Elite Cage Fighting 26

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Story, pictures and video by Fightjunky and Navitas

Elite Cage Fighting returned to Indianapolis on Saturday night for ECF 26, which featured an action-packed card with a whopping 20 fights. The night included a women’s bout for an IUPAD state pankration title, and a promising headline matchup for the ECF lightweight title.

Fighter records are listed as they were indicated on the fight card. Recaps for the first seven fights and the last four fights are provided by Navitas, and recaps for all other fights are provided by Fightjunky. Video links are provided for the fights below the summaries.

Fight 1 – Brad Balmer (0-0) vs. Matt Morgan (2-0)

There really is not much to say about this fight. Brad came out striking and got the takedown, made a mistake and left Matt the chance at a triangle. Matt got the triangle and finished the fight. Matt Morgan wins by submission (triangle choke) 0:44 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 2 – Bobby Johnson (1-0) vs. Charlie Pingleton (1-1)

This fight seemed to have the potential to be a good fight. Both fighters came out looking confident and ready to fight. The felt each other out with a few strikes, before Charlie got the first takedown and started to turn the pressure onto Bobby. Unfortunately Charlie got a little carried away at one point and did an illegal knee to the head. Luckily Bobby recovered quickly and was back in the action. Round two was much like round one, feeling each other out before Charlie struck first with a takedown and proceeded to throw leather from bobby’s open guard. Bobby caught an opening and started working on a triangle. As Charlie was trying to escape at some point the referee thought he saw Charlie tap and stopped the fight. Both fighters looked confused when the fight ended so quickly. Charlie denied tapping but did not fight the referee. Bobby Johnson wins by submission (triangle choke) 1:38 into the 2^nd round.

Video: Round 1 Round 2

Fight 3 – Charles Davis (0-0) vs. Bill Whitley (1-0)

This was one of those fights where you wonder where they got the fighters. Neither guy had any idea what a fighting stance was, ground game, or how to throw a punch. Charles immediately goes for a few haymakers that land nowhere and Bill stumbles back to get away. They both roll around on the ground without doing much when Bill tried to create his own submission move. Round one was over and both fighters were visibly way too winded. Round two got worse. The guys were barely hitting each other. Somehow Charles got a takedown and Bill had a poor guillotine attempt. Charles was too tired to keep fighting and just quit. Bill Whitley wins by submission (verbal) 2:11 into the 2^nd round.

Video: Round 1 Round 2

Fight 4 – Mark Ball (0-1) vs. Andrew Key (1-6)

This fight was not too long but did have a few high points. Andrew stuck first then got the takedown on Mark. Mark tried to guillotine Andrew but Andrew not only escaped it he then started to ground and pound from mount. Mark escaped with an ‘upa’ where Andrew guillotined him. Andrew Key wins by submission (guillotine choke) 2:45 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

Andrew Key going to work on Mark Ball

Fight 5 – Darriel Kelly (0-1) vs.Jacob Wooten (0-0)

Darriel and Jacob both came out and tried to do some damage. Darriel succeeded in taking down Jacob where he then got Jacob’s back and submitted him with a rear naked choke. Darriel Kelly wins by submission (RNC) 1:23 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 6 – Charles Taylor (0-0) vs. Ronez McGrady (0-1)

This was the one major mismatch of the night. Charles gets in the first punch but that’s all he did. Ronez immediately took control of the fight dropped Charles with an impressive hit. He then pounced and the referee stopped the fight. Ronez McGrady wins by TKO 0:57 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 7 – Amanda Lavoy (1-0) vs. Ashley “The Beautiful Assassin” Yoder (0-1) (for an IUPAD state pankration title)

Amanda got in the first few strikes before she stumbled and Ashley grabbed side control. Ashley had a nice show of her ground game when she worked to get mount and then armbarred Amanda. Ashley Yoder wins by submission (armbar) 2:34 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

During an intermission Ashley was kind enough to swing by for interviews with us and our midwest MMA media friends at WatchTammyTV.com. A natural grappler who likely will be competing at a NAGA event in Chicago next month, Ashley has been training full contact fighting for about sixteen months with Atchison Fighting Systems in southern Indiana. Knowing very little of her opponent in advance of her fight, Ashley said she came in with a game plan of taking the fight to the ground as quickly as possible. Remembering lessons learned from her first fight, Ashley said she wanted to ground and pound her opponent, which is exactly what she did before finishing with a very nice armbar. Although frustrated at the difficulty she has had in finding full contact opponents, Ashley maintained a positive outlook, stating she wanted to gain more experience and work her way up before eventually turning pro. With her disciplined attitude and skill set in the cage, good things are almost certainly in store in this sport for the Beautiful Assassin.


