pm

You seen it clearer than me so as i was standing!.

Yourwellcum · 26-02-2012 6:23pm

I am pretty sure the scorecards for the Heelan/ Kavanagh fight were 29/28 29/28 and 29/27

Richy06 · 26-02-2012 6:38pm

rounders123 wrote: »

You seen it clearer than me so as i was standing!.

Yeah I'd a pretty clear view and could see the screen very well when I couldn't see the ground action from my seat. I was also wearing my glasses so I could actually make stuff out as opposed to seeing a large blurry picture. :cool:

RoboRat · 27-02-2012 11:02am

Well, that was very enjoyable (bar our 2 lads losing). A very well run event and I had a great time. Gunnar Nelson was incredible, so focused and calm. Very impressed again by Brian Moore, he kind of reminds me of a young GSP! JMS was an absolute beast, I'm so glad I'm not fighting as I would not like to fight him!

I though that Dave Hanney was robbed, didn't think it was a draw but I will reserve judgement until I see it again. Also, I was very impressed with Alan standing 3 rounds with a much bigger opponent in James Heelan (I thought Alan took the first round).

I thought Sean was out of line but it takes a lot of guts to come on here and apoligise so fair play. He's a young guy and a lot happens in the heat of the moment when the adrenaline is flowing... we live an learn.

Fair play John for a great event.

Naos · 27-02-2012 11:27am

Great show John - very well ran and a great atmosphere.

Gunnar Nelsons fight was incredible and what an eery entrance song!

I enjoyed his interview at the end:

(On being asked if he was born with the calm focus or he works on it)
"I don't know about being born with it but I certainly work on it".

Congrats to my teammate Scobie, 2-0

JMS is a beast.

RoboRat wrote: »

I thought Sean was out of line but it takes a lot of guts to come on here and apoligise so fair play. He's a young guy and a lot happens in the heat of the moment when the adrenaline is flowing... we live an learn.

To Seans credit, he was also apologising to people as he walked out of the cage - heat of the moment thing and as mentioned above all forgotten about our side.

El Guapo! · 27-02-2012 3:10pm

Lads I'm looking for a song that was used as a walk out song on Saturday night. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the song but its a rap song and it was used by 2 different fighters the other night. I think it might've been by DMX or something but I really can't remember. I was well oiled!:o
Anyone know it??!

Rob01 · 27-02-2012 3:17pm

Dean09 wrote: »

Lads I'm looking for a song that was used as a walk out song on Saturday night. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the song but its a rap song and it was used by 2 different fighters the other night. I think it might've been by DMX or something but I really can't remember. I was well oiled!:o
Anyone know it??!

Dean its DMX "My Life",

I could of killed the D.J when he played it by mistake for the first fight!

John Ferguson · 27-02-2012 3:27pm

I want to say a massive thanks to every single person who helped make CCXII possible last weekend. Fighters, coaches, fans, medics, CC crew and anyone else who were there for us.

I feel we managed to produce another great event for all even though we had 37 change during the match making process (most were for vailid and genuine reasons but there were some excuses that simply beggered belief). It never ceases to amaze me how the Irish MMA community are so quick to rally behind each other and help fill the spaces left. I'd like to say particular thanks to John Kavanagh who went way beyond the call of duty in accepting changes, catchweights, and a load of other conditions to help me out.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all soon at CCXIII

Thanks Again

JF

El Guapo! · 27-02-2012 3:39pm

Rob01 wrote: »

Dean09 wrote: »

Lads I'm looking for a song that was used as a walk out song on Saturday night. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the song but its a rap song and it was used by 2 different fighters the other night. I think it might've been by DMX or something but I really can't remember. I was well oiled!:o
Anyone know it??!

Dean its DMX "My Life",

I could of killed the D.J when he played it by mistake for the first fight!

Cheers for that!

SDTimeout · 27-02-2012 3:54pm

On that note, what was Gunnars walk out song? So epic

Richy06 · 27-02-2012 4:17pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9tLmcSIMDKo

nino1 · 27-02-2012 5:22pm

that was my first local mma show. first of many hopefully.
Was well run and a great night. congrats to all involved.

fightireland · 28-02-2012 1:57am

LOLZ:

John Ferguson · 28-02-2012 4:08pm

Cage Contender XII Prelim Broadcast

Featuring

Edgeworth -v- McGuigan
Brennan -v- Pochylski
Heelan -v- Kavanagh
Burke -v- Keogan

Setanta Ireland: Thursday 1st March 22:30

Premier Sports (UK&NI) FREE TO AIR - Thursday 1st March 19:30

John Ferguson · 28-02-2012 4:18pm

Don't miss Cage Contender XII this week FREE in Ireland and the UK

Featuring

Gunnar Nelson -v- Alexander "Iron Capture" Butenko

Ross "The Gladiator" Pointon -v- John Michael Shiel

Brian "The Pikeman" Moore -v- Conor "Done Deal" Dillon

Peter "The Show Stopper" Queally -v- Kieran O'Donnell

Setanta Ireland: Fri 2nd March @ 21:45

Premier Sports (UK&NI): Thur 1st March @ 20:30

irishmmafan · 28-02-2012 4:57pm

what happened to gorey vs isakkson

John Ferguson wrote: »

