"Click here" is a verb phrase that may be used as the anchor text of a hyperlink on a web page. The World Wide Web Consortium, through its Quality Tips for Webmasters, advises web designers to avoid using "click here" for this purpose.
Jakob Nielsen, a web usability pundit, says, "Don't use 'click here' or other non-descriptive link text."
Search indexing
Search engines use anchor text to index the content of a linked-to site. For example, a site that is linked with the same anchor text phrase by many other sites may appear towards the top of searches for that phrase. Some bloggers have speculated that using "click here" in lieu of a descriptive name is a poor search engine optimization practice.
Accessibility and device dependence
Screen readers, used by the visually impaired, can read out only the hyperlinks on the page as a quick method of navigation. Usability and accessibility firm Webcredible advises avoiding non-descriptive link text such as "click here" at all costs, as it makes no sense out of context.
Users may want to print web pages for reference. "Click here" is inapplicable on the printed page. For this reason, Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the Web, advises web designers to try to avoid references in the text to online aspects.
Additionally, a mouse is not used with text-based web browsers and mobile phones, and so clicking does not have a meaning in this context, since the user might use the tab and enter keys, or a soft key to follow links.
Jakob Nielsen, a web usability pundit, says, "Don't use 'click here' or other non-descriptive link text."
Search indexing
Search engines use anchor text to index the content of a linked-to site. For example, a site that is linked with the same anchor text phrase by many other sites may appear towards the top of searches for that phrase. Some bloggers have speculated that using "click here" in lieu of a descriptive name is a poor search engine optimization practice.
Accessibility and device dependence
Screen readers, used by the visually impaired, can read out only the hyperlinks on the page as a quick method of navigation. Usability and accessibility firm Webcredible advises avoiding non-descriptive link text such as "click here" at all costs, as it makes no sense out of context.
Users may want to print web pages for reference. "Click here" is inapplicable on the printed page. For this reason, Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the Web, advises web designers to try to avoid references in the text to online aspects.
Additionally, a mouse is not used with text-based web browsers and mobile phones, and so clicking does not have a meaning in this context, since the user might use the tab and enter keys, or a soft key to follow links.
World Championship Fighting (WCF) is a promotional company focused on live mixed martial arts (MMA) events.
It was named the #1 MMA promotion in New England by New England Mixed Martial Arts. Formed in June 2003 by Joseph Cavallaro and Associates, LLC, World Championship Fighting has been promoting shows consistently since September 2007. They feature a mix of local and national talent in their shows and often bring in top names in MMA such as Kenny Florian, Marcus Davis, and Dana White to make appearances and sign autographs. As of April 2010, all WCF events have been held at Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA.
World Championship Fighting 1 Event
Date: September 21, 2007
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
* Greg Sterns defeated Mike Deleo via decision at 4:00 of round 2
* Mike Curtis defeated Seth Davis via decision at 4:00 of round 2
* Ron Wuest defeated Jesse Peterson via TKO at 3:59 of round 1
* Dan Bonnell defeated Geovanni Sontay via decision at 4:00 of round 2
* Greg Croteau defeated Jim Gonsalves via decision at 4:00 of round 2
* Adrian Fulk defeated Jonas Fernandes via submission (armbar) at 2:22 of round 1
* Dan Lauzon defeated Wayne Harnois via KO at 0:14 of round 1
* Bellaton Frederic defeated Jerry Spiegel via KO (kick) at 0:24 of round 1
* Jason Dolloff defeated Charlie Thomas via TKO at 2:45 of round 2
* Jamie Campbell defeated Steven Stengal via TKO at 2:09 of round 2
* Bobby McMasters defeated Bobby Diaz via KO in round 3
* Joe Cushman defeated Aguilena Brandao via decision at 5:00 of round 3
World Championship Fighting 2 Event
Date: February 8, 2008