The pic shows the "Beautiful", and the video shows the "Assassin"

Fight 8 – Kyle Parrish (0-1) vs. Jake Turpin (0-0)

From an opening clinch, Kyle worked a takedown into Jake’s guard. As Kyle tried to posture up for punches, Jake immediately began working on a triangle choke. Jake patiently cinched the hold and induced a fight-ending tapout. Jake Turpin wins by submission (triangle choke) 1:21 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 9 – Brad Smith (2-0) vs.Jeb Pencil (2-0)

Jeb worked a great inside leg trip in the opening clinch, taking side control and then transitioning to full mount. Jeb softened Brad up with some rib shots then worked for separation. Brad desperately tried to hold on, but Jeb gained some separation and slickly transitioned to an armbar. Brad quickly submitted in a very painful finish. Jeb Pencil wins by submission (armbar) 1:24 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 10 – Russell Bales (0-0) vs. Jonathan Lane (0-0)

This one was quick and one-sided. Jonathan gained a full mount off of a takedown, and Russell quickly rolled to avoid punishment. Jonathan sunk leg hooks and positioned for a finishing submission, but Russell tapped to prevent further punishment. Incredibly, as Russell left the cage he was overheard to say, “Next time I’m gonna train.” Jonathan Lane wins by submission (verbal) :51 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 11 – Quinten “Q” Jones (0-0) vs. Michael Hamilton (0-0)

Quinten worked a series of knees and uppercuts in the opening clinches, with one knee going in too low. Michael got five minutes to recover and Quinten got a point deduction. None of that mattered though, as Quinten made short work of his opponent after the restart, sinking a guillotine choke to finish off Michael. Quinten Jones wins by submission (guillotine choke) 1:38 into the 1^nd round.

Video: Round 1, pt. 1 Round 1, pt. 2

Fight 12 – Jeremy Silcox (0-0) vs.Ryan Wood (1-0)

After a furious standing exchange to start the fight, the fighters went to the ground. Jeremy worked for a guillotine, and although Ryan’s face was turning purple he managed to slip the choke. Jeremy transitioned to north-south and then standing position, landing some body shots in the process. Ryan looked extremely gassed, and as Jeremy resumed his infliction of punishment Ryan’s corner quickly threw in the towel. Jeremy Silcox wins by corner stoppage 1:45 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 13 – Josh Meadows (0-0) vs. Robert Rutherford (0-0)

Perhaps the outcome of this fight was foreshadowed by the weathered cardboard sign near Robert’s corner reading, “Go Farthead”. In any event, Josh worked quick destruction in this fight, gaining a takedown to full mount. Although Robert briefly managed to escape, Josh quickly took him down again, flowed from side control to full mount, then finished his weaker opponent off with an armbar. Thus ended Farthead’s night. Josh Meadows wins by submission (armbar) 1:51 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight


Josh Meadows after a dominating win

Fight 14 – Lester Wright (2-0) vs. Bryce Keeney (0-0)

As the fight went to the ground, Lester twice was able to transition well from Bryce’s guard to side control. The second time, Lester worked a side headlock and neutralized Bryce’s arm between his legs. From there, Bryce was utterly helpless to defend against the punches Lester was raining down on his face, and the ref stepped in to show Bryce some mercy. Lester Wright wins by TKO 1:13 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 15 – Dan “The Human Drill Press” Nehila (0-0) vs. Ryan Puckett (0-1)

Sometimes you are the drill press, and sometimes you are the thing getting torn a new hole. Unfortunately for Dan, he resembled more of the latter than his nickname, as he was thoroughly dominated by Ryan in this fight. The only mystery is how Ryan was twice able to lose full mount on what appeared to be relatively weak escape attempts by Dan. Still, Dan absorbed heavy punishment throughout this fight, and on the third full mount gained by Ryan, the ref was forced to step in and save Dan. Ryan Puckett wins by TKO 2:53 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 16 – Chester York (3-3 ) vs. Tim Cook (4-2)

After the fight went to the ground, Chester largely controlled the action, maintaining stronger position and landing the better shots. Chester was unable to finish though, and when the fighters went back to their feet Chester landed a devastating low blow. Tim was given recovery time, and from there it seemed to be a different fight. Tim landed a great shot, but couldn’t finish Chester on the ground before the first round ended. In the second round the fight went back to the ground. Tim passed guard with some good body shots and elbows to Chester’s thighs. Tim took full mount, Chester rolled over, and Tim sunk in a fight ending rear naked choke. Tim Cook wins by submission (RNC) 1:37 into the 2^nd round.

