Register your place now! Tickets will be on sale at Kokoro Gym in the next few days. If we’ve enough people coming up we’ll book a bus (then split the cost which won’t be much). If not, we’ll car share as with previous shows. Please register now if you’re looking to come up for the event.

JOHNNY BOWDEN (KOKORO) V JOHN REDMOND (RUSH)
KARL BRUINS (ELITE) V CATHAL PENDRED (KOKORO)
WILL BURDOCK (KOKORO) V PAUL BRENNAN (SUDDEN IMPACT)
SEBASTIAN TORRES (JIU-JITSU) V LEO BURDOCK (KOKORO)
SHANE THOMAS (KOKORO) V RICHIE IVORY (NEXT GENERATION)
JONNY ORIGAN (KOKORO) V GARETH LYONS (KYOUJIN)

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BUS:

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We’ve 10 Steves, 13 Johnnys, 4 Tommys, 6 Joshs and a goat….

1. Shane Thomas
2. Cathal Pendred
3. Leo Burdock
4. Johnny Bowden
5. Will Burdock
6. Colin Campbell
7. Thomas Nolan
8. Stephen Monnelly
9. Dr. John Dorian, MD, PhD, ABC, Nintendo Wii.
10. Eoin Kerins
11. Kieran Phoenix
12. Ronan Keenan
13. Bernard McDonnell
14. Seamus Cassells
15. Jonny Origan
16. Jo Preuss
17. Josh C.
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CAR:
1. TJ Hooker
2. Cian Ruane
3. James Flanagan
4.

4th October 2008
Ultimate Conflict Ireland 2

Amateur – Will Burdock (Kokoro MMA) v. Paul Brennan (Sudden Impact)
Amateur – Cathal Pendred (Kokoro MMA) v. Karl Bruins (Elite)
Amateur – Leo Burdock (Kokoro MMA) v. Sebastian Torres (Dog Pound)

24th August 2008
EFR 14

Pro – Shane Thomas (Kokoro MMA) v. Aidan Scullion (EFR)

Colin will arrange road trips nearer the events. He does a great job of co-ordinating cars and stuff. Pity he can’t fight for shite.

Hope to see you there supporting us and we’ll keep you informed as more matchups are confirmed. Expect a very busy October!

Thanks to all that supported us and helped us get ready for Chaos Fighting Championships 2. Thanks and huge respect to Will Burdock and Cathal Pendred – putting in excellent performances.

This is a superb achievement with Leo and Mo being recognised as the top contenders for the title. So, let’s be there to support him! Bring your cars, dogs, cats, hamsters and postcards with “Hello Mum!” printed on them to the event this weekend. Good Luck Leo. We’re all behind you.

EFR 12 – The Elk Nightclub, Derry

SUNDAY 16TH MARCH 2008
2.00PM RULES MEETING
2.30PM MEDICALS
3.00 PM DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC
4.00PM FIRST BOUT(THERE WILL BE NO BREAKS IN THE ACTION FROM FIRST FIGHT TO LAST)

Tickets £25 – pay on door no problem.

Please join me in welcoming Cathal Pendred to the Kokoro MMA Semi Pro Team.
The “Man of Steel” himself is destined for greatness and we really can’t wait for Chaos 2; the production values and organisation are second to none.

Here goes with the Kokoro Line Up;

Leo Burdock (Kokoro MMA 1-0-0) v. TBC, C Class, 2 x 5 minutes (65.8kg)
Will Burdock (Kokoro MMA 1-0-0) v. Danny Balmar (IMMA 1-1-0), C Class, 2 x 5 minutes (77kg)
Neno Platisa (Kokoro MMA 1-1-0) v. TBC, C Class, 2 x 5 minutes (84kg)
Cathal Pendred (Kokoro MMA 0-0-0) v. Dean Balmar (IMMA 0-1-0), C Class, 2 x 5 minutes (84kg)

Will and Cathal certainly can’t afford to take their tasks lightly. IMMA is a top class outfit. With Rodney Moore as their coach and UFC Veteran Colin Robinson as their stablemate; we can expect the Balmar boys to bring A-Class standards to these C-Class matchups. Can’t wait!

The Kokoro Line Up:

Neno Platisa (Kokoro MMA) v. Richard Taylor (UFR Gym), C Class, 2 x 5 minutes (84kg)
Leo Burdock (Kokoro MMA) v. Matt Taylor (UFR Gym), C Class, 2 x 5 minutes (65.8kg)
Will Burdock (Kokoro MMA) v. Ronan McKay (UFR Gym), C Class, 2 x 5 minutes (77kg)

“This is gonna be great!”

The lads were up against opponents from respected gyms throughout Ireland. Kyoujin, Donegal Jiu Jitsu and Longtower Judo lined up solid opponents; strikers, jiu jistu champions and all rounders. In the end they were unable to hold fast against the Kokoro MMA Team who’s time, effort, heart, mind and spirit paid dividends on the night.