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
*Dan Lauzon defeated Frank Latina via submission (triangle choke) at 3:01 of round 1
*Henrique Bicalho defeated Jason Bennett via submission (armbar) at 2:15 of round 1
*Ronnie Wuest defeated Nate Kittredge via disqualification (elbows) at 1:40 of round 1
*Nuri Shakir defeated Travis Lerchen via TKO (punches) at 2:42 of round 1
*John Benoit defeated Justin Hammertrum via submission (triangle choke) at 3:45 of round 2
*Ken Stone defeated Daniel Duarte via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:46 of round 1
*John Franchi defeated Justin Homsey via TKO (punches) at 0:40 of round 2
*Nate LaMotte defeated Stephen Stengal via submission (rear naked choke) at 0:39 of round 1
*Dan Bonnell defeated Mark Giove via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:45 of round 1
*Greg Croteau defeated Aaron Chidester via unanimous decision at 4:00 of round 2
*Larry Kerrigan defeated Lou Czekalski via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:23 of round 2
*Jose Lopez defeated Sean Ratcliff via unanimous decision at 4:00 of round 2
World Championship Fighting 3 Event
Date: June 20, 2008
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
MAIN CARD
*Mike Campbell defeated Rich Moskowitz via TKO (strikes) at 1:25 of round 1
*John Bermudez defeated Chris Grandmaison via submission (armbar) at 3:46 of round 1
*Jon Jones defeated Parker Porter via TKO (strikes) at 0:36 of round 1
*Dan Lauzon defeated Brendan Hoxie via TKO (strikes) at 3:45 of round 2
*Ken Stone defeated Ethan Keane via TKO (strikes) at 0:33 of round 1
*John Benoit defeated Travis Lerchen via split decision after round 3
PRELIMINARY BOUTS
*Dan O'Keefe defeated Garth Krane via TKO (strikes) at 3:26 of round 2
*Jamie Campbell defeated Jose Valentin via TKO (strikes) at 2:28 of round 1
*Dan Bonnell defeated Barrington Douse via decision after round 3
*Davin Wesinger defeated Jose Lopez via submission (omoplata) at 1:01 of round 1
*Stephen Stengal defeated Chad Hart via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:39 of round 1
*Chris Foster defeated Scott Ledoux via majority decision after round 2
*Kevin Corrigan defeated Ruben Gonzales via TKO (strikes) at 0:49 of round 1
World Championship Fighting 4 Event
Date: September 19, 2008
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
*Sam Hoger defeated Jason Dolloff via TKO at 0:17 of round 1
*Dan Bonnell defeated Joe Cushman via TKO at 0:55 of round 1
*Bobby Diaz defeated Stephen Stengel via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:01 of round 1
*Lamont Lister defeated Scott Rehm via unanimous decision after round 3 (overtime)
*John Benoit defeated Davin Wesinger via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:43 of round 1
*Justin Hammerstrom defeated Matt Johnson via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:08 of round 1
*Matt Martin defeated Nick Patnaude via unanimous decision
*Matt Smith defeated Josh Spearman via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:18 of round 1
*Joe Keane defeated Barry Liseno via TKO at 2:52 of round 2
*Kevin Corrigan defeated Wayne Harnois via TKO at 2:20 of round 2
*Kirill Sementsov defeated Chad Beane via technical submission at 3:40 of round 1
*Rodrigo Almeida defeated Jose Lopez via unanimous decision after round 2
World Championship Fighting 5 Event
Date: November 14, 2008
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
*Chad Beane defeated Joe McGann via disqualification (illegal blows to back of the head) in round 1
*Dan Ferrer defeated Ethan Kean via submission (kimura) at 3:36 of round 1
*James Pittner defeated Robbie Roberts via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:31 of round 1
*Jose Lopez defeated Wayne Harnois via KO (head kick) at 0:35 of round 1
*Dan Bonnell defeated Josh Spearman via unanimous decision after round 3
*John Benoit defeated Bill Jones via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:45 of round 2
*Calvin Kattar defeated Bobby Dias via submission (triangle choke) at 0:49 of round 1
*Stephen Stengal defeated Jay Fortier via TKO (strikes) at 0:49 of round 1
*Greg Rebello defeated Chris Canale via split decision after round 3
*Dan Lauzon defeated Justin Hammertrum via TKO (strikes) at 1:15 of round 1
World Championship Fighting 6 Event at Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA.