Video: Round 1, pt. 1 Round 1, pt. 2 Round 2

Fight 17 – James Manion (0-0) vs. Kenny Day (0-0)

Kenny attempts a takedown fails and there is a scrabble with a few strikes. Kenny tried to take down James but James countered and got mount where he started to take advantage and pressure Kenny. Kenny bellied down and James took the opening and got the rear naked choke. James Manion wins by submission (RNC) 1:21 into the 1st round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 18 – Caleb Parrish (2-1) vs. Chris Johnson (1-3)

This fight followed almost the same pattern as the fight before. Caleb got the first strike by an impressive knee. Chris failed at a takedown and Caleb got mount. Caleb started hitting from the top, Chris bellied down, and got choked. Caleb Parrish wins by submission (RNC) 1:18 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 19 – Cecil Warner (0-1) vs. Adam Hillock (0-1)

The fighters immediately tried to take each other down. Cecil succeeded twice in taking down Adam. The boys trade some punches on the ground. Adam rolls Cecil where he then attempted to guillotine Adam. In the second round Adam successfully pulled guard while attempting a guillotine. Cecil tried to soften Adam up with hits to the ribs, but failed and Adam ended up getting the guillotine. Adam Hillock wins by submission (guillotine choke) 1:00 into the 2^nd round.

Video: Round 1 Round 2

Fight 20 – John Asbury (9-2) vs. Jeremy Butler (4-1) (for the ECF lightweight title)

Both John and Jeremy came out trading leather and kicks. Neither one seemed to want to go on the ground. The thing that turned the match around was when John landed a very solid kick and Jeremy fell. John jumped on top and pounded into Jeremy until the referee stepped in to stop the match. John Asbury wins by TKO 1:28 into the 1^st round.

Video: Entire fight

IWFL -- "Demolition"

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Story and video by Fightjunky and Navitas

Iron Warrior Fight League, a relatively new promotion in central Indiana, staged its fourth event "Demolition" at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie on August 23, 2008. Navitas and Fightjunky ventured away from the confines of Indianapolis to check out this promotion, which is one of several that seem to be growing and thriving in the cities and towns north of the state capitol.

Fighter records are listed, in most instances, as they were indicated on the fight card. Recaps for odd-numbered fights are provided by Fightjunky, and recaps of even-numbered fights by Navitas. Video links are provided for the fights below the summaries.

Fight 1 – Zach Bernas (0-0) vs. Spencer Graham (0-0)

These two fighters were making their MMA debuts, and they staged a close fight that ultimately went to the judges. In the first round, Spencer worked two good takedowns on Zach, only to end up in Zach's closed guard and unable to do a whole lot of damage. The second round started the same, but Zach was able to reverse from guard and gain full mount on Spencer, where he got some good shots in before Spencer tied him up and the ref eventually stood them up. Zach landed a good right hook and shot for a takedown as the second round ended. In the third, the tide continued to ebb in Zach's favor, as he worked from full mount but seemed unable to finish. Indeed, Zach showed some wrestling skills but seemed not to be versed in submissions, a fact that his corner confirmed. Zach Bernas wins by split decision.

Video: Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

Zach Bernas goes to work on Spencer Johnson

Fight 2 – Skylar "Real Deal" Banks (1-1) vs. Jason "Jackhammer: Richards (2-1)

Skylar and Jason both had more fights in their records than most of the other fighters. Skylar dominated the whole fight with an impressive show of his stand up. Jason attempted to take down Skylar, succeeded a few times but failed to do much damage to Skylar. The fight went three rounds but ended when Skylar landed a strong knee and a few more punches while Jason tried to crawl away. This prompted the referee to stop the fight. Unfortunately it was hard to tell if the reason the Jason was crawling away was from the knee or being too tired to continue. Both fighters collapsed to the ground for a moment at the end of the fight, both visibly too winded. Skylar Banks wins by TKO 1:31 into the third round.

