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Tachi Palace Fights Champ Ian McCall Looking To Be The “Torchbearer” For UFC Featherweight Division

Tweet With the official announcement this past weekend by Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White, fighters competing at 125-pounds now have a new level to aspire too. Before the division was added to the UFC, fighters would have to compete in Japan or as part of the Lemoore, California based Tachi Palace Fights promotion which […]

With the official announcement this past weekend by Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White, fighters competing at 125-pounds now have a new level to aspire too.

Before the division was added to the UFC, fighters would have to compete in Japan or as part of the Lemoore, California based Tachi Palace Fights promotion which emphasized the smaller fighters on their cards.

One of those fighters in particular, TPF flyweight champ Ian ‘Uncle Creepy’ McCall (11-2), is a direct benefactor of the UFC announcement, being named as one of the four fighters competing for the first UFC flyweight title.

McCall is scheduled to face former UFC bantamweight contender Demeitrious Johnson, while Joseph Benavidez will square off against Yasuhiro Urushitani, which will all expected to take place on March 4 at the Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia.

“It’s the fight that I wanted,” McCall said of Johnson. “He’s accomplished so much lately that I want to go in there and make a statement and put on a good fight, and I know that fighting him will let me do that.”

“Tachi, they were the last stand for 125,” McCall said of the California-based promotion. “They were showcasing them, and I was kind of the torchbearer for the organization – or at least of the flyweight class.

“If it weren’t me, I’m sure it would be someone else. But right now, I feel like I’m the torchbearer for the weight class…. ”

“It was just a couple days (of knowing), so it’s not like it was a long ordeal,” he said. “But my head felt like it was going to explode because they were like, ‘Don’t tell anyone! Don’t even tell your wife! Don’t say anything to anyone!’

“I was shaking the whole time in the corner like one of my chihuahuas because they had me so scared to say anything.”

McCall is on a four fight win streak, and is 5-1 in his last six bouts. His last three wins have come under the Tachi Palace Fights banner with his last coming this past August where he beat Darrell Montague for the TPF flyweight title.

Check out the rest of the article with ‘Uncle Creepy’ at MMAjunkie.com

Tachi Palace Fights 10 Fighter Salaries

Filed under: NewsThe fighter salaries for last Friday’s Tachi Palace Fights 10 event in Lemoore ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, according to purses reported by promoters to the California athletic commission.

In the main event, Ian McCall earned $8,000…

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The fighter salaries for last Friday’s Tachi Palace Fights 10 event in Lemoore ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, according to purses reported by promoters to the California athletic commission.

In the main event, Ian McCall earned $8,000 ($4,000 to show and $4,000 to win) for his third-round submission over Darrell Montague to become the promotion’s flyweight champion.

The first-ever Bellator featherweight champion Joe Soto, under permission from Bellator, fought for the TPF title, but lost via guillotine choke to Eddie Yagin. Soto made $6,000 for his work, while Yagin earned $6,000, half of which was his win bonus.

The highest earner was longtime company man Ulysses Gomez, who earned $10,000 for his submission win over Drew Bittner.

Check out the rest of the salaries below.

Ian McCall: $4,000 + $4,000 win = $8,000 def. Darrell Montague: $4,000
Eddie Yagin: $3,000 + $3,000 win = $6,000 def. Joe Soto: $6,000
Jussier da Silva: $3,500 + $3,500 win = $7,000 def. Mamoru Yamaguchi: $4,000
Giva Santana: $3,000 + $ 3,000 win = $6,000 def. Doug Marshall $8,000
Jorge Lopez: $3,000 + $ 3,000 win = $6,000 def. David Marshall: $3,000
Ulysses Gomez: $5,000 + $ 5,000 win = $10,000 def. Drew Bittner: $1,500
Kenny Ento: $ 2,000 + $ 2,000 win = $4,000 def. Phil Collins: $3,000
Brad McDonald: $1,000 + $1,000 win = $2,000 def. Sergio Quinones: $1,000
Musa Toliver: $1,500 + $1,500 win = $3,000 def. Andy Miranda: $3,000

 

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Tachi Palace Fights 10 Fighter Salaries

Filed under: NewsThe fighter salaries for last Friday’s Tachi Palace Fights 10 event in Lemoore ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, according to purses reported by promoters to the California athletic commission.