*Jeff Remick defeats Josh Mellen submission (Triangle Choke) in round one
*Jay Fortier defeats Robby Roberts Submission (Armbar) in round one
*Nick Evangelous defeats Dymitry Schevchenko Submission (Heel Hook) in round one
*Jimmy Grant defeats Nik Patnaude Decision (Unanimous) round two
*Ryan Quinn defeats Travis Coyle Decision (Unanimous) round two
*Anthony Leone defeats Chris Grandmaison Decision (Unanimous) round two
*Damien Trites defeats Jose Lopez Submission (Triangle Choke) in round one
*Glenn Brown defeats John Benoit Decision (Unanimous) round two
*Rick Hawn defeats Billy Flynn KO (Punches) in round one
*Greg Rebello defeats Shawn DePaul Decision (Unanimous) round two
*Scott Rehm defeats Stephen Stengel TKO (Punches) in round one
World Championship Fighting 7 Event
Date: June 27, 2009
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
*Noah Wiseman defeated Steve Beck via submission (Rear-naked Choke) at 1:50 of round 1
*Nelson Gaipo defeated Ryan White via TKO (Punches) at 1:07 of round 1
*Zachary Burhans defeated Jeff Silva via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 2
*Marcos Escalante defeated John Walsh via submission (Rear-naked Choke) at 1:24 of round 2
*Aniss Alhajjajy defeated Aaron Petrucelli via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 2
*Nick Evangelous defeated Matt McCusker via TKO (Punches) at 2:14 of round 1
*Saul Almeida defeated Dan O'Keefe via submission (Peruvian necktie) at 1:16 of round 1
*Travis Bartlett defeated Guillermo Echuaca via TKO (Punches) at 2:18 of round 1
*Elias Rivera defeated Scott Rehm via submission (Heel Hook) at 2:43 round 1
*John Benoit defeated Damien Trites via decision (Majority) at 5:00 of round 2
*Thomas Moreau defeated Don Carlo-Clauss via decision (Majority) at 5:00 of round 2
*Greg Rebello defeated Jerry Spiegel via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 2
*Calvin Kattar defeated Rodrigo Almeida via submission (Guillotine Choke) at 2:16 of round 1
*Dan Keefe defeated Woody Weatherby via decision (Split) at 5:00 of round 2
World Championship Fighting 8 Event
Date: September 26, 2009
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
*James Boran defeated Jim Pitner via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 3
*Lev Kamenetsky defeated Joel Ly via TKO (Punches) at 2:22 of round 1
*Aniss Alhajjajy defeated Brent Reed via submission (rear-Naked Choke) at 3:47 of round 2
*Saul Almeida defeated Kevin Corrigan via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 3
*Noah Wiseman defeated Eddie Felix via submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 3:38 of round 1
*John Ortolani defeated Travis Lerchen via TKO (Punches) at 2:16 of round 1
*Joe McGann defeated Jason Dublin via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 3
*Dennis Olsen defeated Ryan Schieding via submission (Arm Bar) at 1:04 of round 1
*Joshua Key defeated Luis Felix via TKO (Punches) at 0:51 round 3
*Josh LaBerge defeated Dan Bonnell via TKO (Punches) at 1:20 of round 1
*Hitalo Machado defeated John Benoit via submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 2:04 of round 1
*Mike Campbell defeated Mike Medrano via TKO (Punches) at 3:12 of round 1
World Championship Fighting 9 Event
Date: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
WCF - World Championship Fighting 9
World Championship Fighting
February 26, 2010
Aleppo Shriners Auditorium,
Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
<pre>
Match Winner Loser Method Round Time
* Nelson Gaipo Matt Johnson Submission (Triangle Choke) 1 0:35
* Joel Ly Steve Beck Submission (Triangle Choke) 1 3:19