Video: Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

Fight 3 – James Delph (0-0) vs. Jason Weese (0-0)

This one was quick and easy, as James made short work of his overmatched opponent. After opening with a straight kick, James quickly worked a takedown into full mount. Jason gave up his back to avoid the punishment, and James sunk a fight-ending rear naked choke. Textbook stuff, and a strong debut by James Delph. James Delph wins by submission (RNC) 0:50 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fans of James Delph cheer his quick submission victory.

Fight 4 – Matt Cramer (0-1) vs. Devan Barnard (0-0)

Although Matt Cramer had had one fight already Devan Barnard clearly out matched him. Devan had the control with his basic knowledge of all aspects of MMA. Not only did he have the ability to strike, his takedowns were good, and was one of only two people that we saw who had any form of jiu jitsu training. Every time Devan took Matt down he controlled him and either went for ground and pound or a different submission. Matt's one good take down landed him in guard where he did land a few good punches. Devan ended the fight in the third round with a rear naked choke, which was more like a head lock but still effective. Matt actually did not tap and went unconscious. Devan Barnard wins by submission (RNC) 0:53 into the third round.

Video: Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

Fight 5 – Nick "Action" Jackson (0-0) vs.Bo Roberts (0-1)

Bo takes the honors for worst entrance music of the night, as we wonder if this is some kind of cruel punishment for him losing his previous fight. The first round of this fight was mainly a scramble for advantageous position on their feet, with neither fighter able to gain a strong position. Toward the end of the round Bo tried a single-leg takedown that Nick easily stuffed by sprawling into north-south position. The second round began the same way the first round ended. Bo eventually was able to pull guard, but Nick was able to land increasingly devastating body and head shots from within guard. As damage was being inflicted, referee Dan "Sandman" Christison repeatedly told Bo to start defending himself better. Bo couldn't, so the ref saved him. Nick Jackson wins by TKO 2:14 into the second round.

Video: Round 1 Round 2

"Action" Jackson battles Bo Roberts

Following the first intermission, there was a brief amateur boxing match. All we can say is that the guy who lost this fight should never be allowed near a cage or ring ever again. It's a bad sign when a fighter can't even tap gloves with his opponent without missing.

Fight 6 – James Terrell (0-1) vs. Mike "The Strike" Moon (1-0)

This was a nice and short match. Unfortunately it showed off the fact that James Terrell was NOT ready to fight. I actually asked his corners before the fight how long he had been training and they said "He's been training a while, like 6 months." I am sorry but six months is not a while. Anyway Mike took down James fairly easily and ground and pounded him into a referee stoppage. Mike Moon wins by TKO 1:34 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 7 – Josh Lugenbeao (0-0) vs. Ali Hussain (0-0)

Another fight between two fighters making their MMA debuts that went the distance. Opening nerves were apparent as both fighters swung and missed on several punches, and the first round saw little meaningful activity. Ali opened the second round with a big slam on Josh. Inside Josh's guard, Ali punched his way back out to standup. Josh missed badly on an uppercut but compensated with a slick axe punch that got Ali's attention. As Ali ended up back in Josh's guard, to our dismay we overheard Josh's corner say he only had a couple days of formal training. That lack of training showed in the final round, as Josh briefly got in position to attempt a heelhook or anklelock but was obviously clueless. He never secured Ali's foot and didn't know which way to roll regardless. Ali Hussain wins by unanimous decision.

Video: Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

Ali Hussain looking to lay the hurt on

Fight 8 – Jeremy Lowe (1-1) vs. Josh Stith (3-0)

So this fight followed the trend of the majority of the fights. Take down and ground and pound until the ref has to stop it. Josh had a great slam on Jeremy and ended up getting side control. He proceeded to work a little ground and pound on Jeremy before getting mount and letting loose. Jeremy was unable to do anything to defend himself against Josh's rock 'em sock 'em robot style of punching.

