| Ron's Blog: The Way It Went Down |
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| Written by Ron Faircloth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday, 12 November 2008 13:26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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OK, so you've all read the crappy write up from Wisconsin Combat Sports on my fight with Dave last weekend. I know you are all thinking that it lacks energy and pizzazz. Well, that’s because it does. That report has none of the energy required to talk about a fight that cool. Shame on which ever veteran hating writer that wrote it. I would also like to add that they said someone else got fight of the night. Dave and I split the extra money that comes with fight of the night, so let’s get the facts right before ranting about it via the inter-webs.
The fight reminded me why I won't be able to quit this sport any time soon. Dave and I pounded it out for three frickin’ rounds. When I went slow he went fast, when he backed up I moved forward, and he did the same. I would love to spend the rest of my days fighting guys like Dave: hard as nails and quick. He caught a lazy kick early on and got me down, ended up on my back. At one point he had the choke so tight I had to place my mouth guard on the mat next to us. Finally I got my hips below his and I was OK.
Second round was all on the feet. Back and forth, I'd hit him, he'd return the love with a real quick jab and right hand combo. I threw some knees to his middle and I know I felt his spine. He just grunted and kept working. Awesome stuff. I hit him with hooks and rights that I threw with intent. He would take it and move back or around the corner to return his own.
By the third round we were both gross and sweated up. We came out and more of the same. Lots of punches. From all outward appearances we were both having a great time. I felt I had taken the lead back (just my feelings, not taking anything away from him) when at about the four minute mark he shoots a good shot. Great level change. I didn't see it until it was too late. I was down and going for a heel hook, which Dave was having none of. I switched legs and tried to kneebar, which he was also having none of. So we settled in to punching each other in a mad flurry for 20 seconds until the bell rang.
He got the nod from the judges. I feel based on that last takedown. Smart fighting on his part. We hit each other with lots of power and kept moving forward. It was great. If you see Dave thank him for me and pat him on the back. He fought like a war machine. I should have strung more punches together or added in some kicks or shot in to put him on his back. I have made it this far on ground n pound yet lately I haven't used it. I think that I might have gotten a bit too comfortable just banging and forgot I was there to do a job. I seem to have lost my sense of urgency. I'll get it back. Remember boys and girls, try cowboy/rear facing toilet sitting. It's good for the soul.
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Jameel Massouh
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I am Ron Faircloth and I am back to being AWESOME. Even after losing a decision I am sweet as all get out. I sit cowboy style on my toilet because I'm so cool. I like to dip my fingers into the tank water and put it on my face like I'm sweating. It makes me feel good about me. I also like to pretend I'm Lincoln Hawk while sitting this way. I play like I'm getting ready to arm wrestle Bull Hurley. If you have never 
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Ron = Awesome Ron, I love you and think you are awesome. Glad to hear you got fight of the night. |
Danny Soko
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... Ron, you're still my hero. Whether you know it or not, I've learned quite a bit from you. You've always had my back even when I question whether or not I have my own back. With that being said, I might allow you to hang out with me at the fights, and possibly even let you teach me cool new fighting techniques. See you at the gym. |
Jameel Massouh
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... For someone who doesn't like me very much you sure help me get ready for important fights and bring goodness into me corner when I fight. Hopefully you;ll like me when I come back. Thanks for helping me train for this next fight. Wouldn't want to do it without you. |
Corey Christophersen
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... It was a great fight. Congrats to Dave. Ron I love having you fight at our shows. Some of the younger guys just starting out should take a look at how Ron, Dave, Friedland and some of the other guys that have been around a while carry themselves. They are low drama/low maintanece and professional inside the cage and out at a show. You guys are an asset to any show you fight on and look forward to working with you again. |
captian little wrists
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professional Corey, did you get a chance to smell what ron was leaking from his butthole? there was nothing professional about that! |
the other birch
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dkm hey blunt one the greenbay trip was a great time. thanks for letting me help out. Oh yea I think I got box a ticket to the dropkicks. PS answer your phone when I call |
Red Schafer
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... That fight was awesome, great battle. Every round was close! I usually bet on the uglier fighter, because they have less to lose, but that was a toss up... |
Ron Faircloth
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... Red, my friend, you could not be more wrong. I am far uglier than Dave. I noticed when he was making me hold his hand in the back room. |
Pat O'Malley
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... Still the best in my book my man. Thanks for always bein the stand up motherfucker you are - screw you Jameel I hate you too. |
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