* Robby Roberts William Crandall Submission (Armbar) 1 2:08
* Carlos Lovato Jerry Spiegel TKO (Punches) 1 3:15
* Matt Martin Peter Cole Submission (Triangle Choke) 1 1:40
* Jamie Campbell Andrew Nelson TKO (Punches) 1 1:21
* Stephan Stengal Mike Zichelle Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 1:09
* Dan Bonnell Cesario da Souza KO (Punch) 1 0:32
* John Benoit Noah Wiseman Decision (Unanimous) 2 5:00
* Rick Hawn Tom Gallicchio Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
</pre>
*Jarrod Johnson defeated Steve Beck via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 2:43 of round 1
*William Crandall defeated Christopher Madden via TKO (Punches) at 4:31 of round 1
*Josh Mellen defeated Shawn Baker via submission (Triangle Choke) at 3:01 of round 1
*Lee Emmitt defeated Thomasroy Gusler via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 3
*Robby Roberts defeated Dan Jennings via submission (Triangle Choke) at 1:11 of round 1
*Joel Ly defeated Billy Walsh via Submission (Triangle Choke) at 1:45 of round 3
*Anthony Kaponis defeated Stephen Stengel via TKO (Punches) at 4:34 of round 1
*Noah Weisman defeated Luis Felix via TKO (Punches) at 1:34 of round 3
*Dan Bonnell defeated Christian Rivera via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:58 round 1
It was named the #1 MMA promotion in New England by New England Mixed Martial Arts. Formed in June 2003 by Joseph Cavallaro and Associates, LLC, World Championship Fighting has been promoting shows consistently since September 2007. They feature a mix of local and national talent in their shows and often bring in top names in MMA such as Kenny Florian, Marcus Davis, and Dana White to make appearances and sign autographs. As of April 2010, all WCF events have been held at Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA.
World Championship Fighting 1 Event
Date: September 21, 2007
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
* Greg Sterns defeated Mike Deleo via decision at 4:00 of round 2
* Mike Curtis defeated Seth Davis via decision at 4:00 of round 2
* Ron Wuest defeated Jesse Peterson via TKO at 3:59 of round 1
* Dan Bonnell defeated Geovanni Sontay via decision at 4:00 of round 2
* Greg Croteau defeated Jim Gonsalves via decision at 4:00 of round 2
* Adrian Fulk defeated Jonas Fernandes via submission (armbar) at 2:22 of round 1
* Dan Lauzon defeated Wayne Harnois via KO at 0:14 of round 1
* Bellaton Frederic defeated Jerry Spiegel via KO (kick) at 0:24 of round 1
* Jason Dolloff defeated Charlie Thomas via TKO at 2:45 of round 2
* Jamie Campbell defeated Steven Stengal via TKO at 2:09 of round 2
* Bobby McMasters defeated Bobby Diaz via KO in round 3
* Joe Cushman defeated Aguilena Brandao via decision at 5:00 of round 3
World Championship Fighting 2 Event
Date: February 8, 2008
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
*Dan Lauzon defeated Frank Latina via submission (triangle choke) at 3:01 of round 1
*Henrique Bicalho defeated Jason Bennett via submission (armbar) at 2:15 of round 1
*Ronnie Wuest defeated Nate Kittredge via disqualification (elbows) at 1:40 of round 1
*Nuri Shakir defeated Travis Lerchen via TKO (punches) at 2:42 of round 1
*John Benoit defeated Justin Hammertrum via submission (triangle choke) at 3:45 of round 2
*Ken Stone defeated Daniel Duarte via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:46 of round 1
*John Franchi defeated Justin Homsey via TKO (punches) at 0:40 of round 2
*Nate LaMotte defeated Stephen Stengal via submission (rear naked choke) at 0:39 of round 1