Josh Stith wins by TKO 2:50 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 9 – Richie Myrick (2-2) vs. David Bernas (2-1)

This fight figured to be quick and explosive, as both fighters looked more than amped coming into the cage. Sure enough, Team Warhammer's David Bernas rode his strong crowd support to a quick and decisive win, dropping Richie immediately, raining down punishment, and sinking in the rear naked choke when Richie rolled. David Bernas wins by submission (RNC) 0:22 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 10 – Derrick Chambers (0-0) vs. John Schultz (5-3)

Although a lot of fighters did not have much experience most of the fights were pretty evenly matched. All except for this one. As Derrick's corner men came to sit down next to us, Navitas asked the question she had hoped to get a good reply from: "So how long has he been training?" Not kidding, his corner looks our way and says "Oh he's been training like 2 days, but he's going to kick ass." And that was the beginning of the end. John basically grabbed Derrick, and takes advantage of him. He switched between ground and pound, switching control positions, and a few submission moves. John finally ended the match with a nicely applied triangle. John Schultz wins by submission (triangle choke) 2:50 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 11 – Zak Hale (2-0) vs. Zach Walters (1-1)

This was one of the more entertaining fights of the night. The first round saw several furious exchanges on their feet. During a clinch against the cage, Walters landed several inside knees, one of which inadvertently found its way directly into Hale's man-parts. After Hale was given time to recover, another furious exchange of punches culminated with Walters picking up Hale and slamming him hard at the end of the first round. When they separated, it was apparent that Walters' nose was bleeding very badly. Hale smelled blood to start the second round and came out swinging, but Walters deftly kept him at bay with good leg strikes and knees. In a clinch Walters landed an uppercut that connected well, and Hale looked hurt. Walters quickly worked for a guillotine choke on his staggered opponent, and Hale tapped out. Zach Walters wins by submission (guillotine choke) 1:47 into the second round.

Video: Round 1, pt. 1 Round 1, pt. 2 Round 2

Fight 12 – Alexander Jefferies (0-0) vs.Michael Bess (0-1)

Again Navitas decided to ask how long the guy on our side of the cage had been training. Alexander Jeffries had 5 years of kung- fu experience and had been training for this fight for a whole two months. Alexander, who looked very stylish in his matching gloves and shorts, had a difficult time. Although he did get the first takedown, he seemed at a total loss on the ground. Michael was a little better off, he was able to not only take down but get into a position where he could ground and pound. And that ability to keep control was what won him the fight. Michael grounded and pounded Alexander to a referee stoppage. Michael Bess wins by TKO 2:22 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 13 – Jacob Lillard (1-1) vs. Bryan Bohannan (0-2)

Bryan opened with a big takedown of Jacob, gaining side control and then full mount. Bryan could not hold the dominant position though, and looked instead for a triangle choke as Jacob reversed into Bryan's guard. Jacob powered out of the submission attempt by slamming Bryan to the mat and then passing guard. Jacob pulled guard from there and quickly locked in an armbar, rendering Bryan helpless, in pain and tapping out. Jacob Lillard wins by submission (armbar) 2:12 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 14 – Brandon Hess (1-0) vs. Roger Davis (1-0)

For the most part during this fight, which went all three rounds, Brandon and Roger both tried to keep the fight off the ground. We're not sure if it was because they did not know what to do or they both just preferred striking. Roger got the first hit in but it landed without much of any effect on Brandon. Brandon on the other hand as soon as he started hitting made a big impact on Roger, and it caused him to stumble to the ground. Brandon jumped on the opportunity and proceeded to unleash a nice amount of ground and pound. The second round was close with both guys trading stand up the whole time. By round three both fighters were very winded. Roger controlled the third round Roger Davis wins by unanimous decision.

Video: Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

Brandon Hess and his corners between rounds.

Fight 15 – Ryan "Machine Gun" McIntosh (3-3) vs. Scott Blevins (0-???)

Scott Blevins is something of a bad joke on the local MMA scene, and it is difficult to understand how he continues to be allowed on local fight cards by promoters. It is even more unclear why he was paired in such an obvious mismatch, or why on earth this was billed as the "main event" of the night, especially when the much higher caliber "co-main event" of Brandon Hess against Roger Davis was such a battle. Even Ryan's corner knew this fight would be a laugher. As for the "fight", Ryan quickly took standing back control and power-slammed Scott to the mat. As Ryan was in rear mount, Scott tapped out before Ryan even had a chance to unload any punishment. Ryan McIntosh wins by TKO 0:26 into the first round.

Video: Entire "fight"

LFC 26 -- "Proving Grounds"

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Story and video by Fightjunky and Navitas

Following in the footsteps of LFC 25 and its now infamous double knockout, Legends of Fighting returned to a sold-out 8 Seconds Saloon in Indianapolis for LFC 26 -- "Proving Grounds". While there would be no repeat of that one-in-a-million moment, some of the best local talent was on display in a card loaded with great fighters showcasing their skills.