In the main event, Ian McCall earned $8,000…

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The fighter salaries for last Friday’s Tachi Palace Fights 10 event in Lemoore ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, according to purses reported by promoters to the California athletic commission.

In the main event, Ian McCall earned $8,000 ($4,000 to show and $4,000 to win) for his third-round submission over Darrell Montague to become the promotion’s flyweight champion.

The first-ever Bellator featherweight champion Joe Soto, under permission from Bellator, fought for the TPF title, but lost via guillotine choke to Eddie Yagin. Soto made $6,000 for his work, while Yagin earned $6,000, half of which was his win bonus.

The highest earner was longtime company man Ulysses Gomez, who earned $10,000 for his submission win over Drew Bittner.

Check out the rest of the salaries below.

Ian McCall: $4,000 + $4,000 win = $8,000 def. Darrell Montague: $4,000
Eddie Yagin: $3,000 + $3,000 win = $6,000 def. Joe Soto: $6,000
Jussier da Silva: $3,500 + $3,500 win = $7,000 def. Mamoru Yamaguchi: $4,000
Giva Santana: $3,000 + $ 3,000 win = $6,000 def. Doug Marshall $8,000
Jorge Lopez: $3,000 + $ 3,000 win = $6,000 def. David Marshall: $3,000
Ulysses Gomez: $5,000 + $ 5,000 win = $10,000 def. Drew Bittner: $1,500
Kenny Ento: $ 2,000 + $ 2,000 win = $4,000 def. Phil Collins: $3,000
Brad McDonald: $1,000 + $1,000 win = $2,000 def. Sergio Quinones: $1,000
Musa Toliver: $1,500 + $1,500 win = $3,000 def. Andy Miranda: $3,000

 

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While You Were Out: Ian McCall and Various UFC Vets Fought at Tachi Palace Fights 9

And to think, only ONE of these guys is nicknamed “Uncle Creepy”. Image courtesy of Sherdog.com.

Last night, Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, California hosted their ninth event. The card featured a Top 10 flyweight, Gerald Harris attempting to get back in the W column and the return of the greatest tattoo in MMA. And probably some other stuff, too.

Fresh off of his upset victory over then top ranked flyweight Jussier da Silva, “Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall returned to action last night against Nashville prospect Dustin Ortiz. Before dropping to flyweight, Uncle Creepy compiled an 8-2 record as a bantamweight. You may remember him from his brief stint with the WEC, where he went 1-2 in three fights, including a unanimous decision loss to Dominick Cruz at WEC 38. Last night McCall dominated the entire fight, showboating to the crowd throughout the third round on his way to a unanimous decision win. The victory likely propels him to a flyweight title fight against Darrell Montague.

And to think, only ONE of these guys is nicknamed “Uncle Creepy”. Image courtesy of Sherdog.com.

Last night, Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, California hosted their ninth event.  The card featured a Top 10 flyweight,  Gerald Harris attempting to get back in the W column and the return of the greatest tattoo in MMA.  And probably some other stuff, too.  

Fresh off of his upset victory over then top ranked flyweight Jussier da Silva, “Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall returned to action last night against Nashville prospect Dustin Ortiz.  Before dropping to flyweight, Uncle Creepy compiled an 8-2 record as a bantamweight.  You may remember him from his brief stint with the WEC, where he went 1-2 in three fights, including a unanimous decision loss to Dominick Cruz at WEC 38.  Last night McCall dominated the entire fight, showboating to the crowd throughout the third round on his way to a unanimous decision win.  The victory likely propels him to a flyweight title fight against Darrell Montague.