*Dan Bonnell defeated Mark Giove via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:45 of round 1
*Greg Croteau defeated Aaron Chidester via unanimous decision at 4:00 of round 2
*Larry Kerrigan defeated Lou Czekalski via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:23 of round 2
*Jose Lopez defeated Sean Ratcliff via unanimous decision at 4:00 of round 2
World Championship Fighting 3 Event
Date: June 20, 2008
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
MAIN CARD
*Mike Campbell defeated Rich Moskowitz via TKO (strikes) at 1:25 of round 1
*John Bermudez defeated Chris Grandmaison via submission (armbar) at 3:46 of round 1
*Jon Jones defeated Parker Porter via TKO (strikes) at 0:36 of round 1
*Dan Lauzon defeated Brendan Hoxie via TKO (strikes) at 3:45 of round 2
*Ken Stone defeated Ethan Keane via TKO (strikes) at 0:33 of round 1
*John Benoit defeated Travis Lerchen via split decision after round 3
PRELIMINARY BOUTS
*Dan O'Keefe defeated Garth Krane via TKO (strikes) at 3:26 of round 2
*Jamie Campbell defeated Jose Valentin via TKO (strikes) at 2:28 of round 1
*Dan Bonnell defeated Barrington Douse via decision after round 3
*Davin Wesinger defeated Jose Lopez via submission (omoplata) at 1:01 of round 1
*Stephen Stengal defeated Chad Hart via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:39 of round 1
*Chris Foster defeated Scott Ledoux via majority decision after round 2
*Kevin Corrigan defeated Ruben Gonzales via TKO (strikes) at 0:49 of round 1
World Championship Fighting 4 Event
Date: September 19, 2008
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
*Sam Hoger defeated Jason Dolloff via TKO at 0:17 of round 1
*Dan Bonnell defeated Joe Cushman via TKO at 0:55 of round 1
*Bobby Diaz defeated Stephen Stengel via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:01 of round 1
*Lamont Lister defeated Scott Rehm via unanimous decision after round 3 (overtime)
*John Benoit defeated Davin Wesinger via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:43 of round 1
*Justin Hammerstrom defeated Matt Johnson via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:08 of round 1
*Matt Martin defeated Nick Patnaude via unanimous decision
*Matt Smith defeated Josh Spearman via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:18 of round 1
*Joe Keane defeated Barry Liseno via TKO at 2:52 of round 2
*Kevin Corrigan defeated Wayne Harnois via TKO at 2:20 of round 2
*Kirill Sementsov defeated Chad Beane via technical submission at 3:40 of round 1
*Rodrigo Almeida defeated Jose Lopez via unanimous decision after round 2
World Championship Fighting 5 Event
Date: November 14, 2008
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
*Chad Beane defeated Joe McGann via disqualification (illegal blows to back of the head) in round 1
*Dan Ferrer defeated Ethan Kean via submission (kimura) at 3:36 of round 1
*James Pittner defeated Robbie Roberts via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:31 of round 1
*Jose Lopez defeated Wayne Harnois via KO (head kick) at 0:35 of round 1
*Dan Bonnell defeated Josh Spearman via unanimous decision after round 3
*John Benoit defeated Bill Jones via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:45 of round 2
*Calvin Kattar defeated Bobby Dias via submission (triangle choke) at 0:49 of round 1
*Stephen Stengal defeated Jay Fortier via TKO (strikes) at 0:49 of round 1
*Greg Rebello defeated Chris Canale via split decision after round 3
*Dan Lauzon defeated Justin Hammertrum via TKO (strikes) at 1:15 of round 1
World Championship Fighting 6 Event at Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA.
