Light-Heavyweight Title-fight Young Hung Wang VS Tyrone Cantrell
-205lb
In the championship bout for the light heavyweight title, Young Hung Wang and Tyrone Cantrell engaged in a strategic battle from the outset. Wang's initial strategy involved clinching with Cantrell, aiming to control the fight and potentially secure takedowns. Despite Wang's efforts to assert dominance in the clinch, Cantrell showcased solid defensive skills, preventing Wang from executing his grappling game plan effectively.
Throughout the first round, Wang continuously pressed Cantrell against the cage, attempting to wear him down and create openings for takedowns. However, Cantrell managed to thwart Wang's takedown attempts and break free from the clinch, maintaining distance and frustrating Wang's grappling-heavy approach.
As the fight progressed into the second round, Wang altered his tactics, successfully transitioning the fight to the ground after a clinch exchange against the cage. Once on the mat, Wang swiftly capitalized on the opportunity, locking in an armbar submission that forced Cantrell to tap out at 1:27 of the round.
With this impressive victory, Young Hung Wang emerged as the new light heavyweight champion, showcasing his diverse skill set and ability to adapt to his opponent's strategies.
Hail Satan VS Yuujirou Hanma
-205lb
In the light heavyweight division, Hail Satan and Yuujirou Hanma engaged in a fierce battle from the opening bell. Satan's calculated striking and body shots quickly took their toll on Hanma, who struggled to find his rhythm.
Throughout the round, Satan's superior footwork and precision punching kept Hanma on the defensive. Despite Hanma's attempts to clinch and counter, Satan's relentless assault to the body and head left Hanma visibly shaken.
As the round progressed, Satan seized an opportunity to capitalize on Hanma's weakened state, landing a series of powerful strikes that sent Hanma crashing to the canvas. Despite Hanma's valiant effort to survive, Satan's relentless barrage forced the referee to intervene, awarding Satan the victory by TKO at 4:51 of the first round.
With this impressive performance, Hail Satan secured a dominant win, showcasing his skillful striking and overwhelming pressure in the ring.
Kameron Sweeney VS Gauge Andersen
-185lb
In the middleweight division, Gauge Andersen and Kameron Sweeney engaged in a tactical battle from the start. Andersen initiated a takedown early in the first round, landing in Sweeney's guard. Despite Sweeney's attempts to control from the bottom, the action stalled, prompting a stand-up by the referee.
Sweeney swiftly secured a takedown in the second round, finding himself in Andersen's half guard. Andersen attempted to work for submissions, but Sweeney maintained control, eventually transitioning to Andersen's back. With a tight rear-naked choke locked in, Sweeney forced Andersen to tap out at 3:58 of round 2, securing the victory by submission.
This win showcased Sweeney's grappling prowess and strategic control, earning him a well-deserved triumph in the middleweight clash.
Ashton Ribeiro VS Howie Travis
-265lb
In the heavyweight division clash, Ashton Ribeiro and Howie Travis kicked off with a flurry of striking exchanges. Ribeiro initiated a clinch against the cage, controlling Travis but failing to secure a takedown. Travis broke free and landed some solid shots, but Ribeiro managed to clinch again and eventually dragged the fight to the ground.
On the canvas, Ribeiro maintained top position in Travis's guard, controlling the action while looking for opportunities to advance. As Travis attempted to stand up, Ribeiro seized the moment, reversing the position and securing top control. From there, Ribeiro swiftly transitioned to an armbar, forcing Travis to tap out at 4:29 of round 1.
Ribeiro's victory showcased his grappling skills and ability to capitalize on openings, securing the win via submission.
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Drew Krueger VS Jerome Archer
- 265lb
In the heavyweight bout between Jerome Archer and Drew Krueger, the first round started with Krueger attempting a takedown, but Archer defended well and landed a series of striking combinations. Eventually, Krueger managed to clinch against the cage, but neither fighter was able to gain a significant advantage in the position. Archer then rocked Krueger with a punch, causing a cut.
Despite Krueger's cut, Archer found himself in trouble when Krueger secured a takedown and landed in top position. However, Archer reversed the position, and the round ended with both fighters back on their feet.