A special thank you to Cathal Pendred for working the corner with me throughout the night and assisting Junior in preping for the fight. It’s only a matter of time before we see Cathal in the ring himself.

Thanks also to Colin, Barry, Wes, Denise and Jenny for assisting with everything from camera work to pad work. Biggest thanks of course to Junior, Leo, Will and Neno showing what Kokoro is all about… …Heart, Mind & Spirit. And after last night.. …style!

RESULTS:

Semi Pro Middleweight (@82kg compromise)
Neno Platisa (Kokoro) Vs Peter O loughlin (KYOUJIN)
Neno Platisa, RD1*, Key Lock

Peter came out swinging with some big and dangerous punches. Neno did a great job of circling out of danger, returning the compliment and bringing Peter to the ground. Neno took advantage of being in Peter’s guard and stood to rain down blows a la Fedor. Thouroughly entertaining.

During their next ground encounter, Peter locked on a chicken wing that had Neno in trouble but Neno has drilled this over and over and was prepared. He locked tight, picked his moment and reversed out of the lock. Peter was waiting however, and found himself on top but in Neno’s guard. Neno pulled off a reverse key lock from his back. Quick and slick leaving the crowd and his opponent’s corner wondering what had caused Peter to tap. Neno Platisa has now made his mark in Irish MMA and he’s here to stay!

Semi Pro Middleweight
Stephen Nolan (KYOUJIN) Vs Will Burdock (Kokoro)
Will Burdock, RD1*, Guillotine

Will came out with a front kick in the first 5 seconds of the match that was so well timed and so powerful that it launched Stephen across the ring and almost knock him out, leaving him with little energy to defend a strong guillotine from Will. Classy. I’ve never seen a front kick like it and Will is stronger than the average ox. This was over quickly. Wow!

Semi Pro Featherweight
Chris Mc Kendrick (Long Tower) Vs Leo Burdock (Kokoro)
Leo Burdock, RD1*, Standing Guillotine

Strategy pays. Leo had drilled over and over to wear down his opponent with boxing and look for the guillotine. Chris came out swinging and looked dangerous but Leo out boxed him and stalked Chris around the ring. Chris did the right thing and looked to take Leo down to avoid the blows. Leo’s no slouch on the ground and was prepared for this; we were back on our feet and from there it went according to Leo’s playbook; wear him down, guillotine on his feet. Heart, Mind, Spirit. Congratulations Leo!

Amateur Heavyweight
Eugene Mcrossan (Donegal Jiu-Jitsu) Vs Junior Charlie (Kokoro)
Junior Charles, 2×5, Unanimous Decision

With just four or five months of training behind him, we can’t tell you how proud we are of Junior’s performance. Eugene McCrossan is a Jiu Jitsu brown belt and World Champion with many, many years of experience. Juniors clinch work however was text book and Eugene was unable to progress the bout as he would have liked. Junior worked the clinch and dropped heavy blows to Eugene’s ribs. Eugene was TOUGH but Junior worked his clinch game like a pro and brought Eugene down repeatedly. Eugene almost pulled off an armbar early on (nicely slipped in too!) but Junior reversed it – calm, cool and collected – taking side control. In the end Eugene was unable to find an answer for Juniors dominating top game (pin, position and pound).

As proud as we are of Junior; we have to thank Eugene. Eugene McCrossan is a class act and a true gentleman and competitor. We need more people like Eugene in MMA. Contratulations Junior on a big first outing and a great win! Thanks to Eugene for giving Junior the opportunity to compete in such a tough and technical first outing!

Four great fights, four classy wins. A proud day for Kokoro. Congratulations Gentlemen!!! Thanks to Jason for putting on a quality show with excellent production values. We hope that Kokoro will be invited to the next one!

*Times will be confirmed when I’ve had a chance to review the video.

We’re all set to enjoy the following Kokoro MMA Team Matchups;

Neno Platisa (Kokoro MMA) v. Peter O’Loughlin (Kyoujin) – C Class, 2 x 5 minutes (82kg)
Leo Burdock (Kokoro MMA) v. Chris McKendrick (Long Tower) – C Class, 2 x 5 minutes (65kg)
Will Burdock (Kokoro MMA) v. Stephen Nolan (Kyoujin) – C Class, 2 x 5 minutes (77kg)
Junior Charlie (Kokoro MMA) v. Eugene McCrossan (Donegal Jiu Jitsu), D Class, 2 x 5 minutes (-100kg)

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Will joins Seamus and Neno on the card to make his MMA Ring Debut with a C-Class matchup at the Chaos Figthing Championships on December 1st in Antrim. The card for this show just keeps getting better.

Will is to take on Steven Nolan of Kyoujin MMA and this will be a 77kg matchup. Thanks to Jason McCabe (Promoter) and Peter Lavery (Kyoujin Coach) for making this happen.