dy-no-mite3000
03-07-2005, 04:36 PM
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Let it be known, full credit for this article goes to the guys @ mmaweekly.com.
-dyno
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Coming off of four consecutive UFC losses, Phil Baroni knew that he would need to defeat Chris Cruit at Saturday night?s EFC XI. But who could have guessed that he?d need to do it twice?
In a fight that was contested largely on the ground, Baroni used devastating knee strikes and a series of chopping, hatchet-like punches to force Cruit?s corner to toss in the towel midway through the first round.
And then things got interesting.
Cruit cited a miscommunication with his corner and begged the event?s promoters to allow him to continue. Baroni, in a testament to his honor and dedication to his fans, gave up the assured victory and agreed to keep fighting.
Over the remainder of the fight, Cruit proved tough and elusive but seemed to have a hard time mounting a significant attack. Baroni continued to control the action on the ground, at one point hammering Cruit?s head into the canvas six times in succession. Baroni finally closed the show early in the second round with a flawlessly executed arm bar.
After the bout?s second and final stoppage, an emotional Baroni took the microphone and addressed the packed house, thanking his fans for their support and vowing to come back stronger than ever.
?It?s the start of a new era,? Baroni said, ?I?m 1-0?I?m 1-0 now.?
As the arena emptied, Cruit smoked in his dressing room, drank his trademark Mountain Dew, and commented candidly on Baroni?s performance. ?He?s a killer,? said Cruit, ?I hurt?I hurt a lot.? Despite his bruises, the likeable Cruit remained upbeat and told MMAWeekly that he hoped to secure a fight with Jeremy Horn in May.
As a whole, Bo Kimly?s EFC XI event was another huge success, drawing a capacity crowd including notable faces like Mark ?The Hammer? Coleman, Shonie Carter, and boxers Vinny Pazienza and Hector ?Macho? Camacho. In what can only be described as a fan?s dream, all 16 bouts on the card were decided by knockout or submission.
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Shonie @ the event.
http://mmaweekly.com/images/EFCXI/ShonieCarter74EFCXI.jpg
As a big Baroni fan from way back when, I am glad to see Phil take the win and continuing to work hard. No one can question his heart although @ times with his fists, that's all it seems he has going for him.
Sure he may have beaten a hack, but many consider Phil to be one himself. Either way love him or hate him, We'll be seeing him for some time to come.
BARONI BY ARMBAR!!!
Let it be known, full credit for this article goes to the guys @ mmaweekly.com.
-dyno
++++++++++++++++++++
Coming off of four consecutive UFC losses, Phil Baroni knew that he would need to defeat Chris Cruit at Saturday night?s EFC XI. But who could have guessed that he?d need to do it twice?
In a fight that was contested largely on the ground, Baroni used devastating knee strikes and a series of chopping, hatchet-like punches to force Cruit?s corner to toss in the towel midway through the first round.
And then things got interesting.
Cruit cited a miscommunication with his corner and begged the event?s promoters to allow him to continue. Baroni, in a testament to his honor and dedication to his fans, gave up the assured victory and agreed to keep fighting.
Over the remainder of the fight, Cruit proved tough and elusive but seemed to have a hard time mounting a significant attack. Baroni continued to control the action on the ground, at one point hammering Cruit?s head into the canvas six times in succession. Baroni finally closed the show early in the second round with a flawlessly executed arm bar.
After the bout?s second and final stoppage, an emotional Baroni took the microphone and addressed the packed house, thanking his fans for their support and vowing to come back stronger than ever.
?It?s the start of a new era,? Baroni said, ?I?m 1-0?I?m 1-0 now.?
As the arena emptied, Cruit smoked in his dressing room, drank his trademark Mountain Dew, and commented candidly on Baroni?s performance. ?He?s a killer,? said Cruit, ?I hurt?I hurt a lot.? Despite his bruises, the likeable Cruit remained upbeat and told MMAWeekly that he hoped to secure a fight with Jeremy Horn in May.
As a whole, Bo Kimly?s EFC XI event was another huge success, drawing a capacity crowd including notable faces like Mark ?The Hammer? Coleman, Shonie Carter, and boxers Vinny Pazienza and Hector ?Macho? Camacho. In what can only be described as a fan?s dream, all 16 bouts on the card were decided by knockout or submission.
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Shonie @ the event.
http://mmaweekly.com/images/EFCXI/ShonieCarter74EFCXI.jpg
As a big Baroni fan from way back when, I am glad to see Phil take the win and continuing to work hard. No one can question his heart although @ times with his fists, that's all it seems he has going for him.
Sure he may have beaten a hack, but many consider Phil to be one himself. Either way love him or hate him, We'll be seeing him for some time to come.
BARONI BY ARMBAR!!!