*Jeff Remick defeats Josh Mellen submission (Triangle Choke) in round one
*Jay Fortier defeats Robby Roberts Submission (Armbar) in round one
*Nick Evangelous defeats Dymitry Schevchenko Submission (Heel Hook) in round one
*Jimmy Grant defeats Nik Patnaude Decision (Unanimous) round two
*Ryan Quinn defeats Travis Coyle Decision (Unanimous) round two
*Anthony Leone defeats Chris Grandmaison Decision (Unanimous) round two
*Damien Trites defeats Jose Lopez Submission (Triangle Choke) in round one
*Glenn Brown defeats John Benoit Decision (Unanimous) round two
*Rick Hawn defeats Billy Flynn KO (Punches) in round one
*Greg Rebello defeats Shawn DePaul Decision (Unanimous) round two
*Scott Rehm defeats Stephen Stengel TKO (Punches) in round one
World Championship Fighting 7 Event
Date: June 27, 2009
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
*Noah Wiseman defeated Steve Beck via submission (Rear-naked Choke) at 1:50 of round 1
*Nelson Gaipo defeated Ryan White via TKO (Punches) at 1:07 of round 1
*Zachary Burhans defeated Jeff Silva via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 2
*Marcos Escalante defeated John Walsh via submission (Rear-naked Choke) at 1:24 of round 2
*Aniss Alhajjajy defeated Aaron Petrucelli via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 2
*Nick Evangelous defeated Matt McCusker via TKO (Punches) at 2:14 of round 1
*Saul Almeida defeated Dan O'Keefe via submission (Peruvian necktie) at 1:16 of round 1
*Travis Bartlett defeated Guillermo Echuaca via TKO (Punches) at 2:18 of round 1
*Elias Rivera defeated Scott Rehm via submission (Heel Hook) at 2:43 round 1
*John Benoit defeated Damien Trites via decision (Majority) at 5:00 of round 2
*Thomas Moreau defeated Don Carlo-Clauss via decision (Majority) at 5:00 of round 2
*Greg Rebello defeated Jerry Spiegel via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 2
*Calvin Kattar defeated Rodrigo Almeida via submission (Guillotine Choke) at 2:16 of round 1
*Dan Keefe defeated Woody Weatherby via decision (Split) at 5:00 of round 2
World Championship Fighting 8 Event
Date: September 26, 2009
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
*James Boran defeated Jim Pitner via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 3
*Lev Kamenetsky defeated Joel Ly via TKO (Punches) at 2:22 of round 1
*Aniss Alhajjajy defeated Brent Reed via submission (rear-Naked Choke) at 3:47 of round 2
*Saul Almeida defeated Kevin Corrigan via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 3
*Noah Wiseman defeated Eddie Felix via submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 3:38 of round 1
*John Ortolani defeated Travis Lerchen via TKO (Punches) at 2:16 of round 1
*Joe McGann defeated Jason Dublin via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 3
*Dennis Olsen defeated Ryan Schieding via submission (Arm Bar) at 1:04 of round 1
*Joshua Key defeated Luis Felix via TKO (Punches) at 0:51 round 3
*Josh LaBerge defeated Dan Bonnell via TKO (Punches) at 1:20 of round 1
*Hitalo Machado defeated John Benoit via submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 2:04 of round 1
*Mike Campbell defeated Mike Medrano via TKO (Punches) at 3:12 of round 1
World Championship Fighting 9 Event
Date: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Official Results:
WCF - World Championship Fighting 9
World Championship Fighting
February 26, 2010
Aleppo Shriners Auditorium,
Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
<pre>
Match Winner Loser Method Round Time
* Nelson Gaipo Matt Johnson Submission (Triangle Choke) 1 0:35
* Joel Ly Steve Beck Submission (Triangle Choke) 1 3:19
* Robby Roberts William Crandall Submission (Armbar) 1 2:08
* Carlos Lovato Jerry Spiegel TKO (Punches) 1 3:15
* Matt Martin Peter Cole Submission (Triangle Choke) 1 1:40
* Jamie Campbell Andrew Nelson TKO (Punches) 1 1:21
* Stephan Stengal Mike Zichelle Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 1:09
* Dan Bonnell Cesario da Souza KO (Punch) 1 0:32
* John Benoit Noah Wiseman Decision (Unanimous) 2 5:00
* Rick Hawn Tom Gallicchio Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
</pre>
*Jarrod Johnson defeated Steve Beck via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 2:43 of round 1
*William Crandall defeated Christopher Madden via TKO (Punches) at 4:31 of round 1
*Josh Mellen defeated Shawn Baker via submission (Triangle Choke) at 3:01 of round 1
*Lee Emmitt defeated Thomasroy Gusler via decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of round 3
*Robby Roberts defeated Dan Jennings via submission (Triangle Choke) at 1:11 of round 1
*Joel Ly defeated Billy Walsh via Submission (Triangle Choke) at 1:45 of round 3
*Anthony Kaponis defeated Stephen Stengel via TKO (Punches) at 4:34 of round 1
*Noah Weisman defeated Luis Felix via TKO (Punches) at 1:34 of round 3
*Dan Bonnell defeated Christian Rivera via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:58 round 1
Ahmed Aziz Rafiq was born in Kirkuk-Iraq in 1977 is an Australian citizen. Ahmed was detained for 18 months in Iraq with the charge of intending to fight the coalition forces after the American invasion in 2003.