Don't miss Cage Contender XII this week FREE in Ireland and the UK

Featuring

Gunnar Nelson -v- Alexander "Iron Capture" Butenko

Ross "The Gladiator" Pointon -v- John Michael Shiel

Brian "The Pikeman" Moore -v- Conor "Done Deal" Dillon

Peter "The Show Stopper" Queally -v- Kieran O'Donnell

Setanta Ireland: Fri 2nd March @ 21:45

Premier Sports (UK&NI): Thur 1st March @ 20:30

28-02-2012 5:44pm

irishmmafan wrote: »

what happened to gorey vs isakkson

Out of the loop yeah?
It was announced last week that it was cancelled.

irishmmafan · 28-02-2012 6:05pm

where was that announced? why was it cancelled?
missed all that

SevereMMA · 28-02-2012 10:26pm

John Ferguson wrote: »

Don't miss Cage Contender XII this week FREE in Ireland and the UK

Featuring

Gunnar Nelson -v- Alexander "Iron Capture" Butenko

Ross "The Gladiator" Pointon -v- John Michael Shiel

Brian "The Pikeman" Moore -v- Conor "Done Deal" Dillon

Peter "The Show Stopper" Queally -v- Kieran O'Donnell

Setanta Ireland: Fri 2nd March @ 21:45

Premier Sports (UK&NI): Thur 1st March @ 20:30

John, I think you have the Irish day wrong, on my Sky Planner and http://www.setanta.com/ie/TV-Listings/

According to Sky planner and setanta, CC12 is showing on Setanta ireland on Thursday 1st March at 22.30

RoboRat · 29-02-2012 10:20am

John, I think you have the Irish day wrong, on my Sky Planner and http://www.setanta.com/ie/TV-Listings/

According to Sky planner and setanta, CC12 is showing on Setanta ireland on Thursday 1st March at 22.30

Prelims are on Thursday and main card is on Friday.

Niall0 · 29-02-2012 2:12pm

dojojoe wrote: »

irishmmafan wrote: »

what happened to gorey vs isakkson

Out of the loop yeah?
It was announced last week that it was cancelled.

I was looking forward to this too, two very good fighters, I hope they are both well, it was cancelled a few days before the event I think? No Serious injurys or anything hopefully?

SevereMMA · 29-02-2012 6:05pm

RoboRat wrote: »

Prelims are on Thursday and main card is on Friday.

My bad,

thanks!

fighthard · 29-02-2012 7:26pm

John Ferguson wrote: »

I have taken decision to add a €1000 bonus fund to every event of 2012.

The breakdown is:

Fight of the Night €200 per fighter

KO of the Night €200

Submission of the Night €200

Finish of the Night €200 (chosen from KO and Sub winners)

I was just wondering who got the bonuses for the above?? Was a great night of fights and finishes.

fightireland · 29-02-2012 7:34pm

fighthard wrote: »

I was just wondering who got the bonuses for the above?? Was a great night of fights and finishes.

My guess:

FOTN - Sean Keogan (Kokoro) -v- Scobie "Blaze" Burke (Coolmine BJJ)

KOTN - JMS

SOTN - Gunnar Nelson

fightireland · 29-02-2012 11:33pm

Folks I have some high quality shots of the event uploaded here

Some samples:

Barry.Oglesby · 01-03-2012 1:10am

fightireland wrote: »

My guess:

FOTN - Sean Keogan (Kokoro) -v- Scobie "Blaze" Burke (Coolmine BJJ)

Ugh you've got to be kidding me. That was a dreadfully bad tempered affair. Mick Brennan and Bogusz Pochylski was amazing.

KOTN - JMS

Agree

SOTN - Gunnar Nelson

That was great but Brian Moore took it.

dlofnep · 01-03-2012 3:33am

When will the full results be posted to sherdog?

squigs55 · 01-03-2012 7:37pm

Anyone able to pm or link any streams for this tonight? Don't have this tv channel only normal Sentanta. Have tried looking but can't find any - not usually something I'd do!

Cheers lads

El Guapo! · 01-03-2012 8:43pm

squigs55 wrote: »

Anyone able to pm or link any streams for this tonight? Don't have this tv channel only normal Sentanta. Have tried looking but can't find any - not usually something I'd do!

Cheers lads

Its on Setanta Ireland which is free.

01-03-2012 11:33pm

Who are the commentators here on setanta?
It's got good production, has to be said.

El Guapo! · 01-03-2012 11:54pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Who are the commentators here on setanta?
It's got good production, has to be said.

Barry Oglesby and Stuart McQuitty.

Rob01 · 02-03-2012 12:01am

Barry.Oglesby wrote: »

fightireland wrote: »

My guess:

FOTN - Sean Keogan (Kokoro) -v- Scobie "Blaze" Burke (Coolmine BJJ)

Ugh you've got to be kidding me. That was a dreadfully bad tempered affair. Mick Brennan and Bogusz Pochylski was amazing.

Just watched the fight again Barry, with your commentary which I enjoyed. I agree not fight of the night, but excluding the incident at the end. Hardly a dreadfully bad tempered affair?

nino1 · 02-03-2012 12:05am

Dean09 wrote: »

Its on Setanta Ireland which is free.

its not free if you just have a basic sky package :mad:

CAGE CONTENDER XII : DUBLIN : 25 FEB 2012

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