Also, co-reporting for Pro Elite for the first time (and shooting some of the video) is Navitas, who is very familiar with the LFC and many of the fighters. In the past few LFC events 8 Seconds Saloon has had more cameras put in, more security, and even a few more police officers on duty. Because of these measures, despite a few close calls, thankfully there were no fights started in the crowd.

Fighter records are listed as they were available in online databases or elsewhere. Video links are provided for most of the fights below the summaries.

Fight 1 -- Zach Huggins vs. Cody Abercrombie (1-1)

This fight was a good preview of what was to come for the rest of the amateur bouts. Both Zach and Cody seemed in the beginning to be pretty evenly matched, with a good trade of both strikes and kicks. Cody shot into Zach with a nice takedown, but failed to keep his head on the inside. Zach was able to catch Cody's head and sink in a guillotine to end the match. Zach Huggins wins by submission (guillotine) 1:26 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 2 -- Darren Smith (4-1) vs. Dwayne Detty (1-1)

This was a superheavyweight rematch. Darren blitzed through Dwayne in just 25 seconds in their first meeting, and did the same in only slightly longer time in the rematch. After a clinch against the cage, Darren pinned Dwayne against the cage and worked him to the ground. From there Darren gained mount and rained down strikes. Dwayne could not take it and was forced to tap. Darren Smith wins by submission (strikes) 0:56 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 3 -- Dwayne "The Sadistic Spider" Davis (0-1) vs. Brett Stott

The fight started out with Dwayne throwing a barrage of haymakers but failing to do any damage to Brett. Brett who kept his cool pulled guard on Dwayne and tried to control Dwayne from there, but as soon as both fighters got up, Dwayne slammed Brett hard onto the mat, got back mount and started to work on the rear naked choke. Brett did a great job trying to defend the choke but in the long run was not able to break free and had to tap. For the match being only 1:10 the pace never slowed and both fighters put on a good show. Dwayne Davis wins by submission (rear naked choke) 1:10 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 4 -- Richie Ortega (3-1) vs. Justin Overby

Justin controlled this fight from start to finish. After taking down Richie, Justin worked out of Richie's half-guard into full mount and started raining down punishment. When Richie rolled to avoid it, Justin sunk his leg hooks and patiently worked strikes to Richie's head to finish him. Justin Overby wins by submission (strikes) 1:45 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 5 -- Kevin "Renegade" Cousins (0-0) vs. Josh Flowers (1-1)

From the beginning of the first round Josh established dominance, by not only landing a good kick but also taking down Kevin and working a guillotine attempt on him. Once Kevin got out, he got some good punches on Josh before he was able to not only get out and stand up, but to also throw Kevin into the ground. The round finished with both fighters working their BJJ skills. Unfortunately Josh Flowers was unable to respond to the bell for the second round. He had injured his knee and ended up being assisted out of the ring. Kevin Cousins wins due to injury to the knee.

Video: Entire fight

There was a brief intermission for the pillow fights to take place, which produced a divergence of opinion between Navitas, a skilled female grappler, and Fightjunky, a slack-jawed male spectator. Navitas critiqued the lack of grappling skills the girls had, and was trying to figure out what the big deal was. Fightjunky, on the other hand, had absolutely no problem with the action.

Fight 6 -- Pete Dominguez (4-1) vs. Chris Franks (1-0)

The fighters circled to start the fight, with Chris landing a couple good counterpunches and eventually a solid knee. From there Chris gained a takedown and looked for a guillotine unsuccessfully. After the fight returned to standup, Chris teed off, and followed Pete to the mat in dominant north-south position. Chris let him up and landed another big shot before going back to the ground. Chris deftly reversed his full guard into full mount on Pete. When Pete rolled, Chris took back control and sunk a rear naked choke. Chris Franks wins by submission (rear naked choke) 3:27 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 7 -- James "Haystack" Simon (2-0) vs. Doug Sparks (9-1)

This was probably our favorite fight of the night. At first we were a little wary when Doug entered the ring wearing a pair of boxers to fight in, and we were honestly afraid that we were going to get more of a show than we had bargained for. James started out the fight with a great punch that caught Doug off guard. But as Doug move away he sat purposely on the mat and started trying to pull James to the ground. James let Doug stand up and then they both started again. These fighters were polar opposites which made the fight well worth watching. James would focus on the striking and trying to dominate standing whereas every chance Doug got, he brought the fight to the ground and not only took showed some impressive ground and pound, but also his varying knowledge of Brazilian jiu jitsu. This match went into the final round, and it seemed to take a lot of energy out of both fighters. Doug had the stamina and was able to put James in a kimura and finish it off. Doug Sparks wins by kimura 0:55 into the third round.