Ahmed who came to Australia in 1999 as a refugee.
has lived in Adelaide and Sydney. In September 2003, Ahmed travelled to Iraq to see his family and prepare for his wedding. In February 2004, and According to Alexander Downer, Australian Foreign Minister, Ahmed was arrested by Kurdish authorities and later handed to the US Army. Ahmed was initially held in the infamous Abu Ghraib prison and later transferred to Camp Bucca.
Ahmed was held without charge until October 2005 when his case was referred to the Central Iraqi Court and interviewed with the Iraqi investigative judge who did not find any evidences against him, decided to determine his release.
It is believed that during series of Interrogation sessions, Ahmed admitted that he came to Iraq for the purpose of obtaining training on using weapons and to participate in insurgency operations against the American forces.
Ahmed now is living in Sydney - Australia with his wife and two children.
Ahmed who came to Australia in 1999 as a refugee.
has lived in Adelaide and Sydney. In September 2003, Ahmed travelled to Iraq to see his family and prepare for his wedding. In February 2004, and According to Alexander Downer, Australian Foreign Minister, Ahmed was arrested by Kurdish authorities and later handed to the US Army. Ahmed was initially held in the infamous Abu Ghraib prison and later transferred to Camp Bucca.
Ahmed was held without charge until October 2005 when his case was referred to the Central Iraqi Court and interviewed with the Iraqi investigative judge who did not find any evidences against him, decided to determine his release.
It is believed that during series of Interrogation sessions, Ahmed admitted that he came to Iraq for the purpose of obtaining training on using weapons and to participate in insurgency operations against the American forces.
Ahmed now is living in Sydney - Australia with his wife and two children.
Founded in February 2008, Supreme Warrior Championship MMA has been a place for professional fighters to compete in Mixed Martial Arts in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. SWC promotes cage-fight competitions hosted at the Frisco Convention Center located in Frisco, Texas with crowds numbered at approximately 500. Since being in operation, SWC has promoted multiple professional fight competitions.
The SWC recently introduced an amateur division within their organization.
The SWC is run by Davis Sylvester whose dual role includes CEO and fighter.
Competition
SWC is one of several promotions in the DFW market vying for top spot for lead MMA promotion. Competitors include Xtreme Knockout (XKO) out of Arlington and Global Dominant(MMA and Muay Thai)out of Irving.
Struggles and accomplishments
SWC continues to struggle with the promoting, marketing, and production aspects of a mixed martial arts company, but they excel at designing superior fight cards that include the best fighters in the area and state. Many of their fighters have made it to the national MMA ranks including the WEC.
The organization recently had another setback when they had to cancel and reschedule SWC 10. They were unable to provide the event with the minimum number of rounds for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations to allow the event to take place.
The organization continues to struggle as of recently. SWC 11 only fielded 5 bouts. SWC 12 scheduled for Aug 21 has been canceled with no make-up date identified.
History
SWC showcased its first professional championship on September 19, 2008 at the Garland Special Events Center.
SWC introduced title belts for bantamweight, featherweight, and welterweight divisions at SWC 7.
SWC title holders
Flyweight: Unoccupied
Bantamweight: Unoccupied
*Steve Garcia (June 20, 2009 to January, 2010) Stripped of belt due to inactivity.
Featherweight: Unoccupied
*Johnny Bedford (June 20, 2009 to January, 2010) Now competing at Bantamweight.