The second round saw Archer continuing to press forward with strikes, but Krueger landed a powerful combination that dropped Archer to the canvas. Krueger opted not to follow Archer to the ground and allowed him to stand back up. As the round progressed, Krueger's strikes began to take their toll on Archer, and a series of punches and knees forced Archer to the mat again. Unable to continue, the referee stepped in, awarding Krueger the victory via TKO at 2:38 of round 2.
In his post-fight interview, Archer simply said, "My bad pimps," acknowledging his defeat.
Viktor Mikidropov VS Johannes Balrog
- 185lb
In the middleweight bout between Viktor Mikidropov and Johannes Balrog, Mikidropov showcased his dominance throughout the fight.
In the first round, Mikidropov secured a takedown early on and controlled Balrog on the ground, transitioning to side control and maintaining top position. Balrog attempted a triangle choke and later regained half guard, but Mikidropov stayed in control for the majority of the round.
The second round followed a similar pattern, with Mikidropov again securing a takedown and controlling Balrog on the ground, this time from side control and later mounting him. Despite Balrog's efforts to improve his position, Mikidropov maintained dominant control.
In the final round, Balrog attempted a takedown, but Mikidropov defended well and ended up on top in guard, controlling the position until the end of the fight.
After three rounds of action, the judges scored the fight unanimously in favor of Viktor Mikidropov, with all three judges scoring it 30-27 in his favor. Mikidropov's superior ground control and takedown defense earned him the well-deserved victory.
Flynn Silva VS Evgeniy Boesku
- 265lb
n the heavyweight bout between Evgeniy Boesku and Flynn Silva, Silva emerged victorious in the first round.
The fight started with both fighters exchanging strikes, with Silva landing a significant hook to the side of Boesku's head. Silva then closed the distance and secured a double leg takedown, moving into Boesku's guard. Despite some ground and pound attempts from Silva, Boesku managed to maintain guard for a brief period before executing a sweep and ending up in top position.
However, Silva remained composed and controlled from the bottom, attempting to control Boesku's posture and work off his back. The referee eventually stood the fighters back up, and Silva took advantage of the opportunity, landing a series of strikes including a massive uppercut that dropped Boesku to the canvas. Silva followed up with ground strikes, prompting the referee to intervene and stop the fight, declaring Silva the winner by TKO at 4 minutes and 24 seconds of the first round.
Flynn Silva, although seemingly lost for words in his post-fight interview, expressed gratitude to his fans and directed them to his website.
Oliver Da Silva VS Mikey Fool
- 265lb
In a brief yet explosive encounter in the heavyweight division, London's Oliver Da Silva clashed with Tokyo's Mikey Fool. With Da Silva holding a record of 0-2-0 and Fool making his debut at 0-0-0, the anticipation was palpable. The judges, Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama, and Shigeki Sano, were poised as the bell rang to commence the action.
Da Silva showcased his agility early, dodging Fool's leg kick before launching a devastating liver shot that left Fool reeling. Sensing an opening, Da Silva delivered a swift right-left combo, sending Fool crashing to the canvas in just 21 seconds. The crowd erupted as Da Silva was declared the winner by knockout.
In his post-fight interview, Da Silva graciously thanked his supporters, emphasizing their role in his relentless pursuit of success in the heavyweight ranks.
Luc Mancer VS Luc Rhodes
- 145lb
Luc Rhodes encountered a challenging ordeal while attempting to make weight for his upcoming bout. Despite his efforts, he struggled to meet the required limit, initially weighing in at 148.2 pounds. Despite having a two-hour window to make adjustments, Rhodes still fell short of the mark upon his second attempt. Following deliberation, officials made the decision to cancel his scheduled fight against Luc Mancer.
Angus MacLeod VS Zhivko Bsohnakov
- 155lb
In a matchup in the lightweight division, Angus MacLeod and Zhivko Bsohnakov engaged in a three-round battle. Right from the bell, MacLeod displayed dominance, controlling the pace and positioning for much of the fight. Bsohnakov attempted several takedowns, but MacLeod showcased impressive takedown defense, keeping the fight standing. While there were moments of clinching against the cage and ground engagements, neither fighter landed significant strikes or secured dominant positions. Despite the lack of action in certain moments, MacLeod's overall performance seemed to outclass Bsohnakov, earning him the unanimous decision victory. All three judges scored the bout 30-27 in favor of Angus MacLeod, solidifying his triumph in the eyes of the spectators.