Video: Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

Fight 8 -- Jimmy Jenkins vs. Chris Hanny

This fight was a little hard to figure. After the first half of the first round was spent in a clinch against the cage, Chris eventually gained a takedown to rear side control, but seemed to have no idea how to finish from there. Jimmy rode out the first round in inferior position but unthreatened. The second round began much like the first. After a clinch against the cage, the fight went to the ground with Chris briefly attempting a keylock. Jimmy avoided the hold and eventually reversed nicely out of Chris's side control. From there Jimmy finished Chris off brutally with strikes. Jimmy Jenkins wins by TKO 2:12 into the second round.

Fight 9 -- Darnell Davis vs. Jim Ramsey

Jim attempted to strike first with an impressive kick, but Darnell was able to catch the leg and he nearly took Jim down with it. After the trip up Jim never really seemed to regain much of any dominance. Darnell controlled the match with a great show of ground and pound. After the end of the first round Jim threw in the towel and refused to fight. Darnell Davis wins by submission (throws in towel) after the first round.

Fight 10 -- Scott "Ghetto Blaster" Tuggle (5-3) vs. Tom Osborne (16-3)

A good, technical ground fight from start to finish. In the first, Tom shot into Scott's guard. For the remainder of the round Scott worked to set up a variety of armlocks, all of which Tom defended excellently. In the second, Tom landed a glancing spinning backfist, and the fight went to the ground, this time with Scott in Tom's guard. Unlike his opponent, Scott ultimately was unable to fend off the submission, as Tom forced him to tap out to a guillotine choke. Tom Osborne wins by submission (guillotine choke) 1:35 into the second round.

Video: Round 1 Round 2

Fight 11 -- Jeremy Ashley (6-4) vs. Matt Page (7-14)

This was one of those very one-sided fights. The bell rang, Jeremy and Matt touched gloves, and then Jeremy made it a quick match. Jeremy struck first and never let up, landing multiple punches, and a few good knees before knocking his opponent out. Jeremy Ashley wins by KO 0:18 seconds into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 12 -- Orville Smith (10-0) vs. Ryan McIntosh (3-3)

Orville Smith continued his undefeated career by plowing through a hyped-up but overmatched Ryan McIntosh. The fight opened with Ryan missing a spinning back fist and high kick. After a clinch against the cage, Orville gained a takedown into Ryan's guard and stacked him up against the cage, pinning Ryan's head down under Orville's leg. In a helpless position, Ryan had no defense for Orville's strikes and desperately tapped out. Orville Smith wins by submission (strikes) 1:23 into the first round.

Video: Entire fight

Fight 13 -- Kyle Gibbons (14-2) vs. Tyler Bryan (1-0-1)

Although Tyler Bryan has had his 15 minutes of Internet glory, as one-half of the infamous double knockout from the last card, he was completely overmatched by Kyle Gibbons in this fight. Kyle landed a harsh leg kick, then worked Tyler to the ground with a bulldog headlock. From there Kyle obliterated Tyler mercilessly. Much like Johnny Rees and Jake O'Brien, two local fighters who are now in the UFC (and will be fighting on the UFC Fight Night card this Saturday), Kyle Gibbons seems destined to move to the next level very soon. Kyle Gibbons wins by first round submission (strikes).

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Fight 14 -- Dustin Rees (7-1) vs. Shaun Parker (3-6-1)

As the other half of the double knockout fight, Shaun Parker represented somewhat better in his co-headline fight, but still came out on the losing end. Dustin and Shaun fought a very close first round, with Shaun getting the better takedowns but Dustin coming the closest to gaining a submission. In the second round, Dustin missed with a punch and Shaun took back control while still in the standing position. Dustin kept hold of one of Shaun's arms though, and was able to reverse for a takedown. From there Dustin took rear side control and Shaun offered no intelligent defense for the punishing strikes Dustin was unloading on him, forcing the ref to show mercy. Dustin Rees wins by TKO 1:45 into the second round.

Video: Round 1(first part) Round 1 (second part) Round 2