Welterweight: Unoccupied
*Kamal Shalorus (June 20, 2009 to January, 2010) Vacated after being signed by the WEC.
Middleweight: Unoccupied
Light Heavyweight: Unoccupied
Heavyweight: Unoccupied
Professional Events to date
*SWC 1 Inception, September 19, 2008 at the Garlands Special Events Center, Garland, Texas
*SWC 2 Battlegrounds, November 28, 2008 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 3 Valentines Day Massacre, February 21, 2009 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 4, Canceled and never rescheduled
*SWC 5 Clash of the Titans, April 11, 2009, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 6 A Night of Shock and Awe, May 23, 2009 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 7 Discoutenance, June 20, 2009 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 8 A Night of Rumble, September 18, 2009 at Field House USA, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 9 Redemption, November 28, 2009 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 10 Dreams, Originally scheduled for January 16, 2010 but canceled by TDLR. Rescheduled for April 3, 2010 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 11 Fury, June 19, 2010 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 12, TBD. August 21 date has been canceled.
Amateur Events to date
*SWC Ammy 1, February 5, 2010 at the Garlands Special Events Center, Garland, Texas
*SWC Ammy 2, April 3, 2010 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC Ammy 3, June 19, 2010 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC Ammy 4, Event for August 20, 2010 has been canceled
The SWC recently introduced an amateur division within their organization.
The SWC is run by Davis Sylvester whose dual role includes CEO and fighter.
Competition
SWC is one of several promotions in the DFW market vying for top spot for lead MMA promotion. Competitors include Xtreme Knockout (XKO) out of Arlington and Global Dominant(MMA and Muay Thai)out of Irving.
Struggles and accomplishments
SWC continues to struggle with the promoting, marketing, and production aspects of a mixed martial arts company, but they excel at designing superior fight cards that include the best fighters in the area and state. Many of their fighters have made it to the national MMA ranks including the WEC.
The organization recently had another setback when they had to cancel and reschedule SWC 10. They were unable to provide the event with the minimum number of rounds for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations to allow the event to take place.
The organization continues to struggle as of recently. SWC 11 only fielded 5 bouts. SWC 12 scheduled for Aug 21 has been canceled with no make-up date identified.
History
SWC showcased its first professional championship on September 19, 2008 at the Garland Special Events Center.
SWC introduced title belts for bantamweight, featherweight, and welterweight divisions at SWC 7.
SWC title holders
Flyweight: Unoccupied
Bantamweight: Unoccupied
*Steve Garcia (June 20, 2009 to January, 2010) Stripped of belt due to inactivity.
Featherweight: Unoccupied
*Johnny Bedford (June 20, 2009 to January, 2010) Now competing at Bantamweight.
Welterweight: Unoccupied
*Kamal Shalorus (June 20, 2009 to January, 2010) Vacated after being signed by the WEC.
Middleweight: Unoccupied
Light Heavyweight: Unoccupied
Heavyweight: Unoccupied
Professional Events to date
*SWC 1 Inception, September 19, 2008 at the Garlands Special Events Center, Garland, Texas
*SWC 2 Battlegrounds, November 28, 2008 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 3 Valentines Day Massacre, February 21, 2009 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 4, Canceled and never rescheduled
*SWC 5 Clash of the Titans, April 11, 2009, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 6 A Night of Shock and Awe, May 23, 2009 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 7 Discoutenance, June 20, 2009 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 8 A Night of Rumble, September 18, 2009 at Field House USA, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 9 Redemption, November 28, 2009 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 10 Dreams, Originally scheduled for January 16, 2010 but canceled by TDLR. Rescheduled for April 3, 2010 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 11 Fury, June 19, 2010 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC 12, TBD. August 21 date has been canceled.
Amateur Events to date
*SWC Ammy 1, February 5, 2010 at the Garlands Special Events Center, Garland, Texas
*SWC Ammy 2, April 3, 2010 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC Ammy 3, June 19, 2010 at the Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas
*SWC Ammy 4, Event for August 20, 2010 has been canceled