Gerald Harris was also in action last night against journeyman Anthony Ruiz, who at one point was a contender for Strikeforce’s light heavyweight title. Ruiz has heavy hands, but he also throws punches so wildly that even Leonard Garcia wonders if the word “technique” means anything to him.  Rather than get involved with that, Harris opted to clinch and secure takedowns on his way to a unanimous decision victory.  After the fight, Harris claimed to have broken his hand in the first round.   

Also of note, TUF-8 winner Efrain Escudero battled fellow UFC castaway Fabricio Camoes.  Since being released by the UFC, Escudero won three straight fights coming into last night.  However, Camoes showed off some improved boxing skills, as well as superior grappling.  While Escudero managed to land a flying knee that damaged Camoes in the third round, he was unable to finish.  The victory for Camoes marks his second straight since being released by the UFC.

Results, courtesy of MMAmania.com:

Ian McCall def. Dustin Ortiz via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Isaac DeJesus def. Russ Miura via knockout at 2:52 of Round 1
Fabricio Camoes def. Efrain Escudero via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Gerald Harris def. Anthony Ruiz via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Mamoru Yamaguchi def. Kevin Dunsmoor via knockout at 4:03 of Round 2
Jorge Lopez def. Waachiim Spiritwolf via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

-Seth Falvo

 

Video: James Irvin’s Comeback Hits a Roadblock at ‘Tachi Palace Fights 7’

(Props: TachiPalaceFights. Fight starts at the 2:03 mark.)
Two months after he barely survived his first post-UFC outing against Angel DeAnda, James Irvin was back in action last night at "Tachi Palace Fights 7: Deck the Halls" in Lemoor…

(Props: TachiPalaceFights. Fight starts at the 2:03 mark.)

Two months after he barely survived his first post-UFC outing against Angel DeAnda, James Irvin was back in action last night at "Tachi Palace Fights 7: Deck the Halls" in Lemoore, California — and he wasn’t so lucky this time. In the main event of the evening, Irvin took on 5-2-1 Chute Boxe product Jorge "Van Damme" Oliveira, who holds victories over Shonie Carter and Mike Van Arsdale. After failing on a takedown attempt, Oliveira wound up on his back, and did his best to defend Irvin’s ground-and-pound. At the video’s 3:24 mark, Irvin’s gets enough space to rain down some nasty blows, and Oliveira kicks him off. Irvin dives back in, and is immediately caught in a triangle/armbar. Fun fact: Irvin hasn’t been out of the first round in over four years.

Maybe Oliveira is just an affectionate guy in general, but the dude lays it on a little thick in his post-fight show of respect, hugging and kissing Irvin on the mat, raising the Sandman’s arm in faux-victory, bowing to him in a "we’re not worthy" pose (dude, it’s James Irvin, you’re worthy), getting up to hug him some more, then hugging him again after a brief visit with his corner. Now we know why they call him "Van Damme."

The Tachi Palace event also featured an insane bout between TUF 11 castmember Seth Baczynski and WEC/UFC vet Tim McKenzie, which ended with Baczynski getting his left arm snapped in an armbar, then elbowing McKenzie into unconsciousness with his non-broken arm. 2010 Finish of the Year candidate, for sure. Check it out after the jump…

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And the Mismatch of the Month Award Goes to….

("That pic looks so fake. What? It’s real?" *barfs*)
Say what you want about Corey Hill, but you can’t say he’s afraid of a challenge.
If you recall, he’s the guy who lied on his TUF 5 application, stating that he had a 4-0 professional MMA r…


("That pic looks so fake. What? It’s real?" *barfs*)

Say what you want about Corey Hill, but you can’t say he’s afraid of a challenge.

If you recall, he’s the guy who lied on his TUF 5 application, stating that he had a 4-0 professional MMA record, when he actually only had one pro and two amateur bouts under his belt.

He’s also the guy whose leg looked like it had been Photoshopped in real time to look like Plastic Man’s as it snapped like a matchstick when his low kick was checked by Dale Hartt at UFC: Fight for the Troops back in December of 2008.

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